NOVELTY - The device has a pulse combustor (1) placed on a high temperature tail gas purifier (5). A front end of a hydroalcoholic agent reformer is connected with the high temperature tail gas purifier. A heat energy accumulator is provided with an oxygen-enriched air input air cylinder controller, an oxygen-enriched air input pulse combustion controller (27), an oxygen enrichment air generator, a compressor and an oxygen-enriched air force output controller. An opening end of a tail pipe (3) is connected with the pulse combustor.    USE - Engine high energy-saving micro discharge pulse combustion high temperature cleaner main device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an engine high energy-saving micro discharge pulse combustion high temperature cleaner main device.    Pulse combustor (1)    Tail pipe (3)    High temperature stable combustion burner (4)    High temperature tail gas purifier (5)    Oxygen-enriched air input pulse combustion controller (27)
NOVELTY - An oxidation-reduction catalyst has a layer containing electroconductive substance, provided on a transition metal oxide, to which oxygen vacancies are introduced.    USE - Oxidation-reduction catalyst is used for air electrode of fuel cell and air cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high oxidation-reduction performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of oxidation-reduction catalyst, which involves heating a mixture of transition metal carbonitride and gas containing oxygen.
NOVELTY - Highly phosphonated and partial or perfluorinated low and high molecular weight aromatic compounds are new.    USE - The phosphonated monomer and polymer is useful in phosphonated and partial or perfluorinated polymer membranes, preferably acid-base blend membranes. The blend membrane is useful in electrochemical cells and in low or medium temperature fuel cells working at a temperature of -30 to 200 degrees C (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The phosphonated monomers and polymers exhibit high chemical stability, improved thermo-oxidative stability, high proton conductivity and high acid strength. The method for preparing (I) is fast and ensures complete conversion of the starting materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) phosphonated and partial or perfluorinated polymer membranes, preferably acid-base blend membranes, which are obtained by mixing the phosphonated polymers with basic polymers; and    (2) preparing phosphonated monomers and polymers.
NOVELTY - The structure has heat exchanger plate (70) provided on back surface (60b) of insulated substrate (60) made of aluminum nitride. A heat sink (80) is provided in other side of the insulated substrate with respect to the heat exchanger plate, to thermally radiate the heat of semiconductor element (56p) transmitted through heat exchanger plate. A groove (63) is extended between the adjacently arranged semiconductor elements, and formed in insulated substrate. The heat exchanger plate is provided for opposing back surface to continue between semiconductor elements.    USE - Cooling structure of semiconductor element used in power control unit for vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling structure of semiconductor element can be enabled to improve the reliability of the operation of the semiconductor element. The damage of the insulated substrate is prevented directly under each semiconductor element, and the electrical insulation of the semiconductor element can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling structure of the semiconductor element.    Semiconductor elements (56p,56q)    Insulated substrate (60)    Back surface of insulated substrate (60b)    Groove (63)    Heat exchanger plate (70)    Heat sink (80)
NOVELTY - A car power providing device includes a battery set and a master control module is disclosed. The battery set is utilized to provide a DC voltage and a status signal. The master control module electrically connects to the battery set and arranges the power to the car according to the status signal provided by the battery set. The battery set comprises a battery package, a monitor module, and a communication interface. The battery package is consisted of many batteries (Ni-H battery cells) in series. The monitor module electrically connects with the battery package in order to monitor the status of each battery of the battery package and thus generates the status signal. The communication interface electrically connects with the monitor module and transmits the status signal to the master control module. The car power providing device further comprises an electrical device and a computer system, both of which electrically connect with the master control module and are driven by the DC voltage.
NOVELTY - The accumulator has a support beam assembly utilized as a track for supporting a gear rack. Multiple power units are orderly linked by a non-synchronous adjusting linkage mechanism. A joint connection locking rod assembly is interlocked with a switching layer linkage assembly to form a full-dimensional linkage storage device. A gear rack spring is arranged in a thin cuboid power storage box. Multiple gear spring strings are linked by a pullback spring, pressure spring or interlock spring. An upper part of the assembly comprises a groove hole.    USE - String linkage interlocking gear rack spring group energy accumulator for use as a brake partner to decelerate an electric vehicle i.e. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator releases power to decelerate an electric vehicle rapidly, and realizes low power resistance control fluctuation and ejection function. The accumulator can effectively reduce starting current and improve power performance so as to prolong the service life of a battery when starting the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a string linkage interlocking gear rack spring group energy accumulator.
NOVELTY - An electrode part comprises base material consists of titanium (alloy) and surface layer with thickness of 0.1-10 mu m which is formed on base material and has comb-shaped structure consists of titanium nitride phase and columnar crystal consists of titanium oxide with thickness of 1-100 nm.    USE - An electrode part for electrodes (claimed), such as electrolyzer of water, fuel cell, solar cell, and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode part has large specific surface area, exhibits electroconductivity, and contributes to improvement of reaction efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electrode containing electrode part in which catalyst is fixed to surface layer of electrode part; and    (2) manufacturing method of electrode part which involves immersing base material consists of titanium (alloy) in alkaline aqueous solution, forming surface layer which takes comb-shaped structure with hydrate on surface of base material by being immersed in water or aqueous acids, spin-drying surface layer by heating alkali-acid-treated base material, and processing surface layer in nitrogen gas atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) photograph of each surface and cross section of the inside of titanium metal porous body heat- processed in nitrogen atmosphere, exterior, and titanium flat plate of reference after alkali-acid treatment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment has condenser (14) of Rankine cycle (10) that is positioned in the roof top chamber (34) on the roof (31) of the truck (30). The condenser is cooled when air flows in the roof top chamber through the clearance gap (35) and contacts the condenser during driving of the truck. The air which cooled the condenser flows along the air guide member (37), and flows out of the roof top chamber through the clearance gap.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment for vehicles, such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the thermal efficiency of Rankine cycle by positioning the condenser of the Rankine cycle on the roof of vehicle, without being interfered by the other apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side partial cross-sectional view of the front part of the vehicle provided with the waste heat recovery equipment.    Rankine cycle (10)    Condenser (14)    Truck (30)    Roof (31)    Roof top chamber (34)    Clearance gap (35)    Air guide member (37)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar panel fixed on a support that is installed on an upper end of a vehicle body. A storage battery box, a circuit control box and a steering handle are respectively installed in the vehicle body.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has simple structure, and utilizes the advanced digital instrument panel. The vehicle avoids tail gas emission, so that the vehicle is environment-friendly. The vehicle is energy-saving, and has high safety coefficient and low abrasion.
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises silver powder containing silver powder (a) having primary particle diameter, silver powder (b) having secondary particle diameter and silver powder (c) having tertiary particle diameter, glass frit (d) and organic vehicle (e). The primary particle diameter of silver powder (a) is more than the secondary particle diameter of silver powder (b) which is more than the tertiary particle diameter of silver powder (c).    USE - Paste composition is used for front electrode for solar cell (claimed).
NOVELTY - Transferring and cleaning graphene film comprises using electrochemical method to peel graphene thin film, obtaining graphene film by peeling off, and adding wetting agent to electrolyte.    USE - Method for transferring and cleaning graphene film (claimed) used for storing hydrogen, lithium ion battery, super capacitor or fuel cell, and nano-electronic device, high frequency circuit, photon sensor, electronic gene sequencing and reduces noise.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer and cleaning graphene film has strong applicability, low cost and short construction period, and is suitable for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a graphene film having graphene thin film having good integrity and conductive, migration rate of less than or equal to 9x 104 cm2/(V.S), and graphene thin film as large size graphene film.
NOVELTY - Producing polypyrrole nanoparticles of controllable size, comprises (i) dissolving pyrrole and initiator in a first solvent to form pyrrole monomer and initiator blended solution, (ii) dissolving oxidant in a second solvent to form oxidant solution and (iii) mixing the initiator blended solution and pyrrole monomer solution with the oxidant solution, vigorous shaking for a moment, allowing to stand, after completion of the reaction carrying out centrifugation, washing, and drying. The initiator is 2,4-diaminodiphenylamine, the first solvent is methanol, ethanol or isopropanol.    USE - The polypyrrole nano particles are useful in sensor, actuating device, artificial muscle, supercapacitor, electrochromic window, fuel cell, functional coating and ultrafiltration membrane..    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, efficient and has good controllability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing polypyrrole nanoparticles of controllable size, comprises (i) dissolving pyrrole and initiator in a first solvent to form pyrrole monomer and initiator blended solution, (ii) dissolving oxidant in a second solvent to form oxidant solution and (iii) mixing the initiator blended solution and pyrrole monomer solution with the oxidant solution, vigorously shaking for a moment, allowing to stand, after completion of the reaction, carrying out centrifugation, washing, and drying. The initiator is 2,4-diaminodiphenylamine, the first solvent is methanol, ethanol or isopropanol. The oxidant is sodium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, ammonium persulfate, potassium dichromate, anhydrous ferric chloride or hydrogen peroxide/ferrous chloride. The second solvent is water or 1 mole/l hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, perchloric acid or camphor sulfonic acid. The molar ratio of the pyrrole monomer to the initiator 2,4-diaminodiphenylamine is 9-49:1. The molar ratio of the pyrrole monomer to the oxidant is 0.2-2:1.
NOVELTY - The system has a detrimental substance sensor i.e. formaldehyde sensor, connected with a microprocessor that is connected with an air conditioner controller and an alarm unit. The formaldehyde sensor is installed in a headrest lower part of a seat. The microprocessor is connected with an engine rotating speed sensor. A solar energy power source is provided with a solar battery board, a charging circuit and a lithium battery, where the solar energy power source is connected with the microprocessor. A power supply switch circuit is connected between the power source and the microprocessor.    USE - Automatic harmful substance removing system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system removes harmful substances in the motor vehicle in an effective manner, and is convenient to use. The system can automatically reduce concentration of methanol by inner and outer air exchange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automatic harmful substance removing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional corrugated carbon anode material comprises a corrugated wood cellulose paper and single-layered vulcanized panel wood cellulose paper containing silicon carbide, where the single-layered vulcanized panel wood cellulose paper has thickness of 0.1-1, and height of 1-10 mm.    USE - 3D corrugated carbon anode material for a microbiological fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material improves biological electrochemical performance and current density of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a three-dimensional (3D) corrugated carbon anode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a 3D corrugated carbon anode material.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an air inlet hole and an air outlet hole. A processed part of the air inlet hole is linked with a cutter groove. The inlet and outlet holes are linked with a screw thread hole. Two ends of an air duct of a stainless steel pipe are connected with a threaded shaft. A joint is fixed in the air outlet hole in a threaded connection. A gas-guide tube is connected with a combustion chamber body. The joint is welded with the chamber body during silver brazing process. A black-silver-zinc battery is integrally welded with the chamber body.    USE - Method for manufacturing a silver-zinc battery combustion chamber of a gas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables linking two ends of vent hole parts with the combustion chamber via a screw thread so as to improve mounting and tuning precision so as to effectively increase lengths of a combustion chamber air port and a silver-copper welded part and improve working efficiency of a combustion chamber of a gas generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas-guide tube is made of stainless steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a silver-zinc battery combustion chamber manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a rotor rotated by a set of permanent magnets (3). Another set of permanent magnets (3A) is positioned in a wheel (4). The wheel generates magnetic force, which rotates the rotor. A movable stator is rotated parallely with respect to a fixed stator. An articulated piston stops rotation movement of the rotor. A closure derives a lower shaft (12). Screws (16) are fixed with a housing. The movable stator and the rotor are supported by bearings (22, 23). The stator is secured by a cylindrical bracket. A conductor cable is located in a recess of a face of the fixed stator.    USE - Magnetic generator for generating electrical energy from a vehicle wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The generator produces energy in an efficient manner and provided with contactors that prevent leakage of magnetic force. The generator performs power generation process in an efficient manner, and is versatile and environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a magnetic generator.    Magnetic generator (1)    Permanent magnets (3, 3A)    Wheel (4)    Lower shaft (12)    Screws (16)    Bearings (22, 23)
NOVELTY - The regenerator (1) has a telescopic pivot arm (2) and a drive rod (3) that are fixed to an input shaft (4). A rotating multiplier (5) is provided with internal planetary type gears including idler output connected with a ratchet, a free wheel inner bearing (6) and a generator/alternator (7). An energy absorber is utilized in cultivation of nitrogen fixing bacteria by electric and hydrogen peroxide bombs. An electric motor is connected with batteries e.g. lead batteries and lithium batteries, by an electric chain. The telescopic pivot arm is attached at an axle of a vehicle.    USE - Automotive electromagnetic damper regenerator for transforming mechanical energy from suspension of vehicles such as lorry, agricultural machinery and train.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerator reduces consumption of fossil fuels and generates electricity in a clean and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automotive electromagnetic damper regenerator.    Automotive electromagnetic damper regenerator (1)    Telescopic pivot arm (2)    Drive rod (3)    Input shaft (4)    Rotating multiplier (5)    Free wheel inner bearing (6)    Generator/alternator (7)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a protection circuit module (PCM) (40) positioned at an outside of bare cells (10), and electrically connected to bare cells. A temperature measurement device (30) includes a temperature sensing portion (31) to sense the temperature of bare cells. The temperature sensing portion and a contact portion (33) electrically connected to PCM, are electrically connected by a connecting portion (32). The temperature sensing portion is positioned in a space formed between outer circumferential surfaces of bare cells arranged in parallel adjacent to each other.    USE - Battery pack e.g. lithium secondary battery pack for use as power source in medium-sized and large-sized apparatuses such as machine tool, electric bicycle and automobiles. Can also be used in cellular phone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensing portion is positioned in the space between the bare cells, so that the interference of the temperature sensing portion with a case that accommodates the bare cells, is prevented so as to improve the quality of the battery pack. The temperature measurement device is formed in a film type, so that the temperature measurement device is prevented from being twisted, so as to improve manufacturing management and workability of the core pack of the battery pack. The temperature measurement device and the PCM are prevented from being separated from each other at a soldering portion between the temperature measurement device and the PCM, while reducing the defect rate of the core pack. The battery pack ensures high output and high power efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the core pack of the battery pack.    Bare cell (10)    Temperature measurement device (30)    Temperature sensing portion (31)    Connecting portion (32)    Contact portion (33)    PCM (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves stopping the supply of fuel gas to fuel cell from fuel-gas supply apparatus in-stop-mode power generating process if operation stop instruction to stop an operation of fuel cell is detected. Determination is made whether elapsed time is shorter than specified time while detecting operation start instruction to start the fuel cell after operation of fuel cell system (10) is stopped. The amounts of replacement of the fuel gas on the anode side are set at time of starting the fuel cell system if the elapsed time is shorter/longer than the specified time, respectively.    USE - Method for controlling fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel cell system at the time of soaking after the operation of the fuel cell is stopped can be suppressed. The reductions in startup property and stability of power generation originated from shortage of the fuel gas amount of startup can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxide-gas supply apparatus (14)    Fuel-gas supply apparatus (16)    Controller (18)
NOVELTY - An ion exchanger (1) comprises inner case (4) which accommodates ion exchange resin (7) and is provided in outer case (2), introductory space (51) connected to inlet tube (35) and discharge space (52) connected to discharge port (25), and rerouting path (6) which connects introductory space and discharge space. Ion exchanger discharges cooling fluid from discharge port of outer case. Ion contained in cooling fluid is removed by allowing cooling fluid to pass through the inner case from introduction face of inner case to inlet of outer case.    USE - An ion exchanger used for removing ion contained in cooling fluid (claimed) for cooling circuit of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of ion exchange resin is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ion exchanger (1) comprises inner case (4) which accommodates ion exchange resin (7) and is provided in outer case (2), introductory space (51) connected to inlet tube (35) and discharge space (52) connected to discharge port (25), and rerouting path (6) which connects introductory space and discharge space. Ion exchanger discharges cooling fluid from discharge port of outer case. Ion contained in cooling fluid is removed by allowing cooling fluid to pass through the inner case from introduction face of inner case to inlet of outer case. Opening direction of inlet is formed along the direction of introduction face of inner case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of the ion exchanger.    Ion exchanger (1)    Outer case (2)    Inner case (4)    Rerouting path (6)    Ion exchange resin (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has several axially adjacent cylindrical battery cells (12) that are arranged in two rows (16). The battery cells have connecting poles (22,24) arranged at right angles to longitudinal axis (18) of battery cells, with end face (26). A guide element is partially arranged between the two rows of the battery cells, and is connected with connector for connecting the connecting pole (24) with the battery of car.    USE - Battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Mass and reliable production of battery can be enabled at low cost, since guide element is partially arranged between two rows of battery cells, and is connected with connector for connecting pole with battery of car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the magazine for battery of motor vehicle.    Battery cell (12)    Row (16)    Longitudinal axis (18)    Connecting poles (22,24)    End face (26)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a generator (2) connected to and driven by an input device (1). Generator signals are used to start a control device (3) using multistage parameters and monitoring a battery parameter. The control device is provided to manage generator to supply a required electrical energy to a battery (4), and to use the electric energy corresponding to the generator signal strength to drive an output device (5) to a preset rated output according to the multistage parameters, so as to realize an optimized electrical source management system.    USE - Energy management and energy production system used in electric bicycle, hybrid powered automobile, electric automobile, and family electric generation.    ADVANTAGE - The green energy resources can be effectively utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of energy management and energy production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Input device (1)    Generator (2)    Control device (3)    Battery (4)    Output device (5)
NOVELTY - The generator (4) has a vane wheel (6) and a generating unit (8), where the vane wheel is arranged in a gas stream path. The vane wheel stands in effective connection with the generating unit in such a manner that the generating unit is driven by the vane wheel using the kinetic energy of gas i.e. air, so that electrical energy is generated at the generating unit. The gas flows along the gas stream path, and a valve (10) is arranged in the gas stream path. An internal combustion engine (22) is arranged in the gas stream path and cooled by the gas flowing along the gas stream path.    USE - Generator i.e. claw pole generator, for use in a vehicle i.e. motor car, for generating electric power for charging a battery or for onboard electronics and a headlight. Can also be used for partial electromotive propelled vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is designed in such a manner that the generation of the electric power is increased, thus reducing fuel consumption of the vehicle. The generator is designed in an inexpensive manner and requires less maintenance cost and less assembling effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a front portion of a vehicle comprising a generator.    Vehicle (2)    Generator (4)    Vane wheel (6)    Generating unit (8)    Rotor (8a)    Stator (8b)    Valve (10)    Internal combustion engine (22)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has multiple openings (41, 51) that are provided for filling respective electrolytic cells of the container with electrolyte. Each one of openings is surrounded by a wall.The walls of the openings are crossed transversely by a common gas collection channel (7). The common gas collection channel is connected to a seat (61) for a frit. The seat is arranged on the upper face (3) laterally with respect to common gas collection channel and on a plane arranged between channel and the upper face.    USE - Cover for electrolytic battery (claimed) e.g. lead-acid battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is highly reliable, relatively easy to provide, and has low cost. The manufacturing process of the battery can be simplified and safety can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrolytic battery cover.    Electrolytic battery cover (1)    Upper face (3)    Gas collection channel (7)    Openings (41,51)    Seat (61)
NOVELTY - The structure has an outer frame (1) which has a generally convex polygonal shape in planar view and a lower plate (2) which is jointed to the lower surface of the outer frame and made from aluminum alloy. The outer frame is provided with a pair of frame elements (3,4) having an identical shape and jointed to each other so that the ends of one face to the ends of the other, and each frame element is an aluminum alloy hollow extruded material which is bended in a same plane at several portions in longitudinal direction.    USE - Battery frame structure for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The welding distortion caused by welding at four corner portions of the structure, can be reduced. Since the two frame elements constituting the outer frame have an identical shape, only single specification of component is required enhancing the productivity of the frame, and reducing the cost of the battery frame structure. The time required for manufacturing battery frame structure can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery frame structure.    Outer frame (1)    Lower plate (2)    Frame elements (3,4)    Double skin shaped materials (13-15)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery state detection apparatus (1) comprises an internal resistance unit to represent secondary battery (13) internal resistance in arbitrary times of the battery. A storing medium is provided to store information, where a detection medium is provided to detect internal resistance of the secondary battery. A specification medium is provided to identify relative state of charge (SOC) based on the received information.    USE - Secondary battery state detection apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery state detection apparatus comprises an internal resistance unit to represent secondary battery internal resistance in arbitrary times of the battery, and thus ensures quick and accurate detection of state of charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for detecting secondary battery state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery state detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery state detection apparatus (1)    Control unit (10)    Voltage sensor (11)    Current sensor (12)    Secondary battery (13)    Temperature sensor (13)
NOVELTY - A diffuser (78) is used to mix a hydrogen off gas discharged and returned from fuel cell (12) via hydrogen from nozzle hole (62a) and circulation channel (24). Needle (58) is fixed to side of ejector main portion (22a). Introductory channel (59) for introducing hydrogen in hollow portion of nozzle (62) is formed in inside of needle. End part of introductory channel is connected to back pressure chamber (57) while other end portion is set with opening portion (58c) surfacing taper portion (62b) which internal diameter diameter-reduces gradually toward nozzle hole.    USE - Ejector apparatus for solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The back pressure chamber can be pressure-reduced through introductory channel by generation of the negative pressure, and the nozzle can be displaced to the direction by the side of opening by the pressure reduction effect of the back pressure chamber, so that the interval of the front-end portion of needle and the nozzle hole of nozzle can be increased and more flow volume can be discharged. Hence the pressure fluid-flow characteristic discharged from the nozzle can be improved. The sheet property of sheet portion can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the ejector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Ejector main portion (22a)    Circulation channel (24)    Back pressure chamber (57)    Needle (58)    Opening portion (58c)    Introductory channel (59)    Nozzle (62)    Nozzle hole (62a)    Taper portion (62b)    Diffuser (78)
NOVELTY - The material-control apparatus (10) has a controller (11) for determining a source of a material, where a memory (12) stores the information regarding the material of an electrical storage element. The feed information regarding a supply of the material is inputted, where a priority determines a source of the material, which is based on a priority rule. The electrical storage element is mounted in a vehicle, where the energy is used for driving a vehicle.    USE - Material-control apparatus for material management system (Claimed) for managing the material by a battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage element is mounted in a vehicle, where the energy is used for driving a vehicle, and hence ensures preventing the shortage state of the battery material and managing the material by a battery in an effective and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a material management system with a transmitter; and    (2) a material-control program includes acquiring the information regarding supply of the material of an electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a material management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Material management system (1)    Material-control apparatus (10)    Controller (11)    Memory (12)    Feed information input terminal (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a memory (12) storing recyclable electrical storage element information. A controller (11) determines a source of an electrical storage element according to feed information. A setting part sets priority of the source of the electrical storage element to be high based on a priority rule such that a discharge amount of the carbon dioxide is increased. A battery information input terminal (20) transmits the recyclable electrical storage element information to an apparatus body.    USE - Management apparatus for use in a battery management system (Claimed) for managing a electrical storage element i.e. recyclable secondary battery such as nickel hydride secondary battery and a lithium ion secondary battery, of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for managing an internal combustion engine and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The setting part sets priority of the source of the electrical storage element to be high based on the priority rule such that the discharge amount of the carbon dioxide is increased, so that discharge amount of the carbon dioxide is reduced using the electrical storage element effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery management system    (2) a program comprising a set of instructions for managing an electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Management apparatus (10)    Controller (11)    Memory (12)    Battery information input terminal (20)    Network (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a hydrogen tank (2) that stores fuel of a fuel cell stack (1). A hydrogen supply flow path (3) supplies a fuel to the fuel cell stack from the hydrogen tank. The hydrogen supply flow path is positioned along upstream direction of a medium pressure device (8). A non-return valve (6) is set to a specified pressure value which relates the cracking pressure with the minimum pressure required for sealing the medium pressure device.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure in the hydrogen tank is maintained greater than the pressure of the sealing performance can be prevented, so as to decrease the invalid residual amount of the hydrogen tank. Since the introduction of the fluid with respect to the downstream fuel-supply flow path can be conducted, the consumption of inspection fluid can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Hydrogen supply flow path (3)    Non-return valve (6)    Medium pressure device (8)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has several batteries (W1) which are laminated alternately in stack (W), so as to support spacer (W2). A movable press head (12) is configured to vibrate the stack. The predetermined load is applied with respect to stack by movable press head in specific position where stack is vibrated. The stack is resonated by the movable press head, when applying the load with respect to the stack. The stack is vibrated along the direction corresponding to battery and position shift direction of spacer.    USE - Battery restraining device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack can be restrained in short time by applying predetermined load with respect to stack in specific position where stack is vibrated. The quality of stack can be improved by draining the electrolyte solution entrapped into recessed portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery restraining device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery restraining device (10)    Movable press head (12)    Stack (W)    Battery (W1)    Spacer (W2)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has catalyst layer that is contained in a membrane electrode assembly and gas diffusion layer (3) which are integrated with each other. A surface (2a) with many ionomer components of catalyst layer (2) contacts the electrolytic membrane side rather than gas diffusion layer. The catalyst layer is installed in a peeling base material, and is installed in the gas diffusion layer. The catalyst layer is swelled with a ketone solvent.    USE - Gas diffusion electrode used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, electric vehicle, and domestic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The interfacial resistance of the catalyst layer and the electrolytic membrane can be reduced while avoiding that catalyst layer closes the hole of the gas diffusion layer. The catalyst ink entrapping into the hole of the gas diffusion layer can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gas diffusion electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas diffusion electrode.    Gas diffusion electrode (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Surface (2a)    Gas diffusion layer (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has cooling plate (12) which is connected with the cooling surface of the assembled battery thermally. Several heat conductive sheets from which heat conductivity differs are provided between the cooling surface of the assembled battery and the cooling plate. The heat conductive sheet (40B) whose heat conductivity is lower than the heat conductive sheet (40A) is arranged to the coolant inlet port side (32) of the cooling plate.    USE - Battery apparatus mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between each battery cell arranged at the coolant inlet port side can be suppressed. The lifetime improvement of the assembled battery can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the arrangement relationship of the flow path and heat conductive sheet.    Cooling plate (12)    Narrow flow path (30)    Coolant inlet port side (32)    Exit header (33)    Heat conductive sheet (40A,40B)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a positive electrode (20) containing graphite and a negative electrode (16) containing a sintered portion of an aromatic polymer having polyacene structure. An ionic-conduction medium is interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, so that ion is conducted. The sintered portion is obtained by baking phenol resin, anthracene, tetracene and pentacene.    USE - Electrical storage device such as electrical double layer capacitor, hybrid capacitor and lithium ion capacitor for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density and charge density of the storage device is improved. The storage capacity of the device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (10)    Cavity (14)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (18)    Positive electrode (20)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode compound material contains solid electrolyte containing lithium and sulfur, and positive-electrode active material including lithium, manganese, nickel and oxygen.    USE - Compound material is used for positive electrode of all-solid-state lithium cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, gasoline-engine vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, small domestic power storage apparatus and motor driving power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The compound material provides all-solid-state lithium cell with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode compound material contains solid electrolyte containing lithium and sulfur, and positive-electrode active material including lithium, manganese, nickel and oxygen. The positive-electrode active material is of compositional formula: xLi2-p(LipMn)O3-yLiRO2-zLiR'O2-wLiMnaNibCocOd, where x+y+z+w is 1, x is more than 0 to less than 1, y, z and w are 0 to less than 1, at least 1 of y, z, and w is more than zero, R and R' are nickel, manganese, nickel-manganese alloy (Ni0.5Mn0.5), cobalt, chromium, nickel-cobalt-manganese (Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3 or Mn0.31Ni0.44Co0.25), titanium, iron, or vanadium, p is 0-1.6, a-c are 0-0.7, and d is 0-0.9, at least one of a-d are not 0. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for all-solid-state lithium cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing (S10) lead accumulator for wasted battery. An inside grid is formed between an anode plate. An anode plate and a negative plate containing alloy is separated (S20) from the respective wasted battery. A boring groove is punched along the longitudinal direction, by using the twist-drill. An anode plate is pressurized (S30) to a jig corresponding to the center of separator. A cylindrical lead seal corresponding to diameter of boring groove is inserted.    USE - Method for regenerating plate of wasted battery equipped in motor car or vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode plate is pressurized to jig corresponding to the center of separator, the plate of wasted battery can be regenerated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for regenerating plate of wasted battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for preparing lead accumulator for wasted battery (S10)    Step for separating anode plate and negative plate from wasted battery (S20)    Step for pressurizing anode plate to jig corresponding to center of separator (S30)    Step for performing recycle process of negative plate (S40)    Step for reproducing anode plate and negative plate (S50)
NOVELTY - The battery installation structure has a battery pack which is located between a pair of side sections (3) of battery pack. The side sections of battery pack are fixed to both sides of a vehicle, and are extended in an anteroposterior direction of the vehicle. The battery pack is fixed to the side sections of battery pack through multiple battery cross sections. The battery cross section is provided with battery tray deformable zones (7a) that are located between the battery pack and respective side sections of battery pack.    USE - Battery installation structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the deformable portion of the battery tray leads to deformation of the battery cross section, so that deformation of battery cross section prevents the application of load directly to the battery pack, thus the contact between the battery cross section and battery pack is made softened, hence damage of vehicle is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery installation structure.    Battery cell (2c)    Side section of battery pack (3)    Battery cross member upper (4)    Battery tray (7)    Battery tray deformable zones (7a)
NOVELTY - The battery has collector that electrically connects electrode assembly and electrode terminal. Collector having collecting portion (132) is coupled to electrode terminal and set with coupling portion. Other collecting portion (133) is coupled to electrode assembly and set with other coupling portion. Coupling portion is coupled to other coupling portion. Any of coupling portions is set with protrusion portion (132b) while other coupling portion is set with accommodation portion (133a) while protrusion portion is received in accommodation portion.    USE - Secondary battery for portable electronic device such as cellular phone and camcorder, electric scooter, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary battery is included with detachable collector, the assembling process of secondary battery can be simplified and manufacturing process of the secondary battery can be improved. The defective portion can be easily selected and the secondary battery can be easily repaired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the collector in disassembled state.    Collecting portions (132,133)    Head portion (132a)    Protrusion portion (132b)    Hook portion (132e)    Accommodation portion (133a)
NOVELTY - The heat transfer timing control system has temperature distribution determination device (105) which calculates third temperature difference between first and second temperatures to determine whether internal temperature distribution of battery is uniform. A heat transfer timing control device (105) operates a power supply device (105) to transfer heat from heat source (104), e.g., Peltier device, to battery (101), and then re-operating power supply device to control time to transfer heat from heat source to battery based on determination of temperature distribution determination device.    USE - Heat transfer timing control system for temperature of battery mounted on vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces temperature variation of batteries by controlling heat transfer timing according to appropriate controlling of time to continually transfer heat from heat source to batteries via a simple mechanism. Enhances energy efficiency of battery since the internal temperature variation of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a heat transfer timing control method that controls temperature of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat transfer timing control system.    Battery (101)    First temperature measuring device (102)    Second temperature measuring device (103)    Heat source (104)    Control devices, e.g., heat calculation device, temperature distribution determination device, heat transfer timing control device, power supply device (105)    Fan (107)
NOVELTY - The controller (1) has voltage detection circuits (D1-DN) with voltage detection capacitors e.g. flying capacitors (FC1-FCN), which outputs a voltage between terminals of voltage detection capacitor. A voltage controller (M) obtains output voltages of voltage detection circuits, and performs voltage balance control of battery cells. A charge transfer circuit (E) transfers electric charge from voltage detection capacitor to charge transfer capacitor based on control of voltage controller and transfers electric charge from charge transfer capacitor to another voltage detection capacitor.    USE - Battery voltage controller e.g. electronic control unit for use in vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charge transfer circuit transfers electric charge from voltage detection capacitor to charge transfer capacitor based on the control of voltage controller and transfers electric charge from charge transfer capacitor to another voltage detection capacitor, so that the cell voltages can be equalized. Thus the power consumption of the battery voltage controller can be reduced and the energy efficiency at the time of voltage balance control can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery voltage controller.    Battery voltage controller (1)    Voltage detection circuits (D1-DN)    Charge transfer circuit (E)    Flying capacitors (FC1-FCN)    Voltage controller (M)
NOVELTY - The electrode (21) has active material (23) that is located on front and back surfaces of a collector (22). Multiple grooves (24) are extended on front and back surfaces of the collector at equal intervals and are arranged in parallel, so that phases of grooves differ at front and back surfaces of collector. The active material has filling portion (23a) that is fitted in the groove. A coating portion (23b) covers the surface of collector which is united with the filling portion. The depth of grove is equivalent to or greater than the width of the opening portion of groove.    USE - Electrode of lithium ion battery used for motor vehicle, personal computer, motor cycle and medical device.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density of lithium ion battery can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the electrode of lithium ion battery.    Electrode (21)    Collector (22)    Active material (23)    Filling portion (23a)    Coating portion (23b)    Groove (24)
NOVELTY - Method for fabricating a catalyst layer, involves placing buckypaper in a vessel with a catalyst-precursor salt and a fluid, modifying the temperature and pressure conditions of the fluid within the vessel to place the fluid in the supercritical state, maintaining the supercritical state of the fluid containing the catalyst-precursor salt for period of time to impregnate the buckypaper with the catalyst-precursor salt and depositing catalyst nanoparticles on the buckypaper, and removing the fluid and the precursor to form a metal catalyst impregnated buckypaper.    USE - The method is useful for fabricating a catalyst layer used in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell (claimed) which is used for providing power to devices and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost-effective. The fuel cell has improved service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell, which comprises proton exchange membrane (130), and catalyst layer comprising several catalyst nanoparticles disposed on buckypaper, where a surface area utilization efficiency of the several catalyst nanoparticles is at least 60% and a catalyst utilization of 0.10 gpt/kW or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell comprising membrane electrode assembly.    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (100)    Anode catalyst (120)    Proton exchange membrane (130)    Cathode catalyst layer (140)    Anode gas diffusion layer (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a solar cell part, where the apparatus is mounted inside a vehicle and uses solar energy. A power source is connected by a cable with the solar cell part, where power is supplied to a motor. Temperature of the power source is sensed with a temperature sensor, where a power supply unit is provided to set temperature anomaly. One side is combined in a vent of the main body, where an air ventilation hole (320) is formed at another side. An air diffuser (300) is provided, where air is exhausted through the vent and the air ventilation hole.    USE - Apparatus for discharging hot air in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus comprises a solar cell part, where the apparatus is mounted inside a vehicle and uses solar energy, and the power source can reduce use of air conditioner amount by discharging heat of the inside vehicle to outside, and ensures fuel economy by operating the blower fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hot air discharging apparatus.    Air diffuser (300)    Air ventilation hole (320)    Cover mounting portion (330)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has ring in which turbine is installed, so that the exterior portion is provided with discharge end and tangent line of wind inlet tube and inside portion is pivotally supported by multiple supporting bearings. A rotor (30) is installed in order to contact with a side of inner circumference surface of turbine, while external diameter of turbine is smaller than inside diameter of turbine. A power plant (40) generates electricity according to rotation of rotor. A charger circuit (50) charges the generated electricity and is connected electrically in power plant.    USE - Wind pressure power generation vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The rotating efficiency of turbine can be enhanced efficiently, such that the generated energy can be improved reliably. The flow of foreign body including fallen leaves into wind inlet tube side can be prevented effectively. The power consumption of vehicle while driving can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the wind pressure power generation vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wind inlet tube (10)    Turbine (20)    Rotor (30)    Power plant (40)    Charger circuit (50)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical secondary battery includes a negative electrode current collection body (20) whose central section is provided with a bottom junction portion (23) corresponding to an axial center. A connection body (31) is formed of a material which has a higher joint strength than that of the negative electrode current collection body with respect to a battery can. The connection body is joined to the bottom junction portion of the negative electrode current collection body.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the thickness of the connection body interposed between the battery can and negative electrode current collection body, thus achieving cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of a negative electrode current collection structure.    Negative electrode current collection body (20)    Outer peripheral cylinder (22)    Bottom junction portion (23)    Connection body (31)    Negative electrode current collection structure (50)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an impact detector (130) for producing an impact detection signal, when impact is applied to a vehicle. An interception control unit (120) produces a shut-off signal, when the impact detection signal is received. A connection cut-out unit (110) blocks the electrical contact between a power control unit (20) and a battery set (10), when the shut-off signal is received.    USE - Device for shutting of connection of battery used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and car.    ADVANTAGE - Danger generated due to battery is prevented, since connection cut-out unit blocks electrical contact between power control unit and battery set when shut-off signal is received.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for shutting of connection of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the device for shutting of connection of battery used in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery set (10)    Power control unit (20)    Device for shutting of connection of battery (100)    Connection cut-out unit (110)    Interception control unit (120)    Impact detector (130)
NOVELTY - The charger (100) has water-tight main portion with water fill opening. The cathodes (117,170) are affixed to inside surface of front and back walls (141,145) of main portion for sealable covering the cathode openings. The anodes (160,161) are made of magnesium. A positive terminal connected to cathode, extends through and affixed to front wall. A negative terminal connected to anode, extends through and affixed to back wall. A battery holder is connected to positive and negative terminals at positive and negative ends.    USE - Portable fuel cell battery charger such as saltwater-powered battery charger (claimed), for charging battery of cell phone, personal digital assistant, and wet cell used in motorcycle, automotive and deep cycle marine environment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery charger is of low cost, light weight and ability to function as anodes in metal/air batteries using neutral electrolytes, such as sea water or other aqueous saline solutions is enhanced. The battery leakage is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery charger kit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and block diagram of the battery charger.    Portable battery charger (100)    Cap (105)    Cathodes (117,170)    Front and back walls (141,145)    Anodes (160,161)
NOVELTY - The method involves taking into account energy demand of an electric or hybrid vehicle, and assigning the energy demand to a category selected from a motorization need and additional need. One of portable modular batteries (B1, B2) is or the batteries are connected in series with an electric network of the vehicle. Electric current having a voltage level adapted to satisfy the additional need or another voltage level adapted to satisfy the motorization need is supplied directly to the network based on the selected category, where the latter voltage level is higher than the former level.    USE - Method for managing energy of batteries such as portable modular batteries e.g. lithium-ion batteries, which supply electric current to an electric network of an electric or hybrid vehicle such as electric or hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric current having the voltage level adapted to satisfy the additional need or the other voltage level adapted to satisfy the motorization need is supplied directly to the electric network of the vehicle based on the selected category, thus supplying the required electrical power in a simple and better manner, without limiting the power based on size of electrical conductors, while avoiding the usage of complex and expensive power regulation devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a system for managing the energy of batteries.    Portable modular batteries (B1, B2)    Connection terminals (C1, C2)    Parallel switches (S1p, S2p)    Series switches (S1s, S2s)    Controller (100)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a vehicle recognition unit (110) for extracting the feature of vehicle (200) and recognizes clearly the kind of the corresponding vehicle. The energy source implantation unit location of the vehicle is grasped using the car information. An energy source feed port (130) is provided for supplying energy source to the power supply of interior of the vehicle through energy source implantation unit (210), in which the location is perceived. The electricity is supplied to the energy source by inserting into the energy source implantation unit.    USE - Source system for supplying energy to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the existing downtown area, existing gas station, and installation space is set up for the charging apparatus, the moving installation and maintenance in the narrow region can be enabled. Hence the vehicle charge demands can be effectively satisfied. The kind of the vehicle is recognized clearly and the location of the vehicle energy source implantation part can be perceived. The energy source implantation unit can be automatically opened and closed through the mutual authentication of the charging system and vehicle energy source implantation unit , so that the automatic charge or the automatic autofill can be performed according to each vehicle. The efficient current distribution can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the source system for supplying energy to vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Source system for supplying energy to vehicle (100)    Vehicle recognition unit (110)    Energy source feed port (130)    Vehicle (200)    Energy source implantation unit (210)
NOVELTY - The system has separate power switches (1, 2) that are provided in braking device. The switches are turned on, while braking the vehicle and cutting power, when the brake is pulled. The vehicle obtains power from batteries (4, 5) and automatically switches the power by control circuit board (3). When the vehicle is not operated normally, the batteries switch to series connection to provide power. The batteries are recharged.    USE - Braking and power supply system for electrically-assisted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The braking is enabled by cutting power, and the safety of the driving can be ensured. The single-charge driving distance of the vehicle can be increased and the number of charges can be reduced. Thus the battery life can be enhanced and costs of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the braking and power supply system.    Power switches (1,2)    Control circuit board (3)    Batteries (4,5)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has several memory cell modules (10) with electrochemical storage cells (12) and/or double-layer capacitors that are arranged side by side, radiator core (20) with receptacle (21) for modules and a structure (22) for heat dissipation of modules. The radiator core further includes a power receiving device with plate-like force receiving portion having three pairs of boundary surfaces, which is used in the event of crash to device. The boundary surfaces with smaller surface areas are provided along respective limiting surfaces of core in longitudinal direction.    USE - Device for supplying power to motor vehicle (claimed) such as car, truck and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of memory cells can be prevented. The production cost of device is reduced. The thermal contact between modules and memory cell structure for heat dissipation can be improved. The cooling efficiency of apparatus is improved. The installation space of device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of radiator core and device for supplying power to vehicle.    Device for supplying power to vehicle (1)    Memory cell modules (10)    Storage cells (12)    Radiator core (20)    Receptacle (21)    Structure for heat dissipation of modules (22)
NOVELTY - The system has semi-circular solar panels (3) covering an upper half of wheels of an electrically-driven bicycle. The solar panels are connected with the bicycle by plug connectors with integrated electric contacts. The plug connectors enable snapped assembly of the solar panels on the bicycle and secure the solar panels by an integrated lock. A generator converts additional energy into charging current for charging a battery of the bicycle, where the additional energy is generated while driving the bicycle downhill.    USE - Alternative rechargeable battery charging system for an electrically-driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator converts the additional energy generated while driving bicycle downhill into the charging current for charging the battery of the bicycle, so that charging of the battery of the bicycle is enabled while driving the bicycle. The plug connectors secure the solar panels by the integrated lock, thus protecting the solar panels against theft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electrically-driven bicycle.    Semi-circular solar panels (3)
NOVELTY - The structure has a lithium iron phosphate covered carbon layer provided with a primary particle surface. A main body is provided with a network carbon layer structure. Thickness of the network carbon layer structure ranges between 10-100 nm. Thickness of the lithium iron phosphate covered carbon layer is 110nm.    USE - Nanometer structure composite carbon layer coated lithium electrode material structure for a secondary lithium ion battery and a high power battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric tool, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, an electric torpedo and an energy storage power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves multiplying power performance and energy density. The structure has large power density, better low temperature performance and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite nanometer carbon layer coated lithium electrode material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph view of a nanometer structure composite carbon layer coated lithium electrode material structure.
NOVELTY - The hydraulic power system has a self-generating power system created by running a motor off of a battery to turn an alternator and charge the battery running the motor. A hydraulic system is created by running a hydraulic motor off of a hydraulic pump using 100% synthetic oil to turn a transmission and then move a vehicle.    USE - Hydraulic power system for light vehicle e.g. automobile. Also used to provide electricity to building and/or recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables vehicle to run without need for petroleum or petroleum-based products, and without need to plug it in to charge battery. Reduces dependency on foreign oil and need to use fossil fuel to operate vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a power system.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a temperature sensor (108) which is provided for measuring temperature of coolant coming out of fuel cell stack (102). A controller (112) is connected to a coolant pump (106) for monitoring temperature of fuel cell stack, and provided for receiving the temperature level from the sensor. The controller is provided for calculating temperature variation by comparing received temperature level with predefined temperature level at given time to switch ON or OFF predetermined number of radiator fans for controlling temperature of fuel cell stack.    USE - System for controlling temperature of fuel cell stack in automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum flow rate for the coolant in the fuel cell stack can be maintained effectively. Hence, performance and durability of the fuel cell stack can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling temperature of fuel cell stack system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for controlling temperature of fuel cell stack.    System for controlling temperature of fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cell stack (102)    Coolant pump (106)    Temperature sensor (108)    Heater and water dispensing system (110)    Controller (112)
NOVELTY - The exhaust train has an integrated thermoelectric generator which includes at least one exhaust duct (20a,20b) through which exhaust gas flows. At least one thermoelectric module (21a-21n) is arranged in the exhaust duct such that the hot side of the thermoelectric module is in direct contact with the exhaust gas, while the cold side of the thermoelectric module is cooled by a heat transfer medium e.g. cooling plates (22a-22c).    USE - Exhaust train for internal combustion engine of e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes heat transfer losses between the exhaust gas and thermoelectric module, thus improving the efficiency of power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of exhaust train.    Exhaust duct (20a,20b)    Thermoelectric module (21a-21n)    Cooling plates (22a-22c)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has thermal storage element (5) that receives heat from heat source of vehicle. The control element controls the thermal storage to thermal storage element and thermal radiation from thermal storage element. The thermal storage element is provided with several kinds of thermal storage materials (6,7). The control element changes the method of thermal storage to the kind of thermal storage material or the method of thermal radiation from the kind of thermal storage material according to heat storage amount which remains in thermal storage element.    USE - Thermal accumulator of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal accumulator can maintain the thermal storage state of thermal storage element over a still longer period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of thermal accumulator.    Engine (1)    Water pump (2)    Bypass channel (4)    Thermal storage element (5)    Thermal storage materials (6,7)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive-negative electrode axial center portions (111,112) in which both ends of positive-negative electrode board are wound. Exterior of battery container (71) and positive-negative electrode collector (115,116) are comprised of current pathway from electrode group (120) to positive-negative electrode external terminal. Each positive-negative electrode axial center portion is welded with positive-negative electrode collector, while joining both axial center portions to laminated portion of positive-negative electrode board.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength reduction of the support portion of winding-type electrode group can be prevented by the vibration of secondary battery. The manufacturing cost of the axial center can be reduced. The size and weight of the positive-negative electrode connection board can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery container (71)    Positive-negative electrode axial center portions (111,112)    Insulation portion (113)    Positive-negative electrode collectors (115,116)    Electrode group (120)
NOVELTY - The combination has a mud removing plate fixed with a rear wheel of an arc-shaped folded bicycle. A battery box is fixed with an energy storage chamber in a battery pack and formed with an arc-shaped bottom surface. The mud removing plate is provided with multiple mud removing short boards that are connected with each other and fixed with the arc-shaped bottom surface. Multiple mutually connected battery box units are arranged in the battery box and connected with each other. The battery box is provided with an electric spark processing source plug and a power supply socket.    USE - Electric bicycle battery box combination.    ADVANTAGE - The combination is aesthetic in appearance, and has high practicability.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery consists of a positive electrode which can occlude/release lithium, and an electrolyte solution. The positive electrode contains an active material (1) which operates at 4.5 V or more with respect to lithium. The electrolyte solution contains a fluorinated ether and a cyclic sulfonate ester (I).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, is used for mobile telephones, notebook computers, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics. The electrolyte solution has excellent oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery consists of a positive electrode which can occlude/release lithium, and an electrolyte solution. The positive electrode contains an active material which operates at 4.5 V or more with respect to lithium. The electrolyte solution contains a fluorinated ether of formula: R1-O-R2 and a cyclic sulfonate ester of formula (I).    R1,R2=alkyl or fluoroalkyl, with at least one being fluoroalkyl;    A,B'=alkylene or alkylene fluoride;and    X=single bond or -OSO2-.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive-electrode active material (1)    Negative-electrode active material (2)    Positive-electrode collector (3)    Negative-electrode collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The pack has a supporting frame (3) fixed on a battery case to an inner bottom wall. The support frame is equipped with two slides rail (4). The slides rails are provided with a side supporting plate (5). The side supporting plate is fixed with multiple layers of battery units (2). Each layer of the battery unit is arranged side by side in turn. The side supporting plate is fixed on a middle part of a supporting plate (7). One of the slide rails is supported by the supporting frame. The side supporting plate is provided with an insulating cover plate.    USE - Power battery pack for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is simple in structure, easy to process, and convenient to assemble, disassemble and maintain, and has stable structure, strong operability and strong aiming characteristics and better reliability. The pack enables better instructional significance for engineering and mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery pack.    Battery units (2)    Supporting frame (3)    Slide rail (4)    Side supporting plate (5)    Supporting plate (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode current collector fixed with a cathode film. The cathode film is provided with a conductive agent and a cathode active material. Diameter of the cathode active material is 16 to 22um. Diameter of a low crystalline carbon/amorphous carbon particle is 8 to 14um. The low crystalline carbon/amorphous carbon particle is provided with a graphite e.g. natural graphite or artificial graphite. Weight of the low crystalline carbon/amorphous carbon particle is less than that of the cathode active material.    USE - Lithium ion battery for a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes a low crystalline carbon material, where weight of the low crystalline carbon material is less so as to avoid energy density loss and improve maximum charging current energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cathode electrode.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery pack arranged on a lower surface of a vehicle i.e. automobile body. A bottom part of the battery pack is provided with a radiating structure. Two ends of the radiating structure are connected with a sealing structure along running direction. The sealing structure is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is provided with an air inlet cover. The air outlet is provided with an air outlet cover. The radiating structure is provided with a radiating plate. The radiating structure is made of aluminum alloy material.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle adopts natural wind during automobile running for cooling the battery pack without utilizing an air conditioner so as to save energy and improve endurance mileage. The vehicle does not produce noise and gas pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive electrode (11) which is produced by forming thin film containing non-mixing conductive material or binder and prussian-blue-type cyano-cross linked metal complex as active material on the surface of conductive element. A negative electrode (12) is paired with the positive electrode. An electrolyte is composed of lithium salt and contacted with the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The prussian-blue-type cyano-cross linked metal complex is represented by manganese ferrocyanide.    USE - Binder-free battery such as thin-film battery for electrical appliance such as electric toothbrush, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte is composed of lithium salt and contacted with the positive electrode and the negative electrode, the cycling characteristic of the positive electrode which uses Prussian-blue analog can be improved and the characteristic of the battery can be improved. The charge/discharge characteristic of the thin film battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and sectional view of the binder-free battery.    Binder-free battery (1)    Insulation tube (4)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - A metal-containing raw material containing metal element in molten salt obtained by melting raw material at reaction temperature which is 350 degrees C or more than the melting point of molten salt raw material is melt-reacted. The molten salt raw material contains dehydrated lithium hydroxide (50 mol% or more), and the molar ratio of lithium is more than the theoretical content of lithium in lithium-containing composite oxide. The obtained lithium-containing composite oxide containing lithium and at least one metal element other than lithium and having layered rock salt structure, is collected.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide used for positive-electrode active material for secondary battery used for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used for mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium-containing complex oxide by preventing formation of impurities under high-temperature/high-oxidized reaction conditions. The secondary battery containing the lithium-containing complex oxide has high safety and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery, which has positive electrode containing positive-electrode active material, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (2) vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an installation environment information input unit (25) that inputs the installation environment information of the generating device. An alerting device (26) reports information at the alerting stage set before the maintenance stage of the fuel cell power generating device. A controller (23) is configured such that a main period between a maintenance time and a notifying time is set on the basis of installation environmental information which is inputted by the installation environmental information input unit.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device can maintain at the more appropriate stage in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (1)    Desulfizer (11)    Controller (23)    Installation environment information input unit (25)    Alerting device (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has casing (2) that is provided with a fuel tank (15) to accommodate the fluid fuel. A generator unit (10) is accomodated in casing to generate electric power using fluid fuel obtained from the fuel tank. The normal line direction of wall surface in casing is different from normal line direction of other wall surface in casing. The normal line direction of main wall surface in casing is intersected with a plane in normal line directions of wall surfaces in casing. The air supply opening port and exhaust port (39) are formed in main wall surface of casing.    USE - Portable-type electric power generating apparatus used for electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of rain to air supply opening and exhaust ports formed in casing can be prevented effectively, since air supply opening and exhaust ports are formed in main wall surface of casing. The manufacturing cost of electric power generating apparatus can be reduced, since structure of electric power generating apparatus is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the portable-type electric power generating apparatus.    Portable-type electric power generating apparatus (1)    Casing (2)    Generator unit (10)    Fuel tank (15)    Exhaust port (39)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive mix layer (2) containing a positive electrode active material that is formed in positive electrode having structure on surface of a positive electrode collector (1). A negative mix layer containing a negative electrode active material is formed in negative electrode having structure on surface of a negative electrode collector. A separator is provided between the positive and negative electrodes. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains solvent and solute. The fluorine oil exists between the positive electrode collector and separator.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as power supply of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved efficiently. Since the electrolyte solution can be allocated with balance sufficient to the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side, the deterioration of the negative electrode can be suppressed effectively. Since the surface of positive electrode active material can suppress being covered by the binder or thickener, the fall of the load characteristic can be suppressed efficiently. Sedimentation and aggregation can be suppressed and slurry stability can be improved. The battery performance can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the arrangement position of the fluorine oil.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive mix layer (2)    Site for fluorine oil (21)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-metal phosphate. The ratio of X-ray-intensity in plane (200) at diffraction angle (2( theta )) of 17 degrees with respect to X-ray-intensity in plane (020) at diffraction angle (2( theta )) of 29 degrees , is 3-5, measured by X-ray diffraction pattern.    USE - Positive electrode active material for electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for portable telephone apparatus, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has high purity and crystallinity. The lithium ion battery using the positive electrode active material-containing electrode has excellent charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-metal phosphate (LiMPO4, where M is Mn, Co or Ni). The ratio of X-ray-intensity in plane (200) at diffraction angle (2( theta )) of 17 degrees with respect to X-ray-intensity in plane (020) at diffraction angle (2( theta )) of 29 degrees , is 3-5, measured by X-ray diffraction pattern. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has a battery cell (20). The battery cell includes an integral control circuit (50) is configured to communicate with a BECM (70). The integral control circuit is configured to send serial data to the BECM. A current interruption device is a circuit breaker, relay, fuse, transistor or switch. A power sump is a resistor or capacitor.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The integral control circuit of battery cell is configured to communicate with BECM, so that the complexity of the battery pack can be reduced. The cost of the battery pack can be reduced. The battery pack can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for managing state of charge in battery cells; and    (2) method of manufacturing vehicle battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for providing battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery cell (20)    Integral control circuit (50)    BECM (70)    Temperature sensor (140)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material comprises lithium-manganese phosphate having lattice constants (a,b,c) of more than 10.41 to 10.43 Angstrom , more than 6.070 to 6.095 Angstrom and more than 4.730 to 4.745 Angstrom , computed based on X-ray diffraction pattern.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode for lithium-ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the active material has high output voltage, energy density, high-load characteristics and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode active material by hydrothermal crystallization method, which involves heating raw material slurry obtained by mixing lithium source, phosphorus source and manganese source with solvent containing water as a main component at 100-150 degrees C under pressure.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a metal foil e.g. aluminum foil (3) whose surfaces are roughened. A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) layer (2) is formed in recessed portion of foil, and is provided with characteristic that electrical resistance raises in connection with temperature rise. A binder is filled in PTC layer. An active material layer (1) containing carbon electrically conductive agent (4) and containing lithium transition-metal complex oxide is formed on PTC layer. The average roughening space of foil calculated by method prescribed by JIS B0601-2001 is 0.05-3.0 mu m.    USE - Electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for high output-oriented drive power supply of hybrid electric vehicle, and mobile information terminals such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and portable digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical resistance of the PTC layer of the electrode rises in connection with the temperature rise, the generation of short circuit current in the electrode is blocked. Hence, the safety of the battery is improved. The electric current from the active material is concentrated on the contact surface of active material layer and core, thus the reliability of the electrode is improved. Since the PTC layer is formed in the recessed portion of surface roughened metal foil, the energy density of the electrode is prevented from reducing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    Active material layer (1)    PTC layer (2)    Aluminum foil (3)    Carbon electrically conductive agent (4)    PTC powder (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (1) has a module main portion (10) that is provided with several cell stacks (3) which produce electric power using reformed gas. A heat insulating material (6) is surrounded on the module main portion. The module main portion and the heat insulating material are accommodated in an airtight structure of casing (7). The leakage gas is processed by a gas treatment unit (23) using a combustion catalyst. The temperature of the combustion catalyst is detected by temperature detection unit (24).    USE - Fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the module main portion and the heat insulating material are accommodated in the airtight structure of casing, even if gas leaks from module main portion, the flow of gas from the housing to the exterior is prevented reliably. The need of providing airtight structure in the module main portion of the fuel cell module is eliminated, thus the cost of the fuel cell module is reduced. The airtight structure of the housing is secured efficiently by maintaining the temperature of module main portion through heat insulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell module (1)    Cell stack (3)    Heat insulating material (6)    Casing (7)    Module main portion (10)    Gas treatment unit (23)    Temperature detection unit (24)
NOVELTY - The substrate has six or more coating layers formed by alternately depositing high-refractive layer with refractive index of from 1.9 to 2.5 and low-refractive layer with refractive index of from 1.3 to 1.6 sequentially on substrate. The high-refractive layer comprises metal oxides and nitrides selected from zinc oxide, tin oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc-tin oxide, titanium oxide, niobium oxide, silicon nitride and silicon aluminum nitride. The low-refractive layer comprises oxides selected from silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride, silicon oxycarbide and silicon-aluminum mixed oxide.    USE - Broadband anti-reflective, transparent substrate such as glass substrate and transparent plastic substrates such as polycarbonate (PC) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) substrate for solar cell such as crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon thin film, dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) (CuInGaSe) or Cadmium telluride (CdTe) or gallium arsenide (GaAs)type solar cell of solar cell module (all claimed). Can also be used in construction of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The transmittance of light in visible light and a near-infrared region is increased and accordingly the amount of solar energy absorbed in the solar cell is increased, so that the cell efficiency can be improved, and at the same time the transmittance of light in a long-wavelength region with far-infrared rays is decreased, so that the temperature of solar cell module can be lowered, thus preventing deterioration of the solar cell through which the lifespan and efficiency of the solar cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparing broadband anti-reflective, transparent substrate for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relation between wavelength and transmittance.
NOVELTY - The holder (100) has a bottom cover (300) provided with an extension connecting part (320). The extension connecting part is upwardly extended from a main body (310). The main body is provided with an electrode terminal. A top cover (200) surrounds a lower part of a cylindrical-shaped battery cell (10). A side connecting part (400) is arranged on an exterior part of the top cover. An opening part is arranged on a plane section of the battery cell. A peripheral part is fixed on the opening part of the battery cell. Thickness of the peripheral part is 0.1-1 mm.    USE - Battery cell holder for use in a diesel vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The holder has better insulating property and high structural stability, and reduces consumption of power supply. The holder reduces heat generation due to charging/discharging of a battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell holder.    Cylindrical-shaped battery cell (10)    Battery cell holder (100)    Top cover (200)    Bottom cover (300)    Main body (310)    Extension connecting part (320)    Side connecting part (400)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a battery pack enclosure (104) that is sized and configured to contain the battery pack (101). The enclosure is spaced in the battery pack enclosure. A fluid pump (112) is arranged in fluid communication with the enclosure space (109) to evacuate and pressurize the enclosure space. The enclosure walls (105,106,108) are flexible and are made of retractable materials. The pressurization is selectively induced in the enclosure space to facilitate thermal transfer from the battery pack.    USE - Variable insulating battery pack system for use in hybrid vehicle and battery-powered electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of battery pack can be controlled, and thus the performance in hybrid or electric vehicle can be efficiently improved. The volume of the enclosure space is reduced, such that the thermal transfer of heat from the battery pack to the environment of the battery pack enclosure can be facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for variable insulating battery pack method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of variable insulating battery pack system.    Variable insulating battery pack system (100)    Battery pack (101)    Battery pack enclosure (104)    Enclosure walls (105,106,108)    Enclosure space (109)    Fluid pump (112)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly includes positive terminal and negative terminal exposed at first portion and second portion of shell (32) of each cell (14), respectively. A mechanical connection is provided between the cells in which middle portions are spaced apart in non-overlapping arrangement, and terminals are in overlapping arrangement. The mechanical connection includes elongated member above the terminals of first and second cells and coupled to overmolded electrical studs (26) in tray to hold terminal of one cell in contact with terminal of another cell.    USE - Battery assembly for battery pack of motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as gasoline electric-hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides rechargeable battery pack assembly having electrical and mechanical components arranged to reduce overall battery pack size and increase reliability and improve safety characteristics of the battery pack. Provides efficient packaging characteristic to battery pack. Reduces manufacturing costs due to simplified assembly pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the vertical stack battery cell packaging.    Battery pack (10)    Cell (14)    Overmolded electrical studs (26)    Nut (28)    Shell (32)
NOVELTY - The anode material comprises mesoporous silicon particles having an average pore diameter of 1-500 nm, carboxymethyl cellulose, and styrene-butadiene rubber.    USE - The anode material is useful in lithium-ion battery (claimed), which is useful in consumer electronics and automobile industries.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material improves thermal stability, durability, capacity, and charge density of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the anode material.
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises: cell (4) for holding slurry containing the nanoparticles and an electrolyte, where the cell contains inner cell body made of an electrically conductive material serving as a cell body electrode; reference electrode; counter electrode; and stirring controller.    USE - As an apparatus for depositing ultrathin films on nanoparticles (claimed), used in energy conversion devices such as fuel cells, metal-air batteries, and supercapacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is simple and cost-effective apparatus; provides atomic-level control over film growth on a large number of particles, thus is suitable for commercial applications. The method is capable of processing a large number of electrocatalyst particles within very tight tolerances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for depositing ultrathin films on nanoparticles involving preparing a slurry containing the nanoparticles and an electrolyte having a predetermined concentration of ions of a non-noble metal to be deposited as an adlayer; contacting with the slurry the apparatus; agitating the slurry and applying a predetermined potential to the cell body electrode for a predetermined duration; removing excess ions from the slurry after a first predetermined potential has been applied to the cell body electrode; adding an electrolyte (6) having a predetermined concentration of ions of noble metal ions to the slurry; and agitating the slurry and applying a second predetermined potential to the cell body electrode to facilitate deposition of the noble metal by galvanic displacement, where the process of galvanic displacement results in deposition of the noble metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows images illustrating the underpotential deposition of an adlayer onto the surface of a core-shell nanoparticle.    Non-noble metal core (1)    Nobel metal shell (2)    Noble metal (3)    Cell (4)    Non-noble metal (5)    Electrolyte (6)
NOVELTY - The blower (1) has rotary pistons (3, 4) rotatably mounted in a housing (2), where the rotary pistons are meshed with each other. The rotary pistons are interconnected via a synchronization gear box, so that the rotary pistons are rotated synchronously with each other. The housing has a slot-like cross section in the region of the rotary pistons. The rotary pistons are provided with a permanent magnet, and the housing is provided with a stator winding. The housing forms two opposite, C-shaped half shells in a region of a conveying channel.    USE - Rotary piston blower for use as an electrical machine i.e. four-phase electric motor (all claimed), for charging a fuel cell system that is utilized as a range extender for an electric car, and for pumping or compressing gaseous medium and conveying liquid medium.    ADVANTAGE - The blower is driven without the need of a separate electric motor, thus reducing installation space of the blower, and hence assembling the blower in a simple manner and reducing maintenance cost of the blower while improving performance of the blower and ensuring excellent application in different fuel cell systems and pressure strategies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a rotary piston blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rotary piston blower.    Rotary piston blower (1)    Housing (2)    Rotary pistons (3, 4)    Rotational axes (5, 6)    Outlet (9)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has fuel cell (2) that is provided for generating electrical energy in which an electrolyte (4) is provided to separate anode side (5) and cathode side (6). The hydrogen supply unit (3) is connected to the anode side of the fuel cell through anode lead (10). The anode-side flow path (15) of the anode side is arranged in the particle separator (14) along upstream direction for depositing anode gas flow particles.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contamination of electrolyte in fuel cell system can be reduced reliably so the service lifetime of the fuel cell system can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit diagram, longitudinal cross-sectional view, and cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen supply unit (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Anode side (5)    Cathode side (6)    Anode lead (10)    Particle separator (14)    Anode-side flow path (15)
NOVELTY - A multi-fuel pyrolysis system (1) comprises pyrolysis reactor (21, 22) which pyrolyzes fuels chosen from oxygenated fuels e.g. alcohols, bioolen, biodiesel and pyrolyseolen, liquid, gaseous hydrocarbon mixtures or gas mixtures, preferably fuels e.g. diesel fuel by anaerobic catalytic reaction, and fuel cells(s) are connected downstream of the pyrolysis reactor.    USE - Multi-fuel pyrolysis system is used for generating electrical power and heat for mobile device, automobiles and yacht, on-board power supply for motor vehicles, emergency power supply in cabins, houses and hospitals, manufacture of synthetic fuels, and used in exhaust gas treatment (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multi-fuel pyrolysis system has simple design, and pyrolysis without using water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for usage of multi-fuel pyrolysis system.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has thermoelectric modules (2, 2') connected with a heat exchanger structure (3) by a laser soldering or laser welding connection for heat transfer such that the heat exchanger structure and the thermoelectric modules form a prefabricated component. The thermoelectric modules are arranged between an exhaust-gas carrying component and a coolant-carrying component. The heat exchanger structure is connected to the exhaust-gas and coolant-carrying components such that the heat exchanger structure is in direct contact with exhaust gas.    USE - Electrical exhaust gas heat recovery device for use in a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric modules are connected with the heat exchanger structure by the laser soldering or laser welding connection for the heat transfer, so that formation of an air-gap in the welding region can be avoided, thus ensuring better heat transfer while guarantying improved efficiency in a significant manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an electrical exhaust gas heat recovery device.    Electrical exhaust gas heat recovery device (1)    Thermoelectric modules (2, 2')    Heat exchanger structure (3)    Soldered or welded layer (6)    Fins (7)
NOVELTY - The storage device (10) has several electrically coupled memory cells (11) that are connected to electrical terminal poles (13,14) of adjacent memory cell packets (12a,12b) through rail-like or web-like coupling portion (15), so that elastic metallic terminals are formed. The electrical terminal poles of memory cells are coupled in clamping manner.    USE - Electrical energy storage device such as starter battery and traction battery in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating of electrical energy storage device can be avoided. The structure of storage device is simplified. The need for performing tolerance compensation between individual memory cells is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic plan views of electrical energy storage devices with series-connected memory cells and parallel-connected memory cells.    Storage device (10)    Memory cells (11)    Memory cell packets (12a,12b)    Electrical terminal poles (13,14)    Conductive coupling portion (15)
NOVELTY - The device e.g. battery (1), has a temperature control device i.e. cooling plate (3), for controlling temperature of memory cells e.g. lithium-ion cells such as galvanic cells (2), or a cell assembly that is formed by the memory cells. A resilient unit i.e. pad, is provided between the memory cells and a component for shock-absorbing storage or separation purpose. The resilient unit exerts defined pressure on the memory cells. The resilient unit is designed as a functional component of the control device and made of heat-conductive and resilient material.    USE - Energy storage device e.g. battery such as lithium-ion high-voltage battery, for use in a hybrid drive integrated motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control device controls the temperature of the memory cells or the cell assembly that is formed by the memory cells, so that efficient heat dissipation on a surface or in surroundings of the energy storage device can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The component is formed as a memory cell or a holding element or a housing part or a heat conducting element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a battery with multiple frame flat cells.    Battery (1)    Galvanic cells (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Heat guiding plate (4)    Electrical connector (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen towards electrodes (11,12) provided in inert atmosphere. A small constant current is imparted on the electrodes, to determine a potential profile versus time until preset values of potential, current and time are reached, and to calculate the amount of charge based on desorbed or absorbed hydrogen. The ratio of calculated amount of charge to theoretical maximum amount of charge per unit area of electrochemically active surface of catalytic material is determined.    USE - Method for determining electrochemically active surface of catalytic material of electrode of fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemically active surface of catalytic material of electrode of fuel cell can be measured efficiently. The residual life of the fuel cell can be determined reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for determining residual life of fuel cell in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system, sectional view of the fuel cell, and graph showing relationship between potential profile and time. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrodes (11,12)
NOVELTY - The component (2) has first and second fluid distribution layers (10, 12) arranged at two surfaces (6, 8) of an electrical conductive substrate (4), respectively. A covering layer (14) is arranged at a portion of the first distribution layer such that two sets of channels (26, 28) of the first fluid distribution layer are covered and uncovered by the covering layer, respectively. A third fluid distribution layer (16) is arranged at the covering layer, and two diffusion medium layers (18, 20) are arranged at the third and second fluid distribution layers, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell component i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell component, for supplying power to an electric car and a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The component is designed such that the diffusion medium layers and a bipolar plate are integrated into a single component, thus enabling a continuous process sequence and removal of hardened radiation-sensitive material from the cell component in a single step during a manufacturing process of the component while enabling utilization of a single plating process for the diffusion medium layers and flow fields of the component, and hence reducing number of process steps required for manufacturing the component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a fuel cell with fuel cell components.    Fuel cell component (2)    Electrical conductive substrate (4)    Surfaces of electrical conductive substrate (6, 8)    Fluid distribution layers (10, 12, 16)    Covering layer (14)    Diffusion medium layers (18, 20)    Channels (26, 28)
NOVELTY - Several capacitor cells (4A,4B) include a separator provided between positive electrode and negative electrode which are joined mutually. Several heat sinks (5) are laminated alternately with respect to capacitor cells. A press unit (8) is provided to press the capacitor cells and the heat sinks along the lamination direction. A vibration suppressing element (91) having contact surface portions (92A,95) is continuously formed along the lamination direction and made to contact the heat sinks.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for hybrid vehicle and hybrid type construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vibration suppressing element having contact surface portion is continuously formed along the lamination direction, the vibration of heat sink according to frictional force in contact surface portion can be suppressed, and the thickness change of the capacitor cell which is pinched by heat sink can be suppressed reliably. The state of heat sink pressed along lamination direction can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Capacitor cells (4A,4B)    Heat sink (5)    Press unit (8)    Vibration suppressing element (91)    Contact surface portions (92A,95)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus comprises a capacitor cell (4A) having a separator placed between a positive electrode (41A) and negative electrode (42A). A heat sink (5) is laminated alternating with the capacitor cells. A balance board (6) with a balance circuit is provided to each capacitor cell and maintained at the heat sink to equalize voltage of the capacitor cells. A flexible wiring (61,62) connects the balance board to the positive and negative electrodes.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus used for e.g. hybrid type vehicle and hybrid type construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Suppress application of load to the electrode of the capacitor shell, even when external impact and vibration of the electrical storage apparatus get across to the heat sink, by connecting the balance board to the electrode of the capacitor cell by using flexible wiring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded perspective view of the capacitor cell of the electrical storage apparatus, a heat sink, and edge strip.    Capacitor cell (4A)    Heat sink (5)    Balance board (6)    Positive electrode (41A)    Negative electrode (42A)    Flexible wiring (61,62)
NOVELTY - The industrial truck has two voltage sources with respective serially-connected batteries (10,12) and serially-connected capacitors (C1-C4). The balancing units of voltage sources, balance unequal active voltages of batteries and capacitors, during each operating state of the truck, respectively. The balancing units include inductive transmitters (30,130) to which battery and capacitor circuits (20,22,120-123) are inductively coupled.    USE - Industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The unequal active voltages of batteries and capacitors can be balanced efficiently. The energy management in the industrial truck can be enhanced. The industrial truck can be driven reliably and safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram explaining the balancing of unequal active voltages in batteries and capacitors of voltage sources.    Serially-connected batteries (10,12)    Battery circuits (20,22)    Transmitters (30,130)    Capacitor circuits (120-123)    Serially-connected capacitors (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling plate assembly provided with a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe, a thermo-conductive part and an aluminum plate that are assembled and welded with a battery module. The battery module includes multiple battery cells. The plate assembly, a gasket and the battery module are connected with each other. An end of a U-shaped aluminum plate is uniformly provided with multiple flow passages. An inner flow channel is formed among the flow passages and an edge of the aluminum plate and provided with a turbulent flow strip that is formed in strip or round shape.    USE - Energy vehicle power battery cooling and heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better battery module temperature adjusting effect, and avoids flow channel interference, optimizes flow speed of a cold and hot medium, ensures better media flow uniformity and improves heat exchange efficiency.
NOVELTY - The module has a protection circuit provided with a lithium battery management chip module, an equalization circuit module, a current sampling module, an MOSFET module and a parameter set circuit module. An output end of the lithium battery management chip module is electrically connected to an input end and a control end of the MOSFET module and the equalization circuit module. An output part of the MOSFET module is electrically connected with an input end of the current sampling module and a lithium battery pack power supply.    USE - Series vehicle lithium battery pack module.
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling channel provided with a cooling pipe, where an end of the cooling pipe is converged with a water pump. Another end of the cooling pipe is connected with a radiator that is connected with the water pump and a temperature sensor. A pipeline is connected between the cooling pipe and the radiator. The temperature sensor is connected with a controller that is connected with the water pump and the radiator. The cooling channel is provided with a battery set.    USE - Water-based lithium battery module cooling system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has better cooling effect and wide application range, and prevents a water inlet of the battery set from being damaged.
NOVELTY - The shell has a rectangular aluminum alloy shell body connected with stretch forming mold upper cover and lower covers. An edge of two upper parts is arranged on the rectangular aluminum alloy shell body.    USE - Electric vehicle lithium battery aluminum alloy shell for a laser welding machine.    ADVANTAGE - The shell is light in weight, simple in structure, better in corrosion and oxidation effect, better in process ability and wide in application range, and improves sealing property of the battery and prolongs service life of the battery.
NOVELTY - The clock has a display screen and a circulating device arranged on a clock body. A power supply device is provided with a water cavity and a carbon chamber. The water cavity and the carbon chamber are connected with a middle part of the clock body. A circulation device is provided with a gas guide tube, a water guide pipe and a reaction chamber. The gas guide tube is connected with the carbon chamber and a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is provided with an air inlet and a water outlet. An upper part of the water cavity is provided with a water inlet.    USE - Water circulating-type clock.    ADVANTAGE - The clock realizes water recycling, and is environmental-friendly and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of water circulating type clock.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a sulfide solid electrolyte layer (40) formed between a positive electrode active material layer (12) and a negative electrode active material layer (22). Quantity of positive electrode active material contained to an outer periphery area (12h) is less than quantity of positive electrode active material contained to a center area (12c). A positive electrode collector (11) is positioned in a metal mold.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for power supply of an electronic device. Can also be used for power supply of a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery makes the quantity of positive electrode active material contained to an outer periphery area to be less than the quantity of positive electrode active material contained to the center area, thus suppressing the in-plane distribution of the volume change of the active material in the active material layers, and suppressing the fall of the discharge capacity of the battery at a time of charging/discharging of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Center area (12c)    Outer periphery area (12h)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Sulfide solid electrolyte layer (40)    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100)
NOVELTY - The package (2) has a sealing board (8) made from ceramics which seals the recessed portion (c) of the concave container (6) with an electrode layers (5,7). A primary connecting terminal (9) is connected to the electrode layer and secondary terminal (10) is electrically connected to secondary electrode layer which extends in the lower surface of the concave container. The secondary terminal which opens the primary terminal is provided between the electrode layers in the container.    USE - Package for electrochemical cell for use as an auxiliary electrical storage unit of the power supply of an electric vehicle and energy conversion and a storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The life cycle of the electrochemical cell and the package of electro chemical cell is improved since the deterioration of electrolyte and active material is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electro chemical cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Package (2)    Electrode layers (5,7)    Concave container (6)    Sealing board (8)    Primary connecting terminal (9)    Secondary connecting terminal (10)    Recessed portion of concave container (C)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an analysis part that determines the presence or absence of a failure of an electric current detector (SC2,SC3) for an extracted frequency component. A control part (15) fluctuates an inverter side alternating current supplied to a load from a frequency smaller than the first frequency. An extraction part (16) extracts the frequency component corresponding to the frequency from strain side electric current detected by electric current detector that detects the strain side electric current supplied to the load from an electric power grid.    USE - Fuel cell system for connection with electric power grid.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy fault detection of operating state of fuel cell system via an electric current detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell and power grid connection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Control part (15)    Extraction part (16)    Electricity distribution panel (20)    Electric current detector (SC2,SC3)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has electrode terminals (20A,20B) which protrude from main body part (12) of cell, and are formed from metal plate material that can be strain deformed in row direction of cell. The positive electrode side of first electrode terminal is adjoined to front-end part of negative electrode side of second electrode terminal. The spring (30) accepts and pinches flat surface part (22B) of the negative electrode side, and is provided in positive electrode side of electrode terminals.    USE - Assembled battery for use in battery module for providing motive power to electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that connection of electrode terminals is easy, while providing distance between electrode terminals so as to allow assembled battery to respond to change since spring which accepts and pinches flat surface part is provided in positive electrode side of electrode terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (10)    Main body part of cell (12)    Insulating barrier (15)    Auxiliary partition (16)    Electrode terminals (20A,20B)    Flat surface part of negative electrode side (22B)    Spring (30)
NOVELTY - The battery case (11) is made of impact-resistant resin, and having electromagnetic wave shielding sheet (16) that covers the inner surfaces of both lid (13) and case main body (12), and the periphery (15) of the release unit (14) of the case main body. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet is joined using a conductive adhesive (17). The side edges of adjacent electromagnetic wave shielding sheets are mutually adjoined and electrically connected with an electroconductive material.    USE - Battery case for accommodating battery of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Shock resistant intensity is increased by providing electromagnetic wave shield with sufficient strength. Leakage of electromagnetic wave is prevented since the side edges of the shielding sheets is joined by electroconductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded isometric view of the battery case, and the enlarged cross sectional view of the collar vicinity.    Battery case (11)    Case main body (12)    Lid (13)    Release unit (14)    Periphery (15)    Electromagnetic wave shielding sheet (16)    Conductive adhesive (17)
NOVELTY - The device has an open porous element (9) comprising middle pore diameter of 5 to 50 micrometers. A fastening element (31) has a holding element made of polymer, elastomer, thermoplastic, thermoplastic elastomer or metal, and a surface coating made of elastomer or thermoplastic elastomer. The porous element is connected with a housing or a stabilization element by gluing, welding or vulcanizing. The porous element is covered by a protection element e.g. metal sieve, plastic sieve, perforated plate made of metal or plastic or mesh made of metal or plastic fibers.    USE - Pressure equalization device for use in a housing for an electrochemical power source e.g. battery, double-layer capacitor and battery cell, in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, industrial traction system e.g. forklift truck and robot, industrial truck and sports and leisure-vehicle, for a transport container, electrical components e.g. converter and rectifier, switch cabinet, chemical, biochemical or biological reactors and in electric motors (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The open porous element has the middle pore diameter of 5 to 50 micrometers, thus enabling the equalization device to have better filter function and reduced susceptibility against oil contamination and mechanical damages. The equalization device enables the housing to be designed in a simple manner with reduced weight. The equalization device is designed in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous element has an element made of nonwoven fabric with microfiber by using polyurethane treatment and siliconizing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pressure equalization device.    Open porous element (9)    Cover (30)    Fastening element (31)    Rod (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a crankshaft (6) connected with a supporting rod and a wind energy converting box (10). A lower end of the supporting rod is sleeved in a shaft sleeve (22). A supporting rod shaft cover conversion box is fixed with a connecting rod (9) through a supporting air chamber. The connecting rod and a piston body (11) are connected with the wind energy converting box through an air inlet (17) and an air storage tank (20). A vehicle body (8) is connected with a wind power generator (15) and an electric energy storing battery (14). A gas valve (19) is arranged opposite to a blade (18).    USE - Breeze generating vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes wind energy so as to ensure better energy-saving effect. The system is environment-friendly. The system ensures better applicability for an electric vehicle in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a breeze generating vehicle system.    Crankshaft (6)    Vehicle body (8)    Connecting rod (9)    Wind energy converting box (10)    Piston body (11)    Electric energy storing battery (14)    Wind power generator (15)    Air inlet (17)    Blade (18)    Gas valve (19)    Air storage tank (20)    Shaft sleeve (22)
NOVELTY - The engine has an engine tail gas exhaust pipe fixed with a shell. The shell is connected with a tail gas purifying silencer. The engine tail gas exhaust pipe is connected to an outer wall of a heat exchanging chamber. The heat exchanging chamber is fixed with a heating pipe. A fuel tank is connected with the heat exchanging chamber. A gas storage tank is connected with an inlet gas distributor. An outlet gas distributor is connected with a fuel inlet of an automobile engine body. A baffle plate is provided with a small hole.    USE - Alcohol-hydrogen fuel engine for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine prevents combustion chamber from being burnt and reduces pollution. The engine utilizes alcohol while working so as to improve working efficiency. The engine can replace fuel as a raw material in a vehicle so as to ensure better bonding effect.
NOVELTY - An accelerant comprises carbon carrier and alloy accelerant adsorbed on carbon carrier, with alloy accelerant comprising (atom%) palladium (50-98), cobalt (2-30) and molybdenum (0.01-5).    USE - Accelerant used in negative pole of fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of accelerant comprising dispersing carbon carrier in glycol to form carbon carrier dispersed solution, adding water solution of palladium salt, cobalt salt and molybdenum salt in carbon carrier dispersed solution to form glycol water solution, adjusting pH of glycol water solution, adsorbing palladium salt, cobalt salt and molybdenum salt on carbon carrier to form alloy accelerant, and processing heat treatment of alloy accelerant under reductive atmosphere.
NOVELTY - An internal combustion engine has an EGR portion having two EGR coolers (122) in fluid communication with the exhaust system, air intake system and heat recovery turbine. The other cooler has an inlet port (210) and the other of two outlet ports (212,214) proximate a top surface (202) and one outlet port proximate the bottom surface (204).    USE - Internal combustion engine, such as diesel engine with Rankine cycle waste heat recovery system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat recovery turbine receives the coolant from the exited from the outlet port of other EGR cooler in the vapor state to prevent damage to the turbine. The liquid coolant exited from another outlet port of the same cooler can be routed back to the condenser via the outlet port and the bypass valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the EGR cooler.    EGR cooler (122)    Top surface (202)    Bottom surface (204)    Inlet port (210)    Outlet ports (212,214)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a connection adapter (3) for connecting a fuel cell (2) and a fuel reservoir (1), where the adapter receives a feed pipe (13) for supplying fuel to the fuel cell from an ejection nosepiece (9) of the fuel reservoir. The adapter includes a valve (19) to be actuated by the ejection nosepiece of the fuel reservoir and switched from a plugging condition, before connection of the fuel cell and the reservoir, to a fuel transmission condition, after connection of the fuel cell and the reservoir. The valve includes a ball (21) pressed against a seat (20) by a spring (22).    USE - Fuel cell and connection adapter assembly for supplying power to a battery of an electroportable device (claimed) such as sealing and fixing device e.g. screw gun, stapler and gun nailer or resin injection device, and drilling machine such as driller or drilling rig.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is actuated by the ejection nosepiece of the fuel reservoir and switched from the plugging condition, before connection, to the fuel transmission condition, after connection, thus preventing supply of air to the fuel cell when the fuel reservoir is disconnected from the fuel cell, while enabling the fuel cell to be permanently maintained under fuel supply, and hence eliminating the need for purging the fuel cell when a new fuel reservoir is connected to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial sectional view of a fuel cell and connection adapter assembly before connection of a fuel cell and a fuel reservoir.    Fuel reservoir (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Connection adapter (3)    Ejection nosepiece (9)    Feed pipe (13)    Valve (19)    Seat (20)    Ball (21)    Spring (22)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell unit charging and discharging an electrolyte and provided with a unit frame, a reaction electrode, an ion osmosis membrane and a bi-polar plate. A flowing path of the electrolyte is arranged on diagonal positions of the unit frame. A filler part is arranged between the flowing path of the electrolyte and the reaction electrode. A sealing ring is arranged in the cell unit and provided with an electrolyte flow circuit. A periphery of another sealing ring is arranged with end plates, di-polar plates and an anion permeable membrane.    USE - Energy-storage redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively diffuses the electrolyte so as to ensure smooth electrolyte flowing effect and enlarge cell unit placing area in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy-storage redox flow cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a main control module connected with a diagnosis device, a monitoring device, an electric vehicle and multiple slave control modules. Each slave control module is electrically connected with a battery. The main control module utilizes an advanced reduced instruction set computer (RISC) machine (ARM) (RTM: 32-bit microprocessor) as a main control CPU. The main control module is connected with a slave controller area network (CAN) bus that is electrically connected with the slave control modules. The main control module comprises a current detecting unit.    USE - ARM (RTM: 32-bit microprocessor) based electric vehicle power battery managing system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is reasonable in structure and reliable to use, and has easy and accurate management effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a 32-bit microprocessor based electric vehicle power battery managing system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery unit monitoring module realizing dynamic response of multiple fuel batteries. The fuel batteries are connected with a switch matrix for controlling switches in the switch matrix. A voltage signal collection control module is connected with a voltage detecting module that is connected with the switch matrix. An optimized target voltage value of each fuel battery is calculated. An output voltage rate of each fuel battery is calculated. Battery monomers are formed with an anionic group. The batteries are connected with each other in series.    USE - Dynamic power battery group voltage conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures improving energy conversion efficiency for about 95 percent and avoids electromagnetic interference generating phenomenon and the need to utilize direct current/direct current (DC/DC) system. The system improves residual capacity and prolongs service life of a battery set, thus improving energy utilization efficiency and safety performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dynamic power battery group voltage conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a dynamic power battery group voltage conversion system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Modified platinum-based fuel cell catalysts comprises platinum-based catalysts, and heteropoly acid compound (I) that is adsorbed on a catalyst surface of platinum group by electrochemical method or physical adsorption method.    USE - Used as a modified platinum-based fuel cell catalysts.    ADVANTAGE - The modified platinum-based fuel cell catalysts can be simply, safely and rapidly prepared without organic solvent in an environmentally friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Modified platinum-based fuel cell catalysts comprises platinum-based catalysts, and heteropoly acid compound of formula (HmXY12O40) (I) that is adsorbed on a catalyst surface of platinum group by electrochemical method or physical adsorption method.    m = 3-5;    X = center coordination atom; and    Y = multi-acid atoms.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing modified platinum-based fuel cell catalysts; and    (2) a system of preparing modified platinum-based fuel cell catalysts.
NOVELTY - A crosslinked network-based composition with semi-interpenetrating network composite comprises modified aromatic hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon resin in which modified aromatic hydrocarbon mixture solution consists of aromatic hydrocarbon, divinylbenzene (DVB), and 2,2'-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) with weight ratio of 100:0-10:0.5-4.    USE - A crosslinked network-based composition with semi- interpenetrating network composite for fuel cell, seawater desalination, cell phone, notebook computer, portable electronic product, solar battery board, building and automobile decorative film, and semiconductor industry.    ADVANTAGE - Proton conductivity and strength are excellent, and main property of polymer base material is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of crosslinked network-based composition with semi-interpenetrating network composite which involves putting polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) porous membrane in modified aromatic hydrocarbon mixture solution, wherein weight ratio aromatic hydrocarbon:DVB:benzoyl peroxide:N-methylpyrrolidone is 97.5-68:1-10:0.5-2:1-20, dipping for 1-10 hours at 25-80 degrees C, obtaining composition film including modified aromatic hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon resin, putting composition film into vulcanizing press to press thermally for 6-12 hours at 90-150 degrees C, utilizing tetrahydrofuran to wash superfluous reactants on the surface after cooling, putting composition film into chlorosulfonic acid solution to dip for 12-48 hours, decocting composition film for 12-48 hours by deionized water at 25-80 degrees C, and obtaining composition film with modified aromatic hydrocarbon with crosslinked network-type semi-interpenetrating network composite and fluorocarbon resin with thickness of 30-250 mm, wherein weight ratio modified aromatic hydrocarbon:fluorocarbon resin is 5-40:95-60.
NOVELTY - The system has a chamber (5) and a dry electrolyzer (6) that are provided with nano electrodes (18). The electrodes are coated with a layer of nanoparticles i.e. graphene sheets (19). A generator is connected to an upper part of an ionized gas mixture unit through a pipe (7) and a tray. The pipe is passed through an inner space of a tank (8). An electrolyte outlet pipe is connected to an upper part of the tank. The generator is connected to a suction pipe (12), a combustion chamber (2) and a motor (3) through a connecting hose (10) and an air filter (11).    USE - Energy system for controlling dispensation of fuel and ionized mixture of hydrogen and oxygen into a combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy system.    Combustion chamber (2)    Motor (3)    Chamber (5)    Dry electrolyzer (6)    Pipe (7)    Tank (8)    Connecting hose (10)    Air filter (11)    Suction pipe (12)    Nano electrodes (18)    Graphene sheets (19)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a chassis arranged with steerable axles (11-13), where the steering axles are connected to a control device (20) for setting direction of rotation of steering axles suspended wheels. A control device is connected to an angle determination unit, where the angle determination unit is utilized for determining angle between longitudinal axes of a vehicle body. A remote sensor unit is utilized for measuring distance between a shaft-coupling device and the steering axles.    USE - Towing vehicle i.e. trailer, for transporting a large equipment i.e. large-sized rotor blade, of a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The maneuverability and steering characteristics of the vehicle can be improved in an extended state. The vehicle saves time and energy resources. The vehicle transfers a large-sized rotor blade of wind turbine in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a towing vehicle.    Towing vehicle (1)    Steerable axles (11-13)    Control device (20)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has cell assembly (2) having several series-connected battery cells (3a-3e). A transformer (4) includes primary winding (5) which is in parallel to cell assembly, and is switchable. The secondary windings (6a-6e) are in parallel to battery cells, and are switchable. A coil (8) of transformer supplies power from an external power source (10) e.g. solar cell arrangement.    USE - Battery system for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active charge equalization can be enabled in the battery system. The battery system can be charged easily from external power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery system (1)    Cell assembly (2)    Battery cells (3a-3e)    Transformer (4)    Primary winding (5)    Secondary windings (6a-6e)    Coil (8)    External power source (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (102) configured to provide power supply to a vehicle (122). A hydrogen storage system is interfaced with a control unit to store and supply hydrogen fuel at predefined state to the fuel cell stack. A thermal management system is interfaced with the control unit to control temperature of the fuel cell stack. A wiring harness (118) is configured to provide connectivity between multiple equipments of the fuel cell power plant. The control unit is provided to monitor and control the hydrogen, air supply and temperature of the fuel cell stack.    USE - System for monitoring and controlling fuel cell power plant in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage system is interfaced with control unit to store and supply hydrogen fuel at the predefined temperature, pressure, humidity and flow rate to the fuel cell stack, so that the hydrogen are delivered safely in the correct amount at the right pressure, temperature, humidity to the fuel cell stack, thus the excess hydrogen required for purging is removed in safe and efficient manner and the impurities from the fuel stack system are efficiently removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of monitoring and controlling fuel cell power plant in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell power plant system in vehicle.    Fuel cell power plant (100)    Fuel cell stack (102)    Hydrogen module (104)    Wiring harness (118)    Vehicle (122)
NOVELTY - An electrode component (10) has collector (1) and active material layer (2) formed on the active material layer. The active material layer contains active material (3), carbon electroconductive material (5) and binder.    USE - Electrode component is used for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, motor vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode component has excellent adhesiveness between collector and active material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) manufacture of electrode component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode component.    Collector (1)    Active material layer (2)    Active material (3)    Solid electrolyte material (4)    Carbon electroconductive material (5)    Electrode component (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a main portion which is provided with a cooling unit (100). The cooling unit is provided for cooling the waste heat. The cooling unit is provided with a recycling catalyst and a cooling liquid heater. The cooling liquid heater is equipped with a fan. Several radiators are arranged parallel to the cooling unit. The radiators are equipped with the cooling fans.    USE - Heat management system for use in fuel battery system for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By using the heat management system, efficiency of the fuel battery system can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the heat management system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat management system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heating unit (15)    Radiating unit (16)    Cooling unit (100)    Control unit (200)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode plate groups that are accommodated in cell chambers. The battery case and partition (1a) are integrally formed with block-copolymer polypropylene resin. The two electrode groups are accommodated in adjacent cell chamber that is electrically connected by a connection unit (4) made of lead alloy between cell chambers with the partition. The light transmittance of resin is 20% or greater and the thickness of plate is in range 2 mm. The thickness of penetration connection portion (4a) periphery is 1.7 mm or more.    USE - Lead acid battery used for cell starter of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The visibility of the amount of electrolyte solution in a battery case from the outer side can be ensured, even when battery is used over a long period of time. The highly durable lead acid battery with little deterioration of a penetration connection portion can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view illustrating the electrical connection portion between the cell chambers of lead acid battery.    Partition (1a)    Connection unit (4)    Penetration connection portion (4a)    Through-hole (7)    Edge portion (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a table frame (2) that is fixedly mounted on a bottom plate of a container (5). Capacitor units (1) are connected in parallel through a rectangular bus bar (6). The table frame (2) is connected with a supporting-insulator (3).    USE - High voltage electric power capacitor device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Load of vehicle can be adjusted reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high voltage electric power capacitor device.    Capacitor (1)    Table frame (2)    Supporting-insulator (3)    Container (5)    Bus bar (6)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises: an anode (112); a cathode (114); and a non aqueous electrolyte (116) in communication with the anode and cathode, where the electrolyte includes a redox shuttle compound (I).    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful in secondary (rechargeable) or non-rechargeable batteries for hybrid vehicles or electric vehicle and for uninterrupted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell exhibits overcharge protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemical cell comprises: an anode (112); a cathode (114); and a non aqueous electrolyte (116) in communication with the anode and cathode, where the electrolyte includes a redox shuttle compound which is substituted metal compounds of formula (M+X-) (I).    X = closo-monocarborate anion of formula (R1CB11R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9R10R11R12); either    R1-R12 = 1-4C alkyl; or    R2-R12 = does not comprise 1-4C alkyl and comprises H, Cl, Br, I or optionally substituted aryl; and    M = alkali metal.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium-ion cell.    Lithium-ion cell (100)    Anode (112)    Cathode (114)    Electrolyte (116)    Separator (118)
NOVELTY - An air battery comprises: a positive electrode for utilizing oxygen as active material; a negative electrode for at least adsorbing and desorbing, or depositing and dissolving a metal ion including at least one of lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and aluminum; and a non-aqueous electrolyte disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, where the non-aqueous electrolyte includes ion liquid.    USE - As air battery (claimed) for utilizing oxygen in atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The air battery facilitates the decomposition of an oxide with maintaining the ionic conductivity of the non-aqueous electrolyte; can be charged with restricting the increase of the solution resistance; and has excellent cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The element (11) has two relief valves (18) arranged upstream or downstream of a water-impermeable polytetrafluoroethylene membrane (16) and operated in inward and outward directions. The relief valves and the membrane are combined into a closed unit that comprises a tubular structure (13). The relief valves are arranged in relation to gravitational force of the closed unit and/or the tubular structure. A condensation metal sheet (20) is arranged in an inner space (19) of the relief valves when the relief valves are provided in the inward direction.    USE - Pressure compensation element for compensating difference in external and internal pressure of a housing that is utilized for accommodating a lithium ion battery of an electric drive motor for driving a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two relief valves are arranged upstream or downstream of the water-impermeable polytetrafluoroethylene membrane and operated in the inward and outward directions, thus reducing an air interchange volume of the housing, and hence reducing amount of humidity entered into the housing. The condensation metal sheet is arranged in the inner space of the relief valves of the closed unit and/or the tubular structure when the valves are operated in the inward direction, thus enabling rapid discharging of water condensate from the housing. The relief valves and the membrane are arranged such that dirt entry into the closed unit is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a housing with a pressure compensation element.    Pressure compensation element (11)    Tubular structure (13)    Water-impermeable polytetrafluoroethylene membrane (16)    Relief valves (18)    Inner space of relief valves (19)    Condensation metal sheet (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electrochemical energy converter with two electrodes and electrolytes connecting the electrodes. An impedance measurement is carried out in the electrochemical energy converter and from the impedance measurement deviations of the electrochemical energy converter are identified by a predetermined normal performance. A measure corresponding the deviation is initiated during the identification of deviation.    USE - Method for operating an electrochemical energy converter, particularly of a sensor element for detection of a characteristic of a gas in a measuring gas chamber, particularly an exhaust gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance measurement is carried out in the electrochemical energy converter and from the impedance measurement deviations of the electrochemical energy converter are identified by a predetermined normal performance, where a measure corresponding the deviation is initiated during the identification of deviation, and thus ensures that the damage of electrochemical energy converter is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for operating an electrochemical energy converter, particularly of a sensor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the impedance spectrum of an electrochemical energy converter operating method.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an intermediate circuit capacitor (9) through which the traction battery cell assembly (2) is connected with the inverter (7). A direct current (DC)-DC regulator (10) works as high or low setting actuator in the direction of inverter of the traction battery cell assembly. The usual capacity of input and output of the DC-DC converter for same operation in the respective operating mode is set by the capacity of traction battery cell assembly and the intermediate circuit capacitor.    USE - Charging control system for traction battery cell assembly of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging control system with simple and inexpensive DC-DC regulator can be manufactured at low cost. The additional electronic components for the voltage regulation device are not required. The charging control system can be easily formed on the onboard charger. The defined charging voltage for the traction battery cell assembly at the input terminals can be adjusted by capacity of intermediate circuit capacitor and the traction battery cell assembly, without additional capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the charging control system.    Charging control system (1)    Traction battery cell assembly (2)    Inverter (7)    Intermediate circuit capacitor (9)    DC-DC regulator (10)
NOVELTY - The impeller (7) has a wheel unit that is formed with blades (18,19) in upstream side (9) and a downstream side (10), where number of blades in the upstream side is greater than number of blades in the downstream side. The upstream side of the wheel unit is provided with an internal thread for screwing on one end of a shaft for fastening the impeller on the shaft. The trailing edges (21) of the upstream blades are offset from leading edges (22) of the downstream blades.    USE - Two-component impeller for centrifugal compressor and axial compressor used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the trailing edges of upstream blades are offset from leading edges of downstream blades, intermeshing of the blades can be can be prevented and operating efficiency of the impeller can be improved. Construction of the impeller can be simplified and alignment of the blades can be improved precisely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the impeller.    Two-component impeller (7)    Upstream side (9)    Downstream side (10)    Blades (18,19)    Trailing edge (21)    Leading edge (22)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has exhaust gas device (14) that is arranged in internal combustion engine of vehicle along downstream direction such that exhaust gas is supplied to outlet (18) of exhaust system main structure. The memory device (22) is provided in which exhaust gas at outlet line (32) is stored along upstream direction. The adjustment device (16) is provided to control signal detected by pollutant sensor (30).    USE - Exhaust system for vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The emission of the pollutant from exhaust system can be reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating exhaust system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the exhaust system.    Exhaust system (12)    Exhaust gas device (14)    Adjustment device (16)    Outlet (18)    Memory device (22)    Pollutant sensor (30)    Outlet line (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging imaging mask (10) between radiation sources (12,14,16,18) and radiation-sensitive material (4) on substrate (6). The mask is comprised of two portions of radiation-transparent apertures (20) that are configured to receive radiation beams (22) from radiation sources, to generate framework elements (100) and wall elements (102) in radiation-sensitive material. Several trusses for supporting diffusion medium layer are defined by the framework elements. A fluid path along the length of the substrate is defined by the wall elements.    USE - Method for forming flow field for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient flow field for fuel cell can be formed reliably. The flow field with docile characteristics can be formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the arrangement for forming flow field for fuel cell, and plan view illustrating the formation of flow field.    Radiation-sensitive material (4)    Substrate (6)    Imaging mask (10)    Radiation sources (12,14,16,18)    Radiation-transparent aperture (20)    Radiation beam (22)    Framework element (100)    Wall element (102)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a cooling portion (104) that is provided with pair of supplementary modules (106,108). An end (114) of cooling plate (102) provided between supplementary modules is restricted, to secure cooling plate at the cooling portion. The cooling plate is arranged near to battery cell. A thermal leading interface connection is formed between the cooling plate and supplementary modules of cooling portion.    USE - Cooling system for lithium ion battery cell of battery pack (claimed) installed in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The stability at the joints of battery cooling system can be improved. The battery cell can be mounted conveniently in the motor car. The manufacturing process of battery cell can be simplified, since need of filling materials can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack; and    (2) method for manufacturing cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the cooling system.    Cooling system (100)    Cooling plate (102)    Cooling portion (104)    Supplementary modules (106,108)    End (114)
NOVELTY - The high frequency transformer has coils (3a-3c) which are wound by the upper part of the central leg of the core (1). The terminals (S1-S6) of the coils are pulled out from the upper part of the high frequency transformer, and are connected to the conductor for a parallel connection of the printed board (6). At least one of the coils is pulled out from the high frequency transformer such that the loop area from one end to an other end may become small compared with the loop area of another coil.    USE - High frequency transformer used for power inverter circuit. Uses include but are not limited to power converter devices, such as power conditioner of switched-mode power supply and charger for motor vehicles, such as electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car, solar cell, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the transformation ratio of high frequency transformer and attains efficiency improvement and cost reduction of apparatus since the wiring inductance of the secondary side in high frequency transformer is reduced, and the delay time of primary side voltage and secondary side voltage is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a coil structure of the coil of the high frequency transformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Core (1)    Coils (3a-3c)    Printed board (6)    Terminals (S1-S6)
NOVELTY - A carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst comprises copper-zinc-aluminum catalyst containing copper, zinc, aluminum, and oxygen in which the copper, zinc, and aluminum are converted into copper oxide (30-90 mass%), zinc oxide (3-30 mass%) and aluminum oxide (7-60 mass%). The copper oxide has specific surface area of 80-200 m2/g, crystalline diameter of less than or equal to 120 Angstrom , volume density of 0.6-1.5 g/cm3, pore volume of 0.3-0.6 cm3/g and average pore radius of 45-120 Angstrom .    USE - Carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst for hydrogen production process (claimed). Can also be used in domestic fuel cell or vehicle fuel cell, and as hydrogen production catalyst, methanol synthesis catalyst, high temperature shift catalyst of water gas shift reaction, and steam-reforming catalyst of methanol other than the low-temperature shift catalyst of water gas shift reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is excellent in activity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of the carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst involving coprecipitating the metal salt solution containing copper, zinc, and aluminum and precipitant containing aqueous solution obtaining a catalyst precursor, cleaning the catalyst precursor, drying the catalyst precursor, molding the catalyst precursor, baking the molded catalyst precursor, and adding deposit containing organic compound additive before the molding process;    (2) carbon-monoxide-conversion process involving reducing carbon monoxide concentration in the hydrogen-containing-gas which contains carbon monoxide by carbon monoxide shift reaction in 150-500 degrees C using the carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst; and    (3) hydrogen production process involving reducing the carbon monoxide concentration without using carbon monoxide selective-oxidation reaction after reducing the carbon monoxide concentration by the carbon-monoxide-conversion process.
NOVELTY - The device has a cover plate that is provided with solar battery board, and is installed on the upper portion of shell. The shell is provided with radio frequency tag module and fingerprint identification module which are connected each other through the signal line. A fixing device is provided on the bottom of the shell.    USE - Radio-frequency label device mounted in bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle can be provided with alarm, so that the stolen of bicycle can be prevented effectively.
NOVELTY - A power supply apparatus has FET switch (Tr6) connecting main power source line (13) and backup power supply line (19). A microcomputer (12) monitors power supply voltage of the main power source line. The FET switch is ON-operated when the power supply voltage is below the set voltage for abnormality determination so that backup power supply can then be supplied to main power source line.    USE - Power supply apparatus for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees operation of actuator without making power supply system circuit into 2 lines even in case of abnormality detection by the power supply voltage of the power supply system. Offers reduction in product cost by the reduction in number of wiring by reducing the number of parts of the power supply apparatus. Suppresses increase in weight of the hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the transmission control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    TCU (11)    Microcomputer (12)    Main power source line (13)    Backup power supply line (19)    FET switch (Tr6)
NOVELTY - The device has circulation path that is provided for circulating the cooling water through an electrically-driven water pump (20). The pump is driven when the temperature of the water is higher than valve opening temperature. The bypass flow path (115) is provided in the upstream flow path of the thermostat for radiators (70). The thermostat (80) for heaters is provided in the connection portion. The temperature of the cooling water is set lower than the valve opening temperature by switching unit, so that the cooling water is distributed to the bypass flow path.    USE - Cooling device of internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling water of the low temperature from the radiator flows into an engine can be avoided. The reduction of cost and reduction of power Consumption can be achieved. The temperature fall of the cooling water in the engine can be suppressed. The engine acceleration of warming-up can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling device of engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (10)    Electrically-driven water pump (20)    Thermostat for radiators (70)    Thermostat for heaters (80)    Bypass flow path (115)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (100) circulates cooling water discharged from water pump (1) through engine (2), electrically-driven valve (3), heater core (41), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (42), exhaust gas recovery device (43), and thermostat (11) in sequential manner. A first circulation path returns cooling water to the water pump and circulates the cooling water to sequentially go through the engine, throttle body (51), EGR valve (52) and thermostat. A second circulation path, which returns cooling water to the water pump, is formed and connected to the upper part inside an engine block.    USE - Cooling device used for engine. Can be used to limit the flow volume of cooling water circulating through an engine when the engine is in warm-up state.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the throttle body from freezing since the cooling water circulating through the second circulation path is carried to the throttle body while accelerating the warming-up process of the engine. Suppresses occurrence of piston slap since the second circulation path is formed and connected to the upper part in the engine block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water pump (1)    Engine (2)    Electrically-driven valve (3)    Thermostat (11)    Heater core (41)    EGR cooler (42)    Exhaust gas recovery device (43)    Throttle body (51)    EGR valve (52)    Cooling device (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has an electrical storage element (101) connected in series with another electrical storage element (102). Switches (111-114) are connected to terminals of the storage elements, and a control part changes switches at a predetermined timing. Alternating current or voltage required in order to measure impedance of one of the storage elements is supplied by charging/discharging the other storage element. The alternating current required in order to measure the impedance of the latter storage element is supplied by charging/discharging the former storage element.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for a portable apparatus mounted on an electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is portable and simple in structure, and can measure the impedance of electrical storage elements using non-use time such as night time, thus preventing accident arises by the short circuit in the electrical storage apparatus exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical storage apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrical storage apparatus (100)    Electrical storage elements (101, 102)    Switches (111-114)    Full bridge circuit (121)    Ammeter (141)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an introductory duct (2) which introduces the coolant into a battery pack (3). A discharge duct (4) discharges the coolant from the battery pack. A blower (5) introduces the coolant in the battery pack. A bypass flow path (13) bypasses the battery (11) and induces the coolant introduced from the introductory duct to the discharge duct.    USE - Battery cooling system installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since bypass flow path bypasses the battery and induces the coolant introduced from the introductory duct to the discharge duct, the deformation of the blower can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery cooling system.    Battery cooling system (1)    Introductory duct (2)    Battery pack (3)    Discharge duct (4)    Blower (5)    Battery (11)    Bypass flow path (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes an oxide film remover configured to remove the oxide film formed by the catalyst of the cathode of the fuel cell. The oxide film is removed by adjusting the voltage of the fuel cell and stopping the supply of air to the cathode of the fuel cell while supplying hydrogen to the anode of the fuel cell. An oxygen-potential control unit is also included to provide the anion for absorbing the catalyst of the cathode, and adjust the voltage of the fuel cell before the operation of the oxide film remover.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel-cell electric vehicle. Can be used to produce electric power by fuel cell using a catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell system that can efficiently remove the oxide film produced by the catalyst of the cathode of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the catalyst performance restoration method for use on the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart showing the catalyst performance recovery process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Flag ON state determination process (S210)    Fuel cell detection and setting process (S220)    Hydrogen gas supply system and air supply system simultaneous control process (S230)    Voltage maintenance and air supply system starting process (S240)    Moisture production process (S250)    Fuel cell voltage setting process (S260)    Sulfate ion removal process (S270)    Flag clearing and setting process (S280)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (1), has a sealing cover (16) sealing a rectangular bottomed cylindrical shaped battery case main body (12), and a rectangular shaped opening (HM) formed in the main body. A welding part (11) is formed by welding an opening part (13) of the main body and a peripheral part (17) of the sealing cover. An inner opening part (13X) of the main body and an inner peripheral part (17X) of the sealing cover are press-contacted through a sheet extension part (21) of a bag-shaped insulating sheet and the sealing cover.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use as a driving power supply of electronic devices e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, and a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner opening part of the main body and the inner peripheral part of the sealing cover are press-contacted through the sheet extension part of the insulating sheet and the sealing cover, so as to prevent mixing of a foreign material into the battery case by carrying out the insulation between a winding-type electrode body and the battery case main body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Rectangular shaped opening (HM)    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Welding part (11)    Battery case main body (12)    Opening part (13)    Inner opening part (13X)    Sealing cover (16)    Peripheral part (17)    Inner peripheral part (17X)    Sheet extension part (21)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller part controlling a non-aqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery. A positive electrode includes a spinel-type active material, and a storage part stores relationship between a remaining electricity pond capacity and a battery voltage when quantity of electrolyte solution is appropriate. A circuit is connected with the nonaqueous-electrolyte-type secondary battery.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte-type secondary battery system for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage part stores relationship between the remaining electricity pond capacity and the battery voltage when quantity of electrolyte solution is appropriate, so that the system can detect the liquid exhaustion of the electrolyte solution of the non-aqueous-electrolyte-type secondary battery in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between a remaining electricity pond capacity and a battery voltage at a time of charging a lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises a restraint unit (3), which disperses the reaction force to a cell (4) upon contact of the restraint unit with a cell laminated structure (2). The restraint unit controls bending of the cell laminated structure to a predetermined shape upon receiving inertia force in a direction orthogonal to the cell lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell used for e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can suppress loosening of the cell stack when acceleration has acted to the cell lamination direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cell laminated body shape bent at the time of receiving inertia force of restraint unit, and the graph showing the relationship of the laminated body reaction force and cell buckling strength in each cell lamination direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Cell laminated structure (2)    Restraint unit (3)    Cell (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery main portion that comprises a negative electrode film (14) and a positive electrode film (10). The main portion (20) is harder than the electrode film. A hole is penetrated in the thickness direction of the electrode film. A protrusion is provided on the surface side of the conductor board (18).    USE - Secondary battery mounted on hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved impact resistance can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a sectional view of the secondary battery, and top view of positive electrode film.    Positive electrode film (10)    Solid electrolytic membrane (12)    Negative electrode film (14)    Conductor board (18)    Main portion (20)
NOVELTY - The cell has a gas area arranged between plate elements e.g. bipolar plate and anode, and comprising a gas inlet and a gas outlet, where a main flow direction (40) of flow medium i.e. operating gas, is formed between the inlet and outlet. One of the elements has protrusions (14) for supporting the element on the other element in a regular grid structure (24). Gas channels (28, 30, 32) passing through the gas area runs between the elements. Flow channel directions of the respective channels enclose an angle (34) differing from zero degrees relative to the main flow direction.    USE - Electrochemical cell i.e. galvanic cell e.g. electrolytic cell and fuel cell (all claimed) such as proton exchange membrane-fuel cell and polymer electrolyte membrane-fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas channels run between the plate elements, where the directions of the respect gas channels enclose the angle differing from zero degrees relative to the main flow direction, thus ensuring optimal and uniform distribution of the operating gas over the entire gas area. The electrochemical cell is designed in a compact manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of projections forming gas channels and alignment of the gas channels relative to a main flow direction.    Protrusions (14)    Regular grid structure (24)    Gas channels (28, 30, 32)    Angle (34)    Main flow direction of flow medium (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has window, solar battery, switch, and LED lamp. The top portion of the solar battery is embedded at the bottom of the skylight. The LED lamp is equipped with switch. The solar energy battery, switch, and LED lamp are connected in series.    USE - Modified vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure and convenient to use. The solar energy can be utilized effectively for providing the illumination to the vehicle. The temperature in the vehicle can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a battery forming unit (10) comprising a battery core (11), and an external mounting (13) electrically connected to the battery core. An external side edge of the external mounting includes an assembly part i.e. projection. The assembly part comprises an electrode. The assembly part is assembled with another battery forming unit (20) so as to provide an electrical connection between the electrode and the latter battery forming unit.    USE - Secondary or rechargeable battery e.g. lithium battery and macromolecular lithium battery, forming expandable device for a car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly part is assembled with the battery forming unit so as to provide electrical connection between the electrode and the battery forming unit, thus allowing the battery forming units to be added or removed according to the needs, and hence facilitating assembly and repair of the expandable device in an easy manner without the need for calling the manufacturer, and saving time and cost. The device allows increased number of battery cores to be received in the external mounting of the battery forming unit, thus increasing number of battery cores per unit volume, and hence providing more effective space. The components of the device can be used jointly, thus reducing cost of molds, and increasing production efficiency. The device has a cohesion structure, thus allowing the device to be assembled in a rapid and easy manner. The battery forming units can be increased or decreased with flexibility and withdrawn according to user requests. The device has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of outer appearance of an expandable device comprising assembled batteries.    Secondary or rechargeable battery forming expandable device (1)    Battery forming units (10, 20)    Battery core (11)    External mounting (13)    Support mounting (24)
NOVELTY - The battery storage has supporting structure coupled to the chassis of vehicle and upper cover (5) mounted on supporting structure to provide isolation to battery module. The upper cover has plastic main body and conductive mesh. The conductive mesh provides Faraday effect to resist electromagnetic field generated by battery module. The conductive mesh is made of metal selected from the group consisting of steel, titanium, and aluminum. The plastic main body is made of material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic, thermostable plastic and reinforced conductive plastic.    USE - Battery storage for containing and supporting battery modules for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures vehicle users are protected from interference by eliminating the effect of electromagnetic field of the batteries. Provides battery storage with reduced weight and cost and that eliminates problems of existing battery storage by having upper cover that provides insulation and includes main body made of plastic material and mesh made of conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery storage.    Upper cover (5)    Frame (9)    Panel (11)    Upper cover flange (13)    Lower cover flange (14)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has lithium-nickel-type complex oxide having crystal structure classified as layered halite structure and containing lithium and nickel, and nickel oxide. Nickel oxide comprises by-product produced from raw materials used for manufacturing lithium-nickel-type complex oxide, or raw materials used for manufacturing lithium-nickel-type complex oxide.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for vehicles (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicles, mobile telephone, personal computer and information equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode active material has high output and excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves reacting nickel compound raw material containing metallic compound(s) chosen from oxide, hydroxide, and metal salt containing metallic element having nickel as essential component, lithium compound raw material containing metallic compound(s) chosen from oxide, hydroxide, and metal salt containing metallic element(s) having lithium as essential component, heating, and obtaining lithium-nickel-type complex oxide; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A battery active material contains element (M), titanium and oxygen, and has metal-titanate crystal phase of pyrochlore structure.    USE - Battery active material e.g. negative electrode active material is used for battery e.g. lithium cell (all claimed) used as power supply for information equipment, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery active material has high thermal stability, and low electric potential. The battery using the battery active material has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery active material contains element (M), titanium and oxygen, and has metal-titanate (M2Ti2O7) crystal phase of pyrochlore structure. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery, which has positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material, and electrolyte layer formed between positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer.
NOVELTY - The plate has a conductive plastic pipe overlapped supporting net sheet set between conductive plastics. A supporting net is fixed with each conductive plastic. A supporting mesh sheet is arranged in each conductive plastic.    USE - Reinforced double pole plate for a zinc bromine battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate increases the strength of zinc bromine battery, reduces membrane swelling deformation, improves zinc bromine battery performance, and enhances the service life of the zinc bromine battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a reinforced double pole plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a reinforced double pole plate.    Reinforcing plate (9)
NOVELTY - A platinum metal precursor and titanium oxide are mixed with solvent and agitated in presence of reducing agent and carbon support. Titanium oxide is dispersed ultrasonically, and titanium oxide-added electrocatalyst is manufactured. The weight ratio of titanium oxide particles and platinum particles is 1:0.3-0.9.    USE - Manufacture of electrocatalyst for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst having excellent catalytic activity is quickly and easily manufactured.
NOVELTY - A low-molybdenum fuel cell catalyst comprises a carrier and an active component. The carrier is activated carbon. The active component is chosen from palladium and platinum, and has platinum-containing shell and palladium nucleation layer in the molar ratio of 1:100-300. The content of active component is 20-30 %mass with respect to total content of low-molybdenum fuel cell catalyst.    USE - Low-molybdenum fuel cell catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The low-molybdenum fuel cell catalyst having high electrocatalysis activity, is manufactured efficiently and economically by simple method with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of low-molybdenum fuel cell catalyst. Monodispersed nano-carbon loaded palladium nanocrystalline material is obtained by dispersing carrier in ethanol solution, adding palladium chloride and reducing agent, reacting, filtering, washing and drying. The obtained monodispersed nano-carbon loaded palladium nanocrystalline material is dispersed in an aqueous solution, and molybdenum salt solution replacement reaction is performed. The obtained mixture is filtered, washed and dried to obtain core.
NOVELTY - The adapter has an exhaust port whose flow path is connected with a lead storage battery, where an inner fluid passage of a porous component is blocked with the adapter.    USE - Adapter for a lead storage battery of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adapter prevents electrolyte leakage of the battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a storage battery base body connected with a connecting plate of a wiring harness fixing clip.    USE - Storage battery base assembly for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly avoids wiring breakage, and is prevented from being cracked, thus increasing the driving safety.
NOVELTY - The device has a waste gas turbine connected with a speed-change mechanism. A motor and a variable speed mechanism are connected with a planetary gear reduction mechanism.    USE - Automobile tail gas generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can easily convert the waste pneumatic energy into electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The car has a power supply device, a frequency converter, a three-phase variable-frequency motor, a speed reducer, and a driving device, where the power supply device and a power input end of a transducer is connected with an output frequency signal end of the frequency converter. The frequency converter is connected with the three-phase variable-frequency motor through the speed reducer so as to drive a transmission device that is fixed with a wheel on a car frame.    USE - Variable frequency speed regulation electric flat car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure, and is safe and reliable in operation. The car can ensure long-term safe operation.
NOVELTY - A conductive ink formulation comprises glass frit nanoparticles (1-10 wt.%), metal nanoparticles (10-60 wt.%) and organic vehicle. The glass frit comprises lead oxide or bismuth oxide. The metal nanoparticles contain silver, copper, gold, platinum, aluminum or nickel.    USE - Conductive ink formulation for contactless printing process for forming front electrode of solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive ink formulation produces high quality front electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for front electrode of solar cell.
NOVELTY - Preparing nano polypyrrole wire-graphene composite material, involves (a) obtaining hydrogen phosphate and sodium perchlorate as electrolyte, (b) adding pyrrole monomer on the hydrogen phosphate and perchlorate mixed electrolyte, adding graphene powder to mixed electrolyte, and obtaining uniformly dispersed mixed solution, and (c) subjecting solution to electrochemical method to obtain polymerization derived nano polypyrrole wire/graphene composite material sample, and washing obtained sample by using ethanol and distilled water.    USE - The method is useful for preparing nano polypyrrole wire-graphene composite material which is used as electrode material for fuel cell, super capacitor, lithium battery, and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple to perform, cost-effective, and rapid. The composite material has high conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for preparing nano polypyrrole wire-graphene composite material, involves (a) obtaining hydrogen phosphate and sodium perchlorate as electrolyte, (b) adding pyrrole monomer on the hydrogen phosphate and perchlorate mixed electrolyte, stirring the components uniformly, adding graphene powder to the stirred component, and dispersing the components under ultrasonic condition to obtain uniformly dispersed mixed solution, and (c) subjecting solution to electrochemical method to obtain polymerization derived nano polypyrrole wire/grapheme composite material sample by using solvent, and conductive substrate, and washing obtained sample by using ethanol and distilled water.
NOVELTY - Liquid flow battery diaphragm with compound bonded cross-linked network structure comprising a perfluorosulfonic acid resin film and a crosslinking agent formed on at least one surface of the film, is claimed. The cross-linked network structure includes perfluorosulfonic acid resin (I) or N-(heptan-4-ylsulfonyl)heptane-4-sulfonamide.    USE - Used as a liquid flow battery diaphragm.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid flow battery diaphragm has reduced vanadium ion permeability and water mobility when compared with the existing film; and has excellent chemical stability, and long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Liquid flow battery diaphragm with compound bonded cross-linked network structure comprising a perfluorosulfonic acid resin film and a crosslinking agent formed on at least one surface of the film, is claimed. The cross-linked network structure includes perfluorosulfonic acid resin of formula ((H3CH2CH2C)2HC-S(=O)2-NH-(R)n-NH-S(=O)2-CH(CH2CH2CH3)2) (I) or N-(heptan-4-ylsulfonyl)heptane-4-sulfonamide.    R = methylene or perfluoromethylene; and    n = 0-10, preferably 0-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the liquid flow battery diaphragm, comprising film forming by solution casting, melt extrusion, hot pressing, spin coating, solution casting, screen painting, spraying or dipping technology by using perfluorosulfonic acid resin solution or melt, applying the crosslinking agent on one surface or both surfaces of the film by spraying, dipping, rotary coating method, and heat treating to obtain the flow battery diaphragm having a surface layer with a cross-linked structure.
NOVELTY - The system has a controller i.e. electronic control unit, for transmitting a remote starting signal, and for collecting a temperature signal of a temperature sensing unit. A pneumatic transmission system circulates air purifier in an inner side of a vehicle. The controller receives a starting signal according to internal and external circulation systems, and the internal and external circulation systems are set in a working mode according to the starting signal. The circulation systems are set in the working mode according to the temperature signal, and start a refrigeration system.    USE - Solar based cooling system for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The system cools the vehicle in depletion of the microenvironment, thus greatly reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle to realize the energy conservation and emission reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar based cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
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NOVELTY - The machine has a rotary electric machine provided with a stator core (1). The stator core winds a coil (21) to teeth. A rotor core is arranged on a permanent magnet (5) in a magnetic body. An overhanging part (12A) is provided with the rotor core. Lengths of the rotor core and the overhanging part are longer than that of the stator core. The permanent magnet is arranged in the overhanging part. Axial direction magnetic permeability of the overhanging part is larger than axial direction magnetic permeability of the stator core.    USE - Permanent magnet synchronous machine for use in a compressor, a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The axial direction magnetic permeability of the overhanging part is larger than the axial direction magnetic permeability of the stator core, so that amount of effective magnetic flux flows into the teeth of the rotor core can be increased, and power density improvement of the machine can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a permanent magnet synchronous machine.    Stator core (1)    Permanent magnet (5)    Overhanging part (12A)    End plate (14)    Coil (21)
NOVELTY - The machine (100a) has multiple inverters (INV1-INVn) supplying direct current (DC) voltage from a storage battery (BT) to multiple motors (M1-Mn) and driving the motors. Opening-and-closing switches (SW1-SWn) are connected with a positive electrode side of the storage battery. Switch relays (RY1-RY3) switch a wiring part that is connected among the motors and the inverters. Connection control parts (P1, P2) connect the motor with an alternating current (AC) side of the inverter by the switch relay.    USE - Electrically-driven working machine for driving a motor of an electric vehicle. Can also be used for an agricultural machine such as tractor, cultivator, rice transplanter and lawn mower, and a construction working machine such as shovel car, wheel loader and carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The connection control parts connect the motor with the AC side of the inverter by the switch relay, so that operativity by a user can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electrically-driven working machine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Storage battery (BT)    Inverters (INV1-INVn)    Motors (M1-Mn)    Connection control parts (P1,P2)    Switch relays (RY1-RY3)    Opening-and-closing switches (SW1-SWn)    Electrically-driven working machine (100a)
NOVELTY - The system has super capacitor energy storage component, storage battery, relay and vehicle casing control module. The anode of super capacitor energy storage component and anode of storage battery are respectively connected to electric appliance. The super capacitor energy storage module is connected with cathode of the storage battery. The electric appliance is connected to a control module.    USE - Start control system of vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The potential safety hazard of the system is improved. The large current impact on the vehicle during starting of engine is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the start control system of vehicle engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The protecting box has bottom cover that is fixed with safety fixed block and positive pole joint. The fixed block is provided with plate-type fuse and negative pole joint. The fixing element is provided with hole joints. The hole joints are connected with plate-type fuse.    USE - Positive pole joint protecting box used for vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The protecting box is simple in structure and convenient to use. The safety performance of the whole vehicle can be enhanced. The dust resistance and corrosion resistance can be reinforced.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cylindrical shaped electrode body (30) winding a belt shaped positive electrode plate (40) and a negative electrode plate (50) around an axis line (AX) through a belt shaped separator (60). An inside member (10) is positioned at a radial inside of the electrode body, and presses an internal peripheral surface (31) of the electrode body elastically toward a radial direction outer side from the radial inside of the electrode body. A main surface (71) of a positive electrode current collection member (70) faces a side of the electrode body.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for power supply of portable electronic devices e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, utilized in a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inside member presses the internal peripheral surface of the electrode body elastically toward the radial direction outer side from the radial inside of the electrode body, thus increasing the contact bearing of an inner peripheral part of electrode body, and preventing generation of winding slack in the electrode body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Axis line (AX)    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Inside member (10)    Cylindrical shaped electrode body (30)    Internal peripheral surface (31)    Belt shaped positive electrode plate (40)    Negative electrode plate (50)    Belt shaped separator (60)    Positive electrode current collection member (70)    Main surface (71)
NOVELTY - The assembly (20) has connection units (21, 22) holding a short connection member (23) and an elongate connection member (24), and an accommodation latching wall and a connection latching wall latching a locking piece (33) in the connection units. A flat cube-shaped main-body is accommodated with an electric power generation element, and a nut shaped terminal part is protruded from an upper surface of the main-body. The connection members connect eight cells in series, and a voltage detection terminal (25) detects voltage of the cells.    USE - Battery connection assembly for use as a drive source of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accommodation latching wall and the connection latching wall latch the locking piece in the connection units, so as to perform positioning of the assembly in a small space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery connection assembly.    Battery connection assembly (20)    Connection units (21, 22)    Short connection member (23)    Elongate connection member (24)    Voltage detection terminal (25)    Locking piece (33)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery includes a laminated outer enclosures (2,3) that accommodate a laminated electrode body (1) provided with a pair of positive and negative electrode lead terminals (4,5). The enclosure includes concave portions (14) inside a border corresponding to an outer edge of an electrode surface of an outermost layer of the body, on a surface facing the electrode surface. When a band-shaped outer circumferential region having an area that is half of an area inside border is set inside the border, at least one concave portion is located inside that region.    USE - Secondary battery for e.g. cellular phone, notebook personal computer, automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of a secondary battery that is capable of promoting charge/discharge reaction. Allows gas generated from the electrode of the outermost layer of the laminated electrode body to efficiency flow from the central part to the outer edge via the concave portions and eventually allows the gas to escape to the vicinity of the bonded part of the outer enclosure, thus enabling the smooth exchange of lithium ions or the like, promote charging/discharging reaction and improve a capacity retention ratio in cycles. The concave portions also function as a collector for the gas generated and can promote charging/discharging reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Laminated electrode body (1)    Laminated outer enclosures (2,3)    Positive electrode lead terminal (4)    Negative electrode lead terminal (5)    Concave portions (14)
NOVELTY - The transmission has planetary gearsets (PG1,PG2) that are provided with pinion carriers (PC1,PC2) as single-pinion carriers which supports pinion gears (P1, P2r, P2s) engaged with sun gears (S1,S2) and ring gears (R1,R2). Input shaft is coupled to first sun gear, and output shaft is coupled to second pinion carrier. First and second rotary elements are provided to connect ring gears with sun gears. Third friction element is provided to interrupt rotation of the primary pinion carrier, and fourth friction element is provided to interrupt rotation of first rotary element.    USE - Automatic transmission for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, front-engine front-wheel-drive vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell powered vehicle and front-engine rear-wheel-drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size reduction, weight reduction and cost reduction of the automatic transmission can be acheived by decreasing the number of the components and friction elements. The unevenness of the driving force between the gear stages and the shift shock can be suppressed. The deficiency of the driving force at the reverse can be prevented to operate the automatic transmission without deteriorating the start acceleration ability and the ascent ability of the vehicle at the reverse. The friction loss of the friction elements can be suppressed to improve the transmission efficiency of the driving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automatic transmission.    Pinion carriers (PC1,PC2)    Planetary gearsets (PG1,PG2)    Pinion gears (P1,P2r,P2s)    Ring gears (R1,R2)    Sun gears (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The multifunctional electric vehicle has a storage battery that is installed in vehicle. A pedal device is connected with a motor. A solar energy battery plate is connected to the storage battery. A switch device is connected to a circuit.    USE - Multifunctional electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity for vehicles can be generated effectively. The energy consumption can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The cooler (2) has a pair of complementary plates that are provided to form a tubular flow passage. The dimples or ribs are provided along the length of the flow passage. An inlet duct and an outlet duct are coupled to an expanded receptacle, and are in fluid communication with the respective ends of the flow passage. The plates are symmetrical and each of the complementary plates is identical. The inlet duct and the outlet duct are formed from tubes and the plates are provided with brackets to support the tubes.    USE - Battery cell cooler for electric propulsion vehicles such as battery vehicle, plug-in hybrid battery vehicle and other hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet duct and outlet duct are coupled to an expanded receptacle, and are in fluid communication with the respective ends of the flow passage. Thus the desired cell-contact heat transfer capabilities without incurring coolant-side pressure drops can be achieved. The flow channels can be provided such that sufficient strength can be achieved. The flow channels cannot be deformed during assembly line vacuum and coolant fill process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming battery cell cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device containing the battery cell sandwiched between a pair of battery coolers.    Device containing set of battery cell coolers (1)    Battery cell cooler (2)    Battery cell (4)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode plate has planar form electroconductive material such as planar graphite sheet (1) provided in negative electrode chemically formed active material. The electroconductive material has maximum projection area of 2500 square micrometers or more and thickness of 10 micrometers or less. The content of electroconductive material is 0.5-10 mass percent with respect to the mass of negative electrode chemically formed active material.    USE - Negative electrode plate for lead acid battery (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves performance and service life of the lead acid battery even when charging/discharging by partial charge condition since influence of sulfation of the negative electrode plate is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a microscopic image of the electroconductive material in a negative electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Planar graphite sheet (1)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains positive-electrode active material including lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide whose portion or all of surface is coated with fluorine-containing material. The atomic ratio of fluorine with respect to manganese in the surface of the said complex oxide which is coated with fluorine-containing material is 0.20-1.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery is used for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics even when charged at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains positive-electrode active material including lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide (LiNixMyMn2-x-yO4, where M is metallic elements other than nickel, manganese or lithium, x is 0.4-0.6, and y is 0-0.1) whose portion or all of surface is coated with fluorine-containing material. The atomic ratio of fluorine with respect to manganese in the surface of the said complex oxide which is coated with fluorine-containing material is 0.20-1.
NOVELTY - The box has assembled batteries inserted from a surface of a storage shelf. The assembled batteries are provided with a battery housing (24). A wheel (26) is arranged with the battery housing. A stopper is inserted into a channel. A ball bearing is inserted between an outer periphery ring and an inner peripheral ring. A screw thread is provided in the outer periphery ring and the inner peripheral ring.    USE - Battery for use in a car and a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel is arranged with the battery housing so as to ensure effective utilization of motive power of a power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery housing.    Battery housing (24)    Hole (25)    Wheel (26)    Guide (27)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a sealed battery pack enclosure that holds several batteries. A battery venting assembly is integrated into sealed battery pack enclosure. An exhaust port is integrated into an outer wall of sealed battery pack enclosure. A valve retention plate is coupled to a surface of outer wall of sealed battery pack enclosure. The valves are configured to seal several retention plate ports under normal operating conditions, and configured to unseal the retention plate port when an excess pressure is arose within sealed battery pack enclosure during thermal runaway.    USE - Battery pack thermal management system for hybrid electric vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle and non-plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valves are configured to seal several retention plate ports under normal operating conditions, and configured to unseal the retention plate port when an excess pressure is arose within sealed battery pack enclosure during thermal runaway, so that the risk of propagation of hot gases can be minimized. Hence the risk of overheating the batteries within other battery compartments can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack thermal management system.    Battery pack thermal management system (200)    Top section of battery pack (201)    Side structural section of battery pack (203)    Extended region of battery pack (205)
NOVELTY - The multi-layer structure composite film has a layer of graphene film and a conformal layer of amorphous silicon. The graphene film comprises exfoliated graphene. The layer of graphene film is applied to a current collector substrate comprising copper.    USE - Multilayer-structure composite film used for multi-layered anode (claimed) used as electrode for rechargeable lithium ion battery for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer-structure composite films, fabricated on copper current collectors, can be directly used as anodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries without the addition of polymer binders or conductive additives. Fabricated coin-type half cells based on the anode materials easily achieve a capacity almost four times higher than the theoretical value of graphite even after 30 cycles and have improved capacity retention and enhanced rate capability during charge/discharge processes compared to those of pure silicon film-based anodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a multilayer composite anode used as electrode for lithium ion battery; and    (2) a method for preparing a composite structure comprising a copper foil and one or more layers of a graphene film coated with a silicon film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective diagram of illustration of preparation procedures for the formation of the composite electrode by the repeated stacking of graphene followed by the deposition of a silicon layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves associating an electrically conductive zone of portable testing device with a sample containing gold. The electrically conductive zone is detachable from the testing device and replaced. The conductive zone is comprised of conductive element (15) that extends partially through the conductive zone. The electrical resistance of one or more impurities in the sample is measured. The measured resistance is compared with a standard value of electrical measurements, to determine the impurity content of sample.    USE - Method for analyzing impurity content of precious metal sample used for producing jewelry, art, coinage, fuel cell, man-made fibers, computer and other electronic device, medical and pharmaceutical products.    ADVANTAGE - The precious metal sample can be tested inexpensively and accurately. The corrosion of the replaceable cartridge can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of assembling portable precious-metal testing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the replaceable cartridge.    Replaceable cartridge (1)    Tip housing (10)    Conductive element (15)    Reservoir (20)    Contact (30)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises particles of complex oxide containing lithium, phosphorus, nickel and cobalt, and optionally at least one element (M) chosen from magnesium, aluminum, titanium and zirconium. The ratio of concentration of phosphorus contained in region within 0.3r from the surface of surfaces of particles, with respect to concentration of phosphorus contained in regions within 0.3r from centers of particles is 1:1-5:1, where r is average radius of complex oxide particles.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode (claimed) for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, portable information terminal, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode active material has high capacity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode (5); and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of cylindrical shaped lithium ion battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) is provided with a thermoelectric conversion module, a thermally conductive element, and heat medium ducts. The thermoelectric conversion module and thermally conductive element are provided on the pair of surfaces. The thermally conductive element is arranged within the heat medium duct. The other heat medium duct is positioned downstream of the main heat medium duct, and a battery is arranged in the ducct. The duct cross sectional area of the heat medium duct is less than the duct cross sectional area of the other heat medium duct.    USE - Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus mounted on motor vehicle, and for domestic usage.    ADVANTAGE - The battery-temperature adjustment apparatus can improve the heat exchange efficiency of the thermally-conductive element and heat medium arranged to the upstream of the battery in the flow path of heat medium. Since thermally-conductive element is fin according to the structure, a heating-surface area can be enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery-temperature adjustment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus (10)    Peltier module (20)    Fins (25,26)    Battery module (30)    Case (31)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an emitter of a PNP transistor (TR1) connected to a positive electrode side of an assembled battery. A base of the PNP-transistor is connected to a collector of a NPN transistor (TR2), and a power supply control unit (212) is grounded with the emitter of the NPN transistor and the base of NPN-transistor. Optical isolators (PH1, PH2) temporarily ground the collector or base of NPN-transistor to control a power supply state of a voltage temperature monitoring circuit (211). A Zener diode (ZD) is provided in the power supply control unit.    USE - Power supply control circuit for an assembled secondary battery apparatus of a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The optical isolators temporarily grounds the collector or base of NPN-transistor to control the power supply state of the voltage temperature monitoring circuit, so as stop the power supply supplied to the voltage temperature monitoring circuit when connection between the voltage temperature monitoring circuit and a battery management circuit is severed by removing a connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an assembled secondary battery apparatus    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply control circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Optical isolators (PH1, PH2)    PNP transistor (TR1)    NPN transistor (TR2)    Zener diode (ZD)    Voltage temperature monitoring circuit (211)    Power supply control unit (212)
NOVELTY - The unit (8) has housing (20) that covers light source (17) with protector (21), while providing lock convex element (30) in the housing. The lock hole (44) fits protector in the lock convex element. The light source is arranged according to position of the lock convex element, while forming portion of lock convex element with a light transmittance. A fitting component and a light guide of light (11) are combined with each other.    USE - Lighting unit for illumination structure of charge connector (claimed) of electric and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The light source is arranged according to position of the lock convex element, and is combined with fitting component and light guide, so that space occupancy in the lighting unit can be reduced. The lighting efficiency can be improved efficiently. The holder cover is formed so that drop-off of the holder can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for illumination structure of charge connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lighting unit for illumination structure of charge connector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lighting unit (8)    Light (11)    Light source (17)    Housing (20)    Protector (21)    Lock convex element (30)    Lock hole (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has a controller (200) that changes a preset condition to increase the frequency by which an anode gas circulation unit (350) performs inert gas discharge processing, when the measured operating temperature of the fuel cell (100) is above a threshold value. The controller then increases the flow volume of anode gas in the fuel cell if the measured operating temperature is less than a second threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the reduction in the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell resulting from the drying of an electrolytic membrane, since the flow volume of fuel gas can be increased while increasing the moisture content to increase the operating temperature of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Controller (200)    Anode gas circulation unit (350)    Cathode gas supply section (400)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an input terminal (11), an output terminal (12) and a FET (2) i.e. MOSFET, comprising a gate terminal (G) and a drain-source path. An insulated-gate bipolar transistor (3) has a gate terminal and a collector-emitter path coupled between the input and output terminals. A voltage limiting circuit (4) is coupled to the gate terminal of the bipolar transistor for driving the bipolar transistor in an on-state when a voltage across the emitter path reaches a threshold voltage. A control circuit (5) has a drive output (51) coupled to the gate terminal of the FET.    USE - Circuit arrangement i.e. main switch, for switching electrical high current between a voltage source i.e. battery, and an electrical load i.e. converter-controlled electric motor, in a drive train of an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle and in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage limiting circuit is coupled to the gate terminal of the bipolar transistor for driving the bipolar transistor in the on-state when the voltage across the emitter path reaches a threshold voltage, thus ensuring rapid switching of the electrical current between the voltage source and the electrical load, while realizing the circuit arrangement in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a circuit arrangement with a FET and an insulated-gate bipolar transistor.    Gate terminal of FET (G)    FET (2)    Insulated-gate bipolar transistor (3)    Voltage limiting circuit (4)    Control circuit (5)    Input terminal (11)    Output terminal (12)    Drive output (51)
NOVELTY - A rare-earth element-transition element-boron sintered magnet comprises rare-earth element-transition element-boron-containing crystal grain (I) as a main phase, and light rare-earth element-transition element-other metal-based compound (II) at grain boundary triple points.    USE - Rare-earth element-transition element-boron sintered magnet is used for hard disk drive voice coil motor used in hybrid vehicle, and generator used in wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The rare-earth element-transition element-boron sintered magnet has excellent magnetic property, and coercive force, without increasing amount of heavy rare-earth element, and is economically prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rare-earth element-transition element-boron rare-earth sintered magnet comprises rare-earth element-transition element-boron-containing crystal grain of formula: R2-T14-B (I) as the main phase, and light rare-earth element-transition element-other metal-based compound of formula: R'-T-M1 (II), at grain boundary triple points, where R is rare-earth element, T is transition element chosen from iron, cobalt and copper, B is boron, R' is light rare-earth element, and M1 is other metal chosen from aluminum, zinc and gallium.
NOVELTY - The protector has plate portion that is provided with double sided protection portion and temperature control switch of same thickness. A reinforcing rib is arranged in plate portion. The four corners of plate portion is provided with sponge convenient for fixing battery to sticky base.    USE - Electric vehicle battery protector.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle battery protector has simple structure, convenient use, good radiating performance, high dust-proof effect, high durability and low cost.
NOVELTY - The battery has a main portion which is provided with an exhaust gas flow channel and a porous component. The exhaust gas flow channel is provided with a groove cover and a downward flow channel. The porous component is provided on the exhaust flow path block. The porous component is provided on a surface facing the downward flow channel.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte from the lead storage battery can be prevented. The structure of the lead storage battery can be simplified. The reliability of the porous component for the lead storage battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel that is fixed on transmission shaft. A big gear is provided on one side of wheel, and a power generator is provided on the vehicle bottom plate surface. The base plate is provided with a storage battery that is connected with power generator. A small gear is arranged on one side of the power generator, and the small gear and the big gear are meshed and connected.    USE - Power generating device of tire for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tire generating device having simple structure and which is convenient to use can be obtained.
NOVELTY - The six wheel-switching oil-electric car has a front wheel, a rear wheel, a storage battery, a motor and an engine. The storage battery is charged by the alternating current (AC). A battery accumulator is connected with the motor which is provided to drive the car.    USE - Six wheel-switching oil-electric car used in e.g. cities and villages.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of the oil-electric car can be saved effectively and is environment-friendly. The oil-electric car is compact and flexible. The appearance of the car can be improved.
NOVELTY - The bicycle identification system has a transmission device, a frequency generator and a bicycle positioning device. The bicycle positioning device includes a magnetic sensor, an acoustical-electrical transducer, a driving unit and a signal generator. A power supply device is connected with the bicycle positioning device.    USE - Bicycle identification system.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle identification system has a simple structure and a prolonged service life. Since the solar energy battery power supply is used, the cost of the environment-friendly bicycle identification system is reduced. The system is beautiful, compatible and flexible.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell main portion that transforms chemical energy into electrical energy by oxidation of hydrogen gas supplied from hydrogen cylinder. The reaction heat of the fuel cell main portion is sprayed on the hydrogen cylinder through direct or warm air path with a warm air fan. The reaction heat is thermally absorbed at the lower surface of Peltier device, and the heat is generated at the upper surface of Peltier device respectively. The heat-generation is transmitted to the bottom portion of the hydrogen cylinder.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of hydrogen gas from the hydrogen cylinder can be performed smoothly. The quantity of the hydrogen gas discharged can be improved. The electric power generation of the fuel cell main portion can be enabled stably for a long time. The overcooling of the lower portion of Peltier device can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The sweeper has a bonnet fixed on a vehicle body and provided with a solar photovoltaic panel that is arranged on an upper end face of the bonnet, where the vehicle body is symmetrically equipped with a two-surface cleaner and provided with two crawler-type road cleaner parts at a back part of the vehicle body.    USE - Solar energy crawler-type electric road sweeper.    ADVANTAGE - The sweeper adopts solar energy as electric energy, saves fuel resource, reduces environmental pollution and improves cleaning effect of a road. The sweeper is low in rotating speed.
NOVELTY - The sheet has a horizontal support whose lower part is provided with an elastic support that is provided with an elastic groove. An upper part of the horizontal support is provided with a bottom surface elastic gasket. A vertical support is provided with a fixing groove and a butterfly-shaped elastic pad.    USE - Battery vibration resistant elastic sheet for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet reduces battery short circuit rate and guarantees normal driving operation of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has a rectangular shaped battery housing whose inner part is uniformly provided with a partition wall. An elastic pad is placed at interval between a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. An upper end of the positive electrode plate is fixed at an upper end of a positive bus bar, and the negative electrode plate is fixed to a negative bus bar. One end of the battery casing is provided with a positive wire connecting terminal, and another end of the battery housing is provided with a negative wire connecting terminal.    USE - Automobile starting type double pole ear storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The positive bus bar and negative bus bar avoid welding line on the inner wall through the bus-bar welding and breakings caused by the battery, and improve the reliability of the battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a three-phase alternating current (AC) motor connected with a front wheel of an electric bicycle. Positive and negative electrodes of a storage battery of the electric bicycle are connected with a three-phase bridge-type rectification circuit. An LED is connected between two normally open contacts of a voltage relay and a three-phase bridge type rectification circuit. An output end of the rectification circuit is connected with a current-limiting resistor and a filter capacitor. An output circuit is connected with a fan.    USE - Electric bicycle inertia power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and environment-friendly, and produces power while riding on a road slope in an effective manner. The device has improved power generating continuation ability.
NOVELTY - The controller has an aluminum substrate welded with a radiating plate and a copper bar unit. The copper bar unit is pressed on aluminum strips and a capacitor plate. The aluminum strips are connected with an anode copper bar and a cathode copper bar. A current sensor is connected with the anode copper bar and a three-output copper bar. The capacitor plate is provided with a capacitor that is connected with an isolation plate. A division board is provided with a control panel that is connected with an aluminum-based plate box through a lead.    USE - Low voltage large power brushless direct current motor controller for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller improves safety reliability of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has an Universal serial bus (USB) charging interface provided with a USB socket. An LED illumination lamp is installed in an outer box of a rocker cover. The LED lamp is connected with a light switch. A main switch is connected with a battery unit that is connected with the light switch according to the main switch. A lead interface, USB charging interface and the light switch are connected with the outer box. The light switch is connected with a cigar lighter joint by a connecting wire.    USE - Portable emergency starting power supply device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces labor intensity, and is quick and convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The device has a test upper end plate whose one end is provided with a tested bipolar plate. An air outlet end of the test end plate is connected with a stop valve. A water outlet is connected with an air outlet hole of the test end plate. An air inlet hole of the test end plate is connected with a pressure reducing valve. A gas source pressure gauge is connected with a lower end of the air inlet hole. The pressure reducing valve is connected with the pressure gauge, a pipeline, a test bipolar plate, a pressing upper die and a lower die.    USE - Fuel cell bipolar plate water chamber sealing strength detecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple operation, and can reflect bipolar plate water chamber sealing strength, so that test result is real, effective and accurate.
NOVELTY - The alkaline anion exchange composite film comprises 50-95% of water soluble polyvinyl alcohol, 5-50% of water-soluble polymer containing quaternary ammonium groups and 0-45% of water soluble plasticizer. The water-soluble polymer containing quaternary ammonium groups are poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride), quaternized hydroxyethyl group cellulose and polyacrylamide-co-diallyldimethylammonium chloride.    USE - The alkaline anion exchange composite film is useful for preparing the fuel battery and metal air battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline anion exchange composite film: provides the battery with high conductivity and stability. The method is capable of preparing the film in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alkaline anion exchange composite film comprises 50-95% of water soluble polyvinyl alcohol, 5-50% of water-soluble polymer containing quaternary ammonium groups and 0-45% of water soluble plasticizer. The water-soluble polymer containing quaternary ammonium groups are poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride), quaternized hydroxyethyl group cellulose and polyacrylamide-co-diallyldimethylammonium chloride. The water-soluble plasticizer is polyethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol methyl ether, polyethylene glycol dimethylether, polyethylene glycol alcohol ether anhydride or polyvinyl alcohol ether dicarboxylic acid. The water soluble polyvinyl alcohol has a molecular weight of greater than 40000 to less than 70000, greater than 89000 to less than 98000 or greater than 124000 to less than 186000. The diallyl dimethyl ammonium has a molecular weight of less than 100000 , greater than 100000 to less than 200000, greater than 200000 to less than 350000 or greater than 400000 to less than 500000. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the alkaline anion exchange composite film.
NOVELTY - The battery has a rounded corner rectangle shaped current collecting plate arranged at both ends of a flange shaped winding core (404). A side of the plate is joined to a positive electrode through a positive electrode tab, and another side of the plate is joined to a negative electrode through a negative electrode tab. An opening part (602) is formed in the plate to allow gas to pass through the plate, and openings are formed in the opening part. A notch part is formed in a surface part of a partial notch winding core.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting plate is arranged at both ends of the flange shaped winding core, and the opening part is formed in the plate to allow gas to pass through the plate, so as to ensure a gas emission path in an abnormal condition and to perform desired heavy-current charging/discharging with respect to power supplies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery.    Container main body (101)    Electrode winding group (102)    Injection stopper (107)    Flange shaped winding core (404)    Opening part (602)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolytic battery has positive and negative electrode current collecting plates (104,105) that are welded to positive and negative electrode leads (405,406). Positive and negative electrode side gas discharge paths eject gas emitted to the region of an electrode winding group (102). A near cleavage valve is formed at the center of each electrode current collecting plates to occlude the exterior of a battery can (101).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery use as power supply of e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Accumulation of gas is prevented through normal operation of the cleavage valve, while improving gas emission characteristic for increased safety during occurrence of abnormality such as abnormal heat generation. Gas emission path is ensured without being influence by deformation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolytic battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery can (101)    Electrode winding group (102)    Positive and negative electrode current collecting plates (104,105)    Positive and negative electrode leads (405,406)    Tab junction (601)    Opening (602)
NOVELTY - The method involves removing nickel and cobalt after adjusting the manganese sulfate solution to pH 4 to 7 then adding sodium sulfite, sulfurous acid gas, or selenious acid as reducing agent, and ammonium sulfate as a pH buffer to the manganese sulfate solution. Performing pH control of an anolyte and kasolite with sulfuric acid and manganese carbonate then separating an anode and an anolyte by a diaphragm and electrolyzing by supplying an anolyte and kasolite separately.    USE - Electrolytic-winning method of manganese metal contained in positive electrode material of lithium ion secondary battery used for e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to be implemented stably and commercially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the electrolytic-winning method of the manganese metal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery has an insulating tape (51A) wound around an outer periphery corresponding to a side end surface (10a) of an electrode group (10) e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, at a bottom side part of the battery. Electrolyte solution is poured into the bottom part side of the battery. The insulating tape is formed as a porous body. A non-aqueous electrolyte (5) is injected from an upper side part of a hollow part (15d) of an axial center (15). An electro-conductive foreign material is mixed in the non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lead acid battery, for a plug-in hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating tape is wound around the outer periphery corresponding to the side end surface of the electrode group at the side of the bottom part of the battery, so that the battery has high reliability even when vibration and impact are provided to the battery. The electro-conductive foreign material prevents short circuit generated from a clearance gap between the positive electrode and a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bottom side part of a cylindrical secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Electrode group (10)    Side end surface (10a)    Axial center (15)    Hollow part (15d)    Insulating tape (51A)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a small angle electron beam scattered image (15) by scattering a small angle electron beam in a center part of an electron beam diffraction image of a porous material. A structure-analysis process is performed to image data of the small angle electron beam scattered image. The small angle electron beam scattered image is compared with a permeation image in a common area. Aperture diameter of an objective aperture is small. Scattering parameter dependence of scattering intensity of the electron beam is derived from a small angle electron beam diffraction image.    USE - Method for analyzing structure of a porous material i.e. activated charcoal, for a battery electrode of an energy device i.e. electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC), that is utilized in a backup power supply of a mobile device, an electronic office equipment, a power conversion apparatus and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The small angle electron beam scattered image is formed by scattering the small angle electron beam in the center part of the electron beam diffraction image of the porous material, so that complicated pore structure of the activated charcoal can be reduced, and environmental problem caused while developing the activated charcoal can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a small angle electron beam electron beam image of a porous carbon material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Small angle electron beam scattered image (15)
NOVELTY - A battery active material (A1) comprises a complex oxide containing niobium (Nb) and titanium (Ti) and an element M', where the molar ratio (M'/Ti) of the element M' to Ti in the active material satisfies specific formula, and the molar ratio (Nb/Ti) of Nb to Ti in the complex oxide containing Nb and Ti satisfies specific formula.    USE - As battery active material; in nonaqueous electrolyte battery; and in battery pack (claimed). The battery pack is used for power sources mounted on vehicles such as two- to four-wheel vehicles hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheel electric cars and assist bicycles; and for digital cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The battery active material comprises the complex oxide which has a melting point of less than or equal to 1350 degrees C; obtains the high crystallinity at a low sintering temperature; and provides high productivity. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery and battery pack are superior in productivity and have excellent rapid charge/discharge performance and provides high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery active material (A1) comprises a complex oxide containing Nb and Ti and an element M', where the molar ratio (M'/Ti) of the element M' to Ti in the active material satisfies formula M'/Ti=0-0.5 (I), and the molar ratio (Nb/Ti) of Nb to Ti in the complex oxide containing Nb and Ti satisfies formula Nb/Ti=0-5 (II).    M'=B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, S, P, K, Ca, Mo, W, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, or Fe.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte battery (B1) comprising a negative electrode containing the battery active material (A1), a positive electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (2) battery pack comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte battery (B1).
NOVELTY - Lead-acid heavy vehicle battery comprises a cover provided with at least one depression intended to house; and at least one cap intended to fit into the respective depression in the cover, and a labyrinth system for condensing the electrolyte that evaporates from the elements, where the height of the cap is same as the depth of the depression in the cover intended to house it, hence once the cap has been inserted into the corresponding depression on the cover, the cap is level with the upper surface of the cover, and the cover and cap combination is flat and free of protrusions.    USE - As a lead-acid heavy vehicle battery (claimed) for heavy vehicles such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents electrolyte leaks and provides centralized outlet; provides a single point of access to more than one cell at the same time in order to refill them simultaneously; is maintenance-free battery; and reduce the loss of electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lead-acid heavy vehicle battery comprises a cover provided with at least one depression intended to house at least one cap including plugs intended to seal the respective battery elements; and at least one cap intended to fit into the respective depression in the cover, with the cap is thermally insulated from the cover, and further incorporates a labyrinth system aimed at condensing the electrolyte that evaporates from the elements and returning it to the element after it condenses, where the height of the cap is same as the depth of the depression in the cover intended to house it, hence once the cap has been inserted into the corresponding depression on the cover, the cap is level with the upper surface of the cover, and the cover and cap combination is essentially flat and free of protrusions.
NOVELTY - The body (10) has a trapezoidal surface comprising a long side and a short side arranged oppositely. A long side rectangular-shaped surface is formed in the long side of the trapezoidal surface. A short side rectangular-shaped surface is formed in the short side of the trapezoidal surface, where an area of the trapezoidal surface is larger than a total area of the long side rectangular-shaped surface and the short side rectangular-shaped surface. Thickness of the long side rectangular-shaped surface and the short side rectangular-shaped surface is 0.3 mm.    USE - Compacting body for use as raw material of magnetic core of magnetic circuit component i.e. reactor (all claimed). Can also be used for a transformer, a motor and a choke coil, and reactor used in a vehicle-mounted power converter mounted in a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compacting body has low-loss and excellent productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a compacting body.    Compacting body (10)    Plate-like-parts (111,112)    Pressure forming surface of plate-like-part (111f)    Weight stand part (113)    Outer peripheral surface of weight stand part (113o)
NOVELTY - The device has two rows of left and right parallel sliding rails (2,3) that are set on a support frame (1). The rectangle shaped supporting frame is provided with several bearings arranged from front to back of the supporting frame. The bearing is connected with the short shaft, and a pulley is fixedly sleeved on the bearing. The upper end of the pulley is provided with the outer circumference of the annular groove.    USE - Guiding and supporting device for car hybrid power battery set.    ADVANTAGE - The simplified structure of the device can be easily assembled in or taking out of battery set conveniently, thus saves the labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the guiding and supporting device.    Support frame (1)    Sliding rails (2,3)    Battery (5)    Battery side supporting plate (5a)    Middle supporting plate (5b)
NOVELTY - The battery has a coating type electrode group that is provided with a separator (30) which electrically isolates a positive electrode and a negative electrode. An application layer is positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is formed on a collector. The length of application layer of electrode (10) is longer than length of application layer of other electrode (20). A thickness portion (40) which is thicker than the center portion is provided at edge of application layer. The electrode (20) is located between the thickness portions.    USE - Battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position shift of the positive electrode and negative electrode is suppressed without decreasing the electric capacitance, when external force is applied to the battery. The positional relationship of the positive/negative electrode is maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Electrodes (10,20)    Current collection lead (25)    Separator (30)    Thickness portion (40)    Cylindrical winding type electrode group (100)
NOVELTY - The body has a positive electrode and a negative electrode fixed in an electrode body unit that contains resin and charcoal (5). A negative-ion electron is attracted by the positive electrode. Negative-ion value is calculated from a negative electrode side. The electron flows to the positive electrode from the negative electrode to carry out an electric-field formation operation. Electric potential is maintained to generate static electricity of direct current.    USE - Electrode body i.e. solar cell panel, for a photovoltaic power generation solar cell and a fuel cell i.e. battery, to generate electric power from sunlight energy during daytime.    ADVANTAGE - The electric potential is maintained to generate static electricity of direct current, so that electron flow operation and quality of a chemical part can be improved, thus improving sterilization operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery case.    Battery case (1)    Electrolytic solution (2)    Conducting wire (3)    Antenna (4)    Charcoal (5)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has strip shaped positive and negative electrodes that respectively accommodate lithium/negative electrode active material and discharge positive electrode active material/lithium with respect to positive and negative electrode collectors. An electrode winding group is wound around an axial center of a cylindrical battery container (5) containing a lithium ion battery through a strip shaped separator for passing lithium passed. The axial center of battery container is made of resin whose main component is cellulose containing polypropylene.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in mobile communication device such as mobile telephone and portable personal computer, and hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature storing characteristics of lithium secondary battery can be improved by using resin having cellulose containing polypropylene as the main component of the axial center of cylindrical battery container. The variation of initial battery cell characteristics over time during long-term storage of the cell, can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode external terminal (1)    Negative electrode external terminal (1')    Battery cover (4)    Battery container (5)    Electrode group (6)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion capacitor has a cathode active material containing iron oxide and lithium (80-95%).    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, a heavy equipment and a portable electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high capacity, stability and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion capacitor.
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has a current path forming unit (14) which is installed according to route being selected based on location and size of electric power units. Multiple mounting seat surface portions (12) are provided on the current path forming unit for mounting the electric power units which are protruded to upper side. A busbar (15) forming the current path about each electric power unit is installed in space between mounting seat surface portions.    USE - Plate for electric power jet-melt and current path formation in environment-friendly vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting seat surface portion of identical pattern is formed and the location of electric power units can be simplified. The inefficiency space generated due to simplification of conducting about each electric power unit and mounting configuration with conventional high voltage cable and mounting bracket can be minimized. Since high-current busbar is installed in space between mounting seat surface portions, high-current pathway is formed and complex high voltage cable is deleted. The workability enhancement and weight reduction can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the plate for electric power jet-melt and current path formation.    Plate (10)    Mounting seat surface portion (12)    Joint hole (13)    Current path forming unit (14)    Busbar (15)
NOVELTY - The heater module (22L) has plate-shaped heater main casing (34) which is provided to oppose heating surface of battery module. The insulation holder (31) attached to main casing, is positioned to main casing side far from heating surface of battery module, when holder is attached to mounting surface which mounts battery module at end edge. The limitation element (31a) provided in other end edge of insulation holder, is projected to heating surface direction of battery module rather than main casing of plate-shaped heater.    USE - Heater module for adjusting temperature of battery module mounted under floor panel of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The limitation element is projected to heating surface direction of battery module rather than main casing of plate-shaped heater, so that the heater can be prevented from getting damaged. The heating efficiency of the heater module is improved at low cost. The weight of the heater module is reduced and the structure of the heater module is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of heater module.    Heater module (22L)    Insulation holder (31)    Limitation element (31a)    Plate-shaped heater main casing (34)    Heater harness (36)
NOVELTY - The heater module (22L) has a plate-shaped heater main portion which opposes the heating surface of the object to-be-heated. A L-shaped element (31) consists of the module main surface portion (31m) that is provided with the plate-shaped heater main portion and the bending arm portion (31c) bent with respect to the module main surface portion. A power supply connecting terminal (35) is positioned at the bending arm portion and is connected to the plate-shaped heater main portion.    USE - Heater module for use in battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater module can install power supply connecting terminal, without increasing the thinness and magnitude of a heater module. The bending arm portion by which power supply connecting terminal is positioned can be stored in few spaces, and can attach reliably between the battery modules which adjoin the vehicle front-back direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heater module.    Heater module (21L)    Module main surface portion (31)    Bending arm portion (31c)    Module main surface portion (31m)    Power supply connecting terminal (35)
NOVELTY - A conductive metal paste comprises: particulate conductive metal selected from silver, copper, nickel and/or palladium; a reactant that reacts at 600-900 degrees C with at least one of silica, silica and silicon nitrides to form an insulating glass; and an organic vehicle, where the particulate conductive metal and the reactant are dispersed in the organic vehicle.    USE - In metal-wrap-through silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive metal via paste allows for the production of metal-wrap-through silicon solar cells with improved performance. The metal paste has good hole filling capability. The metal paste adheres well to the inside of the holes of the silicon wafer and to the silicon on the backside of the solar cell and provides sufficiently high shunting resistance and sufficiently low series resistance.
NOVELTY - A homogeneous platinum (Pt)/silver (Ag) single wall nanoparticle with a hollow interior, comprises at least two dimensions at nanoscale, where the nanoscale is the range about 1 nm to about 100 nm.    USE - The Pt/Ag single wall nanoparticle is useful as drug delivery carrier, catalytic cathode in fuel cells; as catalyst in oxidation reactions; and as catalytic cathode in fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process allows controlling the ratio between Pt and Ag in the alloy with high morphological and structural quality, and production at industrial scale. On the other hand, the production of homogeneous Pt-Ag hollow structures by the process, allowing minimizing the consumption of the expensive metal Pt, is a strategic contribution to materials with high catalytic activity. Additionally, the process is advantageous since it is carried out at room temperature, which results in a more cost-effective process. Also, Pt nanoparticles alloyed with Ag, not composed of distinct Pt nanoparticles, exhibit in some cases a higher catalytic activity than pure Pt. Consequently, a more efficient and cost-effective product is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a process for preparing Pt/Ag single wall nanoparticles at room temperature, comprising: (a) adding benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride in a molar concentration from 3x10-2 M to 4x10-2 M in an aqueous medium comprising nanoparticles of silver; (b) adding a salt of platinum in a molar concentration from 0.05x10-2 M to 4x10-2 M; and (c) isolating the obtained nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has at least one battery module including battery cells (10) aligned in one direction, the module accommodated in a housing (130) that has a coolant flow path (137). A junction box is arranged at a predetermined location in a vicinity of the battery module, the junction box having a sleeve (127) arranged parallel to the coolant flow path.    USE - Battery pack for driving motor of e.g. high-power hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a battery pack capable of improving heat dissipation characteristics and reduces the temperature variation between cells. Prevents the deterioration of the battery cells by disposing a heat sink structure within the junction box so as to cool heat generated from an electronic component within the junction box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery cells (10)    Battery pack (100)    Sleeve (127)    Housing (130)    Coolant flow path (137)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several membrane electrode assemblies and an electrolytic membrane (22) is formed between the adjacent membrane electrode assemblies. Anode (26) and cathode (24) are provided on the opposite surfaces of electrolytic membrane. The anode-side protrusion portion (28) and cathode-side protrusion portion (38) protrude with respect to the surface of anode and the cathode electrodes. Insulators (110,112) electrically insulate a connector (30) that is formed between the adjacent membrane electrode assemblies and the electrode at the side of the other membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell of electric power generation system, used for supplying power for portable devices. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), MP3 player, digital camera, electronic dictionary, electronic book and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be integrated without using laser processing for compartmentation of cell, so that the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the ashes are not generated by laser irradiation. Thus the electrolytic membrane is maintained at a purity condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the composite film used for the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (22)    Cathode (24)    Anode (26)    Anode-side protrusion portion (28)    Connector (30)    Cathode-side protrusion portion (38)    Insulators (110,112)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing positive-electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative-electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving solute in nonaqueous solvent. The positive-electrode active material contains secondary particles (20) formed by aggregating primary particles (21), and has half width of 110 diffraction peak having diffraction angle of 64.5 degrees plus minus 1 degrees in powder X-ray diffraction measurement using copper K alpha -ray of 0.1-0.3 degrees . The primary particles have aspect ratio of 2-10.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of positive electrode active material.    Secondary particles (20)    Primary particles (21)
NOVELTY - A negative mix (23) containing graphite (25) is coated to a collector (22). The magnetic field is provided to the coated negative mix such that the line of magnetic force turned to a direction is parallel to surface of the collector. The negative mix is dried and rolled to form a negative mix layer and to obtain nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    USE - Manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high input-output characteristics. The generation of crack in negative mix layer is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (22)    Negative mix (23)    Graphite (25)    Surface of graphite (25a)    Edge portion (25b)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-nickel-manganese-type complex oxide having spinal-type crystal structure. The nickel oxide is byproduct generated from raw materials used for manufacturing lithium-nickel-manganese-type complex oxide.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle (all claimed), mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the positive electrode active material has high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a separator (13) provided between a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The separator has a porous heat-resistant layer (70) laminated on at least one surface of a porous resin layer (60). The heat-resistant layer contains a filler having inorganic material, and binder, and has porosity of 55% or more and 90 degrees peeling strength of 2.9-15.1 N/m with respect to resin layer.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as driving power supply for vehicle (claimed), personal computer and mobile terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics, and is easily and accurately assembled. The generation of short circuit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of separator.    Separator (13)    Porous resin layer (60)    Polypropylene layer (61)    Polyethylene layer (62)    Porous heat resistant layer (70)
NOVELTY - The system (16) has a pumping device in communication with a heat exchanger (42). A four-way valve (40) receives fluid e.g. carbon dioxide, from the pumping device, and is moved between positions allowing the fluid through flow paths. The heat exchanger is in heat transfer relation with an energy storage device such that heat is extracted from the storage device when the valve is in one of the positions and the heat is transferred from the heat exchanger to the storage device when the valve is in the other position. The pumping device includes a compressor (38) receiving the fluid at pressure.    USE - Stand-alone system for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. power train, hybrid power train and electrical power train, for heating and cooling a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system is operable in a heating mode and a cooling mode to heat and cool a battery pack, so that the batteries are maintained within temperature range, thus maximizing life of the batteries and optimizing performance characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a stand-alone system in a cooling mode.    Stand-alone system (16)    Evaporator (28)    Compressor (38)    Four-way valve (40)    Heat exchanger (42)
NOVELTY - The structure has lead wires (44L,45L) that are connected to heater modules (22L, 23L). A power supply cable (42) crimps and connects lead wires for heater modules. A temperature sensor (43C) arranged inside battery pack (11), detects temperature of heater module (23L). The lead wire (45L) for heater module (23L) with function of temperature detection by temperature sensor and lead wire (44L) for heater module (22L) with temperature non-detection function, are crimped and connected at same time and at same location on power supply cable.    USE - Heater module connection structure of battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and the cost of the battery pack can be reduced and the installation number of objects of the temperature sensor is reduced. The precision of the temperature detection by the temperature sensor can be enhanced so that the connection detachment of the heater modules can be detected more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the connection structure.    Battery pack (11)    Heater modules (21L,21R,22L,22R,23L,23R,24L,24R)    Power cable (42)    Temperature sensors (43F,43C,43RR,43RC)    Lead wires (44L,44R,45L,45R,46L,46R,47)
NOVELTY - The vehicle mounted battery has a back battery module (13R) that is arranged adjacent to the center left and right battery module (13CL,13CR) on the rear side in the vehicle front/rear direction. A heater module (21L,21R,22L,22R) heats the back battery module and is located at both end areas in the vehicle width direction excluding the center area, above the back battery module in the vehicle vertical direction. The center battery module is located in the backseat step floor panel downward direction between a front seat and a backseat.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The heating performance can be obtained by installing a heater module in the both-ends area except the vehicle width direction center area, so that cost of vehicle mounted battery can be reduced. The downward space of the floor panel of a vehicle interior can be effectively utilized as a mount space of a battery module and thus many batteries can be mounted, without impairing the comfort of a compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (11)    Center left and right battery module (13CL,13CR)    Front left side battery module (13FL)    Back battery module (13R)    Heater module (21L,21R,22L,22R)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has temperature sensor (12,13) which detects the temperature of battery (1) at progress of setup time based on the temperature information. A heating necessity judging unit is heated with a heater (2) and temperature fall state of battery is determined. The setup time is defined at the time of failure of temperature sensor according to the temperature information from a normal temperature sensor.    USE - Temperature control apparatus of battery used in cold region, and mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery temperature control apparatus can automatically heat the battery without using battery-driven heater, so that the battery not freezes at minimum battery power consumption. The temperature fall in non-use can be prevented by the apparatus used in cold region. The battery is prevented from freezing, when temperature sensor used in apparatus for warming battery not in use by using battery-driven heater have failed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery temperature control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Heater (2)    Electric motor (3)    Inverter (4)    Temperature sensors (12,13)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing catalyst layers on the transfer rollers (11) onto the excess coating fluid removal rollers (13) having hollows in same shape or same shape as desired pattern in semi-dried state. The excess portions of catalyst layers are removed by transferring from transfer rollers to raised portions of fluid removal rollers. The semi-dried catalyst layers remaining on transfer rollers are pressed onto a polymer electrolyte membrane (4) and adhered to surfaces. Both sides of electrolyte membrane provided with electrode catalyst layer is dried in electrolyte membrane.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane-electrode assembly main portion for PEFC (all claimed) used in fixed-type cogeneration system and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency and durable favorable fuel cell can be obtained at low cost. The transferability can be improved from transfer roll to electrolytic membrane. The highly more efficient membrane-electrode assembly main portion for PEFC can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) PEFC; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of membrane-electrode assembly main portion for PEFC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing method of membrane-electrode assembly main portion for PEFC.    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (4)    Transfer roller (11)    Excess coating fluid removal roller (13)
NOVELTY - The battery module has heater module (23R) that is arranged in the battery for vehicle so as to face the side surface including the side along the lamination direction for battery shells (12) for battery module. The rectangular parallelepiped cuboid battery shells are laminated.    USE - Battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The battery shell can be directly heated while heating all the battery shells uniformly so that the heating efficiency of the battery module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the battery module.    Battery shells (12)    Electrode terminal (12a)    Center right side battery module (13CR)    Heater module (23R)    Short side surface (123)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has main cases (31) that are connected with the heat-medium flow path along the flow direction of a heat medium. The battery (32) is arranged in the heat-medium flow path. A thermoelectric conversion unit (20) is arranged adjacent to the cases in the flow direction of the heat medium so as to adjust the temperature of the heat medium.    USE - Apparatus for adjusting the temperature of battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature change and temperature variation of the cylindrical battery can be suppressed, so that the lifetime of the cylindrical battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery-temperature adjustment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus (10)    Thermoelectric conversion units (20)    Battery modules (30)    Case (31)    Battery (32)
NOVELTY - The battery has secondary battery modules (13CL,13CR) that are arranged below the floor panel of a vehicle and adjacent to the front-back direction of the vehicle. The secondary battery module has a height that is higher than that of the one battery module. The thin-shaped heater modules (21L,21R,22L,22R,23L,23R) are located at the front and back of the one battery module in front-back direction of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The heating efficiency of the battery module can be increased. Since the thin-shaped heater module is located at front and back of one battery module in front-back direction of vehicle, the heating performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (11)    Battery shell (12)    Secondary modules (13CL,13CR)    Battery pack case (14)    Thin-shaped heater modules (21L,21R,22L,22R,23L,23R)
NOVELTY - The structure has an evaporator (12) in which working medium is intended to absorb thermal energy from heat source (3) so that working medium vaporizes. Control unit (31) is provided to receive information which indicates breaking of vehicle (1). Cooling systems (21) are connected to vehicle's power train (2,5-9) so that cooling systems cool refrigerant to lower temperature. Control unit is provided to receive information which indicates that the vehicle requires extra propulsive force, when working medium is cooled in line circuit downstream of condenser (15).    USE - Arrangement structure for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical control unit controls the braking process, so that the desired speed of vehicle can be maintained. The supplementary brakes can be used for braking process, so that the unnecessary wear on the vehicle's wheel brakes can be saved. The risk of overheating of coolant in the cooling system can be eliminated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement structure for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy.    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle's power train (2,5-9)    Heat source (3)    Evaporator (12)    Condenser (15)    Cooling system (21)    Control unit (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a total current detecting unit detecting a total current value, which is the sum of values of load current supplied from a battery (12) to loads (13-1-13-n) i.e. electric components, mounted on a vehicle. A power supply control unit stops and allows supply of power from the relevant battery to the load respectively when the total current value exceeds a predetermined total current threshold value and is equal to/less than the threshold value, in a case where the battery in which the load current value exceeds a predetermined load current threshold value, is present.    USE - Control device for a power supply i.e. battery, utilized in a power management system of a vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to internal combustion engine-driven vehicle, electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in HEV (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply control unit stops supply of the power from the relevant battery to the load when the total current value exceeds the predetermined total current threshold value and allows supply of the power from the relevant battery to the load when the total current value is equal to or less than the threshold value, in a case where the battery in which the load current value exceeds a predetermined load current threshold value, is present, thus permitting continuous supply of power to the load even when abnormality occurs in the value of the load current supplied to the relevant load of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power management system (11)    Battery (12)    Loads (13-1-13-n)    Vehicle activation switch (14)    Power supply management unit (21)
NOVELTY - The gas holder (2) has a fiber reinforcement resin layer (13) that covers the outer peripheral surface of a liner (10). Two nozzles (11,12) are provided in the liner. A pile layer (20) is provided between liner and fiber reinforcement resin layer, and is provided with several piles. The pile layer is lead to the exterior from between the nozzle and the fiber reinforcement layer. The pile is flocked into the outer peripheral surface of the liner and the nozzle.    USE - Gas holder used in fuel cell electric vehicle, for holding fuel gas e.g. hydrogen gas. Can also be used in boat, ship, aeroplane, robot, residential building, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pile layer is lead to the exterior from between the nozzle and the fiber reinforcement layer, the gas which permeated the liner can be discharged effectively. Hence, the intensity of the fiber reinforcement layer is maintained. The intensity of the gas holder is improved, thus the durability of the gas holder is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gas holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gas holder.    Gas holder (2)    Liner (10)    Nozzles (11,12)    Fiber reinforcement resin layer (13)    Pile layer (20)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of negative electrode active material involves inserting lithium in oxide material containing tin and phosphorus, and contacting oxide material and lithium containing-material in an organic solvent.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode active material (claimed) used for lithium-ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, portable computer and mobile telephone, and lithium-ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing negative electrode active material has improved charging/discharging characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - An electrode (1) has sheet-like collector (2) and electrode mixture layer (3) containing graphite particles (4) and particulate-form binder, adhered on surface of collector. The binder contains rubber-like resin particles (A) (5) and rubber-like resin particles (B) (6), which have high swelling property with respect to nonaqueous electrolyte, than swelling property of particles (A). The particle size distribution (D50) of graphite particles is 5-30 mu m. The average particle diameter of particles (A) and particles (B) is 130 nm or more and less than 130 nm, respectively.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply of portable electronic device, personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal, portable game apparatus, video camera, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric tool and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The binding property of graphite particles in the electrode is improved. The retainability of nonaqueous electrolyte in the lithium secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrode.    Electrode (1)    Sheet-like collector (2)    Electrode mixture layer (3)    Graphite particles (4)    Rubber-like resin particles (5,6)
NOVELTY - The device has a high voltage battery (1) supplying electric power to a motor (22), and a contact part (2a) connected to an output side of the battery. A relay (2) is controlled by electricity supply of an exciting coil (2b), where the exciting coil of the relay is to connected to the battery. First relay part (2A) and second relay part (2B) of the relay are linked to a positive/negative output side of the battery, and the exciting coil of the first relay part is magnetized by precharge of a capacitor (21) to switch ON the contact part of the first relay part.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle such as hybrid car and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The first and second relay parts of the relay are linked to the positive/negative output side of the battery, and the exciting coil of the first relay part is magnetized by precharge of the capacitor to switch ON the contact part of the first relay part, so as to prevent degradation of the contact part by momentary stop of the relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply device for a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High voltage battery (1)    Relay (2)    Relay parts (2A, 2B)    Contact part (2a)    Exciting coil (2b)    Capacitor (21)    Motor (22)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has separator sheet (40) with porous resin sheet (42) and porous filler layer (44) stacked on at least one surface of resin sheet. The elongation rate when tensile stress of 80 megapascals is loaded on longitudinal direction of resin sheet is 160 percent or less. The elongation rate when tensile stress of 80 megapascals is loaded on longitudinal direction of separator sheet containing the filler layer is 100-115 percent. The filler layer contains filler consisting of inorganic materials and binder. The resin sheet consists of polyolefin resin.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, for use as motive power source of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent quality and stable property since generation of crack and peeling in filler layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principal part of winding electrode body of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode sheet (10)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Separator sheet (40)    Porous resin sheet (42)    Porous filler layer (44)
NOVELTY - The device has fastening element that is equipped with fastening connection portion (44) connected with cooling plate (60) by the multiple places in middle of battery laminated structure (5). The cooling plate is equipped with plate connection portion for connecting fastening connection portion. The battery laminated structure is comprised by connecting fastening connection portion and plate connection portion so that connection of cooling plate in heat bonding state is attained.    USE - Power supply device mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in home, factory for electrical storage, backup power supply apparatus for wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, street light and signal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection of cooling plate in heat bonding state is attained when battery laminated structure is comprised by connecting fastening connection portion and plate connection portion, the contact state of the battery laminated structure and cooling plate can be maintained stably and the space-saving arrangement of power supply device can be achieved. The lifting up of the connection plate from the middle portion of the laminated battery structure is avoided and thermal radiation of the square battery cell can be radiated efficiently in cooling plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the assembled battery fixed to cooling plate.    Laminated battery structure (5)    Fastening connection portion (44)    Lock element (45)    Locking hole (46)    Cooling plate (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves equipping an electrolytic membrane with a fuel cell (30) that is provided with an electrode structure (38) with cathode and anode electrodes (34, 36). Electric power generated by electrochemical reaction of fuel gas supplied to a side of the anode electrode is supplied to a propulsion motor (20) for driving the propulsion motor. Electric current generated by the electric power is discharged when predetermined amount of oxidizing agent gas is less than oxidizing agent gas volume at the time of normal electric power generation operation.    USE - Method for ideally stopping supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to a fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle i.e. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables discharging the electric current generated by the electric power when predetermined amount of oxidizing agent gas is less than oxidizing agent gas volume at time of the normal electric power generation operation, so that deterioration of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) can be reduced. The fuel gas is provided into an anode side during idle stop state, so that need of switching operation of a cut-off valve for performing supply and the supply and stoppage of the fuel gas can be avoided, thus reducing generation of noise at the time of the switching of the cut-off valve, and hence increasing durability of the cut-off valve. The method enables discharging power from a fuel cell stack according to air supply amount corresponding to rotation speed of an air pump, thus avoiding the power supply wastage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14)    Propulsion motor (20)    Fuel cell (30)    Cathode electrode (34)    Anode electrode (36)    Electrode structure (38)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode collector whose uncoated part is arranged along width direction of a positive electrode collector. The positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector are wound at surroundings of a winding axis (WL) along width direction of the positive electrode collector. Aspect ratio of a winding electrode body (200) is obtained by dividing height (h1) of the winding electrode body by width (w2) of a positive electrode active material layer (223), where the aspect ratio of the winding electrode body is provided in range of 0.43-0.86.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for driving an electric motor of a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can infiltrate electrolyte solution in an inner side of the winding electrode body in an easy manner so as to hold the electrolyte solution charged/discharged at high-rate, so that the electrolyte solution is permeated and crossed to the inner side of the winding electrode body within appropriate time, thus rapidly performing charging/discharging operations at high-rate, and hence reducing resistance problem of the battery. The battery is arranged with a container main body and a cover body that are made of lightweight metals such as aluminum and aluminum alloy, so that weight energy efficiency can be improved and fuel consumption of a vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a winding electrode body of a secondary battery.    Height of winding electrode body (h1)    Width of winding electrode body (w2)    Winding axis (WL)    Winding electrode body (200)    Positive electrode active material layer (223)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an assembled battery (20) which consists of battery cell (3) arranged in a battery container (2) along predetermined direction. A supporting element (10) is configured to support battery cells by applying thrust along predetermined direction with respect to battery cells. The electric current flows into the output terminals (5a,5b), when springs (8,9) are contacted with each other during normal state. The flow of electric current into output terminal is interrupted, when springs are deviated from each other during abnormality state.    USE - Secondary battery module mounted to electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of electric current into output terminal is interrupted, when springs are deviated from each other during abnormality state, so that high safety operation can be ensured effectively. Since the need for the electric current breaker structure consisting of springs with respect to secondary battery cell is eliminated, the number of components in the module can be reduced, so that simplified secondary battery module can be achieved with low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front cross sectional view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (1)    Battery container (2)    Secondary battery cell (3)    Output terminals (5a,5b)    Springs (8,9)    Supporting element (10)    Assembled battery (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure (12). The main portion is provided with oxidizing agent gas inlet communicating hole (18a), fuel gas inlet communicating hole (20a), oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole (18b) and fuel gas exit communicating hole (20b). The oxidizing agent gas flow path (24) is formed in the separator (14), and the fuel gas flow channel (28) is formed in the separator (16). An anode electrode (42) is positioned between the fuel gas inlet communicating hole and the fuel gas flow channel.    USE - Fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen restoration of the mixed gas can be carried out favorably. The deterioration of solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrode structure (12)    Separators (14,16)    Oxidizing agent gas inlet communicating hole (18a)    Oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole (18b)    Fuel gas inlet communicating hole (20a)    Fuel gas exit communicating hole (20b)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (24)    Fuel gas flow channel (28)    Anode electrode (42)
NOVELTY - The device has end plates (3) arranged at an end surface along lamination direction of a battery laminated body. A metal bind bar (4) is utilized for fastening the end plates at the end surface of the battery laminated body. A bending piece (4a) is inserted in a slit (7) formed in one of the end plates. A locking piece (4f) is latched to a locking hole (8). The battery laminated body is fastened with the bind bar. A main body plate covers the end surface of the battery laminated body. A cover plate covers an outer surface of the main body plate.    USE - Power supply device for use in a vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, and backup power supply apparatus of a computer server and a wireless base station such as mobile telephone and home internal, a power supply for an electrical storage of factory and a power supply for a street light.    ADVANTAGE - The main body plate is connected with the cover plate by inserting a cover guide in a main body guide in an easy and firm manner. The device utilizes a deformation part to prevent deformation of the bind bar even when thickness of the battery laminated body is deformed by swelling a battery cell. The device maintains fastening force of the battery laminated body with the bind bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power supply device.    End plates (3)    Metal bind bar (4)    Bending piece (4a)    Locking piece (4f)    Slit (7)    Locking hole (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus (1) has an air suction inlet (10) connected to an air suction piping (9) at the upstream side of an air flow path (5) to deliver air from an air supply apparatus (3) to the air suction piping. The internal diameter of the air suction inlet is made equal to the minimum internal diameter of the air suction piping.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for e.g. outdoor domestic application, fuel battery cogeneration system, fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables absorbing pulsation and vibration of air supply apparatus generated at the downstream side of the air flow path, thus reducing noise generated from the fuel cell apparatus. Suppresses increase in manufacturing cost and enlargement of fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (1)    Air supply apparatus (3)    Air flow path (5)    Air suction piping (9)    Air suction inlet (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a water containing liquid supply unit (144) that supplies water containing liquid to internal combustion engine (20). The supply signal is transmitted to water containing liquid supply unit before switching a control unit (80) from normal burning operation combusting fuel in internal combustion engine (20) to moistureized expansion operation carrying out vaporization expansion of water in water containing liquid to rotate a drive shaft (22). The relationship between feed rate of water containing liquid supply unit and supply signal is corrected.    USE - Drive system mounted on two-wheeled hybrid vehicle, three-wheeled hybrid vehicle, four-wheeled hybrid vehicle and hand-push type small-sized cultivator.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of exhaust-heat recovery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive system (1)    Internal combustion engine (10,20)    Drive shafts (12,22)    Control unit (80)    Water containing liquid supply unit (144)
NOVELTY - The battery has a safety valve (40) comprising thin parts (42a) formed in a division board as channels, where a thick center position of the first thin part is located inside the battery rather than a thick center position of the second thin part. An edge part is terminated in a curvilinear form in plane direction of the division board. A part of a curve in the edge part of the first thin part and a curve forming a corner part of the second thin part are formed as a part of concentric circle.    USE - Closed type battery for use as a power supply for a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can react with difference normal-pressure force and operate the safety valve appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a closed type battery.    Battery case cover parts (23)    Safety valve (40)    Valve body (41)    Valve outer surface (41a)    Thin parts (42a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generation system has a partition plate (17) that divides the interior of a housing (15) into a first space in which a fuel cell (1) is placed, and a second space into which an inverter (19) is placed. An air intake portion (23) is provided at the side surface of the housing at which the second space is formed, while a exhaust portion (25) is provided at the side surface of the housing corresponding to the first space. The air taken in via the intake portion pass through the top of the inverter, flows into the second space, and eventually discharged via the exhaust portion.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system for outdoor installation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of a fuel cell power generation system that prevents the earth-leakage accompanying dew condensation and a failure of an auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Housing (15)    Partition plate (17)    Inverter (19)    Air intake portion (23)    Exhaust portion (25)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (1) has battery cells (3) and at least one circuit board (4) for controlling the battery cells. The circuit board is positioned in the battery cell arrangement region represented by rectangular parallelepiped that includes the battery cells.    USE - Secondary battery module e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. personal computer, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves volume energy density without increasing the volume even if circuit board is arranged since additional space positioning a circuit board is not required. Extends lifetime of the battery cell by suppressing temperature rise of the battery cell since highly efficient thermal radiation performance is obtained by smooth flow of air inside the partitioning material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the secondary battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery module (1)    Battery cells (3)    Circuit board (4)    Side plate (21)    Baseplate (23)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell that produces electric power using fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas. The fuel cell and control board that are accommodated in the housing. A heat insulating material is attached to the inner wall surface of the top plate of the housing. A partition plate is provided with the housing, and air-intake portion is provided in the side surface of the housing. The air inhaled from the inhalation portion is passed through the control board top.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The earth-leakage accompanying dew condensation can be suppressed. The failure of the auxiliary machine can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Cooling water tank (3)    Heat exchanger (5)    Hot water storage circulating water path (6)    Purge valve (7)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves heating a heat-shrinkable sheet (20A) at a first temperature, and sticking it on the outer peripheral surface of an armored can to cover the outer peripheral surface. The protruding portion of a joint surface (GL) is heated at a second temperature to form a flat surface.    USE - Manufacturing method for battery cell (claimed) for power supply device (claimed) of motor in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances waterproofing and insulation of armored can. Suppresses protrusion of the joint surface, thus facilitating arrangement of battery cells in the same plane. Enables reliable formation of flat surface, and guarantees a consistent quality. Allows the armored can to be uniformly covered with the heat-shrinkable sheet, thus improving reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the interposing of a spacer and the heating of a joint surface by a heating plate.    Sealing plate (11)    Terminal (13)    Insulator (15)    Heat-shrinkable sheet (20A)    Joint surface (GL)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has desulfurization pipes (5a,5b) that remove a sulfur component from a source gas. A metal piping (23) is connected with the downstream end of the desulfurization pipes through connection ports (7b,7c). The shapes of connection ports of supply and discharge pipes are mutually different. The desulfurization pipes are connected to the supply and discharge pipes respectively.    USE - Desulfurizing apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) installed in sites such as general household and office.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas from connection port of pipes can be prevented effectively, since metal piping is connected with the downstream end of the desulfurization pipes through connection ports. The utilization rate of energy from fuel cell system can be improved efficiently. The manufacturing cost of desulfurizing apparatus can be reduced. The reliability and sealing performance of desulfurizing apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the desulfurizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurization pipe (5a,5b)    Connection port (7a-7c)    Connection element (21)    Band portion (22a,22b)    Metal piping (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hopper (61) which supplies powder to a screen (2). A screen brush (31) rubs the powder on the screen. A hopper moving mechanism (11) is provided to move the hopper with respect to the surface of the screen. A screen brush moving mechanism (6) is provided to move the screen brush in parallel with respect to the surface of the screen. The hopper moving mechanism and the screen brush moving mechanism are operated independently.    USE - Apparatus for forming electrostatic film used in battery such as fuel cell and secondary battery, industrial commodity, cosmetics and foodstuff industry.    ADVANTAGE - The film of desired thickness is uniformly formed on the surface of the target object. Deposition of unnecessary powder on the screen can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the electrostatic film-forming apparatus.    Screen (2)    Screen brush moving mechanism (6)    Hopper moving mechanism (11)    Screen brush (31)    Hopper (61)
NOVELTY - The structure has hanging frames (12) supporting an electrically equipped type unit (11) and fastened by a vehicle body structural member around a recessed part (18). A metal noise receiving part i.e. cover member (13), is arranged at an upper surface of the electrically equipped type unit and electrically connected with the frames. The noise receiving part and the structural member are electrically connected by an electro-conductive cable (14). The electro-conductive cable is connected to the structural member in an area in which fastening points (P1-P4) of the frames are spaced apart.    USE - Electrically equipped type unit arrangement structure for a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables the electromagnetic noise to be escaped from the frames through the electro-conductive cable to the area of the vehicle body structural member, thus enabling the electromagnetic noise to be effectively escaped from the noise receiving part. The structure minimizes a cross-sectional area of the frames.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle rear part in which an electrically equipped type unit is arranged.    Fastening points (P1-P4)    Electrically equipped type unit (11)    Hanging frames (12)    Cover member (13)    Electro-conductive cable (14)    Recessed part (18)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel tank which supplies fuel to internal combustion engine (10). A three-way valve supplies the exhaust gas of internal combustion engine (10) to internal combustion engine (20). A motor generator performs a power running drive or a regeneration drive. A battery (103) delivers and receives electric power between the motor generators (110). The ECU (80) detects the required output by the side of internal combustion engine (20), and drives the motor generator according to the required output.    USE - Drive system mounted in hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to gasoline-powered car, four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By performing power running drive of motor generator, the output can be supplied stably and recoverable drive system can be suitably provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive system (1)    Internal combustion engine (10,20)    ECU (80)    Battery (103)    Motor generator (110)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit alerting reporting contents at the time of finish of predetermined driving of a vehicle when the vehicle is switched to a non-driving state. A ball-joint receiving part is provided in an upper part of a base, and a solar panel and a switch part are arranged on an upper surface of a case main body. A display part (5) is mounted in a back side of the case main body. A remote control unit is equipped with a stand-by switch button, a setup button, a selection button, a cancel button, a determination button and a vertical and horizontal cross button.    USE - Electronic device i.e. radar contact machine, for alerting information during internal combustion engine-off of a vehicle such as motor vehicle i.e. car, electric vehicle and emergency vehicle. Can also be used as a navigation apparatus, a drive recorder and a car audio equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit alerts the reporting contents at the time of finish of predetermined driving of the vehicle when the vehicle is switched to the non-driving state, so as to display a driving result of the vehicle in an intelligent manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a program having set of instructions for executing control function of an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a screenshot of a display part of an electronic device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Display part (5)
NOVELTY - The motor car has battery (1) which is arranged planarly in bottom portion of motor car chassis, and is provided with battery cells (8-10) arranged in series. The battery includes a base (4) which is arranged in bottom portion of motor car chassis, and a foot portion (5) which is bent in floor space (42) of motor car chassis at obtuse angle with respect to base. The foot portion includes receiving area (18) for receiving the supplementary components (21-24) and connection components (31-33).    USE - Motor car e.g. sports car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is maintained at moderate temperature. Crash behavior of motor car is reduced by the design of motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the rear and front views of the battery.    Battery (1)    Base (4)    Foot portion (5)    Battery cells (8-10)    Receiving area (18)    Supplementary components (21-24)    Connection components (31-33)    Floor space (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (102) a parameter of energy storage device in vehicle and predicting (103) residual lifetime of the energy storage device based on the determined parameter. Stress applied to the energy storage device is temporarily reduced, when detecting (104) that the predicted residual lifetime of the storage device is less than a predetermined residual lifetime. The parameter is selected from expected lifetime, throughput or state of charge.    USE - Method for operating energy storage device e.g. battery in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Malfunction of the energy storage device can be prevented and reliability of operation of the storage device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) device for operating energy storage in vehicle; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of operating energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Starting operation of energy storage device (101)    Determining parameter of energy storage device (102)    Predicting residual lifetime of energy storage device (103)    Detecting that predicted residual lifetime of storage device is less than predetermined residual lifetime (104)    Verifying operation of storage device (106)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has conduction paths that are formed between primary terminal of cell (12) and primary measuring terminal of voltage measuring device (20) and between secondary cell terminal and secondary measuring terminal, to measure the cell voltage. A series arrangement of connection resistor and controllable switching element is set between circuit nodes of conduction paths. An auxiliary resistor is arranged in secondary conduction path between secondary cell terminal and circuit node, to perform redundant measurement of cell voltage with closed switching element.    USE - Electrical battery e.g. traction battery of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electrical battery can be improved while increasing the accuracy of cell voltage measurement and recognizing the failure of the components of the electrical battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for measurement of cell voltages in electrical battery; and    (2) method for operation of electrical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electrical battery.    Electrical battery (10)    Cell (12)    Battery housing (16)    Central monitoring unit (18)    Voltage measuring device (20)
NOVELTY - The device (2a) has a current intensity control device (12) electrically and temporarily connecting electrical connectors with each other, where the connectors are associated with a starter (10) and a pole clamp of a battery (8) of a vehicle. A U-shaped shunt resistor (14) is electrically connected in parallel to the control device and connected to the connectors such that the resistor is in contact with the connectors by respective side pieces. Surfaces of the side pieces facing the connectors are extended parallel to surfaces of the connectors facing the resistor.    USE - Device for limiting current supplied from a battery e.g. lead acid battery and lithium ion battery, during starting of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The U-shaped shunt resistor is electrically connected in parallel to the current intensity control device, so that the control device is protected against overloads at beginning of a starting operation of the vehicle, thus avoiding voltage drops in the battery during warm start of a combustion engine of the vehicle, and hence increasing comfort of a user of the vehicle during warm start of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical equivalent circuit diagram of a starting current limiting device.    Starting current limiting device (2a)    Battery (8)    Starter (10)    Current intensity control device (12)    U-shaped shunt resistor (14)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) comprising two electrodes (3) e.g. anode (3a) and cathode (3b), for attaching an electrical consumer (4). A voltage measurement device (5) measures an electric voltage at the electrodes, and a controller (15) actuates an anode gas feed device (6) for supplying anode gas to the cell based on the measured voltage. The feed device comprises a reformer (8) for producing an anode gas volumetric flow, and a fuel feeding device (9) that feeds fuel to the reformer. The controller changes an amount of fuel supplied to the reformer to change the flow.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. galvanic cell system, for use in a motor car for converting chemical energy into electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The controller actuates the anode gas feed device for supplying the anode gas to the fuel cell based on the measured electric voltage, so that the supply of the anode gas to the fuel cell is easily controlled, thus increasing efficiency of the system while handling and controlling the system in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Electrodes (3)    Anode (3a)    Cathode (3b)    Electrical consumer (4)    Voltage measurement device (5)    Anode gas feed device (6)    Reformer (8)    Fuel feeding device (9)    Controller (15)
NOVELTY - The power station has an internal combustion engine (2) that is installed within a container (1). A cooling fluid pump (4) is connected to a heat exchanger (5). The cooling fluid conduits (22) of combustion engine are parallely arranged on the pump. An adjustable throttle valve (41) is inserted into the conduits of combustion engine. An output shaft (21) rotates an electrical generator (3) and derives the electrical power (E) of generator and the thermal energy (T) from the cooling fluid of combustion engine.    USE - Block-type thermal power station used in industry and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of thermal power station can be increased, by controlling the flow rate of cooling fluid of combustion engine using the throttle valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the thermal power station.    Container (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Electrical generator (3)    Cooling fluid pump (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Output shaft (21)    Combustion engine conduit (22)    Throttle valve (41)    Electrical power of generator (E)    Thermal energy (T)
NOVELTY - The fixture has a gear box carrier that is provided with gear box (17) and rotor shaft carrier that is provided with rotor shaft (18). A main portion and auxiliary portion are set in using state and transporting state. The main portion and auxiliary portion are arranged side by side along longitudinal direction of power train in the using state of gear box carrier and rotor shaft carrier. The main portion and auxiliary portion are arranged one above another in the transporting state of main portion.    USE - Transport supporting fixture for power train of wind turbine transported using crane and forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine can be transported easily and effectively. The gear box can be protected from vibrations and shocks during the transportation. The maintenance work required for power train can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the transport supporting fixture.    Extending frame (14)    Gear box (17)    Rotor shaft (18)    Input port (23)    Access port (24)
NOVELTY - The current limiting system (2) has current control device (12) whose primary electrical terminal (4) is connected with terminal of battery (8) of motor vehicle, and secondary electrical terminal (6) is connected to starter (10). An electric resistor (14) is connected parallel to current control device, between the primary and secondary electrical terminals, such that the starter current is passed through the electric resistor during start of motor vehicle, and is passed through the current control device after the start of motor vehicle.    USE - Starting current limiting system for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Simple and convenient starting current limiting system can be attained. Protection against overcurrent can be achieved by the current control device and safety can be enhanced. The manufacturing cost of the starting current limiting system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating starting current limiting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit diagram and schematic diagrams of the starting current limiting system.    Starting current limiting system (2)    Primary electrical terminal (4)    Secondary electrical terminal (6)    Battery (8)    Starter (10)    Current control device (12)    Electric resistor (14)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a single heat exchanger (4) i.e. plate heat exchanger, that cools air stream (2) and/or a cooling medium for cooling a component (3) of a motor car. The heat exchanger supplies and discharges a coolant and the cooling medium, where the coolant and/or the cooling medium are liquid or gas. Air guide elements are arranged in a region of openings (12) for cooling the air stream. Plates (11, 11') are alternatively arranged such that the coolant and/or the cooling medium are respectively flowed through the plates.    USE - Device for cooling air stream for a passenger compartment of a motor car e.g. hybrid car (all claimed) such as sport car.    ADVANTAGE - The plate heat exchanger cools the air stream and/or the cooling medium for cooling the component of the motor car, and the air guide elements are arranged in the region of the openings for cooling the air stream, so that the device is light in weight and compact in design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a device for cooling air stream comprising a plate heat exchanger and a component in a motor vehicle.    Air stream cooling device (1)    Air stream (2)    Component of motor car (3)    Single heat exchanger (4)    Air stream plates (11, 11')    Openings (12)
NOVELTY - The car has heating and cooling tubes designed as fluid-conveying percussion pipes (38, 39), which are arranged along vehicle transverse direction i.e. y-direction. The fluid-conveying percussion pipes are formed from rigid metallic material. The fluid-conveying percussion pipes are connected with plate-like or tubular elements (35, 36). Battery cells (8-10) are designed as cylindrical cells with a longitudinal axis, which is arranged along the vehicle transverse direction. A battery (1) comprises a foot body (5), which is bent in a front foot space of the car.    USE - Battery integrated-motor car i.e. sports car.    ADVANTAGE - The heating and cooling tubes are designed as the fluid-conveying percussion pipes, which are arranged along the vehicle transverse direction, thus reliably preventing undesired deformations of the battery if lateral force is exerted on the car while increasing stability of a housing of the battery, without a need for additional components, and hence enhancing crash behavior of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Foot body (5)    Battery cells (8-10)    Plate-like or tubular elements (35, 36)    Fluid-conveying percussion pipes (38, 39)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has one moisture expansion engine (10) that is operated by a burning cycle. An electronic control unit (ECU) (80) controls an exhaust-gas supply unit to supply the exhaust gas of one moisture expansion engine to other moisture expansion engine (20), and warms up other moisture expansion engine, when other moisturized expansion engine is transferred to a vapor cycle from a halt condition. A water containing liquid supply unit supplies the water containing liquid to other moisturized expansion engine, after completing warming-up of other moisturized expansion engine.    USE - Drive system mounted in hybrid vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle and three-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used in hand-push type small-sized cultivator.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the drive system provided for the heat of exhaust gas, is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive system (1)    Moisture expansion engines (10,20)    Cylinder (13)    ECU (80)    Motor generator (101)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has an engine (10) that is provided with an exhaust-gas-recirculation apparatus (70) for guiding the exhaust gas discharged from a cooling unit (35) in an intake passage (31) from a combustion chamber (21). A tank is provided with a heat receiving unit for receiving the exhaust heat from an exhaust passage (41). An introductory unit (83) is used for guiding the condensed water condensed by the cooling unit to the tank. A discharge unit (103) is provided for guiding the water vapor generated within the tank by the heat receiving unit.    USE - Condensed water discharging apparatus used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of the condensed water in the cooling unit can be suppressed effectively. The opening degree of the throttle valve can be adjusted effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the condensed water discharging apparatus used in motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (10)    Combustion chamber (21)    Intake passage (31)    Cooling unit (35)    Exhaust passage (41)    Exhaust-gas-recirculation apparatus (70)    Introductory unit (83)    Condensed water discharging apparatus (100)    Discharge unit (103)
NOVELTY - A laccase (melac) protein comprising a 417 amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 2 or 3) fully defined in the specification, or an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or 3 in which one or more amino acids are deleted, inserted, added or substituted, is new.    USE - The laccase is useful as electrode catalyst in fuel cell and biosensor. The laccase is useful in pulp manufacturing process. The laccase is useful in preparation of gelatinizer useful in foodstuff, clinical laboratory reagent useful in medical field, bleaching agent and synthesis of organic compound.    ADVANTAGE - The protein shows laccase activity at 25-85 degrees C and is heat resistant retaining 70% of its laccase activity even when it is subjected to heat processing at 60 degrees C for 17 hours.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nucleic acid coding the laccase protein;    (2) recombinant vector comprising the nucleic acid; and    (3) transformant comprising the recombinant vector.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an electrode assembly including two electrodes and a separator in-between electrodes, a case for housing the electrode assembly, and a cap assembly coupled to the case and including a cap plate (151) for sealing the case opening and a short circuit unit (160) comprising two short circuit plates (161,162) preferably of same shape. One short circuit plates is coupled to the cap plate and is above the other, thicker short circuit plate also coupled to the cap plate. The circuit plates overlap in parallel with each other and also contact with each other.    USE - Secondary battery for use in portable small electronic device e.g. cell phone, camcorder, or as part of high capacity battery used as power source for driving motor e.g. of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The other circuit plate contacts the connecting plate to maintain short circuit state as well as continue the fuse function even when one circuit plate melts due to heat, improving safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged sectional view of the short circuit unit of the secondary battery.    Cap plate (151)    Short circuit hole (151c)    Short circuit unit (160)    Short circuit plates (161,162)    Connecting plate (163)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure has battery modules (17a-17j) each in the form of a quadrangular prism having long sides and short sides. A twin tube frame (11) includes a bulging region (E) in which the main frames (13) bulge outward from a head pipe as viewed in plan, and narrow region (F) in which distance between main frames is reduced behind bulging region. The long sides of some modules extend along transverse directions of vehicle in the bulging region. The long sides of other modules extend along longitudinal directions of vehicle in narrow region.    USE - Battery mounting structure for saddle-type electric vehicle, e.g., electric two-wheeled vehicle such as sports-type motorcycle or electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the rigidity of the vehicle frame since the battery modules also function as rigid members of the twin tube frame. Improves battery carrying capability since the battery modules are arrayed along the transverse directions of the vehicle and along the longitudinal directions of the vehicle. Improves physical appearance since the vehicle cover is curved with a front end portion at a reduced height and reduced transverse width. Enables the rider seated behind the main battery to find it easy to exert knee grip while achieving good weight balance by the weight which includes the body weight of the rider since the portion of the main battery located forwardly of the central axis is larger and heavier than the portion of the main battery located rearward of the central axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the central portion of the saddle- type electric vehicle.    Twin tube frame (11)    Main frames (13)    Battery modules (17a-17j)    Bulging region (E)    Narrow region (F)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (100) has a case (120), an electrode assembly inside the case, a cap plate (130) coupled with the case, at least one flexible collecting tab (141) electrically connected with the electrode assembly and extending from the inner side to the outer side of the cap plate, and at least one terminal plate (142) disposed outside the case and adjacent to the outer side of the cap plate and connected electrically with the tab.    USE - Secondary battery for secondary battery pack (claimed) for small portable electronic device e.g. cell phone, camcorder. Can also be used as part of high capacity battery for motor-driving power source for e.g. electric scooter, hybrid vehicle, or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible collecting tab connecting the electrode assembly to the terminal plate may have large number of degrees of freedom, allowing for use of a larger electrode assembly which increases capacity of the secondary battery, at same time protecting non-coating part of the battery. The tab is susceptible to bending, minimizing damage of the electrode assembly usually due to the tab. Coupling of the electrode terminal may be facilitated and assembling efficiency of the same terminal may be improved since the tab may be directly electrically connected to the terminal plate. The tab may closely contact the cap plate through the seal gasket, improving sealing of the battery including the case while preventing electrolyte leak. The use of the collecting tab also reduces length of the current path and electric resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (120)    Cap plate (130)    Flexible collecting tab (141)    Terminal plate (142)
NOVELTY - 304 Stainless steel bipolar plate comprises antimony film coating doped with tin oxide and has coating thickness of 10-20 nm. The antimony doped tin oxide film coating contains antimony (Sb) and tin (Sn) at mol percentage ratio (Sb:Sn) of (1.65-6.6):(98.35-93.4).    USE - 304 Stainless steel bipolar plate used for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The 304 stainless steel bipolar plate has improved corrosion resistance in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) environment (containing 0.05 M sulfuric acid and 2 ppm hydrogen fluoride). It has good mechanical strength and has simple preparation. It has good conductivity, reduces contact resistance of membrane electrode in PEMFC and reduces voltage drop of battery, thus improving output power of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of 304 stainless steel bipolar plate by preparing ethanol solution with antimony chloride to obtain solution A; preparing tin chloride dihydrate in ethanol solution to obtain solution B; slowly dripping solution B into solution A to obtain Sb doped tin oxide (SnO2) sol; and performing sol-gel impregnating-drawing and alcohol thermal method on surface of 304 stainless steel bipolar plate prepared with layer of corrosion resistance and conductivity of Sb doped SnO2 film coating to obtain 304 stainless steel bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a current collection connection body (3a,3b) which includes a flat section (4a1) provided with a joint surface coupled to a current collector foil (35a,35b). The flat section includes an integral restricting portion (5a) with at least three sides that curve from the joint surface and extend in the thickness direction of a winding electrode group (8).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to the junction of each electrode current collector foil and the corresponding current collection connection body during joining and welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrode group assembly of a secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Current collection connection body (3a,3b)    Flat section (4a1)    Integral restricting portion (5a)    Winding electrode group (8)    Current collector foil (35a,35b)
NOVELTY - The battery group has a side supporting board (1) whose left and right sides are arranged parallel to each other. Multiple layers of a battery unit body (2) are orderly arranged vertical to the side supporting board from front to back. The side supporting board is formed as a vertical flat plate structure. A front end of the side supporting board is formed with an inclined surface. A top surface of the side supporting board is formed with two light holes (4b). A middle supporting plate (4) is connected with the battery unit body through a fastening bolt (3) and formed with a locating hole.    USE - Car boot mixed power battery group for use in an engineering field.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group is simple and stable in structure, simple and easy to process and convenient to assemble, disassemble and maintain, and has strong operability and practicability, better reliability and wide range of applications, and ensures better boot space utilization effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car boot mixed power battery group.    Side supporting board (1)    Battery unit body (2)    Fastening bolt (3)    Middle supporting plate (4)    Light holes (4b)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte (3) contains compound(s) (I) chosen from unsaturated phosphate compounds (I) and (II), component (B) chosen from at least one sulfite ester compound, sulfonate compound, imide salt compound of alkali metal, fluorosilane compound, organic disilane, and organic disiloxane compound, organic solvent (C) and electrolytic salt (D).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, digital camera, portable music player, electronic book, notebook personal computer, electronic dictionary, electronic organizer, hybrid vehicles, portable television, electric-power assisted bicycle, and sound recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using nonaqueous electrolyte has high electric capacitance and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains compound(s) (I) chosen from unsaturated phosphate compound of formula: (HCC-C(-R1)(-R2)-O)2-P(=O)-O-R3 (I) and unsaturated phosphate compound of formula: (R5-O)2-P(=O)-O-C(-R4)(-R5)-(CC)m-C(-R4)(-R5)-O-P(=O)-(O-R6)2 (II), component (B) chosen from at least one sulfite ester compound, sulfonate compound, imide salt compound of alkali metal, fluorosilane compound, organic disilane, and organic disiloxane compound, organic solvent (C) and electrolytic salt (D).    R1,R2=H or 1-8C alkyl;    R3,R6=1-8C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkynyl or 1-8C haloalkyl;    R4,R5=H or 1-8C alkyl;and    m=1 or 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has a negative electrode (2), a positive electrode (1), and nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of coin-type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (3)    Positive electrode case (4)    Negative electrode case (5)    Coin-shaped nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The trailer (10) has a closed lower compartment (12) for receiving total number of batteries (16), and a single self-directional central wheel (18) pivoted around a vertical axis. A connecting device connects the trailer to an urban electric vehicle (1) to supply power to an electric traction system of the vehicle from the batteries. A fixing unit fixes some of the total batteries. A connection unit connects the batteries to the connecting device. An upper compartment (14) is arranged at top of the closed lower compartment for receiving luggage.    USE - Road trailer for use with an urban vehicle (claimed) i.e. urban electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the trailer enables reducing the weight and encumbrance of the vehicle so as to adapt the vehicle at different running conditions. The trailer can be towed with the vehicle for long distances, and the vehicle is used without the trailer for small distances during daily traveling, thus reducing the cost and an energy consumption of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for utilizing a road trailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle coupled with a trailer, comprising batteries.    Urban electric vehicle (1)    Road trailer (10)    Closed lower compartment (12)    Upper compartment (14)    Batteries (16)    Single self-directional central wheel (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves subjecting ceramic ink including doped praseodymium nickel oxide, and a foaming agent to a sintering process at temperature above 1000 degrees Celsius and another temperature less than or equal to 1150 degrees Celsius. The foaming agent is provided in the form of powder whose particles are provided with median diameter. The ceramic ink includes a solvent-like terpineol and a binder-like ethylcellulose.    USE - Method for preparing a doped praseodymium nickel oxide based air electrode that is utilized in an electrochemical half cell (all claimed) i.e. solid oxide electrolysis cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic ink including doped praseodymium nickel oxide and the foaming agent are subjected to sintering process at the temperature above 1000 degrees Celsius and another temperature lower than or equal to 1150 degrees Celsius, thus allowing electrode microstructure to be optimized in terms of lowered polarization resistance while enabling to maintain mechanical cohesion of the electrode. The method enables promoting renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode    (2) an electrochemical half-cell    (3) a method for preparing an electrochemical half cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a general half cell with an electrolyte, a barrier layer and an air electrode in order from bottom to top.
NOVELTY - A carbonaceous material has average interlayer spacing on face (002) of 0.365-0.4 nm measured by X-ray diffraction method, BET specific surface area of 1-7 m2/g, average particle diameter of 5-25 mu m and ratio of difference of D90 particle diameter and D10 particle diameter, and D50 particle diameter of 1.05 or less. The carbonaceous material does not have exothermic peak at 620 degrees C or less by differential thermal analysis measured under air atmosphere.    USE - Carbonaceous material for negative electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonaceous material provides secondary battery having high capacity and excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbonaceous material, which involves carrying out temporary baking of carbon source at 610 degrees C or less, pulverizing obtained carbonaceous precursor in jet mill, and baking at 800 degrees C or more.
NOVELTY - The cooling system has a cooling circuit for a cooling medium with a compressor, a condenser (15), an expansion valve, an evaporator for an electrical energy storage (6), a heat exchanger for power electronics. The evaporator for the electric energy storage and subsequently the evaporator or heat exchanger for the power electronics are arranged in a row next to the expansion valve. The evaporator for the electric energy storage and the evaporator for the power electronics are arranged parallel next to another expansion valve.    USE - Cooling system for a mobile working machine, particularly a truck, a hybrid vehicle and a counterbalance forklift (Claimed), for controlling the temperature of an electrical energy storage and power electronics of the mobile working machine.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator for the electric energy storage and subsequently the evaporator or heat exchanger for the power electronics are arranged in a row next to the expansion valve, where the evaporator for the electric energy storage and the evaporator for the power electronics are arranged parallel next to another expansion valve, and thus ensures that the cooling system is operated in an optimal temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mobile working machine.    Mobile working machine (1)    Driver cabin (3)    Driver seat (5)    Electrical energy storage (6)    Condenser (15)
NOVELTY - The diagnostic unit has a microcontroller unit (MCU) module connected with a power supply module, a storage module, a display module and a Controller area network (CAN) communication module. The power supply module is connected with the CAN communication module. A fuel battery emergency power system is connected with a fuel battery via a power supply end of a power supply system of a fuel cell with a CAN communication port. A standby power supply system is utilized to perform data exchange of the fuel cell.    USE - Online CAN based fuel battery backup power supply system diagnostic unit.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnostic unit is convenient to perform fuel battery emergency power system fault diagnosis process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel battery emergency power system is formed as a hand-held online diagnostic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an online CAN based fuel battery backup power supply system diagnostic unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine has a fuel supply unit (3) connected with a piston engine combustion chamber (101) by a fuel guiding control mechanism (30). An expansion agent source (2) is connected with the combustion chamber by an expansion agent control mechanism (20). A fuel ingress control mechanism and the expansion agent control mechanism are controlled by a combustion control device (3020). Bearing capacity of the piston engine combustion chamber is greater than or equal to 4MPa. Bearing capacity of another engine combustion chamber is greater than or equal to 2MPa.    USE - Small temperature rise low entropy mixed combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is environment-friendly, and has high working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for improving efficiency and environment protection of a small temperature rise low entropy mixed combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a small temperature rise low entropy mixed combustion engine.    Expansion agent source (2)    Fuel supply unit (3)    Expansion agent control mechanism (20)    Fuel guiding control mechanism (30)    Piston engine combustion chamber (101)    Combustion control device (3020)
NOVELTY - The skylight has a triangular shaped skylight shell (1) whose one side is connected with a top of a vehicle through a hinge (4). Ventilation openings (3) are formed in a rectangular face on another side of the shell. A skylight photovoltaic plate (2) for collecting solar energy is provided in an upper part of the shell. The ventilation openings are formed in bottom of the shell. An air filter is provided in the bottom of the shell, and includes a temperature sensor. A system controller is connected with the sensor. The sensor, a switch and the controller are connected with a storage battery.    USE - Vehicle skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The skylight effectively adjusts temperature in the vehicle, improves air quality in vehicle, saves energy, and reduces environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle skylight.    Triangular shaped skylight shell (1)    Skylight photovoltaic plate (2)    Ventilation openings (3)    Hinge (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a wind power generator coupled with a front windshield board of an electric car. A front side of the wind power generator is provided with an orifice part, where the wind power generator is provided with two independent windings. The independent windings are arranged with positive and negative electrode lead wires that are orderly connected with a storage battery pack of the electric car, a rectifier, a filter, a voltage stabilizer and a cathode of a power supply. A port is arranged in an electric automobile fender-guard position.    USE - Automatic multi-winding type wind power generation charging system for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The system charges automatically when the electric car is in running condition so as to increase mileage of the electric car. The system prolongs service life of a battery, and is convenient and quick to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automatic multi-winding type wind power generation charging system.
NOVELTY - The device has a shell body connected with an electric heating element, a heat preservation layer, a phase change energy storage material and a heat output system, where the electric heating element and the heat output system are arranged with the phase change energy storage material. Room temperature of the phase change energy storage material is maintained at 18 to 24 degrees centigrade.    USE - Vehicle-mounted mobile type wind power generate electricity waste single phase change energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that the temperature can reach 120 to 130 degrees centigrade in the form of sterilizing effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle-mounted mobile type wind power generate electricity waste single phase change energy storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a drive motor utilized for providing power to a flywheel system. The flywheel system is utilized for recycling braking energy of a vehicle. A clutch device is connected with the drive motor and the fly wheel system. A control device is utilized for controlling the driving motor, the flywheel system and the clutch device. A vehicle braking unit and the control device are arranged with the clutch device. An engine-generator system generates electricity through a power supply conversion device providing drive power to the drive motor.    USE - Mixing braking energy recycle device for a dynamic vehicle i.e. bulldozer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive, and has small volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a mixing braking energy recycle device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a mixed gas chamber whose gas outlet is connected to a gas inlet of a mixed gas cooling demister. A gas outlet of the mixed gas cooling demister is connected to a gas inlet of a pre-heater. A gas outlet of the pre-heater is connected to a gas inlet of a booster. An exhaust bus pipe of a fuel gas generating set is connected to a heating medium inlet of a lithium bromide refrigerator. A water outlet of the pre-heater is connected with a water inlet pipe of a cooling tower. A water outlet pipe of the cooling tower is connected with a cooling water inlet of the refrigerator.    USE - Refrigerated cyclic exhaust mixed gas dehumidifying and heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can improve burning efficiency, ensure power-saving effect and reduce smoke heat loss. The system utilizes waste heat smoke to improve reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a refrigerated cyclic exhaust mixed gas dehumidifying and heating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat radiation pin case (100) provided with an inlet port (110) and an outlet port (120). A heat spreader part (200) is provided with multiple heat exchanging ducts (230). An influx tract (140) and an output fluid line are installed at a hollow body of the heat radiation pin case. Multiple thermoelectric modules are arranged on the hollow body. A radiator is fixed to the thermoelectric modules. A door unit (500) selectively opens and closes the heat exchanging ducts. A location recovery member (520) is inserted into an opening and closing door (510).    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a thermoelectric semiconductor of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves power generation capacity through a vehicle. The apparatus improves exhaust gas flow quantity and reduces flow rate of exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an apparatus for manufacturing a thermoelectric semiconductor of a vehicle.    Heat radiation pin case (100)    Inlet port (110)    Outlet port (120)    Influx tract (140)    Heat spreader part (200)    Heat exchanging ducts (230)    Door unit (500)    Opening and closing door (510)    Location recovery member (520)
NOVELTY - Electrode purification component comprises metal in which electrochemical potential columns differ to annihilate the biocenosis adhering to living organism, microorganisms, and ship components present in ballast water, where two or more types of different metals with electromotive force are spaced apart and arranged, and immersed in ship component in contact with air and water includes seawater, water, and hot water based on adhering and presence of water vapor. The biocenosis, living organism, and microorganisms are sterilized by electrochemical reaction.    USE - As electrode purification component.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode purification component comprises silver ion and copper ion has excellent antimicrobial and antifungal effect.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a method for a fuel cell device to enhance fuel concentration detection, and the fuel cell device comprises at least more than one power generation units. The first step is to provide a first concentration sensor where the measured range is at the first lower fuel concentration value, and provide a second concentration sensor where the measured range is at the first upper fuel concentration value. The first concentration sensor and the second concentration sensor are used to detect the concentrations of the fuels injected into the power generation units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The second step is to provide a sensorless concentration calculation device where the measured range falls between the second lower fuel concentration value and the second upper fuel concentration value, and the concentration calculation device is used to detect the fuel concentration, where the first lower fuel concentration value less than the second lower fuel concentration value less than the second upper fuel concentration value less than the first upper fuel concentration value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation illustrating fuel concentration detection method.
NOVELTY - A reduction method for ZnO of Zinc air fuel cell comprises: a recycling step to recycle the ZnO from Zinc air fuel cell after discharging electricity; a reduction step to provide the recycled ZnO in a solar reactor with reducing the ZnO into gaseous Zinc by using CO as reductant; a cooling step to cool the gaseous Zinc to solid Zinc; and an electrode manufacturing step to produce electrodes with the solid Zinc.
NOVELTY - A module for stabling load voltage of vehicle is applied to a vehicle battery unit, a vehicle computer unit and a vehicle load unit. The module for stabling load voltage of vehicle includes a voltage boost unit and a microcontroller unit. The voltage boost unit is electrically connected to the vehicle battery unit and the vehicle load unit. The microcontroller unit is electrically connected to the voltage boost unit and the vehicle computer unit. When the voltage of the vehicle battery unit is going to drop, a voltage dropping signal is sent from the vehicle computer unit to the microcontroller unit. The voltage boost unit is controlled by the microcontroller unit to supply a boosted voltage to the vehicle load unit.
NOVELTY - The car has a car axle provided with an upper part of an output power inverse servo motor. A controller is connected with the servo motor that is connected with a capacitor and a biological electric chemical hydrogen producing device. The controller is utilized to control the servo motor in a power generating state and a servo motor in an electric state when starting or running process. A capacity range of the capacitor is 0.1F to 200000F. The electric chemical hydrogen-producing device is utilized to produce biological electric chemical hydrogen in a hydrogen internal combustion engine.    USE - Petroleum-free car.    ADVANTAGE - The car utilizes inertia kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy for preparing hydrogen, and adopts optimal technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of petroleum-free car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine has motor (1) that is connected with connector (2) and flywheel (3) to release high instantaneous power. A rotor is fixed on the flywheel. A stator is fixed on main support unit. A case is provided with sealing port, sleeve, key groove, and output head. A balance weight ring is connected with main support unit and is provided for adjusting dynamic balance of flywheel.    USE - Inertia power engine.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of inertia power engine can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power engine.    Motor (1)    Connector (2)    Flywheel (3)    Clutch (4)
NOVELTY - A storage battery lead paste is formed by using (in weight parts) lead powder (70-80) having degree of oxidation of more than 73%, sulfuric acid (5-15) having specific gravity of 1.4g/ml, fiber (0.05-0.15), mixture (0.1-0.5) of titanium oxide and/or colloidal graphite, fumed silica (0.01-0.1), mixture (0.05-1) of PTFE and/or carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium sulfate (0.1-1.5), calcium sulfate (0.01-0.2), mixture (0.01-0.3) of sodium stannate and/or stannous sulfate, and deionized water (5-25).    USE - Storage battery lead paste for use as electric automobile power source.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery lead paste has high porosity, better conductivity and bonding strength, and provides a storage battery with high initial capacity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing storage battery lead paste.
NOVELTY - The device has location generating unit that generates current location of vehicle using global positioning system coordinate. A central control unit outputs the announcement based on current location of vehicle, when integrated vehicle driving time within the salinity region is greater than vehicle movement distance.    USE - Battery management device of battery pack (claimed) for monitoring corrosion index of metal element, used in vehicle e.g. hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion check of the battery metal element can be announced effectively such that safety of the battery is improved. The durability of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating battery management process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electricity supply device includes two conductive substrates, one chemical-electrical conversion module, one sealing structure and one holding structure. The conductive substrates are disposed opposite to each other. The chemical-electrical conversion module is disposed between the conductive substrates. The sealing structure is disposed around the chemical-electrical conversion module, and located between and against to the conductive substrates. The holding structure is disposed adjacent to and around the sealing structure, and against to the conductive substrates. The sealant which is used inside the electricity supply device is also disclosed. The electricity supply device of this invention has the good effects of fixed and power supply.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a carbonaceous material and a carbonaceous material with a hydrophobic gradient provided thereby are provided. The method comprises: providing a carbonaceous substrate, which has a first surface and a second surface; performing a first plasma-modification step to the first surface of the carbonaceous substrate using an oxygen-containing precursor; and performing a second plasma-modification step to the second surface of the carbonaceous substrate using a fluorine-containing precursor, under the presence of an inert gas, so that carbonaceous material is provided with a hydrophobicity continuously decreasing gradually from the first surface to the second surface.
NOVELTY - An electrode material of a metal-air fuel cell and the method of making same are disclosed. The electrode material includes hydrophobic carbon cloth which is formed by treating carbon fiber fabric by hydrophobic process, mixture of carbon powder and metal powder, and a structure composed of metal line and carbon powder. The electrode material does not encounter problems of difficult process and lack of hydrophobic property and gas permeability caused by the usage of metal weaved structure as substrate in a conventional method. The method of making the electrode material includes steps of: carbon fiber fabric undergoing heat in an inert atmosphere at high temperatue and performing hydrophobic process on the material to form a hydrophobic carbon cloth; and performing a press-fit treatment of carbon powder and metal powder mixture and carbon powder on the hydrophobic carbon cloth material to form an electrode material of a metal-air fuel cell. The electrode material has better hydrophobic property, gas permeability, high conductivity, and low surface resistance.
NOVELTY - Conductive metal paste comprises: particulate conductive metal comprising silver, copper, nickel and/or palladium; phosphorus-containing material; glass frit; and an organic vehicle, where the particulate conductive metal, the phosphorus-containing compound and the glass frit are dispersed in the organic vehicle and the phosphorus-containing material reacts at temperatures of 550-900 degrees C with the glass frit to form an insulating glass.    USE - The conductive metal paste is useful in metal-wrap-through silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive metal paste: exhibits higher shunt resistance; allows for production of silicon solar cells with improved performance; and has good hole filling capability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has electric power generation elements (20A-20F) that are accommodated in accommodation unit in predetermined direction. A communication path (106) changes state of power generation elements from closed to open state according to internal pressure of accommodating unit. When communication path is in open state, gas is transferred between accommodating units. A valve (10c) is provided to release gas generated in case (100) to the outside. The excessive space other than spaces taken by power generation element in accommodating unit is largest.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive increase of the internal pressure in the specific accommodation unit can be effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Valve (10c)    Electric power generation elements (20A-20F)    Case (100)    Communication path (106)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell stack (100) whose end plates (150a,150b) are located at end portions of unit-cell stack (110). A fuel gas channel is used for conveying fuel gas along primary and secondary surfaces of end plates. The injectors (40a-40d) are provided in primary surface of corresponding end plate, and are provided for injecting fuel gas into fuel gas channel. A relief valve (50) is provided in secondary surface of corresponding end plate for preventing overpressure in fuel gas channel. The relief valve is located at injection axis of injector.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the relief valve integrated with corresponding end plate of the fuel cell stack in the fuel cell system is easily restrained, such that the efficiency of the fuel cell system having simple structure is improved. The size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Injectors (40a-40d)    Relief valve (50)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Unit-cell stack (110)    End plates (150a,150b)
NOVELTY - The battery block has a metal battery case (102) that is provided with several holes (102a). The unit cells (101A-101C) are accommodated in the holes of metal battery case. The thermal conductance between the unit cell and battery case is set to certain value. The thermal conductance of the minimum thickness portion (102b) between adjacent holes of the battery case is set to certain value. The ratio between reference battery abnormal heat temperature and the ambient temperature that results in the battery generating abnormal heat is set to certain value.    USE - Battery block mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal generation of heat by adjacent unit cell when unit cell abnormally generates heat can be prevented. The chain of deterioration and abnormalities in unit cells can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery block.    Unit cells (101A-101C)    Metal battery case (102)    Holes (102a)    Thickness portion (102b)    Through-holes (103)
NOVELTY - The solid battery (10) has a laminated unit (4) that is provided with positive electrode layer (1) and negative electrode layer (2) and an electrolyte layer (3) that is arranged between the electrode layers. An insulation unit (6) is positioned on the outer periphery of laminated unit in direction orthogonal to the lamination direction of the laminated unit. A pair of collector (5) clamps the laminated unit and insulation portion. A cell (8) is sealed under reduced pressure in the outer case of the battery and the insulation portion is equipped with an air flow hole.    USE - Solid battery used as power supplies for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and portable apparatus such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery can be improved effectively and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Laminated unit (4)    Collector (5)    Insulation unit (6)    Cell (8)    Solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves sensing running speed of electric motorcycle. The acceleration of the electric motorcycle and uniform velocity or speed reduction state are determined. The power source of supercapacitor is discharged when running speed of the electric motorcycle is accelerated. The supercapacitor and battery are charged when running speed of the electric motorcycle is decelerated.    USE - Energy recovering method for electric motorcycle and train.    ADVANTAGE - By sensing deceleration/acceleration of running speed of the motorcycle, the charging/discharging of collection energy can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy recovering apparatus for electric motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating energy recovering process for electric motorcycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves confirming whether cooling fan of battery management system of electric vehicle is in drivable state or not. The driving temperature value of the cooling fan is set. The temperature of battery module of the management system is sensed. The driving temperature value of the cooling fan is compared with temperature value of battery module of the management system. The cooling fan corresponding to the battery module is driven when temperature value of battery module exceeds the driving temperature value of the cooling fan.    USE - Independence cooling method for temperature optimization of battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since cooling fan corresponding to battery module is driven when temperature value of battery module exceeds the driving temperature value of the cooling fan, the energy consumption and noise of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating independence cooling process for temperature optimization of battery of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has connection flow path (86) which connects oxidizing agent gas communicating holes (26a,26b) and fuel gas communicating holes (30a,30b). Fuel gas from fuel gas path (34) is supplied to oxidizing agent gas channel (32) through flow path during shutdown. The oxidizing agent gas is supplied to oxidizing agent gas channel during operation starting. Fuel gas is returned to fuel gas path through connection flow path from oxidizing agent gas channel by controller (19) while substituting oxidizing agent gas remaining in oxidizing agent gas channel by fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicles such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the fuel gas is filled in the oxidizing agent gas channel during shutdown and fuel gas in oxidizing agent gas channel is extruded to oxidizing agent gas, and is returned to the fuel gas path during operation starting, the wasting of fuel gas is eliminated and the fuel gas can be effectively utilized for electric power generation. The discarding of the fuel gas can be reduced as much as possible, and efficient electric power generation can be performed reliably at simple structure and process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Controller (19)    Oxidizing agent gas communicating holes (26a,26b)    Fuel gas communicating holes (30a,30b)    Oxidizing agent gas channel (32)    Fuel gas path (34)    Connection flow path (86)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has electrode of the expanded grid body positioned to contact with the rib (8) provided in the battery case (5) bottom face. The grating body has an edge as a current collection portion in the top region. A concave deformation is established with the stress in which the rib provided in the battery case bottom face is smaller than the stress which is sufficient for changing the edge.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the lead acid battery which does not centralize the stress produced according to the elongation of the up-down direction of an expanded-grid body on the root portion of the edge, thus battery case bottom face is made harder and a firmer lead acid battery is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view which shows the internal structure of the lead acid battery.    Electrode group (4)    Battery case (5)    Base (7)    Rib (8)    Strap (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting electrolyte solution into the inner side surface of a battery container through an injection hole (140). A cover (170) is laser welded with a sealing board to seal the injection holes. The pressure in the inner side of the battery container is reduced by sucking air from the injection hole without accommodating the battery container into a decompression chamber.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery such as primary battery and secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The injection hole can be sealed effectively. The battery can be manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) welding apparatus; and    (2) welding tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the welding tool.    Injection hole (140)    Cover (170)    Welding tool (1200)    Air chambers (1300a,1400a)    Glass plate (1420)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has heat exchanger which supplies heated oxidizing agent gas to electrode. Fuel cell stack installation portion installs fuel cell stack (11). Fluid portion (160) provides with base portion for holding modifier (162) and heat exchanger (164). Combustor (182) heats modifier and heat exchanger with combustion gas is arranges adjacent to side of contrary. Case portions (184,186) connect with fuel cell stack installation portion. Off gas after heat exchange is discharged from heat exchanger through off-gas path (202) formed between case portions.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple, compact, and thermal insulation-property can be improved effectively. The off gas after heat exchange is discharged from heat exchanger through off-gas path formed between case portions, so that the fuel cell stack can be heated uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Fluid portion (160)    Modifier (162)    Heat exchanger (164)    Combustor (182)    Case portions (184,186)    Off-gas path (202)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a laminated body (14) formed by electric power generation cells (12) stacked in direction (A). The end-plates (20a,20b) are each arranged at both ends of the laminated body while terminal plates (16a,16b) and insulation plates (18a,18b) are interposed in lamination direction ends of the laminated body. A pair of tightening component (50a,50b) are fixed at the sides (46a,46b,48a,48b) of the end plate. The tightening components are coupled by connector (52) positioned outward of the laminated body.    USE - Fuel cell stack for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sealing performance and favorable insulation since impact load from the outside is reliably received by the tightening component. Reduces size and weight since improvement of the rigidity of the tightening component becomes unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric power generation cells (12)    Laminated body (14)    Terminal plates (16a,16b)    Insulation plates (18a,18b)    End-plates (20a,20b)    Sides (46a,46b,48a,48b)    Tightening component (50a,50b)    Connector (52)    Direction (A)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (12) which produces electric power by reaction of supplied fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas, and discharges fuel and oxidizing agent waste gases. A condensed water tank (17) condenses moisture content contained in discharged fuel and oxidizing agent waste gas. A hot water storage tank (20) collects hot storage water which collects heat of thermal medium. The portions of fuel gas feed route (13) and oxidizing agent gas feed route (16) are respectively arranged between condensed water tank, thermal-medium tank (18) and hot water storage tank.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the subsonic vibration is absorbed with water in hot water storage tank and condensed water tank, the noise origination in subsonic vibration and transmission of noise outside the fuel cell system can be suppressed effectively, and the structure which insulates fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas feed routes from both sides can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Fuel gas feed route (13)    Oxidizing agent gas feed route (16)    Condensed water tank (17)    Thermal-medium tank (18)    Hot water storage tank (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves making intermittent threshold value of the fuel cell variable with increase/decrease in SOC of battery. The combination process of electric power portion is changed according to the state of SOC. The intermittent threshold value is pulled up to the upper limit of electric power of battery, when the increase in SOC is carried out.    USE - Method for controlling fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration suppression of fuel cell and battery can be reconciled effectively. The durability of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphs illustrating the relationship between power generation electric power and battery electric power. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulation pump which conveys an electrolyte from reservoir to stack (103) of cells through a flow circuit. Several conductive spacers electrically connect a porous electrode of each cell to a non-porous electrode having negative electrode made of zinc, of an adjacent cell in the stack of cells. An inlet or outlet for the electrolyte for each cell in the stack of cells is provided between the conductive spacers on a first side of porous electrode, and another outlet or inlet is provided in a reaction zone on a second side of the porous electrode.    USE - Flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - As the inlet or outlet for the electrolyte is provided between the conductive spacers on first side of porous electrode, and another outlet or inlet is provided in reaction zone on second side of the porous electrode, the cell can be enabled to hold the charge in the absence of circulation so that the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) can be provided by the system. The formation of chlorine bubbles during the operation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrochemical energy generation system with sealed container containing stack of electrochemical cells.    Electrochemical energy generation system (100)    Sealed container (101)    Inner volume (102)    Stack of cells (103)    Manifold (120)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel generating agent (1) which discharges fuel generated by reverse reaction. Fuel cell unit (2) provided with electrolysis function to electrolyze product of reverse reaction supplied from fuel generating agent at time of regeneration of electric power using fuel. Fuel generating agent and fuel cell unit are accommodated in container (3). Main case circulates gas includes the fuel containing carbon monoxide between fuel generating agent and electric power generation unit. Fuel generating agents are magnesium, nickel, palladium, iron, and vanadium.    USE - Secondary battery-type fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the equilibrium constant of the reverse reaction and the chemical reaction by which the fuel generated in large amount, such that the charging time of the system can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery-type fuel cell system.    Fuel generating agent (1)    Fuel cell unit (2)    Container (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Oxidizing agent electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple switches generating a switch signal. A battery is mounted on a vehicle. Multiple electric loads are mounted on the vehicle. A battery power is supplied to electric loads through a power supply unit. The switch signal is input to an engine control unit (ECU) power source. The switches are brake switch, ignition switch and door switch. A vehicle engine is started by switching the brake switch. The electric loads are operated by the ECU power source. A controller controls an on/off operation of the ECU power source.    USE - Automotive electric power supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents discharge of the battery according to malfunction of the door switch, and is convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automotive electric power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a resin seal body (5) exposing a terminal part (16) of a lead frame (3), and main surface of a heat sink. Width of an inclination part (17) is narrow toward the main surface. The heat sink is equipped with a connection part (6). The resin seal body is interposed between a thin-plate part and the heat sink. The lead frame contains zirconium. An inner lead (13) is integrally provided with an edge part of a thin-plate part die pad (14). A power element (12) is mechanically and electrically joined to the die pad.    USE - Semiconductor device for a high pressure three-phase-motor drive control of a motor that is utilized in a compressor of an air conditioning machine, drum of a washing machine, pump, household appliance and an industrial product. Can also be used for a motor drive control of a hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink is equipped with the connection part, thus improving thermal radiation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (1)    Lead frame (3)    Resin seal body (5)    Connection part (6)    Power element (12)    Inner lead (13)    Thin-plate part die pad (14)    Terminal part (16)    Inclination part (17)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has an air intake duct (15) that is provided with primary duct portion (20). One portion of the primary duct portion is arranged at the under-floor. The secondary duct portions (21,22) and connection portion (45) of duct portions (20,22) are arranged in a position other than the position in which primary duct portion is arranged. The connection portion is arranged above the bending portion (24).    USE - Cooling structure of automotive battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height of the loading chamber or cabin is low, so that the wide space can be ensured in the loading chamber or cabin. The generation of short circuit in the battery can be prevented. The foreign material accommodated in the foreign material accommodating portion can be removed easily. The radius of curvature of the bending portion is increased, so that the airflow resistance of the intake duct can be reduced. The battery can be cooled effectively. The noise generated in the battery can be reduced. The automotive battery can be assembled and disassembled easily. The air supply loss in the cooling structure can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rear portion of vehicle.    Air intake duct (15)    Duct portions (20-22)    Bending portion (24)    Connection portion (45)
NOVELTY - A carbon source is added to mixture of a lithium compound, a phosphoric acid compound and water, and nitrogen gas is introduced. A bivalent iron compound is added and mixed for 30 minutes or more, and hydrothermal reaction is carried out. The reaction product is baked in inert gas or reducing environment to obtain lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Manufacture of lithium iron phosphate used as positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium iron phosphate having fine and uniform particle size is manufactured at high purity and yield. The condensation during the reaction is prevented. The lithium ion secondary battery formed using lithium iron phosphate has high capacitance.
NOVELTY - The housing arrangement has a primary holding element (13) which is arranged in electrical energy storage (2). The electrical energy storage is surrounded by holding sections of the primary holding element, and is arranged in a positive and/or non-positive locking manner. A molding of secondary holding element is arranged on a front face of the electrical energy storage in a positive and/or non-positive locking manner. A tolerance compensation element (19) is arranged in a housing wall (16), and in a free end (14) of the primary and secondary holding elements.    USE - Housing arrangement for electrical energy storage e.g. galvanic cell, used for housing batteries in battery case, used as remote control for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The different lengths and diameters of electrical energy storages are received in housing arrangement by varying the shape of tolerance compensation element. The single casting mold is required for producing the housing arrangement, thus usage of components are reduced and hence manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of the housing arrangement.    Electrical energy storage (2)    Primary holding element (13)    Free end of primary holding element (14)    Housing wall (16)    Tolerance compensation element (19)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has multiple batteries (B) which are electrically connected. A monitoring circuit (3) is provided with multiple electrical sensors (31), and is adapted to monitor the parameters of each battery. A printed circuit is provided with multiple electrical tracks, and is arranged inside an outer casing of battery pack. Multiple batteries, monitoring circuit and multiple electrical sensors are mechanically and electrically connected through electrical tracks of in printed circuit. The electrical sensors are arranged on the surface of printed circuit in correspondence to battery.    USE - Battery pack for supplying power to electrical device e.g. electrical tool, vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical sensor is electrically connected to the monitoring circuit through electrical tracks of printed circuit board, so that monitoring circuit allows the monitoring of batteries associated to sensors, thus electrical connection between sensor and monitoring circuit, is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery pack.    Upper half-shell of battery outer casing (1a)    Monitoring circuit (3)    Ventilation opening (11)    Electrical sensor (31)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The generator has a tower post (200) that is installed at edge peripheral unit of road (100) along vertical direction. A rotor (201) which is combined in an end of tower post is rotated and formed at vehicle traveling and position road. A rotary shaft (202) is united with the rotor in order to support the tower post. The electric power is produced according to rotation of rotor. A linked rotary plate (204) is combined in rotary shaft of generator (203). A piezoelectric element (205) produces the electric power that is delivered by rotation drive of rotary plate.    USE - Wind power generator installed in roadside.    ADVANTAGE - The failure caused in view clarity of the operator can be prevented effectively. The separate electric power through piezoelectric effect is produced with electric power production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind power generator.    Road (100)    Tower post (200)    Rotor (201)    Rotary shaft (202)    Generator (203)    Linked rotary plate (204)    Piezoelectric element (205)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of positive electrode comprising secondary particles (20) formed by aggregating primary particles (21) containing positive electrode active material comprising electroconductive material and binder, negative electrode, and separator interposed between the electrodes. Pores are formed between the primary particles in the secondary particles, and the electroconductive material (22) and binder are impregnated in the pores. The electroconductive material is carbon type material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of electrode internal resistance and reduction of reaction area of active material are prevented, and the lithium ion secondary battery having improved active material peeling strength is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the positive electrode active material.    Secondary particles (20)    Primary particles (21)    Electroconductive material (22)
NOVELTY - A battery electrode (1,5) has a mixture layer (3,7) formed by applying a slurry-like mixture on the surface of a collector (2,6). The surface tension of region on which mixture is applied on surfaces of collector is more than that of non-coating setting region (A2) of collector in direction of coating setting region (A1).    USE - Battery electrode e.g. negative electrode and positive electrode for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode is easily manufactured at high yield and quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of secondary battery.    Battery electrodes (1,5)    Collectors (2,6)    Mixture layers (3,7)    Coating setting region (A1)    Non-coating setting region (A2)
NOVELTY - The lithium-ion secondary battery includes a positive mix layer (16) which is formed in a portion of a collector. An insulating layer (19) covers a crushed portion of the positive mix layer along a boundary part with the collector exposing portion (20) of a positive electrode (14) in which the positive mix layer is not formed.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of an electrode caused by the imbalance of the density of an active material, thus ensuring excellent lifetime characteristic of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an electrode when a winding electrode group is deployed.    Positive electrode (14)    Negative electrode (15)    Positive mix layer (16)    Insulating layer (19)    Collector exposing portion (20)
NOVELTY - The sheet has a polymeric nanofiber layer covered with an inorganic fiber non-woven fabric, where heat resistance of the sheet is 300 degree Celsius. The polymeric nanofiber layer is made of a material chosen from a thermoplastic polymer of polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyacrylonitrile, PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a polyimide. Fiber diameter of the polymeric nanofiber layer is 10 to 500 nm. Discharge capacity of a battery is 99 percent.    USE - Porous sheet for use as a separator for a battery (all claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery, utilized for a mobile telephone and an automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet suppresses short circuit generation by producing lithium dendrite, thus obtaining stable charge/discharge characteristic of the battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing two blades as separate inner blade extenders (22a, 22b) and other blades as outer blade sections. One of the extenders is coupled to the other extender to form an extender transport section (28), where length of the transport section is approximately equal to length of the outer blade sections. The transport section and the outer blade sections are transported using a transport apparatus (18) i.e. lorry, with a separate support platform (20) that receives blade sections having length approximately equal to the length of one of the outer blade sections.    USE - Method for facilitating road transportation of wind turbine rotor blades of 50 meters i.e. partial pitch rotor blades (claimed). Can also be used for rail and ocean transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The inner blade extenders can be coupled together reliably by utilizing identical bolt circles provided on the extenders, to form an intermediate section suitable for transporting rotor blades on vehicles arranged to transport the outer blade sections so as to simplify and facilitate entire transportation operation with reduced spatial requirements, by reducing length of the sections to be transported and requiring less different types of transport vehicles for the sections while avoiding usage of a joining part, thus reducing logistics requirements for transportation of the blades, and hence increasing efficiency and consequently reducing overall costs of transportation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lorry for transporting a wind turbine blade.    Transport apparatus (18)    Support platform (20)    Inner blade extenders (22a, 22b)    Pitch system (24)    Extender transport section (28)
NOVELTY - The hybrid excavator has electric motor generator which is connected to an engine. A rotation electric motor generator is provided to collect generated energy by the electric motor generator. An inverter is connected between the rotation electric motor generator and electric motor generator. A capacitor is connected to the inverter to store the generated energy by the electric motor generator.    USE - Hybrid excavator.    ADVANTAGE - Since restoring energy is efficiently used by the electric motor generator, the output loss of engine is reduced during braking. The efficiency of the hybrid excavator is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid excavator.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a battery ambient temperature through a temperature sensor, mounting a temperature sensor on outside part of a battery of a vehicle and providing a controller with a wake-up function for determining state of the vehicle. A forecasting function is provided to implement the solution temperature change about the battery ambient temperature value.    USE - Method for estimating battery temperature of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves measuring a battery ambient temperature through a temperature sensor, and mounting the temperature sensor on outside part of a battery of a vehicle, and thus enables to corectly estimating battery temperature of vehicle without any error, and ensures efficient method for estimating battery temperature of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic graph of comparison of the battery prediction solution temperature with the battery survey solution temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The inverter comprises a DC-DC converter (212) for connecting to a DC power source and supplying a DC output, DC-AC converter (214) for converting the DC output into an AC output, a DCLE storage network (216) comprising capacitors (302a,302b) individually connectible across the input to the DC-AC inverter, and a DCLE storage network controller (218) selecting one capacitor to couple across the input to the same inverter based on at least one monitored characteristic such as temperature and power output by the DC power source or converter.    USE - Inverter for use with DC power source, such as fuel cell, wind turbine, or energy storage device such as battery, so as to provide AC output. Can be used as a two-stage panel inverter in a grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) installation to convert DC power of PV panel into AC power for supply into AC grid.    ADVANTAGE - By extending the lifetime of the capacitors through connection with a DC-AC inverter, lifetime of the inverter as a whole is extended as well, while use of less expensive capacitors still capable of providing an adequate lifetime of the inverter is possible. The DCLE storage network is controlled to provide the appropriate capacitance to storage and discharge energy efficiently as well as further extend the lifetime of the capacitors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for extending an expected lifetime of capacitors used in an inverter coupled to a DC power source and providing an AC power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the DCLE storage network and controller.    DC-DC converter (212)    DC-AC converter (214)    DCLE storage network (216)    DCLE storage network controller (218)    Capacitors (302a,302b)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode compound material (5) comprises negative electrode active material (2) comprising silicon or silicon compound, graphite (3) and polyamidoimide/silica hybrid resin (4) formed by bonding polyamidoimide resin with alkoxy silyl group (I).    USE - Negative electrode compound material for use in secondary battery used in vehicles (all claimed), mobile telephones and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode compound material produces batteries with excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode compound material comprises negative electrode active material comprising silicon or silicon compound, graphite and polyamidoimide/silica hybrid resin formed by bonding polyamidoimide resin with alkoxy silyl group of formula (I).    R1=1-8C alkyl;    R2=R1 or alkoxy;and    q=1-100.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the negative electrode compound material.    Collector (1)    Negative electrode active material (2)    Graphite (3)    Polyamidoimide/silica hybrid resin (4)    Negative electrode compound material (5)
NOVELTY - A main portion is provided with a voltage dividing circuit and a current measurement unit (8). The current measurement unit is provided for measuring the ground fault electric current flowing through a resistor for earth fault protection. A calculation unit is provided for calculating the insulation resistance value of a ground fault resistance component. The time interval determining measuring times for measuring the current values are variably set corresponding to the change quantity between the grounding currents measured by the current measuring unit.    USE - Insulation resistance detection circuit for measuring insulation resistance of direct current (DC) power supply such as solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and accuracy of the insulation resistance detection circuit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the insulation resistance detection circuit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC power supply (2)    Divided voltage measuring circuit (6)    Ground terminal (7)    Current measurement unit (8)    Grounding voltage point (9)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical battery (10) has an electrode group (20) that includes an air gap (20a) which extends along the axial direction at the center. A sealing unit (5) includes a terminal plate having a gas vent hole and valve plates (13,15) made of a conductor material. The valve plate includes two thin portions breakable by the increase of the internal pressure in the battery case (1). The two thin portions are provided so as to surround respective regions of the valve plate.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal (PDA), portable game apparatus, video camera, hybrid car, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle used as power supply of electric motor, electric tool, vacuum cleaner and robot useful as motive power source of the plug-in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical battery can operate the safety valve provided in the sealing unit timely. The safety of the cylindrical battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing unit (5)    Cylindrical battery (10)    Thin portions (13,15)    Electrode group (20)    Air gap (20a)    Core element (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has a partition which divides the battery case and forms several cell chambers. A cover closes the opening portion of cell chamber. The positive and negative electrode terminals protrude from the upper surface of the cover. An upper-surface element (4g1) plugs up the upper side opening portion of the side element (4b). The upper portion (4c) of electric pole (4a) is inserted in hollow portion (4d1) of side element. The hollow portion is formed in upper end of positive electric pole, so that protrusion (4f1) in upper-surface element is fitted and joined.    USE - Lead acid battery used for cell starter of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity of the terminal outer shell portion containing the side element can be improved effectively, so that lead acid battery with improved vibration-resistant property can be obtained, as the hollow portion is formed in upper end of positive electric pole, so that protrusion in upper-surface element is fitted and joined. The damage of the lead acid battery can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead acid battery.    Electric pole (4a)    Side element (4b)    Upper portion of electric pole (4c)    Hollow portion (4d1)    Protrusion (4f1)    Upper-surface element (4g1)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material consisting of lithium-manganese group oxide containing lithium and tetravalent manganese and having crystal structure belonging to layered halite structure, a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material consisting of silicon oxide, non-aqueous solvent containing fluorine and electrolytic salt.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for vehicle (claimed), and power supply for mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacity. The deterioration of electrolyte by oxidation-reduction decomposition is suppressed. The oxidation resistance of electrolyte is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material consisting of lithium-manganese group oxide containing lithium and tetravalent manganese and having crystal structure belonging to layered halite structure, a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material consisting of silicon oxide (SiOx, x is 0.3-1.6), non-aqueous solvent containing fluorine and electrolytic salt.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has pump chamber for sucking and discharging fluid. Base fabric (202) has first fiber (F1) which is embedded under base material (200) and extended to second axial direction orthogonal to first axial direction. Diaphragm (20) contains index portion (204) that is provided in base material. One end of drive element is connected to diaphragm and other end is connected to drive mechanism to repeat reciprocating movement in first axial direction and oscillation in second axial direction.    USE - Pump apparatus such as roots vacuum pump and diaphragm pump used as pressure rise blower of fuel gas in fuel cell system, and booster pump.    ADVANTAGE - Since base fabric having fibers extending in the second axial direction is embedded under diaphragm, the diaphragm can be strengthened in the second axial direction and durability can be improved. Volume fluctuation in pump chamber can also be stabilized and the performance of pump can be stabilized. The diaphragm can be installed easily in the desired direction of pump, when the pump device is being assembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional and top views of diaphragm of pump apparatus.    Diaphragm (20)    Base material (200)    Upper surface of base material (201)    Base fabric (202)    Lower surface of base material (203)    Index portion (204)    First fiber (F1)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contain polymers(s) having cation site capable of converting to primary cation and anion site capable of bonding with primary cation or secondary cation.    USE - Active material is used for electrodes of secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, storage power supply for solar energy, wind power generation and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery comprising the active material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics and high energy density. Sufficient quantity of anions for electrode doping during charging and discharging is not required. Therefore, amount of electrolyte solution is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery (9), which consists of negative electrode (2) and positive electrode (1). The negative electrode and positive electrode containing the active material occludes and discharges lithium ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Positive electrode lead (5)    Secondary battery (9)
NOVELTY - The assembly (20) has a connection element (21) which is arranged between the electrode terminals of a cell adjacent in a battery module. The cell is provided with an electrode terminal of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A holding unit (33) holds one side of the connection element in connection direction. A holding unit (51) holds other side of connection element in the connection direction. The holding units are provided so that slide-moving of the connection element in the connection direction is possible.    USE - Battery connection assembly for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Malfunction in mounting of battery connection assembly can be prevented. Assembly work of the connection element can be made easy. The dimensional accuracy between electrode terminals can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery connection assembly.    Battery connection assembly (20)    Connection element (21)    Through hole (22)    Voltage detection terminal (30)    Holding units (33,51)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode plate (8) that is equipped with an active material containing carbon. An elastic sheet (12) is provided with the porous materials. A negative electrode plate is compressed from both sides of elastic sheet along the thickness direction between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate (9). The pressure of the negative electrode plate is provided with 10-300 kPa.    USE - Liquid type lead acid battery used for battery system (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outflow of the carbon from the negative electrode active material of liquid type lead acid battery is suppressed, the lifetime performance of the partial state of charge (PSOC) is improved. Since the electrolyte solution does not become muddy, the carbon cannot cause the short circuit with the negative electrode and the positive electrode easily. The liquidity of the electrolyte solution is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the liquid type lead acid batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main components of liquid type lead acid battery (2,4,6)    Negative electrode plate (8)    Positive electrode plate (9)    Microporous separator (10)    Elastic sheet (12)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has electrodes that are made to oppose each other through an electrolyte layer. The electrodes are provided with a semiconducting carbon nano tube. The electrode is integrated by the base material provided with a collector and a grooved portion in the surface of the sheet. The sheet carries out the papermaking shaping of the semiconducting carbon nano tube and the grooved portion.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor used for electrical storage system of fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance characteristic of the electrochemical capacitor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphs illustrating the relationship between the current and voltage of semiconducting carbon nanotube, metallic carbon nanotube and carbon nanotube before isolation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device (18) has an air intake duct (19) which is attached to a front portion of a fuel cell case (9). The air sucked by the air intake duct is supplied to the fuel cell (8) as gas for reaction. The air intake duct is provided with a pair of upper wall, bottom wall and a left-right paired side walls. The upper wall is bent downward as the upper wall extends forward of the vehicle from the front face of the fuel cell case. An air intake opening (27) opened in downward of vehicle (1) is formed between the lower end of the upper wall and the front-end of the bottom wall.    USE - Air intake device for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of hot air in the air intake duct can be prevented effectively. Penetration of water and snow into the air-intake-duct side from vehicle forward can be prevented effectively. The shock absorption property at the time of front collision of the vehicle can be improved, thus the fuel cell can be protected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (8)    Fuel cell case (9)    Air intake device (18)    Air intake duct (19)    Air intake opening (27)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has several capacitor cells that are provided with positive electrode made of aluminum and negative electrode made of copper. Several heat dissipation plates (5) are arranged alternate to the capacitor cells. The capacitor cells and heat dissipation plates are provided in case (2) and are immersed in the cooling oil. A heat exchanger (24) is provided on an inner surface (271) of the case, to perform heat exchange of cooling oil. The inner surface of case is provided around the stacking direction axis of the capacitor cells.    USE - Electricity storage device for hybrid type construction machine and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint strength of positive electrode and negative electrode can be improved. Since the electrical resistance of junction portion is high, the junction portion of the electricity storage apparatus can be improved. The vibration of capacitor cell between the heat sinks can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electricity storage device.    Electricity storage device (1)    Case (2)    Heat dissipation plate (5)    Heat exchanger (24)    Inner surface of case (271)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric conversion material has flexible organic material to which carbon nanotube microparticles (EE) are dispersed, and hole. The content of carbon nanotube with respect to the organic material is 50-90 %mass.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion material is used for thermoelectric conversion element for exhaust heat utilization apparatus (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle and domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion material has excellent flexibility and thermoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric conversion element (BB);    (2) manufacture of thermoelectric conversion element; and    (3) exhaust heat utilization apparatus (AA).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of exhaust heat utilization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus (AA)    Flexible thermoelectric conversion element (BB)    Waste heat (CC)    Electrode (DD)    Carbon nanotube scattered organic material (EE)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains alloy including (in %mass) silicon (25-54), carbon (1-47), zinc (13-69) and remainder of unavoidable impurity.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for electrical device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) and capacitor for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode containing active material provides electrical device with excellent initial charging/discharging characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) electrical device.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises (in %mass) silicon (27-100), aluminum (0-73), niobium (0-58) and remaining unavoidable impurity.    USE - Active material for negative electrode for electrical devices e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, motors and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material produces batteries with high discharge capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Battery element (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has static internal resistance measurement unit to measure static internal resistance as internal resistance of secondary battery (14), if engine (17) is stopped. A determination unit determines whether engine is started by battery on the basis of value obtained by finding product of ratio of first resistance measured before or after the time of engine is started in the past and a second resistance measured within a predetermined time from the current point in time, and dynamic internal resistance measured at time of starting the engine in the past.    USE - Start-up availability judgment apparatus for use in power system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The start-up availability judgment apparatus can determine the availability of engine start-up correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for start-up availability judgment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the start-up availability judgment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Start-up availability judgment apparatus (1)    Control unit (10)    Secondary battery (14)    Engine (17)    Starter motor (18)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing substituted compound (I)-(X), is new.    USE - New fluorine-containing substituted compound is used for liquid crystal, fuel cell, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals for designing drug.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing substituted compound is manufactured efficiently, easily and economically with high yield by using simple apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing substituted compound of formula: R1-C(-OH)(-R2)-CjHkFlXm (I), R3-C(=O)-CjHkFlXm (II), R4-NH-C(=O)-CjHkFlXm (III), R5-Sn(-R6)(-R7)-CjHkFlXm (IV), R8-Si(-R9)(-R10)-CjHkFlXm (V), R1-C(-OH)(-R2)-C(=CH2)-CjHkFlXm (VI), R3-C(=O)-C(=CH2)-CjHkFlXm (VII), R4-NH-C(=O)-C(=CH2)-CjHkFlXm (VIII), R5-Sn(-R6)(-R7)-C(=CH2)-CjHkFlXm (IX) or R8-Si(-R9)(-R10)-C(=CH2)-CjHkFlXm (X), is new.    R1,R3-R10=1-9C aliphatic group, 3-19C aromatic group, or 3-19C heterocyclyl (all optionally substituted);    R2=H, or 1-9C aliphatic group, 3-19C aromatic group, or 3-19C heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted);    X=halo other than fluoro;    j+1=k+l+m;    j=1-20;    k,m=0 or more;and    l=1 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluorine-containing substituted compound.
NOVELTY - A composition containing organic redox molecules and an oxidant is prepared. An aromatic derivative is added to the composition to form a conductive polymer through an oxidative polymerization of the aromatic derivative. At least a portion of the oxidant is removed from the composition.    USE - Preparation of conductive composition containing organic redox molecules and conducting polymer, used for electrode active materials of rechargeable batteries, active layers of organic photoelectric conversion elements, and electrocatalysts used for oxygen reduction, water-splitting reaction, decomposition of sulfur dioxide, and oxidation reaction for fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method maintains high conductivity of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) in the composite, well-dispersed two polymers in the blend, overcomes solubility issues, and modulates the redox potential of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) in presence of redox polymers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode comprising the conducting composition containing organic redox molecules, conducting polymer, and dopant chosen from p-toluenesulfonate anion, hexafluorophosphate anion, and/or tetrafluoroborate anion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the method of applying vapor-phase polymerization of thiophene in presence of redox polymer.
NOVELTY - The battery electrode plate has current collector that is maintained by the collector of the active material layer. The current collector is provided with pull grid gate made of chopping and pulling system. The electrode plate main portion is provided between the projection shape end portion and a flat middle portion. A thickness of the end portion is larger than the thickness of the middle portion.    USE - Battery electrode plate for electrode plate group of lead storage battery (all claimed) mounted in electric automobile, electric bicycle, electric motor car, electric scooter, electric moped, and power supply for golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the end portion is larger than the thickness of the middle portion so that the distance between the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate can be increased, and hence the capacity and charging efficiency of the battery can be improved effectively. The service life of the battery can be extended effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery electrode plate; and    (2) lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the battery electrode plate.
NOVELTY - A platinum silicon oxide nanoporous material comprises nano-oxide membrane with multi-aperture platinum silicon material comprising platinum silicon compound, and having uniformly distributed three-dimensional-connecting nanopores having a diameter of 50-2000 nm.    USE - A platinum silicon oxide nanoporous material for use as methanol fuel cell anode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The material has simple and short preparation method, and is cheap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the platinum silicon oxide nanoporous material comprising smelting platinum-silicon master alloy of formula PtmSi100-m where m is 10-40 (preferably 30), molybdenum and silicon powder in an inert gas atmosphere for 30-60 minutes, subjecting to re-melting single-roller belt controlled at a rotating speed of 3000 revolutions/minute, dissolving silicon substrate to obtain working electrode at a voltage of 0.5-0.8 V for 500-2000 seconds, and subjecting to trielectrode electrochemical oxidation utilizing hydrofluoric acid as electrolyte, silver/silver chloride as counter electrode and molybdenum black as reference electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack device and a monitoring device. The fuel cell stack device has several electrode plates (2) provided with a pressure and temperature measuring port (20). The monitoring device has a measuring probe which extends towards inner portion of the fuel cell stack device. The electrode plates are provided corresponding to the monitoring device for monitoring flow of liquid at pressure and temperature measuring port.    USE - Monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the liquid stream fuel cell stack can be optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pole plate.    Electrode plate (2)    Pressure and temperature measuring port (20)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen/oxygen gas generating apparatus has an electric power generating device (100), a container (200), an electrolytic solution (210) and gas outlets (220,410). A set of positive and negative electrodes (300a,300b) are arranged within the electrolytic solution in the container. The set of positive and negative electrodes are electrically connected to main and auxiliary power output ends (132a,132b) of the electric power generating device, respectively.    USE - Hydrogen/oxygen gas generating apparatus of internal combustion engine system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the internal combustion engine is improved and the volume of exhaust gas emission is decreased so that the efficacy of energy saving and carbon reduction is achieved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the internal combustion engine system.    Electric power generating device (100)    Main and auxiliary power output ends (132a,132b)    Container (200)    Electrolytic solution (210)    Gas outlets (220,410)    Positive and negative electrodes (300a,300b)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating ultrasonic sound by ultrasonic element. The ultrasonic sound is applied to cathode, anode, or electrolyte of the battery. The temperature of the battery is controlled at a constant level according to temperature information of a temperature sensor. The battery temperature is reduced by a step length, when the temperature of the battery is higher than the threshold temperature. The battery temperature is increased by a step length, when the temperature of the battery is lower than threshold temperature.    USE - Control method for fuel battery of electric car (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control system for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the control method for battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The heater has storage batteries that are arranged within the housing at regular interval, so that the size of heating area is increased. A rectangular support frame (2) is fixed to a luminous heating resistor (1) in parallel manner. The support frame is made up of anti-corrosion material.    USE - Storage battery heater for vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The storage capacity of electric current in the battery can be increased, so that the service life of storage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the storage battery heater.    Luminous heating resistor (1)    Rectangular support frame (2)
NOVELTY - The device has an air conditioner which comprises a condensing fan that is electrically connected with the air conditioner controller. An air mover comprises an air door adjusting motor which is connected with the battery, for adjusting the vehicle indoor air volume proportion. A temperature sensor detects the temperature of the battery. The battery thermal management system and the air conditioner are electrically connected with the controller.    USE - Cooling device for battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery thermal management system and the air conditioner are electrically connected with the controller, so that the temperature of the power battery pack is reduced and the unnecessary electrical energy consumption can be reduced. The endurance mileage of the electric vehicle can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The circuit has high-side and low-side gate drive circuits (1,2) that are controlled such that high-side gate drive circuit maintains 0 V or outputs negative voltage, and outputs positive voltage when low-side gate drive circuit outputs positive voltage and 0 V or negative voltage respectively. A primary side of transformer (15) is connected to output terminal of low-side gate drive circuit. A secondary side of transformer is connected across gate/source of high-side switching element (5) to generate voltage of polarity opposite to that of primary side of transformer.    USE - Gate drive circuit for use in power conversion circuit of electrical vehicle or photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The gate drive circuit operates at high speed with low loss without erroneously operating the switching element using simple circuit configuration with small number of components. The turn-off state of the switching element which is not turned on can be automatically maintained without adding the external control circuit. The charge voltage can be prevented from exceeding the threshold value by applying the negative voltage between the gate and source when the switching element is turned off. The cost of the electric power conversion apparatus can be reduced effectively. The delayed pulse output, waveform deformation and increased wiring resistance can be prevented efficiently. The characteristics of the power semiconductor chip and the air-core transformer are improved by the power semiconductor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the gate drive circuit.    High-side and low-side gate drive circuits (1,2)    High-side switching element (5)    Low-side switching element (6)    N-channel normally-on type switching element (13)    Transformer (15)
NOVELTY - The valve has a main body formed with a fuel inflow hole. A valve-seat member (34) is fixed with the main body. The main body is extended from the fuel inflow hole to a fuel discharge hole (36). A fuel flow path (20) is equipped with an aperture part. Flow passage area of the aperture part exists in a valve opening position of a valve body (40). The main body is equipped with an actuator. The actuator is provided with an electromagnetic coil (62), which magnetizes a core. The aperture part is provided with an elastic member.    USE - Fuel-supply valve for supplying fuel gas to a fuel cell. Can also be used for supplying liquid fuel such as petrol, to an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The flow passage area of the aperture part exists in the valve opening position of the valve body, so that pressure of the fuel acting on the valve body can be changed gradually, thus suppressing unstable operation of the valve body, and improving valve closing responsiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a fuel-supply valve.    Fuel flow path (20)    Valve-seat member (34)    Fuel discharge hole (36)    Valve body (40)    Electromagnetic coil (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves detection of connection of electronically controlled unit to network environment when flag is set in RAM (75). The flag is set in electrically EPROM (EEPROM) (85) on detection of kind of electronically controlled unit connected to network environment. A connection state of electronically controlled unit is judged to be normal based on the state of flag set in EEPROM. The detection of electronically controlled unit is not performed when flag in RAM is in standing state. The flag in EEPROM is erased when power supply is stopped.    USE - Inspection method of connection of local area network (LAN) system of vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to petrol powered car, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection information of electronically controlled unit in the EEPROM is not erased easily, and the inspection of connection of electronically controlled unit with network environment can be carried out effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted electronic controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cruise control unit (35)    Meter control unit (55)    RAM (75)    EEPROM (85)    Power supply section (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode body (14) accommodated in an exterior container (15). The exterior container is provided with an opening. A sealant (16) seals the opening of the exterior container. The sealant is equipped with a safety valve (24). An insulation board (22) is fixed to the sealant. A spacer (23) is fixed to the electrode body. The insulation board and the spacer are fixed with an adhesive tape in an adhesive manner. A negative electrode plate (12) is formed in a center part of the sealant.    USE - Sealed battery i.e. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, for use in an electric tool, an electric vehicle and a portable apparatus i.e. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation board and the spacer are fixed with the adhesive tape in the adhesive manner, so that pressurization to the safety valve can be reduced by the electrode body, malfunction of the safety valve and leaking out of electrolyte solution can be prevented, and battery reliability can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sealed battery.    Negative electrode plate (12)    Electrode body (14)    Exterior container (15)    Sealant (16)    Insulation board (22)    Spacer (23)    Safety valve (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (A) has a separator (30) which isolates negative electrode (10), positive electrode (20) and non-aqueous electrolyte. The inner side is folded, so that negative electrode core (11) of non-application portion is located in back side of welding surface with negative electrode core of negative electrode current collection tab (10a). The negative electrode current collection tab is arranged, so that negative electrode cores of non-application portion are overlapped and a stacking portion (11a) of negative electrode core is formed.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in personal computer (PC), electric tool and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode cores of non-application portion are overlapped, so that the safety of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved. The capacity and energy densification of battery can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode (10)    Negative electrode current collection tab (10a)    Negative electrode core (11)    Stacking portion (11a)    Positive electrode (20)    Separator (30)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (A)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode provided with a negative mix layer, where the negative mix layer is arranged on a surface of a foil-shaped negative electrode collector. A positive electrode is provided with a positive mix layer arranged on the surface of a foil-shaped positive electrode collector. Thickness of the negative electrode and the positive electrode is in the range of 100-400 micrometers. An average value of a space of a process part is 300-1500 micrometers. An average value of width of the process part is 200-800 micrometers.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in an electric tool and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The average value of the width of the process part is 200-800 micrometers, so that favorable productivity of the battery can be maintained, and long life battery can be provided. The battery has high capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electrode.    Collector (1)    Electrode mixture layer (2)    Electrode (3)
NOVELTY - The system has control unit (6) which controls atomization device (5) according to electric power generation amount of fuel cell (3). The control unit operates atomization device when electric power generation amount is relatively low, and stops operation of atomization device when electric power generation amount is relatively high.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy efficiency of the fuel cell system is increased using small sized and less weight fuel cell system, so that space saving is achieved. The fuel cell is supplied in the fuel cell system without atomizing liquid fuel, so that electric power generation amount of the fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (3)    Fuel supply discharge unit (4)    Atomization device (5)    Control unit (6)    Power unit (7)
NOVELTY - The unit (10) has batteries (30) i.e. lithium ion secondary batteries, comprising a housing. The housing accommodates an electrode body. A positive electrode terminal (50) and a negative electrode terminal (60) are provided in a side surface (31a) of the housing. The electrode terminals are electrically connected to the electrode body. The batteries are connected in series such that the side surface comprising the positive electrode terminal of one of the batteries is fixed facing the side surface comprising the negative electrode terminal of the other battery.    USE - Assembled battery unit for use in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are connected in series such that the side surface comprising the positive electrode terminal of one of the batteries is fixed facing to the side surface comprising the negative electrode terminal of the other battery, so that weight reduction of the assembled battery unit is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a perspective view of an assembled battery unit.    Assembled battery unit (10)    Batteries (30)    Side surface (31a)    Positive electrode terminal (50)    Negative electrode terminal (60)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has an increase unit that increases supply flow rate of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell temporarily. The change of the pressure loss is occurred, when the fuel gas is passed the fuel cell. A dry suppressing unit suppresses drying of electrolyte based on a temporary change at the time of a supply flow rate increasing temporarily by the increase unit.    USE - Fuel cell system of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of electrolyte based on the change at the time of increasing the supply flow rate of fuel gas temporarily can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operating method of fuel cell; and    (2) electrolytic dryness estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (30)    Current sensor (102)    Hydrogen gas holder (110)    Hydrogen gas supply system (120)    Air supply system (140)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains two or more types of active materials having different composition containing lithium, nickel, metal chosen from cobalt and manganese, and metal chosen from molybdenum, tungsten and niobium, and oxygen.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for positive mix used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for plug-in hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has improved thermal stability and produces batteries with high safety and large capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains two or more types of active materials having different composition of formula: Li1.1+xNiaM1bM2cO2.    M1=cobalt and/or manganese;    M2=molybdenum, niobium or tungsten;    x=-0.07 to 0.1;    a=0.6-0.9;    b=0.05-0.38;and    c=0.02-0.06.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive mix, which contains the positive electrode material and a binder;    (2) positive electrode, which contains the positive mix coated on a positive electrode current collector; and    (3) lithium secondary battery, which contains a positive electrode (3), a negative electrode (4), a nonaqueous electrolyte, and a separator (5). The separator interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode which can occlude-discharge lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Lead piece (6,7)    Sealing cover portion (8)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains complex oxide of lithium, nickel, manganese, and molybdenum and/or tungsten.    USE - Positive electrode active material for positive mix used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for plug-in hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode containing the active material provides lithium ion secondary battery having improved discharge capacity and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has compositional formula: Li1.1+xNiaM1bM2cO2, where M1 is molybdenum and/or tungsten, M2 is manganese, x is -0.07 to 0.1, preferably -0.07-0.05, a is 0.9-0.98, preferably 0.94-0.98, b is 0.02-0.06 and c is 0-0.06. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive mix;    (2) positive electrode; and    (3) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (3)    Negative electrode plate (4)    Separator (5)    Sealing cover portion (8)    Battery can (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has relay (SMR1) connected in series with electrode of battery (200) and pre-charge resistor (R) and relay (SMR2) connected in series with other electrode of battery. A capacitor (C) has positive and negative electrodes connected to positive and negative electrodes of battery through relay (SMR2) and relays (SMR1,SMR3) connected in parallel. The relay (SMR2) is turned ON for observing voltage at both ends of capacitor in the period of delay until turning relay (SMR1) to ON state when precharging capacitor for diagnosing abnormality of relay (SMR1) or relay (SMR3).    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for electric motor in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of the abnormality of the relay is diagnosed safely with a simple and low cost structure and without damaging components of the electric power supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the electric power supply apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power supply apparatus (100)    Battery (200)    Capacitor (C)    Resistor (R)    Relays (SMR1-SMR3)
NOVELTY - The assembly (102) has battery cell (104) made of active material for generating power from electrochemical reaction. A pouch (106) made formed from an insulating material envelope the battery cell. A cooling element (112) has an internal portion (114) arranged within the pouch and is in thermal communication with the battery cell. The cooling element has external portion (118) arranged outside of the pouch. The cooling element transfers heat generated during the electrochemical reaction away from the battery cell.    USE - Battery cell assembly for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Number of components used in battery cell assembly is reduced so that structure of the battery cell assembly is simplified. Efficiency of removing heat from battery cell is increased by using cooling element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery cell assembly.    Battery cell assembly (102)    Battery cell (104)    Pouch (106)    Cooling element (112)    Internal portion (114)    External portion (118)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving current operating parameters (15) from the data processing device (7) over wireless data link (9). The received current operating parameters are displayed on screen (14) for assigning identification code (5). The image (13) of the element (2) of solar system (1) is imaged using the camera (8) of the data processing device, and processed with respect to assigned identification code and current operating parameters.    USE - Method for displaying current operating parameters of element of solar system for wind turbine and fuel cell system, on mobile data processing device such as personal digital assistant (PDA), smart phone, mobile phone and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The operating parameters of element of solar system can be displayed efficiently with simple structure and reduced production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of solar system, and schematic view of element of solar system.    Solar system (1)    Element (2)    Identification code (5)    Data processing device (7)    Camera (8)    Wireless data link (9)    Image (13)    Screen (14)    Current operating parameters (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating regenerative gases (R) from the exhaust gases (A) in a catalyst (C) by low pressure and again supplying into a suction line of the combustion engine (M). The regenerative gases are conducted through an electrode block (EB) with two sieve electrodes and high voltage pulses are applied on the sieve electrodes. The high voltage pulses form combustible gases (G) from the regenerative gases and the combustible gases are supplied in the combustion engine for combustion.    USE - Method for recovering residual energy from exhaust gases of a combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative gases are conducted through an electrode block with two sieve electrodes and high voltage pulses are applied on the sieve electrodes, where the high voltage pulses form combustible gases from the regenerative gases and the combustible gases are supplied in the combustion engine for combustion, and thus enables improving the exhaust gas flow through the membrane of the catalyst for efficient separation of regenerative gases from the exhaust gases, and also ensures low fuel consumption of the combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for recovering residual energy from the exhaust gases of a combustion engine;    (2) an electrode block for use in a device for recovering residual energy from the exhaust gases of a combustion engine; and    (3) a catalyst for use in a device for recovering residual energy from the exhaust gases of a combustion engine, comprises a membrane made of a ceramic-coated metallic mesh, where the coating is made of palladium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a residual energy recovery device.    Exhaust gas (A)    Catalyst (C)    Electrode block (EB)    Combustible gas (G)    Combustion engine (M)    Regenerative gas (R)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an energy control unit including a microcomputer (135) for determining a parameter indicative of energy supply to an on-board electrical network (115), and another microcomputer (180) for determining another parameter indicative of urgency of energy consumption of a load i.e. rechargeable battery (190). The latter microcomputer is established to compare the parameters and control the energy consumption of the battery based on the comparison result, where a wireless transmission device transmits the former parameter to the latter microcomputer.    USE - Energy control system for an on-board electrical network of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The microcomputer compares the parameter indicative of energy supply to the electrical network and the parameter indicative of urgency of energy consumption of the rechargeable battery, to control the energy consumption of the battery, thus allowing energy of the on-board electrical network to be managed dynamically and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for energy control in an on-board electrical network of a car    (2) a computer program product for energy control in an on-board electrical network of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy control system.    Energy control system (100)    On-board electrical network (115)    Generator (120)    Microcomputers (135, 180)    Rechargeable battery (190)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has multiple battery cells (12) forming a cell stack (14), where electrical energy is drawn from the cell stack or introduced into the cell stack through connection lines (16, 18) during operation of the battery. A bidirectional optical coupler (34) monitors resistance present at detachable junctions (28, 30, 32, 54, 56) e.g. screwed or plugged connections, of the connection lines with main contactors (20), a protective plug (52) and a fuse (58) of the battery. The optical coupler is connected to the detachable junctions in a parallel branch (38).    USE - Battery e.g. high-voltage battery such as lithium ion traction battery, for a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The bidirectional optical coupler monitors the resistance present at the detachable junctions of the connection lines with the main contactors, the protective plug and the fuse of the battery, so that supply of the electric power to the cell stack during occurrence of failure due to high resistance at the detachable junctions of the connection lines can be reduced or inhibited, thus reliably preventing local overheating of the battery, and hence enabling safe operation of the battery over the service life of the battery in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a high voltage battery.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12)    Cell stack (14)    Connection lines (16, 18)    Main contactors (20)    Detachable junctions (28, 30, 32, 54, 56)    Bidirectional optical coupler (34)    Parallel branch (38)    Protective plug (52)    Fuse (58)
NOVELTY - The material comprises a fiber whose average diameter is lesser than or equal to 0.9 micrometer of a non-electroconductive fiber substance i.e. glass fiber. Thickness of a carbon black is greater than or equal to 0.1 mass percent. Average fiber diameter of the non-electroconductive fiber substance is 0.1-0.9 micrometer. Fiber length of the non-electroconductive fiber substance is 5 micrometer - 5 mm.    USE - Negative electrode active material for a lead acid battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The average diameter of the fiber is lesser than or equal to 0.9 micrometer of the non-electroconductive fiber substance, where thickness of the carbon black is greater than or equal to 0.1 mass percent, so that outflow of the carbon black is suppressed, and high lifetime performance is obtained based on a partial state of charge conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a relationship between a cycle number of a lead acid battery and fiber diameter of a glass fiber.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery frame (17) provided with an outer frame member (18). Side members (4) are extended along front-back direction on vehicle width sides of a front-back direction center part of a vehicle (1). An extension side member (15) is provided between a front-side member (8) and a rear side member (8). An inside member (15i) is extended toward a vehicle width direction center position of a front-end material (18f). An outer side member (15o) is extended toward a front-end position of an edge-part material (18s) from a rear part of the front-side member.    USE - Battery mounting structure for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer side member is extended toward the front-end position of the edge-part material from the rear part of the front-side member so as to reduce weight of the battery frame, efficiently distribute load input to the vehicle body frame member at time of vehicle collision and improve energy-absorbing operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery mounting structure.    Vehicle (1)    Side members (4)    Front-side member (8)    Extension side member (15)    Inside member (15i)    Outer side member (15o)    Battery frame (17)    Outer frame member (18)    Front-end material (18f)    Edge-part material (18s)
NOVELTY - The motor has a stator shell (1) provided a rotor. An inner wall is provided with an iron core (102) and a winding (103). The main shaft is connected with a terminal row part (1301), an end cover (104), and a rotor bracket (301). The rotor shell is provided with a permanent magnet sheet, a ferrite/silicon steel sheet. An oil outlet pipe (7) is connected with a radiator (9) and a lifting pump (10). A radiating fin (902) is fixed with a coil (903). The main shaft is set with bearing parts (5, 11) and a stator end cover (104). The main shaft (6) is made of round steel or stainless steel pipe.    USE - Oil magnet floating double-stator high efficiency motor. Uses include but are not limited to an electric automobile, a large wind power generator, a large hydraulic motor, a diesel generator, a high speed fan and a smelting device.    ADVANTAGE - The motor avoids frictional loss and noise. The motor can control temperature state so as to ensure maximization and stability of output power. The motor has improved working efficiency. The motor is economical, and has better energy-saving effect and environment-friendly effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an oil magnet floating double-stator high efficiency motor.    Stator shell (1)    Bearing parts (5, 11)    Main shaft (6)    Oil outlet pipe (7)    Radiator (9)    Lifting pump (10)    Iron core (102)    Winding (103)    End cover (104)    Rotor bracket (301)    Radiating fin (902)    Coil (903)    Terminal row part (1301)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply management unit connected with a solar energy battery unit, a main energy-storing unit, a secondary energy storage unit and a vehicle by an electric load. The power supply management unit supplies energy between a solar energy storage unit and an auxiliary energy storage unit according to a state of the main energy-storage unit and the secondary energy storage unit. The main energy-storing unit is connected with an adapter charging circuit. A controller and a switch circuit are fixed with the solar energy battery unit.    USE - Vehicle solar power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can drive large load to improve utilization rate of solar power. The system has better practicability and wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle solar power supply controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle solar power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an output power optimization unit connected with a solar energy storage battery. A level conversion unit is connected with an electrical load for converting input voltage. A switch unit is connected with the output power optimization unit, an energy storage unit and the level conversion unit. Electric energy is generated between the energy storage unit and a power consumption load by a solar energy fuel cell under an external signal. An input end of the switch unit is connected with the output power optimization unit.    USE - Solar energy battery interface device for a vehicle power supply system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can track a largest power point in a non-uniform manner and improve tracking precision efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy battery interface device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a bracket (1) arranged on a vehicle body that is equipped with a belt shield (3). An upper part of the vehicle body is equipped with a power generating unit (2). The power generating unit is connected with a battery or load. An end of a motor shaft (4) is connected with a driving fan (5). The power generating unit is electrically connected with a controller for controlling electric power generation by a universal control area network (CAN) or voltage monitoring or control unit. The driving fan is arranged with an arc-shaped variable section blade.    USE - Electric vehicle wind power generation and control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is reasonable in structure, and has high generating efficiency, low failure rate and prolonged life service, and reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric vehicle wind power generation and control system.    Bracket (1)    Power generating unit (2)    Belt shield (3)    Motor shaft (4)    Driving fan (5)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric vehicle battery management module for detecting relevant information of an electric vehicle battery and transmitting the relevant information to a vehicle terminal. A mileage counting device is utilized for collecting and sending electric vehicle actual travel mileage data to the vehicle terminal. The vehicle terminal is connected with the electric vehicle battery for receiving the related information from the mileage counting device. The electric vehicle battery is provided with multiple battery boxes.    USE - Electric vehicle battery information collection system for use with a battery electric charging/exchanging system (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle terminal is connected with a mileage counter through a Controller area network (CAN) bus and an Universal serial bus (USB) interface serial port. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery electric charging/exchanging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle battery information collection system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The seat has a base body (1) whose upper part is provided with a ventilation device, where the ventilation device is provided with a release liner. The release liner is inclined on the base body, where the base body is provided with a ventilation opening (3). The ventilation opening is formed opposite to a fan (4). The fan is electrically connected with a power supply interface. The power supply interface is arranged on a back part of the base body. A backrest (2) and the base body are connected with each other.    USE - Baby car seat.    ADVANTAGE - The seat ensures that the fan rotates to generate wind by utilizing solar energy or power supply current so as to ensure better air circulating permeability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a baby car seat.    Base body (1)    Backrest (2)    Ventilation opening (3)    Fan (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a transfer arm (120) loaded into a lamination state after maintaining a workpiece positioned at one side and transferring to a loading stage, while the transfer arm is connected to an apparatus main body. Another transfer arm (130) is loaded into a lamination state that is provided on the loading stage. The height positions of the transfer arms are separately controlled during maintaining the workpiece. A detector e.g. camera, detects the height position of the workpiece of an uppermost layer loaded into the loading stage.    USE - Pole-plate loading apparatus for loading a workpiece on electrical storage material i.e. battery, for a motor vehicle, solar cell and a battery for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has high stability, and manufactures the battery with high quality by a post process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pole-plate loading apparatus.    Pole-plate loading apparatus (100)    Connection port (111)    Transfer arms (120, 130)    Suction head (121)    Alignment stage (320)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode, a positive electrode, a separator and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains active material capable of adsorbing and desorbing lithium ion. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains boric acid ester compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for assembled battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable apparatus, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and domestic electrical storage.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode, a positive electrode, a separator and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains active material capable of adsorbing and desorbing lithium ion (more than 0.3 V (vs.Li+/Li) and less than 2 V (vs.Li+/Li)). The nonaqueous electrolyte contains boric acid ester compound of formula: B(-OR1)(-OR2)(-OR3) (I).    R1-R3=H, or 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C fluoroalkyl, 2-20C alkenyl, 2-20C alkynyl, 6-20C aryl, 4-20C heteroaryl, 7-20C aralkyl or 4-20C heteroaralkyl (all optionally substituted).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery, which is formed by connecting two or more nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - The system has a tree main machine (1) connected with a main power supply through a cable and a road charging pile (2). The tree main machine comprises a main rod, a mark board, a solar panel and a control panel. The mark board is vertically installed on an upper end of a solar energy support rod. An upper end of the main rod is equipped with an outer side of the solar energy support rod and connected with the solar panel. An air outlet of the main rod is installed on the control panel. A front end of the road charging pile is fixed with an operation panel.    USE - Solar energy and electric energy adopting city comprehensive appliance self-charging system for an electric bicycle and a hand-hold small appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The system has aesthetic appearance, simple structure, convenient installation and better energy-saving effect, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy and electric energy adopting city comprehensive appliance self-charging system.    Tree main machine (1)    Road charging pile (2)
NOVELTY - The system has a lithium battery set (101) provided with a main power supply, and a super capacitor provided with an auxiliary power supply (102). A mixed power source (1) is connected with the lithium battery group, and a battery data collection module (2) is connected with a radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag (3). The battery data collection module collects information obtained by an RFID tag. A control module is connected with the RFID tag that receives information transmitted by an RFID reader (402). An electric vehicle controller controls the operation of a motor (4).    USE - Power supply system for a super capacitor hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Mixed power source (1)    Battery data collection module (2)    RFID tag (3)    Motor (4)    Lithium battery set (101)    Auxiliary power supply (102)    RFID reader (402)
NOVELTY - A nickel chrome alloy catalyst comprises microparticles containing nickel and chromium which are dispersed during a structure.    USE - Nickel chrome alloy catalyst for dehydrogenating hydrocarbon type gas e.g. methane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst costs low and has catalytic function which can be maintained over a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of nickel chrome alloy catalyst involving heat-processing nickel chrome alloy catalyst to activation process temperature using water vapor and hydrocarbon type gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the catalyst processing system.    Quartz tube (2)    Aluminum block furnace (3)    Gas chromatograph (4)    Accommodating part (5)    Evaporator (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a separator (5) provided with two non-woven fabric layers including two fibers with different average diameters. The non-woven fabric layers are laminated in a laminated structure, so that directions of the fibers of the non-woven fabric layers have an angle. A support body i.e. porous body, penetrates the laminated structure along a thickness direction, where the non-woven fabric layers are made of polyolefin and polyethylene.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use as a power supply for small-sized portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for a motor vehicle e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle and four-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery laminates the non-woven fabric layer and prevents a short circuit, thus improving the security of the battery and charging/discharging rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Winding electrode group (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The heating apparatus (1) has an exhaust heat flow path (12), through which exhaust heat discharged from the engine mounted in the vehicle is introduced to heat the molten salt battery (2) while it adjoins to the molten salt battery. A temperature sensor (14) measures the temperature of the molten salt battery. The exhaust heat introduction amount in the exhaust heat flow path is adjusted based on the measured temperature.    USE - Heating apparatus for molten salt battery for vehicles, e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses power consumption and saves energy since the exhaust heat flow path heats the molten salt battery by introducing the exhaust heat discharged from the engine mounted in the vehicle. Prevents excessive heating of the molten salt battery by introducing air into the exhaust heat flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a heating method for molten salt battery mounted in vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the heating apparatus for the molten salt battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Heating apparatus (1)    Molten salt battery (2)    Exhaust heat flow path (12)    External air introduction passage (13)    Temperature sensor (14)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has flat unit cells (1) which are stacked in a thickness direction, accommodated in a heat insulation container and operated at a temperature which is higher than room temperature. A heater (3) to heat the unit cells is interposed between adjacent unit cells so that the wide surface of heater contacts the wide surface of the unit cell.    USE - Assembled battery for molten salt battery used as secondary battery of electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Keeps the temperature inside each unit cell uniform since wide surface of the heater contacts a wide surface of the unit cell and unit cell is also heated from the outer side. Size of the assembled battery is reduced since unit cells are accommodated in a heat insulation container. Prevents fall of battery life and battery performance by keeping the temperature uniform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially notched perspective view of the assembled battery structure.    Unit cells (1)    Housing (2)    Electric heater (3)    Connecting terminal boards (4a,4b)    Assembled battery (10)
NOVELTY - An ion-exchange resin is dissolved (S10) in solvent containing aqueous acids, to obtain a solution. Conductor (A) having support which supports catalyst on the surface and conductor (B) are immersed (S20) in obtained solution. Water in the resulting solution is electrolyzed by applying voltage between conductors (A) and (B). Oxygen is generated during electrolysis, and the ion-exchange resin is adhered (S30) to the catalyst, to obtain electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material used for fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle and in building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising the electrode material has excellent reliability and improved electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of manufacture of the electrode material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solution preparation process (S10)    Immersing process (S20)    Adhesion process (S30)    Evaporation process (S40)
NOVELTY - The power supply system comprises a rechargeable battery (240) for supplying power to an external electric apparatus. A charge unit (220) is connected with a connector (210), and charges the rechargeable battery, where a controller (260) outputs a control signal for supplying a power source to the electric apparatus. A switch (230) is provided with an input having the output power of the charge unit and power source of the vehicle, where the controller provides a warning on a display unit (270).    USE - Power supply system for vehicle for supplying power to a black box or an electric apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The switch is provided with an input having the output power of the charge unit and power source of the vehicle, where the controller provides a warning on a display unit, and hence ensures preventing malfunction of the vehicle before taking the vehicle to the repair shop, and also enables easy installation and removal of a power supply system with facilitation of changing the rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Connector (210)    Charge unit (220)    Switch (230)    Rechargeable battery (240)    Controller (260)    Display unit (270)
NOVELTY - The system has a blower provided with a motor (130) arranged inside a blower case (120). The blower case is connected with a battery housing. A built-in battery is arranged with the battery housing. A flange is arranged with the motor. A wire (185) is drawn out from the blower case and electrically connected with the motor. A blower inserting hole is formed in the blower case. A platform member (160) is arranged in internal space of the flange. A combining hole is formed in the flange. A bent portion (165) is protruded through a combining hole (125).    USE - Car battery cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is arranged at a predetermined position of the blower case, so that rotation of the flange can be easily avoided. The system avoids jamming of the wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a car battery cooling system.    Blower case (120)    Combining hole (125)    Motor (130)    Platform member (160)    Bent portion (165)    Wire (185)
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NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric generator connected with a storage battery. Kinetic energy of a vehicle wheel is converted into electric energy. The electric energy is stored in the storage battery. A control unit is connected with the electric generator, and controls a reduction wheel to drive the electric generator for generating electricity. The control unit controls the storage battery for providing the electric energy to the vehicle.    USE - Efficient motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle's kinetic energy obtained when the vehicle is braked can be converted into the electric energy, which is stored in the storage battery, thus saving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an efficient motor vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The components of a fuel cell are fixed in a fuel cell package mold. The plastic material selected from a group including polyimide, polyether sulfone, polysulfone, polyformaldehyde and polyvinylidene fluoride is injected into the fuel cell package mold. The plastic cooling and de-molding operations are performed to obtain a fuel cell.    USE - Packaging method for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The injection molding technology is used for reducing fuel battery volume, improving fuel battery energy density, encapsulating consistency and high production efficiency and enabling convenient large-scale commercial production. The fuel battery package mold has compact structure and flexibly controls the compression ratio of membrane electrode. The mold is used conveniently for the manufacture of single battery package, stacked single stack package and flat electric stack package.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell package module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure of the fuel battery package mold.    Cover die (1)    Movable mold (2)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a cell assembly (20) that is adhered with electrode leads (11,12) of opposite polarities. One end of an electrolyte supplement tube (30) is sealed. The electrolyte supplement tube and the cell assembly are sealed by a pouch case (40), so that portion of electrode lead and sealing region of the electrolyte supplement tube are exposed outside. The electrolyte supplement tube is made of polymer.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery of electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer, and camcorder, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pouch type secondary battery is recharged by the electrolyte supplied by electrolyte supplementary tube, the durability of the secondary battery is improved. Since the electrolyte supplementary tube is closely combined with the pouch case, the sealing property of the pouch case is not degraded due to the introduction of the electrolyte. Since the state of the electrolyte supplied to the battery is confirmed by the naked eye, the supplement time of the electrolyte is determined easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the pouch type secondary battery.    Pouch type secondary battery (10)    Electrode leads (11,12)    Cell assembly (20)    Electrolyte supplement tube (30)    Pouch case (40)
NOVELTY - A pneumatic power generation device for a vehicle is disclosed. During the movement of the vehicle and the operation of a damping system, compressed air is generated and stored in a gas storage tank, and then introduced the power generation device of a pneumatic power generator. The advantages of preventing driving resistance can be provided to assist power generation so as to prolong cruising mileage.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a car rearview capture system for a car. The car includes a driving cab. The car rearview capture system includes a processor, an energy conversion device, a rechargeable device, a capture device, and a display device. The processor electrically connects to the rechargeable device, the capture device, and the display device. The display device is arranged in the driving cab. The capture device is arranged in the car to capture rearward images of the car. The processor is configured to control the display device to show the rearward images captured by the capture device. The energy conversion device converts renewable energy to electric energy. The rechargeable device stores the electric energy to power the car rearview capture system. Thereby, the renewable energy can be used again.
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating the difference between the average voltage of fuel cell and minimum voltage of fuel cell. The mean value of the difference between the average voltage of fuel cell and minimum voltage of fuel cell, is calculated. The mean value of the difference between the minimum voltage of fuel cell and other voltage of fuel cell, is calculated. The fault in catalyst is determined based on the obtained mean values.    USE - Method for diagnosing fault in catalyst of fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault in the catalyst can be diagnosed easily and effectively. The time for diagnosing the fault in catalyst can be reduced. The service lifetime of the fuel cell can be extended. The memory range of controller can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the current-voltage curve of fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A simulation system, for fuel cells, includes a DC/DC converter and a controller connected thereto. The DC/DC converter connects between a DC power source and a load so as to supply a DC voltage to the DC/DC converter. The controller is used to control the DC/DC converter, thereby performing electrical characteristics of fuel cells. A simulation control method includes the steps of: retrieving an output voltage and an output current from a DC/DC converter; delaying a predetermined time; calculating an operation temperature of the fuel cells; judging the output voltage of the DC/DC converter lower than a low limit; judging whether a current density of the DC/DC converter greater than a maximum current density; calculating the output current and operation temperature in an electrochemistry model and outputting a simulation voltage of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The box has speed regulation electric fan (6) that is installed on the inner side of the shutter (1). The semiconductor heater (5) and the semiconductor refrigerating sheet groove (2) are arranged with the baffle plate (4) and the shell in the battery box (9). The semiconductor heater and the semiconductor refrigerating sheet sleeve are connected with controller (7). A solar battery board is installed on the shell, and is connected with the controller. The battery in the shell connected with the power supply plug is arranged with the controller.    USE - Temperature adjustable type electric vehicle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery box can be simplified and can be manufactured easily. The adaptability and expansibility of the battery box can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box.    Shutter (1)    Semiconductor refrigerating sheet groove (2)    Baffle plate (4)    Semiconductor heater (5)    Speed regulation electric fan (6)    Controller (7)    Battery box (9)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese-metal oxide compound. The lithium-manganese-metal oxide compound has half width of the peak of the crystal plane (001) is 0.14-0.33, measured by X-ray diffraction, and average primary particle diameter of 0.03-0.4 mu m.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the positive electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese-metal oxide compound ((Li1.5)(Li0.5(1-x)Mn1-xM1.5x)O3, where x is 0.1-0.5, M is NiaCobMnc, a and c are 0-0.5, b is 0-0.33). The lithium-manganese-metal oxide compound has half width of the peak of the crystal plane (001) is 0.14-0.33, measured by X-ray diffraction, and average primary particle diameter of 0.03-0.4 mu m.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Negative electrode (15)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material is formed by coating the surface lithium-containing particles (I), with a coating layer containing lithium- and phosphorus-containing oxide (II) and carbonaceous electron-conducting substance.    USE - Electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric tool, portable telephone apparatus, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material has high film quality, and is economical, and does not inhibit intercalation-desorption of lithium with respect to lithium-containing particles. The lithium ion secondary battery using the electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics, and high energy density, voltage and load characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material is formed by coating the surface lithium-containing particles of formula: LiwAxD'O4 (I), with a coating layer containing lithium- and phosphorus-containing oxide of formula: LiyEzPO4 (II) and carbonaceous electron-conducting substance.    A=manganese or cobalt;    D'=phosphorus, silicon, or sulfur;    w=more than 0 to 4;    x,z=more than 0 to 1.5;    E=iron or nickel;and    y=more than 0 to 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode active material, which involves drying slurry formed by suspending lithium-containing particles in aqueous solution containing lithium source, source of element (E), phosphate source and carbon source, and heating under non-oxidizing atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The battery module (M) has engagement hole (13) formed in the peripheral portion (11a) of upper case (11) and penetrated to the plate thickness direction of wall surface. A protrusion (14) is formed in the peripheral portion (12a) of lower case (12) at a position corresponding to the engagement hole. The engagement hole and protrusion abut and position of upper and lower cases is fixed when upper and lower case are resiliently biased to separating direction through battery cell (2).    USE - Battery module for mounting on e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures upper case and lower case do not remove easily even if twisting force acts on main case by firmly fixing the upper case and lower case to opening direction and direction vertical to opening direction of case. Ensures gas emitted inside each single battery of battery cell is uniformly discharged to exterior since stress applied with respect to the battery cell accommodated inside by engagement holes, elastic protrusion and convex-shaped portion is made uniform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (2)    Upper case (11)    Peripheral portion (11a)    Lower case (12)    Peripheral portion (12a)    Engagement hole (13)    Protrusion (14)    Battery module (M)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery module connected to a flake-type battery cell. A voltage measurement circuit connects a voltage measurement member with the battery module to measure voltage. A battery management system (BMS) is electrically connected with a temperature measurement circuit. The temperature measurement circuit is separated from the voltage measurement circuit. A temperature measuring member measures temperature of the battery cell to control an operation of the battery module. Electrode terminals are formed in an upper portion of the battery cell.    USE - Battery pack for a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has better productivity and maintainability, and can accurately measure the voltage and temperature of the battery cell. The battery has low manufacturing cost and simple manufacturing process. The battery prevents impact of strong vibration applied from outside to provide a stable voltage feed-back.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An energy-storage device comprises an electrode comprising lead, an electrode comprising lead dioxide, a separator (606) between the electrodes, an aqueous electrolyte solution containing sulfuric acid, carbon-based additive (a) having oil absorption number of 100-300 ml/100 g and surface area of 50-2000 m2/g, and carbon additive (b) having surface area of 3-50 m2/g.    USE - Energy-storage device e.g. lead-acid battery (claimed) is used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device has high discharge capacity, static charge acceptance, charge power, discharge power and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of reducing shedding of active material in lead-acid battery (600).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (600)    Grid plates (602)    Positive plates (604,608)    Separator (606)    Lower housing (610)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage tank (7) which is provided with a cathode tank (5) and an anode tank (6).The cathode tank is connected with a cathode pump (3) by a liquid supply pipe. The cathode pump is connected with a heat exchanger (2). The heat exchanger is connected with an electric stack (1) through liquid pipeline and the cathode tank. Anode pump (4) is connected with the stack by the liquid supply pipe. The stack is connected with the anode tank by a drainage pipe.    USE - Liquid flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is featured with simple structure and low temperature sensitivity. The system can be processed and at the same time the pressure can be recycled so that the liquid flow battery system with stable running can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the liquid flow battery system.    Electric stack (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Cathode pump (3)    Anode pump (4)    Cathode tank (5)    Anode tank (6)    Storage tank (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel battery stack, a power supply management system, a transfer pump and a fuel battery thermal management system. The fuel battery thermal management system includes cooling systems that are connected in series or series-parallel way along the fuel cell stack. The power supply management system and the conveying pump are arranged along the flow direction of the cooling medium.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved. The efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved. The durability of the fuel battery system is improved. The hydrogen concentration in fuel battery system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The battery is provided with an electrode that is immersed in the electrolyte. The electrode is provided with a positive electrode (2) and a cathode (4). An ultrasonic element (3) is provided for supplying ultrasonic sound field to the electrochemical reaction region and/or an element electrode. The ultrasonic element is fixedly connected with the electrode.    USE - Battery.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging speed of the battery can be improved. The cost of the battery is reduced. The power density of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode (2)    Ultrasonic element (3)    Cathode (4)    Insulating lining (9)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) porous carbon product involves: providing template of inorganic template material which comprises interconnected pores; providing a precursor substance comprising precursor substance particles of fusible material and template particles for carbon to form powder mixture; infiltrating the pores of the template with the precursor substance; carbonizing the precursor substance; removing the template with formation of the porous carbon product. The powder mixture is heated before/during carbonization such a manner, that melt penetrates into template particles pores.    USE - For producing porous carbon product for producing an electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery (claimed); in electrodes for fuel cells, supercapacitors and electric accumulators (secondary batteries); as adsorbents for liquids and gases, as storage medium for gases, as carrier material in chromatographic applications or catalytic processes and as material in mechanical or medical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows a cost-effective production of a porous carbon structure also with thick wall thicknesses.
NOVELTY - The circuit (100) has output capacitor (C1) that is connected to second end of first switch element at first end. First output controlling switch element is connected between second end of first output capacitor and ground. Analog-to-digital (AD) converter (2) converts signal responsive to voltage at output terminal between second end of first output capacitor and first output controlling switch element. Controlling circuit (1) controls turning on and off of first to third switch elements and first output controlling switch element and controls operation of AD converter.    USE - Battery monitoring circuit for monitoring voltage of secondary batteries used for batteries of vehicle such as hybrid car and electric vehicle (EV), of battery monitoring system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the battery monitoring circuit can be increased. The battery monitoring circuit can support an increased number of secondary batteries connected in series with each other only by increasing the number of switch elements to select from among the voltages across the terminals of the secondary batteries by the number of the added secondary batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery monitoring system.    Controlling circuit (1)    A/D converter (2)    Battery monitoring circuit (100)    Battery monitoring system (1000)    Output capacitor (C1)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining an advance time, which is an amount of time. A trigger time is calculated based on the advance time and the zero-crossing time. A switch is triggered to close at the calculated trigger time. A capacitor (C) is charged with a source voltage (V-t) with a closing of the switch for a charging time period. The switch is opened at the end of the charging time period. The steps of obtaining of the advance time, calculation of the triggering time, charging of the capacitor and opening of the switch are repeated until the capacitor is fully charged.    USE - Method for soft start charging a power capacitor in automobiles, electric vehicles and electric power management.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables ensuring reduced-energy current peaks in the power capacitor during soft-start charging, thus reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI). The method enables applying an exponential or sinusoidal growth rate to a pulse width modulation (PWM) duty-cycle increase so as to ensure a linear increase of the capacitors current charging energy and a linear voltage increase in the capacitors, thus providing constant charge current. The method enables charging the capacitor with a train of pulses, thus reducing the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and stress on the capacitor. The method enables a computer-readable storage medium programmed with software to vary the width of pulses, thus improving averaging of current peaks energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising a set of instructions for a method for soft start charging of a power capacitor    (2) a soft-start charging apparatus for charging a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a method for soft start charging power capacitor.    Capacitor (C)    Current (i-t)    Source voltage (V-t)    Capacitor voltage (Vc-t)    Resistor (R)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has substrate (21) that is formed with wirings (17-20). A pair of cell voltage measurement terminals (22,23) is arranged in substrate, for connecting with electrode terminal of positive/negative pair of secondary battery (1) and for measuring voltage of pair of electrode terminals. A connector (26) is provided in the substrate, for electrically connecting the pair of cell voltage measurement terminals.    USE - Measurement terminal arrangement for measuring terminal voltage of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle and several apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage measurement terminal can be easily connected to the electrode terminal of the secondary battery so that the labor intensity and cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the measurement terminal arrangement.    Secondary battery (1)    Wirings (17-20)    Substrate (21)    Cell voltage measurement terminals (22,23)    Connector (26)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material (2) consists of granules containing silicon oxide particles (1), and silicon carbide film (20) coated on the surface of granules.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material suppresses generation of lithium silicate. The secondary battery comprising the negative electrode active material has reduced irreversible capacitance of negative electrode, and improved efficiency and charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material consists of granules containing silicon oxide particles of formula: SiOx, and silicon carbide film coated on the surface of granules.    x=0.3-1.6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery, which consists of negative electrode containing the active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of negative electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silicon oxide particles (1)    Negative electrode active material (2)    Silica phase (10)    Silicon phase (11)    Silicon-carbide film (20)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has rubber hose (56a) that is connected between pair of manifolds (54a), while pair of manifold are connected to fluid connection hole that is provided in end plate. Each manifold is provided with the piping connection portion (58a) by which convex portion (62a) is provided in outer peripheral portion. The recess (66a) is engaged with the convex portion and provided in the both-ends connection portion that is externally fitted by the piping connection portion of the rubber hose.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of stress in manifold can be reduced favorably by deformation of end plate. The desired sealing performance in fuel cell stack can be ensured and structure of the fuel cell stack can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Manifold (54a)    Rubber hose (56a)    Piping connection portion (58a)    Convex portion (62a)    Recess (66a)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate (2) and a negative electrode plate (3) which are included with positive and negative electrode active material layers containing positive and negative electrode active materials to occlude and discharge lithium ion on surface of a collector through a porous insulator located in battery exterior portion (6). The thickness change of negative electrode plate and positive electrode plate during charging/discharging is 10 % and 3 % respectively. Electrode plates are winded through porous insulator by electrode group (5).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for portable-izing of electronic devices such as audio-video equipment or personal computer. Can also be used in main power supply of noncommercial mobile tools such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, and main power supply of power tools such as electric screwdriver, and electric vehicle motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery of high capacity density and excellent cycling characteristics can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Electrode group (5)    Battery exterior portion (6)    Sealing board (8)
NOVELTY - The electric motor vehicle (10) has three wheels (26) that are individually driven. An extension module is provided in the motor vehicle such that electromechanical coupling or decoupling of the extension module with extension module of another motor vehicle is enabled. The extension modules are coupled under control of master slave vehicle control system to form a train. The extension modules are comprised with highly mobile and/or modular chassis.    USE - Electric motor vehicle such as electric passenger car and hybrid electric car of train (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Construction of the train can be performed efficiently and transmission of control instructions to the motor vehicle can be facilitated reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric motor vehicle.    Electric motor vehicle (10)    Vehicle chassis (12)    Vehicle cabin (14)    Rear axles (16,18)    Wheel (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a controller instructing a defrosting operation for melting a frost by controlling components e.g. electric compressor (23) and electric valve (26), of a heat pump circuit (20), where the frost is adhered on an outdoor heat exchanger (25). The controller controls an output portion to output a degree of frost calculated by a frost state calculator as frost information when the defrosting operation is not performed. The controller controls the output portion to output defrosting operation information when the defrosting operation is performed.    USE - Air conditioning apparatus for performing a heating operation, a cooling operation and a defrosting operation in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the output portion to output the defrosting operation information when the defrosting operation is performed such that the air conditioning apparatus communicates the defrosting information to an operator over the defrosting operation, thus avoiding reduction in air-conditioning capacity while the defrosting operation is performed, and hence allowing the operator to feel comfortable while driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an air conditioning apparatus.    Air conditioning apparatus (10)    Heat pump circuit (20)    Electric compressor (23)    Outdoor heat exchanger (25)    Electric valve (26)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a wind-breaking portion (30) that is arranged in the windward of windmill (10). A wind direction change portion (40) is arranged at the leeward side of windmill. The wind direction change portion is moved forward the rotation track (To) to top by rotation track from the maximum windward point (P1). A partial cylindrical wind direction change curved surface (41) is arranged at predetermined intervals along rotation track so that portion of rotation track is covered from lower boundary point (P3) between maximum lee points (P4).    USE - Wind power generator mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of electric power generation can be improved effectively while improving the starting property of the generator. The rotational torque of windmill can be improved significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and side views of the wind power generator.    Wind power generator (1)    Windmill (10)    Wind-breaking portion (30)    Wind direction change portion (40)    Partial cylindrical wind direction change curved surface (41)    Maximum windward point (P1)    Lower boundary point (P3)    Maximum lee point (P4)    Rotation track (To)
NOVELTY - The cover (14) has a non-conductive main body (22) formed with spaced apart recesses (26). Electrically conductive, planar and L-shaped end connectors (24, 24') are coupled with the main body. The connectors are arranged in the respective recesses. A portion (28) of one of the connectors is formed of copper and another portion (30) of the connector is formed of aluminum. The connector is extended beyond a circulating edge of the main body. The connectors rest against an anode terminal (16) and a cathode terminal (18) of battery cells (12) e.g. prismatic battery cells, of a battery module (10).    USE - Cover for a battery module e.g. high voltage battery module such as lithium ion battery module, utilized in a car i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cover enables optimizing mechanical and electrical interconnection between battery cells while minimizing complexity of the battery module and producing the battery module with few numbers of components. The cover comprises the non-conductive main body, thus providing a shock-proof surface of the cover without requiring intense safety of the cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module    (2) a method for manufacturing a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded, front perspective view of a battery module with a cover.    Battery module (10)    Battery cells (12)    Cover (14)    Anode terminal (16)    Cathode terminal (18)    Non-conductive main body (22)    Electrically conductive planar end connectors (24)    Electrically conductive L-shaped end connectors (24')    Recesses (26)    Portions of end connectors (28, 30)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing a value that represents multiple erasing- and writing cycles which put a portion of the memory space of an accumulator. The accumulator has an assigned erasing- and writing cycles. The data is written in the portion of the memory space as a function of whether the value lies under the predetermined erasing- and writing cycles.    USE - Method for memory management and for prolonging the life of memory, particularly a data storage device, for use in an accumulator and in vehicle applications of an agricultural vehicle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves storing a value that represents multiple erasing- and writing cycles which put a portion of the memory space of an accumulator, and thus ensures cost-effective memory management method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrical control system; and    (2) an energy consumption unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an agricultural vehicle for executing a memory management method.    Vehicle (10)    Energy consumption unit (12)    Control unit (14)
NOVELTY - The store (1) has battery module that is provided with cells (3) and ventilation channel (7). The cells are arranged serially by passage openings. The passage opening is arranged in upper area of frame.    USE - Electrical energy store for motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electrical energy store can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical energy store.    Electrical energy store (1)    Cells (3,4)    Ventilation channel (7)    End plate (9)
NOVELTY - The interconnection layer (10) has compound layer that is made of thermally conductive hard material and provided with a top portion (22) and a bottom portion (24). Several deformation elements (12) are protruded from compound layer. The output level (14) of interconnecting layer is greater than base height (16).    USE - Interconnection layer for connecting components such as cooling element of battery such as lithium ion battery and lithium polymer ion battery used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal contact of two adjacent components is improved. Manufacture effort of interconnection layer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view of the interconnection layer.    Interconnection layer (10)    Deformation element (12)    Output level (14)    Base height (16)    Top portion (22)    Bottom portion (24)
NOVELTY - The generator has a flat tube (2) provided for guiding fluid and made of ceramic material. A thermal electrical foil is designed to generate electrical voltage from temperature difference. The thermal electrical foil is thermally coupled with a main surface of the flat tube. A cover is connected with a main surface of the flat tube and designed to seal the thermal electrical foil against another fluid on a side of the cover, where the side is turned away from the thermal electrical foil. The cover is made of ceramic material.    USE - Thermoelectrical generator for use in an exhaust gas strand or exhaust gas recirculation unit of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is designed such that the efficiency of the generator is increased even during increase of temperature gradient of heat delivery medium while increasing the efficiency of recovering of energy from the warm fluid. The thermoelectrical generator is manufactured at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectrical generator is selected from the material such as a cordierite-foam material, graphite foil-/mat, zeolithic material, ceramic foam, ceramic fiber-mat, foam glass, expandable glass, silicon-di-oxide material, silica-gel, silicate-material, porous ceramic, glass fiber, carbon-fiber plastic material, mineral wool-fleece, polybismaleimide-based, silicon-based, phenol resin-based or foamed plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a ceramic tube as an extrusion profile.    Flat tube (2)    Channels (5)    Rods (6)    Thermal separation unit (9)
NOVELTY - The connector (100) has fastening regions (10-1 - 10-3) and electrically conductive connection regions (14-1, 14-2), where a terminal of battery cells is arranged in each of the fastening regions, and the connector is formed of a strip. Each connection region is arranged between a pair of fastening regions. The connecting regions comprise oblong holes (18-1, 18-2) whose cross-section (22) is vertical to a connecting line (16) connecting the fastening regions. The holes have a small cross-sectional area such that the holes are melted when current flowing in the holes is increased.    USE - Connector for electrically, conductively connecting terminals of battery cells i.e. galvanic battery cells, for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel hydride battery, that is connected with a drive system of a motor vehicle i.e. electric motor-driven motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The oblong holes of the connecting regions have small cross-sectional area such that the oblong holes are melted when the current flowing in the oblong holes is increased, so that the connector is disconnected during increasing the current flow, and the battery cell is disconnected from overall connections, thus realizing parallel connection of the battery cells while providing a fuse for sustaining parallel connection of the battery cells during failure of the battery cells. The oblong holes with the small cross-sectional area enable manufacturing the connector in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a connector.    Fastening regions (10-1 - 10-3)    Electrically conductive connection regions (14-1, 14-2)    Connecting line (16)    Oblong holes (18-1, 18-2)    Cross-section of oblong holes (22)    Connector (100)
NOVELTY - An inorganic acid is added to incinerated ash produced by incinerating positive electrode active material of lithium battery containing complex oxide of lithium and transition metal chosen from manganese, cobalt and/or nickel, and water-soluble lithium is eluted from the incinerated ash into water. The process liquid obtained after eluting lithium is solid-liquid separated, and the processes of addition of inorganic acid and solid-liquid separation are repeated. A carbonation agent is added to the process liquid and lithium is recovered as lithium carbonate.    USE - Recovery of lithium used in heat-resistant glass, optical glass, ceramic material, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium of high purity is recovered selectively and efficiently without elution of manganese, cobalt and nickel. Since alkali chemicals are not added, lithium fluid with low sodium concentration is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inorganic acid is added to incinerated ash produced by incinerating positive electrode active material of lithium battery containing complex oxide of lithium and transition metal chosen from manganese, cobalt and/or nickel, and water-soluble lithium is eluted from the incinerated ash into water, and the pH is adjusted to 3-10. The process liquid obtained after eluting lithium is solid-liquid separated. Incinerated ash is added to the liquid obtained after solid-liquid separation, and the processes of addition of inorganic acid and solid-liquid separation are repeated. A carbonation agent is added to the process liquid to increase the lithium concentration and lithium is recovered as lithium carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the lithium recovery process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a rotatable steering wheel knob (10) arranged on a steering wheel (9). An inductive coupling is provided for power transmission between the steering wheel and/or the steering wheel knob and an electrical power supply unit (5), and for signal transmission between the steering wheel and/or the steering wheel knob and an electronic control unit (6). The inductive coupling is arranged between a steering column and the steering wheel, and comprises coils and a metal core that is inserted into the coils.    USE - Steering wheel arrangement for a mobile working machine e.g. industrial lorry (claimed) such as counterbalance fork-lift lorry, which is utilized for horizontal transportation of goods. Can also be used for a construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The inductive coupling is provided for the power transmission between the steering wheel and/or the steering wheel knob and the electrical power supply unit, and for the signal transmission between the steering wheel and/or the steering wheel knob and the electronic control unit, so that the power and signal transmissions can be realized in a reliable manner with reduced technical effort, thus ensuring safe operation of the steering wheel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical power supply unit is selected from a group consisting of a battery or rechargeable battery and a direct current generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mobile working machine with a steering wheel arrangement.    Mobile working machine (1)    Electrical power supply unit (5)    Electronic control unit (6)    Steering wheel (9)    Rotatable steering wheel knob (10)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy is rare earth-magnesium-nickel group alloy containing mixed phase of A2B4 subunit and AB5 subunit.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used for negative electrode element of alkaline storage battery (claimed) e.g. nickel hydride storage battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode element containing hydrogen storage alloy provides alkaline storage battery with high capacitance, durability, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of storage battery.    Alkaline storage battery (10)    Container (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Reference pole (16)    Positive electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a clamping device for clamping of storage cells (2) with each other. A temperature controller controls temperature of the storage cells. The clamping device is designed as a functional component of the temperature controller. The clamping device has clamping band that is formed with heat conducting material formed on the surface of the storage cell.    USE - Energy storage device e.g. battery for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling of electronic components can be performed reliably. Supplementary arrangements for electrical insulation are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (1)    Storage cell (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Heat guidance unit (4)    Heat guide element (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves deforming a metal sheet (1) with deformation pressure using working medium such as air and vacuum. The deformation of metal sheet is performed continuously by generating hydraulic pressure. A die is used for deforming the metal sheet using working medium such as oil and water, during vacuum treatment to manufacture metallic film.    USE - Manufacturing method of metallic film for fuel cell of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Safe and reliable manufacture of metallic film is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view demonstrating the manufacturing process of metallic film for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery dislocating mechanism whose initial configuration retains the battery in a fixed position relative to the structure of motor vehicle. The battery dislocating mechanism is operated in response to signal from crash sensors indicating impact of the vehicle and actuated configuration is adopted to permit guided dislocating movement of the battery relative to the structure in direction away from the point of impact.    USE - Safety system for hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since actuated configuration of battery dislocating mechanism is adopted to permit guided dislocating movement of the battery relative to the structure in direction away from the point of impact, the damage of battery due to compression during accident can be prevented and the risk of intrusions into the battery pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the connection assembly.    Connection element (9)    Reentrant slot (10)    Aperture (22)    Flange (26)    Spigot (28)
NOVELTY - A powder mixture consisting of at least one polymer as a binder, preferably fluorinated polymer, more preferably polytetrafluoroethylene, and a catalytically active component, preferably silver oxide and/or silver is prepared. The powder mixture is applied on an electroconductive planar support component. The powder mixture on the support component is compressed using rolls having surface roughness of more than 0.5 Pm, preferably 0.1-0.35 Pm, and coated with tungsten carbide on roll surface and hardened by rolling. Thus, oxygen-consuming electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of oxygen-consuming cathode for fuel cell and chlorine alkali electrolysis unit.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises lithium salt; non-aqueous organic solvent including more than 50 wt.% of an ester-based solvent; first additive of lithium difluoro(oxalate) borate; and second additive selected from tris(trialkylsilyl)phosphate, tris(trialkylsilyl)phosphite and/or tris(trialkylsilyl)borate.    USE - For rechargeable lithium battery (claimed) useful for an electric car as well as mobile phone, camcorder, and laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte improves battery capacity, cycle-life, and performance deterioration and prevents battery capacity deterioration and output decrease when a battery is allowed to stand at a high temperature or a room temperature as well as simultaneously improve battery performance at a low temperature.
NOVELTY - The system has direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (100) that outputs voltage. The alternating voltage of secondary side coil (102) is converted into DC voltage using a converting circuit (105). A power supply wiring (AMD) is connected with auxiliary machine load and positive electrode terminal (21) of auxiliary machine battery (20). The output voltages of DC-DC converter respond to specific operation of auxiliary machine load. A switching circuit (125) is connected with the negative electrode terminal (22) of auxiliary machine battery.    USE - Power source system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of auxiliary machine battery can be suppressed when it is necessary to reduce the output voltage of DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Auxiliary machine battery (20)    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    DC-DC converter (100)    Secondary side coil (102)    Converting circuit (105)    Switching circuit (125)    Power supply wiring (AMD)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode collector (11) that includes multilayered structure. A resin layer (13) is sandwiched between a conductive layer (14) and active material layer (12). The active material layer is formed on the positive electrode collector. A tab electrode (41) is electrically connected with positive electrode collector of a positive electrode (10) through electrically conductive material (80) which is formed with a low melting metal.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. laminated lithium ion secondary battery for portable apparatus and vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of battery performance can be effectively suppressed and the safety of the secondary battery can be greatly ensured. Since the temperature rise inside the battery can be suppressed, the abnormalities can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Active material layer (12)    Resin layer (13)    Conductive layer (14)    Tab electrode (41)    Conductive material (80)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode with positive-electrode active material which occludes and discharges lithium, negative electrode containing negative-electrode active material which occludes and discharges lithium, separator which separates positive electrode and negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving solute containing lithium salt in inorganic solvent. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains hexamethylene diisocyanate. The separator is polyolefin microporous membrane comprising laminated film having more than 2 layers.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicle and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent low-temperature characteristics, high-temperature storage characteristics and room-temperature cycling characteristics.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has alignment stage (111,121) in which work piece is mounted. A loading stage is provided in which work piece is loaded into lamination state. The work piece is transferred to loading stage after maintaining work piece mounted in alignment stage. The transfer arm (142) is loaded into lamination state and provided on loading stage. The transfer arm maintains work piece, after alignment stage aligns work piece to appropriate position by moving and/or rotating along planar direction.    USE - Apparatus for loading pole plate for battery for motor vehicle, solar cell and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the pole plate loading apparatus can be improved. The pole plate lamination group with higher quality can be formed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the pole plate loading apparatus.    Pole plate loading apparatus (100)    Alignment portions (110,120)    Alignment stages (111,121)    Transfer arm (142)    Conveying apparatuses (200,300)
NOVELTY - The system has a liquid inlet pipe (1) provided with a pipeline system. A frequency conversion pump (8) is provided with a liquid inlet main pipe (9), where the liquid inlet main pipe and a liquid inlet (5) are fixed together via a galvanic pile. A liquid return port (6) is connected with a liquid return main pipeline (10) via a total liquid return pipe (3). A heat preservation device (11) is arranged on the liquid return main pipeline. The liquid inlet main pipe is equipped with a pressure release mechanism (2). The heat preservation device is provided with an electrolyte inlet.    USE - All-vanadium redox flow battery piping system.    ADVANTAGE - The system monitors a running condition of the pressure release mechanism in a better manner. The system ensures better safety and reliability. The system can conveniently maintain a temperature range of a cleaning liquid discharging mechanism of the pipeline system, a peripheral liquid exchange heat preservation device and a liquid pipeline system. The system is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and ensures multiple functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an all-vanadium redox flow battery piping system.    Liquid inlet pipe (1)    Pressure release mechanism (2)    Total liquid return pipe (3)    Liquid inlet (5)    Liquid return port (6)    Frequency conversion pump (8)    Liquid inlet main pipe (9)    Liquid return main pipeline (10)    Heat preservation device (11)
NOVELTY - The platform has a fuel battery activating acceptance device connected with an auxiliary system (C). A fuel cell activated checking device is provided with a stack wire that is connected with an activated part (A) i.e. stack coil, and an encapsulation acceptance part (B) i.e. movable plate. The auxiliary system is provided with a hydrogen supply system, an air supply system, a cooling circulation system and an operation control system. The activated part and the acceptance part are connected with the auxiliary system.    USE - Activated single galvanic stack assembly acceptance part integrated fuel battery testing platform for a galvanic pile production device.    ADVANTAGE - The platform utilizes the auxiliary system to package a single stack during an acceptance testing process, controls running parameters of the galvanic pile, ensures galvanic pile stack protection performance and reduces production cost. The platform achieves large scale mass assembling and testing of the battery in a quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an activated single galvanic stack assembly acceptance part integrated fuel battery testing platform. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Activated part (A)    Encapsulation acceptance part (B)    Auxiliary system (C)
NOVELTY - The device has an energy storage unit provided with multi-port bi-directional direct current (DC)/DC converter (1). An inverter (2) is utilized for converting direct current into alternating current. The inverter is connected with the multi-port bi-directional DC/ DC converter that is utilized for realizing connection and communication between the energy storage unit and a load. The multi-port bi-directional DC/ DC converter is provided with multiple input stage combined circuits and an output stage circuits.    USE - Mixed energy storage device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to control and convenient to manage, and ensures better connection between the energy storage unit and the load. The energy storage device realizes effective connection between the energy storage units through a single DC/DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a mixed energy storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Multi-port bi-directional DC/DC converter (1)    Inverter (2)
NOVELTY - The motor has an impeller connected to an end of a shaft. A stator is arranged in an outer side of a rotor core. The rotor core is integrally connected with the shaft. A motor housing part accommodates the rotor core and the stator. A motor inner cover is connected with a single opening part of the motor housing part for hermetically sealing the rotor core and the stator from the impeller. A cylindrical-shaped insulating member accommodates an inner side of the rotor core. The shaft is arranged between the rotor core and the stator. A wall part is closely adhered to a surface of the cover.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation blower motor for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is inexpensive, easy to assemble and simple to operate. The motor has improved reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydrogen recirculation blower motor.
NOVELTY - The battery support structure (1) has a battery bracket (4) that is a front bracket (25) attached to the primary portion. A back bracket (26) is attached to the second portion and has a rigidity that is higher than the front bracket. The front bracket and the back bracket are mutually joined such that both may straddle the deformation plant portion in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Battery support structure for supporting a battery with respect to the vehicle body in the engine compartment of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A battery can be reliably supported after a deformation of the front side frame by vehicle collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the principal portion of the vehicle front portion structure with a battery support structure.    Battery support structure (1)    Front side frame (3)    Battery bracket (4)    Front bracket (25)    Back bracket (26)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrolyte solution layer (3) interposed into an air electrode (1), and a negative electrode (2) containing negative electrode active material, which discharges metal ion e.g. lithium ion. The layer contains low reduction-resistant solvent whose reactivity with oxygen is higher than reactivity of the metal ion and oxygen. Content rate of the low reduction-resistant solvent is 40 percentage of volume or more when total amount of solvent contained in the layer is 100 percentage of volume.    USE - Air primary battery for accommodation in a battery case for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lithium air primary battery, sodium air primary battery, potassium air primary battery, magnesium air primary battery, calcium air primary battery, zinc air primary battery and aluminum air primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The layer contains the low reduction-resistant solvent whose reactivity with oxygen is higher than reactivity of the metal ion and oxygen, where the content rate of the low reduction-resistant solvent is 40 percentage of volume or more when the total amount of solvent contained in the electrolyte solution layer is 100 percentage of volume, thus increasing capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low reduction-resistant solvent comprises sulfolanes, fluorine-type solvent and phosphate ester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an air primary battery.    Air electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte solution layer (3)    Air electrode collector (4)    Air primary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The frame (50) has a frame part (51) provided with multiple accommodating parts (52). An electrode terminal member is provided with a contact part that contacts a pole of battery (150) with an electrically-conductive member (70) that is provided in the frame part. An engaging part (54) is formed in the frame part, where the accommodating parts are arranged in parallel at predetermined distance intervals. The electrically-conductive member is arranged between the adjacent accommodating parts.    USE - Frame for maintaining a battery i.e. 18650 type lithium ion secondary battery, for a household electronic appliance. Can also be used for a hybrid electric vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frame can adjust battery capacity, power supply device and a battery module easily, and has easy replacement of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power supply device.    Frame (50)    Frame part (51)    Accommodating part (52)    Engaging part (54)    Electrically-conductive member (70)    Battery (150)
NOVELTY - The wire (1) has an electric contact part (33) connected with a terminal of an aluminum electric wire (2) covered with an insulator for an aluminum conductor line (23), and a resin coated part (4) formed in a compression-bonding part (12) of a connecting terminal (3), so that surroundings of the compression-bonding part are covered. Copolymerization ratio of an olefin in an ethylene-olefin copolymer is 10 percent. The resin coated part includes a taper part (42) that is tapered off gradually toward an aluminum electric wire side into a rear-end part.    USE - Terminal crimping electric wire for a motor vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wire provides stable corrosion resistance in vehicle environment, thus reliably covering the surroundings of the compression-bonding part of the wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a terminal crimping electric wire.    Terminal crimping electric wire (1)    Aluminum electric wire (2)    Connecting terminal (3)    Resin coated part (4)    Compression-bonding part (12)    Aluminum conductor line (23)    Electric contact part (33)    Taper part (42)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolyte and an organic solvent. The electrolyte contains difluoro silane compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable personal computer, handheld video camera, motor vehicles, electronic dictionary, mobile telephone, sound recorder, electric-power-assisted bicycle, portable digital versatile disk player, electronic organizer and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using nonaqueous electrolyte has high charging/discharging characteristics and electric capacitance, and internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains electrolyte and an organic solvent. The electrolyte contains difluoro silane compound of formula: R1-O-CH2-CH2-CH2-Si(-R2)(-F)-F (I).    R1,R2=1-6C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material comprising manganese-containing lithium metal oxide, negative electrode containing carbon material as negative electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode (15) stopping and releasing lithium ion, and a negative electrode (16) stopping and releasing the lithium ion, where electrolyte solution (17) is lower than oxidation potential of a main component in lithium salt that is dissolved in the electrolyte solution. The positive electrode is made of lithium iron phosphate, and the electrolyte solution is chosen from one of the ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, ethylmethyl carbonate, dimethyl carbonate or diethyl carbonate.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte lithium secondary battery e.g. lithium bis perfluoro-ethyl-sulfonylimide secondary battery, lithium bis trifluoro-methyl-sulfonylimide secondary battery and lithium bis fluoro-sulfonylimide secondary battery, for an electric vehicle and a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode occludes and releases the lithium ion, and the negative electrode occludes and releases the lithium ion, where electrolyte solution is lower than oxidation potential of the main component in the lithium salt that is dissolved in the electrolyte solution, so that fall of load characteristics of the battery can be reduced, thus increasing service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte lithium secondary battery (10)    Gasket (11)    Positive electrode (15)    Negative electrode (16)    Electrolyte solution (17)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a volume-variable supply fuel tank (35) supplying liquid fuel to a fuel cell (3). A fuel-supply line (37) conveys the liquid fuel, and a fuel discharge line (38) conveys the liquid fuel to a discharge fuel tank (36) from the fuel cell. The fuel-supply line and the fuel discharge line are provided to the fuel cell. The fuel-supply line is equipped with a density adjustment tank (41), and a feed pump (43) is electrically connected to a control unit (29).    USE - Fuel cell system for mounting on an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is small in size, and less in weight, and ensures sufficient electric power generation amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system mounting on an electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Control unit (29)    Volume-variable supply fuel tank (35)    Discharge fuel tank (36)    Fuel-supply line (37)    Fuel discharge line (38)    Density adjustment tank (41)    Feed pump (43)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anionic group i.e. carboxyl group, containing a polymeric material crosslinked with polyvalent cation e.g. calcium ion and barium ion, and a dispersion medium, and a neutralization member i.e. protective film (10), contacting nonaqueous electrolyte, where the polyvalent cation is ion of alkaline-earth metal. A battery container (9) is provided with a communication part i.e. junctional part, that accommodates a positive electrode (2), negative electrode (3) and the electrolyte. A sealing material (5) seals the communication part in a main body part.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium cell, for a motor vehicle and a portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses influence of hydrogen fluoride generated within the battery and protects the sealing material by providing the neutralization member. The neutralization member is fixed by an acryl-type adhesive material having better chemical-resistance or physical property and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a junctional part of a lead and a collector of a positive-negative electrode of a test battery.    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Sealing material (5)    Battery container (9)    Protective film (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing the binder solution containing binder (52) and solvent (54), and applying the binder solution to a collector (10) to form a binder solution layer (50) in the surface of the collector. A mixture layer is formed by applying and drying the mixture paste (40) containing active material (22) and solvent (24) on the binder solution layer. The glass transition temperature of the binder is 10 degrees C or more.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. lithium ion battery for motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and electrical double layer capacitor for personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Highly durable battery with respect to the charging/discharging cycle can be manufactured effectively while improving the performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Collector (10)    Active material (22)    Solvent of mixture paste (24)    Mixture paste (40)    Binder solution layer (50)    Binder (52)    Solvent of binder solution (54)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has case forming unit cells attached in a particular state, where the unit cells are melted at temperature higher than room temperature. A pressurizing part pressurizes the unit cells in specific direction, and a heater (3) heats the unit cells. The heater is provided in a housing (2). An inner surface of the housing is covered with a heat insulating material. A battery container includes a cover body that is internally fitted by a step part, and is formed in an inner periphery of an opening part of a container main body.    USE - Assembled battery e.g. heating type assembled battery, such as lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves heat conduction between unit cells and raises efficiency of a molten salt battery by stabilizing temperature of the assembled battery uniformly, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery.    Unit assembled battery (1)    Housing (2)    Heater (3)    Connecting terminal boards (4a, 4b)    Assembled battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a before-welding positive electrode current collection member welded at a current collection part end edge (33E) of a current collection part of an electrode plate. The current collection part comprises a contact peripheral part (11EX). The current collection member adjoins an edge boundary part (33ES), a to-be-covered edge (33EU) and an external exposure edge (33ET). An electrode plate cover part (11) is provided at an opposite side of the electrode plate. A peripheral protrusion part and the electrode plate cover part are welded at the edge boundary part.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for driving a power supply of a portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, and a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peripheral protrusion part and the electrode plate cover part are welded to the edge boundary part, so that suitability of welding can be confirmed easily and welding reliability of the edge boundary part and the contact peripheral part can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of a positive electrode current collection member of a battery.    Electrode plate cover part (11)    Contact peripheral part (11EX)    Current collection part end edge (33E)    Edge boundary part (33ES)    External exposure edge (33ET)    To-be-covered edge (33EU)
NOVELTY - The wet jet mill (1) has control apparatus (5) which pulverizes the ground material until the ground material becomes a pre paste of a predetermined viscosity based on the values detected by the particle size distribution analyzer (24) and the viscosity meter (16). The particle size distribution analyzer detects the particle diameter and particle size distribution of the ground material during pulverization. The viscosity meter detects the viscosity of the ground material.    USE - Wet jet mill for manufacturing pre paste for power supply of vehicle, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the manufacturing apparatus which obtains a homogeneous and quality pre paste efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the manufacturing apparatus of pre paste.    Wet jet mill (1)    Control apparatus (5)    Viscosity meter (16)    Particle size distribution analyzer (24)    Water supply apparatus (28)
NOVELTY - The material has a carbon-type substrate in which an uneven structure of the order of a nanometer is formed. A surface-protection film is provided to cover the uneven structure and to permeate visible light and the light of a far infrared region. The uneven structure is a high density structure made of graphite of pillar shape.    USE - Thermal radiation material for cooling of heat-emitting component such as power converter and inverter used in semiconductor unit (claimed) mounted in solar cell, electric vehicle and in electronic apparatus such as computer.    ADVANTAGE - The reflectance of the region and far infrared region containing visible light is reduced. Thus the heat dissipation by radiation can be increased. The melting of thermal radiation material and the thermally-conductive deterioration can be prevented. Since the surface protective layer is provided, the handling property can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of the graphite substrate of thermal radiation material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for manufacturing nano uneven structure (301)    Step for performing coating process (302)
NOVELTY - The device has a blower (110) with a motor (130) that is arranged inside a blower case (120) for connecting to the blower case and a battery housing (101). The air is inhaled within the battery housing for discharging the hot air of the battery housing with a built-in battery. A wire is drawn out from the blower case outside for connecting electrically the motor with the outside.    USE - Device for cooling battery in car battery cooling system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air is inhaled within the battery housing for discharging the hot air of the battery housing with a built-in battery, and hence ensures improved air-tightness between the flange and the blower case and prevents damage of wire by the vehicle battery cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a car battery cooling system.    Car battery cooling system (100)    Battery housing (101)    Blower (110)    Blower case (120)    Motor (130)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a vertical axis savonius-type rotor and a lower reinforcement element (5) on which two blades (7) are fixed. The blades are inflatable in form of conduits extending up to the circumference of the device. The blades are inflated until the device reaches a deployed position, and deflated until the device reaches a folded position. The blades are made of plastic material that provides relatively high rigid or indeformable characteristics for the blades, when the blades are inflated, and relatively flexible or deformable characteristics, when the blades are deflated.    USE - Wind device i.e. vertical axis savonius type wind device, for use on a roof of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. car and motor home, to convert wind energy into mechanical or electrical energy for the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blades are arranged in adjacent superimposed lines/rows and to be supported with each other to form the conduits that are cooperated with each other for effective maintenance of the blades, so that rigidity of the device is improved. The arrangement of the device has reduced height for the blades, so that each blade surface is exposed to wind from a height similar to height of existing device having a single row of blades, thus making the device more resistant to deformation under the action of the wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for deploying a wind device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind device in a deployed position.    Wind device (1)    Rotor body (3)    Lower reinforcement element (5)    Blades (7)    Rows of blades (9)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery (8) comprises: a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode active material; and a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising an organic solvent, where the positive electrode active material comprises lithium iron phosphate having an olivine structure, the negative electrode active material comprises lithium titanate having a spinel structure and a monoclinic beta -type titanium complex oxide, and the organic solvent comprises a chain ether.    USE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery is useful in a battery pack (claimed), which is useful as a power sources for digital cameras, and power sources mounted on vehicles such as two- to four-wheel vehicles, hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheel electric cars and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has high energy density, excellent cycle performances and high safety because it is free from variation in volume during charge/discharge reactions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a thin-type nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Flat type coil electrode group (1)    Baggy container (2)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Positive electrode terminal (7)    Nonaqueous electrolyte battery. (8)
NOVELTY - Porous material comprises metallic mixed oxides of at least two different metals, preferably present in the form of discrete particles, obtainable by template synthesis comprising (a) introducing nanoparticles made of metal oxides of at least two different metals, into pores of a porous three-dimensional matrix material comprising particulate, preferably granular, preferably spherical activated carbon, and (b) subjecting the matrix material loaded with the nanoparticles to a thermal treatment for at least partially, preferably at least completely removing the matrix material.    USE - The porous material is useful as catalysts or catalyst carrier, for catalytic treatment of exhaust gases of combustion processes, exhaust gases of internal combustion engines or exhaust gases of chemical or industrial processes, preferably flue gases, for catalytically removing nitrogen oxides from exhaust gases of combustion processes, for catalyzing chemical processes and reactions, for photocatalysis, in or as gas sensors or in fuel cells, and for sorptive, preferably adsorptive applications, preferably as a reactive adsorbent (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous material exhibits high specific BET surface area, large specific pore volume, good mechanical stability and homogeneous particle diameter distributions, and does not require additional carrier system, and thus it is self-supporting.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric current generation unit mounted on a rear axle. A peripheral surface of the generation unit contacts peripheral surfaces of rear tires to generate electric current that is fed to a battery by wires.    USE - Device for recovering energy wasted by an electric motor vehicle i.e. car.
NOVELTY - The cell has a silicon wafer substrate provided with a front surface for absorbing sun light. The front surface of the silicon wafer substrate is provided with an n-positive diffusion layer. The n-positive diffusion layer is provided with an anti-reflective coating silicon oxide, silicon nitride and silver front electrode. A bottom part of the silver front electrode is provided with multiple through-holes. A rear part of a composite passivation film is provided with a middle aluminum layer. A rear electrode and the wafer substrate are in contact with each other to form an ohmic contact.    USE - Electric field passivated-back point-contact crystalline silicon solar fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell ensures better ohmic contact in a local boron back field during a cell preparation process. The cell ensures that the middle aluminium layer and a main grating part are connected with each other so as to ensure power field passivation effect. The cell has photo electromotive force, and reduces surface recombination velocity and negative effect and improves working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electric field passivated-back point-contact crystalline silicon solar fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric field passivated-back point-contact crystalline silicon solar fuel cell in partial section.
NOVELTY - The regulator has capacitor and Schottky diode that are connected in parallel. A control circuit is provided with pulse width modulation (PWM) signal processing module, a control module, an output drive module, feedback interface, temperature detection module, an over-voltage under-voltage detecting module and power supply module. Each modules are made in cascade connection using USB port. A power switch tube is connected in parallel with capacitors provided between the pin interfaces. The capacitor is bridged between power tube and power switch tube.    USE - Air-conditioning fan speed regulator of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for working method of air-conditioning fan speed regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air-conditioning fan speed regulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has separator that is positioned in the electrode assembly (200). The positive plate and negative plate are arranged at regular intervals in the electrode assembly. The lower insulating plate (100) surrounds the portion of the protrusion portion. The protrusion portion (110) is protruded to the upper direction in the outer periphery and positioned in the lower portion of the electrode assembly.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium battery used in cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the combined portion between the cap assembly and battery can is prevented so that the flow of electrolyte due to the bond partial cracking of the cap assembly can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the secondary battery.    Lower insulating plate (100)    Protrusion portion (110)    Electrode assembly (200)    Battery can (300)    Cap assembly (400)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature control device controlling temperature of galvanic cell (2) e.g. flat cell. An electrically conductive or insulative damping element (2.4) is arranged between the galvanic cell and a component e.g. another galvanic cell, holding element, housing portion or heat guide element, to absorb shock. The damping element is designed as a functional component of the temperature control device. The damping element comprises a heat conducting or heat-permeable casing and an inner space that is filled with heat conducting and resilient materials.    USE - Energy storage device e.g. battery such as high voltage lithium ion battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid car and/or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The damping element is designed as the functional component of the temperature control device, thus enhancing a structure of the device while ensuring efficient heat dissipation of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a flat cell.    Galvanic cell (2)    Side walls of cell housing (2.1, 2.2)    Frame of cell (2.3)    Electrically conductive or insulative damping element (2.4)    Tab-like measuring terminal (2.11)
NOVELTY - The system has switching valve (191) mounted at branch point between bypass line (R1) and refrigerant circulation line (R) to convert a flow direction of refrigerant so that refrigerant passing through outdoor heat exchanger (130) flows toward bypass line and expansion unit (140). A heat supply unit (180) supplies heat to refrigerant flowing along bypass line. An expansion unit (120) mounted on refrigerant circulation line of inlet side of outdoor heat exchanger to selectively expand refrigerant supplied to outdoor heat exchanger based on air-conditioning mode or heat pump mode.    USE - Heat pump system for vehicle such as electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water-cooled type heat exchanger is mounted on bypass line bypassing indoor heat exchanger to collect waste heat of vehicle electric devices. Thus, heating efficiency of the heat pump system is enhanced. The flow of the indoor air introduced into air-conditioning case can be controlled to minimize influences of the outdoor air of low temperature. The operation and the heating performance of the heat pump system can be enhanced by collecting waste heat of the vehicle electric devices and heat sources of the indoor air. The mileage of the vehicle can be increased by minimizing operation of electric heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the air-conditioning mode of heat pump system for vehicle.    Expansion unit (120)    Outdoor heat exchanger (130)    Expansion unit (140)    Heat supply unit (180)    Switching valve (191)    Refrigerant circulation line (R)    Bypass line (R1)
NOVELTY - An eco-friendly battery, is including an anode, a cathode, a cathode membrane, a catalyst, a transparent case, an insulation material, a seal material, an anode cap, a water inlet and a plug, the catalyst has a function to ionize water; and the battery generate more current under heat and light condition. Because of the above composition, this invention then achieves a kind of eco-friendly battery.
NOVELTY - The module has a set of cold fluid circulation tubes (2) e.g. glycol-water mixture circulation tubes, extending parallel to each other in two rows (22) located on both sides of a row (21) of hot fluid circulation tubes (1) e.g. exhaust gas circulation tubes. Thermoelectric elements (3) create electric current from temperature gradient applied between contact faces (4a, 4b) of the elements in contact with the tubes. A compression unit is supported on each row of the cold fluid circulation tubes for applying compression force in the direction of the row of hot fluid circulation tubes.    USE - Thermoelectric module for use in a thermoelectric device (claimed) to generate electric current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the module enables efficient distribution of clamping force applied to the row of hot fluid circulation tubes and facilitating inclusion of dispersions of dimensions of the thermoelectric elements so as to improve quality of contact between the thermoelectric elements and the tubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric elements are chosen from p-type and n-type thermoelectric elements. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a thermoelectric module.    Hot fluid circulation tubes (1)    Cold fluid circulation tubes (2)    Thermoelectric elements (3)    Contact faces (4a, 4b)    Row of hot fluid circulation tubes (21)    Rows of cold fluid circulation tubes (22)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode assembly (120) that is housed in a case (110) in which positive electrode current collector (130) is located and is coupled to an uncoated portion of electrode assembly. A primary coupling groove is recessed toward the positive electrode current collector. Negative electrode current collector (140) is located within the case and a secondary coupling groove is recessed toward the negative electrode current collector. An insulation layer (160) is formed between the primary coupling groove and electrode terminal of negative electrode current collector.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. rechargeable battery for battery pack (claimed), used as power source for vehicles and advanced electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, cellular phone, laptop computer, and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be assembled by coupling a coupling hole of the case to a coupling protrusion of a lower pack case, and the secondary battery and the lower pack case can be assembled to each other, so that a separate structure e.g. a bus bar is not necessary, thus the manufacturing cost and manufacturing time can be reduced. A separate pressing process is not required, so that that deformation of the assembled structure can be minimized and electrolyte leakage and current leakage can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of rear surface of secondary battery.    Case (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Positive electrode current collector (130)    Negative electrode current collector (140)    Insulation layer (160)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a first battery cell (11) comprising a first electrode tab (11a), a second battery cell (12) comprising a second electrode tab (12a) and a lead member (150) electrically connected to the first electrode tab and the second electrode tab. The first electrode tab and the second electrode tab are coupled together at a first coupling region (P11). The lead member is coupled to the first electrode tab at a second coupling region (P12) that is different to the first coupling region.    USE - Battery pack for mobile devices e.g. mobile phones, notebook computers, electric vehicles, uninterruptible power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical connection status is stabilized since the battery pack is reinforced with respect to a connection strength between unit cells. Electrical connection status between unit cells is reinforced, and a stable connection status is maintained by sufficient heat adhesion between electrode tabs that are extended from the unit cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    First battery cell (11)    First electrode tab (11a)    Second battery cell (12)    Second electrode tab (12a)    Lead member (150)    First coupling region (P11)    Second coupling region (P12)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting motor gear with shock absorber supporting rod. A rack is connected with motor gear. An electric generator rotating wheel is connected with brake fixing bracket. A wind power generator impeller is mounted on radiator of automobile water tank. A motor power supply wire is connected to controller. The controller is set with friction wheel. A generator power supply line is connected to controller.    USE - New mixing power vehicle energy recovery method.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively reduces fuel consumption.
NOVELTY - The system has basic power supply module (2), high voltage power distribution device (4), vehicle controller I, electric motor module (5) and auxiliary unit (6). The basic power supply module is connected with vehicle controller I, and high voltage power distribution device and motor module are connected with the basic power supply module. Auxiliary power supply module (3) is connected with the whole vehicle controller I connected with high voltage power distribution device and motor module.    USE - Power system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric bus is connected to the capacitor for storing electric characteristics based on capacitor system, so as to increase the group of power battery. The vehicle can be enabled to store electric energy so as to increase the off-line of the vehicle running.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The motor module is connected to basic power supply module or auxiliary power supply module through high voltage power distribution device. The auxiliary unit is connected with the grid-connected control basic power supply module, and assistant power supply module. The auxiliary module is connected with the whole vehicle controller I and high voltage power distribution device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Basic power supply module (2)    Auxiliary power supply module (3)    High voltage power distribution device (4)    Electric motor module (5)    Auxiliary unit (6)
NOVELTY - The device has control unit that is electrically connected with a driving mechanism (10). The battery shell (40) and the driving mechanism are connected with a moving mechanism (20). The moving mechanism which turns off activation of the anode (50) or cathode (60) of storage battery is operated by driving mechanism.    USE - Output port disconnect device for storage battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convenient of the user can be improved effectively. The safety of the vehicle can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage battery.    Driving mechanism (10)    Moving mechanism (20)    Battery shell (40)    Anode of battery (50)    Cathode of battery (60)
NOVELTY - The charging device has a charging circuit that charges each cells about the electric power supplied from the external power supply (500). The battery state of charge (SOC) specification unit identifies SOC of the battery. The cell volume specification unit identifies each capacitance. The control unit controls the charging circuit so that the electric power is supplied with the priority to cell with large capacity, when SOC of the identified battery is beyond a reference value.    USE - Charging device of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the external power supply and the cells are maintained at electrically insulated condition, the safety of both battery and external power supply is ensured. The SOC imbalance is suppressed, the battery can be charged efficiently, and the electric power loss is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging device of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Hybrid drive device (200)    Battery (300)    Electrically-driven auxiliary machine (400)    External power supply (500)
NOVELTY - The charging device has a charging circuit (600) that selectively charges each of the cell of a battery (300) with respect to the electric power supplied from a solar cell (500). An electronically controlled unit (ECU) (100) identifies the capacity of each cell, and controls the charging circuit so that electric power is supplied to the cell with a relatively small capacity when the battery is in a discharge state.    USE - Charging device for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the vehicle battery can be charged by a solar cell, without generating state of charge (SOC) imbalances between cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle provided with the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    ECU (100)    Battery (300)    Solar cell (500)    Charging circuit (600)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has synchronization unit which synchronizes the carrier frequency of the electric power converters e.g. fuel cell converter (30), battery converter (40) and traction inverter (50) when vehicle speed is less than predetermined value of electric vehicle. The fuel cell converter converts output voltage of a fuel cell (20) to predetermined direct current (DC) voltage.    USE - Control apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By synchronizing the carrier frequency of the electric power converters, the sound pressure of operation sound of electric vehicle is increased during low speed driving thus pedestrian can be made to notice the approach of the vehicle and safety of the pedestrian is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus for electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel cell converter (30)    Battery converter (40)    Traction inverter (50)
NOVELTY - The charging device has a switch (3) that is interposed between a solar cell (1) and a 12 volts battery (2). The battery is connected to a charge cord, and charged with electric power from the solar cell during on-state of the switch. The switch is turned on when the voltage of the battery is lower than a predetermined charge voltage set for charging the output voltage of the solar cell.    USE - Device for charging battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Application of high voltage from the solar cell to the electrically equipped apparatus is prevented since the switch is turned off during application of high voltage. Backflow of electric current is prevented through the diode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    Battery (2)    Switch (3)    Power supply circuit (5)    Battery presence determination circuit (6)    Electrically equipped apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has a heat radiating element (70) which is thermally connected with batteries (30). The intervening layer (80) is provided for suppressing the relative displacement of the battery stack (20) and heat radiating element while positioning between the battery stack and heat radiating element. A recessed portion (23) is formed in the battery stack on the heat radiating element. The heat radiating element is arranged with batteries which interpose bottom face (31a) of the separator (22). The recessed portion is filled with a portion of intervening layer.    USE - Battery module used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation efficiency of the battery stack is increased by the heat radiating element so as to reduce the collision between the heat radiating element and battery stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (10)    Battery stack (20)    Separator (22)    Recessed unit (23)    Battery (30)    Bottom face of separator (31a)    Heat radiating element (70)    Intervening layer (80)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (100) consists of a battery case (50) in which an electrode component (80) provided with positive and negative electrodes is accommodated with a nonaqueous electrolyte. The liquid quantity ratio of amount of excess electrolyte solution existing outside the electrode component among all nonaqueous electrolyte accommodated in the battery case, and the amount of electrolyte solution impregnated in the electrode component is 0.05-0.2.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery and nickel hydrogen battery is used for vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles. Can also be used for personal computers and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics at high temperature and low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of an electrode component provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a battery case in which the electrode component is accommodated with a nonaqueous electrolyte. The liquid quantity ratio of amount of excess electrolyte solution existing outside the electrode component among all nonaqueous electrolyte accommodated in the battery case, and the amount of electrolyte solution impregnated in the electrode component is 0.05-0.2. The positive electrode comprises an active material having a dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorption amount of 30 ml/100 g or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (50)    Case main component (52)    Cover (54)    Electrode component (80)    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous-electrolyte halogen cell (10) has a negative electrode (14) containing negative electrode active material which emits lithium ions, a positive electrode (16) containing a halogen as positive electrode active material, and an ionically-conductive medium (18) interposing between positive electrode and negative electrode. The ionically-conductive medium includes lithium ions, halogen and nonaqueous solvent and forms a molecular complex and halogen.    USE - Nonaqueous-electrolyte halogen cell is used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous-electrolyte halogen cell has improved operating voltage, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nonaqueous-electrolyte halogen cell.    Nonaqueous-electrolyte halogen cell (10)    Negative electrode (14)    Positive electrode (16)    Binder (16c)    Ionically-conductive medium (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a metal plate (3) that is joined with the metal boards (3A,3B) formed by connecting with the respective electrode terminals of the battery cell. The metal board (3A) is equipped with the stacking unit (3a) stacked on the metal board (3B) equipped with the stacking unit (3b) stacked on the metal board (3A). The stacking units are provided with a protrusion unit (8) penetrated by the notch portion (9). The protrusion unit and the notch portion are closely adhered to the metal boards according to the crimping structure.    USE - Battery system of vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid car, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid type electric vehicle and electrically-driven motorcycle, for use in factory, mobile telephone, street light and road marking lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The metal plate and the electrode terminal can be maintained to the stably low resistance connection state over the long period of time. The electric corrosion of battery system can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery system.    Metal plate (3)    Metal boards (3A,3B)    Stacking units (3a,3b)    Protrusion unit (8)    Notch portion (9)
NOVELTY - An electric power storage battery (1) contains aqueous solution containing positive-electrode electrolyte solution and negative-electrode electrolyte solution and having pH of 3-8. The positive-electrode electrolyte solution contains manganese-aminopolycarboxylic acid chelate.    USE - Electric power storage battery e.g. redox flow-type battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power storage battery having excellent handleability, charging-discharging characteristics, energy efficiency and coulomb efficiency is economically and easily manufactured, with high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electric power storage battery.    Electric power storage battery (1)    Positive-electrode electrolyte solution tank (3)    Negative-electrode electrolyte solution tank (4)    Diaphragm (11)    Positive electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has fuel cells (12) which forms by electrode assembly (26) between separators (28a,28b). Sandwiching section (88) inserts electrode assembly. Fuel gas channel supplies fuel gas along electrode surface in sandwiching section. Bridge section (86) supplies fuel gas from supply passage (34) to fuel gas channel. Oxygen-containing gas channel supplies oxygen-containing gas. Displacement absorbing mechanism (96,98,130) absorbs displacement generated in sandwiching section, fuel gas supply section, and oxygen-containing gas supply section (90).    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation performance can be achieved reliably. The damage of the electrode assembly can be reduced. The durability of the stack can be improved. The size reduction of the load applying mechanism can be achieved easily. The leakage of the fuel can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Electrode assembly (26)    Separators (28a,28b)    Fuel gas supply passage (34)    Bridge section (86)    Sandwiching section (88)    Oxygen-containing gas supply section (90)    Displacement absorbing mechanisms (96,98,130)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode and cathode that are connected in both sides of ion-conducting electrolytic membrane (14). The through hole (30e,30f) is provided with a manifold (50) for coolants which is extended in the lamination direction, when cells are laminated with the ion-conducting electrolytic membrane. The coolant flow path (24') communicates a through hole and coolant flow path (24). The convex portions protrude in a through hole from the portion of the wall surface which surrounded the connection unit of the through hole and coolant flow path (24').    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell for supplying power to electrical vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current corrosion in the portion of the separator close to the sealing element can be suppressed, so that the fall of the sealing performance between the sealing element and the separator can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    Cell (12)    Ion-conducting electrolytic membrane (14)    Coolant flow paths (24,24')    Through holes (30e,30f)    Manifole (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a main portion which is provided with a single cell. The single cell is provided with a membrane electrode assembly (8). The membrane electrode assembly is provided with an anode electrode (7) at one surface side of polymer electrolyte membrane (1) and cathode electrode (6) at other surface side of polymer electrolyte membrane. The main portion is controlled by control unit, such that the relative humidity in cathode electrode and anode electrode satisfies the predetermined formula during intermittent operation.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle, for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The main portion of fuel cell system is controlled by control unit, so that the deterioration of polymer electrolyte membrane of fuel cell system in advance can be prevented. The characteristic of the main portion of fuel cell system can be improved. The cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell system.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode electrode (6)    Anode electrode (7)    Membrane electrode assembly (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group (4) which is formed by winding or laminating a positive electrode plate (5), a negative electrode plate (6), and an insulating layer (7). The insulating layer is formed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate. A heat generating portion (9a) is provided between the positive electrode plate and the insulating layer or between the negative electrode plate and the insulating layer for heating the electrode group. A conducting wire (13) connects the heat generating portion to an external power supply device.    USE - Lithium secondary battery used in portable machine and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the heat generating portion is provided between the positive electrode plate and the insulating layer or between the negative electrode plate and the insulating layer for heating the electrode group, the change occurred inside the secondary battery at the time of internal short circuit can be ascertained more correctly so that the safety of secondary battery with respect to the internal short circuit can be correctly evaluated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for testing lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Electrode group (4)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Insulating layer (7)    Heat generating portion (9a)    Conducting wire (13)
NOVELTY - The enhancing arrangement has a non-isolating pre-regulator (122) which provides part of the fuel cells (103) with voltage and current to facilitate an electrolysis mode of operation producing hydrogen. A feedback arrangement (109) circulates fuel through the anode sides (100) of the cells to supply part of the hydrogen to the cells. The pre-regulator and feedback arrangement release requirements on a heating source (138) by minimizing amount of fuel feed-in and by minimizing amount of internal reforming required to draw current from the fuel cells during start-up of fuel cell device.    USE - Enhancing arrangement for start-up heating of a high temperature fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - Cost savings are achieved because smaller and cheaper heating sources are enough to fulfill external heating demands, and the fuel cell system has a more compact size. The arrangement operates as an advanced interactive fuel cell system, and due to the internal circulation of power and hydrogen in the fuel cell circulation loop, the amount of fresh fuel feed required for driving current in the fuel cells is significantly reduced such that the amount of stack cooling by internal reforming can be significantly reduced. This enhances the heating of fuel cells and reduces the need and requirements for external heating source, e.g. electrical heaters, in the start-up process of the fuel cell device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an enhancing method for start-up heating of a high temperature fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the enhancing arrangement for start-up heating of a high temperature fuel cell device.    Anode sides (100)    Fuel cells (103)    Feedback arrangement (109)    Non-isolating pre-regulator (122)    Heating source (138)
NOVELTY - The system has wet condition detection unit which detects the wet condition of the electrolytic membrane of the fuel cell. The normal-times target wet condition setting unit (120) sets the target wet condition of the electrolytic membrane at the time of the steady operation of the fuel cell system as normal-times target wet condition based on the driving state. The target wet condition is set at the time of transience so that the condition is changed from the wet condition detected before entering into transient operation to the normal-times target wet condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel consumption at the time of transient operation, or sound vibration performance can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the wet condition control of the electrolytic membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Target output calculation unit (110)    Normal times target wet condition setting unit (120)    Time-lag process unit (130)    Transient target internal resistance setting unit (140)    Operating quantity control unit (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a manufacture information gathering unit to gather deterioration state of cell manufactured based on manufacturing condition. Operating information collection unit collects charge performance information of the cell. The cell deterioration state nearest to charge performance information is selected (S1306) from production inspection data. The performance determination unit identifies the cell having operation performance information as the cell to be exchanged when the deterioration state quantity of cell deviates from predetermined threshold value.    USE - System for determining module structure of battery such as lithium ion battery module used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance determination unit identifies the cell having operation performance information as the cell to be exchanged, so that the malfunction of the battery can be determined and replaced and the modular performance of the battery can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for determining module structure of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the battery module structure determination process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for storing received operation data in operation performance database (S1301)    Step for acquiring profile data from operation data (S1302)    Step for performing pattern matching process based (S1304)    Step for determining whether performance determination unit has cell to be exchanged (S1305)    Step for selecting cell having deterioration state nearest to charge performance information (S1306)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging (S102) secondary battery to first voltage, after being manufactured. The secondary battery is discharged or charged (S104) in constant current voltage mode with second voltage which is lower than first voltage and defines as target voltage, before leaving secondary battery to stand. Open-circuit voltage of secondary battery is measured (S105) before and after secondary battery is set aside. Quality of secondary battery is determined based on difference between open-circuit voltages of secondary battery measured before and after secondary battery is set aside.    USE - Method for testing secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary battery is discharged or charged in constant current voltage mode with second voltage which is lower than first voltage, after charging secondary battery to first voltage, the variation in the ion concentration on the electrode of secondary battery can be reduced and the change time of the open circuit voltage accompanying the diffusion of ion can be shortened. The change of the open circuit voltage due to short circuit can be found easily, when the short circuit is generated by foreign material. Hence the quality determination of secondary battery can be performed efficiently within short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of testing secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for fabricating secondary battery (S101)    Step for charging secondary battery to constant current mode, after being manufactured (S102)    Step for charging secondary battery in constant current voltage mode (S104)    Step for measuring open-circuit voltage (S105)    Step for comparing difference between open-circuit voltages of secondary battery measured before and after secondary battery is set aside (S108)
NOVELTY - The method involves inspecting working pressure of air release valve (6) incorporated with vent plug (4), and attaching vent plug to battery case cover (3). The corresponding state of vent plug that is attached to battery case cover is inspected. An upper cover (5) is attached to battery case cover.    USE - Method for manufacturing lead acid battery (claimed) e.g. package exhaustion type valve-regulated lead acid battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery is easily manufactured at low cost, by using the method for manufacturing the lead acid battery. The efficiency and production quality of the lead acid battery having simple structure are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lead acid battery.    Battery case cover (3)    Vent plug (4)    Upper cover (5)    Air release valve (6)    Lead acid battery (100)
NOVELTY - The unit (100) has a heat exchanger plate (20) that is provided with a battery opposing element (22) that opposes the batteries (10). The stretching element (24) is stretched from the battery opposing element to the outer side of the batteries. The stretching element thermally radiates the heat received from the exterior to the batteries through the battery opposing element.    USE - Battery unit mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit is simple in structure and is provided at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat exchanger plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery unit.    Battery (10)    Heat exchanger plate (20)    Battery opposing element (22)    Stretching element (24)    Battery unit (100)
NOVELTY - The device has cooling plate (30) that is connected with battery block (2) in heat bonding state, and provided to cool the battery block and battery cell (1). Heat-transfer element (40) is located between cooling plate and battery block. Distribution of thermal resistance of heat-transfer element is adjusted according to cooling capacity at which electrical cell is cooled by cooling plate, so that thermal resistance of heat-transfer element contacts battery cell higher than thermal resistance of heat-transfer element contacts battery cell in region of low cooling capacity.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle mobile telephone and street light, used in home and factories.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between battery cells on cooling plate can be suppressed. The cooling plate can be uniformly cooled. Sheet-like thermally-conductive element can be easily located between battery block and cooling plate. The heat-transfer element can change distribution of thermal resistance by changing thickness, so that distribution of thermal resistance can be changed partially easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Cooling plate (2)    Separator (5)    Cooling plate (30)    Heat-transfer element (40)
NOVELTY - The structure (4) has circular-pipe-shaped insertion edge section (18) that is provided to follow end of main pipe section (17). The acceptable edge section (33) is provided with internal diameter which is larger than outer diameter of insertion edge section, and is provided to follow other end of main pipe section. The insertion edge section of pipe unit (15) is inserted in acceptable edge section of other pipe unit so as to form protrusion. The sealing portion is provided to seal outer peripheral surface of insertion edge section and internal peripheral surface of acceptable edge section.    USE - Pipe structure of battery temperature control system (claimed) used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection of each pipe units is performed by insertion at the acceptable edge section of an insertion edge section, the connection operation can be made easy. The pipe structure can be constructed by connecting a pipe unit according to the number of objects of a battery cell or a heat exchanger, so that the scale of a pipe structure can be changed easily. The insertion edge section is displaced with respect to other end of acceptable edge section relatively. Thus the pipe unit can be connected to connection object reliably, if the connection object of a branch-pipe section is provided with a dimension error. Each pipe units are connected through the sealing portion so that the flexibility can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery temperature control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the battery temperature control system.    Battery temperature control system (1)    Battery cell (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Pipe structure (4)    Pipe unit (15)    Main pipe section (17)    Insertion edge section (18)    Acceptable edge section (33)
NOVELTY - The module (300) has a case that is equipped with an intermediate element (5D) which is formed in the side wall connected with the heat radiating elements (5A,5B). The heat radiating elements are arranged oppositely so that the circuit is inserted between the heat radiating elements. The intermediate element is provided with a curved portion which is extended towards an accommodation space of an accommodating element.    USE - Power semiconductor module used in power converter device (claimed) for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the power semiconductor module is improved effectively. The thermal radiation performance of the power semiconductor device is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of power semiconductor module; and    (2) power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the power semiconductor module.    Semiconductor element (1)    Heat radiating elements (5A,5B)    Intermediate element (5D)    Joining element (6)    Power semiconductor module (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a portion of an electrical signal to a balance of plant (BOP) load (191), where the load is in electrical communication with a fuel cell system (100). Determination is made to check whether a startup threshold of the system is met. Another electrical signal is provided from the fuel system to the load, if the threshold is met, where the electrical signals are corresponding to a load demand of the load. Values of the latter signal and the former signal are increased and reduced until the demand is met by the system.    USE - Method for starting up a fuel cell arrangement in a fuel cell system to provide electrical power to an external load. Uses include but are not limited to a building, an appliance, a light, a tool, an air conditioner, a heating unit, a factory equipment and machinery, a power storage unit, a computer, a security system and an electric grid.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables receiving startup power from an alternative power source to improve a fuel cell system performance and efficiency during startup.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The former electrical signal is an alternating current (AC) signal. The BOP load is a BOP device such as a blower. The startup threshold is a predetermined output voltage, current and power. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an apparatus for starting up a fuel cell arrangement    (2) a system for starting up a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell arrangement with startup power control.    Fuel cell systems (100-115)    Positive bus (160)    Neutral bus (170)    Inverter (188)    BOP load (191)
NOVELTY - The device has a flywheel motor connected with a motor dynamic force system. A soft shaft is fixed in a vehicle driving shaft that is fixed in a center part of a vehicle body. A bearing force structure is divided into two half parts of a connection part. A shock absorber is arranged on four corners of the connecting part. An air bag seat is connected with a spring box of the vehicle body and equipped in a vacuum bag to release air expansion of a cotton pad soft protective layer. A rigid rod is extended to a front half side of the vehicle body.    USE - Mixed power transmission device for driving an electric automobile i.e. car, in urban, rural, desert and river areas.    ADVANTAGE - The device adopts wind power, hydraulic water, sunshine and a thermoelectricity material to produce power according to resource condition. The device ensures low oil consumption and convenience for driving the vehicle in urban, rural, desert and river area. The device saves electricity and avoids environmental pollution. The device enables a front row seat to perform shock protection function. The device absorbs rigid suspender half vehicle body vibration so as to reduce generation of impact. The device can avoid impulsive force collision according to an air bag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a mixed power transmission device.
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery includes nickel positive electrode containing active material containing nickel hydroxide as a main component, and zinc, which is filled in a conductive substrate. A coating layer containing yttrium is formed at the surface of the active substance, or a region of a high yttrium concentration is formed near the surface in the active substance. The content of zinc in the active material is 0.001-0.04 %mass. The content of yttrium in coating layer is 7 g/m2 or more per unit surface area of the positive electrode.    USE - Alkaline storage battery is used for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent assist-output property and high-temperature charging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery includes nickel positive electrode containing active material containing nickel hydroxide as a main component, and zinc, which is which filled in a conductive substrate. A coating layer containing yttrium is formed at the surface of the active substance, or a region of a high yttrium concentration is formed near the surface in the active substance. The content of zinc in the active material is 0.001-0.04 %mass. The difference between state-of-charge (SOC 50% voltage) and charging peak voltage is 40 mV or more, when charged to state-of-charge of 120% at 55 degrees C and current of 0.5 A. The content of yttrium contained in the coating layer or the region of a high yttrium concentration is 7 g/m2 or more per unit surface area of the positive electrode.
NOVELTY - Spinel-type (space group Fd-3m) lithium manganese-based composite oxide (LMO), has crystallite size of 250-350 nm, distortion of 0.085 or less, and specific surface area increase rate when placed in water at 25 degrees C and pH of 7 and ultrasonically dispersed for 600 seconds at an intensity of 40 W is 10% or less.    USE - The spinel-type LMO is used as positive electrode active material for lithium cell or battery in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The LMO enables maintenance of electrical discharge capacity even when charging and discharging are repeated at high temperatures, hence decrease in output associated with repeated charging and discharging during high temperatures can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The method involves molding (s20) a battery terminal plate. A processed material in a fixing mold is pressurized by a pressurized mold. Another fixing mold is inserted in a hand part. The processed material is sliced by a cutting supply part. A clamp is arranged in an outer edge of a base part. A cutter is rotated by a drill to form a hole in center of the processed material. A trimming portion is arranged in a material handling system. A copper trimmer is arranged in a trimming unit.    USE - Method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery terminal plate. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a plug-in hybrid vehicle, a solar cell and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing molding time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery terminal plate manufacturing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery terminal plate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Feeding step (s10)    Battery terminal plate molding step (s20, s30, s40, s50)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an isolation layer (130) integrated between an anode (110) and a cathode (120). The isolation layer is provided with a liquefied component that contains ionic salt. The ionic salt flows from the isolation layer to an electrode. A solid component supports the isolation layer between the anode and the cathode. Positive electrode mixtures (112, 113) are coated at an anode collector (111). A polymer matrix is adhered to the anode and the cathode. The matrix is selected from a group consisting of polyethylene oxide, propylene oxide, oxymethylene and dimethylsiloxane.    USE - Integrated electrode assembly for a lithium secondary battery pack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly prevents short circuit at a secondary battery according to contraction of a separation film and solves electrode dispersion dust process time enlargement problem by dipping an electrode in electrolyte during manufacturing process. The assembly improves ion conductivity of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an integrated electrode assembly    (2) a lithium secondary battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an integrated electrode assembly.    Anode (110)    Anode collector (111)    Positive electrode mixtures (112, 113)    Cathode (120)    Isolation layer (130)
NOVELTY - The structure has fuel battery pile portion connected to front panel having CVM fast connector (1) and positive and negative cable coupling structures (2). Front panel has fuel flow passage inlet male connecting head (3), cooling liquid flow channel outlet male connecting head (5), air flow passage outlet male connecting head (7), fuel flow channel outlet male connecting head (9), cooling liquid flow channel inlet male connecting head (11) and air flow passage inlet male connecting head (13) that are connected to corresponding female connecting heads (4,6,8,10,12,14).    USE - Hot-plug electric stack structure.    ADVANTAGE - The hot-plug electric stack structure is provided with simple structure and high efficiency. The leakage of the fuels is avoided by providing the connecting heads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hot-plug electric stack structure.    CVM fast connector (1)    Positive and negative cable coupling structures (2)    Fuel flow passage inlet male connecting head (3)    Female connecting heads (4,6,8,10,12,14)    Cooling liquid flow channel outlet male connecting head (5)    Air flow passage outlet male connecting head (7)    Fuel flow channel outlet male connecting head (9)    Cooling liquid flow channel inlet male connecting head (11)    Air flow passage inlet male connecting head (13)
NOVELTY - The packaging structure has stack portion (5) that is provided with two housing portions (1,2), and two end plates (3,4). The housing portions are connected with the respective end plates through a bolt (6). The stack portion is provided with a handle (7) that is directly arranged on a pile rod. The stack portion is equipped with water-proof and dust-proof sealing sheets.    USE - Electric packaging structure for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric packaging structure for fuel battery, is provided with simple structure. The packaging structure can be assembled easily and conveniently. The manufacturing cost of the packaging structure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electric packaging structure for fuel battery.    Housing portions (1,2)    End plates (3,4)    Stack portion (5)    Bolt (6)    Handle (7)
NOVELTY - The algorithm includes instruction for collecting a present sampling time and temperature of a fuel cell. The error value and error change rate are calculated based on the sampling time and temperature of the fuel cell. The fuzzy rule table is set to obtain the predetermined error value and error change rate so as to correct the calculated error value and error change rate.    USE - Fuzzy PID algorithm for controlling fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery can be controlled efficiently by calculating the error value and error change rate based on the sampling time and temperature of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing all-vanadium redox flow battery, involves (a) roasting vanadium slag with sodium salt, performing aqueous leaching and removing impurities from sodium metavanadate, (b) adjusting the pH value of the sodium metavanadate by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid and obtaining vanadyl sulfate (VOSO4) solution, and (c) concentrating the obtained VOSO4 solution to obtain all-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte solution.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing all-vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost-effective, environmentally-friendly and suitable for large scale production, and avoids the wastage of vanadium resources as the existing vanadium resources such as slag are effectively utilized.
NOVELTY - The system has a charging electric vehicle storage battery (1) which is provided to charge battery. The solar energy is converted into electric energy. A commercial power supply (3) is connected with power supply loop. A solar cell phalanx (4) is connected with a storage battery group (2). A solar energy controller (7) is connected with solar cell phalanx. A charge control switch (10) is connected with charging loop. The charging control switch is connected with the solar energy controller.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic charging system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of solar energy photovoltaic charging system is improved, and operation of solar energy photovoltaic charging system is simplified, so that the electric supply and consumption of the resource can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar energy photovoltaic charging system for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging electric vehicle storage battery (1)    Storage battery group (2)    Commercial power supply (3)    Solar cell phalanx (4)    Solar energy controller (7)    Charge control switch (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves using one-directional flow of fuel cell systems with the inlet and the outlet to ensure input of the charged fuel cell system and outlet of the discharged fuel cell system. There can be more one-directional flows of fuel cell systems.    USE - Replacement method for fuel cell systems for electromobile.
NOVELTY - The integration management device has a power supply unit (10), which supplies alternating current power source. A direct current power supplying part (20) is provided for generating voltage, which is higher than voltage of a lead accumulator. A capacitor bank (30) stores electricity outputted from the direct current power supplying part. A voltage sensor portion (50) is provided for reading the voltage of the lead accumulator. A display section (60) is provided for expressing a state of the lead accumulator according to the voltage sensed with the voltage sensor port.    USE - Integration management device for lead storage battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The display section is provided for expressing a state of the lead accumulator according to the voltage sensed with the voltage sensor port, and hence manages lead storage battery in reliable manner and ensures time-efficient and cost-effective integration management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lead accumulator apparatus of integral management. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply unit (10)    Direct current power supplying part (20)    Capacitor bank (30)    Voltage sensor portion (50)    Display section (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (7) provided with a porous fuel electrode (2). A porous air electrode (5) interposes a solid electrolyte (1). A power supply is electrically connected to the MEA. The solid electrolyte utilizes a main material of barium zirconate (BaZrO3).The porous fuel electrode and the porous air electrode contain silver material (Ag). A metal plating porous body comprises a current collection material.    USE - Dehumidifying apparatus for removing an in-air moisture content by electrochemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has better durability and power consumption is achieved. The apparatus can easily form ferromagnetic metals and a metal particle chain body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dehumidifying apparatus.    Solid electrolyte (1)    Porous fuel electrode (2)    Porous air electrode (5)    Membrane-electrode assembly (7)    Dehumidifying apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has an electrical storage control unit (140) that makes capacitor (c1,c2) corresponding to other electric motor (MG2) electrically store power obtained from one electric motor (MG1). An electric motor control unit controls the motor to closely approach rotation speed of other electric motor not regenerated to zero while controlling to revive one electric motor. Direct current power supplied from the power supply unit (12) and to the inverter (710,720) corresponding to the other electric motor is obstructed after control by the electric motor control unit.    USE - Hybrid vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient electrical storage to the capacitor is achieved through a comparatively easy apparatus structure. Protection of the power supply unit during excessive input and the suppression of the fuel consumption deterioration by the regenerated electric power missing out is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram showing the structure between the motor generator and the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply unit (12)    Electrical storage control unit (140)    Inverter (710,720)    One electric motor (MG1)    Other electric motor (MG2)    Capacitor (c1,c2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a manifold (16-1) provided in the high pressure piping (12) that supplies high pressure fuel gas from a fuel tank (10). A regulator adjusts the pressure of the fuel gas. A medium pressure piping (20) supplies medium pressure fuel gas from the regulator to a fuel cell stack. The manifold is inclined and fixed to the taper portion (14a) of a cross member (14) of a vehicle, with the medium pressure piping positioned in the space formed by the inclination of the manifold.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents piping type interference, thus effectively using space and fuel gas can be supplied compactly and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the piping configuration of the fuel cell system.    Fuel tank (10)    High pressure piping (12)    Cross member (14)    Taper portion (14a)    Manifold (16-1)    Medium pressure piping (20)
NOVELTY - A titanium sintered porous component is obtained by sintering titanium fibers having polygonal cross-section. The long corner which is the longest side of the polygon is 200 mu m or less. The ratio of long corner and short corner which is the shortest side is 0.5 or less. The full length is 1-5 mm and the aspect ratio is 20-200. The porous component has a porosity of 70-90% and a thickness of 1-5 mm.    USE - Titanium sintered porous component is used for electrodes of secondary batteries, diffusion films of fuel cells, and electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells (all claimed). Can also be used for filters.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium sintered porous component is thin, and has high porosity and favorable elasticity. The ventilation amount of gas can be adjusted with porosity. The porous component is effective in controlling the throughput of ion in electrolyte solution, when immersed in electrolyte solution. The cushioning properties of returning to original thickness are excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of titanium sintered porous component.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a cell voltage detection unit which detects voltage between terminals of cell (11b). A voltage detection line (13) is used for voltage detection between terminals of cell. An equalization discharge circuit (15) makes voltage between the terminals of the cells equal. A disconnection detection unit determines whether voltage detection line is disconnected, when the voltage between the terminals of the cell detected by cell voltage detection unit is deviated from a preset voltage range, so that equalization discharge circuit is not operated.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus can effectively detect the disconnection of the voltage detection line, as the disconnection detection unit is provided for determining whether voltage detection line is disconnected, when the voltage between the terminals of the cell detected by cell voltage detection unit is deviated from a preset voltage range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) disconnection detector;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) disconnection detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Cell (11b)    Voltage detection line (13)    Equalization discharge circuit (15)    CPU (28)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises cyclic compound which has a sultone group, wherein non-aqueous electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary battery consists of positive electrode which has positive electrode active material containing lithium manganese oxide system in which crystal structure belongs to layered halite structure including lithium (Li) element and tetravalent manganese (Mn) element.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicle, electric vehicle, communication apparatus, such as mobile telephone and personal computer, and information-related equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Decomposition of non-aqueous electrolyte is suppressed, capacitance and recovery capacitance are increased, resistance increase during storage is suppressed, and storage characteristic of lithium ion secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery containing positive electrode which has positive electrode active material consists of lithium manganese oxide system in which crystal structure belongs to layered halite structure including Li element and tetravalent Mn element, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing cyclic compound which has sultone group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between addition amount of 1,3-propanesultone in non-aqueous electrolyte and capacitance. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a unit cell (1) that is arranged in a container (5). An electrolyte layer of unit cell is arranged between positive and negative electrodes. The unit cell is accommodated in a cladding material (4) of container. The nitrogen gases (6,7) are filled inside and outside of the cladding material.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas from battery can be prevented, since nitrogen gases are filled inside and outside of the cladding material of container. The operating efficiency of battery can be improved effectively. The durability of battery can be improved efficiently. The local deterioration of battery can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Unit cell (1)    Cladding material (4)    Container (5)    Nitrogen gas (6,7)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a flat electrode group (2) which is accommodated in exterior portion (1). The flat electrode group is provided with positive electrode and negative electrode. The side plate (6c) is contained in the plate material (6). The side plates (6c,7a) are arranged opposingly with respect to sides of outermost layer of electrode group. The side plate (7a) is contained in the plate material (7).    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. square-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of cracks and wrinkles in the electrochemical device can be prevented. The damage of surface of electrode group can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrochemical device.    Exterior portion (1)    Flat electrode group (2)    Plate materials (6,7)    Side plates (7a,6c)    Safety valve (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has an electrode group (40) containing a positive electrode (10) and a negative electrode (20), and an exterior container (60) containing an armored can (70) which accommodates the electrode group, and a sealing board (80) which seals the opening (73) of the armored can. Two electrode terminals (90) are joined by crimping to the container from the outer side of the container. An electrolyte solution is filled in the container.    USE - Secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to: a battery for portable electronic device, such as mobile telephone or portable information terminal; a lithium ion secondary battery used for electric power storage system used with solar power generation system or wind generator system; or battery for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides secondary battery excellent in heat resistance, pressure resistance, airtightness and production efficiency by joining electrode terminals to container by crimping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Electrode group (40)    Exterior container (60)    Armored can (70)    Opening (73)    Sealing board (80)    Electrode terminals (90)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has connection members which electrically connect the electrode terminals of adjacent cells (11). A flexible flat cable (44) is connected to the connection members by brazing or welding as a voltage detection wire which surrounds the outer periphery of a conductor row formed by arranging conductors in a flat shape via an insulation resin, and detects the voltage of the cells. A cable fixing member (30) fixes the flexible flat cable in the state linked to the connection member.    USE - Battery module for vehicle, such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in non-vehicle environment.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of connection structure of voltage detection wire, and reduces number of components which connection of voltage detection wire requires.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial top view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Cells (11)    Bus-bars (20A,20B)    Cable fixing member (30)    Flexible flat cable (44)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has positive electrode lead (6) that connects positive electrode sheet and positive electrode terminal (4). A negative electrode lead (7) connects negative electrode sheet and negative electrode terminal (5). The electrode sheets located in the corner portion at the side of positive electrode lead are folded inside the electrode structure (2), in main folding portion (R1). The electrode sheets located in the corner portion at the side of negative electrode lead are folded inside the electrode structure, in auxiliary folding portion (R2).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery. Can also be used in lead acid battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer, passenger car, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric motorcycle and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the secondary battery can be increased while maintaining output characteristics of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Electrode structure (2)    Positive electrode terminal (4)    Negative electrode terminal (5)    Positive electrode lead (6)    Negative electrode lead (7)    Main folding portion (R1)    Auxiliary folding portion (R2)
NOVELTY - An armored can (1) consists of a square-shaped pipe (2) and a pair of covers (3) obstructing both ends of the pipe. The pipe consists of an extrusion molded component obtained by molding an aluminum type raw material by hot extrusion processing. Each cover is welded to each edge of the pipe by laser welding. The welded portion of each cover and pipe has an average maximum depth of penetration of 0.4 mm or more and an average bead width of 0.5 mm or more.    USE - Armored can is used for lithium ion secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, electric bicycles, electric motorbikes, other transport machines, and power storage systems of sunlight and wind power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The armored can has high freedom degree with respect to dimension, and excellent mechanical strength, pressure resistance, and welding strength with respect to welded portion of metal can and cover. The can is capable of being formed into any shape corresponding to various types of modules and packages. The can efficiently radiates heat inside the battery and improves the battery quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the armored can.    Armored can (1)    Square-shaped pipe (2)    Cover (3)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode grating substrate (5) is positioned in a frame structure such that edge (4) of the substrate is arranged in the outer side of the frame structure (1). The vertical and horizontal inner frames (2,3) are arranged inside the frame structure forming a lattice, where addition mass of the frame structure including the edge of the frame structure is lighter than the mass of an inner frame. The mass ratio of the frame structure and inner frame is set as 1:2.2.    USE - Positive electrode grating substrate for electrode unit of lead acid battery (all claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shape of the lattice in the frame structure can be maintained and thickness of the substrate can be secured. Fall of active material from the substrate can be prevented and voltage drop can be suppressed. Hence, discharge capacity of the lead acid battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the grating substrate.    Frame structure (1)    Vertical inner frame (2)    Horizontal inner frame (3)    Edge of substrate (4)    Positive electrode grating substrate (5)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has several unit cells that are combined together, and is accommodated in casing (2). The unit cells are operated at temperature higher than room temperature. The unit cells are arranged to contact through highly heat-conductive material.    USE - Assembled battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat conduction between unit cells is improved, so that the temperature of adjacent unit cells is balanced easily and temperature of the whole assembled battery is uniformly stabilized easily. Thus service life of the battery, rate characteristics are increased while battery build-up time is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Casing (2)    Heater (3)    Connecting terminal board (4a)    Bolt (5)    Assembled battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves presetting the temperature of a cooling medium (34a) by which the highest power output is obtained from the electrolytic membrane and electrode structures (16a,16b) corresponding to the output fall state of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure. The output fall state of electrolytic membrane and electrode structure is determined by detecting the output voltage in a predetermined electric current value. A fuel cell (10) is operated with the temperature of the cooling medium corresponding to the determined output fall state.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell is operated with the temperature of the cooling medium corresponding to the determined output fall state of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure, the performance decrement of the fuel cell can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell system (11)    Electric power generation unit (12)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structures (16a,16b)    Cooling medium\ (34a)
NOVELTY - The cell (12) has an electrolyte-electrode assembly part (26) connected on two sides of an electrolyte (20) with an anode electrode (24) and a cathode electrode (22). The electrolyte-electrode assembly part is arranged between two separators (28a,28b). The separators are equipped with two clamping parts (88,94) that clamp the electrolyte-electrode assembly part. An electrode area of the cathode electrode is 3-15 percent of an electrode area of a projection part (42).    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), for use in a fuel cell stack in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode area of the cathode electrode is 3-15 percent of the electrode area of the projection part, so that current collection property and durability of the cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (12)    Electrolyte (20)    Cathode electrode (22)    Anode electrode (24)    Electrolyte-electrode assembly part (26)    Separators (28a,28b)    Projection part (42)    Clamping parts (88,94)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (80) has an oxygen-containing gas supply section part supplying oxygen-containing gas to an anode electrode. A hydrogen-containing-gas supply part supplies hydrogen-containing gas to a cathode electrode. An output control part (81) is equipped with a load (58), which is connected to a fuel cell (15). A hydrogen-deficiency history acquisition part acquires a current-voltage characteristic in the fuel cell while outputting electric current from the fuel cell by the output control part.    USE - Apparatus for use in a fuel cell system (claimed), of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-deficiency history acquisition part acquires the current-voltage characteristic in the fuel cell while outputting electric current from the fuel cell by the output control part, so that electric power generation in a hydrogen deficiency state can be detected in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system    (2) a method for detecting a hydrogen-deficiency history.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hydrogen-deficiency history detection apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (15)    Load (58)    Coolant temperature sensor (63)    Hydrogen-deficiency history detection apparatus (80)    Output control part (81)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a heater (32) heating a molten salt battery (31). A reception part receives starting indication from the heater such that the molten salt battery is moved from a state. A control part (43) controls the heater according to the starting indication until molten salt in the molten salt battery melts. A molten-salt-battery unit (3) is connected with the molten salt battery and the heater. A auxiliary battery (41) supplies electric power to the heater. The auxiliary battery is connected to an input-output circuit (42).    USE - Molten-salt-battery apparatus for use in a motor vehicle and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the heater according to the starting indication until the molten salt in the molten salt battery melts, so that convenience of the apparatus can be improved, and apparent standby time while starting can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a molten-salt battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a molten-salt battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Molten-salt-battery apparatus (1)    Molten-salt-battery unit (3)    Molten salt battery (31)    Heater (32)    Auxiliary battery (41)    Input-output circuit (42)    Control part (43)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery system (1000) has a Raman probe (34) which irradiates a laser beam to an electrode and/or a non-aqueous electrolyte. A detector (38) detects the Raman scattered light which arose by irradiation of the laser beam. A measurement unit measures the lithium salt density, an electrolyte solution composition, an electrode film or a silicon-on-chip (SOC) based on the intensity of the detected the Raman scattered light.    USE - Lithium secondary battery system used for vehicle, personal computer or portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Enables quick and correct determination of lithium secondary battery state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a lithium secondary battery system.    Raman spectroscopy apparatus (30)    Raman probe (34)    Detector (38)    Electronic controller (60)    Lithium secondary battery system (1000)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery (3) that is linked to alternator (1). A starter motor (7) is driven with the battery. An engine load (5) is linked to ECU (4) which is branched and connected from between the connections of alternator. The opening and closing of the battery relay (12) is controlled by ECU. The battery relay is provided to block the electric power supply from battery to ECU at the time of shutdown of internal combustion engine.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus of internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current flows into ECU from battery at the time of engine shutdown can be blocked effectively, and the over discharge of battery can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric power supply apparatus of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Alternator (1)    Battery (3)    ECU (4)    Engine load (5)    Starter motor (7)    Battery relay (12)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of B-type titanium oxide involves doping niobium oxide on rutile-type titanium oxide and/or an anatase-type titanium oxide, baking to obtain titanium oxide, mixing resultant product and alkali metal salt chosen from carbonate, nitrate, and hydroxide of sodium, potassium, rubidium and cesium, baking mixed product, obtaining titanic acid alkali, ion-exchanging alkali metal ion of titanic acid alkali, obtaining titanic acid, and dehydrating titanic acid by spin-dry to obtain a B-type titanium oxide.    USE - Manufacture of B-type titanium oxide used for lithium ion battery (all claimed) for electric vehicles, and electric power load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides B-type titanium oxide powder with high tap density and discharge capacity per volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of B-type titanium oxide involves doping niobium oxide on rutile-type titanium oxide and/or an anatase-type titanium oxide, baking to obtain titanium oxide (Ti1-xNbxO2), mixing resultant product and alkali metal salt chosen from carbonate, nitrate, and hydroxide of sodium, potassium, rubidium and cesium, baking mixed product, obtaining titanic acid alkali, ion-exchanging alkali metal ion of titanic acid alkali, obtaining titanic acid, and dehydrating titanic acid by spin-dry to obtain a B-type titanium oxide.    x=0.01-0.1 or 0.02-0.08.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery, which has a negative electrode material containing B-type titanium oxide; and    (2) B-type titanium oxide powder. The tap density of titanium oxide is 0.7 g/cm3 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining manufacture of B-type titanium oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure has a heat-transport part stretched between a first end part and a second end part. A third end part is arranged facing to the first end part and the second end part. A fourth end part is arranged facing to the third end part. Another heat-transport part is laminated with respect to the heat-transport part. A semiconductor element (51) is arranged between the first end part and the second end part and the third end part and the fourth end part. The semiconductor element is equipped with a thermal radiation part in two heat-transport parts.    USE - Cooling structure for use in a power converter device i.e. inverter, in a fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is provided with a propeller fan that is arranged along stretching direction of heat pipes, so that uniform ventilation can be attained with respect to heat pipes, and the semiconductor element can be cooled in an unbiased manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cooling structure.    Semiconductor element (51)    Spacer (60)    Heat pipe (70)    Surface (70a)    Fin (90)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy is hydrogen storage alloy having a mother phase of crystal structure containing misch metal-nickel-manganese-aluminum-cobalt alloy and comprising site (A) (90-100 %mass) comprising lanthanum and cerium with respect to content of misch metal. The microcrystal size (measured by Lorentzian method) of hydrogen storage alloy obtained from X-ray diffraction measurement is more than 466 nm, and distortion (measured by Lorentzian method) of hydrogen storage alloy is 0.18 or less.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used as negative-electrode active material for battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for digital still camera and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has low content rate of praseodymium and neodymium in misch metal and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy is AB5-type hydrogen storage alloy having a mother phase of crystal structure containing misch metal-nickel-manganese-aluminum-cobalt alloy (MmNiaMnbAlcCod), where Mm is misch metal, and a+b+c+d is 4.9-5.4. The hydrogen storage alloy comprises site (A) (90-100 %mass) comprising lanthanum and cerium with respect to content of misch metal. The microcrystal size (measured by Lorentzian method) of hydrogen storage alloy obtained from X-ray diffraction measurement is more than 466 nm. The distortion (measured by Lorentzian method) of hydrogen storage alloy is 0.18 or less.
NOVELTY - The material has an anatase type TiO2 and a spinel type Li4Ti5O12. The Li4Ti5O12 is contained with a mixing phase of the anatase type TiO2 and the spinel type Li4Ti5O12. The anatase type TiO2 and the spinel type Li4Ti5O12 form a mixing phase, when peak from the spinel type Li4Ti5O12 and anatase type TiO2 are simultaneously derived is confirmed. The molar ratio of anatase type TiO2 and spinel type Li4Ti5O12 are calculated from the peak intensity ratio, when base line of X-ray diffraction (XRD) is normalized.    USE - Negative electrode material for lithium secondary battery used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electric scooter and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault of the spinel type Li4Ti5O12 is improved, and the irreversible capacity of the lithium secondary battery is reduced, and the battery is provided with excellent cycling characteristics, as the anatase type TiO2 and spinel type Li4Ti5O12 formed mixing phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of negative electrode material for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relationship between the intermediate product of the lithium secondary battery and XRD pattern of the negative electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Lithium-containing complex oxide and transition metal element chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese are subjected to reduction process and/or acid treatment, baked with positive electrode material precursor including compound containing transition metal element chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese, and does not containing lithium element, at 350-800 degrees C to obtain positive electrode active material. The molar quantity of lithium element in the complex oxide is 1.2 times or more with respect to total molar quantity of transition metal element.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight lithium ion secondary battery using the positive electrode active material has excellent discharge capacity and cycling characteristics. The positive electrode active material efficiently manufactured by the method reduces the generation of gas within the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode, which comprises positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material, electroconductive material, binder and positive electrode collector; and    (2) manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery, which comprises positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The composition contains a functional group containing non-fluoro polymer water dispersion material and metal chelate compound. A non-fluoro polymer functional group contains a carboxyl group, a hydroxyl group, an amide group and a glycidyl group. Weight of the non-fluoro polymer functional group is equal to or greater than 0.1 weight percent with respect to macromolecule. The metal chelate compound is made of titanium and zirconium, where weight ratio of the metal chelate compound is 99.9/0.1 - 50.0/50.0.    USE - Binder composition for an electrode of a secondary battery (Claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of an electronic device such as terminal for mobile communication, object for housing electrical storage and handheld game machine, and a vehicle e.g. hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The functional group contains the non-fluoro polymer water dispersion material and the metal chelate compound, so that balance of binding property of active material and electroconductivity of the electrode can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises particles (D) of carbon material (A) with mean dispersion particle diameter of 0.2 mu m or less coated on surface of particles (C) of lithium containing complex oxide (B) containing transition element chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese. The molar amount of lithium element is more than 1.2 times with respect to total amount of transition metal element. The particles (D) contain carbon material chosen from carbon nanotube, graphene and carbon black or carbon material and oxide of zirconium, titanium or aluminum.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed), used in lightweight mobile telephone, vehicle-mounted battery and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides lithium ion battery having excellent cycle characteristics, rate characteristics and high discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which consists of positive electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves preparing composition (C) by dispersing component (A) in solvent, preparing composition (D) by dissolving or dispersing component (B) in solvent and heating composition (C) or mixture of composition (C) and composition (D) at 50-500 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has air accumulation device that forms air outlet in the predetermined location. The electricity accumulator is bonded to the air chamber. The sensor detects the temperature and humidity. The discharge device is positioned within the air storage chamber for discharging the air of the air storage chamber. The current conversion controller is connected to the electricity accumulator for converting the alternating current into the direct current. The current is output to the battery.    USE - Automatic pollution-free energy generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The emission of carbon dioxide is avoided, and the electricity can be generated at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the automatic pollution-free energy generation device.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrically conducting porous membrane (MBC) and a support (SP) from a same silicon substrate (SB). A porous silicon area is locally formed in the silicon element and treated to produce an electrically conducting porous area, where the electrically conducting porous area forms the electrically conducting porous membrane and a remaining silicon part of the silicon element forms the support. Pores of the porous silicon area are covered by metal. Partial silicidation of the porous silicon area is performed.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane device that is used as an electrode of a fuel cell i.e. biofuel cell (claimed), that converts a portion of energy available in a biodegradable substrate into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the electrically conducting porous membrane and fixation of the membrane on the support so as to have large heat-transferring surface, and size and shape of easily adjustable pore.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a membrane device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing a membrane device.    Cavity (CV)    Membrane device (EL)    Electrically conducting porous membrane (MBC)    Silicon substrate (SB)    Support (SP)
NOVELTY - The system has a locking part (7) preventing movement of protection covers (5, 6) as long as a release part (17) secured to one of the covers is not located opposite a through-hole (16) formed on the locking part mounted in a battery module (1). An unlocking unit has a drive part (10) whose course causes movement of the release part relative to the locking part or of the locking part relative to the release part, until the through-hole is located opposite the release part to authorize movement of the corresponding cover to uncover a negative terminal (2) or positive terminal (3) of the module.    USE - System for controlling access to positive and negative terminals of a battery module i.e. traction battery module, of a vehicle i.e. car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system authorizes lowering movement of one of the protection covers only when the other protection cover is completely lowered and an associated connector is placed on the former protection cover, thus reducing the risks of short circuit, electrocutions and electrical shocks so as to ensure an optimum protection to an operator concerning the access to the negative and positive terminals of the module, and hence allowing the operator to carry out the connection and disconnection of battery modules in a safe and rapid manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module illustrating the positioning of a connector on the protection cover of the negative terminal of the module.    Battery module (1)    Negative terminal (2)    Positive terminal (3)    Protection covers (5, 6)    Locking part (7)    Drive part (10)    Through-hole (16)    Release part (17)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an anode chamber (2) including a hydrogen inlet (3), and a wall (4) separating interior part from exterior part of the anode chamber. The wall includes a main region (5) and a water condenser region (6), where thermal conduction resistance of the condenser region is less than that of the main region so as to define a water condensing surface (7) inside the anode chamber. An evacuation channel (8) for discharging the condensed water connects the water condensing surface to the outer side of the anode chamber.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The evacuation channel for discharging the condensed water connects the water condensing surface to the outer side of the anode chamber, thus enabling effective purging of water contained in the anode chamber irrespective of the position of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for condensation and evacuation of water formed in an anode chamber of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode chamber (2)    Hydrogen inlet (3)    Wall (4)    Main region (5)    Water condenser region (6)    Water condensing surface (7)    Evacuation channel (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of modules (12) arranged in series and provided with a set of switches (13, 14) e.g. parallel switch or FET. A control circuit of the switches is electrically powered directly by a set of cells (11) of the modules. The control circuit is connected to the cells of the module via a diode for its power supply. A processing circuit is electrically powered directly by the cells. A central controller controls the switches.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, or battery pack, for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit of the switches is electrically powered directly by the cells of the modules, thus enabling improved storage of energy, while ensuring reliable and extended operation of the battery, and increasing performance of the battery. The battery is easily adapted to different user requirements such as changing needs of an engine of a vehicle. The part of the cells is recharged during calibration phase of the battery, thus allowing continual usage of the battery during calibration phases. The battery has reduced loss of storage capacity during charging/discharging phase, thus slowing down aging of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for management of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Cells (11)    Modules (12)    Switches (13, 14)    Load (15)
NOVELTY - The commercial vehicle (10) has electric motor for driving the commercial vehicle using electrical energy stored in electrical storage unit (12). A frame (14) has two interconnected longitudinal support elements (16,18) provided in transverse direction in spaced apart state. The electrical storage device is arranged in the vehicle transverse direction between the longitudinal support elements.    USE - Commercial motor vehicle e.g. tractor configured as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption for driving commercial vehicles is reduced efficiently. The rear area of the commercial vehicle is maintained safely. The electric storage device is protected effectively against undesirable damage without any additional and more complex protective elements. The cost and the weight of the commercial vehicle are reduced efficiently, as the number of components in the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of the commercial motor vehicle configured as hybrid vehicle with high-voltage battery.    Commercial vehicle (10)    Electrical storage unit (12)    Frame (14)    Longitudinal support elements (16,18)    Cross beam elements (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has working medium circuit with conveying unit, heat exchanger, expansion device and capacitor. A Clausius-Rankine cycle is executed in the working medium circuit. The expansion device is comprised of or coupled with an electrical generator which is designed as gap generator (1) through which working medium (AM) of the working medium circuit is made to flow.    USE - Apparatus for recovering energy from waste heat of internal combustion engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient refrigeration of gap generator can be achieved, by making the working medium to flow through the gap generator. The energy recovery from waste heat of internal combustion engine can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gap generator.    Gap generator (1)    Stator (2)    Rotor (3)    Main pole (5)    Gap pole (6)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a case (120) accommodating two electrode assemblies, each including an first electrode plate (130), a separator, and a second electrode plate (140). A cap plate (150) seals the case and exposes electrode terminals electrically connected to the electrode assemblies. An insulation member, e.g. silicon tape, plastic tape, is provided between the electrode assemblies to define a space between the assemblies.    USE - Secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorder. Can also be used for driving motors e.g. electric scooters, hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of a secondary battery capable of reducing swelling by increasing internal space efficiency, and improves puncture characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (120)    First electrode plate (130)    Second electrode plate (140)    Cap plate (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic unit and/or wind turbine (1), a control device (2), a transformer, a rectifier, an inverter (3), an electrolysis device (4), a hydrogen storage device (5), an oxygen storage device (6), a generator or fuel cell (7), a counter for regional network (11), an alternating current (AC) power supply (12), a direct current (DC) power supply (13), a hydrogen network (14) and an oxygen network (15). The control device transmits DC current from photovoltaic unit to inverter which converts DC current into AC current and supplies to AC power supply.    USE - Autonomous power supply system for hydrogen-powered vehicle and household appliance (all claimed) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be made available also during night time, winter or cloudy conditions, and the efficiency of the autonomous power supply system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the autonomous power supply system.    Photovoltaic unit and/or wind turbine (1)    Control device (2)    Inverter (3)    Electrolysis device (4)    Hydrogen storage device (5)    Oxygen storage device (6)    Fuel cell (7)    Counter for regional network (11)    AC power supply (12)    DC power supply (13)    Hydrogen network (14)    Oxygen network (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode and negative electrode which are wound around the axial center. Positive electrode current collection tabs are electrically connected with positive electrode and projected from end of electrode winding portion (WRF). Positive electrode current collection tabs (PTAB) are inserted by attaching the positive electrode outside ring (PER) to positive electrode current collection ring (PR). Negative electrode current collection tabs are inserted by attaching negative electrode outside ring to negative electrode current collection ring.    USE - Lithium ion battery for portable electronic device such as digital camera, notebook-type personal computer, and mobile telephone, and electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode current collection tabs of lithium ion battery are inserted by attaching negative electrode outside ring to negative electrode current collection ring, so that the internal short-circuit caused by metal impurities in the lithium ion battery can be minimized. The reliability of lithium ion battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode outside ring (PER)    Positive electrode current collection ring (PR)    Positive electrode current collection tab (PTAB)    Electrode winding portion (WRF)
NOVELTY - The system has a lithium battery subsystem comprising a lithium ion battery. A fuel battery detecting control device is connected with input ends of a fuel cell stack and a fuel cell auxiliary device. An input end of a lithium ion battery control device is connected with a lithium ion battery pack that is connected with an output end of the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack is respectively connected with a relay and an input end of a direct current (DC)-DC converter. An output end of the converter is respectively connected with input ends of a motor control system and a charging controller.    USE - Fuel battery-lithium ion battery hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively prolongs the fuel battery and lithium ion battery service life, reduces the power cost, and improves the reliability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery-lithium ion battery hybrid power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The machine has a bearing cover arranged on a motor base. A motor shaft is coaxially provided with a wind blade. A side junction box is arranged on the motor base and provided with an input connecting terminal and an output connecting terminal. An electric vehicle charging system is provided with a control unit, a commercial power input, a rectifier, a filter, an inverter, a power converter, a multipath output rectifier and a series-parallel charging controller. A central processor automatically controls a motor work mode. A single drive part drives the electric vehicle.    USE - Single-driving continuous-charging integrated machine for charging a storage battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The machine effectively charges the storage battery of the electric vehicle in a running state by using a commercial power socket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view and a block diagram of a single-driving continuous-charging integrated machine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a front wheel (1) installed on a front end of a rotating shaft (3), and a front shaft fixed on a front end of a vehicle frame. A receiving device (4) is installed on the front end of the rotating shaft and frame parallel to a damping spring, and an isolator is provided with a small one-way gear that is engaged with a transmission big gear. A transmission big gear is fixed on a pinion shaft that is provided with a clutch. Two ends of the rotating shaft of a bearing are engaged with high speed large gear and a motor gear.    USE - Bumping energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The two ends of the rotating shaft of the bearing are engaged with the high speed large gear and the motor gear, thus allowing bumping energy to be converted into mechanical energy through a variable speed device to drive the generator to generate electricity and convert electric energy to mechanical energy so as to drive the vehicle in a fast manner. The vehicle has a simple and low cost structure, and runs for long distance in energy-saving and environment-friendly manner with increased service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a bumping energy vehicle.    Front wheel (1)    Rotating shaft (3)    Receiving device (4)    Generator (6)    Rear wheel (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a main bottle assembly connected with a spare bottle assembly through a high pressure-reducing valve (3). A ball valve (9) is connected with a differential pressure valve (10) through an emptying valve (8). Multiple pressure sensors (4, 11) are connected with a controller to monitor hydrogen bottles (14, 15). An end of an emptying pipe is connected with a backfire flame arrester (7). A hydrogen pressure reducing valve (12) is provided with the ball valve to supply power to a fuel cell (17). A manual valve (1) is arranged on the hydrogen bottles.    USE - Power supply system for a hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system can accurately estimate bottle residual pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply system.    Manual valve (1)    High pressure-reducing valve (3)    Pressure sensors (4, 11)    Backfire flame arrester (7)    Emptying valve (8)    Ball valve (9)    Differential pressure valve (10)    Hydrogen pressure reducing valve (12)    Hydrogen bottles (14, 15)    Fuel cell (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a tree main machine (1) connected with a main power supply through a cable and a vehicle charging pile (2). The tree main machine is provided with a main rod, an indicator, a solar panel and a control panel. The indicator is mounted on the main rod in a vertical manner. The main rod is provided with a solar energy support rod. The solar panel is mounted on the solar energy support rod in a horizontal manner. The solar energy support rod is connected to an upper end of the main rod that is connected with the control panel.    USE - Parking vehicle self-charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environmental-friendly, and has aesthetic appearance and simple structure. The system utilizes solar energy and electric energy as an energy source, thus saving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a parking vehicle self-charging system.    Tree main machine (1)    Vehicle charging pile (2)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy battery unit and an auxiliary storage battery supplying power to an automobile lighting system. A switch unit is electrically connected with the solar energy battery unit, the auxiliary storage battery and the automobile lighting system. A control unit is utilized for controlling power supply of the automobile lighting system by a switch of the switch unit. The solar energy battery unit is provided with a solar energy battery. The solar energy battery is connected with an output power optimizing circuit.    USE - Solar energy lighting power supply system for use in an automobile electric system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy battery supplies power to the automobile lighting system so as to improve processing reliability and utilization rate of the solar energy battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy lighting power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a sampling adjustment unit (10) for collecting super capacitor voltage. A differential amplification unit is connected with a signal processing control unit (20). An output end of the processing control unit is provided with a voltage-sharing execution unit (30). The voltage-sharing execution unit is utilized for controlling a super capacitor voltage-sharing process. The sampling adjustment unit is provided with an operational amplifier.    USE - Super capacitor voltage-sharing device for starting a power supply system in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high reliability and pressure. The voltage range of the super capacitor exceeds 1V, so that the voltage-sharing circuit can be worked in a better manner. The device reduces equalizing current voltage-sharing circuit heat capacity and voltage-sharing circuit temperature rise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a super capacitor voltage-sharing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sampling adjustment unit (10)    Signal processing control unit (20)    Voltage-sharing execution unit (30)
NOVELTY - The cell has a flat cathode electrodes covered with a nanoparticle layer (5). A cathode surface (10) is covered with the nanoparticle layer. Graphene sheets are separated by sealing pieces (3). An inner space formed in an electrode lead system (4) is closed by closing ends of an electrolyzer (1). A subspace formed in the electrode lead system is filled with an electrolyte. The electrolyte is directly connected with a piece. A shut-off head (2) is utilized for checking level of water flowing from a water inlet (9). The cathode surface and an anode surface (11) are connected with a power source.    USE - Electrolytic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrolytic cell.    Electrolyzer (1)    Shut-off head (2)    Sealing pieces (3)    Electrode lead system (4)    Nanoparticle layer (5)    Water inlet (9)    Cathode surface (10)    Anode surface (11)
NOVELTY - The cell has nanoelectrodes (4) covered with a nanoparticle layer (5). An electrolyzer (1) is fitted with the nanoelectrodes. Graphene sheets are separated by sealing pieces (3). An inner space is closed by closing ends. A subspace is formed with electrolytes. The electrolytes are connected with a chamber space (7) for removing hydrogen and oxygen. The chamber space is connected with a hydrogen and oxygen output pipe. A shut-off head (2) controls level of water in a water input part (9). A cathode output end (10) and an anode output end (11) are connected with a power source.    USE - Electrolytic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrolytic cell.    Electrolyzer (1)    Shut-off head (2)    Sealing pieces (3)    Nanoelectrodes (4)    Nanoparticle layer (5)    Chamber space (7)    Water input part (9)    Cathode output end (10)    Anode output end (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell combined supplying system of heat and power, which uses fuel gas to generate electricity and heat. An energy management control computer system is provided to perform daily operation, control and management in emergency state of the fuel cell combined supplying system. The fuel cell combined supplying system of heat and power is adjusted according to the actual use of load of water heating device and the output power.    USE - Clean energy system for house.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the system is improved. The energy can be saved. The system is environment-friendly. The clean energy supply is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the clean energy system for house.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrode material is obtained by immersing a porous carbon material in non-polar polyethylene material emulsion.    USE - Electrode material is used for flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has excellent mechanical strength, effectively improves the flow rate of electrolyte, reduces clogging of electrode surface, reduces the retention of electrolyte and provides flow battery having high discharge efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of electrode material, which involves immersing porous carbon material in non-polar polyethylene material emulsion, removing the resulting material, drying, sintering and cooling; and    (2) flow battery, which consists of electrode material(s).
NOVELTY - A vanadium recovering method involves crushing and sieving dismantled lithium vanadium phosphate to obtain powder. Sodium ion compound is mixed in the powder, and the mixture is roasted. The roasted material is leached by using a solvent, and the solution is filtered to obtain lixivium and residue. An ionic compound solution is added to the solution to regulate pH value of the solution to 9-11. Vanadate is precipitated out from the solution, and the precipitate is filtered to obtain a filtrate and a filter residue.    USE - Method for recovering vanadium from lithium vanadium phosphate that is utilized as an anode material of a power battery in an electric automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recovering the vanadium from the lithium vanadium phosphate at high recovery rate in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vanadium recovering method involves crushing and sieving lithium vanadium phosphate to obtain powder. Sodium ion compound is mixed in the powder, and the mixture is roasted. The roasted material is leached by using a solvent, and the solution is filtered to obtain lixivium and residue. An ionic compound solution is added to the solution to regulate pH value of the solution to 9-11, and the solution is stirred for 5 minutes. Vanadate is precipitated out from the solution, and the precipitate is filtered to obtain a filtrate and a filter residue. The filtrate is washed and filtered, and a sodium salt solution is added to the filtrate. The solution is stirred, and carbon dioxide is added to the solution. The solution is filtered to obtain a filtrate and a solid insoluble substance. A soluble fluoride salt is added to the filtrate and deposited. The filtrate is again filtered, and ammonium salt is added to the filtrate to obtain ammonium metavanadate precipitate, where pH value of the filtrate is regulated to 8-9. The ammonium metavanadate precipitate is calcined to obtain vanadium pentoxide.
NOVELTY - An electric power storage battery (1) comprises a positive-electrode electrolyte solution containing an amino-polycarboxylic acid chelate component of manganese and/or iron. The pH of positive-electrode electrolyte solution and negative-electrode electrolyte solution is 3-8.    USE - Electric power storage battery e.g. redox flow type battery (claimed) is used in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power storage battery has excellent handleability, charging/discharging characteristics, energy efficiency, and coulomb efficiency, and can be mass-produced economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the redox flow type battery.    Electric power storage battery as redox flow type battery (1)    Positive-electrode electrolyte solution tank (3)    Diaphragm (11)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an interlock apparatus that is provided for prohibiting the position change from the parking position in the shift selection mechanism. The brake pedal of the vehicle is operated, when the vehicle is started. A control unit outputs the instruction for permitting the position change, when the connection of the charge cable and the vehicle is non-detected.    USE - Shift lock apparatus of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moving of the vehicle is stopped, while the charge cable is connected to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the shift lock apparatus.    Lock release mechanism (62)    Shift lock solenoid (63)    Power supply node (212)    Switch (214)    CPU (216)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has Celcon trawler (11) which controls charging/discharging of assembled battery. A single cell is connected in series connection. A starting circuit unit (52) is provided for generating the starting signal to start the Celcon trawler. A high-order controller is provided to send a starting trigger signal into starting circuit unit in order to generate the starting signal. The starting circuit unit is provided with insulation circuit (33) which uses a capacitor (C1-C4).    USE - Apparatus for controlling battery used in electrical storage apparatus (claimed), for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The high-order controller of battery control apparatus is provided to send starting trigger signal into starting circuit unit in order to generate the starting signal, so that the dark current flows through cell group and Celcon trawler of battery control apparatus can be reduced. The power consumption of the electronic circuit can be reduced. The cost of the battery control apparatus can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the starting circuit of Celcon trawler. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Celcon trawler (11)    Latch cancellation circuit (32)    Insulation circuit (33)    Starting circuit unit (52)    Capacitors (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a terminal (14) that is protruded from a main portion. A connection unit is electrically connected with the terminal. A substrate (60) is arranged opposed to battery (10) and is provided with through-hole and wiring pattern. An electro conductive fixing unit (63) is provided to connect the connection unit and the wiring pattern electrically, and to fix the connection unit and substrate mechanically.    USE - Battery unit e.g. lamination-type lithium ion secondary battery cell mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The wire harness for electrically connecting the terminal of the battery and the wiring pattern of the substrate can be reduced. The battery can be cooled easily, by suppressing the variation in the temperature of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery unit.    Battery (10)    Terminal (14)    Holding unit (50)    Substrate (60)    Electro conductive fixing unit (63)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery whose one input end is electrically connected with one input end of a solar battery plate. A foot pedal transmission generating device is electrically connected with storage battery. A propeller power device is electrically connected with a magnetic energy generating device.    USE - Multifunctional charging power system for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the multifunctional charging power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate is formed by integrated injection molding graphite felt (2) and plastic sheet (1). The plastic sheet is embedded in the two graphite felts. The length and width axis of plastic sheet is greater than length and width axis of the graphite felt. The plastic sheet is a polyethylene plastic.    USE - Integrated electrode bipolar plate for vanadium redox flow energy storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The integrated electrode bipolar plate is featured with good mechanical property, easy and flexible, not easy to deform, good tightness, reduced leakage, high energy efficiency and service life and reduced structural damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method for integrated electrode bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the integrated electrode bipolar plate.    Plastic sheet (1)    Graphite felt (2)    Molding plate (3,4)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell (102) comprises: a first container (104) including a first electrode and an electrolyte, where the electrolyte effective to receive electrons from the first electrode; a second container (106) including a second electrode and an aqueous suspension (126) including zinc oxide nanoparticles (134); and a contact member in between the first container and the second container.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful for sending a current through a load (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) forming an electrochemical cell, comprising placing an electrolyte in the first container, placing the aqueous suspension in the second container and placing the contact member; and    (2) sending a current through a load, comprising placing the electrochemical cell at a location with respect to a heat source so that the electrochemical cell is effective to receive heat from the heat source, and placing the load between the first lead and the second lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the electrochemical cell system.    Electrochemical cell (102)    First container (104)    Second container (106)    Aqueous suspension (126)    Zinc oxide nanoparticles (134)
NOVELTY - The generator has an apparatus that is provided for adjusting the speed of the airflow of an electric power by controlling the area of sucking opening. The air flow is generated based on the continuity equation.    USE - Wind power generator installed in motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The wind power generator does not receive the influence of external factors such as a projectile article and rain water and can control the flow volume of the airflow with respect to the electric power generating apparatus by the change of the speed of a moving object, without exerting a bad influence on the aerodynamic property vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the motor vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A gene-analysis apparatus comprises container which performs extraction, amplification, and purification for nucleic acid from test-substance sample, divider which performs injection of reagent required for the extraction, amplification, and purification, and the removal of unnecessary liquid, heating device which heats the container, detector which detects fluorescent labeling, and controller which controls required treatment process and assists an analysis and determination process for detection result.    USE - Gene-analysis apparatus for making fuel cell into electric power source.    ADVANTAGE - The gene-analysis apparatus is reliable and efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gene-analysis apparatus which makes the direct methanol fuel cell an electric power source. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)
NOVELTY - The collector has metal frame that is formed in three-dimensional network structure, A hole is formed in the metal frame panel. The diameter of the frame panel hole is 10-1000 mu m. The insulator layer (2,2a), polymer gel electrolyte layer, or solid electrolyte layer with specific thickness are formed in the one or both surfaces of aluminum porous sintered compact portion (1).    USE - Collector for electrical double layer type capacitor (claimed) for lithium ion battery, and lithium ion polymer battery used in electric vehicle, and hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulator layer, polymer gel electrolyte layer, or solid electrolyte layer with specific thickness are formed in one or both surfaces of metal frame panel, the short circuit of the capacitor for electrical double layers resulting from aluminum porous sintered compact breaking through separator can be suppressed. The density of the polarizing electrode material in aluminum porous sintered compact portion can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for electrical double layer type capacitor; and    (2) manufacturing method of electrode for electrical double layer type capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the collector for electrical double layer type capacitor.    Aluminum porous sintered compact portion (1)    Insulator layer (2,2a)    Polarizing electrode material (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an ECU (60) which determines the frozen state of the working fluid of an internal combustion engine (10). The ECU calculates the fuel consumption worsening when operating an electric heater (50) provided on the vapor path, and heating up the temperature rising object of a vehicle using a coolant. The ECU operates the electric heater for heating up the temperature rising object of a vehicle when the fuel consumption worsening exceeds specific value.    USE - Control apparatus for use in waste heat utilization system for internal combustion engine of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the ECU operates the electric heater for heating up the temperature rising object of a vehicle when the fuel consumption worsening exceeds specific value, the freezing of the working fluid can be eliminated and the deterioration of the specific fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block flow diagram of the waste heat utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste heat utilization system (10)    Exhaust gas heat recovery device (20)    Heat exchanger (30)    Electric heater (50)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - The exhaust-heat recovery structure has bypass route (34) that is connected with the switching valves (32,36) and an exhaust pipe (14). A heat insulator (38) is provided such that front side (34A) of bypass route and a lower tank (20B) is covered. The switching valves are controlled and the exhaust gas is distributed for the bypass route, when the temperature of the cooling water is lower than predetermined temperature. The cooling water in the lower tank is warmed by the radiant heat of exhaust gas, and exhaust heat is recovered.    USE - Exhaust-heat recovery structure used in internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switching valves are controlled and the exhaust gas is distributed through the bypass route, when temperature of the cooling water is lower than predetermined temperature, the cooling water in the lower tank is warmed by the radiant heat of exhaust gas and the exhaust heat is recovered without providing the waste-heat-recovery device for cooling water pipe. The exhaust-heat recovery structure has a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust-heat recovery structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust pipe (14)    Lower tank (20B)    Switching valves (32,36)    Bypass route (34)    Front side of bypass route (34A)    Heat insulator (38)
NOVELTY - The starter has a starter motor (31) which receives supply of electric power and supplies a starting torque to an engine (1). A capacitor (45) supplies electric power to the starter motor. The starter motor is driven with the electric power from the capacitor, when the engine speed transverses the resonant frequency band in a position lower than the target engine starting rotational speed. The torque is supplied to an engine from the motor generator (2) as compared with the time of driving the starter motor.    USE - Starter of engine mounted in power train of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starter motor driven by the capacitor can effectively discharge high output electric power with sufficient responsiveness. The time for the engine speed to pass the resonant frequency band can be shortened. The noise at the time of engine starting and the vibration can be suppressed effectively. The power consumption of the vehicle can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Motor generator (2)    Integrated controller (20)    Starter motor (31)    Capacitor (45)
NOVELTY - The charging device (2) has a wire accommodation apparatus (14) which is adapted to accommodate the wire (13) and pull-up a fixing member (12). A charge cable (10) is positioned in a through-hole formed in the fixing member. A pore section is formed in the through-hole so that the charge cable is maintained. The charge cable is connected to the edge section of the pore section. An enlarged diameter section is formed in a state in which the diameter expands as the outer surface of the fixing member is approached.    USE - Charging device for batteries mounted on vehicles, e.g., plug-in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of the charging device since the since the charge plug can be connected to the charge connector without lowering the fixing member and can suppress the charge cable from contacting the ground. Reduces load of the charge cable added to the operator's hand since the charge cable is supported by the wire accommodation apparatus via the fixing member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a charging equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the charging equipment when the fixing member is pulled down.    Charging device (2)    Charge cable (10)    Fixing member (12)    Wire (13)    Wire accommodation apparatus (14)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas filling apparatus comprises filling nozzle (6) which can be connected on vehicle-mounted hydrogen filling tank at the front-end of the hydrogen supply line (7) led-out from the liquid hydrogen storage container (1) in which the hydrogen supply line is mounted with booster pump (2), heat exchanger (3), flow regulating valve and flowmeter in order from the liquid hydrogen storage container side, and bypass line for hydrogen supply which is formed in the state which bypasses heat exchangers and flow regulating valve.    USE - Hydrogen gas filling apparatus for fuels used for vehicles such as fuel cell electric vehicle and hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can fill hydrogen gas to vehicle mounted hydrogen filling tank in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen gas filling apparatus comprises filling nozzle (6) which can be connected on vehicle-mounted hydrogen filling tank at the front-end of the hydrogen supply line (7) led-out from the liquid hydrogen storage container (1) in which the hydrogen supply line is mounted with booster pump (2), heat exchanger (3), flow regulating valve and flowmeter in order from the liquid hydrogen storage container side, and bypass line for hydrogen supply which is formed in the state which bypasses heat exchangers and flow regulating valve. The bypass line for hydrogen supply is mounted with flow regulating valve and for cold fluids. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen gas filling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen station. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    Liquid hydrogen storage container (1)    Booster pump (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Filling nozzle (6)    Hydrogen supply line (7)
NOVELTY - A laser condensing unit (170) is arranged on a single crystal silicon substrate (10) in non-contacting state. Laser beam (190) is irradiated to the surface of substrate, and condensed. The laser condensing unit and substrate are relatively moved. A modified layer (14) having polycrystal grain of polycrystalline silicon is formed at the surface of substrate in predetermined depth along horizontal direction. The substrate is cut in modified layer or its vicinity, and substrate is processed.    USE - Processing of single crystal silicon substrate used for light emitting diode, laser diode, transparent electrode, illumination components, semiconductor device, silicon carbide-based power device, solar cell and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The single crystal silicon substrate is efficiently processed to desired thickness with improved productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining irradiation of laser beam.    Substrate (10)    Modified layer (14)    Condensing unit (170)    Baffle plate (180)    Laser beam (190)
NOVELTY - The method involves stirring and mixing carbon particles (10) and the resin material (20) of the powdered state having water-repellent property to make a supercritical fluid or a sub critical fluid. The mixed material of the carbon particle and resin material is coated on a base material while removing the supercritical fluid or sub critical fluid. The powder of the PTFE resin is used as a resin material of the powdered state.    USE - Method for manufacturing diffused layer used for manufacturing fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diffused layer with excellent water repellent property can be achieved. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved effectively. The gas diffusion property can be improved effectively. The gas permeability or the waste water property can be reduced effectively. The structure of the fuel cell is simple, so that manufacturing cost of the fuel cell can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing method of fuel cell.    Carbon particle (10)    Resin material (20)    Hole (23)    Element electrode assembly (50)    Catalyst layer (56)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell stack (10) provided with a fuel gas supply flow path and a fuel off gas emission flow path. A compressor (31) is connected with an oxidizing agent gas supply flow path and an oxidizing agent off gas emission flow path. Scavenging gas flows through an anode flow path (11) from the compressor. A non-return valve (39) transduces external air as the scavenging gas. An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) controls the compressor and an expander (35). The compressor scavenges the anode flow path. The expander scavenges a cathode flow path (12).    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. domestic non-portable fuel cell system, for use in a fuel-cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a two-wheeled motor vehicle, a train, a boat and a ship.    ADVANTAGE - The expander scavenges the cathode flow path, so that system can scavenge a fuel cell in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode flow path (11)    Cathode flow path (12)    Compressor (31)    Expander (35)    Non-return valve (39)    ECU (70)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen gas circulation unit that supplies hydrogen gas discharged from a fuel cell stack to the side of fuel electrode, using humidified hydrogen gas. An oxidant gas circulation unit supplies the oxidant gas discharged from fuel cell stack to the side of oxidation pole, using the humidified oxidant gas. An impurity collection mechanism (10) carries out the solid gas separation of impurity (5) and solid mixed in gas using specific gravity differences, and collects only solid impurities.    USE - Power generation system of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the impurity collection mechanism carries out the solid gas separation of impurity and solid mixed in gas using specific gravity differences, the solid impurities contained in gas can be removed and collected efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the impurity collection mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Impurity (5)    Impurity collection mechanism (10)    Small diameter portion (13)    Large diameter portion (14)    Circulation blower (114)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (10) is provided to wind negative electrode (11) and positive electrode (12) so that separator (13) is interposed between negative and positive electrodes. A negative electrode active material layer (16) is provided with alloy-system active material supported by the surface of negative electrode collector (15). A lithium ion conductive resin film (18) is formed along longitudinal direction (14) of active material layer. The width of short side direction center portion with respect to full width of active material layer is set to 20-50 %.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook-type personal computer, digital camera and handheld game machine, and mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lithium ion conductive resin film is formed along longitudinal direction of negative electrode active material layer, the excess reaction of electrode can be suppressed. The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of winding-type electrode group of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding-type electrode group (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13,13a,13b)    Longitudinal direction (14)    Negative electrode collector (15)    Negative electrode active material layer (16)    Lithium ion conductive resin film (18)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode terminal (50,60) that is electrically connected with an electrode portion. A battery container main portion is provided for accommodating electrode portion and electrolyte solution. A cover portion (130) is joined to battery container main portion. An insulation element (150,160) is provided for insulating the electrode terminal and cover portion. The cover portion and electrode terminal are integrally formed through insulation element. The surface of recessed portion of insulation element is provided in the surface of head portion of bolt (170,180).    USE - Battery such as square-shaped cell and cylindrical cell used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery and primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulation element is provided for insulating the electrode terminal and cover portion, the requirement of components for battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode terminal (50)    Negative electrode terminal (60)    Cover portion (130)    Insulation element (150,160)    Bolt (170,180)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a power supply cutoff apparatus (56) that interrupts a power supply circuit according to the temperature the stored hot water. A voltage detector (55a) detects the output voltage of an auxiliary machine power supply (55), while temperature sensor (32c) detects the hot water temperature. A controller (60) determines any abnormality between the auxiliary machine power supply and a waste heat recovery system (30) based on the detected hot water temperature and output voltage of the power supply, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that any abnormality at the waste heat recovery system or the auxiliary machine power supply can be determined correctly by detecting the actual interruption operating temperature of the power supply cutoff apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste heat recovery system (30)    Temperature sensor (32c)    Auxiliary machine power supply (55)    Voltage detector (55a)    Power supply cutoff apparatus (56)    Controller (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply control apparatus (30) controlling an external power supply (20). Electric potential of a negative electrode is higher than that of a positive electrode. A state detection part (40) detects a state of a lithium ion secondary battery (50). An additive maintenance part is arranged inside the lithium ion battery. The additive maintenance part maintains additive group containing vinylene carbonate, methyl vinylene carbonate, dimethyl vinylene carbonate, ethyl vinylene carbonate, diethyl vinylene carbonate and dimethallyl carbonate.    USE - Power source system for a lithium ion secondary battery of a hybrid vehicle and a mobile telephone. Can also be used for a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply control apparatus controls the external power supply, where electric potential of negative electrode is higher than that of the positive electrode, so that output fall by increasing a resistance value can be suppressed, deterioration of the battery at the time of high temperature storage is suppressed and life time of the battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for regenerating a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    External power supply (20)    Power supply control apparatus (30)    Memory (32)    State detection part (40)    Lithium ion secondary battery (50)
NOVELTY - The assembly (18) has electrolytic membrane (12) that is provided with solid polymer membrane with anode electrode (14) and cathode electrode (16). The anode and cathode electrodes are provided with gas diffusion layer (20,24) and electrode catalyst layer (22,26), respectively. The electrode layer is located between gas diffusion layer and electrolytic membrane. An electrode catalyst layer of anode electrode or cathode electrode is provided with catalyst, proton conductor and fiber portion. The fiber portion is coated with water-repellent coating membrane.    USE - Electrolytic membrane electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coating membrane exposed the electrode catalyst layer containing the fiber portion of the water-repelling processing, the water-repellent property is excellent in the electrolytic membrane electrode assembly. Hence the excess water is repelled and discharged rapidly. Since the pore obstructed with the granular water-repellent resin and water is avoided, the discharge of the water through the pore is avoided, and the spreading of the reactive gas is prevented. Hence the sufficient reaction zone is formed. The sufficient water content can be kept, so the drying of the electrolytic membrane and falling of the proton conductivity are avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the unit cell.    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Anode electrode (14)    Cathode electrode (16)    Electrolytic membrane electrode assembly (18)    Gas diffusion layers (20,24)    Electrode catalyst layers (22,26)
NOVELTY - The battery connection assembly (20) has electrically-conductive members (21) that are connected between the electrode terminals (12A,12B) between adjacent cells. Each member has a ventilation pipe (23) within which air circulates, with an insulating connector pipe (25) connecting adjacent ventilation pipes.    USE - Battery connection assembly for battery module (claimed) used as drive source in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat dissipation of battery connection assembly is improved, while being able to respond to a heavy current. Weight of battery connection assembly is reduced since used electrically-conductive materials are reduced and path of air flow passage is shortened. Number of parts is reduced since it is not necessary to provide the conducting path for electric power separately from the inlet pipe. Manufacturing cost of battery connection assembly is reduced since electrically-conductive member can be processed using a general purpose metal plate material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module in which the battery connection assembly was attached to the cell group.    Electrode terminals (12A,12B)    Battery connection assembly (20)    Electrically-conductive member (21)    Ventilation pipe (23)    Insulating connector pipe (25)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode provided with a positive electrode active material layer adhered to a surface of a positive electrode collector. A negative electrode is provided with a negative electrode active material layer adhered to a surface of a negative electrode collector. A separator is arranged between the positive and negative electrode active material layers. An opening part (7a) forms a resin film and/or a sealing structure by heat welding of a thermoplastic resin (8). Vicinity of the sealing structure is arranged on a thermal absorption substance (10).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vicinity of the sealing structure is arranged on the thermal absorption substance, so that rise in temperature of the sealing structure can be suppressed by the thermal absorption substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode lead (5)    Battery case (7)    Opening part (7a)    Thermoplastic resin (8)    Thermal absorption substance (10)
NOVELTY - The fixation structure which fixes several battery modules (18) to a casing (20) has several battery retaining brackets (35) spanned on the upper surface of the battery module. Both edges (35a,35b) of the adjacent battery retaining brackets are joined together by a bolt (39) provided in the section wall (23) of the casing such that the bracket edges overlap.    USE - Fixation structure of automotive battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - One or more batteries can be easily attached/detached in the battery retaining brackets. The maintenance operation and replacement of the batteries can be done easy. The installation space of each fastener between batteries can be reduced, thus fully ensuring the mount space of a battery. The battery fixing nut can be tightened strongly. Thus, slack of a nut is suppressed and the battery can be fixed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery modules (18)    Casing (20)    Section wall (23)    Battery retaining brackets (35)    Bracket edges (35a,35b)    Bolt (39)
NOVELTY - A potential sensor (56) detects the electric potential with respect to the ground in the intermediate point (23) of the assembled battery (22) in the state which turned on only one side of positive electrode side relay of system main relay (28) and the negative electrode side relay being in a predetermined normal range. A control unit (40) determines whether the negative or positive electrode side insulation is abnormal based on the detected electric potential.    USE - Power supply device for e.g. vehicle-mounted motor and generator, and motor and generator which are not vehicle-mounted.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormality, such as insulation reduction in the intermediate point of an assembled battery can be determined more appropriately, as the control unit determines insulation abnormality based on the electric potential with respect to the ground in the intermediate point of the assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical block diagram of the power supply device connected to two motors.    Assembled battery (22)    Assembled battery intermediate point (23)    System main relay (28)    Control unit (40)    Potential sensor (56)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has an inflexion point detection part detecting a convex inflexion point during time-dependent change of pressure loss arisen when fuel gas is supplied to a fuel cell (100). A dry suppressing part suppresses drying of an electrolyte when the inflexion point is detected by the inflexion point detection part. A peak detection part detects a peak value of time-dependent change of the pressure loss. A peak temperature-conditions determination part determines whether peak temperature-conditions are satisfied.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle and a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a home-use generator and a two-wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dry suppressing part suppresses drying of the electrolyte when the inflexion point is detected by the inflexion point detection part, so that drying of the electrolyte is suppressed in an appropriate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a fuel cell    (2) an electrolytic dryness estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell (100)    Current sensor (102)    Hydrogen gas holder (110)    Hydrogen gas supply system (120)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode (1,2) has a collector (1b,2b) and an active material powder included powder compact (1a,2a) provided in both sides of the collector. The collector is comprised in the mesh made from a magnetic material. The powder compact is integrally formed through the mesh openings of the collector.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, and power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolytic film can be efficiently formed on the whole surface of the electrode reliably, and the short circuit of the positive-negative electrode by Li dendrite in the non-aqueous electrolyte battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid electrolytic film forming method; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Powder compact (1a,2a)    Collector (1b,2b)    Negative electrode (2)    Solid electrolytic film (3,4)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a heat radiating member (3) having a first flat portion (31) facing the side surface (2a) of one battery cell (2), a vertical portion (30) that forms a rectangular portion (34) with the first flat portion, a second flat portion (32) facing the side surface of another cell. Diagonal portions (33) are continuously formed extending from the edge of the second flat portion to the rectangular portion, and connect the edge of an adjacent first flat portion, forming right triangles that cover the width of the flow direction (F) of the battery cell.    USE - Assembled battery for e.g. hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of an assembled battery that ensures a sufficient thermal radiation area, thus improving the cooling capability of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the heat radiating member on an assembled battery.    Battery cell (2)    Side surface (2a)    Heat radiating member (3)    Vertical portion (30)    First flat portion (31)    Second flat portion (32)    Diagonal portions (33)    Rectangular portion (34)    Flow direction (F)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a contact resistance between a bus-bar (3) and electrode terminals (4) within a period after a nut (2) is seated to the bus-bar, at least until the fastening is completed. The bus-bar and the electrode terminal are fastened by a bolt (1) and the nut. A contact resistance judgment value is computed from the contact resistance between the bus-bar and the electrode terminal. The contact resistance judgment value is used as the basis for judging whether foreign material exists between the bus-bar and the electrode terminal.    USE - Manufacturing method for battery, e.g., lithium ion battery, used in vehicles such as hybrid and electric vehicles, and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fastening operation to be performed while detecting mixing of the foreign material to the fastening location by using the contact resistance judgment value as the basis for judging whether foreign material exists between the bus-bar and the electrode terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nut fastener.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of manufacturing method for battery before fastening the bus-bar and electrode terminals using the nut runner.    Bolt (1)    Nut (2)    Bus-bar (3)    Electrode terminals (4)    Measuring-terminal section (250)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (500) has an electrolyte supply hole that supplies electrolyte of one polarity to one lower end of square shaped portion. A dispersive element diffuses the electrolyte supplied to flow groove. An electrolyte discharge hole eliminates the electrolyte transferred through lateral fluid path. An electrolyte penetration hole supplies the electrolyte of other polarity to the other lower end of square shaped portion. A combining element is passed through combining hole for inserting into steak portion bonded with elements which are adjacent to each corner of square shaped portion.    USE - Electrolyte flow apparatus for redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generating efficiency of the electrolyte flow apparatus is improved, as the electrolyte flow area is optimized. The quality of the electricity generated by the electrolyte flow apparatus is improved. The quality of the electrolyte flow apparatus is improved, thus the leakage of the electrolyte from the electrolyte flow apparatus is prevented. The reliability of the electrolyte flow apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrolyte flow apparatus.    Carbon electrodes frame (32)    Gasket (42)    Electrolyte flow conducting units (51-54)    Membrane (71)    Electrolyte flow apparatus (500)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte supply hole that supplies electrolyte of one polarity to the lower end of quadrangle portion of an electrolyte flow apparatus. A dispersive element diffuses the electrolyte supplied to a flow groove, and contacts carbon sheets (21,22) and carbon electrode frames (31-36). An electrolyte discharge hole eliminates the electrolyte transferred through a lateral fluid path. An electrolyte penetration hole supplies the electrolyte of other polarity to the other electrolyte flow apparatus which is adjacent to the other lower end of quadrangle portion.    USE - Redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the redox flow battery is improved. The rigidity of the redox flow battery is maintained efficiently by the electrolyte flow apparatus, thus the leakage of the electrolyte is eliminated. The contact area of the carbon electrode frames and the electrolyte is increased. The electrolyte conducting rate of the electrolyte flow apparatus is improved, thus the reliability of the redox flow battery is improved. The structure of the battery is simplified, thus the cost of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the redox flow battery.    Carbon sheets (21,22)    Carbon electrode frames (31-36)    Electrolyte flow conducting unit (51-56)    Electrolyte dosing hole (101)    Fixed hole (204)
NOVELTY - The method involves cutting (S100,S104) main portion (501) into upper portion (5011) and lower portion (5013). The flow groove (505) is formed (S102) in central portion of main portion. A lateral fluid path (503) is formed (S106) in order to communicate with supply hole (502) formed inside electrolyte penetration hole (510). The rape oils (504,507) are filled (S108) on central flow groove. An electrolyte discharge hole (509) is formed (S110) in communication with another lateral fluid path (508). A dispersive element (506) is inserted (S114) in central flow groove.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrolyte flow device of redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte flow device of the redox flow battery can be efficiently manufactured with improved product quality. The reliability of the electrolyte flow device can be improved. The whole rigidity of the electrolyte flow device can be maintained. The improved productivity and high-quality electricity can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory perspective of the redox flow battery in which the electrolyte flow apparatus is manufactured.    Main portion (501)    Supply hole (502)    Lateral fluid paths (503,508)    Rape oils (504,507)    Flow groove (505)    Dispersive element (506)    Electrolyte discharge hole (509)    Electrolyte penetration hole (510)    Upper portion (5011)    Lower portion (5013)    Step to cut main portion into upper portion and lower portion (S100,S104)    Step to form flow groove in central portion of main portion (S102)    Step to form lateral fluid path in order to communicate with supply hole (S106)    Step to fill rape oils on central flow groove (S108)    Step to form electrolyte discharge hole (S110)    Step to insert dispersive element in central flow groove (S114)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a brush (11) that is rotatably supported in one working chamber of the housing (4). An abrasive material is applied at the bristles of the brush. A suction duct (6) opened into the working space, is connected to a suction unit. The operation of the brush is adjusted by changing the shape of a circular cylinder and by changing the axial position of the brush according to the geometry of the objects (2). The orientation of axis of brush is adjusted relative to horizontal direction.    USE - Apparatus for grinding and/or cleaning of objects such as rotor blades used in wind turbine. Can also be used for objects used in vehicle construction field, aviation industry and aerospace industry, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of brush is adjusted by changing the shape of the circular cylinder and by changing the axial position of the brush according to the geometry of the objects. The grinding and brushing processes of objects can be performed efficiently and are largely automated. The orientation of the axis of the brush is adjusted relative to horizontal direction. Hence a relatively simple adjustment of the brush corresponding to the geometry of the surface of object is ensured.The setting process can be performed during relative movement between the apparatus and the objects, for changing the geometrical conditions of the currently processed surface area. The labor cost and the cost associated with the objects can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the apparatus for grinding and/or cleaning of objects.    Apparatus for grinding and/or cleaning of object (1)    Object (2)    Housing (4)    Suction duct (6)    Brush (11)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a collector terminal (122) that is coupled to the collector plate (121). The collector terminal includes a rivet portion (122b) and a terminal portion (122d) above a top surface of the cap plate. A terminal plate (123) is positioned above the cap plate (151) and coupled to the rivet portion of the collector terminal.    USE - Secondary battery for use as a power source of a portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorder, and also as a power source for driving motor e.g. electric scooter, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is manufactured using a simplified process. The secondary battery has an improved electrode terminal that is mechanically and electrically reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Collector plate (121)    Collector terminal (122)    Rivet portion (122b)    Terminal portion (122d)    Terminal plate (123)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (110) that is accommodated in a battery case (140). An electrode terminal (120) is electrically connected to electrode assembly and is extended out from battery case. A fuse component (125) is adapted to connect the battery case to the electrode terminal. The fuse component is configured to electrically disconnect the battery case from the electrode terminal. A fuse device has a spring and/or is formed of an aluminum alloy, copper alloy or alloy of zinc and tin.    USE - Secondary battery of battery pack (claimed) for portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorders and vehicle such as electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of the battery case can be effectively prevented and the design of the external circuit can be greatly facilitated. Also the safety and reliability of the second battery and the battery pack can be efficiently ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode terminal (120)    Fuse component (125)    Battery case (140)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has a PCM (20) that is electrically connected with a bare cell (10). A thermistor (30) is used to sense the temperature of the bare cell. The thermistor is attached to a surface of the PCM in one side (34). A support (40) which includes silicon or epoxy is positioned between the surface of the PCM and one side of the thermistor. The thermistor is attached to the PCM through a seat and a portion of the thermistor is bent away from the PCM towards the bare cell.    USE - Battery pack for electronic device e.g. mobile phone and notebooks used in electronic and communication industries. Can also be used in electric tools, electric bicycles and other vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The thermistor is not easily separated from the protection circuit module by external shock. The operability of attaching the thermistor to the bare cell can be effectively improved. Thus the accuracy in sensing the temperature of the bare cell can be enhanced. Also the protection circuit module can prevent the bare cells from being overcharged and can extend the charging-recharging life cycle of the bare cells. The shorting of the bare cells by the charger or an external terminal can be prevented. The fixing efficiency can be improved and the material cost can be reduced. Thus the productivity of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Bare cell (10)    PCM (20)    Thermistor (30)    Side surface of PCM (34)    Support (40)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has waste gas passage (300) that is communicated between portion of inflowing exhaust gas portion (211) and exhaust gas discharge unit. A thermoelectric module (321) of thermoelectric module arrangement layer (320) is formed in the exterior of coolant flow way (310). Another waste gas passage (400) is formed in exterior of thermoelectric module arrangement layer and is contacted with heating element of thermoelectric module. An opening and closing door (700) selectively opens and closes waste gas passages.    USE - Apparatus for generating thermoelectric power and recovering exhaust gas heat of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric power generation and exhaust heat recovery can be ensured. The waste gas passage with opening and closing door can be opened and closed selectively and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for generating thermoelectric power and recovering exhaust gas heat of vehicle.    Apparatus for generating thermoelectric power and recovering exhaust gas heat of vehicle (100)    Inflowing exhaust gas portion (211)    Waste gas passages (300,400)    Coolant flow way (310)    Thermoelectric module arrangement layer (320)    Thermoelectric module (321)    Opening and closing door (700)
NOVELTY - The module has a set of series-switched battery cells (1) e.g. lithium ion battery cells, and a cell voltage detection block connected with the battery cells to detect and digitize cell voltages of the battery cells, where the digitized cell voltages are transmitted over a bus. A measuring electronics is connected with the battery cells, and outputs analog measured variable e.g. measuring current or measuring voltage, proportional to extreme cell voltage e.g. minimum cell voltage or maximum cell voltage, among the cell voltages of the battery cells.    USE - Battery module for a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The measuring electronics is connected with the battery cells, and outputs the analog measured variable e.g. measuring current or measuring voltage, proportional to the extreme cell voltage e.g. minimum cell voltage or maximum cell voltage, among the cell voltages of the battery cells, thus increasing robustness of the battery module while increasing security of the module, and hence avoiding unnecessary alarm situations. The battery cells exhibit high energy density and high cell voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a measurement device for describing operation of a measuring electronics.    Series-switched battery cells (1)    Resistor (3)    Flow control valve (4)    Reference resistor (5)    Voltmeter (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing conductive material, active material and binder that are in powder and granular form, along with liquid using mixing devices (2, 3) to form solid components. The binder is mixed with the liquid continuously and dissolved in solution, so that constituents of a mixture to be prepared are admixed continuously. The active material and the conductive material are merged together in the solution containing the binder. The liquid required for the mixture is divided into two liquid portions and continuously mixed with the binder.    USE - Method for manufacturing a mixture for coating electrodes of batteries or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing large quantities of coating compositions in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for manufacturing a mixture for coating electrodes of batteries or fuel cells, comprising a conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mixing device.    Mixing devices (2, 3)    Outlet (4)    Liquid supply (5)    Spacer (7)    Buffer tank (12)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust gas utilizable turbine (3) in a drive connection with a driven shaft (2) of a combustion engine (1). A gear wheel of a step-up gear (8) is lubricated with a working medium of a hydrodynamic clutch (4), where the gear is arranged in drive connection between the clutch and the turbine. A planetary gear (13) and a ring gear (14) are stored on a planet carrier (15), where the gears are in engagement with each other. A lubricant channel lubricates a sun wheel (12), the ring gear and/or the planetary gear in the planet carrier with the working medium.    USE - Turbo compound system for use in a powertrain of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The working medium is supplied to the working chamber of the hydrodynamic clutch, and a bearing of the planetary gear, so that the bearing of the planet gear is optimally lubricated, thus increasing service life of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive connection between an exhaust gas utilizable turbine and a crankshaft of a combustion engine.    Combustion engine (1)    Driven shaft (2)    Exhaust gas utilizable turbine (3)    Hydrodynamic clutch (4)    Step-up gear (8)    Sun wheel (12)    Planetary gear (13)    Ring gear (14)    Planet carrier (15)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle accommodates several solar cells that are installed on roofs and other suitable surfaces on the vehicle. Electric charge is additionally generated by a battery installed at vehicle space. The solar cells are arranged at the largest possible closed space between two walls equipped with room light. The differential charging current is delivered continuously from the battery installed at the vehicle space.    USE - Motor vehicle such as truck and trailer (all claimed) with electric motor drive and hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicles with electric motor drive and hybrid drive are completely free of harmful substances and are therefore an important contribution to climate protection. A high-capacity battery such as lithium-ion battery can be installed to supply the drive voltage for the electric motor. The daylight can be generated effectively by the solar cells and other appropriate vehicle surfaces, in driving state. Additional charge is generated by the battery, so that the traveling distance can be extended until the next required charge.
NOVELTY - The system has a drive machine generating an exhaust gas flow (4), and a conveying device (2) e.g. pump and compressor, driven by the drive machine to convey oil or gas. An exhaust gas energy recovery device converts heat of the exhaust gas flow into mechanical energy. An expansion machine expands working medium under performance of mechanical work. The expansion machine is mechanically coupled to the drive machine and/or the conveying device and/or a working machine to drive the drive machine and/or conveying device and/or the working machine.    USE - Conveyor system for use as a stationary system in an oil industry for transportation of oil or gas in a transport network i.e. pipeline.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion machine is mechanically coupled to the drive machine and/or the conveying device and/or a working machine to drive the drive machine and/or conveying device and/or the working machine, thus producing the conveyor system with better efficiency in a cost effective manner while utilizing the conveyor system in different systems without extensive structural adaptation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The working medium comprises water, water mixture, ethanol, ethanol mixture, ammonia or ammonia mixture. The working machine is designed as an electrical generator and a cooling device. The expansion machine is designed as a turbine e.g. axial, radial or diagonal turbine, and as a lifting piston expander. The drive machine is designed as an internal combustion engine e.g. piston type diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a conveyor system.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Conveying device (2)    Pipeline (3)    Exhaust gas flow (4)    Heat exchanger (7)
NOVELTY - The traction battery has battery cells (3) that are arranged in groups of circuitry (4-7) and are connected over switchable separators (14). The fault detection sensors (28a) are connected to the separators which perform battery cell group separation process according to preset control algorithm. The separators are switched by a control device such that a defective battery cell detected by the sensors is disconnected from the circuitry. The transfer elements (20,21) are connected to the separators for transferring status of battery cells to external device.    USE - Traction battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Separation of battery cells in groups can be performed reliably and thermal hazards can be reduced. Safety of the occupants in the vehicle can be improved and operating efficiency of the vehicle can be maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the traction battery.    Battery cell (3)    Circuitry (4-7)    Separator (14)    Transfer elements (20,21)    Fault detection sensor (28a)
NOVELTY - The high voltage battery (10) has main case with several battery cells (12) and temperature recognition devices e.g. fuses (18) that are arranged at different locations in main case. The irreversible change from initial state to another state is realized in the fuses irrespective of electrical current flow, when temperature of battery cells exceeds the threshold level which is within the range of 80 degrees C-100 degrees C.    USE - High voltage battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage battery can be operated safely and reliably. The temperature burden in high voltage battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating high voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high voltage battery.    High voltage battery (10)    Battery cell (12)    Electrical terminal (14)    High voltage backup (16)    Fuse (18)
NOVELTY - The thermal system has a controller which controls the controllable valves in a primary and secondary cabin. The controller is provided to control the controllable valve in secondary cabin, to circulate liquid coolant flowing through an energized coolant heater and a heater core (120). The liquid coolant is recirculated in a battery pack coolant loop (102), during a battery pack recirculation mode of controller, so that liquid coolant flows through battery pack to maintain the battery cells of battery pack at same temperature.    USE - Thermal system for heating and cooling battery pack in hybrid-electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle, battery-electric vehicle, for heating and cooling vehicle cabin.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the controllable valves based on battery pack recirculation mode and cooling mode, and selects the battery pack radiator or chiller to cool battery pack, thus desired cooling of battery pack is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the thermal system for battery pack.    Battery pack coolant loop (102)    Power electronics coolant loop (106)    Coolant pump (110)    Heater core (120)    Controllable valveS (V4,V5)
NOVELTY - Anhydrous, proton-conductive medium comprises a poly(amic acid)-based polyimide polymer and at least one phosphorus compound consisting of phosphorus oxides or phosphoric acids.    USE - The anhydrous, proton-conductive medium is useful in a proton-conductive membrane for electrochemical cell and in fuel cells as an energy-conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The anhydrous, proton-conductive medium provides a flexible proton-conductive membrane, which: has high mechanical integrity, high strength and low diffusion coefficient; is rugged and highly conductive; maintains high proton conductivity in dry hydrogen; has high proton conductivity over a wide temperature range and that remains thermally and mechanically stable at above 300 degrees C; and provides a more economical electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an anhydrous, proton-conductive medium comprising a phosphorus-oxide-doped poly(amic acid)-based polyimide polymer substrate; and    (2) forming an anhydrous, proton-conductive medium, comprising mixing a phosphorus oxide in a poly(amic acid) solution to form a mixture, dispensing the mixture upon a support structure and substantially drying the mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Housing (20)    Anode (30)    Cathode (40)    Proton-conductive membrane (50)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion air battery comprises a lithium metal electrode (1), an air electrode (2), and an intercalation electrode (3) impregnated between the lithium metal electrode and the air electrode. The intercalation electrode is charged with lithium ions intercalated from the lithium metal electrode, and then used as an anode, and electric energy is generated from reaction with the air electrode as a cathode.    USE - Lithium-ion air battery. Uses include but are not limited to bus, truck, aircraft, ship, boat, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, fuel vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion air battery is safe, and high energy density, and excellent durability, and charge-discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical circuit; and    (2) charging method of lithium-ion air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining initial state of lithium-ion air battery.    Lithium metal electrode (1)    Air electrode (2)    Intercalation electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The on-board supply system (10) includes a fuel cell unit (20) for generating electrical energy and heat energy, and at least one consumer system (100). The fuel cell unit is designed to release heat energy in the form of hot air. The consumer system is designed to absorb the electrical energy and heat energy in the form of hot air. The fuel cell unit has at least one low-temperature (LT) fuel cell (30) and at least one high-temperature (HT) fuel cell (40) which are designed to be regulated to their respective operating temperature in operation by using air cooling.    USE - On-board supply system for use in aircraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides an on-board supply system having a fuel cell unit for use in an aircraft, with which the advantageous characteristics of both types of fuel cell, such as LT and HT Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) cells, are used to increase a total efficiency of the system, i.e. to increase a usable proportion of the total energy generated by the system for applications or energy consumers supplied by the system. Ensures that the on-board supply system can have a direct current (DC) high-voltage bus system which connects the current output of the HT fuel cell to the two or more consumers of electrical energy of the consumer system in an electrically conducting manner. Ensures increased efficiency of the LT and HT fuel cells of up to 80 percent as a result of the forced air feed by the ventilation or blower unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the on-board supply system having a fuel cell unit and a consumer system, and designed as part of an on-board galley and in electrically conducting contact with a conventional emergency power supply system.    On-board supply system (10)    Fuel cell unit (20)    LT fuel cell (30)    Fuel cell control unit (38)    HT fuel cell (40)    Consumer system (100)
NOVELTY - The solar panel is installed on top area and at side of vehicle. The panel main structures are arranged along row direction or along walking space on all roofs of vehicles. The electric power generation process of solar panel main structures is performed effectively by effective installation of solar panel main structures at the top area and at the side of the vehicle.    USE - Solar panel installed on top and side of freight train and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The effective generation of electric power from solar panel can be ensured. The solar panels can be installed in rows or along walking space on all roofs of the vehicles in best-suited manner. Storage cells can be automatically or manually carried in selected areas of truck or train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the vehicle and the top view of the solar panel.
NOVELTY - The radiator (1) has a structural panel (2) having a flow channel and a receiving plate (3) which limits the flow channel in upward and downward direction. The structural panel is formed with lateral confinements. The height of the flow channel is twice as the width of the cross-section of the flow channel. The island-like webs are arranged in the cross-section of the flow channel along flow direction.    USE - Radiator for battery of electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the island-like webs are arranged in the cross-section of the flow channel along flow direction, the distance between the structural panel and receiving plate can be maintained and fluid flow over the entire cross-section of the flow channel can be enabled uniformly. Installation space of the radiator can be reduced and weight of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the radiator.    Radiator (1)    Structural panel (2)    Receiving plate (3)    Connecting piece (4)    Passage (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulation device that is connected respectively with a turbine and a compressor of the supercharger. The exhaust valve is provided between the circulation devices connected with the turbine. The circulation device is connected with a constant pressure device connected with the vehicle anti-lock braking function unit. A hydraulic oil tank is respectively connected with the double circulation device. A hydraulic motor is mounted on the engine, a constant pressure device, and a hydraulic oil tank.    USE - System for utilizing waste heat of automobile tail gas.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat of automobile tail gas can be recycled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for utilizing waste heat of automobile tail gas. (Drawing includes non English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a coolant supply unit for supplying coolant to a fuel cell stack (10). A voltage control unit i.e. converter, controls voltage output from the stack. An electronic control unit (80) controls the coolant supply unit to supply the coolant to the stack while controlling concentrations of oxygen and hydrogen supplied to the stack. A voltage control unit controls actual voltage of the fuel cell kept to predetermined voltage that is out of range of an oxidation-reduction proceeding voltage in which oxidation-reduction reaction of the catalyst proceeds.    USE - Fuel cell system for driving a vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle such as motorcycle, train and ship. Can also be used in a hot water supply system in home.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces electric power corresponding to the requirement of the power consuming load so as to improve durability and efficiency of the fuel cell. The system allows the mixed gas to be easily supplied to the fuel cell stack for allowing stable power generation to be efficiently recovered by the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode passage (11)    Cathode passage (12)    Electronic control unit (80)
NOVELTY - The method involves diverting all reactant air except an amount required to generate enough power to put the fuel cell voltage below a preset cell voltage threshold, if the fuel cell voltage reaches threshold. Enough energy is generated to put the fuel cell voltage within the threshold while storing the electric power output of a fuel cell power plant. The stored power is equal to the difference between the power required to keep cell voltage below the threshold and that consumed by an auxiliary equipment, until the charge of the energy storage system reaches a preset storage threshold.    USE - Fuel cell voltage control method for vehicle e.g. parcel delivery bus, city passenger bus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that when power demand of a fuel cell power plant in normal operation is reduced to a point at which fuel cell voltages rise to or above a threshold level, air is instantly diverted from the cathodes of the fuel cells to limit the generated output power to an operating point which reduces the cell voltage, from that which it would otherwise reach, to a level at or below the threshold level. The diverter valve limits the amount of cathode air flow to that which is necessary to generate power for the auxiliary, balance-of-plant (BOP) equipment load, while maintaining cell voltage at or below the threshold level. Ensures that the energy storage system consumes sufficient additional power to maintain cell voltage at or below the voltage level deemed to be safe during variations resulting from transitions as the system settles to the idle condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power plant.    Vehicle (150)    Fuel cell stack (151)    Switch (158)    Two-way diverter valve (172)    Controller (185)
NOVELTY - The non-polluting automatic electric power generator (1) has an electric power collector (11) provided at the inner wall face of a gas temporary stopper (10), with a sensor (13) measuring the density, temperature, and humidity of air. A discharge device (12) is configured to discharge air that reaches the temporary gas stopping space. An electric current conversion controller (16) converts the alternating current received from the collector into a direct current, and supplies stable electric current to the vehicle battery (18) e.g. lithium battery.    USE - Non-polluting automatic electric power generator for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of automatic electric power generator which doubles cruising property of vehicle while enabling continuous charging of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the automatic electric power generator in actual use.    Non-polluting automatic electric power generator (1)    Gas temporary stopper (10)    Electric power collector (11)    Discharge device (12)    Sensor (13)    Electric current conversion controller (16)    Battery (18)
NOVELTY - A primary non-porous film is formed from primary resin composition, and secondary non-porous film is formed from secondary resin composition having melting point (TmB( degrees C)) lower than melting point (TmA( degrees C)) of primary resin composition. The roll compression bonding of primary non-porous film and secondary non-porous film are carried out under linear load of 1-7 kg/cm, and non-porous laminated film is performed. The non-porous laminated film is subjected to piercing and lamination microporous film is formed.    USE - Manufacture of lamination microporous film used for battery-cell separator (claimed) for lithium ion secondary battery used in electronic devices for mobile computer, notebook-type personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell material and microfiltration membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The lamination microporous film is efficiently manufactured with favorable porosity, air permeability and strength.
NOVELTY - The optical positioning assembly (600) has a shaft (621). A pivotable linkage is slidably coupled to the shaft. An adjustable barrel is spinnably coupled to a side of the pivotable linkage. A mirror is mounted to the shaft. A support stem is coupled to the adjustable barrel. The adjusting linkage is coupled to an elevation arm (630). The elevation arm is adjusted to track the elevation angle and azimuth angle of the sun.    USE - Optical positioning assembly of concentrating or focusing electromagnetic radiation system (claimed) mounted on trailer and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adjusting linkage and base portion of optical positioning assembly are performed together, so that the light of the sun can be tracked directly into or onto the solar receiver by the mirrors. The cost of the optical positioning assembly can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for concentrating or focusing electromagnetic radiation; and    (2) method of concentrating solar radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the optical positioning assembly.    Optical positioning assembly (600)    Shaft (621)    Elevation arm (630)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating the switchable bridge arrangements (10,20) equipped with bridge switches (11-14,21-24), as a full-bridge or a half-bridge by coupling with one another via a series resonant circuit (30). The series resonant circuit is comprised of a resonant inductor (31) and a resonant capacitor (32). The switchable bridge arrangement is operated as a full bridge in one time segment and as half bridge in further time segment within a half-period of a periodic switching of the bridge switches.    USE - Method for operating direct current (DC)-DC converter for use in power generation plant and inverter (all claimed) in photovoltaic system, combined fuel cell heating system and for battery-powered emergency power system for local power grid, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Voltage ratio of DC-DC converter can be varied at an effective power transfer in a simple manner. The switching loss of DC-DC converter can be reduced. The leakage inductance of the transformer section of the series resonant circuit can be suppressed. Hence the separate resonant circuit can be downsized or eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram explaining the process for operating DC-DC converter.    Switchable bridge arrangements (10,20)    Bridge switches (11-14,21-24)    Series resonant circuit (30)    Resonant inductor (31)    Resonant capacitor (32)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode consists of positive electrode active material which can insert and detach alkali metal ion, negative electrode consists of negative electrode active material which can insert and detach alkali metal ion, and nonaqueous electrolyte, wherein positive electrode active material contains alkali-metal transition-metal complex oxide, and nonaqueous electrolyte contains greater than or equal to 20 vol.% fluorine-containing phosphate ester with respect to solvent of nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Charging/discharging cycling characteristics are excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode consists of positive electrode active material which can insert and detach alkali metal ion, negative electrode consists of negative electrode active material which can insert and detach alkali metal ion, and nonaqueous electrolyte, wherein positive electrode active material contains alkali-metal transition-metal complex oxide, and nonaqueous electrolyte contains greater than or equal to 20 vol.% fluorine-containing phosphate ester of formula A(CF2)nCH2OP(=O)(OCH2(CF2)mB)(OCH2(CF2)nA) (1) with respect to solvent of nonaqueous electrolyte.    A, B=H or F; and    m, n=1-4.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a laminate film (4) that is laminated on an electric power generation element (1). An insulation board (5) is arranged in contact with the laminate film. An electrode accommodating unit (42) is arranged inside a sticker portion (41) formed in the laminate film. The lower ends of sticker portion are bended. The insulation board is connected with the lower ends of the bended sticker portion.    USE - Laminated-type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric motorcycle and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation characteristic of laminated-type battery can be improved effectively, since insulation board is connected with the lower ends of the bended sticker portion. The durability of laminated-type battery can be improved efficiently. The short circuit of the laminate type battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated-type battery.    Electric power generation element (1)    Laminate film (4)    Insulation board (5)    Laminated-type battery (10)    Sticker portion (41)    Electrode accommodating unit (42)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises negative electrode consists of negative electrode collector and negative electrode active material content layer which is formed on negative electrode collector and contains negative electrode active material having silicon (Si), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) as constituent elements, wherein atomic ratio O:Si is 0.5-1.5, and H is bonded to O, positive electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is highly efficient and has high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery which involves preparing negative electrode active material precursor consists of Si and O with atomic ratio Si:O of 0.5-1.5 and heat-processing negative electrode active material precursor in H2 gas of 300-1000 degrees C by which O and H becomes bonded together.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a model fragmentary cross-sectional diagram of silicon oxide particle which terminates dangling bond of oxygen by hydrogen and a molecular structure of silicon dioxide matrix part. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electronic active load apparatus (100) has a power conversion device, which is provided to form direct current terminal capacitor (114) for connecting an alternating current and direct current converter (113). The alternating current and direct current converter is connected to an electric power system and direct current and alternating current inverter (115).    USE - Electronic active load apparatus for consulting on operation dynamic characteristic of characteristic test for microgrid system and for producing electric power system interconnection operation of neogenesis energy having wind force, sunlight or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic active load apparatus has a power conversion device, which is provided to form direct current terminal capacitor for connecting an alternating current and direct current converter, and hence enables economical and time-efficient characteristic test and construction of microgrid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electronic active load apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic active load apparatus (100)    Direct current converter (113)    Direct current terminal capacitor (114)    Alternating current inverter (115)    Inverter controller (122)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a conveying unit (100) which is provided for guiding the movement of the dam (200). A drying chamber (300) is provided for heating and drying the slurry (400) coated on the conveying unit. The slurry coated on conveying unit is changed to electrode sheet (400'). A loose portion (500) is provided for separating the electrode sheet transferred to outlet side of drying chamber. The electrode sheet is ejected from drying chamber.    USE - Sheet manufacturing method of solid oxide fuel cell electrode used in internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The solid oxide fuel cell electrode can be manufactured easily. The quality of solid oxide fuel cell can be improved. The manufacturing defect of the cell can be prevented. The production of high quality fuel cell is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet manufacturing method of solid oxide fuel cell electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sheet manufacturing equipment.    Conveying unit (100)    Dam (200)    Drying chamber (300)    Slurry (400)    Electrode sheet (400')    Loose portion (500)
NOVELTY - The ventilation and heating system (10) has a ventilation device (12) and a fuel cell unit (28), which are arranged and connected to one another such that the ventilation device supplies outside air originating outside the habitable room (26). The fuel cell unit is connected to the ventilation device and a respective habitable room such that an air flow exiting the fuel cell unit is supplied at an adjustable ratio as supply air to a respective habitable room or as waste air together with waste air originating from a respective habitable room.    USE - Ventilation and heating system for a habitable room.    ADVANTAGE - The ventilation and heating system has a ventilation device and a fuel cell unit, which are arranged and connected to one another such that the ventilation device supplies outside air originating outside the habitable room, and thus ensures an economical and energy efficient ventilation and heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a ventilation and heating system.    Ventilation and heating system (10)    Ventilation device (12)    Habitable room (26)    Fuel cell unit (28)    Heat exchanger (34)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises mixture layer containing positive-electrode active material (3), electroconductive material and binder, and pit (2) formed on a collector (1), and has density of 2-2.3 g/cc. The positive electrode active material has olivine structure. The electroconductive material contains fibrous carbon (4). A portion of the positive electrode active material and a portion of the fibrous carbon are placed in the pit.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery for battery module (claimed) used for plug-n hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides lithium-ion secondary battery with high capacity and excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode has mixture layer containing positive-electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder, and pit formed on a collector. The electroconductive material contains fibrous carbon. A portion of the positive electrode active material and a portion of the fibrous carbon are placed in the pit. The positive electrode active material has olivine structure of formula: LiaMxPO4, where M is transition metal chosen from iron or manganese, a is more than 0 to 1.1, and x is 0.9-1.1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (2) battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of positive electrode.    Collector (1)    Pit (2)    Positive electrode active material (3)    Fibrous carbon (4)
NOVELTY - The cooling member has a thermally conductive medium part provided with terraced coupling plates (50). A refrigerant passage is formed between interface portions of the coupling plates. Refrigerant is flowed into a hollow structure of a refrigerant pipe (60). The refrigerant pipe is provided with a main pipe (40). A branch pipe (30) is vertically extended and connected to the main pipe. An auxiliary plate surrounds an outer surface of the branch pipe. The branch pipe is fixed on a mounting groove.    USE - Cooling member for a battery module in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling member is easy to manufacture, and has low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cooling member.    Battery cells (10)    Cooling pin (20)    Branch pipe (30)    Main pipe (40)    Terraced coupling plates (50)    Refrigerant pipe (60)
NOVELTY - The system has buffer tank for storing the anode off gas discharged from the fuel cell. A controlling valve controls the pressure of the anode gas supplied to the fuel cell. An anode gas pressure control unit controls the controlling valve and raises an anode gas pressure in response to greater demanded output. The anode gas pressure control unit adjusts the degree of opening of the control valve to a predetermined degree of opening during transient operation in which the demanded output is reduced.    USE - Anode gas non-circulating type fuel cell system for generating electricity for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode gas concentration of the electric power generation region can be maintained. The anode gas volume discharged to external air can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the change in the anode pressure in the driving state of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode voltage (A)    Opening degree of pressure regulator valve (B)    Upper limit value of anode pressure (BB)    Lower limit value of anode pressure (CC)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1A) has a controller (81) that operates a furl cell (60) by switching between normal mode and special mode. The normal mode for operating fuel cell to satisfy a main operation condition and/or auxiliary operation condition in which the operation time per unit period of fuel cell equivalent to or shorter than permitted operation time of unit. The specific mode operates the fuel cell without being restricted by the main operation condition and/or auxiliary operation condition.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in house, office, factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the fuel cell system can be guaranteed by restraining operation time or number-of-operation-times. The execution of the normal operation is more securable. A subsequent normal operation can be performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1A)    Fuel cell (60)    Fuel gas supply unit (61)    Inverter (63)    Controller (81)
NOVELTY - The square battery has electrode assembly (3) whose positive electrode lead is connected to battery case (1). The negative electrode lead is connected to terminal portion through electroconductive connection board (29) which is arranged between sealing board and electrode assembly. The battery case is provided to serve as external terminal of positive electrode and terminal portion is provided to serve as external terminal of negative electrode. One end of electroconductive connection board is provided to extend to upper portion of curved section in longitudinal direction of battery case.    USE - Square battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, power supply for mobile telephone, or power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case and electroconductive connection board can be provided to mutually contact, when the big pressure is applied to a battery case. Since a battery case and an electroconductive connection board are provided with different polarity, a short circuit current is not concentrated on a positive electrode active material or a negative electrode active material. Therefore, the short circuit current which flows between a positive electrode and a negative electrode can be restrained small. As a result, the thermal decomposition of a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material can be suppressed. Hence, the battery can be prevented from abnormal overheating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electroconductive connection board.    Battery case (1)    Inner surfaces of battery (1A,1B)    Electrode assembly (3)    Curved section of electrode assembly (3A)    Linear section of electrode assembly (3B)    Electroconductive connection board (29)    End surfaces of electroconductive connection board (29A,29B)
NOVELTY - The reactor has a coil (2) equipped with a pair of coil elements (2a,2b), and a magnetic core having a pair of inner cores (31). The inner core is positioned inside each coil element, and an outer core is connected with the inner cores to form a closed magnetic circuit. The end surface of the coil elements has a corner portion (21). A temperature sensor (7) is positioned in a trapezoidal-shaped space sandwiched between the corner portions, and is opposingly arranged in coil element.    USE - Reactor of power converter device (claimed) such as direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter and air conditioner converter mounted in hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor can measure the temperature of the coil appropriately. The size and weight of the reactor are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor.    Coil (2)    Coil elements (2a,2b)    Temperature sensor (7)    Corner portion (21)    Inner core (31)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises active material, binding agent, carbon nanotubes, non-fibrous electroconductive carbon material and polyvinylpyrrolidone-based polymer. The content of polyvinylpyrrolidone-based polymer is 5-25 parts weight, with respect to 100 parts weight of carbon nanotubes.    USE - Electrode is used as positive electrode or negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has improved dispersibility of conductive agent. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising electrode has favorable electroconductivity, improved cyclic characteristics, and is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrode type test cell.    Three electrode type test cell (10)    Working electrode (11)    Counter electrode (12)    Reference pole (13)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (14)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has flat-type battery (2) which has upper surface and bottom face. A substrate (61) is secured to surfaces of flat-type battery. A circuit component (62) is mounted in surface at the side of battery in substrate. A positive electrode terminal (68) is electrically connected to the positive electrode-side of the flat-type battery. A negative electrode terminal (66) is electrically connected to the negative electrode-side of the flat-type battery that is formed on the surface of the substrate that is on the opposite side from the flat-type battery.    USE - Battery unit used for small apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to pedometer, hearing aid, electronic key for motor vehicles, integrated circuit (IC) tag, sensor unit and power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The compactization of the whole battery unit provided with the flat battery and the substrate with which the circuit was formed can be obtained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Flat type battery (2)    Substrate (61)    Circuit component (62)    Negative electrode terminal (66)    Positive electrode terminal (68)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte air cell consists of nonaqueous electrolyte containing ionic liquid comprising bis(fluorosulfonyl)amide as anion portion, and solvent. The ionic liquid contains quaternary ammonium salt, imidazolium, piperidinium or pyrrolidinium as cation portion. The ionic liquid contains N-methyl-N-propyl piperidinium bis(fluoro sulfonyl)amide or N-methyl-N-propyl pyrrolidinium bis(fluoro sulfonyl)amide.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte air cell e.g. sodium air cell, potassium air cell, magnesium air cell, calcium air cell, etc. for portable devices, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte air cell has excellent discharge characteristics even at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the air cell.    Air electrode (11)    Electrolyte layer (12)    Stainless steel housing (14)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (18)
NOVELTY - A planar heating element has a sheet-like polymeric resistor (11), at least one pair of electrode (12) arranged on one surface of polymeric resistor and which supplies power to polymeric resistor, electrically insulating substrates (13a,13b) which covers the polymeric resistor and the electrode from both surfaces, heat-conductive incombustible material (14a,14b) which covers the heat-emitting component of polymeric resistor, and a connection component of polymeric resistor and the electrodes from both surfaces on outside of the electrically insulating substrates.    USE - Planar heating element is used as heater for heating battery for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle in cold region.    ADVANTAGE - The planar heating element is safe, has excellent durability and deformation resistance, and uniform heating characteristics. The increase of temperature of planar heating element is suppressed by heat-exchanging from both surfaces of planar heating element, and the emitted-heat amount per unit area of planar heating element is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the planar heating element.    Polymeric resistor (11)    Electrode (12)    Electrically insulating substrates (13a,13b)    Heat-conductive incombustible materials (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode-side gas diffusion layer (12), a cathode-side gas diffusion layer (14), an anode-side gas flow path (16), a cathode-side gas flow path (18) and separators (20,22). The anode-side gas flow path and cathode-side gas flow path are configured from a porous metal case. The contact surface area of the porous metal cases with the gas diffusion layers is decreased from upstream to downstream of the gas flow paths. The movement of the generated water between the anode-side gas flow path and cathode-side gas flow path is caused by the difference in contact surface area.    USE - Fuel cell installed in vehicle such as electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact surface area of the porous metal cases with the gas diffusion layers is decreased from upstream to downstream of the gas flow paths, so that the drying up is suppressed and the waste water and flooding are suppressed, thus the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Anode-side gas diffusion layer (12)    Cathode-side gas diffusion layer (14)    Anode-side gas flow path (16)    Cathode-side gas flow path (18)    Separators (20,22)
NOVELTY - The solid battery (10) has an insulation layer (2) that is positioned upon an exterior circumference of a positive electrode layer (3). The outer edge of solid electrolyte layer (4) is located upon an exterior circumference of positive electrode layer and outer edge of insulation layer is located on exterior circumference of solid electrolyte layer when viewed from stack direction. The positive electrode layer, insulation layer and solid electrolyte layer are positioned such that outer edge of insulation layer contacts with end portions of solid electrolyte layer.    USE - Solid battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and information-technology equipment e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the electrodes can be suppressed and the performance of the solid battery can be improved more efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid battery.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Insulation layer (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Solid electrolyte layer (4)    Solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The system (27) has a combustor (3) that burns source gas and fuel gas that is emitted from the fuel cell (5). The exhaust gas emitted with the combustor is discharged through combustion exhaust gas path (12). The exhaust port (14) is formed in the housing (13) for releasing combustion exhaust gas from the combustor. The suction device sucks air in the housing from the inlet port (21). The carbon monoxide detector (24) detects carbon monoxide which is included in the air which is taken in through the intake port.    USE - Fuel cell system for two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of fuel cell system is stopped, when carbon monoxide detector detects carbon monoxide from the air around the housing. So that the generation of carbon monoxide is suppressed and the generation of malfunction in the fuel cell system is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustor (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Combustion exhaust gas path (12)    Housing (13)    Exhaust port (14)    Inlet port (21)    Carbon monoxide detector (24)    Fuel cell system (27)
NOVELTY - The cell has unit cells (10) that are provided with ion-conductive polymer electrolyte membrane (12). Anode (14) and cathode (16) are positioned at sides of polymer electrolyte membrane. Separator (22) is provided with coolant flow path (60). Coolant manifolds (62) are detachably provided in each unit cell. Main flow path (62c) is arranged to provide fluid connection between coolant manifold coupled to one side and coolant manifold coupled to other side. Sub flow path (62d) is arranged to provide fluid connection between main flow path and separator flow path.    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell for use in electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant manifold can be effectively attached to and detached from the unit cells, so that the electric current corrosion of the separator by the coolant manifolds is suppressed and the service life of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    Unit cells (10)    Ion-conductive polymer electrolyte membrane (12)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Separator (22)    Coolant flow path (60)    Coolant manifolds (62)    Main flow path (62c)    Sub flow path (62d)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electric power generation element (6) that is provided to wound around or laminated through a separator by a laminate sheet. The laminate sheet is provided with a metal foil (1). The resin layers (2,3) are formed on both the surfaces of the metal foil. The metal foil is designed with projection sections (4,5) that are provided to protrude from one plane of the metal foil into the resin layers. The metal foil is formed in the surface at the side of the electric power generation element.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic device, electric power storage apparatus and electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metal foil is designed with projection sections that are provided to protrude from one plane of the metal foil into the resin layers. Thus the heat generated inside the battery can be thermally radiated efficiently outside. The several projection sections are buried under the resin layer, so that the thickness of a metal laminate sheet can be decreased. Therefore, the fall of an energy density can be eliminated and the flexibility can be achieved. As a result, a high energy density and a high safety can be achieved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Metal foil (1)    Resin layers (2,3)    Projection sections (4,5)    Electric power generation element (6)    Lead of the battery (7)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple wheel motor sections (3A-3D) which are arranged on multiple driving wheels (2A- 2D). A multiple motor driving devices (4A-4D) is provided to control the wheel motor sections. Each of the motor driving devices is provided with a smoothing circuit, a control unit, an inverter unit and a cooler. The cooler is provided to cool the inverter unit. The multiple motor driving devices are housed in same case (7).    USE - Drive device of motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the vehicle can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced. The drive device has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wheel motor vehicle (1)    Driving wheels (2A-2D)    Wheel motor sections (3A-3D)    Motor driving devices (4A-4D)    Case (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has positive electrode that is provided with positive-electrode collector having coated section in which positive-electrode active-material layer is provided, and non-coated section in which positive-electrode active material layer is not provided. The non-coated section is provided adjacent to edges of the positive-electrode collector, and is extended along the edges. A specific distance is provided from boundary between coated section, non-coated section and edges of positive-electrode collector having specific density.    USE - Flat type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as power supply apparatus for hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle, and electrical storage apparatus for generator.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection performance of the electrode layer is improved by providing the electrically conductive agents, thus the heavy-current characteristic of the battery is improved. The binding property of the electrode layer and electrode collector is improved for improving the cycling characteristics of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the flat type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Winding electrode group (2)    Exterior element (3)    Positive electrode terminal (7)    Negative electrode terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a negative electrode collector whose non-coated portion is adjoined along parallel direction with respect to secondary coating portion. Secondary non-coated portion adjoins with edge of the negative electrode collector. The length of the secondary and non-coated portions is 5-20mm. The density of primary negative electrode active material layer is of specific range. Ratio of the mass per unit area of secondary coating portion with respect to the mass per unit area of the secondary non-coated portion is of specific range.    USE - Flat type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance inside the electrode can be reduced. The current characteristic of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the flat type non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Flat type non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1)    Winding electrode (2)    Exterior portion (3)    Positive electrode terminal (7)    Negative electrode terminal (8)
NOVELTY - A crimped terminal wire (1) is configured by crimping a terminal of aluminum wire (2), that is aluminum conductive wire covered with an insulator to a connection terminal (3) made of copper-based material, and containing crimping section (30) that is crimped on the aluminum wire and an electrical contact section for connecting with other terminal and forming resin-covering section (4) containing thermoplastic polyamide resin as primary constituent, on aluminum wire and crimped section (12) of the connection terminal.    USE - Crimped terminal wire is used for automobiles e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The crimped terminal wire has stable corrosion resistance and is environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crimped terminal wire is configured by crimping a terminal of aluminum wire, that is aluminum conductive wire covered with an insulator to a connection terminal made of copper-based material, and containing crimping section that is crimped on the aluminum wire and an electrical contact section for connecting with other terminal and forming resin-covering section containing thermoplastic polyamide resin as primary constituent on aluminum wire and crimped section of the connection terminal. Aluminum has tensile shear strength of 6 N/mm2 or more, based on JIS K6850, rate of elongation of 100% or more, based on ASTM D-1708 and water absorption rate of 1% or less, based on JIS K7209.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of crimped terminal wire.    Crimped terminal wire (1)    Aluminum wire (2)    Connection terminal (3)    Resin-covering section (4)    Crimped section (12)    Crimping section (30)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte, nonaqueous solvent and amino group-containing compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile telephone, electronic book player, printer, headphone stereo, video movie, liquid crystal television, calculator, memory card, bicycle, electric tool, camera, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent storage stability, and suppressed gas evolution. The battery using the nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte, nonaqueous solvent and amino group-containing compound of formula: R3-X(=O)-N(-R1)(-R2) (I).    R1,R2=H or 1-10C organic group optionally containing heteroatom, in which at least one has carbon-carbon unsaturated bond which is not directly coupled to nitrogen;    R3=H or 1-20C organic group optionally containing heteroatom;    or two of R1-R3=ring;    X=C, S=O, or P(R4);and    R4=1-10C organic group optionally containing heteroatom.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery, which has negative electrode which occludes/releases lithium ion, positive electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a back surface protection portion (30) that consists of plate material made of epoxy resin containing 6-mm or less-thick fibrous reinforcing material whose mean coefficient of linear expansion in 20-25 o?c of temperature ranges is 40 ppm/o?c or less. The front surface protection portion (20) consists of other plate material containing translucent resin material made of acrylic resin whose thickness is 0.03-0.6 mm. The fibrous reinforcing material is made of inorganic substance and inorganic glass.    USE - Solar cell module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of temperature cycling test can be improved effectively. The lightweight of the solar cell module can be achieved. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell module can be reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Front surface protection portion (20)    Back surface protection portion (30)    Photovoltaic cell (40)    Electrode element (60)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises a layer containing lithium manganese oxide compound (I), and a second positive electrode active material containing lithium manganese oxide compound (II) and having flat voltage profile of 2.5-3.3V.    USE - Positive electrode active material for use in a lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has better output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises a layer containing lithium manganese oxide compound of formula (aLi2MnO3(l-a)LixMO2), where a is 0-1, x is 0.9-1.2 and metal M is chosen from aluminum, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt, chromium, vanadium and iron, and a second positive electrode active material containing lithium manganese oxide compound of formula (xMnO2(1-x)Li2MnO3), where x is 0-1, and having flat voltage profile of 2.5-3.3V. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - NOVELTY- The assembly has a case (1) including a switch, a light unit (11) e.g. LED, connected to a front end of the case and a solar panel (12) connected to top of the case. Multiple alkaline batteries are received in the case and electrically connected with the solar panel. A connection unit (2) is connected to an underside of the case and adapted to be connected to a handlebar (4) of a bicycle. A cover is engaged with an underside of the case, where the cover comprises a rail on an underside of the cover. The connection unit comprises a flexible plate and two arms to clamp the handlebar.    USE - Light assembly for use with a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel absorbs the solar energy that is transferred into electric power to be stored in the batteries such that the batteries have prolonged service life. The batteries can be indirectly powered by the solar energy, so that the batteries do not need to be replaced frequently. The assembly has a switch that is electrically connected with a photoelectric conversion circuit to control activation of the light unit and charging modes of the solar panel, or to control light unit powered by the batteries and stop using the solar panel. The flexible plate is pushed downward when a user pushes an operation portion, so that a protrusion is disengaged from a notch of the cover, and the cover can be easily removed from the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a perspective view of a bicycle with a handlebar in which a bicycle light assembly is connected.    Case (1)    Connection unit (2)    Handlebar (4)    Light unit (11)    Solar panel (12)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100) has a cooling plate (104,106) which is provided with a key (108,110). A slot (114,116) is formed in a heat sink (112). A key of the cooling plate is located in the slot, so as to form an interference fit joint for securing the cooling plate to the heat sink. The cooling plate and the heat sink are formed from aluminum or steel. The cooling plate is located adjacent a battery cell (102). The heat sink is provided with a conduit for permitting cooling fluid.    USE - Cooling system for battery cell e.g. lithium-ion battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the cooling system can be reduced. The durability of the interference fit joints in the cooling system can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling system.    Cooling system (100)    Battery cell (102)    Cooling plate (104,106)    Keys (108,110)    Heat sink (112)    Slots (114,116)
NOVELTY - A cathode consists of cathode mixture layer (I) containing active material (I) coated in a state in contact with the surface of a current collector, and cathode mixture layer (II) containing active material (I) and active material (II) having a higher charging and discharging electric potential and higher hydrophilicity than that of material (I), coated on layer (I).    USE - Cathode is used in electrode assemblies of secondary batteries used in battery modules used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and power storage systems (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The battery has an axial center (4) that is equipped with the center hole penetrated in a length direction. A current collection element of an upper side or lower side is arranged so that the both end surfaces of the electrode group is contacted at the axial center. A lower side current collection element is electrically connected through the lead board (9). The lead board is equipped with rising portions (9A). The lower end of the axial center is equipped with notches (4A).    USE - Cylindrical wound-type battery such as cylindrical non-aqueous electrolytic battery and winding type lithium secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure gas in the space can be distributed reliably, when the high pressure gas is provided in the battery container. The safety of the wound-type battery can be improved. The manufacturing efficiency can be improved. The reliability of product can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the wound-type battery.    Axial center (4)    Notch (4A)    Negative electrode current collection ring (6)    Lead board (9)    Rising portion (9A)
NOVELTY - The electrode unit (1) has an electrode portion (15) that is provided with a flat surface (15a) orthogonal to the opposing direction (X) of the positive electrode portion (11) and the negative electrode portion (13). The rectangular parallelepiped protective case (17) covers the portion of the electrode portion processing the flat insulating element (19). The flat surface of the electrode portion is not covered with the superimposition portion (19a) of the protective case.    USE - Electrode unit of square battery used for portable device such as mobile telephone and digital camera. Can also be used as secondary battery installed in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productive efficiency of the square battery can be improved. The energy density of the battery and long-term charging or discharging cycle performance of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the square battery.    Electrode unit (1)    Positive electrode portion (11)    Negative electrode portion (13)    Electrode portion (15)    Flat surface (15a)    Rectangular parallelepiped protective case (17)    Insulating element (19)    Superimposition portion (19a)    Opposing direction (X)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles. The ratio of cobalt with respect to the total amount of tin and cobalt in the composite particles is 5-40 atomic%. Negative electrode active material has structure in which the composite particles arranged focusing on the tin and cobalt are unevenly distributed in the tin outer surface, or has structure having pores which the composite particles connect on surface of the composite particles in a cut surface, and the cobalt is unevenly distributed in the outer surface of composite particles, and inner surface of the pore.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery formed using the negative electrode active material has excellent durability, cycling characteristics and output characteristics at high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles. The ratio of cobalt with respect to the total amount of tin and cobalt in the composite particles is 5-40 atomic%. Negative electrode active material has structure in which the composite particles arranged focusing on the tin and cobalt are unevenly distributed in the tin outer surface, or has structure having two or more pores which the composite particles connect on the surface of the composite particles in a cut surface, and the cobalt is unevenly distributed in the outer surface of the composite particles, and the inner surface of the pore. The negative electrode active material has crystal phase having peak (in 2 theta ) at 28.9 degrees , 32.8 degrees , 41.4 degrees , 42.6 degrees , and 44.3 degrees , measured by the X-ray diffractometry. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode active material; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode composition contains negative-electrode active material, conductive support agent and binder. The content of nickel with respect to total amount of tin and nickel in composite grains of negative-electrode active material is 5-40 atomic%. The negative-electrode active material has pores which the composite grains connect on surface of composite grains in cut surface. The porosity inside the composite particles is 20-80%. The nickel is unevenly distributed on outer surface of composite particles and inner surface of pore.    USE - Composition is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent electroconductivity. The negative electrode containing the composition has high capacity and excellent charging and discharging cycling characteristics. The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising the negative electrode has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative-electrode composition contains negative-electrode active material, conductive support agent and binder. The content of nickel with respect to total amount of tin and nickel in composite grains of negative-electrode active material is 5-40 atomic%. The negative-electrode active material has pores which the composite grains connect on surface of composite grains in cut surface. The porosity inside the composite particles is 20-80%. The nickel is unevenly distributed on outer surface of composite particles and inner surface of pore. The conductive support agent contains carbon nanofiber, acetylene black and/or Ketchen black (RTM: carbon black). The conductive support agent is adhered to mesh shape at outer surface of composite particles or outer surface of composite particles and inner surface of pore. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles containing cobalt and tin. The content of cobalt with respect to total amount of tin and cobalt is 5-40 atomic%. The composite particles have pores connected on the surface of composite particles in cut surface. Cobalt is unevenly distributed on the outer surface of composite particles and the inner surface of pores. The composite particles have average porosity of 20-80%.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium ion secondary battery having high capacity, cycling characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles containing cobalt and tin. The content of cobalt with respect to total amount of tin and cobalt is 5-40 at.%. The composite particles have pores connected on the surface of composite particles in cut surface. Cobalt is unevenly distributed on the outer surface of composite particles and the inner surface of pores. The composite particles have specific surface area of 1-6 m2/g.    USE - Negative electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium ion secondary battery having high capacity, and excellent cycle characteristics, output characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The element has gas hydrogen and oxygen collectors provided with analog electrodes, and arranged between gas collector polymer electrolyte structures. The collectors are arranged in a form of reticulated electro-conductive elements. An outer side of half-frames is connected with gaskets. Each half-frame is made in rectangular form with rounded off corners. The collectors are made from a metal foil. A rectangular corrugated perforatedplate is arranged perpendicular to surfaces of gas collectors.    USE - Solid-polymeric electrolyte full-scale fuel element for sixty kW power battery.
NOVELTY - The feedthrough part (1) has a base body (5), which is in a form of a disk shaped metal part, and comprising an aperture (7). A pin-shaped conductor (3) is made of a glass or glass ceramic material and passed through the aperture and over-molded in a die casting machine. The body is made of low melting material i.e. light metal such as aluminum or aluminum silicon carbide. The ceramic material is selected such that fusion temperature of the ceramic material lies below melting temperature of the melting material of the body, where the feedthrough part is made of plastic material.    USE - Feedthrough part for use in a housing of an electrical storage device i.e. battery such as lithium ion battery (all claimed), lead-acid battery, nickel cadmium battery and nickel metal hydride battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, mobile telephone, motor tool and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The base body is made of low melting material such as aluminum or aluminum silicon carbide, and the glass or glass ceramic material is selected such that fusion temperature of the glass or glass ceramic material lies below melting temperature of the low melting material of the base body, where the feedthrough part is made of plastic material comprising a sealing material, so that the feedthrough part achieves hermetic sealing with high temperature stability such as distinguished thermal shock resistance even when the temperature changes, and prevents leakage of liquid into the housing, thus prolonging the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a feedthrough part with multi-component glasses.    Feedthrough part (1)    Pin-shaped conductor (3)    Base body (5)    Aperture (7)
NOVELTY - The controller has an aluminum substrate whose phase surface is provided with U-phase aluminum-based plate, V-phase aluminum-based plate (3) and W-phase aluminum-based plate.    USE - Motor controller of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiating fan is not provided in the controller, so that manufacturing cost can be reduced effectively. The controller can effectively achieve high current output. The motor output torque can be effectively ensured in electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor controller.    V-phase aluminum-based plate (3)
NOVELTY - A carbon layer-coated lithium electrode material comprises a composite nano structure which has a coated carbon layer containing lithium-iron phosphate particles having size of 1-10 nm, and a network carbon layer having thickness of 10-100 nm.    USE - Carbon layer-coated lithium electrode material is used for battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric torpedo and energy-storage power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the electrode formed using the material has large power density, low-temperature performance and high specific capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for application method of electrode material to battery.
NOVELTY - The battery box has a hollow box portion which is fixed between upper cover plate and lower cover plate. The lower side of box portion is installed with a battery mounting section, and upper side is provided with a protection circuit installation area. The battery mounting area corresponding to lower cover plate or upper cover plate and the inner surfaces of cover plates is provided with multiple fixing batteries with the convex or concave structure. The box portion is provided with a charging and discharging interface. The top of box portion is provided with a handle.    USE - Portable battery box for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The portable battery box is beautiful and light, with convenient maintenance and convenient detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the portable battery box.
NOVELTY - The system has a rectifier, an auxiliary power unit, a direct current (DC)/DC converter and a power battery that are arranged on a pure electric vehicle. A charging pile is connected with a primary side of a transformer. A super capacitor is connected to a secondary side of the transformer. An output side of the DC/DC converter is connected with the power battery. The power battery is connected with a drive motor by a motor controller of the vehicle. The vehicle is provided with a vehicle-mounted charger that is connected with the power battery.    USE - Electric vehicle mixed energy storage charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle mixed energy storage charging system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A nitrogen-containing functional group is covalently bonded on the surface of carbon material as substrate and electrolytic reduction of carbon material is carried out using strong acid to obtain electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material used for hydrogen electrode and oxygen electrode used in fuel cell and positive or negative electrode for secondary battery (all claimed), electrode for electrochemical sensor, oxygen reduction catalyst electrode and biosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material having improved electrode characteristics such as oxidation reduction characteristics is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of electrolytic oxidation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plastic container (10)    Working electrode (12)    Platinum wire (14)    Counter electrode (16)    Standard electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The battery has copper current collector and negative electrode active material layer that is formed on surface of metallic current collector. A separator is provided for holding electrolyte. Aluminum current collector is included with positive electrode active material layer. One partition plate (9) is provided to divide interior space of battery can (1) and face wide surface of laminate between laminates of multiple laminates stored in battery can.    USE - Secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), forklift and shovel car. Can also be used in industrial application such as electric power storage of uninterruptible power system (UPS) and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of side surface of battery can at the time of a battery can swelling to an outward direction can be suppressed. The energy density cycling characteristics and reliability of the secondary battery can be effectively improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Battery can (1)    Laminated portion (2)    Terminal (4)    Fastening component (5)    Partition plate (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing (1) divided into chambers by partitions filled with electrolyte. A common end outside the housing is attached to a positive terminal of the battery and coupled in series with a winding (L) that is equipped with a steel core (R) and an ignition switch (W). An end of the winding is coupled in series with a fixed resilient ferromagnetic contact (K) placed opposite to an end of the core. A movable end of the contact is located in front of a bimetal property circuit (B) and coupled to the housing, and another movable end is coupled to a spiral resistor (6).    USE - Battery for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a battery.    Bimetal property circuit (B)    Fixed resilient ferromagnetic contact (K)    Winding (L)    Steel core (R)    Ignition switch (W)    Housing (1)    Spiral resistor (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a microporous membrane whose side part is provided with a porous membrane i.e. multilayer composite film and porous film. The porous membrane provides uniform pore size distribution. Aperture size of the porous membrane is 5 mu m. The microporous membrane is made of a polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) diaphragm material. Thickness of the porous film is 5-15 microns. A combination diaphragam is adopted with a micropore film. A battery body is provided with a zinc-manganese battery, a nickel zinc battery and a nickel cadmium battery.    USE - Diaphragm combined battery. Uses include but are not limited to a cell phone, a notebook computer, an audio product, an electric tool, a standby power supply and a vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is convenient to use, and ensures high integrated battery production and low production cost. The battery has high temperature cycle performance, high ability, better thermal stability, high solution capability and high tensile strength. The battery occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a diaphragm combined battery.
NOVELTY - The appliance has spacer that is provided with low end heat exchangers. Two ends of low end heat exchanger of cooling cavity are arranged with connector. The upper portion of cooling cavity is arranged with connecting pipe. The low end heat exchangers are connected with the cooling water inlet pipe and outlet pipe. The temperature difference generating module is connected with high end heat exchanger and low end heat exchanger. Two adjacent temperature difference generation modules are connected with output electrode.    USE - Temperature difference generating appliance used for tail gas waste heat recovery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle tail gas directly discharged to the environment caused by the pollution degree can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the temperature difference generating appliance used for tail gas waste heat recovery of motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a set of electrical switches e.g. positive and negative main contactors (10, 11) and loading contactor (12), connected at an input side and an output side of terminals of a battery control unit (31). The terminals are coupled with a measuring tap for generating measuring voltages with respect to a reference potential. An adjusting unit adjusts the measuring voltages to a predetermined voltage value, and/or a unit generates and measures a voltage drop via an electrical resistance element e.g. loading resistor (17), where the adjusting unit comprises an auxiliary circuit.    USE - Electric circuit for use with a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, system (claimed) for diagnosis of switching contacts in a battery-powered road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adjusting unit adjusts the measuring voltages to the predetermined voltage value, and/or the unit generates and measures the voltage drop via the electrical resistance element, thus reducing cost of electric or electro-mechanical components and reducing installation space and cost of the electric circuit while avoiding usage of electromechanical relays and avoiding a need of additional cost for diagnosis of switching contacts in a battery-powered road vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosis of switching contacts in a battery-powered road vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery high voltage circuit and a battery control unit.    Electrical switches (10-12)    Electrical resistance element (17)    Battery control unit (31)    High voltage-side part (32)    Low voltage-side part (34)
NOVELTY - The connector has a fixing bracket (2) fixed with a pin needle mold upper cover (3) and a pin needle mold base (4). The pin needle mold upper cover and the pin needle mold base are fixed with a pressing pin needle (5). A pin needle is connected with a pin needle module. The pin needle module is connected with the fixing bracket by a screw (1). The pin needle module is fixed on a pile end plate.    USE - Monomer voltage polling-type fuel battery stack connector.    ADVANTAGE - The connector integrates a PIN needle module assembly with a galvanic pile, and can tightly fix a pin needle mold with the fixing bracket so as to avoid displacement and fall off phenomena. The fixing bracket is screw-locked with the pile end plate to realize glue-free connection. The connector ensures less processing time so as to save operation. The connector is easy to repair.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a monomer voltage polling-type fuel battery stack connecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a monomer voltage polling-type fuel battery stack connector.    Screw (1)    Fixing bracket (2)    Pin needle mold upper cover (3)    Pin needle mold base (4)    Pressing pin needle (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box which is movably equipped with a storage battery. Upper shell portion is provided with a cover plate. The cover plate is provided with an air outlet. One portion of an inner cavity of battery box is provided with a pressure chamber while other portion is provided with a spring. One side of a slide block is connected with the pressure chamber.    USE - Anti-explosion device for storage battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the anti-explosion device can be simplified, manufacturing cost of the anti-explosion device can be reduced and working reliability of the device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the anti-explosion device.
NOVELTY - The jar has a tank portion that is provided with a bottom portion. An inner space of the tank portion is provided in a long axial direction. A bearing portion is provided with a connecting portion. A gas guide element is inserted into main portion through corresponding connecting portion of the bearing portion. The tank portion is provided with air access end so as to conduct gas. A compartment structure is provided in an inner space of the tank portion and the bearing. A predetermined amount of storage material is contained in each compartment.    USE - Storage jar.    ADVANTAGE - The structural strength of the compartment structure can be improved, and the tightness of the storage jar can be strengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the storage jar.
NOVELTY - The device has a first power supply line which is connected to a battery by an ignition switch of positive terminal, and a second power supply line which is connected to battery through power supply of a relay of positive terminal. A selection circuit is provided to select highest voltage as a voltage of power supply lines. A power supply circuit is provided to output selected highest voltage from the selection circuit for generating a predetermined power supply voltage.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electronic control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram of the vehicle-mounted electronic control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module has an alternator (A) which is driven by the turning of wheels (D,G). A 12V battery (B) is provided to store electric power generated by the alternator. A power inverter (I) is provided to convert the stored electrical power from direct current (dc) to alternating current (ac) power. A solar panel is provided to charge the battery, when the trailer wheels are not in motion. An ON/OFF switch is provided for engaging and disengaging the battery. A waterproof casing is provided for protecting the battery and inverter.    USE - Module for generating electric power in vehicle trailer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the vehicle trailer can be reduced. The size of the battery can be reduced, thus the weight of the module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the trailer structure.    Alternator (A)    Battery (B)    Wheels (D,G)    Power inverter (I)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a regenerative braking entry. A restoration braking amount of an electronic brake system (EBS) is estimated. A restoration braking amount of a driving motor control unit (MCU) is stored according to communication barrier generation. A regenerative braking routine process is performed in a vehicle. A regenerative braking value is stored in a communication barrier prebiotic unit based on an accelerating pedal apply time. A regenerative braking optimization routine process is performed according to an output capability diagram in a motor.    USE - Regenerative break controlling method for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables selectively determining the regenerative braking routine process based on an equipped controller EBS so as to authentically prevent reduction of the restoration braking amount, thus optimizing regenerative braking control input according to an operating state of the vehicle, and hence reducing vehicle fuel ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a regenerative break controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a voltage level sensor (130) that senses the voltage level of the battery. A power cut-out portion (110) controls the power through relay when the starting required voltage is less than sensed voltage level, and blocks current of the fuse box (210). An engine speed sensor (140) realizes the logic of the power off using the engine speed signal. A microcontroller (120) controls the operation of the voltage level sensor, power cut-out portion and engine speed sensor, and implements the sleep mode in the inside.    USE - Device for preventing electric discharge of battery for construction heavy machinery.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of battery can be blocked effectively. The natural electric discharge phenomenon due to the use of the always power of the battery or the fuse can be prevented. The separation of the battery cable can be prevented. The minimum power source for the starting of engine can be ensured. The service life of the battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for preventing electric discharge of battery for construction heavy machinery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power cut-out portion (110)    Microcontroller (120)    Voltage level sensor (130)    Engine speed sensor (140)    Fuse box (210)
NOVELTY - Making (M1) mesoporous amorphous silicon involves reducing amorphous silica.    USE - For making mesoporous amorphous silicon (claimed) useful in applications including cosmetics, personal care, oral hygiene, medicaments (e.g. drug delivery including oral drug delivery), and food such as chocolate and chewing gum; in in-vivo imaging and diagnostics; in fuel cells, batteries and explosives; in a dentifrice composition such as a toothpaste, tooth powder, gum or oral gel; in sunscreens; and as a biodegradable contrast agent for medical imaging purposes within animal or mammalian tissues.    ADVANTAGE - The mesoporous amorphous silicon produced by the present method is fully biodegradable; and has a surface area of less than 200 m2/g, preferably less than 150 m2/g and greater than 2 m2/g; a pore volume of greater than 0.7 ml/g; mesoporosity of greater than or equal to 60, preferably 65-95 vol.%; batch sizes up to at least 500 g; and good yields, i.e. up to about 90 wt.% of the porous silica feedstock is converted to mesoporous silicon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mesoporous amorphous silicon obtainable by the method (M1); and    (2) making (M2) mesoporous silicon involving obtaining silica from a land based plant or land based plant feedstock and reducing the silica to form the mesoporous silicon.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises oxygen-doped graphene.    USE - Catalyst is used for producing hydrogen peroxide, and forming layers of electrodes used for oxygen reduction reaction at cathode of cells, such as fuel cells e.g. proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (all claimed), and metal-air batteries. Uses include but are not limited to stationary or portable power sources, electric vehicles, transport industries, phones, cameras, music players, game devices, navigation devices, prosthetic devices, and portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent tolerance with respect to methanol crossover effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell;    (2) method of reducing oxygen;    (3) use of oxygen-doped graphene as catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction; and    (4) production of hydrogen peroxide.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has an electrode assembly (110) disposed in interior cavity of a case (120), and a cap assembly (130) that includes a cap plate (131) and a safety vent (135) formed within cap plate. The safety vent is thinner than the remainder of the cap plate. The cap plate is coupled to the upper opening of the case. A vent cover (150) is disposed on the outer surface of the cap plate and at least partially covering the safety vent. A portion of the vent cover corresponding in position to the position of the safety vent is thinner than the remaining portion of the vent cover.    USE - Secondary battery used in e.g. portable electronic device. Can be used in e.g. mobile phones, laptop computers, computers, cameras, and camcorders, and can also be used as power sources for driving motors of e.g. high-power hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, scooters.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a secondary battery that includes a vent cover to protect a safety vent before the safety vent is in operation, and allows gas to be discharged when the safety vent is in operation. Ensures that the vent cover may prevent the safety vent from being damaged by an external force before the safety vent is put into operation. Ensures that the secondary battery provides increased stability since the groove may be fractured to facilitate discharge of gas out of the secondary battery through the vent cover when the safety vent is in operation and is fractured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the secondary battery in disassembled state.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Case (120)    Cap assembly (130)    Cap plate (131)    Safety vent (135)    Vent cover (150)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises lithium, nickel and transition metal oxide.    USE - In a cathode for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) which is used as a battery for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As compared with prior art cathode active material which has a large Ni content and includes no additional elements (Mo, W or Nb), the present cathode active material remarkably decreases a calorific value when the cathode active material rises in temperature along with an electrolyte. Thus, the use of the present cathode active material provides a cathode for a lithium ion secondary battery which reduces the probability of catching fire and bursting when the battery rises in temperature, and enhances the security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises lithium, nickel and transition metal oxide of formula Li1.1+xNia(M1)b(M2)cO2 (I).    M1=Co, or Co and Mn;    M2=Mo, W or Nb;    x=-0.07 to 0.1;    a=0.6 to 0.9;    b=0.05 to 0.38;    c=0.02 to 0.06.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a cathode (c1) comprising the cathode active material; and    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery comprising the cathode (c1) capable of storing/releasing lithium; an anode capable of storing/releasing lithium; and a separator.
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) has a handle (15) which has a holder (151) which can be gripped to the front end side. The length setting of the handle is set so that the holder may be located in an outward rather than a battery holder (11) in the state tilted toward the outer side. The handle fitting portion (133) fits with the holder of handle when the handle of another adjacent battery module tilts toward an outer side.    USE - Battery module for vehicles, such as aircraft, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves an outstanding effect that positioning fixing is performed with respect to another battery module which adjoins each other in the stable state without a complicated operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a whole perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Battery holder (11)    Handle (15)    Handle fitting portion (133)    Holder (151)
NOVELTY - Method (I) for making an energetic material (30) composite, comprises: (a) dissolving a hydrate (32) in a solvent to form a solution; (b) dispersing fuel particles (31) in the solution; and (c) removing solvent from the solution to form the energetic material composite.    USE - The method is useful for making an energetic material composite (claimed) which is used: as a gun propellant or a rocket propellant; in fuel cells; to shock initiate a secondary explosive; and as a main energetic material in detonators.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides energetic materials which: are very fast burning, have a high energy density, generate low molecular weight hydrogen gas and have the ability to increase the projectile velocity; and generate reaction products having very low toxicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method (II) for making the energetic material composite, comprising: dispersing the fuel particles in the solvent; dissolving the hydrate in the dispersion to form the solution; and the step (c) as above per se;    (2) a method (III) for making the energetic material composite, comprising: melting the solid hydrate to faun a liquid; dispersing fuel particles in the liquid; and allowing the liquid to cool to form the solid energetic material composite; and    (3) the energetic material composite comprising: the solid hydrated compound; and many fuel particles dispersed within the solid hydrated compound, where the energetic material composite when initiated is capable of releasing hydrogen gas and energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a cross-sectional view of an energetic material composite.    Energetic material (30)    Multiple fuel particles (31)    Solid hydrate (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (120) has a data storage unit (111) that stores the data regarding the purchase price per unit electric energy about each of electrical storage units. The battery groups (105A-105C) are provided in battery (105) and a battery database (104) is provided in main portion.    USE - Battery apparatus used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distributed power supply can be provided by the battery apparatus appropriately. The power consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power feeding control apparatus; and    (2) electric power feeding control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery database (104)    Battery (105)    Battery groups (105A-105C)    Data storage unit (111)    Battery apparatus (120)
NOVELTY - The module has a current collection electrode portions (14a,14b) which are connected with a flat cable (40), and are adjoined with a photovoltaic cell (10). The flat cable and current collection electrode portion are connected through an anisotropic electrically-conductive element. A see-through line (19) of the predetermined pattern is formed in the current collection electrode portion. The position of the see-through line (44) of the flat cable is matched with the see-through line of the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module used in solar cell module assembling-element mounted as sunproof in moving object (claimed) such as vehicle, used for serving as auxiliary power supply of car.    ADVANTAGE - The bending between the photovoltaic cells can be made possible by connecting adjacent wiring connection portions with flat cable. The solar cell module corresponding to the various curve shape can be formed. The sense of togetherness of appearance and design property can be improved when light transmissive type photovoltaic cell is used. The solar cell module assembling-element featured with excellent design property can be used as sunroof for moving object.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module assembling-element; and    (2) moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Electric power generation portion (10A)    Current collection electrode portions (14a,14b)    Flat cable (40)    See-through line (44)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1A) has multiple photovoltaic cells (10) for forming light transmissive parts of the predetermined pattern. The light transmissive parts are provided for transmitting light from a surface side to a back surface side in the effective electric power generation region. The light transmissive parts are formed in wiring connection region of the photovoltaic cell. The wiring connection regions that the adjacent photovoltaic cell adjoins are connected with a flat cable.    USE - The solar cell module for mounting in vehicle roof as sunroof to serve as auxiliary power supply for vehicle, such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The light transmissive parts are provided for transmitting light from a surface side to a back surface side in the effective electric power generation region, and hence ensure improved appearance and design property, easy bending between photovoltaic cells using flexible flat cable, reliable connection of flat cable and wiring connection region of the photovoltaic cell in the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1A)    Photovoltaic cells (10)    Surface cover unit (21)    Back surface cover unit (22)    Sealing filler (23)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles containing nickel and tin. The content of nickel with respect to total amount of tin and nickel is 5-40 atomic%. The composite particles have pores connected on the surface of composite particles in cut surface. Nickel is unevenly distributed on the outer surface of composite particles and the inner surface of pores. The composite particles have specific surface area of 1-6 m2/g.    USE - Active material used for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used in mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium-ion secondary battery having high capacity, and excellent cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises composite particles containing nickel and tin. The content of nickel with respect to total amount of tin and nickel is 5-40 atomic%. The composite particles have pores connected on the surface of composite particles in cut surface. Nickel is unevenly distributed on the outer surface of composite particles and the inner surface of pores. The composite particles have average porosity of 20-80%.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), used in portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium ion secondary battery having high capacity, excellent cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has several electrical storage elements (10) that are arranged along the predetermined direction in a case (200). A pair of center region (20) is arranged in position to interpose several electrical storage elements in predetermined direction, and is connected with another pair of side regions (33, 34) extended in predetermined direction. The restraining force of predetermined direction is given with respect to several electrical storage elements.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus used in battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the restraining force is provided to several electrical storage element, the structure of electrical storage apparatus is simplified. The deformation of the rib is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Electrical storage element (10)    Center region (20)    Side regions (33,34)    Case (200)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (12) that produces electric power by supplying a fuel and an oxidizing agent. A gas-liquid separator (42) recovers the condensed water. The water-injection mechanisms (44a,44b) injects the condensed water to an anode flow path. An ECU (60) controls a compressor (34) to perform water storing process which stores the condensed water and to perform a water removal process which discharges the condensed water, when the condensed water is not frozen and frozen at the time of a system startup.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle and two-wheeled vehicle used in boats and ships, aircraft, household use and business use.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be appropriately humidified at the time of system startup.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Compressor (34)    Gas-liquid separator (42)    Water-injection mechanism (44a,44b)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - The component has a surface whose portion (2) is heated. Temperature of the portion is controlled. A support surface is not directly adjacent to an inner space of the motor car. An electrically conductive region is arranged near a heatable and thermal controllable portion of the surface, where the heatable and thermal controllable portion is made electrically conductive. The current supplied by a solar panel or a vehicle battery is conducted via the electrically conductive region, and the temperature control of the heatable portion is made by voltage changes.    USE - Liner component for an instrument panel, a door or a cowl of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The component provides comfort in the inner space of the vehicle. The portion of the surface of the component is heated, and the temperature of the portion is controlled, so that radiant heat below the body temperature is emitted in the inner space of the motor car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plastic surface is selected from a group consisting of an injection-molded decorative surface, a film, a molded skin such as slush skin, spray skin, cast skin or solid skin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view on an instrument panel.    Instrument panel (1)    Portion (2)    Airbag covering (3)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has anode, membrane electrode assembly (18) that is provided with the electrode layer of cathode, and laminated portion with separator (16) on both surfaces of electrolytic membrane. The edge portion of membrane electrode assembly or the edge portion of separator is equipped with the self-bonding sealing material. The surface of self-bonding sealing material is equipped with tack prevention portion. The tack prevention portion is formed from the powder whose dynamic friction coefficient by parallel glass plate test is 0.3 or less.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of self-bonding sealing material is equipped with tack prevention portion, the position correction after the temporary loading layer of single cell of fuel cell is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (13)    Separator (16)    Membrane electrode assembly (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel tank (11) storing circulation fuel. An oxygen supply part (41) supplies oxygen to an air electrode. A water discharge part discharges water, which arose in the air electrode by a cell reaction. An electrical conductivity measurement part (21) measures electrical conductivity of the circulation fuel. A potential hydrogen (pH)-measurement part (22) measures pH of the circulation fuel. A judging part determines elution of metal ion to the circulation fuel when difference of pH reference value and the measured value of pH exceeds predetermined allowance.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell system for a charging device of a two-wheeled motor vehicle, a four-wheeled motor vehicle i.e. car, and a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The elution of the metal ion to the circulation fuel can be detected using a sensor and the metal ion eluted in the circulation fuel can be removed in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting metal-ion elution in a direct methanol fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a direct methanol fuel cell system.    Fuel tank (11)    Electrical conductivity measurement part (21)    Potential hydrogen-measurement part (22)    Fuel circulation part (34)    Oxygen supply part (41)
NOVELTY - The fixation structure arranges several batteries (30) on the mounting base provided in the vehicle, and fixes the batteries to the battery case (20) with battery retaining bracket (35). The battery retaining bracket is provided with top bracket (36) and lower bracket (37). The top bracket holds the upper surface of the batteries. The lower bracket latches with respect to top bracket in up-down direction so that relative displacement is possible. The top bracket is fastened on the battery case from upper direction, by fastening element to fix the battery.    USE - Fixation structure of battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be fixed reliably, even if the vertical dimension of the battery or the vertical dimension of the battery retaining bracket has variation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fixation structure of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (20)    Batteries (30)    Battery retaining bracket (35)    Top bracket (36)    Lower bracket (37)
NOVELTY - The heat sink (1) has unit batteries of a secondary battery module which are formed by stacking a predetermined number of unit batteries. A flow path (11) vertically crosses in the lamination direction of the unit battery. The cooling medium circulates in the flow path. A protrusion (12) is provided in the flow path.    USE - Heat sink for secondary battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits a simple structure and high cooling efficiency by providing a protrusion in the flow path through which the cooling medium circulates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat sink.    Heat sink (1)    Flow path (11)    Protrusion (12)
NOVELTY - The battery tester has a positioning rotation mechanism (4) that rotatively positions a battery (1) between an X-ray tube (2) and an X-ray detector (5), respectively. A data processing unit (6) detects the position shift between the electrode plates of the battery from the cross-sectional image created from the rotation positions of the battery based on the transparent data indicating the detection of the transmission of the X-ray beam (3) towards the corner of an electrode plate at a sloping direction with respect to the edge side, and determines the battery quality from the image.    USE - Tester for battery, e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, used in e.g. mobile telephone, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the position shift of the electrode plates of the battery can be inspected, even if the battery is of a high capacitance, stack type.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery test method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the top view of the battery tester. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    X-ray tube (2)    X-ray beam (3)    Positioning rotation mechanism (4)    X-ray detector (5)    Data processing unit (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a press die (51) with the protrusion (51b) along the sealing surface (16f) of the current collecting plate (16). The current collecting plate is molded by performing press process from both surfaces, using the press die (52) which has planar molding surface (52a) opposite to the sealing surface of the current collecting plate. The surface of the press molded object is contacted with the component of battery which is nickel hydride storage battery by the sealing material.    USE - Manufacturing method of press molded object for battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By molding the press molded object using press dies, the sealing performance is improved, and the leaking out of electrolyte solution is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the current collecting plate.    Current collecting plate (16)    Back surface of sealing surface (16i)    Press die (51,52)    Protrusion (51b)    Planar molding surface (52a)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery cell that is provided with an electrolyte solution tank to store electrolyte solution. A circulation path is provided with a flow path for the passage of electrolyte solution between the battery cell and electrolyte solution tank. A battery unit (2) is connected with several battery cells in series. A voltage rise unit (50) is to output the voltage of the battery unit to a high voltage.    USE - Electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery system e.g. radio frequency battery system used in generator for storing surplus electric power and load levelling.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery system can suppress self discharge. The shunt electric current can be suppressed with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (2)    Voltage rise unit (50)    Direct to direct current inverter (51)    Direct to alternate current converter (52)    Bus line (100)
NOVELTY - A hot end heat engine that is in thermal communication with hot region (18) has rotatable pulleys (38,40). A timing cable is provided about a portion of pulleys to define timing pulley ratio. An intermediate heat engine has timing cable provided about a portion of pulleys to define timing pulley ratio, and an SMA pulley ratio different than the timing pulley ratio. The hot side of intermediate SMA element is in thermal communication with cold side of hot end SMA element, and cold side of intermediate SMA element is in thermal communication with hot side of cold end SMA element.    USE - Power generation system used in thermal communication with hot and cold regions of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The large-scale energy production is achieved by using shape-memory alloy heat engines. The overall efficiency of the vehicle or production facility is increased by converting waste thermal energy into energy for current or later use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the energy production system, and schematic side view of the heat engine.    Energy production system (10)    Heat engine (14)    Hot region (18)    Cold region (20)    Heat exchange barrier (26)    Storage device (36)
NOVELTY - A water vapor transfer unit component is obtained by adhering a membrane support layer to a porous layer to form a bonded porous layer, and depositing an ionomer membrane layer on the membrane support layer.    USE - Manufacture of component for water vapor transfer units (claimed) e.g. fuel-cell humidifier.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of highly durable components. Damage of ionomer membrane layer is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water vapor transfer unit (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water vapor transfer unit.    Water vapor transfer unit (1)    Dry flow (4)
NOVELTY - A cartridge housing comprises opening part (29) which is covered with filter, case (10) in which other opening part with cap (20) that is coated with filter is opened, cylinder shape, protrusion (15) which protrudes outward from outer peripheral surface of edge part at side of release of the case, and fitting hole (25) by which protrusion is fitted and is penetratingly formed by the cap. The low rigid portion which is more rigid than the site at side of filter is formed in the site at side of release via fitting hole.    USE - Cartridge housing for ion exchange resins.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the cap and the case is securable, thus, increase of physique of the cap is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the assembly and a cap. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    Case (10)    Protrusion (15)    Cap (20)    Fitting hole (25)    Opening part (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing cut-off resistor in a data memory of power electronics (16). The actual resistor of resistance heating element (4) is determined, when an operation is performed with constant supplied electric power. The measured resistor is compared with cut-off resistor. The power supply to resistance heating element is reduced or shutdown, when measured resistance is greater than or equal to positive temperature coefficient resistor or less than or equal to negative temperature coefficient resistor.    USE - Method for actuating electric heater (claimed) used in motor car, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the heater can be reduced. The over heating of resistance heating element can be prevented. The working reliability of the heater can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the electric heater and graphical views illustrating the relationship between resistance and time.    Electric heater (1)    Housing (2)    Resistance heating element (4)    Inlet (10)    Power electronics (16)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module has semiconductor elements (5) formed with thermo-electric material (6) and electrically connected to each other in direction of axis (3) and between the inner peripheral surface (2) and the outer peripheral surface (4). The semiconductor element is formed with inner frame portion (7), an outer frame portion (8), and the inner frame portion discontinuous inner peripheral surface. The inner circumferential surface is formed with a cold side, and the unstable envelope is formed at the interrupted inner peripheral surface.    USE - Thermoelectric module of thermoelectric generator for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the thermoelectric module is increased, because the gaseous exhaust is made to pass through the large outer circumferential surface and the cooling medium is supplied through the inner channel. The number of components is reduced, and the cost of the thermoelectric module is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement of the semiconductor elements in thermoelectric module.    Inner peripheral surface of semiconductor element (2)    Axis (3)    Outer peripheral surface of semiconductor element (4)    Semiconductor element (5)    Thermo-electric material (6)    Inner frame portion (7)    Outer frame portion (8)
NOVELTY - A papermaking slurry containing carbon short fibers (40-90 %mass) and super-extra-fine acrylonitrile-type short fibers (5-60 %mass) is processed to form sheet-forming web. The formation of sheet-forming web is repeated to form multilayer web. The multilayer web is subjected to water jet punching and entanglement integration, to obtain carbon fiber-containing nonwoven fabric.    USE - Manufacture of carbon fiber-containing nonwoven fabric used as antistatic material, electromagnetic shielding material, filter and gas diffusion material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of carbon fiber-containing nonwoven fabric having excellent form retainability, electroconductivity, thermal conductivity, heat resistance, gas permeability and corrosion resistance and suppressed drop-off of carbon fibers.
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) a non-platinum electrocatalyst involves: providing removable template particles; precipitating a transition metal tetraaza-chelate precursor made of hydrogen tetraphenyl porphyrin and cobalt tetraphenyl porphyrin onto the removable template particles to produce a dispersed precursor; pyrolyzing the dispersed precursor to produce a pyropolymer; and removing the template particles to produce a highly dispersed, self supported, high surface area electrocatalytic material.    USE - For producing a non-platinum electrocatalyst for use in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present synthesis procedure allows for optimization of pore size and therefore transport properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a highly dispersed, unsupported catalytic material containing pyrolyzed porphyries manufactured using the method (M1); or the material containing pyrolyzed porphyries formed from a precursor made of H2 tetraphenyl porphyrin and cobalt tetraphenyl porphyrin.
NOVELTY - The battery operated dump-truck has electric generator to receive electricity. The dump-truck is set in rotation by the internal combustion engine. A dismountable storage battery provides a quick power supply to dump-truck without producing high-temperature toxic exhaust.    USE - Battery operated dump-truck.    ADVANTAGE - The dump-truck does not require oxygen, so as to ensure an operation in deep hard-ventilated area and at high altitudes.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has vehicle structure whose inner portion is isolated from the environment outside the vehicle. A battery (11) is positioned near a bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle structure is provided with lighting (9), audio and visual communication devices, air pumps and environment monitoring devices powered by a direct current supplied by the battery.    USE - Electric emergency rescue vehicle for use against underground disaster.    ADVANTAGE - The inner portion of the electric emergency rescue vehicle is isolated from the environment outside the vehicle. The electric emergency rescue vehicle for use against underground disasters can be achieved, so as to ensure safety of the underground workers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric emergency rescue vehicle.    Metal casing (1)    Seat (4)    Lighting (9)    Bump (10)    Battery (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery can (1) that is provided with a lid for closing battery can main portion (2). Electrode group (4) is accommodated inside of main portion as several positive and negative electrode plates. The electrode terminals are respectively connected to plates and provided in lid. A cleavage valve (10) is formed in predetermined safety valve regions of lid, such that opening pressure of safety valve lies between value of 0.2-1.5 MPa. Safety valve regions are provided with area of 0.025-0.066 cm for per battery capacity.    USE - secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle such as forklift and shovel car. Can also be used in uninterruptible power system (UPS) and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of safety valve is performed within limited internal battery space of large capacity secondary battery. The safety of the secondary battery can be improved by quickly discharging gas produced within the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Battery can (1)    Battery can main portion (2)    Lid (3)    Electrode group (4)    Cleavage valve (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a stator (140) and housing (148) that partially enclosing the stator. The electricity conducting mechanisms are configured for carrying electric current between two respective electric terminals in the housing and two respective electric contacts coupled to the stator. The electricity conducting mechanisms include one continuous electrically conducting element for providing and maintaining continuous electrical contact between electric contacts coupled to the stator and electric terminals of the housing, while enabling relative displacement between them.    USE - Cable dispensing system such as electric cable dispensing system used for recharging batteries of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The retractable cable dispensing system is provided, thus the energy loss can be reduced and recharges car batteries more quickly and conveniently. The physical insulating barriers are necessary in order to provide proper insulation between the non-insulated conductive spirals while maintaining relatively small distance between them and thus the size and form factor of the dispensing system can be reduced. The spring-like properties of the spirals is avoided, thus the reliability and long lasting conductance through the spirals can be improved and also the electrical energy loss can be reduced. The cost effective and environmentally friendly system can be achieved by reducing the amount of energy lost as wasted heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of retractable cord reel cable dispensing system.    Rotatable bearing (110)    End cap (112)    Stator (140)    Housing (148)    Shaft (174)
NOVELTY - The separator has a base material which is made of metal materials. An electrolytic membrane made of crystalline nitride is formed in the base-material surface. An electroconductive amorphous film is formed in base material surface. The membrane made of crystalline nitride is formed in surface of electroconductive amorphous film. The electroconductive amorphous films are made of aluminum, titanium, chromium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, hafnium, nitride, carbonized material or carbonitride containing tantalum.    USE - Separator for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), phosphoric acid-type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance can be improved. The airtightness of the separator can be improved. The corrosion resistance of fuel cell can be improved. The electroconductivity of the separator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between electric potential and conduction band. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The storage device has several ultra-capacitors (35) such as double layer capacitors that are serially connected to contactor (28) or switch through control lines (38,39), such that power terminals (34) are disconnected from energy storage device. The functional parameters such as temperature and/or voltage and/or currents of ultra-capacitors are detected.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for vehicle e.g. industrial truck (all claimed) e.g. counterbalanced forklift hybrid truck.    ADVANTAGE - The storage device can be handled easily. The device can be repaired safely by using a simple technique. The cost of storage device is reduced. The storage device can be operated efficiently. The operating status and fault conditions of vehicle system can be recognized easily. The size of storage device is reduced. The device can be easily integrated to vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Contactor (28)    Power terminals (34)    Ultra-capacitors (35)    Control lines (38,39)    Temperature sensor (40)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (101) has a controller (22) which starts the firing operation of a combustor (3) at the time of combustion operation of a combustion apparatus (5). The controller makes the output of the combustion apparatus during the firing operation of the combustor less than the output of the combustion apparatus before the start of the firing operation.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a combustion exhaust gas from the combustor to merge with a combustion exhaust gas from the combustion apparatus, thus improving the ignition quality of the combustor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power generation system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an electric power generation system.    Combustor (3)    Combustion apparatus (5)    Duct (11)    Controller (22)    Electric power generation system (101)
NOVELTY - A graphene is prepared by dispersing graphene oxide in water, alcohol, phenol, and/or organic acid, performing backflow reaction under normal pressure with or without reaction medium until black matter is not separated out, stopping reaction, separating, and purifying product, wherein reaction medium is methyl silicon oil, ethanol silicon oil, or methyl phenyl silicon oil.    USE - A preparation method of graphene for transistor, touch screen, genetic sequencing, fuel cell, and supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Graphene is green, safe, simple, and energy saving.
NOVELTY - The battery has a solar energy conversion device i.e. solar battery board, arranged with a portable electronic device and a bottle fixing bracket. The solar energy conversion device is fixed at a back part of a seat or top part of a trunk. The solar energy conversion device is connected with a charging bottle through the fixing bracket. The charging bottle is arranged on a charger. The charging bottle is connected with a brake system. The fixing bracket is equipped with a clamp mechanism.    USE - Solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure, environmental-friendly and convenient to use, and can be operated in a normal electric supply charging mode. The battery saves resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a wind power generator (1) provided with electric power by a single light source and arranged with a storage battery and a bulb.    USE - Air magneto electric car top lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air magneto electric car top lamp.    Wind power generator (1)
NOVELTY - The device has a patent product cover that is placed on a solar energy light collecting surface portion. Two glass boards or transparent plastic boards are overlapped to form interlayer. The main component is made of polyvinyl butyral.    USE - Energy-collecting device used in solar energy vehicle charging battery board, solar water heater, solar cooker, signal source, light source and agricultural greenhouse needing energy-saving device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light energy of the device can be improved greatly. The heat energy collecting efficiency of the device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy-collecting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack that includes multiple battery units. A feeding system (2) provides zinc particles to the battery unit. An electrolyte container provides oxygen and electrolyte to a pressure swing adsorption system and filters the electrolytic solution such as potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution to be used in filtering system. The hydrogen oxide (H2O) is passed into electrolyte tank according to the ratio of the container.    USE - Circulating type zinc air battery system for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure swing adsorption Oxygen can be effectively controlled using the fuzzy control technology and the real-time control of the zinc air battery system can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control system for circulating type zinc air battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the zinc air battery system.    Control platform (1)    Feeding system (2)    Electrolyte circulating control module (3)    Automatic filtering waste control module (4)    Electrolyte concentration control module (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery that is connected with solar energy charging circuit and a power charging circuit. The solar energy charging circuit has a solar energy plate and charging controller. The charging controller detects the power voltage of storage battery. The solar energy charging circuit charges the storage battery when no electric supply voltage is provided in power charging circuit.    USE - Solar power supply system for caravan vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy saving effect of the solar power supply system is improved and the solar power supply system is environment-friendly. The conversion efficiency of the solar power supply system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle frame that is provided with a seat (7) and steering wheel (2). An upper car frame is provided with a solar battery board (1). The solar battery board is connected with a storage battery group which electrically connected with the vehicle frame. The vehicle frame is fixed with a gas cylinder (6). The side of the valve is connected with a pneumatic motor. The pneumatic motor is fixedly installed on a frame. A pneumatic motor is connected with a pneumatic switch sealed on the pipeline between the valves. The pneumatic switch is connected with a speed regulator.    USE - Solar pneumatic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of the solar pneumatic vehicle is saved effectively. The generation of pollution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar pneumatic vehicle.    Solar battery board (1)    Steering wheel (2)    Gas cylinder (6)    Seat (7)    Back wheel (35)
NOVELTY - The pipe has a sound output device provided with a vibration membrane, an annular permanent magnet, an electromagnetic induction coil, a direct current (DC) relay and a storage battery. A vibration diaphragm is fixed on an outer side of an exhaust pipe body. An output end of the electromagnetic induction coil is passed through a transformer. The DC relay is connected with an accumulator. A shell is covered on the vibration diaphragm. The annular permanent magnet and the electromagnetic induction coil are connected together.    USE - Three-level single-stage symmetric silencing exhaust pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe utilizes a magnetic electric conversion principle to convert sound wave vibration energy into electric energy. The pipe improves silencing effect by converting noise energy into electric energy. The pipe has low power consumption and better market prospect value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-level single-stage symmetric silencing exhaust pipe.
NOVELTY - The device a battery unit comprising a single battery comprising a set of battery modules. A prediction module indicates material type used for a power battery in working state by using battery information through a collecting module and an evaluation module. The prediction module predicts the temperature field distribution. A cell module measures highest temperature of the single battery and highest temperature increasing speed. The battery unit includes a display module to display battery charge state information and heat generation rate.    USE - Device for managing heat of a power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids abnormal operation of the power battery by managing heat of the power battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power battery heat management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for managing heat of a power battery.
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine (100) comprises a water splitting device (10) for generating hydrogen and oxygen mixture (20), which is stored in a mixture tank (80). An injector (30) is installed at an engine inlet port (50), which directly emits the hydrogen and oxygen mixture to the engine inlet port. The water splitting device and the injector are connection-controlled by an electronic control unit (40) controlling an engine igniter (120).    USE - Internal combustion engine for use with hydrogen and oxygen mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The injector is installed at an engine inlet port, which directly emits the hydrogen and oxygen mixture to the engine inlet port, where the water splitting device and the injector are connection-controlled by an electronic control unit controlling an engine igniter, and thus enables improving the efficiency of the internal combustion engine, and also reduces exhaust gas emission of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water splitting device (10)    Hydrogen and oxygen mixture (20)    Injector (30)    Electronic control unit (40)    Engine inlet port (50)    Mixture tank (80)    Internal combustion engine (100)    Engine igniter (120)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a generator provided at a powered axle of an internal combustion engine. An exhaust duct emits heat generated in the internal combustion engine and a blower to external environment. A thermal medium is transferred to a greenhouse unit by the blower. A temperature sensor is fixed inside the greenhouse unit. A carbonic acid gas sensor is arranged with an optical sensor. A carbonic acid gas fertilization unit is controlled according to command programmed data obtained from the sensors. A controller is fixed with a damper.    USE - Greenhouse heating, carbonic acid gas and supplemental lighting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a greenhouse heating, carbonic acid gas and supplemental lighting apparatus.
NOVELTY - A crosslinked anion film comprises polymer having benzyl halide, metformin hydrochloride, and guanidine containing anion membrane.    USE - A crosslinked anion film for a fuel cell or acid electrolyte liquid energy-storing battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film is compact; can prevent crosslinked swelling; and has high conductivity, desired deformation, excellent performance, low water content, good selectivity, distributed positive charge, good thermal stability, high oxidation resistance, and improved stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the crosslinked anion film comprising mixing Vilsmeier salt (1 mole) in a solvent, adding (pts.wt.) diamine compound (0.05-0.1) and triethylamine (5-10), heating at 40-150 degrees C for greater than or equal to 4 hours, adding alkaline solution, separating formed organic phase, removing solvent and triethylamine in organic phase, drying, adding solvent (1 mole), heating at 20-150 degrees C for greater than or equal to 2 hours, crosslinking, adding benzyl halide-containing resin and solvent, heating at 20-100 degrees C for 1 hour, adding metformin hydrochloride or guanidine (2-5 moles), and heating at 20-100 degrees C for 2 hours.
NOVELTY - The radiator (1) has a thermal radiation part (3) provided in a surface opposite to a heat generating body (5) that is attached to a surface of a board (2), where the radiation part includes two thermal radiation units (31, 32). Elongate fins (41) with constant height are arranged at one of the radiation units. Short fins (42) with height lower than the elongate fins are arranged at another radiation unit, where the former radiation unit is arranged in a position near to a centrifugal fan and the latter radiation unit is arranged in the position far from the fan.    USE - Heat radiator for use in a thermal radiation system (claimed) to cool a heat generating body i.e. semiconductor element, which is utilized for an inverter and a direct current (DC)-DC converter of an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The former radiation unit is arranged in the position near to the centrifugal fan and the latter radiation unit is arranged in the position far from the fan so as to improve cooling effect of the thermal radiation system by effectively utilizing a heat sinking plane of the fins.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a heat radiator.    Heat radiator (1)    Board (2)    Thermal radiation part (3)    Heat generating body (5)    Thermal radiation units (31, 32)    Elongate fins (41)    Short fins (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating an assembly (10) in a case provided with a side wall part that is arranged by a baseplate part (40), and enclosing surroundings of the assembly. The baseplate part is fixed to a predetermined position of a base (101). An insulation highly heat-conductive adhesive agent is formed in a thermal radiation layer (42). The assembly is mounted on the thermal radiation layer. Axial direction of a coil (2) is positioned with respect to the thermal radiation layer of the assembly.    USE - Method for manufacturing a reactor of a power converter device i.e. direct current (DC)-DC converter, that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables correctly ensuring contact area of the assembly and the thermal radiation layer, accurately performing positioning with respect to the thermal radiation layer of the assembly, manufacturing the reactor with better heat dissipation property, achieving simplification of an adhesion process, reducing usage-amount of the adhesive agent, and raising option degree of the sealing resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembly.    Coil (2)    Assembly (10)    Baseplate part (40)    Thermal radiation layer (42)    Base (101)
NOVELTY - The module (12) has a dust collection surface body (25, 26) fixed along a direction changing position of an air passage unit (P1), such that airflow is performed. The air passage unit is fixed among adjoining battery cells. The dust collection surface body is formed by porous material. The dust collection surface body is provided with a fiber assembly.    USE - Battery module i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dust collection surface body is fixed along direction changing position of the air passage unit, such that airflow is performed, so that dust contained in cooling air can be effectively captured at a low load condition by adopting simple structure, and dust deposition on a battery cell can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery apparatus case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery module.    Air passage unit (P1)    Battery module (12)    Inlet port (20)    Supply path (23)    Dust collection surface body (25, 26)
NOVELTY - The cell stack has a gas diffusion layer (16) arranged on an outer side of electrodes (14) through a separator (18). A solid electrolytic membrane (12) is clamped with the electrodes. A friction reduction unit reduces friction between the separator and the gas diffusion layer. The friction reduction unit has a bearing structure comprising a ball (24).    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell stack can prevent the gas diffusion layer from being damaged during slide generation when excess force is applied at an interface of the gas diffusion layer and the separator. The cell stack enables maintaining an electrolytic membrane, the electrodes and the gas diffusion layer without generation of offset, thus preventing increase in electrical resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Solid electrolytic membrane (12)    Electrodes (14)    Gas diffusion layer (16)    Separator (18)    Ball (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrolyte solution tank (20) storing electrolyte solution. A circulation path (30) circulates the electrolyte solution between the electrolyte solution tank and a battery cell (10). The circulation path is arranged with a circulation pump (40). An outbound trip piping (31) sends the electrolyte solution to the battery cell from the electrolyte solution tank. A recovery path (51) connects a collection space part (50) with the battery cell. An opening-and-closing part (55) opens and closes the recovery path.    USE - Electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery e.g. vanadium system redox flow cell and iron- chromium system redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The opening-and-closing part opens and closes the recovery path, so that self-discharging of the electrolyte solution surviving in the battery cell can be suppressed in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolyte-solution-circulation-type battery (1)    Battery cell (10)    Electrolyte solution tank (20)    Circulation path (30)    Outbound trip piping (31)    Circulation pump (40)    Collection space part (50)    Recovery path (51)    Opening-and-closing part (55)
NOVELTY - The module has an interposition member (3) arranged in a battery storage case (1), and battery cells (2) laminated in the battery storage case along a lamination direction (T2). The interposition member is equipped with a heat insulating material (14) arranged between heat sinks (12, 13) by contacting a side surface of one of the adjacent battery cells and a side surface of the other battery cell, respectively. The heat sinks are equipped with a distribution path (15) in which cooling air is circulated toward an upper direction from a lower direction of the battery cells.    USE - Battery module for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module equalizes the temperature of other normal battery cells reliably without influence of an abnormal battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Lamination direction (T2)    Battery storage case (1)    Battery cells (2)    Interposition member (3)    Heat sinks (12, 13)    Heat insulating material (14)    Distribution path (15)
NOVELTY - The battery connection assembly has metal connecting plates (22) that are connected between the pair of electrode terminals of adjacent cells, the plates connected via resin connector (30). An insulating partition wall is provided in either the connecting plate or the connector to form a partition between adjacent connecting plates.    USE - Connection assembly for battery used in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a battery connection assembly which is cost-effective to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the connecting plates connected to each other.    Metal connecting plates (22)    Bottom wall portion (23)    Standing-up wall (24)    Outer side standing-up wall (24A)    Resin connector (30)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell stack (10) and an expander (34) that is utilized for expanding cathode off gas. An oxidizing agent gas supply flow path passes air to a cathode flow path (12). A compressor (31) controls air pressure. A water recovery apparatus (36) is fixed below the expander to recover water. An orifice (32) injects water through an oxidizing agent gas supply flow path. An engine control unit (70) controls the compressor. A target air pressure is computed based on the temperature of the fuel cell stack. The compressor is controlled by the computed target air pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle and in a hot-water supply system in a home. Uses include but are not limited to a two-wheeled motor vehicle, a train, a boat and a ship.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures favorable oxidizing agent gas with relative humidity and reduces structure size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Cathode flow path (12)    Compressor (31)    Orifice (32)    Expander (34)    Water recovery apparatus (36)    Engine control unit (70)
NOVELTY - Terminals are introduced to power plant to connect external electric network, network stress sensor, rectifier bridge with electrolytic capacitor, contactor and switching element. At small quantity of additional elements there provided is conversion of independent power plant to uninterrupted power supply with generator on fuel elements used as reserve power supply.    USE - Power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Abrupt increase in UPS operation duration in comparison to known ones which use only storage batteries as a reserve source.
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature control unit (100) comprising a Peltier element (130) that is thermally arranged between an energy source receiving area (110) and a fluid region (120). A power supply control unit supplies voltage to the Peltier element such that the Peltier element transfers heat from the warm receiving area to the cold fluid region or from a warm fluid region to a cold receiving area. A fluid channel is formed in the fluid region for guiding a moderate temperature medium. The power supply unit supplies zero voltage to the Peltier element during an operation of the device.    USE - Temperature control device for maintaining an energy source i.e. heavy duty battery, utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle, at moderate temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The Peltier element is thermally arranged between the energy source receiving area and the fluid region, so that thermal insulation between the receiving area and the fluid region is controlled in an effective manner without the need for mechanical components. The device maintains the energy source at the moderate temperature in an effective, simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for maintaining a power supply at moderate temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a Peltier element of a temperature control device.    Temperature of warm receiving area or warm fluid region (TH)    Temperature control unit (100)    Energy source receiving area (110)    Fluid region (120)    Peltier element (130)
NOVELTY - The construction (1) has a shield layer (8) shielding electromagnetic waves generated from a battery (3) of a vehicle, where the shield layer is electrically connected with a seat-frame (15). An edge part of the shield layer is currently fixed to the seat-frame by a clip part (19). The clip part is provided with a vertical wall (21a) and a horizontal wall (21b). A backing layer (7) is laminated on a back surface side of an epidermis layer (6). A carpet (5) is provided with the epidermis layer.    USE - Grounding construction for a carpet that is utilized for covering a battery of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a train, construction vehicle, agricultural vehicle, and commercial vehicle such as passenger car, bus and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The construction is light in weight and simple in structure, and improves assembly workability, and easily and reliably grounds the shield layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a grounding construction.    Grounding construction (1)    Battery (3)    Carpet (5)    Epidermis layer (6)    Backing layer (7)    Shield layer (8)    Seat-frame (15)    Clip part (19)    Vertical wall (21a)    Horizontal wall (21b)
NOVELTY - The motor car (1) has a battery (10) attached at a lower portion and an upper portion (23) of a housing (11) in a mounting position and at a body (2) of the motor car. Fasteners (25a, 38) are fixed at the upper portion of the housing of the battery by a holding device (18a), which comprises a bracket (21). The bracket of the holding device lies at the upper portion of the housing and at a lid (12) of the battery in a finally mounted support position. The bracket is attached at the body of the motor car. Two spaced arms (16a, 17a) are arranged at the bracket that is made of plastic or metal.    USE - Motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is attached at the lower portion and the upper portion of the housing in the mounting position and at the body of the motor car, and the fasteners are fixed at the upper portion of the housing of the battery by the holding device, which comprises the bracket, thus transporting and mounting the battery in the motor vehicle in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a loading space floor of a motor car, where a motor car battery is transported via a handle and provided above a vehicle tub before fastening the battery in the motor car tub.    Motor car (1)    Body (2)    Battery (10)    Housing (11)    Lid (12)    Arms (16a, 17a)    Holding device (18a)    Bracket (21)    Upper portion of housing (23)    Fasteners (25a, 38)
NOVELTY - The generating system has a secondary roof having a forward section and an aft section mounted atop the primary roof (205) of a vehicle. The forward section is spaced above the primary roof and defines a wind tunnel between them. Generators (201) are mounted between the aft section and the primary roof and within an elongated wind tunnel defined by the forward and aft sections and the primary roof. A latch locks the forward and aft sections together.    USE - Wind powered generating system mounted on primary roof of hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides generating system which produces electric current that will increase possible range of vehicle if vehicle is electric powered vehicle, and will also charge enough voltage to reduce amount for at-home charging from utilities for electric powered vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aft section has a forward end segment and rearward aft end segment, and is partly rotatably attached to the primary roof near the rearward aft end segment. The aft section has a lift open position and a closed operational position. In the closed operational position, both the forward and aft sections define an elongated wind tunnel with the primary roof. The air velocity within the elongated wind tunnel causes respective fans attached to corresponding generators to rotate the generators to produce electric current for the batteries or electric cells of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view which illustrates the aft section of a secondary roof as a movable portion and a generator housing.    Generators (201)    Primary roof (205)
NOVELTY - The system (14) has chemical batteries (15) with electrochemical cell (24) that is provided to rest with a lower larger base on support plane (21). Compression system (25) has pair of support elements (26) arranged on opposite sides of electrochemical cell. Strap (27) is pulled taut between support elements, so as to maintain electrochemical cell pressed against support plane. Support element has parallelepiped shape with triangular transverse section and provides a series of recesses defining a bar (28).    USE - Storage system for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle with electric propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - The storage system is simple in structure with low cost and is provided to effectively store the electric energy with reduced thickness for vehicle. The storage system minimizes the overall thickness of the chemical batteries and can be easily installed in vehicles. The components of the compression system are formed of plastic material and composite material, so as to reduce the weight of the storage system. The straps are pulled taut between the support elements and new straps can be effectively inserted, such that the storage system can easily replace the electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle with electric propulsion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage system.    Storage system (14)    Chemical batteries (15)    Support plane (21)    Electrochemical cell (24)    Compression system (25)    Support elements (26)    Strap (27)    Bar (28)
NOVELTY - The test system has a power supply unit (60), a high-frequency-voltage application unit (25), a splitter (30), coupling capacitors (C1), a ground (GND), and an output-data logger (50). The splitter has power-supply input terminals (40D,40E) into which the high-frequency voltage outputted from the data-output terminal (40C) is entered. The earth terminal (T2) and the second power-supply input terminal are connected to the ground. The output-data logger records the data outputted from the data-output terminal.    USE - Test system for battery pack of rechargeable-battery systems for vehicles, such as electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the test system which allows the influence caused by noise similar to the inverter noise to be assessed in advance without performing a test connecting the battery pack to an inverter in a real machine. Provides the test system capable of quantitatively assessing the noise immunity of the apparatus to be connected to an inverter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a testing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a test system.    High-frequency-voltage application unit (25)    Splitter (30)    Data-output terminal (40C)    Power-supply input terminals (40D,40E)    Output-data logger (50)    Power supply unit (60)    Coupling capacitors (C1)    Ground (GND)    Earth terminal (T2)
NOVELTY - A storage battery system has a mechanism for disconnecting the power source line (304) to one of the battery storage modules (300) after disconnecting the communication lines (302,303) to the same module, when such module, which may be a deteriorating module, is to be detached from the other modules. The mechanism is a control unit executing disconnect instructions to the battery storage module adjoined to the negative electrode side of the deteriorating module.    USE - Storage battery system for electric vehicle, including hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The communication lines and the power source line to the deteriorating battery storage module are disconnected in succession, enabling the deteriorating module to be safely replaced without causing dielectric breakdown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a storage battery module.    Battery storage modules (300)    Electric cell (301)    Communication lines (302,303)    Power source line (304)    Module controller (MCON)
NOVELTY - The plug has cavity portion (28) that is formed by being surrounded by insulating portion (2) and center electrode (5) with leading end of axial hole (4) as opening end. The inside diameter of decreasing diameter portion (4N) is smaller than outside diameter of electrode. The predetermined condition is satisfied by relating shortest distance between leading end face of electrode and region on decreasing diameter portion in axis (CL1) direction and shortest distance between outer circumference of leading end face of electrode and inner peripheral surface of axial hole.    USE - Plasma jet ignition plug for combustion device e.g. internal combustion engine or fuel cell reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The length of emission of plasma from the opening of the cavity portion can be effectively increased. Thus the ignitability can be dramatically improved by suppressing the expansion of plasma generated in the aerial discharge path. Also the occurrence of discharge anomaly or a progress of a channeling over a long period can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the leading end portion of the ignition plug.    Insulating portion (2)    Axial hole (4)    Decreasing diameter portion (4N)    Center electrode (5)    Cavity portion (28)    Axis (CL1)
NOVELTY - The first and second electrical storage devices (1,2) are connected to connecting terminals (Ke), so that electrical connection between storage devices and connecting terminals is establishable or interruptible by switches (S1,S2). The connection between first device and terminals is established, and connection between second device and terminals is interrupted. The connection between second device and terminals is established if difference between terminal voltage of first device and no-load voltage (VBat2) of second storage device is less than predefined differential add-on voltage.    USE - Method for connecting electrical storage devices such as lithium ion batteries of vehicle in parallel state.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of storage devices of different no-load voltage in parallel state is enabled with reduced loading of the switches. The charge equalization between the storage devices is reduced or completely prevented. The connection of two electrical storage devices in parallel state is performed efficiently, without or with only less interruption of the power withdrawal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for circuit of electrical storage devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuit of parallel-connection of several lithium-ion batteries.    First and second electrical storage devices (1,2)    Connecting terminals (Ke)    Resistors (R1,R2)    Switches (S1,S2)    No-load voltage (VBat1,VBat2)
NOVELTY - The electrical power storage system (20) has battery pack (46) with batteries (24), and connection module (22) supported on battery pack. The connection module includes post plate interconnector arrangement that provides outwardly extending tabs (30) for connection to battery posts and upwardly extending output posts (26) for connection to vehicle electrical system battery cables. The post plate interconnector is configured to interconnect the batteries to supply electrical power at different voltages on output posts.    USE - Electrical power storage system for commercial vehicle e.g. long haul-heavy duty truck.    ADVANTAGE - Provides diverse cabling arrangements for given class of vehicle depending upon the types of loads installed on vehicle due to connection module having post plate interconnector arrangement that provides connections for attachment to battery posts and provides output power from output posts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical power storage and connection system.    Electrical power storage system (20)    Connection module (22)    Batteries (24)    Output posts (26)    Tabs (30)    Battery pack (46)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a pair of side brackets (130) and a bottom bracket (140) extended along a set of battery cells (10) e.g. rectangular lithium secondary batteries. A securing portion secures an end (131) of each side bracket and an end (141) of the bottom bracket to an end plate (110). Another securing portion secures another end (132) of each side bracket and another end of the bottom bracket to another end plate (120), where the latter securing portion has a configuration different from that of the former securing portion.    USE - Battery module for a mobile phone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module can be accommodated in a small space, and has high mounting efficiency. The module has a vent functioning as a channel for discharging gas to an outside environment when pressure of the gas in each battery cell is above a predetermined level, thus preventing the battery cell from being damaged by an internal pressure. The module uses a tapered guide of a flange functioning as a guide for preventing left and right assembly tolerance when the latter end plate is pressed, such that the battery module can be more easily assembled with improving productivity and reduced working time by simplifying manufacturing of the module. The module reduces usage of a number of parts such as bolts, to reduce manufacturing cost of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    End plates (110, 120)    Side brackets (130)    Ends of side brackets (131, 132)    Bottom bracket (140)    End of bottom bracket (141)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrode group (10) accommodating a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12). Electrolyte solution is injected to a battery container (4). An electro-conductive foreign material (P') is precipitated to a battery tin (2) that is electrically connected to the negative electrode. The battery tin comprises a part of the battery container. The battery container is provided with a battery cover that is fixed to a battery main body through a gasket (43). The battery tin is provided with a groove part that is protruded toward fixed part vicinity within the cover.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. cylindrical-shaped lithium ion secondary battery and square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a water-soluble electrolyte solution secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-conductive foreign material is mixed in the battery container, so that the electro-conductive foreign material mixed in non-aqueous electrolyte is reduced and generation of internal short circuit between the positive electrode and the negative electrode is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of foreign material precipitation partial periphery.    Electro-conductive foreign material (P')    Secondary battery (1)    Battery tin (2)    Battery container (4)    Electrode group (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Gasket (43)
NOVELTY - The automobile (100) has an engine (104) which is configured to drive the wheels (102). A supplemental motor (110) is configured to drive the wheels. A capacitor (112) is configured to power the supplemental motor.    USE - Automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of force delivered by the engine to drive the wheels can be reduced, the fuel efficiency of the automobile can be improved. The acceleration profile of the automobile can be retained efficiently. The fuel consumption can be reduced. The weight of automobile can be reduced. The maintenance cost of the automobile can be reduced. The energy efficiency of automobile can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for driving wheels in automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the automobile.    Automobile (100)    Wheel (102)    Engine (104)    Supplemental motor (110)    Capacitor (112)
NOVELTY - Lithium manganese system solid solution positive electrode material has monoclinic crystal structure of C2/m in the hexagonal crystal structure of space group R-3m. The solid solution has composition (I) comprising lithium, manganese, cobalt, nickel and oxygen.    USE - Lithium manganese system solid solution positive electrode material for lithium cells e.g. lithium primary battery, lithium secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery and lithium-polymer battery used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, notebook computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicles, liquid crystal television, electric shaver, portable radio, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, backup power supply, memory card, pacemaker and hearing aid.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium manganese system solid solution positive electrode material has reduced gas evolution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium manganese system solid solution positive electrode material has monoclinic crystal structure of C2/m in the hexagonal crystal structure of space group R-3m. The solid solution has composition of formula: xLi4/3Mn2/3O2+(1-x)LiMnaCobNicO2, where a is 0.2-0.6, b is 0-0.4, c is 0.2-0.6 and x is 0.36-0.50.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode winding group (8) that is formed on an axial center of positive electrode active material layer. A negative electrode active material layer is formed on the surface of positive electrode active material layer. An electric pole (5) is arranged between electrode winding group and battery terminal (13). A lead element (9) that is connected to electric pole such that values of inner wall of battery can (10) and distance between pole and electrode winding group are set to 1.4-2.6.    USE - Lithium ion battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle, forklift and shovel car.    ADVANTAGE - The outgassing effect of the gas emitted inside the battery can be improved, so that the electrode winding group can be provided with higher security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Electric pole (5)    Electrode winding group (8)    Lead element (9)    Battery can (10)    Battery terminal (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a combustion engine (4) driving a hydraulic pump (6) connected to pressure accumulators (10). The pressure accumulators deliver hydraulic pressure to a hydraulic traction machinery (14) that drives a set of drive wheels (12) of a hybrid vehicle. An electrical machine (20) is connected to a battery (22), where the electric machine is rotatably connected to a hydraulic machine load (24) that is connected to the pressure accumulators. The batteries are dimensioned to provide energy for urban routes for less than hundred km.    USE - Traction system for a hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical machine is connected to the battery, where the electric machine is rotatably connected to the hydraulic machine load that is connected to the pressure accumulators, thus optimizing electricity consumption, and power refills in different cases of operation of the vehicle. The load is actuated under independent and optimal conditions, thus allowing recharging of the accumulators with best output. The batteries are dimensioned to provide energy for urban routes for less than hundred kms, thus limiting losses generated by the mass of the vehicle, and limiting volume and cost. The system allows usage of external energy source for charging the accumulators. The system allows operation of the vehicle in a zero emission mode while requiring average power in majority of urban routes. The system provides high power reserves to provide an autonomous engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a traction system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid vehicle.    Combustion engine (4)    Hydraulic pump (6)    Pressure accumulators (10)    Drive wheels (12)    Hydraulic traction machinery (14)    Electrical machine (20)    Battery (22)    Hydraulic machine load (24)
NOVELTY - Provided is a battery charger for charging the draw-out type batteries of vehicles, comprising a connector electrically connecting to the draw-out type batteries, an identifying module for identifying the specification of the draw-out type batteries, a detecting module for detecting the status of batteries and a control module for controlling the battery charging via a preset charging mode according to the detected status. This invention provides charging for vehicle use draw-out type batteries of different specifications by detecting the battery status and controlling charging.
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte composition comprises lithium oxychloride (I) or lithium-metal-oxyhalide (II).    USE - Solid electrolyte composition is used for electrochemical device e.g. capacitor and battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium battery and rechargeable battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte composition provides lithium battery having excellent lithium ion conduction without forming dendrite, and prevents leakage of solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte composition comprises lithium oxychloride of formula: (Li3OCl) (I) or lithium-metal-oxyhalide of formula: (Li(3-x)Mx/2OA) (II).    M=magnesium, calcium, barium and/or strontium;    A= fluoride, chloride, bromide and/or iodide;and    x=more than 0 to 0.8.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device, which consists of solid electrolyte composition.
NOVELTY - Copper layer is deposited on surface of core particles containing platinum or platinum alloy, by contacting copper ion-containing acidic aqueous solution with portion of copper electrode, such that copper electrode is contacted with core particles or composite in which core particles are supported on electroconductive support, within the acidic aqueous solution or outside the acidic aqueous solution under inert gas atmosphere, to obtain displacement plating precursor.    USE - Preparation of displacement plating precursor used for catalyst for electrochemical device e.g. fuel cell, alcohol sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides displacement plating precursor. The electrochemical device using the displacement plating precursor has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell which generates supply of fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas to anode and cathode. An electric power generation control unit performs load compatible electric power generation control. The generating-mode condition of fuel cell is changed to side which increased, and suppressed, quantity amount of generated water, when generated water quantity increase control, and generated water quantity non-increase control, are performed, respectively. The generated water quantity increase control and non-increasing control are repeated alternately.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the generated water non-increasing control is performed, the quantity increase of water is suppressed. Hence the dry suppression of the electrolytic membrane is performed, and the fall of the electric generating capacity is suppressed by the high effectiveness. Since the consumption of the fuel gas can be reduced with the supply amount reduction of the oxygen-containing gas, the fuel-consumption improvement of the system can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relationship of the electric current quantity increase control process in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cells (12) that are provided with a flat electrode portion (80) which is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A container (14) accommodates the electrode portion and an electrolyte. The cells are restrained in the state to oppose the flat surface of the electrode portion, and the load is added in the sequence direction. The spring constants with respect to the sequence direction of the electrode portion are 10000kgf/ mm or less.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary battery is arranged in multiple array and restrained to the sequence direction, the contact-pressure of the battery can be maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Cell (12)    Container (14)    Negative electrode terminal (16)    Flat electrode portion (80)
NOVELTY - An air secondary battery (10) has a negative electrode containing metal and provided on one side of an anion exchange membrane (3), and a positive electrode provided on opposite side to negative electrode to sandwich the anion exchange membrane and contacting with air. The positive electrode has an amphoteric catalyst layer (4) containing amphoteric catalyst showing activity in both oxygen reduction and oxygen generation, and oxygen reduction catalyst layer (5) showing activity in oxygen reduction, sequentially provided from anion exchange membrane side.    USE - Air secondary battery is used for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, memory backup battery, electronic device, hearing aid, domestic power supply, commercial power supply and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The air secondary battery has favorable charging and discharging cycle characteristics and output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of air secondary battery.    Metal anode (1)    Spacer (2)    Anion exchange membrane (3)    Amphoteric catalyst layer (4)    Oxygen reduction catalyst layer (5)    Air secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode (64) is positive electrode collector (62) and positive electrode compound material layer (66) formed on positive electrode collector, and contains positive electrode active material (68) and binder (74). The surface of the positive electrode active material is covered by a hydrophobic coating film (70). The binder is dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous solvent.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery is efficiently manufactured with excellent cycle characteristics and welding resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of positive electrode.    Positive electrode collector (62)    Positive electrode (64)    Positive electrode compound material layer (66)    Positive electrode active material (68)    Hydrophilic coating film (70)    Coated positive electrode active material (72)    Binder (74)
NOVELTY - A filter (11) comprises chelate film (5) capable of forming with metal ion contained in the electrolyte solution in a battery, complex, adsorbent film (4) containing adsorbent substance capable of adsorbing the complex formed by metallic ion and chelate, or acidic solid film (6) containing acidic solid substance capable of reacting with electrolyte and reducing the concentration of hydrogen ions in the electrolyte.    USE - Filter is used for metal ion traps of air cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, electronic device, hybrid vehicle, hearing aid, dispersion-type household power supply and dispersion-type commercial power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The filter prevents leakage of metal ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air cell (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of air cell.    Positive electrode case (1)    Negative electrode case (3)    Adsorption film (4)    Chelate film (5)    Acidic solid film (6)    Positive electrode catalyst layer (7)    Separator (8)    Filter (11)    Air cell (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has a wound electrode assembly (50) in which a positive electrode (64) and a negative electrode (84) are wound through a separator (90). The negative electrode includes a negative electrode mixture layer (88) made of graphite material (85) and formed on an elongated negative electrode collector (82). The 50 mass% of the graphite material in the mixture layer is arranged such that a lattice plane (85A) of the graphite material is orthogonal to the surface of the negative electrode collector and parallel to the length direction of collector.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply for electric motor mounted in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An increase in the internal resistance during the discharging operation of lithium ion secondary battery, is minimized. The outflow of electrolyte such as lithium salt from the negative electrode is prevented. The graphite material can be arranged regularly, and the negative electrode can be manufactured continuously. The lithium ion secondary battery can be used conveniently, and is excellent in performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wound electrode assembly of lithium ion secondary battery.    Wound electrode assembly (50)    Positive electrode (64)    Elongated negative electrode collector (82)    Negative electrode (84)    Graphite material (85)    Lattice plane of graphite material (85A)    Negative electrode mixture layer (88)    Separator (90)
NOVELTY - The battery case (100) has bracket (140) to support battery module (180) and to form space (S) between outer surface of battery module, and inner surface of case. One coating layer (184) is provided with larger radiation rate than external radiation rate of battery module and is arranged at outer surface of battery module. Another coating layer (124) is provided with larger radiation rate than radiation rate of inner surface of case and is arranged at inner surface of case. A portion of two coating layers are provided to face each other through the space.    USE - Battery case used in attachment structure (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coating layers are provided with larger radiation rate than radiation rate of battery module and inner surface of case so that the heat dissipation in the time of high temperature can be improved. The thermal radiation performance of the battery which becomes high temperature by the heat generation in the case of an electric power generation can be ensured. The space is formed between the outer surface of a battery module and an inner surface of the case so that the heat receiving property can be reduced. The raise of the battery temperature can be prevented, when outside temperature is higher than the temperature of the battery at the time of non-electric generation. The thermal deterioration of a battery can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for attachment structure of battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery case.    Battery case (100)    Coating layers (124,184)    Bracket (140)    Cover portion (160)    Battery module (180)    Battery (182)    Space between outer surface of battery module, and inner surface of case (S)    Vehicle (190)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains lithium-titanium complex oxide including lithium, titanium, iron, vanadium and oxygen.    USE - Active material is used for negative-electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode active material provides battery with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative-electrode active material containing lithium-titanium complex oxide which includes lithium, titanium, iron, vanadium and oxygen, and is of compositional formula: Li4Ti5-x-yFexVyO12 or Li4Ti5-x-zFexBzO12, where x and z are 0-0.3, and y is 0-0.05. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains lithium-titanium complex oxide including lithium, titanium, iron, vanadium and oxygen.    USE - Active material is used for negative-electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode active material provides battery with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative-electrode active material containing lithium-titanium complex oxide which includes lithium, titanium, iron, vanadium and oxygen, and is of compositional formula: Li4Ti5-x-yFexVyO12 or Li4Ti5-x-zFexBzO12, where x and z are 0-0.3, and y is 0-0.05. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste comprises electroconductive powder, glass frit containing 20-30 mol% of bismuth by bismuth oxide conversion, boron and silicon, and organic vehicle. The molar ratio of boron and silicon by their oxide conversion is 0.4 or less. The glass frit does not contain lead. The 90% cumulative particle size in the cumulative particle size distribution of the glass frit is 5 mu m or less. The electroconductive paste contains zinc oxide and silver powder. The glass frit contains 5 mol% or more of barium oxide.    USE - Electroconductive paste for electrode of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste suppresses the formation of interface glass pool and produces solar cell with high conversion efficiency and low contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principal portion sectional view of the solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    N-type semiconductor layer (1a)    Anti-reflective film (2)    Light-receiving surface electrode (3)    Back surface electrode (4)
NOVELTY - A electroconductive paste comprises an electroconductive powder, glass frits (A) and (B) and an organic vehicle. The glass frits (A) and (B) are free from lead, and contain at least boron and silicon, and molar ratio of boron trioxide and silica is 0.4 or less. The weight ratio of glass frits (A) and (B) is 1/4-4/1.    USE - Electroconductive paste is used for forming electrode of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell manufactured using the electroconductive paste has high conversion efficiency even if fired at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell manufactured using the electroconductive paste.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    N-type semiconductor layer (1a)    P-type semiconductor layer (1b)    Anti-reflective film (2)    Electrodes (3,4)
NOVELTY - The reactor has housing that is included with a coil (2) and a magnetic core (3). A case (4) is equipped with an aluminum bottom plate (40), an insulating-resin sidewall (41) and a connection layer (42). The bottom plate and the sidewall are integrated by a bolt. A terminal fitting (8) is affixed to the sidewall. The terminal fitting is provided with connection elements (81a,81b). A windings (2w) and terminal fitting are electrically connected without using a separate jig by introducing ends of winding into the spaces formed by the connection elements.    USE - Reactor mounted in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By configuring the connection layer from an adhesive agent that exhibits superior thermal conductivity and insulating properties, the superior heat-release characteristics can be effectively imparted to the reactor. Hence, the productivity of the reactor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the reactor.    Coil (2)    Winding (2w)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4)    Terminal fitting (8)    Bottom plate (40)    Sidewall (41)    Connection layer (42)    Connection elements (81a, 81b)
NOVELTY - The structure has a guide element which guides a power controller towards the rear side of vehicle. A connection element connects guide element with upper surface of a motor case (12). The connection element releases the connection of motor case and guide element, when an impact load is added to the power controller. The power controller is movably extruded, by the movement of impact load to the vehicle rear side. An auxiliary machine battery (14) is arranged at the vehicle forward side to supply electric power to control portion of power controller.    USE - Apparatus mounting structure used in engine compartment of vehicles such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reaction force which arises during the collision of the auxiliary machine battery is absorbed, the electric charge of high voltage can be rapidly discharged using the circuit in power controller. Since the apparatus mounting structure for vehicles can eliminate the collision problem even if battery is positioned to vehicle forward of power controller, the freedom degree of the layout of engine compartment is improved, and effective in coexistence with mounting into the engine compartment of auxiliary machine battery and collision safety are realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus mounting structure for vehicles in the engine compartment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor case (12)    Auxiliary machine battery (14)    Radiator (17)    Engine compartment (20)    Support platform (23)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has a base material (1) that is comprised with titanium or titanium alloy. A conductive carbon layer (2) is formed by bonding carbon powder onto the base material. The conductive carbon layer is provided to cover the surface of base material. An intermediate layer (3) is comprised with titanium carbide (31) and titanium solid solution (32). The carbon layer is provided with a graphite layer.    USE - Fuel cell separator for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductive carbon layer is provided to cover the surface of base material, the electro-conductivity of fuel cell separator can be improved. The fuel cell separator can be manufactured at low cost. The service life of fuel cell separator can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (1)    Conductive carbon layer (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Fuel cell separator (10)    Titanium carbide (31)    Titanium solid solution (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves roasting and oxidizing a waste battery. The waste battery is fused after preliminary oxidation process, such that the slag and the alloy of valuable metal are separated and recovered.    USE - Method for recovering valuable metal used in waste battery e.g. lithium ion battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valuable metals with stably high recovery can be collected efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining the relationship between distribution rate to metallic iron and metallic cobalt to inside of alloy. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing an aluminum porous portion (3) having interconnected air-holes so as to attain a predetermined thickness, during adjustment process. The aluminum porous portion is filled with an active material, after adjusting the thickness of porous portion. The filled aluminum porous portion is dried and compressed. The aluminum porous portion is cut into predetermined length, after the filling process of aluminum porous portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode for electrochemical elements such as lithium secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor, sodium battery and molten salt battery used in portable small electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the aluminum porous portion is filled with active material, after adjusting the thickness of aluminum porous portion, the capacity of electrode for electrochemical elements can be adjusted easily. The manufacturing cost of electrode can be reduced. The volume energy density of electrode can be improved and the space of electrode can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views illustrating the manufacturing process of aluminum porous portion.    Foamed resin molded object (1)    Aluminum plating layer (2)    Aluminum porous portion (3)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic manganese dioxide has BET specific surface area of 20-60 m2/g, pore volume of 2-200 nm and pore diameter of 0.023 cm3/g or more.    USE - Electrolytic manganese dioxide is used for manufacturing lithium manganese system complex oxide (claimed) for positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electronic device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic manganese dioxide is efficiently manufactured with high fillability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrolytic manganese dioxide, which involves suspending manganese oxide, mixing manganese oxide particles with sulfuric acid-manganese sulfate mixed solution continuously, and adjusting manganese oxide particles concentration in the sulfuric acid-manganese sulfate mixed solution to 5-200 mg/L; and    (2) manufacture of lithium manganese-system complex oxide, which involves mixing and heating the electrolytic manganese dioxide and lithium compound.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode consists of positive electrode material layer containing positive electrode active material having composition containing lithium, nickel, cobalt, specific metal and oxygen, provided on positive electrode collector. The ratio of pore specific surface area (S1) obtained by the pore distribution measurement by mercury intrusion technique of the positive electrode material layer, and pore volume (V1) obtained by the pore distribution measurement, is 35-70.    USE - Positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, power supply of digital camera, four-wheeled hybrid electric vehicle, two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle, and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode produces batteries with favorable charging/discharging cycle characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode consists of positive electrode material layer containing positive electrode active material having composition of formula: LixNi1-a-bCoaMbO2 (I), provided on electrode collector.    M=magnesium, aluminum, manganese, silicon, titanium, zinc, zirconium, calcium or tin;    x=0.9-1.25 (including 1.25);    a=0-0.4 (including 0.4);and    b=0-0.45.    The ratio of pore specific surface area (S1) obtained by the pore distribution measurement by mercury intrusion technique of the positive electrode material layer, and pore volume (V1) obtained by the pore distribution measurement, is 35-70. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial notch perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Exterior component (11)    Electrode group (13)    Positive electrode tab (17)    Negative electrode tab (18)    Cell (21)
NOVELTY - A power collecting component-exposed portion is formed on one side of strip-shaped power collecting component. The active material-containing layer is formed on strip-shaped power collecting component other than the power collecting component-exposed portion, and compression-molded to the active material-containing layer of strip-shaped electrode. The strip-shaped electrode is arranged, and tension force is applied to the longitudinal direction of strip-shaped electrode on the roller having step portion and recessed portion, to obtain electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for manufacturing battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is efficiently manufactured with excellent crack resistance, and suppressed generation of wrinkles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power collecting component-exposed portion is formed on one of said strip-shaped power collecting component, and has no active material-containing layer on both the surfaces. The active material-containing layer is formed on strip-shaped power collecting component other than the power collecting component-exposed portion, and compression-molded to the active material-containing layer of strip-shaped electrode. The strip-shaped electrode is arranged, such that the power collecting component-exposed portion is located in the step portion, and the active material-containing layer is located in the recessed portion, and tension force is applied to the longitudinal direction of strip-shaped electrode on the roller having step portion which protrudes from the circumferential surface, and recessed portion adjacent to the step portion, to obtain electrode. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery, which involves providing positive electrode, negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte between positive electrode and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a composite coating layer on an anodal active material. A mixing raw material is coated on a core-shell precursor. The coated core-shell precursor is plasticized. The material is made of low crystalline carbon, crystallization carbon-based conductive core, amorphous carbon and base metal. The crystallization carbon-based conductive core is made of graphite. The precursor is made of a carboniferous system material, a petroleum material and a petroleum-carboniferous system compound material. The base metal is made of silicon and tin.    USE - Method for manufacturing an anodal active material of a lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile apparatus, a vehicle, an electric vehicle, a diesel vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving productivity, manufacturing efficiency of the anodal active material and energy density of a lithium secondary battery. The method enables providing prolonged service life of the lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The mixture has a cathode active material coated with lithium-iron phosphorus oxide. A carbon material is coated at an olivine crystalline structure. Diameter of the cathode active material is 2 micrometer. The cathode active material is made of aluminum, magnesium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, titanium, gallium, copper, vanadium, niobium, zirconium, cerium, indium, zinc, Yttrium, fluorine, sulfur and nitrogen.    USE - Positive electrode mixture for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture ensures better fairness effect and safety operation. The mixture reduces solvent content and manufacturing cost and time. The mixture prevents an electrode from being cracking effect. The mixture improves productivity of a lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a cover (20) for covering an electrode assembly (10). An upper half part (21) of the cover is arranged with a thermal conductance layer. A lower half part (22) of the cover is arranged with a thermal insulation layer. A polarity electrode is coated with an electrode active material. A surface of an ellipse/polygonal shaped current collector is coated with the electrode active material. Another polarity electrode is arranged with an electrolyte layer. The thermal conductance layer is arranged with a thermoplastic resin material.    USE - Cable-type secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides heat emission to an inner side of a battery body in an easier manner by the thermal insulation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cable-type secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Cover (20)    Upper half part of cover (21)    Lower half part of cover (22)    Cable-type secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - Composite particles (100) comprise core (110) comprising layered-lithium metal oxide having crystal structure (O3), and shell layer (120) having crystal structure (O3) enclosing the core. The shell layer comprises oxygen-loss, layered-lithium metal oxide. The core comprises composite particles (30-85 mole%), based on the total moles of atoms of the composite particles.    USE - Composite particles is used for cathode for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable computer, tablet display, personal digital assistant, heating device, mobile telephone, illumination device e.g. flashlight, and motorized device e.g. vehicle and personal and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery formed using cathode of composite particles has high capacity per unit volume, and lithium diffusion rate, and excellent cycling stability at high charging voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composite particles comprise core comprising layered-lithium metal oxide having crystal structure (O3), and shell layer having crystal structure (O3) enclosing the core. The shell layer comprises oxygen-loss, layered-lithium metal oxide. The core comprises composite particles (30-85 mole%), based on the total moles of atoms of the composite particles. When the layered-lithium metal oxide is incorporated into cathode of lithium-ion cell, the lithium-ion cell is charged to 4.6 V Vs Li/Li+, and then discharged. Then the layered-lithium metal oxide exhibits no dQ/dV peaks (where dQ/dV is rate of change of capacity with respect to cell voltage) at 3.5 V or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode;    (2) lithium-ion battery; and    (3) production of composite particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of composite particles.    Composite particles (100)    Core (110)    Shell layer (120)
NOVELTY - The supply (10) has a vehicle interface (16) connected to a vehicle diagnostic port (20) providing access to a vehicle communication network (22) to which a vehicle device is connected. A controller is communicated through the diagnostic port to obtain an engine speed parameter (28-1) and a vehicle speed parameter (28-2). The controller generates an enable control signal indicative of a vehicle ignition-on state based on the engine and vehicle speed parameters. The supply includes a switch to selectively switch the power signal to an output interface (18) in accordance with an enable signal.    USE - Power supply for emulating functionality of un-switched/ignition-switched power in a vehicle e.g. car and lorry, to plug into an OBD-II port in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply protects a vehicle battery from undesirable accessory battery drain, thus providing ignition-switched power to vehicle accessories, and hence providing external trigger or mechanism to activate an external power supply to accommodate situation and contemplating power connection of general applicability. The supply allows decision-making sequence to reflect logic that if a vehicle battery level is too low, so that the supply cannot energize an output interface, thus preventing vehicle accessories from being powered and from draining an already weak battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The diagnostic port is an on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) port. The controller is an engine control unit (ECU) powertrain controller. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram a power supply in a passenger vehicle environment.    Power supply (10)    Vehicle interface (16)    Output interface (18)    Vehicle diagnostic port (20)    Vehicle communication network (22)    Engine speed parameter (28-1)    Vehicle speed parameter (28-2)
NOVELTY - The electronic component, e.g. electrolytic capacitor, has leading terminals (21,22) having first ends (21a,22a) respectively connected to an anode and a cathode. An electrochemical element (23) has a first end face formed by laminating the anode, the separator, and the cathode in sequence, with the second end (21b,22b) of the terminals being led from the first end face. The element is accommodated in an outer housing (31). An insulating member covers the separator at a position corresponding to the first ends of the terminals, with one end of the member protruding from the first end face.    USE - Electronic component, e.g. electrolytic capacitor, battery, for smoothing or control circuit in digital audio-visual apparatus. Can also be used for automobile electrical apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of an electronic component that can accurately eliminate a defective product of the electrochemical element to which the insulating member is not normally attached through the visual recognition from the outside after forming the electrochemical element, thus obtaining a low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and ensuring excellent and stable short-circuit resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing an electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the developed perspective view of the capacitor element of an electrolytic capacitor.    Leading terminals (21,22)    First ends of leading terminals (21a,22a)    Second ends of leading terminals (21b,22b)    Electrochemical element (23)    Outer housing (31)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly with positive and negative electrodes (11,12). A case (30) accommodates an electrode assembly (10). A cap plate (25) is coupled with the case. A vent region (28) including a notch is welded to the cap plate. A welded unit is separately formed toward a center of the cap plate in a thickness direction from an outer side of the cap plate so as to be spaced apart from the outer side of the cap plate by which the vent region and the cap plate are welded together.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion rechargeable battery, lithium polymer battery and cylindrical battery for use in electronic devices e.g. cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder and driving motors in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation or deformation caused by welding the vent region and the cap plate can be minimized when the welded unit is separately located or spaced apart toward the center from the outer side of the cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive and negative electrodes (11,12)    Cap plate (25)    Vent region (28)    Case (30)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (10) comprises: an inner shell (12) formed from a moldable material, where the inner shell has an inner surface that defines a cavity; an intermediate shell (14) formed over the inner shell; and an outer shell (16) formed over the intermediate shell, where the outer shell is formed with a high temperature epoxy resin.    USE - As pressure vessel (claimed), particularly fuel tank for fuel cell and hydrogen storage tank, where fuel cell is used as a power source for electric vehicles and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The vessel minimizes the effect of thermal energy while also minimizing the assembly and material costs; and has reduced weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective partially section view of a pressure vessel.    Pressure vessel (10)    Inner shell (12)    Intermediate shell (14)    Outer shell (16)    Foam dome (17)    Metallic boss (18)    Valve (20)
NOVELTY - The solar electric car has a car main portion that is fixedly connected with a bracket. A lithium battery is connected with a controller (3). A lithium iron phosphate battery (4) is on the car main portion. A solar battery (2) is internally-embedded in the bracket, and is connected with a controller through a connecting wire.    USE - Solar electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The wastage of energy is reduced by the solar electric car. The environment is prevented from pollution by the solar electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the solar electric car.    Solar battery (2)    Controller (3)    Lithium iron phosphate battery (4)    Load (5)
NOVELTY - A motor core is obtained by laminating magnetic steel sheet to the circumferential direction, and coating insulation film containing mixture of organic resin or organic-inorganic resin on the surface of magnetic steel sheet. Laser is irradiated to the back yoke portion of magnetic steel sheet. The motor core has compressive stress of 10 MPa or more.    USE - Motor core is used for drive motor for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, high frequency rotary machine of high-speed generator and air conditioner for household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The motor core has suppressed deterioration of core-loss.
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a permanent magnet (1) in rotor core (3) provided with slot (2) and rotor shaft (4). A fixing material (10) is provided to fix the permanent magnet in the slot. The rotor shaft is inserted in the rotor core. A heat-source tool (6) is used as heat source at the injection process of the fixing material.    USE - Method for manufacturing rotor of rotary electric machine such as motor and generator used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bite and damage of rotor shaft can be prevented, by improving the quality of the rotor without increasing manufacturing process. The stabilization of the shape of the rotor at the time of manufacturing can be achieved at short time. The deformation of rotor core can be prevented by effectively performing the heating of rotor core. The deflection of the axial direction of rotor core and the dynamic deflection at the time of rotation of finished product can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rotor.    Permanent magnet (1)    Slot (2)    Rotor core (3)    Rotor shaft (4)    Heat-source tool (6)    Fixing material (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has secondary batteries (28, 32) e.g. lithium ion batteries, parallelly connected with respect to an inverter (18). A rotating shaft of a three-phase alternating current rotary electric machine i.e. motor generator (MG) (12), is connected with a driving shaft for rotating a driving wheel. The MG generates driving force using the electric power supplied from the inverter, which includes a capacitor (36), a discharge resistor (38) and phase current sensors (60, 62). An electronic control unit (ECU) (200) controls operation of the inverter.    USE - Vehicle i.e. electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary batteries are parallelly connected with respect to the inverter, and the MG generates the driving force using the electric power supplied from the inverter so as to fully exhibit the charging-and-discharging performance of the batteries and to ensure protection of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (10)    MG (12)    Inverter (18)    Secondary batteries (28, 32)    Capacitor (36)    Discharge resistor (38)    Phase current sensors (60, 62)    ECU (200)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has positive electrode electrolyte solution containing manganese ion as a positive electrode active material, and negative electrode electrolyte solution containing sorts of titanium ion, vanadium ion, and chromium ion as a negative electrode active material. A negative electrode side supply structure (11) supplies oxidizing gas to an inner side of a tank (107) for negative electrodes through a negative electrode side transduction piping (10), where the gas contains oxygen. A monitor mechanism monitors charge condition of the redox flow cell.    USE - Redox flow cell for a high capacitance storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has better battery characteristic, and utilizes metal ion with high standard oxidation reduction potential for an active material to improve electromotive force, rapidly oxidizes mixing electrolyte solution, and effectively avoids reduction phenomenon of battery capacity by the metal ions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a redox flow cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a redox flow cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Redox flow cell (1)    Negative electrode side transduction piping (10)    Negative electrode side supply structure (11)    Battery element (100)    Tank for negative electrodes (107)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive mix layer arranged on a surface of a positive electrode collector. A negative mix layer is arranged on a surface of a negative electrode collector, where outer periphery of the battery covers an electrode terminal part of outer peripheral side of one of a positive electrode (5) and a negative electrode (6). An auxiliary member (55) is positioned in a position adjacent to the electrode terminal part, where thickness of the auxiliary member is less that thickness of the electrode terminal part.    USE - Winding-type high capacity non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for an electronic device. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses rupture of the electrode of the outer peripheral side when rapid charging/discharging process of the battery is carried out in a high-temperature environment. The battery has high cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Gasket (13)    Electrode group (14)    Separator part (16)    Auxiliary member (55)
NOVELTY - The pack (900) has a unit cell (100) e.g. lithium cell, contained in battery modules (800), where the battery modules are arranged in rows along flow direction of a cooling medium by a cooling unit (400). Internal resistance and electric capacitance of the unit cell comprise an upstream battery module are greater than internal resistance and the electric capacitance of a unit cell, which comprise a downstream battery module. A through-hole is formed in a partition plate at regular interval in longitudinal direction.    USE - Battery pack for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is simple in structure, eliminates heterogeneity of cooling with respect to heat generation of the unit cell, and prolongs the service life of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Unit cell (100)    Cooling unit (400)    Battery modules (800)    Battery pack (900)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte, carbonyl group-containing compound (I) and nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, portable printer, liquid crystal television, transreceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, electric tool, electric vehicle and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing the nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, high capacity and suppressed gas evolution under charging condition when stored at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte, carbonyl group-containing compound of formula: R1-C(=O)-NH-R3-NH-C(=O)-R2 (I) and nonaqueous solvent.    R1,R2=hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by halo, or hydrocarbyl having carbon-carbon double unsaturated bond;and    R3=bivalent group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte solution-containing secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode has porous portion (31) in which clearance gap is formed in the inside of a battery. A positive electrode collector (11) having through hole (33) is engaged with respect to porous portion. An active material (32) is maintained in the clearance gap between the porous portions.    USE - Electrode of electronic device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for power supply of mobile communication apparatus, hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the engaging portion which active material engages with respect to the porous portion maintained in clearance gap is formed in the collector according to the electrode, the adhesiveness of active materials can be improved while maintaining the active material in the clearance gap between porous portions. The adhesiveness of the porous portion and collector holding the active material can be improved and the higher cycle durability can be acquired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode layer (13)    Porous portion (31)    Active material (32)    Through hole (33)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has battery frame (3) that holds battery laminated main portion (5) to an inner surface. An elastic main portion (4) is arranged along lamination direction of square-shaped battery cell (1). The battery frame is provided to press battery laminated main portion from both end surfaces in the state which accommodated in battery laminated main portion and the elastic portions.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle, household appliance, and factories.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery frame is provided to press battery laminated main portion from both end surfaces in the state which accommodated in battery laminated main portion and the elastic portions, the laminated main portion of battery cell can be hold stably, and position shift can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery.    Square-shaped battery cell (1)    Battery frame (3)    Elastic main portion (4)    Battery laminated main portion (5)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The fixation structure has a battery (18) that is fixed to the case main unit (20) by the battery retaining bracket (35). The battery retaining bracket is fastened by the one end portion of the shaft (39) provided in the case main unit with bolt or nut (40). The pin (50d) is provided for regulating rotation of the shaft at the time of the fastening of the bolt or nut. The battery retaining bracket is provided for fixing the shaft to the bracket (61) provided in the case main unit.    USE - Fixation structure of automotive battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The effect of the twist force from shaft to case main unit can be regulated and damage of case main unit can be prevented. The bolt or nut can be tightened strongly. Hence, battery can be reliably fixed to case main unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fixation structure of battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (18)    Case main unit (20)    Battery retaining bracket (35)    Shaft (39)    Nut (40)    Pin (50d)    Bracket (61)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery includes a winding-type electrode group (10) along which strip-shaped positive and negative electrodes (11,12) are wound, with a separator (13) interposed between the electrodes. The positive electrode has a pair of strip-shaped resin dams (17) that turn in both ends in alignment with the long side of the positive electrode.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include, but are not limited to, portable electronic devices, e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook-type personal computer, digital camera, handheld game machine, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the charging and discharging cycling characteristics of the battery by suppressing the irregular advance of electrode reaction at the center portion and both ends of a negative electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the schematic structure of the winding-type electrode group of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding-type electrode group (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Strip-shaped resin dams (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a sulfide solid electrolyte layer (40) that is provided between positive electrode active material layer (12) and negative electrode active material layer (22). The outer peripheral portion of the sulfide solid electrolyte layer is provided with the oxide layer (50). The active material is made of cobalt, manganese, nickel and oxide containing the metal and lithium. The solid electrolyte is made up of lithium sulfide and phosphorus pentasulfide. The negative electrode active material layer is made of carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and aluminum.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for charging/discharging power supply of electronic device. Cab also be used in charging/discharging power supply of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer peripheral portion of sulfide solid electrolyte layer is provided with the oxide layer, the in-plane distribution of volume change of the active material in each active material layer can be suppressed. The cycling characteristics of the active material in battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Sulfide solid electrolyte layer (40)    Oxide layer (50)    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises an ion-conductive substance containing a sulfur element and an alkali metal, and an electroconductive substance.    USE - Material is used for electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. all-solid-state battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, notebook personal computer, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small-sized electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery prepared using the electrode material has favorable charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The shunt resistor has a base portion (50) that is provided with electrode connection holes (44a,44b). The base portion has terminals (51,52) which regulates an electric current. The flow of the electric current in the region (AR) between electrode connection holes are blocked by the gap (54) between terminals. An attachment portion (43) is provided to set a space to the current pathway formed in the base portion.    USE - Shunt resistor of power supply device (claimed) used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow of the electric current in the region between electrode connection holes are blocked by the gap between terminals, the electric current which flows into the battery cell can be measured correctly. The attachment property of the shunt resistor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the shunt resistor.    Attachment portion (43)    Electrode connection holes (44a,44b)    Base portion (50)    Terminals (51,52)    Gap (54)    Region (AR)
NOVELTY - A gas is supplied to fuel cell (2) and humidified with deuterium reduction water, and water is collected in the exhaust gas of fuel cell. Also claimed is apparatus.    USE - Manufacture of deuterium reduction water.    ADVANTAGE - The deuterium reduction water is efficiently manufactured with low concentration with respect to deuterium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of deuterium reduction water manufacturing apparatus.    Fuel cell (2)    Generated water tank (3)    Water pump (4)    Raw water tank (5)    Downstream fuel cell (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has atmospheric open valve (12a) that controls pressure in the Rankine-cycle system (100) that drives the expander (10) with the refrigerant, and generates the steam that provided the waste heat from internal combustion engine (1). An electronic control unit (ECU) (30) determines whether the refrigerant is frozen, and raises the pressure in the Rankine-cycle system by the atmospheric open valve when the refrigerant is frozen.    USE - Control apparatus for Rankine-cycle system.    ADVANTAGE - Since boiling of refrigerant in the internal combustion engine is prevented by the raise of pressure in the Rankine-cycle system, the generation amount of steam is reduced, the quantity of refrigerant condensed in each portion in Rankine-cycle system can be decreased, and obstruction of piping by freezing of refrigerant is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the Rankine-cycle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (1)    Expander (10)    Atmospheric open valve (12a)    ECU (30)    Rankine-cycle system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying the temperature of liner (11) detected by liner temperature sensor (14) to the correlation data of temperature of liner and the inside temperature of hydrogen gas holder (10). The inside temperature of hydrogen gas holder corresponding to temperature of detected liner is calculated. The inside temperature of hydrogen gas holder is corrected using the detection pressure of ambient temperature sensor (30). The estimated value of inside temperature of hydrogen gas holder is calculated.    USE - Method for estimating inside temperature of pressure vessel e.g. hydrogen gas holder mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inside temperature of hydrogen gas holder is corrected using the detection pressure of ambient temperature sensor, the estimated precision of inside temperature of hydrogen gas holder can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process for estimating inside temperature of pressure vessel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen gas holder (10)    Liner (11)    Liner temperature sensor (14)    Gas supply line (20)    Ambient temperature sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a filter circuit (1) and a power grid three-phase alternating current unit electrically connected to an active power factor correction circuit (3) that is connected to an input end of a static switch (2). A super capacitor (5) is connected to the active power factor correction circuit through an inverter circuit (4). A bidirectional digital-to-digital converter (6) is connected to a power battery and an end of another filter circuit (7). The active power factor correction circuit and the inverter circuit control transmission energy of a power grid and the power battery.    USE - Energy storage charging power supply device for an intelligent power grid and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use. The device ensures better charging capacity, charging speed and charging efficiency of the power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy storage charging power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Filter circuit (1, 7)    Static switch (2)    Active power factor correction circuit (3)    Inverter circuit (4)    Super capacitor (5)    Bidirectional digital-to-digital converter (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling arm and an adjacent heat transfer arm provided with a thermocouple. A thermoelectric couple and a low temperature heat exchanger (2) are fixed with a heat insulation material. A sealing ring is installed on an outer side of a thermocouple connection flow guide sheet. P-type and N-type thermoelectric legs and a power arm are connected in series. The sealing ring is sleeved on another sealing ring. A sleeve (3) is sleeved on a high temperature heat exchanger (1). A through-hole is formed with a cooling water pipe (5) that is fixed with the sleeve.    USE - Functionally graded thermoelectric arm annular array thermoelectric calculating device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes industrial waste heat, vehicle exhaust waste heat, solar thermal energy and human body temperature for generating electricity that can be used directly as working power, thus saving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a functionally graded thermoelectric arm annular array thermoelectric calculating device.    High temperature heat exchanger (1)    Low temperature heat exchanger (2)    Sleeve (3)    Cooling water pipe (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a dynamic battery pack shell comprising a lower box body and an upper cover, where the lower box body is fixed on a set of transverse rib plates (3) and vertical rib plates (4) to form a frame-type structure with a Z-shaped outer frame. The transverse rib plates and vertical rib plates are provided with a set of through-holes.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves raw material for a power battery pack shell, reduces battery pack self weight so as to reduce energy consumption of the vehicle. The vehicle has improved corrosion resistance and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a dynamic battery pack shell.    Transverse rib plates (3)    Vertical rib plates (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a cap that is provided with a rib and a fixing sleeve. The cap is provided with connecting terminal extending groove. The arc is accumulated with a flat gasket and an elastic gasket.    USE - Insulation device for lithium battery module used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating device can provide short-circuit-proof base, convenient for installation and maintenance due to the usage of elastic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the insulating device.
NOVELTY - The device has a pressing plate (2) connected with a left end of a screw rod (6), where a lower end of the screw rod is connected with a car engine vertical beam front end of a back cover plate (1). The pressing plate is provided with a left limiting plate (5). A lower solid is provided with a right limiting plate (4). The car engine vertical beam front end of the cover plate is connected with a front limiting flange (1-3) and a rear limiting flange (1-1) and welded with an L-shaped lug (1-2). Two ends of a hook (3-2) are provided with a vehicle body mounting hole (3-1).    USE - Device for fixing a storage battery in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, and can be utilized for fixing and limiting a storage battery in forward, backward, upward and downward directions. The device improves stability of the battery and ensures reliability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a device for fixing a storage battery in a vehicle.    Back cover plate (1)    Rear limiting flange (1-1)    L-shaped lug (1-2)    Front limiting flange (1-3)    Pressing plate (2)    Vehicle body mounting hole (3-1)    Hook (3-2)    Right limiting plate (4)    Left limiting plate (5)    Screw rod (6)
NOVELTY - The element has a battery box (1) and a battery (2). The battery and the battery box are provided with a lock tongue (5). The battery is provided with a lock hole (6). The inner panel of the battery is provided with an elastic limiting seat (3).    USE - Connecting element of packing-case structure.    ADVANTAGE - The changing and locating battery in box can be realized effectively by elastic limiting seat. The box of battery can reduce vehicle acceleration or braking force generated by the minimum limit position between battery box through rigid limiting platform to prevent the damage in connecting element. The insulating board can be assembled and disassembled conveniently and can enhance the safety and reliability of the connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the connecting element.    Battery box (1)    Battery (2)    Elastic limiting seat (3)    Lock tougue (5)    Lock hole (6)
NOVELTY - The box has a buckle arranged on a box opening of a junction box cover. A box body is formed with a cavity and a sealing groove. A battery fixing seat is arranged in the cavity. A water-proof edge part is formed in the junction box cover, and protrudes outward the box body. A sealing ring is arranged in the sealing groove.    USE - Lithium battery box for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water-proof edge part is formed in the junction box cover, and the sealing ring is connected with the box body and the box cover, so that the water-proof effect of the box is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium battery box.
NOVELTY - The box has a main portion and box opening of the box cover is formed with a cavity of a lithium battery. The lithium battery is provided with a box cover of the battery fixing seat in the cavity of the box main portion. The lower portion of the box cover is buckled on the outer side of the box main portion.    USE - Lithium battery box for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water from the box main portion can be effectively prevented and the waterproof effect of the box inner cavity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium battery box for electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The connector has outer connecting sleeve, locking ball, compression spring, post head, and limiting plate. The outer connecting sleeve is sleeved on connecting column. A compression spring is arranged in inner coupling sleeve to lock the locking ball. The outer connecting sleeve is sleeved between the compression spring and locking ball.    USE - Connector used in battery of electric tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The connector having simple structure can be operated conveniently. The reliability of connector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the connector.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery group circuit for automatically turning-off a serially connected battery pack that comprises number of small-capacity single batteries, where the device is made of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material, tin, nickel, aluminium, alloy metal or memory metal.    USE - Safety device i.e. fuse, for a serially connected battery pack installed in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group circuit for automatically turning-off a serially connected battery pack so as to protect other battery modules in the battery pack in case of fault. The device improves safety performance of the battery pack, thus prolonging life span of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a safety device.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has electrode lug and current collector which are connected. Two adjacent collectors are arranged with two distances, in which the primary distance is more than or equal to radial size battery of single radial direction size. One end of the positive or negative electrode is provided corresponding to the secondary distance of each single battery.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be changed conveniently so that the maintenance of battery pack is improved and the maintenance cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.
NOVELTY - The switch has a shell (1) which is provided with a power supply output terminal (3) and a remote control switch device. The input end of remote control switch main portion is connected with an electrode (4). The output end of the remote control switch main portion is connected with the power supply output terminal.    USE - Remote control switch for storage battery used in motorcycle and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Safety of using the switch can be improved. The structure of the battery can be simplified, thus the manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the remote control switch.    Shell (1)    Power supply output terminal (3)    Electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack (1) connected with a heating controller (2) and arranged between two electrodes. The heating controller is provided with a charging power supply to charge to the battery pack. The heating controller is connected with a heat energy storage for heat transfer medium control vehicle starting battery through a direct current (DC)/DC converter (4). The heating control is connected with a battery management system (5) through a Controller area network (CAN) information interaction circuit.    USE - Car load power battery internal heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has security and fast heating function under low temperature condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a car load power battery internal heating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1)    Heating controller (2)    DC/DC converter (4)    Battery management system (5)
NOVELTY - The connector has a nut formed with an open binding post mounting hole (3). Two ends of a slide block are equipped with inclined slide blocks (43). A pile body is matched with a through-hole. The inclined slide blocks are matched with vertical sliding chutes and oblique chutes. An end of a bobbin (1) is provided with an annular groove (11). A tube wall of the bobbin is provided with a notch (12) along axial direction.    USE - Vehicle storage battery connector.    ADVANTAGE - The connector can quickly fix a pile sleeve on a terminal of a storage battery, and realizes quick fastening operation and high assembling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a vehicle storage battery connector.    Bobbin (1)    Open binding post mounting hole (3)    Annular groove (11)    Notch (12)    Inclined slide block (43)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit has an input terminal for supplying power to resistors (R1-R4), capacitors (C1-C5), a transistor (BG3), diodes (D1-D2) and a thyristor circuit, and an output terminal.    USE - Vehicle load stabilized voltage power supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The supply unit has stable output voltage up to 12V. The supply unit provides stable operation to a control chip, ensures high efficiency and reduces processing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle load stabilized voltage power supply unit.    Transistor (BG3)    Capacitors (C1-C5)    Diodes (D1-D2)    Resistors (R1-R4)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has composite layer (12) that is formed by dispersing ferroelectric particles (11) in dielectric elastomer (10). Pair of electrodes (21,22) is arranged on upper and lower sides of the composite layer, and is expanded and contracted according to expansion and contraction of composite layer. When ferroelectric particle has crystal-orientation property, orientation dispersion is carried out in dielectric elastomer so that ferroelectric particles are polarized in layer thickness direction of the composite layer.    USE - Electricity generating element for generating electric power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation dispersion is carried out in dielectric elastomer so that ferroelectric particles are polarized in layer thickness direction of the composite layer, such that higher power generation efficiency can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional of the electrostatic-capacitance-change-type electricity generating element.    Electricity generating element (1)    Dielectric elastomer (10)    Ferroelectric particle (11)    Composite layer (12)    Electrodes (21,22)
NOVELTY - A chlorosulfonyl compound (I) is reacted with hydrogen fluoride to produce fluorosulfonyl imide ammonium salt (II).    USE - Manufacture of fluoro sulfonylimide ammonium salt used for manufacturing fluorosulfonyl imide salt (claimed) used for secondary battery, electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell, solar cell and electrochromic element.    ADVANTAGE - The fluoro sulfonylimide ammonium salt is efficiently manufactured, and enables manufacture of fluorosulfonyl imide salt having excellent electrolyte property and does not containing metal impurities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chlorosulfonyl compound of formula: NH4+.(Cl-S(=O)2-(N-)-S(=O)2-R1) (I) is reacted with hydrogen fluoride to produce fluorosulfonyl imide ammonium salt of formula: NH4+.(F-S(=O)2-(N-)-S(=O)2-R2) (II).    R1=1-6C fluorinated alkyl, fluoro or chloro;and    R2=1-6C fluorinated alkyl or fluoro.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluoro sulfonyl imide salt of formula: M power (n+).(F-S(=O)2-(N-)-S(=O)2-R2)n, which involves reacting ammonium salt (II) with compound chosen from alkali metal compound, onium compound and organic amine compound.    m=valence of alkali metal cation or onium cation;and    M=alkali metal cation or onium cation.
NOVELTY - The structure has a luggage box covering back seat, a back protection plate, and a sealed cabin whose bottom end is connected with an upper end of the sealed cabin on a tail part. A luggage case is provided with decorative light emitting plates with a hole cover. A back seat sealing plate is connected to a frame of the tail part of the case seat direction and back surrounding plate through a fastener and a back panel.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle luggage case sealing structure for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and reasonable, and has dustproof, waterproof and anti-leakage functions. The structure can prevent a hydrogen storing tank or a pipeline structure of a luggage case from causing hydrogen leakage or diffusing hydrogen into the passenger cabin of the car, thus preventing fire or explosion, and increasing safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle luggage case sealing structure.
NOVELTY - The tail pipe has an inner sleeve that is fixed on a water discharging pipe, and an inner pipe that is welded with a middle connecting plate, where two ends of the connecting plate are provided with bolt holes.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle drain tail pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe has simple structure and unique design, strong pertinence, high rigidity and better intensity. The pipe is formed by fixing complicated parts with a simple structure component, thus easing installation and fixing while providing better utilization effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle drain tail pipe.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a pedal structure added with two anti-bias electric wheels. A foot sleeve connecting rod swinging mechanism and a frame surrounding large area of a solar battery coating-type shed are provided with a power unit.    USE - Anti-deviation reverse third-power bicycle for use in wet road, uneven road and slope.    ADVANTAGE - The pedal structure is added with two anti-bias electric wheels, thus increasing pedal rocking connecting rod mechanism and light coating-type solar battery canopy. The bicycle is safe and energy-saving, and has stable rotating adjusting function, bias function, body building function, high flexibility, vehicle body and driver vertical balance, and allows safe and easy driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-deviation reverse third-power bicycle.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a storage battery group provided with an output voltage control system and a driving motor, where the driving motor is provided with a gear variable speed system and a solar energy supplying system. A motor structure is provided with a gear variable speed system load.    USE - Solar energy electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle has wide range of application and low power consumption.
NOVELTY - The high voltage power distribution device has an integrated starter generator (ISG) motor controller that controls a drive motor. Negative ends of a driving motor controller and ISG motor controller are connected with negative ends of an energy storage device. Positive ends of the driving motor controller and ISG motor controller are connected with each other. The positive ends of the energy storage device and a charging/discharging switching circuit are composed of two parallel branches. Each of two parallel branches is provided with contactors of two contact groups.    USE - High voltage power distribution device for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components in the power distribution device can be reduced. The damaging of the electrical circuit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the high voltage power distribution device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar power generating device is provided with an automobile front and back windshield (1) and a front and back glass window (2). The inner surface of front and back windshield and the front and back door window of the vehicle is set with a telescopic adjustable solar battery panel (3).    USE - Solar power generating device for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery and semiconductor refrigeration for refrigerating are used so that the temperature in the vehicle can be reduced. The solar power generating device for automobile is provided with good cooling effect, convenient use, reliable performance, energy-saving and environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the solar power generating device for automobile.    Windshield (1)    Glass window (2)    Solar battery panel (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a radiator (2) provided with a water inlet pipe. An engine radiator (1) is connected with the water inlet pipe. The radiator is connected with a water outlet pipe of the engine radiator. The radiator is arranged in a generating set room. The water inlet pipe of the radiator is provided with an electromagnetic valve (3).    USE - Auxiliary air heating system for a vehicle electrical power generator set.    ADVANTAGE - The system can radiate engine heat, reduces fuel consumption, and prevents generation of waste gas. The system is convenient to install, simple in structure and low in manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an auxiliary air heating system.    Engine radiator (1)    Radiator (2)    Electromagnetic valve (3)
NOVELTY - The device has an air heating device (2) arranged on an exhausting pipe (1). An air input end of the air heating device is connected with atmosphere. The air heating device is connected to an output end of a carbon tank (3).    USE - Tail gas waste heat accelerate carbon tank desorption device for a fuel evaporation and exhaust device of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves carbon tank desorption efficiency in short time, and reduces evaporation discharge of fuel oil to atmosphere, thus realizing environment protection function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tail gas waste heat accelerate carbon tank desorption device.    Exhausting pipe (1)    Air heating device (2)    Carbon tank (3)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body is provided with a motor and a rechargeable storage battery. A vehicle body, a front carriage cover, a wagon cover and a car door are embedded with solar energy battery plates. A solar controller is respectively connected with the rechargeable storage battery and a transmission shaft of the motor. The vehicle body is provided with a charging mechanism, where an output end of the charging mechanism is connected with the rechargeable storage battery.    USE - Solar energy vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven for long time by using solar energy power. The vehicle has low energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar energy vehicle.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a fuse (BF1) connected in series with a power battery group. Another fuse (SF1) is connected on a power battery set anode electrode in series. An emergency switch is set at a high voltage line anode output line. A direct current contactor is arranged on the high voltage line anode output line. An anode of a battery is orderly connected with an ignition switch, a direct current (DC) contactor and a DC/DC converter in series, where the battery, central control lock and an alarm lamp are connected with each other in parallel. A diode is provided on the DC/DC converter.    USE - Electric vehicle control circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can effectively protect driver and passengers. The circuit enables a user to cut off the emergency switch, the alarm lamp and a central lock in an emergency condition to satisfy requirement of alarm and escape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle control circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuses (BF1, SF1)
NOVELTY - The system has multi-level heating system, online automatic water replenishing system, humidification water flow and pressure control system and real-time gas temperature and humidity monitoring system. The multi-level heating system has constant temperature water boiler (4), temperature controller (12) and heating rod (13). The temperature controller is connected to heating rod for performing multi-level temperature adjustment. The automatic water replenishing system has water level sensor (3) connected to constant temperature water boiler and normally closed electromagnetic valve (1).    USE - Gas humidifying system for fuel battery testing platform.    ADVANTAGE - The gas humidification system realizes accurate control of humidity by controlling humidification water temperature, replenishing water automatically and providing feedback about the detected temperature and humidity in real time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the gas humidifying system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve (1)    Water level sensor (3)    Boiler (4)    Temperature controller (12)    Heating rod (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has an air inlet that is provided at one end of battery case main portion, while other end is provided with an air outlet. A gap is formed between guide plate (2) and battery portion with air inlet channel and air outlet channel. The width of lower wind channel portion is greater than width of upper wind channel portion. The guide plate is fixed on battery box main portion. Air flow channel discharges cooling air through the air outlet to cool a battery pack (3). Battery box (1) is made of resin or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material.    USE - Cooling structure of motor power battery set for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling structure can be simplified and cost can be reduced. The cooling structure can be operated conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling structure.    Battery box (1)    Guide plate (2)    Battery pack (3)
NOVELTY - The pump has an air source heat pump main machine mounted in a machine room (14). An air source heat pump heating circulating water pump (1) and an air source heat pump heating circulation water outlet pipe (3) are respectively connected with the machine and a heat preservation water tank (13). The water tank is connected with a hot water supply pipe (7) and a water replenishing pipe (6) provided with a water replenishing electromagnetic valve (5). A drain port (11) is connected with the water tank through a drain pipe (9). An overflow pipe (10) is connected with an end of the drain pipe.    USE - Heat pump for vehicle-mounted mobile solar energy central heat water station.    ADVANTAGE - The heat pump makes full use of solar energy, effectively improves reliability of the air source heat pump in summer, in rainy days and in transition season, ensures running stability, saves energy and protects the environment. The heat pump has simple structure, and occupies small space, saves running cost, effectively reduces energy consumption and facilitates easy realization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat pump for vehicle-mounted mobile solar energy central heat water station.    Air source heat pump heating circulating water pump (1)    Air source heat pump heating circulation water outlet pipe (3)    Water replenishing electromagnetic valve (5)    Water replenishing pipe (6)    Hot water supply pipe (7)    Drain pipe (9)    Overflow pipe (10)    Drain port (11)    Heat preservation water tank (13)    Machine room (14)
NOVELTY - The device has shell(3) and a sealing cover (4) that are provided with several electric power generating units. The electric power generating unit has a positive electrode plate (1), cathode plate (2) and a conductive medium outlet. The positive electrode plate is set in the shell and is fixed to the sealing cover. The positive electrode plate and the cathode plate are arranged in a conducting medium (6).    USE - Power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation device prevents the environment pollution. The manufacturing cost and consumption of fuel can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generating device.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Cathode plate (2)    Shell (3)    Sealing cover (4)    Conducting medium (6)
NOVELTY - The system has tubes/ hoses transporting coolant to an internal combustion engine in car using a coolant pump.    USE - Air conditioning system for recovering heat from an internal combustion engine in a car.
NOVELTY - The battery has porous expansion graphite material (1) whose inner hole is provided with a hydrophobic filler (2). An upper surface of the filler is connected with the expansion graphite material along a horizontal plane. The filler is provided with a filling layer (201), where filling layer is made of material such as PTFE resin, polyvinylidene fluoride resin or fluorine-contained acrylic resin.    USE - Expansion graphite flow field hydrophobic water fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple, and has hydrophobic function. The battery can promote discharge operation of liquid water to prevent flooding in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) during battery operation. The battery effectively reduces pressure in fuel cell, and improves utilization rate of reaction gas by adopting flow water management technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an expansion graphite flow field hydrophobic water fuel battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an expansion graphite flow field hydrophobic water fuel battery in partial section.    Porous expansion graphite material (1)    Hydrophobic filler (2)    Filling layer (201)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell provided with positive and negative electrode plates. The positive and negative electrode plates are arranged in a shell injection polymer electrolyte for sealing a shell interlayer e.g. vacuum layer or air layer. The positive and negative electrode plates are a ventilated titanium powder millipore plate, titanium powder sintering sub-titanium plate, titanium net sheet, titanium foil sheet or titanium nickel plate. A surface between the positive and negative electrode plates is provided with a sponge or glass fiber clapboard.    USE - Titanium material large capacity battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric automobile, a bus, a power supply field, aerospace field and national defense field.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple manufacturing process, light weight and prolonged service life, and is inexpensive, safe to use and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer electrolyte is tetra-fluorine boracic acid lead solution or a mixed solution of methyl sulfonic acid lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a titanium material large capacity battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a main portion which is provided with horizontal frame and longitudinal frame (3). The horizontal frame is provided with receiving chamber. The battery (2) and driver are equipped inside the horizontal frame. The battery is used for storing the electricity produced by solar cell (1). The advertisement display is provided in front and back sides of receiving chamber. The external illumination unit is installed in horizontal frame. The driver is used for controlling solar cell. The upper portion of receiving chamber is located within the direct area of solar cell.    USE - Frame type lighting device installed in bus stop, bicycle racks and rest areas.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization rate of the lighting device can be improved while extending the service lifetime of the lighting device. The mounting space of the device can be reduced. The damage of outer tube can be prevented. The power efficiency of the lighting device can be improved. The distance between the solar cell and battery can be adjusted. The advertising effect can be improved. The durability of the lighting device can be improved. The lighting device is not influenced by external environment condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lighting device.    Solar cell (1)    Battery (2)    Longitudinal frame (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has cleaning chamber (620) to accommodate desulfurizing agent which purifies fluid used by fuel cell system. A junction portion (740) joins in inner surface of container (610). A partition wall (710) forms cleaning flow path in interior of cleaning chamber. A partition element (700) includes leakage cavity (730) that allows the fluid escaped through junction portion to pass through. A leak detection flow path (750) connects interior of leakage cavity and exterior of container to detect the fluid that leaked from cleaning chamber to leakage cavity through junction portion.    USE - Purifier accommodation apparatus such as desulfurizer and water-purification device for fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the leak detection flow path detects the fluid that leaked from cleaning chamber to leakage cavity through junction portion, the discharge of fluid which is not fully cleaned by purifier is suppressed. Hence, the deterioration of the catalyst in purifier accommodation apparatus is suppressed, and the reliability of purifier accommodation apparatus is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the desulfurizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (610)    Cleaning chamber (620)    Hollow-shaped partition element (700)    Partition wall (710)    Leakage cavity (730)    Junction portion (740)    Leak detection flow path (750)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a battery voltage detector unit (10) that senses the voltage-state of car battery. A solar cell (30) absorbs and converts the sunlight into electricity to charge the battery. A discharge alarming unit (50) gives a warning about the discharge state of battery. An operating switch (40) operates the discharge alarming unit through the solar cell. A controller (20) operates the operating switch, when the voltage-state of battery is less than 9 V.    USE - Battery discharge alarm equipment used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the warning about the discharge state of battery is given by the alarm equipment, when the voltage-state of battery is less than preset value, the replacement of battery is facilitated. Hence, unusual condition in driving the vehicle is avoided. Excessive consumption of battery by the alarm equipment is avoided by operating discharge alarming unit through solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery discharge alarm equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery voltage detector unit (10)    Controller (20)    Solar cell (30)    Operating switch (40)    Discharge alarming unit (50)
NOVELTY - The assembly (200) has an insulating property main portion (240) in which battery modules are fixed to the sensing assembly mounting portion. The space is formed at the mutual battery modules. A temperature sensing portion (270) is rotatably installed in the insulating property main portion. The temperature sensing portion and connection portion (280) are electrically connected to the control portion.    USE - Temperature sensing assembly of battery module assembly used in electric vehicle, hybrid-electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery cell or battery module can be measured accurately without the damage and deformation of the battery. The mechanical rigidity of the assembly can be improved. The durability and stability of the assembly can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the temperature sensing assembly.    Temperature sensing assembly (200)    Fixing unit (230)    Insulating property main portion (240)    Temperature sensing portion (270)    Connection portion (280)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen storage transfer pipe connected with a side of a seawater electrolysis facility for transferring an effluent that is generated in an electrolysis process. A fuel cell is connected with a hydrogen transmission pipe. A minor hydrogen storage part is connected with the hydrogen storage transfer pipe. An electric hybrid car is connected with a fuel cell rear end. A hydrogen refining facility refines a part of the effluent. A hydrogen agent wet apparatus dehumidifies hydrogen. The hydrogen refining facility is electrically connected with the fuel cell.    USE - Hydrogen charge and electric charge combined system for an electric charger that is utilized to charge an electric vehicle i.e. electric hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates direct current power without a separate rectifier, so that the system is convenient to recycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen charge and electric charge combined system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A vehicle composite braking/acceleration system comprises a control circuit, a battery and a movable motor. The movable motor comprises a moving device, a coil portion disposed to the moving device, and a magnetic force portion generating relative rotation together with the coil portion. When the vehicle is braking, the control circuit actuates the moving device to allow the coil portion and the magnetic force portion to relatively rotate and generate power under the induction state such that a portion of kinetic energy generated by braking is transformed into electric power that is stored in a battery. When the vehicle is accelerated under a condition of sufficient electric power, the control circuit actuates the moving device to retain the coil portion and the magnetic force portion at induction state such that electric power is supplied by the battery to the coil portion to drive a wheel axle for rotating, thereby reducing fuel consumption. When the vehicle is accelerated under a condition of insufficient electric power, it is completely driven by an engine and simultaneously charged, and the moving device is turned off to reduce fuel consumption. When the vehicle travels at high speed and exceeds a rotating speed limit of the movable motor, the control circuit can turn off the moving device so that the coil portion and the magnetic force portion of the movable motor do not generate effectively relative rotation so as to reduce hobbling. The invention permits regulating the power of the internal combustion engine and the output ratio of the movable motor at different speeds to reduce fuel consumption.
NOVELTY - The abnormality detection apparatus has a temperature detector that detects temperature of the gas phase cooling medium in the superheater. A control valve is provided in the liquid phase cooling medium passageway. An electronic control unit detects whether there is abnormality in the control valve based on the amount of the liquid-phase cooling medium in the gas-liquid separator and the temperature of the gas-phase cooling medium in the superheater if abnormality in the cooling medium supply abnormality detection portion is not detected.    USE - Abnormality detection apparatus for a Rankine cycle system in which waste heat produced by the internal combustion engine is recovered through vapor.    ADVANTAGE - The accuracy in specifically determining the cause of the working fluid failing to circulate normally in the Rankine cycle system is improved since it is possible to specifically determine whether the cause of detection of abnormality in the supply of the cooling medium into the superheater is a failure of a portion that supplies the cooling medium to the internal combustion engine main body or the control valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an abnormality detection method for a Rankine cycle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the abnormality detection control of an abnormality detection apparatus.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has primary and secondary connector units which are connected to one another, and provided to respective storage stacks. A tertiary connector unit is provided to a storage stack that is connected to any of the stacks. The primary and secondary connector units are provided with a circuit when connected with each other, and the primary and tertiary connector units are provided with a circuit when connected with each other.    USE - Diagnosis apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage stack prohibiting the connection of the apparatus can be prevented. The installation cost of the apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating diagnostic process.    Step for determining connection of connector (S101)    Step for determining whether signal received (S102)    Step for misassembly (S105)    Step for checking whether ellapsing (S106)    Step for obtaining correct assembly (S107)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly that is inserted into the space of the can (110). A cap plate (131) is coupled to a top portion of the can. The cap plate is provided with a deformation inducing portion (132) having a groove formed on one surface.    USE - Secondary battery such as lead battery, nickel/cadmium (Ni/Cd) battery, nickel/metal hydride (Ni/MH) battery or lithium ion battery for electric vehicle, computer such as notebook computer, and portable communication device.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can prevent internal electric short by allowing upper cap plate to be deformed toward the outside of can and having improved stability under external impacts. The cap plate can be prevented from deformation by securing durability and reliability. The safety vent is opened when the internal gas pressure of the can exceeds a reference pressure, releasing the gas, by improving the safety of the can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Can (110)    Cap plate (131)    Deformation inducing portion (132)    Plug (133)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing an electrode (1500) comprises: (a) using precursor particles to form nanoparticles at respective locations on a graphene sheet (1510); and (b) diffusing and re-crystallizing the nanoparticles to form a single-crystal structure on a surface of the graphene sheet.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing an electrode which is useful in a supercapacitor, a lithium-ion battery and an apparatus (all claimed) including fuel cells, power-density devices, energy storage and energy conversion devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method: provides a significantly enhanced electron transport rate, electrolyte contact area and structural stability, thus facilitating fast energy storage and conversion applications; and utilizes graphene sheets with low oxidation to impart excellent electrical conductivity to composites with insulating nanomaterials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an apparatus comprising: a graphene sheet; and a single-crystal structure grown on the graphene sheet, where the graphene sheet and single-crystalline structure being configured and arranged as an electrode terminal;    (2) a supercapacitor comprising: a first electrode including a graphene sheet and a single-crystal structure grown on the graphene sheet, where the graphene sheet being configured and arranged to collect current; a second electrode; and a separator between the first and second electrodes and configured and arranged to facilitate ion exchange between the first and second electrodes; and    (3) a lithium-ion battery comprising: a first electrode including a graphene sheet and a single-crystal active material grown on the graphene sheet; a second electrode; and an electrolyte configured and arranged to facilitate the passage of lithium ions between the first and second electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graphene-based electrode.    Electrode (1500)    Graphene-based sheet (1510)    Nanorod (1520)
NOVELTY - The battery (16) includes a first chamber (18) which extends into the battery casing from an opening in the casing, with a first electrical connector located within the first chamber and connected to a first electrical conducting prong for receiving a positive potential. A second electrical connector is provided within a second chamber (20) for subsequent connection to a second electrical conducting prong for receiving negative potential. Each chamber is sealed to prevent gas or fluid from the battery from entering the chamber.    USE - Battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a battery with no open exposed uninsulated terminals, that allows a mechanic to connect and disconnect high current carrying conductors to the battery terminals by quickly and easily pushing a male connector into a female connector located in an opening of the battery casing. Negates need for protective insulating covers for the battery terminals, since the battery terminals are located within the battery casing, thus making it virtually impossible to short the battery terminals. Enables safe connection of jumper cables to the battery without exposing the user to sparks or open uninsulated terminals when the battery is run down and needs a boost charge with a jumper cable connected to another battery of the same type or a battery that has exposed post terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing a vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the battery having openings within which are located battery terminals connected to provide positive and negative battery voltages.    Battery (16)    First chamber (18)    Second chamber (20)    Filler caps (22)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a case with opening and an internal cavity, cap plate which seals the opening of the case, and an electrode assembly disposed in the internal cavity. The collector plates (121,131) and an electrode terminal (122,132) are connected to the electrode assembly while a safety device is provided between the collector plate and electrode terminal. A portion of the electrode terminal extends beyond the cap plate such that electrode terminal is exposed.    USE - Secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorder, vehicle e.g. electric scooter, hybrid automobile, electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of the secondary battery since safety device becomes shorted to discharge secondary battery, when internal pressure of secondary battery exceeds predetermined pressure due to overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the secondary battery.    Collector plates (121,131)    Electrode terminal (122,132)    Piezoelectric component (141)    Insulator (143)    Wire (145)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has separator that is located between electrodes of electrode assembly. The current collecting plates are connected to electrode uncoated regions. A case (140) is adapted to receive electrode assembly and current collecting plates. The electrode terminals (122, 123) are extended through cap plate (151), and are electrically connected to current collecting plates. A retainer is coupled to one region of current collecting plates and other retainer is coupled to other region of current collecting plates or to electrode uncoated regions.    USE - Cylindrical/prismatic type rechargeable battery for portable electronic devices such as cellular phones and camcorders and driving motors e.g. electric scooters and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly can be stabilized and can be effectively prevented from the damaged due to external impacts. The assembly can exhibit the improved electrical reliability due to preventing electric shorts. The durability can be improved by imparting elasticity during welding and absorbing vibration energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode terminals (122,123)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - A power generating and heat collecting device utilizing exhaust of vehicle comprises an aluminum block member having an elongated recessed chamber in the center, in which an inlet end of the elongated recessed chamber is installed with a cellular rectifier, a bottom plate thereof is formed with a plurality of through holes allowing copper posts to be embedded therein, and each copper post is connected to an external temperature sensor; a top plate having a shape substantially the same as the elongated recessed chamber, in which the bottom surface thereof is installed with plural aluminum posts arranged at intervals, wherein the aluminum posts are in contact with the inner bottom surface of the elongated recessed chamber; a copper outer frame plate connected to the top surface of the aluminum block member, and the aluminum top plate is connected to the bottom surface of the copper outer frame plate; at least two copper columns penetrating the aluminum top plate from the bottom surface of the copper outer frame plate and passing through the elongated recessed chamber, and connected to the bottom of the elongated recessed chamber for collecting heat; and two electric inducing chips connected to the top surface of the copper outer frame plate to sense heat for generating electric power.
NOVELTY - An improved fuel cell structure includes an upper plate, a cathode plate, a piezoelectric thin film set, an anode plate, an exchange membrane and a collecting plate. The runners for the cavity of the cathode plate have bell-shaped nozzle and diffuser. Therefore, the pressure difference between the cavity and outside environment increases, and air amount into the cathode cavity also increases. The improved fuel cell structure has enhanced current because the water can be drained out after chemical reaction.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode group which is arranged between electrodes. A current collecting plate is connected to the electrode. An external terminal is connected to the current collecting plate. A protrusion portion (30) is protruded to the external terminal. A connection portion (31) is provided in a protrusion portion, and is connected with the external terminal. An elastic portion (33) displaces the connection portion to the protrusion direction of the protrusion portion.    USE - Secondary battery used for portable electronic device, mobile communication apparatus and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high output characteristic of the battery can be obtained efficiently. The connection strength of the end surface of the electrode and the current collecting plate can be ensured. The contact failure of the end surface of the electrode and current collecting plate by vibration of the battery can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current collecting plate.    Flat portion (23)    Current collection portion (25)    Protrusion portion (30)    Connection portion (31)    Elastic portion (33)
NOVELTY - The piping structure has an entrance pipe connection member (300) with an inlet port (301) used as the inlet port of a hot water storage channel. An exit pipe connection member (400) is arranged parallel to the entrance pipe connection member, and has an exit port which is also the exit of the hot water storage channel. The connection members incline from a horizontal line by an angle of 2-15 degrees. Each connection member has a two-sided width portion (302) which the two-sided width portion (702) of a tool (700), such as spanner, fits.    USE - Piping structure for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents that tool interferes with one of entrance pipe connection member and exit pipe connection member when doing pipe connection work, in state which tool is fitted to other of entrance pipe connection member and exit pipe connection member, thus improving use convenience of tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side view which shows the state which a tool is fitted to the two-sided width portion of the entrance pipe connection member.    Entrance pipe connection member (300)    Inlet port (301)    Width portion (302)    Exit pipe connection member (400)    Tool (700)    Width portion (702)
NOVELTY - The tank (1A) has an inner wall (11) that contact an electrolyte solution (20), while an outside wall (12) surrounds the inner wall to form a gap (13) with the inner wall. Water (30) is stored in the gap at a height above the liquid level of the electrolyte solution in the tank. A temperature adjusting device adjusts the water temperature.    USE - Tank for electrolyte solution circulating type battery(claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of a tank that prevents the deterioration of the electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrolyte solution circulating-type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of the tank.    Tank (1A)    Inner wall (11)    Outside wall (12)    Gap (13)    Electrolyte solution (20)    Water (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a reference voltage generator (230) connected in parallel to a battery (210) and generating reference voltage. A comparator (211) compares battery voltage from a terminal of the battery with the reference voltage output by the voltage generator. A main switch (250) blocks current flow of the battery according to an output signal generated by the comparator. A switch interrupts charging or discharging of the battery in accordance with a control signal. The voltage generator, the comparator and the switch are operated to manage the battery without software control.    USE - Battery management system for managing a power supply from an auxiliary battery to an inverter for supplying power to a motor for driving a hybrid electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows an engine control unit (ECU) to prevent the battery from being overcharged or overdischarged by appropriately charging and discharging the battery in response to a state of charging (SOC), thus enabling the battery to be efficiently operated for a period of time, and hence improving performance of the battery and performance of the vehicle. The system allows a fuse to prevent overcurrent caused by a disconnected wire or short circuit in the battery from being transmitted to the battery by blowing up when the overcurrent is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery protection circuit.    Battery (210)    Comparator (211)    Reference voltage generator (230)    Transistor (242)    Main switch (250)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrochemical metal-sulfur cell (2) e.g. lithium sulfur cell (2a), provided with a layer structure with a metal anode (3) and a sulfur cathode (4) e.g. liquefied sulfur cathode (4a). A separator (5) e.g. three-layer separator (5a), separates the anode and the cathode. The separators comprise thickness of 10 micrometer, and a polymer electrolyte layer that is thicker than a layer, faces the cathode and blocks anions, where the polymer electrolyte layer has an ion conductivity for ions of metal of 10 power -4 siemens/cm.    USE - Metal-sulfur battery system i.e. secondary metal-sulfur battery system e.g. lithium sulfur battery system, for a vehicle i.e. motor car. Can also be used for a lithium ion battery and a nickel metal hydride battery for vehicle traction and for mobile power sources e.g. electrical appliances such as laptop and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The separators have thickness of 10 micrometer, and the polymer electrolyte layer is thicker than the layer, faces the cathode and blocks the anions, where the polymer electrolyte layer has ion conductivity for ions of metal of 10 power -4 siemens/cm, thus reducing loss of capacity of metal-sulfur batteries during charging, and hence utilizing the battery system with reduced weight in a simple, robust and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium sulfur battery cell with a three-layer separator.    Electrochemical metal-sulfur cell (2)    Lithium sulfur cell (2a)    Metal anode (3)    Sulfur cathode (4)    Liquefied sulfur cathode (4a)    Separator (5)    Three-layer separator (5a)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a load controlling device (18) provided in a specific time slot and controlling consumption of electric current supplied by the power supply system. An amount of electric current from a common electric load (12) is subtracted, and the amount of electric current is controlled by the load controlling device such that excess of electric current is provided back or made to flow to the power supply system. The electric current is guided at electrical lines (11) from an electrical storage device (24) i.e. lithium-ion battery.    USE - Power supply system for controlling quantity of electricity in an electricity storage device i.e. battery, corresponding to quantity of electricity generated by a solar power generator and quantity of electricity consumed in a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electric current is controlled such that the excess of electric current is provided back or made to flow to the power supply system, thus allowing effective use of the generated solar power without wastage of electricity, and hence preventing increase of electricity cost. The system has high efficiency, and improves availability of excess solar electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a general structure of a power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply system (10)    Electrical lines (11)    Common electric load (12)    Load controlling device (18)    Electrical storage device (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating predetermined-shaped coating film (20,25) to surface of base material sheet (12). A position of support film (21,26) is adjusted to perform position alignment between coating films, in position alignment process. The aligned coating film is temporarily compression-bonded to base sheet, in temporary compression-bonding process. The coating film is pre-heated to predetermined temperature, in pre-heating process. The pre-heated coating film is heated, in heating book compression-bonding process.    USE - Manufacturing method of double-sided pattern coating sheet for lithium ion battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the base material sheet and the support film are forcedly maintained by the desired flat state, the mutual relative-position relationship is maintained. Since the expansion-contraction of the base material sheet and the support film are forcedly suppressed by the pressed portion, the deformation and formation of the wrinkles in the coating sheet are forcedly suppressed. Since the bubble is extruded to the rolling direction of the roller, the bubble dragging-in is prevented reliably. The double-sided pattern coating sheet of the desirable target can be made with high accurate, and the sheet can be reliably coated, in the manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of double-sided pattern coating sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the manufacturing apparatus of the double-sided pattern coating sheet.    Manufacturing apparatus of double-sided pattern coating sheet (11)    Base material sheet (12)    Coating films (20,25)    Support films (21,26)    Accumulator mechanisms (30,31)
NOVELTY - Central particles are prepared. Copper atomic layer is coated on the surface of the central particles by applying electric potential on the central particles, in copper-ion solution at less than normal temperature, and then the copper atomic layer is substituted on outermost layer, to obtain catalyst fine particles.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst fine particles for electrode catalyst for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides catalyst fine particles with high uniformity and coverage efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode catalyst, which contains catalyst fine particles supported on carbon support.
NOVELTY - The air exhaust structure includes an internal air discharge port (3d) which connects an exhaust duct (3) and the compartment of an electric vehicle. A sluice valve e.g. flap (3e), provided at the internal air discharge port, can be closed to disconnect the exhaust duct and compartment. The sluice valve can be opened at the exhaust duct inner side.    USE - Air exhaust structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables pressure regulation of a vehicle interior without raising the temperature of the vehicle interior. Facilitates exhaustion of warm air which has cooled a battery or cool air which has heated the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of an air exhaust structure for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust duct (3)    Internal air discharge port (3d)    Flap (3e)    Exhaust passage (4)    Fan (5)
NOVELTY - The bicycle (109) has solar cell (100) which is provided with electric power generation surface (101). A droplet is arranged on the electric power generation surface. The solar cell is formed with transparent protective films, transparent conductive films, N type amorphous silicon film, amorphous silicon film of intrinsic semiconductor, N type single crystal silicon film, and P type amorphous silicon film. The transparent protective films are enclosed in hydrophilic region.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is provided with electric power generation surface, so that the deterioration in output of solar cell at the time of driving can be avoided, and the electric power can be supplied to the electronic device of bicycle stably. The droplet is arranged in the electric power generation surface, so that the energy conversion efficiency can be improved. The process of etching single crystal silicon, and the process of processing the alkaline liquid can be skipped, such that the manufacturing cost of solar cell can be reduced. Hence the cost of bicycle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bicycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (100)    Electric power generation surface (101)    Upper joint (102)    Lower joint (103)    Bicycle (109)
NOVELTY - The air blower has a fan (1) held in a housing (4). A press plate (10) of non-magnetic material such as austenitic stainless steel is attached to a stationary plate (15). The press portion (11) of the press plate presses against the fan motor attachment (6) on one of opposing surfaces (5) of the housing. A buffer (14) is attached to the press portion.    USE - Air blower for use as ventilating fan for fuel cell system (claimed) or electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The press portion presses the fan motor attachment at one surface of the fan housing, suppressing fan resonance and reducing noise even if the fan rotates at high speed. The press plate is a one-piece member attached to the stationary plate, reducing number of parts and assembly processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of an air blower attachment structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fan (1)    Housing (4)    Surfaces (5)    Fan motor attachment (6)    Press plate (10)    Press portion (11)    Buffer (14)    Stationary plate (15)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heat-exchanger (22) arranged relative to a power-plant (12) e.g. internal combustion engine. A spool valve (33) directs contemplated oil (18) through the heat-exchanger during a warmup operation of the power-plant such that temperature of the oil is increased, and directs the oil to bypass the heat-exchanger during a low load operation of the power-plant such that the temperature of the oil is increased. The valve directs the oil through the heat-exchanger during a high load operation of the power-plant such that the temperature of the oil is decreased.    USE - System for controlling temperature of oil in a power-plant e.g. internal combustion engine (claimed) such as spark ignition or a compression ignition engine, fuel cell and electric motor, of a motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oil is continuously circulated through multiple oil conduits of the system, channels and lubrication ports arranged inside the power- plant via an oil pump so as to minimize power-plant's internal friction and wear. The valve permits the oil to flow through the heat-exchanger to be cooled to the temperature of the coolant, thus allowing the heat-exchanger to perform as an oil cooler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of oil in a power-plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle system with an actuator to control temperature of oil in a power-plant.    System for controlling a temperature of oil in a power- plant (10)    Power-plant (12)    Oil (18)    Heat-exchanger (22)    Spool valve (33)    Controller (46)
NOVELTY - The Rankine cycle system (100) has an electronic control unit (41) acquiring information about the negative pressure of the system and the deceleration fuel cut of the engine (1). When the electronic control unit judges that the system negative pressure is dropping and the engine is under fuel cut control based on acquired information, the unit enables connection of an electromagnetic clutch (31) in the power transmission path (30) to the vacuum pump (20). Motive power output from the vehicle motive power system with the engine is transmitted to the pump.    USE - Rankine cycle system for recovering waste heat accompanying operation of the internal combustion engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative pressure in the Rankine cycle can be maintained, while power consumption for driving the vacuum pump is reduced, and costs related to energy expenditure can be improved, since the pump is driven using the inertia force of the vehicle motive power system. The deceleration fuel cut control stops fuel supply to the engine at time of deceleration, improving fuel consumption while ensuring safety of deceleration without risk of engine failure. Efficient operation of the Ranking cycle is achieved by executing deceleration fuel cut control at timing in which engine power is not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a Rankine cycle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Vacuum pump (20)    Power transmission path (30)    Electromagnetic clutch (31)    Electronic control unit (41)    Rankine cycle system (100)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a freezing judging unit which determines freezing of working fluid and fuel consumption worsening when operating an electric heater (50) provided on the steam path. An electronic control unit (ECU) (60) facilitates calculation of fuel consumption which improves the component of an internal combustion engine (10) by performing local warming-up using the vaporized working fluid. A control unit operates the electric heater when the fuel consumption improved by local warming-up exceeds a fuel consumption worsening when operating the electric heater.    USE - Control apparatus for internal combustion engine of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates freezing of working fluid for exhaust-heat recovery without worsening specific fuel consumption of internal combustion engine since the control unit operates the electric heater when the fuel consumption improved by local warming-up exceeds a fuel consumption worsening when operating the electric heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for waste heat utilization. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Internal combustion engine (10)    Crank cap (11)    Exhaust-gas channel (12)    Electric heater (50)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel circulation part circulating liquid fuel. A sealing part (20) seals the fuel circulation part. A catalyst (22) generates gas by reacting with liquid fuel leaked out from the sealing part. A gas detection part detects the gas. A fuel side electrode is arranged on two sides of an electrolytic membrane. A unit cell (16) is provided with an oxygen side separator (6) with an oxygen circulation part. The catalyst is arranged on an outer side of the sealing part. A membrane electrode assembly (4) is equipped with the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas detection part detects the gas, so that the system can easily perform detection operation, thus achieving improvement of operativity. The system is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Oxygen side separator (6)    Unit cell (16)    Sealing part (20)    Catalyst (22)
NOVELTY - The device has inflatable structural elements (4) i.e. airbags, arranged at a high voltage battery (1) such that the inflatable structural element is firmly bonded and secured at a side surface of the high voltage battery. The high voltage battery is shifted out from a held position during collision of the vehicle and/or from a collision region. The structural element rests against a vehicle part (3), and a housing (2) of the high voltage battery is enlarged according to movement of the vehicle part and/or the high voltage battery.    USE - Device for protecting high voltage battery in a vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed), during collision of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces fuel consumption and carbon-dioxide emission during operating the vehicle. The inflatable structural element is firmly bonded and secured at the side surface of the high voltage battery to ensure optimum deployment of the structural elements during collision of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for protecting a high voltage battery in a vehicle during collision of the vehicle.    High voltage battery (1)    Housing (2)    Vehicle part (3)    Inflatable structural elements (4)
NOVELTY - The system (4) has two compressors (3, 6) arranged in parallel, where the compressor of a combustion engine (2) and the compressor of an electromotor (7) are driven. A common capacitor (8) is attached to the compressors. A crankshaft of the combustion engine is drivingly connected by a belt drive (5). The compressor of the electromotor is connected with a high voltage battery (9). A three-way valve (10) controls a division of coolant flow on the compressors. Two vaporizers (11, 12) are parallelly switched, and thermostatic expansions (13, 13') are arranged between the vaporizers.    USE - Air conditioning system for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressors are connected by the common capacitor, thus reducing manufacturing cost. The parallel connection of the compressors allows improving cooling performance of the system of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air conditioning system.    Combustion engine (2)    Compressors (3, 6)    Air conditioning system (4)    Belt drive (5)    Electromotor (7)    Common capacitor (8)    High volt battery (9)    Three-way valve (10)    Vaporizers (11, 12)    Thermostatic expansions (13, 13')
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the opening of the battery pack provided with an electrochemical cell, using a battery control unit. The indications over event of opening of battery pack are stored in a memory medium. The unlocking of the locking mechanism of battery pack is performed in dependence of the result of an authority polling operation.    USE - Method for monitoring battery pack in motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening of battery pack in motor vehicle can be performed easily in simple manner. The unlocking of locking mechanism can be performed easily without damaging the battery pack. The battery replacement can be performed easily at correct time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the memory management for storing indications for opening. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ring buffer (100)    Date (102)    Time (104)    Odometer reading (106)    Verifier (108)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a housing i.e. battery pack, comprising electrochemical cells i.e. lithium ion battery cells, and a closure i.e. electromagnetic closure. The arrangement is established such that removal or unregistered removal of the cells from the housing is prevented using the closure in a locked state, where authentication is required to unlock the closure. A monitoring unit monitors an access to the cells and comprises a data input unit and an evaluation unit for evaluating input data i.e. identifier, where the arrangement comprises a battery control unit (102).    USE - Battery arrangement i.e. lithium ion battery arrangement, for connecting with an electric drive motor of a motor car (claimed). Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is established such that the removal or unregistered removal of the electrochemical cells from the housing is prevented using the closure in the locked state, so that the battery or the electrochemical cell does not taken out or exchanged with another battery and/or another electrochemical cell by the unauthorized people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sequential flow diagram illustrating execution of an authorization request.    Battery control unit (102)    Verifier (104)    Unified diagnostic service commands (106, 112, 124)    Message (116)    Notification (128)
NOVELTY - The electrical connector (100) includes a housing (110) arranged with a seal (160). The seal is associated with a seal retainer (170). The seal retainer is movably arranged on the housing. The seal retainer is moved in the direction of the seal to press the seal against the mating connector. A catch element (172) is arranged in a recess of the housing.    USE - Electrical connector for producing plug-in connection with mating connector in plug-in system (all claimed) of hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable sealing of the connector can be achieved. The seal can be pressed against seal retainer in simple and reliable way for a resilient stop of the electrical connector, and the connector is insensitive to mechanical influences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plug-in system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector.    Electrical connector (100)    Housing (110)    Seal (160)    Seal retainer (170)    Catch element (172)
NOVELTY - The circuit board (10) has resistor arrangement (12) for balancing the battery cells, and conductor ends for the connection of electrical contacts (5) of the battery cells. A temperature sensor (14) is positioned adjacent to one of the conductor ends. The conductor ends are thermally insulated by printed circuit board apertures (16,18,20). The resistors are arranged outside of the printed circuit board region.    USE - Circuit board of electrical energy store e.g. traction battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit board can be realized easily, and the temperature of the battery cell can be measured accurately. The influence of the power loss in the measuring range of the temperature sensor can be minimized or avoided by the apertures in the printed circuit board. The number of components required for the circuit board is reduced and the number of the contact surfaces is reduced, and hence the cost of the circuit board is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical energy store.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the circuit board.    Electrical contact (5)    Printed circuit board (10)    Electronic monitoring systems (12)    Printed circuit board apertures (16,18,20)
NOVELTY - Device comprises combined ecological floating bed and microbial fuel cell.    USE - The device is useful for purifying lake water by microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves water quality at same time of recycling energy is suitable for modelled and mechanical work in a large scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Device comprises combined ecological floating bed and microbial fuel cell, where the combined ecological floating bed comprises superficial aquatic plant unit, middle aquatic animal unit and lower artificial medium unit, the superficial aquatic plant unit is constituted by an aquatic economic plant and conductive material for fixing the aquatic plant, filter-feeding aquatic animal shells are cultivated in the aquatic animal unit in a hanging manner, the artificial medium unit enriches large amount of microorganisms by a nanometer activated carbon artificial medium to form biofilm purification area, the conductive material is led outside the device by a lead to form an air cathode electrode of the bio-fuel cell, the nanometer activated carbon particles are uniformly sprayed on the surface of the nanometer activated carbon artificial medium by nanometer technology to synthesize a microbial fuel cell anode electrode with good electric conductivity and high specific surface area.
NOVELTY - A battery module (100) has battery cells (10) arranged consecutively in one direction. An x-shape barrier (150) is interposed between the battery cells. The barrier has size and shape that corresponds to size and shape of the battery cells. The barrier has two sub-elements crossing the central region of the surface of the battery cell, and at least one rib connecting the ends of the sub-elements.    USE - Battery module used in driving motor of device requiring high power e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery module with relatively low weight and capable of effectively controlling swelling of the battery cells. Reduces cost by optimizing members that constitute the battery module. Fixes battery cells stably by the housing of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    Barrier (150)    Protruding portion (151)    X-shaped member (152)
NOVELTY - A battery pack has at least one connection tab electrically connected to at least one battery cell. A protection circuit module (900) controls charging and discharging of at least one battery cell. A coverlay (300) electrically connects at least one battery cell to protection circuit module. The coverlay has insulation film, at least one wire (310a-310e) and at least one coupling hole (330) formed in the insulation film. The coverlay also has at least one reinforcing member (340) surrounding at least one portion of at least one coupling hole.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery pack which can prevent short circuit from being generated when insulation film in the proximity of coupling holes formed in the coverlay is broken by the connection tab due to external impacts and penetrates into the wire while or after the connection tab is assembled with the coverlay through the coupling holes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the overlay.    Coverlay (300)    Wire (310a-310e)    Coupling hole (330)    Reinforcing member (340)    Protection circuit module (900)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (140) housing an electrode assembly (110). An electrode terminal (120) is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly. The terminal comprises a coupling part (124) electrically coupled to the electrode assembly. An extension part (125) of the terminal extends from the coupling part. A cap assembly (150) seals the case. The extension part covers a short circuit plate (156) of the cap assembly. A collecting plate (121) is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly. A collecting terminal (122) is electrically coupled to the collecting plate and to the coupling part.    USE - Low capacity/high capacity secondary battery e.g. cylindrical shaped secondary battery and prismatic shaped secondary battery, for use in a portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone and camcorder, and for use as a power source for driving a motor of an electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes a cap plate including a sealing receiver recess and an upper insulation member including side walls, thus improving sealing efficiency for sealing a space between the cap plate and the upper insulation member, and hence preventing external moisture from forming short circuit between the short circuit plate and the extension part and corrosion of inner parts due to external moisture. The battery utilizes a seal gasket to prevent entry of moisture into the battery or leakage of electrolyte from the battery. The battery minimizes a number of parts constituting the battery, thus reducing manufacturing cost and simplifying manufacturing process of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a low capacity/high capacity secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode terminals (120, 130)    Collecting plate (121)    Collecting terminal (122)    Coupling part (124)    Extension part (125)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)    Short circuit plate (156)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has battery terminals (120, 130) that are provided with collecting plates (121, 131) electrically coupled to an electrode assembly (110). The collecting terminals (122, 132) are electrically coupled to the collecting plates through a cap plate (151). A thread is provided for electrically coupling the coupling terminal (123,133) to another rechargeable battery or an external device.    USE - Rechargeable battery used in electronic devices such as phones, laptop computers and camcorders, and driving motors such as electric scooters, hybrid electric vehicles and electric motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling terminal can reduce the number of elements for connecting rechargeable batteries so that the manufacturing process of the rechargeable battery can be simplified. The electrical reliability between rechargeable batteries or between a rechargeable battery and an external device can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Battery terminals (120,130)    Collecting plate (121,131)    Collecting terminals (122,132)    Coupling terminals (123,133)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - The multi functional guiding apparatus comprises a car battery, voltage measuring sensor and a controller which is connected with the voltage measuring sensor. The voltage state display is actuated by an operator the controller is provided for controlling a luminescence lamp. A power supply unit is connected to the controller.    USE - Multi functional guiding apparatus for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The multi functional guiding apparatus comprises a car battery, voltage measuring sensor and a controller which is connected with the voltage measuring sensor, where the voltage state display is actuated by an operator, thus ensures improved multi functional guiding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of multi functional guiding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The structure has a porous three-dimensional (3D) outer net comprising an interconnected set of outer metal lines defining a set of outer holes between adjacent outer metal lines. The outer metal lines comprise a porous 3D inner net provided with an interconnected set of inner metal lines defining a set of inner holes between adjacent inner metal lines made of copper or iron. A layer coating the inner net is made of zinc, tin, titanium or chromium. Another layer coating the former layer is made of nickel.    USE - Electrode structure for an electrochemical cell (claimed) i.e. sodium-based electrochemical cell, for storing electric power generated by solar power and wind power, for household application and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure allows ionization tendency of the latter metal layer to be higher than the former layer, so that performance deterioration of the electrochemical cell is avoided. The structure allows the cell to be realized by using a minimum amount of a cathode material such as nickel, thus reducing manufacturing cost, and hence maximizing cell efficiency. The structure allows a cathode structure to prevent or protect an electrode from being degenerated or deformed during charging and discharging operations, so that constant resistance is maintained, thus obtaining high output characteristics with increased cell lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The diameter of the outer holes is 300 micrometers or smaller. The diameter of inner holes is 400 micrometers or larger. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical cell comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of an electrochemical cell.    Chambers (C1, C2)    Electrochemical cell (1)    Housing (110)    Anode material (111)    Solid electrolyte (120)
NOVELTY - The packing conveying apparatus has a support section which is provided in a lower section of a buffer block (6). The side section buffer assembly (9A,9B) is provided in an inner surface on either side in an outside box main body. The front section buffer assembly (10A) and rear section buffer assemblies (11A,11B,11C) are provided in the rear inner surface and front inner surface. The lower buffer assembly (12C) is provided in the bottom face which is provided so that the fuel cell is contacted.    USE - Packing conveying apparatus for fuel cell used for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables packing conveyance of fuel cell with large weight to be performed easily and safely since the front section buffer assembly and rear section buffer assemblies are provided in the rear inner surface and front inner surface while the lower buffer assembly is provided in the bottom face which is provided so that the fuel cell is contacted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the packing conveying apparatus for fuel cell.    Buffer block (6)    Front section buffer assembly (10A)    Rear section buffer assemblies (11A,11B,11C)    Lower buffer assembly (12C)
NOVELTY - The electric deionized water manufacturing apparatus has a cation-exchange desalination chamber (22) that is divided by a pair of cation exchange membrane (18) and is accommodated with a cation exchanger (20). An anion-exchange desalination chamber (28) is divided by a pair of anion exchange membrane (24) and is accommodated with an anion exchanger (26). A concentration chamber (32) is provided between cation-exchange desalination chamber and anion-exchange desalination chamber and is accommodated with an ion exchanger (30).    USE - Electric deionized water manufacturing apparatus for treating water discharged from fuel cell used in domestic power supply and power supply of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity in to-be-processed water is removed easily while saving the power. The desalination of to-be-processed water can be performed easily in simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric deionized water manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electric deionized water manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cation exchange membrane (18)    Cation exchanger (20)    Cation-exchange desalination chamber (22)    Anion exchange membrane (24)    Anion exchanger (26)    Anion-exchange desalination chamber (28)    Ion exchanger (30)    Concentration chamber (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging several fibers (20) around a liner by moving the helical unit which supports the several fibers on the outer side of a liner. Several fibers arranged by liner are cut by a cutting ring (40). The fibers are arranged with respect to liner in the state where the fibers are held in the helical unit side rather than the cutting position.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas holder e.g. fiber reinforced type gas holder used as tank for storing high pressure hydrogen gas in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The workability of fiber arrangement can be improved and the time for manufacturing the gas holder is reduced. Facilitation of the exchange operation of a liner is attained. Generation of the surplus length of the fiber can be suppressed. The resin sagging at the time of thermosetting can be suppressed and the good external appearance property of gas holder is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of gas holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cutting ring.    Fiber (20)    Cutting ring (40)    Base ring (41)    Cutter (42)    Cylinder (43)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the temperature of circulating water supplied to high-pressure water electrolyzer (12). The electrolyzing process is performed with current density lower than the current density at the time of driving start of the water electrolyzer. The electrolyzing process is performed with current density preset based on temperature of circulating water at the time of the rated operation, when maintaining the constant temperature of the circulating water.    USE - Operating method of water electrolyzer used in water electrolysis system for electrolyzing pure water.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of water electrolyzer is operated with the current density lower than the current density at the time of driving start of electrolyzer, so that rapid raise of a cell voltage of electrolyzer is reduced. The size reduction of water electrolysis system is reduced and improvement of system efficiency is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the structure of the water electrolysis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water electrolysis system (10)    Water electrolyzer (12)    Water circulation apparatus (14)    Water supply apparatus (18)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a generator which generates electric power. The housing (11) is provided an opening portion (38) which is opened in the top plate (35). A connection duct (61) is provided in opening portion to connect external attachment duct (51) and extended duct (52). The connection duct is provided with a flange (76) which contacts the inside of opening portion, and plugs up opening portion. An exhaust duct (28) is connected to flange. The top plate is attached to external attachment duct so that upward movement and rotation are possible.    USE - Cogeneration apparatus installed indoors e.g. basement.    ADVANTAGE - The inside of the housing can be confirmed without removing exhaust ducts from the housing at the time of maintenance. Thus the improvement of the maintainability of the cogeneration apparatus can be achieved. The improvement of the space efficiency can be achieved. The simple installation is possible. The installation cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cogeneration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cogeneration apparatus (10)    Housing (11)    Exhaust duct (28)    Top plate (35)    Opening portion (38)    External attachment duct (51)    Extended duct (52)    Connection duct (61)    Flange (76)
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system has a heat medium which is heated by exhaust-heat recovery. The heat medium is thermally stored on a hot thermal storage tank (4). A heat radiation promotion unit (5) stimulates thermal radiation of the heat medium which is attached to the hot thermal storage tank and supplied to a heat exchanger (23). The heat radiation promotion unit includes a radiation fin (51) provided in the hot thermal storage tank. The heat radiation promotion unit includes a ventilation fan (53) which is arranged to ventilate external air with respect to the radiation fin.    USE - Cogeneration system for electric power generation unit, e.g., fuel cell or gas engine and hot water storage unit.    ADVANTAGE - Fully ensures the volume of the hot thermal storage tank and ensures cooling and continuation of the operation at the electric power generation unit since the heat radiation promotion unit includes a ventilation fan which is arranged to ventilate external air with respect to the radiation fin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Hot thermal storage tank (4)    Heat radiation promotion unit (5)    Heat exchanger (23)    Radiation fin (51)    Ventilation fan (53)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has an annular core (10) consisting of a cyclic magnetic body divided into multiple splitcore members (18, 20), and a gap provided among the splitcore members. A magnetic sensor i.e. Hall element (14), is provided inside the gap. A case (12) is formed, so that the annular core is sealed by resin, where the case is formed with a cavity (26) that consists of a clearance gap to insert a magnetic board inside another gap. Magnetoresistance of the annular core is adjusted based on thickness of the magnetic board. An elastic body is provided inside the latter gap.    USE - Current sensor for measuring electric current flows through inner side of a conductor in a motor and a battery of a hybrid vehicle i.e. hybrid car, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor adjusts output characteristics of the magnetic sensor with high precision, thus improving reliability, productivity and measurement precision. The sensor reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a current sensor.    Current sensor (1)    Annular core (10)    Case (12)    Hall element (14)    Splitcore members (18, 20)    Cavity (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (14) has electrodes containing a predetermined substance and an active material triggering an electrochemical reaction. A battery model part (20) computes a reaction substance concentration within the active material of the electrodes and an electric potential of a liquid phase of the electrodes. A battery state estimation part (22) estimates an internal state of the electrodes based on the electric potential and the reaction substance concentration of the electrodes computed by the battery model part.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery simulation apparatus for use in secondary battery system of a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can reduce the calculation load of a battery model, and estimates the internal state of the electrodes with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a secondary battery system containing a lithium ion secondary battery simulation apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary battery system (1)    Secondary battery (10)    Lithium ion secondary battery simulation apparatus (14)    Battery model part (20)    Battery state estimation part (22)
NOVELTY - The sensor (21) has a resin-made modular components (30) that are attached to the to-be measured portion such that temperature-measurement surface (23c) is closely contacted to the to-be-measured portion of the arm-shaped elastic element (25), while supporting the main portion (23) through the arm-shaped elastic element. The main portion and the arm-shaped elastic element are integrally molded by the modular component by insert molding.    USE - Temperature sensor used for temperature detection of battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The work process at the time of assembling the temperature sensor to a to-be-measured portion can be reduced, and operability can be improved. The positioning accuracy of the temperature sensor with respect to be- measured portion can be improved. The temperature measurement can be performed stably with respect to the to-be-measured portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the temperature sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (21)    Main portion (23)    Temperature-measurement surface (23c)    Arm-shaped elastic element (25)    Resin-made modular components (30)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (20) has a heat exchanger plate (60) that extends from the interior side to the outer side of a battery container (21). The heat exchanger plate has one end that is immersed in electrolyte solution (H), and another end that contacts a cooling system provided at the outer side of the battery container.    USE - Secondary battery for battery pack (claimed) of e.g. electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal radiation efficiency is improved, while suppressing temperature rise since opposite ends of the heat exchanger plate with electrolyte solution and cooling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (20)    Battery container (21)    Electricity generating element (22)    Heat exchanger plate (60)    Electrolyte solution (H)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has an assembled battery (1) that is provided with a flat-shaped battery (2). The upstream of the assembled battery is opposed at the upstream edge of the battery. A flow control board (5) is provided with several slits (51) which are extended in the direction along the clearance gap between batteries. The slits are provided to supply the cooling air to the clearance gap between the batteries in symmetrical position.    USE - Battery cooling structure used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, wind power generator and solar cell electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the slits are provided to supply the cooling air to the clearance gap between the batteries, the temperature of the battery can be equalized effectively. The efficiency of cooling can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cooling structure.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery (2)    Flow control board (5)    Battery case (6)    Slit (51)
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises vanadium-type complex oxide (I), and vanadium oxide-containing stoichiometric composition (II) having crystal phase.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrical storage device and lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has stable crystal structure, and low electric charge-transfer resistance. The electrical storage device formed using electrical storage device has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode material comprises vanadium-type complex oxide of formula: MxV3O8 (I), and vanadium oxide-containing stoichiometric composition of formula: MV3O8 (II) having crystal phase.    M=alkali metal;and    x=more than 0 and less than 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode material, which involves using alkali metal containing nitrate and ammonium metavanadate as source material; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery, which has a positive electrode formed using electrode material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a battery supply part (4) connected with an injecting nozzle of a secondary battery (21) and supplying inject electrolyte solution to a pressure reduction chamber (2). A cover mounting part (5) is mounted with a sealing cover (21a), which blocks the injecting nozzle on the secondary battery in the pressure reduction chamber. A laser irradiation part (8) irradiates a laser beam to the sealing cover. A gas spraying part (10) sprays inert gas toward an irradiation position of the laser beam. A gas supply section (11) supplies the inert gas to the gas spraying part.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can manufacture a secondary battery with high quality and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a schematic structure of a manufacturing apparatus of a secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary battery manufacturing apparatus (1)    Pressure reduction chamber (2)    Battery supply part (4)    Cover mounting part (5)    Laser irradiation part (8)    Gas spraying part (10)    Gas supply section (11)    Secondary battery (21)    Sealing cover (21a)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery (100) has current collection junction section (135b) of negative electrode current collection terminal section (135) that is welded to opposing surface and up-down direction of positive electrode compound material layer uncoated section. A crimping process section (135c) of negative electrode current collection terminal section is fixed to cover body (130). The current collection junction section of negative electrode current collection terminal section is welded to opposing surface and up-down direction of negative electrode compound material layer uncoated section.    USE - Closed type battery for use as battery for vehicle drive power supplies mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high joining reliability in positive electrode current collection welding section and negative electrode current collection welding section and prevents malfunction since the current collection junction section of negative electrode current collection terminal section is welded to opposing surface and up-down direction of negative electrode compound material layer uncoated section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the closed type battery.    Closed type battery (100)    Cover body (130)    Negative electrode current collection terminal section (135)    Current collection junction section (135b)    Crimping process section (135c)
NOVELTY - The bus-bar (10) made of copper, has a plate-shaped baseplate (11) that includes two holes (12) for inserting the electrodes. A standing portion (13) is formed at the edge of an area (A1) that is crossed evenly to the hole in the baseplate. Another standing portion (14) is formed at the edge of another area (A2) in the baseplate. A notch portion (15) is connected in the outer side of both standing portions.    USE - Bus-bar for assembled batteries used in bus-bar module of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the standing portion is formed at the edge of the area that is crossed evenly to the hole in the baseplate, the upper space of the edge of the baseplate portion becomes empty. The installation space is reduced as the height of the front-end portion of the standing portion is below the height of the front-end portion of the electrode of the battery cell. The thermal radiation performance is excellent. The cross-sectional area of the bus-bar can be made small. An increase in battery temperature can be prevented and an increase in weight is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bus-bar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the bus-bar.    Bus-bar (10)    Plate-shaped baseplate (11)    Holes (12)    Standing portions (13,14)    Notch portion (15)    Areas in baseplate (A1,A2)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a cooling unit cooling a fuel cell (100). An execution unit repeats execution of electric power generation of the fuel cell. A control part stops electric power generation of the fuel cell according to an intermittent operation. A refrigerant manifold is connected to a refrigerant flow path of the fuel cell. A hydrogen tank (210) is connected to an inlet-port of a fuel gas manifold of the fuel cell through a fuel gas supply path (220). A valve (230) is provided in the fuel gas supply path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part stops electric power generation of the fuel cell according to the intermittent operation, so that lack of fuel can be suppressed in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen tank (210)    Fuel gas supply path (220)    Valve (230)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate (5) and a negative electrode plate (6) arranged on an electric power generation element through a separator (7). The separator is attached in a bottomed cylindrical battery case (3) with electrolyte solution. An opening part of the battery case is sealed with a sealing board (9) such that thickness of a surrounding wall is higher than that of the battery case. An edge part of a negative electrode lead (8) is connected to an exposed part of the negative electrode plate.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in an electronic devices e.g. notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening part of the battery case is sealed with the sealing board such that thickness of the surrounding wall is higher than that of the battery case, so that hot gas can be discharged from the battery pack in a safe manner, and the battery is protected from fire accidents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery case (3)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Separator (7)    Negative electrode lead (8)    Sealing board (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element which includes opposingly arranged positive electrode plate (5) and the negative electrode plate (6). The electrode plates are separated through a separator (7). The electric power generation element is provided in a bottomed cylindrical battery case (3) so that the bottom portion of the height direction of a surrounding wall is thickest as battery case.    USE - Battery for battery pack (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, domestic electrical storage, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and back up power supply.    ADVANTAGE - As the electric power generation element is provided in a bottomed cylindrical battery case so as to make the bottom portion of the height direction of a surrounding wall thickest as battery case, the portion from which the hot gas and a flame discharges to the battery exterior can be limited to the sealing board side of a battery top even if battery is exposed to abnormally high temperature. Hence fire destruction of the battery can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Core (2)    Battery case (3)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a cold wind duct (45) guiding cold wind to a battery unit (16) from an air conditioner (20). A cooling-water-flow pipe (54) allows flow of cooling water (CW) to the battery unit from a cooling water tank (52). A heat exchanger (50) is provided in the cooling-water-flow pipe. A cooling-water pump (56) is provided in the cooling-water-flow pipe. The cooling-water pump circulates the cooling water through the cooling-water-flow pipe. A power unit (12) is arranged on a front-end side of a motor vehicle (V).    USE - Battery cooling structure for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling-water pump circulates the cooling water through the cooling-water-flow pipe, so that the battery can be efficiently cooled and size reduction of a compressor can be achieved, thus reducing weight and cost of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery cooling structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling water (CW)    Motor vehicle (V)    Battery cooling structure (10)    Power unit (12)    Battery unit (16)    Air conditioner (20)    Cold wind duct (45)    Heat exchanger (50)    Cooling water tank (52)    Cooling-water-flow pipe (54)    Cooling-water pump (56)
NOVELTY - An amorphous alloy comprises silicon, aluminum and iron, chromium, nickel and/or zirconium. The total content of silicon and aluminum is 70-90 atomic%. The atomic ratio of content of silicon and aluminum is more than 1 to less than 3.    USE - Amorphous alloy is used for negative electrode material for secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous alloy have excellent electroconductivity. The secondary battery formed using amorphous alloy has high capacity, energy density, and excellent charge-discharge cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode material, which consists of amorphous alloy; and    (2) negative electrode, which contains the negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel gas temperature detection unit (64) which detects the temperature of the hydrogen gas which is supplied to a fuel cell (20) from a main fuel gas holder (52a). A fuel gas temperature fall judgment unit (66) judges whether the detected hydrogen gas temperature is below a threshold value. A cut-off valve control unit (68) carries out the opening control of a cutoff valve (56b) of an auxiliary fuel gas holder (52b), when the detected hydrogen gas temperature is judged to be below a threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of low-temperature gas to the fuel cell is suppressed. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be maintained favorably. The hydrogen gas supplied to the fuel cell stack can be heated up efficiently and reliably. The quantity of the inflow of the cooling medium to the heat exchanger is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Main fuel gas holder (52a)    Auxiliary fuel gas holder (52b)    Cutoff valve (56b)    Fuel gas temperature detection unit (64)    Fuel gas temperature fall judgment unit (66)    Cut-off valve control unit (68)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has injectors (18a,18b,18c) which are provided in an entrance-side manifold (16). The injector controls the flow volume and the pressure of fuel gas. An exit-side manifold (20) is provided in the injection side of the injector. A medium pressure sensor (24) is provided in the entrance-side manifold. A low pressure sensor (26) is provided in the exit-side manifold. A medium pressure sensor is provided above the entrance-side manifold. The low pressure sensor is provided above the initial period exit-side manifold.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits a compact structure since the medium pressure sensor is provided above the entrance-side manifold while the low pressure sensor is provided above the initial period exit-side manifold. Prevents dew condensation of pressure sensor and freezing by providing an injector which controls the flow volume and the pressure of fuel gas. Suppresses heat generation since the potential-divider resistance is cooled with the hydrogen gas which flows through the entrance-side manifold by abutting and arranging the potential-divider resistance on the outer surface of an entrance-side manifold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external appearance perspective view of a fuel gas piping system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Entrance-side manifold (16)    Injectors (18a,18b,18c)    Exit-side manifold (20)    Medium pressure sensor (24)    Low pressure sensor (26)
NOVELTY - The system has panel heat exchanger (32) that cools solar cell panel (31). The exhaust heat of a fuel cell (7) is recovered using a heat exchanger (4). The flow of water is switched to bypass path using panel switching unit (34,36). The raise of surface temperature of the solar cell panel is suppressed by using water. Sufficient heat amount is secured with respect to the domestic hot-water supply load.    USE - Hybrid electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Improved convenience can be achieved by the simple structured device. The energy can be saved and improved reliability can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchanger (4)    Fuel cell (7)    Solar cell panel (31)    Panel heat exchanger (32)    Panel switching units (34,36)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material comprises a complex oxide containing lithium and transition metal element(s) chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese, and metal oxide of the transition metal element. The molar quantity of lithium element is more than 1.2 times with respect to the total molar quantity of transition metal element. The ratio of maximum peak height at 2 theta of 42-43.8 degrees and maximum peak height at 2 theta of 44-46 degrees is 0.03-0.5. The ratio of maximum peak height at 2 theta of 14-16 degrees and maximum peak height at 2 theta of 18-20 degrees is 0-0.1.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed) used for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephones, vehicles, and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has excellent discharge capacity and cycle characteristics, and suppresses gas generation within batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of positive-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a binder (86) in a lower layer section (94) which adjoins to a negative electrode collector (82) when a negative electrode compound-material layer (90) is bisected in the thickness direction. The thickness direction of the binder in the lower section which has a larger secondary battery than the average particle diameter of the binder in an upper layer section (92) which separates the negative electrode compound-material layer from the negative electrode collector when the thickness direction to the counter-electrode side is divided into two.    USE - Secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicles, such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for supplying power to personal computers and other terminals.    ADVANTAGE - Improves adhesion power of a collector and compound-material layer, obtains high energy density, reduces weight, and exhibits high output power supply since the thickness direction of the binder in the lower section which has a larger secondary battery than the average particle diameter of the binder in an upper layer section which separates the negative electrode compound-material layer from the negative electrode collector when the thickness direction to the counter-electrode side is divided into two.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode collector (82)    Binder (86)    Negative electrode compound-material layer (90)    Upper layer section (92)    Lower layer section (94)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit that controls a modification fuel supply unit (17), a modification water supply unit (18), and a combustion state detection unit (35). A combustion unit (8) burns modification fuel and generates combustion gas. The supply of modification water is started, and the supply of modification fuel is stopped, when a modifier (6) is heated with the combustion gas. The combustion state detection unit detects the quenching of flame in a short time after stop supplying the modification fuel for a predetermined time.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the fuel cell system can be determined by determining the normal supply of modification water in short time, and the deterioration of modification catalyst can be suppressed by using simple structure and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Modifier (6)    Combustion unit (8)    Modification fuel supply unit (17)    Modification water supply unit (18)    Combustion state detection unit (35)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a sulfur type electrode active material and the electroconductive carbon material which contains cobalt. The content rate of cobalt is OF specific value with respect to the whole quantity of the electroconductive carbon material. The electroconductive carbon material is made to impregnate cobalt containing compound solution.    USE - Electrode for secondary battery (claimed) mounted in electric vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and portable electronic devices such as personal computer, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - As the electrode has electrode active material and the electroconductive carbon material which supports cobalt of specific content rate, the electroconductive fall can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the charging/discharging test result of coin cell provided with the electrode for secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy electrode is obtained by mixing hydrogen storage alloy (A) (I) and hydrogen storage alloy (B) (II).    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy electrode is used for alkaline storage battery (claimed) e.g. nickel hydride storage battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles and pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery using hydrogen storage alloy electrode has excellent output stability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy electrode is obtained by mixing hydrogen storage alloy (A) of formula: R11-v-wNdvMgwNia-b-cAlbM1c (I) and hydrogen storage alloy (B) of formula: R21-x-yLaxMgyNid-e-fAleM2f (II).    R1=zirconium, yttrium or rare earth element (excluding neodymium);    M1,M2=cobalt, manganese or zinc;    v=0.7 or more;    w,y=0.09-0.13;    a=3.4-3.6;    b=0.15-0.2;    c,f=0-0.1;    R2=zirconium, yttrium and rare earth element (excluding lanthanum), preferably samarium and/or praseodymium;    x=0.5 or more;    d=3.5-3.7;and    e=0.05-0.15.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline storage battery.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode group on which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are stacked through a separator. The edge portions of the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate are joined to a current collecting plate (10). A thin section (11) is formed in a protrusion portion (10a) of the current collecting plate.    USE - Secondary battery used in vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas emitted within the electrode group at the time of abnormality can be discharged from the battery case, the deformation and bursting of the battery case can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective, top and side views of the secondary battery.    Current collecting plate (10)    Protrusion portion (10a)    Flat portion (10b)    Thin section (11)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a porous region (4) connected with a silicon region (3). A silicon substrate (2) is equipped with a porous metal region (8A), a porous proton conduction region (6) and another porous metal region (8B). A catalyst metal is supported by the porous region. A current collection layer (12) is joined to the former porous metal region on a surface of the silicon substrate. Another current collection layer (14) is joined to the later porous metal region on another surface of the silicon substrate.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to a medical field, an aerospace, a motor vehicle, an electronics product and a cultural property.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has better productivity and high yield percent. The thickness of the cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell in partial section.    Silicon substrate (2)    Silicon region (3)    Porous region (4)    Porous proton conduction region (6)    Porous metal regions (8A, 8B)    Current collection layers (12, 14)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous air cell (20) has a positive electrode (23) which has oxidation-reduction catalyst of oxygen, and a negative electrode (22) which has lithium system material in which a film containing sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium or francium is formed as a negative electrode active material. An ionic-conduction medium (27) is interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode to conduct lithium ion.    USE - Non-aqueous air cell used for electrochemical device, non-commercial household appliance, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone or personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces irreversible capacitance. Suppresses generation of hydrogen since reaction of ionic-conduction medium and lithium can be inhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous air cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a coin-type battery.    Non-aqueous air cell (20)    Battery case (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Positive electrode (23)    Ionic-conduction medium (27)
NOVELTY - The controlling method involves starting electric power generation by a fuel cell (21) after a predetermined heating process is implemented. Fuel and an oxidizing agent are supplied with respect to a combustion unit (31) after another heating process, until the temperature measured by measurement units turns into temperature higher than a predetermined temperature. The fuel supply amount by fuel supply units (13,14) and the oxidizing agent supply amount by oxidizing agent supply units (11,12) are controlled after computing range of ratio of fuel and oxidizing agent.    USE - Controlling method for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves consumption efficiency of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Oxidizing agent supply units (11,12)    Fuel supply units (13,14)    Fuel cell (21)    Combustion unit (31)