NOVELTY - The separator has a primary channel board provided with a set of channels for supplying fuel to a membrane-electrode assembly. A secondary channel board is provided with another set of channels for supplying oxidizer to the primary channel board. A bypass channel is formed on a side of the membrane-electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The separator prevents the channels from reaction gas blockage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell separator.
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has a subassembly of tubes (4, 5) e.g. extruded tubes, extending in a same plane, where each tube defines a fluid flow duct. The tubes are connected with each other by a set of connecting devices having identical dimensional characteristics. The duct of each tube is placed in communication state by a collector box that is fixed tightly on the corresponding connecting device. Each connecting device is in the shape of a plate that extends in a plane parallel to the plane of the tubes and assures mechanical maintenance between the tubes.    USE - Heat exchanger for thermal conditioning of an electrical energy storage device (claimed) that supplies electrical energy to an electric motor of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger is easy to design and manufacture. The same tubes can be utilized for all types of heat exchangers, and the length of the tubes can be adapted to different sizes of battery packs, thus assuring structural maintenance of the battery packs. The length of tubes is standardized and the width of the heat exchanger is adapted by addition of tubes or subassemblies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical energy storage device comprising a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical energy storage device.    Heat exchanger (1)    Electrical energy storage device (2)    Battery face (3)    Tubes (4, 5)    Intermediate inlet tube (6)
NOVELTY - The device has machine frame (1) that is set with test door frame (5) provided with weighing sensor (6). Lower flat plate (9) is connected with lower end of upper push plate. Upper push plate and lower push plate are connected with spring. Top rod is connected with servo motor. Guide rail plate (11) and driving motor are fixedly installed on frame. Driving motor (4) is connected with sliding table (10) by screw rod. Control system is electrically connected with weighing sensor, distance-measuring sensor (8), servo motor and drive motor.    USE - Device for measuring thickness of lithium battery used for electric bicycle, electric motor car, electric automobile, electric tool, electric toy, solar photovoltaic power generation system, wind power generation system, mobile communication base station, large-scale server standby uninterruptible power supply (UPS) power supply, emergency light, portable mobile power supply and mine safety device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control system is electrically connected with weighing sensor, distance-measuring sensor, servo motor and drive motor, the damage of lithium battery main portion can be effectively avoided, due to which higher test precision and the quality of the product can be ensured, and reasonable arrangement, small volume, and small occupied space of the device can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the device for measuring thickness of lithium battery.    Machine frame (1)    Driving motor (4)    Test door frame (5)    Weighing sensor (6)    Distance-measuring sensor (8)    Lower flat plate (9)    Sliding table (10)    Guide rail plate (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery energy storage monitoring part (1) connected with a vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit (2). A power grid access device is connected with the vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit via a serial interface bus (3) and a vanadium redox flow battery set (5). The vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit is provided with a main board module. A device interface module is electrically connected with a control module. The device interface module is connected with a network module.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring system for performing decision making, planning and scheduling in macro management process.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces loss of a system transmission network and a peak valley load so as to obtain better economic benefit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery energy storage monitoring part (1)    Vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit (2)    Serial interface bus (3)    Vanadium redox flow battery set (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a detecting board whose main board voltage detecting unit is arranged with a voltage monitoring unit via an internal control area network (CAN) bus. The voltage monitoring unit is utilized for detecting rotation quantity of the main board voltage detecting unit. The detecting board is formed with an universal serial bus (USB) or RS232 interface. An automobile tail gas thermoelectric power generation main controller system is arranged with a thermoelectric conversion module in parallel to output complete electric energy.    USE - Single module independent water-cooled automobile tail gas thermoelectric conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves cold and hot end temperature through single module independent water cooling mode and utilizes automobile exhaust waste heat gas in better manner. The device is utilized to generate electricity, and saves energy and reduces emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a single module independent water-cooled automobile tail gas thermoelectric converting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a single module independent water-cooled automobile tail gas thermoelectric conversion device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine-bonnet has thermoelectric converters for producing electrical power from a combustion of residual heat of petrol or diesel or gas based on a seabeck effect. Unused space volume between an outer shell and an inner shell is utilized based on an installation location of the bonnet. A sheet surface of the inner shell is formed to a cooling surface by indirect cooling based on a ventilation slit at a front region of a motor car. An upper outer shell surface is formed to the cooling surface by direct cooling. A wide heat exchanger (2) is attached on a lower inner shell metal sheet (1).    USE - Generator acting engine-bonnet for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet surface of the inner shell is formed to the cooling surface by the indirect cooling based on the ventilation slit at the front region of the motor car, while the upper outer shell surface is formed to the cooling surface by the direct cooling, so as to avoid utilization of separate cooling circuit for the engine-bonnet, thus producing the engine-bonnet in an economic- and sufficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a generator acting engine-bonnet for a motor car.    Lower inner shell metal sheet (1)    Wide heat exchanger (2)    Cooling water inlet (3)    Cooling water outlet (4)
NOVELTY - A cathode material is obtained by mixing elemental sulfur, electroconductive component(s), and solvent or solvent mixture to completely dissolve elemental sulfur in the solvent or solvent mixture, and removing the solvent or solvent mixture.    USE - Manufacture of material for cathodes of galvanic cells, particularly alkali sulfur cell e.g. lithium or sodium sulfur cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicles, electric power tools, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, electronic books, and domestic and industrial stationary energy storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of cathode materials which provide galvanic cells having high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of solution comprising an organic solvent or a solvent mixture in manufacture of cathode material.
NOVELTY - The system has a current detection element (1) connected with a temperature compensation circuit (3), where the current detecting element is manganese copper current divider or hall element. The temperature compensation circuit and a single chip computer are connected through four operational amplifiers. The four operational amplifiers and the single chip computer are connected with a resistor capacitor (RC) filter circuit (6). A capacitor is connected to the current detecting element. An inductor and a resistor are connected in series in the current detection element.    USE - Temperature detecting system for a system on chip (SOC) of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves current collecting precision and detection precision of an estimated system on chip and reduces temperature errors during computing process of the system on chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature detecting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current detection element (1)    Temperature compensation circuit (3)    RC filter circuit (6)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of positive electrode involves fixing active material particles containing nickel hydroxide coated with electroconductive material including cobalt compound chosen from cobalt hydroxide, tricobalt tetroxide and cobalt oxyhydroxide, to a collector, and reducing oxidation number of cobalt atom in cobalt compound until it reaches a state smaller than bivalent (+2) by flowing reduction current to the collector to which the active material particles are fixed, in electrolyte solution.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode used for alkaline storage battery (all claimed) for motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has excellent alkali resistance, and efficiently provides battery with excellent cycling characteristics and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode; and    (2) alkaline storage battery.
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery (10) has an electrode group formed from a negative electrode (11) essentially containing hydrogen storage alloy (I), a positive electrode (12) essentially containing nickel hydroxide, and a separator (13) containing electrolyte enclosed in an exterior can (17).    USE - Alkaline storage battery is used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has high output stability and reduced size, and suppressed memory effects. The alkaline storage battery is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery has an electrode group formed from a negative electrode essentially containing hydrogen storage alloy of formula: LaxNdyRe1-x-y-zMgzNin-m-vAlmTv (I), a positive electrode essentially containing nickel hydroxide, and a separator containing electrolyte enclosed in an exterior can, where Re is rare-earth elements other than lanthanum and neodymium, or yttrium, T is cobalt, manganese or zinc, x is 0.13-0.34, y is 0.14-0.6, z is 0.1-0.15, n=3.5-3.75, m=0.13-0.22 and v is 0 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of alkaline storage battery.    Alkaline storage battery (10)    Hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (11)    Nickel positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode collector (15)    Exterior can (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a discharge pipe (50) positioned at a lower side portion of a block member (40). A water-level detection opening includes a top water-level detection section and a top portion that is coupled to an upper portion of a gas-liquid separation opening. The upper portion communicates with a hydrogen pipe (20) positioned at an upper portion of the block member. An inlet hole of the block member is introduced with hydrogen from a high-pressure water electrolysis device and positioned at an upper side portion of the block member and above the top water-level detection section.    USE - Water electrolysis system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet hole is introduced with high-pressure hydrogen from the high-pressure water electrolysis device and positioned above the top water-level detection section of the water-level detection opening, so that the water level in the gas- liquid separation opening can be maintained at a position below the inlet hole during normal operation, thus preventing the hydrogen from flowing into water stored in the gas-liquid separation opening, and hence reducing water droplets and air bubbles occurring in the top water-level detection section and the bottom water-level detection section while ensuring that high- pressure hydrogen containing moisture can be satisfactorily separated into the hydrogen and water and sufficient strength can be achieved with accurate measurement of water level and reduced manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gas-liquid separation device in a water electrolysis system.    Hydrogen outlet path (16)    Gas-liquid separation device (18)    Hydrogen pipe (20)    Block member (40)    Discharge pipe (50)
NOVELTY - The golf cart (10) has solar cell (30) that is provided to supply power to power source (70). A path is formed in supporting frame (50) so that power supplied through solar cell is delivered to power source. The supplied power is stored in specific side of power source. An angle control unit is mounted to control the angle of solar cell mounted on sunshade (20) and supporting frame. A height adjustment unit of angle control unit is provided to control the height of holding fixture. Both ends of holding fixture are connected spirally in fixing device.    USE - Golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell is mounted on top of sunshade, the solar energy can be stored easily in golf cart. The structure of golf cart can be simplified. The installation cost of golf cart can be reduced, and the golf cart can be assembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the golf cart.    Golf cart (10)    Sunshade (20)    Solar cell (30)    Supporting frame (50)    Power source (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an anode feeder including an anode spool (A1) and a handler for handling an anode layer from the anode spool. A cutter cuts the anode layer at a pre-determined length. A clamping unit clamps the anode layer. A separator feeder includes a separator spool (S1) and another handler for handling a separator layer from another separator spool (S2). Another clamping unit clamps the separator layer from the former separator spool. A cutting device i.e. cutter (C1C) cuts a battery stack at a pre-determined length to form a final battery stack.    USE - Apparatus for continuously manufacturing battery cells i.e. lithium ion secondary cell that is utilized in electric vehicle. Can also be used for electronic device such as lap-top computers, cell phones, cameras, camcorders, and MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) players.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus choose large format cells in order to reduce complexity of battery packing process due to electrical connections when applications involve high energy and power demands such as in electric vehicles. The apparatus can rapidly produce large format prismatic cells as part of overall battery manufacturing process. The apparatus reduces capital investment and space needed for building a large size battery plant. The apparatus includes a rotary disc system to easily adjust for different production capacities and different sizes of prismatic cell manufacturing. The apparatus for a layered cell having an improved structure and a manufacturing process simplifies and enhances assembling efficiency in a continuous process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for continuously manufacturing battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a continuous prismatic cell stacking system.    Anode spool (A1)    Cutter (C1C)    Rotary disk (RD)    Rotary heating device (RHD)    Separator spool (S1, S2)    Transfer belt (TB)
NOVELTY - A metallic compound raw material containing oxide, hydroxide and/or metal salt of manganese, and fused salt raw material containing lithium nitrate and does not contain another compound are mixed to obtain raw material mixture. The raw material mixture is melted and reacted at temperature more than the melting point of lithium nitrate. The lithium-manganese complex oxide generated from raw material mixture is recovered after reaction.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-manganese complex oxide used for positive-electrode active material for lithium-ion secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy manufacture of lithium-manganese complex oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic compound raw material containing oxide, hydroxide and/or metal salt of manganese, and fused salt raw material containing lithium nitrate and does not contain another compound are mixed to obtain raw material mixture. The content of lithium is more than the theoretical composition of lithium contained in target complex oxide. The raw material mixture is melted and reacted at temperature more than the melting point of lithium nitrate. The lithium-manganese complex oxide having layered halite crystal structure and containing lithium element and tetravalent manganese generated from raw material mixture is recovered after reaction. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive-electrode active material; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanofiber is obtained by baking phthalocyanine nanowire containing phthalocyanine and its derivative (I), (II) or (III). The phthalocyanine is copper phthalocyanine, zinc phthalocyanine or iron phthalocyanine.    USE - Carbon nanofiber used as gas occlusion material, negative electrode material for fuel cells, electron emission material and catalyst support for display.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber is manufactured efficiently by a simple process. The gas occlusion material using the carbon nanofiber has excellent methane absorption ability or releasing ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon nanofiber is obtained by baking phthalocyanine nanowire containing phthalocyanine and its derivative of formula (I), (II) or (III). The phthalocyanine is copper phthalocyanine, zinc phthalocyanine or iron phthalocyanine.    X=copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, tin, lead, magnesium, silicon or iron;    Y1-Y4=bonding group which combines phthalocyanine structure and R1-R4;    R1-R4=SO3H, or fullerene, alkyl, (oligo)aryl, (oligo)heteroaryl or phthalimide (all optionally substituted) (when Y1-Y4 does not exist as bonding group);    Y1-Y4=-(CH2)n-, -CH=CH-, -CC-, -O-, -NH-, -S-, -S(O)- or -S(O)2-;    n=1-10;    a,d=0-4;    Z=Q'-O-(CH2CH(-Q)O)n-CH2-CH(-Q)- or -(CH2)m-N(-R)(-R');    n=4-100;    Q=H or methyl;    Q'=1-30C non-cyclic hydrocarbyl;    m=1-20;and    R,R'=1-20C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the carbon nanofiber, which involves baking phthalocyanine nanowire; and    (2) manufacture of the aggregate of carbon nanofiber, which involves producing phthalocyanine nanowire, forming composition containing the nanowire and organic solvent, drying the composition on base material or within a container to form an aggregate, and baking the aggregate.
NOVELTY - The economizer has a water container that is provided with air inlet pipe. A silica gel water pipe is connected with evaporator. The evaporator is installed on exhaust pipe. The evaporator is provided to evaporate water gasification. A plasma emitter is connected with intake manifold through silica gel pipe connected with diffuser. A combustion chamber is provided in combustion engine. An insulating medium is made of glass, quartz, ceramic, glass steel and Bakelite non-conductive material. The high voltage electrode pipe is made of stainless steel and nickel alloy.    USE - Fuel economizer of gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel economizer can quickly generate hydrogen and oxygen so that the fuel is fully burnt. The fuel efficiency of the economizer can be improved. The combustion heat efficiency of hydrous fuel speed can be improved. The efficiency of internal combustion engine is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel economizer of gas engine.
NOVELTY - The assembly has joint holes which are formed in terminal mounting portion of secondary battery. A tap line through hole is formed in electrode tab (100). A bracket through-hole (210) is formed in joint bracket (200). One end of blind rivet (300) is reverted towards tap line through hole and binds the electrode tap and joint bracket in the terminal mounting portion of the secondary battery.    USE - Electrode tab assembly for secondary battery for electric vehicle and electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer, and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the secondary battery can be improved effectively. The occurrence of damage to the electrode tab assembly can be prevented effectively. The assembly operation of the electrode tap assembly for secondary battery can be facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode tab assembly assembling method for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode tap assembly for the secondary battery.    Case (30)    Electrode tab (100)    Joint bracket (200)    Bracket through-hole (210)    Blind rivet (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing vanadium battery anode electrolyte mother liquor by adding vanadium pentoxide with mixture of acid. The sulfuric acid is added to tetravalent vanadium ion electrolyte. The vanadium reduction-oxidation (redox) battery cathode electrolyte mother liquor is prepared to obtain trivalent vanadium ion electrolyte mother liquor. The methyl is added to the electrolyte mother liquor for preparing anode and cathode of the vanadium battery.    USE - Method for preparing electrolyte for vanadium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode reaction and energy efficiency of the vanadium battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte for vanadium battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing collector in which purity becomes from 99 percent or more of aluminum foil. A precursor containing an electrode active material particle and metallic-unit contains a compound on the collector. The metallic-unit containing compound in the precursor turns into a metal oxide when heated above predetermined temperature.    USE - Manufacturing method for electrode plate for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries for portable apparatus, notebook computer, and portable equipment. Can also be used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves manufacturing yield and battery characteristics while having no fractures and wrinkles since each electrode active material particles and electrode active material particle, and the collector can be adhered with the metal oxide derived from a metallic-unit containing compound.
NOVELTY - The system (18) has a gas turbine engine (20) i.e. main propulsion engine, provided with high and low pressure spools (24, 26), which drive a propulsor i.e. turbofan. A hybrid auxiliary power unit (APU) (22) is mechanically coupled to the spools, where the power unit comprises a fuel cell (62) provided between a compressor (60) and a turbine (64), and receives oxidant air pressurized by the compressor to generate electrical power using fuel and the oxidant. The fuel cell heats the pressurized air, and discharges the heated air into the turbine. The APU supplies rotational power to the spools.    USE - Propulsion system for an aircraft e.g. twin engine turbofan aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft and fixed-wing aircraft such as turbofan aircraft, turbojet aircraft and turboprop aircraft. Can also be used for a land vehicle, tracked and/or wheeled vehicles, marine vehicle, surface vessel, submarines and/or semi-submersible and amphibious vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid APU provides power to the low pressure spool for generating thrust via the propulsor, thus taxiing the aircraft without starting the gas turbine engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for taxiing an aircraft.    Propulsion system (18)    Gas turbine engine (20)    Hybrid APU (22)    High pressure spool (24)    Low pressure spool (26)    Compressor (60)    Fuel cell (62)    Turbine (64)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main control circuit system located at a vehicle front part connected with a power drive system and a solar photovoltaic power generation system. A charging and discharging control system is connected with the power drive system, which is located at a rear end of a charging and discharging control system located at an upper side of an energy storage system. The charging and discharging control system and an energy storage system are provided with a driver seat.    USE - Photovoltaic electric sightseeing vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is environment-friendly and practical to use, and saves energy, and increase continuous working time and duration of an electric sightseeing car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photovoltaic electric sightseeing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode terminals (4,5) including a fastening element. The electrode plates (6,7) have electrode tabs (20,26) having a through-hole. The through-hole is a portion of an outer shape of the electrode plate. The electrode terminal and the electrode plate are electrically connected through the through-hole by the fastening element. A slit passes through the electrode tab from a front side of the electrode tab to rear side of the electrode tab, and is continuous from outside of the electrode plate to the through-hole portion.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, power supply apparatus and power generating apparatus. Can also be used in sodium battery e.g. sodium-sulfur battery and nickel battery e.g. nickel hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The satisfactory battery performance can be attained and the productivity is improved. The waste is prevented from flying and dispersing such that the degradation of the performance of the battery is prevented. The fastening element of the electrode terminal is easily inserted into the through-hole portion during manufacturing of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Electrode terminals (4,5)    Electrode plates (6,7)    Separator (8)    Electrode tabs (20,26)
NOVELTY - The system has reformer (130) which is in fluid communication with fuel cell. Reactor (132) and heat feeding unit (134) are arranged in reformer. Fuel tank (110) is connected to the reactor. The fluid is communicated from moisture supplying pipe to the reactor. The fluid is communicated from reformer exhausting pipe to the reformer and moisture supplying pipe. The reformer exhausting pipe is configured to pass high temperature gas discharged from the reformer to the moisture supplying pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell system is provided with freezing prevention system, the moisture content in fuel cell is removed using thermal energy generated when heat feeding unit of fuel cell runs. The energy efficiency of fuel cell system is improved using waste thermal energy when heat feeding unit of fuel cell runs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel tank (110)    Water tank (120)    Reformer (130)    Reactor (132)    Heat feeding unit (134)
NOVELTY - The battery module (101) has several rechargeable batteries (20) that are arranged along a predefined direction. The end plates (39) are located at outer sides of outermost rechargeable battery. The fixing elements (41) are extended along predefined direction and fixed to the end plates. A support step portion (414) is extended from side end of fixing elements. The reinforcement elements (51) are provided contacting an outer surface of the fixing elements. The fixing elements and reinforcement elements are connected to the end plates through fasteners (37).    USE - Battery module such as quadrangle-type lithium ion battery module for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in lithium polymer battery module and cylindrical battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing elements and reinforcement elements are connected to the end plates through fasteners such that the rechargeable battery can be stably fixed in the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Rechargeable battery (20)    Fastener (37)    End plate (39)    Fixing element (41)    Reinforcement element (51)    Battery module (101)    Support step portion (414)
NOVELTY - Polyelectrolyte membrane film comprises membrane film (36) cut from membrane sheet (30) in diagonal relationship with respect to machine process direction (32) axis of membrane sheet.    USE - Polyelectrolyte membrane film used for fuel cells for power vehicles or other machinery.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte membrane film exhibits reduced internal stress as compared to currently-prepared membranes, thus allowing more even distribution of pressure in fuel cell stack and reduced incidence of swollen membrane-induced failure mechanisms in fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane film is cut from membrane sheet with side edges (38) of membrane film disposed at 45 degrees angle with respect to machine process direction axis. It has square-shaped configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of polyelectrolyte membrane film.    Membrane sheet (30)    Machine process direction (32)    Transverse direction (34)    Membrane film (36)    Side edges (38)    Transverse edges (40)
NOVELTY - The casting mold comprises a casting unit consisting of a gate board, a forming assembly, a movable insert pin and a drive device. A pouring plate is separated on a product forming component, which is held on the supporting frame. A pin is inserted from the lower part into the forming product. Upper end of the inserted portion is matched with a movable insert. Pouring port of the pouring plate is communicated with the product cavity. A driving device is configured to drive the pin to move up and down in the product forming component.    USE - Casting mold for storage battery such as battery for forklift, transporting vehicle and tractor.    ADVANTAGE - Can simplify the mold structure, reduces cost, improves production efficiency and reduces labor intensity of the workers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-section of the casting mold.    Product forming plate (21)    Supporting plate (22)    First push plate (71)    Second push-out plate (72)    Two-stage step holes (712,713)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting whether the solar car is in ignition state. The operation of solar battery in the sunroof solar car is controlled by detected result. The solar battery plate is connected with the storage battery to supply solar power to battery, when vehicle is in ignition state. A determination is performed to determine whether the fan is started based on temperature of vehicle, when vehicle is in flameout state. The supply of solar power to battery or fan is controlled according to received light strength of solar battery panel when fan is to be started.    USE - Method for controlling electricity supply of sunroof solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the vehicle can be controlled according to the supply condition of the battery, such that full use of the solar energy can be achieved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electricity supply control system of sunroof solar car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electricity supply control system of sunroof solar car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel supply system (101), cooling system (107), heat supply system (108) and parallel switch pipe system. Fuel type cold, heat and electricity combined supply sub-system and solar photo-thermal system are connected with cooling system through parallel connection switching tube. Hot working substance circulating pump circulates heated heat transfer working substance (205) into steam generator (204) to release heat to generate steam and hot water. Parallel switching tube is provided with steam and hot water pipe and valve.    USE - Photo-thermal solar energy supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hot working substance circulating pump circulates heated heat transfer working substance into steam generator to release heat to generate steam and hot water, largest energy conversion rate can be attained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the photo-thermal solar energy supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel supply system (101)    Cooling system (107)    Heat supply system (108)    Steam generator (204)    Heat transfer working substance (205)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a storage battery box provided with chairs. An inner side of the storage battery box is equipped with a storage battery. An upper carriage is provided with a wind turbine and a solar energy silicon wafer. A wind turbine is connected with a breeze generator through a rotating shaft. The breeze generator is connected with a conversion switch by a converting circuit. A solar energy silicon crystal is connected with the conversion switch on a base plate through a solar energy converting charging circuit. The conversion switch is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Wind power electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle adopts wind and solar combined power generation, supports long-distance running due to the storage battery and saves energy, and is convenient to charge and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The frame has supporting rod seats arranged between two ends of a horizontal rod. An end of the horizontal rod is fixed to an upper hinge lug that is sleeved with a rotating handle. Another end of the horizontal rod is hinged with a rotating base frame. An upper end of an inclined supporting rod is hinged with the horizontal rod. Lower ends of the inclined supporting rod and a horizontal wheel frame are fixedly connected together. A rear wheel horizontal frame is sleeved on two rear wheels. A battery seat is fixed on a wheel frame level part.    USE - Front and rear connection frame for a foldable two-seat four wheel electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame folds a four wheel electric motor car by connecting a front wheel car frame part, a rear wheel car frame part, a rotating base frame, a telescopic rod and a connecting part of a movable rod and a pedal. The frame is made of aluminum alloy pipe material so as to reduce weight of the car without replacing pivotal parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front and rear connection frame.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery pack (6) arranged in front of a box cross beam (3) in parallel. A battery pack box beam (4) and a battery fixing device (5) are clamped in the battery pack. The battery fixing device is connected to two sides of the box cross beam. The battery pack is directly dropped on the box cross beam and the battery pack box beam. Sides of a turned-over edge are connected to a rectangular-shaped frame through two connecting plates. Length of the battery pack box beam is 6.5 cm.    USE - Dynamic power vehicle lithium battery pack support fixing structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure reduces process redundancy propagation during production, reduces material cost, and improves bearing capacity of the battery pack. The structure ensures better ventilation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a dynamic power vehicle lithium battery pack support fixing structure.    Box cross beam (3)    Battery pack box beam (4)    Battery fixing device (5)    Battery pack (6)
NOVELTY - The structure has bottom shell (1) and surface shell (3) that is provided with a hollow cavity (12). A circuit board (2) is electrically connected with battery positive polar spring chip (6) and battery negative elastic sheet (7). The bottom shell is provided with battery mounting groove (11). The battery (5) is placed on the hollow cavity.    USE - Battery installation structure of remote controller for automobile (all claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of the battery can be achieved effectively. The reliability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the remote controller.    Bottom shell (1)    Circuit board (2)    Surface shell (3)    Battery (5)    Battery positive polar spring chip (6)    Battery negative elastic sheet (7)    Battery mounting groove (11)    Hollow cavity (12)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell that is provided in the battery main portion. The battery main portion is provided with an electrode sheet (12). The electrode sheet is provided with a conductor (22). A connecting clip (2) is connected with an insulator (21). The insulator is provided in the conductive main portion.    USE - Detachable battery for electric vehicle such as motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the vehicle can be reduced. The energy consumption and the cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Connecting clip (2)    Electrode sheet (12)    Insulator (21)    Conductor (22)    Conductive contact surface (220)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermo electric generator which generates an electric energy and converts the electric energy to heat energy to heat the working fluid. A battery is connected to thermo electric device (1) for storing the generated electric energy. A working fluid circuit is connected to the thermo electric device, and provided with heat exchanger to transfer heat between the working fluid and internal combustion engine components. A controller is provided to control the thermo electric device to heat the working fluid received from component.    USE - Thermo electric apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the thermo electric device to heat working fluid received from component, so that the demand of the coolant is reduced. Hence the recovery of the energy is increased and the efficiency of apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the thermo-electric device.    Thermo electric device (1)    Heat generating subsystem (2)    Storage device (3)    Heat receiving subsystem (4)    Cooling unit (5)
NOVELTY - The kit has base main portion of used car which is acted as main component of kit. Drive motor portion (20), power supply battery portion (10), charger portion and power supply management portion (30) are acted as components of electric vehicle. Each component is fixed by general purpose wrenches. The boltorn system do not require welding or cutting process for base main portion during installation of component.    USE - Assembly kit for electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled car, dimethyl-ether vehicle, natural gas vehicle, clean diesel motor vehicle, diesel alternative liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle, biomass-derived fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Special technique and a special tool can be implemented in electric vehicle assembly kit reliably in a short time. The cost of installation is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the monocoque frame vehicle floor of base main portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply battery portion (10)    Drive motor portion (20)    Power supply management portion (30)    Ammeter (40)    Tire (100)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery contains electrode active material and electrolyte. The electrode active material contains organic compound including conjugated dithione structural unit and conjugated dione structural unit. The electrolyte contains alkoxy compound having alkoxy group in a structure.    USE - Secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics and high energy density.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery module provided with a battery pack. An inner side and an outer side of the battery pack are enhanced by sandwiching ballistic material and jacket material, respectively. The battery module is made of bulletproof material (4). The bulletproof material is an aramid fiber, a glass fiber, an Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber or Polybenzoxazole fiber. Thermal resistance and tensile strength of the bulletproof material is 150 degree Celsius and 1.0-6.0 Giga Pascal, respectively.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in an electric vehicle such as electric bike, electric scooter, electrical golf cart, electricity lorry and electricity commercial vehicle i.e. power tool, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures safety to the battery pack and the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Electrode assembly (2)    Battery exterior (3)    Bulletproof material (4)    Needle bed object (5)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (1) has a block with main metal plate (5) and sub metal plate (6) that is fixedly connected to positive electrode terminals (7) and negative electrode terminals (8) of the cell portions (3). The main metal plate of a primary battery block is fixedly connected to sub metal plate of a secondary battery block, battery blocks are electrically configured in series, and printed circuit board (PCB) (10) is mechanically fixed to mounting flanges of the metal plates with mounting unit (4) that also provides an electric connection between the metal plates and PCB.    USE - Battery assembly for vehicle such as cars, golf-carts and motor-bikes.    ADVANTAGE - The printed circuit board (PCB) that is mechanically fixed to mounting flanges of metal plates with mounting unit, provides electric connection between metal plates and PCB, so that self-supporting battery assembly with improved current conducting capacity is produced in cost-effective way. The design effectively reduces electrical losses due to large conductor and directs the electrical connections between metal plates and PCB, so that manufacturing process is more efficient and need of cable is avoided. The supporting and conducting function of the metal plates instantly reduces the need number of components. Temperature is measured through mechanical connection between metal plates and PCB, so that temperature measured at PCB, hence temperature in battery is estimated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of battery assembly.    Battery assembly (1)    Cell portions (3)    Mounting unit (4)    Main metal plate (5)    Sub metal plate (6)    Positive electrode terminals (7)    Negative electrode terminals (8)    PCB (10)
NOVELTY - The glass wafer (30) has a glass with a coefficient of thermal expansion equal to coefficient of thermal expansion of semiconductor silicon. Semiconductor fabrication equipment recognizes an indexing feature. A coating on portion of one face of the glass extends inwardly from an outer edge of the glass. The coating changes an optical characteristic or dielectric property of the glass.    USE - Glass wafer used as carriers, interposers, etc., for fabrication of integrated circuit (IC) in electronic device. Can also be used in microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device, LED, contact image sensor, concentrated-photovoltaic device, memory, radio frequency/analog IC, microfluidic device, microdisplay, laser/vertical-cavity surface emitting laser, fuel cell, micro-battery, power device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The functionality of gripping the wafer in existing electrostatic chucks can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the formation of the glass wafer.    Glass wafer (30)    Surface (31)    Notch (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several storage units that are positioned along with specific direction. A heat exchange medium is provided in a spacer, and moved to the direction orthogonal to previous direction for controlling temperature of electrical storage unit. Projections are protruded toward inner side of the space, and respectively provided in surfaces of spacer. The projections are shifted to direction corresponding to heat exchange medium.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat-exchange efficiency between heat exchange medium and electrical storage unit are improved, the temperature of electrical storage unit can be adjusted effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external view of the storage unit.    Electrical storage unit (10)    Module case (11)    Positive electrode terminal (13)    Negative electrode terminal (14)    Projection portions (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a transport pipe (30) that is connected with the discharge nozzle (20) for conveying the electrode-material paste (12) to the discharge nozzle. The viscosity measurement element (40) is provided in the middle portion of the transport pipe. The gap control element (50) is electrically connected to the viscosity measurement element and is provided for changing the size of the clearance gap between the discharge nozzle and the collector (10) based on the viscosity measured in the viscosity measurement element.    USE - Coating apparatus for coating electrode-material paste on elongate collector of secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The coating film of a uniform coating width can be formed stably. The uncoated portions of a cut margin or an electrode layer can be provided appropriately, so that the yield of coating apparatus can be improved. The material cost of coating apparatus is reduced, the operating efficiency is improved and the product cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) coating method; and    (2) method for manufacturing electrode for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of coating apparatus.    Collector (10)    Electrode-material paste (12)    Discharge nozzle (20)    Transport pipe (30)    Viscosity measurement element (40)    Gap control element (50)    Coating apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has several unit cells (10), and cooling units (20) sealed with coolant, which are arranged in the proximity of the unit cells. The cooling agent is formed from a liquid adjusted to a viscosity in the range of 2 - 350 PaS. The cooling units are provided with opening portions, some of which open and release coolant when unit cells generate abnormal heat.    USE - Battery module for portable electronic device such as personal computer and mobile phone, and for electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the unit cell which performed abnormal heat generation can be rapidly reduced with the heat of vaporization by sufficient quantity of cooling agent, so that high cooling efficiency of the battery module can be achieved. The energy density per mass is high and the battery module with excellent safety can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Unit cell (10)    Projection portion (11)    Cooling unit (20)    Case (30)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The separator has conductive layer which is stacked on the surface of aluminum alloy separator base material. The mass ratio of graphite powder and binder resin coated to surface base material provided in predetermined range, when electro conductive layer is formed by coating and bonding surface of separator substrate with electro conductive coating material. The binder resin consists of epoxy resin, phenol-type resin, polyester-based resin, fluorine resin, acrylic resin, urethane type resin, melamine type resin, vinyl chloride-type resin and silicon-type resin.    USE - Fuel cell separator for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy separator base material is used in the fuel cell separator, so that electric power generation performance and durability of the separator can be improved effectively. The size of fuel cell separator is reduced by using aluminum alloy separator base material, so that manufacturing cost of fuel cell separator can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell separator.
NOVELTY - A metal layer is formed by electroplating method inside the surface of polyelectrolyte to obtain polyelectrolyte complex.    USE - Manufacture of polyelectrolyte complex (claimed) for polymer actuator element, sensor, capacitor, battery electrode, shield material and electrode for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte complex has low surface resistance, and the metal layer with improved adhesiveness with respect to polyelectrolyte and favorable thickness is formed within a short time by simple process. The plating thickness and electrode shape can be easily adjusted by changing applied voltage. Since a dissimilar metal can be laminated easily, the polyelectrolyte complex having outstanding performance can be obtained.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has moving portion apparatus which utilizes the wind pressure received to the front portion at the time of working of motor vehicle. An electric power generating apparatus is operated so as to produce electricity by generating wind power generation.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power generating apparatus is operated so as to produce electricity by generating wind power generation, the dependence of the fossil fuel is eliminated by production-increasing of electricity. The emission of carbon-di-oxide can be reduced, so that the global environmental protection can be improved.
NOVELTY - The module (100a) has two set of battery cells (10) that are stacked in primary direction. The two set of battery cells are arranged in secondary direction, and are faced in opposing directions relative to each other. A battery cell holder is provided between adjacent battery cells that are stacked in primary direction. The battery cell holder has insulating plate that is provided between adjacent battery cells stacked in primary direction, and several guides that are protruded from edges of insulating plate to extend in primary direction over adjacent battery cells.    USE - Battery module for mobile devices e.g. mobile phone, electric vehicles e.g. electric bicycle, hybrid vehicles, and uninterruptible power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell holder can improve the fixing force between stacked battery cells, and can easily discharge the heat produced from the battery cells, thus the battery module with the battery cell holder has improved structural stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100a)    End plates (200)    Fixing element (400)    Vertical insulating portion (500)
NOVELTY - The system has a box in which an electronic circuit (1) with a radiofrequency receiver (7) and a solar cell (2) with batteries (5) are arranged. The box includes a fixing unit i.e. adhesive strip or fixed support, for directly or indirectly fixing the box to a vehicle, where the strip is fixed inside a windscreen of vehicle. The circuit includes a microcontroller provided with activation or deactivation key (111), start or stop switch and status indicator (113) and power supply connectors. An auxiliary stack (6) is arranged in parallel with the batteries.    USE - Radiofrequency identification system for identifying movement or stop of a vehicle at a distance ranging between 1 and 50 meters.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a main energy i.e. solar energy, source, so that the system ensures unlimited power supply capacity. The system is light in weight. The system utilizes a reader of same type as used in models of active identifiers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of radiofrequency identification system with basic components and interconnections.    Electronic circuit (1)    Solar cell (2)    Batteries (5)    Auxiliary stack (6)    Radiofrequency receiver (7)    Activation or deactivation key (111)    Status indicator (113)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple battery sets located in a battery slot. The battery sets are placed on an electric vehicle. A battery pack is located through a wire unit. The battery pack is provided with a power output socket. The battery pack is sleeved with a heat insulation sleeve. A middle part of the heat insulation sleeve is provided with a vacuum layer. The heat insulation sleeve is made of organic insulating material.    USE - Electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure. The battery pack is covered with the vacuum layer provided with heat insulation cover, thus providing better sunlight illuminating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains tin at center, and composite particles having double-layered structure coated with cobalt, provided around tin. The content of cobalt with respect to total content of tin cobalt is 5-40 atomic%.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent durability and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has an electrode active material layer (2) that is formed on the surface of a collector (1). The electrode active material layer contains an active material particle and a bonding material which contains crystalline metal nitride. The metal nitride contains titanium element.    USE - Electrode plate for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool and portable apparatus such as notebook personal computer, camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the active material particle is adhere on the collector, the output/input characteristics of the electrode plate are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, manufacturing method of electrode plate; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows s schematic view of the electrode plate for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte air cell (10) comprises positive electrode (16, 26) containing oxidation-reduction catalyst of oxygen, negative electrode (14, 24) containing a negative electrode active material interposed between positive and negative electrodes, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution (18, 28) containing nonmetallic polyvalent cation salt.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte air cell for electrochemical device used in non-commercial household appliances, such as motive power source of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer, and load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - Discharged voltage is increased.
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte has peak which is provided with predetermined half-power band width. The peak is calculated by satisfying the predetermined formula.    USE - Solid electrolyte for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, a notebook personal computer, and a digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that lithium ion conductivity is high, while suppressing the generation of reflow crack during battery mounting.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains tin at center, and composite particles having double-layered structure coated with cobalt, provided around tin. The content of cobalt with respect to the total amount of the tin and cobalt is 5-40 atomic%.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent durability and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The generator has a turbine whose section part includes a guide magnet (1). Sections of the magnet are distributed on circumference of a rotor to obtain alternating magnetic switch. The rotor is formed on a bearing seat hole. A contact part of a heat conducting pipe is covered with a heat insulating layer (33). The conducting pipe is provided with a phase change heat pipe on a bearing seat assembly. The conducting pipe is exposed in high temperature exhaust gas and covered with the heat insulating layer. A leading-out end of the conducting pipe is connected with a frame and an engine.    USE - Switch magnetic circuit type permanent magnet generator for use in transportation and automobile vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is driven by exhaust waste gas energy of an automobile in high temperature environment. The generator has permanent magnet and coil that are installed on a stator ring body so as to cool the generator to packaging temperature by the heat pipe. The generator ensures that temperature of area is controlled at 200 degree centigrade. The generator has wide application range and generates automobile vehicles and large vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a switch magnetic circuit type permanent magnet generator in partial section.    Guide magnet (1)    Turbine blade (4)    Shell (6)    Heat conducting pipe over region (32)    Heat insulating layer (33)
NOVELTY - An accumulator plate grid alloy is prepared by putting nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), selenium(Se) and tin (Sn) in crucible and heating to 1160-1180 degrees C, smelting, and uniformly stirring, casting in ingot mold, and cooling to obtain cast ingot for use; putting aluminum (Al) and bismuth (Bi) in lead pot and smelting, fusing at 640-660 degrees C and insulating, and putting cast ingot in the lead pot and smelting, uniformly stirring and placing statically for 15-20 minutes; and adjusting casting temperature to 540-550 degrees C, where material is cast in plate grid mold for forming a lattice slab.    USE - Method for preparation of accumulator plate grid alloy of electric bicycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Accumulator plate grid alloy is prepared by putting nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), selenium(Se) and tin (Sn) in crucible and heating to 1160-1180 degrees C, smelting, and uniformly stirring, casting in ingot mold, and cooling to obtain cast ingot for use; putting aluminum (Al) and bismuth (Bi) in lead pot and smelting, fusing at 640-660 degrees C and insulating, and putting cast ingot in the lead pot and smelting, uniformly stirring and placing statically for 15-20 minutes; and adjusting casting temperature to 540-550 degrees C, where material is cast in plate grid mold for forming a lattice slab. The alloy comprises (wt.%): Al (0.04-0.06), Bi (0.03-0.07), Ni (0.05-0.10), Cu (0.5-0.8), Se (0.10-0.15), Sn (1-2) and Pb (balance).
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a polarizing electrode layer formed on a collector that is provided with metal foil. An anode electrode is exposed to an end surface by interposing a separator. A lead board is connected to the anode electrode and a cathode electrode. A hole is formed with a pair of lead wires. A sealing rubber (10) seals an opening part of a metal casing (9). An electrode process part is electrically connected in a lamination state toward an outer periphery from an element. An anode lead line (7) and a cathode lead line (8) are combined from an aluminum rivet and a lead part.    USE - Capacitor e.g. aluminum electrolytic-type capacitor and organic-type electrolyte capacitor, for a capacitor module (claimed), an electronic device and a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode process part is electrically connected in the lamination state toward the outer periphery from the element, so that heavy-current-izing of the capacitor can be achieved, and resistance of the electrode can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a capacitor.    Anode lead line (7)    Cathode lead line (8)    Metal casing (9)    Sealing rubber (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves filling cooling liquid in a circulating water pipe. Fuel is ignited to heat a circulating water tube. A circulating pipe is connected to an engine. Cooling fluid is filled in a cycling water pipe. Fuel combustion of waste gas is collected from a bottom part of the engine. Judgment is made whether temperature of the engine reaches a threshold value or not. A high pressure spray head is connected with a high pressure oil tank. Discharging heat is generated by primary smoke.    USE - Pre-heating liquid cooling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures low temperature, high temperature stopping function and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heating system.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a generator i.e. solar cell, for generating energy. A storage battery electrically stores electric power from the generator. Multiple chargers respectively supply electric power with respect to the storage battery for a moving body. A determination part is used for detecting amount of electric power from the system. A switch part connects a solar cell module (2), the storage battery and a system unit to each charger based on a detection result of a determination part. The storage battery, the chargers and the switch part are provided in a support body.    USE - System for supplying electric power to a storage battery of a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be charged within range of amount of contract demands with an electric power company. The system is provided with an LED illumination unit in an arch part of support pole to irradiate a parking space, so that charge can be performed satisfactorily even in night time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage battery is nickel hydrogen storage battery or lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a system for supplying electric power to a storage battery of a vehicle.    System for supplying electric power to storage battery of vehicle (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Center stem-part (4)    Support pole (10)    Ground (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has a microcomputer (70) monitoring a battery cell (11). A comparator compares cell voltage and a predetermined threshold value of the battery cell. A cell number generating circuit outputs information, which identifies a settled battery cell. An internal resistance unit is equipped with the microcomputer. A program is equipped with CPU, ROM, electrically EPROM and RAM. The battery cell is provided with an assembled battery (10). A cell selecting switch (30) is equipped with a negative electrode side switch (31).    USE - Battery state monitoring apparatus. Used include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, inverter, motor and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus monitors the battery cell with high-speed in a precise manner. The apparatus is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery state monitoring apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery (10)    Battery cell (11)    Battery state monitoring apparatus (20)    Cell selecting switch (30)    Negative electrode side switch (31)    Microcomputer (70)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several battery cells having a terminal surface which accommodates an electrode terminal and a vent. An end plate (200a) is arranged on the terminal surface of each battery cell. The end plate is provided with an exhausting hole (211a) corresponding to the vent, and a guide unit (242a) is provided for covering a portion of the exhausting hole. The battery cells are coupled so that a bottom surface of adjacent battery cells are arranged to face each other to form a battery array.    USE - Battery module. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric bicycle and mobile apparatus e.g. cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery is improved. Since the gas generated during the operation of battery cells is discharged from vents, the influence of the gas on the battery components is avoided and the secondary damage of the components such as adjacent battery module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the end plate in the battery module.    End plate (200a)    Exhausting hole (211a)    Electrode hole (212)    Probe hole (213)    Guide unit (242a)
NOVELTY - The module has battery array that comprises several battery cells (10). The battery cell has surfaces with respective ends opposite to each other. An electrode terminal (11) is placed at one of the ends. A side surface is extended between the two ends. One of the surfaces of the battery cells are faced with each other. The end plates at opposite outer ends of the battery array are arranged adjacent to one of the ends of the battery cells.    USE - Battery module for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in mobile device e.g. mobile phone, electric bicycle and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The heat produced from the battery cells can be easily discharged through the heat dissipating holes. The electrode terminals are connected, such that single electric path is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Electrode terminal (11)    Bottom side (15)    Terminal surface (16)    Vent (17)
NOVELTY - Battery module (101) comprises rechargeable batteries (20), each having a gas exhaust component (27) openable at a predetermined pressure; housing (12) holding the rechargeable batteries and having a gas exhaust hole; and valve component (30) covering the gas exhaust hole, where predetermined pressure for opening the valve component is lower than the pressure for opening the gas exhaust components.    USE - Battery module used in vehicle (claimed), particularly hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the valve component is provided on the housing, it is possible to easily exhaust a gas generated inside the housing, and since the pressure for opening the valve component of the housing is set to be lower than the pressure for opening the gas exhaust component of a rechargeable battery, it is possible to rapidly exhaust the gas generated in the rechargeable battery. The battery module has improved safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of battery module.    Housing (12)    Rechargeable batteries (20)    Gas exhaust component (27)    Valve component (30)    Battery module (101)
NOVELTY - The module has a fixing device provided with a base (6) and a lower bracket (5). A top cover (1) of a circular battery unit (4) is arranged between an upper bracket and a lower bracket to form a cylindrical cavity. The battery unit is arranged in the cylindrical cavity. Two ends of a clamping part are fixed between the upper and lower brackets. A gap part is arranged between the module and an inner wall of the cylindrical cavity. A front cover plate (7) and a rear cover (3) are respectively fixed on two ends of a pedestal and the top cover of the battery unit.    USE - Automobile battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module improves radiating environment, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automobile battery module.    Top cover (1)    Rear cover (3)    Circular battery unit (4)    Lower bracket (5)    Base (6)    Front cover plate (7)
NOVELTY - The bonnet has thermoelectric transducers e.g. thermocouples, operated based on a seebeck effect for production of electrical power from combustion of residual heat of internal combustion engines e.g. petrol/diesel/gas engines, such that previously unused space volume between a car bonnet outer skin and a car bonnet inner skin is used. Commercial half modules (5) are applied to the bonnet by a thermal compound and heat resistant adhesive (4). The bonnet enables direct cooling of an upper outer skin surface, and a heat exchanger (9) is connected with a hot water circuit of a motor.    USE - Generator-driven automobile engine bonnet i.e. car bog bonnet (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric transducers e.g. thermocouples, are operated based on the seebeck effect for production of electrical power from combustion of residual heat e.g. petrol/diesel/gas, such that the previously unused space volume between the car bonnet outer skin and the car bonnet inner skin is used, thus avoiding the need for natural and artificial cooling circuits, and hence utilizing the bonnet in a commercial and economical manner to produce effective and practical residual heat of the internal combustion engines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a generator-driven automobile engine bonnet.    Cylinder block surface (1)    Thermal compound and heat resistant adhesive (4)    Commercial half modules (5)    Heat exchanger (9)    Outlet (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has individual cells (1) interconnected with one another in a serial and/or parallel manner and arranged on frame elements (6) such that the cells are pressed in a force-fit manner by a clamping unit (7). Arrestor tabs (4) of neighboring individual cells are electrically interconnected with one another. The arrestor tabs are bent at 90 degrees in sections. The frame element has respective width corresponding to half of spacing, and is arranged in a stiffening element.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner, and enhances the refrigeration and fixation of the individual cells in a cell composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a battery with a cell composite in which a pole-side of a cooling plate is attached at the cell composite and connected with frame elements in a form fit manner.    Individual cells (1)    Arrestor tabs (4)    Frame elements (6)    Clamping unit (7)    Frame shaped end element (9)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an electrode stack arranged within a cell housing and comprising electrodes connected with current arrestor tabs in an electrically conductive manner. The electrodes of different polarities are insulatively separated from each other by a separator. The tabs of same polarity are connected with each other to a pole. The housing has an electrically insulating frame (5) arranged between an electrically conductive enveloping metal sheet (3) and another enveloping metal sheet. The frame has recesses closed with respect to interior and/or environment of the cell.    USE - Single cell for a battery in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has the recesses closed with respect to the interior and/or environment of the cell, so that the frame is formed with large thickness in a region of the arrestor tabs for stability of the single cell, thus preventing large voids in the cell interior of the housing between the tabs and metal sheets, in which electrolytes are accumulated. The cell thus realizes reduced weight by less electrolyte filling, achieves reduced electrolyte material costs and avoids non-uniform wetting of the electrode stack with the electrolytes. The utilization of the cell achieves weight reduction of the battery and reduced fuel and/or energy consumption of the vehicle while achieving high range and payload and reduced pollutant emissions of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The recesses are formed as a complete break-through between single cell sides of the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single cell.    Single cell (1)    Electrically conductive enveloping metal sheet (3)    Electrically insulating frame (5)
NOVELTY - The resistance of each battery cell is detected by measuring the voltage and the current of each battery cell or by differential resistance test. The temperature of the battery cell is detected based on the relationship between the resistance and the temperature of the battery cell.    USE - Method for detecting temperature of cells of battery such as lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing the supplementary sensor system for detecting the temperature of the battery cells is avoided, and hence the cost required for detecting the temperature of the battery cells is reduced. The temperature of the battery cells can be detected exactly, and the deviation of the power prediction can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The battery has individual cells (1) i.e. lithium-ion cells, arranged parallel to each other and connected with one another in a force-fit manner by a clamping element. The individual cells are arranged within a battery housing, and an electrode stack is arranged within an individual cell housing (2). The clamping element is expanded during reaching or exceeding of critical inner pressure lying within one of the individual cells, such that outer dimension of the individual cells is changed. A frame (2.2) of the cell housing is detached from a casing plate (2.1) of the cell housing.    USE - Battery i.e. high volt-battery, for use as an energy-storage unit of a drive assembly of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping element is expanded during reaching or exceeding of critical inner pressure lying within one of the individual cells, such that outer dimension of the individual cells is changed, thus preventing danger of explosion and/or exothermic chain reactions of cell chemistry, and hence ensuring safe usage of the battery. The arrangement of the individual cell housing enables the battery to be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner with improved mechanical robustness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an individual cell.    Battery has individual cells (1)    Individual cell housing (2)    Casing plate (2.1)    Frame (2.2)    Edge-sided section of individual cell housing (2.1.1)
NOVELTY - The composite has single cells (12) provided with side walls e.g. anode metal sheet (36) and cathode metal sheet (38), made from electrical conductive material. The walls are kept at a distance to each other by an electrically insulating spacer e.g. frame (40), and braced against each other by a tensioning unit e.g. tie rod. The tensioning unit is electrically insulated relative to the walls by an insulating element e.g. tubular projection (46). The insulating element is formed by the spacer, where the spacer comprises sides (48, 50). The spacer is formed as an electrode stack of the cells.    USE - Cell composite for a battery i.e. high voltage battery (claimed), of a vehicle e.g. mild hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating element is formed by the spacer, thus avoiding the need of separate part for electrically insulation of the tensioning unit, and hence producing the cell composite in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of components of a single cell.    Single cells (12)    Anode metal sheet (36)    Cathode metal sheet (38)    Frame (40)    Tubular projection (46)    Sides of electrically insulating spacer (48, 50)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell composite with a set of series and/or parallel interconnected single cells (1), where a pole of each cell including an arrester tab (4) is electrically conductive. The arrestor tabs for interconnecting the individual cells having contact members (5) are electrically conductive. Each contact member comprises an internal cooling passage (5.2). An electrically insulating connector having an inner channel and two cooling channels is arranged between two contact members. The two passages form a liquid tight portion of a continuous channel.    USE - Battery for use in a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid car or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The arrestor tabs for interconnecting the individual cells having the contact members are electrically conductive, so that a thermal conductivity is achieved without requiring heat transfer port components, thus requiring weight and space requirement, and hence reducing production cost of the battery while effectively cooling the single cells of the cell composite by using a liquid coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of two parallel single cells in which a contact member is arranged, and comprises a cooling passage extending in a direction parallel to the cells.    Series and/or parallel interconnected single cells (1)    Cell housings (3)    Arrester tab (4)    Contact members (5)    Internal cooling passage (5.2)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a housing of individual cells (1) with two casing plates (2, 3) and a frame (4) that is connected with the casing plates, where the cells are electrically connected by the plates. An inner side of one of the casing plates is mechanically, chemically and/or thermally pretreated, and the frame is formed at the preheated casing plate in an injection molding process or in an injection embossing method, where the frame is made from thermoplastic material e.g. polypropylene-copolymer. Another casing plate is connected with the frame in a hot-pressing method.    USE - Method for manufacturing an individual cell for a battery of a vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, vehicle with hybrid drive and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner side of one of the casing plates is mechanically, chemically and/or thermally pretreated, and the frame is formed at the preheated casing plate in the injection molding process or in the injection embossing method, thus ensuring exact positioning of the frame at the preheated plate, and hence producing fault-free housing and/or the individual cells with reduced manufacturing time and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an individual cell.    Individual cells (1)    Casing plates (2, 3)    Frame (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has two or more prismatic single cells e.g. frame flat cells (1), joined together to form a cell stack, where a portion of contact surfaces of adjacent single cells in the cell stack are made of metallic material. The contact surfaces of the adjacent single cells are provided in contact with different metal layers (2, 3) i.e. single-sided metallic adhesive films such that side surfaces of the single cells are completely coated with the metal layers. The metal layers are formed in contact with a thermocouple. The metal layers are connected with electrical connectors (4, 5).    USE - Battery e.g. traction battery such as lithium-ion battery, for a vehicle e.g. partially electrically driven vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact surfaces of the adjacent single cells are provided in contact with different metal layers that are formed in contact with the thermocouple, thus ensuring a secure and reliable detection of temperature present in the battery or in a region of the single cells during charging and discharging of the battery while realizing simple construction of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of two battery single cells arranged at a distance from each other.    Frame flat cells (1)    Metal layers (2, 3)    Electrical connectors (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The battery has individual cells (2) arranged parallel to each other and comprising poles that are connected with deflector lugs (3) in an electrically-conducting manner. The lugs are connected with an electrically and thermally-conducting contact element (4) in an electrically and thermally-conducting manner by a force-fit and/or form-fit connection for interconnecting the individual cells, where the contact element is arranged in an electrically-insulating carrier unit (5). A clamping jaw (6.1) made from electrically and thermally conducting material is arranged in the carrier unit.    USE - Battery i.e. high-voltage battery, for use as a primary storage unit in a drive assembly of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deflector lugs are connected with the contact element in the electrically and thermally-conducting manner by the force-fit and/or form-fit connection for interconnecting the cells, where the contact element is arranged in the electrically-insulating carrier unit, thus avoiding contact of a person with the contact element, and hence protecting the person against risk of injury during manufacturing, mounting and usage of the battery in the vehicle. The contact element and the clamping jaw are arranged in the carrier element, such that the battery is manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of individual cells.    Individual cells (2)    Deflector lugs (3)    Electrically and thermally-conducting contact element (4)    Electrically-insulating carrier unit (5)    Clamping jaw (6.1)
NOVELTY - The device has a high-voltage battery (8) e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, including a guiding unit (9) arranged in a housing (7) to guide a cooling medium i.e. coolant. The medium from a cooling device i.e. air-conditioning system, in a vehicle reaches to the guiding unit. A valve device (10) influences flow of the medium and is arranged within the housing. The valve device is adjustable by a magnetic drive (11') that is arranged in the housing together with the valve device. The drive is formed as a high-voltage magnetic drive and operates dependent on temperature.    USE - Device for intermediate storage of electrical power for a partial electrically-driven vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a pure electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The valve device influences the flow of the cooling medium and is arranged within the housing, thus achieving simple, compact and reliable assembly of the device and reliably ensuring high quality function of the device over a long time with the simple and inexpensive valve device while achieving protection against dust, vibrations and humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a device for intermediate storage of electrical power.    Housing (7)    High-voltage battery (8)    Guiding unit (9)    Valve device (10)    Magnetic drive (11')
NOVELTY - The device has prismatic battery individual cells (1) i.e. pouch-cells, stacked to a cell stack, where each cell has an electrode stack. The individual cells comprise a non-conducting packaging foil with an outwardly-aligned sealed seam, where the foil encloses the electrode stack. A temperature control element has a pipe (8), and a heat-conducting element (6) is arranged in an area of a part of the sealed seam. The heat-conducting element stays in thermal-contact with parts of the electrode stack by the foil, and thermally connected with the pipe.    USE - Electrical energy storing device for use as an electrical energy storage i.e. battery such as high-voltage battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, for a partially electrically-driven vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a pure electrical vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conducting element stays in thermal-contact with parts of the electrode stack by the foil, and thermally connected with the pipe, thus enabling the energy storing device to have efficient and space-optimized structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a battery individual cell connected to a partial element of a temperature control element.    Prismatic battery individual cells (1)    Volume area (3)    Heat-conducting element (6)    Heat-conducting sealing compound (7)    Pipe (8)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple memory cells i.e. lithium ion memory cells, where each memory cell comprises a housing-free electrode assembly (3) e.g. foil, that is formed with anode films, cathode films and separator films. The separator films are arranged between the anode films and the cathode films. The electrode assemblies of the memory cells are in contact with each other in a common vapor impermeable housing (1). The anode, cathode and separator films are rolled up in the electrode assemblies. The common vapor impermeable housing comprises multiple chambers.    USE - Electrical energy storage module for a battery e.g. traction battery, utilized in a vehicle e.g. partially electrically driven vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a high voltage battery, lithium ion battery and a high power battery for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing-free electrode assemblies of the memory cells are in contact with each other in the common vapor impermeable housing, so that expensive and heavy packaging of the individual memory cells can be avoided, thus simplifying production process of the module, and assembling the module in a simple and efficient manner, and hence reducing material costs and manufacturing costs of the module while manufacturing an extremely compact and lightweight electrical energy storage module with high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrical energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of individual elements of an electrical energy storage module.    Common vapor impermeable housing (1)    Partition walls of common vapor impermeable housing (2)    Housing-free electrode assembly (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a pin-shaped contact member (7) on an inter-connector base element (8) directly or indirectly by welding process, where the contact member is connected with a spring. A side of the inter-connector base element is in contact with a cathode (1), where the inter-connector base element is manufactured from a high temperature alloy that consists of aluminum oxide. The pin-shaped contact member is provided with an idle surface from a chrome iron material to form a non-electrical insulating layer with determined operating temperature.    USE - Method for manufacturing an inter-connector for a high temperature fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows a gas-permeable connection to be enabled between two sides of the inter-connector in a cost-effective manner. The method enables attachments of the contact members in a simple and inexpensive manner, and enables avoiding optimization of oxidant flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Cathode (1)    Anode (2)    Inter-connector (5)    Pin-shaped contact member (7)    Inter-connector base element (8)
NOVELTY - The body (10) has a porous portion (11) contacting with reactive area of a membrane electrode assembly. A flat portion (12) comprises a flat surface structure formed along outer edges of a metallic porous body other than a porous portion corresponding to the reactive area. The flat portion includes through apertures formed at positions where a gasket is molded such that the metallic porous body is firmly integrated with the gasket molded on sides of the flat portion by resin to act as the gasket inserted into the through apertures.    USE - Metallic porous body for a fuel cell for supplying electric power to small-sized electronic device and electric device. Uses include but are not limited to portable device, industrial application, household appliance and vehicle e.g. motor vehicle such as passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, lorry, commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and fuel vehicle such as petrol vehicle and electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The body improves handling and working properties of a fuel cell, and can accurately and precisely stacked, thus improving productivity of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of metallic porous bodies each having a flat portion.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Metallic porous body (10)    Porous portion (11)    Flat portion (12)    Manifold apertures (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing an electrode ink on a substrate and placing a solid polymer film on a surface of a wet electrode ink. The electrode ink is dried with a solid polymer film, and the solid polymer film is removed from the surface of a dry electrode ink to form a crack-free electrode layer on the substrate. The solid polymer film is selected from one of polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene and ethylene tetrafluoroethylene. The electrode ink comprises solvent, ionomer and a catalyst i.e. platinum group metal.    USE - Method for manufacturing a crack-free electrode that is used with fuel cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows fabrication of a mud crack-free electrode layer with uniform thickness. The method enables placing the solid polymer film on the surface of the wet electrode or other wet film construction, thus reducing or eliminating mud cracking by reinforcing the surface of the film while the film's structure is being formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrodes (20)    Proton exchange membrane (25)    Gas diffusion medium (30)    Fuel cell plate (35)
NOVELTY - The cell (10a) has an electrochemical flat cell i.e. lithium-ion-flat cell (12a), comprising connecting lugs (14a, 16a) projecting from the flat cell. A casing (18a) encloses the flat cell, and made from foil material. A monitoring electronic system (20a) is arranged in the casing and electrically connected with the lugs. The system monitors operating parameters e.g. cell voltage, cell current, cell temperature or cell pressure, of the battery cell. A conducting arrangement (26a) permeating the casing is provided for forming communication between the system and an external electronic device.    USE - Battery cell for manufacturing an electrical battery for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle (all claimed) i.e. plug-in-hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a nickel-metal hydride battery cell, nickel-cadmium battery cell, nickel-zinc-battery cell and lithium-ion-battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring electronic system is arranged in the casing and electrically connected with the connecting lugs for monitoring the operating parameters of the battery cell, thus ensuring simple, flexible and cost-effective monitoring of the operating parameters of the battery cell with reduced hardware.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (10a)    Lithium-ion-flat cell (12a)    Connecting lugs (14a, 16a)    Casing (18a)    Monitoring electronic system (20a)    Conducting arrangement (26a)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing device (1) has a pellet dispenser with an outlet end (7b) which is set above a predetermined position of catalyst plate (4) and is moved relative to the catalyst plate, for dispensing catalyst pellets (2,2a) to catalyst plate. The pellet dispenser has a predetermined upstream orientation of outlet end for dispensing pending pellets, to form dynamic back pressure in the outlet direction during closure of the outlet end, where the back pressure downwardly acts on the pellets in outlet direction.    USE - Device for manufacturing pellet-filled reforming unit for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst pellets can be fed easily and reliably to the catalyst plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing reforming unit for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for manufacturing pellet-filled reforming unit.    Device for manufacturing pellet-filled reforming unit (1)    Catalyst pellets (2,2a)    Reforming unit (3)    Catalyst plate (4)    Outlet end (7b)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating laser to the positive electrode current collecting plate (110). The laser intensity of high intensity outer peripheral portion area is higher than the laser intensity of center of radiation range of laser in outer peripheral portion area. The laser intensity which is lower than the laser intensity in another outer peripheral portion is used in the outer peripheral portion before and behind the scanning direction of laser. A collector is welded to the positive electrode plate (P) or negative electrode plate of the electrode main portion.    USE - Method for welding current collecting plate of battery (claimed) used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The welding of electrode plate and the current collecting plate can be performed effectively and the burning of the separator can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery;    (2) battery; and    (3) welding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the welding location of the positive electrode current collecting plate of battery.    Positive electrode current collecting plate (110)    Positive electrode plate (P)    Separator (S)    Heat affected zone (X)    Recessed portion (X1)
NOVELTY - The column has a base (2) arranged with sides of two welding points (3). The welding points are provided with a convex plane structure.    USE - Easily-welded pole column for use in direct sodium borohydride fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The column can eliminate a pole during welding of a welding solder. The column ensures better performance of a direct sodium borohydride fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an easily-welded pole column.    Column body (1)    Base (2)    Welding points (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has a charger that charges a charging capacitor and a storage battery group. The charging capacitor is connected with a voltage converter. The voltage capacitor is an auxiliary power supply circuit.    USE - Power battery for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The operating efficiency of power battery can be improved effectively. The power consumption of power battery can be reduced. The occurrence of damage to power battery can be prevented efficiently. The service life of storage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power battery for electric automobile. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar exhaust device has vehicle exhaust fan (1) that is connected with an electric source module. The power supply module includes a solar power supply module (23) having solar battery board (21) and storage battery (22). The solar battery plate is connected with storage battery. The storage battery is connected with the power input end of the vehicle exhaust fan.    USE - Solar exhaust device.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the device can be reduced. The energy of the device can be saved. The heat air and smell in the vehicle can be eliminated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of solar exhaust device.    Vehicle exhaust fan (1)    Micro-processor system (3)    Solar battery board (21)    Storage battery (22)    Solar power supply module (23)
NOVELTY - The module has a fuel cell (FCE) radiator and a power control unit (PCU) condenser that are arranged in a FCE cooling system to form a cooling arrangement structure. A PCU module is arranged in the condenser and connected with a driving electric motor cooling system in series to form a small module. An electric fan is arranged on a large module. A temperature difference of about 81.5/ to 70 degrees centigrade is obtained between the small module and the large module. Heat is radiated from an air conditioner for about 9kW with cooling water flow rate to about 120 L/min.    USE - Vehicle Pentium (RTM: 32-bit microprocessor) FCE cooling module.    ADVANTAGE - The module is convenient to install and maintain, simple in structure and inexpensive, and reduces the energy consumption, occupies less cabin space and satisfies the cooling requirements of the FCE, the control module and the PCU condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle 32-bit microprocessor FCE cooling module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has charging control unit which is connected with the engine control unit. The engine control unit is coupled to the driving device so as to control the operation of the engine. The electromagnetic clutch is respectively connected with the rotating shaft of the engine and the rotating shaft of generator. The electromagnetic clutch is coupled to the engine. The electromagnetic clutch is disengaged from the generator in preset condition.    USE - Charging car.    ADVANTAGE - The engine energy is supplied to generator through electromagnetic clutch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has generating unit connected with controller. Low voltage storage battery is connected with charger and auxiliary generator. Water circulating system is connected with water return port of circulating water pump. Water circulation transfer switch is provided at outlet of water circulating system. Heating belt is connected with low voltage output terminal. Auxiliary engine oil sump is provided with electric heating device. Air inlet of auxiliary engine is set with electric heating device connected with 24V low voltage output terminal.    USE - Auxiliary active heating and power supply control system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of fuel can be prevented. The fuel can be saved. The cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the auxiliary active heating and power supply control system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an amorphous silicon solar film battery having an amorphous silicon solar film that is covered on the surface of carriage and cab. A wheel driving device comprises a power converter electrically connected with the battery and multiple motors. Each motor is connected with a speed reducer installed on the hub of driving wheel of the vehicle.    USE - Solar film battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured vehicle is provided with the capability of ensuring high energy conversion efficiency and high transmission efficiency. The power of the vehicle can be improved, while vehicle cost can be reduced. The maintaining and repairing cost for vehicle can also be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar film battery electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The cushion (1) has a strip-shaped solar silicon wafer (2) that is connected to a charging control and a battery through an output line (3).    USE - Cushion for generating solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The cushion has simple structure and is convenient to use. The need of charging the controller while driving the electric motor car is avoided so that the working time of the electric motor car battery can be prolonged and the energy can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cushion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cushion (1)    Strip-shaped solar silicon wafer (2)    Output line (3)
NOVELTY - The filter has a physical filter core which is arranged on an air inlet and is placed at the front end of a chemical filter core (21). The center portions of the physical filter core and the chemical filter core are provided with air flow channels penetrating the physical filter core and the chemical filter core. The chemical filter core is provided with a flow guide plate (22).    USE - Air filter for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The air filter effect can be improved. The sound generated can be reduced. The solid particle and chemical pollutant from the air inlet of the fuel battery air filter can be removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the air filter.    Tapered outlet channel (16)    Shell (17)    Flange (19)    Chemical filter core (21)    Flow guide plate (22)
NOVELTY - The device has solar battery board that is provided at outer surface of umbrella. The solar battery board is electrically connected with power supply source, position sensor, light intensity sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and stepper motor using single chip. The single chip is configured to determine sunshade opening or closing according to signal from light intensity sensor and vehicle speed sensor, and position sensor.    USE - Automatic sun-shading device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Functionality of the device is improved by using single chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automatic sun-shading device for vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has an isolation conversion unit connected with a super capacitor for receiving state information of the super capacitor. A CPU is connected with the isolation conversion unit and a direct current power supply. An output conversion unit is connected with the CPU. The isolation conversion unit is provided with an analog-digital conversion module and an isolating module. The output conversion unit is provided with a controller area network (CAN) communication module and a switch signal conversion unit.    USE - Super capacitor monitoring and management system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively monitor temperature and abnormal situation of the super capacitor. The system ensures safety and improves reliability and anti-jamming ability of signal transmission of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a super capacitor monitoring and management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains acetonitrile and organic lithium salt. The anion of organic lithium salt has lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy of -2 eV to 4.35 eV and highest occupied orbital energy of -5.35 eV to -2.90 eV.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for manufacturing nonaqueous secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, hybrid electric vehicle and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery containing the nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous secondary battery (100); and    (2) manufacture of nonaqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nonaqueous secondary battery.    Nonaqueous secondary battery (100)    Separator (110)    Positive electrode (120)    Negative electrode (130)    Positive electrode collector (140)
NOVELTY - A cable-type secondary battery (100) has an electrode assembly (120) comprising has polarity electrodes (p1,p2) comprising thin and elongate shape and electrode active material coated on surface of current collector having a section which is perpendicular to length direction and having circular, asymmetrical oval or polygonal shape, and an isolation layer or electrolyte layer interposed between polarity electrodes (p1,p2), and a cover material (110) which surrounds the electrode assembly. The cover material has continuous or discontinuous scratch grooves of predetermined shape on surface.    USE - Cable-type secondary battery is used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cable-type secondary battery has excellent flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the cable-type secondary battery.    Cable-type secondary battery (100)    Cover material (110)    Electrode assembly (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has photovoltaic battery board which is connected to power output end of photovoltaic battery board. Photovoltaic battery board is connected to dye-sensitized battery board. Dye-sensitized battery is set at the bottom for connecting fixed connection block.    USE - Solar battery for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery is used for automobile. The cost of solar battery is reduced. The generated electric energy can satisfy the vehicle lamp, air conditioner and other electric equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The bicycle seat has a solar energy panel for setting up the energy used in a heating wire in a generator, where a bicycle column of a pedal of bicycle is formed as an energy source. The location of the heating wire sets up in the seat of bicycle. A temperature controller sets up in a handle of the bicycle.    USE - Bicycle seat.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle seat has a solar energy panel for setting up the energy used in a heating wire in a generator, where a bicycle column of a pedal of bicycle is formed as an energy source, and thus ensures improved bicycle seat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bicycle seat. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The box has a outer box case that is integrated in the box element with power battery set. A battery management system and ventilation system are mounted externally on the integrated module. The battery module is installed on the backrest of car floor. The outer case of battery and floor plate are integrally combined into sealed case.    USE - Quick change battery box for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cartridge battery module is provided in the back bridge floor, so that battery module can be changed quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of electric car.
NOVELTY - The bracket has lower installation plate (5) whose front end is bent inwards to form lower flange. The lower end of lower flange is set with hole. The upper surface of support lugs (12) is provided with mounting hole (7). A support plate (6) is fixed with horizontal section of left end of connecting plate (8). The connecting plate is fixed to the lower end of the back connecting plate. The rear end of the frame is fixed to the connecting plate to form the left side of the bracket support lug (9). The bracket support lug is provided with a mounting hole (10).    USE - Mounting bracket for storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has simple structure and lightweight so that the cost can be reduced. The storage battery can be used conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mounting bracket for storage battery.    Lower installation plate (5)    Support plate (6)    Mounting holes (7,10)    Connecting plate (8)    Bracket support lug (9)    Mounting hole (10)    Support lugs (12)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises amide compound, lithium salt, 2-12C alkoxy alkyl nitrile or oxydi alkyl nitrile.    USE - In electrochemical device selected from lithium secondary battery (claimed), fuel cell, solar cell, electric double layer capacitor, and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has viscosity of less than or equal to 100 (preferably less than or equal to 30) cP; has excellent chemical and thermal stability, and electrical reliability; and has high ion conductance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte comprises amide compound of formula (R)m-X-C(=O)-N(R1)(R2), lithium salt, and 2-12C alkoxy alkyl nitrile or oxydi alkyl nitrile.    R=1-20C alkyl group (substituted by halo);    R1 and R2=alkylamine, alkenyl, aryl group, CH3, -(CH2)p-O or (CH2)q-;    p and q=0-8;    X=C, Si, O, N, P, S or H.    Provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is selected from CH3, or -(CH2)p-O or (CH2)q-. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising anode, cathode, and the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The device has main apparatus which supplies necessary sensing state to a sensor for the operation of vehicle. A vehicle component (3) is mounted in the vehicle through the buffer element (1). A piezoelectric element (5) is provided to generate an electromotive force with the vibration generated in the vehicle. The piezoelectric element is built in the buffer element. The electricity is generated in the piezoelectric element.    USE - Power supply device of sensor for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the piezoelectric element generate an electromotive force with the vibration generated in the vehicle, the power consumption of the battery loaded on the vehicle can be reduced. Hence, the energy efficiency and continued ratio of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Buffer element (1)    Vehicle component (3)    Piezoelectric element (5)    Sensor (7)    Wire (9)
NOVELTY - Fill-enabled battery enclosure system comprises: a thermal-control-agent-retaining enclosure (105) of a traction battery pack including many interconnected batteries with enclosure reinforced for mechanical protection of the batteries when installed in an electric vehicle; and a fill port (115) coupled to a portion of a wall of the enclosure, where the fill port includes a selectably permeable obstruction allowing an ingress of a thermal-control agent into the enclosure through the fill port while inhibiting an egress of a gas out of the enclosure through the fill port.    USE - The fill-enabled battery enclosure system is useful for a vehicle battery pack (claimed) in electric vehicles and similar applications.    ADVANTAGE - The enclosure system provides a high energy battery pack, and enables the cells of the pack to be kept thermally balanced, and extends the life of the battery pack while also having numerous safety benefits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacturing the fill-enabled battery enclosure system comprising: enclosing the vehicle battery pack within a thermal control-agent-retaining enclosure of a traction battery pack; and providing access to an interior of the enclosure through a fill port coupled to a portion of a wall of the enclosure; and    (2) filling a fill-enabled battery enclosure system, comprising accessing a thermal-control-agent-retaining enclosure of a traction battery pack, and filling the enclosure through a fill port coupled to a portion of a wall of the enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the fill-enabled battery enclosure system.    Enclosure (105)    Exit vents (110)    Fill port (115)    Passageway (120)    Externally accessible port (125)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive negative electrode lattice unit that consists of lead-calcium-tin type-alloy. The positive-negative electrode connection element consists of lead alloy whose antimony element is 5000 mass ppm. The compound of positive electrode active material and negative electrode active material are added so that the quantity of antimony element is 100-1000 mass ppm by negative electrode active material mass ratio.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime and efficiency of the lead acid battery can be improved. The fall of self discharge characteristic and corrosion of negative electrode lattice unit can be suppressed.
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has positive and negative electrode plates that are immersed in a dilute sulfuric acid type electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains 0.02 to 0.2 molar per liter of aluminum ion and 0.02 to 0.2 molar per liter of lithium ion. The active material of the negative electrode plate consists of 0.1 to 2 mass parts of carbon black, 0.1 to 2 mass parts of graphites, and 0.05 to 1 mass part of fibrous carbon with respect to 100 mass parts of chemically formed negative electrode active materials.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves idling stop lifetime performance of the lead acid battery, thus maintaining high discharge performance and initial stage discharge capacity within a practical range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the characteristic view when changing carbon black content in a negative electrode chemically formed active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode (1) containing manganese that has a lithium complex oxide as the active material, a negative electrode (2) having a lithium releasing substance as the active material, a separator (3), and a non-aqueous electrolyte (4). The ratio area of the manganese content of the positive electrode measures 0.1 to 1.0 square meter per gram. The battery also includes carboxylate, carbonate or phosphate salts as additive for either the positive and negative electrodes, the separator, or the electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include, but are not limited to, portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, motor vehicle, electric tool, electrically-driven chair, domestic and business-use electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery is safe to use and has a high-temperature storage characteristic, thus is suitable for heavy current charging and discharging operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (4)    Battery can (5)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has restraining force adjustment part which adjusts restraining force by end plate (4). The controller regulates the restraining force adjustment part, and restrains the battery group (3) with a first restraining force, when the ignition switch of a vehicle is on by controlling the restraining force adjustment part. The controller restrains the battery group with second restraining force lower than first restraining force, when the ignition switch is off.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the output at the time of use of battery by suppressing disassembly of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the assembled battery for vehicles.    Assembled battery (1)    Cells (2)    Battery group (3)    End plate (4)    Piezoelectric element (10A)    Terminal electrode (21)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a supply path (54) which supplies the fuel gas to a fuel gas inlet communicating hole from a fuel gas supply source. A return flow path (62) returns the fuel gas emitted from the exit communicating hole to supply path. Another return flow path (68) circulates the fuel gas from the communicating hole to the inlet communicating hole through a pump (70). A fuel gas flow-control unit (76) supplies a small amount of fuel gas to the inlet communicating hole compared with amount of fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell through the fuel gas supply path.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell system is provided with a compact structure, the deterioration of the fuel cell is prevented effectively. Since the fuel gas is rapidly supplied to an anode side, the density difference of hydrogen produced in the surface of the anode side is reduced. The fall of the electric power generation performance is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel gas supply path (54)    Return flow paths (62,68)    Pump (70)    Fuel gas flow-control unit (76)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing lithium magnate and a subactive material. Electric potential of lithium is higher than electric potential of the lithium magnate. A positive electrode material is obtained. A preservation operation is performed by the subactive material at high temperature that is smaller than state-of-charge (SOC) corresponding to an irreversible capacitance value of a battery. A negative electrode active material layer (13) is arranged on two surfaces of a negative electrode collector (11) and an electrolyte layer (17).    USE - Method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery of a vehicle in an automobile industry. Uses include but are not limited to a non-bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery, a bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery, a laminated-type lithium ion secondary battery and winding-type lithium ion secondary battery, and a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The preservation operation is performed by the subactive material at high temperature that is smaller than the SOC corresponding to the irreversible capacitance value of the battery, so that the storing capacity of the battery can be improved and manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated-type lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Cell layer (19)    Negative electrode current collecting plate (25)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate (10) has a collector (1) and an electrode active material layer (2) formed at least in part of collector surface. The electrode active material layer is formed by a first electrode active material and second electrode active material. The second electrode active material makes first electrode active material and collector, adhere. The second electrode active material contains lithium complex oxide which has metal and lithium chosen from the metal group except lithium as a metallic element, and has a spinel structure.    USE - Positive electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) of battery pack (claimed) used for e.g. electric vehicle, portable apparatus such as a notebook personal computer, camera, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves excellent input/output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the positive electrode plate, and a schematic diagram of the electrode active material layer in the positive electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Nuclide (6)    Enclosure (7)    Gap (8)    Positive electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a positioning part in an outer-periphery edge part (58a) of a pair of gas diffused layers (28a, 28b). Base layers (26a, 26b) are joined to a surface of each gas diffused layer by electrode catalyst layers (24a, 24b). A solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18) is clamped between the gas diffused layers. An integrated laminated body is fixed between the gas diffused layers. The gas diffused layers and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane are integrated together. An outer periphery trimming part of the integrated laminated body is removed with the positioning part.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure of a fuel cell mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer periphery trimming part of the integrated laminated body is removed with the positioning part, thus performing processes with high precision and eliminating dispersion alignment in easy and favorable manners.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18)    Electrode catalyst layers (24a, 24b)    Base layers (26a, 26b)    Gas diffused layers (28a, 28b)    Outer-periphery edge part (58a)
NOVELTY - The system (109) has hot water storage tank (105) that is heated using exhaust heat, and provided with hot/cold water. The hot water storage tank and heat exchanger (110) are connected so that hot/cold water is returned to upper portion of hot water storage tank. The bypass path (107) is connected to the circulation path (103), so that the hot water storage tank is rerouted. A switching unit is provided to switch water flow to bypass path.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bypass path is connected to the circulation path, so that the hot water storage tank is rerouted, the variation of the return hot water temperature to heat exchanger can be reduced effectively. The operation of the system can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Circulation path (103)    Hot water storage tank (105)    Bypass path (107)    Heat exchanger (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell stack (201) which produces electric power according to electrochemical reaction of fuel gas supplied by the fuel gas supply unit and oxidizing agent gas supplied by oxidizing agent gas supply unit. A voltage measure unit measures the voltage of the fuel cell stack, and an electric current taking-out unit takes out the electric current. A system control unit (225) controls the taking-out electric current by the electric-current taking out unit restarting an electric power generation of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the deterioration of cell in the idle condition of fuel system by controlling the supply of oxidizing agent gas so that the maximum cell voltage does not exceed an upper limit voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (201)    Hydrogen tank (202)    Ejector (204)    Hydrogen circulation piping (205)    System control unit (225)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrolyte/reinforcing material integral film (10) which consists of a center area (10a) and a peripheral area (10b). The peripheral area of the electrolyte/reinforcing material integral film surrounds the center area of the electrolyte/reinforcing material integral film, and has more content of resin than the center area. An electrode and a separator are arranged on both surfaces of the electrolyte layer which consists of metallic compound electrolyte and resin.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the usage-amount of electrolyte material. Obtains the solid electrolyte form fuel cell which can maintain the seal of cell peripheral portion without damaging an electrolyte board by bolting during an assembly of a cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram and a cross-sectional view of the upper surface of the electrolyte layer of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte/reinforcing material integral film (10)    Center area (10a)    Peripheral area (10b)
NOVELTY - An electrode plate (10) consists of an active-material layer (2) provided on the surface of a collector (1). The active-material layer contains active materials (I,II). Active material (II) adheres active material (I) and collector. Active material (II) contains a lithium-cobalt complex oxide.    USE - Electrode plate is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries of battery packs (all claimed), e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used in plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent input/output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cross-section while disconnecting the electrode plate to be perpendicular to the collector surface, and a schematic view of the surface of electrode active-material layer.    Collector (1)    Active-material layer (2)    Nuclide (6)    Enclosure (7)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell provided with an oxidizing agent flow path. A fuel flow path derives fuel off gas from a fuel outlet. A cutoff valve is interposed between a pressure feeding apparatus and an oxidizing agent inlet. Another cutoff valve is connected to an oxidizing agent off-gas outlet. A valve main body (31) is provided with an opening (31d). A valve seat (31c2) is arranged in an opening periphery. A valve body (32) is provided with a valve shaft (32b). A pressurized chamber (R) urges the valve body to opposite direction by a biasing member (39) i.e. compression helical spring.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a boat, a ship, an airplane and a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The pressurized chamber urges the valve body to the opposite direction by the biasing member, thus improving reliability of the system. The system is simple in structure and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cutoff valve in a closed state.    Pressurized chamber (R)    Valve main body (31)    Valve seat (31c2)    Opening (31d)    Valve body (32)    Valve shaft (32b)    Biasing member (39)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has measurement part which measures the electric current value and voltage value that flows between electrodes so as to measure the dried condition of fuel cell in state that gas supply section is operating. The capacitance component having correlation with dried condition of fuel cell is computed from voltage value and electric current value. The dried condition determination part is configured to determine the dried condition of fuel cell based on capacitance component.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric motor of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Determines the dried condition of fuel cell by controlling the electric power generation and calculating the capacitance component of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the control method of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Intermittent operation state determination step (S102)    Full charge state of secondary battery determination step (S104)    Intermittent operation completion step (S106)    Capacitance component measurement step (S108)    Electric current limit value estimation step (S110)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet that are laminated through a porous separator. A battery case (30) is accommodated in an electrode body (22). A pressurization mechanism (40) pressurizes the electrode body. Hardness of insulation particle is higher than that of polymer. Average particle diameter of the insulation particle constitutes 30-100 percentage of thickness of the porous separator. A negative electrode terminal (26d) is provided in a negative electrode collector exposure part.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hardness of the insulation particle is higher than the polymer, thus improving output characteristics, cycling characteristics and capacitance maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Electrode body (22)    Negative electrode terminal (26d)    Battery case (30)    Pressurization mechanism (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a measurement part measuring cumulative electric charge of electric current. The electric current is generated when output voltage of the measurement part is descended by descent control of output voltage of a fuel cell in a predetermined descent pattern. A deterioration determination part determines deterioration of a catalyst and a carrier. The fuel cell is provided with a current sensor that detects output current of a voltage sensor. The voltage sensor detects output voltage of the fuel cell.    USE - System for determining a deterioration state of a fuel cell of a fuel cell system mounted in a moving body i.e. vehicle. Can also be used for a two-wheeled vehicle, a boat and a ship, an airplane, a robot, a fixed-type fuel cell system and a portable-type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration determination part determines deterioration of the catalyst and the carrier, so that the malfunction of the fuel cell can be detected in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a deterioration state of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has cross leak determination unit (102) which detects the cross leak induced by the fuel cell (20) from which the minimum cell voltage is detected when forming the inclination voltage pattern voltage-risen toward the direction spaced apart from the minimum cell voltage. A minimum cell voltage determination unit (100) detects whether the detected minimum cell voltage is below a threshold value during a system startup.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to determine the fall of cell voltage by cross leak, and the fall of the cell voltage by flooding simply and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cross leak detection 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)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14)    Fuel cell (20)    Minimum cell voltage determination unit (100)    Cross leak determination unit (102)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate (10) has a collector (1) and an electrode active material layer (2) formed at least in part of collector surface. The electrode active material layer is formed by a first electrode active material and second electrode active material. The second electrode active material makes first electrode active material and collector, adhere. The second electrode active material contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide having nickel, manganese, and cobalt as a transition metal element while containing lithium.    USE - Positive electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) of battery pack (claimed) used for e.g. electric vehicle, portable apparatus such as a notebook personal computer, camera, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves excellent input/output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the positive electrode plate, and a schematic diagram of the electrode active material layer in the positive electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Nuclide (6)    Enclosure (7)    Gap (8)    Positive electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate (10) has an electrode active material layer that is formed on the surface of the collector (1). The electrode active material layer (2) contains active material particle and a bonding material. The amorphous metal nitride is contained in the bonding material. The metal nitride contains titanium element. The active material particle is adhered to the collector by bonding material. The separator is equipped between electrode plate main portions. The non-aqueous solvent is contained in the electrolyte solution.    USE - Electrode plate for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery of battery pack (claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool and portable apparatus such as notebook personal computer, camera, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The output/input characteristic of the electrode plate can be improved by making active material particle to adhere on the collector by the bonding material. The manufacturing of the electrode plate can be easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing electrode plate; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The plate has a negative electrode active material covered with a surface body utilizing a polyether modified silane coupling agent and a cyclic carbonate modified silane coupling agent. The polyether modified silane coupling agent and the cyclic carbonate modified silane coupling agent are combined together.    USE - Electrode plate for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) i.e. non-aqueous-electrolyte-type lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in a home-use electric apparatus, a communication apparatus and a portable apparatus such as notebook personal computer (PC), pen input PC, mobile PC, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone sub-station, pager, hand-held terminal, portable facsimile, portable printer, stereo headphone, liquid crystal TV, handicap cleaner, minidisk, electric shaver, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, lighting fixture, game machine device, electronic flash, camera and medical devices e.g. pacemaker, hearing aid and shoulder massage machine. Can also be used for a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material is covered with the surface body utilizing the polyether modified silane coupling agent and the cyclic carbonate modified silane coupling agent, so that charging/discharging of the battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves winding two sheets of metal film on a winding shaft in a state in which tension is applied to the metal film to produce a linear capacitor element. The linear capacitor element is pressed to form a film capacitor (C01) with a bent portion.    USE - Manufacturing method for film capacitor (claimed) used in inverter for driving an electric motor used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and cost-effective fabrication of film capacitor, while effectively using an uneven space inside the inverter. Suppresses variation in electrical property of the film capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of an inverter with a film capacitor.    Mold portion (2)    Cooler (3)    Printed circuit board (4)    Support case (5)    Film capacitor (C01)
NOVELTY - The machine has a rotor (41), a stator, and a sliding contact point. The neutral point slider (56) of three-phase Y connection is slid on the stator coils (54,55), and the number of active coils of the stator coil is changed. The sliding contact point is arranged in contact with the inner side of the stator coil positioned at a circumferential form. The sliding contact point is position-controlled by driving a control motor (61). The stator coil is joined with conductors of different size.    USE - Rotary electric machine used in wind-powered generator and electric vehicle motor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rotational speed of the machine can be varied from low speed rotation to high speed rotation, while expanding the driving area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rotary electric machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotor (41)    Stator coils (54,55)    Neutral point slider (56)    Holder (57)    Control motor (61)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has a current collector foil (11). An active material layer is formed on a surface of the current collector foil. A high-resistance layer (40) is formed on the surface of the current collector foil so as to be adjacent to and in direct contact with the active material layer (12). At a portion of an interface (50) between the active material layer and the high-resistance layer, a mixed phase (51) is formed where constituents from the two layers intermingle. A thickness of the active material layer is greater than a thickness of the high-resistance layer.    USE - Electrode for electricity-storing device (claimed) such as battery and electrochemical capacitor used in electric automobiles and hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The high-resistance layer is formed on the surface of the current collector foil to prevent short circuit with an electrode of different polarity, so that the abnormal generation of heat due to short circuit and delamination at the edge portion of the active material layer are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electricity-storing device; and    (2) method of manufacturing electrode for electricity-storing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of positive electrode.    Positive electrode (10)    Current collector foil (11)    Active material layer (12)    High-resistance layer (40)    Interface between active material layer and high-resistance layer (50)    Mixed phase (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the concentration of inert gas such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide or mixture of inert gases inside/surface/environment of electrochemical energy store. The concentration of inert gas or mixture of inert gases inside/surface/environment of electrochemical energy store is maintained at predefined value by controlling the supply of inert gas or mixture of insert gases based on measurement result (5).    USE - Method for controlling or preventing fire in interior/surface/environment of electrochemical energy store used in electric vehicle and inert gas fire extinguishing system.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of the inert gas or mixture of insert gases in interior/surface/environment of electrochemical energy store can be maintained efficiently, such that the occurrence of fire in electrochemical energy store can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for controlling or preventing fire in interior/surface/environment of electrochemical energy store.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for controlling or preventing fire in electrochemical energy store.    Housing (1)    Sensor (2)    Control unit (3)    Gas supply device (4)    Concentration measurement result (5)
NOVELTY - A crystallizable solder glass has thermal expansion coefficient of 8x 10-6/K or more at 20-300 degrees C and sinter-start temperature in amorphous state of 750 degrees C or more. The crystallizable solder glass comprises sintered ceramic having sinter-start temperature of 1250 degrees C or more and containing (in wt.%) strontium oxide (40-58), barium oxide (less than 1), silica (25-60), alumina (less than 10), boron oxide (less than 0.5), cesium oxide (0-5), metallic (R) oxide (0-30), dimetallic (R) trioxide (0-40),metallic (R) dioxide (0-30) and lithium oxide, sodium oxide and potassium oxide (less than 1).    USE - Crystallizable solder glass is used for fuel cell, sensor, actuator, preparing sintered compact and film, and filler material (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystallizable solder glass has excellent temperature resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crystallizable solder glass has thermal expansion coefficient of 8x 10-6/K or more at 20-300 degrees C and sinter-start temperature in amorphous state of 750 degrees C or more. The crystallizable solder glass comprises sintered ceramic having sinter-start temperature of 1250 degrees C or more and containing (in wt.%) strontium oxide (40-58), barium oxide (less than 1), silica (25-60), alumina (less than 10), boron oxide (less than 0.5), cesium oxide (0-5), metallic (R) oxide (0-30), dimetallic (R) trioxide (0-40), metallic (R) dioxide (0-30) and lithium oxide, sodium oxide and potassium oxide (less than 1). The metallic (R) oxide is alkaline-earth metal oxide chosen from magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide and beryllium oxide. The dimetallic (R) trioxide is gallium (III) oxide, indium trioxide, yttrium trioxide, lanthanum oxide and/or dysprosium oxide. The metallic (R) dioxide is titania, zinc-tin oxide and/or hafnium oxide.
NOVELTY - A fuel with variable composition is supplied to the reformer (14) of the fuel cell system (10) and the first system size is detected. The acquired first system size is converted to a second system size by varying a predetermined reference value, such that the hydrogen concentration essentially remains on a pre-designated reference value, in the case of alteration of the fuel composition and the associated deviation of a predetermined reference value of the acquired first system size.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Constant hydrogen supply to the fuel cell can be carried out in a simple manner, without analyzing the necessity and composition of combustible gas. The optimum fuel volumetric flow can be adjusted without the knowledge of precise composition. Multistage control of the vibrators can be obviated than a single-step control. Water or air supply for the chemical reaction is not necessary. Setting of new balance value with an alteration of the fuel composition takes place quickly. The time to reach the new equilibrium for the changed fuel composition is short. A proportional integral derivative (PID) rule is assigned for the respective system sizes for enabling quick and precise control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Reformer (14)    Burner (18)    Spacer (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrical line system (12) for supplying power to an electrical prime mover (13) by using a power generation unit (10) and/or an energy store unit (11). A diagnostic apparatus (14) is coupled to a control and/or regulating unit that detects and recognizes an error condition. A fail-safe device (15) is provided in an operating mode to re-establish or maintain the power supply for the electrical prime mover as a function of the recognized error condition. The power generation unit is designed as a fuel cell unit.    USE - Driving apparatus for a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fail-safe device is provided in the operating mode to re-establish or maintain the power supply for the electrical prime mover as the function of the recognized error condition, thus increasing drive availability, and hence increasing reliability of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a driving apparatus for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a driving apparatus for a motor car.    Power generation unit (10)    Energy store unit (11)    Electrical line system (12)    Electrical prime mover (13)    Diagnostic apparatus (14)    Fail-safe device (15)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell housing (G) formed of two housing side walls (1.1, 1.2). An electrically insulating frame (1.3) i.e. plastic frame, is arranged between the side walls. An electro-chemically active electrode stack is arranged inside the cell housing. The frame comprises a filling opening for filling the inside of the cell housing with electrolyte liquid. A free space i.e. channel, is formed between the frame and the electrode stack, where the electrode stack is directed toward an inner side of the frame at which the filling opening is formed.    USE - Single cell e.g. lithium ion single cell and frame flat cell, for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The free space is formed between the electrically insulating frame and the electro-chemically active electrode stack that is directed toward the inner side of the frame at which the filling opening is formed, thus enabling uniform and rapid distribution of the electrolyte liquid within the cell housing when filling the cell with the electrolyte liquid while ensuring complete filling of the cell interior with the electrolyte liquid and reducing manufacturing time of the cell by shortening the filling time, and hence increasing production volume per time and reducing manufacturing costs of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a single cell.    Cell housing (G)    Single cell (1)    Side walls of cell housing (1. 1, 1.2)    Side wall elements (1.1.1, 1.2.1)    Electrically insulating frame (1.3)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a housing equipped with an electrolyte and an electrochemically active electrode foil stack (1.4). The housing consists of two opposite sheathing plates (1.1,1.2). An electrically insulating frame (1.3) is arranged between the sheathing plates. An electrolyte diffusion barrier (1.5) is arranged directly between the electrically insulating frames. A spacer element (1.6) made of plastic, glass-fiber reinforced plastic, ceramic, and layered silicate is arranged between the sheathing plates.    USE - Cell of battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte diffusion barrier is arranged directly between the electrically insulating frames, the diffusion of electrolyte is prevented, and the efficiency of the cell is maintained over entire service life. The stability of the housing of the cell is enhanced by the electrolyte diffusion barrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell of battery.    Cell (1)    Sheathing plates (1.1,1.2)    Electrically insulating frame (1.3)    Electrochemically active electrode foil stack (1.4)    Electrolyte diffusion barrier (1.5)    Spacer element (1.6)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) includes a battery housing (1.1), and several electrically interconnected individual battery cells arranged in series and/or parallel. The interior of battery housing is hermetically sealed and is filled with dry gas. The battery housing in which dry gas is filled is fluidically connected with an expansion vessel (2) in which a piston is arranged.    USE - Battery for use in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture entry into the inner space of battery housing is prevented reliably, by carrying out pressure equalization in the battery housing and by filling the housing with dry gas. The working reliability of the battery is increased, and damages caused to the battery are reduced. The need for carrying out corrosion protection measures in the inner space of the housing can be avoided. The technical failure of the battery is reduced. The trading cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Battery housing (1.1)    Expansion vessel (2)    Aperture (2.2)    Impermeable membrane (2.3)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a cup retainer (2) mounted in a partially electrically propelled vehicle, and a fastening unit for releasably fastening a high voltage battery in the cup retainer. The fastening unit has two upward rising holder arms (4, 5) arranged at two opposed sides of the cup retainer beside the battery. The holder arms are releasably connectable with a prop (6) that presses the battery against the cup retainer in a mounted state. A resilient component is arranged between the prop and the battery in the mounted state, where the resilient component is made of elastomer.    USE - Device for retaining and supporting a high voltage battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, in a partially electrically propelled vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening unit laterally rises upward beside the battery, so that the battery can be mounted in an easy and simple manner. The battery can be placed on the cup retainer in a simple manner from the top or from a side of the cup retainer, so that the battery is held between the holder arms, thus enabling a stable mounting of the battery compared to the retaining straps. The device can be formed in a simple and efficient manner with less number of components and without requiring considerable supplementary installation space in the vehicle. The structure of the device is optimized for an eventual accident, so that the structure of the vehicle ensures a high safety of the battery during an accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery retaining and supporting device in a mounted state without a high voltage battery.    Battery retaining and supporting device (1)    Cup retainer (2)    Upward rising holder arms (4, 5)    Prop (6)    Recess (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has memory cells made of lithium ion that are arranged in housing (3). The cooling medium is guided to cooling circuit (7) located outside the housing on cooling demand. The cooling heat exchangers (6,11,12) are arranged in cooling circuit. The gaseous cooling medium (A) is passed through housing, which is in contact with a heat exchanger (6), through which liquid is flowed to cooling circuit.    USE - Apparatus for cooling memory cells of electrical energy storage device such as electrical traction battery with lithium ion storage cells, used in partial electrically driven vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capacity of memory cells is increased. The use of air conditioner for cooling the cooling medium is prevented. The apparatus is suitable for driving vehicle in any seasons such as winter. The energy saving effect is realized and noise pollution is reduced. An optional blower to improve the flow of ambient air, is not required. The performance of energy storage device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating cooling apparatus of memory cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for cooling memory cells.    Electrical energy storage (1)    Housing (3)    Cooling heat exchangers (6,11,12)    Cooling circuit (7)    Cooling medium (A)
NOVELTY - The used batteries (B) are collected and removed. The unit battery cells measured (Z1-ZN) and defective unit battery cells are sorted out. The functioning battery cells are classified according to their electrochemical properties. The used battery cells of same classification are provided.    USE - Method for processing used high voltage batteries having multiple unit battery cells for drive train of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of battery is increased and the cost is reduced. The damage such as scratch of battery can be prevented. The stability of battery is enhanced. The failure of battery due to occurrence of mechanical leakage can be prevented. The internal resistance of battery can be measured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the processing method of used batteries.    Used batteries (B)    Batteries (BR)    Battery cells (Z1-ZN)
NOVELTY - The tank (10) has a heat characteristic regulation unit which is arranged in bottom portion (21b) and provides conduction characteristic of heat. The heat characteristic regulation unit is arranged by facing with a gas-charging opening side (12a) in longitudinal direction, so that the heat characteristic regulation unit thermally radiates the heat of gas in inside of tank to the exterior of tank.    USE - High pressure gas tank mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat characteristic regulation unit thermally radiates heat to exterior of tank such that the charging of gas is performed reliably within short time. Time consumption is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas-charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the high pressure gas tank.    High pressure gas tank (10)    Gas-charging opening side (12a)    Bottom portion of high pressure gas tank (21b)    Cylinder portion (22)    Dome portion (24)
NOVELTY - The proportional valve (1) has a nozzle body (2) with a passage opening (3), a closing element (4) for releasing and closing the passage opening and a sealing seat (21). A flexible sealing element is sealed at the sealing seat. The sealing seat is raised on the basis of a base level by a height.    USE - Proportional valve for use in fuel cell assembly of vehicle for controlling a gaseous medium, particularly supply of hydrogen to a fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proportional valve has a nozzle body with a passage opening, a closing element for releasing and closing the passage opening and a sealing seat, and hence ensures efficient gas-tight proportional valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a proportional valve.    Proportional valve (1)    Nozzle body (2)    Passage opening (3)    Closing element (4)    Sealing seat (21)
NOVELTY - The proportional valve (1) has an ejector unit (10) that is mounted on valve housing (6), and comprised with an inflow region (21), suction portion (22) and mixing tube portion (23), where suction portion is arranged between inflow region and mixing tube portion. An actuator (12) is connected to the ejector unit and provided with a closing element (4) which is extended through the ejector unit to open or close an opening (3) of inflow region and suction portion.    USE - Proportional valve for controlling gaseous medium e.g. hydrogen flowing in fuel cell arrangement (claimed) in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Accurate adjustment of flow path cross-section of the opening can be enabled so that flow of gaseous medium can be controlled precisely and sensitivity of the valve can be improved significantly with a simple and compact structure. Space requirement of the valve can be reduced and the valve can be integrated easily. Working reliability of the valve can be ensured and temperature range of the gaseous medium can be maintained efficiently. Hence, pressure control of fuel cell arrangement can be realized at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the proportional valve.    Proportional valve (1)    Opening (3)    Closing element (4)    Valve housing (6)    Ejector unit (10)    Actuator (12)    Inflow region (21)    Suction portion (22)    Mixing tube portion (23)
NOVELTY - The proportional valve (1) has a nozzle body (2) with at two passage openings (3) and a closing element (4) for releasing and closing the passage openings. The closing element is arranged in the valve housing (6). The valve housing has multiple radial discharge openings (7,8). The closing element has an axial discharge opening (9).    USE - Proportional valve for use in a fuel cell assembly of a vehicle for controlling gaseous medium, particularly supply of hydrogen to a fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proportional valve has a nozzle body with two passage openings and a closing element for releasing and closing the passage openings, where the closing element is arranged in the valve housing, and hence ensures simple and cost-effective proportional valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a proportional valve.    Proportional valve (1)    Nozzle body (2)    Passage openings (3)    Closing element (4)    Valve housing (6)    Radial discharge openings (7,8)    Axial discharge opening (9)
NOVELTY - The proportional valve (1) has a nozzle body (2) with a passage opening (3) and a closing element (4) for releasing and closing the passage opening at a valve seat. The closing element or the nozzle body has a flexible sealing element, which seals at the valve seat, where edges are rounded off at the nozzle body or at the closing element.    USE - Proportional valve for use in fuel cell assembly of vehicle for controlling a gaseous medium, particularly supply of hydrogen to a fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proportional valve has a nozzle body with a passage opening and a closing element for releasing and closing the passage opening at a valve seat, and hence ensures simple and cost-effective proportional valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a proportional valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a proportional valve.    Proportional valve (1)    Nozzle body (2)    Passage opening (3)    Closing element (4)    Magnet coil (13)
NOVELTY - The support has a horizontal plate (3) bent along upward direction to form a vertical turned-over edge (4). The vertical turned-over edge of an upper part is provided with an arc-shaped gap (5). A storage battery bracket front support frame is provided with the horizontal plate and the vertical turned-over edge by punching process.    USE - Storage battery bracket front support.    ADVANTAGE - The support effectively improves installation intensity of the support frame to prevent a bracket from dropping off cover side member and guarantees normal use of the support frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a storage battery bracket front support.    Side plates (1, 2)    Horizontal plate (3)    Vertical turned-over edge (4)    Arc-shaped gap (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a roller shutter-type solar electric plate (1) connected with a storage battery (2), where output voltage of the solar panel is 12V, and output power of the solar panel is 35W. A power output end of the storage battery is connected with a switch (3) and a time controller (5) whose time control range is maintained at 1 minute to 168 hours. A temperature controller (4) is connected with the time controller and a fan (6), where temperature control range of the temperature controller is 0-50 degree Celsius.    USE - Automobile ventilating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device completely utilizes solar energy as power to an automobile so as to prevent temperature of a vehicle from being increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile ventilating device.    Roller shutter-type solar electric plate (1)    Storage battery (2)    Switch (3)    Temperature controller (4)    Time controller (5)    Fan (6)
NOVELTY - The shell has a battery unit provided with a battery shell body, where a lower part of the battery shell body is formed with a heating sheet heating cavity. An upper part of the battery shell body is provided the battery unit with a battery cavity. The heating cavity and the battery cavity are separated by a clapboard i.e. curve plate, where the clapboard is provided or connected with a heat circulating chamber. The battery shell body is arranged on a side part connected with the heating cavity of the heat circulating chamber. A side face of the shell is provided with a bending plate.    USE - Storage battery shell for a riding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shell is simple in structure and easy to manufacture, and has better heating effect for a riding vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a storage battery shell.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a fuel truck chassis arranged in a vertical beam (7). An oil tank base (8) is connected with a drum combined bracket body that is provided with vertical channel steel (1). The vertical channel steel is welded with horizontal channel steel (3). An inclined support plate (2) is provided with a tripod. A transverse reinforcing rib (5) is connected between two corners of the vertical channel steel. The horizontal channel steel is connected with a battery bracket body (4). The oil tank base is connected with a side of a limiting block (6).    USE - Battery-drum combined bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has simple structure, convenient manufacturing process and installation, and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery-drum combined bracket in partial section.    Vertical channel steel (1)    Inclined support plate (2)    Horizontal channel steel (3)    Battery bracket body (4)    Transverse reinforcing rib (5)    Limiting block (6)    Vertical beam (7)    Oil tank base (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a ring rear vehicle set with a press that is provided with a rear second grade far infrared dryer. The dryer is connected in front part of a back side of the device and provided with a coating machine. A guide frame is arranged at back of the device. A rear guide frame is provided with a shaping roller. The roller is provided with a pole piece cutting machine. A nickel belt guiding mechanism is equipped between the ring and the press.    USE - Foam nickel battery positive pole continuous production device.    ADVANTAGE - The device adopts the far infrared secondary dryer to form a production line, and has high production efficiency, high precision and low energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a foam nickel battery positive pole continuous production device.
NOVELTY - The charger has a voltage detection module (A7) connected with an input end of a positive electrode (B +). A negative input end of the voltage detection module is connected with a storage battery cathode (B-). An output end of the voltage detection module is connected to pin (PAO) of a control chip (A6). A metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) tube and a driving module (A2) are connected with a storage battery (A4) and a connecting point of a capacitor (C1) of the positive electrode. A drain electrode of the storage battery cathode is connected with the MOS tube and the driving module.    USE - Self-adjusting output voltage electric bicycle charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger is easy to adjust and control, and adopts a switch electric source module (A1) so as to provide charging voltage and power supply during normal operation of a lighting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a self-adjusting output voltage electric bicycle charger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Driving module (A2)    Storage battery (A4)    Control chip (A6)    Voltage detection module (A7)    Positive electrode (B+)    Storage battery cathode (B-)    Capacitor (C1)    Pin (PAO)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply control module connected with a storage battery module and a generator module. A drive motor control module is utilized for controlling drive motor operation according to a power supply condition of the power supply control module. The power supply control module adopts a single chip machine, a digital signal processor (DSP), Advanced reduced instruction set computer (RISC) Machine (ARM) (RTM: 32 bit microprocessor) or a Field programmable gate array (FPGA) programmable apparatus.    USE - Power supply control system for an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The drive motor controls the electric vehicle that preferentially utilizes the generated energy of the generator, so that the storage battery of electric vehicle can be performed under the discharging condition of prolonged service life, and the storage battery is superficially charged and discharged with prolonged life service of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine has an internal combustion engine (1) whose combustion chamber (1111) is equipped with an air inlet channel (99) and an exhaust passage (100). A liquefied gas tank is arranged with a high pressure liquid pump (222). A liquefied gas control valve (33) is connected to the combustion chamber. A carbon dioxide liquefier of cooling fluid channels is serially connected to a fluid flow path between the liquefied gas tank and the combustion chamber. A blasting row engine is provided with a power turbine.    USE - Low-entropy mixing combustion gas liquefaction material engine for use in a power generation system to produce liquefied gas.    ADVANTAGE - The engine has high efficiency, and improves utilization efficiencies of wind energy, solar energy and water resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a low-entropy mixing combustion gas liquefaction material engine.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Liquefied gas control valve (33)    Air inlet channel (99)    Exhaust passage (100)    High pressure liquid pump (222)    Combustion chamber (1111)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a main bracket body whose upper and lower ends are formed with two screw holes. A middle bending convex part with a screw thread sleeve is fixedly connected with a rectangular shaped fixed support legs. The main bracket body is fixed on a support that is formed with the screw holes. The lower end of the main bracket body is fixed with two supporting legs that are fixedly connected to a base.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle electric air conditioner compressor type bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has better connection strength and stiffness so as to ensure isolation of a compressor, thus reducing noise of the bracket of about 5 dB.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle electric air conditioner compressor type bracket.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has initial electrically conductive material (14) provided on non-conductive layer (12). Another conductive material is provided adjacent to initial material on non-conductive layer in which space (16) is formed between conductive materials. The openings are formed through separator and non-conductive layer between respective conductive materials and electrically conductive layers. The conductive materials are combined and exit partially through openings to contact conductive layers of energy storage cell at predetermined temperature.    USE - Passive safety device for energy storage cell in portable electronic devices, and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The improved safety device is provided, hence the effects of entire failure in the battery cell of the electronic devices can be reduced or prevented. The cell can be prevented from going into thermal runaway in the vehicles by using the safety device within the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of generating electrical short.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of safety device within the cell.    Safety device (10)    Non-conductive material (12)    Electrically conductive material (14)    Space (16)
NOVELTY - Several flat battery cells are electrically interconnected in a state parallel to each other and are distributed in battery chambers in thermally insulated battery housing. Spacers are arranged between cells. A first heat-transfer medium is provided in contact with cells and is enclosed in housing. The channel system (22,23) has supply line and discharge line leading out of battery for temperature-controlled exchange of heat outside battery. A pump (21) is enclosed in housing, for forced convection at cells. The pump has flow connection to heat-transfer medium on supply and outlet sides.    USE - Temperature-controlled battery used as power supply for vehicle drive.    ADVANTAGE - As the optimum operating temperature of battery is maintained, the removal of the battery cells is performed easily, so that the service life of the highly loadable battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the temperature-controlled battery.    Temperature-controlled battery (1)    Lid (5)    Double wall area (7)    Pump (21)    Channel systems (22,23)
NOVELTY - The generator has thermoelectric module that is located between hot side (A) and cold side (B). A membrane is rest against the cold side of the thermoelectric module. A hydraulic pressure is exerted on membrane via a pressurized heat transfer fluid lying against the other side of the membrane so as that the thermoelectric module is pressed against the hot side of the thermoelectric generator. The corresponding membrane is rest against the hot side of the thermoelectric module.    USE - Thermoelectric generator of thermoelectric generator unit (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydraulic pressure is exerted on membrane via a pressurized heat transfer fluid lying against the other side of the membrane so as that the thermoelectric module is pressed against the hot side of the thermoelectric generator, the heat transfer between heat source and thermoelectric module can be improved. The total weight of the thermoelectric generator is reduced. The thermal and mechanical stresses can be simply compensated and relieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric generator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric generator.    Hot side (A)    Cold side (B)    Cooling water return portion (C)    Thermal insulation portion (D)    Exhaust gas pipe (G)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (S) has an electrolyte layer (4) having anion exchange membrane, and fuel side electrode (2) and oxygen side electrode (3) which are arranged opposingly arranged on both sides of the electrolyte layer. A fuel is supplied to fuel side electrode. Oxygen is supplied to oxygen side electrode. The fuel contains compound containing hydrogen and/or nitrogen. The fuel side electrode contains lanthanum and nickel. The content rate of lanthanum in the fuel side electrode is 10-30 mol% with respect to total mol of lanthanum and nickel.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. alkali-type fuel cell, solid polymer-type fuel cell, phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell, and solid electrolyte fuel cell is used as power supply for drive motor in motor vehicles, boats, ships, aircraft and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation performance. The disassembly of the fuel in the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Fuel supply component (5)    Oxygen supply component (6)    Fuel cell (S)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure (10) has a cooling fin (32) that is provided on rear surface side of mounting surface (18) of cooling object components (20,22). A cooling passage (16) is provided with a liquid refrigerant for cooling fin. The liquid refrigerant flows from flow inlet to cooling passage and discharges from discharge outlet. The wall portion (34) extends from surface (14a) to surface (12a). Another wall portion (36) extends in parallel with wall portion (34) from surface (12a) to height exceeding a top portion of wall portion (34).    USE - Cooling structure mounted in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since both wall portions are parallel to cooling fin, the flow path resistance in wall surface can be raised effectively, so that the liquid cryogen can be prevented to get over wall portion, at the same time the liquid cryogen can be distributed smoothly to whole cooling passage and cooling object component can be cooled appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling structure.    Cooling structure (10)    Cooling structure surfaces (12a,14a)    Cooling passage (16)    Mounting surface (18)    Cooling object components (20,22)    Cooling fin (32)    Wall portions (34,36)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive undercoat agent composition contains polymer having substituent bonded with an active hydrogen group, inorganic particles having an active hydrogen group, and conductive support agent.    USE - Electroconductive undercoat agent composition is used for collector of battery or electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive undercoat agent composition has reduced generation of electroconductive chipping, and prevents accident originating in short period of time. The battery or electrical double layer capacitor using the electroconductive undercoat agent composition has excellent charging/discharging performance and durability, and low internal resistance.
NOVELTY - A catalyst composition comprises catalyst containing electroconductive material and catalyst particles supported on the electroconductive material, and ion exchange resin. The catalyst particles contain alloy having poorer oxygen reduction capability, and lower overvoltage for water electrolysis than platinum, and has hydrogen-oxidation ability.    USE - Catalyst composition is used for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for solid polymer fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle component and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell formed using the catalyst composition-containing membrane electrode assembly has excellent reliability, and is economical and environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The mobile vending trailer (10) has vending machine (16) is configured to be stored and transported in housing (18) upon portable chassis (20). Solar panel array includes solar panels disposed upon housing, and captures sunlight and converts captured sunlight into electricity so as to provide solar power to vending machine. Inverter converts direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). Controller is disposed within housing and controls solar panel array and batteries. Grid-tie inverter is configured to feed net outflow of power into utility grid when mobile vending apparatus is on-grid.    USE - Solar-powered mobile vending trailer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides power to vending equipment with one or more interchangeable power sources including traditional and alternative power sources. Provides wind power to vending machine when solar power is unavailable and vice versa.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wind-powered mobile vending apparatus; and    (2) a combined solar-powered and wind-powered mobile vending apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the combined solar-powered and wind-powered mobile vending trailer.    Mobile vending trailer (10)    Vending machine (16)    Housing (18)    Portable chassis (20)    Leveling jacks (44)
NOVELTY - The device has a fastening unit that laminates and fastens the battery cell (1) with a separator (2). The main surface (21) and side surfaces (22) in the armored can are covered with cylindrical insulating coating film (20). The top and bottom surfaces (24,23) of armored can are covered with insulating layer (30). The main surface and side surface are extended from the bottom surface of the armored can. The lamination state is fastened with the attitude located in a line on an identical plane.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bottom surface and armored can are sealed from the circumference of the insulation cell, the drip-proof property and water proof property of the power supply device can be improved. Since the clearance gap between the separators adjacent to the battery cell can be performed to impregnate and insulating layer, the heat bonding between the battery cell and the separator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery cell; and    (2) method for manufacturing battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Separator (2)    Cylindrical insulating coating film (20)    Main surface (21)    Side surface (22)    Top and bottom coating film (23,24)    Insulating layer (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has separator (20) that is arranged between surfaces of square battery cells (1) which are stacked in manner such that main surfaces face each other so as to form battery laminated portion (10) for insulating cells from each other. A sub-separator (21) is provided with spacer boards (2) whose size is equal to surface of square cells. A fixation portion (23) is provided for fixing spacer boards so that spacer boards are separated from each other in stacking direction of cells. A clearance gap is formed between spacer boards for inserting square cells.    USE - Assembled battery for supplying power to motor for driving vehicle (claimed) e.g. plug-in type hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since clearance gap is formed between spacer boards for inserting square cells, the assembly work of the battery laminated portion can be simplified. Since the size of spacer boards is equal to surface of square cells, the square battery cells can be positioned easily. Since the bus-bar can be insert-molded in the sub-separator, the bus-bar can be firmly inserted to the battery and the fixing cost of the bus-bar can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery.    Square battery cells (1)    Spacer boards (2)    Battery laminated portion (10)    Separator (20)    Sub-separator (21)    Fixation portion (23)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has negative and positive electrode collectors (18) that are electrically connected to negative and positive electrode core exposure elements (15) respectively. The negative/positive electrode collector and the negative/positive electrode current collection receiving element (19) are positioned respectively in the surfaces of negative/positive electrode core exposure element. The resistance welding process is performed in recessed element (30) that is formed in the surface of the side not facing the negative/positive electrode core exposure element.    USE - Square secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and nickel-cadmium secondary battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength and the reliability of the resistance welding element is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of nugget of square secondary battery.    Negative electrode core exposure element (15)    Negative electrode collector (18)    Negative electrode current collection receiving element (19)    Recessed element (30)    Nugget (33)
NOVELTY - A molten material containing silicon-phosphorus-containing complex (I) is prepared, and cooled to obtain a solidified material. The obtained solidified material is crushed, and the resultant ground material is heated to obtain silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound (II).    USE - Manufacture of silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound used for manufacturing positive electrode for manufacture of secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and storage battery for electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides of silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound having uniform particle size secondary battery using silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound has having excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A molten material containing silicon-phosphorus-containing complex of formula: A1+x+aMbSixP1-xO4+c1 (I) is prepared, and cooled to obtain a solidified material. The obtained solidified material is crushed, and the resultant ground material is heated to obtain silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound of formula: A1+x+aMbSixP1-xO4+c2 (II).    A=Li, Na or K;    M=Fe, Mn, Co or Ni;    a,c1=-0.1 to 0.4;    b=0.7-1.3;    x=0.3-1;and    c2=number after heating process.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode, which involves using silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound;    (2) manufacture of secondary battery, which involves using positive electrode; and    (3) silicic acid-phosphoric acid compound.
NOVELTY - A solidified material is obtained by cooling a molten material containing lithium, sodium and/or potassium, iron, manganese, cobalt, and/or nickel, boron and optionally phosphorus. The solidified material is pulverized to obtain a pulverized material. The pulverized material is heated and a silicate compound is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of silicate compound used for positive electrode material for positive electrode used for manufacturing secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The silicate compound with improved control over composition and particle size is efficiently manufactured. The positive electrode material formed using the silicate compound has high electroconductivity. The secondary battery having positive electrode has excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solidified material is obtained by cooling a molten material having compositional formula: A2-d+aMbSi1-dD'dO4-d+c1 (A). The solidified material is pulverized to obtain a pulverized material. The pulverized material is heated and a silicate compound having compositional formula: A2-d+aMbSi1-dD'dO4-d+c2 (B) is obtained.    A=lithium, sodium and/or potassium;    M=iron, manganese, cobalt, and/or nickel;    D'=boron or boron and phosphorus;    a=-0.1 to 0.4;    b=0.7-1.3;    d=more than 0 and 0.7 or less;and    c1,c2=number that depends on a, b, and valence (N) of M.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for silicate compound.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell system (210) that is configured to produce power from a fuel cell. A fuel cell arrangement (220) is fueled by a fuel supply (240) and a sensor is configured to produce signal indicative of available power. A device is configured to receive the power (201). A processor in the device is configured to manage a device functionality to match the available power.    USE - System for suppressing power production lag.    ADVANTAGE - By minimizing the size of the auxiliary battery, the fuel cell system can be made simpler and cheaper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system.    Power (201)    Fuel cell system (210)    Fuel cell arrangement (220)    Fuel supply (240)
NOVELTY - The battery has a collecting plate that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. A case accommodates the electrode assembly and the collecting plate. A cap plate seals the case. An electrode terminal is passed through the cap plate and electrically connected to the collecting plate. The cap plate has an injection inlet (1510) at the side portion. The injection inlet is provided with a blocking element (1520) covered with a stopper.    USE - Secondary battery for portable electronic device such as cellular phone and camcorder. Can also be used in electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation efficiency of the storage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrolyte injection structure (1500)    Injection inlet (1510)    Flat portion (1513)    Thread (1514)    Blocking element (1520)
NOVELTY - A redox flow battery comprises: positive electrolytic solution; negative electrolytic solution; and an ion exchange membrane located between them, where each of the electrolytic solutions comprises a solvent, a support electrolyte, and a metal-ligand coordination complex (I). The metal-ligand coordination complex in the positive electrolytic solution and negative electrolytic solution comprise different metals, and are each selected from iron (Fe)-ligand coordination complex and vanadium (V)-ligand coordination complex.    USE - As a redox flow battery (claimed) used in e.g. small mobile devices, middle or large-capacity power storage devices, as key components in semiconductor and liquid crystal fields, sound fields, and communication fields pertaining to portable mobile phones and notebook computers, as power sources for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Due to use of different metals in the positive and negative electrode electrolytes, the redox flow battery has high energy density and high charge and discharge efficiency.
NOVELTY - The air conditioner comprises a spring generator (1000), an internal combustion engine (2000), a clutch (3000), a controller (4000), a cooling fan apparatus (7000) and an input unit (8000), where signal is received through the switch. An automatic winding operation unit controls the signal in order to perform the automatic winding operation of a spring.    USE - Air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner comprises a spring generator and an internal combustion engine, and hence ensures less consumption of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Spring generator (1000)    Internal combustion engine (2000)    Clutch (3000)    Controller (4000)    Cooling fan apparatus (7000)    Input unit (8000)
NOVELTY - The system has a power generator (1) that is provided with a power generator shaft (3). A blade wheel (2) is fixed to the power generator shaft and rotated by the wind to drive the power generator to generate electric energy. An air guiding hood (4) is arranged outside the power generator to guide the air stream. The wires (5) are provided with fixed terminals (6) which are connected with the power generator and a battery (8).    USE - Power generator system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power generator system is mounted in the rear portion of the vehicle, the vision of the driver is not hindered and the balance of the vehicle is not impaired. Hence the power generation efficiency of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generator system.    Power generator (1)    Blade wheel (2)    Power generator shaft (3)    Air guiding hood (4)    Wire (5)    Fixed terminal (6)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - The sealed contactor has a movable iron core (404) which rectilinearly moves relatively to a fixed metal core (405), and is sucked in the fixed metal core by the effect of the magnetic flux generated in an excitation coil. The movable core is combined through the fixed metal core in one end of a shaft (403). An arc suppression division which mounts a movable contact (402) is attached to the other end of the shaft. The shaft is pipe-shaped so that gas is injected within the arc suppression division.    USE - Sealed contactor e.g. for opening/closing device which selectively permits or interrupts supply of DC power from battery used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, or electric vehicle, such as electric golf cart or electric lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Increases reliability of hermetic sealing, without using supplementary material, in case of production of opening/closing device in airtight place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a sealed contactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the sealed contactor.    Movable contact (402)    Shaft (403)    Movable iron core (404)    Fixed metal core (405)    Plate (430)
NOVELTY - The electromagnetic switching device (10) has a driver (100), a current portion (200), and buffer members (300). The driver has a metal plate (130), a movable core (150), a fixed core (140), a return spring (160) which provides a biasing force for separating the movable core and the fixed core, and a shaft (170) which moves with the movable core. The current portion includes a fixed contact (220) and a movable contact (210). The buffer members are arranged between the movable contact and metal plate to decrease the impact when the movable contact touches the fixed contact.    USE - Electromagnetic switching device e.g. for indicator light or wiper motor of vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, or electric vehicle like electric golf cart or electric lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise generated in operation of driver since buffer members decrease impact when movable contact touches fixed contact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the electromagnetic switching device in the open state.    Electromagnetic switching device (10)    Driver (100)    Metal plate (130)    Fixed core (140)    Movable core (150)    Return spring (160)    Shaft (170)    Current portion (200)    Movable contact (210)    Fixed contact (220)    Buffer members (300)
NOVELTY - A paste composition (c1) comprises: conductive power, organic vehicle, glass frit and additive, where the additive comprises at least one material (m1) selected from zinc, antimony, vanadium, tungsten, chromium, cadmium, rhenium, tin, molybdenum, manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and metal oxide comprising one of the material.    USE - For front electrode of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition maintain superior adhesion between the electrodes and the silicon substrate while reducing the Pb content; improves electrical properties and a solar cell including a front electrode formed of the paste composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a paste composition (c2) for front electrode of a solar cell comprising a conductive power, organic vehicle, glass frit and additive (0.1-10 wt.%), where the additive comprises a metal different from that of the conductive powder; and    (2) a solar cell comprising a front electrode manufactured using the paste composition for front electrode of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A conductive paste comprising: a conductive powder; a metallic glass comprising a first element having a heat of mixing value with the conductive powder of less than 0; and an organic vehicle.    USE - As conductive paste used in an electronic device and a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste is capable of reducing charge loss and improving efficiency of a solar cell. The crystallized conductive powder decreases the contact resistance between the upper semiconductor layer and the front electrode portion together with the buffer layer, and improves the electrical characteristics of the solar cell. The crystallized conductive powder decreases the contact resistance between the first doping region and the first electrode portion and between the second doping region and the second electrode portion and improves the electrical characteristics of solar cell. The solar cell including both the first electrode and the second electrode on the rear surface of the solar cell, decreases an area where a metal is positioned on the front surface, which may decrease shadowing loss and increase solar cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electronic device comprising, an electrode formed using the conductive paste;    (2) a solar cell comprising: an electrode electrically connected to a semiconductor layer and formed using the conductive paste.
NOVELTY - A battery active material comprises a monoclinic complex oxide.    USE - In the nonaqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack (claimed); and as power sources for digital cameras, and vehicles such as two- to four-wheel vehicles hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheel electric cars and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery active material has excellent repetitive rapid charge/discharge performance and high energy density; and has excellent cycle performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery active material comprises a monoclinic complex oxide of formula LixTi1-yM1yNb2-zM2zO7+delta.    x=0-5;    y=0-1;    z=0-2;    delta=-0.3 to 0.3;    M1=Zr, Si or Sn;and    M2=V, Ta or Bi.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprising a negative electrode containing the battery active material; a positive electrode; and a nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (2) a battery pack comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The cover has a main portion that accommodates different types of lithium iron oxide batteries, semi-solid flow cell, 230V inverter and modular fuel cell with battery module voltages of approximately 12V. An intelligent charging station for charging the battery is provided, while providing an explosion protective and flame-retardant protective housing with respect to the individual battery modules. An intelligent power delivery system with electronic voltage and current management function and overload protection and temperature monitoring function, is integrated.    USE - Protective cover for rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic mobile apparatuses such as mobile telephones, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet personal computer (PC), laptop computers, electric bikes, electric scooter, gulf carts, medical equipment such as oxygen generators, syringe pumps, camping and outdoor activities.    ADVANTAGE - Easy replacement of the battery modules and weight-optimized battery supply are enabled, while simplifying the charging process. The availability of electrical power on construction sites is ensured without requiring provisional net infrastructure. Easy replacement of defective single cells and easy filling of the individual cells or modules is enabled. High performance accumulator is provided and it can be efficiently used in diverse applications. The battery can be effectively protected from the environment and moisture, while preventing ingress of water or wind. The cover is tear-resistant, sturdy and easy to manufacture. Usage comfort of the cover is improved. Weight and energy requirement of the cover are reduced. Explosion-protecting and flame retarding functions are provided.
NOVELTY - The vest has a smart charging and reporting station for effective charging of battery modules of a modular rechargeable battery structure at electricity main, where each battery module has voltage of about 12 V. Each battery module is provided with an explosion-proof and flame retarding protective casing. A smart energy provision system with an overload protection and temperature controller is integrated in the vest for electronic tension and current management. A change socket outlet and a plug are provided for each battery module. The vest is made of breathable substance or sturdy fabric.    USE - Rechargeable battery vest. Uses include but are not limited to handset units, electric power tools, electric bikes, electric scooter, gulf carts, medical equipment such as oxygen generators and syringe pumps, construction sites, and for camping and outdoor activities.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules are provided with the respective change socket outlet and the plug, thus enabling easy interchangeability of the battery modules according to the demand, allowing weight-optimization in the vest, and allowing simple charging of the battery modules. The design of the vest enables easy interchangeability of fatigued or defective cells, and allows easy filling of cells of the battery based on a sludge accumulator. The vest can be used for operating handset units and electric power tools without a power supply and an extension cord. The vest is composed of climate substance or breathable substance, thus protecting the textile material of the vest and the user from moisture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is selected from a group comprising lithium iron oxide battery or lithium air oxygen battery or lithium air battery or semi-solid flow cell or battery based on the technology of chargeable sludge.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery housing unit provided with an inlet part and an outlet port. A sensor unit measures temperature and humidity value of a secondary battery pack. A blower section supplies humidity control air to the inlet part. A controller receives the measured temperature and humidity value from the sensor unit. Saturation vapor pressure of the secondary battery pack is lower than ambient temperature of the secondary battery pack. The blower section is operated according to the measured value. An air exhaust pump is installed at the outlet port to discharge the humidity control air.    USE - Humidity controlling device for a secondary battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively avoids condensation generated in the secondary battery pack. The device controls the temperature and the humidity value of the secondary battery pack in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a humidity controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a humidity controlling device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel hub equipped with a generator and a storage battery. A generator main shaft is provided with a small belt pulley. A small belt wheel is connected with a large belt pulley. A driving shaft is connected with an output end of a generator coil via a charging circuit. An input end of the storage battery is connected with an output end of the storage battery that is connected with air power of an operation circuit. The charging circuit is provided with an inverter, a step-up transformer, a rectifier, a filter and a voltage stabilizer.    USE - Belt self-charging device for an aerodynamic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and practical in structure. The device ensures charging time of an air power vehicle for enlarge driving distance and application range of the air power vehicle. The device is inexpensive and environment-friendly, saves time and energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a belt self-charging device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a retainer which is secured relative to the wire harness terminals (36a,36b). A shield attached to the retainer is moved to a preset position to block access to one terminal and allow access to the other terminal. The shield is moved to other position to block access to other terminal and to allow access to the one terminal. The retainer is included with a clip engaged with the conductors connected to the terminals respectively. The clip is included with the grip portion engaged with outer surfaces of the conductors.    USE - Apparatus for avoiding shorting between positive and negative terminals of wire harness (claimed) used n electrically powered automotive vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the shield permits access to only one terminal at a time, the inadvertent shorting of the terminals can be prevented. The service technician can quickly secure both harness terminals to their respective battery terminals without the need to manually reposition the top shield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) short prevention device for use with wiring harness; and    (2) wiring harness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the shield.    Wire harness terminals (36a,36b)    Battery terminals (38a,38b)    Bolt (42)    Fastener (46)    Grounding wire (50)
NOVELTY - The multi-ejector includes an inlet port which enables injection of a regeneration mixing gas using a pressure difference corresponding to the flow of a pure hydrogen gas. The inlet port is formed in the boundary surface of a main body and connected to the corresponding ejection hole of the main body. A plate includes an open hole which corresponds to each ejection hole of the main body.    USE - Multi-ejector for hydrogen fuel cell system used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need to provide multiple ejectors in the fuel cell system and to set up a valve in an ejector inlet, thus reducing installation space, development cost, and installation time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a multi-ejector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The structure has a switching circuit (X) provided with two switch circuits (KC1, KC2). A switch is connected to a secondary battery positive battery pack unit to connect with a negative electrode. One of the switch circuits is provided with a switch (K2) to control a relay driving circuit. The switch is connected with a battery pack unit with a cathode battery pack unit. A single chip controller (H) is utilized for controlling relay drive circuit pins of the switch. A voltage detection circuit (DB) is provided with a forward voltage reducing module and a laser boosting module.    USE - Dynamic power battery set interlocking structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can separate a damage battery pack unit and a switch circuit, and ensures that a power supply of a power battery is formed as an interlocking structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a dynamic power battery set interlocking structure. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage detection circuit (DB)    Single chip controller (H)    Switch circuits (KC1, KC2)    Switch (K2)    Switching circuit (X)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a carriage (6) that is connected with stainless steel electrode plate (3). The track parallel negative electric group is mounted on cement foundation (1) of electric appliance chamber and connected with stainless steel electrode plate and insulating engineering plastic plate (5). The carriage is connected with negative electric car casing and provided with battery and wind wheel. The stainless steel electrode plate is connected to I-shaped beam.    USE - Negative electric vehicle such as non-friction magnetic suspension train.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption can be reduced and the energy can be saved. The magnetic repulsion effect can be maintained. The speed of the non-friction magnetic suspension train can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electric vehicle.    Cement foundation (1)    Stainless steel electrode plate (3)    Insulating engineering plastic plate (5)    Carriage (6)
NOVELTY - The power supply has electric line (10) that is attached to lithium ion battery (1). A circuit breaker (13) is arranged in electric line for interruption of current flow in the electric line. An electric line (20) is provided to supply the power to circuit breaker. An over-current protection device (21) is arranged in electric line (20) to actuate circuit breaker such that the current flow through electric lines is interrupted.    USE - Power supply for electromotive drivable motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction occurrence in battery is suppressed as the disconnection of the electric line attached to the battery is realized by over-current protection device. Hence the durability of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for separation of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply.    Battery (1)    Electric lines (10,20)    Circuit breaker (13)    Over-current protection device (21)    Switch (23)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (1) has a battery (9) for electrically supplying power to a low-voltage network (8). The low-voltage network is equipped with a starter (10) and an associated secondary battery (11). A switching unit is arranged within the low-voltage network for separation of the starter and the secondary battery from the residual low-voltage network.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The effects of voltage fluctuations in the starting of motor vehicle can be reduced or avoided reliably and effectively. The desired durability of the components of the motor vehicle can be ensured while improving the operational security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Low-voltage network (8)    Battery (9)    Starter (10)    Secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing an estimation of core temperature, where the estimation is independent of a surface temperature of a battery (210). Another estimation of the core temperature is performed as a function of thermal energy transfer through the battery. A weighting factor is applied to each estimation, and the core temperature is calculated as a function of two weighted estimations. The weighting factor is determined as a function of ambient temperature variation and air flow rate.    USE - Method for determining core temperature of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a hybrid vehicle, electric hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving battery availability to improve fuel economy and performance in the vehicle, enhancing power capability estimation and preventing stall conditions in the vehicle. The method enables increasing availability of auto stop/start function in the vehicle, improving warranties as transition to various battery wearout failure modes is closely linked to the core temperature different from the surface temperature without additional hardware, and employing lookup tables for providing a fast response.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for dynamically measuring core temperature of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle employing a system for dynamically estimating battery core temperature.    Energy storage system (200)    Battery (210)    Controller (320)    Vehicle (400)    Front wheel sets (440)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a two-way valve (26) that is formed to adjust an engine position or a gear box position. A heat exchange connection between an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) heat exchanger (18) and a combustion engine (12) is enabled by the engine position. A heat exchange connection between the heat exchanger, a gear box (14) and the engine is enabled by the gear box position. Engine water temperature is monitored and compared with calibrated engine temperature. The valve is adjusted to the engine position when the engine water temperature lies below the engine temperature.    USE - Method for operating an EGHR system in a vehicle i.e. hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves increased efficient of the EGHR system in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a powertrain of a hybrid motor car.    Combustion engine (12)    Gear box (14)    EGHR heat exchanger (18)    Control system (20)    Two-way valve (26)
NOVELTY - The device (1) comprises a working medium-circuit (AK), in which a Clausius-Rankine circulation process is carried out. A working medium container (7) is arranged in the working medium-circuit, which is assigned a level sensor (8). The working medium container is arranged at a dead pipe (9).    USE - Device for energy recovery from a waste heat flow of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The working medium container is arranged in the working medium-circuit, which is assigned a level sensor, where the working medium container is arranged at a dead pipe, and thus ensures accurate detection of the filling level of the working medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for leak detection in a working medium-circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy recovery device.    Energy recovery device (1)    Working medium container (7)    Level sensor (8)    Dead pipe (9)    Working medium-circuit (AK)
NOVELTY - The system has an auxiliary storage battery driving a small motor by low current, and is equipped with a generator. The storage battery drives the generator to generate power by a drive motor. An automatic charger is connected with the generator and an accumulator. The automatic charger is circularly charged to slow down driving speed of the generator via a large current power supply and a motor controller. A small current supplier is provided with a transformer rectifier.    USE - High-energy power supply system for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively increase driving time and reduce energy wastage. The system is inexpensive, and has prolonged service life and mass production rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-energy power supply system.
NOVELTY - The wheeled vehicle with an attached front carrier is disclosed. The front carrier for a wheeled vehicle includes, a loading platform connected between two front wheels, a direct current motor hub attached to the two front wheels, for enabling a propulsion of the wheeled vehicle, a top enclosure elevated above the loading platform comprising at least one photovoltaic module for converting the captured solar energy to an electrical energy and at least one energy storage device electrically connected to at least one photovoltaic module for storing the electrical energy. The direct current motor electrically connected to at least one energy storage device for converting the electrical energy driven from at least one energy storage device to a mechanical energy. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has safety element (120) arranged under top cap in contact with top cap (110). A safety vent (130) contacts safety element. A current-blocking unit (150) is welded to lower end of safety vent, and is connected to electrode assembly (300). A gasket (140) is provided to surround outer surface of current-blocking unit. Another gasket (160) is provided to surround top cap, safety element and safety vent, and is extended to surround lower portion of current-blocking unit.    USE - Cap assembly for secondary battery (claimed) of electric vehicle, camcorder, cellular phone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - External shock is prevented so that safety is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cap assembly.    Cap assembly (100)    Top cap (110)    Safety element (120)    Safety vent (130)    Gaskets (140,160)    Current-blocking unit (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the total current and/or the total voltage in a high voltage battery, and at different locations in an external high voltage network of a vehicle by a battery management system of the vehicle. A deviation between the measurement values for the high voltage battery and the measurement values for the external high voltage network is determined. A manipulation is detected if the deviation exceeds a preset threshold level. Counter measures are triggered, if the manipulation is detected.    USE - Method for recognition of manipulation in a high voltage network of an electrical vehicle or a hybrid vehicle e.g. electrical hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle, by a battery management system (all claimed). Can also be used for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows for addition of battery cells to the high voltage network based on the total current and/or the total Voltage of the high voltage battery of the vehicle, thus ensuring the safety of the high Voltage network and the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high voltage battery is selected from a group comprising lithium-ion battery, lithium polymer battery, lithium metal battery, lithium manganese battery, lithium iron phosphate battery, and lithium titanium phosphate battery. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery comprising a battery management system    (2) an electrical or hybrid vehicle comprising a battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has terminals (120,130) which are electrically connected to electrode assembly. A case (140) accommodates the electrode assembly and terminals. Collecting terminals (122,132) are connected to collecting plate and protruding out of case. Terminal plates (123,133) are provided at outside of case, and includes terminal through hole at one side and reinforcement element recess at another side. The collecting terminal is passed through terminal through hole. A female screw thread is provided to reinforcement element recess.    USE - Secondary battery used in cellular phone, camcorder, electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can facilitate coupling of the screws to the terminal plates with large torque without affecting the collecting terminals, thus improving the coupling force between the bus bars and the terminal plates in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Terminals (120,130)    Collecting terminals (122,132)    Terminal plates (123,133)    Case (140)
NOVELTY - The multi-layered cathode active material comprises two titanium disulfide-based nanosheets (1) in a multi-layered structure, and 2-50 layers each having a thickness of 0.2-0.8 nm. Each titanium disulfide-based nanosheet is a crystalline compound having horizontal (W) and vertical (V) lengths of less than or equal to 500 nm.    USE - The multi-layered cathode active material is useful in a cathode of an electrochemical device such as primary and secondary magnesium batteries (all claimed), which are useful as a power storage battery or power source device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-layered cathode active material improves the energy storage capacity, cyclic life performance, charge and discharge capacities and reproducibility of the batteries, and is capable of easily realizing high capacitance by efficiently intercalating or deintercalating magnesium ions when the active material is used in the cathode of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a magnesium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a multi-layered metal sulfide-based nanosheet.    Multi-layered metal sulfide-based nanosheet. (1)
NOVELTY - The system has a fan housing provided with a discharge unit. An outlet is formed in the discharge unit such that air is inhaled by a fan. The fan is arranged in a blower section. A fluid path and an inlet port are formed on a conveying section. The air is flowed to the battery and the fan housing through an influx unit. An inner frame is provided with an inner side horizontal plane. An outer frame is provided with an outer inclined plane. The fan housing and a battery housing are arranged on the inner frame and the outer frame, respectively.    USE - Battery cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to operate and maintain. The system has high improved cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery cooling system.
NOVELTY - The method involves resetting a power source of an intelligent battery sensor (IBS), which detects a state of a battery of a vehicle. Multiple starting voltages are generated and patterned by a K-type grouping technique before resetting the power source. Euclidean distance is computed among the patterned starting voltages. The computed Euclidean distance is compared with another Euclidean distance, which is computed among inputted starting voltages.    USE - Vehicle battery-changing judging method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting state-of-charge (SOC), state-of-health (SOH) and battery temperature motion (BTM) of the battery. The method enables reducing battery state estimating time and accurately estimating the state of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a vehicle battery-changing judging method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Carbide furnace gas and catalyst are contacted, to obtain carbon nanofiber.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanofiber used for manufacturing carbon composite (all claimed) used for electroconductive filler for battery e.g. primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell and capacitor, and resin and thermal conductive filler.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides carbon nanofiber having excellent conductivity, dispersibility and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon black-carbon nanofiber composite, which has particles or aggregate of carbon black as nucleus, and carbon nanofiber connects with carbon black; and    (2) manufacture of carbon composite.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode (20) which includes positive electrode core exposure section (21a). Positive electrode tab (12a) is welded or press-contacted to positive electrode core exposure section. A negative electrode (24) includes negative electrode core exposure section (25a) whose width is less than width of negative electrode plate. A negative electrode tab (13a) is welded or cold welded to negative electrode exposure section. The electrode tabs are lead-out with respect to winding axial direction of winding electrode portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted on hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and EV, and used for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode tabs of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery are lead-out with respect to winding axial direction of winding electrode portion, so that the generation of the magnetic field due to the flow of current can be reduced. The effect of noise on hearing aid due to the magnetic field can be reduced. The cost of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be reduced. The dimensional accuracy of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view and front view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and flat-shaped winding electrode portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode tab (12a)    Negative electrode tab (13a)    Positive electrode (20)    Positive electrode core exposure section (21a)    Negative electrode (24)    Negative electrode core exposure section (25a)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a battery that is accommodated with an electrode body by an assembly process (S1). Initial stage charge of the battery is carried out (S3) by an initial stage charge process. Capacity of the battery is measured by a capacity measurement process (S6). Internal resistance of the battery is measured (S7) by an internal resistance measurement process. A particle of a negative electrode active material consists of graphite and amorphous carbon. Self discharge of the battery is carried out (S10) by a self discharge process to form the battery line in restraint state.    USE - Method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized as a power supply for a portable electronic device such as hybrid vehicle, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables shortening battery voltage raise period after leaving-to-stand start in the self discharge process by the negative electrode active material, so that high temperature durability of the battery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a lithium ion secondary battery manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sep for producing battery by assembly process (S1)    Step for carrying out initial stage charge of battery (S3)    Step for measuring capacity of the battery (S6)    Step for measuring internal resistance of battery (S7)    Step for carrying out self discharge of battery (S10)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an adhesive paste layer and a copper foil layer (102) laminated by a surface of a printed circuit board (100). The copper foil layer is provided with a notch part (102C). A lead board is laminated by a surface of the copper foil layer of a terminal part. A surface of the lead board is made to contact a pair of electrodes. The notch part of the copper foil layer is located between a pair of copper foil layer spot positions (SP) while spot-welding the lead board and the copper foil layer.    USE - Battery pack for an electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used for a portable DVD player, a portable global positioning system, a notebook-type computer, a personal digital assistant, a power-assist bicycle and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The notch part of the copper foil layer is located between the pair of copper foil layer spot positions while spot-welding the lead board and the copper foil layer, so that adhesive paste under the copper foil layer can be avoided from being fused.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a copper foil layer with a current pathway in a battery pack.    Spot positions (SP)    Printed circuit board (100)    Copper foil layer (102)    Notch part (102C)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a recess (7) and front surfaces (2, 3), where one of the front surfaces is arranged opposite to the other front surface. A cross-sectional surface (8) is provided parallel to one of the front surfaces, and forms a surface (10) maximum 20 percent bigger than the former front surface and smaller than the latter front surface through a thermoelectric material (4) and the recess. The cross-sectional surface corresponds to the former front surface, and a recess is spaced at a distance from the front surfaces, where the element is made up of the thermoelectric material.    USE - Circular ring segment-shaped semi-conductor element e.g. n-doped semiconductor element or p-doped semiconductor element and annular semiconductor element, for use in a tubular thermoelectric module for forming a thermoelectric element (claimed) of a thermoelectric generator for generating an electrical power from a thermal energy of an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the semiconductor element enables enhanced efficiency conversion of the thermal energy into electrical power without the need for additional thermoelectric materials and without affecting effectiveness and/or functionality of the semiconductor element so as to reduce the overall energy conversion cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a semi-conductor element.    Circular ring segment-shaped semi-conductor element (1)    Front surfaces of circular ring segment-shaped semi-conductor element (2, 3)    Thermoelectric material (4)    Recess (7)    Cross-sectional surface (8)    Surface (10)
NOVELTY - The filtering apparatus has a switched capacitor that is set parallel to a load (140). A switched diode is coupled between power supply (U) and the capacitor. A switched variable resistor is set parallel to the diode. A control device (160) is provided for controlling the variable resistor as a function of an amount of the power supply voltage of battery (110), and reducing the resistance value of variable resistor if the amount of the power supply voltage is below a predetermined threshold.    USE - Filtering apparatus for filtering spurious signals from power supply voltage of battery in onboard network of motor vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage reduction in response to the increase in electrical load is ensured, so that the damage to electrical load is avoided. Hence a sufficient troublefree operation of the onboard network of motor vehicle is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for filtering spurious signals from power supply voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the onboard network of motor car.    Battery (110)    Generator (120)    Load (140)    Control device (160)    Power supply (U)
NOVELTY - A fuel generator has fuel containing hydrogen generated by chemical reaction, and two or more preparations reproducible by reverse reaction. At least two of fuel generators are thermally connected.    USE - Fuel generator is used for secondary battery-type fuel cell system (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel generator has reduced energy supplied from outside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery-type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel generator.    Container (8)    Fuel generation component (9)    Contact component (10)
NOVELTY - The solar battery (3) has a supporting rod (4) and a folding solar panel. A post is provided on a vehicle chassis (1). The middle portion of solar plate (5) is located at the top portion of vehicle chassis. The solar plate is provided with a solar chip (51) and a bearing (52). The solar plate is connected with the vehicle chassis through the supporting rod and the bearing.    USE - Solar battery for use with vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar battery.    Vehicle chassis (1)    Solar battery (3)    Supporting rod (4)    Solar plate (5)    Solar chip (51)    Bearing (52)
NOVELTY - The unit has a power supply module, hardware time delay power-off circuit, MCU system and switch module. The power supply module is connected with hardware delay power-off circuit through the switch module. The power supply module is connected with MCU system by switch module.    USE - Vehicle-mounted unit in stop-free charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The unit effectively reduces load unit consumption of transaction state, improves the utilization efficiency of the battery and prolongs the service life of the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has solar battery that is connected with solar cell cover board. A discharging controller (7) is installed in the support plate (5). The upper portion of rear wheel (31) is provided with bracket. A solar battery cover plate (6) with the handle is set at one end of upper portion, and other ends are connected with brackets respectively. The battery is set on the supporting plate and storage battery (8) is connected with the controller.    USE - Solar vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support plate (5)    Solar battery cover plate (6)    Discharging controller (7)    Storage battery (8)    Rear wheel (31)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical housing (2b) has a channel arrangement (51) that is provided between a stator and a rotor, for allowing the meandering flow of cooling medium. The channel arrangement is equipped with parallel cooling chambers (51a) that are extended in axial direction. The cooling chambers are opened on the front side (33) of the housing. Each cooling chamber is equipped with walls (51a') and a deflecting device (57) that is introduced from the front side of the chamber while maintaining a specific distance from the walls.    USE - Electric machine e.g. electric motor for power generator set (claimed) of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimized heat dissipation design is obtained through the cooling chambers of the cooling medium channel arrangement, without increasing the design complexity of the electric machine. The optimized cooling effect can be achieved by allowing the meandering flow of cooling medium through the installation of deflecting device at the cooling chamber of the cooling medium channel arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generator set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of main structure of electric machine.    Cylindrical housing (2b)    Front side of housing (33)    Cooling medium channel arrangement (51)    Cooling chamber (51a)    Wall (51a')    Deflecting device (57)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has a power control unit (21), in which power is provided from a battery (10). The power control unit senses the external input and produces the control output signal. A control section (22) is configured to standby the state and blocks the power from the battery. The power with the control output signal is provided to the power control unit. A signal stable circuit is used for stabilizing the interface signal between the control section and the power control unit.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The control section is configured to standby the state and blocks the power from the battery, where the power with the control output signal is provided to the power control unit, and hence ensures controlled power supply from the power source and stable control of the external input signal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for reducing dark current separating power of a semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (10)    Semiconductor device (20)    Power control unit (21)    Control section (22)    Regulators (30a,30b)    Switching elements (40a,40b)
NOVELTY - The vessel refines the methanol for producing the liquid gas. The produced liquid gas is processed. The methanol fuel-battery facility is provided with methanol for generating electricity.    USE - Liquefied-gas producing vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the methanol fuel-battery facility is provided with methanol for generating electricity, the generated electricity can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the liquefied-gas producing vessel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves predicting a current variation value of a battery according to a predicted current change value of the battery. An on-off point time value of the battery is calculated according to the current variation value of the battery. The battery is equipped with a symmetrical structure electrical equipment of a vehicle. A real current variation value of a battery sensor is calculated according to an on-off point time value of the symmetrical structure electrical equipment. An error measurement value of the sensor is calculated according to an error possibility grasping process.    USE - Failure diagnostic method for a battery sensor of a symmetrical structure electrical equipment i.e. lamp, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables predicting a power loss value of the battery sensor with low processing time, high deviation factor and high processing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a failure diagnostic method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vapor exhaust device has a motor body housing (110) with two housing portions (111,112) situated around the rear part side location of a mechanical seal (104). The mechanical seal is installed between a motor room (100) and a pump chamber (200). A steam exhaust hole (120) is formed between the two housing portions.    USE - Vapor exhaust device for water pump for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor exhaust device has a fuel cell which separately forms motor body housing, where two housing are situated around the rear part side location of a mechanical seal, and hence ensures safe and improved vapor exhaust device with reduced corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electromotive water pump.    Motor room (100)    Mechanical seal (104)    Motor body housing (110)    Housings (111, 112)    Steam exhaust hole (120)    Pump chamber (200)
NOVELTY - A gas sensor is provided with catalyst layer and pipe-shaped thermo-electric generating device that is provided with inner through holes, several metal made cup-like portions (11b), cup-like portions (12b) made of thermoelectric conversion material and electrodes. The cup-like portions (11b,12a) are inserted into cup-like portions (12b,11b), such that outer and inner surfaces (111b,112b) of cup-like portion (11b) are adhered to inner and outer surfaces (122b,121a) of cup-like portions (12b,12a) respectively. The catalyst layer is provided on inner surface of inner through hole.    USE - Method for detecting gas such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide (all claimed) contained in fluid in fuel cell using gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The gas contained in fluid can be detected reliably by using a simple technique, since outer and inner surfaces of one cup-like portion are adhered to respective surfaces of other cup-like portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cup-like portions are alternately positioned repeatedly in axis direction. The electrodes are provided on respective ends of device. Each cup-like portion is provided with inner surface, outer surface and through hole in lower end, whose cross-section area is reduced towards the lower end. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for measuring concentration of gas contained in fluid;    (2) gas detector; and    (3) gas concentration measuring instrument.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generation device.    Cup-like portions (11b,12a,12b)    Outer surfaces of cup-like portions (111b,121a)    Inner surfaces of cup-like portions (112b,122b)
NOVELTY - The connection element (1) has electrode portion formed with metal same as that of output terminal, while connecting with output terminal. A bus-bar portion is formed with metal same as that of output terminal, while connecting with the electrode portion. The electrode portion and bus-bar portion are integrated by diffusion bonding.    USE - Electroconductive connection element used in battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability, mechanical strength and performance of the electroconductive connection element are improved. The occurrence of electric corrosion of battery is prevented, as the positive and negative terminals are made of dissimilar metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electroconductive connection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electroconductive connection element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive connection element (1)    Rod portion (10)    Strip portion (11)    Protrusion (12)    Connecting hole (13)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to automotive industry, particularly, to heavy timber trucks. Timber truck front part is provided with slits 4 communicated with suction chamber whereto connected is nozzle 5 with its end 6 received in horizontal tube 7 with vacuum pumps 8 connected with storage battery and via relay with generator 11. Horizontal tube 7 terminates in supersonic nozzle 12 connected to air turbine 13 with its shaft coupled, via coupling 15 and bearings, with generator 11. The latter supplies timber truck motored wheels 3 and super flywheel motor 19 fitted on air turbine shaft via coupling 17. Turbine exhaust air accommodates vacuum pump to create rarefaction downstream of turbine to increase airflow rate in turbine and force waste air into atmosphere. Heaters serve to clean airflows.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Pollution-free timber truck. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - The heat energy recovery system (S) comprises a heat energy recovery part, in which the fluid (3) of an engine (1) of the vehicle to be cooled, is heated by a radiator (2), which generates a movement of a turbine (5) for turning a dynamo (6) that produces electricity. The generated potential heat of the engine is obtained from the flow of engine coolant.    USE - Heat energy recovery system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy recovery system comprises a heat energy recovery part, in which the fluid of an engine of the vehicle to be cooled, is heated by a radiator, which generates a movement of a turbine for turning a dynamo that produces electricity, and thus enables improving the energy efficiency of vehicle in an environment friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat energy recovery system.    Engine (1)    Radiator (2)    Fluid (3)    Turbine (5)    Dynamo (6)    Heat energy recovery system (S)
NOVELTY - The battery pack cooler (100) comprises a battery pack (200), an insulating container (300) and a heat pipe (400), where an insulation coating comprises an electromagnet for controlling movement of a shield. A shutoff valve is formed inside of the heat pipe.    USE - Battery pack cooler.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack cooler comprises a battery pack, an insulating container and a heat pipe, and hence controls heat temperature of the battery pack effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack cooler.    Battery pack cooler (100)    Battery pack (200)    Insulating container (300)    Heat pipe (400)
NOVELTY - The solar electric bicycle has a vehicle chassis that includes a thin film solar battery on the top of chassis surface. A vehicle chassis rear panel fixing box is arranged with a controller, a storage battery, and an inverter. The front portion of a rotating handle is comprised with controlled slide rheostat and middle shaft of front wheel is equipped with a motor. The thin film solar battery is connected with the controller which is connected with the storage battery. The storage battery is connected with the inverter which is connected with the motor.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the bicycle can be improved while saving energy and avoiding environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bicycle.
NOVELTY - The structure has a hydrogen tank and a rear floor panel equipped in a high voltage battery. A reinforcement part is equipped with a rigid panel that is fixed at an upper side of the rear floor panel. An air passage is combined in the upper side of the rear floor panel. An end of an exhaust duct is connected to a vent of the high voltage battery. Another end of the exhaust duct is combined in a bottom surface of the rear floor panel. An end of another exhaust duct is combined in an upper side of the rigid panel. The end of the latter exhaust duct is extended to a boot room.    USE - Exhaust duct structure for a high voltage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves cooling performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust duct structure.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotating unit generating rotator power. A generating part is utilized for generating electricity by using the rotator power of the rotating unit. The rotating unit is provided with rotating blades. The rotating unit is formed in a rotary shaft. A rotator is rotatably coupled in the rotary shaft. An end of a running guide is fixed based along traveling direction of a vehicle. Fixed brackets are utilized for fixing a light-shielding layer with a pillar. A wind power device is provided with a curved connecting part. A condensing circuit is electrically connected with a coil.    USE - Wind power generating apparatus for a vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves speed of wind. The apparatus has high speed operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generating apparatus.
NOVELTY - A sintered compact contains solid electrolyte material (110) comprising phosphoric acid compound of the Nasicon type and spinel type oxide containing nickel or manganese as active substance material (130) and does not contain components other than the solid electrolyte material and active material when analyzed in the interface of the solid electrolyte material and active substance by X-ray diffraction method.    USE - Sintered compact for battery e.g. all-solid state lithium cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, video camera, personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sintered compact provides batteries with excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the sintered compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sintered compact.    Solid electrolyte material (110)    Solid electrolyte layer (120)    Active substance material (130)    Active material layer (140)    Laminated material (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a rated cable installed between high voltage (HV) pins to allow a loop of cable material to become accessible when a manual service disconnect (MSD) is installed in a HV battery. A fuse is remounted inline with the rated cable on a portion of the loop to maintain functionality of the fuse in a HV system for vehicles with the fuse in the MSD.    USE - Vehicle test device for use by a service technician and a government regulator, for measuring battery current via a standardized test probe in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows test engineers to install measurement equipment on the loop of the device such that the test engineers can easily and reliably test the vehicle. The device with a use of inductive style current probe is simple with sufficiently long loops.
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has an electrode active material layer (2) adhered on a surface of a collector (1) and provided with active electrode materials. The active electrode materials are adhered with the collector. One of the active electrode materials contains lithium-titanium complex oxide. The electrode active material layer is provided with a current collection base material. Arbitrary electroconductive layers are arranged in an upper surface of the current collection base material.    USE - Electrode plate for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) in a portable apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, a camera, a mobile telephone, a large-sized apparatus and a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active electrode materials are adhered with the collector, and one of the active electrode materials contains lithium-titanium complex oxide, so that the plate ensures high output/input characteristic value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Enclosure (7)    Space (8)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a slide rail (9) extended along vehicle front-back direction. The slide rail is equipped with an outer rail that is attached to a floor surface. An inner rail is attached to a battery pack (11) when the inner rail is engaged with the outer rail. A protrusion part protrudes a rear-end side of the inner rail. A rear end of the protrusion part is arranged rather than a rear end (11a) of the battery pack at a vehicle rear side. The battery pack is fastened by a support member (13) through a suspension bracket (33) and a bolt.    USE - Mounting structure for a battery pack utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion part protrudes the rear-end side of the inner rail. The rear end of the protrusion part is arranged rather than the rear end of the battery pack at the vehicle rear side, so that impact of the battery pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery pack and a slide rail.    Slide rail (9)    Battery pack (11)    Rear end (11a)    Support member (13)    Suspension bracket (33)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric generator comprises a thermoelectric module(s) between a hot side (A) connected to a heat source and a cold side (B) connected to a heat sink, where membrane rests against the cold side of the thermoelectric module, on which membrane a hydraulic pressure is exerted via a pressurized heat transfer fluid lying against the other side of the membrane, with which pressure the thermoelectric module is pressed against the hot side of the thermoelectric generator, and/or where a corresponding membrane rests against the hot side of the thermoelectric module.    USE - A thermoelectric generator used in thermoelectric generator unit of an exhaust gas line, preferably of an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator ensures good contact between the thermoelectric module and the heat source and heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the thermoelectric generator.    Hot side (A)    Cold side (B)    Cooling water return (C)    Thermal insulation (D)    Exhaust gas pipe (G)
NOVELTY - The system has gas tank in which fuel gas is stored. Temperature inside gas tank is detected by detection unit. Discharge flow path is connected to gas tank. Main stop valve (20) in discharge flow path is arranged between inlet and outlet portion to open and close flow path. Pilot flow path (395) is opened and closed by pilot valve (333). Opening and closing of main and pilot valve at different timings by actuator. Main and pilot valve is opened and closed by control portion, when detected temperature is equal to reference temperature.    USE - Fuel cell supply system for supplying methane gas, ethane gas or compressed natural gas, in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increased amount of gas in the tank weight is reduced. The tank structure is simple. The decrease of the temperature in fuel gas tank is suppressed. The amount of gas discharged from fuel gas tank is suppressed by controlling flow of current to electromagnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the main stop valve of fuel cell supply system.    Main stop valve (20)    Coil (310)    Pivot valve (333)    Opening portion (370,399)    Pilot flow path (395)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric storage unit (20) that outputs the energy for driving vehicle main portion. The blower (30) supplies air with respect to the electrical storage unit at exterior side of vehicle main portion. The bowler adjusts the temperature of electrical storage element (21) to the electrical storage unit. Bending portion of the base (12a) deforms on receiving external force, to allow the movement of the blower.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of battery can be suppressed by supplying air. The colliding of blower with electrical storage unit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack and blower.    Upper case (11)    Base (12a)    Electric storage unit (20)    Electrical storage element (21)    Blower (30)
NOVELTY - This method involves ascertaining each tap density in different tap counts on basis of different negative electrode active materials. The density of negative electrode active material layer constructed from negative electrode mixture is ascertained. The negative electrode active material provided with tap density in the acceptable range is selected. The negative electrode material is used to produce negative electrode.    USE - Method for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provided with tap density in the acceptable range is selected, and negative electrode active material is used to produce negative electrode, so that process of manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery. Since the increase in internal resistance of battery can be reduced, the durability of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship with density of negative electrode active material layer corresponding to tap-density of negative electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material (A),(B), a negative electrode, a separator and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The active material (A) is a material containing lithium cobaltate and/or nickel cobalt lithium manganate, and in which microparticles of at least one compound chosen from hydroxide and oxyhydroxide of rare earth element adhered on the surfaces of the particles. The active material (B) comprises at least one compound chosen from lithium molybdate and lithium tungstate.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics and swelling prevention characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material (A),(B), a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material, a separator and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material (A) is a material containing lithium cobaltate and/or nickel cobalt lithium manganate, and in which microparticles of at least one compound chosen from hydroxide and oxyhydroxide of rare earth element adhered on the surfaces of the particles. The active material (B) comprises at least one compound chosen from lithium molybdate and lithium tungstate. The amount of active material (B) is 0.01-2 %mass with respect to amount of active material (A).
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a support unit that supports the inner side of an edge portion of an observation object. An observation unit observes the surface of the edge portion of the observation object. An illumination unit irradiates light towards the observation object from the observation unit. Another illumination unit irradiates light towards the observation object and observation unit from a position facing the observation unit. The support unit is equipped with a reflective surface in which the light irradiated from the illumination unit is reflected.    USE - Apparatus for observing edge portion of board, sheet material and foil-shaped thin plate of printed wiring circuit and secondary battery used in notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the time and the labor required for observing the edge portion of the observation object can be reduced, the measuring accuracy of the chip is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for edge portion inspection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for observing edge portion of board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Observation apparatus (1)    Stage portion (2)    Alignment camera portion (3)    Observation portion (4)    Observation illumination portion (5)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (800A) has battery modules (300a, 300b) provided with a battery module array (300A). A back side mounting member (520A) is connected to an exterior device through a pair of side support members. The side support members are connected to a front side of the mounting member. A bracket is connected with the pair of side support members that are provided with upper part fitting areas (502A, 504A, 506A). The battery modules are connected to an angle bracket (600) through a front side supporting member (570A).    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has better durability, and occupies less space. The battery pack is light in weight and simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery module array (300A)    Battery modules (300a, 300b)    Upper part fitting areas (502A, 504A, 506A)    Back side mounting member (520A)    Front side supporting member (570A)    Angle bracket (600)    Battery pack (800A)
NOVELTY - An article comprises soft magnetic component, where the soft magnetic component contains nanostructured ferritic alloy, the nanostructured ferritic alloy containing several nanofeatures disposed in an iron-containing alloy matrix, where the nanofeatures comprise an oxide.    USE - As an article (claimed); for many electrical devices and components in a variety of applications including aerospace, wind power, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The article contains soft magnetic component that is capable of maintaining its mechanical integrity and magnetic properties over a range of conditions ranging from higher stress and lower temperature to higher temperature and lower stress. The article has high permeability, high saturation magnetization, low core loss, and high mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - The battery (RB1) has an electrode group (1) in which positive-electrode plate and negative-electrode plate are laminated by separator to form multiple layers. An outer case (11) is provided with electrode and electrolyte. An external terminal (11f) is arranged in outer case. Positive and negative electricity collection terminals (5) are provided for electrically connecting positive- and negative-electrode plates to external terminal. A fix element is provided for fixing electrode group to predetermined position in outer case.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle storage accumulator and electric power storage accumulator. Can also be used for mobile electronic apparatus such as mobile phone and notebook computer, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery effectively curbs lateral deviation and vertical deviation of a laminated type of secondary battery, and accurately positions and fixes the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive and negative electricity collection terminal (5)    Outer case (11)    External terminal (11f)    Lid element (12)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a current collecting terminal (122) that is electrically coupled to an electrode assembly (110) inside a case (140). The current collecting terminal is protruded from the case. A terminal plate (123) is arranged outside of the case and is coupled to the current collecting terminal. A plate spring (124) is arranged on the terminal plate and is coupled to the current collecting terminal.    USE - Terminal of rechargeable battery used to drive motor of electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, used in rechargeable battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coupling force of the terminal can be maintained and improved by coupling a bus bar on a plate spring using nut connection or riveting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of assembling terminal of rechargeable battery;    (2) rechargeable battery module; and    (3) method of assembling a rechargeable battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Current collecting terminal (122)    Terminal plate (123)    Plate spring (124)    Case (140)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell module comprises a unit cell (100) containing a first electrode layer (130), an electrolyte layer (140) and a second electrode layer (150), which are sequentially laminated with one another, where at least one of the first electrode layer or the second electrode layer has a first region coated with a first electrode material layer having a first ionic conductivity, a second region coated with a second electrode material layer having a second ionic conductivity and a third region coated with a third electrode material layer having a third ionic conductivity.    USE - Used as fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell module: exhibits multiple ionic conductivities; facilitates the reduction of temperature gradients along the unit cell, hence achieves uniform performance; and can be operated at lower temperatures, hence exhibits improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing the fuel cell module, comprising: sequentially laminating the first electrode layer, the electrolyte layer and the second electrode layer; and coating one of the first electrode layer or the second electrode layer to have the first region, the second region and the third region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view the unit cell of a solid oxide fuel cell module.    Unit cell (100)    First electrode layer (130)    Electrolyte layer (140)    Second electrode layer (150)    Second electrode current collector (160)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte (E1) comprises an oxygen anion capturing compound.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte; and for lithium air battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte effectively dissociates the reduction reaction product of oxygen formed during discharging of the lithium air battery; reduces the overvoltage of the oxygen evolution reaction occurring during battery charging; and enhances the energy efficiency and capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium air battery (B1) comprising negative electrode for absorbing and releasing lithium ions; positive electrode disposed to face the negative electrode and using oxygen as positive electrode active material; and the non-aqueous electrolyte (E1), and disposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery module assembly provided with a battery module. The battery module is provided with multiple battery cells. A refrigerant inlet and a coolant discharging port are provided in a refrigerant. The refrigerant is utilized for cooling the battery cells. A refrigerant inlet portion is positioned in a top part of the battery module. The battery module is positioned in a lower part of the refrigerant inlet portion. A suction fan is mounted on an upper end of the battery module assembly. The coolant discharging port is arranged in the refrigerant inlet portion.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack ensures safety and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple electrode terminals arranged in an upper part and a lower part of a flake-type battery cell. A cover member surrounds an electrode terminal site of the battery cell. Two end parts of the cover member are fixed with a joint assembling structure along longitudinal direction. An electrode terminal connection part is provided with the battery cell that is exploded according to volume expansion of the battery cell. A fragile structure is provided with a tightening part. The cover member is provided with a metal plate.    USE - Housing module for a battery pack (Claimed) in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module avoids impact and vibration of the battery cell, prevents firing or explosion of the battery cell, ensures mechanical suspension of power supply during volume expansion of the battery cell, thus providing high working dependability and simple assembling method, and is light in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack comprising a frame member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a housing module.
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery module array provided with a battery module that is provided with a battery cell. A side support member is connected with front and back sides of the battery module array. A lower support ashes part is fixed with a lower part of the side support member. An upper end of the side support member is arranged in an upper part fitting area. The battery module is fixed with an exterior device. Another upper part fitting area is combined with the former upper part fitting area. A front side mounting member is located at the front side of the battery module array.    USE - Battery pack for use in a vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack reduces requirement of components, ensures better structural stability and occupies less space. The upper part fitting areas are provided with a rectangular-shaped pipe structure, thus maintaining mass of the pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.
NOVELTY - The generator (20) has a control unit operating power sources of batteries that are automatically supplied to a case. A wind power generation unit senses charged capacity of a main battery. A housing (11) is fixed in the wind power generation unit. Multiple wings (15) are fixed in inner periphery of a blowing passage (13). A permanent magnet and a stator coil are arranged at an inner side of the housing. A rotator is rotated to generate rotary power. A gear is fixed in outer periphery of the rotator. A power generation shaft (22) is controlled by the control unit.    USE - Wind power generator for use in an electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind power generator.    Housing (11)    Blowing passage (13)    Wings (15)    Wind power generator (20)    Power generation shaft (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a non-utility generation unit (1) that performs the non-utility generation process of wind turbine (11) along with rotation of the wind turbine. A location tracker (2) is provided with a power source structure. A global positioning system (GPS) receiver (21) is provided for receiving the location of a bicycle. A positioning device portion is connected to a non-utility generation unit where the location tracker is built in bicycle portion.    USE - Positioning device for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The location of the bicycle can be efficiently ascertained. The structure of the positioning device is simplified. The bicycle can be effectively maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of positioning device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Non-utility generation unit (1)    Location tracker (2)    Wind turbine (11)    Charge unit (12)    GPS receiver (21)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly arranged in an anode/ cathode separation film structure. A sheet is arranged in an electrode assembly storage unit. An electrode assembly cover portion is arranged in a battery case. An extension sheet is fixed in a heat sealing unit. An inner side resin layer is arranged on a blocking metal layer that is arranged in an outer side resin layer. The inner side resin layer is made of casting polypropylene. A storage unit sheet is arranged in the electrode assembly storage unit.    USE - Secondary battery for use in a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces corrosion of the storage unit sheet by arranging the blocking metal layer in the storage unit sheet, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has primary engaging unit that is formed on or attached to outer housing (14) of battery unit (11). A secondary engaging unit is formed on outer surface of one of walls (22,24) of heat exchange plate. One of the primary and secondary engaging devices is received within the other of primary and secondary engaging device such that the one battery unit and heat exchange plate are locked together upon engagement of primary and secondary engaging device.    USE - Heat exchanger and battery unit structure used in vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The primary and secondary engaging devices is received within the other of primary and secondary engaging device such that the one battery unit and heat exchange plate are locked together upon engagement of primary and secondary engaging device, so that the heat exchange properties of the battery unit and heat exchange plate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger and battery unit structure.    Battery unit (11)    Heat exchanger structure (12)    Housing (14)    Cooling plate (20)    Walls (22,24)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple battery-modules (1) connected with each other, where each battery-module is individually connected with a switching module (2). The switching module comprises a power switch in form of a MOSFET for switching-on and off the individual battery-module. A central battery management-module (4) sends a status signal in short intervals during proper operation, so that the management-module maintains the battery-modules in switched-on condition. The switching module and local battery management modules (3) are combined into a unit.    USE - Modular battery for use in an automobile application e.g. motor car and lorry. Can also be used for a stationary application such as a mobile equipment and a machinery.    ADVANTAGE - The central battery management-module sends the status signal in the short intervals during the proper operation, so that the management-module maintains the battery modules in the switched-on condition, thus ensuring a trouble-free operation of the modular battery, and hence avoiding provision of necessary high voltages and currents to the battery during rest condition or maintenance condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a modular battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery-modules (1)    Switching module (2)    Local battery management modules (3)    Central battery management-module (4)    Security management module (5)
NOVELTY - The system has two batteries (16a, 16b) respectively coupled between a power supply device (18) and a circuit load (19) to receive power from the power supply device or to provide power to the circuit load. Two circuit detecting units (12a, 12b) are respectively coupled to the batteries to detect the charging/discharging level of the batteries. A controller (10) generates a set of control signals for controlling two switches (14a, 14b) according to the charging/discharging level of the batteries to control the charging/discharging of the batteries.    USE - Power supply system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the charging/discharging of the batteries in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controller (10)    Circuit detecting units (12a, 12b)    Switches (14a, 14b)    Batteries (16a, 16b)    Power supply device (18)    Circuit load (19)
NOVELTY - The system has casing (110) with air inlet (111) and air discharge opening (112) that are provided upstream and downstream of the blower (120) respectively. A battery air duct (160) is connected to the air outlet. The battery air inlet (161) of air duct is communicated with the interior of a cabin (190). An air intake control valve is provided to control the air fed to the battery by feeding cooled air from the system through air outlet or feeding air from the cabin through the battery air inlet or feeding air from the previous two combinations.    USE - Heating, ventilating and air conditioning system for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air intake control valve is provided to control the air fed to the battery by feeding cooled air from the system through air outlet or feeding air from the cabin through the battery air inlet or feeding air from the previous two combinations, so that the structure of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system is optimized, and the occupied space of the system can be reduced. Thus the manufacture cost of the system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system.    Casing (110)    Air inlet (111)    Air discharge opening (112)    Blower (120)    Battery air duct (160)    Battery air inlet (161)    Cabin (190)
NOVELTY - The assembly (50) has an electric motor (70) which generates a traveling driving force. A battery (91) supplies electricity to the electric motor. The battery includes components arranged at positions forward and above the electric motor. A case element (51) accommodates the electric motor and the battery. A motor driver is mounted on a lower surface of the case element placed below the electric motor and the battery. A protective frame section is extended longitudinally below the motor driver. Fins extended vertically are formed on front surface of case element.    USE - Drive assembly for electric motorcycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery is arranged at the forward and upward of the electric motor, it is possible to put together and compactly arrange the relatively heavy electric motor and battery, which enables to centralize the mass in the vehicle portion. The installation of the electric motor and battery on the frame during assembly of the electric motorcycle can be simplified. By accommodating the electric motor and the battery in the case element, the installation work can be improved and the electric motor and the battery can be protected effectively. As the motor driver is mounted on the lower surface of the case element, the removal and installation of the motor driver can be performed readily and easily, and the maintenance of the motor driver can be facilitated. As the protective frame longitudinally extends on the lower side of the motor driver, it is possible to protect the motor driver from hitting the ground.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric motorcycle.    Frame main portion (11)    Drive assembly (50)    Case element (51)    Electric motor (70)    Battery (91)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a calculator that counts the vehicle operating time with lowered electrolyte level in accordance with the detection of the electrolyte level by an electrolyte level sensor. A data-storing device stores data of the vehicle operating time with lowered electrolyte level. A motor controller (33) controls operation of the electric motor based on the electric motor limiting condition for limiting operation of the electric motor (17) in accordance with the vehicle operating time with lowered electrolyte level.    USE - Industrial vehicle e.g. battery-powered forklift truck. Can also be used in battery-powered construction vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operator recognizes the condition of the electrolyte level of the battery, the deterioration of the battery can be prevented. The working efficiency of the forklift truck can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the forklift truck.    Electric motor (17)    Load handling motor (24)    Steering wheel (27)    Accelerator pedal (31)    Motor controller (33)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lead-acid battery part connected with a lithium battery. A capacitor part is connected to a control part. The control part is provided with a main control board. The control board is connected with a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) panel. The lithium battery is connected with the control board that is connected to the capacitor. The capacitor and the lithium battery are connected in parallel. A negative electrode is connected with a cathode of the lithium battery. A positive pole and a negative pole of the lead-acid battery part are connected with a cathode of the capacitor.    USE - Three-in-one mixing energy storage battery for an automobile, a standby power supply and a solar energy or wind power generation field.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has wide range of application and capacitor for protecting the lead acid battery part to avoid over-high temperature, prolonged service life, strong momentary charging and discharging capacity and high economic and social benefits, and can satisfy a quick-electricity-supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-in-one mixing energy storage battery.
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has an electrode stack (150) with an arrester device (110) and an enclosure (130), where the enclosure partially encloses the electrode stack and comprises a point of passage (140) from an interior part to an exterior part of the enclosure for the arrester device. A protective device (120) is arranged at the point of passage for maintaining fluid-tight property of the enclosure in a region of the point of passage in order to minimize a risk of damage to the enclosure and/or seal seam in the region of the point of passage.    USE - Electrochemical cell e.g. secondary battery cell such as heavy-duty battery cell, for an electric car and a hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a traction battery, hybrid battery, starter battery and a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The protective device is arranged at the point of passage for maintaining the fluid-tight property of the enclosure in the region of the point of passage in order to minimize the risk of damage to the enclosure and/or the seal seam in the region of the point of passage in a simple and inexpensive manner. The cell is integrated with polymer in order to enhance chemical and physical properties in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Arrester device (110)    Protective device (120)    Enclosure (130)    Point of passage (140)    Electrode stack (150)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module has inner peripheral surface (2), axis (3) and outer peripheral surface (4). Several semiconductor elements (5) with thermoelectric material (6) are arranged between inner and outer peripheral surfaces along the direction of the axis. Each semiconductor element is provided with inner frame (7) and outer frame (8) that are formed along discontinuous inner peripheral surface and outer peripheral surface, respectively.    USE - Thermoelectric module for thermoelectric generator for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The need for several support tubes for arranging the semiconductor elements can be eliminated, such that the structure of the thermoelectric module can be simplified, and the thermoelectric module can be manufactured easily and inexpensively. The efficiency of the thermoelectric module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric module.    Inner peripheral surface (2)    Axis (3)    Outer peripheral surface (4)    Semiconductor element (5)    Thermoelectric material (6)    Inner frame (7)    Outer frame (8)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a temperature control circuit (12) coupled to an electric drive unit (4) of a driving device (2). Another temperature control circuit (18) is separated from the former temperature control circuit, and is coupled to an electric energy storage unit i.e. high voltage battery (6), of the driving device. A heat exchanger (15) selectively transfers heat between the control circuits. The control circuits include respective switching valves (16, 20) that are operated by a control device (28) for switchably supplying temperature control fluid to the heat exchanger.    USE - Temperature control system for a driving device of a motor vehicle e.g. motor car such as hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The switching valves switchably supply the temperature control fluid to the heat exchanger, so that heat can be transferred from one of the temperature control circuit to the other temperature control circuit and vice versa, thus cooling the electric drive unit and adjusting the electric energy storage unit to an optimum operating temperature as required, and hence permitting race start of the motor vehicle with the temperature control system. The control circuits include the respective switching valves that are operated by the control device, so that an automated and comfortable actuation of the switching valves can be enabled, thus simplifying utilization of the temperature control system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a temperature control system for a driving device of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a motor car with a temperature control system.    Temperature control system (1)    Driving device (2)    Electric drive unit (4)    High voltage battery (6)    Temperature control circuits (12, 18)    Heat exchanger (15)    Switching valves (16, 20)    Control device (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves reading measured voltage and current of a high voltage rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) (12) while charging the RESS in a plug-in charge mode. Charging of the RESS is interrupted to stop current flow to the RESS for certain time period. Another measured voltage is read during interruption. Resistance of the RESS is calculated based on the former and the latter voltages and the current. Open circuit voltage of the RESS is calculated based on the resistance, the latter voltage and the current. A state of charge of the RESS is determined using the circuit voltage.    USE - Method for determining parameters of a high voltage rechargeable energy storage system for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, during plug-in charge mode. Can also be used for a battery electric vehicle (BEV), a range extended electric vehicle (REEV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in HEV (PHEV), a fuel cell HEV (FCHEV) and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing accurate and stable information of the state of charge of the RESS during plug-in charge mode, so that precise charge control of the RESS is ensured, thus avoiding overcharge or undercharge of the RESS when adaptive regression is unable to provide accurate and state information of the state of charge due to lack of alterations, and hence prolonging the service life of the RESS, reducing warranty claims of the RESS, increasing fuel economy and reducing fuel emissions of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a battery and a main drive source.    Vehicle (10)    High voltage RESS (12)    Main drive source (14)    Control device (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging a selected battery cell of a battery (12) e.g. lead acid battery, with maximum or minimum charging current for a preset period of time, and determining whether the voltage of the cell is greater than voltage set-point after the time. The cell is continuously charged at the maximum or minimum current when measured voltage is not greater than the set-point. Charging current for the cell is reduced by a preset amount when the charging current is not at the minimum current, and another battery cell is selected when the charging current is at the minimum current.    USE - Method for providing cell-to-cell balancing for voltage of battery cells in a battery pack i.e. high-voltage battery pack, of an electric vehicle (claimed) i.e. extended range electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the charging current for the cell by the preset amount when the charging current is not at the minimum current, and selects another battery cell when the charging current is at the minimum current, thus correcting cell-to-cell voltage imbalances in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for providing cell-to-cell balancing for voltage of battery cells in a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle with a vehicle battery.    Vehicle (10)    Battery (12)    Drive source (14)    Controller (16)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an internal combustion engine (2), and a generator (3) coupled to the internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine is designed as a gas turbine, and a waste heat recovery circuit (AK) is thermally coupled to the gas turbine. Clausius rankine cyclic process is carried out within the waste heat recovery circuit. An intercooler (8) is arranged between compressors (12, 13) of the gas turbine. The intercooler is thermally coupled with the waste heat recovery circuit. The compressors are driven by an electric motor (16).    USE - Range extension module for an electrically operated vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion engine is designed as the gas turbine, and the waste heat recovery circuit is thermally coupled to the gas turbine, thus reducing installation space, weight, manufacturing and operating costs of the module while improving efficiency of the module and reducing fuel consumption of the module. The module is operated with different fuels and without vibrations in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The engine is designed as a diesel or petrol engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a range extension module for an electrically operated vehicle.    Waste heat recovery circuit (AK)    Range extension module (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Generator (3)    Intercooler (8)    Compressors (12, 13)    Electric motor (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves disconnecting/separating the high-voltage battery (2) accommodated in container (1) from electrical system. The high-voltage battery in container is cut by water jet cutter (3). The water jet cutter is equipped with nozzle (3.1) and high pressure water jet (4).    USE - Method for securing damaged high-voltage battery of vehicle such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hazard caused due to damaged high-voltage battery is minimized as the high-voltage battery in container is cut by water jet cutter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for securing damaged high-voltage battery of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for securing damaged high-voltage battery of vehicle.    Container (1)    High voltage battery (2)    Water jet cutter (3)    Nozzle (3.1)    High pressure water jet (4)
NOVELTY - The prismatic repeating frame arrangement (110) has polymer material made main portion with an opening (114). A hollow compression delimiter made of another polymer material is arranged in the opening of main portion. A compression rod (122) is arranged in the opening of the main portion.    USE - Prismatic repeating frame arrangement for battery pack used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The prismatic repeating frame arrangement can be integrated efficiently in the battery pack. The prismatic repeating frame arrangement can be manufactured within short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the prismatic repeating frame arrangement.    Battery pack (102)    Cooling element (104)    Prismatic repeating frame arrangement (110)    Opening (114)    Compression rod (122)
NOVELTY - A fiber-forming resin is combined with carrier resin to form a resin mixture. The resin mixture is extruded to form an extruded resin mixture. A fiber bundle of fiber forming resin is formed with the carrier resin. The extruded resin mixture is contacted with water and the resin is separated from the resin support, and a fibrous web of the fiber bundles of the fiber-forming resin is formed. The fibrous web is inserted between an anode (12) and cathode (14), and a device is obtained. The fiber-forming resin is polyolefin, and/or polyester. The carrier resin is poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline).    USE - Manufacture of device e.g. batteries and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The device with favorable performance is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Separator (18)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a computer-based engine control system for stopping a six-cylinder-fuel heat engine (12). An electric motor (26) starts the engine, and a lithium titanate/lithium iron phosphate battery (28) supplies power to the motor. The battery has electrochemical cells, where each cell has a positive electrode material made from lithium iron phosphate and a negative electrode material made from lithium titanate. The lithium iron phosphate exhibits calcium, magnesium or transition metal, where the battery has a lithium-containing electrolyte dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has the electrochemical cells and the lithium-containing electrolyte dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent, where each cell has the positive and negative electrode material, thus enabling the battery to have increased cycle durability and to provide better power capacitance during engine-start-stop-mode of the vehicle operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a motor vehicle.    Fuel supply system (10)    Six-cylinder-fuel heat engine (12)    Vehicle transmission (18)    Electric motor (26)    Lithium titanate/lithium iron phosphate battery (28)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a bicycle lamp fixed on a bicycle and connected with a storage battery. A solar cell reverse diode is connected with the storage battery via a lamp switch. A lamp body is provided with a fixing groove.    USE - Solar bicycle lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp realizes light surface of light by installing a solar cell sheet so as to realize convenient utilization. The lamp is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar bicycle lamp.
NOVELTY - The device has a power driving body equipped with a driving device. An automobile or vehicle is provided with an outer fixed track (7) to transport goods or traction vehicle on a road. A solar cell panel (1) converts solar energy into electric energy. The vehicle is provided with a luggage rack (2). The solar cell panel is sealed and fixed to the luggage rack by a toughened glass. The solar cell panel is connected with the luggage rack through a group of connecting plates (3). The solar cell panel is connected with a power distribution box (4).    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has aesthetic layout design, convenient usage and aesthetic appearance, and provides alternating current (AC) power supply and direct current (DC) power supply for a cooling fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-mounted solar power supply device.    Solar cell panel (1)    Luggage rack (2)    Connecting plates (3)    Power distribution box (4)    Outer fixed track (7)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has a battery case (130) having an electrically insulated coating. An electrode assembly of an anode/separation film/cathode structure is arranged in the battery case in a sealed state. The electrode of the electrode assembly is formed in an electrode terminal which is partly protruded from the end of the battery case. An electrode pattern (150,160) is patterned by the exterior of the battery case in the state connected electrically to the electrode terminal.    USE - Battery cell containing electrode pattern for battery module (claimed) used in vehicle (claimed), such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of battery cell while minimizing volume of battery cell since battery cell includes electrode pattern patterned by exterior of battery case in state connected electrically in electrode terminal which is partly protruded from end of battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a pouch-type battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Anode (110)    Cathode (120)    Battery case (130)    Electrode pattern (150,160)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) comprises an assembled battery (11) with multiple cells (12) and an electric current breaker structure. The electric current breaker structure blocks electric current in the abnormality of a battery. The electric current breaker structure is connected to a connection circuit. A filter capacitor (18) suppresses the voltage variation accompanying the switch operation of a converter, where a voltage sensor (14a) acquires the information of voltage value of the filter capacitor.    USE - Apparatus for determining battery failure.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus comprises an electric current breaker structure blocks an electric current in the abnormality of a battery by connecting a converter which adjusts the voltage of the electric power of the assembled battery with the assembled battery, providing rapid determination of current abnormality in a battery, and hence ensures that a reliable a battery failure determination apparatus is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery failure determination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Apparatus (1)    Assembled battery (11)    Cells (12)    Voltage sensor (14a)    Filter capacitor (18)    Motor (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing the restraint process (S2) at the battery row about each battery that forms the battery row. The battery row is arranged with the press tool, and is made in a restraint state so that a value within the range whose pressure concerning the pair of flat outer surface of the electrode portion is 650-8150 kPa. The battery voltage value is set within the range of 3.4-3.8V during self discharge process (S10).    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and electronic devices such as notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery can be activated by the initial stage charge. The battery voltage increase period can be shortened after performing self discharge process of battery. The battery voltage change resulting from the self discharge can be measured precisely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for performing assembly process (S1)    Step for performing restraint process (S2)    Step for performing initial stage charge process (S3)    Step for performing aging process (S4)    Step for performing self discharge process (S10)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a control device connected with multiple permeable electrode bodies (12a-12d) of a fuel electrode. The control device supplies electric current between a charge electrode (70) and the electrode bodies, where the charge electrode serves as an anode when each electrode body serves as a cathode based on an input parameter. The control device is designed as a charging/discharging device for optionally supplying the current to a different number of electrode bodies in order to adjust velocity and density increment of electrical solitary metal hydride fuel.    USE - Rechargeable electrochemical cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is designed as the charging/discharging device for optionally supplying the electric current to the different number of electrode bodies in order to adjust the velocity and density increment of the electrical solitary metal hydride fuel, thus enabling an efficient and effective architecture for recharging and discharging the electrochemical cells and the electrochemical cells system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrochemical cell system with two electrochemical cells.    Rechargeable electrochemical cell (10)    Permeable electrode bodies (12a-12d)    Oxidant electrode (14)    Spacers (40)    Charge electrode (70)
NOVELTY - The insulation type voltage measurement apparatus (9) comprises an isolation amplifier, which process both ends voltage of at least one battery (B1-B8). At least one photocoupler (62-68) is provided in a voltage measurement object. A control apparatus (4) corrects the output of the photocoupler based on the contrast with the output of the isolation amplifier and the output of photocoupler.    USE - Insulation type voltage measurement apparatus for battery in e.g. power supply device mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can correct the output of photocoupler based on the output of isolation amplifier. Attains high precision and cost reduction since photocoupler has high practical value than the isolation amplifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the structure of the insulation type voltage measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (4)    Voltage detection circuit (5)    Insulation type voltage-measurement apparatus (9)    Photocoupler (62-68)    Battery (B1-B8)
NOVELTY - A powder obtained by adding carbon fiber to titanium powder is pulverize-mixed to obtain a mixed powder (10). Compression-shearing is provided to solidify the mixed powder and obtain a molded product, by loading a shearing force while applying a compressive load to the mixed powder, to obtain a composite metal material.    USE - Manufacture of composite metal material (claimed) used for separators of fuel cells, and as electrode material. Can also be used for automobile components, aerospace components, and medical components.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables energy-saving manufacture of composite metal materials having excellent electroconductivity and crack resistance, and restrained contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite metal material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the compression-shearing apparatus.    Mixed powder (10)    Housing (12)    Pressure receiving plate (14)    Pressure plate (16)    Press component (20)
NOVELTY - Generation of electricity by any external shaft which is rotating of any engine (2) placed in any automobile vehicles, when it is in stand by mode or running mode, is performed. An example of generating electricity through external shaft of motorcycle engine is provided hence same type of principle is applicable for other automobile vehicles also to generate electricity. A coupling having small shaft is attached to the magnetic cover with the help of nut, bolts and washer of a motorcycle engine (2) to make an external shaft of an engine from which rotational drive can be taken, when motorcycle (1) or any other automobile vehicles are in stand by mode. A milled steel fabricated pipe stand (3) is attached with the chassis of motorcycle, such that it will always lift the rear part of the motorcycle. A generator (8) is aligned in parallel to the magnetic cover (5) axis by mounted it on milled steel pipe fabricated stand (3), and we have attached a universal joint (6) to the shaft of the generator (8) at one end and we have attached one more universal joint to the other end to the magnetic cover (5) location of motorcycle (1) or any other automobile vehicles. Both the universal joints are synchronized with the one common shaft to get the free flowing rotation. A small regulator is installed to increase or decrease the speed of engine and as soon as engine (2) starts by adapting the above mechanism, with the help of regulator of accelerator. A control panel (10) is installed at the location where electricity is desired. The control panel (10) is attached with an electric cable (9) at one end and the other end of electric cable (9) is attached with the generator (8). After reaching the desired speed generator (8) electricity generation is started. Image 0/8
NOVELTY - The trolley has a large cylindrical gear mounted on a rear shaft and a front shaft, where two ends of the rear shaft are separately installed with two shafts installed on a chassis. A small cylindrical gear is arranged with a motor shaft and connected with the large cylindrical gear. An electromotor is installed on a base plate. A solar battery plate is fixed on the chassis that is connected with an alarm device through an electric wire.    USE - Solar single drive small trolley.    ADVANTAGE - The trolley converts solar energy to electric energy so as to drive a small vehicle motor by a solar battery board. The trolley saves resources, and avoids environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar single drive small trolley.
NOVELTY - The liquid flow battery has multiple single batteries which are connected in series with galvanic pile assembly. The cell monomer comprises anode, cathode, anode electrolyte and cathode electrolyte. The electrode active material is made of nickel, cobalt, copper and alkali metal.    USE - Liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid flow battery is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the liquid flow battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a lever (10) mounted on a support seat (16) and connected with a vehicle suspension device or damping device. A rack (9) is connected with a first gear (1) i.e. driven wheel. A second gear (2) i.e. drive wheel, is mounted on a shaft (8) that is fixed on another support seat. The first gear is connected with a ratchet wheel. A third gear (3) i.e. driven wheel, is mounted on another shaft (11) that is installed on a bearing seat. A power input shaft of a generator (15) is connected with the latter shaft through a one-way bearing.    USE - Vibration generating device for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vibration generating device.    Gears (1-3)    Shafts (8, 11)    Rack (9)    Lever (10)    Generator (15)    Support seat (16)
NOVELTY - The shell has an upper cover and a barrel portion (1). The internal side plate of the barrel portion is provided with an inlet (3) and an outlet (5) of a heat management channel (2).    USE - Power battery shell for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power consumption is reduced, the management efficiency is increased. Hence the performance of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power battery shell.    Barrel portion (1)    Heat management channel (2)    Inlet (3)    Battery (4)    Outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The module has single battery unit which includes a single battery. The left side of the battery is provided with a separating disc. The right side of the battery is provided with an isolation plate. The electrode plate is respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the positive electrode (4). The left side of the battery separating disc is provided with a single battery of the left half outer profile matched with groove.    USE - Series sub-module for monomer battery used in electric motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply can be provided to various electric automobile and hybrid electric vehicle in efficient manner by using the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the series sub-module for monomer battery.    Monomer battery unit (1)    Positive electrode (4)    Cathode (5)    Heat resistant strip (7)    Screw hole (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery whose output end is connected with direct current motor input end. A direct current motor output shaft is arranged to pass through a switch connected to the input shaft. A transmission output shaft is connected with a generator input shaft. The output end of the generator is connected with the chargers. The chargers are connected to vehicle storage battery and input end of another vehicle storage battery through switches. A solar battery board is arranged on electric bike. A solar panel is connected with second storage battery.    USE - Automatic charging system for electric vehicle such as electric bike and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be operated continuously without charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the automatic charging system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bus has wheels arranged on a carriage and a drive system. A top part of the carriage is provided with a solar battery plate. A bottom part of the carriage is provided with a storage battery, a fuel auxiliary engine and an exhaust pipe. The solar battery plate, the storage battery and an electric motor are connected in turn. The electric motor is connected with the driving system. The exhaust pipe is provided with a tail gas filter device. The fuel auxiliary engine is provided with a silencer.    USE - Energy-saving environment-friendly bus.    ADVANTAGE - The bus utilizes solar energy as power source so as to avoid air pollution of chronic illness, thus reducing noise, and hence effectively improving urban environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving environment-friendly bus.
NOVELTY - The automobile has an automobile body comprising a lead connected with a solar battery plate, a storage battery, a control switch and an automobile engine. The solar battery plate is arranged on a boot on a top part of the storage battery. A steering control switch is arranged on an upper part of automobile. The storage battery is connected with an automobile air conditioner, where a steering switch of the air conditioner is arranged on the upper part of automobile.    USE - Solar automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile utilizes unpolluted solar energy and converts the solar energy into electric energy to provide power, and is safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The automobile has a battery, a storage recovery pipe box, a circulating pump and a distributor that are firmly installed on a main portion. The volume of storage recovery pipe box is lower than the battery.    USE - Fuel battery-type electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of fuel battery-type electric automobile can be improved effectively.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar heat preservation storing device connected with an automobile exhaust pipe. A water conveying pipe is inserted into the solar heat preservation storing device. A control unit controls a switch of a system body. Top of a water tank is equipped with a solar panel of the solar heat preservation storing device. The solar heat preservation storing device is provided with a water temperature sensor. A boxbody is fixed with an exhaust port and the water temperature sensor. The water conveying pipeline is connected on a water electromagnetic valve and a water pump.    USE - Tail gas heating solar heat preservation water supply system for use in an automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The system heats drinking water under high temperature by using automobile tail gas and solar energy so as to avoid hot water drinking problem in a vehicle passenger, thus saving automobile fuel and improving environmental protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile tail gas heating solar heat preservation water supply system.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a power driving system provided with a motor and a battery. A bicycle seat is fixed on a bicycle body. The bicycle body is provided with a bearing. An end of a spring is fixed on a bicycle straight rod. An end of a connecting rod is connected with the bicycle straight rod. Another end of the connecting rod is connected with a one-way rotating wheel. A gear is connected with a fly wheel that is connected with a bracket. The bracket is fixed on a vehicle body for installing the power driving system. The motor is fixed on a middle shaft of the fly wheel.    USE - Potential energy driving bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is provided with the spring so as to generate up and down reciprocating movements in a convenient manner. The gear is utilized for driving a generator to generate electricity so as to charge the battery, thus driving the motor in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a potential energy driving bicycle.
NOVELTY - The device has a belt breeze generating device unit whose upper part is equipped with a brush without iron core, an outer rotor, a disk and a magnetic suspension breeze generator. The generator is installed on an engine cover or a trunk cover of a vehicle body. An outer circumference of the outer rotor is provided with a fan blade. An upper part on four sides of an outer cover of the generator is opened with a vent hole. The upper part of the outer cover is arranged with an air guiding plate.    USE - Belt breeze power generating device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, and has less rotation resistance, and increases ability to supply power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a belt breeze power generating device for an automobile.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a over discharge detection circuit (2) that detects abnormality of the secondary battery based on the output of a secondary battery and outputs the detection result. A switching element (S1) electrically connects according to the detection result. A heater element (3) flow a discharge current and generates heat from the secondary battery when the switching element electrically connects. The secondary battery contains a thermal fuse (4) which receives the heat from the heater element and is cut by fusion method.    USE - Abnormality history maintenance apparatus of lithium-ion secondary battery pack (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality history of secondary battery can be reliably recorded by the simple method of fusion cutting of thermal fuse, and maintained reliably. Since the abnormality detection circuit detects the over discharge of the secondary battery based on the output voltage of the secondary battery, the over discharge history of secondary battery can be reliably recorded by the simple method of fusion cutting of thermal fuse and maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the abnormality history maintenance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Abnormality history maintenance apparatus (1)    Over discharge detection circuit (2)    Heater element (3)    Thermal fuse (4)    Switching element (S1)
NOVELTY - The system has a turbine (1) i.e. harnesses electric type turbine, comprising a central body (4) and a wing (2) carried by the body and extending to outside of the body to form an obstacle during flow of air and to actuate the turbine in rotation to generate energy. The wing is articulated on the body. A deployment unit (8) deploys the wing between a position (A) in which the deployment unit is plated against the body, so as not to offer resistance to the air flow, and another position (D) in which the unit is deployed, so as to offer resistance to the air flow and to actuate the turbine.    USE - System for generation of energy i.e. electric energy, to charge an accumulator battery in a vehicle e.g. hybrid motor vehicle and electric motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deployment unit deploys the wing between the position in which the deployment unit is plated against the body, so as not to offer resistance to the air flow, and another position in which the unit is deployed, so as to offer resistance to the air flow and to actuate the turbine, and the deployment unit of the wing can choose moments of recuperation of energy, where the moments are selected, thus improving aerodynamics of the vehicle during phase of deceleration or braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of illustrating phases of deployment of a wing.    Positions (A, D)    Turbine (1)    Wing (2)    Central body (4)    Deployment unit (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing 99.8 percent of water and 0.2 percent of nontoxic electrolyte in a mixing tank to destabilize molecular orbit and obtain secondary conductive aqueous solution. PH value is responsible for reading proportion of water and electrolyte solution. A water inlet valve (6) and an electrolyte inlet valve (7) are modulated by a programmable logic controller (5) according to the pH value. A level transmitter (8) is used for measuring a level of the mixing tank. A recirculating pump (9) is used for transferring the water and electrolyte solution to an electrolyzer.    USE - Molecular orbital destabilizing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables consuming less energy and preventing entering of impurities into a turbine tower of a diesel engine to avoid pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a molecular orbital destabilizing method.    Programmable logic controller (5)    Water inlet valve (6)    Electrolyte inlet valve (7)    Level transmitter (8)    Recirculating pump (9)
NOVELTY - The controllers (106) have a memory utilized for storing computer-executable instructions. A processor is coupled to the memory and to a set of power system components, where the processor executes the computer-executable instructions. The instructions enable the processor to transmit a command to a central charge controller (132) to electrically couple one of the power system components to the other power system component and electrically decouple the former power system component from the latter power system component based on a predetermined condition.    USE - Controllers for a power system of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The central charge controller adjusts the power supplied to multiple loads based on forecasted conditions, and the power generated by a solar panel array can still be supplied to loads when an electric grid is unstable or unavailable, so that during high power demand the power system components can be switched to a power supply mode to provide additional power, and/or the loads can be electrically decoupled, thus reducing amount of power requested within the power system, and hence the central charge controller enables the amount of power requested to be maintained approximately equal to the amount of power supplied within the power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer-readable storage medium having a set of instruction for controlling a power system    (2) a method for controlling a power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power system.    Power system (100)    Load (104)    Controllers (106)    Central charge controller (132)    Mobile device (144)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a collector having electroconductivity, and an electrode layer formed on surface of collector and which occludes cation, and containing anion. The ratio of peak value which shows presence of decomposition compound of anion in spectrum of atom comprising anion and peak value which shows presence of electrolyte is 0.45-2.55, measured using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical capacitor (claimed) for electronic device, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor comprising the electrode has excellent energy density. The raise of electric potential negative electrode of the electrochemical capacitor is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Lead wires (5A,5B)    Sealing component (7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is supported by the surface of rare-earth oxo-acid salt carrier containing element (L) chosen from rare-earth elements and element (X) chosen from at least one of boron, phosphorus, molybdenum, tungsten and sulfur. The catalyst contains oxide particles containing element (M) chosen from at least one of manganese, iron, cobalt and nickel.    USE - Catalyst is used for catalyst composition for cathode catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed) e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent chemical stability and catalytic activity. The fuel cell using the catalyst has excellent electric power generation performance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst composition, which comprises catalyst electroconductive material; and    (2) cathode catalyst layer (7), which contains catalyst composition and polymer electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Air electrode (3)    Cathode catalyst layer (7)    Cathode holder (8)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a capacitor (44) that is attached between frame main portions (22) of frame (21). A refuse storage box is mounted on the frame main portion. An opening (34) for inspection is formed on the capacitor. A cover (35) for inspection is located downward to the inclination portion of discharging plate, when the discharging plate is moved towards the inside portion of refuse storage box exists in a forefront position.    USE - Electrically-driven refuse collection vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor can be checked easily, when the space of the electrically-driven refuse collection vehicle is vacant. The efficiency, usability, operability and reliability of the electrically-driven refuse collection vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the electrically-driven refuse collection vehicle.    Frame (21)    Frame main portion (22)    Opening (34)    Cover (35)    Capacitor (44)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system consists of modifier having autothermal reforming catalyst which converts fuel gas into reformed gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and fuel cell using the reformed gas. The catalyst contains 0.05-20 %mass of nickel supported on carrier comprising lanthanum strontium aluminate (I). Partial oxidation reformation is performed by heating with supply of fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas. Autothermal reformation is performed by supplying water and steam reformation is performed by stopping the supply of oxygen-containing gas.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system consists of modifier having autothermal reforming catalyst which converts fuel gas into reformed gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, and fuel cell using the reformed gas. The catalyst contains 0.05-20 %mass of nickel supported on carrier comprising lanthanum strontium aluminate of formula: La1-xSrxAlO3 (I) obtained by substituting strontium in perovskite type lanthanum aluminate. Partial oxidation reformation is performed by heating with supply of fuel gas and oxygen-containing gas. Autothermal reformation is performed by supplying water and steam reformation is performed by stopping the supply of oxygen-containing gas.    x=0.05-0.3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Modifier (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Supply portion (4)    Temperature sensors (5,6)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material (I) is obtained by baking gel produced by adding cyclic ether to dispersion containing lithium source, iron source, phosphorus source, metal source and electroconductive material containing carbon.    USE - Material for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used for portable electronic devices, vehicles and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has improved electroconductivity. The lithium containing complex oxide has excellent dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material is obtained by baking gel produced by adding cyclic ether to dispersion containing lithium source, iron source, phosphorus source, metal source and electroconductive material containing carbon. The positive electrode material contains lithium-containing complex oxide of formula: LiFe1-xQxP1-yW'yO4.    Q=zinc, tin, tin or yttrium;    W'=silicon or aluminum;and    x,y=0-1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode material, which involves dissolving predetermined amount of lithium source, iron source, metal source and phosphorus source in solvent, dispersing electroconductive material into the obtained solution, adding cyclic ether to the dispersion and baking the obtained gel; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which consists of positive electrode containing the positive electrode material and binder, negative electrode, electrolyte and separator.
NOVELTY - The portable electrical storage apparatus (20) has a waterproof connector (21) electrically coupled to a connector (14) in the vehicle (1), a waterproof outlet (25) electrically coupled to a connector in the electrical equipment, and an electrical storage portion (23) storing the electricity supplied from the vehicle side via the waterproof connector. The stored electricity is supplied to the electrical equipment via the waterproof outlet.    USE - Portable electrical storage apparatus for connecting electrical equipment, such as lighting equipment or audio device used in outdoor camp, to vehicle, such that equipment is charged with electricity supplied from vehicle side. Can be used in electrical storage system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus basically includes a waterproof connector, a waterproof outlet and an electrical storage portion, achieving reductions in size and weight and ensuring easy and reliable charging of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of an electrical storage system with a portable electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Connector (14)    Portable electrical storage apparatus (20)    Waterproof connector (21)    Electrical storage portion (23)    Waterproof outlet (25)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a network bridge (10) connected with a positive generator terminal (21) and a negative generator terminal (22) by a first terminal (11), second terminal (12), third terminal (13), fourth terminal (14) and fifth terminal (15). A bridge output (19) is connected with the fourth terminal by a series arrangement of a diode (D4) and a pair of semiconductor switches (S41, S42). The output is connected with the fifth terminal over another series arrangement of another pair of semiconductor switches (S51, S52).    USE - Multipoint inverter circuit e.g. bipolar switched neutral point clamped inverter, for feeding electrical power produced by a power source e.g. photovoltaic generator, fuel cell and wind generator, into a network i.e. public supply network.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the network bridge is connected with the terminal over the series arrangement of the pair of semiconductor switches, thus reducing voltage load of semiconductor components of the inverter circuit in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multipoint inverter circuit.    Diode (D4)    Semiconductor switches (S41, S42, S51, S52)    Network bridge (10)    Terminals (11-15)    Bridge output (19)    Positive generator terminal (21)    Negative generator terminal (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves shifting fuel injection timing. Effective combustion fresh air mass flow is maintained 50 percent smaller than reference fresh air mass flow for reducing cabin heat power deficit at engine speed below 1500 1/min during temporary heating after activation of external gas recirculation (EGR) by an EGR control valve (14) such that a charging gas cooler (31k) is deactivated. The reference fresh air mass flow is calculated by using specific equation relating piston displacement, engine speed and surrounding air density.    USE - Method for operating a cooling and heating circuit for a motor vehicle e.g. large passenger car and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The effective combustion fresh air mass flow is maintained 50 percent smaller than the reference fresh air mass flow for reducing the cabin heat power deficit at the engine speed below 1500 1/min during temporary heating, thus achieving reduced fuel consumption and enhanced cabin heat power with fewer number of additional components, reduced application costs and reduced application risk and without electric positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, and hence reducing system power and costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for demand-wise increasing of coolant-side waste heat in a motor vehicle, comprising a charging gas cooler    (2) a device for operating a cooling and heating circuit for a motor vehicle, comprising an EGR control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a low pressure EGR system.    Cabin heat exchanger (4)    Cooling water pump (7)    EGR control valve (14)    Engine controller (20)    Charging gas cooler (31k)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (1) has an accumulator housing (2) having chambers (3) that are separated by intermediate walls (6). An electrode is provided in each chamber. The chamber spaces are connected with each other by a communication unit. A wall element (7) is inserted into the chamber space of chamber such that preceding end of wall element is in contact with constriction element provided in chamber.    USE - Accumulator for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured accumulator is designed easily at low cost. The communication between chamber spaces can be sealed efficiently by inserting the wall element into the chamber space of chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the accumulator.    Accumulator (1)    Accumulator housing (2)    Chamber (3)    Intermediate wall (6)    Wall element (7)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate has a sub panel (1) comprising a frame (2) to which an inner structure (3) is connected. Several channels (4) are provided in the inner structure. An electrode of membrane electrode arrangement is coupled to channels of the inner structure. The passages (6-8,6'-8') are provided in the boundary portion of the frame for supplying medium such as fuel or air to inner structure. The inner structure and frame are clamped together by an adhesive.    USE - Bipolar plate for fuel stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the frame is made of non conductive material, the material cost and processing cost are reduced. The favorable distribution of reactants in the region of the membrane electrode arrangement is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing bipolar plate for fuel stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the bipolar plate.    Sub panel (1)    Frame (2)    Inner structure (3)    Channel (4)    Passages (6-8,6'-8')
NOVELTY - The circuit arrangement (1) has a waste heat recovery circuit (AK), which is designed as a steam circuit, where multiple expansion devices (2) are arranged in the waste heat recovery circuit. Each expansion device is provided for driving a separate auxiliary unit of an internal combustion engine. The expansion unit is connected in the waste heat recovery circuit in series or parallel connection.    USE - Circuit arrangement for energy recovery from a waste heat stream of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit arrangement has a waste heat recovery circuit, which is designed as a steam circuit, where multiple expansion devices are arranged in the waste heat recovery circuit, and hence ensures enhanced circuit arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operation method for a circuit arrangement for energy recovery from a waste heat stream of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circuit arrangement.    Circuit arrangement (1)    Expansion devices (2)    Condenser (5)    Energy storage (7)    Waste heat recovery circuit (AK)
NOVELTY - Lithium source, metal (M) source, phosphorus source and metal (X) source are dissolved in solvent to form solution. Cyclic ether is added to the obtained solution and calcined to form gel. Solvent is removed form the gel, to obtain carbon-coated lithium-containing mixed oxide (I), to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary accumulator (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary accumulator for vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary accumulator including the positive electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium source, metal (M) source, phosphorus source and metal (X) source are dissolved in solvent to form solution. Cyclic ether is added to the obtained solution and calcined to form gel. Solvent is removed form the gel, to obtain carbon-coated lithium-containing mixed oxide of formula: LixMyP1-zXzO4 (I), where M is iron, nickel, manganese, zirconium, tin, aluminum or yttrium, preferably iron or zirconium, X is silicon or aluminum, preferably silicon, x is 0-2, excluding 0, y is 0.8-1.2 and z is 0-1, to obtain positive electrode active material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which contains the active material, conductive material and bonding agent; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary accumulator, which has positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2), electrolyte and spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of secondary accumulator.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode strip (4)    Laminate (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling fan (4) that supplies the cooling air (A1) to the cell (2) accommodated in the battery storage case (3). A cooling fluid inlet (11) introduces the cooling air into the battery storage case. A cooling fluid discharge port (9) discharges the air (A2) in the battery storage case. A cooling air guide portion guides the cooling air to the terminal surface (2a) of each single cell.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric train, boat and ship, airplane, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal of each single battery can be cooled efficiently. The heat dissipation of the battery system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the battery system.    Cell (2)    Terminal surface (2a)    Battery storage case (3)    Cooling fan (4)    Cooling fluid discharge port (9)    Cooling fluid inlet (11)    Cooling air (A1)    Air (A2)
NOVELTY - The method involves filling a carbon nano tube with a carbon material, a carbon fiber, graphite, conductive carbon black according to discretional proportion. Powder weight of an anode and cathode mixed material is 1.0 to 15 percent. Surface area of the carbon material is 80 to 5000Hl2 square meter/g.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturing method for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing a lithium iron phosphate battery to provide quick charging and discharging performance. The method enables prolonging cyclic service life and power grid peak-valley electricity of the lithium iron phosphate battery.
NOVELTY - An unloader (3) transfers the battery (500) from an initial stage (11) to the outside of a chamber (2). The battery from a loading unit (2) is transferred by a transport unit to a battery inspection stage (12). The battery is transferred to an initial stage when battery inspection process is completed. The battery inspection route is formed by a transfer path portion (43) through a perforated portion (1211) on a partition wall (121). The batteries are arranged successively by using the transport jigs (41,42), according to the inspection route.    USE - Inspection apparatus for inspecting battery such as lithium battery used in hybrid electric vehicle and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery inspection process can be performed at high speed. The need for usage of radiation for inspecting the battery can be avoided. The battery loading and unloading paths are shielded, so that the battery inspection process can be performed safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the battery inspection device.    Chamber (2)    Unloader (3)    Initial stage (11)    Battery inspection stage (12)    Transport jigs (41,42)    Transfer path portion (43)    Partition wall (121)    Battery (500)    Perforated portion (1211)
NOVELTY - Nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (2) has electrode group accommodated in a container. The electrode group has separator, positive electrode (24) and negative electrode (26). The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material powder containing nickel hydroxide particles (36), and positive electrode additive (38). The positive electrode additive contains yttrium, ytterbium and/or erbium. The negative electrode contains hydrogen storage alloy powder (44) and negative electrode additive (46) which is distributed in the powder.    USE - Nickel-hydrogen secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-hydrogen secondary battery has high operating voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nickel-hydrogen secondary battery has electrode group accommodated by airtight condition with alkali electrolyte solution in a container. The electrode group has separator, positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material powder containing nickel hydroxide, and positive electrode additive which is distributed in the positive electrode active material powder. The positive electrode additive contains yttrium, ytterbium and/or erbium. The negative electrode contains hydrogen storage alloy powder and negative electrode additive which is distributed in the powder. The negative electrode additive contains bismuth and/or indium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    Nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (2)    Armorded can (10)    Ring-shaped insulation packing (12)    Positive electrode terminal (20)    Positive electrode (24)    Negative electrode (26)    Nickel hydroxide particles (36)    Positive electrode additive (38)    Hydrogen storage alloy powder (44)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode fixed with an active material mixture layer on a collector. The active material mixture layer comprises lithium complex oxide, an electrically conductive material and a binder, where weight mix ratio of the lithium complex oxide is 80-90 weight percent in the mixture layer, area ratio of primary particles of the lithium complex oxide in a cross section area of the mixture layer is 50-60 percent and variation of the area ratio of a place occupied by the primary particles of the lithium complex oxide is lesser than 5 percent.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in a power supply device of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle, and a portable equipment such as personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The active material mixture layer is provided with the lithium complex oxide, the electrically conductive material and the binder, where variation of the area ratio of the place occupied by the primary particles of the lithium complex oxide is lesser than 5 percent so as to significantly improve output characteristics and high-load cycling characteristics of the battery, thus providing high output driving operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of primary particles of a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The car has a car body provided with a driving cab and a chassis. The chassis is equipped with a solar photovoltaic array i.e. LED indicator lamp, that utilizes an efficient crystalline silicon solar cell component. A power distribution cabinet is provided with a controller, an inverter, an alternating current (AC) power distribution box and a monitoring system. A storage battery is arranged on a rear axle wheel arranged on a front part of the chassis and a lower surface of the solar photovoltaic array. An emergency rescue tool case is provided to a lighting device and an explosion-proof tool.    USE - Solar photovoltaic power, diesel oil power and commercial power generating emergency rescue car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photovoltaic power, diesel oil power and commercial power generating emergency rescue car.
NOVELTY - The tool has a drive main body whose two sides are provided with a folding wing part. A top part of the drive main body is provided with a solar chip group that is utilized for receiving solar energy that is converted into an electric energy. A bottom part of the drive main body is equipped with a folding undercarriage. The undercarriage is fixed with a wheel. An electric device is fixed inside the drive main body. A power device is provided with multiple wind pressurizing devices. The drive main body is fixed to a computer control system for controlling start of the power device.    USE - Solar traffic tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar traffic tool.
NOVELTY - The system has two extension modules directly/indirectly connected with a CPU and a communication module. A man-machine interface is directly connected with the CPU. A set of sensors is respectively connected with the CPU and the extension modules, where the sensor comprises a battery temperature sensor, environmental temperature sensor, gas valve front pressure sensor, gas valve pressure sensor and a humidity sensor. A fuel battery safety monitoring system sends out an alarm signal and a shutdown signal to stop working of a fuel cell.    USE - Fuel battery safety monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides safe fuel cell and stable working environment and effectively carries out safety monitoring for the working environment of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery safety monitoring system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a heat flow meter (4) which is arranged on substrate (1). The inserting element is clamped between the electrode assembly of fuel cell membrane and the field plate. The heat flow meter is arranged opposite to electrode assembly. The silicon dioxide insulating layer is formed in the heat flow meter. The silicon dioxide thermal resistance layer which is coated with copper and nickel metal, is formed on measuring head of heat flow meter. The silicon dioxide protective layer having a thickness of 0.01-0.02 micrometer, is formed on measuring head.    USE - Insert structure for determining transient heat flow density in fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The heat flow density distribution in fuel battery can be determined accurately. The need to reconstruct the fuel cell, for measuring the flow density distribution, can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the insert structure.    Substrate (1)    Rib (3)    Heat flow meter (4)    Leading out wire (5)    Wiring port (6)
NOVELTY - The damage inspection apparatus (100) has two resistance measurement plates (111,112) in resistance measurement unit (110) that are respectively arranged at the sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The current sensors are arranged in the resistance measurement plates. Two cell material locking units (121,122) are arranged in cell fastener mechanism (120) to add the joint pressure power to the resistance measurement plates.    USE - Damage inspection apparatus of membrane electrode assembly used in fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Two cell material locking units are arranged in cell fastener mechanism to add joint pressure power to resistance measurement plates such that the leakage of gas can be prevented and damage inspection reliability can be improved. The error occurrence of the eutectic phase of the membrane electrode assembly is determined easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the damage inspection apparatus of membrane electrode assembly.    Damage inspection apparatus (100)    Resistance measurement unit (110)    Resistance measurement plates (111,112)    Cell fastener mechanism (120)    Cell material locking units (121,122)
NOVELTY - The device has a blower assembly (1) fixed in a carriage of a car by an oil pipeline. A cooler assembly (3) is fixed in a trunk of the car by the oil pipeline. A box body is connected with a closed cooling storage tank that is provided with a refrigeration device evaporator. An air inlet pipe is passed through the closed cooling storage tank. A solar battery plate of a power supply device is fixed on the blower assembly. A control system is fixed on the box body. A controller is connected to a load. A complete detection unit is controlled by the control system.    USE - Energy car cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device quickly adjusts temperature in the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy car cooling device.    Blower assembly (1)    Cooler assembly (3)
NOVELTY - A dense compound proton exchange film preparation method involves dissolving perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin in low boiling point alcohol water solution to obtain perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin solution. Silicon dioxide, heteropolyacid and water-retaining substance are added to the solution. A preprocessed PTFE porous substrate bottom film is pre-soaked in the mixed solution of the low boiling point alcohol and high boiling point solvent. The solvent is heated and volatilized, and heat process is performed to obtain a compound proton exchange film. The exchange film is rolled.    USE - Method for preparing a dense compound proton exchange film used in a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of the dense compound proton exchange film with better mechanical strength, water-retaining property, stability and compactness in a simple manner. The thickness of the film is controlled. The film is wide in application range, high in stability and long in service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dense compound proton exchange film preparation method involves dissolving perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin in low boiling point alcohol water solution to obtain perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin solution, and adding high boiling point solvent in the solution to replace low boiling point solvent. Silicon dioxide, heteropolyacid and water-retaining substance are added to the solution. A preprocessed PTFE porous substrate bottom film is pre-soaked in the mixed solution of the low boiling point alcohol and the high boiling point solvent. The resin solution containing the water-retaining substance is uniformly dropped on a surface of the PTFE porous substrate bottom film. The solvent is heated and volatilized, and heat process is performed to obtain a compound proton exchange film. The compound proton exchange film is rolled to obtain a dense compound proton exchange film.
NOVELTY - The cell voltage balancing converter system (100) has a group of cell interface circuits including: a first cell interface circuit operable to couple to a first cell in the series of cells (V1-V12); an even number of inner cell interface circuits operable to couple to the even number of cells in the series of cells; and a last cell interface circuit operable to couple to a last cell in the series of cells. A balancing transformer is coupled to a third balancing bus port and a fourth balancing bus port, and operable to balance voltage across the series of cells.    USE - Cell voltage balancing converter system for cell voltage balancing of battery cells. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery cells, lithium-polymer battery cells, lithium-sulfur battery cells, or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Adequate balancing current is allowed to flow, without dissipating substantial amount of energy from battery cells, by alternating activation of first and second halves of cell interface circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first cell interface circuit has a first balancing bus port operable to couple to a first balancing bus (U1). The last cell interface circuit has a second balancing bus port operable to couple to a second balancing bus (U2). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cell voltage balancing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cell voltage balancing converter system.    Cell voltage balancing converter system (100)    Cell voltage balancing converter modules (102,104,106)    First balancing bus (U1)    Second balancing bus (U2)    Series of cells (V1-V12)
NOVELTY - The box has a screw column connected with a cover plate. A box body (1) is arranged corresponding to a box cover fixing post. A handle seat is arranged on a cover plate part. A handle (3) is rotationally connected to a box cover (2). The handle seat is connected with the box cover fixing post through a bolt. An end plate hole is screwed in the corresponding screw column. The box cover is detachably fixed on the box body. A locking device (4) is provided with a lock. The lock is fixed at a rear part of the box cover. The lock locks a battery box on an electric bicycle.    USE - Battery box for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The box is rotated with a supporting part as a supporting point so as to save labor. The box is convenient to disassemble and assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.    Box body (1)    Box cover (2)    Handle (3)    Locking device (4)    Support part (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting liquid flow battery potential of electrolyzing solution by a potential detector while charging a liquid flow battery. An oxidation reduction value of the battery is obtained according to state-of-charge (SOC) value of the potential. The battery is controlled to stop from charging when the SOC value is greater than preset SOC electrolyte limit value. Temperature of the battery is detected by a temperature detector. An electrolyte SOC target value is adjusted based on temperature detection. Relationship between pre-set temperature and the SOC value is determined.    USE - Method for controlling a liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables making the liquid flow battery to be charged based on the electrolyte SOC value and matched with temperature suitable range, so that the liquid flow battery has hard precipitate and high energy efficiency while charging the liquid storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery controlling system comprising a control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a liquid flow battery controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has a high voltage direct current-direct current (DC-DC) module whose positive and negative input ends are connected with a series battery pack and a negative circuit. The high voltage DC-DC module is controlled by a low voltage DC-DC module and a switch matrix. A discharge equalization circuit and a mode control switch are connected with a local control module circuit. The local control module circuit is connected with a main circuit and controlled by a main control module. The main control module is connected with a battery unit that is connected with the control module circuit.    USE - Series battery set charging and discharging composite automatic equalizing circuit for use in electric automobile, rail transportation and wind power generation fields.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has high reliability, low production cost, less volume, light weight, complete function and easy industrialization production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for balancing a series battery set charging and discharging composite automatic equalizing circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a series battery set charging and discharging composite automatic equalizing circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery supplying electricity to a wheel driving motor through an inverter. A pre-charge part is serially connected with a super capacitor. A converter is connected between the battery and the pre-charge part. Discharge current from the electric motor is detected by a current detector through the inverter. A speed detector is connected with the electric motor, and detects speed of an electric motorcycle. The converter is controlled by a control unit. Power is supplied to the electric motorcycle according to charging voltage of the pre-charge part.    USE - Electric energy charging/discharging apparatus for a regenerative braking system of an electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has high energy storage efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy charging/discharging control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric energy charging/discharging apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a monitoring center (1) provided with a monitoring host (11), a database server (12) and an alarm device (13). A monitoring layer (3) is provided with a monitoring computer (31) and a network layer (4). The network layer is provided with a Zigbee main control module (41) and a Zigbee routing module (42). A Zigbee terminal module is provided with a data acquisition layer (5). A terminal layer (6) is fixed to a battery box (61) that is electrically connected with a radio frequency identification electronic tag (62).    USE - Electric vehicle power charging/exchanging battery box tracking system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can ensure effective maintenance and safe operation of an electric automobile to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric vehicle power charging/exchanging battery box tracking system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Monitoring center (1)    Monitoring layer (3)    Network layer (4)    Data acquisition layer (5)    Terminal layer (6)    Monitoring host (11)    Database server (12)    Alarm device (13)    Monitoring computer (31)    Zigbee main control module (41)    Zigbee routing module (42)    Battery box (61)    Radio frequency identification electronic tag (62)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst comprises: a support comprising an oxide or a doped oxide of a Metal M; a PdxM core catalyst deposited directly upon the support where x is greater than 1; and a platinum (Pt) shell catalyst deposited directly upon the PdxM core catalyst.    USE - The supported catalyst is useful for a fuel cell with enhanced oxygen reduction activity.    ADVANTAGE - The supported catalyst has high activity, efficient and can be effectively used in fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of increasing the oxygen reduction activity and stability of a supported catalyst comprising a PdxM core catalyst where M is a metal and x is greater than 0, a Pt shell catalyst deposited directly upon the PdxM Core catalyst, and a support comprising an oxide or a doped oxide of the metal M, the method comprising: directly depositing the PdxM core catalyst on the support; and directly depositing the Pt shell catalyst on the supported PdxM core catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system has a CPU (1) and a Controller area network (CAN) integrated module (2) connected with a battery management system through a CAN bus for obtaining battery managing system collecting battery state information. A data storage unit (3) is connected with the CPU for storing the information. A display terminal (4) is connected with the CPU for displaying the information. A power supply module (5) is connected with the CPU, CAN integrated module, data storage unit and the display terminal for providing electric energy to electrical components.    USE - Data meter for monitoring battery state of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts a U disk or Secure digital card (SD) card (RTM: stamp-sized flash memory card) as memory data so as to conveniently store more data such that the data can be directly displayed by the display terminal and directly copied to a computer for analysis. The system adopts DC6-28V-type power supply so as to save electricity. The system is convenient to use and carry and inexpensive, and reduces power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a data meter for monitoring battery state of an electric automobile. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    CPU (1)    CAN integrated module (2)    Data storage unit (3)    Display terminal (4)    Power supply module (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) has fuel cells having membrane electrode assemblies (9) among which a bipolar plate (8) is positioned. The fuel cells are arranged on side walls (3) of holding structure (2). An edge region of bipolar plate is introduced into recess (6) formed in side wall.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells can be aligned precisely and easily. The fuel cell stack can be manufactured easily and efficiently. The fuel cell can be easily removed from the stack. The slinging contact of bipolar plates with membrane electrode assembly is performed efficiently. The productivity of fuel cell stack is improved. The manufacturing cost is reduced. Since composite components of fuel cell are held together by gluing, the structure of fuel cell stack is simplified and the safety is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame structure of fuel cells stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Holding structure (2)    Side walls (3)    Recess (6)    Bipolar plate (8)    Membrane electrode assemblies (9)
NOVELTY - The structure has a vehicle frame provided with a battery box. The battery box is provided with a box body and a bearing plate. The box body is provided with an opening. The bearing plate is utilized for placing a battery. A back surface of the box body is provided with a maintenance hole. The maintenance hole is connected with the opening of the bearing plate that is provided with a blocking part. The blocking part of an arc shaped repair hole is connected to the box body. Two sides of the opening and a lower part of the battery box are fixed with a waterproof baffle.    USE - Motorcycle battery box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, and has better water-proof effect. The structure enables easily maintaining the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a motorcycle battery box structure.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a cover plate (6) provided with a speed adjusting wheel (C). A speed adjustable wheel hub (A) is provided with a lithium battery pack that comprises lithium battery electric core units (B). Each electric core unit is arranged on a side of a bracket (1) and connected with a connecting piece (3). A protective plate (4) is arranged on the bracket and arranged with a plate-shaped insulating shell. A side wall of the insulating shell is provided with an inward convex axial protruding strip. An outer edge of the bracket is provided with an axial groove.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has compact structure, high stability and high safety, and avoids need of an external part for installing in a vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded side perspective view of a battery pack.    Speed adjustable wheel hub (A)    Lithium battery electric core units (B)    Speed adjusting wheel (C)    Bracket (1)    Connecting piece (3)    Protective plate (4)    Cover plate (6)
NOVELTY - The cell has several slit is made of strip shape matched with fuel electrode (26). Lower side of electrolyte tape is superimposed above support portion, so that fuel electrodes are mutually opposed with slit of support portion. Lower side of other electrolyte tape is superimposed on other support portion so as to lie orthogonal to the slit of the support portion. The slits of support portions are respectively included with fuel flow path (38) with fuel electrode, and air flow path (34) with air electrode (36).    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell for vehicle and household application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the element for assemblies, such as separating plate, connection material, and sealant cannot be used, the size and weight of the fuel cell can be reduced while fuel cell can be utilized as the portable type battery. Hence the efficiency of the fuel cell can be increased by making the capacitance per unit volume improved, and the reliability and service life of the battery can be increased. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell can be reduced. The capacitance of the battery can be diversified easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the structure of the fuel cell laminated section. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (26)    Air flow path (34)    Air electrode (36)    Fuel flow path (38)    Connecting electrode (40)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a separator (3), and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode has a negative mix layer containing an active material consists of a carbon material capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion, and an additive consisting of material containing silicon and/or tin, on one or both surfaces of a collector. The amount of additive is 0.05-1 %mass with respect to total of 100 %mass of active material and additive.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, motor vehicle, bicycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics, high-temperature storage characteristics, and safety during overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Insulation packing (10)
NOVELTY - An underground mine supply for supplying back-up power to an underground mine in a power-out event, the power supply comprises: a housing, an electrically insulating potting material, at least one lithium iron based fuel cell for supplying a back-up current during the power-out event, a charging circuit, and a switching power circuit.    USE - The underground mine supply is useful for supplying back-up power to an underground mine in a power-out event (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The underground mine power supply is safe and highly suitable for use in potentially combustible environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An underground mine supply for supplying back-up power to an underground mine in a power-out event, the power supply including: a housing, an electrically insulating potting material, at least one lithium iron based fuel cell for supplying a back-up current during the power-out event, each fuel cell being disposed within the housing and substantially encased within the potting material, a charging circuit electrically connected to a first one of the fuel cell and an external power source for providing a charging current to the first fuel cell during normal power-on conditions, and a switching power circuit electrically connecting at least one the fuel cell and a power supply output for outputting the backup current during the power-out event.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell unit used in the power supply.    Fuel cell unit (16)    Rechargeable lithium iron phosphate batteries (44)    Bottom carrier cards (46, 48)    Cylindrical stainless steel casing (50)    End tip (56)    Threaded nut fasteners (60)    Mounting boards (68, 70)    DC input plugs (81)    IS power output plug (82)    Safe power output (83)
NOVELTY - The catalyst is provided with catalyst main portion, and solid proton conduction material. Hydraulic transmission material holding section holds liquid proton conduction material which connects the catalyst main portion and the solid proton conduction material. A contact area of the catalyst main portion exposed to the hydraulic transmission material holding section is larger than the surface area of the catalyst main portion in contact with the solid proton conduction material.    USE - Electrode catalyst of membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact area of the catalyst main portion exposed to the hydraulic transmission material holding section is larger than the surface area of the catalyst main portion in contact with the solid proton conduction material, direct-contact between solid proton conduction material and catalyst main portion can be suppressed, due to which utilization efficiency of catalyst can be improved, the usage-amount of catalyst can be reduced, and electric power generation performance can be maintained effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Anode side gas diffusion electrode (20a)    Cathode side gas diffusion electrode (20c)    Gas diffusion layers (22a,22c)    Separators (30a,30c)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (200) has a refrigerant inlet port (210) arranged in an upper portion of a pack case (270). A lower portion of the pack case is provided with a refrigerant outlet port (220). A refrigerant inlet unit and a refrigerant outlet unit are connected with the pack case. The refrigerant inlet unit is provided with a parallel inlet portion that is connected with the refrigerant inlet port. The parallel inlet portion is arranged parallel to an upper surface of a unit cell stack. An inclined inlet portion is connected to the parallel inlet portion.    USE - Battery pack for use in a vehicle (claimed) such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and a wireless mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack ensures uniform cooling effect to a battery cell, and has better maintenance performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (200)    Refrigerant inlet port (210)    Refrigerant outlet port (220)    Battery module (232)    Pack case (270)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell comprises an anode (130), a cathode (150), a detergent, a chelator, a phosphate, a phosphonate, a quaternary ammonium salt, a polymer, an electrolyte, a gelling agent, and a stabilization agent or a scavenging agent. The anode comprises calcium hexaboride. The calcium boride comprises a coating. The coating includes a metal oxide coating, a carbon coating, or a polymer coating.    USE - The electrochemical cell such as an alkaline cell and air cathode cell is useful in a battery and a device such as a hearing aid, a calculator and an infusion pump or a pager (all claimed), where: the battery includes a single cell such as zinc-air button batteries or a multiple cell battery such as automotive batteries and calcium hexaboride-air batteries and is useful in patient monitors such as crib monitors, recorders, nerve and muscle stimulators, telemetry transmitters, wireless headsets and portable data loggers; and the electrochemical cell includes a calcium hexaboride-air cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell exhibits high energy density and sealed shelf life, improved flat discharge profile, increased intrinsic safety and capacities, low operating costs, and excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a battery;    (2) a method of using the battery; and    (3) a method of manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view an air battery cell.    Anode can (110)    Insulator (120)    Anode (130)    Cathode can (140)    Cathode. (150)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode (14) and a negative electrode (12) containing a composite material. The composite material includes a graphitic carbon and a disordered carbon. An electrolyte (16) operatively is arranged between the positive and negative electrodes.    USE - Lithium ion battery used in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), battery electric vehicle (BEV), plug-in HEV and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV).    ADVANTAGE - The current can flow into the negative electrode during discharge and can flow into the positive electrode during charging in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for estimating state of charge of electrolytic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (10)    Negative electrode (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Electrolyte (16)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has electrode assembly with positive and negative electrodes, package container with housing container where electrode assembly is housed and lid part which seals the opening of housing container around the circumference, and electrolyte liquid which fills the housing container. The outer bottom face of the housing container and outer top face of the lid part are shaped such that one substantially fit into the other.    USE - Secondary battery for assembled battery (claimed) used in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Stacking is easy, and number of components and cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the assembled battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (100)    Assembled battery (220)    Clamp (221)    Top face clamp (221a)    Bottom face clam (221b)    Front face clamp (221c)    Rear face clamp (221d)    Nuts (222)
NOVELTY - The storage battery comprises a positive electrode (1), which exists as lead dioxide in the charged condition, a negative electrode (2) comprising metal, and an aqueous electrolyte (4) comprising an alkali metal acetate.    USE - The storage battery such as lead acid battery and lead alkaline battery is useful in vehicles including automobiles powered by new hybrid motors and portable electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient storage battery exhibits improved energy density and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a lead-zinc battery.    Positive electrodes (1)    Negative electrodes (2)    Separators (3)    Alkaline electrolyte (4)    Casing. (5)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material (1) comprises: a main crystalline phase (2) including a lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing manganese and having a spinel structure; and a sub crystalline phase (3) (contained in the main crystalline phase), which is identical in oxygen arrangement to the lithium-containing transition metal oxide and different in elementary composition from the lithium-containing transition metal oxide, where a main crystalline phase part (2') around the sub crystalline phase and the sub crystalline phase have a same crystal orientation.    USE - The cathode active material is useful in a non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed), which is useful in a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a small-size household power storage device, a motor-powered electric bicycle, an electric vehicle, and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material: prevents solving out of manganese; avoids mixing of additives into the electrolyte; and comprises crystal particles that are less likely to be deformed, thus reducing the risk of crack or breaking occurring in crystal particles, and enabling the production of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having enhanced durability, improved storability, and improved cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous secondary battery, comprising: a cathode; an anode; and a non-aqueous ion conductor, where the anode includes either a substance containing lithium or an anode active material into which lithium is capable of being inserted or from which lithium is capable of being eliminated, and the cathode includes the cathode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the configuration of the cathode active material.    Cathode active material (1)    Main crystalline phase (2)    Main crystalline phase part (2')    Sub crystalline phase (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a coolant circulator attached within the end plate (30) such that all or portion of a high temperature coolant flows through the coolant circulator through a coolant outlet manifold (36) to transfer thermal energy of the coolant to the end plate. A coolant inlet (51) and a coolant outlet (52), provided in the coolant circulator, are formed at a bottom end of the end plate. A coolant flow field (53) is arranged within the end plate between coolant inlet and outlet, through which the coolant is circulated.    USE - Heating device for end plate of fuel cell stack (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to sports utility vehicle, bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft including boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle such as petrol and electric vehicles, and hydrogen powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution of unit cells constituting the stack can be maintained within a predetermined range, since the coolant circulation flow field is provided in the end plate such that all or portion of the high temperature coolant that cools the stack and is discharged from the upstream side of the coolant outlet manifold. The decrease in temperature of unit cells can be prevented, since the thermal energy from the high temperature coolant flowing through the coolant circulation flow field in the end plate is transferred to the end plate and the unit cells adjacent to the end plate. The deterioration of performance of the fuel cell stack can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of heating device for end plate of fuel cell stack.    End plate (30)    Coolant outlet manifold (36)    Coolant inlet (51)    Coolant outlet (52)    Coolant flow field (53)
NOVELTY - The battery (1a) has a bending support (2a) including fastening/contact points (A, B) spaced at a distance from each other for fastening or mounting of the battery. Voltage-producing cells (3) i.e. prismatic cells, are fastened at a longitudinal side of a plate-like area (C) of the bending support. The bending support includes a tubular area (D), which is designed for guidance of a gaseous or liquid heat carrier for controlling temperature of the battery. Recesses are arranged in an area of the cells in the plate-like area of the bending support.    USE - Rechargeable battery for a motor vehicle e.g. automobile and electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bending support includes the tubular area that is designed for guidance of the gaseous or liquid heat carrier for controlling temperature of the battery, and the recesses are arranged in the area of the cells in the plate-like area of the bending support, thus reducing a weight of the battery with same functionality. The battery has a volume, a reduced number of components, and a simple and cost-effective structure. The battery ensures better heat transfer between the cells and the heat carrier, and mechanically relieves the cells, thus satisfying mechanical conditions. The battery is manufactured with reduced manufacturing steps, and improves driving performance of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable battery with cells arranged in two rows.    Fastening/contact points (A, B)    Plate-like area (C)    Tubular area (D)    Rechargeable battery (1a)    Bending support (2a)    Voltage-producing cells (3)    Cell connections (4)    Cell connectors (5)
NOVELTY - The air-conditioning equipment has a housing (10) and a solar cell module part for receiving the solar energy and producing electricity, where a wind power generator part produces electricity using the wind force generated in the operation of a vehicle. A control system controls the solar cell module part and the wind power generator part.    USE - Air-conditioning equipment for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioning equipment has a housing and a solar cell module part for receiving the solar energy and producing electricity, where a wind power generator part produces electricity using the wind force generated in the operation of a vehicle, and hence ensures preventing the environmental contamination by reducing the carbon exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air-conditioning equipment.    Housing (10)    Slope part (11)    Inlet (12)    Solar cell module (21)
NOVELTY - The reduction gear (100) has epicyclic gear sets (110,120) in which rotatory power is input, and are serially connected according to turning force delivery route. Multi-stage deceleration output structure is configured so that deceleration is gradually accomplished through epicyclic gear sets while rotatory power of drive motor is successively delivered.    USE - Reduction gear for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Vibration and noise generated are reduced while driving efficiency is increased. Size, weight and cost of the vehicle are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reduction gear.    Reduction gear (100)    Epicyclic gear sets (110,120)    Carrier (123)    Sun gear (211)    Pinion (212)
NOVELTY - The circuit (50) has a heat exchanger installed in a ventilation and heating installation of a vehicle. A heating source heats stored coolant, and an additional heating source (55) e.g. silicone film and electrified tube, heats the coolant. A bypass unit bypasses the former heating source for heating stored coolant, where the bypass unit has a three-way valve (56). The additional heating source is installed adjacent to a hydraulic radiator (14) or part of the heat exchanger. The additional heating source is formed by a set of plates.    USE - Coolant circuit for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The additional heating source e.g. silicone film and electrified tube, heats the coolant, and the bypass unit bypasses the heating source for heating stored coolant, thus heating interior of a vehicle while reducing impact of a battery of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a coolant circuit.    Hydraulic radiator (14)    Flow of air (16)    Storage device (33)    Coolant circuit (50)    Additional heating source (55)    Three-way valve (56)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has capacitors whose discharge voltage value is automatically stabilized by reducing devices that progressively reduce capacitance of the capacitors through reduction of opposite surfaces of armatures of the capacitors. The armatures include flexible sheets (fari, fars) that are rollable and unrollable using a set of storage mandrels (a-d) activated by motors supplied with the electric current from the discharge of the capacitors.    USE - Electricity accumulator for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator is light in weight, and enables smoothing the voltage during discharge of the voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electricity accumulator.    Storage mandrels (a-d)    Flexible sheets (fari, fars)    Middle sheet (fm)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving data with respect to vibration value of battery measured in the acceleration sensor installed respectively in top and lower portions of the battery management system. The abnormality of battery management system is detected if the pole frequency is not corresponded to reference frequency such that the abnormality of battery management system is notified to operator.    USE - Method for diagnosing error of battery management system mounted in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the battery management system can be determined efficiently and informed to operator. Hence, normal driving of vehicle can be ensured without any accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform showing reference frequency.
NOVELTY - The generator has a driving current generating part (120) utilized for producing driving current in a rotary shaft. A blade rotates compressed air emitted from an air nozzle of an air reservoir (111). A current translation device (130) is utilized for converting the driving current generated from the driving current generating part into predetermined current form. A condensing battery (140) delivers the transformed driving current from the current translation device. The transformed driving current is supplied to an electric apparatus and a compressor.    USE - Electric power generator. Uses include but are not limited to a ship, an electric vehicle, a boiler and an isoelectric power source generating station.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates the high pressure compressed air and the driving current to produce rotatory power so as to improve energy efficiency. The generator separately charges the condensing battery so as to reduce charging time of the condensing battery. The driving current is generated by the compressed air to charge the condensing battery, so that the driving current is directly supplied to the electric apparatus and the compressor so as to improve lifetime of the condensing battery and reduce expense. The generator increases generation of the driving current by the rotary shaft, reduces use of fossil fuel such as benzene and diesel, ensures environmental protection and reduces carbon dioxide generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric power generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air reservoir (111)    Driving current generating part (120)    Current translation device (130)    Inverter (131)    Condensing battery (140)
NOVELTY - Phosphonic acid polymer containing a repeating unit, is new.    USE - The phosphonic acid polymer is useful for preparing electrolyte film for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides phosphonic acid polymer having high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phosphonic acid polymer containing a repeating unit represented by formula (1), is new.    R=represents a hydrogen atom or methyl group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an electrolyte film for a fuel cell, comprising the phosphonic acid polymer; or an electrolyte film for a fuel cell, comprising a cross-linked form of the phosphonic acid polymer; and    (2) a method for producing phosphonic acid polymer.
NOVELTY - The charging system has a photovoltaic panel that is attached to an outer surface of the vehicle. A battery apparatus is located within the vehicle and is electrically connected to the photovoltaic panel. A regulator provides regulated voltage from the photovoltaic panel to the battery apparatus. A controller controls and optimizes battery charging.    USE - Solar powered battery charging system for vehicle such as electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of using electricity from the utility company to charge the vehicles can be reduced because the batteries are charged by the solar charging during use. The oil consumption and electric vehicle battery charging from residential and commercial hybrid/electric vehicle charging docks can be reduced. The labor costs incurred in the process of charging the batteries can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of solar charging of battery of vehicle; and    (2) kit for allowing solar battery charging of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar powered battery charging system.    Elements (1-4)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying electrical reset current between a fuel electrode and an oxidant electrode of an electrochemical cell with the fuel electrode functioning as an anode and the oxidant electrode functioning as a cathode for oxidizing the metal fuel on the fuel electrode into the reducible fuel species. The electrical reset current is removed to discontinue the resetting process. A potential difference is provided by the electrical reset current capable for oxidizing the metal fuel on the fuel electrode and reducing oxidant at the oxidant electrode.    USE - Method for resetting an electrochemical cell i.e. metal-air cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables applying a charge i.e. voltage/current, to the cell to drive oxidation of the fuel for resetting the electrochemical cell by operating the fuel electrode as an anode and the oxidant electrode as a cathode, thus removing uneven distributions of fuel for eliminating premature shorting of the electrode bodies to improve capacity, energy storage and cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical cell system comprising an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical cell system including modules of cells connected by a charge/discharge control system and a maintenance subsystem.    Electrochemical cell system (140)    Charge/discharge control system (170)    Control lines (180)    Maintenance subsystem (200)    Maintenance terminals (210)
NOVELTY - An electrode (12) consists of metal collector (122), electroconductive intermediate layer (123) comprising electroconductive particles (50) and binder (60), and active material layer (124) comprising electrode active material formed on the layer (123). The mass ratio of electroconductive particles is more than mass ratio of binder. The particle size distribution of electroconductive particles has particle size distribution area having peak with preset particle size value, and another particle size distribution area having peak with larger particle size value.    USE - Electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte battery used as vehicle drive power supply (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has reduced sheet resistance and reduced gas emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode consists of metal collector, electroconductive intermediate layer comprising electroconductive particles and binder, formed on collector, and active material layer comprising electrode active material formed on the layer (123). The mass ratio of the electroconductive particles is more than the mass ratio of the binder. The particle size distribution of the electroconductive particles has a particle size distribution area having peak with preset particle size value, and another particle size distribution area having peak with larger particle size value. The mass ratio of the electroconductive particles with larger particle size distribution area is 10-60%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (12)    Electroconductive particles (50)    Binder (60)    Collector (122)    Intermediate layer (123)    Active material layer (124)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell (20) that is provided with electrolyte membrane. The surfaces of the electrolyte membrane are provided with electrolyte membrane. A ventilation unit (40) is provided below the fuel cells and blows wind in a direction parallel to the main surface of the cathode side of the fuel cells. A rectification unit (50) changes the direction of the wind blown from the ventilation unit, to blow wind towards the main surface of the cathode side of the fuel cell.    USE - Passive type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the whole main surface of the cathode side of a fuel cell can be ventilated with uniform gas volume, the temperature difference can be reduced and electric power generation by a fuel cell can be stablized. The performance of fuel cell can be improved, by applying air cooling technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view and perspective view of the passive type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Passive type fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Ventilation unit (40)    Rectification unit (50)    Control unit (70)
NOVELTY - The generator has several thermal conductivity material made heat exchange blocks (100) in which the gas flow path (110) is formed for circulating the exhaust gas of the high temperature. Several thermoelectric modules (200) contact with the heat exchange blocks. Several heat sinks (300) contact with thermoelectric module.    USE - Thermoelectric generator installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat is supplied to the thermoelectric module with the heat exchange block formed with the thermal conductivity material, the heat of the even temperature is supplied to each thermoelectric module and at the same time, so that the durability of the thermoelectric module is improved with the improvement of the power generation capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric generator.    Heat exchange block (100)    Gas flow path (110)    Waste gas pipe (120)    Insulation layer (130)    Thermoelectric module (200)    Heat sink (300)
NOVELTY - The air-cooled fuel cell vehicle (7) has air cooled fuel cell stack (12) and air discharge portions for discharging excess reaction gas that are installed at rear portion. The air-cooled fuel cell stack is arranged to back side rather than a rear wheel axle shaft (24) in the lower side and the vehicle front-back direction of a rear floor of the vehicle. An air introduction unit is oriented to an upper side and arranged in the state which is made to incline so as to approach the rear floor in direction toward the rear side of the vehicle.    USE - Air-cooled fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust duct is linearly extended from the air discharge portion to vehicle rear end portion, so the ventilation resistance of the exhaust duct can be reduced. The quantity of the air into the fuel cell stack through air duct can be improved, so the cooling capability of the fuel cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air cooled fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air-cooled fuel cell vehicle (7)    Inverter (11)    Air cooled fuel cell stack (12)    Rear wheel axle shaft (24)    Air outlet (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has frame elements (28a,28b) formed by a polymeric material integrally provided in the outer periphery of the electrolyte and electrode structures (14,18), while the fluid connection hole is penetrated and formed along the lamination direction. The outer periphery end of the separators (16,20) is positioned inside the fluid connection hole, while the separators (16,20) are equipped with two metal plates (82a,82b) that are mutually joined.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage amount of raw materials such as expensive stainless steel can be reduced, such that the cost of the components can be reduced. The structure of the fuel cell can be simplified. The length of the dimension along the lamination direction can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte and electrode structure (14,18)    Separators (16,20)    Frame element (28a,28b)    Metal plates (82a,82b)
NOVELTY - The structure has female element (3) which is configured to support electricity supply portion. A male element (2) is equipped with protrusion that is provided between internal connector (10) and external connector (11). The external connector is provided with nut (12). The electricity supply portion is moved towards the outer side of case (Mc) to specific position that makes inner connector to contact with folded portion of tab-shaped terminal (Mba).    USE - Electrode structure of battery module for electrical storage system used in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity supply portion can be moved towards the outer side of case to specific position that makes inner connector to contact with folded portion of tab-shaped terminal, so that the battery modules can be electrically connected, without depending on the kind of electrode and storage cell during welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode structure.    Male element (2)    Female element (3)    Internal connector (10)    External connector (11)    Nut (12)    Tab-shaped terminal (Mba)    Case (Mc)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding a solid electrolyte green sheet (11) in green sheet molding process. The irregular shape is provided to solid electrolyte green sheet in irregular-shape-providing process by integrating the solid electrolyte green sheet and a sheet portion (50). The integrated solid electrolyte green sheet and sheet portion are heated in heating process to dissipate the sheet portion and to fire the solid electrolyte green sheet.    USE - Method for manufacturing layer structure used in all-solid-state battery mounted on vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interfacial resistance of manufacturing apparatus can be reduced. The interfacial strength of manufacturing apparatus can be increased. The production of manufacturing apparatus can be increased. The manufacturing costs of manufacturing apparatus can be reduced. The density of the layer structure can be improved. The performance of the all-solid-state battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of layer structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte layer (10)    Solid electrolyte layer structure (10a)    Solid electrolyte green sheet (11)    Sheet portion (50)    Convex portion (50a)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has a gold-plating layer (22) that is formed on a stainless steel base material (12a). A passivity layer (16) is formed in the inner side of the pinholes (22a). The gold-plating layer and the stainless steel base material are contacted without involving the stainless steel passivity layer. The gold-plating layer and the stainless steel base material are contacted through iron oxide layer without involving chromium. The thickness of the passivity layer is 4 nm or more. The thickness of the gold plating layer is 0.3 mu m or less.    USE - Separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for power supply of motor vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistance of the separator can be improved. Contact resistances can be reduced. The separator has simple structure so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The electric power generation efficiency can be increased. The load to the environment can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing method of separator.    Stainless steel base material (12a)    Passivity layer (16)    Separator (20)    Gold plated layer (22)    Pinhole (22a)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrode assembly that is housed in casing (20). A collector plate is coupled to electrode assembly, and electrode terminals (41,42) coupled to collector plate are passed through cap plate (30). The collector plate has electrode region that is coupled to electrode assembly, and terminal region including combining hole is passed via bottom protrusion of the terminals. The bottom protrusion is provided with matching shapes welded to lower surface of collector plate, and depth of combining hole is made to be same as height of bottom protrusion.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as secondary battery used as power supply for driving motors of e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can exhibit increased welding strength between electrode terminal and lead tab, and the battery having lower production costs can enable one-dimensional driving of welding torch. Since the protruded region formed in collector plate can increase the depth of combining hole and length of bottom protrusion, the welding strength of battery can be increased, and electrical resistance of battery can be lowered. Since the combining hole of collector plate and bottom protrusion of electrode terminal are linearly formed to form straight weld line, the heat generated during welding process can be minimized, and the driving of welding device can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Casing (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminals (41,42)    Nut (45)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has first polarity current collector whose cross-section perpendicular to longitudinal direction is circular, asymmetrical oval, or polygonal. An electrolyte layer surrounds first polarity electrode active material layers. A second polarity current collector surrounds outer surfaces of second polarity electrode active material layers. An electrode assembly (120) being continuously bent into S-shape by space formed between first polarity electrode active material layers. A cover element (110) surrounds electrode assembly.    USE - Cable-type secondary battery used as power supply for mobile device such as wrist watch. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cable-type secondary battery can easily change in shape and can obtain excellent stability and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing cable-type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cable-type secondary battery.    Cable-type secondary battery (100)    Cover element (110)    Electrode assembly (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (20) and negative electrode (24). A positive electrode tab (12a) and negative electrode tab (13a) are spot welded or cold welded to positive electrode core exposure section (21a) and negative electrode core exposure section (25a), respectively. The spot welding points of positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab are formed such that interval between positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab decreases with increasing distance from lead-out side.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted on hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and EV, and used for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The spot welding points of positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab are formed, so that the generation of the magnetic field due to the flow of current can be reduced. The effect of noise on hearing aid due to the magnetic field can be reduced. The cost of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode tab (12a)    Negative electrode tab (13a)    Positive electrode (20)    Positive electrode core exposure section (21a)    Negative electrode (24)    Negative electrode core exposure section (25a)
NOVELTY - The electrode material is formed by supporting platinum on carbon nanotubes in gaseous phase. The peak ratio of the D band and the G band of carbon nanotubes, as determined by the Raman spectroscopy, is not more than 0.3. The carbon nano tube having a diameter of about 200nm is heat processed at a temperature of above 2000 degrees c. The aspect ratio of the carbon nanotube is 10. The hydrophilization treatment is not performed on carbon nanotube.    USE - Electrode material used for electrode (claimed) such as hydrogen electrode or air electrode of air cell and fuel cell used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in field emission display (FED), planar fluorescent tube and cold cathode tube.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material having high power density, high activity and good durability, can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode material involves forming the electrode material by supporting platinum on carbon nanotubes in gaseous phase such that the peak ratio of the D band and G band of carbon nanotubes is not more than 0.3. The arc-plasma process is performed so as to enable the carbon nanotube to support platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the current and electric potential measured using electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery main body generating electric power. An input unit is connected in an insertion hole that is formed in an upper side of the battery main body. An output unit is provided with a mounting groove that is formed at a lower side of the battery main body. A linkage block is installed at the mounting groove. A fuel cell block is located at an upper part of the linkage block. A lower part of the linkage block is connected electrically with the fuel cell block. An elastic member is installed at an inner side of the mounting groove to pressurize a back-end of the linkage block.    USE - Fuel cell module for use in a fuel cell ship (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module has low installation cost, low working hours and maintenance management cost. The module prevents marine contamination due to the fuel oil outflow, thus preventing air pollution and a marine accident, and hence reducing a stacking fault of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell ship comprising an electric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell module.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery unit (21) mounted under a floor panel and/or plate (1) of an electric vehicle i.e. electric car, where the battery unit has carrier units for carrying a battery module. The battery unit has side connection portions (48, 49) provided at two sided-end portions in a width direction of the vehicle, where the side connection portions are connected with a high stable portion e.g. front frame portion (7), front side frame (8), rear side frame (9) and side skirt, of a body part of the vehicle.    USE - Battery mounting structure for use in an electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The side connection portions of the battery unit are connected with the high stable portion of the body part of the vehicle, thus increasing torsional rigidity of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a battery unit in an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagonal perspective view of a lower side of a floor panel and/or plate of an electric vehicle.    Floor panel and/or plate (1)    Front frame portion (7)    Front side frame (8)    Rear side frame (9)    Battery unit (21)    Side connection portions (48, 49)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control part controlling electric power output of a secondary battery, where output voltage of the secondary battery is greater than a cutoff value of the output voltage of the secondary battery. A direct current (DC)-to-DC converter is connected between the secondary battery and an auxiliary machine. A temperature sensor detects temperature of the DC-to-DC converter and voltage fall of the battery, and sends the detected temperature to the control part. The control part sets a lower limit of the output voltage of the battery based on the temperature of the DC-DC converter.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for a secondary battery installed in a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part sets the lower limit of the output voltage of the secondary battery based on the temperature of the DC-DC converter, so that fall of drive ability of the battery is suppressed and the output voltage of the DC-DC converter to rated voltage of the auxiliary machine can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between temperature and voltage of a secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrical storage unit (2a) which is connected with an external converter. A connecting device (3) connects capacitor of electrical storage unit (2b) with secondary battery (1), when capacitor of electrical storage unit (2a) is connected with the secondary battery.    USE - Secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus for electric power storage system (claimed) mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The residual amount can be utilized preferentially without receiving restrictions to secondary battery, so that charging/discharging apparatus can use several secondary batteries effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Storage units (2a,2b)    Connecting device (3)    Analog to digital converter (5)    Capacitors (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - The structure has several battery stacks (30) that are fixed to the lower frame (23). A flange portion (32a) is provided in a lower portion side. The flange portion is arranged in parallel on the lower frame, so that the mutual flange portion adjoins several battery stack. A fixed frame is provided for fixing to the lower frame, so that the flange portion of the both sides is pressed down in common from upper portion.    USE - Fixation structure of battery stack mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since several adjacent battery stacks are fixable in the fixed frame which is common on the lower frame, the number of units required is reduced. The space can be saved. The weight reduction can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fixation structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lower frame (23)    Battery stacks (30)    Flange portion (32a)    Base portion (41)    Fixing tool (60)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a control part (800) provided with a membrane state determination part that determines a state of a hydrocarbon type electrolytic membrane of a fuel cell (100). Voltage of the fuel cell is recovered by a voltage restoring operation performed by controlling operation of the fuel cell. The recovery voltage comprises a function of electrolyte in an initial state of the electrolytic membrane. A deterioration state of the electrolytic membrane of the fuel cell is determined corresponding to the measured recovery voltage.    USE - System for determining a deterioration state of an electrolytic membrane of a fuel cell in a moving body i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with the hydrocarbon type electrolytic membrane is inexpensive. The system prolongs the service life of the electrolytic membrane, and extends cell replacement time. The system avoids a conventional apparatus separately for maintenance. The system ensures consuming surplus electric power by a load for electric power control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a system for determining a deterioration state of an electrolytic membrane of a fuel cell in a moving body. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Cell voltage monitor (120)    Anode gas supply-discharge system (200)    Control part (800)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has exterior portion (20) that accommodates battery (10). The battery has container which accommodates a battery cell. A lower cover has contact portion which extends on outer periphery of an upper face opening portion. An upper cover has another contact portion which contacts a contact portion, and blocks the upper face opening portion. A close contact portion closely contacts two contact portions, and protrudes from the side surface of the lower cover and the upper cover. The close contact portion is arranged in the exterior portion.    USE - Battery module used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and information technology equipments such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components of the battery module can be reduced, the productivity of the battery module can be improved, and the battery cell cannot be easily received by influence of the heat at the time of manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery module.    Battery (10)    Exterior portion (20)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a spacer element (3) which is provided with partition portions (3b) which is located in a line by predetermined interval and is connected to bottom portion (3a). Several rectangular parallelepiped shaped battery cells (2) are fitted between each partition portions. A box-shaped case (4) of end opening accommodates battery cell with spacer element. A spacer element is formed in preset position, so that deformation is possible. The case is formed in non-deformed condition with respect to the external force while fitting case with spacer element.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus used as power supply for electric equipment, electric-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly work of the battery apparatus can be performed easily while integrating several battery cells mechanically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus.    Assembled battery apparatus (1)    Battery cell (2)    Spacer element (3)    Bottom portion of spacer element (3a)    Case (4)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a lattice (1) provided with an upper frame (2) and a lattice part (4), where an edge part (3) of the upper frame is projected and a lower part of the upper frame is expanded. Intersection parts (5a, 5b, 5c, 5x, 5y, 5z) intersect the lattice, where width of the intersection parts in a lower part of the lattice is smaller than width of the intersection parts in an upper part of the lattice. The lattice is divided into a casting lattice part and an expanded-grid. A lead acid battery is formed with active material paste that contains lead and a lead compound.    USE - Electrode for lead acid battery (claimed), that is utilized for cell starters of a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has the intersection parts, where the width of the intersection parts in the lower part of the lattice is smaller than width of the intersection parts in the upper part of the lattice, so that the electrode has a prominent effect to avoid inconvenience to the user by sudden damage of the lead acid battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lattice of an electrode of a lead acid battery.    Lattice (1)    Upper frame (2)    Edge part (3)    Lattice part (4)    Intersection parts (5a, 5b, 5c, 5x, 5y, 5z)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case which accommodates the electric power generation element having an opening surface. A cover element (20) occludes the opening surface of the battery case. An electrode terminal element (31) having straight-shaped insertion portion (313) penetrates the cover element non-contactedly towards the side portion. A resin portion (33) integrates the electrode terminal element and the cover element by insert molding so that insertion portion is spaced apart from curved portions (312a,312b).    USE - Lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and in electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the battery can be improved, as the resin portion is provided for integrating the electrode terminal element and the cover element by insert molding so that insertion portion is spaced apart from scoliosis curved portions. The seal strength of the battery can be improved, so that resins deterioration is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cover element of the battery.    Cover element (20)    Electrode terminal element (31)    Resin portion (33)    Curved portions (312a,312b)    Insertion portion (313)
NOVELTY - The vent-hole structure has a first coating cover (10) that occludes an exhaust port (9) from the lower side wall (1a) of battery pack (1). A second coating cover (11) projects outward from the upper end of the battery pack, and hangs downward at a position lower than the upper end of the exhaust port. The upper end of the first coating cover is higher than an imaginary straight line (x), which ties the lower end of the second coating cover and the upper end of the exhaust port.    USE - Vent-hole structure for electrically equipped storage box of diesel electricity hybrid engine of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Entry of water is effectively prevented without requiring large placement space since the upper end of the first coating cover is higher than an imaginary straight line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the vent-hole structure.    Battery pack (1)    Lower side wall (1a)    Exhaust port (9)    First coating cover (10)    Second coating cover (11)    Imaginary straight line (x)
NOVELTY - The structure has an opening part i.e. inlet port (15), equipped with a convex part (18) to prevent inflow of water into an electrically equipped storage box. A side of the convex part prevents inflow of the water from a side of a top edge convex part that prevents inflow of the water from an upward side of the opening part. The convex part is equipped with the top edge convex part. An alignment flange (21) is arranged at a lower part of the opening part, and sides of the opening part are closed.    USE - Opening part structure for an electric storage box i.e. battery pack, for starting a diesel electricity hybrid engine of a hybrid vehicle e.g. cab-over engine lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The structure ensures prevention of water flow into an electrically equipped storage box and electrical components accommodated in the electrically equipped storage box in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an opening part structure.    Battery pack (11)    Upper surface of upper side cover (13a)    Inlet port (15)    Convex part (18)    Alignment flange (21)
NOVELTY - The battery sheet manufacturing method involves winding-up a coated sheet (S0) via a winding-up roll (21) after forming a heat resistance layer on a strip-shaped base. A touch roll (22) contacts and presses the coated sheet, such that the touch roll presses the width direction edge of coated sheet with greater force than the center.    USE - Battery sheet manufacturing method for battery of vehicle and electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Uniformity of film thickness of coating layer is ensured, while reducing discarded portions since the width direction edge of coated sheet is pressed with greater force than the center.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery sheet manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the touch roll during winding of coated sheet.    Winding-up roll (21)    Touch roll (22)    Convex units (22A,22B)    Coated sheet (S0)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (1) has a carbon sheet (2) and negative electrode active material layer (3). The negative electrode active material layer is provided on the carbon sheet. The negative electrode active material is made of ion oxide.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery for power supply of vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the battery can be improved. The charging and discharging efficiencies of the negative electrode active material can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode (1)    Carbon sheet (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has multiple single cells (11) i.e. lithium ion battery, mutually connected together. A thermally-conductive member (13) is provided with a thermally-conductive resin film. Heat conductivity at surface direction of the thermally-conductive resin film is higher than heat conductivity at thickness direction of the thermally-conductive resin film. The thermally-conductive resin film is provided with a resin and scaly-shaped boron nitride particle. The boron nitride particle is state orientated for making a scaly plane to connect with a film plane and arranged in the resin.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for a power supply device of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermally-conductive member is extended at an outer side of an edge part so as to efficiently radiate heat received from the single cell from the part currently extended to a thermal radiation space. The apparatus efficiently cools the single battery cell, and reduces heat transfer between the single cells. The apparatus saves energy by consuming fossil fuel, and reduces environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermally-conductive resin film is a polyimide-type film, a polyamidoimide type film, a polyallylate type film and an epoxy-type film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery apparatus.    Assembled battery apparatus (1)    Single cells (11)    Electrode (12)    Thermally-conductive member (13)    Extension part (13a)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrode body equipped with an electrolyte layer. A laminated film is equipped with a base material and a barrier film. The barrier film is provided with a thin film layer that contains silicon, oxygen and carbon. A silicon distribution curve provides a relationship between a ratio of quantity of an oxygen atom and a silicon atom with respect to a total amount of a carbon atom. A difference of a maximum value of atomic ratio of the carbon in a carbon-content cloth curve and a minimum value of the atomic ratio of the carbon is equal to or greater than 5 percent.    USE - Battery cell i.e. film type lithium ion secondary battery, for use as an electric power supply source in a mobile telephone, a motor vehicle and an electric power buffer of an electric power generating apparatus. Can also be used for a sodium rechargeable battery and a primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell's electrode and the electrolyte layer are prevented from being deteriorated while contacting with oxygen gas and water vapor after bending the barrier film, so that gas-barrier property of the cell can be improved, service life of the cell can be prolonged, and flexibility of the cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte layer is made by nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating distribution of atomic ratio in a barrier film. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A laminated material comprises film (A) consists of polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and/or nylon, polyolefin foaming layer (B), and unextended polypropylene film (C) laminated in this order. A thin film of aluminum, alumina, and/or silica is provided in component B side surface of component A and formed in component B side surface of component C.    USE - A laminated material for secondary battery containers used in electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, and electric 2-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - There is no possibility of an occurrence of a leak of internal-electrolysis liquid or a dispersion of electrolyte solution upon vehicle collision when secondary battery container uses laminated material, internal electric power generation element does not protrude, and laminated material is not hard to process as industrial waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminated material for secondary battery containers.
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has a collector (1) provided with a collector surface, where the collector is made of alloy such as aluminum foil, nickel foil and copper foil, and output/input characteristic of the plate is 0.15-1 percent. An electrode active material layer (2) is formed directly or indirectly in a top part of the surface of the collector. Arbitrary electro-conductive layers are provided in an upper surface of a current collection base material and laminated by a laminated structure. The material layer and the base material are in direct contact with the surface of the collector.    USE - Electrode plate for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a battery pack (all claimed) that is utilized as a power supply device of a portable apparatus e.g. notebook personal computer, camera and mobile telephone. Can also be used for a large-sized apparatus, a plug-in hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has better intercalation-desorption efficiency of a lithium ion in the electrode active material layer. The plate has better output/input characteristic of about 0.15-1 percent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprising a separator    (2) a battery pack comprising a protective circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has an electrode active material layer (2) formed on a surface of a collector (1) and provided with an active material particle (6) and bonding material (7). A part connected by a crystal lattice is provided with metal oxide. A carbon component is provided in the bonding material, and the active material particle is adhered to the collector. A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is equipped with a separator arranged between a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate.    USE - Electrode plate for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a battery pack (all claimed) that is utilized for portable apparatus e.g. notebook personal computer, a camera, and a mobile telephone, vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has better and high output/input characteristic and durability, so that the plate has prolonged service life. The plate ensures reducing oil dependency rate. The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is realizable to use, and has high output/input characteristic and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack comprising a storage case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Active material particle (6)    Bonding material (7)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (RB1) includes a battery can that accommodates an electrical storage element comprising an electrode group (1) formed by multiple layering of positive electrode plates and negative electrode plates through separators. The battery can is filled with an electrolyte solution, and serves as the main container (CA1). A subcontainer (CA2) having a volume smaller than the main container, has an external terminal that is connected with a current collection lead (5) of the electrode group. The subcontainer and main container are assembled together.    USE - Secondary battery for, e.g., portable electronic device such as mobile phone and notebook computer, motor drive power supply such as in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables handling without changing electrical storage element even if electrical storage element has large area. Eases connection between current collection lead and external terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the structure of the secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Current collection lead (5)    Insulation members (6A,6B)    Main container (CA1)    Subcontainer (CA2)    Secondary battery (RB1)
NOVELTY - A battery container is double wall structure having surrounding wall consists of inner wall (56) separated and provided at predetermined distance from outer wall (54). The walls (54,56) are two layer structure comprising inner layer (72) and outer layer (70) laminated with a component. At least one of the layers (70,72) contains synthetic resin material which provides predetermined strength and toughness to the battery container. An electromagnetic wave shielding property component containing synthetic resin material is coated on the inner layer or outer layer.    USE - Battery container for vehicles e.g. cargo vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery container has reduced weight, excellent toughness and high strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery container is double wall structure having surrounding wall consists of inner wall separated and provided at predetermined distance from outer wall. The walls (54,56) are two layer structure comprising inner layer and outer layer laminated with a component. At least one of the layers (70,72) contains synthetic resin material which provides predetermined strength and toughness to the battery container. An electromagnetic wave shielding property component containing synthetic resin material is coated on the inner layer or outer layer, and is formed using electromagnetic wave shielding property coating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a portion of the battery container.    Wall board (52)    Outer wall (54)    Inner wall (56)    Outer layer (70)    Inner layer (72)
NOVELTY - The container has a wall board (52) provided with an inner wall (56) that is separated in predetermined distance from an outer wall (54). The outer wall and the inner wall are laminated with each other. The outer wall and the inner wall are made of synthetic resin material. An electromagnetic wave shielding property member generates electromagnetic waves in the outer wall and the inner wall, where waves are not allowed to pass through the walls along front and back direction. The outer wall is provided with an outer layer (70). The inner wall is provided with an inner layer (72).    USE - Battery container for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and cargo vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic wave shielding property member generates electromagnetic waves in the outer wall and the inner wall, where electromagnetic waves are not allowed to pass through the walls along front and back direction, so that predetermined weight of the storage battery is maintained reliably, and a fastening band is reliably attached to an outer surface of the battery container at a chassis frame while turning a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery container.    Wall board (52)    Outer wall (54)    Inner wall (56)    Outer layer (70)    Inner layer (72)
NOVELTY - The structure has a pipe connection part (43) connected to a piping (3) for distributing temperature control liquid. A thermally conductive surface (41A) contacts a surface of a battery cell (2) and carries out heat conduction. The thermally conductive surface adjusts the temperature of the battery cell. Contact area density of the thermally conductive surface and a surface of the battery cell is adjusted. A convex part (41a) is arranged at high density such that the convex part is separated from the pipe connection part.    USE - Structure for a heat exchanger plate to control temperature of a battery in an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area density of the thermally conductive surface and the surface of the battery cell is adjusted, so that the temperature of the battery cell can be adjusted in an easy and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a heat exchanger plate.    Battery cell (2)    Piping (3)    Thermally conductive surface (41A)    Convex part (41a)    Pipe connection part (43)
NOVELTY - A lithium gas battery (10) has a negative electrode (1) containing negative-electrode active material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, positive electrode (2) containing positive-electrode active material and which is subjected to oxidation reduction using gas, and nonaqueous ion conductor provided between negative electrode and positive electrode. An oxidation-reduction catalyst generated by baking metal phthalocyanine complex is supported to support of positive electrode.    USE - Lithium gas battery is used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium gas battery has high breakdown voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium gas battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Lithium gas battery (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has inlet port (5) that is provided to connect with intake duct (7) which is extended in side wall within battery pack for cooling internal battery using the external air (6). The projecting height portion of each louver (10) is provided into intake duct with respect to opening surface of inlet port which is made low in steps in uptake direction of the external air, while making multiple rows of louver to arrange inclinedly in the opposite direction to the uptake direction of the external air so that the inlet port is shielded.    USE - Air intake structure of electrically equipped storage box e.g. battery pack of diesel electric hybrid engine mounted on hybrid vehicle e.g. cab-over engine truck.    ADVANTAGE - The air intake structure of electrically equipped storage box can prevent the entry of water without causing increase of the pressure loss and the electrical component accommodated in the electrically equipped storage box can be protected from penetration of water. The louver is classified into grades and the manufacturing cost of the louver can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Inlet port (5)    External air (6)    Intake duct (7)    Louver (10)    Louver plate (11)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has a sealing material (5) permeating incident light from an entrance plane (1s). A photovoltaic cell (7) is enclosed in the sealing material. A reflecting plate (9) is provided at one side of the sealing material opposite to the entrance plane side of sealing material for reflecting incident light towards the photovoltaic cell. The sealing material contains ultraviolet (UV) absorber unevenly distributed within the sealing material.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. vehicle mounted solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of reflecting plate due to ultraviolet (UV) rays is prevented by reducing the injection of UV light on the reflecting plate. The sealing material having a desired characteristic is obtained by changing the quantity of UV absorber within the sealing material. High electric power generation efficiency is obtained by reflecting the incident sunlight towards the photovoltaic cell. The usage amount of UV absorber is minimized for preventing yellowing and weather resistance deterioration of sealing material due to UV absorber and reducing cost of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Entrance plane (1s)    Sealing material (5)    Photovoltaic cell (7)    Reflecting plate (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus is provided to control the air compressor and the air pressure adjusting device so that the operating point is turned into a target operating point. A secondary battery is discharged when the battery is charged with the surplus portion of a fuel cell output. The operating point is changed so that the operating point is made in the driving permission range, while making the outside of the driving prohibition range into the driving permission range, when the target operating point is made in the driving prohibition range.    USE - Fuel cell system for driving air compressor in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving by the operating point with the high radiated sound level of air compressor or operating point with high change rate of the radiated sound level with respect to the rotation speed change of the air compressor can be avoided. The fuel cell system can be driven effectively without giving discomfort to the person who is present in the driver or the vehicle vicinity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Target operating-point determination unit (20)    Driving prohibition sound pressure level determination unit (21)    Driving prohibition range determination unit (22)    Operating-point determination unit (23)
NOVELTY - The system has an oil-propelled shaft that is coupled with a power generator. A drive of an oil pump is driven by a 12 V battery and a 24 V battery that are switched one behind the other. The battery supply is enabled by a 24 V alternator. A switch forms an operating system and is arranged at a dashboard or a console of the vehicle, where the power supply system is installed at an engine compartment or a framework. An oiling system passes through a pressure-free container, where oil is pumped from the container through a high-pressure hose to drive the power generator.    USE - Power supply system for driving an electromotor of a pure electric car or hybrid vehicle (all claimed) such as car comprising an internal combustion engine and a hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the supply system eliminates the need for atmospheric oxygen incineration and without any emission over sockets. The provision of the power generator eliminates the need for a storage battery and continuous power supply, thus reducing the cost and weight of the vehicle. The supply system is connected to with a double-row round contact loop, so that the power source triggers an immediate emergency stop as soon as the vehicle is deformed by an accident, thus protecting the occupants from current shock.
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has storage case (101) which is equipped with supporting unit. The supporting unit is fixed to box shaped upper case (110) and lower case (120). Vehicle main portion of the vehicle support is attached to the storage case directly.    USE - Battery pack for electric motor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can ensure the requisite rigidity with simple structure, so that the weight of battery pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Storage case (101)    Upper case (110)    Lower case (120)
NOVELTY - The container has surrounding wall which is formed from core material (62). Resin material is provided in front and back portion of the core material. The core material is formed by continuous board material. Resin material is formed from fiber reinforcement type-resin material having fiber for reinforcement in resin material.    USE - Battery container for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery container for vehicles is equipped with metal core materials and resin material of fiber with reinforced resin property, the intensity of the battery container is increased. The fastening band can be reliably attached to the outer surface of battery container for vehicles at the chassis frame of vehicle. The electroconductive portion of storage battery for drive is prevented in the state which can contact from exterior of battery container for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery container for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wall board (52)    Outer wall (54)    Junction portion (55)    Inner wall (56)    Core material (62)
NOVELTY - The container is molded using a synthetic resin material. The wall around the battery container is made into the double-wall structure which consists of an outer wall (54) and an inner wall (56). The outer wall and the inner wall consist of high density polyethylene.    USE - Battery container for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The double-wall structure consists of an outer wall and an inner wall, so that rigidity and strength can be effectively improved. The discharge of electromagnetic waves to the surroundings can be effectively prevented. The battery container is simple in structure, so that manufacturing cost can be effectively reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery container.    Wall board (52)    Outer wall (54)    Junction unit (55)    Inner wall (56)
NOVELTY - The container is double-wall structure which consists of an outer wall (54) and an inner wall (56). The container is molded using a synthetic resin material. A metal film is provided with electromagnetic wave shielding property. The outer wall and the inner wall consist of high density polyethylene.    USE - Battery container for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal film is provided with electromagnetic wave shielding property, so that discharge of electromagnetic wave to the surroundings can be effectively prevented. The double-wall structure consists of an outer wall and an inner wall, so that rigidity and strength can be effectively improved. The battery container is simple in structure, so that manufacturing cost can be effectively reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery container.    Wall board (52)    Outer wall (54)    Inner wall (56)    Metal film (60)
NOVELTY - The unit has a galvanic element for providing an electrical voltage. A storage tank (1) is filled with an electrolyte (2). Each of electrodes (3a, 3b) is attached to an electrical positive terminal (14) and/or an electrical negative terminal (13). The electrodes are movably arranged relative to the electrolyte over a mechanical adjusting unit (16). A band-shaped fleece (15) is movably arranged relative to the electrodes and circularly movable by the adjusting unit. A pathway of the band-shaped fleece encloses an interior of the storage tank.    USE - Battery unit e.g. back-up battery unit, lead battery, and traction battery unit, for an electric vehicle e.g. electric forklift truck, electric wheel chair and electric passenger motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The band-shaped fleece is movably arranged relative to the electrodes and circularly movable by the mechanical adjusting unit, where the pathway of the band-shaped fleece encloses the interior of the storage tank, so that consumed electrolyte is replaced by unconsumed electrolyte, thus increasing lifespan of the battery unit while avoiding acid movements in an electrode region, achieving large charge/discharge cycles, and hence the battery unit is robust and applicable independent of position while continuously maintaining application of the battery unit even during consumption of electrode materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery unit with an electrolyte.    Storage tank (1)    Electrolyte (2)    Electrodes (3a, 3b)    Electrical negative terminal (13)    Electrical positive terminal (14)    Band-shaped fleece (15)    Mechanical adjusting unit (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a membrane (2) on a frame (5) such that both ends of frame are surrounded by the upper and lower seals (11-14). The catalyst layers (3,4) are provided on the upper and lower sides of the membrane respectively so as to secure the membrane.    USE - Method for producing membrane assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane assembly can be produced easily by simple technique while reducing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the membrane assembly.    Membrane assembly (1)    Membrane (2)    Catalyst layers (3,4)    Frame (5)    Seals (11-14)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchanger thermally coupled to an exhaust valve (140) from an internal combustion process, and receiving heat transfer fluid. A generator is coupled to the heat exchanger. The heat transfer fluid expands and evaporates in the generator in response to heat from the exhaust valve during the internal combustion process, and the expansion of the heat transfer fluid vapor converts thermal energy of the heat transfer fluid to mechanical energy. The heat transfer fluid vapor is liquefied in a condenser after the heat transfer fluid is evaporated.    USE - Internal combustion engine system for use in an electric power generator and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The engine allows more efficient conversion of the internal thermal energy of expanding burned fuel mixture into mechanical energy. The gas compression and expansion in the engine occurs according to approximately reversible adiabatic processes, thus allowing manipulation of the rate of intake of the fuel mixture, and hence significantly increasing the expansion ratio without increasing the final pre-ignition compression pressure in the cylinder so as to avoid undesirable detonation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for generating power in an internal combustion engine    (2) a method for using an internal combustion engine    (3) a system for generating power in an internal combustion engine from combustion of a fuel admixed with an oxidizing medium and operating cyclically with intentional ignition of the fuel or with self-ignition of the fuel, comprising a variable-volume combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a piston in a top-centered position in a cylinder.    Reciprocating piston (110)    Cylinder (120)    Intake valve (130)    Exhaust valve (140)    Controller (150)
NOVELTY - The separator has a gas diffusion layer (GDL) that is in contact with standing bars. A channel (24) is formed between two standing bars, and serves as a passage for reactant gases. A vortex generating structure (40) is integrally formed on a surface of the channel for inducing a vortex of reactant gases. The vortex generating structure is formed on an entire surface or a partial surface of the channel. The vortex generating structure is integrally formed by a stamping process on the surface of the channel.    USE - Fuel cell separator for a fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger automobiles such as sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, lorries, commercial vehicles and watercraft such as boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and petrol-powered and electric-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The vortex generating structure is formed on the surface of the channel of the separator to induce vortex of fluid flowing through the channel, thus facilitating the supply of reactant gases and the removal of water droplets from the gas diffusion layer. The separator prevents the occurrence of flooding in the GDL and electrodes due to insufficient water removal, thus preventing the deterioration of performance of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell separator.    Channel (24)    Vortex generating structure (40)    Spiral projections of vortex generating structure (42)    Grooves of vortex generating structure (44)
NOVELTY - The cover (20) has a single piece housing (22) including a top plate (24) and side plates (26), where the housing is formed from a molded non-conductive duroplastic composite (32). An electromagnetic interference (EMI)/radio frequency interference (RFI) sheild is formed on or in the housing. The duroplastic composite includes a polyester resin matrix having glass fibers, where the glass fibers have length in range of 100-150 mm. The EMI/RFI shield comprises an acrylic polymer coating including metal particles i.e. nickel plated copper flakes, formed on a surface of the housing.    USE - Protective cover for a battery i.e. high voltage battery, for an electric car and a hybrid vehicle (all claimed) i.e. extended range electric vehicles. Can also be used for lithium ion, nickel metal hydride and lead battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is made of non-conductive duroplastic composite such as polyester resin matrix, so that the cover is light in weight. The housing is formed by performing molding process, so that design flexibility can be employed to provide the cover geometry in different and possible complex shapes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of a cover for a high voltage vehicle battery made of duroplastic composite that encapsulates a Faraday cage.    Protective cover (20)    Single piece housing (22)    Top plate (24)    Side plates (26)    Molded non-conductive duroplastic composite (32)
NOVELTY - The cell (3) has a stack of individual cells arranged in a housing (6). A supply line (11) supplies air to a cathode compartment (10). A vent pipe (12) exhausts the air from the cathode compartment. A venturi nozzle (13) is provided in a region of the supply line and/or the vent pipe. The venturi nozzle is connected with an interior of the housing in a region of a narrow cross-section over a suction line, where the housing is sealed against the environment. The housing interior stands in a connection with the cathode compartment over an aperture.    USE - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for use in a fuel cell system for providing electrical driving power to a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The venturi nozzle is connected with the interior of the housing in the region of the narrow cross-section over the suction line, where the housing is sealed against the environment, so that emission of diluted hydrogen to the environment can be prevented in a reliable manner, thus providing very high level of security. The fuel cell is manufactured in a simple and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system provided in a vehicle.    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (3)    Housing (6)    Cathode compartment (10)    Supply line (11)    Vent pipe (12)    Venturi nozzle (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has plane electrodes (2a,2b) that are positioned such that the electrodes mutually oppose on both sides of the sheet material (1) containing a conductive layer and an insulating protection sheet. An oscillation circuit (4) is connected between the plane electrodes. The oscillating frequency of the oscillation circuit is detected. A scanning unit relatively moves the sheet material and plane electrodes. The electrical conductivity of the conductive layer is changed as a oscillating frequency.    USE - Apparatus for testing sheet-like electrode material used as anode or cathode of lithium ion secondary battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductivity distribution of the adhesive conductive layer can be detected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the apparatus for testing sheet-like electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sheet material (1)    Plane electrodes (2a,2b)    Coaxial cables (3a,3b)    Oscillation circuit (4)    Frequency counter (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has a setting part arranged with a monitoring unit of a battery. A deterioration monitoring controller (31) performs diagnosis regarding deterioration of the battery based on the monitoring unit arranged in the setting part. Another setting part is arranged with a diagnostic unit of the battery. A battery pack is arranged with the battery and multiple battery stacks connected multiple cells. A vehicle history input part (33) inputs vehicle history information of a vehicle, and the battery is mounted in the vehicle.    USE - Automotive battery monitoring apparatus for diagnosing deterioration of a battery connected with multiple cells of vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures changing the monitoring unit of the battery according to a user's need and collects high precision diagnostic data. The apparatus ensures easy identification of reference data compared with the diagnostic result of the monitoring unit when determining deterioration of the set monitoring unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosing a battery of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automotive battery monitoring apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Automotive battery monitoring apparatus (30)    Deterioration monitoring controller (31)    Data transmitter/receiver (32)    Vehicle history input part (33)    Display part (34)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an information acquisition unit for acquiring required electric power information according to electric power and operating time of a high-load power-consumption part (2) i.e. brake system, where the system monitors the residual amount of energy stored in an energy storage part (3) i.e. battery. Electric power generation of an electric power generation part (1) is controlled and stopped according to the required electric power information unit. The required electric power information unit is formed in a control part of the power-consumption part.    USE - Energy management system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation part controls and stops generation of electric power according to the required electric power information unit, so that the system can be prevented from being fallen into a power-failure state, thus reducing/preventing difficultly in starting of a combustion engine into operation after the power-failure state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system is provided with an energy management part (4) connected with the electric power generation part, the high-load power-consumption part and the energy storage part by using Controller area network (CAN). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an energy management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric power generation part (1)    Power-consumption part (2)    Energy storage part (3)    Energy management part (4)    Energy management system (10)
NOVELTY - The battery storage box that accommodates the rechargeable battery (1) has a lower lock tongue provided in the front side lower end of the box, and a lock mechanism (3) provided inside the box back side. A connecting mechanism provided in the box drives the lock mechanism through a lower spring bolt (2) such that the lock mechanism interlocks with the lower lock tongue.    USE - Battery storage box for electric vehicle e.g. electric car and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The interlocking mechanism ensures that only one battery is accommodated in the battery storage box at a time, during charging of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery storage box.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Lower spring bolt (2)    Lock mechanism (3)    Box wall (22)    Hole (31)
NOVELTY - The nanometer fluid battery has an anode (12), anode current collector (11), anode fluid, separation film (13), cathode, cathode current collector (15) and cathode fluid (14) assembled on the separation film in order. The anode fluid is comprised of anode nanometer active particles, anode conductive agent, anode electrolyte solution and anode additive. The nanometer cathode fluid is formed by winding anode and cathode nanometer active particles, negative conductive agent electrolytes, cathode solution and cathode additive at the anode.    USE - Nanometer fluid battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nanometer fluid battery has the advantages of long cycle life, low cost, high reliability and stability, as the anode fluid and cathode fluid are comprised of respective nanometer active particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an outline structure of the nanometer fluid battery.    Anode current collector (11)    Anode (12)    Separation film (13)    Cathode film (14)    Cathode current collector (15)
NOVELTY - The clamp (13) is provided with a mounting section. The mounting section is provided with an auxiliary machine (15) of the vehicle. The mounting section overlies on the battery (12). The mounting section and the auxiliary machine are made inseparable. The mounting section and the auxiliary machine are resiliently coupled with one another. The auxiliary machine is provided with an electrically powered pump.    USE - Clamp for battery of vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mounting section is provided with an auxiliary machine of the vehicle, noise and vibrations are attenuated in cost effective manner, due to which weight and cost of battery clamp can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) combined structure of clamp and battery vehicle; and    (2) method of clamping battery into vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of the battery mounting arrangement.    Vehicle structure (11)    Battery (12)    Clamp (13)    Fastener (14)    Auxiliary machine (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply wire whose negative electrode is connected with a storage battery cathode terminal that is connected with a signal line that is connected with a vehicle far light wire. A power source output positive wire is connected with a large light bulb that is connected with an opening big lamp switch. A diode is connected with a feedback capacitor and a relay. A power input positive pole is connected with a high intensity discharge (HID) ballast through the relay. The relay is 12V 4 feet or 5 feet 5A to 10A relay. The diode is IN1007 type diode.    USE - Large lamp delay illumination device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that the capacitor continuously provides electrical power to a coil of the relay to maintain the relay when the voltage of capacitor is low, so that the bulb or HID ballast provides better working performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor is 50V and 2000UF type electrolytic capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a large lamp delay illumination device.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar photovoltaic panel assembly that is electrically connected with the main portion through circuit. The solar photovoltaic panel component and the top cover assembly are formed in the shape of car portion. The main portion is configured to avoid specific capacity of storage battery.    USE - Solar automobile air conditioner system.    ADVANTAGE - The specific capacity of the storage battery can be prevented. Energy can be saved, and improved environmental friendliness can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar automobile air conditioner system.
NOVELTY - The wheel has a slot wheel outer edge that is fixed with a middle battery. A plug is connected with a wheel cylinder. The battery is electrically connected to an electrode. The transverse plate hole is formed on a bearing surface of a wheel hub. A movable sleeve portion is located on the bearing surface of the wheel hub cover.    USE - Battery wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling/disassembling process of the battery wheel can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery wheel.
NOVELTY - The top of a vehicle housing (1) is equipped with a solar silicon crystal plate (5), a direct current motor on a chassis, a solar conversion charging circuit, a storage battery and an AC charging device. The solar silicon crystal plate is connected with storage battery by the solar conversion charging circuit. The storage battery is connected with direct current motor, and is connected with AC charging device by a microcontroller. The direct current motor is connected with a rear drive axle assembly and a rear wheel axle assembly.    USE - AC charging and solar charging electric sightseeing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric sightseeing vehicle can be charged using outer alternating current and can be driven using solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric sightseeing vehicle.    Vehicle housing (1)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply unit supplying power source to an electric vehicle. A user authentication part is communicated with a user terminal to perform a user authentication process. A charge unit controls the power supply unit. A cost calculation part calculates charging cost of the electric vehicle to a communication corporation server of the user terminal. An input portion inputs user instruction to the charge unit. A photovoltaic module converts electric power into solar energy for supplying solar power to the electric vehicle.    USE - Power supply device for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive. The device is provided with the photovoltaic module, so that the device is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging method of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery case (10) in which a high voltage battery (20) is accepted. A floor panel is positioned in outdoor side of the vehicle. The battery case has gasket element (13) which maintains sealing between flanges (11a,12a) of upper case (11) and lower case (12).    USE - Structure for mounting high voltage battery in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the mounting structure can be improved. The service life of the high voltage battery can be improved. The external foreign substance and moisture adhered on battery case can be prevented effectively. The weight and size of the mounting structure can be reduced and the mounting structure can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of high voltage battery mounting structure for vehicle.    Battery case (10)    Upper case (11)    Flanges (11a,12a)    Lower case (12)    Gasket element (13)    High voltage battery (20)
NOVELTY - Carbon nanotube purified with a continuous method comprising: a first purifying step (S500) for injecting a carbon nanotube liquid mixture containing an oxidizer into a purifying reactor under a sub-critical water or supercritical water condition at a pressure of 50-400 atmospheres and a temperature of 100-600 degrees C to obtain a first purified product; and a second purifying step for allowing the first purified product to be reacted with an acid solution to remove inorganic matters so as to obtain a second purified product, is claimed.    USE - The carbon nanotubes are useful in field emission display, LCD backlight, high-integrated memory device and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotubes: are purified by a continuous method without separate purifying processes; and have high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of continuous method of purifying carbon nanotubes.    Carbon nanotube solution production step (S100)    Carbon nanotube solution injection step (S200)    Oxidizer injecting step (S300)    Preheating step (S400)    First purifying step (S500)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a case housing that is provided with an electrode assembly. A current collecting terminal is electrically connected to the electrode terminal. An insulating portion is located between the current collecting terminal and a cap plate (151). The electrode terminal is electrically connected to the current collecting terminal and extended through the insulation portion and the cap plate. A shock damping portion is located between the electrode assembly and the cap plate. The shock damping portion is coupled with the insulating portion.    USE - Secondary battery used for small-sized portable electronic device such as cellular phone and camcorder, electric scooter and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mitigate shock applied from the electrode assembly can be effectively absorbed. The electrode assembly can be prevented from damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Terminal (120)    Fastening terminal (124)    Cap assembly (150)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - A redox flow secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, and diaphragm interposed between the electrodes. The redox flow cell charges/discharges by supplying positive electrode electrolyte solution and negative electrode electrolyte solution to the battery cell. The positive electrode electrolyte solution and the negative electrode electrolyte solution contain manganese ion and titanium ion.    USE - Redox flow secondary battery is used for photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow secondary battery has high electromotive force, energy density and cycle characteristics. Generation of precipitate is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of redox flow secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an upper case for opening and closing one side of an electrode assembly (120), and a lower case for opening and closing other side of the electrode assembly. An intermediate case (111) is sealed between upper case and lower case. A joint is formed adjacently in the bent portions of the upper case and the lower case. A stepped pulley portion is provided for supporting the electrode assembly in the edge of upper case and lower case.    USE - Large capacity secondary battery installed in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the battery can be increased, the thickness of the battery can be reduced, and the pouring inlet or the safety vent can be modulated, such that the productivity of the battery can be enhanced. The flexural rigidity and torsional rigidity of the battery can be improved, without providing the separate reinforcing element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the large capacity secondary battery.    Large capacity secondary battery (100)    Intermediate case (111)    Electrode assembly (120)    Terminal module (130)    Terminal housing (140)
NOVELTY - A binder comprises a copolymer latex obtained by emulsion-polymerizing a monomer composition comprising (in wt.%) unsaturated carboxylic acid alkyl ester monomer (60-94.8), ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer (0.1-10), aliphatic conjugated diene type monomer and/or alkenyl aromatic monomer (5-20), and other copolymerizable monomer (0.1-10) other than cyano-group-containing vinylic monomer.    USE - Binder is used in slurry used for forming electrodes (all claimed) of secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used in automobiles. Can also be used for small electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The binder uses a latex copolymer, which prevents problems related to dissolution in an organic solvent, addition of large amounts to obtain adhesive power, organic solvent volatility, and electrode conductivity interference, caused when fluoropolymer is used. The binder provides electrode coating layers having excellent bindability with respect to collector, crease-proof crack resistance, flexibility, and electroconductivity. The electrode provides secondary batteries having excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode slurry comprising the binder and an active material.
NOVELTY - Carbon dioxide is conveyed by contacting carbon dioxide-containing waste gas with aqueous ammonia solution to fix carbon dioxide in gas as ammonium bicarbonate, separating ammonium bicarbonate from water, filling container with isolated ammonium bicarbonate, and conveying container to carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) pressure injection station.    USE - A conveyance method of carbon dioxide for electric generating facilities e.g. electricity-generation-by-biomass place or electric power generation systems e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Special safety control during conveying carbon dioxide is unnecessary, energy losses are few due to low-temperature process, long-distance transport is carried out safely, and carbon dioxide-containing waste gas emitted from medium and small scale power station or electric generating facilities can be stored to sea-bottom.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for delivery system of carbon dioxide which involves separating ammonium bicarbonate from water after contacting carbon dioxide-containing waste gas with aqueous ammonia solution and fixing carbon dioxide in gas as ammonium bicarbonate, filling container with isolated ammonium bicarbonate and conveying to CCS pressure injection station, decomposing by heating conveyed ammonium bicarbonate, separating carbon dioxide from decomposition generated gas, pressure-injecting in sea-bottom after pressurizing isolated carbon dioxide with compressor and liquefying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a conveyance method of carbon dioxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode or negative electrode having nitroxide radical compound, and electrolyte solution containing cyclic carbonate compound and cyclic ether compound which has cyclic ether structures fewer that the content of cyclic carbonate compound.    USE - Secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, portable electronic devices and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is excellent in charge cycling properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode or negative electrode having nitroxide radical compound of formula (1), and electrolyte solution containing cyclic carbonate compound and cyclic ether compound which has cyclic ether structures fewer that the content of cyclic carbonate compound.    R1-R4=optionally substituted alkyl group;    X=C, O, N or S, or part of polymer principal chain or side chain; and    n=2 or 3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electrolyte solution comprising cyclic ether compound which has cyclic ether structures fewer than the content of cyclic carbonate compound; and    (2) film comprising positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte solution containing cyclic carbonate compound in which positive or negative electrode has nitroxide radical compound and the cyclic ether compound has cyclic ether structure with less electrolyte solution than the content of cyclic carbonate compound.
NOVELTY - The water pump has pump main portion that is extended from a side (1) of shaft, and is provided with water sealing shaft (3), rotating handle (4) and the centrifugal impeller (2). A periphery of the centrifugal impeller is provided with a volute chamber (5). Other side of the centre of the volute chamber is opened with a water inlet at the inlet of the centrifugal impeller. A scroll casing is divided into relatively independent of multiple volute chamber that are respectively provided with water outlet (6).    USE - Single-stage volute chamber centrifugal water pump for electric vehicle such as mixed power car and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure compactness and the reliability of the system can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the water pump can be reduced. The development of the automobile industry can be accelerated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of Single-stage volute chamber for centrifugal pump.    Side of shaft (1)    Centrifugal impeller (2)    Sealing shaft (3)    Rotating handle (4)    Volute chamber (5)    Water outlet (6)
NOVELTY - A graphite material is obtained by choking carbon composition powder (P) formed by grinding and classifying coking coal composition comprising a heavy oil composition, applying compression stress and shear stress to coking coal composition powder to obtain circular powder, heating and graphitizing circular powder. The graphite material has crystallite size calculated from (112) diffraction lines obtained by wide-angle X-ray diffraction of 4-30 nm, and lattice distortion calculated from (004) diffraction lines and (006) diffraction lines of 0.001-0.085.    USE - Graphite material is used for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the graphite material has excellent durability, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A graphite material is obtained by choking carbon composition powder (P) formed by grinding and classifying coking coal composition comprising a heavy oil composition which is processed by delayed coking process and having atomic ratio of hydrogen atom and carbon atom of 0.3-0.5 and microstrength of 7-17 %mass, applying compression stress and shear stress to coking coal composition powder to obtain circular powder having average circularity of 0.91-0.97, heating circular powder to obtain carbide and graphitizing carbide. The graphite material has crystallite size calculated from (112) diffraction lines obtained by wide-angle X-ray diffraction of 4-30 nm, and lattice distortion calculated from (004) diffraction lines and (006) diffraction lines of 0.001-0.085.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the mechanofusion apparatus.    Mechanofusion apparatus (1)    Blade (3)    Housing (5)    Gap of blade and housing (7)    Carbon composition powder (P)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of positive electrode provided with positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, binder, electroconductive agent, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material has specific surface area of 0.6-1.0 m2/g and contains positive electrode active material particles (A,B) comprising lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide (I,II). The particles (B) have particle size smaller than the particles (A).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high output characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of positive electrode provided with positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, binder, electroconductive agent, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material has specific surface area of 0.6-1.0 m2/g and contains positive electrode active material particles (A) comprising lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide of formula: LiaNixMnyCo1-x-yO2 (I) and positive electrode active material particles (A) comprising lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide of formula: LibNisMntCo1-s-tO2 (II). The particles (B) have particle size smaller than the particles (A).    a=1.05-1.15;    x=0.5-06;    y=0.2-0.3;    b=1.05-1.10;    s=0.3-0.5;and    t=0.2-0.4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the cylindrical cell.    Battery can (1)    Gasket (2)    Upper cover (3)    Upper cover case (4)    Positive electrode current collection component (5)
NOVELTY - The element has a flexible casing (1) in which an electrically insulating and/or fire-resistant and/or moisture-absorbing and/or acid-resistant filling material (2) is accommodated in form of a bulk solid. The casing completely consists of a fabric that is sewn by glass fibers and/or yarns (3, 4) made of PTFE. The filling material has a granulate made of vermiculite e.g. Perleen 444 (RTM: aluminum-magnesium-silicate), perlite, foamed glasses and/or hollow glass spheres, and pores are formed between the fibers of the fabric.    USE - Packaging element i.e. packaging cushion, for filling intermediate spaces between objects e.g. accumulators, fuel cells and batteries such as lithium ion batteries, in a transport container i.e. pressure vessel (all claimed), to protect the objects during transport on road and rail, sea transport and air transport, where the battery is utilized in portable computers, laptops and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The casing completely consists of the fabric that is sewn by the glass fibers and/or yarns, thus achieving improved characteristics of the packaging element with respect to electrical insulation, non-decomposition, odor-free, stability against radiation and UV light of sun and other sources of radiation and insulation against hot and cold environments while ensuring increased puncture resistance, compressive strength and better service life of the element. The element is stable against industrial used dangerous liquid materials e.g. alcohols, aldehydes, amines, amides, esters, ethers, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, inorganic acids such as phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, perchloric acid and chrome sulfuric acid, and organic acids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a packaging element.    Flexible casing (1)    Electrically insulating and/or fire-resistant and/or moisture-absorbing and/or acid-resistant filling material (2)    Yarns (3, 4)
NOVELTY - The battery system has several batteries (1) in a battery box (2) and a battery management unit. The battery management unit has several battery managing modules (3) arranged on the battery box. The bracket (4) is fixedly mounted on a frame (5), and is provided with inserting holes (6) at the sides. The frame is provided with several layers on beam (7).    USE - Integrated battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be replaced conveniently. The requirement of cable is greatly reduced and damage of the cable can be reduced. The damage of the connector can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated battery system.    Battery (1)    Battery box (2)    Battery managing module (3)    Bracket (4)    Frame (5)    Inserting hole (6)    Beam (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has cathode and anode current collectors (8,9) welded on respective conductive columns. The anode and cathode conductive sheets (1,10) are arranged at respective sides of conducting ring (6). The cathode (4) is made of lithium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, cadmium, carbon materials, lithium titanate or carbon-metal composite material, and anode (7) is made of lithium cobaltate, nickel cobalt lithium manganate, lithium or lithium iron phosphate. The cathode and anode are passed via insulating film (5). The anode, insulating film and cathode are sealed.    USE - Multipolar battery for military equipment and energy storing device of vehicle, substation office, hospital, nuclear reactor control, protection device, communication device, uninterrupted power supply for wireless communication.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the multipolar battery can be extended. The cost of the multipolar battery can be reduced, and maintenance of the multipolar battery cannot be required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the multipolar battery.    Anode conductive sheet (1)    Cathode (4)    Insulating film (5)    Conducting ring (6)    Anode (7)    Cathode current collector (8)    Anode current collector (9)    Cathode conductive sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery packing box, a battery control device and a heat-exchange fan which is arranged on the top inner surface of the battery packaging box. The lower side of the fan comprises battery core whose lower portion includes heat conducting plate, cooling pipe and hot water pipe. The battery control device is provided with high voltage coil and low pressing interface.    USE - Motor vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the battery can be enhanced so as to reduce the use risk of the battery and improve the service life of the battery. The uniformity of the heat load of the battery core is improved, and battery performance is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the battery.
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an alkali metal salt, an aprotic solvent, and 0.5-5 wt.% of a silane or siloxane compound (A).    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte is useful in an electrochemical cell (claimed), preferably lithium ion battery, lithium air battery, lithium sulfur battery, sodium ion battery, magnesium battery and supercapacitors, which are used in cell phones, personal digital assistant, laptop computers, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicle industries.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte: exhibits good ionic conductivities, excellent electrochemical and chemical properties; and does not react vigorously with electrode materials at high temperature. The non-aqueous electrolyte is inflammable and non-toxic. The non-aqueous electrolyte provides lithium ion batteries with high cycle life, power capability and self-discharge rates or shelf life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an alkali metal salt, an aprotic solvent, and 0.5-5 wt.% of a silane or siloxane compound (A) of formula (I), (III) or (R-O-(Si(R)(R1a)-O-Si(R)(R2a)-O)k-R) (IV).    R1a, R2a = a cyclic ring moiety of formula (a) or -R2-(CH2-CH2-O)m-R3 (b), provided that both R1a and R2a are not R, and R1a and R2a are not (b);    R = H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alk(poly)enyl, alk(poly)ynyl or aryl;    R1 = an organic spacer, which is alkylene, alkylene oxide other than methylene oxide, or ether;    R2 = a bond or an organic spacer, where the organic spacer is alkylene, alkylene oxide or ether, and is optionally fluorinated;    R3 = alkyl or aryl;    k = 1-15;    m = 0-15;    n = 1 or 2; and    p = 1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical cell comprising a negative electrode intercalated with lithium; a positive electrode comprising an electrode active material which intercalates with lithium; and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A composite electrode material comprises carbon base material and iron oxide particles supported on the carbon base material. The iron oxide particles have 90% particle size of 50 nm or less.    USE - Composite electrode material is used for negative electrode for metal-air battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-air battery using composite electrode material has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode for metal-air battery;    (2) metal-air battery; and    (3) manufacture of composite electrode material.
NOVELTY - A lithium-transition metal-oxide powder component contains lithium-transition metal-oxide particles which is covered by coating layer containing lithium niobate. The carbon content in the powder component is 0.03 %mass or less.    USE - Lithium-transition metal-oxide powder component is used for active material of positive electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for mobile telephone and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-transition metal-oxide powder component has reduced powder compact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive-electrode active material;    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of lithium-transition-metal oxide powder component.
NOVELTY - A lithium manganese complex oxide containing lithium and manganese as transition metal elements, is prepared. The obtained complex oxide is added to a solution containing raw material compound essentially comprising transition metal element having ionic radius which is less than that of manganese in lithium manganese complex oxide and ionic valence which is larger than the ionic valence of manganese, to obtain a mixed material. The solvent is removed from the mixed material and baked to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using positive electrode active material efficiently suppresses elution of manganese during charging/discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of manufacture of positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium manganese complex oxide preparation process (S10)    Mixed material preparation process (S20)    Positive electrode active material formation process (S30)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separation film apparatus has hydrogen separator that takes out the hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas supplied to primary chamber and permeated the hydrogen separation film from secondary chamber. The hydrogen separation film consists of vanadium alloy containing tungsten and molybdenum. Vanadium alloy consists of 30 mole percent or less of tungsten, 30 mole percent or less of molybdenum, and remaining amount of vanadium.    USE - Hydrogen separation film apparatus for separating hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient separation of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas by using hydrogen separation film consisting of vanadium alloy containing tungsten and molybdenum. Improves hydrogen brittleness resistance while maintaining hydrogen permeation rate by adding tungsten and molybdenum to vanadium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen separation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of the hydrogen separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressor (61)    Hydrogen separation type modifier (62)    Combustor (63)    Boiler (64)    Heat exchanger (65-68,73-75)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving quaternary ammonium salt compound (I), preferably tetramethylammonium tetrafluoroborate (0.3-10 wt.%) in an organic solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution for an electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) that is utilized for memory backup of electronic devices, backup power supplies for secondary battery of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicles, power supplies for power tools such as motor driving power supply and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution prevents the fall of the sealing performance of the sealant, and improves equivalent series resistance, durability and reliability of the capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving quaternary ammonium salt compound of formula (N+(R2)(R1)(R4)-R3(BF4-)) (I), preferably tetramethylammonium tetrafluoroborate (0.3-10 wt.%) in an organic solvent.    R1-R4=methyl or ethyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting pressure of the back pressure valve (24). The pressure of the back pressure valve is less than the hydrogen filling pressure of fuel cell vehicle (48). The voltage of the high pressure water electrolyzer (14) is raised, when the desired pressure of the hydrogen is raised above the predetermined pressure. The hydrogen is filled in the fuel cell vehicle.    USE - Method for operating high pressure water electrolysis system of fuel cell vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the fuel cell vehicle can be reduced. The hydrogen filling operation of the fuel cell vehicle can be performed efficiently. The loss of energy can be reduced, by decreasing the pressure of hydrogen. The efficiency of the high pressure water electrolysis system can be optimized. The size of the adsorption column can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the high pressure water electrolysis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High pressure water electrolysis system (10)    High pressure water electrolyzer (14)    Water suction apparatus (20)    Back pressure valve (24)    Fuel cell vehicle (48)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting lowest pressure of adsorption apparatus (20) obtained from adsorption capacity to the setting pressure of back pressure valve (24). The history of hydrogen filling pressure of the hydrogen filling apparatus is stored, when the hydrogen filling apparatus is filled with hydrogen. The residual adsorption capacity of adsorption apparatus is computed from the history of hydrogen filling pressure of the hydrogen filling apparatus. The setting pressure of back pressure valve is set again, based on the residual adsorption capacity.    USE - Method for operating high-pressure water electrolysis system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the setting pressure of back pressure valve is set again based on the residual adsorption capacity, the loss of energy due to pressure reduction of hydrogen can be reduced at the time of hydrogen filling. Thus the efficiency of the high-pressure water electrolysis system can be improved. Hence the efficient and economical hydrogen filling operation can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the operation of high-pressure water electrolysis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High-pressure water electrolysis system (10)    Adsorption apparatus (20)    Back pressure valve (24)    Fuel cell vehicle (48)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of carbon material involves preparing porous metal complex containing three-dimensional porosity framework structure of metal complex as casting mold, contacting porous metal complex with organic compound and forming coating film of organic compound in surface of porous metal complex, heating metal complex in which coating film of organic compound was formed in surface, and polymerizing and carbonizing organic compound.    USE - A manufacturing method of carbon material used for battery active material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains carbon material with stable quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A manufacturing method of carbon material involves preparing porous metal complex containing three-dimensional porosity framework structure of metal complex of formula M(OH)R as casting mold, contacting porous metal complex with organic compound and forming coating film of organic compound in surface of porous metal complex, heating metal complex in which coating film of organic compound was formed in surface, and polymerizing and carbonizing organic compound.    M=center metal; and    R=organic ligand.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a carbon material having diffraction pattern measured by powder X-ray-diffraction apparatus in which value of 2 (theta) of first peak of plus minus 1 degrees with respect to value of 2 theta of first peak of metal complex.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of diffraction pattern measured by powder X-ray-diffraction apparatus about casting mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises a metal salt containing a metal ion of 1st group or 2nd group of periodic table, and silicon compound(s).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for nonaqueous secondary batteries e.g. lithium secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, electronic book players, mobile telephones, pagers, portable printers, liquid-crystal televisions, electric shavers, electronic organizers, calculators, memory cards, lighting fixtures, motor vehicles, game machine devices, load conditioners, pacemakers, hearing aids, and cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent lithium ion conductivity, voltage withstand property, and flame resistance, and provides high-output lithium secondary batteries. The lithium secondary battery can also be combined with solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises a metal salt containing a metal ion of 1st group or 2nd group of periodic table, silicon compound(s) of formula: R1O-Si(-R2)2-OR1 and/or R1O-Si(-R2)2-O-Si(-R2)2-OR1.    R1=1-5C alkyl;    R2=1-5C alkyl or OR1, with at least 1 R1 or R2 being 1-5C alkyl having substituent of formula: -(-O-)m1-C(=O)-(-O-)m2-R3 or 1-5C alkoxy having substituent of formula: -(-O-)m1-C(=O)-(-O-)m2-R3;    R1+R2=ring;    R3=1-5C alkyl;    m1,m2=0 or 1, with neither m1 nor m2 being 0;and    R1+R3 or R2+R3=ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery (10) provided with the electrolyte solution, a positive electrode (14) in which occlusion-discharge of lithium ion is possible, and a negative electrode (16) in which occlusion-discharge of lithium ion or dissolution precipitation is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the bottomed cylinder type lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Separator (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Negative electrode (16)    Armored can (18)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises negative electrode including negative electrode active material which absorbs and desorbs lithium, positive electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte and nonaqueous solvent. The negative electrode active material contains composite carbon particles, each of which has a coating layer of low crystallinity carbon on the surface of a graphite nucleus material. The coating layer has functional group e.g. carbonyl group, hydroxyl group and ester groups on the surface.    USE - Lithium ion battery is used for battery module for mobile component and stationary power storage system (all claimed), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery has excellent cycle characteristics and storage stability at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion battery comprises negative electrode including negative electrode active material which absorbs and desorbs lithium, positive electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte and nonaqueous solvent. The negative electrode active material contains composite carbon particles, each of which has a coating layer of low crystallinity carbon on the surface of a graphite nucleus material. The coating layer has functional group e.g. carbonyl group, hydroxyl group and ester groups on the surface, and the ratio of oxygen atoms in the total of carbon atoms and oxygen atoms contained in the coating layer is 2-5 atomic%. The negative electrode active material has at least one peak respectively at 350-600 degrees C and 600-850 degrees C as determined by thermogravimetric measurement. The peak temperature difference between oxidation peak which has the highest peak at 350-850 degrees C and an oxidation peak which has the lowest peak at 350-850 degrees C, is 300 degrees C or less.
NOVELTY - A ligand comprises 2-4 residues of macrocyclic compound (I) and 1-3 divalent aromatic groups. The total number of the residue and the divalent aromatic group in metal complex is 3-5.    USE - Ligand is used for metal complex for modified compound used in composition for preparing electrode catalyst for fuel cell (all claimed). Can also be used for luminescent material for organic electroluminescent element, organic transistor, and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high oxygen-reduction ability, and is manufactured economically using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ligand comprises 2-4 residues of macrocyclic compound of formula (I) and 1-3 divalent aromatic groups. The total number of the residue and the divalent aromatic group in metal complex is 3-5.    Y1-Y4=-N=, -N(-R')-, -S-, -O-, -P=, -P(-R")-;    P1=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring containing Y1;    P2=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring containing Y2;    P3=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring containing Y3;    P4=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring containing Y4;    P5,P6=atomic groups which form aromatic ring or heterocyclic ring;    Q1,Q2=coupling group or direct bond;    or P1+P2+P3+P4=heterocyclic ring;    or P5+P6=optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic ring;    or P1,P2+Q1=ring;    or P2+P6,P6+P4,P3+P5,P5+P1=ring;    or P4+P3+Q2=ring;    Z1,Z2=H, OR"', SR"' or PR"'2;    or Z1+P5,Z2+P6=phenol;and    R"',R'=H or hydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal complex, which comprises 1-4 metal atoms or metal ions, and a ligand;    (2) modified compound, which is obtained by heating the mixture which consists of the metal complex and carbon support;    (3) composition, which contains metal complex, and carbon support and/or high-molecular compound; and    (4) catalyst, which consists of the metal complex and modified compound.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises a shell, an anode film, a cathode film, an electrolyte, a diaphragm, a pole, a cover plate, and a protection circuit board. The shell is steel shell, aluminum shell, or plastic shell. The anode film and cathode film is obtained by coating anode and cathode current collectors with a coating material. The coating material contains an electrode material, a conductive agent and an adhesive agent. The anode current collector is aluminum foil having thickness of 15-20 microns. The cathode current collector is copper foil having thickness of 10-15 microns.    USE - Lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric bicycle, electric motor car, and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has high charging and discharging characteristics, thermal stability, safety And cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion battery comprises a shell, an anode film, a cathode film, an electrolyte, a diaphragm, a pole, a cover plate, and a protection circuit board. The shell is steel shell, aluminum shell, or plastic shell. The anode film and cathode film is obtained by coating anode and cathode current collectors with a coating material. The coating material contains an electrode material, a conductive agent and an adhesive agent. The anode current collector is aluminum foil having thickness of 15-20 microns. The cathode current collector is copper foil having thickness of 10-15 microns. The conductive agent is conductive carbon black, conductive graphite, or acetylene black. The adhesive agent is styrene-butadiene rubber, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. The mass ratio of electrode material, conductive agent and adhesive agent is 1:0-0.1:0.04-0.12. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a separation unit (20) that separates fuel from a fraction of residue. A heating device (54) is operated with the residue fraction fuel, for supplying the thermal energy to a conversion device (36). The hydrogen gas is produced by the conversion device with the help of thermal energy of heating device. A fuel cell system (42) is operated with the combustible hydrogen gas.    USE - Device for producing mechanical and electrical power from fuel of vehicle such as motor car, ship and propeller-driven aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell system is operated with the combustible hydrogen gas, the efficiency of fuel cell system can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing mechanical and electrical power from fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the production device.    Production device (10)    Separation unit (20)    Conversion device (36)    Fuel cell system (42)    Heating device (54)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing rising output voltage of the battery module strand by outputting a control signal to increasing number of battery modules during preset time period. The falling output voltage of the battery module strand is produced by outputting the control signal to increasing number of battery modules during following time period. A group of battery modules in which the control signal is output during the preset time period, is equal to a group of battery modules in which the control signal is output during the following time period.    USE - Method for controlling battery for motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of battery module strand is finely adjusted so that burden of individual battery module and switching frequencies of individual battery module are minimized. Hence the reliability and durability of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram explaining the control process of battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) includes a lower cover (12a) and an upper cover (12b) whose respective long side surfaces (12ay,12az,12by,12bz) are overlaid. Terminals (13,14) are connected to a battery cell (11) accommodated in a container (12), and fixed to a side plate (12d) which comprises one short side surface of the container.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high strength against a fastening pressure applied to the side surface of the container, thus preventing reduction of performance. Enables easy accommodation of the battery cell in the container, thus improving productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a battery.    Battery (10)    Battery cell (11)    Container (12)    Lower cover (12a)    Long side surfaces (12ay,12az,12by,12bz)    Upper cover (12b)    Side plate (12d)    Terminals (13,14)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode (6) whose outermost periphery includes a negative electrode collector exposure portion (6c) which does not contain a negative electrode active material layer (6b). A positive electrode collector exposure portion (5c) and the negative electrode collector exposure portion are arranged oppositely through a shutdown film (7a) instead of a heat-resistant porous film (7b).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, or digital still camera. Can also be used for electric power storage apparatus and as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the collector exposure portions to be short-circuited effectively, even if a battery deforms due to pressure from the outside. Enables efficient dissipation of generated heat from the surface of the battery to suppress increase in battery internal temperature, thus preventing thermal failure and improving safety and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view for explaining the positional relationship of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode collector exposure portion (5c)    Negative electrode (6)    Negative electrode active material layer (6b)    Negative electrode collector exposure portion (6c)    Shutdown film (7a)    Heat-resistant porous film (7b)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has air spacers (AS1-AS8) which divide the interior space of a storage case consisting of a lower case (110) and an upper case (120) into an accommodation space of a battery stack and the accommodation space of a management unit device. A cooling mechanism forcedly circulates air between an inlet port and exhaust port which are provided in the storage case, and cools the battery stack. The storage case accommodates the battery stack and the management unit device collectively.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to isolate the apparatus area and battery area in a battery pack which enables maintenance of cleaning state of the apparatus area in which various management unit devices are accommodated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the side surface structure which looked at the battery stack from the end-plate side.    Battery pack (100)    Lower case (110)    Upper case (120)    Duct (150)    Air spacers (AS1-AS8)
NOVELTY - The hose (1) has a hose endpiece (3) with thickening points (5) protruding from an outer side of the hose. The hose endpiece protrudes from the outer side of the hose. A hose clamp (4) is suitable for fastening the hose on a hose nipple. The hose clamp is held by the thickening points on the hose endpiece in relation to gravitational force influence if the hose clamp is active in a longitudinal direction of the hose endpiece. The hose clamp is arranged in a mounting region (13) of the hose endpiece.    USE - Hose for transportation of a coolant for cooling of batteries for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in a washing machine.    ADVANTAGE - The hose clamp is held by the thickening points on the hose endpiece in relation to gravitational force influence if the hose clamp is active in the longitudinal direction of the hose endpiece, thus simplifying assembly of the hose by the hose clamp. The thickening points can be produced in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery arrangement comprising battery elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a hose and a hose clamp.    Hose (1)    Hose endpiece (3)    Hose clamp (4)    Thickening points (5)    Mounting region (13)
NOVELTY - The subassembly (2) has a fuel cell plate (6) having two sides. A unitized electrode assembly (10) includes a subgasket, a membrane electrode assembly, and a pair of diffusion medium layers. The membrane electrode assembly has an electrolyte membrane sandwiched between a pair of electrodes. An insulating spacer (8) and an elastomeric seal (12) are abutted with sides of fuel cell plate respectively. The subgasket is coupled to membrane electrode assembly that is sandwiched between pair of diffusion medium layers. The subgasket is abutted with respect to insulating spacer.    USE - Subassembly for fuel cell used in electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The subassembly is simple in design, so that complexity of manufacture of fuel cell can be reduced. Since insulating spacer abuts one side of fuel cell plate, deformation of fuel cell plate can be prevented while improving the rigidity. Hence service life of the fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the subassembly for fuel cell.    Subassembly (2)    Cell plate (6)    Insulating spacer (8)    Unitized electrode assembly (10)    Elastomeric seal (12)
NOVELTY - The purifier has an adsorption filtering part provided with an air impeller for pumping a waste gas exhaust turbine and a hollow-shaped main shaft. The air impeller is fixed to a front end of a shell support and a front end of the waste gas exhaust turbine. The waste gas exhaust turbine is fixed to a guide sealing cover that is fixed to the main shaft. A porous silencing inner shell is linked with a spiral blade. A bottom part of a cylindrical-shaped liquid storage box is provided with a U-shaped ceramic filter pipe. An end of a tail gas inlet pipe is fixed to an end of an ozone air generator.    USE - Combined silencing purifier for an automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier can easily eliminate dust, and is simple in structure, convenient to use and inexpensive. The purifier has prolonged service life and better purifying effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a combined silencing purifier.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a molded object which has resin impregnation fiber on the surface. An irradiation unit irradiates (S14) a microwave to the molded object. A humidification unit humidifies (S13) the inside of the irradiation unit before irradiation of the microwave. The fiber is a carbon fiber.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of FRP molded object for vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can suppress generation of arc discharge on the molded object surface when performing the microwave heating of the molded object which has the resin impregnation fiber on the surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of FRP molded object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the steps of manufacturing method of FRP molded object. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for forming resin impregnation fiber (S11)    Step for removing liner and conveying to microwave exposure unit (S12)    Step for humidifying steam in irradiation reactor (S13)    Step for irradiating microwave to molded object (S14)
NOVELTY - The onboard power supply apparatus has a shelf (11) which is suspended along a chassis frame (2) of a vehicle. The battery is mounted in the upper surface of the shelf. The auxiliary machines, e.g., inverter (9), electronic control box (10), and a radiator (13), are suspended with the bracket which is attached to the lower surface of the shelf.    USE - Onboard power supply apparatus for hybrid vehicle having diesel electricity hybrid engine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost and weight, enables easy repair with respect to the auxiliary machines, improves fuel consumption, and reduces discharge amount of the air pollution substance by diesel engine since the auxiliary machines, e.g., inverter, electronic control box, and radiator are suspended with the bracket which is attached to the lower surface of the shelf. Improves rigidity of the framework structure by providing baseplate and top framework which are released by the reinforcement pillar section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the onboard power supply apparatus.    Chassis frame (2)    Inverter (9)    Electronic control box (10)    Shelf (11)    Radiator (13)
NOVELTY - The system (10) applies DME to a return opening of a fuel tank (11) from the discharge side of an in-tank pump in the fuel tank which stores DME. The fuel tank, an EGR cooler (13), a turbine (14) and a cooler (15) are installed sequentially. The electric power generation cycle is comprised by the circulation of DME. The turbine drives to produce electric power when the waste heats of EGR cooler circulated through DME is collected.    USE - Overheating DME electric power generation system in DME motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating DME electric power generation system in DME motor vehicle can recycle the waste heat and reduce the fuel-consumption by producing electric power using the heat energy thrown away by the EGR cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of overheating DME electric power generation system in DME motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Over heating DME electric power generation system (10)    Fuel tank (11)    EGR cooler (13)    Turbine (14)    Cooler (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting pre-divided group working data. Battery working data is collected by a cell. A battery component is opened on a vehicle. Collected operational data is analyzed to obtain an analytic result according to an analysis result of a battery. A high power motor is operated under on and off condition of a control relay. Coil current of the control relay is detected in a driving state. A working date of the cell is obtained in the battery. Total voltage of a pre-divided battery pack is obtained.    USE - Battery process management method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding distortions in battery placing signal, reducing wiring complexity and shortening signal sampling coil so as to improve precision signal and improve flexible usage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery process management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a battery process management method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves generating driving force of an electric motor according to a drive signal. The driving force is transmitted to a wheel by a transmission device. Electric vehicle speed is detected, and separate time points of a rotation cycle of electric vehicle wheel are detected. Constant power is supplied when the vehicle speed reaches preset speed. Electric power conversion is realized by an electric vehicle conversion driving controller at an intermittent predetermined period according to the power supply. A converted electric power of different densities is generated.    USE - Electric car power supply method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating power supply with different degrees according to different speed thresholds to achieve throttle, labor-saving and energy-saving. The electric car has electricity-saving function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric car power supply device comprising a rotation cycle detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating an electric car power supply method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery chain block, a battery chain shell, a rotating shaft parallel connected to a battery through a chain shaft. The chain shaft is connected to the battery and bends a chain belt. A chain block shell is equipped with a battery unit. A cell chain with an adjacent chain piece is connected with an inner conductor bundle for holding a conducting wire, a signal wire and a data wire. A chain piece side battery with the chain belt drives the chain block to move a transmission gear to rotate a battery replacing device.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe and reliable, and the vehicle structure is easy to replace the battery and change speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile chain battery set quick replacing device comprising a battery outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric automobile chain battery set quick replacing device.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery changing request receiving unit utilized for receiving a replaced battery request and connected with an authentication unit. A battery information interaction unit is provided with power battery user information with stored user authentication information. The authentication unit sends pin old cell information to the battery information interaction unit to change a battery. A radio frequency sensing unit is connected with the battery changing request receiving unit. The authentication unit is provided with a bar code scan module.    USE - Electric automobile battery-changing data interaction device for an electric vehicle battery replacing data interaction system (claimed). Can also be used for a switching cell independent terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The device can change the battery in a quick manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle battery replacing data interaction system comprising a network and battery management platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile battery-changing data interaction device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The frame has a storage battery arranged with a storage battery bracket. The battery bracket includes horizontal and vertical support plates. A lower part of the vertical supporting plate is connected with a vertical beam. The vertical beam is arranged on the vertical supporting plate. A lower inclined supporting plate is connected with a transition board that is connected with the vertical beam. A horizontal bracket and a vertical supporting board edge are connected with a flanging structure. A transition plate and an inclined support board are connected with the flanging structure.    USE - Battery support frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has high stability and supporting intensity, simple structure and better structural strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery support frame.
NOVELTY - The box has four side plates whose two pairs of sides are arranged parallel to a cover plate of a bottom plate to form a containing space that is mounted with multiple battery units. Each battery unit comprises single batteries that are in serial and parallel connection with each other. An insulating clapboard i.e. epoxy plate, is arranged in the battery unit. Two ends of the battery unit are provided with a pressing part of the insulating clapboard. A side of the insulating clapboard and two ends of a battery case of the battery unit are arranged together to form a space.    USE - Battery box for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box enables avoiding a short circuit while arranging an insulating plate between the battery units due to battery shift by vibration during vehicle running condition so as to ensure safety of the battery units in the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery separating disk and right battery isolation plates whose left sides are respectively arranged on a bag-shaped single battery. The bag-shaped single battery is formed with a groove. The left sides of the battery separating disk and the right battery isolation plate are provided with a ladder type structure. A left wall bump and a right wall are matched with a left wall recess and a right wall convex. A clamping structure is arranged on the left sides of the battery separating disk and the right battery isolation plate.    USE - Battery pack for supplying electricity to electric automobiles or electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pack ensures an isolating pad to realize a connection between two single batteries. The pack ensures connection quality between isolating pads required in sub modules. The pack has better contact surface, so that the single batteries are connected to form a sub-module in parallel way. The pack ensures that the single batteries are adjusted according to actual need of electric current and voltage. The pack is compact in structure with stable performance and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Convex cushion block (15)    Sub module (19)
NOVELTY - The group has an outer shell integrated by two battery modules that are connected in series or in parallel to an output electrode by a sampling cable connector. Each battery module is provided with multiple single lithium ion batteries that are connected in series or in parallel to each other. An inner shell is provided with a control and protection circuit of each lithium ion single battery. The battery modules are provided with a module housing that is divided into a top cover and a lower groove. The top cover includes an anode and cathode wire threading hole and a sampling line.    USE - Power lithium ion battery group for use in an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group has low manufacturing cost, convenient assembly, wide application range, and is safe and reliable to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The module housing, the outer shell and the inner shell are formed as a square-shaped structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power lithium ion battery group.
NOVELTY - The material has metal plate layers (2, 4) arranged on metal mesh layers (1, 3) i.e. titanium metal mesh layer, nickel metal mesh layer, 316 stainless steel mesh layer or 316 L stainless steel wire net layer, and a metal wire mesh layer (5), where the metal mesh layers are provided with a carburizing composite layer and the metal mesh layer (3) is smaller than the metal mesh layer (1). The metal mesh layer (3) is 3 to 30 nm. The metal plate layers are made of carbon felt, graphite or graphite foam.    USE - Microorganism fuel battery composite anode material.    ADVANTAGE - The material removes organic pollutant, thus generating electricity and water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a microorganism fuel battery composite anode material.    Metal mesh layers (1, 3)    Metal plate layers (2, 4)    Metal wire mesh layer (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic generating device provided with a wind power generation device and an alternating current (AC)/ direct current (DC) converter. The photovoltaic generating device and the wind power generation device are allowed to output AC electric energy to charge a DC charging device and an AC charging device by a different-type electric vehicle. The photovoltaic generating device and the wind power generation device utilize feedback energy stored in an AC power grid by an AC/DC converter. An inner part of the AC charging device comprises a DC/AC inversion device.    USE - Multi-energy distributed electric automobile charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures charging an energy supply source for an electric vehicle. The system has high efficiency, high feasibility and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a multi-energy distributed electric automobile charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a disassemble quickly-connected electrode connected with a battery. The battery has output power data recording and reading function. A clear oceangoing voyage is provided with an electric vehicle fast energy station unit (10) by a data reader (6). A quick exchanging battery box (3) is installed with multiple slide ways (4) on a slide block (11). An energy storage power vehicle (7) is connected with a recording cell output. The quickly exchanging battery box is provided with a fastening strip (5).    USE - Oceangoing voyage electric motor car fast energy station.    ADVANTAGE - The station automatically reduces charging time of the storage battery, and ensures prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an oceangoing voyage electric vehicle fast energy station.    Quick exchanging battery box (3)    Slide ways (4)    Fastening strip (5)    Data reader (6)    Energy storage power vehicle (7)    Electric vehicle fast energy station unit (10)    Slide block (11)
NOVELTY - The frame has a mounting plate (6) provided with support lugs (12), where the support lugs are formed with a mounting hole (7). The mounting plate is provided with a horizontal section of a connecting plate (8). The connecting plate is connected to a left side of a bracket supporting lug (9) that is formed with another mounting hole (10). A front frame body (1) is provided with a front frame strip (1b) and a rear frame (2). A bolt is fixedly connected with a right end of the front frame body. A lower mounting plate (5) is welded on a back locking nut (11).    USE - Motorcycle storage battery support frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is easy to assemble and process, light in weight and inexpensive. The frame has firm connection, and ensures that the storage battery is convenient to dismount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motorcycle storage battery support frame.    Front frame body (1)    Front frame strip (1b)    Rear frame (2)    Lower mounting plate (5)    Mounting plate (6)    Mounting holes (7, 10)    Connecting plate (8)    Bracket supporting lug (9)    Back locking nut (11)    Support lugs (12)
NOVELTY - The battery module includes a battery cover that is arranged on a frame-shaped portion to cover the upper surface of a cell (1). A top flow path for circulating a cooling gas is formed between the battery cover and cell.    USE - Battery module for battery pack used in electric vehicle (all claimed) or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable cooling of a connecting terminal and its periphery, thus maximizing the performance of each battery and allowing supply of required electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery pack.    Cell (1)    Packaging case (2)    Tray (20)    Cover (21)    Connection arm (203)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery is baked at 400 degrees C or more to obtain baked product. The baked product is pulverized to obtain a ground material. The ground material is sieved, classified to plus sieve and recovery substance containing valuable material is obtained.    USE - Recovery of valuable material e.g. cobalt and nickel from lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for personal computer, electric vehicles and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The valuable material is easily recovered from lithium ion secondary battery at high recovery rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recovery substance containing valuable material.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode foil (3A) and a negative electrode foil (3B) equipping a core (4) with an electrode group (3). The electrode group is accommodated in a battery tin (6). A battery cover (1) seals the electrode group. Multiple protrusion parts (4A-4D) are abutted together with respect to an inner surface of the battery cover and the battery tin. The protrusion parts are arranged parallel to a bottom face of the battery tin along axial direction of the core. The core is connected with the positive electrode foil and the negative electrode foil.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion parts are abutted together with respect to the inner surface of the battery cover and the battery tin, so that better vibration proof and impact resistance due to irrespective shape of a current collecting plate can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.    Battery cover (1)    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode foil (3A)    Negative electrode foil (3B)    Core (4)    Protrusion parts (4A-4D)    Battery tin (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an elevating drive unit (500) driving solar heat generator (200) to be emerged to car housing inside and outside. A main solar position output unit (100) calculates the solar position theoretical value. A collimator position detection unit (300) measures one actual location based on the sun of collimator. Main control unit (400) amends the location of collimator as difference of the theoretical value and measured value to drive-control elevating drive unit in parking and stoppage confirmation of the vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle such as electric car with solar location tracking system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power necessary for the electric vehicle can be obtained. The theoretically value is generated so that collimator is drive-controlled in the parking and stopping states of the vehicle and the solar power generation efficiency is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric vehicle with solar location tracking system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main solar position output unit (100)    Solar heat generator (200)    Collimator position detection unit (300)    Main control unit (400)    Elevating drive unit (500)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve housing provided with an inflow port that is filled with cooling water supplied from a radiator. An exhaust port allows the cooling water to a fuel cell stack. An actuating plunger is installed at an inner side of the valve housing. The exhaust port controls the cooling water present in the inflow port. A drive motor is provided with an actuator. The drive motor is connected to an upper side of the valve housing to rotate the actuating plunger. A plunger operating unit is arranged at the actuating plunger.    USE - Coolant temperature control valve for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can control driving temperature of a fuel cell vehicle, and occupies less volume and avoids water leakage and abrasion of the actuating plunger. The valve has less power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a coolant temperature control valve.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a temperature sensor (110) that measures the temperature of the battery pack. A heating module (120) heats the battery pack. A controller (130) drives the heating module, when the present temperature value inputted from temperature sensor is smaller than the reference temperature required for the normal start of the battery pack.    USE - Apparatus for controlling secondary battery pack used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the secondary battery pack can be improved. The effective heating environment can be implemented. The lifetime of the secondary battery pack can be prolonged. The user-friendly secondary battery pack can be obtained. The cost of the secondary battery pack can be reduced. The automatic control of secondary battery pack can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for controlling secondary battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for controlling secondary battery pack (100)    Temperature sensor (110)    Heating module (120)    Controller (130)    Operation unit (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing (S13) the temperature of cooling water with predetermined valve open temperature. The electric conduction of cooling water is detected. The fluid path of cooling device is opened. The opening degree of fluid path of cooling device is controlled, when the conductivity of the cooling water is greater than the standard value.    USE - Method for controlling fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequent shutdown of the fuel cell system can be prevented. The increase in conductivity of the cooling water can be prevented. The opening degree of the valve can be controlled efficiently so that conductivity of cooling water is maintained in the optimal range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for starting fuel cell system (S11)    Step for inputting number of rotation of opening degree of fluid path (S12)    Step for comparing temperature of cooling water with predetermined valve open temperature (S13)    Step for comparing conductivity of cooling water with standard value (S14)    Step for increasing opening degree of radiator (S15)
NOVELTY - The system has main portion cooling water line (200) through which the cooling water flows. The cooling water is passed to cathode oxygen depletion (COD) integration heater (202) through main pump (201). A filter/heating loop is connected to main portion cooling water line. An ion-filter (207) that reduces the conductivity of cooling water passing through fuel cell stack (203), is provided. A heater (208) is provided with stand-by pump (211) which is installed in filter/heating loop.    USE - Water management system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of the cooling water can be maintained. The hysteresis of the flow rate can be reduced. The conductivity of the cooling water can be maintained. The heating efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the water management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main portion cooling water line (200)    Main pump (201)    COD integration heater (202)    Fuel cell stack (203)    Ion-filter (207)    Heater (208)    Stand-by pump (211)
NOVELTY - The power is created by a moving vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, to power a turbine to produce electrical energy, where the turbine is mounted on selected positions and connected to a vehicle's electrical input. The produced electrical energy is connected to the vehicle's electrical input and sent to either an electric motor or batteries depending upon a state of charge (SOC) of a battery pack and a power demanded by wheels, where the produced electrical energy is utilized as an added energy source to charge the batteries and to drive an electric engine.    USE - Mechanically produced wind power for powering a turbine installed on a hybrid electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle, to produce electrical energy for charging batteries and running an electric engine.    ADVANTAGE - The produced electrical energy is connected to the vehicle's electrical input and sent to either the electric motor or batteries depending upon the state of charge (SOC) of the battery pack and the power demanded by the wheels, so that the vehicle can travel further before the necessary to charge the battery, thus reducing fuel consumption of the vehicle, saving cost and facilitating charging of batteries in an environmental-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - The charging system has first charging device with first processor that determines first and second charging parameter and priority associated with first and second charging device, respectively. First processor determines second amount of current to be at least one of received from electrical supply or supplied to first power storage device based at least in part on determined first and second charging parameters and priority. First processor enables determined second amount of current to be at least one of received by first charging device or supplied to first power storage device.    USE - Charging system for use in supplying current from electrical supply to power storage devices e.g. on-board rechargeable batteries, and/or on-board fuel cells used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures current distribution limit of electrical distribution device is not exceeded by controlling the amount of current that is at least one of received by first charging device from electrical supply or supplied to power storage device by each charging device while preventing overload on electrical supply, thus provides safe and efficient charging devices or stations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of supplying current to a power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a method of supplying current to a power storage device that is used with the charging device.    First amount or rate of current determining step (510a)    Parameter and priority level determining step (510b)    Charging parameter data request transmitting step (511a)    Charging parameter and priority level data receiving step (511b)    Network current threshold determining step (513a)
NOVELTY - The speed reduction system has a drive gear (100) that is installed to rotate a motor (500). A transfer driven gear (200) is installed to deliver the driving force. A differential gear (300) is installed such that the differential gear is engaged and it delivers power to the driving wheel. A rotary shaft of the differential gear is positioned at an upper side of a rotary shaft of the transfer driven gear based on surface.    USE - Speed reduction system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The speed reduction system has a drive gear that is installed to rotate a motor and a transfer driven gear that is installed to deliver the driving force, and hence ensures compact and light-weight speed reduction system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a speed reduction system.    Drive gear (100)    Transfer driven gear (200)    Differential gear (300)    Reducer housing (400)    Motor (500)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has an inlet assembly that provided in an air exhaust pipe to supply water condensed from the exhaust gas to the fuel cell stack. An outlet assembly is provided to supply the water transferred through a pumping pipe to the air supply pipe so as to humidify the reactant gas. The pumping pipe is provided with a porous material. The pumping pipe is arranged between the inlet assembly and the outlet assembly to transfer the water through a capillary path in the porous material using electroosmosis.    USE - Humidifier used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification performance in the low efficiency region of the gas-to-gas humidifier can be improved. The output performance of the fuel cell stack can also be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the humidifier.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has electrochemical elements equipped in an adiabatic enclosure (4) and an airtight and waterproof enclosure (3). A valve is utilized for selectively establishing flow of coolant between the adiabatic enclosure and volume exterior to the adiabatic enclosure. The airtight and waterproof enclosure has a deformable face with a corrugated section, where the deformable face is made of thermally conducting material. The adiabatic enclosure is filled with inert gas.    USE - Electric power supply battery for a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can reduce maximum thermal heat exchanges between exterior and the electrochemical accumulators of an engine of a motor vehicle by including electrochemical elements placed in a sealed and water proof enclosure. The battery ensures absence of short circuit caused by spraying, dipping or condensation, thus maintaining the electrochemical batteries kept in an optimum operating range with reduced weight even when surrounding temperatures are extreme.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an electric power supply battery.    Electric power supply battery (1)    Electrochemical accumulators (2)    Airtight and waterproof enclosure (3)    Adiabatic enclosure (4)    Wall (41)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery comprises a separator having average thickness of 12-18 mu m and porosity of 52-67, and a porous layer containing inorganic filler and binder formed on the separator. The porous layer has average thickness of 3-15 mu m and porosity of 44-70%. The separator has film resistance of less than 1.35 Omega .cm2 when the separator is impregnated in electrolyte solution.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery e.g.is used as drive power supply of vehicle (claimed), portable terminal and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode sheet (10)    Foil-shaped positive electrode collector (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Negative electrode sheet (20)    Foil-shaped negative electrode collector (22)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive-electrode mixture layers (223) which are coated on positive-electrode current collector (221). The mixture layers are provided with positive-electrode active materials (610), conductive materials (620), and binders (630). The active material is provided with secondary particle having aggregated primary particles. A hollow section is formed by secondary particle such that ratio of capacity of holes (B) formed within active materials with respect to capacity of holes (C) formed outside the active material is set to specific value.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawings) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved so that energy efficiency of the vehicle can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating structure of positive-electrode mixture layers of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)    Positive-electrode current collector (221)    Positive-electrode mixture layers (223)    Positive-electrode active materials (610)    Conductive materials (620)    Binders (630)    Holes (B,C)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive mix layer (223) which is provided with a positive electrode active material (610) whose mass ratio is set within a range of 0.84 to 0.925. The mass ratio of an electrically conductive material (620) of positive mix layer is set within range of 0.06 to 0.12. An index of battery is calculated by a predetermined expression relating dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorbed quantity and mass ratio of positive electrode active material, and DBP absorbed quantity and mass ratio of electrically conductive material.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer, portable terminal and residences.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the battery can be reduced, so that the battery performance can be exhibited stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for evaluation method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive mix layer.    Positive electrode collector (221)    Positive mix layer (223)    Positive electrode active material (610)    Electrically conductive material (620)    Binder (630)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has current collector, and positive-electrode mixture layer (220) coated on current collector. Positive-electrode mixture layer contains positive electrode active material, electroconductive material (620) and binder (630). The positive electrode active material has hollow-structured secondary particles having primary particles of aggregated lithium transition-metal oxide, and comprises through hole penetrating into the hollow section from outer surface. Particle vacancy rate (A1) of positive electrode active material is 2-70%.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and electrical double layer capacitor is used as power supply for vehicle drive (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent output characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery has a current collector, and positive-electrode mixture layer coated on the current collector. The positive-electrode mixture layer contains a positive electrode active material, an electroconductive material, and a binder. The positive electrode active material has hollow-structured secondary particles having primary particles of aggregated lithium transition-metal oxide, and comprises through hole penetrating into the hollow section from outer surface. Particle vacancy rate (A1) of positive electrode active material is 2-70%. The dibutyl phthalate absorbed quantity of positive electrode active material is 23 mL/100 g or more. Tap-density of positive electrode active material is 1-1.9 g/mL. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of positive mixture layer.    Positive electrode mixture sheet (220)    Positive electrode collector (221)    Positive mixture layer (223)    Positive mixture (224)    Electroconductive material (620)    Binder (630)
NOVELTY - The assembly has battery stack group that is formed by arranging single-unit battery (11) along orthogonal direction. The connection element couples predetermined battery stack in battery stack group and battery stack adjacent to predetermined battery stack. An upper connection portion (13) supports predetermined and adjacent battery stack at edge portion while extending along orthogonal direction from predetermined to adjacent battery stack. A lower connection portion (15) connects edge portion at side of predetermined battery stack.    USE - Assembled battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interference of the single-unit batteries in battery stack can be suppressed by maintaining the interval between adjacent battery stacks such that the laminated battery stacks are arranged in multiple sequence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Battery (11)    Upper connection portion (13)    Lower connection portion (15)    Suspension bracket (19)    Through-hole (25)
NOVELTY - A laminated porous film has porous layer (A) formed from a polyethylene-type resin, and porous layer (B) formed from a heat-resistant resin and inorganic filler. The porous layer contains 5-70 weight% of linear low-density polyethylene having weight average molecular weight of 50000-800000, and 5-40 weight% of ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene having weight average molecular weight of 1 million or more.    USE - Laminated porous film is used for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated porous film has excellent thrust strength. The battery including porous film has suppressed abnormal heat generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.
NOVELTY - Nickel compound, cobalt compound and titanium compound are mixed to obtain complex compound. Lithium compound is added to the obtained complex compound, heated and baked to obtain lithium-containing complex oxide. The obtained lithium-containing complex oxide is washed using water. The molar ratio of metal composite hydroxide of nickel and cobalt, and lithium compound and titanium compound which are formed into solid solution satisfies specific relation.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used for power supply for portable electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode active material has high capacity and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nickel compound, cobalt compound and titanium compound are mixed to obtain complex compound. Lithium compound is added to the obtained complex compound, heated and baked to obtain lithium-containing complex oxide. The obtained lithium-containing complex oxide is washed using water. The molar ratio of metal composite hydroxide of nickel and cobalt, and lithium compound and titanium compound which are formed into solid solution satisfies the relation: (1-x):x, where x is more than 0 and 0.22 or less. The lithium-containing complex oxide is of formula: (Li)3a(Ni1xyCoxTiy)3b(O2)6c, where y is 0-0.1. The amount of metal ion other than lithium contained in 3a portion of lithium-containing complex oxide is 5% or less, measured by Rietveld analysis of X-ray-diffraction pattern. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The structure has battery output terminals (12A, 12B) provided in a battery (10). A terminal metal fitting part (15) is joined to the battery output terminals by a cold pressure welding part. Plate-like-parts (13A, 13B) are formed by a notching part of the battery output terminals. A board part (16) is formed in the terminal metal fitting part. A battery cell (11) is provided with the battery output-terminals. The plate-like-parts are contacted in a surface contact state with respect to a bearing surface of a regulation space part. The plate-like-parts are supported by a lower regulation jig.    USE - Connection structure for a battery output terminal i.e. cylindrical-shaped-type battery output terminal, utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery output terminals are provided in the battery, and the terminal metal fitting part is joined to the battery output terminals by the cold pressure welding part, so that the structure can ensure sufficient space for circumference of the battery output terminals, reduce size of the battery cell and avoid thrust of dice acting on the battery output terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (10)    Battery cell (11)    Battery output terminals (12A, 12B)    Plate-like-part (13A, 13B)    Terminal metal fitting part (15)    Board part (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a temperature control mechanism adjusting heating or cooling of a battery (160). A temperature detection part detects temperature of the battery. A temperature control part controls the temperature control mechanism. A seating sensor is installed in a driver's seat, which detects seating of the driver. A detection part detects approach of driver to a vehicle corresponding to radio authentication of a radio signal. A door lock mechanism (130) performs lock unlocking of a door corresponding to an input signal from a smart entry electronic control unit (ECU) (110).    USE - Temperature regulating apparatus for adjusting a temperature of an automotive battery of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as environment-friendly motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control part controls the temperature control mechanism, so that the battery can be used at appropriate temperature, and waiting time to driving start of a driver is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a temperature regulating apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Temperature regulating apparatus (100)    Smart entry electronic control unit (110)    Door lock mechanism (130)    Battery (160)    Cooler (170)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has first FET (16) connected between battery and load group, backflow prevention diode (13) connected between battery and electrical double layer capacitor (11), second FET (15) connected between capacitor and load group, battery voltage detector (17) which detects output voltage value of battery, and control unit (12) which compares output voltage value of capacitor detected by voltage detector (18) and detected output voltage value of battery, and changes first FET to ON state and second FET to OFF state when comparison result is beyond capacitor voltage value.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Capacity requirement of auxiliary power supply is small, and weight of auxiliary power supply and space for accommodation are also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of input control circuit and output control circuit of power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical double layer capacitor (11)    Control unit (12)    Backflow prevention diode (13)    Second FET (15)    First FET (16)    Battery voltage detector (17)    Voltage detector (18)
NOVELTY - The battery module (200) has a heat transfer plate contacting a battery cell (300) and defining perimeter. A heat transfer fin extends from the perimeter of the plate, and is provided with thickness that is greater than another thickness. A fluid conduit is coupled to a beat transfer fin, where heat is transferred from the cell to a heat transfer layer, heat transfer fin and the conduit during operation. The plate and the heat transfer fin are integral with one another, and another battery cell is positioned such that the heat transfer plate is sandwiched between the cells.    USE - Battery module e.g. nickel -metal hydride battery module and lithium-ion battery module, for use in automobiles e.g. hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to fuel vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles, sedan, wagon, truck, or sport utility vehicle (SUV), rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive vehicle, four-wheel drive vehicle, and/or two, three, four, or more wheeled vehicle, and hybrid vehicle with a combination of engines e.g. gasoline or diesel fueled combustion engine, a flex fuel vehicle engine, a gaseous compound fueled engine such as hydrogen and/or natural gas fueled engine, a combustion and/or electric motor hybrid engine, or an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid conduit is coupled to the beat transfer fin, where the heat is transferred from the battery cell to the heat transfer layer, the heat transfer fin and the fluid conduit during operation, thus allowing the battery module to be manufactured and maintained in simple and cost effective manner with reduced overall size and improved cooling characteristics to improve the battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows partial isometric view of a battery module for use in a battery assembly.    Battery module (200)    Battery cells (300-311)    Terminals (318)    End plates (320)    Side plate (330)    Inlet (342)    Outlet (344)
NOVELTY - The system has inverter unit that is connected with generator/motor combination motor e.g. three-phase motor. An energy management system is connected with inversion unit and energy storage unit to control charge and discharge of energy storage unit. A super capacitor energy storage unit is connected with chemical battery energy storing unit through energy managing system.    USE - System for recycling brake energy of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The braking energy recycling rate of the system and durability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for recycling brake energy of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for recycling brake energy of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The trailer has a solar panel (1) that is provided as upper cover. A vehicle casing waterproof unit is connected with a push handle rod. The back brake and solar panel are connected with small flag lamp. The tail lamp, assisting motor (9), lithium battery, charging plug (11) and releasing unit are provided. A clutch wheel is connected with frame front fork. The assisting motor is connected with the chain wheel, fly wheel and trailer.    USE - Separating type solar charging station trailer for bicycle with cart.    ADVANTAGE - The separating type solar charging station trailer can be enabled to provide power supply for the front of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar charging station trailer.    Solar panel (1)    Control rotary handle (4)    Assisting motor (9)    Charging plug (11)    Electric bicycle (17)
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper element that is provided with a through-hole and a lead column (3) that is provided with a plastic covered element (2). The sides of the lower element are respectively provided with blind holes (1-4).    USE - Anti-leakage battery for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-seepage and the acid-proof property of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of anti-leakage battery for motorcycle.    Blind hole (1-4)    Plastic covered element (2)    Lead column (3)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several single batteries that are connected in series or parallel through welding strips. The upper and lower ends of each battery are sleeved on the structure connected with support frame, between two connecting brackets. The welding unit is provided with lifting belt that is equipped with vent hole. The bracket unit (8) is equipped with one through-hole (4,5) that is matched with bracket on the front and rear side surface. The bracket is inserted into one end of block with slot (9) that provided in front and back side of two connecting support.    USE - Vehicle battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group or the whole circuit system can be protected effectively. The upper and lower sheets in the battery pack are the same structure by bracket, and the bracket can be randomly combined. The cooling effect of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle battery pack.    Through-holes (4,5)    Upper block (7)    Bracket unit (8)    Slot (9)    Arc angle (16)
NOVELTY - The lead acid storage battery has a casing which comprises bottom groove, inner cover and cover columns extended from the cover. The anode and cathode are respectively provided in the columns. The column is comprised of wire connecting terminal which is made of copper, and provided with copper nut. The metal sheet is welded on the upper end of the column, and is extended upwards. The copper nut is provided at the bottom groove below the outer side of the cover.    USE - Long flat lead acid storage battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation space required for the storage battery can be reduced effectively. The storage battery can be used conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lead acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The collector has electrolyte with separation film that is arranged between cathode and magnesium ion. The cathode active material is coated in the anode for occlusion and de-intercalation of the magnesium ion, and is made of molybdenum group compound or alloy e.g. molybdenum sulfide (Mo6S8). The collector structure is made of carbon-based material selected from the group of carbon paper or carbon foil. The cloth of hydrocarbon group ash is carbonized. The anode active material is made of magnesium compound. The electrolyte is made of magnesium organo-metallic compound.    USE - Positive current collector used for magnesium secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and power pack of electric tool or electrical stored device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cathode active material is coated in anode for occlusion and de-intercalation of magnesium ion, the adhesive force of the active material and anode collector can be strengthened. Thus the stability of the battery can be maintained without increasing the internal resistance in the operation voltage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for magnesium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the positive current collector.
NOVELTY - A carbon carrier platinum base dual-metal catalyst is prepared by forming a metal material on carbon/molybdenum composite particles. Palladium/tungsten or palladium/molybdenum is uniformly attached on a carbon surface of a carrier. The tungsten or molybdenum-containing salt solution is added in a carbon and heated to obtain precursor carbon supported metal oxide. The metal oxide is added in acid sodium solution and oscillated. PH value of the solution is controlled to be within 3-8. The mixed solution is filtered after oscillating. The filtered solution is dried.    USE - Carbon carrier platinum base dual-metal catalyst for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst selectively absorbs characteristics of a metal oxide surface by using palladium, combines the metal material with the dual metal particles, uniformly disperses a carrier carbon surface and improves efficiency of the metal palladium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon carrier platinum base dual-metal catalyst is prepared by forming a metal material on carbon/molybdenum composite particles. Palladium/tungsten or palladium/molybdenum is uniformly attached on a carbon surface of a carrier, where the metal material comprises (in wt. %) platinum (20) and tungsten or molybdenum (5- 30). The tungsten or molybdenum-containing salt solution is added to a carbon and heated at 300 degrees C to 500 degrees C in a muffle furnace to obtain precursor carbon supported metal oxide. The precursor carbon supported metal oxide is added to acid sodium solution and oscillated in an oscillator. PH value of the acid sodium solution is controlled between 3 and 8. The mixed solution is filtered after oscillating. The filtered solution is dried at 400 degrees C to 900 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The battery module includes a terminal cover which conceals the connecting terminals of an assembled battery that comprises multiple cells. The terminal cover includes a ventilating portion through which a cooling gas is circulated between a connecting terminal arrangement area and an exterior.    USE - Battery module for battery pack used in electric vehicle (all claimed) or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable cooling of the connecting terminal and its vicinity, thus maximizing the performance of each battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery pack.    Cell (1)    Packaging case (2)    Tray (20)    Cover (21)    Top portion (210)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a negative electrode plate formed by laminating multiple mixture layers on a collector. Carbon particles are dispersed on the surface of each mixture layer. The diameter of each carbon particle is 3.43 angstroms or more.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of moving body e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of output characteristics caused by repetition of charging/discharging cycle in a high-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the surface of the negative electrode plate of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The reservoir (310) has a body portion (410) defining an interior cavity (426) to hold a coolant i.e. hydrogen. A barrier wall (480) is positioned within the body portion to partition the interior cavity into an upper chamber (482) and a lower chamber (484). The barrier wall defines a barrier opening (486) to allow fluid communication between the lower chamber and the upper chamber. An inlet conduit is coupled to the body portion and delivers the coolant to the lower chamber. A vertical outlet conduit is coupled to the body portion and draws the coolant from the lower chamber.    USE - Coolant reservoir i.e. hydrogen reservoir, for use in a cooling system (claimed) i.e. closed-loop cooling system, utilized to cool a component of an automotive vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, electric motor vehicle and fuel cell motor vehicle. Can also be used for an internal combustion vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir can facilitate adequate deaeration to enable efficient use of the coolant within the cooling system, thus minimizing the volume and weight of the coolant without using a separate deaerator, and hence reducing cost, weight and packaging space of the reservoir. The reservoir allows the cooling system to facilitate efficient air separation in a compact manner, thus improving performance of the cooling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling system for cooling a vehicle component with a coolant, comprising a pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a coolant reservoir.    Coolant reservoir (310)    Body portion (410)    Interior cavity (426)    Barrier wall (480)    Upper chamber (482)    Lower chamber (484)    Barrier opening (486)
NOVELTY - The controller has a terminal connected to a gear. A keying circuit is connected to an external power supply unit. A motor-operated valve unit is provided with a power source. A capacitor stores the power source from the external power supply unit. A power source saving circuit controls consumable power of the power source. A relay switch is connected to the terminal. A transistor is connected to the gear. The power source saving circuit is connected to the keying circuit.    USE - Motor-operated valve controller for use in a fuel cell system in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The controller has low power consumption and high energy efficiency. The controller maintains opening of the motor-operated valve unit and avoids leakage of the building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for blocking a fuel supply of occurrence of a blackout section    (2) a method for blocking a fuel supply of occurrence of a blackout section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a motor-operated valve controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The metal-air battery has an electrode and an anode apparatus which is made of carbon, and copper and silver alloy. The aqueous solution is diffused on the surface of the electrode using the capillary phenomenon made in anode apparatus.    USE - Metal-air battery for electronic device e.g. watch.    ADVANTAGE - The current consumption of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the metal-air battery.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an electrically nonconductive terminal enclosure (26) defining a cavity in which a terminal head conductor i.e. female electrical connector, and a terminal base conductor i.e. male electrical connector, are positioned. A vehicle battery (12) is connected with a starter motor (16). The enclosure includes a weakened section i.e. relief notch, offset from the head conductor for breaking the enclosure to form a free edge of the enclosure and disconnecting the head conductor from the base conductor remaining in the cavity.    USE - Electrical arrangement for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement utilizes a starter cable electrically connected with the vehicle battery and the terminal head conductor, so as to effectively disconnect the terminal head conductor from the free edge of the cavity in the terminal enclosure when the terminal enclosure breaks at the weakened section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle arrangement where a starter cable is mechanically and electrically connected to a terminal of a starter motor.    Starter cable (10)    Vehicle battery (12)    Terminal (14)    Starter motor (16)    Housing (18)    Starter motor winding (22)    Nonconductive terminal enclosure (26)    Grounded metal object (28)    Vehicle frame (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery case provided with an enclosure part that is fixed with an inner side of a vehicle. A battery pack is provided with multiple left side battery cells. An inlet duct is fixed with each left side battery cell, and supplies cold air to multiple right side battery cells. Each right side battery cell is installed in an indoor space of the vehicle. A cooling fan is connected to the battery pack to inhale hot air from the battery pack. An outlet duct is connected to the cooling fan to eject the hot air from the vehicle.    USE - Battery management system for a hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves cooling effect of the battery pack by removing temperature deflection among the left and right side battery cells equipped in the battery pack, thus improving performance and endurance of the battery cells and commercial value of the vehicle and reducing interior noise of the vehicle, and hence ensuring better convenience for a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Front seat (2)
NOVELTY - A charging station comprises a partially or fully submerged buoy (110) attached to a tether (120) that is attached to an anchor, a submerged thermally based electric generator attached to the tether, and a submerged rechargeable battery (140) capable of being charged by the submerged thermally based electric generator.    USE - A charging station used in oceans, lakes, rivers, or any other large body of water or liquid having varying temperatures.    ADVANTAGE - The charging station exploits thermal gradients for recharging the batteries and has few or no floating or visible parts; and is resistant to storms, inadvertent ocean vessel collisions, or enemy sabotage. The buoy with scientific instrumentation can function indefinitely without being limited by ascent/descent cycles. The charging station can also allow autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to recharge their batteries before continuing on to the next charging station, thus allowing the AUV to travel great distances in a relatively short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system comprising a multiple of the charging stations. The submerged thermally based electric generator uses Phase Change Material (PCM) to produce electricity or carbon dioxide to produce energy. The PCM is pentadecane and/or hexadecane. A sonar or a satellite communication system is attached to one or more of the buoy, the tether, the anchor, the submerged thermally based electric generator, the submerged rechargeable battery, or submersible vehicle (130).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating the submerged charging station.    Buoy (110)    Tether (120)    Vehicle (130)    Battery (140)    Ocean or lake (160)
NOVELTY - The device has electromagnetic alarm unit with coil to generate magnetism. Current interrupter interrupts electricity supply circuit of coil when coil receives direct current at voltage greater than or equal to threshold. Vehicle proximity notification unit causes ultrasonic speaker to emit notification ultrasonic wave for notifying proximity of vehicle (S). Vehicle proximity notification unit causes ultrasonic speaker to emit alarm ultrasonic wave generated by implementing ultrasonic modulation on alarm sound when alarm switch device is manipulated.    USE - Vehicular annunciation device for vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle, used for notifying proximity of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The whistle sound can be generated simultaneously in two different tones with single electromagnetic whistle device. Thus the size of the device can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced. The mountability of the device to the vehicle can be improved. The pedestrian can be steadily notified of existence of the vehicle. The sound pressure in the low-pitched sound region of the proximity notification sound can be enhanced. The existence of the vehicle can be notified to the pedestrian in a wide area. The discomfort caused by the whistle sound with respect to pedestrian and occupant can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for notifying proximity of vehicle; and    (2) computer-readable storage medium storing program for notifying proximity of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the access range of proximity notification sound.    Vehicle (S)
NOVELTY - A battery module (100) comprises battery cells (10) having vents, a housing (110) accommodating the battery cells; and an integrated unit gasket (130) corresponding to the vents, and including a heat resistant material.    USE - A battery module used to drive motors of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can easily control and prevents leakage of the gas produced and released in battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Cap plate (14)    Battery module (100)    Housing (110)    Integrated unit gasket (130)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a battery (12) and other battery (14) of different types. A disconnecting unit (16) electrically connects the battery, other battery and the electricity switch (18) of the vehicle such that batteries are controlled by the electricity switch. The battery and other battery are electrically connected for supplying power to a starter motor (30).    USE - Battery module for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - One of the batteries is maintained in the full power state by the battery module, so that the insufficient power supply at the time of starting of vehicle can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Battery (12)    Other battery (14)    Disconnecting unit (16)    Electricity switch (18)    Starter motor (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a driving apparatus driving an analysis fuel cell. An output detecting part detects generating power of the analysis fuel cell. A charging station controller determines impurities in hydrogen, which is supplied from hydrogen charging station based on the operation generating power of the analysis fuel cell. The charging station controller is equipped with a final feeding valve to block the hydrogen to the fuel cell when the hydrogen is mixed with impurities. The charging station controller is provided a wireless communications module.    USE - System for preventing supply of contaminated hydrogen to a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents the fuel cell from being damaged and ensures automatic shut down and degradation performance to a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for preventing supply of contaminated hydrogen to a fuel cell of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a charger (65,65A) which is adapted to receive electric power from power supply (85). A charge of electrical storage apparatus for auxiliary machines (50) is controlled with electric charging control unit by charger so that the electrical storage apparatus for auxiliary machines accepts residual electric charge of capacitor. The charger of discharge control unit is controlled by control apparatus (75,75A) to discharge residual electric charge of capacitor to electrical storage apparatus for auxiliary machines.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles (claimed) such as plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charger of discharge control unit of power supply device is controlled by control apparatus to discharge residual electric charge of capacitor to electrical storage apparatus for auxiliary machines, so that the residual electric charge of the capacitor provided in the charger can be discharged reliably without using discharge resistance. The cost of the power supply device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of vehicle-mounted charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main electrical storage apparatus (10)    Electrical storage apparatus for auxiliary machines (50)    Charger (65,65A)    Control apparatus (75,75A)    Power supply (85)
NOVELTY - A processing agent contains ionic liquid (I).    USE - Processing agent is used as antistatic agent, antifog additive, dispersing agent, acidic-gas absorber, electrolyte solution and lubrication agent (all claimed) used for bearings of machinery, power transmission device and motor. Uses include but are not limited to washing agent, antioxidant, load resistance inhibiting agent, rust preventive agent, pour point depressant, solid lubricant, emulsifier, antifoamer, clay index improvement agent and demulsifier.    ADVANTAGE - The processing agent has excellent acidic gas absorption ability, antistatic property, anti-fogging property, and ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing agent contains ionic liquid of formula: R1-(O-A1)n-O-S(=O)(=O)-O-.Q+ (I) or of formula (II).    R1=(un)saturated linear, cyclic or branched 1-20C alkyl, 6-30C aryl or 7-31C arylalkyl (all optionally substituted);    A1-A3=2-4C linear or branched alkylene;    n=1-50;    Q=ammonium ion, imidazolium ion, pyridinium ion, pyrrolidinium ion, pyrrolinium ion, pyrazinium ion, pyrimidinium ion, triazolium ion, triazinium ion, quinolinium ion, isoquinolinium ion, indolinium ion, quinoxalinium ion, piperazinium ion, oxazolinium ion, thiazolinium ion or morpholinium ion;    R2,R3=H or R1, in which R2 and R3 are not H simultaneously;and    m,q=0-50, in which m and q are not 0 simultaneously.
NOVELTY - The assembly has gas diffusion layers (4, 5) arranged in a surface opposite to another surface connected with an electrolytic membrane (1) of a cathode catalyst layer (3) and an anode catalyst layer (2). A first set of gasket layers (21, 31) is hardened material of liquid resin arranged at surrounding of the cathode catalyst and anode catalyst layers and two surfaces of the electrolytic membrane. A second set of gasket layers (22, 32) is provided with two parts arranged on the first set of layers. A third set of gasket layers (23, 33) is arranged between the parts of the second set of layers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell of electric vehicle, a portable electric equipment and a fixed-type electric power generation warm water feeder.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly avoids damage of an electrolytic membrane by filling a gap of the catalyst layer and the first gasket layer with the hardened material of liquid resin such as adhesive or adhesive agent. The assembly ensures high sealing performance by filling a thermoplastic resin in the second gasket layer by dividing the gasket layer into three parts, thus reducing heat processing temperature at the time of hardening in short time. The assembly improves electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell, reduces noise of the fuel cell, and reduces emission of nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide to reduce air pollution. The assembly reduces carbon dioxide so as to reduce global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Gas diffusion layers (4, 5)    Gasket layers (21-23, 31-33)
NOVELTY - The container has a base plate and a metal lid attached to one end or both ends of a body, which consist of a limited-length metal pipe. A perimeter edge part of the base plate, or the base plate and the lid and the edge part of one end or both ends of the body are joined by a double winding-up part. The base plate or the base plate and the lid, and the edge part of one end or both ends of the body in the double winding-up part are stack-welded. Overlapping parts are joined in the double winding-up part of the perimeter edge part by stack welding along container side surface direction.    USE - Metal airtight container i.e. cylindrical container, for use in a portable electronic device e.g. audio-video equipment, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The base plate or the base plate and the lid, and the edge part of one end or both ends of the body in the double winding-up part are stack-welded, so that fatigue resistance intensity is obtained and durability of the container can be improved. The container makes permissible range of a position of a laser beam irradiation to spread when performing a laser welding so as to improve productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a metal airtight container manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a base plate and a lid that are laser-welded to a cylinder material. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a collector formed with a polarizing electrode layer. An anode electrode is exposed to an end surface by interposing a separator. An element (1) with electrolyte solution is accommodated in a bottomed cylindrical metal casing (7). A sealing rubber (8) is provided with a hole that is penetrated with a pair of lead members. The anode electrode or a cathode electrode is exposed to an end surface of the element by a welding process or a crushing process. The anode and cathode electrodes are closely in contact with outer periphery from center of the element in a stacking state.    USE - Capacitor for use in a capacitor module (claimed) of an electronic device and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal casing with sealing rubber reduces resistance of the anode and cathode electrodes significantly, thus achieving heavy-currentizing and increasing capacitance value. The capacitor emits gas that can be discharged outside via the sealing rubber so as to eliminate usage of a pressure control valve, thus reducing size, weight and manufacturing cost of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a capacitor.    Element (1)    Anode lead line (5)    Cathode lead line (6)    Bottomed cylindrical metal casing (7)    Sealing rubber (8)
NOVELTY - The device has connection elements (SW1-SW12) that is connected with condensers (C1-C6) and voltage detector (7) which detects the output voltage of battery (3). The vehicle-mounted generator (2), the battery, and condensers (C1-C6) are electrically fed in the load group (5). The connection unit is provided to connect the condensers in series at the time of restart of engine (1).    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Each condenser can be charged in a short time at a suitable voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Vehicle-mounted generator (2)    Battery (3)    Voltage detector (7)    Condensers (C1-C6)
NOVELTY - The tool (10) has a connection part connecting a center part of a mainframe (11) to a hoist crane. A pinion (12a) is provided on the center part of the mainframe. The mainframe is extended along sequence direction of battery modules (50). A sub-frame is provided on a front-end of a pair of racks (12b, 12c). An arm (14) is provided on two ends of the sub-frame. A pitch part is provided among the battery modules according to a rack-and-pinion mechanism (12, 13). A pin is connected with a plate that is connected with a hook part of the hoist crane.    USE - Tool for hanging conveyance of a battery module mounted in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle, by using a hoist crane.    ADVANTAGE - The pitch part is provided among the battery modules according to the rack-and-pinion mechanism, so that a pitch part can be adjusted among the battery modules while conveying the battery modules by the hoist crane and conveying efficiency of the battery modules can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a hanging conveying tool.    Hanging conveying tool (10)    Mainframe (11)    Rack-and-pinion mechanism (12, 13)    Pinion (12a)    Racks (12b, 12c)    Arm (14)    Battery modules (50)
NOVELTY - Several tanks (210a,210b) accommodates gas supplied from gas supply unit (100) via receptacle (220). Circulation regulating valve adjusts circulation of gas. Temperature sensor (130) detects inside temperature of tank. Pressure sensor (140) detects inside pressure of tank. Determination unit determines state of circulation regulating valve from tank temperature and tank pressure received supply of gas from gas supply unit. Circulation regulating valve by which determination unit determines tank temperature does not rise in gas supply state.    USE - Gas-charging target object e.g. fuel-cell vehicle used in gas supply system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charging efficiency of the gas with respect to the gas-charging target object is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the gas supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas supply unit (100)    Temperature sensor (130)    Pressure sensor (140)    Tanks (210a,210b)    Receptacle (220)
NOVELTY - The structure has pressure vessel (10) whose both end portions are held in axial direction, and pair of bracket (30,40) is attached to base material. A holding portion is bent with respect to attachment portion (34,44) to hold edge portion of pressure vessel. The bracket is moved according to input of thrust to pressure vessel, to mutually slide contact portion of attachment portion and base material. The pressure vessel is rotated with respect to base material with movement of bracket, by pressure vessel rotation mechanism.    USE - Support structure for pressure vessel e.g. high pressure tank used in vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as natural gas vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in bicycle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Since the load with respect to the pressure vessel and the bracket resulting from the impact which the pressure vessel received is buffered, the load in the support structure can be reduced. The solenoid valve is used to close electricity supply release, so that the circulation of the internal and external fluid of the pressure vessel can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the support structure for the pressure vessel used in the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure vessel (10)    Brackets (30,40)    Attachment portions (34,44)    Side elements (110a,110b)    Bottom faces (112,114)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has an inlet port (6) allowing flow of gas. An exhaust port (7) discharges the gas. A heating part (3) heats a battery module (2) to a housing. The battery module is cooled after heat-exchanging of the battery module by the gas that flows from the inlet port. A temperature measurement part measures temperature of the battery module. The heating part is equipped with a heat-generation surface. A motor generates motive power for displacing a position of the heating part.    USE - Battery pack for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating part heats the battery module to the housing, where the battery module is cooled after the heat-exchanging of the battery module by the gas that flows from the inlet port, so that the pack can heat the battery module without preventing cooling of the battery module, and can ensure the flow of the gas ventilated at time of cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery module (2)    Heating part (3)    Inlet port (6)    Exhaust port (7)
NOVELTY - A slurry is produced by mixing a ceramic powder selected from zirconia powder, lanthanum-gallate powder, and ceria powder, a binder, and a solvent. The slurry is coated on a resin film, shaped in a sheet form with a doctor blade, and a ceramic green sheet is obtained by baking. The resin film is peeled off from the ceramic green sheet. When baking the ceramic green sheet, the surface of the ceramic green sheet at which the resin sheet is peeled off is turned up.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrolyte sheet for solid oxide fuel cells (claimed) used as power source in vehicles, domestic and office premises.    ADVANTAGE - Formation of the burr in the peripheral region of the ceramic sheet can be suppressed by turning up the surface of the ceramic green sheet at which resin sheet is peeled off when baking the ceramic sheet. Thus, the manufacturing efficiency of the ceramic sheet is improved significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte sheet; and    (2) solid oxide fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The battery pack includes a protective circuit board (20) whose length is made shorter than the length of a unit cell (30). A lead board (24) is arranged so that the flat portion (240) of the lead board protrudes from the Y-direction edge of the protective circuit board. The main surface of the flat portion is included in a resin molding at the end surface of the unit cell. Preferably, the resin molding consists of polyamide resins.    USE - Battery pack for small electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to portable digital versatile disk (DVD) player, portable global positioning system (GPS) device, transceiver, notebook computer, or personal digital assistant (PDA). Can also be used for power-assist bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses formation of a shrinkage cavity on the surface of the resin molding, while achieving cost and size reduction through length reduction of the protective circuit board. Eliminates restrictions in the shape integration of an electric power receiving apparatus and the battery pack. Ensures favorable characteristics of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a unit-cell upper surface vicinity before a resin molding filling process.    Protective circuit board (20)    Lead board (24)    Unit cell (30)    Flat portion (240)    Connecting portion (241)
NOVELTY - The battery pack includes a board holder which is made of an insulating material and arranged between one side of a unit cell (4) and a protective circuit board. The protective circuit board is supported by the unit cell through the board holder.    USE - Battery pack for small electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to portable digital versatile disk (DVD) player, portable global positioning system (GPS) device, transceiver, notebook computer, or personal digital assistant (PDA). Can also be used for power-assist bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the protective circuit board to be reliably supported by the upper surface of the unit cell through the board holder. Can effectively suppress depression of an external connector and the circuit board, thus preventing damage to electric elements mounted on the circuit board. Improves reliability and impact resistance of battery pack, while exhibiting favorable battery characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of the peripheral structure of a board holder and a protective circuit board. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower case (2)    Upper case (3)    Unit cell (4)    Main surface portion (30)    Board body (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode (2) fixed with a negative electrode active material layer (2b) using manganese oxide. A positive electrode (1) comprises a positive electrode active material layer (1b). The positive electrode active material is provided with transition metal oxide. A positive electrode group (13) is connected to a positive electrode lead. A negative electrode group is connected to a negative electrode lead. The positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead are drawn out by an exterior of a battery case.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a domestic small electric power storage apparatus, a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode comprises the negative electrode active material layer using the manganese oxide so as to ensure safety of a high capacitance battery, thus suppressing precipitation of a lithium metal while charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode group of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (2b)    Positive electrode group (13)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a hydrogen generator (3) generating source gas and fuel gas. A pressure detector (6) detects pressure in a source gas flow path (5). A first valve and a second valve (9) are distributed on the source gas flow path. A third valve is distributed on a branched flow path (10). A fuel gas flow channel (12) introduces the fuel gas into a fuel cell (2). An exhaust gas flow path (13) opens and discharges the fuel gas. The second valve is abnormal when a second raw material feed rate is greater than a regulation value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path of the second valve is abnormal when the raw material feed rate is greater than the regulation value, where the first valve is distributed on the source gas flow path, and the third valve is distributed on the branched flow path, thus collecting fault diagnosis of the valves in an efficient manner.    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 (2)    Hydrogen generator (3)    Source gas flow path (5)    Pressure detector (6)    Valves (9, 15)    Branched flow path (10)    Fuel gas flow channel (12)    Exhaust gas flow path (13)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises collector and positive electrode material attached to collector, wherein positive electrode material contains 1st positive electrode active material and 2nd positive electrode active material attached to outermost part.    USE - A positive electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries used for plug-in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Positive electrode for lithium secondary batteries has high capacitance and excellent safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode comprises collector and positive electrode material attached to collector, wherein positive electrode material contains 1st positive electrode active material of formula Lix1Nia1Mnb1Coc1O2 and 2nd positive electrode active material of formula Lix2Nia2Mnb2Coc2MdO2 attached to outermost part.    x=0.2-1.2;    a1=0.6-0.9;    a2=0.7-0.9;    b1=0-0.3;    b2=0-0.3;    c1, c2=0.05-0.3;    d=0.02-0.06;    a1+b1+c1=1;    a1+b1+c1+d=1; and    M=Mo, W, or Nb.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the differential scattering calorimetry measurement result during mixing and heating positive electrode material and electrolyte solution of charge condition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves applying a molding material (5A) to cover a wire connecting portion (4). The molding material is molded to form an object (5) of a predetermined shape within a molding die (10) which surrounds the wire connecting portion. The wire connecting portion is sealed with the molded object.    USE - Manufacturing method for electric wire with terminal used in motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents interference of the molding material with the terminal storage hole of a connector housing. Facilitates shaping of the molding material, such as gel-like preservative coated to the junction of terminal and electric wire, to a predefined shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal and lateral cross-sectional views of an upper mold and a side mold dropped to a predetermined position with respect to a lower mold.    Copper terminal (2)    Wire connecting portion (4)    Object (5)    Molding material (5A)    Molding die (10)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has electric power control unit which controls electric power below predetermined limiting electric power value. A control temperature detection unit detects temperature of electric power control unit as control unit temperature. One temperature detection unit detects temperature of assembled battery as one battery temperature. The limiting electric power value is reduced rather than time, when control unit temperature is lower and higher than one battery temperature.    USE - Battery power supply device used as power source system for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid car. Can also be used in non-power outage source apparatus, personal computer, digital camera, video camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the deterioration of the secondary battery produced by the heat generation of the electric power control unit is reduced, by reducing the arrangement of the components in the electric power control unit by the battery power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power source system provided with the battery power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery power supply device (1)    Solar cell (2)    Load (3)    Power conditioner (4)    Control unit (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a converter (8) that is connected between a capacitor (7) and a drive control apparatus (13) to charge a secondary battery (9). The internal circuit of converter is switched to the regeneration state when voltage of converter is more than a specific regeneration start voltage. The internal circuit of converter is switched to power running state when the voltage of converter is lower than specific regeneration start voltage. A diode (17) is connected between a switch (11) and battery to transmit electric current from battery to the drive control apparatus.    USE - Self-propelled conveyance system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stopping accuracy of self-propelled conveyance system can be improved effectively, since diode is connected between switch and battery to transmit electric current from battery to the drive control apparatus. The manufacturing cost of self-propelled conveyance system can be reduced, since structure of self-propelled conveyance system is simplified. The regeneration energy from capacitor can be utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the self-propelled conveyance system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor (7)    Converter (8)    Secondary battery (9)    Switch (11)    Drive control apparatus (13)    Diode (17)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a gas storage unit (15) connected with a high pressure region (11) of a vapor circuit (2) via a connection pipeline (16) and via a separating device (19), where inner diameter of the connection pipeline is less than length of the connection pipeline. The gas storage unit and the high pressure region are connected by a shutoff valve (17) or a medium-separating valve (18), where average diameter of the gas storage unit is less than length of the gas storage unit. The medium-separating valve is designed as a float valve. The storage unit is filled with working fluid and gas.    USE - Device for utilization of waste heat of exhaust gas discharged by a combustion engine e.g. air-compressing and self-igniting combustion engine, and mixture-compressing and spark-ignition combustion engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is constructed in a better manner, and operated in an enhanced manner. The gas storage unit can store air or other gas in a simple manner, so that the need for vacuum pumps utilized for evacuating air from the device is eliminated, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the device, and reducing loss of working fluid during evacuation of air from the device. The gas storage unit is filled with the working fluid and the gas, so that a gas cushion is formed in the gas storage unit by the gas components, thus allowing dilation of frozen water with low environmental temperature without any damages of components of the vapor circuit while enabling quick defrosting with renewed starting of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a waste heat utilization device.    Waste heat utilization device (1)    Vapor circuit (2)    High pressure region (11)    Gas storage unit (15)    Connection pipeline (16)    Shutoff valve (17)    Medium-separating valve (18)    Separating device (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves outputting a corresponding warning message for warning vehicle-specific risks based on a type of a drive unit during accident of a vehicle (1), which comprises a high voltage device. The warning message is output by a marked or colored airbag (2), which is colored in blue color, where the vehicle signalizes blue. The airbag is viewed at a vehicle interior space (1.1). The color of the airbag is selected based on drive type of the vehicle, and other colors and/or color combination are selected as information of drive type.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, vehicle operated with gas i.e. natural gas, electric vehicle and/or vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The corresponding warning message for warning the vehicle-specific risks is output based on the type of the drive unit during accident of the vehicle, which comprises the high voltage device, thus avoiding accidents by contact of voltage guiding vehicle parts, and hence increasing the safety of helpers and/or emergency personnel approaching the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle to be in an accident.    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle interior space (1.1)    Airbag (2)
NOVELTY - The method involves transforming a semi-finished product to an inner part (3) of a bipolar plate, where the inner part is to be coupled with a frame part (2) for forming a cathode-sided sub panel (1) of the bipolar plate of a fuel cell stack. A set of channels (4) is formed in the inner part, and a reactant acts on an electrode of a membrane electrode arrangement of a fuel cell over the channels. The frame part and the inner part are separately formed by reshaping the semi-finished product using different reforming procedures e.g. sequence composite procedures.    USE - Method for manufacturing a bipolar plate of a fuel cell stack of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frame part and the inner part of the bipolar plate are separately formed by reshaping the semi-finished product using different reforming procedures, thus producing the deep and close channels in the inner part in a simple manner, and hence manufacturing the bipolar plate of the fuel cell stack in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar plate comprising a frame part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a cathode-sided sub panel of a bipolar plate of a fuel cell stack.    Cathode-sided sub panel (1)    Frame part (2)    Inner part of bipolar plate (3)    Channels (4)    Edge areas of inner part (8, 9)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a condenser (13) arranged in a waste heat utilization circuit (9) downstream to an expansion machine (12) for condensing a working medium. A vaporizer (11) is arranged downstream to an exhaust-gas treatment device (6) e.g. particle filter, and coupled with an exhaust line (5). The waste heat utilization circuit is moved between the vaporizer and the expansion machine in a circular segment (17) along a pipeline section (18) of the exhaust line, where the pipeline section lies upstream of a heat coupling unit arranged between the vaporizer and the exhaust line.    USE - Arrangement for utilization of waste heat from an exhaust gas of a combustion engine of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The circular segment can be selectively positioned relative to the pipeline section, so that radiant heat of the pipeline section is utilized without requiring refrigeration of the exhaust gas upstream of a location between the exhaust line and the waste heat utilization circuit via the selected arrangement of the circular segment formed by the vaporizer, thus avoiding hazard of cooling of the gas and/or vaporous working medium passing through the expansion machine, and preventing occurrence of water condensation hazard upstream to the expansion machine, and hence enhancing energy efficiency of a combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified circuit diagram of an arrangement of a combustion engine and a waste heat utilization device.    Exhaust line (5)    Exhaust-gas treatment device (6)    Waste heat utilization circuit (9)    Vaporizer (11)    Expansion machine (12)    Condenser (13)    Circular segment (17)    Pipeline section (18)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a Clausius Rankine circuit (CRK) (2) comprising line sections (10-13), an exhibiting work fluid conduit (4). A capacitor (5), a compressor (6), a vaporizer (7) and an expansion unit (8) are arranged in work fluid conduit. The line sections are arranged alternately between the capacitor, compressor, vaporizer, expansion unit and capacitor. The work fluid is flowed through work fluid conduit, capacitor, compressor, vaporizer and expansion unit. A thermoelectric generator (TEG) (3) comprising a TEG element is arranged in CRK.    USE - Device for utilizing waste heat of effluent stream of motor vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat can be utilized and converted into the useful energy while reducing the fuel consumption of the vehicle so that the efficiency of the waste heat utilization device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating waste heat utilization device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the waste heat utilization device.    Waste heat utilization device (1)    CRK (2)    TEG (3)    Work fluid conduit (4)    Capacitor (5)    Compressor (6)    Vaporizer (7)    Expansion unit (8)    Line sections (10-13)
NOVELTY - A battery (12) has several battery cells (14) that electrically coupled in series. A first switch is electrically coupled in series with battery cell. A by-pass line is electrically coupled around battery cell. A second switch is electrically coupled within by-pass line and electrically coupled in parallel with battery cell. A controller is configured to control position of switches. The first switch is closed and the second switch is opened during normal operation of battery cell, and first switch is opened and second switch is closed during performance loss of battery cell.    USE - Battery by-pass circuit for by-passing cells in high voltage battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The standstill state at which the vehicle cannot be towed is avoided, by providing a circuit that switches off the individual cells of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery circuit for hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric car system.    Vehicle system (10)    High voltage battery (12)    Battery cells (14)    Spacers (16,18)    Main power source (20)    Load (22)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (24) has deformation elements i.e. rods (32, 34), arranged outside of a battery (22) in a vehicle transverse direction for absorption of crash energy during a force application caused by an accident. The deformation elements form a frame that surrounds the battery at three sides, where the battery is held at a frame longitudinal beam (14) of a commercial vehicle. The deformation elements are formed from a high-strength material e.g. steel and composite plastic. The deformation elements are arranged at a distance to each other so that a sufficient deformation space is formed.    USE - Protection arrangement for a battery i.e. high-voltage battery (claimed), of a hybrid commercial motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation elements are arranged outside of the battery in the vehicle transverse direction for absorption of the crash energy during the force application caused by the accident, thus providing good protection for the high-voltage batteries, and reducing with dead weight of the vehicle, and hence achieving reduced fuel consumption and increased range of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a frame of a hybrid commercial motor vehicle with a protection arrangement.    Frame longitudinal beam (14)    Electric drive machine (20)    Battery (22)    Protection arrangement (24)    Rods (32, 34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a chamber (400) which comprises an inner space that is hermetically sealed from outside. An extinguishing gas injector is configured to inject extinguishing gas into the chamber. A supporter is arranged in the chamber. A sealing unit is configured to seal the vent hole in a state in which the extinguishing gas is injected into the chamber.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing electromagnetic switch for use in electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, golf cart and motor forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic switch can maintain the lifespan of electric components, so that the reliability of the apparatus can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing an electromagnetic switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the apparatus for manufacturing electromagnetic switch.    Chamber (400)    Connector (404)    Fixed core (420)    Movable core (430)    Gas pump (450)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a housing (1) arranged with battery cells (2), and an active cooling unit for cooling the battery cells. The active cooling unit has a conduit system (3) for circulating the cooling liquid, and a pump (4) for directed movement of the cooling liquid in the conduit system. The conduction system is equipped with a valve for regulating and/or controllable evaporation of cooling liquid.    USE - Battery e.g. high-capacity battery such as high-capacity lithium-ion battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), electric vehicle (EV), and fuel cell vehicle such as motor car (claimed). Can also be used in lithium-polymer battery, lithium manganese battery, lithium iron phosphate battery, and lithium titanate battery.    ADVANTAGE - The volumetric flow of cooling liquid can be increased by the pump to increase the heat transfer to the battery, the cooling efficiency of the battery is increased and the risk of the fire of the battery is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a Schematic view of the battery.    Housing (1)    Battery cell (2)    Conduit system (3)    Pump (4)    Heat exchanger (10)
NOVELTY - The anode is provided with 0.1-0.02 percent of bismuth, 0.2-0.08 percent of silver-oxide, 0.5-0.10 percent of copper oxide and lead.    USE - Electric bicycle lead acid storage battery anode.
NOVELTY - The valve has a driving unit (2), a transmission unit, a valve rod (6) and a valve disk, where the transmission unit is provided with an eccentric clutch part. The clutch part is connected with the valve rod, where the clutch part is provided with a bearing element. The clutch part is arranged in a circumference of the valve rod. The bearing element is a rolling bearing. The transmission unit is provided with a guide mechanism (11) that is provided with a cam element (12). A cover element is electrically connected to a plug.    USE - Internal combustion engine waste gas recycling valve for a waste gas cycling unit (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a waste gas cycling unit comprising a valve guide sleeve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an internal combustion engine waste gas recycling valve.    Driving unit (2)    Valve rod (6)    Guide mechanism (11)    Cam element (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature difference generating sheet assembly connected with a high temperature end and a low temperature end of a device main body i.e. split type structure. A heat pipe radiator is provided with a radiating fin that is fixed with a lamp. The radiating fin is connected with a driving vehicle. A cylinder and a heat pipe are provided with a fin surface. The cylinder and the heat pipe are arranged on a main radiating sheet end assembly corresponding to the low temperature end of the device main body and a condensation section of a radiating fin body.    USE - Running vehicle temperature difference generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better heat pipe dissipation and radiating performance, high conversion efficiency, rational structure and design, better adaptability and high roof summer temperature so as to generate electricity. The device is convenient to maintain and repair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a running vehicle temperature difference generating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (101) comprises a positive electrode (107) which has a positive electrode active material containing manganese, a negative electrode (108) which has a negative electrode active material containing graphite, and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing electrolyte solution which contains lithium tetrafluoroborate and lithium hexafluorophosphate. The content of lithium hexafluorophosphate is more than the content of lithium tetrafluoroborate.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for system (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, conveyance apparatus, game machine, television, portable electronic device, medical equipment, video camera, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, construction machine and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode which has a positive electrode active material containing manganese, a negative electrode which has a negative electrode active material containing graphite, and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing electrolyte solution which contains lithium tetrafluoroborate and lithium hexafluorophosphate. The content of lithium hexafluorophosphate is more than the content of lithium tetrafluoroborate. An oxide containing phosphorus and boron is formed on the positive electrode. The ratio of concentration ratio of the boron and phosphorus in the oxide is more than molar ratio of lithium tetrafluoroborate to lithium hexafluorophosphate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion secondary battery (101)    Battery container (102)    Cover (103)    Positive electrode (107)    Negative electrode (108)
NOVELTY - The amplifier (1) has batteries (2, 3) connected in series and provided with voltage less than 14.4 volts direct current (DC). Heat is generated in conductors. Cables link the amplifier and connectors i.e. drivers of accumulators. Copper bars are welded with a printed circuit board. Size of a gauge wire is 35mm2. The wire obtains 24 volts DC.    USE - Amplifier for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The copper bars are welded with the printed circuit board, so that the amplifier avoids melting of tin due to excess current in the circuit board. The amplifier reduces current in the conductors and installation and manufacturing cost, and has improved working efficiency, better security, convenient usage, small size, low power consumption and better heat resistant property. The cables avoid energy losses in the amplifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an amplifier. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Amplifier (1)    Batteries (2, 3)
NOVELTY - The system (200) is provided with power generation devices (106,108) that are connected to connection points (103,105) of electric wire (102) respectively. Power detector (104) detects power flowing through electric wire between connection point (103) and commercial power source (100). Power detector (107) detects power flowing through electric wire (141), controller (110) and display (109). The controller calculates generated power, power purchased from the commercial power source and power to be sold and displays the calculated power on display.    USE - Electric power generation system such as fuel cell power generation system used in domestic and industrial applications. Can also be used in gas-engine system.    ADVANTAGE - The generated electric power, purchased electric power and sold electric power can be calculated accurately. Energy saving property of the electric power generation system can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Commercial power source (100)    Electric wire (102,141)    Connection points (103,105)    Power detectors (104,107)    Power generation devices (106,108)    Display (109)    Controller (110)    Electric power generation system (200)
NOVELTY - The device has case (31) whose inner wall portion (31b) encloses with the perimeter of the chip mounting electrode, when peripheral portion (42) of the chip mounting electrode coupled with coupling portion. A sealing material covers the semiconductor element and chip mounting electrode from the vertically upward direction. The chip mounting electrode and case are integrally molded. A coupling portion is coupled with inner-wall lower portion of the case with the peripheral portion of the chip mounting electrode.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. three-phase inverter for motor drive mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HV).    ADVANTAGE - The clearance between the contact surface of the peripheral portion of the chip mounting electrode and the case can be eliminated, so that the leakage of the sealing material can be effectively prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power module of the three-phase inverter.    Case (31)    Inner wall portion (31b)    Notch (32)    Peripheral portion (42)    Electrode main portion (43)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing (S10) a thickener aqueous solution that dissolves thickener in aqueous medium. The kneading process is performed (S20) by injecting an active material into the prepared aqueous solution. A dilution process is performed (S30) to obtain paste for forming an active material layer from kneaded material. An electrode in which an active material layer is formed on a current collector is obtained (S40) by coating paste for forming an active material layer on the current collector and paste is dried. The thickener is made of cellulose polymer.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersibility of the thickener and active material can produce a favorable paste for forming active material layer without increasing the paste viscosity. The drying time of paste can be reduced. The coating apparatus can be worked efficiently. The efficiency of the battery can be improved. The durability of the battery can be improved. The coating effect of the paste for forming active material layer can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for preparing thickener aqueous solution (S10)    Step for performing kneading process by injecting active material into prepared aqueous (S20)    Step for performing dilution process to obtain paste (S30)    Step for obtaining electrode in which active material layer is formed (S40)
NOVELTY - Catalyst (10) with core (11)-shell (12) structure comprising a ruthenium metal core, and a platinum metal shell uniformly deposited on the ruthenium metal core, where the thickness of the platinum metal shell is 1-3 atomic layers, and there is a high uniformity of the deposited shell thickness, is new.    USE - The catalyst with core-shell structure is useful: in a fuel cell, a solar cell, or other catalytic devices, where the fuel cell is activated at room temperature directly as the platinum metal shell is 1-1.5 atomic layer (all claimed); and for improving the efficiency and performance of solar, fuel cells and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst improves the energy conversion and the performance of catalysts in proton membrane fuel cells, solar cells and other applications without increase the amount of noble metal and the device. The catalyst has high precision, increased efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell, high uniformity and high shell thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the catalyst with core-shell structure.    Catalyst (10)    Core (11)    Shell. (12)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive crosslinked film is obtained by crosslinking a vinylidene fluoride resin composition comprising (in parts weight) vinylidene fluoride polymer (40-93), electroconductive carbon black (5-25), crosslinking agent (2-30), and lubricating agent (0-5).    USE - Electroconductive crosslinked film is used as collector for negative electrode and positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, personal computers, video camcorders, hybrid cars, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive crosslinked film has excellent peel strength with respect to mixture layer, and can be manufactured efficiently with uniform thickness. The film has excellent N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone-proof property and low permeability with respect to diethyl carbonate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electroconductive crosslinked film; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - The generator has a rotating device whose upper part is connected to a rotating shaft of a vehicle.    USE - Energy-saving and environment friendly generator for use as a speed reducer in a vehicle such as an automobile and a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has low energy consumption, and is environment-friendly. The generator reduces waste gas exhausted from automobile and a motorcycle to natural environment.
NOVELTY - The compartment (1) has a coolant inlet (7) provided on a wall, and a coolant outlet (8) provided on another wall. Short and long stacks (2C, 2L) of battery modules are conformed along a main intake fluid flow passage (20). Each stack is separated by a secondary passage along the main passage, where width (30L3) of the secondary passage is varied along the main passage so as to obtain a constant fluid flow in the secondary passage. The main passage extends along a longitudinal axis (L) passing via the coolant inlet.    USE - Battery compartment for storing batteries utilized to supply electric energy to an electric traction chain of a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. electric motor vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The width of the secondary passage are varied along main passage so as to obtain constant fluid flow in secondary passage so as to obtain a constant fluid flow in the secondary passage, thus assuring uniform cooling of the modules in the compartment in an efficient manner, around a target temperature, in a determined range of operating temperature of the battery, and hence improving the performance of the battery and improving the life duration of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an open battery compartment provided with stacks of modules and permitting improved cooling of modules.    Longitudinal axis (L)    Battery compartment (1)    Short stack of battery modules (2C)    Long stack of battery modules (2L)    Coolant inlet (7)    Coolant outlet (8)    Intake fluid flow passage (20)    Width of secondary passage (30L3)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a coolant flow and temperature of coolant (12), and measuring temperature of an electric storage cell (11). Total regulation conductance of the storage cell is determined when a value of the temperature of the storage cell is greater than or equal to a minimum threshold value of preset temperature, where the determined conductance corresponds to efficiency of heat exchange between the coolant and the storage cell. The coolant flow and/or temperature of the coolant are adjusted based on the determined conductance.    USE - Method for thermal regulation of an electric storage cell e.g. electric battery, supercapacitor or fuel cell, of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reliable thermal regulation of the storage cell by efficiently dissipating energy losses of the storage cell, thus assuring rapid and efficient cooling of the storage cell, and hence increasing the service life of the storage cell and avoiding over consumption of a regulation system, while considering the stresses of the storage cell according to usage condition and profile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for thermal regulation of an electric storage cell, comprising a controller area network (CAN) bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for thermal regulation of an electric storage cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric storage cell (11)    Coolant (12)    Temperature sensor or thermometer (18)    Coolant tank (24)    Interface (29)
NOVELTY - The device has lever (10) which is mounted on support seat (16). One end of the lever is connected with damping unit and the other end is connected with rack (9). Ratchet wheel (14) and gear (2) are mounted on shaft passed through the bearing (8). The power input shaft of the generator (15) is connected with the shaft by the one-way bearing (20). The single steering slot (6) is inserted on inner hole wall of the gear. The gear is driving wheel provided with the rack and pinion transmission pair.    USE - Vibration generating device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vibrating generating device.    Gear (2)    Steering slot (6)    Rack (9)    Lever (10)    Ratchet wheel (14)    Generator (15)    Support seat (16)    One-way bearing (20)
NOVELTY - The vehicle comprises a traction accumulator, and predefined deformation zones (I,II) acting as energy-absorbing zones, which are formed in the directions (A, B) of crash with another vehicle or object. A predefined zone (III) having high component strength is formed without deformation. A deformation region (18) is formed in the deformation zones (I,II) of the vehicle, which deforms at the time of vehicle collision.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicles or motor vehicle with partial electrical drive.    ADVANTAGE - A vehicle with traction accumulator with which the crash behavior is enhanced in simple manner is provided. The component rigidity of the traction accumulator is increased, in order to obviate accumulator destruction. The traction accumulator can be deformed in the case of crash over a predefined deformation range, and the crash energy can be absorbed effectively. The driving accumulator remains harm-free over the deformation path. The short circuit safety can be increased, and non-destructive deformation of the memory cells can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle.    Front of car (3)    Longitudinal beam (5)    Deformation region (18)    Crash directions (A,B)    Predefined deformation zones (I-III)
NOVELTY - The roller type wind wheel (2) is provided in windward direction of electric car (1). The roller type wind wheel is connected with a wind power generator (4) through a clutch (3). The wind-power generator is connected with the power system and storage unit. The roller type wind wheel is arranged at the top portion of angle adjustable shelf (5). An air channel is formed with the roller-type wind wheel. An air inlet end of air duct is formed with an air guide plate.    USE - Wind energy electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of petrol in the car can be avoided. The energy of the electric car can be saved. The environment can be protected. The need for charge in the building station can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the wind energy electric car.    Electric car (1)    Roller type wind wheel (2)    Clutch (3)    Wind power generator (4)    Angle adjustable shelf (5)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy contains magnesium-nickel-aluminum alloy. The hydrogen storage alloy has main phase comprising metal structure of phase (A2B7) having cerium-nickel-type or gadolinium-cobalt-type crystal structure and/or phase (A5B19) comprising praseodymium-cobalt-type or cerium-cobalt-type crystal structure. The phase (AB2) of magnesium-nickel-aluminum composition has coherent interface along direction perpendicular to C axis of crystal structure of main phase which precipitates in intergrowth type is 1-20 vol.% with respect to total content of main phase.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used for active material of negative electrode for nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (claimed) used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has excellent early activation characteristics, durability and cycling characteristics, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy contains magnesium-nickel-aluminum alloy ((RE1-aMga)(Ni1-b-cAlbMc)x), where RE is lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, gadolinium or zirconium, M is cobalt or manganese, a is more than 0.06 and less than 0.25, b is 0.01 to less than 0.2, c is 0 to less than 0.4 and x is more than 3.2 and less than 3.9. The hydrogen storage alloy has main phase comprising metal structure (95 vol.% or more) of phase (A2B7) comprising cerium-nickel (Ce2Ni7)-type or gadolinium-cobalt (Gd2Co7)-type crystal structure and/or phase (A5B19) comprising praseodymium-cobalt (Pr5Co19)-type or cerium-cobalt (Ce5Co19)-type crystal structure. The phase (AB2) of metal (RE)-magnesium-nickel-aluminum ((RE,Mg)(Ni,Al)2) composition has coherent interface along a direction perpendicular to C axis of crystal structure of main phase which precipitates in intergrowth type is 1-20 vol.% with respect to total content of main phase. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing catalyst liquid having predetermined concentration to dissolve transition metal salt e.g. iron nitrate, nickel nitrate and cobalt nitrate in water without mixing terpineol. Catalyst particles are distributed on base surface by contacting liquid and base surface. The carbon nanotube formation gas containing carbon component is made to contact base surface in carbon nanotube formation temperature range. The carbon nanotube groups are oriented and grown with vertical alignment property in vertical direction with respect to base surface.    USE - Manufacturing method of carbon nanotube for fuel electrode used in fuel cell such as sheet-type polymer fuel cell. Can also be used in capacitor, lithium cell, secondary battery, wet solar cell, water purifier filter and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the carbon nanotube groups are oriented and grown with vertical alignment property in vertical direction with respect to base surface, the carbon nanotube can be manufactured effectively and the manufacturing cost of the carbon nanotube can be reduced. Since the terpineol is not mixed with catalyst liquid, the solubility of transition metal salt with respect to solvent can be ensured. The precipitation of metal salt as oxide can be suppressed and the deterioration of the catalyst can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Distribution board (101)    Gas diffusion layer (102)    Catalyst layer (103)    Electrolytic membrane (104)    Catalyst layer for oxidizing agent electrode (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a heat plate (110) that is extended towards the radiator (130). The flat type progression portions (122a-122c,124a-124c,126a-126c,128a-128c) are arranged above the main portion of heat plate. The width of the progression portions which are nearly arranged in the radiator is smaller than the width of the far arranged progression portion.    USE - Battery apparatus mounted in electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery apparatus can be maintained evenly. The performance of the battery package can be improved. The durability of the battery apparatus can be improved. The volume and cost of the battery apparatus are reduced. The noise generated from the fan can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery apparatus.    Battery apparatus (100)    Heat plate (110)    Progression portions (122a-122c,124a-124c,126a-126c,128a-128c)    Radiator (130)
NOVELTY - A fabric has carbon nano-fibers which are placed perpendicularly on the pile fabric surface.    USE - Fabric is used for manufacturing textile (claimed) for super capacitor, electromagnetic interference shielding material, fuel cell electrode and clothing.    ADVANTAGE - The fabric can be manufactured by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of textile, which involves electrostatically binding carbon nano-fiber on pile fabric surface.
NOVELTY - Producing ionic membrane involves mixing sulfonic acid resin and dimethyl formamide with stirring; filtering mixed solution; placing filtrate on the plastic container for deposition process; pouring the filtrate to internal circulation fluidizing bioreactor for drying precipitation under constant temperature of 120 degrees C for 90 minutes; and drying the formed membrane and cooling.    USE - For producing ionic membrane (claimed) useful in vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method prepares ionic membrane that has smooth surface, has good toughness and air tightness of the ion, has increased service life, and improves the vanadium redox current stack. The ionic membrane increases the vanadium solution stack current use life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow diagram of method of producing ionic membrane.
NOVELTY - The electric power generation control apparatus has a first control section (21) which reduces the output power of a generator to a set value when a vehicle speed becomes lower than a set vehicle speed. A second control section (22) reduces the output power of the generator from the set value until an engine automatically stops after a vehicle stops.    USE - Electric power generation control apparatus for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the abrupt change of a battery voltage during an idle stop, and allows a driver to recognize a remarkable change in the operation of an electrical component, thus preventing reduction of merchantable quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of electric power generation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First control section (21)    Second control section (22)    Electric power generation start control section (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has vehicle-mounted battery (9) which supplies electric power to a load group (19). A solar cell (1) charges battery with generated electric power. Dark current supply unit (2) outputs the electric power below the sum total of the power consumption of load. General load supply unit (3) supplies electric power to blower motor (6) of a vehicle. A switch unit (4) determines ON/OFF of an accessory switch (7). A separation unit (13) separates general load supply unit from vehicle-mounted battery when the judged result of switch unit is OFF.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as car (From drawing), used for controlling charging/discharging of power supply device for supplying electric power to vehicle-mounted load e.g. ventilator. Can also be used in engine-drive vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharge to a battery can be prevented without need for complicated electric charging control circuit. The electric power generated by the solar cell can be used effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus for vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Dark current supply unit (2)    General load supply unit (3)    Switch unit (4)    Blower motor (6)    Accessory switch (7)    Battery (9)    Separation unit (13)    Load group (19)
NOVELTY - A helical spring (38) moves the valve housing (35) between a closed position abutted with valve seat (33), and an open position spaced apart from the valve seat. When the valve housing moves between small separating positions in the closed position and the valve portion (42a) carries out small distance separation from the valve seat, a fitting mechanism (40) regulates rocking, and guides the valve housing toward the valve portion.    USE - Cut-off valve for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The valve housing can be rocked even if the valve housing is inclined with respect to the valve seat when the valve housing moves between the small separating positions and the closed position. Thus, the valve seat can be appropriately abutted with the valve housing, and a favorable sealing performance is ensured. The valve housing can be held stably in a predetermined position without rocking from a small separating position before an open position. Thus, a cut-off valve having a simple structure and reduced size can be manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the closing state of the cutoff valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve seat (33)    Valve housing (35)    Helical spring (38)    Fitting mechanism (40)    Valve portion (42a)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen tank (1) divided into an upper part (2A) and a lower part (2B) by a liquid shielding board (2). A heat insulation vacuum vessel (5) covers the hydrogen tank. A hydrogen gas pressurization mechanism (A) is provided in a vacuum chamber inside the heat insulation vacuum vessel. A high-pressure-gas piping (4) is used for supplying hydrogen gas to a fuel cell (3) from the hydrogen tank. The hydrogen gas pressurization mechanism is turned ON to heat the hydrogen tank, vaporize liquid hydrogen stored in the lower part and supply the hydrogen gas to the fuel cell.    USE - Hydrogen supply system for supplying fuels to a fuel cell vehicle e.g. a rail vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can supply hydrogen gas efficiently by simple structure according to working condition of the fuel cell. The system can suppress generation of boil-off gas without the usage of a medium pressure gas holder i.e. reserve tank and a large-scale evaporator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen supply system.    Hydrogen gas pressurization mechanism (A)    Hydrogen tank (1)    Liquid shielding board (2)    Upper part of hydrogen tank (2A)    Lower part of hydrogen tank (2B)    Fuel cell (3)    High-pressure-gas piping (4)    Heat insulation vacuum vessel (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an acquisition part for acquiring measurement result information to show a state of separate battery. A control part displays the state of separate battery on a display part based on the acquired measurement result information, and estimates replacement time of preselected separate battery based on the acquired measurement result information. A battery state detection part contains multiple sensor connected to cell of an assembled battery. The control part is comprised by an arithmetic processing unit.    USE - Apparatus for displaying a state of a battery i.e. assembled rechargeable battery e.g. lead battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, in a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus intelligibly displays battery state information on the display part through the control part based on the measurement result information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a battery state information.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The probe (3) has a top probe material surface provided with material to transmit infrared-light and covered with a metal nano-structure film, where the probe material is made of polycrystal infrared (PIR) fiber and a crystal of infrared-light transmission materials e.g. silicone, germanium, diamond, zinc selenide, potassium bromide and sodium chloride. The metal nano-structure film produces augmentation of an absorption signal according to an electromagnetic field enhancing effect.    USE - Infrared fiber probe for spot monitoring a living organism, liquid sample in process of chemical reaction in a fuel cell, river and soil by using infrared-absorption signal measurement.    ADVANTAGE - The probe has high measurement sensitivity, so that the probe can measure the infrared-absorption signal if the liquid of analysis object and gas exist in the place distant from a spectrometer, and is user-friendly. The probe is high in measurement sensitivity, thus ensuring total reflection attenuation measurement of a time reflection type structure with a silicon prism surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an infrared fiber probe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an infrared fiber probe. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Spectrometer (1)    Infrared fiber (2)    Infrared fiber probe (3)    Gas (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (2) has a first gas-liquid separation section having a reflux path which is interposed. The first gas-liquid separation section is configured for separating liquid fuel and gas. A front end section (32) is arranged in the front and rear direction of a vehicle (1). The front-most end (33) of a fuel flow path (13) is arranged in the front side. An upper end section is arranged in an up and down direction of the vehicle. The first gas-liquid separation section is arranged above the upper-most end of the fuel flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents gas from being retained in the fuel cell when the vehicle is climbing and exhibits a simple structure while reducing the cost of the fuel cell system since the upper end section is arranged in an up and down direction of the vehicle while the first gas-liquid separation section is arranged above the upper-most end of the fuel flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle which mounts the fuel cell system for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel flow path (13)    Front end section (32)    Front-most end (33)
NOVELTY - An inclination detector (5) detects inclination angle of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell (3) with respect to the horizontal direction. A controller computes the contact area (S) of the liquid fuel and the anode electrode of the smallest unit cell from the inclination angle, and controls the output of the fuel cell based on the calculated contact area.    USE - Fuel cell system such as direct methanol type fuel cell, direct di-methyl-ether type fuel cell, hydrazine form fuel cell, etc., which use liquid fuel for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Damage to the fuel cell is suppressed at low cost by a simple structure, even if electric power is produced in a state in which gas is retained in the fuel cell, as the controller controls fuel cell output based on contact area of liquid fuel and anode electrode of smallest unit cell detected from inclination angle of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle traveling on an uphill road.    Electric vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Inclination detector (5)    Fuel recirculation pump (29)    Contact area (S)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a second gas flow path into which a source gas bypasses a modifier (1) and flows in into the combustor (2) flows. The fuel cell (3) is generated using the hydrogen-containing-gas. A gas leakage test device supplies a raw material to the second gas flow path. The gas leakage test device is configured to inspect the gas leakage of second gas flow path before supplying source gas to a first gas flow path (4), and inspects the gas leakage of the first gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying source gas to fluid flow path.    ADVANTAGE - Accurately performs gas leakage test for assist combustion path by reducing error in gas leakage test. Reduces carbon monoxide transformation reaction and oxidation reaction by arranging side by side the carbon monoxide removal device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Modifier (1)    Combustor (2)    Fuel cell (3)    First gas flow path (4)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The cover (20) has an annular waterproof seal material (31) i.e. annular elastic member, closely connected with an outer peripheral surface of a battery holder for preventing permeation of liquid i.e. water, into the battery holder. The waterproof seal material is formed in a circumferential direction and provided with a dome (32) compressively deformed in a height direction. A protrusion side of the dome is assigned to the outer peripheral surface of the battery holder and fixed to a rear surface of the cover. Opening edge parts (33, 34) are arranged in the dome.    USE - Battery holder cover for an electronic device (claimed) i.e. mobile telephone. Can also be used for an electric vehicle carrying fixed-line telephone apparatus device, a home audio instrument, a vehicle-mounted audio instrument and a car navigation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cover reduces excessive load to a structural member of an electronic device by varying a clearance gap between the main body of the electronic device and the cover and provides high waterproofness effect through the waterproof seal material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic device comprising a battery holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a waterproof seal material vicinity of a holder cover of a battery in an electronic device.    Holder cover (20)    Annular waterproof seal material (31)    Dome (32)    Opening edge parts (33, 34)    Protrusion part (35)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has vinylidene fluoride polymer which is a copolymer including vinylidene fluoride homopolymer or vinylidene fluoride monomeric unit and hexafluoropropylene monomeric unit. The mass composition-ratio of, e.g., vinylidene fluoride monomeric unit: hexafluoropropylene monomeric unit of the monomeric unit of the vinylidene fluoride polymer is 100:0 to 95:5. The weight average molecular weight of the vinylidene fluoride polymer is set 50 to 1,500,000.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for electronic apparatus, e.g., notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, and video and digital still cameras. Can also be used for electric vehicle, electrical storage apparatus, and electric power system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses ion-conductive fall and suppresses capacitance fall since the mass composition-ratio of, e.g., vinylidene fluoride monomeric unit: hexafluoropropylene monomeric unit of the monomeric unit of the vinylidene fluoride polymer is 100:0 to 95:5.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte battery;    (2) an insulating material; and    (3) a manufacturing method for insulating material containing porous high molecular compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the winding electrode body. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Winding electrode body (30)    Positive electrode lead (31)    Negative electrode lead (32)    Positive electrode (33)    Positive electrode collector (33A)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding fiber (30) to an outer peripheral part of an inner container. The fiber is provided with thermosetting resin (A). A fiber reinforced resin layer (21) is formed in the outer peripheral part of the inner container. An electro conductive material (B) is added to the thermosetting resin. The fiber reinforced resin layer is induction-heated with an induction heating coil that is wound around the inner container. A linear piece and a planar piece are utilized for the electro conductive material.    USE - Method for manufacturing a gas holder for a high pressure gas tank that is utilized in a fuel cell system in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a moving body e.g. boat, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables induction-heating the fiber reinforced resin layer with the induction heating coil that is wound around the inner container, so that the fiber reinforced resin layer is fully thermo-settled over a induction heating part, productive time of a gas holder is shortened and strength of the gas holder is improved, thus ensuring a large sized gas holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a fiber reinforced resin layer of a gas holder.    Thermosetting resin (A)    Electro conductive material (B)    Fiber reinforced resin layer (21)    Fiber (30)
NOVELTY - The material has composite material whose shell covers a surface of a core. A trilateral cell of the material is provided with a working electrode, which consists of non-aqueous electrolyte solution to dissolve lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) in a solvent formed by mixing ethylene carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate in mass ratio of 4:1, and a counter electrode which consists of lithium metals, and a reference pole, where oxidative degradation electric potential of the solvent in the working electrode is more than 4.2 volt at 25 degree centigrade.    USE - Positive electrode material for a nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element of an off-peak electric power storage system and a domestic distribution type electrical storage system utilized in a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The trilateral cell of the composite material is provided with the working electrode, which consists of non-aqueous electrolyte solution to dissolve lithium hexafluorophosphate in the solvent so as to achieve better output characteristics and make a nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element to have high withstand voltage, thus achieving high stability and improving durability of the storage element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solvent is one of mixed solvent of water and methanol, ethanol, dimethylformamide, and toluene. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a positive electrode material for a nonaqueous lithium type electrical storage element    (2) a non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element comprising cyclic carbonates.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has anode electrode (2) and cathode electrode (3) which are electrically connected and closely contacted in the lamination state toward outer periphery from the center of the element (1) by giving a portion of the electrodes exposed to each end surface of the element. The anode lead board (5) and the cathode lead board (6) are made to be pulled out by the same direction to each end surface of the element.    USE - Capacitor for capacitor module (claimed) used for electronic devices. Can also be use in fields for motor vehicles including hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Acquires the effect that resistance of each electrode can be reduced significantly, and heavy-current and increase in capacitance can be achieved since electric current can be distributed to the whole electrode. Acquires the effect that heavy-current and increase in capacitance can be achieved easily by connecting the capacitors and producing capacitor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view from upper side which showed element used for the capacitor, a perspective view from the lower part side, and an expansion perspective view from part side of the element used for the capacitor.    Element (1)    Anode electrode (2)    Cathode electrode (3)    Anode lead board (5)    Cathode lead board (6)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive composition has silver powder, glass powder, vehicle, and dispersing agent. The ratio in composition of silver powder is 75 to 90 mass percent. Glass powder of 1 to 10 mass parts are contained with respect to 100 mass parts of silver powder in composition. Glass powder has lead oxide-boron trioxide as main component and any one or both of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as trace component. Glass powder includes 1 to 10 mole percent of the total amount of zirconium dioxide content and silicon dioxide content.    USE - Electrically conductive composition for forming electrode of solar cell such as photovoltaic cell (claimed) of solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of the electrode of photovoltaic cell with respect to exposure in outdoor over long period of time since water resistance of electrode formed using zirconium dioxide and silicon dioxide is improved. Obtains favorable electroconductivity and sufficient adhesiveness for electrode and n-type semiconductor interlayer since glass component in electrode is not excessively removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell using the electrically conductive composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type semiconductor substrate (14)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive composition has silver powder, glass powder, vehicle, and dispersing agent. The ratio in composition of silver powder is 75 to 90 mass percent. Glass powder of 1 to 10 mass parts are contained with respect to 100 mass parts of silver powder in composition. Glass powder has lead oxide-boron trioxide as main component and any one or both of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as trace component. Glass powder includes 1 to 10 mole percent of the total amount of aluminum oxide content and zirconium dioxide content.    USE - Electrically conductive composition for forming electrode of solar cell such as photovoltaic cell (claimed) of solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of the electrode of photovoltaic cell with respect to exposure in outdoor over long period of time since water resistance of electrode formed using zirconium dioxide and silicon dioxide is improved. Obtains favorable electroconductivity and sufficient adhesiveness for electrode and n-type semiconductor interlayer since glass component in electrode is not excessively removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell using the electrically conductive composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type semiconductor substrate (14)
NOVELTY - The core has a stator core (1) whose back yoke part is provided with a magnetic steel sheet. Compressive stress of the magnetic steel sheet is about 40 megapascals (Mpa). The magnetic steel sheet performs a shot blasting process (2) to a spherical particle. A strain gauge is fixed on a center part of the back yoke part of the stator core. The compressive stress is measured by using the strain gauge, which is affixed on the back yoke of the stator core.    USE - Motor core for use in a machine tool of a high velocity revolution motor, utilized in a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The back yoke part is provided with the magnetic steel sheet that performs the shot blasting process to the spherical particle, so that efficiency of the core can be improved and increase in eddy current loss is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor core.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stator core (1)    Shot blasting process operation (2)    Nonmagnetic property (5)    Winding (6)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a stator (2) connected with an inner side of a hollow part. A rotor (3) is rotatably connected with an inner side of the stator along rotation axis (X1). A medium path i.e. rotor path (72), is provided with an outflow opening part (72c) along the rotation axis. The medium path is connected to the rotor. The stator is fixed to an internal peripheral surface of a case part (4). A stator coil (22) is wound by a stator core (21). Multiple permanent magnets (32) are embedded to a rotor core.    USE - Rotary electric machine e.g. axial center oil-cooled-type rotary electric machine, electric motor and generator, for an auxiliary machine of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The medium path is provided with the outflow opening part along the rotation axis, and the medium path is connected to the rotor, so that rotation efficiency of a rotary electric machine can be improved and cooling capability of a cooling mechanism can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rotary electric machine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rotation axis (X1)    Rotary electric machine (1)    Stator (2)    Rotor (3)    Case part (4)    Stator core (21)    Stator coil (22)    Permanent magnets (32)    Medium path (72)    Outflow opening part (72c)
NOVELTY - The motor unit has a rotor positioned inside a circular-shaped stator. The stator is provided in a housing. Electric current is induced to a polyphase power line through a terminal block (30) provided in the housing. The terminal block is positioned on an end side of the rotor. A terminal block cover (40) is fixed to the housing. An inner surface of the terminal block cover is provided with a protrusion part (47). The protrusion part protrudes along a specific direction and approaches the terminal block at a part corresponding to adjacent electro conductive parts (31) in the terminal block.    USE - Motor unit i.e. drive motor unit, for use in a vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion part protrudes along the specific direction and approaches the terminal block at the part corresponding to the adjacent electro conductive parts in the terminal block so as to improve rigidity of the terminal block cover with small size, suppress vibration and noise and reduce weight of the motor unit, thus improving electromagnetic shielding properties and detection accuracy of a resolver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a terminal block.    Terminal box (5)    Terminal block (30)    Electro conductive parts (31)    Terminal block cover (40)    Protrusion part (47)
NOVELTY - The layer has a metal plate comprising a gas diffusion through-hole (6) and a position alignment through-hole (7). A photo etching layer is formed such that the photo etching layer is turned into taper shape on a penetrating part. The position alignment through-hole is formed at a position different from that of the gas diffusion through-hole. The position alignment through-hole and the gas diffusion through-hole are covered such that the gas diffusion through-hole is made to extend from a catalyst layer side to a separator side.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell i.e. electric power generation system, in a fuel cell electric vehicle, a fixed-type electric power generation warm water feeder and an electric power generation field.    ADVANTAGE - The position alignment through-hole and the gas diffusion through-hole are covered such that the gas diffusion through-hole is made to extend from the catalyst layer side to the separator side so as to improve intensity, water management ability and gas-permeability of the layer in a better and reliable manner and reduce manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas diffusion layer.    Metal plates (3, 4, 5)    Gas diffusion through-hole (6)    Position alignment through-hole (7)    Small diameter part (61)    Large diameter part (62)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion layer has a through-hole for position alignment (7) which is matched. The through-hole for gas diffusion (6) and the through-hole for position alignment are arranged in a first metal plate (3), a second metal plate (4) and a third metal plate (5). The through-hole for gas diffusion and the through-hole for position alignment are formed of photo etching. The through-hole for gas diffusion follows the catalyst layer side from the separator side.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for fuel cells for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy, simple and low cost manufacture with respect to the fuel cells while improving electroconductivity, strength, gas-permeability, and water management ability since the through-hole for gas diffusion and the through-hole for position alignment are formed of photo etching. Improves electric power generation efficiency, reduces noise, decreases emission amount of nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide leading to air pollution, and carbon dioxide leading to global warming since the through-hole for gas diffusion follows the catalyst layer side from the separator side. Exhibits a compact structure since the internal resistance is reduced by thin film formation of the electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for the gas diffusion layer for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas diffusion layer for fuel cells.    First metal plate (3)    Second metal plate (4)    Third metal plate (5)    Through-hole for gas diffusion (6)    Through-hole for position alignment (7)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode which are wound through a separator. An organic electrolyte contains a lithium ion which is dissolved. A negative electrode is formed by coating a mixture containing an active material and binder to a collector. The collector includes a first stress relaxation layer (2) and a second stress relaxation layer (3) having internal stress in the surface of copper foil (1), or the rear surface.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for supplying power to vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or forklift, and portable apparatus, e.g., mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses peeling and sagging of electrode by relieving the stress of the electrode. Provides a high capacity lithium secondary battery with less deterioration with respect to charging and discharging cycle, exhibits high input and output performance, and improves cycle life of lithium secondary battery by relieving the stress generated between the electrode mixture layer and the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the collector for lithium secondary batteries. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Copper foil (1)    First stress relaxation layer (2)    Second stress relaxation layer (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves short-circuiting a constant resistance electricity supply part (20) between a negative electrode (14) and a lithium pole (18). An electrical storage device (10) is arranged with a positive electrode (12), the negative electrode and the lithium pole. An electricity supply control unit (22) is arranged with the negative electrode. Current pulse is formed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode from the electricity supply control unit. A lithium ion in the negative electrode is moved by the positive electrode during negative electrode pre dope process.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrical storage device i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in an electric vehicle and an electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode is made to move the lithium ion in the negative electrode during the negative electrode pre dope process, so that long-term reliability of the device can be achieved and dope nonuniformity of the positive electrode and the negative electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Lithium pole (18)    Constant resistance electricity supply part (20)    Electricity supply control unit (22)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (1) has negative active material layer (12) having a stripe structure formed by mutually arranging in parallel negative electrode active materials (121) mutually separated on first collector layer surface. The length dimension of the negative electrode active material connecting the first collector layer surface in longitudinal direction of negative electrode active material has a larger width dimension than the negative electrode active material connecting the first collector layer surface in the width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for supplying power to vehicles, e.g., electric vehicles, and electronic devices, such as mobile devices (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, digital camera, video camera, game machine, measurement apparatus, and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses peeling of the active material layer from the collector, exhibits high performance, shortens manufacturing time and manufacturing costs since the length dimension of the negative electrode active material connecting the first collector layer surface in the longitudinal direction of the negative electrode active material has a larger width dimension than the negative electrode active material connecting the first collector layer surface in the width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Copper foil (11)    Negative active material layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Parallel negative electrode active materials (121)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a partition (12) and an alignment mark (13) in a surface (A) of a base material (11a). Catalyst ink is dried to form electrode catalyst layers (15a, 15b). Another alignment mark (14) is formed on the surface (B) of another base material (11b). The alignment marks are utilized to oppose surfaces of the base materials. The electrolysis catalyst layer is formed in the former base material. A polymer electrolytic membrane (16) is formed between the alignment marks. Heating pressurization is carried out to laminate the latter base material to a laminated body.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell i.e. battery of a fixed-type cogeneration system in a power supply device that is utilized in a home, a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle and an infrastructure building.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables carrying out the heating pressurization to laminate the latter base material to the laminated body, so that a clearance gap part of the electrode catalyst layers and the partition of the sealing material are manufactured by joining the catalyst layer to the electrolytic membrane, positional relationship of the partition and the alignment mark precisely formed, the electrode catalyst layer of an anode side and the electrode catalyst layers of a cathode side can reliably perform positioning handling, thus manufacturing the assembly without any position shift of the electrode catalyst layers of two poles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a base material for a catalyst layer.    Surfaces (A, B)    Base materials (11a, 11b)    Partition (12)    Alignment marks (13, 14)    Catalyst layers (15a, 15b)    Polymer electrolytic membrane (16)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a cathode side catalyst layer (12) that is laminated by one surface of the electrolyte membrane, and an anode side catalyst layer (13) laminated by the other surface of the electrolyte membrane. A cathode and anode side gasket layers (14-17) are positioned around both the catalyst layers. Cathode and anode side gas diffusion layers (18,19) are laminated in the area smaller than the electrolytic membrane (11) by both the catalyst and gasket layers. The gasket layer is positioned around the edge portion of gas diffusion layers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly installed in polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicle and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The damage and peeling of each element by the difference of the coefficient of thermal expansion can be suppressed. The usage of an adhesive agent can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Cathode side catalyst layer (12)    Anode side catalyst layer (13)    Cathode and anode side gasket layers (14-17)    Cathode and anode side gas diffusion layers (18,19)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (12) has first electrode catalyst layer and second electrode catalyst layer which support the polymer electrolyte membrane (1) including the electroconductive substance and polymer electrode that connect a polymer electrolyte membrane. The density of the electrode catalyst layer totals the catalyst particles, electroconductive substance, and polymer electrolyte. The density of the electrode catalyst which totals the catalyst particles is 1.3 to 2.5 grams per cubic centimeter.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed) for e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the generation of wrinkle on the polymer electrolyte membrane of electrode periphery portion and the air from entering between the press members since the gas supplied to an electrode catalyst layer can be more effectively used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (2) an electrolyte fuel cell stack; and    (3) a manufacturing method for membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode catalyst layer of membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Outer peripheral portion (20)    Edge portion (21)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has an electrode (7) of a battery module (4) having a shape which has a first plane which is a plane arranged in acute-angle with respect to the advancing direction of the vehicle. A press body has a shape having a second plane which is a plane which becomes an acute-angle with respect to the advancing direction of the vehicle. The first plane of the press body and the second plane of the electrode of the battery module are mutually connected.    USE - Battery pack for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables blocking the electrical connection of electric power which is supplied needlessly while permitting output of electric power outside the vehicle via a simple apparatus since press body has a shape having a second plane which is a plane which becomes an acute-angle with respect to the advancing direction of the vehicle while first plane of the press body and the second plane of the electrode of the battery module are mutually connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Battery pack (1)    Positive external output terminal (3)    Battery module (4)    Wiring (6)    Electrode (7)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen barrier sheet has a sheet body which solidifies the konjac powder solution containing mannan component having 50 weight percentage on a sheet-like base material (11). The whole sheet body has a predetermined hydrogen-permeation rate.    USE - Hydrogen barrier sheet for nickel-hydrogen battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces vibration, reduces cost and suppresses temporal deterioration since the sheet body which solidifies the konjac powder solution containing mannan component having 50 weight percentage on a sheet-like base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional explanatory view of the hydrogen barrier sheet.    Sheet-like base material (11)    Dry body (20)    Mannan osmosis layer (21)
NOVELTY - The pressing method involves forming an uncoated portion (2) of a battery electrode foil (10) by intermittently coating an electrode active material in the longitudinal direction of a current collector foil. The uncoated portion is formed into an uneven shape, and is subsequently stretched. The battery electrode foil is then pressed in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Pressing method for electrode foil in manufacture of electrode for battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the length of a coated portion and the length of the uncoated portion to become equal after pressing, without providing a notch in the uncoated portion, thus eliminating restrictions in the shape and size of a terminal linked to an external circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of a pressing method for battery electrode foil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coated portion (1)    Uncoated portion (2)    Battery electrode foil (10)    Embossing roll (21)    Press roll (22)
NOVELTY - The system has detachable housing elements e.g. base elements (4a), side elements (6a, 6b) and cover elements (8a), comprising three maximum side parts and four common side parts. One of the side parts limits a side of a rechargeable battery (1a). An additional housing element is directly used to fulfill a function and another function, which is different from the former function. The detachable housing elements comprise a cell monitoring unit for monitoring voltage generating cells (2), and are connected together by a detent hook i.e. engagement hook. The side parts are connected by a hinge.    USE - Modular system for a rectangular rechargeable battery utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The modular system ensures simple mounting of the rechargeable battery in a simple manner, thus manufacturing different rechargeable batteries with reduced number of components in a simple and cost-effective manner. The voltage generating cells and/or the housing elements are glued together, thus providing a stable rechargeable battery to withstand increased loads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Rectangular rechargeable battery (1a)    Voltage generating cells (2)    Cell connectors (3)    Base elements (4a)    Side elements (6a, 6b)    Cover elements (8a)
NOVELTY - The battery (1a) has voltage generating cells (2), separate housing elements e.g. base elements (4a), side elements (6a, 6b) and cover elements (8a) comprising maximum three side parts and common four side parts. One of the side parts limits a side of the battery. The elements are connected together by a detent hook i.e. engagement hook, and comprise a channel that allows flow of fluid. The elements comprise a cell connection unit for electrical connection of the cells and a cell monitoring unit for monitoring the cells. A fastening unit (7) attaches the side elements on a base surface.    USE - Rectangular rechargeable battery for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing elements are connected together by the detent hook i.e. engagement hook, thus mounting the rechargeable battery in a simple manner without a tool, and hence realizing a simple modular system for the rechargeable battery and manufacturing the rechargeable battery with reduced number of components in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Rectangular rechargeable battery (1a)    Voltage generating cells (2)    Cell connectors (3)    Base elements (4a)    Side elements (6a, 6b)    Fastening unit (7)    Cover elements (8a)
NOVELTY - The device (1) e.g. sensors, has a generating unit generating electrical energy for operation of the device. A terminal supplies auxiliary energy through supply lines. The generating unit is formed as reaction cells of a flow battery and connected to supply and return lines (11a, 11b, 12a, 12b) to supply and return positive and negative electrolytes. A loading unit (10) generates the electrolytes, and tanks (6, 7) store the electrolytes. The electrolyte pumps (8, 9) generate flow of the electrolytes from the tanks over the supply lines through the reaction cells, respectively.    USE - Field device e.g. sensors and actuator, for process instrumentation for measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, density or concentration of a gas medium in a hazardous area.    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently converts auxiliary energy to electrical energy for simple operation of the device, without loss, and enables simple and inexpensive electrical safety measures to prevent sparks from a disturbance to damage the transmission line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a field device for process instrumentation for use in a hazardous area.    Field device (1)    Tanks (6, 7)    Electrolyte pumps (8, 9)    Loading unit (10)    Supply lines (11a, 11b)    Return lines (12a, 12b)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing tin, silver and copper in a crucible part. The mixture is heated at 1130-1150 degrees centigrade. The mixture is stirred uniformly and cooled down in an ingot casting. Aluminum and bismuth are mixed in a smelting lead pot at 640-660 degrees centigrade. The ingot casting is arranged at an inner side of a lead pan. Pouring temperature is adjusted at 570-580 degrees centigrade to obtain a plate grid mold.    USE - Electric bicycle storage battery positive pole manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The grid contains specific percent of silver, Calcium, tin, Aluminum, Zinc and lead.    USE - Electric bicycle accumulator grid.
NOVELTY - The system has a liquid flow battery stack connected with an integrated branch pipe (1a) that is connected with a main pipe. The liquid flow battery stack is provided with a positive and negative electrolyte circulating pump that is connected with a positive and negative electrolyte storage tank through a positive and negative circulation pipeline. An input cathode electrolyte of a liquid storage tank is connected with a solution storage battery. An output pipeline is connected with an electrolyte storage input of a cathode electrolyte storage tank.    USE - Liquid flow battery integrated system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high efficiency and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid flow battery integrated system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Integrated branch pipes (1a-8a)
NOVELTY - The device has a box body storing cooling liquid in a cavity part. The box body is equipped with a cooling liquid inlet part and a cooling liquid outlet part. The box body is combined with a liquid storage cavity part. A middle part of the liquid storage cavity part is provided with a porous liquid coolant cleaner. The porous liquid coolant cleaner is connected with a fuel cell cooling circulation system. Supplementary liquid is supplied to the cooling circulation system. A heating device is arranged in the liquid storage cavity.    USE - Liquid storing and purifying integrated device for a liquid cooling system (claimed), of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces sealing point and air bubble distribution, and has better reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid storing and purifying integrated device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery (1) including a handle that is provided with a small wind groove. A battery box rear base is connected with a solar battery plate, a wind power generator and a solar battery board that is connected with a storage battery (4), which is divided into two gears. The gear is provided with a gear switch (5).    USE - Energy-saving power vehicle e.g. bicycle (from drawings) and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has simple structure and saves energy during operation in practical and convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving power vehicle in the form of bicycle.    Battery (1)    Storage battery (4)    Gear switch (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling storage tank (11) arranged in a box body through a heat-insulating layer. The box body is arranged with an air tube cooling storage tank that contains a gasket (10). An end of an air pipe (6) is penetrated out of the cool storage tank and an air filter pipe. Another end of the air pipe is passed through a gas pump of the cool storage tank. The gas pump is connected with an oil discharger. A refrigeration system is arranged in the cool storage tank that is powered through a solar power supply and a control system.    USE - Energy car cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can quickly manage temperature in a car without changing structure of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of an energy car cooling device.    Air pipe (6)    Gasket (10)    Cooling storage tank (11)
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind wheel, a support shaft, a charging controller, a storage battery group, an inverter and a horizontal rotating shaft of a generator unit, where the wind wheel is fixed on a shell of the generator unit. The wind wheel and the generator unit are fixed on the supporting shaft. The generator unit is connected with the charging controller through a cable. The storage battery group and the inverter are electrically connected with each other. The generator unit is connected with an outer rotor permanent magnet direct current motor of an electric motor car.    USE - Small outer rotor permanent magnet direct current wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator ensures that the outer rotor permanent magnet direct current motor of electric motor car has wide range of application, reduces cost, and improves product quality. The generator has better promotion effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a small outer rotor permanent magnet direct current wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The box has a box body with an upper end face provided with a sliding face of sliding cover. The sliding cover is provided with two sliding surfaces matched with each other. The box body comprises a bottom plate, and two opposite sidewalls extended upwardly around sides parallel to four side plates. A mounting handle is provided with the side plates at the middle of the handle and with radiating holes. The sliding surfaces are inclined around 45 degrees. An end of the side plates is provided with the mounting handle and a display screen.    USE - Slip battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost, uses power of the sliding cover in the sliding box so as to save the maintenance time, and prevents contamination of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a slip battery box.
NOVELTY - The box has a box body formed with two containing grooves. The first groove is provided with a bottom plate and four side plates. A central position of the second groove is provided with a through opening. The second groove is provided with a substrate. An upper joint of the first groove is provided with a base. A center part of the base is provided with a screw hole. A cover body is buckled on the box body. A side edge of the cover body is provided with an extending side part. The cover body and the box body are fastened together by bolts.    USE - Battery box for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, convenient to install and low in manufacturing cost, and makes full usage of an electric vehicle with small space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The device has a sliding plate (2), a side plate (3), a locating pressure plate (6), a bottom support (8) and a bracket (1), where the sliding plate is supported by an inclined support frame. Two slide side plates are symmetrically fixed on the side plate, the bottom plate on a lower part. A slide side lower part of a hinge (9) is connected to the locating pressure plate, which is provided with a locating rib (7).    USE - Electric vehicle battery pole group arranging device for correcting a pole group pole board surface.    ADVANTAGE - The pole group arranging device has a simple structure, is conveniently operated, is easy to realize storage battery assembly quality, and has improved production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle battery pole group arranging device.    Bracket (1)    Sliding plate (2)    Side plate (3)    Locating pressure plate (6)    Locating rib (7)    Bottom support (8)    Hinge (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a control module connected with an automobile battery pack and a main control module. The main control module is connected with a slave control module and a vehicle controller area network (CAN) connection through a CAN bus. A navigation display screen is provided by a serial port communication i.e. RS232, with the main control module.    USE - Integrated-type battery management device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces cost, saves space, is convenient to use, and improves better flexibility of a management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an integrated-type battery management device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has two cross members connected with a cleaning module along longitudinal direction. A mattress is inserted between the cross members. An infrared sterilization lamp, a sterilization lamp, a vacuum dust collector and a vibrator are arranged in a side of the cleaning module. A roller is connected with the cleaning module. The mattress is easily inserted on a downside of a mattress inlet hole that is formed on the cleaning module. A barrier rod is connected to an upper end of one of the cross members. A solar power generation board is connected with the cleaning module.    USE - Mattress cleaning system for use in a vehicle i.e. trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The system can clean foreign substances adhered with the mattress in an efficient manner. The system is provided with the solar power generation board, thus operating the system without requiring a separate generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a mattress cleaning system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has an interlock rotation shaft connected with a rotating blade. A generator part converts rotational kinetic energy of the interlock rotation shaft into electric power. A capacitor stores the electric power generated in the generator part. The generator part is connected with a storage battery. A frame is connected to a road structure. A vertical pivot is arranged in the frame. Multiple wings are connected to the vertical pivot. A water inflow proof unit is connected to a lower part of the vertical pivot. A gear-box connects the interlock rotation shaft with the generator part.    USE - Wind power generator for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has high power generation efficiency and profitability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The wake-up integration management system has an input switch (11) which is connected to an electrical equipment (10) and a battery (40). The wake-up signal is provided for communicating with the electrical equipment through a communication network (30). The electrical equipment has a sleep signal generator (12) which generates the sleep signal.    USE - Wake-up integration management system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wake-up integration management system has an input switch which is connected to an electrical equipment and a battery, and thus ensures improved wake-up integration management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wake-up integration management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical equipment (10)    Input switch (11)    Sleep signal generator (12)    Communication network (30)    Battery (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves reading the load on an individual battery system. The load of all battery systems is compared. The battery with a highest ratio of load to voltage is preferred for utilization. The reading of the load of the battery systems is continuously noticed. The difference between the load and a pre-load is set to one percentage.    USE - Method for maintaining load balancing of vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves reading the load on an individual battery system, where the load of all battery systems is compared and the battery with a highest ratio of load to voltage is preferred for utilization, and thus ensures simple, efficient and convenient system for maintaining load balancing of vehicle battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for maintaining load balancing of vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for maintaining load balancing of vehicle battery.    Batteries (A,B)    Device (C)
NOVELTY - A stack comprises a first head, and stacked fuel cells (100) which are fixed and fluidically connected to the head. The first head comprises a feeding inlet and a corresponding outlet for a flow of working heat-transfer fluid. The first head internally defines a volume through which the working heat-transfer fluid flow may pass. The volume in thermally coupled with the cooling heat-transfer fluid flow so that the cooling heat-transfer fluid delivers part(s) of the heat removed from the fuel cells to the working heat transfer fluid.    USE - A stack for an electric power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stack has increased compactness and reduced response times; ensures generally high standards of performance and reliability; and has improved efficiency, thermal integration and energy exchanges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stack comprises a first head, and stacked fuel cells (100) which are fixed and fluidically connected to the head. The first head comprises a fuel flow feeding inlet and a corresponding outlet, a comburent flow feeding inlet and a comburent flow feeding outlet (306), a cooling heat-transfer fluid flow inlet and cooling heat-transfer fluid flow inlet (412) thermally coupled with the fuel cells to remove part(s) of the reaction heat at the fuel cells, and a feeding inlet and a corresponding outlet for a flow of working heat-transfer fluid. The first head internally defines a volume through which the working heat-transfer fluid flow may pass. The volume in thermally coupled with the cooling heat-transfer fluid flow so that the cooling heat-transfer fluid delivers part(s) of the heat removed from the fuel cells to the working heat transfer fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic perspective view of a stack of fuel cells.    Stacked fuel cells (100)    Second head (211)    Fuel feeding inlet (301)    Comburent flow feeding outlet (306)    Cooling heat-transfer fluid flow inlet (412)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion conductor comprises phosphorus-based compound having a characteristic peak at a Raman shift of 720-770 cm-1 on a Raman spectrum of the phosphorus-based compound.    USE - As a lithium ion conductor used in lithium air battery (claimed), which is used as a large battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion conductor has good lithium ion conducting characteristics. The lithium air battery containing the lithium ion conductor exhibits high-energy density and high output power, because of reduced overvoltage. The lithium air battery has long life span, because of suppressed side reactions between the negative electrode and impurities, air (i.e. oxygen), and the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing a lithium ion conductor involving contacting a phosphorus-based compound with a lithium halide solution; and    (2) a lithium air battery comprising: a negative electrode receiving and releasing lithium ions; a positive electrode using oxygen as a positive active material; an electrolyte disposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; and the lithium ion conductor disposed between the negative electrode and the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A battery unit (100) comprises a first battery module (102-1) comprising battery cell containers (104) each housing battery cell(s); a second battery module (102-2) comprising battery cells containers each housing battery cell(s); and a heat exchanger (110) disposed between the two battery modules. The heat exchanger defines internal fluid flow passage for transmitting a heat exchanger fluid. The two sides of the heat exchanger are resiliently compressible to conform to variations in a spacing between the two battery modules across the battery cell containers.    USE - Battery unit for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - In the battery unit, the heat exchanger can maintain consistent contact with the geometry of the cell containers between adjacent modules over a range of temperatures and contact surface tolerances and provide good heat conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (100)    Battery modules (102-1, 102-2)    Battery cells containers (104)    Heat exchanger (110)    Contact surfaces (112, 113)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric module comprises p- and n-conducting thermoelectric material pieces which are alternately connected to one another via electrically conductive contacts. The thermoelectric module (19) is thermally conductively connected to a micro heat exchanger (13) which comprises continuous channels having a diameter of less than or equal to 1 mm, through which a fluid heat exchanger medium can flow.    USE - Thermoelectric module for exhaust system of internal combustion engine, particularly motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric module ensures better heat transfer with a low pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of a thermoelectric generator.    Exhaust pipe (10)    Manifold (11)    Micro heat exchanger (13)    Exhaust pipe (17)    Thermoelectric module (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack with an anode inlet and a cathode inlet. An air compressor is connected with the cathode inlet. A sensor is adapted to measure a surge indicator. A controller is in electrical communication with the sensor and is configured to adjust an adaptable compressor map in response to the measured surge indicator. The controller is configured to establish an operating setpoint of the air compressor based on the adaptable compressor map.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can improve the efficiency of the air compressor in the fuel cell system, the quantity of compressor bypass air can be improved. The adaptable compressor can be continuously or intermittently adjusted to account for part-to-part variation and lifetime wear of the air compressor, thus the efficiency of the air compressor can be optimized and militating against surge events can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Compressor (210)    Motor (212)    Pressure sensor (216)    Speed sensor (218)    Controller (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating the impedance of battery from electric current value of battery and response voltage, when the battery is discharged with predetermined discharge pattern (10). The deterioration degree or discharge capability of the battery is determined using impedance of battery. The discharge pattern is formed so that the response voltage is constant at the time of the discharge of battery.    USE - Status estimation method of battery mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transient change in the response voltage of battery can be minimized due to repeated discharge of battery. The degradation or discharge capability of the battery can be estimated with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the discharge pattern used for state estimation process of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge pattern (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a composite separator (10) arranged with a porous substrate (1). The porous substrate is provided with pores. Two porous coating layers (2, 5) are coated with inorganic particle mixture. Binder polymer is coated on a surface of the porous substrate. An anode (30) is connected with one of the porous coating layers. A cathode (20) is connected with the other porous coating layer. Thickness of the porous coating layers is 1-20 micro meters. The porous substrate is made of a polyolefin-group porous film. Thickness of the porous substrate is 1-100 micro meters.    USE - Electrochemical device i.e. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a cellular phone, a camcorder and a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The device suppresses overheat generated in the porous substrate, protects short circuit of the anode and reduces actual ion delivery speed of the cathode. The device has better cycle-ability, cycle characteristics and thermal stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electrochemical device.    Porous substrate (1)    Porous coating layers (2, 5)    Composite separator (10)    Cathode (20)    Anode (30)
NOVELTY - A laminated structure provided with a base material (12), a sacrificial layer (16) containing aluminum formed on a base material, and an aluminum layer (18) is formed on surface of sacrificial layer. A porous alumina layer (20) which has several recessed portions is formed by anodizing alumina layer partially. Then, the porous alumina layer is separated from the laminated structure, to obtain anodized film.    USE - Manufacture of anodized film used as electrolytic membrane for fuel cell, magnetic recording media, optical elements and separation filter.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides anodized film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view explaining the manufacture of anodized film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (12)    Inorganic base layer (14)    Sacrificial layer (16)    Aluminum layer (18)    Porous alumina layer (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery has an anode comprising graphene layer(s) in electrical communication with titania to form a nanocomposite material, a cathode comprising a lithium olivine structure, and an electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ion battery for electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has better performance, minimal internal resistance and irreversible heat generation, and demonstrate negligible degradation after 700 cycles at 1C charge/discharge rate.
NOVELTY - The generator main portion (1) is provided with a power generator shaft. A fan (2) is fixed to the power generator shaft (3) and is rotated by wind force to drive the generator main portion. The electric power is generated by the generator main portion. The exterior portion of generator main portion is covered with flow guide cover (4) to guide airflow toward the fan. One end of the flow guide cover is connected with generator main portion and the other end is equipped with fix terminal (6). A conducting wire (5) is connected to equipment through fix terminal.    USE - Back installation type wind powered generator of transport system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency can be improved. The balance of a vehicle at high speed can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the back installation type wind powered generator of transport system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator main portion (1)    Fan (2)    Power generator shaft (3)    Flow guide cover (4)    Conducting wire (5)    Fix terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a winding body which is configured for winding. The winding body includes a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2) by which an active material is coated by the belt-shaped collector through the separators (3,4). A through-hole is arranged on the positive electrode and negative electrode in the coating section of the active material, and a section of boundary region of the positive electrode uncoated section (1a) and a negative electrode uncoated section (2a).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and portable equipments, such as digital camera, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents slippage which can lead to quality defect, and maintains high energy density and high productivity since the through-hole is arranged on the positive electrode and negative electrode in the coating section of the active material, and a section of boundary region of the positive uncoated section and a negative electrode uncoated section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the flat type winding electrode group of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode uncoated section (1a)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode uncoated section (2a)    Separators (3,4)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a holding section which is configured for holding the electric condensers. The connection conductors are arranged on the surface on the opposite side to the electric-condenser holding side of the holding section. A wiring section is arranged on the connection conductor. The connection conductors are inserted and pressed down by the holding section and the wiring section.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicles, e.g., construction machines, commercial vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited for rail vehicles, hybrid electric train, battery-type fork lift truck, crane, motor trucks, passenger car, garbage truck.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits good working capability of the battery block, improves air-tightness, increases strength of the battery apparatus and improves safety and reliability of the battery apparatus since the wiring section is arranged on the connection conductor while the connection conductors are inserted and pressed down by the holding section and the wiring section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the battery block, and the arrangement configuration of the battery cell within the battery block and the structure of the side plate.    Metal housing (2)    Side plate (3)    Bus-bar (4)    Voltage detection substrate (5)    Battery cell (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a square battery container (13) in which the flat winding electrode group (30) is accommodated. A battery cover (9) is arranged to seal the battery container and includes external positive-negative electrode terminal. The positive-negative electrode current collecting plates inside the battery cover are electrically connected to the external positive-negative electrode terminals. A restriction unit is provided in the bottom portion (13R) of the battery container, and the folding back edge portion of the flat winding electrode group is restrained.    USE - Square secondary battery such as square lithium secondary battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of the vibration of the horizontal direction of flat winding electrode group supported by the battery cover can be suppressed and the flat winding electrode group can be maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the square secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cover (9)    Square battery container (13)    Bottom portion (13R)    Square lithium secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a rigid heat exchanger defining an internal fluid passage for a heat exchanger fluid with a compliant region. The portion of the heat exchanger is positioned between two battery modules, each of the battery modules (304-1-304-N-1) are provided with battery cell housed within a rigid container. The temporarily deforming or displacing the compliant region of the heat exchanger is positioned.    USE - Method of assembling battery unit used in EV and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The positioning of the outer core plate lips within the inner core plate slot can act as limit on the extent to which the flow chamber region can be deformed. The heat exchanger relies on flexible manifold panels to facilitate substantially parallel compression of the heat exchanger after insertion of the battery modules to provide good thermal contact between the heat exchanger plates and the battery modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) heat exchanger for use with battery modules; and    (2) battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (300)    Battery modules (304-1-304-N-1)    Heat exchanger plates (306-1-306-3)    Outlet manifold (316)    Bosses (324,326)
NOVELTY - Preparing particulate carbon fuel used in fuel cell comprises: finely dividing carbon particles (104); introducing finely divided carbon particles into fuel cell (100); introducing a gas containing oxygen into fuel cell; and exposing finely divided carbon particles to carbonate salts, or to molten sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and/or lithium hydroxide, or to alkali and alkaline earth nitrates, where step of exposing finely divided carbon particles comprises exposing finely divided carbon particles to carbonate salts of lithium, potassium, and/or sodium, magnesium, calcium, or barium.    USE - The method is useful for preparing particulate carbon fuel which is used in a fuel cell (claimed) for generating electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a carbon air fuel cell constructed in accordance with the present invention.    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel cell housing (101)    Molten-salt electrolyte (103)    Carbon particles (104)    Cathode (106)
NOVELTY - A power supply device consists of a main battery and one or more sub-batteries which are charged/discharged by the electrode reaction of an electrode active material. The discharge capacity of main battery is larger than the discharge capacity of sub-battery. The average discharge voltage which is a discharge voltage during half discharge capacity of the main battery is larger than the average discharge voltage of sub-battery.    USE - Power supply device. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, robots, mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and digital cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device is capable of dealing with the fluctuation in voltage associated with high current. The service life of main battery is prolonged.
NOVELTY - The device (11) has an air scoop with an inlet (12) and an outlet. The inlet faces towards a forward direction and outlet faces in opposite direction of travel of vehicle (14). The electric power is generated at one end of wind turbine and the generated power is utilized for rotation about a central axis to generate electric current. The generated electric current is fed to a power management system or electric circuit to recharge a battery pack.    USE - Energy offset device mounted to hood, roof and trunk lid of vehicle such as electric car, for offsetting electric power usage in electric car using wind turbine generator.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current is fed to a power management system or to an electric circuit to recharge a battery pack, so that wind power generation device is utilized for providing the offsetting the energy usage in an electric car and range is extended between battery recharges, thus a low profile turbine is utilized to recapture energy expelled to power the vehicle, and the electrical power consumption rate of electric automobiles is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electric car.    Device (11)    Inlet (12)    Air flow (13)    Vehicle (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an output frequency of the inverter. A pulse width value for an output waveform of the inverter is determined. The pulse width value is less than a half-wave period of a full-cycle sinusoidal waveform at the output frequency. A sinusoidal output pulse waveform comprising pulses having a pulse width equal to the pulse width value is generated.    USE - Method for controlling photovoltaic module inverter used for converting direct current (DC) power generated by solar cell, photovoltaic (PV) cell, fuel cell, DC wind turbine and DC water turbine to single-phase AC power, of system for supplying AC power.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of inverter can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) inverter for converting DC power received from renewable energy source to AC power; and    (2) apparatus for controlling inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the inverter.    AC grid (102)    DC source (104)    Inverter (106)    Input converter (300)    Output converter (302)    Output converter controller (312)
NOVELTY - The combination has a vanadium liquid flow battery sealing ring membrane integrated component (111) provided with a membrane (1111) and a sealing ring (1112) that are connected to each other. Size of the sealing ring is higher than size of a frame plate sealing ring groove (1113). Multiple vanadium redox flow battery pile units are overlapped with each other. A vanadium liquid flow battery stack comprises two frame plates (107, 108). A clamping groove is formed in an H-shaped sealing ring. A through-hole is formed in one of the frame plates.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery seal ring membrane integrated assembly and electric stack combination.    ADVANTAGE - The combination enables integrating the sealing ring with the frame plates with better sealing effect, thus reducing positive and negative liquid leakage and ensuring performance of a vanadium redox battery in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vanadium liquid flow battery seal ring membrane integrated assembly and electric stack combination.    Frame plates (107, 108)    Vanadium liquid flow battery sealing ring membrane integrated component (111)    Membrane (1111)    Sealing ring (1112)    Frame plate sealing ring groove (1113)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery pack body (3) fixed on a vehicle body floor under a center of a front end of an instrument desk. A vehicle body floor of a passage (2) is fixed corresponding to the battery pack body. The battery pack body is arranged on a back bump and provided with an inlet pipe. An air inlet and an engine are arranged in an outlet pipe of a heat treating system. A waste battery management system is connected with two sides of the battery pack body. An air outlet of an outlet pipe and the engine are arranged in a battery thermal management system (5).    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has low temperature heat and high temperature radiating function. The battery pack is small in size and convenient to install and detach.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electric vehicle battery pack.    Trunk (1)    Passage (2)    Battery pack body (3)    Back row seat (4)    Battery thermal management system (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery quick-change unit (1) that is provided a buckle portion (12). A locking unit (2) is provided with a slot. The buckle portion is inserted into the slot in a lock stopping unit. A clamping portion is prevented from sliding out from a clamping groove (21).    USE - Locking device for power battery of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery quick-change unit is firmly fixed on the vehicle, the security of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the locking device for power battery of vehicle.    Battery quick-change unit (1)    Locking unit (2)    Battery plate (11)    Buckle portion (12)    Clamping groove (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling and measuring the flow of air from air feeder to fuel cell stack. The air flow detection value is inputted to vehicle controller, so as to determine whether the air flow towards fuel cell stack is normal or abnormal. The driving mode of fuel cell vehicle is changed to emergency driving mode when the air flow towards the fuel cell stack is determined to be abnormal.    USE - Emergency driving method of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shut down of vehicle due to abnormal air flow towards fuel cell stack can be prevented. The fuel cell vehicle can be driven safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the emergency driving process of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a magnetic sensor (16) that detects temperature-dependent value of magnetic material in battery cell (10A). A temperature sensor (18) is arranged in vicinity of the magnetic sensor to detect temperature of the magnetic material. The magnetic and temperature sensors are connected to a controller (20) which comprises software to determine temperature-compensated value of the magnetic material based on temperature-dependent value and temperature of the magnetic material.    USE - Battery system e.g. lithium ion battery system used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in consumer electronics field, defense and aerospace application.    ADVANTAGE - The state of charge of the battery system can be determined accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for determining state of charge of battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery cell (10A)    Cell container (10B)    Magnetic sensor (16)    Temperature sensor (18)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - The layer (32) has a thermally insulating layer i.e. micro-truss structure, comprising two surfaces and an electrically conducting layer made of metal formed on one surface of the thermally insulating layer. The electrically conducting layer includes multiple apertures. The thermally insulating layer includes multiple protuberances formed on the surface. Each of the apertures is formed through one of the protuberances formed on the surface of the insulating layer, where the insulating layer is formed from carbon foam, synthetic foam and plastic.    USE - Barrier layer for a fuel cell assembly in a fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The layer allows the fuel cell assembly with thermally insulating electrically conducting layer arranged between a terminal plate and a unipolar end plate to mitigate thermal losses from the unipolar end plate, and fluid condensation and ice formation on the unipolar end plate, thus maximizing electric current flowing through the layer. The layer eliminates the need of a heating mechanism in order to warm up the unipolar end plate, thus reducing complexity and cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell assembly (10)    Unitized electrode assembly (12)    Bipolar plate (14)    Terminal plate (18)    Barrier layer (32)
NOVELTY - The component has a frame (100) comprising two portions (115, 120) separated by an intermediate portion that defines a chamber (130). The chamber receives, contains and directs flow of heat transfer fluid. A heat exchange plate (110) is in mechanical communication with the portions of the frame. The plate is in mechanical and thermal communication with a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) battery module (105) and in thermal communication with the heat transfer fluid when the fluid is received, contained and made to flow through the chamber.    USE - Thermal management component for a RESS battery component of hybrid and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange plate is in mechanical and thermal communication with the RESS battery module and in thermal communication with the heat transfer fluid when the fluid is received, and made to flow through the chamber, thus providing cooling or heating according to the needs of vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling heat energy of a RESS battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal management component.    Frame (100)    Rechargeable energy storage system battery module (105)    Heat exchange plate (110)    Portions of frames (115, 120)    Chamber (130)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (1) has a heat exchanger (5) for transfer of heat between a coolant and an accumulator (2), a heat exchanger (6) for transfer of heat between the coolant and environment and a heat exchanger (10) for transfer of heat between the coolant and a refrigerant circulating in a refrigerant circuit (4). The refrigerant circuit has a supplementary heat exchanger (19) with two expansion valves (14,15).    USE - Cooling device for refrigeration of accumulator of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Combined refrigeration of the accumulator of vehicle and conditioning of air to vehicle inner space can be attained. The operation of the accumulator with optimal temperature is enabled, while achieving maximum efficiency of the accumulator. The electrical power consumption for conditioning of the accumulator can be reduced. The maximum efficiency of the overall system is achieved with maximum range of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has a heat exchanger (10) for transfer of heat between the coolant and a refrigerant circulating in a refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit has a supplementary heat exchanger (19) with two expansion valves (14,15). One valve is arranged in direction of flow of the refrigerant before the heat exchanger (10) and other valve is arranged behind the heat exchanger (10), so that the refrigerant-side heat exchangers set as vaporizers with different pressure levels and temperature levels are operable. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating of cooling device for refrigeration of accumulator of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the cooling device for refrigeration of accumulator of vehicle.    Cooling device (1)    Accumulator (2)    Refrigerant circuit (4)    Heat exchangers (5,6,10)    Expansion valves (14,15)    Supplementary heat exchanger (19)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple trays fixed on a battery module by a pressing bar. The battery module is provided with a shell of a battery pack. The battery pack is provided with multiple batteries. The shell is provided with a bottom plate. The bottom plate is arranged on multiple side plates. The battery pack is provided with a soft material. Multiple supporting bars are respectively located at two ends of multiple side plates. Two ends of a strip are fixedly connected with the trays.    USE - Electric automobile power supply module.    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents an emitting drum during battery deformation and improves high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of an electric automobile power supply module.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a pole plate connected to a side of a lug part on an edge part of a plate. A bus bar is arranged on an upper part of an edge of the pole plate. The pole plate is provided with a module board set.    USE - Battery device integrated electric power vehicle i.e. bus.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures that width of the pole plate and the bus bar can be reduced, thus increasing current transmission direction resistance and battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery device integrated electric power vehicle.
NOVELTY - The module has a box body provided with multiple battery groups. Each battery group is provided with opposite sides of multiple lithium ion batteries. Multiple anode and cathode materials of the lithium ion batteries are electrically connected to a positive pole bus board and a negative pole bus board. The box body is connected with anode and cathode current collectors. Anode and cathode bus boards are provided with multiple battery packs. The battery packs are located by a safety device. The safety device is electrically fixed to the anode and cathode current collectors.    USE - 300 ampere-hour (Ah) lithium ion power battery module for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The module improves safety performance of an automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a 300 Ah lithium ion power battery module.
NOVELTY - The device has a clamping part utilized for fixing an electric vehicle battery pack shell and located on a crystal base. Two sides of an upper part of the crystal base are fixed with two shaft seats, respectively. The shaft seats are fixed with a shaft. The clamping part is installed on a pedestal through the shaft, and rotates around the shaft.    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack shell installation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device greatly improves production efficiency, reduces labor intensity and ensures accurate location of the electric vehicle battery pack shell. The device is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle battery pack shell installation device.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (2) has fuel cell (4), anode (6), cathode (8) and a membrane unit (10) with used and new diaphragm portions between the anode and cathode. A bobbin (14) receives the used diaphragm portion. A delivery element (18) delivers new diaphragm portion. A conveying device (12) conveys the membrane unit from the delivery element to the receiver. A holder holds the anode and cathode and is arranged in alterspacing between the anode and cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The automated change of membrane unit can be performed, without having to remove the fuel cell from operating environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for maintaining fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Anode (6)    Cathode (8)    Membrane unit (10)    Conveying device (12)    Bobbin (14)    Delivery element (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves including the operation modes of the thermoelectric generators (30) in the temperature management of the emission control system (40). The attainable heating performance and the cooling performance of the thermoelectric generator and the cooling performance of its additional components are taken into account for cooling of the thermoelectric generator or for controlling the emission control system.    USE - Method for temperature management of an emission control system in an exhaust duct of an internal combustion engine, particularly Otto- or diesel engines (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves including the operation modes of the thermoelectric generators in the temperature management of the emission control system, and hence ensures emission improvement over the lifetime of the emission control system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for temperature management of an emission control system in an exhaust duct of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric generator in an exhaust duct of an internal combustion engine.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Engine block (10)    Exhaust duct (20)    Thermoelectric generators (30)    Emission control system (40)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has fuel cells (2, 3) arranged between end plates (4, 5) of a stack (6). The stack extends in a y-direction from gas distributors (7, 7'). The gas distributors extend along the stack from the end plates in a z-direction. The end plates relative to the gas distributors are arranged such that a defined linear relative movement possibility is created between the end plates and in the z-direction to the gas distributors while a relative movement is prevented in a direction transverse to the y-direction and transverse to the z-direction and/or in an x-direction.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The end plates relative to the gas distributors are arranged such that the defined linear relative movement possibility is created between the end plates and in the z-direction to the gas distributors while the relative movement is prevented in the direction transverse to the y-direction and transverse to the z-direction and/or in the x-direction, thus improving tightness of the end plates of the arrangement, and avoiding leakages at the end plates of the arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Fuel cells (2, 3)    End plates (4, 5)    Stack (6)    Gas distributors (7, 7')
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas system has a recuperation heat exchanger (5) is arranged or integrated at one of the two exhaust pipes (1,2) in direct proximity of exhaust valves (3,4) and in a flow direction before a catalyst or supercharger. A valve is arranged with a tilted flap in the respective exhaust pipe. A medium is obtained for influencing exhaust flow rate conductible through the two exhaust pipes.    USE - Exhaust gas system for internal-combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas system has a recuperation heat exchanger is arranged or integrated at one of the two exhaust pipes in direct proximity of exhaust valves and in a flow direction before a catalyst or supercharger, and hence ensures simplified and improved exhaust gas system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for conducting exhaust gas of an internal-combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust gas system.    Exhaust pipes (1,2)    Exhaust valves (3,4)    Recuperation heat exchanger (5)    Cylinder (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a battery (2) i.e. high voltage battery, comprising single cells and/or cell groups, where one of the single cells and/or the cell groups is brought together by a bus bar (3) in the battery. The battery is arranged such that the battery is parallel to an alignment of the vehicle such as parallel to longitudinal, transverse or vertical axis of the vehicle. Two opposite peripheral surfaces (4.1-4.4) of the battery are arranged at respective predetermined minimum distances (a1-a4). The bus bar is arranged in a middle area of the battery.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is housed in an enhanced safe housing, and the damage of the bus bar and/or the battery is reduced during collision of vehicle. The battery needs less installation space, and has reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle with a battery and a bus bar.    Predetermined minimum distances (a1-a4)    Vehicle (1)    Battery (2)    Bus bar (3)    Peripheral surfaces (4.1-4.4)
NOVELTY - The system has battery cells (12) provided in an enclosure (14), where the enclosure includes a manifold comprising two ends and another manifold that is opposite to the former manifold. A valve i.e. three-way valve, allows fluid flow into or out of one end of the former manifold. Another valve allows fluid flow into or out of one end of the latter manifold, so that the fluid flow through the enclosure flow shifts in a reverse direction and a forward direction. A heat exchanger provides cooling and heating of the fluid.    USE - Thermal management system for a battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, metal hydride battery and lead-acid battery, for a vehicle e.g. electric car such as powered electric car and hybrid vehicle such as extended range electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides air cooling and heating to the battery at low cost, reduced complexity and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a battery pack with battery cells.    Battery pack (10)    Battery cells (12)    Enclosure (14)    Ends of housing (16, 18)    Cell (22)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a reverse L-shaped fixed base structure (1) whose inner side wall is provided with multiple columnar tracks (2). A sliding block (3) is connected with the columnar tracks via a sleeve (4). A retainer ring (5) is connected between the sliding block and the base structure. An inner side wall of a wedged pressure block (6) is connected with an inclined surface of the sliding block. A top plate of the base structure is provided with a guide nut (7). A bolt (8) is arranged on a portion screw rod (9). An upper part of the nut is screwed with a butterfly compression nut (10).    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. automobile, battery module pressing mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is simple in structure, and improves mounting and dismounting efficiency of a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.    Reverse L-shaped fixed base structure (1)    Columnar tracks (2)    Sliding block (3)    Sleeve (4)    Retainer ring (5)    Wedged pressure block (6)    Guide nut (7)    Bolt (8)    Portion screw rod (9)    Butterfly compression nut (10)
NOVELTY - The breaker has a lever block groove formed between a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, where the lever block is hinged to a supporting structure by a shaft to form a lever structure. The supporting structure is arranged on a liquid flow passage wall. A baffle block controls magnitude of inclination of the lever block groove. A lever block groove initial state level is set on a liquid flow passage. The lever block groove is provided with an outer cavity, where the outer cavity is provided with a shape of a groove body.    USE - Liquid flow battery by-pass current breaker.    ADVANTAGE - The breaker can realize continuous inflow of an intermittent flow and prevent electrolyte in the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet pipe. The breaker has simple structure and breaking effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a liquid flow battery by-pass current breaker.
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust heat recovery generating part combined with a fuel cell development part. A generator is connected to a steam turbine and a shaft for converting mechanical energy into electric power. A condenser collects vapor, which is ejected in the steam turbine, and condenses the vapor into condensed water. A feed pump is connected to the condenser for circulating the condensed water. The condensed water is made to flow into a water drum through a feed pump. A steam generation heat exchanger is installed on top of the water drum for exchanging heat with exhaust gas.    USE - Fuel cell exhaust heat recovery type electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces energy waste and greenhouse gas. The system has improved power generation effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell exhaust heat generating recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell exhaust heat recovery type electric power system.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (10) and a support holder (20) that is arranged to constrain expansion of the electrode assembly. The support holder is provided with one side wall that is arranged adjacent a side of the electrode assembly. A case is arranged to house the electrode assembly and the support holder. The side wall is provided with a buffer recess (29).    USE - Secondary battery such as small-capacity rechargeable battery for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and large-capacity rechargeable battery used as motor-driving power source for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the support holder that is arranged to constrain expansion of electrode assembly, the electrode assembly can be prevented from excessively expanding so that the life span of the rechargeable battery can be effectively improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Support holder (20)    Buffer recess (29)    Gasket (38a)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery block (10) provided with several battery cells housed in a battery holder (2). The circuit boards (6,9) mounted on the battery holder of the battery block, to carry corresponding protection circuits for detecting the abnormality of the battery cell and cut-off current flow. An output case is provided for housing the battery block, and an output connector provided on the outer case, to deliver an output of the battery block.    USE - Battery pack for use in electric powered bicycle. Can also be used in electric power tool and electric motor-bike e.g. electric scooter and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is manufactured with the water-resistant structure, such that the battery cells are protected from moisture. The reliability of the protection circuitry of the battery pack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery holder (2)    Lead plates (5)    Circuit boards (6,9)    Circuit board holder (7)    Battery block (10)
NOVELTY - The installation structure has a power battery supporting tray mounted on the car body floor via a lower bracket (2), and an upper cover that seals the tray with a O-ring. The power battery tray and the upper cover form the sealed cavity. The bracket is connected to an installation beam (9) fixed to the vehicle floor.    USE - Installation structure of power battery for vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The installation structure effectively prevents leakage of water or other liquid from the inner space of the vehicle to the power battery, thus enhancing the protection of the power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the bracket provided in the power battery installation structure.    Lower bracket (2)    Annular sealing pad (4)    Sealing rubber (5)    Waterproof nut (6)    Installation beam (9)
NOVELTY - The generator has a main body part installed at a loop of an electric vehicle to generate electricity. A capacitor stores the generated electricity. A guide portion is bonded to a rotating airfoil part to guide wind force and air flowed in the rotating airfoil part. A base plate is fixed to the loop of the electric vehicle. A fixing plate is provided with a guide portion. A rotor and a stator are equipped between the base plate and the fixing plate. A rotary shaft is provided with a bearing unit that is fixed to the fixing and base plates. A rotor fixing unit is provided with the rotor.    USE - Electric vehicle generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator performs an operation of the electric vehicle in an effective manner, and improves electricity generation efficiency of the electric vehicle. The generator is easy to control the wind force due to driving of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric vehicle generator.
NOVELTY - The apparatus produces airflow in vehicle by driving of vehicle. The rocking structure (2) is oscillated along up and down direction. The movable portion (3) is moved by rocking structure. The electric power generation unit (4) is provided to generate movement of movable portion.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus mounted in motor vehicle (claimed), electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the electric power generating apparatus can be simplified and efficient electric power generation can be achieved. The air resistance can be reduced and adhesion of water and contamination can be reduced reliably so that failure of electric power generation unit can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principle portion of the electric power generation apparatus.    Rocking structure (2)    Movable portion (3)    Electric power generation unit (4)    Air passage pipe (5)    Biasing structure (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell (1) whose upper cover (3) is provided with discharge electrode plate nylon sealing ring (4). The battery shell is provided with the positive and negative electrode plates that are separated by clapboard (6). One side of the opening of the battery shell is provided with a battery box (8). The side wall of the outer shell is sleeved on a protective film. The upper end of the opening of the battery case side box is equipped with side cover nylon sealing ring (9).    USE - Electrode type battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of the electric energy can be reduced and the utilization rate of the battery storage can be improved. The charging/discharging of the can be improved and the reliability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrode type battery.    Battery shell (1)    Upper cover (3)    Discharge electrode plate nylon sealing ring (4)    Clapboard (6)    Battery box (8)    Side cover nylon sealing ring (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves detaching a battery cell (33) of inferior goods by a detachment process. An electrode (35) of the battery cell is connected to the battery cell through an electrode connection tool (1). The electrode connection tool is equipped with an electric wire (3). An insertion member (10) is provided in both ends of the electric wire. The insertion member of the electrode connection tool is externally fitted to the electrode by an external fitting procedure. The electrode connection tool is equipped with an insulating coating member.    USE - Method for repairing an assembled battery utilized in a commercial vehicle i.e. forklift lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The insertion member of the electrode connection tool is externally fitted to the electrode by the external fitting procedure, so that the damages of the electrode at the time of driving of a commercial vehicle are prevented. The insertion member can detach a broken battery cell easily, thus achieving repairing of an assembled battery for the commercial vehicle in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an assembled battery.    Electrode connection tool (1)    Electric wire (3)    Insertion member (10)    Battery cell (33)    Electrode (35)
NOVELTY - The device has a 220 Volts alternative current (AC) electric motorization unit for driving a roller (10) tangent to a tire tread such that displacement of a trailer or a caravan is generated outside a towing vehicle. The motorization unit is provided with a tubular motor supplied with single phased 220 volts, and an epicyclic reducer. The roller is provided on the tire tread during utilization and removable of a contact of coupled vehicles.    USE - Device for assisting a position of a trailer or a caravan (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, inexpensive and less in weight and size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for assisting a position of a trailer or a caravan.    Rail (4)    Roller (10)
NOVELTY - The installation has an air circuit including a sampled cooling air duct (4) in ambient conditions. The cooling air duct is buried in ground (2) at specific depth, and an air vent (14) includes a connection unit connected to a vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicle, for leading air flow toward a heat exchanger of batteries. The cooling air duct is found at approximately 1 to 20 m level of the ground. The air circuit comprises a ventilation unit e.g. air exhaust fan (12), for circulating air in the circuit.    USE - Installation for cooling batteries of electric or hybrid vehicle (all claimed) parked in a parking space using flow of cooling air.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling air duct is buried in the ground at specific depth, and the air vent includes the connection unit connected to the vehicle e.g. electric and hybrid vehicles, for leading air flow toward the heat exchanger of the batteries, thus cooling the batteries in a simple, effective and economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a buried circuit for circulation of air used by a cooling installation.    Ground (2)    Sampled cooling air duct (4)    Vertical part (6)    Air exhaust fan (12)    Air vent (14)
NOVELTY - The battery cover has a lug sheet portion that is fixed in a skid-proof screw cap where skid-proof screw cap is provided with fine bolt. A rivet portion and the lug sheet portion are fixed to a gasket portion. A metal cover board is fixed to a lower sealed gasket portion.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate battery cover structure for automobile start battery.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the automobile start battery is increased. The quality of the lithium iron phosphate battery cover is increased. The heat dissipation of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium iron phosphate battery cover structure.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has rankine circuit (40) which is equipped with waste gas heat exchanger (41) that is arranged in exhaust passage. The EGR circuit (30) is provided with EGR cooler (36). The EGR path refluxes inhalation by making a portion of waste gas of engine into EGR gas. The amount of heat exchanged between EGR gas and the working fluid in the EGR cooler is controlled by electronic control unit (60), so that temperature of EGR gas detected by EGR gas temperature sensor (39) falls within a predetermined temperature range.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus of internal combustion engine mounted in vehicles such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the efficiency of internal combustion engine can be prevented. The corrosion of EGR path or EGR valve can be prevented. The waste heat of internal combustion engine can be utilized efficiently. The thermal absorption to the working fluid can be accelerated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of waste heat utilizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    EGR circuit (30)    EGR cooler (36)    EGR gas temperature sensor (39)    Rankine circuit (40)    Waste gas heat exchanger (41)    Electronic control unit (60)
NOVELTY - An alkaline solution in which tungsten compound is dissolved is added to and mixed with lithium metal complex oxide powder comprising primary particles of lithium-nickel-cobalt oxide (I) and secondary particles containing aggregated primary particles. Tungsten is dispersed on the surface of primary particles. Microparticles containing tungsten and lithium are formed on the surface of primary particles by heat-treating mixture of the lithium metal complex oxide powder and the alkaline solution in which tungsten is dissolved, to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, gasoline engine and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the positive electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics and output characteristics, and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline solution in which tungsten compound is dissolved is added to and mixed with lithium metal complex oxide powder comprising primary particles of lithium-nickel-cobalt oxide of formula: LizNi1-x-yCoxMyOz (I) and secondary particles containing aggregated primary particles. Tungsten is dispersed on the surface of primary particles. Microparticles containing tungsten and lithium are formed on the surface of primary particles by heat-treating mixture of the lithium metal complex oxide powder and the alkaline solution in which tungsten is dissolved, to obtain positive electrode active material.    x=0.10-0.35;    y=0-0.35;    z=0.97-1.2;and    M=Mn, V, Mg, Mo, Nb, Ti or Al.    . An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A laminated porous film consists of a porous film layer having a thickness of 10 mu m or more, and a nonwoven fabric layer having a fiber diameter of 1 mu m or less, and has an air permeability of 10-10000 seconds/100 ml. The porous film layer comprises thermoplastic resin composition (a) having a crystal melting peak temperature of 150-250 degrees C. The fabric layer comprises thermoplastic resin composition (b) having a crystal melting peak temperature of 100-150 degrees C.    USE - Laminated porous film is used for battery-cell separators of batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used for office automation apparatus, domestic electrical appliances, communication apparatus, load leveling, uninterrupted power supplies, and electric vehicles. Can also be used for packaging materials, sanitary products, livestock farming products, agricultural products, construction materials, medical supplies, waterproof permeable films, and separation membranes used in manufacture of ultrapure water, purification of chemical solution, and water treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated porous film has shutdown characteristics, which are important in terms of ensuring safety, while also having excellent air permeation performance, which contributes to electrical performance, when used as battery-cell separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated porous film, which involves dissolving composition (b) in a solvent to obtain a polymer solution, and electrospinning a nonwoven fabric by spinning the polymer solution with voltage application to form a nonwoven fabric layer on the porous film layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken perspective view of a nonaqueous electrolytic battery using the laminated porous film.    Battery-cell separator (10)    Nonaqueous electrolytic battery (20)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Gasket (26)
NOVELTY - A porous film-forming slurry contains organic polymer-containing nonconductive particles, binder, and solvent. The binder contains acrylic polymer particles (A) having sulfonic acid group and acrylic polymer particles (B) having epoxy group.    USE - Slurry is used for forming porous film for electrode and separator used in secondary battery (all claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film formed using the slurry has high strength, uniformity and coating performance, and contains highly-dispersed nonconductive particles. The electrode and separator using the film have excellent shutdown functionality. The secondary battery containing the electrode and separator has high cycle characteristics and durability, and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous film;    (2) electrode;    (3) separator;    (4) secondary battery; and    (5) manufacture of secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A raw material mixture is obtained by mixing molten salt raw material having lithium hydroxide and/or lithium nitrate, and metallic compound raw material containing metallic compound(s) chosen from oxide, hydroxide and/or metal salt containing manganese and substituent element. Molten salt raw material contains lithium whose concentration is higher than the theoretical composition of lithium contained in target complex oxide. The raw material mixture is melted, reacted above the melting point of molten salt raw material, and lithium manganese complex oxide is collected.    USE - Manufacture of lithium manganese complex oxide used for positive electrode active material for lithium iron secondary battery used as power supply for vehicles (all claimed), and for a mobile telephone or notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides lithium manganese complex oxide having cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material mixture is obtained by mixing molten salt raw material containing lithium hydroxide and/or lithium nitrate, and metallic compound raw material containing metallic compound(s) chosen from oxide, hydroxide and/or metal salt containing manganese and substituent element. The molten salt raw material contains lithium whose concentration is higher than the theoretical composition of lithium contained in target complex oxide. The obtained raw material mixture is melted, reacted above the melting point of the molten salt raw material, and lithium manganese complex oxide is collected. Manganese (1-30 atomic%) in lithium manganese complex oxide is substituted by substituted elements chosen from metallic elements other than lithium and manganese. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which has positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The device has a pressure cylinder (1) which is provided with a porous medium burner (10). The high pressure porous medium burner is provided with a high pressure explosion-proof multiply valve (34). One end of the oxygen-enriched air high pressure supercharger (31) is connected with an oxygen-enriched generator (30) and other end is connected with a high pressure oxygen-enriched air storage tank (32). The high pressure oxygen-enriched air input automatic firing and spraying control system (33) is located between air storage tank and air input pipe (40).    USE - Micro exhaust high pressure engine master device e.g. power machine.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the machine can be simplified. The performance can be maintained stably. The practicability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power machine.    Pressure cylinder (1)    Porous medium burner (10)    Oxygen-enriched generator (30)    Supercharger (31)    Air storage tank (32)    Firing and spraying control system (33)    Explosion-proof multiply valve (34)    Air input pipe (40)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen recirculation unit (50) mixes hydrogen ejected from fuel anode and hydrogen supplied from hydrogen unit (40). A cooling unit (60) supplies cooling water to stack (10) and cools the stack. A heat exchanger (70) is installed at exhaust line (31) and connected to hydrogen supply line (43) of hydrogen unit to lower temperature of exhaust air supplied from air electrode of fuel cell. A heat exchanger (80) is installed at exhaust line and connected to cooling water line (65) of cooling unit to lower temperature of exhaust air.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen and relative humidity are appropriately maintained by the heat exchangers and the performance degradation of the humidifier is prevented. The performance and durability of the stack can be improved. The temperature of the air emitted to the atmosphere can be lowered. Therefore the water balance of the fuel cell system can be satisfied at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Stack (10)    Exhaust line (31)    Hydrogen unit (40)    Hydrogen supply line (43)    Hydrogen recirculation unit (50)    Cooling unit (60)    Cooling water line (65)    Heat exchangers (70,80)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has multiple unit stack modules (10) which are consecutively arranged while being mutually insulated through an insulating plate (21). A common distributor (30) commonly distributes fuel and cooling medium to unit stack modules. Multiple switch elements (50) electrically connect the anode and cathode of angular unit stack module. The switch elements are electrically switched corresponding to the angular unit stack module in several bus bars (70).    USE - Fuel cell stack assembly installed in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since normal unit stack module is used among multiple unit stack modules, the fuel cell stack can be protected. The stability of the fuel cell vehicle can be secured while preventing the fault of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell stack assembly.    Unit stack module (10)    Insulating plate (21)    Common distributor (30)    Switch element (50)    Bus bar (70)    Fuel cell stack assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (90) has electrode group (14) which wounds elongate electrodes (5,6). An elongate separator (7) is arranged between electrodes in spiral-coil shape. The electrodes comprise sheet-like collectors and active material layers arranged to surface of the collectors. The electrode group and a terminal portion of the electrode by the side of the end portion are set to nonlinear shape. Negative electrode is positioned on the outer peripheral side through separator.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in electronic device, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the battery can be improved. The loss of resources can be reduced easily. The cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved. The productivity of the battery can be improved. The portability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Electrodes (5,6)    Elongate separator (7)    Electrode group (14)    Battery (90)
NOVELTY - Sulfuric acid is provided with vanadyl (3 mol/L), organic acid (0.5-3.5 mol/L) as supporting electrolyte and water as solvent, and hydrogen ion is provided, to obtain electrolyte.    USE - Preparation of electrolyte used for vanadium ion redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is efficiently prepared with excellent conductivity, stability and charging/discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The system has control apparatus (70) that operates aluminum addition apparatus (50) and hydro-generated apparatus (60) based on temperature and water quantity data which are detected by temperature detection unit (20) and water quantity unit (22) in reaction container (10). The hydrogen is generated by reacting aluminum, water or organic solvent mixing water within the reaction container. The reaction heat of aluminum and water at the time of hydrogen production in reaction container is utilized as a heat source by exchanging warm air by heat exchange medium (34).    USE - Thermal system for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction heat of aluminum and water at the time of hydrogen production can be utilized as a heat source of electric vehicle. The energy efficiency of the thermal system can be raised at low cost, to reduce environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the thermal system. (Drawing includes non-English text language)    Reaction container (10)    Temperature detection unit (20)    Water quantity unit (22)    Heat exchange medium (34)    Aluminum addition apparatus (50)    Hydro-generated apparatus (60)    Control apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generator has hollow portion that is formed in the casing (10) the exhaust gas passes. The inlet (11) and outlets (12) are formed in diagonal direction of casing. A base tube is installed in the diagonal portion within the casing. Multiple pins are formed in top and bottom of the base tube. An absorber plate of power generation modules (40) is installed in the external side of the casing. A radiator (50) is contacted with the radiator portion of the power generation module.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the suction heat fin unit can be shortened. The pressure loss of the exhaust gas can be reduced. The heat-exchange surface of generator can be enlarged. The generation efficiency of the generator can be improved. The service life of the power generation module can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the thermoelectric generator.    Casing (10)    Inlet (11)    Outlets (12)    Power generation module (40)    Radiator (50)
NOVELTY - Producing a catalyst comprises: providing a mixture comprising a polyaniline precursor and a catalyst support; adding an oxidant and a compound comprising a transition metal to the mixture; agitating the mixture that result in polyaniline polymerization; drying the mixture; heating the dried mixture in an inert atmosphere at 400-1000 degrees C; leaching the mixture with an acid solution; and heating the mixture in an inert atmosphere at 400-1000 degrees C.    USE - The method is useful for producing catalyst which is useful in membrane electrode assembly, in catalyst inks (all claimed) and in oxygen-reduction reaction in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides non-precious metal catalyst that is free from inactive iron oxides and sulfides and reduced mass transport performance thus exhibiting enhanced fuel cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a composition produced by a process comprising either (a) forming a cold aqueous suspension of carbon and aniline, (b) forming a first product by combining the suspension with the oxidant and the transition metal-containing compound and allowing the resulting mixture to react under conditions suitable for polymerization of the aniline to polyaniline, where the transition metal containing compound includes iron or cobalt, (c) drying the first product, (d) heating the dry first product at 600-1000 degrees C to form a second product, (e) leaching the second product with acid and (f) repeating the step of heating at 600-1000 degrees C, or steps (a)-(c) as above per se, (d1) heating the dry first product at 400-1000 degrees C to form a second product, steps (e)-(f) as above per se to form a third product and (f1) combining the third product with a solution including a perfluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer; and    (2) the membrane electrode assembly comprising the composition.
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has electrode group which includes the same-number-of-sheets of positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate in dilute sulfuric acid group electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution includes an aluminum which is arranged in range of 0.02 to 0.2 mol per liter and lithium ion which is arranged in range of 0.02 to 0.2 mol per liter.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves regeneration charge acceptance property and maintains high discharge performance since the electrolyte solution includes an aluminum which is arranged in range of 0.02 to 0.2 mol per liter and lithium ion which is arranged in range of 0.02 to 0.2 mol per liter. Improves energy density and reduces weight of storage battery by making the positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate into the same number-of-sheets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph highlighting the influence of aluminum ion concentration to the regeneration charge acceptance property and high discharge performance when fixing the lithium ion concentration in electrolyte solution. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - The recuperator system (100) has electrical energy storage (130) and a recuperator (110) for converting kinetic energy of a motor vehicle (105) into electrical energy. A route planning system is provided for determining an expected route of the vehicle. A controlling unit (140) is arranged that is initiated by the recuperator to provided energy in the energy storage. The controlling unit is arranged to simultaneously minimize a capacitance loss of the energy store formed by the initiation of energy in the energy storage device.    USE - Recuperator system for use on board of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controlling unit is arranged that is initiated by the recuperator to provided energy in the energy storage. The controlling unit is arranged to simultaneously minimize a capacitance loss of the energy store formed by the initiation of energy in the energy storage device, and hence ensures an easy management of an energy capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following.    (1) a method for optimizing use of an energy storage for a recuperator on board of a motor vehicle; and    (2) a computer program product with program code unit for executing energy storage use optimizing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a recuperator system.    Recuperator system (100)    Motor vehicle (105)    Recuperator (110)    Energy storage (130)    Controlling unit (140)    Navigation system (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a tail gas collecting channel connected with a lorry tail gas exhaust pipe. A high temperature liquid box is fixed close to tail gas collecting passages. A temperature difference power generating module is fixed closed to the high temperature liquid box. An outlet of the high temperature liquid box is connected with an inlet of a radiating system through a heat liquid pipe. The temperature difference power generating module is electrically connected with a charging system of a lorry. A buffer box is installed with a circulating working medium.    USE - Tail gas temperature difference power generating device for use in a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and inexpensive, and ensures safety and reliability. The device has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tail gas temperature difference power generating device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a longitudinal beam provided with a battery containing cavity. A battery containing chamber is fixed along a vertical beam. A front end of the battery containing cavity is provided with an air guide inlet. A rear end of the battery containing cavity is provided with an air outlet. A battery panel cover is matched with an opening of the battery containing cavity. A connecting piece and the vertical beam are fixedly connected with a battery support plate battery that is connected with the battery containing cavity.    USE - Exchanging battery installation structure for an electric automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The structure occupies less space, and is convenient to use, install and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an exchanging battery installation structure.
NOVELTY - The cover has a blowing-type structure provided with three air outlets for isolating air. A compression pump is connected with the air outlets and a water outlet for providing high pressure air to a blower. A heater is connected with the air outlets for providing hot air to a blower controller. The blower controller is connected with an operating system of a car. The heater is utilized for controlling the compression pump. A vehicle body is provided with a rainfall sensor that is connected with a controller. An air collecting automobile engine utilizes waste heat as a heat source.    USE - Automobile i.e. car, windshield glass cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover has auxiliary water drying function, and ensures driving safety, improves water removing effect, saves energy, reduces emission and avoids wastage of water. The cover is inexpensive and simple in structure, and has high economical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car.
NOVELTY - An aluminum air battery is produced by forming (102) a selectively reactive coating on a surface of an anode core to form a composite anode, where the selectively reactive coating comprises a zinc alloy and the anode core comprises aluminum; and storing (104) an electrolyte in contact with the composite anode, where the selectively reactive coating is capable of chemically reacting with the electrolyte during discharging of the aluminum air battery.    USE - Method for producing aluminum air battery used in emergency lights, automotive applications, portable electronics (i.e. cell phones, portable computers, cameras or personal digital assistants), hearing aids, emergency back-up systems, mobile soldier applications, military applications, and/or aerospace applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional diagram of the method for producing aluminum air battery.    Reactive coating step (102)    Electrolyte storing step (104)
NOVELTY - Producing a rechargeable zinc air battery (700) comprises depositing an anode metal on the surface of an inert metal substrate core to form an anode wire, arranging the anode wire into an anode bundle (400), and incorporating the anode bundle into the rechargeable zinc air battery. The anode metal comprises zinc. The anode bundle comprises two or more loops of the anode wire.    USE - Producing method of a rechargeable zinc air battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inert metal substrate core does not change form during the charge or discharge cycle and retains its original shape; improves conductivity along the anode wire; and allows the anode metal to more easily maintain suitable morphology following one or more discharge-charge cycles. The anode wire may be arranged into any number of external shapes as an anode bundle, which may be suitable for adoption into existing battery forms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rechargeable zinc air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating the battery.    Anode bundle (400)    Battery (700)    Battery housing (702)    Electrolyte (704)    Air cathode (706)
NOVELTY - The cell has a housing arranged with a control board. A fuel cassette is pressed in a slot that is formed at an inner side of a frame. A blower is fixed at an end of the housing for supplying air to a fuel cassette part. The housing is provided with a top housing and a lower housing. An LCD is fixed with a top side of the top housing. A bus-bar is arranged at a side of the fuel cassette part. An air anode is utilized to control air supply amount to the fuel cassette part.    USE - Zinc air fuel cell for an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has better energy density and stability, and is simple in structure. The cell improves charge operating time of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a zinc air fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery box has a power battery and a power battery pack sealing bracket. The battery box is connected with a top plate, a bottom plate (3) is provided with a roller (1), and a back side plate (9) is connected with a pull rod (5). A battery power supply jack and a power battery set are provided in the power battery box. The power battery pack sealing bracket and battery box are set at the tail portion of the electric automobile. A power battery box is set on the tail portion of the electric power battery sealing bracket.    USE - Electric automobile battery box for car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric automobile battery box is suitable for changing the battery mode, thus the cost is reduced and the efficiency and service life of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric automobile battery box.    Roller (1)    Radiating hole (2)    Bottom plate (3)    Pull rod (5)    Back side plate (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving energy from an energy vendor at a transaction station. The received energy is measured. The energy vendor is identified. The energy vendor is credited. The received energy is stored in an energy storage medium. An energy user is identified. Energy is dispensed to the energy user at a transaction station. The dispensed energy is measured. The energy user for the dispensed energy is debited, where the transaction station comprising a microprocessor portion (55) positioned in housing (120) is operationally connected to a computer network.    USE - Method for collecting and redistributing energy from an energy source e.g. solar panel, vehicle such as automobile, solar collector and biofuel generator (all claimed) to a residential consumer. Can also be used for businesses, communities and neighborhoods.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing an improved way to redistribute the energy. The method allows an energy kiosk provider to provide appropriate energy harvesting equipments such as solar panels, wind and/or water turbines and biomass reactors, along with the kiosk to the residential occupant, so that the occupant can be able to maximize energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storage medium is selected from a group consisting of electrochemical storage medium, electromechanical storage medium, thermoelectric energy storage medium, heat sink, battery, power grid and flywheel. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for performing energy sales transactions, comprising a credit card reader    (2) a system for transducing, storing and redistributing energy, comprising an energy transaction kiosk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front elevational view of an energy exchange kiosk.    Kiosk portion (50)    Microprocessor portion (55)    Electrical batteries (65)    Charging outlets (70)    Housing (120)    Energy collector or inlet (125)
NOVELTY - Battery pack (10) comprises cylindrical battery cells (12) having longitudinal length and radial outer surface, arranged in linear row; and heat spreader (14) comprised of graphite sheet and extending the entire longitudinal length of cylindrical battery cells and entire length of linear row; and where single heat spreader contacts a portion of radial outer surface of each cylindrical battery in row.    USE - As battery pack for thermal management of cylindrical battery cells such as rechargeable batteries used in vehicle or computer.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively spreads heat throughout the assembly, thus promotes thermal homogeneity. By increasing surface area over which air can flow within and around battery pack, the thermal performance of battery pack is improved. This improves dissipating capabilities of battery pack with minimal impact on volumetric energy density of the pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows isometric view of battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery cell (12)    Heat spreader (14)
NOVELTY - The pipe has a horizontal shaft with system of blades or vanes that is similar to a circular rotating bucket chain which is strategically coupled to the conversion pipe. The system of blades or vanes is rotated in circular direction, and inertial opposition of the vehicle is converted to air currents when the vehicle begins to move. The potentially large force of movement is generated and transmitted to the rotor based on the alignment of the blades or the direction of the shaft.    USE - Energy conversion pipe for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy conversion pipe for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air out (AA)    Air in (BB)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has electric current-voltage characteristic information obtaining portion that controls electric current adjusting portion to change electric current of fuel cell (20), and obtains electric current-voltage characteristic information indicating correspondence relation between electric current and voltage values measured by voltage measuring portion. Negative voltage cause determining portion determines cause of negative voltage of fuel cell based on obtained electric current-voltage characteristic information when cell voltage is negative voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, ship and robot. Can also be used in building such as house.    ADVANTAGE - The cause of the negative voltage of the fuel cell due to the insufficiency of hydrogen amount and oxygen amount can be determined accurately when the voltage of the fuel cell is negative voltage, so that the failure of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for determining cause of negative voltage of fuel cell; and    (2) computer-readable program for determining cause of negative voltage of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (20)    Circulation pump (62)    Air compressor (65)    Humidifier (66)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises compound containing metal carbon alloy and metal oxide.    USE - In an electrochemical device including lithium secondary battery, lithium air battery, lithium sulfur battery, lithium selenium battery, or lithium selenium-sulfur battery (claimed) which are useful for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material minimizes the poor conductivity effect of lithium oxide (Li2O) forming during the conversion reaction of the metal oxide with lithium; provides good cycling performance; and increases the battery capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite material comprises compound of formula (1-x)J1-(x)Q1 (I).    J1=metal carbon alloy of formula SnaSibMetcMet'dCe;    Q1=metal oxide of formula A'f(M1)g(M2)hOi;    A'=Li, Na, or K;    M1, M2, Met and Met'=Ge, Mo, Al, Ga, As, Sb, Te, Ti, Ta, Zr, Ca, Mg, Sr, Ba, Li, Na, K, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Nb, Rt, Ru or Cd;    x=0-1;    f=0-2;    g and h=0 or 1;    i=0.5 or 1-3;    t=0-5;    a+b+c+d=greater than 0.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the composite material involving forming at least part of the anode active material layer using at least one method selected from vapor-phase deposition method, spraying method, firing method, and liquid-phase deposition method; or forming at least part of the anode active material layer by method used in a powder metallurgy, by molten method in an arc melting furnace, and high frequency induction heater, where the molten material may be cooled and the cooled material may be pulverized; or forming at least part of the anode active material layer using mechanical alloying method or gas atomizing method.
NOVELTY - The module has control electrodes that are avoided and interposed, when electrodes are projected from orthogonal direction of main surface of power semiconductor element. A protrusion portion is formed, such that projection portion of predetermined edge of protrusion surface (322b) is overlapped with projection portion of level difference portion which is formed between base of conductor boards and protrusion portion. The control electrodes of power semiconductor element are formed, so that the control electrodes follow predetermined edge of protrusion surface (322b).    USE - Power semiconductor module used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation efficiency of power semiconductor element can be improved reliably. The distortion of metal junction portion is reduced. Hence the heat dissipation of conductor board can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing power semiconductor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the power semiconductor module.    Diode (156)    Metal junction portion (160)    Conductor board (315)    Conductor board surface (318c)    Protrusion surface (322b)
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen generator (1) that generates hydrogen by an oxidation reaction with water, and regenerates hydrogen by a reduction reaction, respectively. A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)(5) has electric power generation function and electrolysis function. The system circulates gas containing hydrogen and water vapor between the hydrogen generator and the SOFC. A water vapor-partial-pressure ratio setting unit sets the water vapor partial pressure ratio for the hydrogen generator.    USE - Secondary battery type fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery type fuel cell system can perform electric power generation effectively and charge to seamless is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the secondary battery type fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (1)    Heater (2)    Temperature sensor (3)    SOFC (5)    Controller (7)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has a negative electrode plate that is provided with an upper portion of a positive electrode plate. The negative electrode grating portion is provided with a negative electrode grating material, and the upper portion of a top edge of the negative electrode plate is provided with an edge portion and an electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution is prepared from the lithium ion and aluminum ion. The top edge and the edge portion are provided with a surface layer of a lead-tin type alloy.    USE - Lead acid battery of idling stop vehicle (claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The life of the lead acid battery is improved, and the edge thinning of the negative electrode plate at high temperature is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for idling stop vehicle provided with lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between the lithium ion concentration and the electrolyte solution containing aluminum ion concentration. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lithium source, pentavalent or tetravalent vanadium compound, phosphorus source and electroconductive carbon material source, are mixed to obtain raw material mixed solution. The obtained mixed solution is heated and precipitated to obtain reaction solution containing precipitated product. The reaction mixture is subjected to wet grinding treatment to obtain slurry containing ground product. The obtained slurry is subjected to spray drying to obtain reaction precursor. The obtained reaction precursor is baked to obtain lithium vanadium phosphate carbon composite.    USE - Manufacture of lithium vanadium phosphate carbon composite used as positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides lithium vanadium phosphate carbon composite having high electronic conductivity. The lithium secondary battery using lithium vanadium phosphate carbon composite has high discharge capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium source, pentavalent or tetravalent vanadium compound, phosphorus source and electroconductive carbon material source that can be thermally decomposed to generate carbon in an aqueous solvent, are mixed to obtain a raw material mixed solution. The obtained raw material mixed solution is heated and precipitated to obtain a reaction solution containing precipitated product. The obtained reaction solution containing precipitated product is subjected to wet grinding treatment using a medial mill to obtain slurry containing ground product. The obtained slurry is subjected to spray drying treatment to obtain a reaction precursor. The obtained reaction precursor is baked at 600-1300 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere or reducing atmosphere to obtain lithium vanadium phosphate carbon composite.
NOVELTY - The system has welding rings (5) that are laminated onto metal plates (3) connecting battery cells (1), and provided with insertion holes (6) into which electrode rods (2) are inserted. The electrode rods are electrically connected to metal plates via welding rings. Stopper mechanisms (7) are used for joining welding rings to electrode rods for temporarily holding the rings at prescribed positions. The temporary holding positions of stopper mechanisms are set to positions where outer circumferences of welding rings are contacted with surface of metal plates.    USE - Battery system used for supplying power to motor of fuel electric vehicle, electrically-driven motor cycle, and electric vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery system is capable of enabling the welding rings to contact with surface of metal plates in simple and reliable manner, without generating the gaps. The electrode rods are enabled to be electrically connect with the metal plates in low-resistance state with effective stability and firmness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the battery system showing the connection of electrode rods to metal plates.    Battery cell (1)    Electrode rod (2)    Metal plate (3)    Welding ring (5)    Insertion hole (6)    Stopper mechanism (7)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has function modules (10) that include battery block having battery cells connected in series and/or parallel. A communication interface is provided for communicating data with another function module (10)/main controller (2), and communicated data is recorded in memory unit. A current, voltage, or temperature of battery block is detected. The function modules are provided with unique address information by using main controller, while the modules are connected to main controller, and data is communicated in accordance with unique address information.    USE - Power supply device used for supplying electric power to motor of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device can be enabled to provide unique identification information settings made with greater flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main controller (2)    Connection unit (3)    Function module (10)    Battery state detection unit (14)    Power supply device (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has bind bars (4) which are provided with bent elements (4X) formed by bending both end portions of bind bars in same direction. The bent elements are bent on both ends of bind bar into U-letter shape. The bent elements on both ends are connected to end plates (3). The bent piece is provided with bent element side fit structure (7) on connection portion with end plate. The end plate is provided with end plate side fit structure (6) on position where end plate faces bent element. The bent element side fit structure and end plate side fit structure are fitted with each other.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bent element side fit structure and the end plate side fit structure is fitted with each other so that the fitting portion of bind bar can be effectively enlarged. Hence, the mechanical strength can be increased and the reliability at the time of fixation can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery.    End plate (3)    Bind bar (4)    Bent element (4X)    End plate side fit structure (6)    Bent element side fit structure (7)    Assembled battery (10)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage package structure (20) has a pair of frame-shaped sections (202,203) that are mutually opposed to one another through a joint surface. A heat sink (201,206) provided with sealing structure is mounted to an opening in the pair of frame-shaped sections. An extraction electrode is formed on one outer wall of the pair of frame-shaped sections.    USE - Electrical storage package structure of electrochemical device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion capacitor of lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the extraction electrode is formed on one outer wall of the pair of frame-shaped sections, size of the package structure can be shortened, and energy density can be increased, and heat dissipation can be improved, due to which reliability of the structure can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Electrical storage package structure (20)    Heat sinks (201,206)    Frame-shaped sections (202,203)    Positive electrode extraction electrode (204a)    Negative electrode extraction electrode (204b)
NOVELTY - The device has current calculation circuit (20) that detects voltage in shunt resistor (10), and calculates current of battery (1A). The shunt resistor has pair of current conduction terminals (11) coupled to battery, via connection leads (13), and pair of voltage detection terminals (12) is provided between current conduction terminals. A length between connectors (16) connecting pair of connection leads is adjusted by spacing adjustors (17) for finely adjusting induction voltage of voltage detection sensors with respect to current flowing between connectors.    USE - Power supply device used for supplying electric power to motor of vehicle such as electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car and plug-in ype hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device is capable of finely adjusting the electrical resistance of voltage detection terminal in accurate and simple manner, and the current through shunt resistor can be accurately detected without the need to change the dimensions of metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1A)    Shunt resistor (10)    Current conduction terminal (11)    Voltage detection terminal (12)    Connection lead (13)    Connector (16)    Spacing adjustor (17)    Current calculation circuit (20)
NOVELTY - The device (1000) has connection wires (800) that are arranged on surface of chassis to direct signals of physical quantities of storage cells to control unit (900) and extended from battery blocks (100a,100b) to control unit. A confining portion (700) is fixed on surface of chassis to define a route along which wires are arranged with bent portions. A route is defined by direction restrainers to withstand reaction force accompanying bending of wires and force exerted by wires inserted into route. Wires are lifted up toward a leaving direction from surface of chassis.    USE - Electric storage device e.g. lithium ion battery device used in in-vehicle electro-mechanical system of hybrid electric vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - By controlling the conduction between the lithium ion battery device and the inverter device by the relay structure, high safety of the vehicle can be assured. By inserting the position adjusting pin in position adjusting hole provided in the inlet flow channel forming plate, the rotation of the harness guard when the battery block is attached is prevented and the occurrence of error in position at which the harness guard is mounted can be minimized. By covering the harnesses with silicone varnish glass tubes, the harnesses can be protected from external forces. Since the silicone varnish glass tubes are flame retardant, the harnesses can be thermally protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the in-vehicle electro-mechanical system.    Battery blocks (100a,100b)    Confining portion (700)    Connection wires (800)    Control unit (900)    Electric storage device (1000)
NOVELTY - The valve (2) has rod aperture (10) and pair of fluid flow ports (12,14) that are formed within housing (4). An actuator (16) is arranged adjacent to housing and piston head (22) is arranged in cavity (6) of housing. An elastic ring seal (24) made of nitrile polymer is arranged between piston head and inner surface of housing. The piston head is biased towards the fluid flow port that is sealed to close the valve when the actuator is deactivated. The ring seal is elastically deformed and fluid flow ports are unsealed to open the valve when actuator is activated.    USE - High pressure tank valve for pressure vessel system used in fuel cell system (all claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The friction at a piston of the high pressure tank valve is minimized and the need for lubrication of the O-ring seal is eliminated. The minimization of abrasion and particle contamination lowers the risk of valve leakage. The manufacturing process of the valve is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) pressure vessel system; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of high pressure tank valve.    Valve (2)    Housing (4)    Cavity (6)    Rod aperture (10)    Fluid flow ports (12,14)    Actuator (16)    Piston head (22)    Ring seal (24)
NOVELTY - Salts or oxides of elements constituting a lithium transition metal oxide are mixed to obtain a mixture. The mixture is irradiated with millimeter wave having frequency of 10-100 GHz, and heat-treated to obtain a positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is manufactured with high quality and low energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Salts or oxides of elements constituting a lithium transition metal oxide having compositional formula: LixMyPzOw, where w-z are amount of each element and M is transition metal element, are mixed to obtain a mixture. The mixture is irradiated with millimeter wave having frequency of 10-100 GHz, and heat-treated to obtain a positive electrode active material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of heating furnace.    To-be-processed material (1)    Container (2)    Waveguide (4)    Heating furnace (50)    Furnace (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a tray (10) that is provided with battery cells. A vibration/rotating element (30) that rotates and vibrates the tray at the same time, is provided.    USE - Apparatus for enhancing electrolyte impregnation of secondary battery used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte impregnation of the secondary battery can be enhanced. The wetability of the electrolyte is increased with the maintenance of optimal rotation of chamber. The oscillation condition of the secondary battery capacity can be improved. The non-uniformity of the electrode-state can be prevented. The concentration of local electrode reaction can be prevented. The safety of the battery can be ensured. The time required to perform the wetting process of electrolyte can be shortened. The productivity of the batter can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for enhancing electrolyte impregnation for secondary battery used in electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the apparatus for enhancing electrolyte impregnation of secondary battery.    Tray (10)    Base (14)    Partition (16)    Vibration/rotating element (30)    Apparatus for enhancing electrolyte impregnation of secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane comprises a block copolymer consisting of an ion-conductive polymer block (A) and a non-ion-conductive polymer block (B). Block (B) is crosslinked with a nonpolar crosslinking agent.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used for membrane-electrode assemblies of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) e.g. gasoline modified type and direct methanol type used for electric vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent hot-water resistance and electricity generation performance, and high ionic conductivity. The membrane provides environmentally-friendly polymer electrolyte fuel cells which have excellent economical efficiency and durability, and low cell resistance, and which can be driven stably for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane-electrode assembly provided with the polymer electrolyte membrane and a gas-diffusion electrode.
NOVELTY - A lead-acid battery consists of an electrolyte solution containing sulfuric acid, lithium ion, and aluminum ion. Tin is contained in a chemically formed positive-electrode active material. A lead-antimony type alloy layer is provided in one portion of the surface layer of positive electrode lattice consisting of a lead-calcium type alloy.    USE - Lead-acid battery is used for idling stop vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lead-acid battery has a large 5-hour rate capacity and low-temperature high-rate capacity, little reduction in capacity during use, and little accumulation of lead sulfate with repeated idling stopping.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains resin comprises thermosetting resin and hardening agent and/or thermoplastic resin, and inorganic filler having average particle diameter of 1000 nm or less, preferably 100 nm or less. The resin comprises thermosetting resin and hardening agent. The thermosetting resin is epoxy resin. The hardening agent is hardening agent having ammonia, amine or imino molecular structure in a molecule and/or acid anhydride-type hardening agent.    USE - Resin composition is used for nanocomposite resin cured material and manufacturing semiconductor module, and insulation and internal protection of electrical component e.g. fuel cell and solar cell, (all claimed) and breaker.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite resin cured material containing the resin composition has excellent heat resistance and high glass transition temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nanocomposite resin cured material (1);    (2) semiconductor module (10); and    (3) manufacture of semiconductor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view explaining the manufacture of semiconductor module.    Nanocomposite resin cured material (1)    Metal block (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Circuit element (4)    Semiconductor module (10)
NOVELTY - An electrode mixture contains an electrode active material, carboxymethylcellulose, a fluorine-containing copolymer including a repeating unit derived from tetrafluoroethylene and a repeating unit derived from propylene, and water. The carboxymethylcellulose has viscosity of 1000-5000 mPa.second at 25 degrees C in 1 %mass aqueous solution and etherification degree of 0.8-1.    USE - Electrode mixture is used for electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to uninterruptible power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile communication apparatus, portable apparatus, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode mixture is easily manufactured with high viscosity, favorable coating property and dispersibility, and excellent storage stability. The mixture provides electrode with uniform thickness of coating film on collector. The dispersibility of electrode active material in coating film is favorable, and adhesiveness of electrode active material and collector is high. The lithium ion secondary battery having excellent charging and discharging characteristics is manufactured using the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of electrode mixture.
NOVELTY - A porous film slurry contains a binder comprising a polymer unit of vinyl monomer having a thermal crosslinking group, non-electroconductive organic particles having a functional group capable of crosslinking with thermal crosslinking group, and a solvent.    USE - Porous film slurry is used for electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry has high coating characteristics. The porous film formed using the slurry has high flexibility, prevents powder loss, and low moisture content, and provides secondary battery with improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous film;    (2) electrode; and    (3) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a blade arranged in a plane of a traffic tool that is utilized for conveying power to drive a generator. A transmission wheel is connected to a track blade device.    USE - Wind power regenerative energy vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with high mechanical energy, electrical energy and kinetic energy so as to ensure a user to drive a car continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power regenerative energy automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has wind energy collecting wheel, drive generator device, charging device, microcomputer control device and machine frame. The wind wheel is driven for pushing air to the generator device to operate. The driving generator device is connected with transmission device by using driving generator shaft.    USE - Energy-collecting self-generating charging device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air can be provided for operating the vehicle. The device can convert the collected kinetic energy into mechanical energy by connecting the transmission mechanism with the vehicle control device to discharge. The energy and cost required for operating the vehicle can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The bicycle basket has basket main portion (2) whose surface is provided with a solar illuminating lamp (1). The solar illuminating lamp is provided with solar receiving conversion device, light device and dry battery device.    USE - Bicycle basket.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the bicycle basket can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the bicycle basket.    Solar illuminating lamp (1)    Basket main portion (2)
NOVELTY - An active material contains lithium vanadyl(IV)orthophosphate. The ratio of peak area of plane (102) with respect to total content of peak area of plane (201) and plane (020) is 0.5-10, based on X-ray-diffraction pattern.    USE - Active material is used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, and electrochemical element e.g. lithium capacitor used as power supply for self-propelled micro machine and integrated circuit card.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using the active material has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode, which has a collector and an active material layer containing active material;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which has a positive electrode having positive electrode collector and positive electrode active material layer, negative electrode having negative electrode collector and negative electrode active material layer, separator located between positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer and nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (3) manufacture of active material, which involves performing primary baking raw material mixture containing lithium, vanadium and phosphorus at 325-575 degrees C, and performing secondary baking process at 425-675 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has control apparatus (10) with control unit (5) and storage units (6,7). The water level is calculated from value detected by water level detection unit (2) in control unit, during replacement of control apparatus while transferring data in second storage unit to first storage unit. The judgment unit is made to determine that the water level detection unit is being connected, when the calculated value is in predetermined value. The judgment unit is made to determine that the water level detection unit is not connected, when the calculated value is out of predetermined value.    USE - Automatic bathing apparatus for use with hot water supply system e.g. electric water heater, gas water heater, petroleum water heater, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection of water level detection unit is determined by comparing calculated value with predetermined value, the builder's work hours at the time of maintenance can be shortened. Thus the user convenience can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the automatic bathing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water level detection unit (2)    Operation unit (3)    Control unit (5)    Storage units (6,7)    Control apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a mold component (24) and an electrical lead (18) with an electrical contact region (20). The electrical contact region is inserted into a recess formed in the mold component. An electrical coupling is established between sensor element (16) and electrical contact region. A fixed mechanical coupling is provided between the mold component, sensor element and electrical lead to form a sensor component (40). The sensor component is introduced into a tubular sleeve (12).    USE - Method for manufacturing high temperature sensor arrangement (claimed) for exhaust gas passage of combustion engine of motor vehicle, and for fuel cell power-train.    ADVANTAGE - High temperature sensor arrangement can be manufactured easily and inexpensively. Separate plug is not required for contacting the sensor element. High mechanical stability of the sensor element can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high temperature sensor arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sensor arrangement.    Tubular sleeve (12)    Sensor element (16)    Electrical lead (18)    Electrical contact region (20)    Mold component (24)    Sensor component (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel container assembly has a fuel tank (20) that stores the fuel transferred from an opening formed at the volume surface. The fuel is transferred in or out of the container casing, while cooperating with a sheath container, such that the structural loads are exerted between the array and a load bearing. The load bearing capacity and the frame deformation resistance of the vehicle structure are improved.    USE - Fuel container assembly of chassis (claimed) for fuel cell-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure fuel storage tank and the associated container are coupled to the vehicle, such that the stiffness and rigidity of the vehicle can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) chassis; and    (2) method for improving structural deformation steadiness in fuel cell-powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the chassis of fuel cell-powered vehicle.    Vehicle chassis (1)    Wheel (5)    Frame (10)    Tank (20)    Latch (50)
NOVELTY - Producing lithium ion battery comprises attaching one or more chelating agents to a lithium ion battery component, where the chelating agents are constructed and arranged to complex with metal cations but not strongly complex with lithium ions.    USE - The lithium ion batteries are useful in many stationary and portable devices such as those encountered in the consumer electronic, automobile, and aerospace industries.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces lithium ion batteries with a relatively high energy density, a general nonappearance of any memory effect when compared to other kinds of rechargeable batteries, a relatively low internal resistance, and a low self-discharge rate when not in use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion battery comprising one or more chelating agents that are attached a component of the battery, where the chelating agents complex with metal cations but do not strongly complex with lithium ions so that the movement of lithium ions between a negative electrode (12) and a positive electrode (14) is not substantially affected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of a secondary lithium ion battery.    Secondary lithium ion battery (12) Negative electrode (10)    Positive electrode (14)    Microporous separator (16)    Interruptible external circuit. (18)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power generation apparatus (1) has a combustor (150), preferably a catalytic reduction stage combustor, disposed in the exhaust conduit (110) of the reciprocating engine (20), an electrically-driven compressor (210) to supply compressed air to the combustor, a turbogenerator (120) to convert the product of combustion of liquefied petroleum gas in the combustor into electrical energy, and a controller (200) to control supply of electrical energy to the ancillary electrical load (160).    USE - Auxiliary power generation apparatus for powering ancillary electrical load while reciprocating engine is switched off. Can be used in vehicle (claimed) with ancillary electrical loads such as heating, lighting, audio equipment, refrigeration unit, or motor generator, capacitor, or appropriate power sink.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary power produced by the apparatus can be provided for longer spells than is possible using the vehicle battery alone, avoiding risk of running the battery flat. When used in a stationary power generation device, electricity can be generated more efficiently at low electrical load than if the engine is operated. Utilizing inexpensive liquefied petroleum gas as a fuel to be combusted enables the apparatus to be run to save on fuel costs. The apparatus may also produce less noise and vibration than is generated by running the engine, reducing engine usage while increasing engine life and contributing to reduction of emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an auxiliary power generation apparatus.    Auxiliary power generation apparatus (1)    Reciprocating engine (20)    Exhaust conduit (110)    Turbogenerator (120)    Combustor (150)    Ancillary electrical load (160)    Controller (200)    Compressor (210)
NOVELTY - The method involves flowing waste water via an electrolysis cell (22) coupled to an electrical grid (18) that receives power from an intermittent power source (20). The electrolysis cell is biased to form hydrogen when power availability on the grid is above an upper threshold. The hydrogen is distributed to a set of fuel cells (30, 32). Current and potable water are drawn from the fuel cells when the power availability is below a lower threshold. Anode off gas from the electrolysis cell is pressurized and readmitted into a portion of waste water not converted to the potable water.    USE - Method for converting waste water e.g. storm-drain outflow, treated sewage, and untreated sewage (all claimed), received from municipal area, residential area, and/or commercial area, into potable water.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables converting the waste water into the portable water in an efficient and economical manner using energy from the intermittent energy sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The intermittent power source is a solar power source, a wind power source, a wave power source and a tidal power source. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water-treatment system comprising an electrolysis cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water-treatment system for converting waste water into potable water.    Water treatment system (10)    Electrical grid (18)    Intermittent power source (20)    Electrolysis cell (22)    Hydrogen-storage reservoir (28)    Fuel cells (30, 32)
NOVELTY - A raw coal composition is obtained by delayed coking of heavy oil and raw coke having true specific gravity of 1.3 or more. The raw coal composition is carbonized at 1400 degrees C for 30 minutes such that the band half-width of the peak near 1600 cm-1 in argon laser Raman spectroscopy is made to 55?68 cm-1, and peak intensity ratio near I1350 cm-1/I1600 cm-1 is made to 0.97 or more.    USE - Raw coal composition is used for negative electrode carbon material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode carbon material suppresses capacity degradation and storage in charged state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode carbon material, which involves grinding raw coal composition to 3-30 mu m, carbonizing and/or graphitizing; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell for negative electrode active material evaluation (1)    Hollow metal component (2)    Holding jig (3)    Packing (4)    Positive electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has inclination measurement unit (140) that measures the slope of the battery pack (130). The inclination measurement units (150-1-150-N) are provided for measuring the vehicle tilt such that the slope of the battery pack and vehicle tilt are compared. A controller (180) blocks the electric power supply to the vehicle from the battery pack when the tilt of vehicle exceeds the threshold value.    USE - Apparatus for controlling battery power of vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply to the vehicle from the battery pack can be controlled easily so that the safety of the vehicle and passengers can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling battery power of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of apparatus for controlling battery power of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power distributor (110)    Switch (120)    Battery pack (130)    Inclination measurement units (140,150-1-150-N)    Controller (180)
NOVELTY - The capacitor modules (3b,4b) has a case which are comprised by dissimilar material with a first mold resin (13a) while forming a storage space of the first mold resin. A second mold resin (13b) holds the first mold resin in the case while being arranged between the first mold resin and the case. A second mold resin has resilience high resin material rather than the first mold resin.    USE - Capacitor modules for power converter device used by motor drive of vehicle-mounted electrical machinery systems, e.g., electric train and motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved adhesiveness of the member with respect to the heat cycle, reduces the surge voltage during switching of the power semiconductor unit and the high thermal radiation structure, reduces the size of the cooling structure, improves space usage, enables easy assembly, and extends lifetime of the capacitor unit since the second mold resin, holding the first mold resin in the case while being arranged between the first mold resin and the case, has resilience high resin material rather than the first mold resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for capacitor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external appearance perspective view of the power converter device, sectional view of the power converter device, an enlarged view of the power converter device, and a partial cross section enlarged view the power converter device.    Capacitor modules (3b,4b)    Wide conductors (8,9)    Insulating sheet (10)    First mold resin (13a)    Second mold resin (13b)
NOVELTY - The supply unit has a solar charging device arranged on top of a car, where the charging device is a solar cell array. A sterilizing unit i.e. anion generator, is provided with a storage battery and a sterilizing device control circuit. The sterilizing unit is arranged on a vehicle shell. A charging port and a current input port of a solar charging control circuit are connected with the storage battery. An output port of the sterilizing device control circuit is electrically connected with a circuit board. A lightning-proof circuit is connected with the solar charging device.    USE - Solar power supply unit for a car sterilizing device.    ADVANTAGE - The supply unit has independent sterilizing unit arranged on an automobile, and adopts solar energy so as to save fuel. The supply unit makes environment free from pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar power supply unit.
NOVELTY - The battery module mounting structure has a housing case (300) that houses a battery supply electric power to the electric motor and a PDU for controlling the electric motor. The housing case is configured to be mountable to and dismountable from the swing arm with the battery and the PDU housed in the housing case.    USE - Battery module mounting structure for a motor driven two wheeled vehicle e.g. scooter type, straddle ride type.    ADVANTAGE - Temporary assembling work for securing the battery and the like to the housing case can be done beforehand such that assembly efficiency of the swing arm can be improved. Work for replacing the battery after the completion of the vehicle can be facilitated and general versatility in which a communalized housing case is applied to a variety of swing arms can be enhanced. Only the heater components having a high calorific power are centrally arranged to reduce thermal loading of the heater components exerted on the other components. The battery and the substrates can be handled as a module mounted to and dismounted from the swing arm such that it is possible to previously perform the temporary assembling work for securing the battery and the like to the housing case and the swing arm assembly efficiency can be improved. The work for replacing the battery after the completion of the vehicle can be facilitated and general versatility in which a communalized housing case is applied to a variety of swing arms can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional top plan view of the housing case.    Housing space (35)    Control substrate (50a)    Heater substrate (50b)    Housing case (300)    Sponge rubber (360)
NOVELTY - A vehicle is powered partially by an electric motor that comprises an electrical accumulator that stores and provides electricity to the electric motor, a front wheel, rear wheel, handlebar, front wheel kinetic energy recovery system that transmits energy from front wheel to a generator located separately from the front wheel where electricity is transmitted to the electrical accumulator during vehicle operation.    USE - Front-wheel energy recovery system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The front wheel kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for a motorcycle provides a mechanical system with counterbalanced torque reactions and moments of inertia for the portion of the KERS system that is co-located with the front wheel and suspension, thus avoiding creating a torque steering effect and improving the vehicle dynamics and safety of the rider. It transfers substantial energy from the front wheel, thus extending the life of the on-board electrical accumulator charge and allowing for the use of more powerful motors with smaller battery packs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a left side view of an electric motorcycle equipped with a front wheel kinetic energy recovery system.
NOVELTY - A packaging case (2) defines main and auxiliary passages that extend in a main direction and that are arranged to have multiple electric cells (1) located between the passages in a auxiliary direction intersecting the main direction, where the gas supplied to the main passage flows through the ventilation spaces to the auxiliary passage. The case has a flow rate limitation section arranged in an upstream area of main passage to limit a flow rate of the gas flowing into one of spaces, which communicate with the upstream area of main passage, to a predetermined flow rate.    USE - Battery pack of electrically powered vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV (HEV), and for use as power source of industrial vehicle, such as fork lift and crane truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can uniformly cool multiple electric cells, can prevent a breakdown of the electric cells, and can provide high performance of all electric cells. The battery pack can release heat generated by electrical charge and discharge of the cell modules to prevent an excessive temperature rise of the electric cells. A sponge is adopted as a sealing element to prevent excessive pressure from being applied onto the cell modules, etc., when a cover covers the cell modules. The front surfaces with large surface areas in the electric cells face each other to form the ventilation spaces. Thus, the contact areas between the gas and the cell cases are increased, and the electric cells are efficiently cooled. The temperature does not unnecessarily rise due to external factors, and a circuit board can routinely and accurately monitor the electric cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall perspective view of a battery pack.    Electric cell (1)    Packaging case (2)    Tray (20)    Cover (21)    Battery pack (P)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion storage device comprises an electrode group (11) comprising a negative plate (19) having a negative active material layer, a positive plate (17), and a separator (23) disposed between the negative plate and the positive plate, a thin lithium metal plate (31) and a conductive shielding material (33). The conductive shielding material (33) comprises a current collecting metal foil (35) and a negative active material layer formed on at least one surface of the current collecting metal foil.    USE - Lithium ion storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion storage device is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion storage device comprises an electrode group comprising a negative plate having a negative active material layer, a positive plate, and a separator disposed between the negative plate and the positive plate, a thin lithium metal plate directly or indirectly disposed on the negative plate and not existing any more after the negative active material layer of the negative plate is doped with lithium ions, and a conductive shielding material disposed between the thin lithium metal plate and the positive plate and electrically connected to the negative plate. The conductive shielding material hinders the thin lithium metal plate from facing the positive plate via the separator. The conductive shielding material comprises a current collecting metal foil and a negative active material layer formed on at least one surface of the current collecting metal foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of electrode group.    Electrode group (11)    Positive plate (17)    Negative plate (19)    Separator (23)    Thin lithium metal plate (31)    Conductive shielding material (33)    Current collecting metal foil (35)
NOVELTY - A photocatalyst layer (103) is deposited on an electrically insulating substrate (101), and a mask layer comprising voids is deposited on the photocatalyst layer. An electroless plating solution (107) is provided on the mask layer and photocatalyst layer, and illuminated with actinic radiation (104), such that metal in the electroless plating solution is initially deposited on the photocatalyst layer, and further on voids. The mask layer is removed to obtain porous metal layer on the substrate.    USE - Formation of porous metal layer used for fuel cells, super-capacitor, electrolytic cells for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen and catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides porous metal layer having controlled thickness, regular porosity and excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrically insulating substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view explaining manufacture of porous metal layer.    Electrically insulating substrate (101)    Vessel (102)    Photocatalyst layer (103)    Actinic radiation (104)    Microparticles (105)    Electroless plating solution (107)
NOVELTY - A cathode has a current collector and cathode active material layer disposed on the current collector. The cathode active material layer comprises lithium transition metal oxide having spinel structure, conductive agent, and binder. At least one portion of surface of the cathode active material layer is fluorinated.    USE - Cathode is used for lithium battery (claimed) used as power supply for notebook personal computer, smart phone, and electric vehicles e.g. plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium battery formed using cathode has excellent durability and discharge efficiency, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium battery; and    (2) formation of cathode, which involves forming cathode active material layer on current collector and fluorinating surface of cathode active material layer.
NOVELTY - The stack has a filter-press that is sealed between two end headers, and is provided with alternate succession of inter-cell interconnects (I) and membrane assemblies. Rigid plastic bushings (13,B) are provided in through holes of inter-cell interconnects and in the aligned through holes (4-3,3-4) of two back-to-back assembled, bas-relief patterned resin-made gaskets of each membrane assembly for self-aligning the through holes of inter-cell interconnect and gaskets and for providing O-ring like seal around conical tubular portion of flanged rigid plastic bushing made of PVC.    USE - Frameless multi-cell electrochemical stack used in redox flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - Since rigid plastic bushings are provided in through holes of inter-cell interconnects and gaskets of each membrane assembly, the hydraulic seals of the gasket are enhanced. The strip inserts of the bushings are arranged along inlet and outlet of cell compartment, thus the reliability of hydraulic seal on the permionic membrane sandwiched between the back-to-back assembled gaskets is improved. Hence the intermixing of electrolyte solutions is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view and schematic exploded view of the of the multi-cell electrochemical stack.    Through holes of gaskets (4-3,3-4)    Strip insert (8s)    Rigid plastic bushings (13,B)    Inner circular crown (Cr2)    Inter-cell interconnect (I)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an integrated circuit (104) that is provided with inputs that is connected with outputs of a multi-cell battery pack (102). An open connection detection circuit (108) is positioned in inner portion of the integrated circuit for detecting open connection on the inputs from the multi-cell battery pack. A fault condition is generated in response to the detected open connection on the inputs from the multi-cell battery pack.    USE - Apparatus for detecting open connection between integrated circuit device and multi-cell battery pack, used for e.g. hybrid automobile and fully electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the open connection on inputs from multi-cell battery pack is detected, the open connections between the multi-cell battery pack and integrated circuit device can be efficiently monitored at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for detecting open connection between integrated circuit device and multi-cell battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of integrated circuit device.    Multi-cell battery pack (102)    Integrated circuit (104)    Wire structure (106)    Open connection detection circuit (108)
NOVELTY - A speed control system has an ECU (103) altering the vehicle speed by controlling the carburetor (105), fuel injector or actuator (104) such as an electric motor based on the signal from a throttle position sensor (102), when the throttle pipe (101) is manipulated with applied torque for a given short duration.    USE - Speed control system for automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rotating the throttle pipe or depressing the accelerator pedal need not be performed to adjust the throttle position, reducing wear and tear of the pipe, pedal, as well as throttle cable, and reducing cases of rider wrist pain, fatigue and discomfort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling speed in an automotive vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a speed control system.    Throttle pipe (101)    Throttle position sensor (102)    ECU (103)    Actuator (104)    Carburetor (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a judging unit that determines (S15) the battery approved or unapproved with respect to an electric vehicle. A restriction unit restricts (S18) the output of motive power source with a drive of motive power source permitted when unapproved battery is determined at the time of exchange by the restriction unit.    USE - Countermeasure apparatus for use during replacement of unauthorized battery of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alert is provided quickly when the unauthorized battery is replaced and the driver is enabled to replace the authorized battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process for controlling countermeasure apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for turning ON the ignition switch (S11)    Step for identifying identification code concerning high power battery (S13)    Step for approving high power battery (S14)    Step for judging whether battery is unauthorized (S15)    Step for restricting output of motive power source (S18)
NOVELTY - The scooter-type electric vehicle has a battery unit (6) that is arranged in the vehicle. The battery is connected in series and supplies electric power to a drive motor. A center side battery is arranged at the vehicle center side more highly than the side battery arranged on the vehicle outer side. A breaker (43) is on the connection path which connects the center side battery.    USE - Scooter-type electric vehicle e.g. Two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The scooter-type electric vehicle suppress the influence of water splash by a breaker arranged in a comparatively high position. A side battery cannot be damaged easily when making a connection of the center side battery by the side of a vehicle. The scooter-type electric vehicle can be operated efficiently. The blocking of the serial connection of each battery is easily enabled by attachment of a breaker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front elevational view of the scooter-type electric vehicle.    Battery unit (6)    Lower frame (23)    Rear frame (25)    Step (29c)    Breaker (43)
NOVELTY - A battery for an electric vehicle for supplying electric power to an electric motor that drives a driving wheel of the electric vehicle, comprises one board connected to the battery configured as an aggregate of battery cells; where cell connecting parts are disposed on the board for collecting each cell information corresponding to the electrodes of each cell beforehand independent of the number of battery cells.    USE - The battery is used for an electric vehicle for supplying electric power to an electric motor that drives a driving wheel of the electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a structure in which the number of parts is reduced and the weight can be reduced, thus inhibiting noise when a state of a battery is transmitted to a control unit that executes motor control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery for an electric vehicle for supplying electric power to an electric motor that drives a driving wheel of the electric vehicle, comprises one board connected to the battery configured as an aggregate of battery cells; each battery cell is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode respectively connected to the side of the board; cell connecting parts disposed on the board for collecting each cell information corresponding to the electrodes of each cell beforehand independent of the number of battery cells; and sensor wiring connecting the board and each electrode of each cell by the number of each battery cell on the cell connecting part.
NOVELTY - Battery comprises: an anode comprising aluminum metal; a cathode comprising a material capable of intercalating aluminum ions during a discharge cycle and deintercalating the aluminum ions during a charge cycle; and an electrolyte capable of supporting reversible deposition and stripping of aluminum at the anode, and reversible intercalation and deintercalation of aluminum at the cathode.    USE - The battery is useful in a grid storage application, vehicle battery application, portable electronic device application, or standard cell size battery application (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high energy density aluminum battery maintains a discharge capacity of at least 50% of an initial discharge capacity after 50 discharge cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making a battery comprising: providing an anode comprising aluminum metal, providing a cathode comprising a material capable of intercalating aluminum ions during a discharge cycle and deintercalating the aluminum ions during a charge cycle, and providing an electrolyte capable of supporting reversible deposition and stripping of aluminum at the anode, and reversible intercalation and deintercalation of aluminum at the cathode.
NOVELTY - A battery comprises: an anode comprising aluminum metal; a cathode comprising a material capable of intercalating lithium ions during a discharge cycle and de-intercalating the lithium ions during a charge cycle; and an electrolyte capable of supporting reversible deposition and stripping of aluminum at the anode, and reversible intercalation and de-intercalation of lithium at the cathode.    USE - As battery used in a grid storage application, vehicle battery application, portable electronic device application, and standard cell size battery application (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is a high energy density aluminum battery which maintains a discharge capacity of at least 50% of an initial discharge capacity after 50 discharge cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making a battery involving: providing an anode comprising aluminum metal; providing a cathode comprising a material capable of intercalating lithium ions during a discharge cycle and de-intercalating the lithium ions during a charge cycle; and providing an electrolyte capable of supporting reversible deposition and stripping of aluminum at the anode, and reversible intercalation and de-intercalation of lithium at the cathode.
NOVELTY - System comprises a carbon reformer (4), an enthalpy wheel (10) that reversibly absorbs and desorbs carbon dioxide depending on the temperature of the absorbing fluid (9), and a fuel cell (15) connected so that transfer of materials and energy is facilitated between the subsystems.    USE - The system is useful for producing electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes: fuel cell that oxidizes carbon monoxide and reduces oxygen spontaneously to develop electric current; low-end operating temperature that allows relatively fast and reliable startups even from frozen states and allows the use of polymeric membranes and inexpensive seals; and gaseous fuel and oxidant that allows a very compact yet high surface area lamellar package, with a cell pitch of less than 1.5 mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Air pump (1)    Carbon reformer (4)    Carbon monoxide absorbing fluid (9)    Enthalpy wheel (10)    Fuel cell (15)
NOVELTY - Establishing a readiness state of a fuel cell system, comprises monitoring a characteristic of a nuclear reactor system; and responsive to the monitored characteristic of the nuclear reactor system, establishing a readiness state of a fuel cell system associated with the nuclear reactor system within a set of readiness parameters, the readiness parameters a function of the characteristic of the nuclear reactor system.    USE - The method is used for establishing a readiness state of a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is for maintaining or establishing a state of operational readiness in a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system.
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring a readiness state of a fuel cell system (106) associated with a nuclear reactor system (108). A readiness determination of the fuel cell system is determined by comparing the monitored state of readiness of the fuel cell system with an established operating readiness state of the nuclear reactor system. The established operating readiness state is a function of characteristics of the nuclear reactor system. The readiness state of the fuel cell system associated with the nuclear reactor system is periodically and continuously monitored.    USE - Method for determining state of operational readiness of fuel cell backup system of nuclear reactor system.    ADVANTAGE - Since readiness determination of the fuel cell system is determined by comparing the monitored state of readiness of the fuel cell system with an established operating readiness state of the nuclear reactor system, the temperature, pressure, humidity and electrical output of the fuel cell system associated with the nuclear reactor system can be determined easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for determining state of operational readiness of the fuel cell backup system of the nuclear reactor system.    Fuel cell monitoring system (102)    Fuel cell system (106)    Nuclear reactor system (108)    Readiness determination system (112)    Additional energy source (222)
NOVELTY - The car has a composite plate spring connected to an input unit (10) and an output unit (20) for storing power. The composite plate spring is provided with a flat spring. An output disk (40) is inserted into an input disk (30). A change-speed gear is connected to the input unit. The output disk is provided with a driving shaft. Chert gears (31, 41) are arranged in cat wives (32, 42). Brake clutches (24, 24') controls axial movement of a slide portion (23). The brake clutches are connected to acceleration clutches (44, 44').    USE - Hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has low manufacturing cost and high speed operation, and reduces fuel waste and saves power. The car is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a hybrid car.    Input unit (10)    Output unit (20)    Slide portion (23)    Brake clutches (24, 24')    Input disk (30)    Chert gears (31, 41)    Cat wives (32, 42)    Output disk (40)    Acceleration clutches (44, 44')
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a frame (110) settled in limps, where a combining hole is formed in the frame. An interval maintenance unit (140) is combined with another frame (120) and provided with spacing groove (117). The former frame is formed around an edge of a battery (10). The battery is provided with an electrode assembly (20) and a pouch part (30). A cathode electrode terminal (22) is connected to an anode plate and a negative plate. A sealing part (32) hermetically seals the electrode assembly. Opening parts (111, 121) are formed in the electrode assembly.    USE - Battery pack for a battery pack assembly (Claimed) that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is made of a dielectric structure, so that the pack ensures safety to a user. The pack is provided with a ventilation hole, so that the pack maintains optimum temperature and avoids fire accidents in a better manner. The opening parts are formed on the frame, so that the pack can release heat through the opening parts in a smooth manner. The pack is easy to assemble, and avoids short circuit problems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack assembly comprising a fastening member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery (10)    Electrode assembly (20)    Cathode electrode terminal (22)    Pouch part (30)    Sealing part (32)    Battery pack (100)    Frames (110, 120)    Opening parts (111, 121)    Spacing groove (117)    Interval maintenance unit (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a conduit end with a vanadium liquid storage cavity. The vanadium liquid storage cavity is filled with vanadium liquid i.e. water or aqueous solution. An end of the vanadium liquid storage cavity is extended toward an inner side of a liquid part.    USE - Method for sealing a liquid cavity of a vanadium electric file system.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures preventing oxygen from refluxing in the vanadium liquid so as to improve performance of a vanadium electric file system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium electric stack system comprising a storage cavity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vanadium electric stack system.    Vanadium liquid flow battery stack (101)    Normal fluid (102)    Negative liquid storage cavity (103)    Liquid outlet pipe (107)    Guide tube (108)
NOVELTY - The method involves closing a hydrogen outlet, air inlet and an air outlet on a galvanic pile after turning off a fuel battery. A connection between the hydrogen source and the galvanic pile is retained. Absolute pressure of the hydrogen outlet of the hydrogen source is adjusted. A gas pressure sensor is arranged on an anode chamber and a cathode chamber of the galvanic pile.    USE - Method for reducing influence on property and service life of a fuel battery from open-circuit voltage and switch mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively avoiding fault of open-circuit voltage, opening and closing time and formation of hydrogen/air interface causing electrode destruction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for reducing influence on property and service life of a fuel battery from open-circuit voltage and switch mechanism.
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery group closed to a pipeline through a heat exchanger. A circulating pump, a valve and a pipeline element are connected with each other to form a closed cycle heat exchange system. An intermediate heat exchange closed circulating system is provided with two heat exchangers, which are separately installed at an air conditioner. An electric vehicle cabin position and a power battery packaging part are arranged in a circulating medium of a circulating pipeline with phase change. A battery packaging shell is provided with a heat preservation structure.    USE - Phase-change cycle based electric vehicle i.e. automobile, power battery cooling and heating temperature control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device solves power battery problem of an electric car in high temperature climate, where temperature is greater than 40 degree centigrade and in low temperature climate, where temperature is less than 0 degree centigrade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a phase-change cycle based electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has bottom frame which is fixed with a pair of parallel straight line track. An end of straight track is provided with a limiting plate. The straight line track is fixed on the bottom frame via pairs of damping cushion block. The pair of damping cushion block is set on the straight line track. The limiting plate is provided with a guide rail for making the penetrating limiting hole to fix the guide rail and bottom frame bolt. A bottom of cushion layer is provided with insulating layer.    USE - Battery box fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The upper limiting hole is provided in the guide rail, so that the different types of battery box can be fixed in the guide rail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box fixing device.
NOVELTY - The module has an ADUC70-type chip utilized to detect charging and discharging current of a battery and connected with a microcontroller unit (MCU) via a serial peripheral interface (SPI). The MCU is utilized for receiving chip information. The SPI is connected with a battery management system and utilized for managing terminal pack voltage, high bus voltage and an insulation resistor. A Controller area network (CAN) interface is connected with the battery management system.    USE - High voltage system safety managing module for an electric automobile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high voltage system safety managing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high voltage system safety managing module. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an eccentric roller in a state in which a rotation center axis is eccentrically placed with respect to a pressure roller. A coating part (1) and an uncoated part (2) are separately and simultaneously pressed, so that extended amount of the uncoated part is equal to extended amount of the coating part, where an electrode active material is continuously coated to an elongate metal current collector foil along longitudinal direction by the coating part, and the uncoated part is pressed along the coating part on a boundary of the uncoated part and the coating part.    USE - Method for pressing an electrode foil of a battery that is mounted in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coating part and the uncoated part are separately pressed when the electrode foil is pressed along thickness direction, so that the extended amount of the uncoated part is equal to the extended amount of the coating part, thus preventing distortion that arises in the electrode foil after pressurization, and hence improving pressing speed of the electrode foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode foil. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Coating part (1)    Uncoated part (2)    Electrode foil (10)
NOVELTY - The connector has female terminal that is connected with a male terminal. A receptacle terminal (94) is provided in receptacle unit (90) formed in the male terminal. The receptacle terminal is inserted in the receptacle insertion groove (22) of terminal pitch allowance correction housing (10). A receptacle guide portion (21) is formed along receptacle insertion groove to guide receptacle terminal towards receptacle insertion groove.    USE - Cell voltage detection connector for fuel cell mounted in hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stacked tolerance by the arrangement of terminal metal fitting can be eliminated and workability of the cell voltage detection connector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of attachment structure of receptacle unit and terminal pitch allowance correction housing.    Terminal pitch allowance correction housing (10)    Receptacle guide portion (21)    Receptacle insertion groove (22)    Receptacle unit (90)    Receptacle terminal (94)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a storage battery (4) that is electrically connecting in series with several battery cells (40) that is charged/discharged. A heating unit (10) has a resistant material aperture (101) that generates heat by electricity supply, while having negative temperature resistance characteristic. The heating unit is arranged, so that the heat of resistant material aperture is moved to storage battery. Any of battery cells is electrically connected in series with the storage battery.    USE - Battery heating apparatus used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of storage battery is reduced by the rise of temperature, such that the performance of charge-and-discharge of storage battery can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Storage battery (4)    Heating unit (10)    Diode (11)    Battery cells (40)    Resistant material aperture (101)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a battery temperature sensor (51) for detecting temperature of a storage battery (2). An electric power voltage transformation part (3) transforms input-output voltage of the storage battery. An electric power control part (50) controls operation of the electric power voltage transformation part. A resistor (10) is electrically connected in series with respect to the storage battery while having temperature resistance characteristic. The electric power voltage transformation part is operated when detected value of the battery temperature sensor is preset.    USE - Apparatus for heating storage battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lead acid battery to drive an electric motor in a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance value of the resistor in a transition-temperature area is lower than reference temperature when the temperature of the storage battery exceeding the reference temperature by heating the storage battery, so that the apparatus can suppress the overheating of the storage battery and carry out charge-and-discharge performance of the storage battery easily by presence of the resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery heating apparatus.    Storage battery heating apparatus (1)    Storage battery (2)    Electric power voltage transformation part (3)    Resistor (10)    Electric power control part (50)    Battery temperature sensor (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has separator (20) that is alternately meshed so that tertiary portion (23) of separator is located between primary portion (21) of the separator. An electric power generation layer (30) is arranged between primary portion and tertiary portion of the separator. An insulator layer (40) is arranged between primary portion and secondary portion (22) of the separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in direct methanol type fuel cell and phosphoric acid form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved. The structure of the fuel cell is improved. The size of the system is reduced and contact resistance of separator is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (20)    Primary portion of separator (21)    Secondary portion of separator (22)    Tertiary portion of separator (23)    Electric power generation layer (30)    Insulator layer (40)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte material contains solid solution of barium oxide, zirconium oxide, praseodymium oxide and yttrium oxide.    USE - Electrolyte material for solid fuel battery used for electric power generation in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material has excellent chemical stability and high electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrolyte material, which involves molding powder synthesized by burning mixture containing zirconium compound, barium compound, yttrium compound, praseodymium compound and organic substance, and calcining molded material.
NOVELTY - The drying method involves coating an electrode slurry (22), which contains a solvent, on the front surface of an electrode foil (21). The electrode foil is then heated in a state in which its front surface is curved into a convex shape in order to dry the coated electrode slurry.    USE - Drying method for electrode used for lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. motor vehicle, domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient volatilization of solvent contained in the electrode slurry, without significantly changing drying conditions, such as drying temperature and amount of hot air, thus shortening a drying time. Enables shortening the length of a drying furnace, thus reducing investment cost of electrode drying.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode drying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an electrode drying apparatus.    Electrode drying apparatus (10)    Electrode foil (21)    Electrode slurry (22)    Drying furnace (30)    Casing (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode by coating active material to collectors through separator (17). The heating compression is performed at positive electrode current collection terminal (11a) and negative electrode current collection terminal (12a) of collectors and the edge portion (17a) of separator, such that the hole of the edge portion of the separator is obstructed at the temperature more than glass transition temperature of the material which comprises the separator. The active material uncoated portion of collectors is faced by the edge portion of separator.    USE - Method of manufacturing laminate type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hole of the edge portion of separator is obstructed, the movement of metal ion to the active material uncoated portion at the time of charging/discharging of laminate type battery is prevented. Hence the formation of metal precipitates in uncoated portion of the collector is eliminated, and the internal short circuit of the battery is prevented, without providing different element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated battery-cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collection terminal (11a)    Negative electrode current collection terminal (12a)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Separator (17)    Edge portion of separator (17a)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a secondary flow path (32out) discharging reactive gas to an exterior part of the cell. A convex-shaped flow-path wall part is positioned between a primary flow path (32in) and the secondary flow path. A gas diffusion layer comprises an upper region (24f) and a lower region (24g), where gas diffusion property or hydrophilicities of the upper region is different from that of the lower region. The upper region is overlapped with a top flow-path wall part (35f). The lower region is overlapped with a lower flow-path wall part (35g) that is arranged below the primary flow path.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use as a motive power source in a moving body i.e. vehicle. Can also be used for a phosphoric acid fuel cell, a molten carbonate fuel cell and a solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell enables increasing wind speed of hydrogen that flows into the secondary flow path, so that the secondary flow path is able to move large quantities of water in the lower region from the upper regions by flowing the hydrogen into an anode gas diffusion layer, thus reducing variation in the quantity of hydrogen supplied to an anode and suppressing decline in electric power generation efficiency of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Upper region (24f)    Lower region (24g)    Primary flow path (32in)    Secondary flow path (32out)    Top flow-path wall part (35f)    Lower flow-path wall part (35g)
NOVELTY - The connection unit has wiring (41) fixed to the bottom face (21a) of a case. One end (41a) of wiring contacts with the negative electrode terminal (12) that penetrates the bottom face of case while the other end (41b) is connected with respect to positive electrode terminal (11) of other cell. A bus-bar (44) is electrically connected with the wiring through a fastening metal fitting (42). Bus-bar is rotated around a rotating shaft (44a) from position that contacts the positive electrode terminal to position that contacts with the negative electrode terminal.    USE - Connection unit for eletrically connecting cells of battery pack (claimed) mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures movement path of gas discharged from the safety valve since space is formed between connection unit and safety valve. Improves safety when dismantling the used battery pack since connection unit is removed in the state in which electrical connection of all the cells are blocked. Ensures charging/discharging of cell is permitted or prohibited only by rotating the bus-bar, thus eliminates need to remove the cell physically from battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external perspective view of the connection unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Bottom face (21a)    Wiring (41)    Ends (41a,41b)    Fastening metal fitting (42)    Bus-bar (44)    Rotating shaft (44a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) includes a cooling medium communicating path (35) which extends in the lamination direction of an electric power generation unit (12). A drain-side temperature detector (112) is arranged at the exit of the cooling medium communicating path to detect the temperature of a cooling medium e.g. pure water, ethylene glycol, oil discharged from the cooling medium communicating path.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and accurate detection of the internal temperature of the fuel cell stack, even if the flow volume of the cooling medium is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system with a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell system (11)    Electric power generation unit (12)    Cooling medium communicating path (35)    Drain-side temperature detector (112)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. lithium-sulfur battery (1), has a negative electrode (3) oppositely arranged to a positive electrode (2). A separator (4) is placed between the electrodes. A margin section of the separator is located in circumference of a projection surface of the positive electrode when the positive electrode is projected in a direction opposite to the negative electrode. The margin section is located corresponding to the direction opposite to the electrodes when gravity of the positive electrode and the separator correspond to maximum width of the margin section.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium-sulfur battery such as coil cell for use in a portable electronic device i.e. mobile telephone, a personal computer, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in a lab scale.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is provided with the margin section of specific magnitude with respect to the positive electrode so as to suppress diffusion of sulfur ion and to avoid short circuit with the positive and negative electrodes, thus suppressing fall of electric capacitance of the positive electrode and fall of energy density even under repeated charging/discharging cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode is composed of sulfur type electrode active material and electroconductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of a lithium-sulfur battery.    Lithium-sulfur battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Gasket (6)
NOVELTY - The separator has a laminated structure provided with a surface layer part i.e. nonwoven sheet, and an intermediate layer part. The surface layer part is made from meta-type aromatic polyamide fiber. The intermediate layer part is made from mixture with meta-type aromatic polyamide short fiber and meta-type aromatic polyamide pulp. Mass percent of residual solvent in meta-type aromatic polyamide fiber is 1.0. 3.0 percent of meta-type aromatic polyamide fiber is subjected to dry heat shrinkage process at 300 degree Celsius.    USE - Separator for an ion secondary battery and an alkaline cell of a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The surface layer part is made from the meta-type aromatic polyamide fiber so as to provide better heat and acid resistance properties. The separator improves breaking strength and dimensional stability in high temperature acidic atmosphere and prolongs service life of a battery. The separator can suppress heat shrink function.
NOVELTY - A zirconia-type green sheet contains zirconia-type powder, organic binder having hydroxyl equivalent value of 1.5-15, acid equivalent value of 0.1-1 and amine titer equivalent value of 0.8-8, and plasticizer, and has thickness of 100-350 mu m and surface resistivity of less than 1x 1014 ( Omega /square).    USE - Zirconia-type green sheet is used for zirconia-type electrolyte sheet for solid oxide fuel cell (all claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The zirconia-type green sheet is formed without adhesion of foreign material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of zirconia-type green sheet;    (2) zirconia-type electrolyte sheet, which is obtained by baking the zirconia-type green sheet; and    (3) solid-oxide fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode occluding and releasing lithium ion. A negative electrode contains carbon material and periodic table 13-groups element, and occludes/releases the lithium ion. Density of the negative electrode is 1.1 to 1.6 g/cubic-cm. Weight percent of the periodic table 13-groups element is 0.001-5 percent. The periodic table 13-groups element contains water-soluble compound that contains boron and/or aluminum. The positive electrode is arranged with a positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for supplying power to a motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The periodic table 13-groups element is uniformly distributed in a water-soluble polymer film so as to reduce negative electrode resistance, so that input-output characteristics of the battery are improved at low temperature, thus improving durability of the battery.
NOVELTY - The sodium ion type electrical storage device has positive and negative electrodes and electrolytic solution containing sodium ion and anion. The positive electrode performs adsorption and desorption or dope and dedope of anion. The negative electrode performs dope and dedope of sodium ion and preliminary dope of sodium ion. The negative electrode contains hardly graphitized carbon material or non-activating type carbon material as negative electrode active material.    USE - Sodium ion type electrical storage device. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus such as portable personal computer (PC), mobile telephone and portable audio instrument and transporting apparatus such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device storing large electrical energy per unit weight is produced using low cost sodium. The electrical storage device having excellent charging and discharging characteristic is produced by reducing irreversible capacitance of the electrode and enlarging capacitance per unit weight. The volume density of electrode is improved and the internal resistance is reduced by minutely grinding activated carbon. The carbon material having high industrial value is obtained from organic material with high yield and small environmental impact at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coin-shaped sodium ion type electrical storage device.    Metal container (1-1)    Collector (1-2)    Active material layer (1-3)    Separator (1-4)    Metal lid (1-5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a direct current power supply (6) outputting voltage to secondary batteries (B1-B8) for charging the secondary batteries. An electrical storage part (2) is arranged with capacitors (C1-C4) and connected to an external converter. The secondary batteries are parallely connected. A connecting device (3) is discharged by connecting one of the capacitors with one of the secondary batteries. A resistor (R) is utilized for suppressing electric current between the secondary batteries and the electrical storage part.    USE - Apparatus for charging/discharging a secondary battery of an electric power storage system (Claimed) of a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes the external converter to exchange electrical energy between secondary batteries and avoids the need of utilization of fixed circuit structure, so that the secondary batteries with different performance can be utilized effectively. The direct current power supply performs charging function of the secondary batteries in a rapid and stable manner. The apparatus can equally charge the second batteries, and reduce manufacturing cost of an electric power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary batteries (B1-B8)    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Resistor (R)    Secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus (1)    Electrical storage part (2)    Connecting device (3)    Direct current power supply (6)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus (1) has connecting device (3) which performs the process which connects the secondary batteries (B1-B8) to the capacitors (C1-C4) when charging the electrical storage unit (2) by discharge of the secondary battery. The direct current (DC) power supply (6) outputs the voltage which charges the secondary batteries. The electrical storage unit mutually connects the capacitors in series.    USE - Secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus used for electric power storage system (claimed) for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the charging/discharging apparatus which can use more effectively the secondary batteries which have variation in performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram which shows an example of a detailed circuit structure of the secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus (1)    Electrical storage unit (2)    Connecting device (3)    DC power supply (6)    Secondary batteries (B1-B8)    Capacitors (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has connecting device (3) that connects capacitors (C1-C4) in electric storage device (2) with batteries (B1-B8). The connecting device computes the deterioration factor of each battery and acquires information containing usage log of battery for representing grade of deterioration. The battery is selected and is connected to capacitor based on deterioration factor.    USE - Apparatus for charging/discharging apparatus secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, lead acid battery and nickel hydrogen battery used in electric power storage system (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is selected and is connected to capacitor based on deterioration factor, so that dispersion performance of battery is improved. The usage frequency of the batteries can be equalized, so that service lifetime of battery and switch is increased. The charging/discharging apparatus is simple in structure, so that manufacturing cost of electric power storage system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of secondary battery charging/discharging apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric storage device (2)    Connection unit (3)    Controller (4)    Batteries (B1-B8)    Capacitors (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - The system has an acceleration sensor (40) to detect the acceleration of the speed-up direction of a vehicle (1). The temperature sensor (50) detects the temperature of a non-aqueous electrolyte type secondary battery (11). The acceleration limiting unit limits the magnitude of acceleration of speed-up direction based on the control value provided by the relationship between the influence of increase of acceleration and the influence of increase of battery temperature so that predetermined range is satisfied.    USE - Vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the battery by high current discharge can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle system.    Vehicle (1)    Secondary battery (11)    Motor (20)    Acceleration sensor (40)    Temperature sensor (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel supply system e.g. hydrogen supply system (1) includes a relief valve (16) arranged between a pressure reduction valve (13) and a cutoff valve (14). The relief valve discharges a fuel e.g. hydrogen when the pressure of the fuel is greater than a predetermined pressure.    USE - Fuel supply system e.g. hydrogen supply system for e.g. fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively protect an apparatus at the downstream side of the cutoff valve from a high-pressure hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen supply system (1)    Hydrogen tank (11)    Pressure reduction valve (13)    Cutoff valve (14)    Relief valve (16)
NOVELTY - The box has a cushion member (61) equipped with an upward opening and provided along a battery accommodating part (34) to install/remove a battery (33). An opening rim of the battery accommodating part is elastically deformed. A surrounding surface of the battery is provided with a protrusion part (40) that is provided with a discharge terminal. The battery accommodating part is provided with a step-shaped recessed part (43) corresponding to the protrusion part. The cushion member is provided along the opening rim and arranged corresponding to the recessed part.    USE - Battery box for use in an electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle to drive electric power of a battery as motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The up-and-down width of the cushion member can be enlarged if a position of the upper end part of the cushion member is stable, thus preventing an operator from injuring sides of hand and the fingers between the battery and the battery box, so that the safety is improved. The cushion member is arranged along a protrusion of the opening rim of the front accommodating part, thus preventing the foreign material and water to penetrate in the front accommodating part from the opening rim.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.    Battery (33)    Battery accommodating part (34)    Protrusion part (40)    Step-shaped recessed part (43)    Cushion member (61)
NOVELTY - The electric door actuator (1) has fuel cell (2) functioning as power supply for door actuator. The fuel in the hybrid fuel cell is methanol, hydrogen and hydrocarbon. A fuel storage unit has a device for refilling fuel into the fuel storage unit.    USE - Electrical door actuator for actuating movable object such as door and window.    ADVANTAGE - The large power density of the fuel cell is achieved, so that the frequent discharging and charging is enabled. The installation space of the fuel cell is reduced efficiently. The replacement of the fuel cell and fuel storage unit is performed easily without need for usage of the tools. The prolonged standby time of the fuel cell is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical door actuator.    Electrical door actuator (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Display unit (3)    Housing (15)    End side of door actuator (16)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a stiffening element (60) arranged at a side surface (13) of a housing (10) for enlarging moment of inertia of the side surface, where the housing comprises nuclei (80, 90). The stiffening element is designed such that heat transmission is realized by thermal conduction with temperature gradient pointing away from one of the nuclei. The stiffening element comprises a hollow cross-section through which fluid flows. The hollow cross-section is formed by fixing a hollow profile on the side surface.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell, for connecting with a drive system of a vehicle e.g. electric car (all claimed). Can also be used for a galvanic battery cell and a nickel hydride battery cell for a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The stiffening element allows stiffening the housing, so that large strength is achieved, thus reducing sensitivity of the battery cell against external mechanical influences, and hence reducing effort for production, transportation and installation of the battery cell, realizing adjustment of clamping forces for securing the battery cell within the battery cell module and/or a battery in a simple manner, controlling the temperature of the battery cell in a simple manner, and cooling the battery cell in an efficient manner with reduced constructional effort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for influencing temperature of a battery cell in a battery cell module    (2) a vehicle comprising a drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Housing (10)    Side surface of housing (13)    Stiffening element (60)    Nuclei (80, 90)
NOVELTY - The housing (10) has two rectangular pressing plates (15) arranged between a base plate (13) i.e. cooling plate, and a covering plate (14), which is aligned parallel to the base plate. The pressing plates form side surfaces (16) of the housing, where the side surfaces are arranged opposite to each other. A beveled plane (22) of the base plate and/or covering plate guides towards an interior of the housing and/or the covering plate. The beveled plane lies against another beveled plane (24) of the pressing plates.    USE - Housing for a lithium-ion-battery in a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing enables pre-stressing lithium-ion battery cells with high pressure for transmission of heat to the cooling plate in order to increase the cell performance and ensures high contact pressure on the cooling plate. The housing requires few components, thus reducing manufacturing cost and failure rate of the battery, and simplifying assembly or maintenance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car that comprises an electrical drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of housing for a lithium-ion-battery arranged with lithium-ion-battery cells.    Housing (10)    Base plate (13)    Covering plate (14)    Rectangular pressing plates (15)    Side surfaces of the housing (16)    Beveled plane of base plate (22)    Beveled plane of pressing plates (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves clamping a lithium ion battery cell stack (12) by using a tension string (20) which is arranged in the region of outer surface (16) of the battery cell stack. The ends of the tension string are held in the plates (18,19), and are connected together in unstressed state directly or indirectly using plates in side surfaces (17) opposing the outer surface.    USE - Method for clamping lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (all claimed) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Optimum operation of the lithium ion battery can be achieved by using the tensile string while clamping the lithium ion battery flexibly and inexpensively. Since the tensile string requires less space, large space is available for the lithium ion battery cells and energy density of the lithium ion battery is increased. The force required for clamping the lithium ion battery is absorbed such that the service life of the lithium ion battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery cell stack (12)    Outer surface (16)    Side surface (17)    Plates (18,19)    Tension string (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the performance requirement in the device and temporarily inducing combustion in an exhaust system (17) depending on the performance requirement. The combustion is induced in an exhaust aftertreatment component of the exhaust system, particularly in a catalytic converter (19) and in a particle filter (21).    USE - Method for operating a device for converting fuel energy into electricity and heat, particularly a block heating station (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves determining the performance requirement in the device and temporarily inducing combustion in an exhaust system depending on the performance requirement, and thus ensures to waive an additional peak-load burner while maintaining the efficiency of the block heating station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel energy converting device.    Internal combustion engine (11)    Electric generator (15)    Exhaust system (17)    Catalytic converter (19)    Particle filter (21)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) comprises incisions (5) that are formed with respect to the two opposite lying housing side walls (4). The seal seams (3) of the respective cells (2) are inserted into the respective incisions. The housing walls, housing intermediate walls and housing side walls are made from foam material such as polyethylene foamed plastic, and provided with a fire-restraining additive, a fire extinguishing agent and/or a fire extinguishing agent additive.    USE - Housing for arrangement of flattened electrochemical cells (claimed) such as galvanic cells or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is made from foam material, so that the volume of electrochemical cells can be expanded, without undesired influences on adjacent cells or other damages. The manufacturing tolerances of electrochemical cells can be well compensated and weight reduction can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) arrangement of flattened electrochemical cells; and    (2) method for manufacture of housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flattened electrochemical cell.    Housing (1)    Cells (2)    Seal seams (3)    Housing side walls (4)    Incisions (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a pedal angle of pedals of a motor vehicle, and controlling power or torque of a generator based on the acquired pedal angle. Maximum available power of the generator with an accelerator pedal angle of about 0 degrees is utilized for braking of the motor vehicle. A combustion engine is switched on by the torque after shutdown of the generator. The torque of the combustion engine of the motor vehicle is controlled based on the acquired pedal angle and the state of an accumulator of a recuperation system.    USE - Method for operating a generator in a recuperation system of a motor vehicle (claimed), i.e. passenger car. Can also be used for a commercial vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the emission of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating of a generator in a recuperation system of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of hydraulic and electrical brake performance based on a brake pedal angle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Production of oxygen-consuming electrode involves forming a gas-diffusion layer and a silver-based catalyst-containing layer on an electroconductive support. The silver-based catalyst-containing layer is obtained by coating aqueous solution obtained by dissolving silver oxide precursor in aqueous electrolyte and containing pH of less than 8.    USE - Production of oxygen-consuming electrode used for chlor-alkali electrolysis, and used as electrode in fuel cell or electrode in metal/air battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides oxygen-consuming electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolytic device.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing two electrode ink mixtures comprising different compositions. The electrode ink mixtures are deposited on a substrate, so as to form electrode layers (15) on the substrate. The electrode layers are combined to form a combined electrode layer, so that average level of property of combined electrode layer changes over the substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell electrode (claimed) for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode with gradated properties can be manufactured reliably. The durability of the fuel cell electrode even over different environmental temperatures can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of fuel cell electrode.    Gas diffusion medium (10)    Electrode layer (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode provided with a positive mix layer, which comprises lithium containing complex oxide as a positive electrode active material in surfaces of a collector. A negative electrode is provided with a negative mix layer, which comprises a graphite carbon material as a negative electrode active material in the surfaces of the collector. A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises trifluoro propylene carbonate and strand-shaped fluorinated carbonate. A non-aqueous-electrolyte injection hole (14) is formed in a lid (9).    USE - Lithium secondary battery i.e. non-aqueouselectrolyte-type lithium secondary battery, for use in a power supply of a portable apparatus i.e. power tool such as electric tool, and a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and bicycle. Can also be used for a mobile telephone and a game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte comprises the trifluoro propylene carbonate and the strand-shaped fluorinated carbonate, so that safety of the battery can be improved, and the battery can suppress swelling at a time of storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a lithium secondary battery.    Armored tin (4)    Lid (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminal (11)    Non-aqueous-electrolyte injection hole (14)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium compound (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for battery pack (all claimed) used for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing the positive electrode formed using the active material has excellent capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium compound of formula: Li(LiaMnbNicCodFee)O2-xFx (I), where a is more than 0 to 0.33, b is more than 0 to 0.67, c, d and e are 0 to less than 1, and x is 0.1 to 1-b. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves mixing transition metal hydroxide, lithium hydroxide and ammonium fluoride at 700-1000 degrees C for 5-48 hours;    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which comprises a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, and a nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (3) battery pack, which comprises nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of battery pack.    Cell (21)    Adhesive tape (22)    Assembled battery (23)    Printed circuit board (24)    Thermistor (25)
NOVELTY - The separator has a carbon fiber reinforced composite material (10) that is provided with several holes (16). The graphite foils (11) are provided with a carbon fiber reinforced composite material and stacked on both sides of the carbon fiber reinforced composite material. A connecting portion (15) is formed in each hole of the carbon fiber reinforced composite material as a portion of the graphite foils filled into the holes by conductively connecting the graphite foils stacked on both sides of the carbon fiber reinforced composite material.    USE - Composite separator for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell used as power source for zero-emission vehicle, power plant, portable power source, and military power source.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity of the flow fields are maximized to minimize the electrical contact resistance between the separators and facilitate the circulation of the produced water. The contact resistance between the graphite foils is reduced by increasing the electrical conductivity, if the connecting portions of the graphite foils are located on the gasket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing a composite separator for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell separator.    Carbon fiber reinforced composite material (10)    Graphite foil (11)    Hot press (12)    Connecting portion (15)    Hole (16)
NOVELTY - A binder composition contains a polymer and an aqueous medium. The polymer has highest occupied molecular orbital of -12 eV to -10 eV by semiempirical molecular orbital method. The difference of lowest unoccupied molecular orbital and highest occupied molecular orbital value of polymer is 10.5 eV or more. The amount of fluorine atom in polymer by combustion ion chromatography is 2-30 %mass.    USE - Binder composition for slurry used for electrode used for electrochemical device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electronic device, motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid car, truck, audio-video equipment, electronic office equipment, communication apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The binder composition is environmentally-friendly, and electrode formed using the binder composition has high safety and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - An active material comprises a solid solution of sodium-containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide having alpha -sodium-iron oxide type crystal structure. The active material has an X-ray diffraction pattern belonging to hexagonal crystal (space group P3112). The half value width of diffraction peak of (003) plane in Miller index hkl is 0.3 degrees or less. The half value width of diffraction peak of (114) plane is 0.5 degrees or less.    USE - Active material is used for electrodes of lithium secondary batteries (all claimed) used for electric vehicles, electronic devices, and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has high initial efficiency and large discharge capacity even at low temperatures.
NOVELTY - The device has device main portion (1) that is set on the vehicle. A top of the device main portion is provided with a solar panel (2). A front end of the main portion is provided with an air inlet (4), and rear end is provided with an air outlet (3). Two side faces of main portion are provided with a small ventilation hole (7). An inner portion of the main portion is provided with multiple wind generating devices (5). The wind power generation device and the solar panel are connected with the storage battery by a wind/solar hybrid controller.    USE - Generating device on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of the device can be saved. The structure of the device can be simplified. The manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of generating device on vehicle.    Device main portion (1)    Solar panel (2)    Air outlet (3)    Air inlet (4)    Wind generating device (5)    Ventilation hole (7)
NOVELTY - A proton-conductive electrolytic membrane (1) is obtained by melting solid acid, forming melt substance and arranging porous support (2) on the melt substance of solid acid (3).    USE - Proton-conductive electrolytic membrane is used for laminate for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive electrolytic membrane has excellent moldability, mechanical strength, proton conductivity and reproducibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst layer-electrolytic membrane laminated component, which is obtained by laminating catalyst layer on board surfaces of proton-conductive electrolytic membrane;    (2) membrane electrode assembly, which has proton-conductive electrolytic membrane and pair of catalyst electrode arranged on both surfaces of proton-conductive electrolytic membrane;    (3) fuel cell, which has proton-conductive electrolytic membrane, pair of catalyst electrode and pair of separator; and    (4) manufacture of proton-conductive electrolytic membrane, which involves arranging solid oxide on porous support, heating, melting solid acid at temperature less than the temperature of porous support, cooling and solidifying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the proton-conductive electrolytic membrane.    Proton-conductive electrolytic membrane (1)    Porous support (2)    Solid acid (3)
NOVELTY - The battery block (100) has several unit cells (110) that are housed inside metal case (120). Each unit cell has electrodes that are electrically-isolated from each other, and the unit cells are aligned in direction of first electrodes connected to connection portion (130). The first electrode is positioned on open side of metal case, and second electrode is connected to bottom surface (123) of metal case. A height of side surface (122) of metal case is assumed to be same as height of unit cells, and open side of metal case is entirely covered by connection portion.    USE - Battery block installed in a battery module used as driving power supply of e.g. an electric vehicle, where low resistance and high current is required.    ADVANTAGE - The battery block with small electric power loss can be provided, even while the internal resistance is made small and heavy current can be output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery block.    Battery block (100)    Unit cell (110)    Metal case (120)    Side surface of metal case (122)    Bottom surface of metal case (123)    Connection portion (130)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode (10) to which positive electrode active material (12) is coated on both surfaces of sheet-like positive electrode collector (11). The negative electrode active material (22) is coated on both surfaces of negative electrode collector (21). The positive electrode and negative electrode (20) are equipped with laminated main portion (2) which is laminated through porous separator (30). The region (11b) of peripheral portion of porous separator opposes positive electrode and negative electrode which is folded by multiple layers.    USE - Stacked secondary battery such as stacked lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable devices such as mobile telephone and digital camera. Can also be used in stacked nickel hydrogen battery for electrochemical device and mounted in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric-power-assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit inside the battery can be suppressed, so that fall of productivity and deterioration of battery performance can be suppressed. The structure of the battery is simple, so that cost of the battery is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of stacked secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stacked secondary battery.    Laminated main portion (2)    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Region of porous separator (11b)    Positive electrode active material (12)    Negative electrode (20)    Negative electrode collector (21)    Negative electrode active material (22)    Porous separator (30)
NOVELTY - An oxidation catalyst is manufactured by adding water to platinum dispersed on oxide support and heat processing at 100-300 degrees C under hydrogen air flow.    USE - A manufacturing method of oxidation catalyst for carbon monoxide concentration reducing apparatus used for fuel cells, carbon monoxide sensor, internal combustion engine exhaust gas purifying apparatus, and ethylene decomposition products (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of oxidation catalyst is simple and effectively produces an oxidation catalyst with extremely high oxidation activity at low temperature. A gas treating system effective for exhaust gas purification and selective oxidation of CO in hydrogen gas can be constructed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation method which involves oxidizing hydrocarbon or CO in the presence of the oxidation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph demonstrating the temperature dependence of CO oxidation activity of 2 different oxidation catalysts. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A thermal radiation material comprises metal impregnated carbon-type substrate having nano primary corrugated structure on the surface.    USE - Thermal radiation material is used for solar cell, electric vehicle and semiconductor element mounted in electronic apparatus e.g. computer.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation material has high hardness and workability, low heat dissipation, and does not produce explosive combustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thermal radiation material, which involves removing (101) metal precipitated on the surface of metal impregnated carbon-type substrate, and forming (102) nano primary corrugated structure on metal impregnated carbon-type substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of formation of corrugated structure of metal impregnated graphite structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Surface deposited metal removal step (101)    Nano corrugated structure process step (102)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing dielectric layer (112,212) on upper side of material (110,210) made of aluminum-nitride or graphite. An electrode layer (120,220) is deposited on upper side of dielectric layer. A barrier layer (130,230) is deposited on upper side of the electrode layer. N-type thermoelectric element (140) or P-type thermoelectric element (240) is deposited on upper side of the barrier layer. The dielectric layer is made of silicon dioxide and the electrode layer is made of copper. The barrier layer is made of nickel or titanium.    USE - Manufacturing method of Peltier film of battery module (all claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the battery module can be maximized. The manufacturing process of Peltier film is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Peltier film; and    (2) battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the Peltier film.    Materials (110,210)    Dielectric layers (112,212)    Electrode layers (120,220)    Barrier layers (130,230)    N-type thermoelectric element (140)    P-type thermoelectric element (240)
NOVELTY - A sulfone compound (I) is new.    USE - New sulfone compound is used for solvent for electrochemical device e.g. lithium primary battery, lithium secondary battery, lithium ion battery, fuel cell, solar cell, and electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The new sulfone compound has excellent thermal stability and low melting point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfone compound of formula: R1-S(=O)2-CH2-CH2-OR2 (I) is new.    R1,R2=1-3C alkyl.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a layer of sputtered material on the substrate (110). The material is sputtered from target (120) over the substrate. The relative position is varied between target and substrate to initial position that is maintained for predetermined initial time interval. The relative position is again varied between target and substrate to other position that is maintained for other predetermined time interval.    USE - Method for coating substrate e.g. wafer, glass plate and foil used in silicon based wafer, flat panel display e.g. thin film transistors, photovoltaic cell, fuel cell and battery, solid state lighting such as LED and organic LED, magnetic and optical storage, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), nano-eletro-mechanical systems (NEMS), micro-optic and opto-electro-mechanical systems, micro-optic and optoelectronic device, transparent substrate and automotive glass.    ADVANTAGE - Since the position is varied to the position maintained at predetermined time interval between target and substrate, the thickness of the layer deposited on the substrate and etched layers can be effectively formed. The free electrons can be trapped within the generated magnetic field so as to make the free electrons not free to bombard the substrate, so that the probability of ionizing a neutral gas molecule can be enhanced. The electric field can be reduced and the sputtering power can be varied, so that that homogeneity and uniformity in electric field can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for coating substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process for coating a substrate.    Vacuum chamber (102)    Substrate carrier (104)    Substrate wobble direction (106)    Substrate (110)    Target (120)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery module (100) comprising a housing (105) for accommodating a set of battery cells (160). The module comprises a battery management device (110) that is provided for controlling and/or monitoring the battery cells in the housing. The module comprises a cover for closing the housing. A charge level indicator is arranged at and/or in the cover of the housing. The management device is arranged in and/or at the cover, such that the management device is arranged in the housing when the cover is closed and released from the housing when the cover is opened.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle i.e. industrial truck (claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid motor vehicle, electric bicycle and electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management device is arranged in and/or at the cover, such that the management device is arranged in the housing when the cover is closed and released from the housing when the cover is opened, thus ensuring monitoring and/or controlling of the battery cells, without carrying out changes in the electric vehicle. The housing provides better protection for the battery management device and ensures better accessibility for the battery management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack with a battery module.    Battery module (100)    Housing (105)    Battery management device (110)    Battery cells (160)
NOVELTY - The device has a rack whose end is fixed on a wheel shaft and another end is connected with a generator gear. A motor vehicle soleplate is fixed on a motorcycle bottom plate.    USE - Vibration generating device for a motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vibration generating device.
NOVELTY - The device has a plug and a jack socket connected to a mobile communication tool e.g. mobile phone and electric phone, to obtain power source. The power source comprises a dry battery or a fuel cell for concentrated charge. An identifying mark comprises an electric quantity display when a power grid power consumption valley or lack of power to battery charge replaces the battery. A space is provided to position the battery.    USE - Power source obtaining device for an electric vehicle e.g. ship and electric motor car, and a mobile communication tool e.g. mobile phone and electric phone (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device saves energy and labor, and has high working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy obtaining method    (2) a mobile communication tool    (3) an electric vehicle comprising a tire    (4) a transmission device for power transmission wheel comprising a big wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power source obtaining device.
NOVELTY - The system has modification water pump (20) that sends the modification water (14) stored in the cooling water tank to modification unit. The modification water pump is connected to the front-end portion of cylinder (21) with cylinder chamber. The stepper motor is reciprocatingly moved within cylinder to transfer the fluid. The cut surface (25) of plunger (26) is formed in the outer periphery of cylinder so that the cylinder chamber is connected with suction inlet (23) and ejection opening (24). The rotating shaft of plunger is arranged in vertical direction.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cut surface of plunger is formed in the outer periphery of cylinder so that the cylinder chamber is connected with suction inlet and ejection opening, the retaining of foreign material between plunger and cylinder is avoided. Hence the instability of the motion of plunger is eliminated and the modification water sent to the modification unit is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional diagrams of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification water (14)    Modification water pump (20)    Cylinder (21)    Suction inlet (23)    Ejection opening (24)    Cut surface (25)    Plunger (26)
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen generator (2) that performs steam reforming reaction of source gas and supplies produced hydrogen containing gas to anode (1a) of fuel cell (1). The oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (3) supplies oxidizing agent gas to cathode (1b). The burner (4) produces combustion exhaust gas for combustion to supply heat required for steam reforming reaction to hydrogen generator. The combustion exhaust gas supply structure (5) supplies combustion exhaust gas having carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxide to cathode of fuel cell during starting operation.    USE - Fuel cell system used for moving object e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the combustion exhaust gas supply structure supplies combustion exhaust gas produced by burner to cathode of fuel cell at the time of starting operation, the deterioration of the polymer electrolyte membrane of fuel cell driven by simple structure under the low humidity conditions can be prevented. Thus the polymer electrolyte membrane can be moistened suitably. The durability of the catalyst layer of the anode and the cathode can be ensured.    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 (1)    Anode (1a)    Cathode (1b)    Hydrogen generator (2)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (3)    Burner (4)    Combustion exhaust gas supply structure (5)
NOVELTY - The laminate type battery (10) includes a first separator (60) and a second separator (70) which are formed in the shape of a meander. The separators are laminated and overlapped between a positive electrode (40) and a negative electrode (50), such that the separators mutually and orthogonally cross when seen from a lamination direction.    USE - Laminate type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), or fuel-cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of internal short circuit due to position shift of positive electrode and negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for laminate type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of laminate type battery.    Laminate type battery (10)    Positive electrode (40)    Negative electrode (50)    First separator (60)    Second separator (70)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a heat amount calculation part (42) calculating heat amount reduced by a solar water heater (10). An electric energy calculation part (43) calculates electric energy amount reduced by an electric power generation apparatus i.e. solar power generation device (20). An energy amount conversion part (44) converts the calculated heat amount into new energy amount. A total part (45) adds the new energy amount and the calculated energy amount to produce a total energy amount. A display part (41) displays the total energy amount.    USE - Energy reduction amount display system for a solar water heater and an electric power generation apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The total part adds the new energy amount and the calculated energy amount to produce the total energy amount, so that the display part can display the total energy amount reduction in an intelligent manner without displaying the new energy amount and the calculated energy amount separately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy reduction amount display system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy reduction amount display system (1)    Solar water heater (10)    Solar power generation device (20)    Display part (41)    Heat amount calculation part (42)    Electric energy calculation part (43)    Energy amount conversion part (44)    Total part (45)
NOVELTY - The heating apparatus includes two electrodes (111,112) arranged so that an electric current can flow in a direction orthogonal to the heating surface (110a) of a resistant plate (110) facing a heated object. The resistant plate is pinched by the electrodes in a direction orthogonal to the heating surface.    USE - Heating apparatus for object. Uses include but are not limited to storage battery of electric vehicle, air for heating in air-conditioning system, or heated body for heat-fixing an image on a recording material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables heating an object up to a fixed temperature without increasing the electrical resistance of the resistant plate and irrespective of the temperature of the object and the distribution of thermal radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the heating section of a heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heating section (11)    Resistant plate (110)    Heating surface (110a)    Electrodes (111,112)    Insulator (115)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a power supply stop unit for stopping supply of electric power to an onboard equipment from a battery mounted in a vehicle when the vehicle is turned off, where the onboard equipment is mounted in the vehicle. A state transfer detection unit detects a state of the vehicle. An electric power supply start unit starts supplying the electric power to the onboard equipment when the vehicle is in an operation ready state. A program executing unit executes a program deployed by a program deployment unit when vehicle is turned ON.    USE - Onboard equipment starter system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases standby power of the onboard equipment so as to minimize power consumption of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an onboard equipment starter method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an onboard equipment starter system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Onboard equipment starter system (1)    Vehicle control electronic control unit (3)    Navigation apparatus (4)    CPU (21)    RAM (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves impregnating thermosetting resin in an outer peripheral part of an inner container (20) of a gas holder (2) for winding a fiber. A fiber reinforced resin layer is formed in the outer peripheral part of the inner container for impregnating the thermosetting resin in the outer peripheral part. The fiber reinforced resin layer is formed in the gas holder by induction-heating with an induction heating coil (40) wound around the inner container. The fiber reinforced resin layer forms multiple layers by differing winding direction of the fiber.    USE - Method for manufacturing a gas holder that is utilized in a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a boat, a ship, an aircraft, a robot, a fixed installation i.e. home and a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced resin layer is formed in the gas holder by induction-heating with the induction heating coil wound around the inner container, so that productive time of the gas holder can be shortened and strength of the gas holder can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a gas holder.    Gas holder (2)    Nozzle (10)    Inner container (20)    Inner layer (30)    Induction heating coil (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires positional and driving information of a vehicle. The driving route of the vehicle is estimated by a prediction unit based on the positional and driving information. An area represents road information which is acquired by a road information acquisition unit with predetermined parameter is set in the driving route has variation in predetermined range as calculation area by setting unit. The control information is generated by a generation unit to control driving force of the vehicle for every calculation area.    USE - Information provision system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of the control information shown with running of the vehicle can be reduced, so the users driving load can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for information provision method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the information provision system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Processing apparatus (100)    Communication apparatus (110)    Vehicle controller (130)    Vehicle database (140)    Display (180)
NOVELTY - The bracket (10) has a fixing unit (1) that is fixed on a dash-board of a vehicle. A solar cell (2) is provided in solar panel (3) to transform sunlight into electric energy. A connection portion (4) is detachably connected to the vehicle-mounted electronic device. The electricity generated in the solar panel is supplied to the vehicle-mounted electronic device through connection portion. The electricity generated in the solar panel is stored in the battery. The fixing unit and connection portion are connected through a ball joint.    USE - Bracket for electronic device (claimed) such as navigation apparatus, microwave detector and drive recorder mounted in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generated in solar cell is supplied to vehicle-mounted electronic device through connection portion without enlarging the vehicle-mounted electronic device. The vehicle-mounted electronic device can be attached and detached to the vehicle easily such that several electronic devices having various functions can be utilized easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle-mounted electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the bracket.    Fixing unit (1)    Solar cell (2)    Solar panel (3)    Connection portion (4)    Bracket (10)
NOVELTY - The floor structure (1) made of fiber reinforced resin, has a frame portion (4) which comprises a stiffener (2) extended along an outer edge, a rib (3) extended in vehicle width direction, and a panel (5) which is arranged over a non-frame portion. The panel is provided with attaching element (7) for battery case.    USE - Floor structure for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be protected effectively when impact load is added from the vehicle side, by providing attaching element in the panel. Rigidity of the floor structure can be improved. The generation of unexpected conditions such as earth-leakage and fire can be prevented. The weight of the floor structure can be decreased and production cost of the floor structure can be reduced. Mass productivity of the floor structure can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and bottom view of the floor structure.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Floor structure (1)    Stiffener (2)    Rib (3)    Frame portion (4)    Panel (5)    Attaching element (7)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has power converter device that is provided with switching element. Several antennas are arranged in position distance from specimen. A frequency adjustment unit (161) adjusts received frequency of antenna based on switching frequency of switching element. The measurement unit (162) measures value corresponding to electromagnetic waves received by antenna at the time of switch operation by switching element. The display unit (163) displays condition of electromagnetic waves around specimen (15) on display apparatus (17) based on measured value.    USE - Electromagnetic wave measuring system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic waves generated from specimen can be measured simply and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of structure of the electromagnetic wave measuring system. (Drawing includes non-English text language)    Electromagnetic wave measuring system (1)    Specimen (15)    Display apparatus (17)    Frequency adjustment unit (161)    Measurement unit (162)    Display unit (163)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has warning unit that warns to a user, when parameter corresponding to grade of abrasion deterioration of secondary battery and parameters corresponding to grade of precipitation deterioration of secondary battery is reaches an upper limit. An update unit updates parameters to the value in which predetermined amount is smaller than upper limit, when diagnosis result showing that continuous use of secondary battery is performed. The update unit that updates predetermined amount variable, when the parameter is reached the upper limit.    USE - Control apparatus of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warning to user about the diagnosis of secondary battery at the appropriate timing can be performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control apparatus of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating update process of battery age. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The tractor tug vehicle has a hydrogen fuel cell drive, where an adequate hydrogen tank is equipped. A specific location of the tractor is designed for locally accommodating a hydrogen generating mechanism.    USE - Tractor tug vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tractor tug vehicle has a hydrogen fuel cell drive, where an adequate hydrogen tank is equipped, and hence ensures improving the performance efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the tractor tug vehicle.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a shutoff valve (2) arranged at a predeterminable position, and a separation point (3) e.g. high-speed switch, arranged in a coolant spacer (1). The shutoff valve is integrated in a cooling component e.g. coolant radiator, cooling conduit, cooling pipe, coolant pump, thermostat, heat exchanger and/or switching valve. The shutoff valve is designed as a manually actuatable rotary valve e.g. cylinder shutoff valve. A through-hole is formed in a cylinder, where cross-section of the cylinder corresponds to cross-section of inlets.    USE - Refrigerant circuit for use as high or low temperature circuits (all claimed) for a powertrain in a combustion engine of a vehicle e.g. combustion engine-driven vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell powered vehicle. Can also be used for an intercooler, electrochemical cell, air conditioning system, electrical machine, power electronics, gear box and/or waste heat recovery device.    ADVANTAGE - The shutoff valve is arranged at the predeterminable position, and the separation point is arranged in the coolant spacer, so that the separation point of the coolant spacer is opened without loss of coolant during closing of the shutoff valve, thus enabling unobstructed flow of coolant into the coolant spacer during opening of the shutoff valve, and hence opening and removing the refrigerant circuit and exchanging components of the refrigerant circuit without loss of coolant while increasing efficiency of the circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a portion of a coolant spacer with a shutoff valve.    Coolant spacer (1)    Shutoff valve (2)    Separation point (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery state information receiver receiving status information of a battery. A managing battery information output unit calculates managing battery information. A communication unit transmits the battery state information. A battery pack is provided with multiple cells. The battery state information receiver is provided with voltage of the battery pack. A voltage measurement unit measures temperature of the cell. A remote battery management system is connected with an external management device.    USE - Remote battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides well-directed managing battery service in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a remote battery management server    (2) a remote battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a remote battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The heat sink (50) has a main component which is extended from a base. The main component is provided with a fluid-permeable external wall. The fluid-permeable external wall is configured to allow a fluid to undergo a phase change during or after permeating the external wall. An attachment mechanism is provided for securing the base to a heat source component. The attachment mechanism is provided with a thermally conductive adhesive.    USE - Heat sink integrated with byproduct of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be effectively cooled by the heat sink. Hence, performance of the fuel cell can be improved, flooding and dehydration can be prevented in the fuel cell and efficiency of the fuel cell electrical production can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for transferring thermal energy from heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Wick (42)    Heat sink (50)    Heat source (56)    Thermistor (60)
NOVELTY - The generator has a supporting frame supporting a lower part of a rotary shaft. A wing portion is provided with a blade. An angular moment is generated with opposing force. The blade is installed in a side part of the rotary shaft. A conversion panel is formed on the wing portion. The rotary shaft is arranged in a lower part of rotatable auxiliary axis. A guide panel is included in the wing portion. A wind conducting unit is installed in the wing portion along a direction of the blade.    USE - Wind power generator for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator improves generation efficiency and provides safety performance. The generator improves a generation capacity, thus providing convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The method involves confirming safety of a battery with respect to a side surface of the battery. A clamping member is clamped between two main-surface sides of the battery. A string and a thread are connected to a clip. A separator and electrolyte solution are accommodated in a film-form exterior body. An interference member is provided on the side surface of the battery. A film-covered battery (4) is provided with a battery element. The battery element is accommodated in an exterior body. A positive electrode lead terminal (5a) is connected to a positive electrode current collection part.    USE - Method for testing a battery e.g. lithium metal battery and lithium ion battery, in a mobile telephone and a notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for an electric-power-assisted bicycle, a hybrid-type motor vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving effective vertical crushing process under pressure test in a stable manner, thus ensuring safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery testing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery testing apparatus.    Film-covered battery (4)    Positive electrode lead terminal (5a)    Negative electrode lead terminal (5b)    Vise (7)    Press part (8)    Housing (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a supporting frame in which the lower cutter holder having lower cutter (11) is fixed. A moving frame driven by driver is provided with top cutter holder in which the top cutter is fixed. A pusher portion is provided with top grip plate. A support bracket is provided for supporting both ends of the upper bracket connected with the supporting frame, and lower bracket whose one side is connected to lower grip. The lower cutter and lower bracket are installed at regular intervals.    USE - Electrode cutting apparatus for secondary battery used for fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the cutter apparatus can be minimized with reduced maintenance cost. The service life of electrode cutting apparatus can be prolonged. The overall configuration of the cutting apparatus can be simplified. The reliability of the cutting operation can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrode cutting apparatus.    Lower cutter (11)    Separate space (14)    Top guide (51)    Lower unit (52)    Suction pipe (54)
NOVELTY - The current sensor (1) has magnetic sensors (14a,14b) which outputs output signal by the induction field from to-be-measured electric current flows through conducting paths (12a,12b). A differential unit carries out the differential calculation of the output signal of magnetic sensors. The inclination of the magnetic field is set between the conducting paths.    USE - Current sensor for solar cell and electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset tolerance of the sensor can be improved, so that output sensitivity can be effectively improved. The width dimension of a conductor path can be enlarged, so that magnetic field intensity can be restrained and magnetic saturation of magnetic sensor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current sensor (1)    Conducting paths (12a,12b)    Substrate (13)    Magnetic sensors (14a,14b)    Attachment holes (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The square lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode which forms a negative electrode active material mixture layer on both surfaces of the metal foil for negative electrodes with respect to a flat axial center (400) through a separator. A flat winding electrode group is accommodated while an electrolyte solution is injected in a container. The electrolyte solution is arranged in the liquid space of the container forms an inflow and an outflow in the flat axial center.    USE - Square lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves productivity with respect to the square lithium secondary battery by shortening injection time of the injection of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial fractured perspective view of the flat axial center in the square lithium secondary battery.    Flat axial center (400)    End surfaces (400E,400S)    Recessed section (402)    Center longitudinal rib (404)    Peripheral transverse rib (410)
NOVELTY - The motor control apparatus has a microcomputer (124) which performs fault diagnosis of a reverse-connection protection unit based on the difference of the upstream of a first reverse-connection protection unit (121) and a second reverse-connection protection unit (122) when connected between the battery (120) and the motors (122). The connection electrical potential difference is downstream electrical potential differences.    USE - Control apparatus for motor.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably diagnoses whether the reverse-connection protection unit is out of order since the microcomputer which performs fault diagnosis of a reverse-connection protection unit based on the difference of the upstream of the first reverse-connection protection unit and the second reverse-connection protection unit when connected between the battery and the motors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic internal circuit block diagram of the motor control apparatus.    Battery (120)    First reverse-connection protection unit (121)    Motors (122)    Second reverse-connection protection unit (122)    Microcomputer (124)
NOVELTY - The tire vibration electric power generating apparatus has ring grooves (4) which are provided in a position in which a center disk (3) of a wheel (2) is suitable. A piezoelectric unit provides an electric circuit which closely abuts to the ring grooves. The piezoelectric unit includes a vibration electricity generating unit (5). A wiring circuit is provided from the vibration electricity generating unit and blocks the ring grooves. The piezoelectric unit is fixed by a fixing unit (6).    USE - Tire vibration electric power generating apparatus for vehicles, e.g., motor vehicles, motorcycle and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilization of vibration received from tires of the motor vehicle or impact of tires of the motor vehicle to produce electric power since the piezoelectric unit includes a vibration electricity generating unit while the wiring circuit is provided from the vibration electricity generating unit and blocks the ring grooves and the piezoelectric unit is fixed by a fixing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the tire vibration electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Wheel (2)    Center disk (3)    Ring grooves (4)    Vibration electricity generating unit (5)    Fixing unit (6)
NOVELTY - The engine has lever rod (1) whose shaft (2) is pulled up, so that rotation is possible. A running block (7) is attached at front end of lever rod and standing block (6) is attached in right and left side of lever rod. The wire rope (5) which is hung on right standing block is attached at front-end of right crankshaft (8), by rotating crankshaft (12). The force of the lever rod and the force of pulley are combined to perform rotary motion of shaft of lever rod. The electricity is generated by rotational force of shaft of lever rod.    USE - Electrically-driven engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically-driven engine is made to run effectively by combining the electrically-driven force of lever rod and the pulley.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrically-driven engine.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lever rod (1)    Shaft (2)    Wire rope (5)    Standing block (6)    Running block (7)    Right crankshaft (8)    Crankshaft (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves pouring stone coal rough coal sulphuric acid to obtain pouring liquid. Electrolyte mother solution is obtained with high-density vanadyl sulphate after processing ion exchange and purification. The stone coal rough coal sulphuric acid is pre-treated by quality percent ammonium hydroxide. An oxidation reduction level of purified liquid is adjusted from -100 mv to -200 mv. The pouring liquid is mixed with 1.5 to 2.7 pH value absorption basic solution to enter to a row ion exchange column.    USE - Method for preparing vanadium redox battery electrolyte mother solution.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures simple technique process and easy realization and high market foreground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a vanadium redox battery electrolyte mother solution preparing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has positive current collecting portion (39) that is welded to uncoated portion of positive plate included in coiled electrode plate group (5). An outer circumference (40) of positive current collecting portion has geometrical surface that is extended to position exceeding top portion (3c) of annular ridge portion (3a). An insulating ring portion (63) is located in compressed state between positive current collecting portion, and annular wall area (3d) of peripheral wall is connected to annular ridge portion.    USE - Electrical storage device such as lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion battery used as power supply of motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulating ring portion is located in compressed state between positive current collecting portion, and the annular wall area of peripheral wall is connected to annular ridge portion, the electrode plate group unit can be securely affixed in container, while preventing short circuit. The storage device having high resistant to external vibration can be enabled to maintain the storage characteristics, and the clearance gap produced in winding electrode group can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and longitudinal sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Annular ridge portion (3a)    Top portion of annular ridge portion (3c)    Annular wall area (3d)    Coiled electrode plate group (5)    Positive current collecting portion (39)    Outer circumference of positive current collecting portion (40)    Insulating ring portion (63)
NOVELTY - The device has a stable burning high pressure cylinder (1) provided with a high pressure porous medium burner (10). The high pressure porous medium burner is provided with a high pressure anti-explosion multi-valve. An oxygen enriched generator (16) is connected to an oxygen enriched air high pressure booster (31) and a high pressure oxygen enriched air storage tank (32). A high pressure oxygen enriched air input automatic igniting ejection control system (11) is connected with a high pressure oxygen enriched air input tube (18).    USE - High-pressure waste exhaust gas purification device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a high-pressure waste exhaust gas purification device.    Stable burning high pressure cylinder (1)    High pressure porous medium burner (10)    High pressure oxygen enriched air input automatic igniting ejection control system (11)    Oxygen enriched generator (16)    High pressure oxygen enriched air input tube (18)    Oxygen enriched air high pressure booster (31)    High pressure oxygen enriched air storage tank (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a thin and homogeneous combustion stabilized composite cylinder (12) provided with a high energy, voltage and speed jet high flame lighter, a high pressure exhaust gas mixed gas input device (13), a high pressure oxygen-enriched air input device (15), a back pressure hydro-alcoholic agent input spray oxygen combustion control system (21) and a micro-pump (29). Pressure water-alcohol agent is added on a micro-energy ignition cylinder (1). A mounting hole (7) is formed in the micro-energy ignition cylinder. The composite cylinder comprises a thermoelectric generator (25).    USE - Lower heating value micro-row composite cylinder engine main part device for purifying waste liquid waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lower heating value micro-row composite cylinder engine main part device.    Micro-energy ignition cylinder (1)    Mounting hole (7)    Thin and homogeneous combustion stabilized composite cylinder (12)    High pressure exhaust gas mixed gas input device (13)    High pressure oxygen-enriched air input device (15)    Back pressure hydro-alcoholic agent input spray oxygen combustion control system (21)    Thermoelectric generator (25)    Micro-pump (29)
NOVELTY - The case has an upper frame part arranged in a concavo-convex shaped outer side of an upper case part. A lower frame part is arranged in a concavo-convex shaped outer side of a lower case part. Multiple fusion protrusions are formed in an end surface of the upper frame part and lower part frame part. Fusion media are equipped between the end surface of the upper frame part and lower part frame part. A groove portion is formed in the upper frame part and lower part frame part. The fusion media and fusion protrusion are made of polypropylene.    USE - Battery fusion splice case for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The case provides simple production process of the battery. The case reduces generated bottleneck effect during process, processing time and production cost of the battery. The case improves heat sealing and ultrasonic melting effect of the battery. The case is simple in structure and convenient to use. The case increases productivity and reliability of a product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional views of a battery fusion splice case.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery sensor detecting dark current and threshold current of a battery. The battery sensor is connected to a controller. The battery sensor is arranged in a sleep mode. The controller is arranged in a slim mode. The dark current of the battery is converted into the threshold current.    USE - Intelligent battery sensor controlling apparatus for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus detects attaching/detaching of the battery sensor. The apparatus reduces battery consumption. The apparatus reduces error rate of the dark current and the threshold current values of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an intelligent battery sensor controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an intelligent battery sensor controlling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery provided with a feeding temperature control blower (1), where the battery is arranged in a battery box (BB). A cooling unit (100) is arranged in a side of the temperature control blower for cooling air. A humidification unit (200) is arranged in another side of the temperature control blower for removing moisture in the air. The humidification unit is provided with a heater (220) that is arranged in a blower (210). A desiccant wheel (230) is arranged in the temperature control blower. A drive motor drives the desiccant wheel.    USE - Car battery maintenance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture-free air is flowed in the battery, so that the apparatus maintains the battery in a better manner. The apparatus prevents fire accidents and exhibits better battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a car battery maintenance apparatus.    Battery box (BB)    Feeding temperature control blower (1)    Cooling unit (100)    Humidification unit (200)    Blower (210)    Heater (220)    Desiccant wheel (230)
NOVELTY - The pollution-free car device uses a lever for energy generation, where energy is generated by base rotation of lever with starting motor rotation. The motor is adhered to the lever in order to rotate a crank. The device charges a battery charger automatically in order to start the car.    USE - Pollution-free car device.    ADVANTAGE - The pollution-free car device uses a lever for energy generation, where energy is generated by base rotation of lever with starting motor rotation, and hence ensures energy generation without using gas by car.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell stack equipped with a heater core to eject cooling water. A heating unit is equipped between the fuel cell stack and the heater core to heat the cooling water supplied through a cooling water line. A bypass line is utilized for connecting a front end of the fuel cell stack and heating unit. A solenoid valve is equipped in the cooling water line. A cooling water circulation member is arranged inside a case to circulate the cooling water. A magnetron is equipped in the case to generate a microwave. A reservoir ejects the cooling water through an outlet port.    USE - Fuel cell heating apparatus for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively compensates insufficient heat of the fuel cell with the heating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell heating apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting tire condition information to electronic control unit (ECU) (300) by a tire condition transmitter (100). A receiver (200) is activated in normal operating mode. The operation of the receiver is turned off in power saving mode at slip state. The operation of the receiver is turned on in normal operation mode at wakeup state. The slip state is activated for power saving mode and the wakeup state is activated for normal operation mode.    USE - Power saving method of battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The receiver is periodically ordered during wake-up state and the tire condition is delivered to ECU. The power consumption of the receiver can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the tire state monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Tire condition transmitter (100)    Receiver (200)    Sensor (220)    Microcontroller (230)    ECU (300)
NOVELTY - The structure has a cathode bag (10) with an accommodation space for accommodating a zinc ball and an electrolyte. A current collector (20) is provided with the cathode bag. An anode terminal is connected with the cathode bag. A cover block (40) is provided with a cathode terminal. Another anode terminal is connected in a side of the cathode bag. The latter anode terminal is provided with a contact unit and an extension part (32). The cathode terminal is provided with a connection part (51). The latter anode terminal is connected with the extension part.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell reaction cell structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure increases linking efficiency between the anode terminal and the cathode terminal by utilizing an electrical connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of the zinc-air fuel cell reaction cell structure.    Cathode bag (10)    Current collector (20)    Extension part (32)    Cover block (40)    Connection part (51)
NOVELTY - The cell unit has a concentrator unit arranged in multiple penetration holes. An electron is generated by reaction between oxygen and a zinc ball. A cylindrical shell structure is provided with binding cover blocks that are arranged in the concentrator unit. The cylindrical shell structure is provided with a cylinder. A combining unit is utilized for attachably and detachably the binding cover blocks. A screw part is arranged on outer periphery of each cover block that is fixed on the cylinder. A cathode bag is fixed with the cylinder.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit ensures better optimization of current collecting ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a zinc-air fuel cell unit.
NOVELTY - The lithium accumulator has positive and negative electrodes with minimum thickness of 0.5 mm. The positive and negative electrodes are separated by separator. A set of frame is arranged in a stack between marginal covers with electrical insulation between the frames of opposite electrodes and additional current collectors between identical electrodes. A frame (3) comprises channel (32) for passage of heat exchange media. The channels in the individual frames are interconnected.    USE - Lithium accumulator for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte regeneration unit and cleaning filter are integrated, so that service life of the electrode and accumulator can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of the accumulator with separated external circulation system.    Frame (3)    Housing (10)    Groove (11)    Inlet (12)    Channel (32)
NOVELTY - The battery has non-aqueous electrolyte and wound electrode element (80). The positive electrode sheet (10) and negative electrode sheets (20) are provided with sheet shaped aluminum foil/electrolytic copper foil. The positive and negative electrode active material layers are formed on collector. The negative electrode active material provided in negative electrode active material layer is oriented in prescribed direction. Each breaking point tensile elongation of positive electrode sheet, negative electrode sheet and separator (40) is 2% or higher.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted in electric motor vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with high level of durability for the charging and discharging cycle can be attained by preventing buckling of winding electrode element. Breaking point tensile elongation of positive electrode sheet can be increased. An aluminum foil can ensure high ductility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the winding electrode element.    Positive electrode sheet (10)    Negative electrode sheet (20)    Separator (40)    Wound electrode element (80)    Surface direction (92)
NOVELTY - The plug has a cylindrical main metal fitting (3) that is provided in outer periphery of an insulator (2). A leg length unit (13) is extended towards a step element (14). A taper unit (21) is arranged in inner periphery of main metal fitting. The step element is latched by taper unit via board packing (22). A concave curved surface unit (31) is arranged between the step element and leg length unit, when the inner periphery edge portion of board packing is contacted with main element located in the front tip and rear end portion of curved surface unit.    USE - Spark plug for internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The size reduction of spark plug can be reduced. The damage and generation of stress in the insulator can be avoided. The outstanding breakage-proof property of the insulator can be improved. The deformation of the taper unit at the time of crimping of read end portion of the main metal fitting can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial expanded sectional view of the spark plug. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insulator (2)    Main metal fitting (3)    Leg length unit (13)    Step element (14)    Taper unit (21)    Board packing (22)    Concave curved surface (31)
NOVELTY - A regenerative fuel cell comprises a reversible anode (4) in an anode compartment (3) containing an anolyte; a reversible cathode in a cathode compartment (8) containing a catholyte; an anionic membrane which is capable of selectively passing anions; and conduits (2, 5, 7) configured, in the power delivery mode, for carrying electrochemically active species to the anode and to the cathode and, in a energy storage mode, for carrying generated electrochemically active species away from the anode and away from the cathode. The pH of the anolyte and the catholyte is greater than or equal to 10, such as greater than or equal to 12 or greater than or equal to 13.    USE - A regenerative fuel cell (RFC).    ADVANTAGE - The RFC can operate in a power delivery mode in which it generates electrical power by the reaction of electrochemically active species at an anode and a cathode and in an energy storage mode in which it consumes electrical power to generate the electrochemically active species.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a regenerative fuel cell (RFC) in a power delivery mode comprising, in the power delivery mode, carrying electrochemically active species to the anode and to the cathode and, in an energy storage mode, carrying generated electrochemically active species away from the anode and away from the cathode, where the pH of the anode and/or catholyte is greater than or equal to 13.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the liquid/gas RFC.    Anolyte storage container (1)    Conduits (2, 5, 7)    Anolyte and catholyte compartments (3, 8)    Anode (4)    Air compressor (6)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has a terminal (20) and a protrusion section (23) that protrudes from a housing (30) when housed within a cavity, where the terminal is a male tab terminal. The connector has a seal ring (45), and a retainer (50) to be mounted onto the housing (30). The retainer holds the seal ring in place from the front-end side of the protrusion section of the terminal. The retainer has an engaging section (58) that engages with the terminal. A nut holding portion holds a nut in the housing.    USE - Connector for use with terminal of wire harness wired in apparatus such as battery, inverter, and motor for providing motive power source for driving vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is prevented from coming off from the cavity, and deviation of the seal ring is prevented. Since the obstruction at the time of mounting of the seal ring or the retainer can be eliminated, the mounting of the seal ring or the retainer becomes easy, without providing the nut holding portion in the housing. Since the housing is provided with the nut holding portion, the bolting workability of a bolt can be improved. The attachment structure of the seal ring can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional diagram of the connector.    Connector (10)    Terminal (20)    Protrusion section (23)    Housing (30)    Seal ring (45)    Retainer (50)    Engaging section (58)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a case (4) that is equipped with a base plate (40) which connects a fixed object when the reactor is installed in fixed object. A side wall portion (41) is attached to the base plate by an adhesive agent, and encloses the circumference of an assembly (10). A joining layer (42) fixes a coil (2) to the inner surface of the base plate. The heat conductivity of base plate is as equal or more as the heat conductivity of the side wall portion.    USE - Reactor of converter for power converter device (all claimed) e.g. vehicle-mounted converter mounted in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor is small and excellent in heat dissipation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) converter; and    (2) power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Case (4)    Assembly (10)    Base plate (40)    Joining layer (42)
NOVELTY - A housing (30) is formed from a main unit (40) and a closing unit (50) for closing an opening portion (44) for removing and inserting multiple secondary batteries (20) into the main unit. Multiple securing elements that are fabricated from a conductive material are provided for securing the closing unit to the main unit. The attachment state of the securing elements for the closing unit and the main unit is monitored by an inspection circuit (70). The attachment order of the securing elements for the closing unit and the main unit part is stored by the inspection circuit.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle (EV), electrically-driven motorcycle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric tool, home energy server, personal computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital still camera, digital video camera, camcorder, music player, medical device, and toy.    ADVANTAGE - The production of modified battery packs can be prevented by a simple structure and constitution. The improper taking-out of a secondary battery can be prevented, thus the existing secondary batteries can be used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal monitoring method of secondary battery in battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (20)    Housing (30)    Main unit (40)    Opening portion (44)    Closing unit (50)    Inspection circuit (70)
NOVELTY - The device has an actuator (5) that is movable along a direction non-parallel to a mid-plane of a membrane (3). A member converts motion of the actuator into stretching of the membrane along another direction of the mid-plane of the membrane. A biasing part biases the membrane comprising an electret. The member includes two rigid arms (7a, 7c) that are respectively connected to two different fastening points (9a, 9c) of the latter direction in the membrane.    USE - Power recovery device for use in a floor tile, bicycle saddle and chair leg frame.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easily integrated to different types of object capable of being submitted to an external pressure force, and is easy to manufacture with less number of parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a power recovery device.    Membrane (3)    Actuator (5)    Rigid arms (7a, 7c)    Fastening points (9a, 9c)    Spring (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether calculated resistance increases by predetermined amount at predetermined time interval and whether temperature of predetermined module changes at predetermined time interval. The currents and voltages of other module are measured (S6). The change of current and voltage are calculated. The total resistance of entire module is calculated (S7) from change of currents and voltages. The temperature of the battery is estimated (S8) by identifying temperature corresponding to total resistance in preset resistance and temperature table.    USE - Method for estimating temperature of battery used as power source for operating motor of hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in sports utility vehicle, bus, truck, commercial vehicle, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, fuel vehicle and gasoline-powered and electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature corresponding to total resistance in preset resistance and temperature table is identified, the temperature of battery can be estimated at high precision from temperature of module of battery and resistance. Thus the number of required temperature sensors can be reduced. The deterioration of the battery can be prevented. The performance of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the process of estimating temperature of battery.    Step for measuring temperature (S1)    Step for measuing current and voltage (S2)    Step for measuing currents and voltages of other module (S6)    Step for calculating total resistance of entire module (S7)    Step for estimating temperature of battery (S8)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has solar cell panel (110) which is electrically connected to solar energy charger (120). The solar energy charger, starting battery (130) and power battery (140) are electrically connected to a controller (150) respectively. The controller is configured for performing maximum photovoltaic power tracking algorithm, and controlling output power of solar energy charger to charge power battery or starting battery, according to an input power of the solar energy charger.    USE - Control system for solar energy charger of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization rate of solar energy can be improved, so that driving efficiency of the electric vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for control method for operating control system of in-vehicle solar energy charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of control system.    Control system (10)    Solar cell panel (110)    Solar energy charger (120)    Starting battery (130)    Power battery (140)    Controller (150)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte is obtained by mixing a lithium salt of organic acid, and a boron compound.    USE - Electrolyte is used for preparing electrolyte solution and gel electrolyte used for forming electrolytic membranes in manufacture of gel electrolyte batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed) used in mobile telephones, motor vehicles, and notebook personal computers. Can also be used for capacitors, domestic-use electrical storage secondary batteries, and electrical storage secondary batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte inhibits capacity deterioration from repeated charging and discharging, i.e., the electrolyte has excellent cycle life properties. The electrolyte has ion conductivity equivalent to that of an existing electrolyte which uses lithium salt, and excellent lithium ionic transference number. The electrolyte can be completely dissolved in an organic solvent, and is thermally stable even when used at 50 degrees C or more. There is no change in battery performance. Gel electrolyte batteries can be manufactured economically by using a simple apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte solution obtained by mixing an organic solvent with the electrolyte;    (2) gel electrolyte obtained by mixing a matrix polymer with the electrolyte;    (3) electrolytic membrane (12); and    (4) manufacture of gel electrolyte battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery as gel electrolyte battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Negative electrode (13)    Case (14)
NOVELTY - The material has a lithium manganese oxide part provided with a crystal structure of spinels. A carbon-based material is fixed between outer periphery of a particle and the lithium manganese oxide part. Positive electrode mixture is coated on a current collector. Another carbon-based material is fixed in exterior of the lithium manganese oxide part. Particle diameter is above 10nm to 500nm. The carbon-based materials are provided with natural graphite and artificial graphite. The carbon-based materials are selected from car black, channel black, furnace black, Ketjen black or carbon black.    USE - Cathode active material for a non-aqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material has high capacity and better performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of a cathode active material.
NOVELTY - The evaporative emission control system (10') includes a canister vent valve (28) positioned on the air inlet (15C) of an evaporative canister (14) to allow air to purge vapor from the canister to exit the canister and into an internal combustion engine. One or more electronic controllers are coupled to a pressure sensor (23), an isolation valve (29), a purge valve (17), and the canister vent valve. The controllers operate the valves according to preset diagnostic tests for checking for malfunctions in the system.    USE - Evaporative emission control system for vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), extended range electric vehicle (EREV).    ADVANTAGE - Allows fuel tank and canister leak diagnostic tests to be performed using less number of hardware components than other diagnostic systems and without sealing the evaporative canister. Allows fuel vapor emissions and control to be utilized more effectively. Reduces cost and part complexity, while increasing reliability and decreasing warranty claims.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing an evaporative emission control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of evaporative emission control system.    Evaporative emission control system (10')    Evaporative canister (14)    Air inlet (15C)    Purge valve (17)    Pressure sensor (23)    Canister vent valve (28)    Isolation valve (29)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (200) has a positive electrode (240) that is made of activated carbon based positive active material. A graphite electrode (262) is opposite to positive electrode with separator (250) that is arranged between positive electrode and graphite electrode. The separator is provided with current collector and graphite based negative active material. A lithium metal element (266) is opposite to the graphite electrode with other separator (264) that is arranged between lithium metal element and graphite electrode.    USE - Coin type lithium ion capacitor for vehicle-mounted apparatus such as power window installed in electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle, and information technology-related machines.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the capacitor can be improved. The energy density and output density of the capacitor can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coin type lithium ion capacitor.    Coin type lithium ion capacitor (200)    Positive electrode (240)    Separators (250,264)    Graphite electrode (262)    Lithium metal element (266)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprising at least one noble nano-metal particle, an oxide doped with nitrogen for forming porous structures, and carrier material for supporting the oxide and noble nano-metal particle, is new. An atomic mole ratio of nitrogen is 1-25 wt.% of the oxide.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous catalyst shows large electrochemical surface area and highly conductive ability; provides excellent proton/electron transfer ability; and increases reaction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing a catalyst composition for a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus a horizontal set of channels (20) that is spaced from and extends across a width of a vertical set of channels (22) in a non-parallel configuration. The horizontal and vertical set of channels has shorter length than other horizontal and vertical set of channels that is oriented to provide gravitationally assisted water removal. The horizontal and vertical set of channels has intrusion regions that extend portions of the assembly into at least one of the horizontal and vertical set of channels.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the channels are in non-parallel configuration, the higher strength and rigidity to each of the fuel cells and to the fuel cell stack are provided. The downward orientation or inclination of the channels provides gravitationally assisted water removal from the fuel cells. Hence, the flooding or blockage in the channels of the fuel cells can be eliminated. During purging, the pressure drop in single phase gas flow is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making a fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (10-1)    Horizontal set of channel (20)    Vertical set of channel (22)    Horizontal channel anode manifold (24-1)    Vertical channel anode manifold (24-2)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has a case (100), and a heat exchanger bundle that is housed in the case, where the battery is allowed to exchange heat between a coolant i.e. glycol, provided through the bundle and a heat storing material confined in the case. A set of paths is provided for the coolant. The bundle is placed in a containment body (122).    USE - Thermal battery for use in a heating module (claimed) of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is allowed to exchange heat between the coolant provided through the bundle and the heat storing material confined in the case, thus enabling to obtain battery latent heat in a simple manner while providing improved heat transfer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heating module comprising a pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a thermal battery for use in a heating module of a motor vehicle.    Thermal battery (2)    Case (100)    Envelope (120)    Thermally insulated material (121)    Containment body (122)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of hot tubes (8) for allowing circulation of a fluid i.e. exhaust fumes. A set of thermoelectric elements (3p, 3n) is utilized to generate electrical current in the presence of variation in temperature. A set of wings (5p, 5n) allows exchanging of heat with a set of round or oval cold tubes (9) to allow circulation of another fluid i.e. coolant, at a temperature less than that of former fluid. The thermoelectric elements are arranged so as to contact the hot tubes and the wings, so that the thermoelectric elements generate current.    USE - Thermoelectric device for generating electric current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric elements are arranged to contact the hot tubes and the wings, thus generating electric current even in the presence of variation in temperature, allowing wings and the thermoelectric elements to be optimized separately, and providing constant heat transfer between the thermoelectric elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a thermoelectric device.    Cold circuit (2)    Thermoelectric elements (3p, 3n)    Wings (5p, 5n)    Hot tubes (8)    Round or oval cold tubes (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a hot circuit (1) allowing circulation of fluid i.e. exhaust fume, based on a path along which temperature of the fluid decreases. A cold circuit (2) allows circulation of another fluid i.e. coolant, at temperature less than that of the former fluid based on a path along which temperature of the latter fluid increases. Thermoelectric elements (3) e.g. positive and negative elements, generate electrical current. The device is configured in such a way that contribution of the thermoelectric elements generating electricity is constant along the path of the fluids.    USE - Thermoelectric device for generating electrical current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is configured in such a way that contribution of the thermoelectric elements generating electricity is constant along the path of the fluids so as to produce constant current. The thermoelectric elements are distributed along the hot and cold circuits and create the temperature gradient so as to establish an effective cold bridge in fins and tubes while optimizing operation of the fins and thermoelectric elements. The device is provided with fins that comprise a beam configured to allow constant heat transfer in the thermoelectric elements. The positive and negative elements are in relation with respective fins so as to provide a current conduction track to avoid short circuit between the fins in relation to the thermoelectric elements. The cold and hot circuit comprises a reinforcement that protects the cold and hot circuits for constrains exerted by the fins.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a thermoelectric device along a plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of fins.    Hot circuit (1)    Cold circuit (2)    Thermoelectric elements (3)    Inlet of hot circuit (40)    Outlet of hot circuit (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves allowing circulation of first fluid i.e. exhaust fume, in a hot circuit (1). Circulation of a second fluid i.e. coolant, at temperature less than that of the first fluid is allowed in a cold circuit (2). Heat is exchanged with the hot circuit and the cold circuit. Thermoelectric elements e.g. positive and negative elements (3p, 3n), are arranged in contact with fins (5) e.g. P type and N type fins. The fins are set in compression to ensure maintenance of the elements against the fins. The thermoelectric elements are positioned on an assembling support.    USE - Method for fabricating a thermoelectric device utilized to generate electrical current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric elements are arranged in contact with the fins so as to establish an effective cold bridge in the fins and hot and cold tubes while optimizing operations of the fins and the thermoelectric elements, thus ensuring generation of uniform current. The fins are set in compression to ensure maintenance of the thermoelectric elements against the fins, thus ensuring connection among the thermoelectric elements and the hot and cold circuits in a simple manner without applying joining and brazing process. The fins are separated by a compressible material so as to absorb mechanical stress generated by hot tubes. The fins comprise an end with stronger thickness on a level of one of the thermoelectric elements closest to cold tubes and another end with weaker thickness on level of other thermoelectric elements away from the cold tubes so as to provide constant heat transfer on the level of the thermoelectric elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a thermoelectric device obtained by fabricating method along a plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of hot tubes.    Hot circuit (1)    Cold circuit (2)    Positive thermoelectric element (3p)    Negative thermoelectric element (3n)    Fins (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a hot source and a cold source with temperature less than that of the hot source. A set of thermoelectric elements (3) is utilized to generate electric current in the presence of temperature gradient. The thermoelectric elements are in initial contact with the hot source and arranged with the cold source by brazing to generate the electric current. The thermoelectric elements are arranged on a set of fines (6c).    USE - Method for fabricating a thermoelectric device that is utilized for generating electric current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric elements are in initial contact with the hot source and arranged with the cold source by brazing to generate the electric current, thus providing reliable connection between the thermoelectric elements with less number of components at reduced manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a thermoelectric device along a plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of fins of the thermoelectric device.    Thermoelectric elements (3)    Fins (6c)    Passages (13, 14)    Hot tubes (17)
NOVELTY - The connector (1) has multiple joining terminals (4a-4c) connected to other multiple joining terminals. The joining terminals are adjoined with multiple insulation members (8a-8d). Latching parts (84, 85) latch an insulation member assembly (100) in a terminal housing. The terminal housing comprises an opening part. The opening part inserts a resin molding into the terminal housing. The latching parts are clamped between the terminal housing and the resin molding. The insulation member assembly is fixed with respect to the terminal housing.    USE - Connector i.e. laminated structure type connector, for connecting a motor and an inverter or inverter and a battery in a car e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal housing can connect with the insulation member, so that the connector size can be reduced, and the position shift of the insulation members can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of an insulation member assembly.    Joining terminals (4a-4c)    Insulation members (8a-8d)    Plate-shaped contact (33)    Latching parts (84, 85)    Insulation member assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The catalyst (5a) has catalyst particles which are supported on electrically conductive carrier, with platinum. Oxygen concentration measured using inert gas melting non-dispersive infrared rays absorption process is reduced to 4 mass% or less. The electrically conductive carrier is made of carbonaceous material.    USE - Supported catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst activity is made to increase by reducing oxygen concentration measured using inert gas melting non-dispersive infrared rays absorption process to specific range, thus performance of cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of supported catalyst involves preparing acidic dispersion liquid using dinitro diamine platinum nitric acid solution with platinum concentration of 1g/L is 1.5-3 and wavelength of light absorbency is 420nm. The acidic dispersion liquid is used for reduction process. The filtered dispersion liquid after reduction process is heated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Proton-conductive solid electrolyte layer (4)    Supported catalyst (5a)
NOVELTY - The set has a base fixed on a frame. A battery box is detachably fixed on the base. An upper cover, a box body and a lower cover are arranged in the battery box. The lower cover is provided with a supply power socket and a power switch. The base comprises an upper shell matched with the upper cover and a lower shell matched with the lower cover. A bottom plate is provided in the base for supporting the box body. The upper shell is provided with a locking body i.e. spring lock. The upper cover is arranged with a locking hole.    USE - Battery case set for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The set is convenient to mount and dismount, and protects an electronic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery case set for a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The battery group has a battery box (1) and a controller (2). The controller is connected with the back end of the battery box. The battery box is provided with a front cover and a rear cover. The rear cover is provided with a discharging socket and the front cover is provided with a taillight component.    USE - Vehicle load battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rear cover is provided with discharging socket and front cover is provided with taillight component, the illumination range can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle load battery.    Battery box (1)    Controller (2)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has a vanadium ion, sulfuric acid and additive that are mixed in 0.01-5.0 percent concentration of a nonaqueous electrolyte, where the additive is made of azine triazine compound, heterocyclic nitrogen compounds pyridine, nitrogen atom, pyridazine, pyrimidine and aradiazine compound, triazine or 3-nitrogen (hetero) benzene compound, tetrazine or (hetero) benzene compound, nitrogen atom, oxazine or oxygen nitrogen compound, oxygen atom, sulfur atom, phenothiazine, sulfur nitrogen compound and potassium.    USE - Vanadium battery electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium battery electrolyte preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vanadium battery electrolyte.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery set module has several battery modules (12,14,16) to form a battery sub group. Each sub-battery set (20,22,24) independently supplies power. The sub-battery is detached from the module main portion, when the power is off. Each sub-battery pack supplies power, according to the requirement of energy corresponding to load of the module main portion. The number of the sub-battery pack carried in the module main portion is determined.    USE - Battery set module for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the battery set module can be reduced, while effectively improving the air quality of the environment, and largely reducing the discharge of carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for managing energy of battery set module; and    (2) method for managing energy of battery set module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery set module.    Battery unit module (10)    Battery modules (12,14,16)    Sub-battery sets (20,22,24)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a composite power supply control circuit provided with an intelligent power module. A composite power circuit is provided with a storage battery and a super capacitor. The storage battery is parallely connected with the super capacitor. The storage battery is serially connected with the intelligent power module. The super capacitor is serially connected with the intelligent power module. The composite power supply control circuit is parallely connected with the power circuit. The power module is provided with an insulation gate bipolar transistor and a fly-wheel diode.    USE - Management system circuit for a hybrid electric bus composite power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit achieves flexible storage battery access control and bus reliability, realizes seamless access or seamless switching and flexible power distribution, and has multi charging and discharging modes, prolonged service life and high working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a management system circuit.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a set of solar panels (21) including an active solar cell top and a solar cell support bottom. One of the solar panels is physically connected to an external body structure of a motor vehicle and electrically connected to a storage battery. The solar panel is positioned within a footprint in a closed position, and the other solar panel extends beyond the footprint in an open position. The active solar cell top faces upward along the positions. A solar panel movement mechanism moves the panels from the closed position to the open position.    USE - Motorized vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle such as lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel movement mechanism moves the solar panels from the closed position to the open position, so that the solar panels pointing upward in the closed position can be opened into an opened configuration when the vehicle is at rest, and the vehicle can produce more energy to power vehicle's systems with decreased impact on the vehicle, thus increasing electricity production with expanded solar capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel movement mechanism is a rotational movement mechanism or a telescopic movement mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motorized vehicle.    Motorized vehicle (1)    Right front wheel (3)    Left front wheel (5)    Door (9)    Solar panels (21)
NOVELTY - The portable hydrogen supplemental system (1) has a water tank (6) with two gas collection cavities at a top portion that collects the hydrogen and oxygen gas. The power supply supplies power to a fuel cell (5) when the engine sensor detects the operator control switch. The fuel cell produces hydrogen and oxygen gases from the water when the electrical power is supplied and the hydrogen and oxygen gases are directed into the gas collection cavities (24) at the top for proper distribution of the gases. The system is mounted to a vehicle using mounting bracket (3).    USE - Portable hydrogen supplemental system for internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the fuel efficiency and reduces the carbon emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of supplying hydrogen gas to internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of portable hydrogen supplemental system.    Portable hydrogen supplemental system (1)    Mounting bracket (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Water tank (6)    Gas collection cavities (24)
NOVELTY - The portable hydrogen supplemental system (1) has a fuel cell (5) supplied with electricity to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases from water when detected that the engine is in operation and the operator control switch is activated. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are directed to respective gas collection cavities (24) above the water level in a water tank (6). Fittings (25,26) at the top of the cavities distribute the gases to the engine.    USE - Portable hydrogen supplemental system for supplying hydrogen gas to internal combustion engine, particularly a gasoline-powered engine (claimed) for vehicle. Can also be used for a diesel engine vehicle or any internal combustion engine without oxygen sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The system operates optimally in the engine, particularly a gasoline-powered engine, when the load on the engine does not exceed a predetermined level, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions for the engines. The housing is removable to allow the user to remove the apparatus for servicing including adding water, performing repairs, exchanging parts, and the like.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of supplying hydrogen gas to an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the detailed perspective view of a portable hydrogen supplemental system.    Portable hydrogen supplemental system (1)    Fuel cell (5)    Water tank (6)    Gas collection cavities (24)    Fittings (25,26)
NOVELTY - The system (101) has a bypass passage (3) that is connected with the passages (1,2). A flow regulating valve (120) is provided to open and close the bypass passage. The work generated by a fluid expansion device (114) is converted into electric power. The operation of flow regulating valve is controlled based on the monitored charge rate of electric power charged from a power storage unit (118). A controller (119) is provided to open the flow regulating valve if the charge rate of electric power is greater than the preset value.    USE - Rankine cycle system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is provided to open the flow regulating valve if the charge rate of electric power is greater than the preset value, so that the generation of electric power from the motor generator can be controlled, and the space required for installing the rankine cycle system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of rankine cycle system.    Passages (1,2)    Bypass passage (3)    Rankine cycle system (101)    Fluid expansion device (114)    Power storage unit (118)    Controller (119)    Flow regulating valve (120)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a processing vehicle (10) adapted to move by detecting a predetermined path (13) and steering the vehicle to move along the predetermined path. A portal part (12) is mounted on the vehicle for allowing a structural part (11) to pass through the portal part when the vehicle moves along the predetermined path. A tool i.e. applicator head, is mounted on the portal part to modify or treat the structural part when the vehicle moves along the predetermined path. A guide line controls a position of the tool in response to a sensor that detects a feature of the structural part.    USE - Apparatus for modifying or treating a large structural part i.e. wind turbine blade (claimed), in manufacturing process.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides an ability to desirably process large structural parts so as to retain efficiency of automated process, thus allowing for greater flexibility of operation. The apparatus allows for effective automation of modification and treatment processes so as to effectively reduce capital expenditure and processing time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensor is a radio frequency (RF) sensor or a gyroscopic sensor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for modifying or treating a large structural part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a processing vehicle for modifying a structural part.    Processing vehicle (10)    Structural part (11)    Portal part (12)    Predetermined path (13)    Adhesive lines (16)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has fan (1) that is connected with transmission (2) and generator (3) which is connected with wheel (6). The fan blades are driven using the friction power to rotate so as to generate electricity. The generator is connected with wheel (6) to the friction power in driving. The sides of front two wheels are respectively provided with transmissions and generators.    USE - Electric vehicle for recycling power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the transmissions and generators are respectively provided at the sides of the wheels, the electricity can be generated so as to increase the driving mileage of the vehicle. The gas and heat exhausts can be avoided so that the environment pollution can be avoided. The vehicle can be easily operated at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle for recycling power.    Fan (1)    Transmission (2)    Generator (3)    Driving motor (4)    Wheel (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving discharging program by motor controller or operating motor controller normally when vehicle key switch is turned off and whole high voltage relay is cut off. Motor position sensor is off-set for each time sample to motor position angle value. Motor driving controller is entered discharging program, and timer is started. Motor controller is switched to torque control mode according to timer when timing is less than 4t. Motor controller is switched to closed mode when timing is greater than 4t, to complete discharging process.    USE - Motor driven high voltage bus capacitor electric discharging method for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharging of the residual charge can be quickly performed. The utilization of discharge resistor can be reduced so that the cost of the motor controller can be reduced. The safety reliability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the motor driven high voltage bus capacitor electric discharging process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The modules (12a-12c) have a monitoring circuit detecting voltage and temperature of a battery. A communication circuit receives starting signals (111a, 111b, 111c). A power supply circuit outputs power supply voltage. The power supply circuit is provided in a high-order reference electric potential terminal of a direct current (DC) converter circuit. A high impedance path and a low impedance path are equipped with a protective circuit. A source electrode is connected with a positive electrode terminal of an assembled battery (14).    USE - Assembled battery modules for use in a secondary battery apparatus utilized in a vehicle (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high impedance path and the low impedance path are equipped with the protective circuit, so that failure of the monitoring circuit and deterioration of quality of a high-order communication circuit can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a secondary battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of assembled battery modules.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery modules (12a-12c)    Assembled battery (14)    Positive electrode terminal (16)    Negative electrode terminal (17)    Starting signals (111a, 111b, 111c)
NOVELTY - The device has a red copper long pipe sleeved in a plastic long pipe to form a composite tube that is coaxially arranged with a coil. A tail box is arranged in an end of the composite tube at a vehicle. Another end of the composite tube is arranged with inner and outer exhaust fans. The inner and outer exhaust fans are arranged in the tail box that is arranged with an external power supply. Length of the red copper long pipe is matched with the plastic long pipe. Inner and outer exhaust fans are respectively arranged on upper and lower sides of the coil.    USE - Heat free ventilation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device exhausts waste heat gas by replacing fresh cold air by utilizing heat energy so as to save resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heat free ventilation device.
NOVELTY - The car has a car body whose top end is provided with a solar battery board component, which is adjusted according to different irradiating angle. A bottom part of the car body is provided with a power device and a power supply device. An output end of the component is connected with the power device and the power supply device. The power device is connected with a solar electric vehicle control device. A buffering part is connected with a front end of the car body via an absorption part i.e. hydraulic absorbing device. The component is provided with a solar cell panel and a mounting bracket.    USE - Solar power car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure, practical to use and utilized for adjusting the solar battery board component according to the irradiation angle with different time periods, has complete function, and increases conversion efficiency of solar battery board receive rate at different time section, allows a buffer bar for absorbing impact force and improves safety performance of the car body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar power car.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has front wheel rotating shaft (3) that is provided with velometer (2). The front portion of bicycle structure (1) is provided with solar battery panel (4). The seat (5) is provided below with storage battery (6). The velomter is connected with solar battery panel and storage battery in series through lead wire.    USE - Velometer integrated bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery plate converts the solar energy into electric energy for velometer. The bicycle speed can be measured effectively. The bicycle does not need extra manpower and material resources to measure the speed. The energy consumption can be reduced. The bicycle is convenient to use and practical in nature. The environment can be saved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the velometer integrated bicycle.    Bicycle structure (1)    Velometer (2)    Front wheel rotating shaft (3)    Solar battery panel (4)    Seat (5)    Storage battery (6)
NOVELTY - The device has suction passage to supply air from inner space of vehicle to accumulator (1) and PE device (3). A drain channel derives air from accumulator towards external side. A PE drain channel derives air from PE device towards external side or inner space of vehicle. A valve (11) is provided in suction passage, to selectively supply air from inner space of vehicle to accumulator and PE device. Another valve (13) is provided in PE drain channel, to selectively supply air from PE device to inner space of vehicle and external side.    USE - Accumulator cooling device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum cooling function with respect to accumulator and PE device can be achieved. The inflow of harmful substance into the inner space of vehicle due to leakage of accumulator can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling accumulator cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the accumulator cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Accumulator (1)    PE device (3)    Valves (11,13)    Fan (15)
NOVELTY - The adaptor (11) has a material zone (7) made of aluminum and aluminum alloy and weldably connected with battery contacts that are aluminum and/or aluminum alloy. Another material zone (8) is made of copper and/or copper alloy and provides a contact surface for an electrical screwing- or clamping contact. A connection layer is placed between materials of the material zones and produced by an explosive perspiration- or bonding method or a reciprocating friction welding method. The former zone has a material recess into which a screw head or a screw nut is inserted.    USE - Bimetallic adaptor for electrical contacting of positive and negative terminal contacts of battery cells and capacitors (all claimed) with conducting paths for an electric vehicle and for high current applications in industries.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the two material zones achieves reliable structure and electrical contact between the terminal contacts of the battery cells with the conducting paths with respect to high mechanical loadability and reduced electrical contact resistances while reducing material creeping and contact corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bimetallic adaptor.    Material zones (7, 8)    Bimetallic adaptor (11)
NOVELTY - The housing has a housing portion (11) and another housing portion formed in U-shape and positionable together for formation of a hexagonal housing. The former housing portion is designed as a part of a cooling module with a coolant inlet (42) and a coolant outlet (44). A coolant path extends between the coolant inlet and -outlet. The former housing portion consists of aluminum, aluminum alloy or another heat conducting metal, and the latter housing portion consists of a plastic part. The housing portions are sealable against each other by a sealing agent e.g. foam and silicone.    USE - Housing for a battery module i.e. lithium-ion battery module, of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The two housing portions are formed in U-shape and positionable together for formation of the hexagonal housing, thus enabling the housing to be produced and assembled in a simple and cost-effective manner with reduced material costs while achieving that housing assembly is easily formed based on better accessibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a cooling module with three sides without connecting metals.    Housing portion (11)    Groove-shaped input region (20)    Cooling fluid (22)    Coolant inlet (42)    Coolant outlet (44)
NOVELTY - The electric generator apparatus has sun gears (2,12) which are connected to rotors (14,22) of an electric motor-generator by the shafts (4,24) passing coaxially through the rotor and stators (16,20) of electric generator. The electrical connections of the stators of electric generator and electric motor-generator are connected to an electrical supply network. The electrical power flows between the electric generator and electric motor-generator. A controller is arranged to control the flow of electrical power between the electric generator and electric motor-generator.    USE - Electric generator apparatus for wind turbine generating apparatus, mobile and vehicular alternating current generating plants, and tidal or wave power generation plants. Can also be used for diesel engine generators.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures constant output speed of the transmission system since the controller adjusts the flow of electrical power between the electric generator and the electric motor-generator. Exhibits a simple and compact structure while enhancing the service life of the transmission system since the gear wheels and bearings of the transmission system are subjected to effectively no lateral load. Optimizes the efficiency of the turbine and maximizes the torque output since the turbine includes a pitch control mechanism which adjusts the pitch. Reduces the overall cost of the compounded gear set since the ratios of the two gearsets of the are set the same to ensure commonality of the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electric generator unit incorporating a single regime transmission system.    Sun gears (2,12)    Shafts (4,24)    Carrier (8)    Rotors (14,22)    Stators (16,20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an automated guided vehicle (10) that detects and steers the vehicle to move along a predetermined path (13). A portal (12) is mounted on the automated guided vehicle so as to pass a structural portion (11) through the portal when the vehicle moves along the predetermined path. One of the tools is mounted on the portal to modify and treat the structural portion along the predetermined path.    USE - Apparatus for modification and treatment of structural portion during manufacturing of wind turbine blades.    ADVANTAGE - The large structural portions are processed to retain efficiency of automated process such that flexibility of operation can be improved. The tools mounted on the portal can modify and treat the structural portion effectively. The portal is mounted on the automated guided vehicle so as to pass structural portion through the portal such that efficiency is increased, and processing time is reduced by allowing structural portions to be processed in parallel by using guide line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of modifying and treating structural portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the processing vehicle.    Automatic guided vehicle (10)    Structural portion (11)    Portal (12)    Predetermined path (13)    Adhesive lines (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a valve unit (3) that is located within a pressurized gas container (2). A thermal trigger unit (5) is mounted on the safety device of gas container. A shielding plate (7) is arranged below the gas container. A hot air channel (8) is formed on the side of shielding plate below the gas container. The aperture (9) of the air channel is fixed to the region of trigger unit.    USE - Device for storing high pressure hydrogen gas in fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the shielding plate is arranged below the gas container, the leakage of hydrogen gas from the container can be prevented reliably. Hence the vehicle can be safely driven.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen gas storage device.    Pressurized gas container (2)    Valve unit (3)    Thermal trigger unit (5)    Shielding plate (7)    Hot air channel (8)    Aperture of air channel (9)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) includes an electrical energy storage device, and a cooling device for cooling one of the energy storage devices which are thermally and rigidly coupled with the components of vehicle. The rigidly connected portions and one of the energy storage devices are arranged immovably and are thermally connected with each other by a thermal bridge.    USE - Vehicle such as passenger car. Can also be used in electrically powered or hybrid vehicles, bus, truck, train or tram.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage and refrigeration functions of the vehicle can be carried out with little technical and maintenance efforts, while consuming fewer amounts of energy and reducing the construction cost. The thermal coupling of the energy storage device with the rigidly connected portions of the device is enabled without need for using fans or cooling fins. Good heat transport from the energy storage device to the other components of the vehicle is enabled. The immovable arrangement leads to increased reliability and increased service life of the arrangement. The cold bridge can be formed in the form of a plate or a finger. Hence the manufacturing complexity is reduced and the device can be manufactured compactly. The electrical short circuit between energy storage devices is prevented, and a good thermal conduction effect is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cooling energy storage device in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Chassis (2)    Undercarriage (3)    Accumulator module (4)    Accumulator cell (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has two electrodes and an electrolyte (26) arranged within a gas-tight housing (10) that comprises a bottom surface (34), a top surface (36) and side surfaces (32). A capillary structure (24) is arranged at an inner side of the housing to cover entire inner side surfaces of the housing. The capillary structure is formed by a plastic film with channel structures or as a knitted fabric. A cooling plate (20) is provided at the bottom surface. The capillary structure is arranged at the side surfaces of the housing and extended from the bottom surface to the top surface of the housing.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling plate is provided at the bottom surface of the gas-tight housing, so that improved heat dissipation within the housing of the battery can be enabled, thus realizing an efficient cooling of the battery during charging or discharging operation while avoiding a separate fan for circulating the electrolyte, and hence reducing weight of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Gas-tight housing (10)    Cooling plate (20)    Capillary structure (24)    Electrolyte (26)    Side surfaces of gas-tight housing (32)    Bottom surface (34)    Top surface (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves evaluating variables (312) e.g. voltage of accumulator (310) by using data processing units (324,326). The communication links (316,318,320) between the accumulator and data processing units, through which variables of accumulator are provided to data processing units, are monitored. The variable evaluation in data processing units is performed based on diversitary process.    USE - Method for monitoring accumulator used in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The variables of accumulator can be evaluated efficiently. The monitoring of communication links between accumulator and data processing units can be performed simply. The need for comparators and other hardware elements for monitoring the accumulator can be eliminated, such that the structure of the accumulator monitoring arrangement can be simplified, and the cost of the accumulator monitoring arrangement can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) arrangement for monitoring accumulator; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the accumulator control device.    Accumulator control device (300)    Accumulator (310)    Variable (312)    Communication links (316,318,320)    Data processing units (324,326)
NOVELTY - The converter (10) has multiple individual converter units (10a-10n) that are electrically connected with each other in parallel. A control device (11) controls a switching operation of multiple semiconductor switches i.e. MOSFET switches, such that switching frequency of the semiconductor switches is larger than 50KHz. The control device detects a value of current flowing through the converter units and controls the switching operation based on the detected value of current to control total output current of the converter.    USE - Direct current (DC)/DC converter for fuel cells of an electrical supply system utilized in a mobile application i.e. ship.    ADVANTAGE - The converter has multiple individual converter units such that total power of the converter is obtained by exactly summing outputs of the converter units, so that reduction in overall performance of the converter is avoided in a case of failure of single converter unit. The control device avoids overloading of the converter units and allows operating the converter units with a symmetrical load, thus reducing thermal stress in the semiconductor switches, and hence enhancing reliability and the service life of the converter. The converter has simplified mechanical structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electrical supply system with a fuel cell and a DC/DC converter.    Fuel cell (5)    Output terminals (6a, 6b)    Direct current/direct current converter (10)    Individual converter units (10a-10n)    Control device (11)
NOVELTY - The square-shaped frame system (1) has push plates (2a,2b) that are arranged at two mutually opposite sides, and side pieces (3a,3b) that are arranged between the sides of the push plates. The ends of side pieces opposite to the push plates, are equipped with tabs (4). Two tabs are provided at ends of each side piece. The tabs are positively secured at the side pieces corresponding to the installation positions of the push plates after the application of force.    USE - Square-shaped frame system used for receiving battery cell e.g. lithium cell of battery module (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power transmission effect of the square-shaped frame system of battery module is improved without increasing the manufacturing cost. The assembling process of the square-shaped frame system can be simplified reliably. The operational safety of the square-shaped frame system can be ensured reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the square-shaped frame system.    Square-shaped frame system (1)    Push plates (2a,2b)    Side pieces (3a,3b)    Tab (4)    Stiffener element (8)
NOVELTY - The module has a prismatic secondary cell (2) provided on a filling compound of an upwardly open housing (1) during loading of the housing. The filling compound is made to flow during loading of the housing with the secondary cell. The filling compound is formed by flowable curable plastic or expanding plastic or metal foam or a mixture of plastic or metal foam and aggregates. The filling compound is partially formed by phase change material. The housing is formed by a dimensionally stable mold part or a non-form-stable, flexible mold part.    USE - Battery module for use in a vehicle i.e. motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The prismatic secondary cell is provided on the filling compound of the upwardly open housing during loading of the housing, thus producing the module with respect to mechanical protection, electrical insulation, and protection against super elevated and low temperature and geometric optimum shape and storage, in a simple and cost-effective manner while avoiding cooling and/or cold bridges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The filling compound comprises heat insulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view illustrating a filling process of a housing with a secondary cell for producing a battery module.    Upwardly open housing (1)    Casing opening (1a)    Housing bottom (1b)    Closed housing wall (1c)    Prismatic secondary cell (2)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a fuel cell with functional units e.g. anodes (5), rolled up for formation of a roller. Terminals (9) are arranged at a front end of the roller. One of the functional units is subdivided into separate segments. The respective segments are arranged one above the other in radial direction, where ends of the stacked segments are located on same radial lines of the roller. The terminals of the respective function units are coupled with common lines. Cooling units are arranged at the front end of the roller.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for use as an energy supplier for a mobile application i.e. vehicle, or for a stationary application.    ADVANTAGE - The terminals are arranged at the front end of the roller, thus permitting improved supply of the functional units with the associated operating equipment. The terminals of the respective function units are coupled with the common lines, thus manufacturing the fuel cell arrangement in a simple manner while assembling the fuel cell arrangement in a cost effective manner. The fuel cell arrangement is produced with reduced operating temperatures, electric current and with high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a belt with separate segments of functional units in a non-rolled-up state.    Belt (4)    Anodes (5)    Lengths of segments (6-8)    Terminals (9)    Upper edge of belt (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen gas and air to a fuel cell (20) of a fuel cell stack (12) for generating electricity using the fuel cell. The supply of hydrogen gas is stopped while supplying the air into the fuel cell for generating electricity, when shutting down of the fuel cell is detected. The generation of electricity by the fuel cell is stopped when the pressure of hydrogen gas is decreased to a preset lower limit value with respect to actually measured anode pressure value.    USE - Method for shutting down of system of fuel cell e.g. fixed polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The size and cost for producing fuel cell system can be reduced significantly. The damage to the polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented effectively and deterioration of the fuel cell stack can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Regulation/control device (18)    Fuel cell (20)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple single cells (2) electrically interconnected and connected with a heat guide plate (1) in a heat-conductive manner. A spacer and compensating element (4) made of resilient foam material (4.1) such as polyurethane is arranged between the single cells and in a bag (4.2) locked in relation to environment medium. The foam material is pre-tensioned and an inner space of the bag is made to act according to an assembly of the spacer and compensating element between neighboring single cells with the environment mediums, so that the foam material is relaxed in partial manner.    USE - Battery e.g. traction battery such as lithium polymer battery, for a vehicle operated with hybrid drive and a vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed). Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle with an electrical operated drive unit.    ADVANTAGE - The resilient foam material is pre-tensioned and the inner space of the bag is made to act according to the assembly of the spacer and compensating element between two neighboring single cells with the environment mediums, so that the foam material is relaxed in partial manner, thus ensuring better stability of a battery housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat guide plate arranged at single cells.    Heat guide plate (1)    Single cells (2)    Spacer and compensating element (4)    Resilient foam material (4.1)    Bag (4.2)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging cell assemblies (2,3) in housing base portion (7) of an accumulator housing. The housing base portion is closed with a cover mold (11) and a thermal isolating filling material (M) is filled into an inner space formed between the housing base portion and cover mold such that the filling material is filled between cell assemblies and housing base portion, and between cell assemblies and cover mold. The cover mold is removed after hardening the filling material and a housing cover is connected with housing base portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrochemical high volt accumulator (claimed) used for electric drive motor and combustion engine of vehicle e.g. electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the filling material is filled in inner space of the accumulator housing, the exchange of the air and moisture between the inner space and environment can be prevented effectively. Thus the electrochemical process can be performed reliably and the accumulator can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) device for manufacturing electrochemical accumulator; and    (2) electrochemical accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical accumulator.    Electrochemical accumulator (1)    Cell assemblies (2,3)    Housing base portion (7)    Cover mold (11)    Thermal isolating filling material (M)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting two neighboring contact pins (7) of a battery by a U-shaped cell connector (8), where the contact pins are welded at legs of the cell connector. The cell connector is positioned between the two neighboring contact pins. The contact pins are simultaneously welded with the cell connector by an electrical resistance press welding process e.g. spot welding method. An electrically non-conductive supporting element is welded between the legs of the cell connector, where each of the contact pins is connected with the cell connector with multiple welding points.    USE - Method for electrically connecting contact pins of adjacent individual cells of a battery (claimed) e.g. high-power or high-voltage battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, for an electrical propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pins are simultaneously welded with the cell connector by the electrical resistance press welding process in a simple and efficient manner. The method allows connection of electrochemical active regions of the battery with the welded joints over the contact pins, so that no current is conducted, thus avoiding damage of the battery cells, thus reducing the number of perspiration steps, and reducing manufacturing time of a cell block.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising individual cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an individual cell of a cell block.    Battery cells (2)    Frames (3)    Contact pins (7)    U-shaped cell connector (8)    Recess (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a control part (C) controlling circulation of a heat medium and movement of a backup boiler (B). Temperature of the heat medium is stored in a thermal storage tank (TNK1). A heat-exchange part (1) of a fuel cell (FC) is provided with the thermal storage tank. A flow path (L2) is connected to an outflow port (1b) of the heat-exchange part of the FC and an upper part of another thermal storage tank (TNK2). A control-valve (CV1) and a temperature sensor (T1) are provided in middle of the flow path.    USE - System for recovering exhaust heat from a fuel cell e.g. polymer-electrolyte-type fuel cell and solid-oxide-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-exchange part is provided with the thermal storage tank, and the flow path is connected to the outflow port of the heat-exchange part, so that energy efficiency of the system can be improved, thus preventing temperature fall of the heat medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste-heat-recovery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Backup boiler (B)    Control part (C)    Control-valve (CV1)    Fuel cell (FC)    Flow path (L2)    Temperature sensor (T1)    Thermal storage tanks (TNK1, TNK2)    Heat-exchange part (1)    Heat-exchange part outflow port (1b)
NOVELTY - The current sensor has a PTC heater (40) provided in the inner surface of a resin case (30) formed by joining case pieces. The PTC heater is provided in at least 1 of the case pieces by printing. The PTC ink layer (43) is provided with electroconductive particle (44) and semiconductor particle (45). The electroconductive particle is arranged by a meander pattern.    USE - Current sensor for detecting electric current value in e.g. motor and battery of hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric current value is detected precisely using magnetic fluid, without being affected by atmospheric temperature. Detection accuracy of electric current value is improved since bad influence to sensor output is eliminated by forming the electrode of PTC heater with material without magnetism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged perspective view of the schematic structure of a positive temperature coefficient heater.    Resin case (30)    PTC heater (40)    PTC ink layer (43)    Electroconductive particle (44)    Semiconductor particle (45)
NOVELTY - Powder containing alloy of silicon and copper, is adhered on an electrode substrate by cold spray method to obtain silicon-type alloy negative electrode.    USE - Manufacture of silicon-type alloy negative electrode for electrical storage device e.g. hybrid capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicles and domestic electrical apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides silicon-type alloy negative electrode having excellent electrical conductivity. The electrical storage device using silicon-type alloy negative electrode has high discharge capacity, compatibility and durability.
NOVELTY - The body (10) has an electrolytic membrane (1) i.e. 20-50 micrometers thin film, equipped with a porous support body (3) including solid acid. A catalyst layer (2a, 2b) is formed on surfaces of the electrolytic membrane including catalyst. The porous support body is penetrated with a part of the catalyst layer formed in the electrolytic membrane. A gas diffusion layer is arranged on surfaces of the body. The porous support body is made of glass fiber.    USE - Catalyst layer-electrolytic membrane laminated body for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The body has high protonconductivity in a non-humidification state, and improves adhesiveness of the catalyst layer in the electrolytic membrane and avoids limiting the thickness of the electrolytic membrane that has mechanical strength, thus avoiding tearing of the film during catalyst layer formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid acid is selected from one of inorganic solid acid, mineral salt, metal phosphate, tin phosphate, heteropolyacid, tungsten phosphoric acid, potassium hydrogensulfate, tungsten phosphoric acid, cesium hydrogen sulfate, cesium sulfate, cesium phosphoric acid or silicon phosphate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell comprising a pair of Gas diffusion layers and a pair of separators    (2) a catalyst layer-electrolytic membrane laminated body manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a catalyst layer-electrolytic membrane laminated body.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2a, 2b)    Porous support body (3)    Catalyst layer-electrolytic membrane laminated body (10)
NOVELTY - The battery module has multiple cells (10) that are spaced apart and arranged in parallel. A pair of end plates (50,51) clamps the cells from outer side. A heat insulator (20) is provided the cell and end plate, such that the cell is insulated from the end plate.    USE - Battery module for secondary battery use as motor driving power supply of electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in temperature between cell and end plate is suppressed by providing heat insulation layer between the cell and end plate, thus improving performance and extending life of the battery module. Holding structure is simplified since the cell and end plate have same shape. Overheating of the voltage sensor assembly is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the battery module.    Cells (10)    Heat insulator (20)    Holding unit (30)    End plates (50,51)    Voltage sensor assembly (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning (S11) the powder containing a solid electrolyte and an active material on the surface of a base material. The powder positioned on the surface of the base-material is pressed (S12) along specified direction by the powder vibration press process. The frequency of the vibration is 20 to 60 kHz.    USE - Manufacturing method of powder layer for use during manufacture of electrode structure and solid battery (all claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the solid battery provided with the powder layer can be improved. The adhesiveness of the collector and the powder layer can be improved. The filling rate of electrolyte powder can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode main portion; and    (2) manufacturing method of solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of powder layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for positioning powder containing solid electrolyte and active material (S11)    Step for pressing powder on surface of base-material (S12)
NOVELTY - The collector (102, 202) has positive and negative electrodes (1, 2) provided with positive and negative electrode active material layers (103, 203), respectively. A separator is interposed between the positive and negative electrodes. A thermal absorption material (104) is thermally absorbed by predetermined temperature. A battery cover is filled with electrolyte solution. An insulating packing part i.e. gasket, is provided between a battery can and the battery cover. A positive electrode tab is provided in the positive electrode of a winding body.    USE - Collector for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) and a lithium ion secondary battery in a vehicle. Can also be used for a lead secondary battery and a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is interposed between the positive and negative electrodes and the thermal absorption material is thermally absorbed by the predetermined temperature, so that deterioration of a battery performance of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery can be suppressed and safety of the secondary battery can be improved, thus improving prolonged service life of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode.    Positive and negative electrodes (1, 2)    Collector (102, 202)    Positive and negative electrode active material layers (103, 203)    Thermal absorption material (104)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a heat exchanger (7) arranged in a circulation line (6) from an electric power generation part (4) to a fuel tank (2). Unreacted fuel is discharged from the generation part and cooled. Amount of heat generated during electric power generation is increased/decreased by increasing/decreasing supply amount of the fuel with respect to the generation part according to temperature of the generation part. A temperature control apparatus takes away the heat generated during the electric power generation in the generation part.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for use as a backup power supply in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of heat generated during the electric power generation is increased/decreased by increasing/decreasing the supply amount of the fuel with respect to the generation part according to the temperature of the generation part, so that temperature of the power generation part is maintained in a predetermined temperature range, and size of the temperature control apparatus can be reduced and simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a DMFC. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    DMFC (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Electric power generation part (4)    Circulation line (6)    Heat exchanger (7)
NOVELTY - A battery active material paste comprises active material particles, a binder, and an electroconductive agent dispersed in a liquid dispersion medium. When the convergence value of viscosity in the steady flow viscosity measurement of rate-of-shear ( gamma ) (second-1) of the battery active material paste is set to ( eta ) (Pa.second), and when the complex viscosity in the dynamic-viscoelasticity measurement of angular frequency ( omega ) (rad/second) is set to ( eta 1) (Pa), gamma is 0.02 second-1. When omega is 0.02 rad/second, the ratio (R) ( eta / eta 1) is 20 or less.    USE - Battery active material paste is used for manufacturing electrode plates (claimed) used for lithium ion batteries of hybrid vehicles, notebook computers, and video camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The battery active material paste contains uniformly dispersed active material particles, binder, and electroconductive agent. The paste enables manufacture of electrode paste having suppressed resistance-increase even during repeated charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dispersibility evaluation of battery active material paste; and    (2) manufacture of electrode plate (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Electrode component (10)    Electrode plate (20)    Battery case (80)    Insulation component (95)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode provided with a negative electrode collector. A negative mix layer is formed on the negative electrode collector and made of negative electrode active material and carbon material. A separator is arranged between a positive electrode and the negative electrode. A non-aqueous electrolyte is impregnated at the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the separator, and contains lithium ions. Diameter of a pore in the negative mix layer is about 0.1 to 0.4 micrometer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for a drive power supply of a personal computer, a portable terminal and a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery maintains high capacitance factor and avoids precipitation of the lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between capacitance maintenance factor and limiting current per unit area.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (50) has a tubular member (35) formed in a flow path connected to a cooling chamber (R). A cover member (60) accommodates a switching element. An opening part (62) is provided in an opening formation surface (61) of the cover member. A front-end part is connected to the cooling chamber of the tubular member arranged in a concave space (CS). A concave space formation member (70) is provided with a cylindrical part and a brim-like part extended in a radial direction outer side from the axial direction edge part of the cylindrical part.    USE - Semiconductor cooling device for use in a vehicle drive device (claimed) i.e. hybrid drive device, utilized in a hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front-end part is connected to the cooling chamber of the tubular member arranged in a concave space, so that the device can prevent cooling fluid leakage from inner side of a cover member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle drive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a control apparatus.    Concave space (CS)    Cooling chamber (R)    Tubular member (35)    Semiconductor cooling device (50)    Cover member (60)    Opening formation surface (61)    Opening part (62)    Concave space formation member (70)
NOVELTY - The fan base structure has a locating mounting device which is connected with an upper portion having a hole on a centre through a front bearing (13). A motor shaft (11) is fixed on a support front generator passes through the front bearing. The motor shaft is fixed on a rear support through a rear bearing (15). A motor (10) is sleeved on a front support of a generator mounting bracket by a motor mounting bolt. A wind wheel (30) is mounted on a motor shaft mounting device through a shaft hole for synchronized rotation.    USE - Fan base structure of heavy truck used for transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The fan base structure is featured with a simple and firm structure, convenient installation and simple mounting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fan base structure.    Motor (10)    Motor shaft (11)    Front bearing (13)    Rear bearing (15)    Wind wheel (30)
NOVELTY - The device has an anode air input and output from the sampling pulse generating device or fuel battery. A main unit of a buffer chamber is composed of a piston and a shell is provided with an air inlet (5) and outlet pipe (6). The inlet pipe is connected with the air output from the sampling pulse generating device end of the outlet pipe and air input from the fuel cell galvanic pile anode end of the controller.    USE - Air pressure stabilizing device for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is featured with simple in structure, low in cost, convenient in usage or maintenance. The air pressure stabilizing device provides high safety and quick response.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial side view of air pressure stabilizing device.    Air inlet pipe (5)    Air outlet pipe (6)    Pressure sensor (7)    Pressure sensor signal (8)    Transmission rack (9)
NOVELTY - The connecting apparatus has a connector (10) that is connected with DC-power-supply (2) side or load (3) side. Other connector (20) is connected to connector. The connectors are equipped with the semiconductor switch (13) which is switched ON when terminal (11,12) of the connectors is contacted with other terminal (21,22) and switched off before terminal of connector separates from other terminal completely.    USE - Direct current (DC) connecting apparatus for DC power distribution system of photovoltaic power generation and domestic fuel cell used in household.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connectors are equipped with semiconductor switch which is switched ON and OFF based on contact state of terminal of connectors with other terminal, the arc generated at the time of attaching or detaching plug and the outlet socket can be prevented. The DC power distribution system can be protected from overcurrent by the short circuit of load while preventing reverse current flows into the DC-power-supply side from the load side and the size reduction and cost reduction of the outlet socket can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the of the DC connecting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC-power-supply (2)    Load (3)    Connectors (10,20)    Terminals (11,12,21,22)    Semiconductor switch (13)
NOVELTY - The air-cooling system (600) has a battery pack (100) that is provided with battery cells (10). A refrigerant supplier is provided for supplying the inert gas as refrigerant to the battery pack. A heat exchanger (300) is provided for lowering the temperature of the refrigerant passed through the battery pack. A fluid path structure is connected to refrigerant supplier and heat exchanger so that refrigerant is circulated around the battery pack.    USE - Air cooling system for battery pack of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the air cooling system is increased. The cooling efficiency of the air cooling system is increased. The size of the air cooling system is reduced. The battery pack can be effectively cooled. The safety of the battery pack is ensured. The lifetime of the air cooling system is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of air-cooling system.    Battery cell (10)    Battery pack (100)    Heat exchanger (300)    Duct (400)    Air-cooling system (600)
NOVELTY - The zinc-air fuel cell system has a cathode bag arranged inside the case (26), which is provided with an accommodation space in which the zinc ball and electrolyte are provided. A current collector is arranged inside the cathode bag for administering the electron generated by reaction with oxygen among the zinc ball and external air. A ventilation fan (32) is equipped in the case for blowing the inactive gas such as nitrogen, halogen gas, xenon and krypton according to the charging rate of the fuel cell.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell system used for electric vehicle such as motorcycle and electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharging of the fuel cell system can be prevented so that the zinc ball oxidation can be prevented. The service life of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of zinc-air fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of zinc-air fuel cell system.    Sprocket (22)    Chain (24)    Case (26)    Fuel supply block (28)    Ventilation fan (32)
NOVELTY - A microporous film contains thermoplastic resin composition containing 100 parts mass of polypropylene resin and 5-90 parts mass of polyphenylene-ether resin, and has melt flow rate of 1.5-5 g/10 minutes.    USE - Microporous film is used for battery-cell separator (claimed) for lithium ion battery used as power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles, microfiltration membrane, separator for capacitor and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous film has high film breaking temperature and permeability, and low heat shrinkage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microporous film, which involves drawing thermoplastic resin composition in the draw ratio of 10-300, heating obtained film at 100-600 degrees C, cold drawing at -20 degrees C to 100 degrees C, hot stretching obtained film at 100-170 degrees C, and performing thermal relaxation process at 100-170 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A microporous film is formed using thermoplastic resin composition containing 100 parts mass of polypropylene resin, and 5-90 parts mass of polyphenylene ether resin having melt flow rate of 0.5-1.5 g/10 minutes.    USE - Microporous film is used for battery-cell separator (claimed) for lithium ion battery used as power source for hybrid electric vehicles, mobile telephones and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous film has excellent strength and transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microporous film, which involves mixing and melting polypropylene resin and thermoplastic resin composition, drawing molten mixture to film form with draw ratio of 10-300, heat-processing at 100-160 degrees C, cold-drawing by stretching film after heat-processing at -20 degrees C to less than 100 degrees C, hot-stretching obtained film at 100-170 degrees C, and then carrying out thermal relaxation at 100-170 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A catalyst carrier consists of penetration pits which penetrate an aluminum substrate.    USE - Carrier for catalyst used for decomposing substances (claimed), filter, adsorption agent and filler.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area of the aluminum substrate can be increased and the amount of catalyst support can be increased, the catalyst with high activity is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst material, which contains a catalyst supported on the carrier;    (2) manufacture of the catalyst carrier, which involves forming penetration pits on an aluminum substrate, and anodizing the substrate;    (3) manufacture of catalyst material, which involves supporting a catalyst on the carrier; and    (4) decomposition of a substance, which involves supplying a to-be-decomposed substance to the catalyst material in vertical direction with respect to the substrate surface.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (5) has an operation switching circuit (8) emitting ultrasonic wave to a drive circuit (6) from a vibrator unit (2a). An ultrasonic vibrator (4) performing wave sending and wave reception operation of another ultrasonic wave. The vibrator unit comprises multiple ultrasonic vibrators. A sound source part (6a) in which drive circuit (6) produces electric signal corresponding to predetermined audible sound. A distance measurement circuit (7) is provided with a wave sending circuit (7a).    USE - Parametric speaker apparatus for an electric vehicle (claimed) i.e. fuel cell electric vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used for a plug-in hybrid vehicle, a hybrid rail vehicle, a forklift truck, an electric vehicle chair, an electric power- assisted bicycle and an electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The operation switching circuit emitting the ultrasonic wave to the drive circuit from the vibrator unit. The ultrasonic vibrator performing wave sending and wave reception operation of another ultrasonic wave, so that the apparatus can utilize a narrow bumper area an effective manner, and positioning cost of the apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a parametric speaker apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vibrator unit (2a)    Ultrasonic vibrator (4)    Parametric speaker apparatus (5)    Drive circuit (6)    Sound source (6a)    Distance measurement circuit (7)    Wave sending circuit (7a)    Operation switching circuit (8)
NOVELTY - A solid solution positive electrode material comprises lithium metal oxides.    USE - Solid solution positive electrode material for a lithium ion battery (claimed) that is utilized in a motor of vehicles such as an electric vehicle, a fuel-cell vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high capacity, tap density and durability. The material improves reliability and output characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid solution positive electrode material comprises lithium metal oxides (Li(Li1/3(M1)2/3)O2 and LiM2O2), where M1 is tetravalent metallic element(s), preferably lithium, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, iron and titanium, and M2 is trivalent metallic element(s), preferably lithium, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, iron and titanium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solid solution positive electrode material. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The composition contains an anhydrous carboxylic acid modified polyolefin resin mixed with an ethylene-acrylic-acid copolymer. Mass ratio of anhydrous carboxylic acid modified polyolefin resin and the ethylene-acrylic-acid copolymer is 10:90-90:10. Content mass of the anhydrous carboxylic acid in a modified polyolefin resin is 0.1-10 percent. Content mass of acrylic acid in the ethylene acrylic-acid copolymer is 5-20 percent. Molecular weight of the anhydrous carboxylic acid modified polyolefin resin is calculated by a gel permeation chromatography (GPC) apparatus.    USE - Binder resin composition for a secondary battery electrode that is utilized for a secondary battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery that is utilized for a portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, digital camera and notebook personal computer. Can also be used for an electric vehicle i.e. electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The mass ratio of the anhydrous carboxylic acid modified polyolefin resin and the ethylene-acrylic-acid copolymer is 10:90-90:10, so that the composition can maintain adhesiveness of an active material, and size and weight of the portable electronic device are reduced.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolytic battery (20) has a positive electrode with positive mix layer (W2) containing positive electrode active material, and negative electrode with negative mix layer (W4) containing a negative electrode active material infiltrated by an nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese-transition-metal oxide by which portion of manganese site is substituted with transition metals other than manganese including lithium and manganese. The negative electrode active material contains carbon material.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolytic battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolytic battery has excellent safety and voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolytic battery has a positive electrode with a positive mix layer containing a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode with a negative mix layer containing a negative electrode active material infiltrated by an nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-manganese-transition-metal oxide by which portion of manganese site is substituted with transition metals other than manganese including lithium and manganese. The negative electrode active material contains carbon material having comprising graphite. The nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium tetrafluoroborate as lithium salt. The positive electrode has a flame-retardant layer (W6) containing phosphazene compound distributed on surface(s) of positive mix layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolytic battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nonaqueous electrolytic battery (20)    Aluminum foil (W1)    Positive mix layer (W2)    Negative mix layer (W4)    Flame-retardant layer (W6)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a fuel anode valve (35) that is provided for opening and closing connection between fuel anode humidification portion (32) and outer portion. A connection pathway (34) is provided for connecting fuel anode humidification portion and air electrode humidification portion (33). An air electrode valve (36) is provided for opening and closing connection between air electrode humidification portion and outer portion. The fuel anode humidification portion and air electrode humidification portion are equipped in one main portion.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel anode humidification portion and air electrode humidification portion are equipped in one main portion, the size reduction of fuel cell system can be achieved and the cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel anode humidification portion (32)    Air electrode humidification portion (33)    Connection pathway (34)    Fuel anode valve (35)    Air electrode valve (36)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve plate (20) which is rotatably installed in the inner side of valve portion (10). A barrier (11) is in contact with the valve plate. The barrier that cuts off the fluid path, is provided at the bottom side of the valve portion. The valve plate is rotated through rotary shaft (21).    USE - Air interception valve for fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of driving operation of valve can be improved. The fluid path of pipe can be opened effectively, without pre-heating the valve. The cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The power consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air interception valve.    Valve portion (10)    Barrier (11)    Valve plate (20)    Rotary shaft (21)
NOVELTY - The module has a shunt resistor (10) arranged in a battery (1). The battery is connected to a battery terminal (3) earthed in car chassis (2), to detect the flowing voltage value between battery terminal and car chassis. A circuit board (20) is equipped with MICOM (25) arranged inside the battery, to measure the state of the battery according to the voltage value detected from the shunt resistor.    USE - Battery sensor module installed in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the circuit board is arranged inside the battery, the temperature of the battery can be directly measured through the temperature sensor equipped inside MICOM. Therefore the reliability of the temperature of battery measurement is improved. The state of charge of the battery, the deterioration degree, and the reboot capability can be calculated, the electromagnetic compatibility is improved while reducing the error of the voltage value by the external ray and the reliability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery sensor module.    Battery (1)    Car chassis (2)    Battery terminal (3)    Shunt resistor (10)    Circuit board (20)    MICOM (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an end of rain protection portion (3) that is connected with attachment bar (1) and another end that is connected with an opening-and-closing storage case (2). The lower portion of frame element (31) and the opening-and-closing storage case are smoothly accommodated in attachment bar. The opening-and-closing storage case is slide on top of bearing, when rain protection portion is accommodated in opening-and-closing storage.    USE - Rain protection apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rain wetting at the time of exiting and entering to motor vehicle can be reduced at the time of rain fall. The manufacturing process of motor vehicle can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the rain protection apparatus for motor vehicle.    Attachment bar (1)    Opening-and-closing storage case (2)    Rain protection portion (3)    Frame element (31)    Waterproof element (32)