NOVELTY - The device has an electrolytic capacitor connected with a circuit ground and a circuit positive pole. A cathode of the electrolytic capacitor is connected with an inductance coil through a resistor. The inductance coil is connected with the circuit ground and a bidirectional trigger diode that is connected with a positive electrode of the electrolytic capacitor. A bi-directional trigger diode is connected with a cathode of the electrolytic capacitor. An anode of a 36V storage battery is connected with the circuit positive pole.    USE - Electric vehicle storage battery on-line repairing device.
NOVELTY - The muffler comprises a connector (131), which is connected to an inner pipe (110). The inner pipe has a sound absorbing unit (150), which is installed between an outside pipe (120) and an isolating space (140). The isolating space isolates the inner pipe and blocks the moisture transport from the inner pipe. A moisture repository (132) is protruded to a lower part of the outside pipe and ejects the flowing moisture through the connector. A moisture exhaust unit (130) is arranged in the upper side, where an inner side hole (111) is equipped in the inner pipe adjacent to the isolating space.    USE - Muffler for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture exhaust unit is arranged in the upper side, where an inner side hole is equipped in the inner pipe adjacent to the isolating space, and thus easily discharging the moisture gas, preventing the delivering of moisture to the sound absorbing unit, and thus maintaining the sound absorption effect and increasing efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell muffler.    Inner pipe (110)    Inner side hole (111)    Outside pipe (120)    Moisture exhaust unit (130)    Connector (131)    Moisture repository (132)    Isolating space (140)    Sound absorbing unit (150)
NOVELTY - Composite particles are obtained by coating lithium-containing phosphate particles with a carbon film containing carbon material(s) chosen from fibrous carbon materials (a), chain-like carbon materials (b) and carbon material (c) which are obtained by connecting fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material with each other.    USE - Composite particles are for electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric tools and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the composite particles has excellent electronic-conductive performance, durability, charging/discharging characteristics and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of composite particles, which involves surface-treating carbon material(s), dispersing resultant carbon materials in solution obtained by dissolving substance which produces carbon by decomposing metal ions other than lithium ion and phosphate ion, in a solvent, dissolving carbon, heating resultant mixture, forming composite particles coated with carbon film, and drying;    (2) electrode material, which comprises 60-95 %mass composite particles, and remainder of electroconductive additive material and binder; and    (3) lithium ion secondary battery, which has a separator which electrically insulates the positive electrode formed using the electrode material, negative electrode and electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a detection resistor (Rm) that is serially connected between the common contact point of respective switches (SW1,SW2). A battery pack voltage detection unit (110) is mutually connected in series with the anode of the battery pack (10). The switches are mutually connected in series between the anode and cathode of the battery pack, respectively.    USE - Apparatus for detecting leakage current for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car main portion is connected to the anode and cathode of the battery pack so that the leakage between the electric car and battery pack can be detected easily. Since the voltage of the battery pack applied to the detection resistor is measured, the detection sensitivity of the detection resistor is improved. The necessary time to obtain the isolation resistance value can be reduced. The voltage across the battery pack is measured by searching in storage and voltage across detection resistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for detecting leakage current for electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of Apparatus for detecting leakage current for electric car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10)    Apparatus for detecting leakage current for electric car (100)    Battery pack voltage detection unit (110)    Detection resistor (Rm)    Switches (SW1,SW2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a metal strip (20) that is provided in upper side of battery case (10). A fastening unit is arranged for screwing a battery cell (30) in the metal strip. A female screw is formed on the metal strip. A male screw is inserted in flange (32) of the battery cell and is connected to a nut.    USE - Apparatus for connecting battery cell with battery case mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the female screw is formed on metal strip, the battery cell can be securely jointed to battery case. The attaching condition of the battery cell can be secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell connecting apparatus.    Battery case (10)    Metal strip (20)    Battery cell (30)    Flange (32)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has extension unit with connecting element for voltage sensing is connected to electrode terminal (200) e.g. cathode terminal and anode terminal at both side ends of the battery cell respectively using bus-bar. The electrode terminal is made of aluminum material and copper material gilded with nickel.    USE - Flake type battery cell for high voltage battery used in car and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the electrode terminal is improved. The quality and reliability of the battery can be improved and damage of the battery cell is reduced. The safety of the vehicle is improved and accident is reduced. The bending of connecting element is reduced and voltage sensing reliability of the connecting element is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the flake type battery cell for high voltage battery.    Flake type battery cell (100)    Electrode terminal (200)
NOVELTY - The converter has a hexagon shell formed with an air inlet that is provided with an oxygen sensor and a temperature sensor. The oxygen sensor is connected with a controller. The temperature sensor is connected with another controller. The shell is filled with catalyst catalytic carrier material. A surface of the shell is covered with a thermoelectric module, a strip-shaped water tank and a thin-wall cylinder. The strip-shaped water tank is linked with a water inlet and a water outlet. The thin-wall cylinder is fixed with the thermoelectric module and the water tank through a bolt.    USE - Vehicle ternary catalytic thermoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The converter has high space utilization rate, high energy utilization rate, better radiating performance and stable working performance.
NOVELTY - The wind hybrid engine system has a compressed air generation unit (120) that is provided for producing the compressed air using the wind energy. The generated compressed air is provided to an engine (110) and a flywheel (111). The flywheel is provided with turbine blades (112) which are installed in crankshaft. The rotating speed of crankshaft is uniformly maintained for generating the rotatory power. An aerogenerator (121) is provided for generating electricity using the wind energy.    USE - Wind hybrid engine system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the compressed air produced using the wind energy is supplied to the flywheel of engine, the rotatory power can be generated efficiently. The fuel required for the driving of engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind hybrid engine system.    Engine (110)    Flywheel (111)    Turbine blade (112)    Compressed air generation unit (120)    Aerogenerator (121)
NOVELTY - The material has cathode active material provided with a graphitized middle phase carbon micro-sphere part that is formed with multiple parts of graphitized carbon materials. An ion battery cathode material body is provided with a conductive carbon black, an acetylene black, a carbon fiber and a carbon nanotube. Bonding agent is formed by mixing polyvinylidene fluoride, PTFE, styrene-butadiene rubber, poly ethylene oxide and polyvinyl alcohol materials. Water solvent is formed by mixing with methyl pyrrolidone, dimethyl formamide, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone materials.    USE - Cathode material for a lithium ion battery (claimed) in an electric vehicle management system. .    ADVANTAGE - The material improves charging and discharging performances of a lithium ion battery, and is convenient to detect and manage charging and discharging voltage curve of an electric vehicle management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a cathode material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a base (110) in which a cathode bipolar plate and a fuel cell bipolar plate (10) are combined to an anode bipolar plate. A fixing unit pressurizes the edge of the fuel cell bipolar plate, to seal up the fuel electricity separator at the preset interval. A laser-welded portion (150) inhales the air remaining behind the fuel cell separating board intervening space, and welds contact unit of the fuel cell bipolar plate adhering closely with the vacuum unit (140). The vacuum unit is mutually cohered to the fuel cell bipolar plate.    USE - Laser welding apparatus of bipolar plate used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the laser welding apparatus can be improved. The adhesion of the fuel cell bipolar plate can be improved using the vacuum unit. As the laminated fuel cell bipolar plate is fixed with the fixing unit, and is adhered closely with the vacuum unit, the deformation and damage of the fuel cell bipolar plate can be minimized in the welding process. The vacuum degree of the vacuum unit can be controlled, even if deformation is different according to the molding result of the fuel cell bipolar plate. The task performance improvement and the weld quality improvement of the laser welding apparatus of bipolar plate can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laser welding method of bipolar plate used in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the laser welding apparatus.    Fuel cell bipolar plate (10)    Laser welding apparatus (100)    Base (110)    Vacuum unit (140)    Laser-welded portion (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a microprocessor which is connected with the controller area network (CAN) communication bus, a voltage detector, a current detector, and temperature detector. The microprocessor performs data calculation for processing data of voltage, current, temperature and gas, and transmits the data to the driver or control center display terminal through CAN communication bus. The microprocessor receives the driver or control center display terminal command corresponding to the processing, and performs acoustic-optic alarm output according to gas alarm condition and gas leakage.    USE - Battery management system with electrolyte leakage detection function.    ADVANTAGE - The system with small size, high precision, fast response speed, corrosion resistance, simple structure, convenient installation and use, can be used for lithium battery electrolyte leakage detection so as to effectively prevent the leakage of battery electrolyte or volatilized gas such that lifetime and safety of the device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery management system.    Housing (1)    Upper cover (2)    Upper circuit board (3)    Lower circuit board (4)    Reset button (9)
NOVELTY - The trailer inputs current generated by wind power generator (13) and solar battery (16) to wind power controller (15) and photovoltaic controller (17) through conducting wire (14). The control device (20) conveys current to electric heating conversion device (23) which converts electric energy to heat energy. The sand particles that enter into high-temperature sand conveying pipe (12) through connecting device (11) are melt. The molten sand particles are penetrated inwards to form sand column that falls onto sand face from outlet of pipe to form sand stop wall (29).    USE - Sand fixation trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The sand particles are prevented from moving far on the sand surface by the sand stop wall, so that the sand particles in desert cannot form drift sand. The desertification can be controlled and prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sand fixation trailer.    Connecting device (11)    Conveying pipe (12)    Wind power generator (13)    Conducting wire (14)    Wind power controller (15)    Solar battery (16)    Photovoltaic controller (17)    Control device (20)    Electric heating conversion device (23)    Sand stop wall (29)
NOVELTY - The system has a free piston that is placed in internal combustion engine air cylinder (12), and fuel injector (2) that is located in cylinder centre. An exhaust valve unit (13) is located in internal combustion engine air cylinder top portion, and oil ejector is symmetrically located on the two sides of intake. An exhaust controller (15) is located in cylinder, and intake valve unit (16) and exhaust valve unit are provided for opening inlet valve and outlet valve of linear motor. A motor is provided with linear rotor (9) that is set with a permanent magnet and linear stator (8).    USE - Motor type power generation starting system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation starting system can be controlled simply and easily. The quick starting of power generation starting system can be realized. The size reduction of the power generation starting system can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the power generation starting system.    Fuel injector (2)    Linear stator (8)    Linear stator (9)    Air cylinder (12)    Exhaust valve unit (13)    Exhaust controller (15)    Intake valve unit (16)
NOVELTY - The voltage simulator has transformation, rectification and filtration unit (21) which is connected to power electro-magnetic interference (EMI) filter (4). The cathode end of transformation, rectification and filtration unit is connected with cathode of direct-current voltmeter (15) and Zener diode serial unit (18). The anode end of transformation, rectification and filtration unit is connected with anode of voltmeter and one end of direct-current ampere meter (16). Other end of ampere meter is connected with anode of Zener diode serial unit through a rheostat (17).    USE - Voltage simulator of power battery pack of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the voltage simulator can be simplified with low cost and small size. The voltage of battery pack can be conveniently and rapidly tested in laboratory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of voltage simulator.    Power EMI filter (4)    Direct-current voltmeter (15)    Direct-current ampere meter (16)    Rheostat (17)    Zener diode serial unit (18)    Transformation, rectification and filtration unit (21)
NOVELTY - A composite electrolyte membrane consists of a porous support and ion conductive materials (A) provided on the support. The ion exchange performance of the material (A) is higher than the ion exchange performance of the material (B).    USE - Composite electrolyte membrane for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte membrane has excellent durability and ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the composite electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a housing (11) in which a contact element (14) is arranged. The contact element comprises a contact region (15), and a set of electrical storage elements (12, 13) is arranged in the housing. The electrical storage elements are connected with a same contact region by an electrically conductive connection (19) i.e. weld joint. The electrical storage elements comprise a contact section (26) at an edge (25). The edge is connected with the contact region through the contact section. The storage elements are arranged with a larger surface (16).    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium-ion battery cell (claimed), for use in a hybrid or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage elements are connected with the same contact region by the electrically conductive connection, thus allowing the battery-cell to be arranged in a space-saving manner, and enabling the cell to be manufactured in an inexpensive manner. The cell has reduced material requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral sectional view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Housing (11)    Electrical storage elements (12, 13)    Contact element (14)    Contact region (15)    Larger surface (16)    Electrically conductive connection (19)    Edge (25)    Contact section (26)
NOVELTY - The assembly has single cells interconnected with one another in a parallel and/or serial manner and comprising a housing, which comprises two cladding metal sheets (1) and an electrical insulating frame element that is arranged between the cladding metal sheets. The cladding metal sheets are formed in a cup shape, and comprise a shell region (1.2) and a flange (1.1) that is rotated in a plane extending perpendicular to an axial direction. An electrically conducting contact element i.e. tab, is arranged between the cladding metal sheets of the single cells and made of metal.    USE - Bipolar flat cell assembly for use in a battery i.e. traction battery, of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or vehicle operated with fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The cup shaped cladding metal sheets comprise the shell region and the flange that is rotated in the plane that extends perpendicular to the axial direction, and the electrically conducting contact element is arranged between the cladding metal sheets of the single cells, thus counteracting danger of subsidence between the cell assemblies in a favorable manner, and eliminating contact corrosion of the contact element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal sheets are designed as electric poles of the single cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a cup-shaped cladding metal sheet of a single cell for a battery.    Cladding metal sheets (1)    Flange (1.1)    Extended portion (1.1.1)    Shell region (1.2)    Recess (1.3)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (3) i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, comprising a cathode compartment (4), an anode compartment (5) and an air supply device (9) through which fresh air flow is conveyed to the cathode compartment. A duct element is arranged for the air flow to the cathode compartment. Shut-off elements (16, 17) comprise a stored flap pivotally movable around a rotational axis. The flap is designed such that the flap is opened automatically against weight force and/or spring force switched by the air supply device of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for providing driving power to a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces degradation of mechanisms in a simple and inexpensive manner. The flap is designed such that the flap is opened automatically against weight force and/or spring force switched by the air supply device of the fuel cell, so that one of the volumetric flow created with minimum read of the air supply device and/or part-load of the fuel cell system is adjusted and optimized. The shut-off element comprises the flap that blocks the passage area in order to enhance and increase flow rate of passive control of the flap. The system efficiently seals an edge between the flap and the flap surrounding wall of the duct element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Cathode compartment (4)    Anode compartment (5)    Air supply device (9)    Shut-off elements (16, 17)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has a coating (7), a covering layer (4) i.e. colored metal film, that is colored with colored pigments (5) and two electrode plates, where each electrode plate comprises a metallic base plate (2) that is designed as a sheet steel. The base plate is coated with the coating that consists of a layer (3) and the covering layer, where color of metal (6) e.g. precious metal such as iridium, of the covering layer differs hardly from the base plate. The colored pigments and the metal are applied successively by a chemical or physical vapor deposition on the layer.    USE - Colored bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The physical and the chemical vapor deposition allow a favorable, precise and even application of the colored pigments and/or metal to the covering layer of the bipolar plate. The covering layer has high corrosion resistance and small electric resistor of the precious metal. The plate achieves precise separation of the focused electron or ion beams. The uncoated bipolar plate can be easily discriminated by the coloration of the covering layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic and partial sectional view of a coated bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (1)    Metallic base plate (2)    Layer (3)    Covering layer (4)    Colored pigments (5)    Metal (6)    Coating (7)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (1) has an inner region (B1) formed from an electrically conductive material, and a peripheral region (B2) formed from an electrically insulating material such as thermoplastic resin, where the electrically conductive material includes a proportion of carbon formed as carbon nanotubes. A channel structure (2) is formed in the inner region of the bipolar plate, and a supply aperture (1.3) for supplying a process fluid to a fuel cell is formed in the peripheral region of the bipolar plate, where the bipolar plate is formed as a hybrid device.    USE - Plastic bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The peripheral region of the bipolar plate is formed from the electrically insulating material such as thermoplastic resin, thus enabling the peripheral regions of two bipolar plates to be attached together to form a fuel cell while enabling to achieve the active inner region and the process fuel supply aperture, without using any additional sealing elements. The peripheral region of the bipolar plate formed from the thermoplastic resin achieves the insulating effect of the bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the bipolar plate with the inner region and the peripheral region.    Inner region of plate (B1)    Peripheral region of plate (B2)    Bipolar plate (1)    Supply aperture (1.3)    Channel structure (2)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system (30) has an exhaust flow section (32) defining a channel (34) through which the exhaust from the power source (14) travels. The bundle clips (44,46) are mounted to one side of the exhaust flow section and include channel operable to accept a vehicle line.    USE - Shaped single piece plastic exhaust system for vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust flow section can be formed into any suitable shape for a particular vehicle design, including a flat rectangular shape giving the exhaust system a low profile. The integral bundle clips can be provided every so often along the exhaust flow section, or can extend the complete length of the exhaust flow section. Thus the configuration of shaped plastic vehicle exhaust system can be provided as desired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the bottom view of fuel cell vehicle and cross-sectional view of the plastic vehicle exhaust system.    Vehicle (10)    Power source (14)    Exhaust system (30)    Exhaust flow section (32)    Channel (34)    Bundle clips (44,46)
NOVELTY - The method involves changing a pulse width of an injector (22) for a preset duty cycle. An injector close time for the duty cycle is determined based on the changed pulse width. The changing of the width is repeated such that multiple injector pulse widths are used for the preset duty cycle. The determining of the close time is repeated each time when the pulse width is varied such that close time is determined for each width for the preset duty cycle. An error for the preset duty cycle for each width is determined. The pulse width with a lowest error for the preset duty cycle is used.    USE - Method for controlling an injector of an injection system (claimed) for injecting fluid i.e. hydrogen, in a fuel cell system i.e. anode recirculation system, for a vehicle. Can also be used for an anode flow-shifting system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables accurate control of the duty cycle of the injectors in the fuel cell system, and provides a discrete output within a low time resolution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an injection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Cathode input line (16)    Cathode exhaust gas line (18)    Injector (22)
NOVELTY - The porous separator has a flow plate (40) with upwardly and downwardly inclined flow surfaces (41,42) respectively. Several flow apertures (43) are repeatedly formed along a longitudinal direction of the flow plates. The flow plate is adhered closely to an outer surface of a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell to create a flow path for hydrogen or air.    USE - Porous separator for fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to motor car such as passenger car, hybrid vehicle, electric car, electrical plug in hybrid vehicle, hydrogen propulsion vehicle, sports utility vehicle, bus, truck, store wagon, watercrafts such as boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of the fuel cell is increased by adhering the flow plate closely to the outer surface of gas diffusion layer of fuel cell to create flow path for hydrogen or air, so that power of the fuel cell is increased. The structure of the porous separator is simple and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the porous separator for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flow plate (40)    Upwardly inclined flow surface (41)    Downwardly inclined flow surface (42)    Flow aperture (43)
NOVELTY - The valve (30) has valve housing that is provided with inlet and outlet, and a passage to permit a fluid to flow through the valve housing. A movable element is arranged in the valve housing and is linearly movable between open position and closed position. A portion of movable element is arranged in inlet and outlet of the valve housing so that formation of ice across opening of the inlet and the outlet is prevented, when the movable element is in the closed position.    USE - Valve for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the formation of ice across opening of the inlet and the outlet is prevented, the electric current and time required to bring the valve to normal operating condition is reduced. Hence the restart of the fuel cell system is performed in desired manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Electrolyte (14)    Cathode (18)    Valve (30)
NOVELTY - The system has an automatic isolation provided for a main traction storage device of an electric vehicle such that the storage device is connected to a solar recharging unit at all times, except when the storage device is determined to have reached a full state of charge by an integral battery management system. A molded, modular surface mount is provided for a solar panel, and sized to fit a roof of the vehicle in an aerodynamic manner to reduce the resistance to the wind while the vehicle is operated, to securely contain the panel from moisture and erosion from underneath the panel.    USE - Integral solar charging system for a main traction storage device e.g. lithium battery or capacitor, for a highway speed electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system collects and converts the energy from the sun, and/or other ambient frequency sources, for recharging the traction storage device while ensuring driving range improvement, improved remote recharging capabilities, and battery life extension.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for powering a highway speed electric vehicle    (2) a molded, modular surface mount for a solar panel    (3) a molded tonneau cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view representing a solar panel in a thin-profile design with a shatterproof lamination subassembly.
NOVELTY - The management system has a unit (14) which closes a circuit if the voltage of each individual cell lies within voltage range limit values, and will interrupt the circuit if the voltage of one of more cells drops to lowest value of the voltage range. The unit activates a balancing in a way that the cells with voltage higher than the minimum balancing voltage will connect in parallel with or outside the resistor on the unit to discharge the cells to minimum balancing voltage if the voltage of one or more battery cells lies above the adjusted minimum balancing voltage.    USE - Management system for starter battery pack containing lithium ionic batteries or lithium ferrous-phosphate batteries used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high voltage stability of starter battery pack. Maintains optimum conditions for operation of 12/24 volts starter battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a starter battery pack balancing method; and    (2) a battery voltage detecting procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the three-dimensional isometric view of a battery pack without a casing.    Unit (14)    Metal plate (19)    Metal plate (22)    Negative terminal (23)    Positive terminal (29)
NOVELTY - The connecting terminal (100) has an upper end portion which is connected to a pole connection part. The pole connection part is connected to a battery pole of a terminal. The connection terminal portion (150) is connected to a lower end portion, which contains protrusions. The pole connection part is the cylindrical in shape. A hole is formed at each side of the connection bridge.    USE - Connecting terminal for battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting terminal has an upper end portion which is connected to a pole connection part, where pole connection part is connected to a battery pole of a terminal, and connection terminal portion is connected to a lower end portion, and thus the connecting terminal allows easy changing of battery position in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connecting terminal.    Battery (10)    Battery pole (15)    Connecting terminal (100)    Connection terminal portion (150)
NOVELTY - A carbon material is carbonized, and subjected to alkali activation. A porous carbon produced by alkali activation process is accommodated in a container, and hydrogen is introduced into the container under equilibrium pressure of 0.5-20 MPa while maintaining the temperature at 77-150 K. Thus, hydrogen storage method is carried out. The porous carbon is porous carbon having specific surface area of 700-3800 m2/g, and containing several micropores and mezzo-soprano hole with hole diameter of 2-10 nm.    USE - Storage method of hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently stores hydrogen in liquefaction state, with excellent hydrogen storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen storage material, which contains porous carbon.
NOVELTY - The separator has base material which consists of porous membrane, and a heat-resistant layer which coats the surface of the base material. The heat-resistant layer is formed by coating the paste-form coating liquid for heat-resistant layers containing ceramics, thickener, and dispersing agent on the surface of the base material. The solid content rates of the thickener are 0.06 percent or more and 0.2 percent or less, and the solid content rate of dispersing agent is 0.3 percent.    USE - Separator for non-aqueous secondary batteries for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively prevents the deterioration of the battery capacity of non-aqueous secondary battery since the amount of carrying in of the moisture content to the main body of non-aqueous secondary battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between solid content rate of thickener added to the coating liquid for heat-resistant layers. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Intersections (A2,A3)    Straight lines (L3,L4,M2)
NOVELTY - The stacked secondary battery (100) has an electrode body (140) formed by stacking positive electrode active material layer (P) and negative electrode active material layer (N) on both sides of each separator (S) and cell layer, respectively. A shutdown state that stops charging/discharging operation is produced by cell layer when shutdown temperature that is the temperature of near-center cell layer group containing cell layer set at the center of lamination direction and not containing cell layer at both ends is lower than the shutdown temperature of other cell layer.    USE - Stacked secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as electric power source for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides secondary battery with high safety at the time of abnormal increase in temperature by having high heat-resistant structure with respect to external heat due to cell layer that produces shutdown state when shutdown temperature of near-center cell layer group is lower than shutdown temperature of other cell layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode body (140)    Negative electrode active material layer (N)    Positive electrode active material layer (P)    Separator (S)
NOVELTY - Catalyst metallic particles in liquid phase or gaseous phase are supported on a carrier to obtain a catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst (claimed) for reaction layers of fuel cells used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of catalyst which provides fuel cells which stably produce electric power over a long period of time, as electrochemical reaction of fuel cell is accelerated. Flooding phenomenon is prevented even in high-humid state. Even under low- or no-humid conditions, the catalyst metallic particles inside the pores of carrier, or clearance gap between carriers are not dried, the ion conductivity at the vicinity of catalyst metallic particles is maintained high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst comprising a carrier and catalyst metallic particles supported on the carrier. The catalyst metallic particles consist of outer peripheral particles existing in the outer peripheral of the carrier, and internal particles existing inside the carrier, in a mass ratio of 50:50-99:1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the catalyst manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Acidic group modification of carrier (S1)    Liquid-phase supporting process (S2)    Gaseous-phase supporting process (S3)    Adsorption of platinum compound (S4)    Production of catalyst paste (S5)
NOVELTY - A lithium sulfur battery (20) comprises positive electrode (23) which has positive electrode active material containing sulfur, negative electrode (22) which has negative electrode active material containing lithium, and ion conduction medium (27) containing hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, and/or trifluoroacetic acid, nonaqueous solvent, and supporting electrolyte.    USE - A lithium sulfur battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of battery capacity can be suppressed, and charging and discharging efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of a coin-type battery.    Coin-type battery (20)    Battery case (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Positive electrode (23)    Ion conduction medium (27)
NOVELTY - The battery has an external terminal (3) electrically connected to an electrode unit housed in a case (2), and an electric current interruption mechanism (5) containing a heating unit (53) accommodated in an airtight chamber (51) formed in the case, and is electrically connected to the electrode unit. When the pressure in the airtight chamber rises by heating of a gas generation medium due to overcharge, an electric current interruption unit (54) operates a valve mechanism (542) to sever electrical connection of the external terminal from the electrode unit.    USE - Battery such as secondary storage battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used as power supply for personal computer (PC), portable terminal and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application of electric current to an electrode of the battery can be interrupted at the time of an overcharge without affecting a cell reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electric current interruption mechanism of the battery during normal time. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (2)    External terminal (3)    Electric current interruption mechanism (5)    Airtight chamber (51)    Heater (53)    Electric current interruption unit (54)    Valve mechanism (542)
NOVELTY - A power supply device has bus-bar (11) electrically connecting the end surfaces of the battery blocks , and coupler (12) mechanically connecting the interface of the battery blocks and the bus-bar. The coupler and the bus-bar are provided integrally to make a connection unit (9). The coupler is slidably mounted along the length direction of the bus-bar by clamping bus-bar from both sides in the cases (21,22) of the holder (20).    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electrically driven motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Impact or vibration, stress applied to the bus-bar is reduced to maintain the electrical connection of the battery blocks stably and ensure reliability of the power supply device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical storage apparatus provided with the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of the connection unit.    Connection unit (9)    Bus-bar (11)    Coupler (12)    Holder (20)    Cases (21,22)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has square-shaped battery cells (10), each having electrode terminals (13) provided on its top surface. An insulating separator (20) is interposed between two laminated battery cells. The insulating separator is provided in sheet form, and is attached to cover the lamination surface of the battery cell. The insulating separator has a width that is equal to the width of the battery cell, ranging from the lamination surface to the top surface of the battery cell.    USE - Power supply device used in vehicle and electrical storage apparatus (both claimed). Can also be used in e.g. plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid type electric vehicle, electric vehicle, wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, internal home applications, factories, street lights, signal apparatus with solar cell, backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids short-circuits between the battery cells due to the use of sheet-like separators for covering the lamination surfaces of the battery cells. Provides a low-cost power supply device that can effectively prevent electrical connection or short-circuit between the adjoined battery cells without having to cover both surfaces of each battery cell. Uses an insulating separator which is arranged on the top surface of a battery cell without obstructing the operation of a safety valve provided for each battery cell. Avoids damage to battery cells since the battery cells are laminated and arranged without a sealing board abutting between adjoining battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the affixed state of the separator to a battery cell.    Battery cells (10)    Sealing board (11)    Electrode terminals (13)    Safety valve (14)    Insulating separator (20)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (1) has a porous layer which is arranged at one surface of positive electrode or negative electrode. The porous layer contains the microparticles with surface equipped with polyamine group in which content is calculated using predetermined formula. The average particle diameter of the microparticles is 0.05 to 2 micrometers. The polyamine group is bonded with microparticles using functional group binder which is a silane coupling agent.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in motor vehicle, motorbike, bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the performance decrement at the time of high temperature storage, thus ensuring excellent safety and reliability with respect to internal short circuit by providing a porous layer having microparticles with surfaces equipped with polyamine group whose content is calculated using predetermined formula. Enables to perform reliability evaluation of battery by confirming the capacitance maintenance factor and capacitance recovery factor of each battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the top view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Exterior body (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Negative electrode external terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (2) which generates electric power at predetermined efficiency by electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas during normal operating mode switches to a low efficiency operation mode. During the low efficiency operation mode, a control valve (46) mixes a gas other than the oxidizing agent gas and the fuel gas is in the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the voltage between each cell can be suppressed, since the variation in the oxidizing agent gas flow rate supplied to each cell can be reduced. A low efficient operation mode can be maintained and heat required for a system can be supplied, since the flow volume of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell does not increase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Recirculation flow path (45)    Control valve (46)    Cell (200)
NOVELTY - The current collection interconnector (18) contacts the edge portion of the catalyst layer (24,26) in the surface direction of the electrolytic membrane (22). The content of the humidity control agent such as mesoporous silica contained in the catalyst layer in the near-field area of the current collection interconnector is less than the content of the humidity control agent in the area away from the near-field area.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell of plane array type used as power supply for motor vehicles, and portable devices such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, PDA, MP3 player, digital camera, electronic dictionary, and electronic book.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the gas diffusion property by flooding of a catalyst layer, is suppressed without impairing the electroconductivity of the catalyst layer and the gas diffusion property by addition of humidity control agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collection interconnector (18)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Electrolyte membrane (22)    Catalyst layer (24,26)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - An active material composition is produced by mixing a binder and an active material such as graphite in a solvent. A solid electrolyte such as a sulfide solid electrolyte and a binder are added to the active material composition, and a slurry-like electrode composition is produced. The slurry-like electrode composition is coated to the electrode surface.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode used in solid battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable terminals such as mobile telephone, and motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The float of the solid electrolyte to an electrode surface can be suppressed, and uneven distribution of the solid electrolyte can be suppressed during the manufacture of the solid battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the solid battery electrode manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure has a rear side cover (72) covering an rear end side along vehicle front-back direction of a service hole (32) and attached to an upper surface of a vehicle floor i.e. floor panel (14), such that attachment or detachment is made. A battery unit is provided with an operation part i.e. service plug (62), along up-down direction of the vehicle floor, where the battery unit is provided in the upper surface of the floor. A front side cover (102) covers front end side along the front-back direction of the service hole, where a service hole cover (70) closes the service hole.    USE - Battery mounting structure for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, petrol hybrid vehicle and fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service hole can be opened in a state located in the rear side cover under a seat cushion, so that the whole service hole cover is exposed to reduce the sliding amount of a vehicle seat to the rear side along the vehicle front-back direction of the front seat, thus improving the operativity of the removal operation of the rear side cover. The structure allows the front-end part along the extension direction of the sealing unit to be provided as curved, so that accumulation of rain water between a base part and a sealing unit can be suppressed, thus avoiding damage to the operation part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a service hole cover.    Floor panel (14)    Service hole (32)    Service plug (62)    Service hole cover (70)    Rear side cover (72)    Front side cover (102)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (10) has a fuel cell stack (14) which produces electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas supplied to an oxidizing agent gas and the anode side which are supplied to a cathode side to output electric power to the load for vehicle travel. A guide unit is provided in a vehicle side frame member. A sliding mechanism (46) is provided for the fuel cell stack and moves to a linear form along the guide unit.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains fuel cell stack movable to linear form along guide unit through sliding mechanism. Obtains fuel cell stack which is easily and correctly incorporable into desired part of fuel cell vehicle. Improves assembly operability of fuel cell vehicle. Provides simple structure to protect fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front explanatory view of a fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Fuel cell (16)    Sliding mechanism (46)    Slide plate (48)
NOVELTY - The lithium-ion battery package (230) has conductor patches (235,237) exposed on the flexible foil. A folded orientation of the flexible foil (232) is provided with a contact (238) between the conductor patches. A space (239) is provided between the conductor patches with an expanded orientation of the flexible foil.    USE - Lithium-ion battery package for system comprising lithium-ion battery such as information handling device, electric vehicle (all claimed) and computer system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the space provided between the conductor patches with an expanded orientation of the flexible foil is increased, the risk of arcing can be avoided. The temperature-sensing circuit can be removed from the system when no supply is applied, such that additional discharge of cell(s) can be eliminated and the heating effect can be reduced effectively. The clip can relieve gas pressure and reduce pressure-volume such that the device can be protected from damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for housing lithium-ion battery;    (2) a lithium-ion battery; and    (3) a system comprising lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium-ion battery package.    Lithium-ion battery package (230)    Flexible foil (232)    Conductor patches (235,237)    Contact (238)    Space (239)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a case (26) having an opening to receive an electrode assembly (10) and a cap plate (20) covering the opening of the case. A terminal, which extends through the cap plate between an interior and an exterior of the case is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. A current collector (50,70) is coupled to the electrode assembly and the terminal and includes a fuse unit in the interior of the case. A support (90) is provided between the electrode assembly and current collector and coupled to the current collector to contact and support the fuse unit.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use as a motor-driving power source for propelling an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to a current collector formed with a fuse unit by an external impact by improving a support in the rechargeable battery, which improves durability. Prevents generation of an arc by a remaining current or stress after the fuse unit formed at the current collector is partially melted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Cap plate (20)    Case (26)    Current collectors (50,70)    Support (90)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The device has two brackets (20) that are respectively mounted on sides of two battery units (10). An assembling unit (30) is connected with brackets. A metallic conductive plate is mounted on an insulating shell. Two clamps are respectively mounted in electrode holes of shell, and provided with two clamping sections respectively. A threaded surface is formed on inner surface of clamping section and provided to abut the corresponding electrode (111) of battery unit. A radially maximal distance between the clamping sections is shorter than a diameter of each electrode hole.    USE - Device for assembling battery for electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembling device can quickly and easily assemble the batteries of the vehicle. The battery can be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled. The assembling units can be easily and quickly connected with the battery modules. The assembling and disassembling of a cell of an electrical vehicle can be convenient and quickly performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery assembling device assembled with multiple battery units to form an in-series cell.    Battery unit (10)    Bracket (20)    Positioning element (22)    Assembling unit (30)    Electrode (111)
NOVELTY - An anode active material for a lithium rechargeable battery comprises a base material which is alloyable with lithium; and a metal nitride disposed on the base material.    USE - As anode active material in anode for a lithium rechargeable battery (claimed) used to form battery pack for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The material provides an improved material for high capacity battery. The material has excellent initial efficiency and lifespan characteristics. Compared to a carbonaceous material, the anode active material comprising a metal or a semimetal has poor cycle characteristics. Such cycle characteristics hamper its practical use. The present anode active material avoids the problem of poor cycle characteristics. The anode active material improves the lifespan of a battery. The battery exhibits improved high temperature and high power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the anode active material involving: contacting a base material which is alloyable with lithium with at least one material selected from a metal oxide precursor and a metal oxide to prepare a mixture; and heat treating the mixture in an atmosphere comprising at least one of nitrogen and ammonia to prepare the anode active material.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an anode, a cathode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The anode comprises a porous mass of a sintered particulate material containing a semiconductor material core and a metal-semiconductor alloy layer on core. The particulate material has diameter of 0.001-100 mu m. The volume of the metal-semiconductor alloy layer is 0.1-5% of the total particle volume. The metal-semiconductor alloy layer provides adhesion and cohesion of the particles in the porous mass.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to automotive, military and aerospace applications and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode used for secondary battery.    Current collector (50)    Pillar (51)
NOVELTY - An oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel comprises a ferritic stainless steel base material comprising iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), and copper (Cu); and a spinel-structured oxide containing Cu and at least one of Mn and Cr.    USE - As oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel in fuel cell interconnector and fuel cell (claimed); and in high temperature environment as material for boilers and pipes of power plants, and exhaust pipes of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The stainless steel has high thermal resistance, improved electrical conductivity and excellent oxidation resistance. The oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel when used as a fuel cell interconnector increases room temperature strength, high temperature strength, and high temperature fatigue strength and thus the oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel may be used for a longer time at a relatively high temperature. Also, the oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel has an excellent oxidation resistance and improved electrical conductivity, and reduced Cr volatility. Thus when the oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel is used as an interconnector for a fuel cell, performance of the fuel cell is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel, involving: providing a ferritic stainless steel base material comprising Fe, Cr, Mn, and Cu; and forming a spinel-structured oxide that comprises Cu and at least one of Mn and Cr in the ferritic stainless steel base material by heat treatment of the base material at a temperature of about 600 degrees C to about 800 degrees C;    (2) a fuel cell interconnector comprising the oxidation-resistant ferritic stainless steel; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising: unit cells each comprising an anode, an electrolyte and a cathode; and the fuel cell interconnector connecting the unit cells.
NOVELTY - The overload protection circuit has a control unit (35) which is configured for controlling a switching unit (Q), e.g., power semiconductor such as MOSFET, based on measured current. An inductor (L) is connected in series with switching unit. A voltage dependent unit (Z), e.g., metal oxide varistor or zener diode, connected in parallel with the switching unit. The control unit switches off the switching unit when measured current is higher than determined trigger threshold value. The current of the inductor flows through the voltage dependent unit when the switching unit is in off state.    USE - Overload protection circuit for power supply of e.g., telecommunication systems, electric car, and solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The power dissipation in the switching unit is small and the individual periods of power dissipation in the voltage dependent unit are short since the switching unit of the circuit is not used for linear control of the current. The power components operate in safe operating area since the power dissipation in the switching unit is small and the individual periods of power dissipation in the voltage dependent unit are short. The reliability of the overload protection circuit and the power supply is improved since the power components operate in safe operating area. The circuit can be economically produced due to the small number of power components and control components integrated in the overload protection circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for providing overload protection for power supply; and    (2) a system for supplying electrical power to loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the overload protection circuit.    Control unit (35)    Current sensor (38)    Inductor (L)    Switching unit (Q)    Voltage dependent unit (Z)
NOVELTY - The electrode (A) has an electrode comprising a gas diffusion layer (GDL) ensuring diffusion of reactive gases. An active layer (CA) is a site of oxidation reaction of reactive gas that is diffused from the gas diffusion layer. The diffusion layer comprises porous foam (MP2) made of nickel, where an aluminum-nickel alloy is distributed in the pores. The active layer comprises microporous nickel (MP3) acting as a catalyst of the oxidation reaction of the reactive gas. The microporous nickel is impregnated of gel of acidified ionomer solution of electrolytic polymer.    USE - Anode electrode for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell of an electric car or a hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The active layer comprises microporous nickel that presents a active large surface and forms a good catalyst for reaction of oxidation of the dihydrogen while ensuring better thermal and electronic conductivity and assuring corrosion resistant, where the porosity of the nickel foam ensures better diffusion of dihydrogen, thus improving the performance and lifetime of the electrode, and reducing manufacturing and material costs of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an anode electrode for a fuel cell    (2) a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an anode electrode for a fuel cell.    Anode electrode (A)    Active layer (CA)    Gas diffusion layer (GDL)    Porous foam (MP2)    Microporous nickel (MP3)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an alternator (3) that is controllable to operate in strictly low positive voltage or strictly high positive voltage. A lithium-ion battery (7) is connected to a power supply network (2). The alternator is driven by a motor. An ammeter (12) is utilized for measuring instantaneous current consumed by the power supply network. An electronic control unit (10) is connected to a meter (13). A set of outputs is provided for the alternator, where high voltage is imposed to the alternator if difference between the two outputs is higher than a threshold.    USE - Electric energy supply system for a motor vehicle i.e. car, that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or by electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The set of outputs is provided for the alternator, where high voltage is imposed to the alternator if difference between the two outputs is higher than the threshold, thus avoiding over-discharging of the battery, and allowing reduction of total electricity consumption while prolonging lifetime of the lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries and reducing cost and environmental impact of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a car management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circuit of a power supply system.    Electric energy supply system (1)    Power supply network (2)    Alternator (3)    Lithium-ion battery (7)    Electronic control unit (10)    Ammeter (12)    Meter (13)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a crystallized solid electrolyte layer (14) which is provided between a positive electrode layer (12) and a negative electrode layer (16). An amorphous solid electrolyte layer (18) is provided between crystallized solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode layer and between positive electrode layer and crystallized solid electrolyte layer. The positive electrode layer, the negative electrode layer, and the solid electrolyte layers are arranged in the surface direction of a substrate.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the characteristic of the electrode layer and solid electrolyte layer can be suppressed. Since the solid electrolyte can be formed using the crystallized solid electrolyte layer with high electroconductivity, the performance of secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode layer (12)    Solid electrolyte layers (14,18)    Negative electrode layer (16)
NOVELTY - The material paste has electrically conductive material whose volume frequencies and particle size are provided with respective value that appears on distribution curve. A ratio (F1/F2) between volume frequencies of electrically conductive material 7.5 times increased than that of the particle size, and the ratio between volume frequencies of electrically conductive material is provided in specific ranges.    USE - Positive electrode electrically conductive material paste for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for portable apparatus, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive material paste can enable the secondary battery to provide resistant to direct current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view showing the raise in ratio between volume frequencies of electrically conductive material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has voltage sensors (11-13) that respectively detect the output voltage from a fuel cell (110), the output voltage from a fuel converter (150), and the input voltage to a load inverter (140). A controller (160) computes the output voltage of the fuel cell using the voltage detected by any of the second and third sensors (12,13) when the first sensor (11) fails, then performs voltage control over the fuel cell system based on the computed fuel cell output voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables appropriate fail-safe voltage control in the fuel cell system even when the output voltage of the fuel cell cannot be detected by the first voltage sensor, since the outputs of the second and third sensors can be used to compute for the fuel cell output voltage. Suppresses overdischarge from the battery during malfunctioning of the converter connected to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system.    Voltage sensors (11-13)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Load inverter (140)    Fuel converter (150)    Controller (160)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (40) interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode (10). A porous insulating layer (50) includes low absorption inorganic filler (58) with relatively low lithium absorption property, and a super-absorbent inorganic filler (56) with relatively high lithium absorption property. An electrode side surface part (54) is connected with the negative electrode by the low absorption inorganic filler. The super-absorbent inorganic filler is unevenly distributed in a separator side part except the electrode side surface part of the porous insulating layer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in a vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid car (PHV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The super-absorbent inorganic filler is unevenly distributed in the separator side part except the electrode side surface part of the porous insulating layer, so that the battery prevents the short circuit by a dendrite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a winding electrode body used for a lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode (10)    Separator (40)    Porous insulating layer (50)    Electrode side surface part (54)    Super-absorbent inorganic filler (56)    Low absorption inorganic filler (58)
NOVELTY - The catalyst contains a metal oxide containing two sorts of metallic elements. The first sort of metallic elements is selected from elements belonging to the scandium group, titanium group, vanadium group, and chromium group, and a second sort of metallic elements selected from the group consisting of silver, cobalt, manganese, copper, rhenium, iron, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, nickel, palladium, platinum, and gold.    USE - Catalyst for electrode of storage battery e.g. air cell, e.g. lithium air secondary battery, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is provided with a structure that exhibits activity sufficient for a storage battery due to inclusion of silver as a constituent element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a catalyst containing composition for electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the crystal structure of the sodium tetratungstate.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes an air supply piping (40) that supplies either oxidizing agent gas or fuel gas to a fuel cell (2). An air pump (42) pumps the gas into the piping. If the fuel cell is not producing electric power, heat is generated by circulating the air pumped by the air pump into the piping back to the entrance side of the piping facing the pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can supply the required amount of heat even in cases in which the fuel cell cannot generate electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Air supply piping (40)    Air pump (42)    Three-way valve (45)    Intercooler (46)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has an electrode body (23) that includes separators (27) alternatingly stacked with positive and negative electrode sheets (28,29). The electrode body is accommodated in an electroconductive case (11) having positive and negative electrode terminals (15,16). An auxiliary case (30) is interposed between the electrode body and the case, the auxiliary case consisting of a metal plate on which a ceramic insulation film was formed, and is provided in the lamination direction of the electrode sheets.    USE - Secondary battery, e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, for vehicle (claimed) e.g. commercial vehicle, riding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the deformation of the case resulting from the expansion of the electrode body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Electroconductive case (11)    Positive electrode terminal (15)    Negative electrode terminal (16)    Electrode body (23)    Separators (27)    Positive electrode sheet (28)    Negative electrode sheet (29)    Auxiliary case (30)
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. lithium ion auxiliary battery has separator between positive electrode active material layer (223A) and negative electrode active material layer. The battery adapts predetermined ratio between two different values. One value is the oil absorption amount of positive electrode active material particle (610A) divided by porosity and thickness (La1,La2) of positive electrode active material layer, and other value is oil absorption amount of linseed oil of negative electrode active material particle divided by porosity and thickness of negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous auxiliary battery e.g. lithium ion auxiliary battery for assembled battery (claimed) in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inadvertent increase in resistance of non-aqueous auxiliary battery is prevented, since retention strength is adjusted in positive and negative electrode active material layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural sectional view of the positive electrode active material layer of lithium ion auxiliary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (223A)    Positive electrode active material particle (610A)    Binder (630A)    Thickness of the positive electrode active material layer (La1,La2)    Thickness of positive electrode sheet (ha1)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving lithium salt and the non-aqueous solvent, where the non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains diol compound (I).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a secondary battery (claimed) i.e. lithium secondary battery that is utilized for portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable FAX, portable copy, portable printer, stereo headphones, video movie, liquid crystal TV, handy cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, motor vehicle, motorbike, bicycle, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electric tool, electronic flash and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The solution improves durability, storing characteristics and cycling characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving lithium salt and the non-aqueous solvent, where the non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains diol compound (X1-O-(C(R2)2)m-C(R1)(W1)-(C(R2)2)n-O-X2) (I).    R1,R2,R3=1-20C organic group optionally having H, halo or hetero atom;    R1+R2=ring structure;    m,n= greater than or equal to 0;    W1=(-CCR3) or (-CH2=CH(R3)2);    R3+R3=ring structure;    X1,X2=(-C(=O)-R), (-C(=O)-O-R), (-C(=O)-C(=O)-R), (-S(=O)-O-R), (-S(=O)2-R), (-S(=O)2-O-R), (-P(=O)-(O-R)2), (-P(=O)-(O-R)(R)), (-P(=O)-(R)2) or -P(R)2;and    R=1-20C organic group optionally having hetero atom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a secondary battery comprising a negative electrode that discharges lithium ion, a positive electrode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution    (2) the diol compound (I).
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery holder accommodating battery cells (1) and comprising a set of lead boards (5A, 5B) for mounting and parallelly connecting the battery cells. The battery holder is divided into two battery holder units (2B). The lead boards are connected through protection resistance with which one battery holder is mounted. A coupling group board electrically connects the battery holder and another battery holder with each other.    USE - Battery pack for an electric scooter, assist bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead boards are connected through the protection resistance with which one battery holder is mounted, thus maintaining the electric current value even when internal short circuit is produced in the battery cells connected in parallel through the lead boards, and hence protecting the battery cells. The protection resistance is provided in a voltage detection line instead of an output line of the battery pack, thus preventing generation of loss during a normal high-voltage output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery cells (1)    Battery holder units (2B)    Lead boards (5A, 5B)    Battery storage space (34)    Collar nut (60)
NOVELTY - The laminate type battery has separator (31) with extending direction weld portion (31a) and width direction weld portion (31b). The width direction weld portion extends along width direction (TD) perpendicular to extending direction (MD) of separator. The extension length of extending direction weld portion is longer than that of the width direction weld portion. The separator includes an inorganic filler layer containing one of silicon dioxide, alumina, montmorillonite, mica, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, barium titanate, and zirconium dioxide.    USE - Laminate type battery e.g. lithium ion auxiliary battery for e.g. mobile phone, notebook computer, vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Productivity of laminate type battery is improved by preventing occurrence of wrinkles during heat welding of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of electrode group.    Separator (31)    Extending direction weld portion (31a)    Width direction weld portion (31b)    Extending direction (MD)    Width direction (TD)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (10) to which hydrogen gas and air are supplied to perform electrochemical reaction of the hydrogen gas and the air for generating electric power. Cell voltage is maintained more than a predetermined value while temporarily stopping electric power generation of the fuel cell. A gas supply control apparatus (3) starts supply of the hydrogen gas before supply of the air. Inlet pressure of an anode flow path of the fuel cell is raised while temporarily stopping the electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used in a boat, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses deterioration of a catalyst of electrochemical reaction during the stop of the electric power generation in the fuel cell, thus improving performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Gas supply control apparatus (3)    Fuel cell (10)    Air compressor (40)    Gas-liquid separator (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes an air flow path (15) and a hydrogen flow path (14) through which gases flow in a countercurrent manner. An impedance measurement unit measures impedance of fuel gas upstream to hydrogen inlet port (14a). A state diagnostic unit identifies moist state of a fuel cell, preferably solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, when required output of the fuel cell is high temperature high load state that exceeds a normal output value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. boat, ship, aircraft, or electric power generator in a building e.g. house.    ADVANTAGE - Inadvertent and rapid decline in output of fuel cell is restrained, since moving distance of diffusion water from air outlet side of air flow path to hydrogen inlet port side is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen flow path (14)    Hydrogen inlet port (14a)    Air flow path (15)    Air inlet (15a)    Air outlet (15b)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing cathode and anode side gas diffusion layers (7, 8) formed on a cathode catalyst layer (2) and an anode catalyst layer (3) facing an electrolytic membrane (1), respectively. A catalyst layer coating membrane (4) is moistened. Cathode and anode side gaskets (5, 6) are bonded to a peripheral part of the catalyst layers in a state which maintains the moist state of the catalyst layers coating membrane. The gas diffusion layers are bonded in atmospheric temperature lower than humidity of the membrane.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell of an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a domestic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket is bonded to the peripheral part of the electrode catalyst layer in a state, which maintains the moist state of the catalyst layer coating membrane, thus stabilizing dimension of the catalyst layer coating membrane at high temperature and high-humidity environment, and hence simplifying manufacturing process of the membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Catalyst layer coating membrane (4)    Cathode side gasket (5)    Anode side gasket (6)    Cathode side gas diffusion layer (7)    Anode side gas diffusion layer (8)
NOVELTY - The pack (40) has battery units (62, 64) containing multiple batteries, and power terminal (102, 118) and the batteries are electrically connected by a lead part (L). An attachment/detachment part (166) is attached or detached to a connecting terminal (146) electrically connected to one of the power terminals and another connecting terminal (140) electrically connected to the other power terminal. A part of the lead part and the batteries are accommodated in a storage chamber (R1), and the connecting terminals are accommodated in another storage chamber (R2).    USE - Battery pack for a saddle-riding type vehicle (claimed) i.e. scooter. Can also be used for a moped, an all-terrain vehicle for off-road travel and a snowmobile.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the lead part and the batteries are accommodated in the storage chamber, and the connecting terminals are accommodated in the other storage chamber, so that the pack is excellent in waterproofness and easy to handle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Lead part (L)    Storage chambers (R1, R2)    Battery pack (40)    Battery units (62, 64)    Power terminals (102, 118)    Connecting terminal (140, 146)    Attachment/detachment part (166)
NOVELTY - The pack (40) has a battery unit (62) including batteries and a battery holding part (100), where the batteries are arranged in an X direction and a Y direction in three or multiple lines. A case (54) includes a heat radiating member (54b), which contacts a side wall part (66) of a main-body part (54a), and does not penetrate the wall part in a Z direction. The side wall part is fixed to an end surface of the holding part. The pack receives heat produced by the batteries, and transmits the heat from the batteries from the end surface to the holding part and to the heat radiation member.    USE - Battery pack for a saddle-riding type vehicle (claimed) i.e. scooter. Can also be used for a moped, all-terrain vehicle for an off-road travel, and snowmobile.    ADVANTAGE - The pack receives the heat produced by the batteries, and transmits the heat from the batteries from the end surface to the battery holding part and to the heat radiation member, thus providing the pack with excellent heat dissipation and water-proofness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat radiating member is made of resin material or carbon fiber reinforced plastics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (40)    Case (54)    Main-body part (54a)    Heat radiating member (54b)    Battery unit (62)    Side wall part (66)    Battery holding part (100)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a first cell (13) and a second cell (14) which are arranged in parallel so that a positive electrode terminal (13b) and a negative electrode terminal (14a) are arranged in each cell at the same direction side orthogonal to direction arranged in parallel. A bus-bar (24) has a first connection unit (241) linked to positive electrode terminal. A second connection unit (242) is linked to negative electrode terminal. A connection section (243), connecting the connection units, has a curve shape in which the top section of curve is entrapped between the cells.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase in dimension of direction orthogonal to the terminal formation surface of a battery since the first and second cells are arranged in parallel so that the electrode terminals are arranged in each cell at the same direction side orthogonal to the direction arranged in parallel. Suppresses increase in the dimension of the assembled battery since the increase in dimension of direction orthogonal to the terminal formation surface of the cell is prevented. Prevents the cell from bursting since the cell internal pressure falls by discharging the gas inside the cell to the exterior case exterior. Suppresses short circuit and damage to components by preventing unsuitable connection and preventing touching of the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    First cell (13)    Positive electrode terminal (13b)    Second cell (14)    Negative electrode terminal (14a)    Bus-bar (24)    First connection unit (241)    Second connection unit (242)    Connection section (243)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a temperature rising portion that is adapted to heat up a fuel cell stack (10) from a bottom face side. The fuel cell stack is equipped with outlet manifolds (22b,23b) into which an off gas discharged from the fuel cell stack flows while extending in a lamination direction of a single cell. The outlet manifold is arranged to a bottom face vicinity of the fuel cell stack so that the off gas in the outlet manifold warms by the temperature rising portion.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the condensation of the water vapor in the gas outlet manifold can be suppressed by heating up the fuel cell stack from the bottom face side, the draining ability of the anode side can be improved and the flooding by the anode side can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the attachment of the electric heater to the outer peripheral surface of the fuel cell stack of the anode gas outlet manifold vicinity. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Outlet manifolds (22b,23b)    Anode gas diffusion region (27)    Anode gas convergence region (28)    Active area (29)
NOVELTY - A paste composition (C1) comprises: a mixture of conductive powders, the mixture of conductive powders including: a first spherical powder (30-55 wt.%) having an average particle diameter D50 of less than or equal to 1.5 mu m, a flake powder (3-8 wt.%) having an average particle diameter D50 of 2-3.5 mu m, and a balance of a second spherical powder having an average particle diameter D50 of greater than 1.5 mu m; glass frit; and an organic vehicle.    USE - As paste composition for a solar cell electrode (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has an aspect ratio of greater than or equal to 0.22. The paste composition provides electrodes that realize a narrow line width and a high thickness, e.g. a high aspect ratio (electrode thickness/electrode line width), thereby providing high efficiency. High efficiency of a solar cell is obtained by reducing linear resistance to achieve efficient flow of electric current while increasing a quantity of incident light as much as possible and providing a wide light receiving surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell electrode prepared from the paste composition, comprising: a p-n junction; and an electrode on the p-n junction, where the electrode includes: glass frit, and the mixture of conductive powders.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generation system (20) has a fuel cell main body (6) which generates electricity and produces direct current. An inverter (7) converts the direct current into an alternating current. A grid connection circuit breaker (8) is provided between an electric power grid (9) and the inverter. An auxiliary machine (14) assists the fuel cell main body. A converter (13) transforms the electric power supplied from the external power supply connected to the external power supply connection port into a voltage which can be supplied to the auxiliary machine.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system for domestic use. Can also be used during disasters.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of energy use in homes, exhibits improved energy-saving property, reduces carbon dioxide, and improves economical efficiency when the domestic fuel cell electric power generation system is introduced by providing the converter which transforms the electric power supplied from the external power supply connected to the external power supply connection port into a voltage which can be supplied to the auxiliary machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method for the fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (6)    Inverter (7)    Grid connection circuit breaker (8)    Electric power grid (9)    Converter (13)    Auxiliary machine (14)    Fuel cell power generation system (20)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a base plate (14) and a heater element, which is mounted in an upper surface of the base plate. A heat sink is provided with multiple parallel fins (16,16a,16b). The fins are arranged in the lower surface of the base plate. A flat cover (18) is provided, which covers the fins. The cover is fixed to the fin through a fastening element (18a). A heater element circuit (4) and a non-heater element circuit (6) are mounted in an upper surface of the base plate. An air inflow port and an air outflow opening are formed in an edge portion of an air path (20).    USE - Cooling device for cooling a power semiconductor module, such as battery and a heater element, such as insulated-gate bipolar transistor from a blower for use in an electric vehicle, such as a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing a heat sink is suitable for a forced air cooling-type cooling device by extrusion molding. Overheating of the heater element is prevented. Heat dissipation from a fin is ensured. Easily flow material to the surface direction of a base plate is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a cooling device.    Heater element circuit (4)    Non-heater element circuit (6)    Base plate (14)    Fins (16,16a,16b)    Flat cover (18)    Fastening element (18a)    Air path (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a dryer unit (3) which is connected with the housing (2) such that the moisture air is separated from the housing and dehumidified air is supplied. The housing and the dryer unit are connected by a pipeline (4). The pipeline is coupled with the aperture (2-1) of the housing. A pump device is arranged within the pipeline. The dryer unit is provided with an aperture (3-1) at which one end portion (4-1) of pipeline is attached.    USE - Device for drying electrical component such as traction battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical safety of the electrical component can be improved with high reliability and prolonged service life. The installation space of the dryer unit can be reduced. The operability of dryer unit can be improved with less effort and simple repairing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of vehicle arranged with battery, and housing.    Dryer unit (2)    Aperture (2-1)    Dryer unit (3)    Aperture (3-1)    Pipeline (4)    End portion (4-1)
NOVELTY - The charger (34) has a turbine (52) e.g. expansion turbine, comprising a housing portion (86) with a receiving chamber. A turbine wheel (50) of the turbine is rotatably held at a rotational axis relative to the housing portion. The turbine wheel comprises rotor blades over which a medium i.e. gaseous exhaust gas, of a fuel cell flows to the turbine wheel in an inlet region. The rotor blades are curved forward in the inlet region. A compensation element is connected with the turbine wheel for partial compensation of axial forces.    USE - Charger for a fuel cell of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The compensation element is connected with the turbine wheel for partial compensation of the axial forces, thus ensuring an efficient operation of the charger and efficient operation of the fuel cell and/or a fuel cell device. The design of the charger reduces bearing losses, weight and outer dimensioning of a bearing of the fuel cell, ensures mechanical efficiencies of the bearing, ensures high life service of the bearing and the charger, reduces number of parts and the costs of the charger and reduces installation space of the charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a charger with a turbine and a compressor for compression of axial forces.    Charger (34)    Compressor wheel (38)    Turbine wheel (50)    Turbine (52)    Housing portion (86)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing electrical energy of a battery for an electric drive of a vehicle, where driving power provides locomotion of the vehicle and determines energy storage capacity of the battery. The battery is removed from the vehicle, when the energy storage capacity of the battery reaches predetermined threshold. An electrical connection of poles (24, 26) of the battery cells is changed. A battery is coupled with various loads of an electric drive of a vehicle such that the load is operated with electrical power of the battery.    USE - Method for operating a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of a vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables changing the electrical connection of the poles of the battery cells, thus allowing low-overhead recovery of the battery. The method enables changing of an electrically series connection of poles of the two battery cells, thus providing high current strength for a desired purpose, and hence customizing the battery to the needs of each application in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circuit connection in which two poles of battery cells are electrically connected together in a parallel manner.    Bus bars (14-18)    Poles (24, 26)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a battery module (12) having battery cells (14). The cooling devices (26,34) are selected in dependence on whether a liquid cooling or refrigerant provided with a gaseous medium is provided for the battery module. The cooling devices are placed for through-flow of a cooling fluid or gaseous medium based on the selection of the cooling device for the battery module. The cooling devices are made are aluminum alloy.    USE - Method of manufacturing battery of battery device used in vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle or electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be manufactured easily at low cost. The battery can be cooled reliably so that service life of the battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery device; and    (2) a modular system for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of the battery.    Battery (10)    Battery module (12)    Battery cell (14)    Receiving space (25)    Cooling devices (26,34)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has contact points (24,26,28,30,32) through which a base portion (12) of main portion having like poles of battery cells are electrically connected in parallel. A collecting area (42) is provided through electric current is passed to two electrically parallel-connected battery cells during operation of the battery. The cross-section of line is increased towards collecting area of main portion.    USE - Connector for electrically connecting parallel-connected battery cells of battery e.g. high voltage battery used in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity and efficiency of the battery can be improved. The service lifetime of the battery can be prolonged. The weight reduction of the connector can be achieved. The manufacturing cost and assembling effort of the battery can be reduced. The power dissipation of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and schematic view of the connector.    Connector (10)    Base portion (12)    Contact points (24,26,28,30,32)    Collecting area (42)    Tabs (48,50)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting an electrical variable of battery cells (12) under consideration of environmental conditions, where the electrical variable is selected from internal resistance, energy storage capacity and voltage (18) of the battery cells and/or a vehicle battery (10). One of the battery cells is closed depending on a change of the electrical variable on an unauthorized exchange. The energy storage capacity of the battery cells and/or the battery is detected based on nominal load and the voltage applied to the battery cells and/or the battery.    USE - Method for operating a battery i.e. high volt battery, utilized for supplying electrical power to an electrical drive unit of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables closing the battery cell depending on the change of the electrical variable on the unauthorized exchange such that the battery can be prevented from being theft, thus increasing energy storage capacity of the battery while providing the battery with an extended functionality, and hence increasing service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle battery with battery cells and a control device.    Vehicle battery (10)    Battery cells (12)    Electronic control device (14)    Voltage of battery cells (18)    Electronic control device (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery cells (12) that are arranged between two end plates (16) of a cell stack of battery modules (10). The battery module is provided with two fixing units (18) to fix the end plates in specific position. The fixing units are connected with the battery modules through structural elements such as case (24) and tab portion (36) of the end plates. The fixing units coupled with the battery modules are aligned with each other in a battery main portion.    USE - Battery for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. The stiffness of the battery can be improved. The installation space of the battery can be reduced. The battery can be assembled easily. The battery modules can be connected easily and safely with each other. Since the battery receives appropriate forces during accident of the vehicle, damage of the battery can be prevented. The service lifetime of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the vehicle battery.    Battery module (10)    Battery cell (12)    End plate (16)    Fixing unit (18)    Case (24)    Tab portion (36)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a tub i.e. battery housing (104), forming a side of a fluid tight cooling fluid space (112) i.e. flow field. A prismatic battery cell (102), is arranged in the tub such that the fluid space is between the cell and the tub. An electrical interface (106) of the cell is arranged outside of the fluid space. A barrier membrane forms another side of the fluid space such that the cell is part-extensively enclosed by the membrane. A sealing element (110) i.e. lid, forms a supplementary side of the fluid space and is fluid-tightly connected with the tub and/or the cell.    USE - Battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier membrane forms the side of the cooling fluid space such that the battery cell is part-extensively enclosed by the barrier membrane, thus protecting the battery cell against the cooling fluid. The battery cell is arranged in the tub that is formed with enlarged stability such that the battery cell can protected against external influences i.e. crash, in a better manner while preventing the battery cell from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling fluid is selected from a coolant or a refrigerant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tub cooling film arranged above a tub.    Battery (100)    Prismatic battery cell (102)    Battery housing (104)    Electrical interface (106)    Sealing element (110)    Fluid tight cooling fluid space (112)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell stack (11) comprising fuel cells (1, 2) connected in series and/or in parallel by interconnectors (3). A part of the interconnectors is made from material e.g. manganese, oxygen, scandium, lanthanum, strontium or lanthanum-strontium-scandium-manganese oxide, with perovskite structure. The cell stack is designed in the form of a sandwich-like function layer system comprising a cathode layer (K), an electrolyte layer (E) and an anode layer (A). Cathode areas (1a, 2a) are formed in the cathode layer, and anode areas (1b, 2b) are formed in the anode layer.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. high temperature-fuel cell system, for use in an energy system i.e. combined heat and power generation plant such as micro combined heat and power generation plant, for generating current and heat from an energy source for a residential building, commercial building, industrial system, power plant and vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack comprises the fuel cells connected in series and/or in parallel by the interconnectors, where the part of the interconnectors is made from material e.g. manganese, oxygen, scandium, lanthanum, strontium or lanthanum-strontium-scandium-manganese oxide, with perovskite structure, thus reducing process steps and manufacturing costs for manufacturing the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cells are designed as high temperature-fuel cells. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Anode layer (A)    Electrolyte layer (E)    Cathode layer (K)    Fuel cells (1, 2)    Cathode areas (1a, 2a)    Anode areas (1b, 2b)    Interconnectors (3)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell i.e. solid oxide fuel cell-tube (10), has a cylindrical carrier tube formed as a carrier for inner-lying functional layers e.g. anode layer, anode insulation section, cathode layer and electrolyte layer. An end of the tube is closed by a cap section (12), and a middle section (13) is formed between a gas-tight foot section (11) i.e. mounting flange, and the cap section. One of the layers is divided by an area extending in a longitudinal direction of the tube such that two functional layer sections are formed, where the sections are arranged at a distance from each other.    USE - Tubular fuel cell i.e. high temperature-fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell-tube, for use in an ancillary unit and a combined heat and power plant i.e. micro-combined heat and power plant, for generating current and heat from an energy carrier for a commercial building and residential building, industrial system, and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The functional layer is divided by the area extending in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tube such that two functional layer sections are formed, where the layer sections are arranged at a distance from each other, thus preventing gas exchange from a side of the functional layers to another side of the functional layers, and hence avoiding chemical short-circuit in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing tubular fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell.    Solid oxide fuel cell-tube (10)    Gas-tight foot section (11)    Cap section (12)    Rods (12a)    Middle section (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing ceramic tube which is locked with a cap. The cap and foot portion are arranged at the open end of the ceramic tube. Sintering ceramic material is sprayed over the foot portion so as to form closed end tube.    USE - Method for producing ceramic material based fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell of power system (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to cogeneration power plant, residential building, commercial building, industrial plant, power plant and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical stability of the solid oxide fuel cell is improved. The structure of the fuel cell is simplified. The cost of the fuel cell is reduced. The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced. The operation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ceramic material based fuel cell; and    (2) power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the tool core main portion.    Functional layer (12)    Gap (14)    Mold core (23a,23b)
NOVELTY - The system has a source mat (30) arranged between a base portion (11) i.e. base point, of a fuel cell (10) e.g. high temperature fuel cell and ceramic tubular fuel cell, and edge sections (21a, 22a) of a carrier element (20) e.g. base plate. The base portion is arranged adjacent to apertures (21b, 22b) of the carrier element. The edge sections of the carrier element are surrounded at the apertures. The source mat is made of inorganic and/or mineral and/or ceramic material. The carrier element comprises carrier plates (21, 22).    USE - High temperature fuel cell system for use in a heating and/or power generation system i.e. combined micro-heat and power plant. Can also be used for a residential house, a commercial building, an industrial plant, a vehicle e.g. airplane and train, a telecommunication system and a datacenter.    ADVANTAGE - The source mat is arranged between the base portion of the fuel cell e.g. tubular fuel cell, and the edge sections of the carrier element, thus reducing the complexity and costs during fixation of the fuel cell. The design of the fuel cell system achieves safe, stable and gastight mechanical connection of the fuel cell with the carrier element to increase total efficiency of the fuel cell and reduces complexity and costs of manufacture and assembly of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high temperature fuel cell is a solid oxide fuel cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a tubular fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, partial sectional view of a fuel cell system and a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Base portion (11)    Carrier element (20)    Carrier plates (21, 22)    Edge sections (21a, 22a)    Apertures (21b, 22b)    Source mat (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) comprises a fuel cell stack, a fuel cell (2), an anode gas passage (9) for supplying anode gas to the fuel cell, and a cathode gas passage (15) for supplying cathode gas to the fuel cell. A desulfurizer (10) removes the sulfur-containing substances from the anode gas, and a sulfur sensor detects the sulfur content contained in the anode gas. The sulfur sensor functions based on chemical and/or electrochemical reaction. The strength of sulfur sensor's response decreases as a function of the sulfur content.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in combined heat and power plants or cogeneration plant (all claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur-containing substances can be efficiently removed from the anode gas stream and can be prevented from entering into the reformer, so that damage to the system components can be avoided. The size increase of desulfurizer or the cartridge can be avoided. The cartridge change intervals can be performed as needed, so that the cartridges can be used optimally. Hence cost saving is achieved. The sulfur sensors have long-term stability and work safely even at high temperatures. A simple, reliable and accurate way of determining the concentration of sulfur-containing substances is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode gas passage (9)    Desulfurizer (10)    Cathode gas passage (15)
NOVELTY - The housing has first and second cell arrays (20a,20b), a first portion (12c) for sealingly covering a surface of first array having vent openings and defining a first manifold for collecting gasses from vent openings. A second portion (12d) sealingly covers a surface of second array having vent openings and defines a second manifold for collecting gasses from vent openings. The second portion has a discharge opening to allow gasses to escape from housing. A tunnel connects the manifolds to allow gasses in the first manifold to pass into the second manifold.    USE - Housing for battery pack used in motor cars. Uses include but are not limited to car, truck, van, sports utility vehicle (SUV), construction vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The escape of any byproduct gases generated by the cells of either array is enabled, so that an undesirable pressure increase inside the battery pack can be prevented. The gases are preferably vented outside of the vehicle, so that the byproduct gasses do not enter the passenger compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective, partially exploded view of a battery pack.    Cover (12)    First and second sections (12c,12d)    Battery cell section (16)    Cell arrays (20a,20b)    Gasket (42)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (20) has a coolant circuit (28) comprising an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) system (36) for transferring heat from a flow of exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine (22) to an engine coolant. A control valve (38) directs the flow of the coolant along a fluid flow path (46) to the engine, when temperature of the coolant is below predefined temperature. The control valve directs the flow of the coolant along another fluid flow path (48) to a transmission fluid warming system (52), when the temperature of the coolant is equal to or greater than the pre-defined temperature.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant circuit heats the flow of the engine coolant with the EGHR system, and the control valve directs the flow of the engine coolant back to the internal combustion engine to quickly warm the internal combustion engine, if temperature of the engine coolant is less than the predefined temperature, thus improving the operating efficiency of the vehicle. The coolant circuit heats the flow of the engine coolant with the EGHR system, and the control valve directs the flow of the engine coolant to a transmission fluid warming system to warm the transmission fluid, if the temperature of the engine coolant is equal to or greater than the pre-defined temperature, thus reducing transmission spin loss and improving the operating efficiency of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal combustion engine is a petrol engine or a diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view a coolant circuit circulating a flow of an engine coolant through a fluid flow path to heat an internal combustion engine.    Vehicle (20)    Internal combustion engine (22)    Coolant circuit (28)    EGHR system (36)    Control valve (38)    Fluid flow paths (46, 48)    Transmission fluid warming system (52)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber sheet (2) comprises textile fabric of multilayered structure integrated to thickness direction in which carbon fiber yarn of textile fabric (4) of each layer contains twisted yarn (6a, 6b) of carbon fiber.    USE - A carbon fiber sheet for electrode (claimed) used for redox flow secondary battery, sodium sulfur secondary battery, other electroconductivity, liquid permeability, gas diffusion layer for fuel cells, composite, and reinforced fibers e.g. sliding material.    ADVANTAGE - Circulation pressure loss when circulating electrolyte solution to electrode consisting of carbon fiber sheet is small, contact resistance with diaphragm or current collecting plate is low, reducing electrical resistance of thickness direction, generation of heat resistance is prevented when electrically conductive resistance becomes high, shift of interlayer during use is suppressed, carbon fiber sheet has high flexibility, and workability is good.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon sheet (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of a carbon fiber sheet along the surface orthogonal to surface of carbon fiber sheet.    Carbon fiber sheet (2)    Carbon fiber fabric of each layer (4)    Twisted yarn (6a, 6b)    Interlayer connecting filament (6c)    Gap of interlayer (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing tubular base support portion made of carrier material which is provided with central portion (1a) and two end portions (1b,1c). A functional layer (2) arranged on the central portion is provided with cathode (2a) and anode (2b) between which electrolyte unit (2') is arranged. The functional layer adjacent to surface of the end portion (1b) is coated with layer (3) comprising ceramic and glass particles. The pores of the tubular base support portion are sealed gas-tight by the layer comprising ceramic and glass particles.    USE - Method for manufacturing tubular fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid oxide fuel cell of fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to power plant, vehicle, residential building and commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pores of the tubular base support portion are sealed gas-tight by the layer comprising ceramic and glass particles, the air-tightness of the tubular fuel cell is improved. The operation performance of the fuel cell is improved. The material cost of the fuel cell is reduced. The operation temperature of the fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tubular fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Central portion (1a)    End portions (1b,1c)    Functional layer (2)    Electrolyte unit (2')    Cathode (2a)    Anode (2b)    Layer comprising ceramic and glass particles (3)
NOVELTY - The self generating device has a generating unit (40), which is arranged outside a power transmission (30), where a lever (32) is fixedly arranged around end section of a shaft (31) extended to a muffler case (10). The shaft is delivered with the kinetic energy according to the rotary motion of a variable valve (20) that is arranged within the muffler case, where the variable valve rotates according to the vehicle driving condition. The muffler case converts the kinetic energy according to the rotary motion of the lever into the electric power.    USE - Self generating device for generating power using muffler variable valve.    ADVANTAGE - The shaft is delivered with the kinetic energy according to the rotary motion of a variable valve that is arranged within the muffler case, where the variable valve rotates according to the vehicle driving condition, and hence ensures enhancing the energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-utility generation method for generating power using muffler variable valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a self generating device.    Muffler case (10)    Variable valve (20)    Power transmission (30)    Shaft (31)    Lever (32)    Generating unit (40)
NOVELTY - The shell has a storage battery shell main body provided with a fixed base. A lower end of a fixing plate is fixed with the storage battery shell body. An upper end of the fixing plate is matched with a lower end of a sliding groove. The fixed base is formed with an electric vehicle base groove. An electric vehicle unit is provided with a slide way that is connected with storage battery shell main body.    USE - Electric vehicle storage battery shell.    ADVANTAGE - The shell is simple in structure, reasonable in design and convenient to assemble and disassemble a battery, and prevents the battery form being damaged.
NOVELTY - The storage apparatus has a holder that holds several cells (111-113). The thermal resistance value of specific cell is set lower than the thermal resistance value between adjacent cells located in an edge of the holder. The holding is provided with several holes (h11-h13) to hold the cells. The contact area of the adjacent cell and the holder is set smaller than the contact area of specific cell and the holder. An adhesive agent (N) is filled into a clearance gap formed between the cells. A retainer board (301) is laminated in the longitudinal direction of the cells.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of the temperature variation by connecting the cell in parallel can be suppressed effectively. The structure of the electrical storage apparatus can be simplified so that the weight and cost reduction can be achieved. The fall of internal resistance of the battery can be prevented. The dimension error of the battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (111-113)    Retainer board (301)    Adhesive agent (N)    Holes (h11-h13)
NOVELTY - The separator (100,200) has a concave-convex portion (120,220) that is equipped in the edge of the polymer electrolyte membrane (26). Two gas diffusion layers (30,32) are arranged in both sides of a membrane-electrode assembly (20). The membrane-electrode assembly is provided with anode, cathode and polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle e.g. vessel. Can also be used in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. The productivity of the fuel cell can be improved. The manufacturing time and process of the fuel cell can be reduced. The domestic heating of the fuel cell can be reduced. The airtightness of the separator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane-electrode assembly (20)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (26)    Gas diffusion layers (30,32)    Separators (100,200)    Concave-convex portions (120,220)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body provided with a base (2), and machine base (3) provided with upper and lower end covers (301, 302). The covers are provided with bearings (303, 304), respectively. The bearings are provided with a shaft connected with a rotor. The lower end cover is provided with a motor stator. A battery is provided with main and auxiliary groups of electrodes (401, 402), where a secondary set of electrodes is provided with a connecting box (602) of a lead (405). A gear box or transmission mechanism is connected with a wheel.    USE - Self-energy electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle includes a current relay connected to the battery so as to realize self-energy power generation, energy storage and continuous running of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a self-energy electric vehicle.    Base (2)    Machine base (3)    End covers (301, 302)    Bearings (303, 304)    Main and auxiliary groups of electrodes (401, 402)    Lead (405)    Connecting box (602)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell whose surface is provided with an anode and cathode power supply output terminal. Multiple battery units are mounted in the shell and electrically connected with the power supply output terminal, where the battery units are connected in series. A conductive piece i.e. conductive sheet, is arranged on an inner side of the shell and electrically connected with the predetermined battery unit. Multiple edge parts are formed on the inner side of the shell corresponding to the conductive piece, where the edge parts are made of plastic material.    USE - Collision power battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery recesses the edge parts to cut the conductive piece when the shell is collided so as to stop power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a collision power battery.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a time delay control circuit and a power switch circuit whose input ends are connected with second input ends of a direct current (DC) output module. The output end of a delay control circuit is connected with third input end of delay control circuit. The second output end of delay control circuit is connected with fourth input end of time delay control circuit. The output end of time delay control circuit is connected with second input end of a power supply switch circuit. The power supply switch circuit is connected with output power supply end of DC output module.    USE - Delay start circuit for automobile advertisement screen.    ADVANTAGE - Stable operation of the advertisement screen of the vehicle can be ensured. The service life of the vehicle battery can be increased. The working stability of the automobile advertisement screen can be improved.
NOVELTY - The car has a shell connected with a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with a vehicle engine and provided with an external charging interface. A photovoltaic battery board is fixed at a top part of the shell. A wind power generating module is fixed on a front part of the shell. The photovoltaic battery board and the wind power generating module are connected with an internal charging interface of the storage battery.    USE - Car.    ADVANTAGE - The car utilizes the storage battery for effectively reducing charging time. The car saves energy, and has high practicability.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage alloy is an alloy of rare earth calcium-magnesium and nickel group. A2B7 phase is provided as a main phase. The A site of the main phase contains rare earth elements, and calcium and magnesium while B site of the main phase contains nickel. The rare earth elements are at least one sort of praseodymium, neodymium and samarium.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy used for negative electrode of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (claimed) used in e.g. portable equipment, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains secondary battery with high capacity and exhibits excellent in cycle-life characteristic since release of hydrogen is suppressed by using rare earth elements in main phase.
NOVELTY - A composite negative active material contains porous carbon-based material and metal nanostructures disposed on surface and inner pores of the porous carbon-based material.    USE - Composite negative active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal digital assistant, mobile phone, notebook computer, electric bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing composite negative active material has excellent cycle characteristics, charging and discharging characteristics and structural stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of composite negative active material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view illustrating the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (100)    Negative electrode (112)    Separator (113)    Positive electrode (114)    Battery case (120)
NOVELTY - The box has an outer box connected with two ends of a middle mounting plate. A guide rail is connected with a mounting plate and an outer frame by a bolt. A cantilever guide rail is integrally connected with the guide rail by a pin shaft. The cantilever guide rail and the rotary guide rail are fixed with a pulling movement of an inner case load battery by a rotating device. A door plate is connected with the outer box that connected with a sliding door by a suspension structure.    USE - Track vehicle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box has high strength, and is easy to maintain and convenient and fast to operate.
NOVELTY - The structure has a box body formed with an inner cavity. The inner cavity is formed with a vehicle power supply cavity. An upper wall of the box body is formed with a through-hole that is matched with an exhaust fan. A wall of the box body is formed with an air inlet hole. The inlet hole, the inner cavity and the through-hole are matched with an air flow channel. The power supply cavity is matched with a horizontal single battery and a vertical single battery. The horizontal single battery is formed with a horizontal air duct. The vertical single battery is formed with a vertical air duct.    USE - Vehicle power supply assembly box body structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prolongs service life of a power supply component, realizes radiating function and utilizes the exhaust fan for cooling forced air of the horizontal and vertical single batteries.
NOVELTY - The unit has a see-saw plate and a plate respectively attached with left edge and right edge of the unit. Upper parts front and rear groove plates are respectively provided with a front reinforcing plate and rear reinforcing plate. Bottom parts of groove plates are provided with convex ribs that are attached with a left insulating baffle plate and a right insulating baffle plate. A fuel cell of a cooling system is formed with a drain hole on the convex ribs. The groove plates are matched with a liquid outlet hole.    USE - Water bath groove unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is recyclable, simple and reasonable in structure, light and easy to carry and energy-saving, and reduces labor intensity and improves cooling water utilization efficiency, and has high temperature resistance, high strength, rigidity and impact resistance, better intensity and cooling effect, prolonged storage period and reduced production period.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery (1) involves accommodating electrode component (5) including positive electrode (2) having positive electrode compound material layer, and nonaqueous electrolyte (8) containing lithium difluorophosphate in battery case (6), and activating battery. The content of lithium trifluorophosphate is 0.024-0.039 g per void volume of 1 cm3 of the positive electrode compound material layer during accommodation process.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery used for portable apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent battery characteristics and reaction resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Electrode component (5)    Battery case (6)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (8)
NOVELTY - The building structure has floor portion that is provided with several driving wheels. Each driving wheel is connected with driving device that is set on upper surface of floor portion. The driving device is connected with detachable battery, and upper surface of floor portion is provided with roof portion. Vertical plates provided at sides of floor portion are provided with door and window. A solar photovoltaic board connected with storage battery is equipped at roof potion.    USE - Building structure.    ADVANTAGE - The building provided with driving wheels can be moved conveniently, and the building having simple structure can save energy.
NOVELTY - The system has a water purifying device and a water tank orderly connected with a normally-closed electric valve, a high-pressure water pump, a one-way valve, an engine exhaust manifold, a thermocouple insertion device, a normally open electromagnetic valve and an engine air inlet pipe. The engine exhaust manifold is provided with a water supply pipe that is made into spiral type. The water tank comprises a heat preservation device, a constant temperature device and a water level meter.    USE - Energy-saving environment-friendly vehicle device matching system.    ADVANTAGE - The one-way valve is connected with the water tank, and normally closed single valve is opened after the engine is off, and smoothly flows the remaining water in the water conveying pipeline so as to ensure that the water pipe is normally used in winter. The inner pipe enters the cylinder to generate high temperature gas so as to ensure the normal use of the engine all day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy-saving environment-friendly vehicle device matching system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (300) comprises electrodes (312,16) having CNS-infused fibers in contact with an active material, and an electrolyte. The CNS-infused fibers comprise fiber selected from a group consisting of carbon fiber, metal fiber, ceramic fiber, organic fiber, ceramic on glass fiber, and any combination of the fibers. A number of CNS-infused fibers is configured in aligned, wound, woven, braided, matted, or any combination of configurations. The active material is a shell that coats an individual CNS-infused fiber.    USE - Energy storage device used as power supply for apparatus (claimed) selected from group consisting of sensor, small electronic device cellular telephone, notebook computer, camera, camcorder, audio player, and hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to capacitor, ultracapacitor, supercapacitor, pseudocapacitor, battery, low-capacity secondary battery, high-capacity secondary battery, ultracapacitor-battery hybrid, pseudocapacitor-battery hybrid, and energy storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The core/shell electrode structures provide higher charge-discharge rates and increased cycling lifetime, while providing flexibility and mechanical strength which can translate to electrodes with unique structural properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a core/shell structured electrode for energy storage device; and    (2) a method of producing core/shell electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the energy storage device having a stacked architecture.    Energy storage device (300)    Electrode assembly (310)    Electrodes (312,16)    Sheet insulating paper (322)    Insulating seal plate (324)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an automatic charging device for battery module of the electric vehicle, which is to install a battery module, a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell and an electrolytic cell which may be filled with pure water. The electrolytic cell and the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell are electrically connected to the battery module respectively. After the battery module supplied the electric current to the electrolytic cell, the electrolytic cell will electrolyze the filled pure water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen are transported to the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell through a gas pipe, and will generate power by chemical reaction for charging the battery module. The pure water generated by the chemical reaction is filled into the electrolytic cell through the pure water conduit to be recycled for electrolysis. The battery module may supply electricity to the vehicle power system and other electric device systems.
NOVELTY - A serial battery connection and protection device for electric vehicle comprises a battery unit, a serially-connected loading control protection unit composed of connecting two diodes in parallel, a chip protection unit in which its two ends are respectively and electrically connected to the battery unit and the serially-connected loading control protective unit, and a capacitor unit in which its two ends are respectively and electrically connected to the battery unit and the serially-connected loading control protective unit. Specifically, it allows different kinds of batteries to mutually connect in parallel and mix without damaging original features and life cycle of different kinds of batteries, which greatly reduces costs required for the battery management system, prevents batteries of the battery management system from being damaged due to burnout, capable of effectively improving start bursting, having battery protection of extending battery life incorporated with the power recycle device so as to increase the cruising range of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - A flow field plate for using in a fuel cell, comprising a plurality of air channel, and at least a reactive air humidify path having at least a humidify section to absorb water produced by the reaction of the fuel cell, a reactive air enter a reactive air inlet of the fuel cell and pass through the humidify section of the reactive air humidify path, the reactive air will become warm and wet by absorbing thermal energy and water molecules produced by the reaction of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The car has a heat source/sink arranged in a heating/cooling circuit (1). A battery (5) is arranged in another heating/cooling circuit (4). A valve (7) e.g. mixing valve or clocked reversing valve, connect the heating/cooling circuits with each other such that same fluid flows through the former and the latter heating/cooling circuits, where heat exchanger between the heating/cooling circuits is adjustable. The heat source is formed by a fuel heater (2), an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, a generator and/or an inverter.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. electric motor vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve connects the heating/cooling circuits with each other such that the same fluid flows through the heating/cooling circuits, thus providing an enhanced heating/cooling system for the battery and controlling the temperature of the battery in a simple manner and without damaging the battery. The valve enables connecting the heating/cooling circuits without the need for a bulky and heavy heat exchanger, so that the motor vehicle can be configured to be lightweight and compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inverter is designed as a direct current (DC)/DC transducer or a DC/alternating current (AC) transducer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a heating system with an additional cooling circuit.    Heating/cooling circuits (1, 4)    Fuel heater (2)    Battery (5)    Valve (7)    Heat exchanger (10)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has heat exchangers (2, 3) arranged in an area of an internal combustion engine for transferring waste heat of the engine to an operating medium e.g. carbon dioxide, propane, methanol or ethanol in an over-critical/super-critical state. A turbine (4) is connected to a generator (5) for generating mechanical or electrical energy. The turbine is driven by the operating medium. A cooler (6) cools the operating medium, and a compressor (7) compresses the operating medium. An operating medium circuit (8) has a line for the operating medium.    USE - Device for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine i.e. diesel engine, of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the operating medium as the carbon dioxide, propane, methanol or ethanol in an over-critical/super-critical state enables the device to be designed in a compact and weight-saving manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Device for utilizing waste heat of internal combustion engine (1)    Heat exchangers (2, 3)    Turbine (4)    Generator (5)    Cooler (6)    Compressor (7)    Operating medium circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The tubular cell (10) comprises a tube (11), an air electrode (12), and a storage electrode or a fuel gas electrode (13). The tube is closed at one end and is partially or completely formed from an electrolyte material. The tubular cell further includes a rib structure (14) which is formed of an electrically conductive and redox-stable material. The electrode materials of the storage electrode or fuel gas electrode, or the air electrode are formed between the ribs of the rib structure. The rib structure is formed as a grid pattern.    USE - Tubular cell such as high-temperature cell used as energy storage cell such as metal-air cell, fuel cell, or electrolysis cell for storing surplus power of photovoltaic system or wind energy system, or for generously scattering gas generated from biogas plant (all claimed). Can also be used in combined heat and power plants, electrolysis system, energy storage and/or converter plants, transducer system, residential or commercial building, industrial plant, vehicle, wind turbine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection and mechanical stability of the storage electrode or fuel gas electrode or air electrode can be improved, so that the life of tubular cell can be improved. The cell exhibits high performance even at lower temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of tubular cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the tubular cell.    Tubular cell (10)    Tube (11)    Air electrode (12)    Storage electrode or fuel gas electrode (13)    Rib structure (14)
NOVELTY - Ink composition comprises (a) a first ionomer, which contains a protogenic group, and exhibits an equivalent weight of less than 800, (b) an optional second ionomer, which contain a protogenic group, and exhibits an equivalent weight of greater than 800, and (c) a catalyst composition.    USE - The ink composition is useful for forming a fuel cell electrode, preferably fuel cell cathode layer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ink composition produces the fuel cell cathode layer exhibiting reduced shrinkage cracking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for forming a fuel cell cathode layer, comprising (a) applying an ink composition layer, on a gas diffusion layer (28, 30) to form a coated gas diffusion layer, where the ink composition comprises the components (a), (b), a solvent and component (c), and (b) removing the solvent from the gas diffusion layer to form the fuel cell cathode layer, which is arranged on the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell (10), which is incorporated with the fuel cell cathode layer.    Fuel cell (10)    Polymer membrane (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Gas diffusion layers (28, 30)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a converter (150) which increases the voltage of a fuel cell stack (3). The converter is mounted in the under-floor of a vehicle. The wire harness (151) of the converter is arranged from the vehicle front side on the opposite side to the fuel cell stack side. The wire harness can be withdrawn from the side not having a transaxle (TA) in the vehicle width direction.    USE - Mounting structure for fuel cell utilized for fuel-cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables optimal positioning of the wire harness of the converter since the wire harness of the converter is arranged from the vehicle front side on the opposite side to the fuel cell stack side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the structure for mounting the fuel cell to the vehicle having transaxle.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Converter (150)    Wire harness (151)    Transaxle (TA)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery (12) which electrically stores electric power supplied to motor. An air blower (22) operates with the electric power generated by a solar panel (40). Inlet pipe (20) includes one path for guiding the external air from the vehicle outer side towards vehicle interior and another path for guiding external air towards battery. Switching valve (24) is arranged in branch position of two paths of inlet pipe, to switch between two positions for making the external air introduced into inlet pipe tends toward the two paths respectively.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or car.    ADVANTAGE - As the inlet pipe is provided with two paths for guiding external air from outer side towards vehicle interior and towards battery, the vehicle interior and battery can be cooled appropriately. As the temperature inside the vehicle can be suppressed, the comfortability of the passenger inside the vehicle can be improved. Since the battery can be cooled by using the cooled air, deterioration of the battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the cooling system which cools vehicle interior or battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (12)    Inlet pipe (20)    Air blower (22)    Switching valve (24)    Solar panel (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has electrolyte arranged between an anode and cathode of fuel cell (2). An anode gas passage (4) is provided for guiding the anode gas to the anode, while cathode gas passage (6) is provided for guiding cathode gas to cathode. A gas reservoir (15) is provided for receiving a reducing gas and/or inert gas, and introducing gas in adjustable amount to anode gas passage. An electronic control unit (17) is provided to control introduction of gas from gas reservoir into anode gas passage based on detected operating state of fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. stationary or mobile fuel cell systems used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The improved oxidation resistance of the anode is achieved in any operating condition by controllable introduction of gas from gas reservoir into anode gas passage based on detected operating condition of fuel cell system, so that the occurrence of damage to the anode is prevented efficiently. The fuel cell system is produced and operated easily and efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode gas passage (4)    Cathode gas passage (6)    Gas reservoir (15)    Electronic control unit (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting an injection molding component by a runner (15) into a core tool (11) for forming a ceramic and/or a vitreous material, where a core (13) of the tool is positioned in a position. The core of the tool is positioned in another position in which the core of the tool is more distant from the runner than in the former position. Another injection molding component is injected by the runner into the core tool for forming a ceramic and/or a vitreous material.    USE - Method for manufacturing a tubular fuel cell for a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows a tubular fuel cell to be manufactured in a simple manner with low material cost and reduced operating temperature. The method allows the tubular fuel cell to be produced with improved power performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a tubular fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a core tool.    Core tool (11)    Cavity forming tool parts (12a, 12b)    Core (13)    Cavities (14, 14a)    Runner (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrode electrolyte units including electrolytes arranged between a cathode and an anode. Each electrolyte includes a layer thickness of approximately 15 micrometers. A tubular carrier body (2) includes a middle section (2a), an open mounting section (2b), and a cap section (2c), where the middle section includes gas-permeable pores and/or openings. The electrolyte units are attached on the middle section. Stabilization bars (2d) are formed at the middle section, and axially extended relative to a longitudinal axis of the carrier body.    USE - Tubular fuel cell for producing current and heat in a combined heat and power plant i.e. micro combined heat and power plant, for industrial energy supply and for domestic energy supply for an apartment, an office building, an industrial system, a power plant and a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte includes the layer thickness of approximately 15 micrometers, thus lowering an operating temperature to 750 degree Celsius, increasing an efficiency performance of the fuel cell, reducing degradation inclination of the fuel cell. The fuel cell enables use of favorable materials with a less temperature stability, thus reducing material and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell. The utilization of the stabilization bars provides a thin, light-weight tube wall, and enables designing of a region of the tubular carrier body with a high porosity and reduced wall thickness, thus ensuring sufficient mechanical rigidity of the carrier body. The fuel cell ensures a better gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a tubular fuel cell including a tubular carrier body and stabilization bars.    Tubular carrier body (2)    Middle section (2a)    Open mounting section (2b)    Cap section (2c)    Stabilization bars (2d)
NOVELTY - The compressor (1) has a compressor wheel (5) firmly located on a shaft (6). The shaft is rotatably supported in a housing (4) by slide bearings (7, 8) i.e. hydrodynamic- or hydrostatic slide bearings. Cooling water is provided in the bearings for friction coefficient reduction. A water control system (24) supplies the pressurized water to the bearings and comprises a conveying device (16) i.e. feed pump. A compressor stator comprises channels (15, 18, 19) to convey the water to the bearings and a power electronic system (12). The water from the bearings is conveyed in a cooling jacket (20).    USE - Turbo compressor for a fuel cell system (claimed) of an internal combustion engine of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling water is provided in the slide bearings for friction coefficient reduction, thus achieving rotation speed of the compressor upto 300.000 revolution per minute and ensuring prolonged service life of the compressor. The design of the compressor ensures better heat dissipation from the slide bearings and/or cooling of the slide bearings, and avoids damage of the fuel cell even when the pressurized air guided into the fuel cell is contaminated. The compressor utilizes simple components, thus reducing installation space and cost of the compressor. The compressor enables achieving better cold-start behavior and heat balance in the engine by efficient rotor refrigeration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The slide bearings are designed as radial bearings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a turbo compressor of a fuel cell system.    Turbo compressor (1)    Housing (4)    Compressor wheel (5)    Shaft (6)    Slide bearings (7, 8)    Power electronic system (12)    Channels (15, 18, 19)    Conveying device (16)    Cooling jacket (20)    Water control system (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically coupling a battery device (12) with a control unit i.e. battery management system (14). A time period is detected from a time point to another time point to determine calendarical age of the battery device, where the former time point is a pre-defined or fixed time point and the latter time point is a current time point. An operation history of the battery device is detected from the former time point to the latter time point to determine chemical and/or physical aging state of the battery device.    USE - Method for determining aging state of a battery device that is utilized as an electrochemical energy storage device and an energy converter to provide power for a headlight, an on-board electronic system and a starter motor to start an internal combustion engine and as an energy storage for an electric drive of a motor vehicle e.g. electrical or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining the aging state of the battery device in a simple, accurate, automatic and manual manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The predefined time point is a preset time point i.e. preset date. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining aging state of a battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for determining aging state of a battery device.    Device for determining aging state of battery device (10)    Battery device (12)    Battery management system (14)    Processing unit (16)    Activation unit (18)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell stack (12) i.e. high-temperature fuel cell stack, comprising a cathode area (12a) and an anode area (12b), and a signal generator integrated into an inverter (34). A temperature detecting unit determines ohmic portion of impedance of the fuel cell stack based on alternating voltage portion modulated on direct current of the fuel cell stack, where the ohmic portion is correlated with temperature value present at electrolytes of the fuel cell stack and provided as actual-input parameter for a temperature control unit of the fuel cell stack.    USE - High-temperature fuel cell system for use in a power production plant for generating current and/or thermal energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature detecting unit determines ohmic portion of impedance of the fuel cell stack based on alternating voltage portion modulated on direct current of the fuel cell stack, where the ohmic portion is provided as actual-input parameter for the temperature control unit of the fuel cell stack, thus ensuring long-term stable execution of the temperature detection, and ensuring precise temperature controlling of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    High-temperature fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode area (12a)    Anode area (12b)    Inverter (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery pack housing (10) in which the battery pack (11) is installed. A car body (50) contains the battery pack housing and a control unit which is connected to a sensing unit (20). The sensing unit is present in the outer part of the battery pack housing.    USE - Apparatus for shutting off power supply to the battery in the rear part of the vehicle after collision.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has a battery pack housing in which the battery pack is installed, where car body contains the battery pack housing and a control unit which is connected to a sensing unit, and thus the apparatus enables to reduce the chance of explosion after collision in a simple and cost-effective manner by shutting off power supply to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supply shutting apparatus.    Battery pack housing (10)    Battery pack (11)    Sensing unit (20)    Car body (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves analogizing specific heat value of cooling water, and calculating cooling water mixing rate by utilizing the analogized heat value. Cooling water freezing point temperature is produced based on the calculated cooling water mixing rate. A warning is provided through a cluster warning lamp to an operator for providing current cooling water ice point information. Starting of a fuel cell system is stopped. A fuel supply of a fuel cell stack is blocked based on the cooling water freezing point temperature.    USE - Method for monitoring a freezing point of cooling water in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a warning signal about the current cooling water ice point information to the operator for blocking starting of the fuel cell system so as to prevent fatal damage in a fuel cell system in advance and prevent the fuel cell stack from being damaged. The method enables comparing outdoor air temperature with the cooling water freezing point temperature and providing warning to the operator so as to prevent fuel cell freeze effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a method for monitoring a freezing point of cooling water in a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A power storage device (1) has dividing bodies (21,22) arranged in up-down direction inside the battery case (3), in state openable and closable independently of one another. The dividing bodies divide the inside space of the battery case into spaces where at least one unit cell (2) and heat exchanger (31) can be accommodated.    USE - Power storage device e.g. for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power storage device is provided with structure in which temperature regulation is possible even while the vehicle is left stopped or the power storage device is stored for a long time. Provide fan inside the battery case to enable to forcibly create a circulating flow only inside the battery case, without performing heat exchange with the outside air, in order to avoid a situation where the temperature variation increases as result of the unit cells near the heat exchanger being warmed or cooled excessively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery temperature regulating method for power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the power storage device cooling system.    Power storage device (1)    Unit cell (2)    Battery case (3)    Dividing bodies (21,22)    Heat exchanger (31)
NOVELTY - The system has a noise detection unit that detects the magnitude of noise in the driver's cabin of a fuel cell vehicle. A control device is used for controlling the operation of auxiliary machinery. The control device is configured to perform a high-voltage avoidance control for increasing power consumed by the auxiliary machinery so that voltage generated by a fuel cell becomes a predetermined value or less based on the magnitude of noise detected by the noise detection unit. A speed detection unit is configured to detect a vehicle speed.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system suppresses the phenomenon which catalyst elutes in the fuel electrode of fuel cell, without making the noise which driver senses in the driver's cab of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the high electric potential avoidance control process.    Step for computing value of request auxiliary machine power consumption SAP (S101)    Step for setting maximum value about rotation speed of fuel-feed-pump motor (S104)    Steps for increasing present rotation speeds (S106,S206,S306)    Step for setting maximum value about rotation speed of coolant pump motor (S204)    Step for setting maximum value about rotation speed of compressor motor (S304)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a receiving device (40) which is provided to receive power in non-contact manner from the power transmission apparatus. A battery (15) is connected to the receiving device. The battery is arranged above the floor panel (31). The receiving device is arranged under the floor panel. The receiving device and battery are arranged, so that the portion of receiving device and battery is overlapped in planar view.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle used in electric power transmission system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is restricted in the space, so that the receiving device can be mounted efficiently in the vehicle. The charging efficiency of the electric power transmission system can be improved. The power transmission and power receiving efficiency of the electric power transmission system can be improved. The distance between receiving device and battery is less, so that the wiring of the cable arranged between receiving device and battery can be shortened. The safety of the high voltage apparatus can be improved. The occurrence of loss in the cable can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric power transmission system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the receiving device mounted in the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (15)    Floor panel (31)    Receiving device (40)    Muffler (130)    Exhaust pipe (131)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting current collection element to current collector foils (21S,22S) of electrode plates (21,22) by ultrasonic welding. Electric current interruption mechanism (2) of pressure type conducted-connected by current collection element (64B) is airtightly accommodated in battery case (10). The ultrasonic-welding of current collector foil of electrode plate and ultrasonic welding portion of current collection element is performed, after forming the structure that connects valves integrally formed in current collection element by connection portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rupture during the ultrasonic welding of valves can be suppressed, so that the influence on the connection portion or the marking portion by an ultrasonic vibration can be inhibited, and the characteristic dispersion of the electric current interruption mechanism can be reduced reliably, hence the yield can be improved. As the influence of durability on the electric current interruption mechanism by micro-vibration can be inhibited, the battery having high reliability about the electric current interruption mechanism can be obtained. Since the valves made of same metal are welded, the reliability of welding is favorable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Electric current interruption mechanism (2)    Battery case (10)    Electrode plates (21,22)    Current collector foils (21S,22S)    Current collection element (64B)
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state battery comprises a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode active material layer and solid electrolyte layer which is formed between positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer. The solid electrolyte layer contains solid electrolyte particles having average particle diameter of 1.0-10 mu m.    USE - All-solid-state battery. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatuses, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state battery has excellent coatability and formability, and low resistance with respect to lithium-ion conduction.
NOVELTY - The device has power conversion units (12a-12e) which are respectively connected with several electric vehicles (EV1-EV3). The electric vehicle-side switch portions (11a-11d) are positioned on the side where the electric vehicles are connected with power conversion units, and are capable of connecting power conversion units to each electric vehicle. The switch portions are configured to switch the number of power conversion units connected to electric vehicles according to the power conversion efficiency change and charging/discharging power of electric vehicle.    USE - Power converter device e.g. charging/discharging converter for charging and discharging electric vehicle through household appliance in residence. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switch portions switches the number of power conversion units according to the power conversion efficiency change and charging/discharging power of electric vehicle, so that the electric vehicle can be charged/discharged with optimal power conversion efficiency, even if the charging/discharging electric power of electric vehicle is fluctuated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the charging/discharging converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging/discharging converter (1)    Electric vehicle side electric power bus (1A)    Electric vehicle-side switch portions (11a-11d)    Power conversion units (12a-12e)    Electric vehicles (EV1-EV3)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply system comprises a first power conversion unit (13) that outputs to a wiring for the electric power in a house which is connected to a solar cell and converts the electric power that is supplied from the solar cell. A coupling unit (1A) is provided in a second power conversion unit (1). A control unit (2) outputs the electric power which is added together the electric power converted by the second power conversion unit and the electric power supplied to the coupling unit through the second path to an electric vehicle (EV) through the wiring for electric vehicles.    USE - Electric power supply system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply system enables high-speed charging without increasing the capacity of power conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Second power conversion unit (1)    Coupling unit (1A)    Control unit (2)    First power conversion unit (13)    Electric vehicle (EV)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of positive electrode material involves pulverizing sulfur-type positive electrode active material containing sulfur and carbon structure derived from polyacrylonitrile, and adhering conductive support agent (83) to surface of pulverized sulfur-type positive electrode active material, and re-aggregating the obtained sulfur-type positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery and lithium-ion secondary battery for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides positive electrode material having excellent electroconductivity and favorable electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode material; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacture of positive electrode material.    Sulfur-modified polyacrylonitrile particles (82)    Conductive support agent (83)
NOVELTY - The rotary electric machine (10) has teeth (16) that are formed between adjacent slots (18). A stator (14) is provided with coil wound by teeth. A rotor (12) is provided in front-end portion (16a) of teeth of stator through air gap. A magnetic pole portion (26) consists of permanent magnets (28a,28b) arranged in opening portion (25). The magnetic flux saturated acceleration portion such as groove (61) is positioned close to the magnetic flux saturated portion (Q') provided on stator and rotor, in order to promote magnetic flux saturation in the saturated portion.    USE - IPM type rotary electric machine such as electric motor and generator motor used for electric propulsion vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic flux saturation is promoted in saturated portion of stator and rotor, thus the torque ripples of the rotating electric machine can be reduced efficiently with simple structure. The noise and vibration associated with torque ripples of the rotating electric machine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the magnetic flux distribution at the time of providing the groove for raising the magnetoresistance of the magnetic flux saturated portion to the vicinity of the magnetic flux saturated portion in the stator.    Rotary electric machine (10)    Rotor (12)    Stator (14)    Teeth (16)    Front-end portion of teeth (16a)    Slot (18)    Opening portion (25)    Magnetic pole portion (26)    Permanent magnets (28a,28b)    Groove (61)    Magnetic flux saturated portion (Q')
NOVELTY - The resolver holder (56) has a resolver stator (54) or resolver rotor (50) of a resolver (20) for detecting a rotation angle of a motor (18). A shape of the resolver holder is configured, so that a magnetoresistance with respect to a leakage flux of each phase from a motor stator (42) and a motor rotor (40) is become equal. An annular unit (70) attaches the resolver stator or the resolver rotor. Several fastening units (72a-72c) protrude at a radial direction outer side or radial inside from annular unit.    USE - Resolver holder of motor unit (claimed) used in air conditioner, electric power steering and air compressor of vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in industrial machine and domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The shape of the resolver holder is configured, so that a magnetoresistance with respect to the leakage flux of each phase from motor stator and motor rotor is become equal so that the influence of the leakage flux from the motor to a resolver can be inhibited effectively. Hence the precision of a resolver can be improved effectively. The distance of the motor and the resolver can be reduced, so that space requirements for the resolver holder can be reduced effectively. Hence the resolver holder can be designed easily. The occurrence of the error in the resolver holder can be eliminated effectively. The buffering of an engine block can be avoided effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing motor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the positional relationship of the resolver.    Motor (18)    Resolver (20)    Motor rotor (40)    Motor stator (42)    Resolver rotor (50)    Resolver stator (54)    Resolver holder (56)    Annular unit (70)    Fastening units (72a-72c)
NOVELTY - The device has a clamp unit includes clamping arm (20) that is clamped by pressing the one-side-end surface and other side end surface of lamination direction in battery assembly, respectively. The clamp nails (21A,21B) of clamping arm are contacted to edge portion of battery assembly (2). The clamp nails are mutually rotationally moved centering on the rotational axis, and are protruded to opposite sides of each other along lamination direction. The rotational shaft (28) is provided in the position closer to one clamp nail side rather than other clamp nail side.    USE - Clamp apparatus equipped with attachment apparatus used for attaching battery pack mounted in motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clamp position with respect to battery assembly can be changed according to the specification of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of the switch of clamp claw of clamp arm.    Battery assembly (2)    Clamp arm (20)    Clamp nails (21A,21B)    Housing (26)    Rotational shaft (28)
NOVELTY - The braking device has cylindrical main housing (82) that is equipped with an outer bleeder (240b) and an inner bleeder (240a). The outer and inner bleeders are configured so as to switch primary and secondary hydraulic chambers between an open state and a close state. The primary hydraulic chamber and secondary hydraulic chamber are in communication with an exterior of the cylinder main housing in the open state. The primary hydraulic chamber and the secondary hydraulic chamber are not in communication with the exterior of the cylinder main housing in the close state.    USE - Braking device e.g. vehicle-brake system for mounting in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The braking device can generate break fluid pressure effectively. The air which is retained in the pressure chamber of the slave cylinder can be discharged efficiently and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the electrically-driven brake device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrically-driven brake device (16)    Cylindrical main housing (82)    Actuator housing (172)    Inner bleeder (240a)    Outer bleeder (240b)
NOVELTY - The braking device (A1) is provided with multiple ports including input ports (15c,15d) and output ports (15a,15b) that are arranged on a front surface portion (30) of a base segment (10) of a master cylinder (1) when the braking device is attached to a vehicle. The connector connection ports (23a,24a) of connectors (23,24) that energize electrical components housed in a housing (20), and a hose connection port (3c) of a reservoir (3) to which a hose is connected, are arranged facing a front of the vehicle.    USE - Braking device such as initial motion apparatus used in vehicle brake system of vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vehicle brake system of four-wheel-drive motor vehicle (4WD), front-wheel drive motor vehicle (FF), rear-wheel drive motor vehicle (FR), two-wheeled motor vehicle and three-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe connection of the hydraulic pressure system of a flare pipe can be made by the same direction from the front side of a vehicle, so that the connection of a hydraulic pressure system can be made simply and assembly workability can be improved. Since all the connections of a hydraulic pressure system, a piping system, and an electric system can be made by the same direction, a connection can become simple and easy, and the connection work hours can be shortened. Thus the productive efficiency can be improved and manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the braking device.    Master cylinder (1)    Reservoir (3)    Hose connection port (3c)    Base segment (10)    Output ports (15a,15b)    Input ports (15c,15d)    Housing (20)    Connectors (23,24)    Connector connection ports (23a,24a)    Front surface portion (30)    Braking device (A1)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has a battery holder which accommodates several battery cells. A resin-made outer case (4) is provided to accommodate the battery holder. A metal thermal radiation plate (14) is insert-molded in the outer case. A portion of thermal radiation plates is exposed to an inner surface side and an outer surface side of the outer case. The thermal radiation plate is exposed in the inner surface side of the outer case heat-bonded with the battery holder. An insulating protective film is provided to cover the surface of the thermal radiation plate.    USE - Battery pack accommodating battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, lithium-polymer battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery mounted in electric motorcycle, electric scooter and assist bicycle. Can also be used in electric wheelchair, electrically-driven three-wheeled vehicle and electrically-driven cart.    ADVANTAGE - The thermally generated heat of the battery cell is transmitted outside efficiently through the battery holder so that the heat dissipation of the battery pack can be improved. The insulation property, waterproofness, safety and reliability of the battery pack can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    Subholders (2a,2b)    Outer case (4)    Metal thermal radiation plate (14)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode collector has zinc film formed on the surface of aluminum.    USE - Negative electrode collector is used for negative electrode for sodium battery (all claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode collector is efficiently manufactured with high voltage efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode collector; and    (2) negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a drain apparatus (100) that is provided with a floater (120). The floater is raised with the fluid, and is admitted to the inner portion of the main portion (110). The main portion is connected in the battery pack case (500) corresponding to the drainage portion (510). The drainage portion is formed in one side of the main portion while the battery pack portion is embedded.    USE - Battery pack used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The use amount of the fossil fuel can be reduced. The risk of damaging the battery pack due to moisture can be prevented. The simple structure of the battery pack can be ensured. The economical efficiency of the battery pack can be maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the drain apparatus of the battery pack.    Drain apparatus (100)    Main portion (110)    Floater (120)    Battery pack case (500)    Drainage portion (510)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a signal from a battery apparatus that is provided with alternating current (AC) impedance data. The signal is processed to form signature data that is provided with deconvoluted aspects of the AC impedance data. The signature data is processed to determine a predictive value representing a likelihood of a physical condition existing in the battery apparatus. A warning signal is transmitted, if the predictive value is at or above a predetermined value.    USE - Processor-based method for monitoring and predicting fault of battery used for portable device, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The warning signal is transmitted, if the predictive value is at or above a predetermined value, so that the battery can be protected from the incoming failure reliably. The lithium ion batteries (LIB) can be safeguarded effectively to operate at 100 percentage capacity in both transportation and stationary applications effectively, so that the size and the manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced effectively. Hence the robustness of the battery can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for monitoring and predicting battery faults.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the system for detecting battery operating condition.    System for detecting battery operating condition (100)    Relays (103,104,106)    Sensor (105)    Battery modules (107-109)    Thermostat (110-112)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (1) has a metal case (10) which is provided with a hollow accommodation cavity. Several battery cores (12) are installed parallel to one another within the metal case. Each of the battery cores is provided with two electrodes. One of the electrodes is configured to correspond to those of the rest of the battery cores connected in a thermally conductive manner to the metal case. A common electrode (14) is provided for connection to the other electrode in each of the battery cores.    USE - Battery assembly for engine of electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of battery assembly allows full exploitation of high thermal conductivity in metallic material for battery cooling. Positive/negative pole-oriented heat dissipation mode is provided for allowing significant enhancement on the efficiency of thermal conductivity. The installation of fuse device in the battery assembly facilitates removal of damaged battery cores without interfering with normal operations in the rest of the battery cores. Fixation trough on the interior side of the metal case reduces the overall size of battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery assembly.    Battery assembly (1)    Metal case (10)    Battery cores (12)    Common electrode (14)    Fuse device (16)
NOVELTY - Positive active material comprises a solid solution comprising a metal complex, where the solid solution includes primary particles having a number average particle diameter of more than 0.5 mu m and secondary particles.    USE - The positive active material is useful for a rechargeable lithium battery (claimed), which is useful in a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a notebook personal computer and/or an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The positive active material provides the rechargeable lithium battery with high capacity, increased positive electrode density and improved output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Positive active material comprises a solid solution comprising a metal complex of formula (xLi2MnO3.(1-x)LiMO2), where the solid solution includes primary particles having a number average particle diameter of more than 0.5 mu m and a secondary particle.    x = 0.1-0.6, preferably 0.2-0.5;    M = a metal composite compound of formula (MnaCobNic);    a = 0.3-0.5;    b = 0.05-0.3; and    c = 0.3-0.55, where a+b+c is 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing the positive active material, comprising preparing a mixed product by mixing a molybdate salt with the solid solution and/or a mixture of a precursor of the solid solution and a lithium compound, and firing the mixed product at a temperature of 600-1050 degrees C, where the molybdate salt is mixed in an amount of 3-60 (pts. wt.);    (2) a positive electrode comprising the positive active material; and    (3) a rechargeable lithium battery comprising the positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The asymmetric hybrid lithium ion battery comprises a cathode, which is an activated carbon, and an anode, which is silicon alloyed with lithium. The silicon alloyed with lithium is bundle type silicon nano-rod or phosphorus-doped bundle type silicon nano-rod having a column structure, which has an equivalent diameter of 50-100 nm and a height of 500-5000 nm. The silicon is doped with phosphorus (0.1-10 wt.%) using electron cyclotron resonance and chemical vapor deposition. The porous silicon forms porosity via electroless etching.    USE - The asymmetric hybrid lithium ion battery is useful for renewable energy storage, ubiquitous power supply, heavy machinery and vehicle power source and in small size electronic devices such as notebooks and portable phones.    ADVANTAGE - The asymmetric hybrid lithium ion battery has improved energy storage capacity, excellent power characteristics and cycle performance even in a high-voltage condition, long lifespan, high energy density, stability and capacity, and good charge/discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a lithium ion capacitor having a bundle type silicon nano-rod electrode.
NOVELTY - The device has a hydrogen concentration measuring sensor (13) that is directly arranged in a hydrogen tank (5) or a hydrogen supply tube connected between the hydrogen tank and an anode. A controller (4) estimates the hydrogen concentration in the anode channel based on the hydrogen concentration measured by the hydrogen concentration measuring sensor. The controller controls the purge of gases in the anode channel by opening a hydrogen purge valve (12), when the estimated hydrogen concentration fallen below a reference value is determined by the controller.    USE - Hydrogen concentration control device for fuel cell system, installed in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, aircraft, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and watercraft such as boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration of the anode of fuel cell stack can be maintained at proper level by measuring the concentration of hydrogen supplied to the anode. The durability of the anode can be improved. The stable operation of the fuel cell system can be secured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the hydrogen concentration control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen concentration control device for fuel cell system.    Current sensor (2)    Controller (4)    Hydrogen tank (5)    Hydrogen purge valve (12)    Hydrogen concentration measuring sensor (13)
NOVELTY - The distributor (100) has a buffer portion (120) with a center for receiving the fuel or oxidant from a supply tube (130), and a buffer surface (121) extending away from the center. A guide portion (110) defines a first space with the periphery of buffer portion. The guide portion is radially connected to the distribution portions about a center axis of distributor. The buffer surface is inclined with respect to the center axis to define a second space with the buffer portion.    USE - Distributor for supplying fuel or oxidant from supply tube to distribution portions of fuel cell module, two-stage fuel cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides uniform supply of fuel to each of the distribution portions since adjacent distribution portions form equal or uniform angles with respect to the center axis. Ensures fuel is distributed and supplied at more uniform flow rate to each of the distribution portions since each of the distribution portions is located at a same distance from the supply tube. Provides more stable and balanced fluid flow to each of the distribution portions since fuel supplied through the supply tube of distributor stays longer in the internal space of buffer portion before moving the space between the buffer portion and guide section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the distributor.    Distributor (100)    Guide portion (110)    Buffer portion (120)    Buffer surface (121)    Supply tube (130)
NOVELTY - The battery management system includes a server with a correlation storing unit that stores correlation between the deterioration related parameter and a deterioration parameter coefficient. The vehicle and the server exchange necessary information with each other. A power consumption control unit controls the power consumption of the battery (15) by referring to the degree of the estimated battery deterioration. The server modifies the correlation stored in the correlation storing unit in accordance with the degree of the actual battery deterioration.    USE - Battery management system for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, to manage the charge remaining amount of a battery in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system is capable of appropriately performing drive energy control in a vehicle that includes a motor driven by power supplied from a battery as a power source and controlling the battery remaining amount at a destination such that it is substantially the same as a target battery remaining amount with higher precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the configuration of the major portions of the vehicle and server.    Battery (15)    Vehicle controller (16)    Communication section (20)    Navigation device (30)    Battery management controller (43)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a first valve unit that is provided downstream of a fluid supply source to switch between an open state to permit flow of the fluid from the fluid supply source. A controller (152) is configured to calculate a pressure equalization time based on the pressures detected by the pressure detectors. The controller is configured to set a valve-open waiting time based on the pressure equalization time, and to control opening of a second valve unit upon elapse of the valve-open waiting time after controlling opening of a first valve unit.    USE - Fluid supply system for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle such as four-wheel vehicle, three-wheeler, twowheeler, uni-cycle and train. Can also be used in ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit detects actual opening of the shutoff valve based on change in current, and then starts the actuation of the on-off valve. The valve-open waiting time is preset. The on-off valve is actuated upon elapse of the valve-open waiting time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fluid supply system.    Hydrogen tank (10)    Fluid supply system (100)    Motor (151)    Controller (152)    Battery (153)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has a thermostat protrusion (203) with a thermostat arrangement (204), and a contact arrangement (205). A connection (206) is extended from the heating element (202) to the contact arrangement to the current supply. The thermostat protrusion is seamlessly attached to the portion (201). The thermostat arrangement in the thermostat protrusion is provided on the side of the battery beneath the surface level of the electrolyte of the battery, when the battery is in use position.    USE - Device for heating battery of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor-driven vehicle and camping vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service or adjustment of the device can be reduced. The device can be used conveniently. The safety of the device can be increased by the covering the components of the device with the insulation material. The battery element can be manufactured easily according to the dimensions of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method for heating the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for heating battery.    Device for heating battery (200)    Portion (201)    Heating element (202)    Thermostat protrusion (203)    Thermostat arrangement (204)    Contact arrangement (205)    Connection (206)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has a rechargeable secondary battery housed in a battery case (31). A mounting mechanism mechanically mounts the case in the battery-powered device. A pack circuit board (74) secures an electrical connection by which power is supplied to the battery-powered device. The battery case is divided into upper and lower casings (31A,31B) with the pack circuit board secured to the inside surface of the upper casing (31A). The mounting casing is partially exposed to the surface of the first casing.    USE - Battery pack for battery-powered device. Uses include, but are not limited to, powertool, motor-assisted bicycle, electric bicycle, mobile phone, electric lawn mower, electric blower.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a battery pack that improves, using a simple configuration, mechanical and electrical connection precision so the battery pack is properly connected, both mechanically and electrically, to a battery-powered device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Battery case (31)    Upper casing (31A)    Lower casing (31B)    Pack circuit board (74)
NOVELTY - The battery has a current collecting portion (40) that is coupled to an electrode. A terminal coupling portion (41) is coupled to a terminal. A current collecting portion (42) is bent from terminal coupling portion and coupled to electrode. The current collecting portion and terminal coupling portion are intersected each in a line extending along a direction (C1). A fuse portion (44) is formed at an end of a fuse hole (48). The fuse hole is asymmetric with respect to lines going through the fuse hole and is parallel to the direction of the terminal coupling portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as power source for driving motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The safety apparatus can reduce the danger when over-current occurs. The safety is improved and strength of the current collecting portion is improved and thus the current collecting portion is prevented from being damaged by external impact or vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Current collecting portion (40)    Terminal coupling portion (41)    Current collecting portion (42)    Fuse portion (44)    Fuse hole (48)    Extension direction (C1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller (100) that determines if the closing function of a shut-off valve (69) and an opening-and-closing valve (66) and the airtightness of a passage portion (6m) function as normal, based on the time that has elapsed from the reference timing related to the closing of both valves and a fluctuation of the pressure detected by a pressure detecting element in a state in which a gas pump (60) is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a fuel cell system which readily determines whether a closing function of the shut-off valve provided at the fuel gas passage is normal and an airtightness in the passage portion is normal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the determination process, the controller (100) closes the fuel gas passage (6) between the valves by closing either valve to enclose the fuel gas in the passage portion after the gas is supplied from a gas source (63) to the passage by opening the shut-off valve when the gas pump (60) is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Passage portion (6m)    Gas pump (60)    Gas source (63)    Opening-and-closing valve (66)    Shut-off valve (69)    Control portion (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas passage (6) that supplies fuel gas to an anode (10) of a fuel cell (1). A control portion (100) that receives a detection signal from a pressure detecting element (61) and controls a gas supply source (60) and shutoff valve (69). The control portion determines that a closing function of the shutoff valve is normal and an air tightness of the passage portion (6m) is normal where the gas pressure (P1) of the passage portion detected by the pressure detecting element decreases to or below the predetermined pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system such as solid oxide fuel cell system mounted to vehicle. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system, phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) system and molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system easily determines whether or not closing function of shutoff valve provided at fuel gas passage is normal, and whether or not air tightness of passage portion of the fuel gas passage is normal. The determination process can be repeatedly performed multiple times, which results in increased determination accuracy. The malfunctions of the shutoff valve and the fuel gas passage can be cleared by the time when the next power generating operation is initiated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel gas passage (6)    Passage portion (6m)    Anode (10)    Gas supply source (60)    Pressure detecting element (61)    Shutoff valve (69)    Control portion (100)    Gas pressure (P1)
NOVELTY - The battery pack includes a battery holder (70) that houses a rechargeable secondary battery (1) in a predetermined position. A pack circuit board (74) is provided with a mounted electronic circuit for monitoring the secondary battery. A bent electrical connector wire (85) is configured to electrically wire the pack circuit board. The wire is an output line of the secondary battery. The holder has holding ribs (78) for holding the bent portion (85a) of the electrical connector wire.    USE - Battery pack for battery-powered device. Uses include, but are not limited to, power tool, electric lawn mower, electric blower, motor-assisted bicycle, electric bicycle, or mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a battery pack with simpler and more reliable electrical wiring than a lead wire, thus reducing manufacturing costs. Reduces components that require insulation, thus reducing material costs. The electrical connector wire is an output line of the secondary battery, thus a high-voltage output line can be used stably over a long time as a highly reliable electrical connection. The electrical connector wire has a C-shaped bent portion that can be used to position the electrical connection properly. Reduces damage to the connection portion when the electrical connection is subjected to external shocks, since the deformation of the bent portion reduces the shock. The battery holder has ribs for holding the bent portion of the electrical connector wire on the upper surface of the battery holder, thus, the electrical connector with a bent portion can be positioned properly in both the length direction and the height direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical cross-sectional view of the battery holder.    Rechargeable secondary battery (1)    Battery holder (70)    Pack circuit board (74)    Holding ribs (78)    Electrical connector wire (85)    Bent portion (85a)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive-electrode tab group (24) formed in an edge part of an electrode body (23), and a connection part (37) connecting the tab group and plate-like-parts i.e. junction parts (35, 36). A support part (37a) is inserted between the plate-like-parts, and an axial part (38) is inserted in a notch (35a) formed in each of the plate-like-parts. A clamping part i.e. head (38a), is provided at a front-end of the axial part, and clamps the tab group by the plate-like-parts. The connection part consists of an electroconductive material.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery, for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping part is provided at front-end of the axial part, and clamps the tab group by plate-like-parts, thus suppressing fall of function of a separator when connecting the tab group with a current collection terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lithium ion secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode body (23)    Positive-electrode tab group (24)    Junction parts (35, 36)    Notch (35a)    Connection part (37)    Support part (37a)    Axial part (38)    Head (38a)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a streamline vehicle body (1) provided with a scanning far-near light lamp illumination system (2), a solar energy generating electricity circuit board (3), a wind power electric generator air inlet (4), a wind power generator windward plate (5), a wind power generation unit (6) and a wind power electric generator leaf fan (7). A solar energy panel is installed on a roof of the vehicle body. A voltage stabilizing device is connected with a storage battery.    USE - Multi-functional energy-source vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle adopts an automatic sweeping light illuminating lamp that is fixed at a front end of the vehicle, so that the lighting lamp can be automatically steered when the vehicle turns, thus improving convenience of a user to view a road corner in an accurate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy source is solar energy or wind energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a multi-functional energy-source vehicle.    Streamline vehicle body (1)    Scanning far-near light lamp illumination system (2)    Solar energy generating electricity circuit board (3)    Wind power electric generator air inlet (4)    Wind power generator windward plate (5)    Wind power generation unit (6)    Wind power electric generator leaf fan (7)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion-secondary battery comprises aluminum silicate. The molar ratio of silicon with respect to aluminum is 0.3-1.0.    USE - Lithium ion-secondary battery is used for electric vehicles and hybrid type electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in concentration of unnecessary metal ion in the lithium ion-secondary battery can be selectively suppressed and the battery with improved lifetime is provided.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises ionizable lithium salt, organic solvent and sulfolane compound (I). The content of sulfolane compound is 0.1-5 pts. wt. with respect to 100 pts. wt. of lithium salt and organic solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, cellular phone, camcorder, notebook, electronic device and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent storage characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises ionizable lithium salt, organic solvent and sulfolane compound of formula (I). The content of sulfolane compound is 0.1-5 pts. wt. with respect to 100 pts. wt. of lithium salt and organic solvent.    R1-R8=H, halo, vinyl, allyl, phenyl, 1-10C alkyl or 1-10C alkoxy.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which has cathode, anode and nonaqueous electrolyte comprising nonaqueous electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a secondary battery unit (1000) that thermally fuses a battery assembly (130) and a pouch case (140). The melting point of alloy is less than melting point of encapsulant units (151-154). The upper and lower laminated sheet is provided with an anode tab (120) and cathode tab (110) exposed from the encapsulant units. The battery assembly and the pouch case are set to place the battery assembly in order to expose the cathode tab exposed from the encapsulant units, when the encapsulant units and lower laminated sheet are inserted.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, nickel cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used for electronic equipment such as cellular phone, notebook computer, digital camera and camcorder. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner temperature of the secondary battery is greater than the reference value, the ejection of gas in the battery inside surface can be prevented, when inverted triangle safety vent is opened. The explosion of gas in the battery can be suppressed. The melting point of the safety vent can be controlled so as to improve the opening time of the safety vent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of the pouch type secondary battery.    Cathode tab (110)    Anode tab (120)    Battery assembly (130)    Pouch case (140)    Encapsulant units (151-154)    Secondary battery unit (1000)
NOVELTY - Lithium manganese-type complex oxide has monoclinic crystal layered rock salt-type structure containing crystal phase (I).    USE - Lithium-manganese-type complex oxide is used as positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook, personal computer, electrical vehicle and electric power load-levelling component.    ADVANTAGE - The economical positive electrode material comprising lithium-manganese-type complex oxide has excellent charging/discharging characteristics, and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium manganese-type complex oxide has monoclinic crystal layered rock salt-type structure containing crystal phase of formula: Li1+x(MgyMzMn1-y-z)1-xO2 (I).    M=Fe or Ti;    x=0-1/3;    y=0.08-0.35;and    z=0-0.6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium manganese-type complex oxide, which involves precipitating alkaline aqueous solution containing magnesium compound, manganese compound, titanium compound and/or iron compound, and baking formed deposit in presence of lithium compound.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of nickel sulfate involves contacting extracting solvent, and nickel-containing solution, extracting nickel, mixing cleaning liquid-containing nickel, separating sodium and ammonium ion into cleaning liquid, obtaining cleaned-nickel-holding organic phase, reacting obtained organic phase and nickel sulfate solution containing magnesium and nickel in ratio of 0.001-0.004, substituting nickel in the organic phase and the impurities in the nickel sulfate solution, and performing post back extraction of organic phase and separation of impurities.    USE - Manufacture of nickel sulfate used as raw material for nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-ion battery for hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides nickel sulfate having excellent stability, quality, purity and uniformity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of nickel sulfate involves processing nickel-containing solution at solvent extraction process. The solvent extraction process involves contacting extracting solvent containing 15-30 volume% extractant, and nickel-containing solution at pH of 6-7, extracting nickel, obtaining nickel-holding organic phase, mixing cleaning liquid-containing nickel, separating sodium and ammonium ion in the obtained nickel-holding organic phase into cleaning liquid, obtaining cleaned-nickel-holding organic phase, reacting the obtained cleaned-nickel-holding organic phase and nickel sulfate solution containing magnesium and nickel in ratio of 0.001-0.004, substituting nickel in the organic phase and the impurities in the nickel sulfate solution, and performing post back extraction of organic phase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacture of nickel sulfate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The equipment has an exhaust passage (20) equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) (21) that collects a particulate matter (PM) from exhaust gas. A bypass (52) is parallely connected to a main exhaust passage (51) between a DPF oxidation catalyst (DOC) (22) and the DPF. A heat exchanger (53) exchanges heat between the exhaust gas and a thermal medium, and an on-off valve (54) opens and closes the main exhaust passage parallel to the bypass. An electronic controlled unit (ECU) (40) carries out operation control of the on-off valve.    USE - Exhaust gas heat recovery equipment for an engine e.g. petrol engine and diesel engine, mounted on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ECU carries out operation control of the on-off valve, so that the equipment can perform heat recovery efficiently without spoiling activation of the oxidation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diesel engine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Exhaust passage (20)    DPF (21)    DOC (22)    ECU (40)    Main exhaust passage (51)    Bypass (52)    Heat exchanger (53)    On-off valve (54)
NOVELTY - The present invention includes a novel polymer nano-composite material and a manufacturing method for the vanadium ion separation membranes application. The membrane can be used on the redox and/or flow battery for energy storage applications. This composite membrane includes a polymer membrane and a nonwoven fabric substrate. The membrane is prepared by solvent-non solvent method. The composite membrane has semi-permeable nano-channels and capable of ionic exchanging. It can efficiently control the ion transportation rate.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a supporting plate connected with a rectangular-shaped through-hole. A bottom part of the supporting plate is fixed with two U-shaped chambers that are connected with a round pipe.    USE - Vehicle i.e. automobile, storage battery mounting bracket assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has simple structure and design, and protects a circuit from being damaged.
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner has a battery fixed on a battery box. The battery and the battery box are connected with an air channel, a refrigerant inlet pipe and a refrigerant outlet pipe. An evaporator is connected with two ends of the battery box and an evaporating blower. The evaporator is connected with a sealing box wall and the refrigerant inlet pipe. The refrigerant outlet pipe passes through the box wall. An evaporating blower is installed at an outlet of an air channel. An evaporation air outlet is connected with the evaporator. An evaporator air inlet is connected with the air channel.    USE - Air-conditioner for an electric automobile battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner has high protection level. The air-conditioner can change humidity and temperature of a battery box. The air-conditioner has high heat exchange efficiency and better energy-saving effect.
NOVELTY - The device has a polarity pulse forming circuit connected to an inductance coil, a resistor, an electrolytic capacitor and a bidirectional trigger diode. An end of the inductance coil is connected with a positive pole. Another end of the inductance coil is connected with the electrolytic capacitor. A cathode of the electrolytic capacitor is connected to circuit ground and the positive pole. A 36V storage battery is connected with the positive pole. A cathode of the 36V storage battery is connected to the circuit ground.    USE - Passive repairing device for a 36V storage battery of an electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device prolongs service life of the storage battery, and has low current consumption.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of positive electrode active material involves preparing baking container (1) of double structure which has container (2) and container (3) which separates space on the outer side of container, putting positive electrode active material precursor into container (2), putting positive electrode active material precursor (5) containing metallic element into container (3), baking products into the space between containers (a) and (b), irradiating positive electrode active material precursors (a) and (b) using electromagnetic waves, taking out the product, and pulverizing.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for electrical device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery and capacitor of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides positive electrode active material having high purity. The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent discharge capacity and outstanding durability, and high capacity and power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the baking container.    Baking container (1)    Containers (2,3)    Positive electrode active (4,5)
NOVELTY - A phosphate compound and vanadium pentoxide as raw material, carbon material and mixed solvent containing water and alcohol having carbon number of 4 or less as additive are wet-mixed (S101), and solid phase reaction of the obtained mixture is carried out by baking, to obtain vanadium(III) phosphate. The molar ratio of water in the mixed solvent is 2-9 with respect to the vanadium pentoxide.    USE - Manufacture of vanadium(III) phosphate used as precursor of electrode material for electrical storage device (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle and portable information communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The precursor containing vanadium(III) phosphate is manufactured economically with high purity. The production of impurity having vanadium monoxide bond after baking is reduced during the manufacture of vanadium(III) phosphate. Since the addition amount of carbon black with respect to source material is reduced, the fall of energy density of the electrical storage device is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode, which contains electrical storage device material synthesized using vanadium(III) phosphate as precursor; and    (2) precursor, which contains vanadium(III) phosphate as main component. The ratio of the production of impurity having vanadium monoxide bond is less than 5% as measured by X-ray diffraction pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the manufacture of vanadium(III) phosphate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wet-mixing process (S101)    Provisional baking process (S102)    Main baking process (S103)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises inside a battery cell: a positive electrode; a negative electrode prepared by using a negative electrode paste containing a silicon-based negative electrode active material; and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution, where an ionic compound containing cation and bis(oxalato)borate anion is contained inside the battery cell.    USE - As nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed), used in mobile equipment and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - When the ionic compound (I) is contained inside the battery cell of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, the battery capacity is prevented from deteriorating before and after high temperature standing, that is, the recovery characteristic is improved. When the ionic compound (I) is added to a negative electrode paste, not only the recovery characteristic is improved but also the wettability between a nonaqueous electrolyte solution and an electrode is enhanced. When the ionic compound (I) is added to the negative electrode paste, since a drying step is undergone during preparation of the negative electrode, there is also an advantage that the negative electrode is not required to be prepared under an environment where moisture content is strictly controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises inside a battery cell: a positive electrode; a negative electrode prepared by using a negative electrode paste containing a silicon-based negative electrode active material; and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution, where an ionic compound of formula (I) is contained inside the battery cell.    X(m+)=organic cation having N+, P+ or S+, alkali metal cation or alkaline earth metal cation;    m=a valence of the X;    n=a natural number satisfying n=m.
NOVELTY - The device has a motor vehicle (1) whose top part is provided with an air inlet channel (2). An end of the air inlet channel is connected with a wind energy conversion device (4) that is equipped with another air inlet channel (5). The latter air inlet channel is provided with two air inlets (6). A front air inlet (7) is arranged on a motor vehicle. The wind energy conversion device is provided with a motor that is provided with a main shaft and an impeller.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind energy generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has energy-saving and environment-friendly effects, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-mounted wind energy generating device.    Motor vehicle (1)    Air inlet channels (2, 5)    Wind energy conversion device (4)    Air inlet (6)    Front air inlet (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an adjustable hook (1) whose upper end is connected with an aluminum alloy component bracket (2). An outer surface of a left and right photovoltaic component (4) is connected with the aluminum alloy component bracket. A spring connecting piece (3) is connected between the aluminum alloy component bracket and the left and right photovoltaic component by a bolt. An outer surface of a carriage is connected with the aluminum alloy component bracket. An elastic support is arranged between the aluminum alloy component bracket and the left and right photovoltaic assembly.    USE - Solar energy refrigerator high speed operation car photovoltaic component fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is environment-friendly, inexpensive, practical to use and aesthetic in appearance. The photovoltaic component effectively reduces temperature during high speed operation of a car so as to improve shock absorption effect. The outer surface of the photovoltaic module can be flexibly adjusted according to requirements so as to improve solar energy generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar energy refrigerator high speed operation car photovoltaic component fixing device.    Adjustable hook (1)    Aluminum alloy component bracket (2)    Spring connecting piece (3)    Left and right photovoltaic component (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply line connected with a negative electrode. A high voltage positive electrode wire and a high voltage negative pole are connected with a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp. A rotating speed signal wire is connected with a vehicle speed sensor. A large 12 V power supply filter capacitor is connected with a control module. The rotating speed signal wire is connected to a resistance module.    USE - Vehicle-speed signal control HID xenon lamp light emitting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases vehicle speed, and has better illumination effect.
NOVELTY - The fixing device has sliding blocks (3) that are connected with a reset mechanism (4). Two stress rods are arranged parallel to each other and connected with the bottom of a casing (2). Two slide blocks are set between two stress rods in sliding direction. A slide block separating cam (6) is installed on the outer surface of the casing. The handle of the cam is rotated. A third through-hole is passed through the upper portion of the casing. The upper portion of the casing is provided with an upright post (1). A locking portion is connected with the upright post.    USE - Fixing device for fixing battery in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fixing device is simple in structure and convenient to install, disassemble and use. The wastage of labor and time can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fixing device.    Upright post (1)    Casing (2)    Sliding blocks (3)    Reset mechanism (4)    Separating cam (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (10) that is internally provided with a battery group placing area (13), an auxiliary unit and a radiating device. Several battery cells are placed in the area of the battery group. A battery unit (30) is provided with a battery module and a battery management unit. The battery management unit is connected with the battery unit, and is placed in the case. The radiating device is provided with a radiating fan and several air inlet holes.    USE - Battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and safety of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Case (10)    Battery group placing area (13)    Battery unit (30)    Charging socket (141)    Power supply wire connecting head (143)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a main body provided with a folding vehicle handle, foldable front and rear wheels, a folding pedal and a foldable sliding block. The sliding block is connected to the folding vehicle handle. An end of the folding vehicle handle is hinged on an arc-shaped beam.    USE - Portable folding-type bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is convenient to carry, environmental-friendly and convenient and practical to use. The bicycle occupies less space after folding. The bicycle adopts a shell that is connected with a solar battery board to realize solar energy charging by utilizing wind power. The bicycle has wide application range.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether the outdoor air temperature is lower or greater than the standard temperature. The residual amount and membrane percentage of the water content are stacked in real-time manner, when the outdoor air temperature is greater than the standard temperature. The cold start pre-conditioning of the fuel cell system is controlled based on the determination of outdoor air temperature, if the keying off is detected.    USE - Method for controlling cold start pre-conditioning of fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane percentage of the water content can be estimated effectively without using additional sensor. The air blower can be controlled variably based on stacking of residual amount and membrane percentage of water content. The cost required for controlling cold start pre-conditioning of fuel cell system can be reduced. The generation of noise during air blower operation can be reduced. The operating efficiency of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved. The endurance enlargement of the stack can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the rotation variable control of the air blower. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The sunshade has a reflective thin film (4) that is provided with hems between every two adjacent thin-film solar cells (7). A cell lead (2) of each thin-film solar cell is connected with a main power supply line (3). The shade main portion is provided with a power supply leading-out wire connected with the main power supply line.    USE - Solar-powered sunshade for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The hems are arranged between every two adjacent thin-film solar cells which are arranged side by side, so that the sunshade is extremely easy to be folded and damage to the thin-film solar cells can be suppressed. The solar energy absorbed by solar cell can be converted into electric energy stored by storage battery. Energy saving and environment protection effect can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar-powered sunshade.    Thin film solar battery sheet (1)    Thin film solar cell lead (2)    Main power supply line (3)    Reflective thin film (4)    Thin film solar cells (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case (1) that is provided with multiple pole units (2). The baffle plates (11) are arranged in the battery case. The battery case is divided into multiple battery single cells. Each of multiple pole units is arranged in corresponding battery single cells.    USE - Lead-acid battery for electric moped scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The lead use amount of grid and bus-bar can be reduced effectively. The cost of lead-acid battery can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lead-acid battery.    Battery case (1)    Pole unit (2)    Baffle plate (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves soaking a lithium ion battery in the alkaline solution for 24 hours. The alkaline solution is selected from sodium hydroxide solution, calcium hydroxide solution, potassium hydroxide solution and sodium bicarbonate solution. The electrolyte water generated by the alkaline solution is separated out. A discharge hole is formed at the top of a safety valve. The diameter of the drainage hole is 3 mm.    USE - Waste recovery pre-processing method of lithium ion battery used in mobile communication device, computer, instrument, meter, electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density, safety performance, durability and self-discharge function of the lithium ion battery can be improved. Since the inactive substance is quickly reacted in the electrolyte water, the pollution to the environment can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The system comprises a box-like housing that is clamped around the vehicle exhaust pipe and is based on semiconductor junction devices attached to a three-layer crystalline substrate having a relay conducting strip connected to the semiconductor. A heat conductive wire is connected with a transverse heat-conducting strip. The relay conducting strip is connected with two ends of the crystalline substrate. The semiconductor elements are fixed on a groove part of a base.    USE - Power generation system using waste heat of exhaust gases, e.g. for a hybrid vehicle, to generate electrical energy from the temperature difference between exhaust gases and the ambient using a power generation module that can be clamped around the exhaust pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of thermal power generation from exhaust gases is greatly improved and the system is capable of continuous large power output, while having a compact and simple structure. The heat conductive wire is connected with the transverse heat-conducting strip and copper sheet-type electrical conductors are used so as to avoid cooling of the hot end by conduction, thus maintaining a high temperature difference.
NOVELTY - A modular battery pack assembling device is disclosed. A plurality of batteries are positioned with a modulated holder to form a commonly used cell battery module. When the battery module is assembled in the electric vehicle body, a plurality of the desired battery modules can be quickly assembled together with a mounted module. The electrode clip of the mounted module only simply clips the electrode core of a battery and makes a turn to position the mounted module and the battery. The assembling and dissembling are quick and convenient.
NOVELTY - The battery module has first and second battery cells, each including first and second electrode terminal (120,130) and a first face (110) including a first connector (150). A terminal connector (20) electrically connects the first electrode terminal of the first battery cell and the second electrode terminal of the second battery cell. A sensing unit (10) includes a second connector (11) coupled with one of the first connectors. The first and second connectors are located on the first face. The terminal connector is in a pressure applying relationship with the first and second connectors.    USE - Battery module for e.g. electric vehicles and devices that require high power and large capacity battery.    ADVANTAGE - Battery safety is improved since the state of the battery cell is accurately measured and/or controlled by the battery module formed with battery cell of new shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery cell and a sensing unit disassembled from the battery cell.    Sensing unit (10)    Second connector (11)    Terminal connector (20)    First face (110)    First and second electrode terminals (120,130)    First connector (150)
NOVELTY - A binder composition contains polymer particles (A) containing a repeating unit derived from fluorine-containing compound (a) and a repeating unit derived from polyfunctional (meth)acrylic acid ester, and fluid medium (B). The polymer particles show endothermic peaks corresponding to 80-150 degrees C and -30-30 degrees C, respectively, obtained by differential scanning calorimetry specified according to JIS K7121.    USE - Binder composition used in slurry for protective film and forming electrodes used in electric storage devices (all claimed) e.g. lithium storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, electric vehicles, vibe cars and trucks, and lithium ion capacitors used in audio-video equipment, electronic office equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode having excellent binding capacity of active material particles and binding capability of active material particles and collector, excellent powder fall-off tolerance and adhesiveness is manufactured. The electrical storage device has excellent discharge rate characteristics. The raise of internal resistance due to repeated charging/discharging or overcharging is suppressed, by using the electrolytic solution having excellent permeability and liquid maintaining property. Since the protective film is arranged between positive electrode and negative electrode, the short circuit resulting from generation of dendrite during charging/discharging can be suppressed. The electrical storage device has excellent oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry for electrical storage device electrode, which contains binder composition and active material; and    (2) slurry for protective film formation, which contains binder composition and inorganic material.
NOVELTY - The airbag has a gas generator containing a dye that causes a visible dyeing of a cushion after activation of the airbag and unfolding of the air cushion, where the dye of the gas generator consists of reflecting and fluorescent colors that visible in dark. A fully or partially electric-drive drive is operated with voltage grater than 60V. The gas generator is designed as a commonly used gas generator formed by a metal housing with an integrated ignition unit for igniting a solid fuel that is in form of sodium azide tablets, and consists of vigorous colors such as yellow, green, orange or red.    USE - Airbag for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid electric vehicle, an electric car, a fuel cell vehicle, a vehicle with solar panels and a vehicle with capacitors/super capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The gas generator contains the dye that causes the visible dyeing of the cushion after activation of the airbag and unfolding of the air cushion, such that potential risk of an accident is uniquely identified when the airbag is activated, thus ensuring safety of passengers. The dye contains the reflecting and fluorescent colors that are visible in the dark such that better visibility can be ensured.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a first collector plate (20) with a first connection portion (21) connected to first electrode and a first extension portion (22) extending from the first connection portion, and a case (40) that accommodates an electrode assembly (10). A first electrode terminal (52) penetrates the case and is connected to first extension portion between the fuse portion (25) and end of the first extension portion. A sub terminal (72) penetrates the case and is electrically connected to first extension portion between first connection portion and fuse portion.    USE - Secondary battery for use as power source of motor driven device such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability of secondary battery in removal or storage of the secondary battery since internal current of the secondary battery is completely discharged while maintaining the case and cap plate in electrically neutral state after the secondary battery is short-circuited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    First collector plate (20)    First connection portion (21)    First extension portion (22)    Fuse portion (25)    Case (40)    First electrode terminal (52)    Sub terminal (72)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a charger interface connected with a fuel cell system and a storage battery. A power diode and a resistor are connected between the storage battery and a motor controller. An anode terminal of the storage battery is connected to a cathode of the power diode. An output end of a direct current (DC)/DC module is connected with an anode of the power diode. Resistance of the power diode is 0.1-0.9 ohm. Resistance of the resistor is 10-99 ohm.    USE - Fuel battery forklift power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures reuse of electric braking energy by the storage battery. The system has high working efficiency and high safety, and is convenient to operate and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel battery forklift power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has two-volt monomer lead-acid battery connecting pieces connected with each other in series. A battery group is formed with a battery that is connected with a battery management system (BMS) port of a vehicle charger with desired voltage. Two ends of an electric vehicle power supply system device are connected with a battery pack, the vehicle charger and a battery management system. An upper arc surface of the monomer lead-acid battery connecting piece is connected with a copper bar that is formed as an arc-shaped air outlet.    USE - Electric vehicle two-volt monomer lead-acid power battery power supply system for use in an electric operation vehicle power supply technology field.    ADVANTAGE - The system solves shortened circuit problem of power battery and ensures temperature compensation, and has prolonged service life. The system prolongs life of a battery so as to reach market requirement of product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a two-volt monomer lead-acid power cell    (2) an electric motor car power system maintenance device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle two-volt monomer lead-acid power battery power supply system.
NOVELTY - The shaping method involves partially shearing a plate-shaped raw material (W) using a roll type (21). Multiple openings are formed in a direction which intersects the plane of the plate-shaped raw material. Preferably, the openings are shaped by shearing the boundary portions of protrusions.    USE - Shaping method for porous plate e.g. fuel cell gas flow path formation plate.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient shaping of porous plate without generating defects e.g. wrinkles, fractures, local thickness reduction, and without increasing the cost of shaping process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a shaping apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustrations of a shaping method for porous plate.    Porous plate (20)    Roll type (21)    Lower roll (22)    Upper roll (23)    Plate-shaped raw material (W)
NOVELTY - The battery locking structure includes a biasing body (44) interposed between a lock apparatus (42) and a cover (43). The biasing body urges the cover on an opposite side to the mounting direction of a battery apparatus (20) during the mounting of the battery apparatus. The biasing body makes the in/out portion (42d) of the lock apparatus closely contact the engaging portion (22c) of the battery apparatus by biasing the battery apparatus on the opposite side to the mounting direction through the cover.    USE - Battery locking structure for electrically-driven vehicle e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of noise caused by the shakiness of the battery apparatus during driving of the vehicle. Facilitates the locking and unlocking of the battery apparatus, thus improving the reliability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and plane sectional view of the battery apparatus and lock apparatus of an electric-power-assisted bicycle.    Battery apparatus (20)    Engaging portion (22c)    Lock apparatus (42)    In/out portion (42d)    Cover (43)    Biasing body (44)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery case for accommodating a battery module i.e. battery. The battery case is arranged on an exterior of a compartment. A suction duct (48) sucks cooling air to a cooling passage. The cooling passage is formed in an inner side of the battery case. An upstream intake passage (54) is extended along horizontal direction from a cooling air inlet (48a). A downstream intake passage (55) is extended downward from the upstream intake passage. A vertical wall (52c) stands up to a notch (52b) along upward direction.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle. Can also be used as a power supply of a motor generator.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical wall stands up to the notch along the upward direction so as to measure correct temperature by a temperature sensor, so that generation of pressure loss can be minimized by forming an opening area of the downstream intake passage, thus acquiring water contained in cooling air by the bottom wall and the vertical wall in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Suction duct (48)    Cooling air inlet (48a)    Notch (52b)    Vertical wall (52c)    Upstream intake passage (54)    Downstream intake passage (55)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus performs battery less traveling control by which it drives motor with electric power which cuts supply of power from battery from a pair of power lines. The control apparatus allows use of generator electric power generated at the time of battery abnormality. The generator and motor are controlled so that voltage between pair of power lines become high more than the case where vehicle speed is less than reference value when performing battery less traveling control and the vehicle speed exceeds the reference value corresponding to threshold value.    USE - Control apparatus for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus suppresses the situation by which voltage applied by the motor in battery less traveling control becomes unstable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the processing sequence of the electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system (1) has shipment pallets (2) for mounting battery packs (100) with different outside dimensions. A container (3) accommodates the pallets collectively for a predetermined number of the battery packs, where the outside dimensions of the container are set according to dimension of the loading space in a loading chamber. Shelves accommodate the pallets for shipment. A large sized shipment pallet mounts a large sized battery pack, and a medium-size shipment pallet mounts a low medium-size battery pack that is smaller in the outside dimensions.    USE - System for loading battery packs in a loading chamber of a vehicle i.e. lorry. Can also be used for loading battery packs in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the outside dimensions of the container to be set according to the dimension of the loading space in the loading chamber, so that battery packs with various specifications can be assembled and conveyed to the loading chamber of the vehicle in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for loading battery packs    (2) a loading structure for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a loading system for a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System for loading battery packs (1)    Shipment pallets (2)    Container (3)    Opening part (70)    Battery packs (100)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle control apparatus (30) has a control unit which switches the connection point switch from the output shaft (12) connection state to the input shaft (11) connection state when the speed of the vehicle (1) is more than predetermined speed. The control apparatus also has a determination speed changing unit that makes the determination speed smaller than the case where the electrical storage rate of the battery is more than the determination electrical storage rate when the electrical storage rate of the battery (4) is less than the predetermined electrical storage rate.    USE - Hybrid vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power can be produced more efficiently than before since the frequency where the rotor shaft is connected to the input shaft is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the control apparatus of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (1)    Battery (4)    Input shaft (11)    Output shaft (12)    Control apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy plate material contains 0.6 %mass of less silicon, 0.7 %mass or less iron, 0.20 %mass or less copper, 0.20 %mass or less zinc, 0.8-1.5 %mass manganese and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The tensile strength (TS80) of the aluminum alloy plate material at cold work degree (R) of 80% is 200 MPa or more. The difference of the tensile strength (TS96) of the aluminum alloy plate material at cold work degree (R) of 96% and tensile strength (TS80) of the aluminum alloy plate material at cold work degree (R) of 80% is 15 MPa or less.    USE - Aluminum alloy plate material (claimed) is used as case sealing material of lithium-ion battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy plate material has high strength. The increase in working pressure of explosion protection valve of the battery is suppressed. The work hardening characteristics of the aluminum alloy plate material is reduced by performing heat-processing after press-working.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aluminum alloy plate material contains 0.6 %mass of less silicon, 0.7 %mass or less iron, 0.20 %mass or less copper, 0.20 %mass or less zinc, 0.8-1.5 %mass manganese and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The tensile strength (TS80) of the aluminum alloy plate material at cold work degree (R) of 80% is 200 MPa or more. The difference of the tensile strength (TS96) of the aluminum alloy plate material at cold work degree (R) of 96% and tensile strength (TS80) of the aluminum alloy plate material at cold work degree (R) of 80% is 15 MPa or less. The cold work degree (R) of the aluminum alloy plate material is derived from the relation: ((T0-T1)/T0)x 100, where T0 is thickness of raw plate and T1 is thickness of press after processing. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum alloy plate material.
NOVELTY - The meter has a transmission electrode (M) and two conducting electrodes (N-1, N-2) immersed in a water tank (1). A first switch (SW1) is interposed between an output terminal of an electrical conductivity transmission circuit (10A) and one conducting electrode, and a second switch (SW2) is interposed between an output terminal of a water level transmission circuit (10B) and the other conducting electrode. Third and fourth switches (SW3, SW4) are interposed between input terminals of the transmission circuits, respectively, where the switches are on-off controlled by a low frequency signal.    USE - Water gauge integrated conductivity meter for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The meter prevents crosstalk even if two different transmission frequencies are used, and allows optimal electrical conductivity measurement and water level measurement, without increasing the pole number of the transmission electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a circuit structure of a water gauge integrated conductivity meter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Transmission electrode (M)    Conducting electrodes (N-1, N-2)    Switches (SW1-SW4)    Water tank (1)    Electrical conductivity transmission circuit (10A)    Water level transmission circuit (10B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has a high-voltage monitoring unit i.e. monitoring circuit (21), provided corresponding to a battery module (M3) of most high voltage side. A low-voltage monitoring unit is provided corresponding to a battery module (M1) of most low-voltage side connected through a signal line (215). A control unit i.e. microcomputer (22), connects the high-voltage monitoring unit or the low-voltage monitoring unit through an insulation signal transmission unit (23) when another signal line (214) is disconnected such that the output signal is acquired through the former signal line.    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus for use in a battery control system for monitoring over discharge state or overcharge state of battery cells in a battery module of an assembled nickel-hydrogen battery i.e. vehicle-mounted high voltage battery. Can also be used for domestic and industrial storage battery e.g. lead acid battery and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit connects the high-voltage monitoring unit or the low-voltage monitoring unit through the insulation signal transmission unit when the signal line is disconnected such that the output signal is acquired through the another signal line, thus acquiring the monitoring result of monitoring circuits even if the signal line transmitted to the control unit side disconnects the monitoring circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery control system containing a battery monitoring apparatus.    Battery modules (M1-M3)    Assembled battery (1)    Battery monitoring apparatus (2)    Monitoring circuit (21)    Microcomputer (22)    Insulation signal transmission unit (23)    Signal lines (214, 215)
NOVELTY - A battery wiring module (20) has conducting paths containing voltage detection conducting paths arranged in row for the electrode terminals between the FPCBs (40A,40B) to detect the voltage between the electrode terminals. FPCB portion (50) connects conducting path of FPCBs formed in parallel corresponding to the 12 or 13 electrode terminal groups arranged in 2 rows.    USE - Battery wiring module e.g. for electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offer reduction in size of battery wiring module having FPCB.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery wiring module, with cover in open state.    Battery wiring module (20)    Insulation protectors (30A,30B)    Flexible printed circuit boards (40A,40B)    Flexible printed circuit board portion (50)    Junction portion (51)
NOVELTY - A battery (1) accommodates a flat winding-type electrode body with current collection portions (11,12) and main body portion (13). The electrode plates (20,30) are wound flatly around the winding axis (AX) in a battery case (80). An axial center (50) has metal cores (51,52) consisting of metals including welding portions (51N,52N) formed by the close contact portions (51M,52M) closely contacted to the main body portion of the flat winding-type electrode body and welding the current collection portions.    USE - Battery e.g. used for driving power supply of vehicles such as hybrid or electric vehicle and portable electronic devices such as notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature variation in radial direction temperature of electrode body is made small so that battery capacity can be increased while preventing fall of the battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Current collection portions (11,12)    Main body portion (13)    Electrode plates (20,30)    Axial center (50)    Metal cores (51,52)    Close contact portions (51M,52M)    Welding portions (51N,52N)    Battery case (80)    Winding axis (AX)
NOVELTY - A battery unit (20) accommodates battery cells (22) in the accommodating portions (32) divided by separators (30) in the battery case (24). A bus-bar module (36) electrically connects the adjoining battery cells while a bus-bar cover (40) covers the opening of the battery case. A case side fitting portion (31) of upper end of separator in the battery case is fitted to the cover side fitting portion of the lower end of protrusion (42) of the bus-bar cover.    USE - Battery unit for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Service life is prolonged by preventing bending of the battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front side view of the internal structure of the battery unit.    Battery unit (20)    Battery cells (22)    Battery case (24)    Separators (30)    Case side fitting portion (31)    Accommodating portions (32)    Bus-bar module (36)    Bus-bar cover (40)    Protrusion (42)
NOVELTY - The electrode body (10) has a negative electrode active material layer (13a) in a negative electrode (13) is composed with multiple layers formed with the material with one layer or same each layer. The active material for negative electrodes has more than the average particle diameter of less than t/2micrometer when arithmetic mean roughness of the surface of the negative electrode active material layer sets the thickness of the separator (14) to tmicrometer.    USE - Electrode body for secondary batteries used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electrode body which can heighten the lithium precipitation preventing effect in the negative electrode during a quick charge without enlarging the area of a negative electrode so much compared with the area of a positive electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the electrode body for secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show model perspective view of the electrode body for secondary batteries and a model top view of a negative electrode.    Electrode body (10)    Negative electrode (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (13a)    Separator (14)    Positive electrode tab (15)
NOVELTY - The body (10) has a belt-shaped negative electrode (12) including a winding type active material layer (11a) wound in a state in which a belt-shaped separator (13) interposes the belt-shaped negative electrode and a belt-shaped positive electrode (11) such that winding parts (14) exist with a band electrode and edge parts of the band electrode are joined. Tab parts (11b, 12b) of positive and negative electrodes are formed protrudingly and integrally at a same winding axial direction side, and overlap with radial direction with respect to a winding axis.    USE - Winding type electrode body for a secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The belt-shaped positive electrode and the belt-shaped negative electrode are wound such that the winding parts exist the band electrode, so that a dead space of the secondary battery can be reduced and improvement of volume energy density can be aimed, thus preventing over-discharge and overcharge. The winding parts are formed with same capacitance in a battery case so as to prevent internal resistance of an electric power generation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode body for secondary batteries.    Electrode body (10)    Belt-shaped positive electrode (11)    Winding type active material layer (11a)    Tab parts (11b, 12b)    Belt-shaped negative electrode (12)    Belt-shaped separator (13)    Winding parts (14)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (31) has a battery case (24) which consists of a battery tray (38) that supports a number of battery (42) from the downward direction and a battery cover (39) which is coupled with the battery tray through a sealing unit (40), and covers the upper direction of the battery. A water/air flow hole formation unit (61) makes the battery cover connect the inner side and outer side of the battery case.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses fluctuation of the air pressure inside a battery case and ensures seal function since a ventilation water/air flow hole formation unit makes a battery cover connect the inner side and outer side of a battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery case (24)    Battery pack (31)    Battery tray (38)    Battery cover (39)    Sealing unit (40)    Battery (42)    Water/air flow hole formation unit (61)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a molten salt battery (4) provided with molten salt having melting point higher than normal temperature when electrically storing electric power supplied from a fuel cell (2). A recovery unit e.g. cooling unit (2b), recovers the exhaust heat arising according to the drive of the cell. A heating unit e.g. heat exchanger (15), heats the molten salt battery using the exhaust heat collected by the collection unit above the melting point to dissolve the molten salt. The heating unit is provided with a heating part (4b) that carries out thermally-conductive heating.    USE - Power source system for supplying electric power from hydrogen in a source gas i.e. town gas.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the heating unit to heat the molten salt of the molten salt battery using the exhaust heat by the fuel cell recovered by the recovery unit beyond melting point, so that operational stability of the molten salt battery can be improved without receiving exterior electric power, thus improving the energy efficiency of the system while suppressing emission of carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power source system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling unit (2b)    Molten salt battery (4)    Heating part (4b)    Heat exchangers (6, 15)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has a current collecting plate (11) provided with an active material non-coating part (13) adjacent to a region of an active material layer (12). An end of the electrode follows a part (15a) extended in the active material non-coating part along a direction in which boundary of the active material layer and the active material non-coating part extends at the part. A notch is formed at another end of the electrode that follows another part (15b) arriving at side edge of the current collecting plate.    USE - Electrode for a secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode allows an end to follow the part extended in the active material non-coating part along the direction in which the boundary of the active material layer and the active material non-coating part extend such that the notch is formed at another end of the electrode that follows another part arriving at the side edge of the current collecting plate, so that durability of a tab part is ensured and dead space of a secondary battery can be reduced, thus improving volume energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrode for secondary battery.    Electrode (10)    Current collecting plate (11)    Active material layer (12)    Active material non-coating part (13)    Parts (15a, 15b)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has a case (10) provided with partition walls (110,111) arranged at intervals at the cell thickness direction to form a storage chamber (11) in which each battery cell is accommodated. Walls (13,112) are located opposite the cell size direction (W), forming the storage chamber with the partition wall. A projection (114) contacts one side end surface of the battery cell accommodated in the chamber, and presses the other side end surface of the cell to the first wall (13).    USE - Assembled battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures positioning accuracy of each battery cell with respect to the case, thus providing appropriate connection between electrode terminals. Improves the bondability of the electrode terminal with a bus bar due to the positioning accuracy at the cell thickness direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the elements of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Case (10)    Storage chamber (11)    Walls (13,112)    Partition walls (110,111)    Projection (114)    Cell size direction (W)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (30) includes a voltage raise unit that raises the voltage of a fuel cell (100) to a value higher than the required voltage for generating electric power when electric power generation is requested. A voltage drop unit reduces the voltage of the fuel cell to a value lower than the required voltage after the fuel cell voltage was raised.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient recovery of the catalyst performance of a fuel cell, since the fuel cell voltage is only raised when electric power generation is requested, thus suppressing performance degradation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a catalyst performance recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell electric vehicle (20)    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell (100)    Air supply system (140)    Cooling system (160)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has positive-electrode tab groups (24) formed in the edge portion of an electrode body (23). A current collection terminal (17) connects one tab group with each electroconductive junction (35,36). A support (37) is inserted between the junctions, penetrating the junctions and the tab group. Rivets (38,39) connect the tab group and the junctions.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. commercial vehicle, riding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the functional disorder of the separator when connecting a current collecting terminal and the positive electrode tab group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left view and partially expanded sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Current collection terminal (17)    Electrode body (23)    Positive-electrode tab groups (24)    Electroconductive junctions (35,36)    Support (37)    Rivets (38,39)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery contains aluminum silicate (10) consisting of silicon and aluminum having an element molar ratio of 0.3 to 1.0, and includes positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte solution. The water content ratio of the aluminum silicate is 10 mass% or less.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a lithium ion secondary battery in which generation of short circuit is suppressed, thus extending operating lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the typical tubular imogolite.    Aluminum silicate (10)    Tubular body (10a)    Inner wall (20)    Clearance gap (30)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a separator (70) provided at one surface with a heat-resistant layer (72) which contains an inorganic filler and a first granular polymer (78) having a melting point of 80 to 100 degrees Celsius. A positive electrode active material layer (34) contains a second granular polymer (38) having a melting point of 120 degrees Celsius or less which exceeds that of a positive electrode active material and the first granular polymer.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, e.g. lithium ion battery, for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the abnormal heat generation of the battery in a safe and reliable manner without reducing battery performance, even if the battery has high output/input characteristics and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of the winding electrode body.    Positive electrode active material layer (34)    Second granular polymer (38)    Separator (70)    Heat-resistant layer (72)    First granular polymer (78)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has cells connected in parallel with a battery module, and another battery module located in a region where heat dissipation is lower than the former battery module. A heat generating body i.e. exhaust pipe, generates heat in case of charging/discharging of the assembled battery. A charger (22) charges the assembled battery by a power supply provided in an exterior of a vehicle (100). The exhaust pipe releases the exhaust gas of the vehicle. The battery modules have a metal plate.    USE - Assembled battery for a battery pack (claimed) utilized in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is located in region where heat dissipation is lower than another battery module, thus suppressing variation in deterioration progress of the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an assembled battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery (1)    Charger (22)    Inverter (33)    Direct current-direct current converter (41)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has a metal porous body (11) provided in a surface side of a metal foil (10), and an active material part (12) provided in a hole of the metal porous body. The active material part includes an active material powder and a solid electrolyte powder, and a joining layer (13) is formed between the metal foil and the metal porous body. Melting point of the joining layer is lower than a melting point of the metal foil and the metal porous body.    USE - Electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery utilized for an electric vehicle (all claimed) and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a power supply of an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The active material part is provided in the hole of the metal porous body, and includes the active material powder and the solid electrolyte powder, thus improving the battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode.    Electrode (1)    Metal foil (10)    Metal porous body (11)    Active material part (12)    Joining layer (13)
NOVELTY - The catalyst has a platinum atomic layer formed in surface of a support that includes metallic boride. An outer surface platinum with a platinum atomic layer is provided in an electronic state. Ratio of an area of the platinum atomic layer is made into a specific range with respect to a surface area of the support. The metallic boride is selected from one of titanium diboride, chromium diboride and niobium boride.    USE - Electrode catalyst for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst makes the ratio of the area of the platinum atomic layer into the specific range with respect to the surface area of the support, thus improving the catalyst activity of the shell by electronic interaction with the core and the shell. The metallic boride satisfies the specific conditions adhered to the surface, thus improving the battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a weight activity of an oxygen reductive reaction (ORR). '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery temperature adjusting device (20) has a thermo-element module (30) having a first surface (31) and a second surface (32) which thermally absorbs or radiates heat in the direction in which the electric current flows. The thermal medium such as external air and a heat sink (21) perform heat-exchange while thermally coupling with the second surface. A heat pipe (41) encloses working fluid boiled with the heat from the second surface while thermally coupling with the second surface.    USE - Battery temperature adjusting device for vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for residences.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between opposing surfaces of the thermo-element module is lowered since the heat pipe encloses working fluid boiled with the heat from the second surface while thermally coupling with the second surface. The size of the battery temperature adjusting device is reduced by using external air as thermal medium so that pipes are not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery temperature adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery temperature adjusting device (20)    Heat sink (21)    Thermo-element module (30)    First surface (31)    Second surface (32)    Heat pipe (41)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has a coil assembly and a magnetic core (3). A case (4A) accommodates the assembly of coils (2). A section of the case is comprised from a composite material containing insulated resin and powder consisting of non-magnetic metals.    USE - Reactor for use as component of power converter device (claimed), e.g., bidirectional direct current to direct current converter mounted in vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicles. Can also be used for electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the reactor is reduced since the section of the case is comprised from a composite material containing insulated resin and powder consisting of non-magnetic metals. The leakage flux from the magnetic core is contained by utilizing the case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coils (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4A)    Baseplate section (40)
NOVELTY - The grid connection inverter (1) has an output filter (2) having structure of low-pass filter, which converts the voltage output from the inverter and by which pulse width modulation is performed, into sine wave-form alternating current. The coil (3) which suppresses common mode electric current, is provided with a core wound in state to which the windings (32a,32b) of each phase, adjoined.    USE - Grid connection inverter for converting output of direct current (DC) power supply such as solar energy power generation system, fuel cell into alternating current.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses leakage current and high frequency noise by providing the coil with windings of each phase wound in adjoining state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the grid connection inverter.    Grid connection inverter (1)    Output filter (2)    Coil (3)    Solar cell (5)    Windings (32a,32b)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a controller (10) which performs charging/discharging control so that monitored SOC can be set to target SOC, and a detector which senses deterioration state which changes in connection with falling resistance. The controller changes target SOC based on related data according to the deterioration state accompanying fall of resistance.    USE - Control apparatus of electrical storage apparatus mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses battery deterioration since target SOC is changed based on deterioration state accompanied by fall of resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (1)    Battery (6)    Controller (10)    Charger (11)    Inlet (12)
NOVELTY - The heater has semiconductors attached to an alternator to feed the waste heat from an engine compartment into a driver cabin. A nozzle supplies heated air into a rear space of a passenger car. A funnel is connected with the nozzle, where the heater is arranged at the engine compartment. The semiconductors consist of silicon selenium compound.    USE - Heater for a passenger car.
NOVELTY - The light has a constant-current source i.e. integrated batteries, for supplying power to an LED for performing a signal indication, where brightness of signals of the LED is adapted to existing lighting conditions by a pulse width modulator and a photo cell. The source is charged by an external power source e.g. direct current generator, solar cell, and charger. An electronic unit displays a charge state or voltage condition of the source so that the source is charged or replaced. The LED requires starting current of about 50 microamperes for the signal indication.    USE - Brake light for an electric-bike, a pedal electric cycle (all claimed), and a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The brightness of the signals of the LED is adapted to the existing lighting conditions by the pulse width modulator and the photo cell so that energy consumption is reduced, during battery operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a constant-current source and a pulse width modulator. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The contact pair (2) has two fixed contact pieces (3) connected in an electrically conductive manner and separated again by a movable contact bridge (4). The contact bridge is pressed by closing force (FS) onto the fixed contact pieces for closing the electrically conductive connection. Two contact surfaces (3.2, 4.2) are formed in mutually facing contact regions (3.1, 4.1) of the contact bridge and the fixed contact pieces at an angle having a value not equal to 90 degrees with respect to a direction of the closing force.    USE - Contact pair for an electrical switching device e.g. contactor or relay such as electromagnetic relay, high load relay, power switch, load circuit breaker, overload relay, power circuit breaker or low voltage power switch, of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle or electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The contact bridge is pressed by the closing force onto the fixed contact pieces for closing the electrically conductive connection, and the two contact surfaces are formed in mutually facing contact regions of the contact bridge and the fixed contact pieces at the angle having the value not equal to 90 degrees with respect to direction of the closing force, thus preventing the levitation effects by formation of contact surfaces, increasing the resistance to the short-circuits of the electrical switching device without requiring higher closing force, avoiding the need of the magnetic coils, reducing the requirement of the installation space, and avoiding the need of expensive contact materials, and hence reducing the manufacturing cost of the switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical switching device.    Closing force (FS)    Contact pair (2)    Fixed contact pieces (3)    Mutually facing contact regions (3.1, 4.1)    Contact surfaces (3.2, 4.2)    Movable contact bridge (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting pressure change pattern of anode circuit (5) of fuel cell system (1) over predetermined period of time. The detected pressure change pattern is compared with reference pattern so as to recognize an opened position or closed position of a drain valve (11). The predetermined period of time is set lesser than 5 seconds.    USE - Method for detecting position of drain valve in anode circuit of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safe determination of drain valve position can be ensured. The valve position can be determined efficiently and reliably at low cost. Inexpensive fuel cell system can be manufactured in high quantity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Anode circuit (5)    Compressed gas storage unit (6)    Drain valve (11)    Onboard network (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a catalytic converter (5) and a heat exchanger (8) in an exhaust line (3) of a combustion engine (1) for preliminary heating of coolant and/or lubricant. A partial stream of exhaust gas in flow direction is extracted from the catalytic converter and supplied to the heat exchanger under bypassing of a turbine of a supercharger (4) through a bypass duct (11) in an operating phase, determined by operating temperature of the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter is heated by an electrical heater (9).    USE - Method for operation of a combustion engine in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient use of waste heat of the combustion engine in one operating phase, thus enhancing efficiency of overall system, and reducing emissions. The catalytic converter is heated by electrical heater, thus ensuring quick and emission-free heating of the catalytic converter, thus reducing fuel consumption, and achieving reduction of exhaust emission before a catalytic converter phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for partial return of exhaust gas of a combustion engine into to be supplied gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a combustion engine equipped with a heat exchanger and a catalytic converter.    Combustion engine (1)    Exhaust line (3)    Supercharger (4)    Catalytic converter (5)    Heat exchanger (8)    Electrical heater (9)    Bypass duct (11)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly has a traction battery (7) is mounted into a receiving chamber (5) on the underside of a vehicle base (1), where the vehicle base is constructed with a body shell sheet, a carpet facing the vehicle interior (2) and a noise attenuation layer. The noise attenuation layer is arranged on the side facing the vehicle interior in a mounting clearance between the traction battery and the body shell sheet. The noise attenuation layer faces the receiving chamber in a partial, particularly complete manner.    USE - Battery assembly for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly has a traction battery is mounted into a receiving chamber on the underside of a vehicle base, where the vehicle base is constructed with a body shell sheet, a carpet facing the vehicle interior and a noise attenuation layer, and thus ensures that the installation space available in the vehicle interior is increased in simple manner without adjusting the body shell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery assembly.    Vehicle base (1)    Vehicle interior (2)    Center tunnel (3)    Receiving chamber (5)    Traction battery (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a sound transmitter (22) and a sound receiver (23) in an area of the containers (15,17) above a liquid surface (F). The excitation frequency of the sound transmitter is changed, where the stationary waves (W1,W2) are identified by the sound receiver. A distance between the sound transmitter and the liquid surface are determined from the frequency of the stationary waves and the wavelength.    USE - Method for determining the filling level in a container filled with the liquid used in a water separator, which is used for the separation of water in a fuel cell system for generating electrical power in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves arranging a sound transmitter and a sound receiver in an area of the containers above a liquid surface, and hence ensures simple, efficient and safe filling level determining method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a filling level determining method.    Containers (15,17)    Sound transmitter (22)    Sound receiver (23)    Liquid (25)    Liquid surface (F)    Stationary waves (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has ultrasonic transmitter (22), an ultrasonic receiver (23), and float (26). The float is provided with reflecting surface (27) for reflecting ultrasound. A liquid inlet (28) is arranged below the float.    USE - Level sensor e.g. ultrasonic sensor for detecting liquid level in container, for fuel cell system (all claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system used in motor vehicle such as airplane and ship. Can also be used in capacitive sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid level can be detected in simple and efficient manner. The contamination of the sensor is prevented. The detection accuracy of the level sensor is improved as the float soothes the liquid surface. The ultrasonic receiver and transmitter are protected from splashing of liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) container;    (2) method for determining level of liquid; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system and water separator.    Level sensor (1)    Ultrasonic transmitter (22)    Ultrasonic receiver (23)    Float (26)    Reflecting surface (27)    Liquid inlet (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves delivering moisture from a region of an anode side of a fuel cell system (1). A low pressure is produced on the anode side and additionally on a cathode side for facilitating transition of liquid water into a vaporous state. Water vapor is discharged from the anode side after transition through a condensation region, which is cooled during discharge. The anode side and the cathode side are commonly sucked by a suction device (14) e.g. vacuum pump. The suction device is indirectly connected with an anode chamber (4).    USE - Method for preparing restart of a fuel cell system (claimed) i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, which delivers electrical power for driving a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger car, commercial vehicle, rail-bound vehicle, driverless logistics vehicle, and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The low pressure is produced on the anode side and additionally on the cathode side for facilitating transition of the liquid water in the vaporous state, and the water vapor is discharged from the anode side after transition through the condensation region, thus easily evaporating the water under corresponding pressure and temperature ratios, and easily discharging the water in a vaporous form. The method maintains the low pressure without the need for additional components and modification, and enables efficient and quick drying of a critical anode side and the fuel cell system. The method prevents occurrence of pressure differences over membranes of a fuel cell, and loading of the membrane with potential risk of damage of the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Vehicle (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode chamber (4)    Cathode chamber (5)    Suction device (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving an air conveying device (9) i.e. radial compressor, in a normal rotation direction in a normal operation state of a fuel cell system (1). The air conveying device is driven in a reverse rotation direction in a heat operating mode of the fuel cell system. A turbine (11) of an electrical turbo supercharger (10) is operated with an exhaust gas stream of a fuel cell (3) i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell. Electrical driving power is provided for a vehicle (2) by the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system is arranged in the vehicle.    USE - Method for operating of a fuel cell system of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the efficiency of the radial compressor when operated in the reverse rotation direction and increases power consumption of the radial compressor, thus ensuring rapid and efficient self heating of the fuel cells, and reducing heat operating phase of the fuel cell system. The method ensures operation of the fuel cell system in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Vehicle (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Air conveying device (9)    Electrical turbo supercharger (10)    Turbine (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a pressure relief valve (7) comprising a valve body (11) that is pressed by spring-force against a valve seat (13) where excess pressure force is directed on the valve body against the spring force. The valve body releases a flow opening from the valve seat. An actuator lifts the valve body from the valve seat independent of pressing force. The actuator comprises a lever that cooperates with a retainer (19) in the relief valve and an arbor with smaller diameter than that of aligned holes.    USE - Safety device for excess pressure protection and selective evacuation of a hydrogen-containing pressurized system (claimed) in a fuel cell system, for providing electrical energy to drive a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The actuator lifts the valve body from the valve seat independent of the pressing force and includes an additional actuator to expand the structure such that the additional actuator is operated by the actuator during absence of critical pressure in the pressurized system, thus creating the possibility of the pressure relief valve for draining of the pressurized system, and hence enhancing maintenance or repair purposes. The lever can be reproached as special component by the maintenance staff, so that unwanted and/or unauthorized discharging of the gas can be prevented in a precise and reliable manner. The device is simple in structure, inexpensive and light in weight, and has compact design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The actuator is designed as magnetic, hydraulic, electromotive or pneumatic actuatable actuator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a safety device in a closed state.    Pressure relief valve (7)    Wall (9)    Valve body (11)    Valve seat (13)    Retainer (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (3) to which a recirculation pipe (12), a recirculation conveying unit (13), a metering and pressure regulating mechanism (11), a catalytic burner (16), a drain line (14), a drain valve (15) are connected. A protective cover (17) is arranged to cover the fuel cell. The outer edge (19) of the cover is extended downwards. A hydrogen sensor (21) is arranged at outlet opening (20) formed at a higher-lying region (18) of cover.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed) such as rail vehicle, driverless logistic vehicle, and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrogen sensor is arranged at outlet opening formed at higher-lying region of cover, the hydrogen leakage can be detected easily and quickly with high precision. The assembly and disassembly of the hydrogen sensor can be performed easily and safely. The very safe and reliable operation of the fuel cell system is ensured in energy efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic and perspective views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (3)    Metering and pressure regulating mechanism (11)    Recirculation pipe (12)    Recirculation conveying unit (13)    Drain line (14)    Drain valve (15)    Catalytic burner (16)    Protective cover (17)    Higher-lying region (18)    Outer edge (19)    Outlet opening (20)    Hydrogen sensor (21)
NOVELTY - The vehicle is provided with a solar roof having roof area of about 30 m2, for providing higher energy output, and is also provided with or without additional fixed or flexible solar panels on the side walls for further increase of solar surface area. The high-performance batteries which store the specific electric energy for alternative drive and for all electricity consumers within the vehicle are provided in vehicle.    USE - Large-space vehicle e.g. truck, bus and trailer with solar roof, and with or without additional fixed or flexible solar panels on side walls.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of electric energy by vehicle is reduced efficiently by higher battery power with solar roofs, so that overall weight and space of the vehicle are reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the large-space vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a locking element comprising a recess through which a charging cable passes, where a charging plug is connected with a power supply for charging a traction battery of a vehicle over the cable. The locking element comprises a connection port between the recess and a locking element edge, where the recess is smaller than a large cross-section of the charging plug. The locking element is designed as a flap fixed at the vehicle. The locking element is arranged under an outer covering (4) of a charging socket (1).    USE - Device for locking a charging plug inserted into a charging socket of a vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device prevents unauthorized manipulations at the charging plug and charging socket connection i.e. removal of the plug from the socket, so that proper charging of the traction battery of the vehicle is ensured, thus enabling simple and comfortable locking operation. The device can be installed in a small installation space at the vehicle in a simple and inexpensive manner. The device enables both secure protection of the charging plug and charging socket connection during charging of the traction battery and secure protection of the charging socket of the vehicle during non-use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The locking element is made of plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a charging socket of a vehicle.    Charging socket (1)    Trough (3)    Outer covering (4)    Closure unit (5)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has a housing cover (3), a housing bottom (2), and side walls (4) formed as double walled extruded sections of the housing. The extruded sections comprise an inner wall (14) limited at an inner space (5) of the housing, an outer wall (15) limited at an outer space surrounding the housing and an intermediate rod (16). The intermediate rod connects the outer wall with the inner wall in a material-fit manner. The extruded sections are made from aluminum, steel, alloy and plastic. The extruded sections comprise a recess projected into the inner space.    USE - Battery housing for use in an electrical car and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The side walls are formed as the double walled extruded sections of the housing, thus ensuring high mechanical stability and large flexibility of the battery housing, and manufacturing the lightweight battery housing in an easy and inexpensive manner. The design of the battery housing provides safety aspects during construction of the battery housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battey housing.    Battery housing (1)    Housing bottom (2)    Housing cover (3)    Side walls (4)    Inner space (5)    Inner wall (14)    Outer wall (15)    Intermediate rod (16)
NOVELTY - The energy storage element (1) has container (30) to house electrode assembly (11). The container has protrusion (21) which protrudes outward from upper surface of container, and has through-hole (21a) for allowing penetration of electrode terminal (23) to connect with current collector (12,15). An insulation element (22) insulates container and electrode terminal. The insulation element has side portion (22a) which is positioned along side surface of protrusion, and has end portion which is at a side of upper surface of container and is apart from upper surface.    USE - Energy storage element such as battery used in electric appliance such as mobile phone and information technology (IT) device, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the container is provided with the protrusion which protrudes outward from the upper surface of the container and the insulating element has a side portion at the side of the side surface of the protrusion part, the insulating element can be prevented from rotating about the connection portion penetrating through the upper surface of the container. The end of the side portion can be prevented from pressing the upper surface of the container when the insulating element and the container are pressure-bonded by the connection portion. Hence unsealing of the protrusion area having the through-hole in the upper surface of the container and contamination of side portion can be prevented. Hence sufficient degree of air-tightness of the container can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing energy storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Energy storage element (1)    Electrode assembly (11)    Current collector (12,15)    Protrusion (21)    Through-hole (21a)    Insulation element (22)    Side portion (22a)    Container (30)
NOVELTY - The element i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1), has a container (30) comprising a wall with an inner surface, which includes a recess portion formed at a position corresponding to a position of a projecting portion (21) of the outer surface. The recess portion includes an inner side surface continuously formed between a lower surface and the wall inner surface. An internal insulating sealing element (13) is positioned between a current collector (12) and the recess portion, and includes a wall portion (13c) that lies parallel to a portion of the inner side surface of the recess portion.    USE - Energy storage element for use as primary battery for supplying power for an electric appliance e.g. mobile phones and information technology (IT) devices, and as non-aqueous electrolyte battery such as lithium-ion battery for a large industrial electrical appliance and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The internal insulating sealing element is positioned between the current collector and the recess portion, and includes the wall portion that lies parallel to the portion of the inner side surface of the recess portion such that leakage of energy can be prevented while avoiding an occurrence of a short circuit, thus increasing energy storage capacitance of the energy storage element. The energy storage element is manufactured with a large tolerance in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1)    Current collector (12)    Internal insulating sealing element (13)    Wall portion (13c)    Projecting portion (21)    Container (30)
NOVELTY - The element i.e. accumulator (1), has an electrode arrangement (11) i.e. winding electrode arrangement, and an electrode clamp (23) provided in a container (30). A current collector (12) electrically connects the clamp and the arrangement. A base part (12b) is connected with the clamp. Plate-like arm parts (12c) extend from the base part and surround the arrangement. The two outermost arm parts are provided away from each other with a distance. The distance is larger than a width of the base part in a direction, in which the two outermost arm parts are arranged.    USE - Energy storage element such as an accumulator i.e. lithium-ion accumulator, for use as a power source for an electrical device e.g. mobile phone and information technology device, and a large industrial electrical device i.e. electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen accumulator, a primary battery, and a double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The two outermost arm parts are provided away from each other with the distance, which is larger than the width of the base part in the direction, in which the two outermost arm parts are arranged, thus ensuring a large distance between the two outermost arm parts, and hence providing a large space for accommodating the electrode arrangement while easily increasing an accommodation efficiency of the electrode arrangement relative to a capacity of the container. The element increases a rigidity of the base part of the current collector, and prevents deformation of the arm parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an accumulator with a non-aqueous electrolyte.    Accumulator (1)    Electrode arrangement (11)    Current collector (12)    Base part (12b)    Plate-like arm parts (12c)    Electrode clamp (23)    Container (30)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a shell body provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. An air filtering device is arranged between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air filtering device is provided with an optical accelerant generator, a circuit control device, a storage battery and a solar battery board. The optical accelerant generator, the circuit control device, the storage battery and a solar panel are orderly connected together. The optical accelerant generator is provided with a photo-catalyst i.e. UV light emitting element.    USE - Vehicle-mounted air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier effectively decreases toxic and harmful gas from air in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle-mounted air purifier. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging circuit (3) provided with a motor. A rear wheel of an electric motor car main body (1) is connected with a generator (4) through a chain. The generator is connected with a storage battery (2) through the charging circuit. The electric motor car main body is provided with a photovoltaic plate (5). The photovoltaic plate is connected with the storage battery through the charging circuit.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has reasonable structure and design, high electric quantity, prolonged service life and high practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle.    Electric motor car main body (1)    Storage battery (2)    Charging circuit (3)    Generator (4)    Photovoltaic plate (5)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a motorcycle battery box structure, the motorcycle having a frame and a storage box; behind the storage box is provided with a battery box; the battery box comprises at least a box body and a carrier plate; the box body has an opening; the carrier plate is used for receiving the battery, and the back of the box body has a maintenance hole, the maintenance hole communicating with the opening; the carrier plate has a blocking part; the maintenance hole of the box body can be shielded by the blocking part; the maintenance hole of the box body enables the repairing and replacement works on the rear lamp or rear turn signal lamp to be proceeded conveniently and simply. In addition, the blocking part of the carrier plate can be used to shield the maintenance hole of the box body, thus making the battery box have a waterproof nature.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for preventing voltage inversion in a water electrolysis cell. When the water electrolysis cell is desired to stop the reaction to stop power supply, the plural water electrolysis regions within the water electrolysis cell will result in voltage inversion phenomenon due to the effect of reverse current. In order to prevent the voltage inversion phenomenon, the present invention continuously provides, through a maintenance power supply unit, appropriate power to the water electrolysis cell to eliminate the conventional reverse current and the voltage inversion phenomenon.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a structure and manufacturing method of trench of electrochemical cell flow-channel plate, wherein, its structure can be applied in the electrochemical cell includes a channel slot and a through hole. The present invention is to let the connection hole between the channel slot and the through hole be designed to be buried in the trench, that can efficiently solve conventional air leak problems, and increase operating pressure. The present invention has a value of industrial application of patentability.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a zinc-air fuel cell with Soapberry solution as electrolyte, which includes a zinc anode, an aluminum cathode, a membrane electrode set between the electrodes, a packaging means, and amount of soapberry solution working as the electrolyte solution. Aluminum cathode can be imported oxygen. The packaging means combines and seals the zinc anode, the membrane electrode set, the soapberry solution and the aluminum cathode together. When the oxygen in the air passes aluminum board through membrane electrodes assembly, the oxidation reaction with the zinc anode occurs to produce electromotive force between the electrodes, and the electric charge between the electrodes carried by the soapberry solution to complete the cycle of the reaction.
NOVELTY - A galvanic-element housing contains carbon fiber-amplified plastic and has a moisture-impermeable layer.    USE - Housing is used for galvanic element e.g. lithium-ion cell and rechargeable lithium cell for accumulator used for motor car (all claimed) e.g. hybrid car and electric car, laptop and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight housing having excellent temperature resistance, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, fatigue characteristics and mechanical stability is economically manufactured. The galvanic element comprising the housing has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) galvanic element;    (2) accumulator; and    (3) motor car.
NOVELTY - The battery module line (50) comprises a multiplicity of battery modules (51-1-51-n) which are connected in series. Each battery module comprises battery cell, coupling units and terminals, which is designed to assume one of switched states as a function of actuation of the coupling units, where various switched states are correspond to different voltage values between terminals of battery module.    USE - Battery module line of lithium-ion battery for drive of direct current (DC) motor used in drive unit of motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and in rotor blade pitch wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of battery cells can be improved. The DC motor can be operated in rotation directions by suitable control of battery modules. The starting performance and controllability of DC motor can be improved. The cost of semiconductor switches can be reduced, so that high switching speed is achieved, since coupling unit can respond to a control signal or a change of the control signal within a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric driving unit.    Battery module line (50)    Battery modules (51-1-51-n)    Direct current machine (54)    Output string of battery module (55)
NOVELTY - The battery has an energy storage module (2) with several electrochemical storage cells (3) that receive walls (6,7). Each storage cell has electric connection terminals (4,5) and a cap for contacting and covering the connection terminals. The walls are overlapped by cap in contactless state, so that a gap is formed in storage cell.    USE - High voltage battery for supplying power to motor vehicle e.g. motor car. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient protection against contact and gas outlet can be ensured with cost-effective manufacturing and assembly, while maintaining escape of gas from the inside of the high-voltage battery. By the provision of labyrinth structure, the additional cost for insulation or gas channels can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage module of high voltage battery.    Energy storage module (2)    Electrochemical storage cells (3)    Electric connection terminals (4,5)    Walls (6,7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a set of electrochemical memory cells (2), where each cell comprises two electrical connection terminals (3, 4). A support plate is arranged on an energy storage module (1). A cell connector is inserted into the support plate for connecting the connection terminals of different memory cells. The support plate comprises a snatching spring with a detent for fixing the cell connector in the support plate, where the snatching spring and the detent of the support plate are integrally manufactured with the support plate.    USE - Cell contacting arrangement for an energy storage module of high voltage battery to supply power for a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell connector is inserted into the support plate for connecting the connection terminals of different memory cells, and the support plate comprises the snatching spring with the detent for fixing the cell connector in the support plate, so that a flexible modular design for the arrangement is achieved with an inexpensive manufacture and a simple assembling process, and a safe contacting of the memory cells is enabled. The cell connectors are made of metal i.e. aluminum, so that the contacting arrangement is quickly manufactured without using additives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell connector is manufactured as a punching bending sheet metal part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage module on which a cell contacting arrangement is arranged.    Energy storage module (1)    Electrochemical memory cells (2)    Electrical connection terminals (3, 4)    End plates (6)    Tie rods (7)
NOVELTY - The current tap element (1) has a contact element (2) which is made of a preset metal e.g. aluminum, for directly connecting to a pole of an energy storage module. A direct guide element (3) is made of a specific metal e.g. copper different from the preset metal and joined directly to the contact element. A plastic casing (4) is positioned by completely surrounding the direct guide element. A terminal (5) is provided in the plastic casing, for contacting with the direct guide element.    USE - Current tap element for high voltage energy storage module e.g. battery for motor vehicle such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current tap element can be manufactured at low cost. Safe contact assembling of energy storage module can be ensured. The contact between the contact element and direct guide element can be ensured within the plastic casing. The aging of elements can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high voltage energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current tap element.    Current tap element (1)    Contact element (2)    Direct guide element (3)    Plastic casing (4)    Terminal (5)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a set of electrochemical memory cells (2), where each cell comprises two electrical connection terminals (3, 4). A support plate is arranged on an energy storage module (1). A set of cell connectors is inserted or integrated into the support plate for contacting the connection terminals of the memory cells. A separate cable harness carrier is placed on the support plate for receiving a cable harness that is used for contacting the cell connectors. The cable harness carrier comprises a channel for receiving the cable harness.    USE - Cell contacting arrangement for an energy storage module of a high voltage battery to supply power for a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set of cell connectors is inserted or integrated into the support plate for contacting the connection terminals of the memory cells, and the separate cable harness carrier is placed on the support plate for receiving the cable harness that is used for contacting the cell connectors, so that flexible modular design for the arrangement is achieved with simple assembling process. The cable harness can be manufactured as a separate part, so that the complexity of the support plate and the complexity of the arrangement can be reduced. The cable harness and the harness carrier are not affected during the production of the support plate and the incorrectly produced support plate only exchanged, so that problem-free support plate can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cell contacting arrangement for an energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage module on which a cell contacting arrangement is arranged.    Energy storage module (1)    Electrochemical memory cells (2)    Electrical connection terminals (3, 4)    End plates (5, 6)    Tie rod (7)
NOVELTY - The lithium battery (2) has an electrolyte (12), a cathode (13), and an anode (17) which is provided with a component made of silicon. A separator element (18) is mounted between the cathode and the anode. The anode is mounted over a substrate (19) or is integrally formed with the substrate. A groove is formed in the substrate. The anode, separator element and electrolyte are arranged in the groove. The anode is provided with a metal layer (11) mounted on a side of the anode facing the electrolyte.    USE - Lithium battery of integrated circuit for electronic device such as sensor, actuator, radio frequency identification device (RFID) tag and smartcard (all claimed). Can also be used in portable electronic devices such as portable telephones, cameras, computer such as personal computer and notebook computer, server, router, game console such as video game console, graphics card, personal digital assistant, audio system such as music player, video system or transportation device such as car, motorbike and personal transporter.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the lithium battery is improved. Due to the presence of the thin metal layer the mechanical stability of the electrode during charging and discharging is enhanced. New anode materials are provided, so that the energy storage capacity of the battery can be increased and the resulting lithium battery can be manufactured in simple manner. Thus miniaturized battery that efficiently supplies energy to integrated circuits and electronic devices are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of manufacturing a lithium battery;    (2) a method for manufacturing integrated circuit; and    (3) an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium battery.    Lithium battery (2)    Metal layer (11)    Electrolyte (12)    Cathode (13)    Anode (17)    Separator element (18)    Substrate (19)
NOVELTY - The battery box (300) has a box main body (350) which is divided into a battery storage chamber (320) and a tool storage chamber (330) by a box partition member (310). A tool storage chamber partition member divides the tool storage chamber into an upper tool storage chamber (3310) and a lower tool storage chamber (3320). The tool storage chamber partition member forms a wiring space for the rear lamp (420) of the working machine. A rotary cover (380) is attached to the box main body to cover the battery storage chamber and the tool storage chamber.    USE - Battery box for working machine (claimed), such as wheel loader or hydraulic shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Raises convenience during maintenance of battery since the tools required for maintenance can be arranged in the upper and lower tool storage chambers. The space inside the battery box can be effectively utilized for wiring since the tool storage chamber partition member forms the wiring space for the rear lamp of the working machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the battery box in the state which a battery is accommodated. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery box (300)    Box partition member (310)    Battery storage chamber (320)    Tool storage chamber (330)    Box main body (350)    Cover (380)    Rear lamp (420)    Upper tool storage chamber (3310)    Lower tool storage chamber (3320)
NOVELTY - A current collecting plate (1) has nickel-plating film (4), noble-metal plating film (5) containing noble metal chosen from palladium, platinum, silver, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium, and gold-plating film (6) provided on surface of aluminum base material (2) containing aluminum or its alloy. The current collecting plate is arranged on both ends of cell laminated component in which several fuel cell units are laminated. The current collecting plate is used for taking out electric current.    USE - Current collecting plate is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting plate is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent corrosion resistance and reliability, and reduced contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of current collecting plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of current collecting plate.    Current collecting plate (1)    Aluminum base material (2)    Substituted zinc layer (3)    Nickel-plating film (4)    Nobel metal-plating film (5)    Gold-plating film (6)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a battery case (12) that is arranged under the floor panel. The battery is cooled by introducing cooling air from the inlet port (33). A cooling space (C) which communicates with the inlet port is formed as a specific space separate from battery accommodation space (M) which accommodates the battery.    USE - Automotive battery unit used for electric vehicle. can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inflow of foreign materials such as refuse to a battery accommodation space, and permeation of water can be suppressed. Since the battery case is arranged under the floor panel, the gravity center of a vehicle can be lowered. Since the number of components of the battery unit is reduced, the battery unit can be manufactured cheaply and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (12)    Inlet port (33)    Exhaust port (35)    Cooling space (C)    Battery accommodation space (M)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (31) has battery case (24) that accommodates several batteries (42). A cooling air inhalation portion (48) inhales the cooling air to the cooling passage formed in inside of battery case. A cooling air discharge portion (49) discharges the cooling air from the cooling passage. A cooling air inlet (48a) of the cooling air inhalation portion is positioned between battery case and compartment, and is configured to face and open vehicle forward. A cooling air discharge port (49a) of the cooling air discharge portion is configured to face and open the vehicle backward.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in the efficiency of cooling of the battery caused by the recirculation of cooling air can be prevented. The cooling air can be efficiently discharged from the cooling air discharge port. Discharge direction of cooling air can be set arbitrarily even when the layout of cooling air discharge port can be restricted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery case (24)    Battery pack (31)    Battery (42)    Cooling air inhalation portion (48)    Cooling air inlet (48a)    Cooling air discharge portion (49)    Cooling air discharge port (49a)
NOVELTY - The structure has a recessed portion (39b) that is extended in a battery case at vehicle width direction. A vehicle chassis frame is provided with a cross portion (20) which is extended in vehicle width direction of battery case which accommodates several batteries (42). The cross portion is accommodated in the recessed portion. A fixing portion (54) is configured to fix the recessed portion of the battery case to the cross portion.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of rain water and dust can be prevented, and the damage of the ventilation portion due to the entry of insects such as ant can be prevented. The battery case can be mounted easily without interference with a cross portion. The deformation of the battery case can be prevented effectively, and the generation of ground fault can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle-mounted battery structure.    Cross portion (20)    Recessed portion (39b)    Battery (42)    Lower plate (44)    Fixing portion (54)
NOVELTY - The plug has a main metal fitting (3) which is provided in outer periphery of an insulator (2). A ground electrode (27) fixes to front-end portion of main metal fitting to form interval (33) between chips (31) to supply high frequency electric power. Front-end of chip is located in axial direction of insulator and is arranged in a shaft hole (4) among outer surfaces of a melting portion (35). The distance along axis line between front end side opening of shaft hole and rearmost end of outer surface of melting portion is more than 0.1 mm.    USE - High frequency plasma ignition plug used for combustion apparatus such as internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Since interval is formed between chips to supply high frequency electric power, the contact of the high frequency plasma with respect to the melting portion can be prevented reliably. The exhaustion of the melting portion can be suppressed effectively. The exhaustion inhibitory effect of melting portion can be improved effectively. The temperature rise of melting portion can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the high frequency plasma ignition plug.    Insulator (2)    Main metal fitting (3)    Shaft hole (4)    Ground electrode (27)    Chip (31)    Interval (33)    Melting portion (35)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has an estimation unit (38) that estimates the magnetic force based on two signals detected from the rotational frequency of motor, motor voltage and the motor current. A judging unit (39) determines whether demagnetization is occurred. A timing-changing unit (40) changes the timing at which the maximum current flows with respect to rotor phase, when the demagnetization is occurred, so as to increase the reluctance torque of motor when the motor is driven by inverter device (22).    USE - Apparatus for controlling embedded magnet type synchronous motor such as interior permanent magnet (IPM)-type direct current (DC) brushless motor mounted in electric vehicle such as battery-operated electric vehicle and fuel cell drive electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the timing-changing unit changes the timing at which the maximum current flows with respect to rotor phase, when the demagnetization is occurred, so that the fall of motor driving force and the influence of de-magnetization, can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the inverter apparatus of motor control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor control apparatus (20)    Inverter apparatus (22)    Magnetic force estimation unit (38)    Judging unit (39)    De-magnetization corresponding timing change unit (40)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has control circuit (201) which outputs control signal for controlling operation of power conversion element at time of drive of load. A discharge control unit outputs discharge control signal for controlling operation of power conversion element at time of discharge of direct-current power from capacitor. A power supply circuit generates power supply voltage for operating discharge control unit. A driver unit outputs drive signal for operating power conversion element by sending electric current from capacitor to load via power conversion element.    USE - Power converter device mounted in hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the driver unit outputs drive signal for operating power conversion element by sending electric current from capacitor to load via power conversion element, the discharge control of smoothing capacitor is attained when the loss of controlled source is realized by low cost circuit structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the control unit.    Power converter device (100)    Control circuit (201)    Insulated-gate bipolar transistor (210)    Lower arm series circuit (240)    Microcomputer (303)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (100) includes current collector (10), electrical active material layer (20) laminated on the electrode collector, and porous conductive network layer (30A) in which at least one portion is recessed into electrical active material layer (20). The porous conductive network layer (30A) is laminated on the circumferential surface opposite to that of electrical active material layer (20) contacting the electrode collector.    USE - Electrode assembly is used for charging-and-discharging of battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electrical appliances, hybrid vehicle, cellular phone, notebook personal computer and mobile display.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the electrode assembly has excellent charging-discharging efficiency, charging-discharging rate, cycle characteristics, high efficiency, and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode assembly; and    (2) charging-and-discharging method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electrode assembly.    Current collector (10)    Electrical active material layer (20)    Porous conductive network layers (30A,30B)    Electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a double tank (100) that is included with two sealed compartments and secured to the upper portion of a tractor such as endless track tractor. The first compartment is used for transporting clean oil and second compartment is used for transporting the used oil. The tractor is included with a hose connected to a pump. The pump is connected to an inlet of the tank. The two electrically controlled valves are provided in the inlet of tank for controlling the flow of oil towards the hose from either compartment of the double tank.    USE - Robotised device for changing oil in multipliers of wind turbines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for changing oil in the multipliers of wind turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the robotised device.    Double tank (100)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (1) has a radiator (20) and a water pump (30) which cools the vehicular battery (10) by circulating coolant between the vehicular battery and the radiator. The water pump is arranged in a position that is lower than the vehicular battery or in a position that is at the same height as the vehicular battery. A portion of the vehicular battery is arranged in a position that is lower than the radiator.    USE - Cooling system for battery of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water pump is arranged in a position that is lower than the vehicular battery or in a position that is at the same height as the vehicular battery, the pressure of the coolant that flows out from the coolant discharge port of vehicular battery is inhibited from decreasing before the coolant reaches the intake port of the water pump.Thus the cavitation phenomenon can be inhibited from occurring inside the water pump. The discharge rate of the water pump can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the cooling system.    Cooling system (1)    Vehicular battery (10)    Radiator (20)    Water pump (30)    Coolant circulating passage (50)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has electrode component containing positive electrode (30), negative electrode (50) and nonaqueous electrolyte. The electrode component is comprised by different structural components including granular polymers (38,78) having melting point of 80-120 degrees C which is different in at least 2 structural components.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for electric power storage system and vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car, motor vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent battery characteristics and reliability, and high input/output density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of winding electrode component.    Positive electrode (30)    Positive electrode collector (32)    Positive electrode active material layer (34)    Electroconductive intermediate layer (36)    Granular polymers (38,78)    Negative electrode (50)    Negative electrode collector (52)    Negative electrode active material layer (54)    Separators (70A,70B)    Heat-resistant layer (72)
NOVELTY - The stopper has stopper main portion which is provided with valve chest (31). The level height of electrolyte solution in battery case is tracked by float (3). An upper valve (34) is opened from the valve chest, and is provided with waste-water port (35). The waste-water port (35) is obstructed by valve portion (36) in response to the vertical motion of float. A lower valve (37) is opened from the valve chest, and is provided with waste-water port (38). The waste-water port (38) is obstructed by valve portion (39).    USE - Water supply stopper for storage battery e.g. lead acid battery (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle e.g. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The valve portions obstruct the waste-water ports from the valve-chest side respectively, such that the obstruction state is maintained to close the valves. Hence the water supply can be stopped reliably, and the early closing of stopper before recovering the electrolyte to specific level can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water supply stopper.    Float (3)    Valve chest (31)    Upper valve (34)    Waste-water ports (35,38)    Valve portions (36,39)    Lower valve (37)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a controller (2) that computes the gas flow volume which is an integration value of the gas flow rate in a predetermined gas appliance. The gas flow rate used by the fuel cell system (20) is calculated on the basis of the amount of change in gas flow rate acquired by flow rate acquirer and the updated gas flow rate used by the fuel cell system. The updated gas flow rate used by the fuel cell system is considered the gas flow rate used during the period when the gas flow rate used by the fuel cell system is not acquired.    USE - Gas flow rate detection apparatus of gas appliance such as gas meter.    ADVANTAGE - The gas flow rate detection apparatus can compute the gas usage-amount of the gas appliance effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas flow rate detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas flow rate detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (2)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fan heater (30)    Gas table (40)    Gas flow rate detection apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The device has battery assembly (1) with stacked battery cells (2,3). The protruding electrodes (2b,3b) of adjacent battery cells are arranged opposite to one another. The battery linking element (10) is arranged on a side at which the electrodes of the battery assembly are protruded. The battery linking element covers the protruding electrodes. The battery linking element is provided with a circuit pattern (17) for detecting voltage. The circuit pattern is directly connected to the electrodes placed opposite to one another.    USE - power supply device used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increasing of numbers of components and assembling operations in the device can be suppressed, so that weight and manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device and sectional view illustrating the connection state of paired electrodes and circuit pattern of substrate.    Battery assembly (1)    Battery cells (2,3)    Protruding electrodes (2b,3b)    Battery linking element (10)    Circuit pattern (17)
NOVELTY - The assembly (400) has an electrode (110) that is stacked on the main surface (100a) of the separation film (200). An electrode (120) is stacked on the surface (100b) of the separation film, and is provided with a polarity opposite to the polarity of the electrode (110). One conductive roll core (300) is electrically connected with the electrodes to extend and define a winding axis. A separation film (200) is arranged between the electrode (110) and the electrode (120), when the film is wound around the winding axis to form an electrochemical reaction region.    USE - Electrode assembly of battery such as primary battery e.g. lithium primary battery and secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery, lithium ion battery (all claimed) used in cellular phone, notebook type personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the battery can be reduced. The energy density is high. The charge-discharge rate of the battery is improved. The stability is improved. The charging/discharging efficiency, cycleability and the economical efficiency are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode assembly of the battery.    Main surface (100a,100b)    Electrode (110,120)    Separation film (200)    Conductive roll core (300)    Electrode assembly (400)
NOVELTY - Anode comprises a collector, a first active material layer, and a second active material layer formed on the first active material layer, where the first active material layer includes a cathode active material.    USE - The anode is useful in a lithium secondary battery of a battery pack that is useful as a power source for a mobile electric device, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anode provides high discharge voltage, energy density and output and increased safety and extended life property to the lithium secondary battery, and can be economically manufactured with high cycle life and excellent cycleability and capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery comprising an anode, a cathode, a separation film and electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The blower (10) has an outer blower housing (12) that is provided with an inlet (18) and an outlet (20). An annular cavity (16) is defined between the outer blower housing and inner blower housing (14). Inner blower housing is provided with flow-straightening vanes (40) that are mounted to outer surface of inner blower. Diffuser vanes (38) and flow-straightening vanes are configured transfer to heat from the inner blower housing to the annular cavity during operation of the blower.    USE - Blower for moving process gas such as dry gas for stationary and mobile fuel cell systems, aeration unit, printing system and air knife. Can also be used in aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the blower is mounted in a vertical or horizontal direction, the operation efficiency of blower can be enhanced. The number of components in blower can be reduced, so that the manufacturing cost of the blower can be reduced. The heat can be efficiently transferred due to diffuser vanes and flow-straightening vanes, so that the aerodynamic flow and fluid dynamics of the process gas flowing through the blower can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the blower for moving process gas.    Blower (10)    Outer blower housing (12)    Inner blower housing (14)    Annular cavity (16)    Inlet (18)    Outlet (20)    Diffuser vanes (38)    Flow-straightening vanes (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a punch (510) on the bent portion. A circuit board (230) is fixed to the lower portion of a lower mold (240). A fluid path is formed above the circuit board. The back pressure is applied in the lower-side of circuit board. The upper mold (220) formed at upper portion of circuit board is dropped vertically. The fluid path formed above circuit board is pressurized to the punch. A partition wall is provided in the central inside surface of the punch, to form inner wall and perpendicular space of punch.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell separator of electric power system used in vehicle, public building and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator can be manufactured with the punch pressing, while applying the back pressure at room temperature or warm temperature to fuel cell separator. Hence the ability of mold can be improved. The shape of the acid and desired valley can be precisely molded. The generation of the springback in the fuel cell separator can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the process for manufacturing fuel cell separator.    Splice plate (210)    Upper mold (220)    Circuit board (230)    Lower mold (240)    Punch (510)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has electrode assembly (10) that contains two electrodes (11,12). A case (26) contains the electrode assembly. A cap plate (31) is coupled to the case. A short-circuit tab (53) is electrically connected to electrode (12). A short-circuit element (70) is electrically connected to electrode (11), and is provided with plate shape connection portion. Support portion is provided at an outer side of the connection portion. Variable groove has a shape that is provided to change according to increase of internal pressure.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion rechargeable battery, used for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit element is easily deformed, so that internal short circuit of the rechargeable battery can be induced with low pressure. The rechargeable battery can be repeatedly charged and discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrodes (11,12)    Case (26)    Cap plate (31)    Short-circuit tab (53)    Short-circuit element (70)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a thermo-element module (30) provided with two surfaces (31, 32) that thermally absorb or radiate electric current flows in a direction of a battery (11). One of the surfaces is thermally coupled with the battery. The other surface is thermally coupled with a thermal medium. A heat exchanger (61) thermally absorbs heat of sunlight. The thermal medium is thermally coupled with the heat exchanger when the battery is heated with the module. The thermal medium is thermally coupled with another heat exchanger (62) when the battery is cooled with the module.    USE - Battery temperature control system for use in a vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal medium is thermally coupled with the heat exchanger when the battery is heated with the thermo-element module, and the thermal medium is thermally coupled with another heat exchanger when the battery is cooled with the thermo-element module, so that the temperature difference between the two surfaces of the thermo-element module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a battery temperature control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (11)    Battery temperature control system (20)    Thermo-element module (30)    Surfaces (31, 32)    Heat exchangers (61, 62)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a switching valve (V1) provided in distribution direction downstream of a first thermal medium and a second thermal medium. The first thermal medium flows through a first distribution path (61) toward a to-be-temperature controlled part i.e. secondary battery (11), during heating of the to-be-temperature controlled part. The second thermal medium flows through a second distribution path (62) toward the to-be-temperature controlled part during cooling of the to-be-temperature-controlled part. The distribution paths are connected with heat exchange parts (51, 52).    USE - Temperature control system for installing in a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for electric vehicle and engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between surfaces of to-be-temperature controlled part is made to be small, so that power consumption with respect to a thermo element module is restrained, and operational efficiency in the temperature control system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a temperature control system.    Switching valve (V1)    Secondary battery (11)    Temperature control system (20)    Heat exchange parts (51, 52)    Distribution paths (61, 62)
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) has a control electrode (100) comprising a semiconductor carrier layer (130) or a metallic conductive carrier layer with a gas-sensitive layer (110) resting upon an adhesion promoting layer (120). The control electrode is made of platinum or gold alloy with a gold portion as the gas-sensitive layer in a range of 1 to 20 percent. A polymer layer is formed on a surface of the platinum or gold alloy with thickness of below 100 nm. A gap of a channel region (50) is filled with oxygen-free gaseous mixture or gaseous mixture with oxygen portion below 0.1 percent.    USE - Semiconductor gas sensor e.g. hybrid suspended gate FET (HSGFET) sensor or suspended gate FET (SGFET) sensor, for determination of carbon monoxide contents in a gaseous mixture within a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control electrode is made of platinum or gold alloy with the gold portion as the gas-sensitive layer in the range of 1 to 20 percent, and the gap of the channel region is filled with the oxygen-free gaseous mixture or the gaseous mixture with oxygen portion below 0.1 percent, thus determining proportion of carbon monoxide in the gaseous mixture in a reliable and simple manner in an oxygen-free environment, and increasing sensitivity and reliability of the gas sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measurement of a residual gas portion with a semiconductor gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a semiconductor gas sensor as a SGFET sensor.    Semiconductor gas sensor (10)    Channel region (50)    Control electrode (100)    Gas-sensitive layer (110)    Adhesion promoting layer (120)    Semiconductor carrier layer (130)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy module connected with output end of a power supply. The solar energy module generates temperature control signal.A rectifying module receives a control signal from solar energy module, and outputs stable rectified direct current. A refrigeration module receives the output of rectification module.    USE - System for controlling temperature of refrigerator mounted in solar energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature inside the vehicle can be controlled effectively even in summer. Energy-saving and environment-friendly temperature control system is obtained. The efficiency of the temperature control system is improved.
NOVELTY - A plate grid alloy and paste formulation comprises a plate grid alloy for a grid alloy negative plate of the electrode. The positive electrode grid alloy components comprise 1.3-1.5 wt.% tin, 0.07-0.09 wt.% calcium, and 0.01-0.03 wt.% aluminum. The negative plate grid alloy components comprise 0.6-0.8 wt.% tin, 0.09-0.11 wt.% calcium, and 0.01-0.03 wt.% aluminum.    USE - Plate grid alloy and paste formulation for electric vehicle battery electrode plate.    ADVANTAGE - The formulation can prolong the service life of the storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plate grid alloy and paste formulation comprises a plate grid alloy for a grid alloy negative plate of the electrode. The positive electrode grid alloy components comprise 1.3-1.5 wt.% tin, 0.07-0.09 wt.% calcium, and 0.01-0.03 wt.% aluminum. The negative plate grid alloy components comprise 0.6-0.8 wt.% tin, 0.09-0.11 wt.% calcium, and 0.01-0.03 wt.% aluminum. The electric motor car battery pole plate lead paste prescription comprises main material including 1000 kg lead powder, and additive material including 0.2-0.3 wt.% of active carbon, 0.1-0.12 wt.% short fiber, 0.1-0.12 wt.% stannous sulfate, 0.2-0.22 wt.% antimonous oxide. The preparation process in the prescription material is 11-11.5 wt.% pure water at 25 degrees C when the concentration of the sulfuric acid is 10.5-11 wt.%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of electric vehicle battery pole plate lead paste comprising mixing the components weighed according to the paste formulation, adding the main materials of lead powder and the additive material to a paste mixing machine, after stirring for 5-8 minutes, drying disposable fast adding pure water, then wet stirring for 2-4 minutes, uniformly adding sulfuric acid solution, controlling for 15-20 minutes, heating and stirring for 5-10 minutes, and then discharging to obtain the lead paste product.
NOVELTY - The system has high voltage battery (10) and auxiliary machine battery (32) which supply electric power to motor and auxiliary machine (33). A converter (31) converts the output voltage of external power supply and high voltage battery into voltage corresponding to auxiliary machine battery. A controller controls the drive of the converter. The controller does not perform electric power supply from high voltage battery to auxiliary machine battery, when supplying electric power from external power supply to high voltage battery and auxiliary machine battery.    USE - Battery system mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging power of batteries can be increased, so that discharge of first battery can be suppressed. The discharge of high voltage battery and auxiliary machine battery can be prevented, when changing the output voltage of direct current -direct current converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (10)    Converter (31)    Auxiliary machine battery (32)    Auxiliary machine (33)    Current sensor (34)
NOVELTY - The control system has balance circuit that is provided with an inductor (102) and a switch element (103), and connected to each battery cell (101). A voltmeter (104) measures the balance electric current flowing into a balance circuit by measuring the physical quantity relevant to the ON-resistance of each switch element. A control unit (105) restricts flow of balance electric current into the switch element when the balance electric current exceeds a threshold value.    USE - Cell equalization control system for equalizing capacity of battery cell mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of cell equalization control for equalizing capacity of battery cell mounted in vehicle can be improved easily, while preventing the over current flow into the balance circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cell equalization control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (101)    Inductor (102)    Switch element (103)    Voltmeter (104)    Control unit (105)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor power converter device has a bidirectional step-down chopper circuit (1) that is connected in series with switching elements (Sc1,Sc2) of the DC power supply (11). An H-bridge inverter circuit (2) converts the DC voltage reduced by bidirectional step-down chopper circuit into AC.    USE - Semiconductor power converter device for solar cell, fuel cell and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The common mode electric current of the semiconductor power converter device is reduced and the energy efficiency is excellent. The size of the filter circuit installed in an inverter circuit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the semiconductor power converter device.    Bidirectional step-down chopper circuit (1)    H-bridge inverter circuit (2)    DC power supply (11)    Switching elements (Sc1,Sc2)
NOVELTY - A metallic compound containing compound comprising lithium atom and compound containing iron atom is dispersed or dissolved in solvent, and the obtained solution is electrostatically sprayed on the surface of substrate (4). The metallic compound deposited on the substrate is heated to obtain lithium composite metal oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium composite metal oxide used as positive electrode material for secondary batteries especially nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, automotive application, electric power storage and large sized power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium composite metal oxide is manufactured within a short period of time, and provides secondary batteries with high quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrostatic spraying apparatus.    Syringe (1)    Manifold (2a)    Main nozzle (3a)    Substrate (4)    Heating apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The battery case has a base material (11) which consists of a metal type sheet material having electroconductivity property. A chipping-resistant coating film (12) is coated on the outer surface of the base material. The synthetic resin coating materials (14) containing mixed material (13) of 2 to 25% of electroconductive powder (15) and magnetic powder (16) as pigment weight concentration (PWC) is coated on the inner surface of the base material. The magnetic powder is comprised of ferrite, and the electroconductive powder is comprised of carbon powder or carbon fiber.    USE - Battery case for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric field and magnetic field blocking property, and the high insulating property can be exhibited by coating the synthetic coating material containing magnetic powder and electroconductive powder to the inner surface of the base material. The chipping resistance is securable by providing the chipping-resistant coating film. As the electroconductive powder and the magnetic powder are mixed in specific ratio, the electroconductivity and electromagnetic wave shielding property with sufficient balance are achieved. The electromagnetic wave absorptivity is effectively exhibited. The absorption capability which does not reflect the electromagnetic waves inside can be exhibited strongly. The insulation performance of the battery main portion can be exhibited effectively. The effect of reducing electromagnetic wave transmission is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the automotive battery case.    Base material (11)    Chipping-resistant coating film (12)    Mixed material (13)    Synthetic resin coating material (14)    Electroconductive powder (15)    Magnetic powder (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing electrode side (2) of battery can (1) in rubber material solution (4). The side surface and bottom portion of battery can are immersed in rubber material solution. The electrode side of battery can is pulled up towards bottom portion of battery can. A rubber material film is removed from electrode side of battery can, after providing rubber material film in total portion surface of battery can including side surface and bottom portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of waterproof insulation cover (claimed) for battery can of lithium ion secondary battery and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of domestic power supply of electronic device such as video camera, mobile computer and mobile telephone, and vehicle such as electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof insulation cover is provided with uniform film thickness and few corrugations. The sealing performance, adhesiveness and waterproof property of the waterproof insulation cover are improved. The joint is not provided in waterproof insulation cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a waterproof insulation cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the immersion shaping process for the waterproof insulation cover, after providing waterproof insulation film in the surroundings of the battery can.    Battery can (1)    Electrode side (2)    Rubber material solution (4)    Hanging hook (5)    Waterproof insulation film (6)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains colloidal silica, lithium ion, a halogen compound salt as an electrolyte, and an organic solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent discharge capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains colloidal silica, lithium ion, a halogen compound salt as an electrolyte, and an organic solvent. The halogen compound salt is of formula: R1-N+(-R2)(-R4)-R3.X- (I), R5-N+(-R6)-R7.X- (II), R8-N+-R9.X- (III), or of formulae (IV)-(VII).    R1-R30=H, 1-18C alkyl, 1-18C alkoxy or hydroxy;    adjacent R1-R30=2-6C alkylene;and    X-=halide ion.
NOVELTY - Electromagnetic waves are irradiated to a positive electrode active material precursor, and an aggregated-form product and residue other than the aggregated-form product, are separated from the obtained reaction material. Electromagnetic waves are irradiated to the separated residue, and the obtained product and aggregated-form product are pulverized, to obtain positive electrode active material (15).    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for electrical device (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone and note book personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The high-purity positive electrode active material is manufactured. The lithium-ion secondary battery containing positive electrode active material has excellent durability and high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode active material, which has primary particle diameter of 0.05-2 mu m, and secondary particle diameter of 5 mu m or less, and BET specific surface area of 0.1-1.0 m2/g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode collector (11)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Positive electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode active material (15)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has internal combustion engine (2) which equips with fuel-supply unit (20) for supplying fuel. Electric polarization is carried out by supplying the exhaust gas discharged from internal combustion engine. Electric power is taken out from piezoelectric element. Detection unit (5) is set to detect fuel-supply unit that carried out fuel cut at the time of deceleration. Voltage application unit (6) is set to apply voltage to piezoelectric element. Control unit (7) is set for operating voltage application unit, when fuel cut is detected by detection unit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electric power generation system mounted in vehicles such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the electric power generation system can be reduced. The piezoelectric effect of the system can be improved effectively. The volume expansion of the piezo-electric element can be suppressed. The improvement of the electric power generation efficiency can be attained. The energy conversion efficiency can be enhanced. The fall of the inside temperature of the exhaust gas of exhaust pipe can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted electric power generation system (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Detection unit (5)    Voltage application unit (6)    Control unit (7)
NOVELTY - The system has generation units (11,12) which generate regenerated electric power with damping of moving structure. A detection unit detects charge condition of secondary battery (13). A surplus electric power process unit consumes surplus electric power which exceeds electric power of secondary battery which is charged by regenerated electric power. The process unit controls the operation of power consumption units such as compressor motor (31), pumping motor (42) and heater (51) that differ in increase rate of power based on charge condition of secondary battery.    USE - Fuel cell system used for portable electric power generation device and moving structures e.g. vehicle such as boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The process unit that consumes surplus electric power exceeding electric power of secondary battery and controls operation power consumption units based on secondary battery charge condition, so that the reliability of fuel cell system can be improved and the reliably, durability and efficiency of the auxiliary machine that consumes the surplus electric power can be improved. The heater core, heat radiator bypass route for heating and the on-off valve are comprised integrally, so that the mounting property of fuel cell system to vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generation units (11,12)    Secondary battery (13)    Compressor motor (31)    Pumping motor (42)    Electric heater (51)
NOVELTY - The device has a Controller area network (CAN) bus connected with a voltage adjusting module that is connected with an input end of a fuel battery. A fingerprint recognition module and a detecting electrode are connected with a storage battery. An output end of the fingerprint recognition module is connected with a connecting terminal post of an accumulator cathode. A load is connected with an anode of the storage battery. A cathode of the storage battery is connected with the load.    USE - Fuel cell energy-controllable output device for insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) driving circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The device can improve converting efficiency to provide lightning protection to an IGBT driving circuit, thus increasing safety of the circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell energy-controllable output device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter has transistors (TL1,TL2) connected to low-voltage side coil and high voltage side coil of transformer (TR1). The alternating voltage generated by the switch operation of transistor (TL1) is increased by the transformer, at the time of a voltage rise operation. The alternating voltage generated by the switch operation of transistor (TL2) is decreased by the transformer, at the time of a voltage fall operation. The largest voltage rise magnification is larger than the reciprocal number of the largest voltage fall magnification.    USE - Bidirectional direct current (DC)/DC converter for solar charge system used in moving object (all claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the bidirectional DC/DC converter can be improved. The surge voltage resulting from the parasitism inductor of the low-voltage side coil of the transformer in push pull circuit can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar charge system; and    (2) moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the bidirectional DC/DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sub battery (B1)    Capacitor (CH1)    Inductor (PL1)    Transistors (TL1,TL2)    Transformer (TR1)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a driving main body whose two sides are provided with foldable wing parts. The driving main body is provided with a solar energy chip set. A bottom part of the driving main body is provided with a foldable landing gear that is provided with a power device. The power device is provided with a standby power device and linked to the driving main body to move the wing parts in forward, backward, ascending and descending manners. The driving main body is provided with a computer control system that is connected with a navigation system and a global satellite positioning system.    USE - Solar energy traffic controlling vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy traffic controlling vehicle i.e. car.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a chopper (108) whose collector end is connected to specific end of damping resistance (110). A controller (130) is provided to monitor the current value sensed with a damping resistance current sensor (114). The chopper is circuit-shorted, if connection relay (112) is turned OFF. A super capacitor (106) is provided for charging the voltage generated by fuel cell (102). The controller is provided for controlling the current flow of the inside and chopper for over voltage protection of super capacitor.    USE - Voltage power system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection of the damping resistance and super capacitor is fundamentally blocked, the danger by the high-voltage discharging can be reduced. Thus, the high-voltage stability can be improved. The circuit configuration of voltage power system can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The diagnosis and organizing of malfunction in voltage power system can be easily performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage power system of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage power system of fuel cell vehicle (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Super capacitor (106)    Chopper (108)    Damping resistance (110)    Connection relay (112)    Damping resistance current sensor (114)    Controller (130)
NOVELTY - The device has a stator provided with a clutch and an end cover. A transmission shaft is provided with a rotor fixing bracket, a rotor and a fan. The rotor fixing bracket is mounted on the rotor. The clutch is provided with a clutch cylinder, a clutch shaft rod and a hydraulic pipeline. The clutch is fixed on a frame chassis of a vehicle. The stator and the end cover are connected together by a control system. The control system is fixed on the vehicle. The stator is combined with a driving shaft.    USE - Vehicle driving shaft potential energy generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device does not influence speed of the vehicle, and improves load capacity of the vehicle and saves fuel. The device has better energy-saving effect, better environment friendly effect and better social and economic benefit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a vehicle driving shaft potential energy generating device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuse box connected to a storage battery. The storage battery is located above a front left wheel. A main distribution box power supply port is connected with a steering machine control power supply by a wiring harness. A power supply end is connected with the wiring harness and a power steering pump. The power steering pump is fixed with a pull rod assembly. A steering machine control signal port, a power supply and a ground connection port are connected with a torque sensor by the wiring harness. A steering gear assembly is connected to a water-proof wiring layer.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle electric power steering system wiring harness arrangement structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure ensures effective electric power steering function with high vehicle driving safety according to arrangement of a vehicle cabin structure and wiring harness arrangement direction. The structure is convenient to replace and maintain.
NOVELTY - The display unit has a display main body connected with a data conversion module. The data conversion module is placed in a hybrid electric vehicle. A controller local area network is connected with the data conversion module. The data conversion module converts a signal in the controller local area network and sends the converted signal to the display main body.    USE - Integrated display unit for a hybrid electric vehicle and a battery management system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The display unit ensures that the controller local area network can be directly accessed to obtain a controller local area network signal that is sent to the data conversion module such that the converted signal can be displayed by the display main body so as to realize communication of overall systems. The display unit can avoid fault information to visual display according to main component parameter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an integrated display unit.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a supporting rod mounted on a handle rod. A lamp cover is installed on the supporting rod. An LED lamp, a wind power generation device and a storage battery are installed in the lamp cover.    USE - Vehicle i.e. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures better warning function and high safety and reduces pollution, and is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The device has a main body provided with a sensing unit, a CPU, a sound source generating unit and a sound playing unit. The sound playing unit is electrically connected with the CPU. A battery set is arranged on a vehicle. The sensing unit is connected with the CPU and electrically connected with a battery. A solar panel is electrically connected with the sound source generating unit, the CPU and the sound playing unit. A spare battery is electrically connected with the CPU.    USE - Anti-theft device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can output a high frequency high decibel alarm message sound source signal so as to effectively provide better burglar-proof effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an anti-theft device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The air purifier has a shell whose upper part is provided with an air outlet and lower part is provided with an air inlet hole. A storage battery is fixed in the shell. The shell is provided with a charging socket. A foldable solar panel is arranged on a side of the shell. The solar panel is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Portable solar vehicle mounted air purifier.
NOVELTY - The car skylight has a transparent layer and a photovoltaic electricity generating layer. The transparent layer is made of colorless transparent toughened glass. The upper portion of the photovoltaic electricity generating layer is equipped with a solar photovoltaic plate. The photovoltaic electricity generating layer is connected with the storage battery of the car.    USE - Car skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight can pass through the transparent layer and electricity can be generated. The solar energy can be utilized effectively. The increase in the temperature of the car can be prevented.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution (5) comprises organic solvent, electrolyte and cyclopropane compound chosen from (I), (II) and (III).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for nonaqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to built-in-camera, video tape recorder, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electronic book, pager, portable copier, portable printer, motor vehicle, memory card etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery containing the electrolyte solution has high cycling performance, low-temperature discharge rate, high-temperature preservability, and high discharge-and recharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises organic solvent, electrolyte and cyclopropane compound chosen from formula (I), (II) and (III).    R11-R14=H, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, fluoro, carbonyl, or cyano;    R15=substituent containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen having 1-7C carbon atoms;    L11=alkylene, or carbonyl;    X=electron withdrawing group which shows value of 0 or more in sigma p value of Hammett rule;    R21-R24=H, or substituent;    L21=carbonyl, or cyclopropyl forming ring structure;    R31-R34=H, or substituent;    L31=oxygen, -NR35-, or carbonyl;    L32=alkylene, oxygen, sulfur, -SO2-, or -NR35-;    R35=alkyl, or aryl;and    m,n=1 or 2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery (10); and    (2) kit of electrolyte solution, which consists of agent (A) containing electrolyte, and agent (B) containing cyclopropane compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (2)    Negative electrode collector (3)    Electrolyte solution (5)    Lithium-ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing the graphene oxide into the solvent. The graphene oxide solution is manufactured. The graphene-metal oxide complex is manufactured. The graphene-metal oxide complex is mixed with graphene oxide solution.    USE - Manufacturing method of graphene-metal oxide complex (claimed) for negative active material of rechargeable lithium battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The graphene-metal oxide complex having high-capacity and excellent lifetime property can be manufactured simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a graphene-metal oxide complex.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of graphene and metal oxide for negative active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has control unit (230) that is provided to set up frequency of the pulse generated by pulse signal generator (240). A voltage comparative unit (220) is provided to grasp the internal resistance of cell (110) using battery voltage of the cell. The duty ratio and current amplitude of the cell are determined according to the internal resistance. A standard generating unit (210) is provided to produce discharge reference voltage of the cell. A configuration data base unit (260) stores pulse related set up information corresponding to capacity of the cell.    USE - Life span lengthening device of storage battery e.g. secondary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the storage battery is improved and sulfation lead production in the storage battery is prevented. The replace period of the storage battery can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the life span lengthening device of storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (110)    Life span lengthening device (200)    Standard generating unit (210)    Voltage comparative unit (220)    Control unit (230)    Pulse signal generator (240)    Configuration data base unit (260)
NOVELTY - The pouch case (100) has inner resin layer (110), thin metal layer (130), and outer resin layer (140) that are respectively connected with each other. A soldering material layer is formed on the surface of the battery. The metal alloy is composed of 80~99.9 wt.% tin, 0.01~10 wt.% copper, and 0.01~10 wt.% of nickel.    USE - Pouch case of secondary battery for battery pack module mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The endothermic material can effectively absorb the heat generated in the secondary battery so that the performance of the battery can be improved. Hence the safety of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of pouch case.    Pouch case (100)    Inner resin layer (110)    Thin metal layer (130)    Outer resin layer (140)
NOVELTY - The electronic device has a high-capacity charger (1) of the capacitor bank. Battery charger (3), control logic (4), main battery bank (5), electric motor controller (6) and an electric motor (7) are also provided. A capacitor (2) is also provided.    USE - Electronic device for charging electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic device has a high-capacity charger of the capacitor bank, where battery charger, control logic, main battery bank , electric motor controller and an electric motor, and thus the electronic device enables fast charging of electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic device.    High-capacity charger (1)    Capacitor (2)    Battery charger (3)    Control logic (4)    Main battery bank (5)    Electric motor controller (6)    Electric motor (7)
NOVELTY - The generator has two electrodes, an anode and a cathode, where one of the electrodes is made of massive metal or massive conducting polymer, the other electrode is made of permeable porous metal with gas of ambient air, and the generator recovers energy in form of electric current contained in gas of 1 atmospheric ambient air. The cathode is made of stainless steel or conducting polymer. A porous anode includes anodic metal titanium, cobalt-molybdenum, nickel-molybdenum, iron-chrome-nickel and metal such as copper, rhodium, palladium, nickel and chromium.    USE - Electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has better performance and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a electric power generator.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode, separator interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode, non-aqueous electrolyte, and porous heat-resistant layer positioned between at least one electrode of positive electrode and negative electrode, and separator. The porous heat-resistant layer contains binder and inorganic filler having particle size distribution with two peaks of peak (A) with a relatively small particle size, and peak (B) with a relatively large particle size.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicle mounting, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery has excellent high-rate characteristic and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode, separator interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode, non-aqueous electrolyte, and porous heat-resistant layer positioned between at least one electrode of positive electrode and negative electrode, and separator. The porous heat-resistant layer contains inorganic filler and binder. The inorganic filler contained in the porous heat-resistant layer has a particle size distribution with two peaks of peak (A) with a relatively small particle size, and peak (B) with a relatively large particle size. The ratio of peak particle size at the time of setting the particle size of peak (A) to D1, and setting the particle size of peak (B) to D2 is 0.2-0.7.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte involves mixing sulfide solid electrolyte and/or starting material with a solvent, obtaining a mixture, and mechanically-grinding sulfide solid electrolyte using grinding medium (a) having diameter of less than 1 mm and grinding medium (b) having diameter of 1 mm or more at the same time.    USE - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte used for solid electrolyte layer for solid battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte is manufactured efficiently with productivity of a sulfide solid electrolyte and reduced average particle diameter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sulfide solid electrolyte (1)    Solvent (2)    Grinding medium (3,4)    Grinding pot (AA)    Grinding process (BB)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has positive electrode plates (1a) of positive electrode lattice filled with paste containing powder in which oxide of lead is principal component, and negative electrode plates (1b) of negative electrode lattice filled with paste containing carbon black and powder in which oxide of lead is principal component, arranged facing one another, between separators (1c), into electrode plate groups (1). The amount of dibutyl phthalate oil absorption of the carbon black is 140-340 mL/g.    USE - Lead acid battery is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent durability and discharge characteristics even under severe conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead acid battery has positive electrode plates (1a) of positive electrode lattice filled with paste containing powder in which oxide of lead is principal component, and negative electrode plates (1b) of negative electrode lattice filled with paste containing carbon black and powder in which oxide of lead is principal component, arranged facing one another, between separators (1c), into electrode plate groups (1). The surface area of lozenge-shaped openings in the positive electrode lattice is 50-100 mm2. The amount of dibutyl phthalate oil absorption of the carbon black is 140-340 mL/g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lead acid battery.    Electrode plate group (1)    Positive electrode plate (1a)    Negative electrode plate (1b)    Separator (1c)    Terminal (7)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery assembly (1) that includes stacked battery cells (2,3), each provided with electrodes (2b,3b) such that the electrodes of adjacent battery cells are placed opposite to one another. A battery linking body (10) is disposed on a side at which the electrodes of the battery assembly protrude to cover the electrodes. The linking body includes an electrode connecting terminal (16) and a substrate with a voltage detecting circuit pattern (17) that is connected to the terminal via an electrically conductive pattern (W1).    USE - Power supply device for electric motor of hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the number of required components, since the connections between the electrodes in respective pairs and the acquisition of the information on the voltages can be achieved by the substrate, the electrode connecting portion and the electrically conductive portion, respectively. The components required for every connecting point of the paired electrodes can be set in a small space, thus, even if the number of battery cells are increased, the number of components and assembly operations is reduced, thus miniaturizing the device and reduce the device weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the main portion of the power supply device in which some insulating covers are dismounted, and a sectional view of the connection state of the paired electrodes and a terminal for the electrode.    Battery assembly (1)    Stacked battery cells (2,3)    Electrodes (2b,3b)    Battery linking body (10)    Electrode connecting terminal (16)    Voltage detecting circuit pattern (17)    Electrically conductive pattern (W1)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte-coated positive electrode active material particles (10) comprise positive electrode active material particles (1) and sulfide solid electrolyte layer (2) which is formed on the surface of the positive electrode active material particles.    USE - Electrolyte-coated positive electrode active material particles are used for all-solid-state battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state battery comprising the electrolyte-coated positive electrode active material particles has improved discharge capacity and battery efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery; and    (2) manufacture of electrolyte covering-type positive electrode active material particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolyte-coated positive electrode active material particles.    Positive electrode active material particles (1)    Sulfide solid electrolyte layer (2)    Lithium ion conductive oxide layer (3)    Electrolyte-coated positive electrode active material particles (10)
NOVELTY - A zinc-air secondary battery (10) has air electrode (12) as positive electrode, hydroxide ion-conductive inorganic solid electrolyte material (14) attached on one surface side of the air electrode, metal negative electrode (16) containing zinc or zinc alloy disposed on the inorganic solid electrolyte on opposite side of the air electrode, and electrolyte solution in which metal negative electrode is immersed and which is isolated from the air electrode by inorganic solid electrolyte material.    USE - Zinc-air secondary battery is used as power supply for hearing aids and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-air secondary battery can prevent short circuit between positive and negative electrode caused by zinc dendrite, and mixing of carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-section schematic view of the zinc-air secondary battery.    Zinc-air secondary battery (10)    Air electrode (12)    Hydroxide ion-conductive inorganic solid electrolyte material (14)    Metal negative electrode (16)    Battery container (20)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has collector, layer containing positive electrode active material provided on collector, and aluminum silicate provided on surface of layer containing the positive electrode active material. The aluminum silicate contains silicon and aluminum in molar ratio of 0.3-1.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid-type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has excellent metal-ion absorbability and metal-ion selectivity.
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has structure including positive electrode plate formed by positive electrode active material which has total positive electrode active material with surface area of 3.5-15.6 m2/cm3 per unit area of electrode plate group, and negative electrode plate formed by negative electrode active material to which a carbonaceous conductive material and organic compound which suppresses coarsening of negative electrode active material accompanying charging/discharging are added.    USE - Lead acid battery is used for product for engine starting and backup power supplies of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has improved charge acceptance property and durability, and high-temperature corrosion resistant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead acid battery has structure including positive electrode plate formed by positive electrode active material which has total positive electrode active material with surface area of 3.5-15.6 m2/cm3 per unit area of electrode plate group, and negative electrode plate formed by negative electrode active material to which a carbonaceous conductive material and organic compound which suppresses coarsening of negative electrode active material accompanying charging/discharging are added. A collector formed using lead alloy containing 0.01-0.1 %mass calcium, 0.05-2 %mass tin and 0.05-0.15 %mass of bismuth, and silver or indium, is used as a positive electrode collector.
NOVELTY - The electronically operating device has a motion detector fitted underneath a timed solar light. The motion detector comprises two sensors (1-A) powered by the solar panel (2-A) of the solar light. The solar light has light emitting diode (LED) lights (2-B) covered by red transparent glass. The solar light is aimed at the driveway to be visible to the driver. An automatic timer (2-C) controls the length of time that the light stays on. The LED lights include white light emitting diodes (LEDs) (D1-D8).    USE - Electronically operating device, particularly a collision averter, for alerting drivers of approach of any person, animal or object in footpath or driveway to avoid risk of collision. Can also be used as a wrist mount electronic device or a warning device to alert other person such as parent or supervisor to see if someone is in danger of drowning or about to drown.    ADVANTAGE - The collision averter can be activated in response to detected appearance of the pedestrian, animal or moving object on the footpath or walkway so as to provide a red light which indicates presence of person, animal or object in the footpath or walkway, enabling the driver to stop the vehicle to avoid any collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit diagrams of the motion detector and timed solar light of a collision averter.    Sensors (1-A)    Solar panel (2-A)    LED lights (2-B)    Automatic timer (2-C)    White LEDs (D1-D8)
NOVELTY - The system (41) has a heat recovery device (11) for recovering heat from an exhaust device (2) of an internal combustion engine (1), and a water producing device (5) for producing water (7) using the recovered heat. The heat recovery device comprises a refrigeration cycle apparatus adapted to interface with the exhaust device of the internal combustion engine to recover heat. The water producing device is a condenser of the refrigeration cycle. The condenser is a coiled tube and vane condenser.    USE - Heat energy transfer system for use in a hydrogen fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle (All claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer system does not require a separate generator circuit to produce steam and electricity,    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen fuel injection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a hydrogen fuel injection system.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Exhaust device (2)    Water producing device (5)    Water (7)    Heat recovery device (11)    Heat energy transfer system (41)
NOVELTY - Fabricating an interconnect (9), involves providing a metal powder; and compressing the metal powder using high velocity compaction to form the interconnect; or providing an interconnect forming powder into a die cavity of a pressing apparatus and providing a coating material powder above or below the interconnect forming power in the die cavity, and compressing the interconnect forming powder and the coating material powder to form an interconnect having a coating of the coating material on at least one surface of the interconnect.    USE - As interconnect for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids compaction, separate sintering and oxidation treatments of interconnect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for fabricating a fuel cell interconnect, comprising a die cavity for containing an interconnect forming powder; and a punch that compresses the powder using high velocity compaction to form the interconnect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side cross-sectional view of solid oxide fuel cell stack.    Anode (3)    Solid oxide electrolyte (5)    Cathode electrode (7)    Interconnect (9)    Ribs (10)
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. lithium-ion cell (100), has a negative electrode (102) made of lithium titanium oxide, and a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode. A separator region (106) is positioned between the electrodes. An electrolyte (114) includes a load leveling agent in contact with the negative electrode, where the amount of the agent is selected to be between 1.5 to about 20 wt.%. The positive electrode includes a form of sulfur. The agent comprises high molecular weight or low concentration, and has polysiloxane.    USE - Electrochemical cell for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The load leveling agent encourages uniform uptake of lithium by the negative electrode even if the negative electrode includes surface defects such that uneven deposition to encourage dendrite production is reduced, thus reducing capacity fade and impedance rise in the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrochemical cell with one electrode including a form of lithium and another electrode including an active material with a form of lithium.    Lithium-ion cell (100)    Negative electrode (102)    Separator region (106)    Pouch (108)    Electrolyte (114)
NOVELTY - Controlling fuel cell system (100) comprises detecting temperature of a stack (10); supplying a mixture of a fuel and an oxidizing agent to a burner (40) when the temperature of the stack is higher than or equal to a first predetermined temperature; supplying the heated mixture; determining whether the temperature of the stack is higher than or equal to a second predetermined temperature; and normally operating the system by separately supplying the fuel and the oxidizing agent to the stack when the temperature of the stack is higher than or equal to a second predetermined temperature.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system for improving cold-startability of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances the cold-starting ability of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Stack (10)    Fuel supply (20)    Burner (40)    Heater (60)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a floor duct (300) circulating cooling airflow to internal space of a floor reinforce frame (100). A part of the floor reinforce frame is connected to a fluid path. An air conditioning system is fixed at the floor reinforce frame for receiving the cooling airflow from the air conditioning system. A closed section is fixed at a vehicle floor along width direction. A battery duct (500) is connected to a subframe. An end of the subframe is connected to a battery pack (B). An end of the battery pack is connected to the floor reinforce frame. A blower is fixed in the battery pack.    USE - System for cooling a battery in a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains indoor cooling or heating efficiency of a motor vehicle by providing cold air between an abandoned well and the battery pack and air volume of the battery pack and improves cooling performance of the battery pack and vehicle room cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery cooling system.    Battery pack (B)    Floor panel (F)    Floor reinforce frame (100)    Floor duct (300)    Battery duct (500)
NOVELTY - The device (100) comprises housing (110) and a battery module (120), which is positioned inside the housing. An inhalation hole (131) is provided, which is quipped with an inlet duct (130). An air-outlet (141) is provided, which inhales the gas inside the battery module. A discharge fan (140) is provided, which is equipped with the air-outlet. A loop duct is provided, where one side of the loop duct is connected to the air-outlet and other side is connected to the inhalation hole. A heat exchanger (160) is equipped in the loop duct. A pipe (161) is connected to the heat exchanger.    USE - Device for closed-loop cooling battery for use in a portable small electronic instrument, such as phone or notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Penetrating moisture inside the battery module is prevented. Generation of toxic gas in the battery module is prevented. Leakage of the electrical short phenomenon is prevented. Stability of the battery is improved. Easily use in lightened portable electronic instrument is ensured. Weight of the battery is reduced. Easily maintain constant temperature inside the battery pack is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a closed-loop cooling battery device.    Device (100)    Housing (110)    Battery module (120)    Inlet duct (130)    Inhalation hole (131)    Discharge fan (140)    Air-outlet (141)    Heat exchanger (160)    Pipe (161)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a mode switch controlling current flow between an electric motor and a transmission unit. An entrance (51a) is fixed with a battery tube frame (51). A cover (60) is separably fixed with the battery tube frame for accommodating a battery (5) within a battery container (51b). A drive unit is supported in a lower part of a frame part (50), which supports a rear wheel, a front wheel, the battery, a saddle and a handle part. A gear-box is electrically connected to an output terminal of the electric motor.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery mounting structure of the bicycle is simplified so as to provide convenient usage to a user. The battery is cooled by outside air through multiple cooling pins, thus preventing the battery from over heating. The bicycle is easy to transport and safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.    Battery (5)    Frame part (50)    Battery tube frame (51)    Entrance (51a)    Battery container (51b)    Cover (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a low voltage battery (3) provides an electric energy quantity greater than a critical threshold of electric energy quantity. A maximum current set point equal to a current fraction required by a board network (6) and voltage setpoint on an output terminal (S) of a direct current-direct current converter (4) greater than a voltage delivered by an alternator (5) are determined. The converter is controlled based on the setpoints, and a generator is controlled based on the voltage of the network to transfer the current from the battery to the network.    USE - Method for managing electric energy of electric architecture of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures better control of transfer of electric energy in a vehicle while reducing fuel consumption and rejection of carbonic gas. The method enables improving quality of the services of the vehicle due to surplus of energy brought by an assembly forming the generator to avoid unballasting of services. The method enables providing better compromise between reduction of fuel and guarantee of electric services of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a car equipped with an electric architecture to implement a method for managing an electric energy.    Output terminal (S)    Car (1)    Electric architecture (2)    Low voltage battery (3)    Direct current-direct current converter (4)    Alternator (5)    Board network (6)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a power station (110) for converting a solar energy, a steam electrolysis device (120) that includes an element for transforming steam water and a steam electrolyzer (10) and utilizes the energy converted by the power station, a storage element (11) for storing dihydrogen, a storage element for storing dioxygen, a combustion chamber (5) for combusting dihydrogen, and a device for thermally storing the energy. The electrolyzer is arranged to function in an allothermic mode. The power station functions with air heated at high temperature.    USE - The system is useful converting energy in an energy storage and reproduction system (all claimed), which is useful in a turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows maintenance of normal operation of the turbine during passage of a cloud or one period of weak radiations so as to avoid strong reduction in output of the turbine, and guarantees stable electrical production during the passage of the cloud.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for operating an energy conversion system; and    (2) a system of storage and reproduction of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of an energy conversion system (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustion chamber (5)    Steam electrolyzer (10)    Dihydrogen storing element (11)    Power station (110)    Steam electrolysis device. (120)
NOVELTY - The box (10) has an intermediate plate (41) defining a fluid chamber (11) with a cover and another chamber (12) with a collecting plate (51), where the latter chamber is independent of the former chamber. The plate has a face (42) and another face (43) opposed to the former face. The intermediate plate has a deformation (44) for inlet of fluid into the former chamber and another deformation (45) for exit of the fluid from the former chamber. The plate includes a third deformation (47) located between the deformations according to longitudinal direction (A) of the box.    USE - Collecting box for collecting and distributing fluid in a heat exchanger (claimed) i.e. radiator, that is used for cooling a battery of electric and/or hybrid motorization vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box enables providing two chambers distinct from each other within a single collecting box, so that the collecting box is standardized. The box includes only three plates so as to reduce the obstruction of the collecting box. The plates forming the collecting box are designed to be assembled together in order to guarantee sufficient rigidity to resistance to mechanical constraints subjected by a heat exchanger. The box is mounted by performing less number of operations. The design of the box allows simultaneous assembly of the cover, the intermediate plate and the collecting plate so as to prevent setting of two distinct collecting boxes before assembling the boxes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a heat exchanger    (2) a method for manufacturing a collecting box of a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a collecting box.    Longitudinal direction of box (A)    Collecting box (10)    Fluid chambers (11, 12)    Intermediate plate (41)    Faces of intermediate plate (42, 43)    Deformations (44, 45, 47)    Collecting plate (51)
NOVELTY - The source (2) has a set of electrochemical storage cells (41) electrically connected in series, and a direct current/direct current converter (32) whose outlet is connected to the cells in series. A secondary direct current voltage source (31) applies potential difference to an input of the converter and includes another set of electrochemical storage cells similar to the former set of cells. The converter has a structure of step-down transformer during the discharge of the latter set of cells. Voltage at series connection terminals of the former set of cells is greater than 100V.    USE - Direct current voltage power source e.g. electrochemical storage battery such as lithium ion battery, for use in a system (claimed) i.e. embedded system and onboard of vehicle e.g. common transport motor vehicle such as electric or hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The converter is simple in structure and inexpensive. The converter adapts voltage at a terminal of a module with reduced losses at optimized cost and size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising a direct current voltage source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a direct current voltage power source.    Direct current voltage power source (2)    Voltage adaptation device (3)    Secondary direct current voltage source (31)    Direct current/direct current converter (32)    Electrochemical storage cells (41)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of stages (Et1, Et2) electrically connected in series, where one of the stages includes a set of cells (A11, A21, A31). A set of current limiters (Li11, Li21) is arranged such that the cells of the stage are connected in parallel, and cells (A12, A22, A32) of the other stage are connected in parallel manner. The current limiters are arranged to limit the current between a common connection node and a set of batteries.    USE - Storage battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for driving an electric motor in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and an embedded system. Can also be used for a super-condenser.    ADVANTAGE - The set of current limiters is arranged such that the cells of one of the stages are connected in parallel, and cells of another stage are connected in parallel manner, thus protecting the battery against internal short-circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery at the time of dysfunction of an electrochemical cell.    Cells (A11, A12, A21, A22, A31, A32)    Branches (Br1-Br4)    Stages (Et1, Et2)    Current limiters (Li11, Li21)    Electric charge (3)
NOVELTY - The detector (12) has a power supply (15) inputting voltage for detecting fault of multiple sigma-delta-type analog-to-digital (A/D) converters (18-20). A calculating part (16) determines whether an output value of each sigma-delta-type A/D converter is compared with the voltage value or not. An internal power supply drives the sigma-delta type A/D-converters. The internal power supply is provided with a microprocessor power supply. The calculating part switches and controls an input switching part based on a temperature detected value of a temperature sensor (14).    USE - State detector for detecting fault of an A/D converter in a secondary battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The calculating part determines whether the output value of each sigma-delta type A/D-converter is compared with the voltage value or not so as to precisely detect fault of the A/D-converter. The control apparatus of the secondary battery controls charging rate of the secondary battery so as to control movement of an electric load, thus reducing power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fault diagnosis method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a state detector for a secondary battery during fault diagnosis of an A/D-converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Detector (12)    Temperature sensor (14)    Power supply (15)    Calculating part (16)    Converters (18-20)
NOVELTY - The system has a motor generator (1) driving a vehicle or an internal combustion engine based on direct-current power as an electric motor. An electrical storage apparatus i.e. battery (13), supplies electric power to a vehicle mounted load (12) through a battery bus-line (11). An end of a voltage transducer (3) is connected to the storage apparatus through an electrical storage bus-line (9). A control circuit (7) controls the generator, the transducer and switches (5, 6), which open and close a connection line between an output bus-line (10) and an electric power generation bus-line (8).    USE - Vehicle electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit controls the motor generator, the voltage transducer and the switches, which open and close the connection line between the output bus-line and the electric power generation bus-line, thus supplying the electric power exceeding the allowable electric power of the voltage transducer. The electric power system is designed such that size and weight reduction of the electric power system can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle electric power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor generator (1)    Voltage transducer (3)    Switches (5, 6)    Control circuit (7)    Electric power generation bus-line (8)    Electrical storage bus-line (9)    Output bus-line (10)    Battery bus-line (11)    Vehicle mounted load (12)    Battery (13)
NOVELTY - An air cathode of Metal-air fuel cells is serial stacked a carbon black layer, a diffusing layer and a ventilation layer on a side of a collecting electric layer, and serial stacked another carbon black layer, another diffusing layer and a catalysis layer on another side of the collecting electric layer, characteristic of the air-cathode is to install many fixing units on a surface of the catalysis layer to fixed on a frame of a metal-air fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A metal-air fuel cell includes: a ventilation layer having a sealable room which to fill electrolyte; an electrode module having at least one cathode unit and an anode unit that set on the room, and the cathode installed on a face of the ventilation layer. In which, the air peripherally is passed through the ventilation layer to the room and to limit the electrolyte of the room effusion from the ventilation layer.
NOVELTY - The recovery and converting unit (1) has a valve (12) arranged within an interface conduit (3) at a position axially intermediate between merging points of the inlet (6) and outlet (7) of the heat exchanger (5). A heat exchanger (2) comprises one or more layers of thermoelectric material connected by an electric line (48) to a DC/DC converter (47). The DC/DC converter is arranged for the connection (49) to a power supply of a vehicle on which the internal combustion engine (14) is installed.    USE - Recovery and converting unit for thermal energy from exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recovery and converting unit may be installed with least impact on the production costs of the vehicle. The unit is extremely compact, and in particular has a very reduced dimension in the longitudinal direction of the exhaust gas main line such that it enables the unit to be placed in a position very close to the catalytic converter of the vehicle, with the result of a higher thermal power recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the recovering and converting unit for thermal energy from the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine.    Recovery and converting unit (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Interface conduit (3)    Heat exchanger (5)    Inlet (6)    Outlet (7)    Valve (12)    Internal combustion engine (14)    DC/DC converter (47)    Electric line (48)    Connection (49)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (40) has batteries arranged in X and Y direction and case divided into case elements (54,60,56,58) in the Z direction with end surfaces across the Z direction. The case elements with side wall portion (66) opposes one end surface and the case element (56,58) with side wall portion (72) opposes other end surface. The side wall portion (66) is fixed to the one end surface in the multiple locations along X and Y direction to receive heat generated in the batteries and conducted from the batteries to the battery holding portion (100), from the one end surface.    USE - Battery pack used in saddle type vehicle (claimed) such as scooters, mopeds, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The side wall portions are fixed to the end surfaces of the battery holding portions using fixing elements provided by the screws and the side wall portions are fixed to the end surface of the battery holding portion by welding such that the number of components in the battery pack can be reduced with improved waterproofing performance. The heatsink is fixed to the case element as radiator plates such that the contact between battery holding portion, the case element and the heatsink can be improved, the thermal gradient among the heatsinks can be reduced and the heat releasing performance of the battery pack can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a saddle type vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Case elements (54,60,56,58)    Battery unit (62)    Side wall portions (66,72)    Battery holding portion (100)    Inserting bolts (202)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (40) has several rechargeable batteries (100) held by battery holding portions (102,102a). Case (52) with two case portions (54,56,58,60) encases the batteries and battery holding portion. Two case portions have plate-like side wall portions (66,72,82,94), and frame-like two circumferential wall portions (68,74,84,96). The circumferential wall portions have annular salient (74f,88b,96f) and annular recesses (68f,78b,84f) for holding the salient and the seal (152). Salient of one circumferential wall portion has maximum thickness greater than that of side wall portions.    USE - Battery pack used for saddle type vehicle (claimed) e.g. scooter. Can also be used in moped, all-terrain vehicle, and snowmobile.    ADVANTAGE - The case deformation is prevented and the case waterproof performance is improved when thickness of the case is increased to enhance the level of stiffness. The battery's heat radiation performance is increased with the increased thickness of the case. The strength of the case in enhanced, since the thickness of the salient is increased. The weight of the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the internal structure of the battery pack.    Battery pack (40)    Case (52)    Case portions (54,56,58,60)    Side wall portions (66,72,82,94)    Circumferential wall portions (68,74,84,96)    Annular recesses (68f,78b,84f)    Annular salient (74f,88b,96f)    Battery pack (100)    Battery holding portions (102,102a)    Seal (152)
NOVELTY - The current collector (130) includes a terminal connecting portion (131), a first electrode connecting portion (132), a second electrode connecting portion (133), a first twisted portion (134), and a second twisted portion (135). A distance between a surface (132a) of the first electrode connecting portion and a surface (133a) of the second electrode connecting portion is larger than a distance between the center of a right frontal portion (131a) of the terminal connecting portion and the center of a left frontal portion (131b) of the terminal connecting portion.    USE - Current collector, e.g., positive electrode current collector, for energy storage device (claimed), such as lithium ion battery, used in, e.g., power-assisted bicycle, electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector can be formed with a larger distance between the electrode connecting portions in left-right direction compared with the conventional ones, thus a larger width between the electrode connecting portions can be obtained from the material of the same size, which enables reduction in size of the material to be prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front views of a positive electrode current collector, for explaining the manufacturing method of the positive electrode current collector.    Current collector (130)    Terminal connecting portion (131)    Right frontal portion (131a)    Left frontal portion (131b)    First electrode connecting portion (132)    Surface (132a)    Second electrode connecting portion (133)    Surface (133a)    First twisted portion (134)    Second twisted portion (135)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a metallic case (20) which accommodates an electrode body (11) which includes a positive electrode plate (12) and a negative electrode plate (13), each being a multi-layer structure. A positive electrode terminal (22a) and a negative electrode terminal (22b) protrude outward from the case. A metallic heat-transfer plate (40) is arranged in the electrode body through insulation members.    USE - Secondary battery for motor vehicle (claimed), such as plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature inside the electrode body can be controlled efficiently by providing a metal heat-transfer plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode body (11)    Positive electrode plate (12)    Negative electrode plate (13)    Case (20)    Positive electrode terminal (22a)    Negative electrode terminal (22b)    Metallic heat-transfer plate (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus (6) changing an upper and lower limit voltage value and setting according to intermittent operation continuation time and intermittent operation with the upper and lower limit voltage value by a deterioration characteristic map. A deterioration characteristic curve is generated based on electrode catalyst deterioration quantity per voltage variation with respect to the upper and lower limit voltage value of a fuel cell (2) and frequency of voltage variation in intermittent operation in the upper and lower limit voltage value of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in a robot, boat ship, aircraft and a building i.e. residence.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows electrode catalyst deterioration quantity resulting from the frequency of voltage variation of the fuel cell in intermittent operation to be considered to correct deterioration characteristic curve based on temperature or outside temperature of the fuel cell, age deterioration of the electrolytic membrane of the fuel cell, air feed rate from an air supply apparatus and dryness of the electrolytic membrane of the fuel cell, so that untreated fuel gas discharged from the fuel cell is pressurized moderately and guided to a fuel gas supply path, thus avoiding back flow of fuel gas from the fuel gas supply path to the fuel gas circuit by a non-return valve, and hence suppressing deterioration of the electrode catalyst, while attaining specific-fuel-consumption improvement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Control apparatus (6)    Accelerator pedal sensor (6a)    Air compressor (31)    Diluted device (35)
NOVELTY - The fixture (10) has a cylindrical pole (13) installed in a perpendicular direction, and a solar cell panel (16) fixed such that a light-receiving surface inclines in an upper part of the pole. Electric-power is generated with the panel and stored in a power supply device (17), and a lamp (12) i.e. LED unit, is attached to the pole. An opening part (22) is connected with inner and outer sides of the pole. An operation part (27) is provided on a side opposite to the opening part. A fall prevention tool i.e. wire (28), is connected between the lamp and a cover element (24).    USE - Lighting fixture for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fixture can be constructed in a favorable manner, prevents prevent water immersion, enables easy mounting at inner side of the pole of the power supply device, and improves workability such as assembly operation and wiring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lighting fixture.    Lighting fixture (10)    Lamp (12)    Cylindrical pole (13)    Solar cell panel (16)    Power supply device (17)    Opening part (22)    Cover element (24)    Operation part (27)    Wire (28)
NOVELTY - The case (11) has a rib (15) which protrudes an outer side in a wall (14). The rib is formed in predetermined numbers. The rib bends or curves along the outer surface of the wall. A peak section (15a) and a trough section (15b) are formed in the rib. The rib has a shape in which a section is extended in a direction to which the vertices of the peak section are tied.    USE - Case for secondary battery mounted in vehicles (all claimed), e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wall of the case is prevented from swelling and shrinking accompanying the discharge and charging of the power generation unit by providing a temperature control function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the secondary battery and a schematic perspective view of the secondary battery.    Case (11)    Wall (14)    Rib (15)    Peak section (15a)    Trough section (15b)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a positive electrode (10) and an additive consisting of aromatic compound. The additive generates gas when a predetermined battery voltage is exceeded. The positive electrode has a positive electrode compound material layer (14) containing a positive electrode active material and graphite as an electrically conductive material. The ratio of the intensity of D peaks to the intensity of G peaks in the Raman spectrum of the graphite obtained by a Raman spectroscopy using argon laser with an excitation wavelength of 514.5 nm is 0.2-0.7.    USE - Sealed lithium secondary battery for motor vehicle (claimed), such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, or a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a sealed lithium ion battery, lithium-polymer battery, lithium-air battery, or lithium sulfur battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves performance and cycling characteristics of a battery since the electroconductivity in a positive electrode compound material layer is improved by addition of graphite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the sealed lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode compound material layer (14)    Electric current interruption mechanism (30)    Connection metal plate (34)    Separator sheets (40A,40B)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) includes multiple protrusions (11a,21a) covered with an insulating layer (30). The insulating layer includes a through hole (31) formed in a direction which penetrates the protrusions. Multiple collectors (11,21) are electrically connected by an electroconductive portion (32) arranged in the through hole.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases useless spaces formed in the surroundings of the connection part of collectors, thus increasing volume energy density and suppressing the damage of collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional views of a battery.    Collectors (11,21)    Protrusions (11a,21a)    Insulating layer (30)    Through hole (31)    Electroconductive portion (32)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has an active material layer (12) for applying an active material to a single side of metal current collecting plates at multiple layers. A groove (16) reaches an end at an outer periphery edge part of the active material layer. A surface side is formed by the active material layer. The current collecting plates are extended in a direction. The groove is extended in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the current collecting plates. A surface layer is formed as an active material layer (15) of the surface side.    USE - Electrode for a secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery and a lithium ion secondary battery, of a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the electrode shortens the time of impregnation of the electrolyte solution to the active material layer when manufacturing the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrode.    Electrode (10)    Active material layer (12)    Inner side layer (13)    Active material layer (15)    Groove (16)
NOVELTY - The piston machine (1) has working chamber (3) to receive working medium (5). An electrically conductive liquid piston (7) positioned in channel adjacent to working space (9) moves such that volume of working chamber varies according to position of liquid piston. A magnet (13) generates magnetic field (15) which is perpendicular to movement direction of liquid piston at location of liquid piston. Two electrodes (19,21) are arranged in electrical contact with the liquid piston at a distance in relative to direction of movement of liquid piston and orientation of the magnetic field.    USE - Cyclic working piston machine such as double piston machine, multipiston machine used as engine e.g. Rankine engine for electricity generation device mounted in motor car, and for exhaust heat recovery in automobile, mobile or stationary uninterruptible power supply units, and used in heat pump (all claimed), cooling device e.g. mobile and household compression cooling device, joule Thomson cooling device, and pressure wave machine in regenerative cryogenic small refrigerating machine such as Stirling and pulse tube coolers.    ADVANTAGE - The piston machine has high service life, high efficiency, and is versatile, insertable, compact and is inexpensively producible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic and perspective views of the cyclic working piston machine.    Piston machine (1)    Working chamber (3)    Working medium (5)    Electrically conductive liquid piston (7)    Working space (9)    Magnet (13)    Magnetic field (15)    Electrodes (19,21)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a data link (26) for bi-directional communication between a vehicle (10) and a charging station (12). Vehicle-side data (D10) and charging-station-side data (D12) are acquired with a vehicle-side unit (18) and a charging-station-side unit (20), respectively. Optimum temperature control parameters (PT) of a battery (14) i.e. lithium ion battery, and a passenger compartment (16) are determined by a logic (L) by processing the acquired vehicle and station-side data. Temperatures of the battery and the compartment are controlled by a temperature control unit (22).    USE - Method for controlling temperature of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, and a passenger compartment of a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. motor car, within a garage and a multi-story car park.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control parameters of the battery and the passenger compartment are determined by the logic by processing the acquired vehicle and charging station-side data, and the temperatures of the battery and the passenger compartment are controlled by the temperature control unit, thus reducing energy consumption required for controlling the temperature of the battery and the passenger compartment during a driving process while reducing comfort loss of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle during a temperature control process.    Vehicle-side data (D10)    Charging-station-side data (D12)    Logic (L)    Optimum temperature control parameters (PT)    Vehicle (10)    Charging station (12)    Battery (14)    Passenger compartment (16)    Vehicle-side unit (18)    Charging-station-side unit (20)    Temperature control unit (22)    Data link (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a radiator cooling a fuel cell by and allowing wind to pass through the ventilation part (611). Another radiator cools a drive motor by allowing wind to pass through another ventilation part (621). A rod-shaped bracket (12a) is fixed to the former radiator, where end of the bracket is fixed to a vehicle body of a fuel cell vehicle. A fuel tank supplies a refrigerant to the former ventilation part. The bracket is fixed to the tank. A hook hole (68a) is formed in an end of the bracket.    USE - Cooling device for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The end of the bracket is connected to the vehicle body of fuel cell vehicle, thus ensuring area of the ventilation part widely, and obtaining high cooling capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cooling device.    Rod-shaped bracket (12a)    Hook hole (68a)    Projection part (127a)    Screw hole (131)    Ventilation parts (611, 621)
NOVELTY - The Electrical terminal (2) has a clamp element (4) including an opening (4a), and another clamp element (6) including a mantle surface arranged in the opening and corresponding to the opening and a circular borehole (6a) arranged eccentric to the mantle surface. The borehole is formed for accommodating a contact element. The opening is formed from an upper section and a lower section that is smaller than the upper section. The upper section is arranged centric to a periphery of the former clamp element. The lower section is formed centric or eccentric to the upper section.    USE - Electrical terminal i.e. battery pole terminal (claimed), for electrical connections of contact elements in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the electrical terminal ensures electrical safe contact of the terminal to the contact element in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fastening an electrical terminal i.e. battery pole terminal, to a contact element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical terminal.    Electrical terminal (2)    Clamp elements (4, 6)    Opening (4a)    Circular borehole (6a)    Circulating groove (8)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a temperature control unit (6) thermally coupled with a battery (3) of a vehicle (1) and electrically connected with a generator during recuperation operation of the generator based on a predetermined temperature threshold value (T1) of the battery, where the generator acts as an electromotor (4). An electrical coupling between the temperature control unit and the battery is interrupted when temperature if the battery reaches another predetermined temperature threshold value (T2) of the battery. A temperature detecting unit (7) is arranged in a housing of the battery.    USE - Device for controlling temperature of a battery such as traction battery i.e. lithium ion battery, in a vehicle such as electric car, hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid motor car and plug in hybrid vehicle, and fuel-operated vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control unit is electrically connected with the generator during the recuperation operation of the generator based on the predetermined temperature threshold value of the battery, thus operating the temperature control unit using electric power generated by the generator in a standstill mode without requiring an external power source, and hence improving energy efficiency of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature control unit is designed as an electrical heating device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of a battery in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle with a device for controlling temperature of a battery.    Predetermined temperature threshold values (T1, T2)    Vehicle (1)    Device for controlling temperature of battery (2)    Battery (3)    Electromotor (4)    Temperature control unit (6)    Temperature detecting unit (7)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage device (1) comprises several flat storage cells (2) for storing and delivering electrical energy, several flat current conductors (4) arranged at the narrow sides of the storage cells, and a retaining apparatus (5) for fastening the storage cells. The retaining apparatus fastens at least one storage cell at two opposite narrow sides and exerts a tensile force on the storage cell in the direction of extension plane of the storage cell, by which the storage cell is tensioned.    USE - Electrical energy storage device used for electric or hybrid motor vehicles, and used as buffer batteries or emergency power supply in stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - The storage cells can be installed simply and secured mechanically. The storage cells can be held in a fixed position and at the same time may be arranged at a distance from one another. The mechanical securing unit and the electrical contact have the form of a single contact, thus simplifying the construction of electrical energy storage device. The individual storage cells can be replaced easily, if they malfunction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the front view and a side view of the electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Flat storage cell (2)    Current conductor (4)    Retaining apparatus (5)    Retaining strap (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a cabin floor (1) having a top face (O) which is arranged opposed to an underside portion (U) and provided with a fuel cell (2). The fuel cell is connected to an exhausting device (3), such that waste heat of the heated fuel cell fluid is discharged from the fuel cell and supplied to the underside portion or cavity (4) in the cabin floor so as to heat the portion of the cabin floor.    USE - Arrangement for heating cabin floor portion of board kitchen in airplane booth e.g. passenger aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Desired heating of cabin floor portion can be performed efficiently, without influencing the temperature at the top face of the cabin floor. The waste heat of heated fuel cell fluid can be utilized efficiently. Heating of escape slide reservoir can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the heating arrangement and cabin floor.    Cabin floor (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Exhausting device (3)    Cavity (4)    Top face (O)    Underside portion (U)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has battery cells (10-14) having exterior resin casing and electrode terminals including negative and positive electrode terminals (10a-14a,10b-14b). A control board (5) has a voltage detection circuit to detect a voltage of each battery cell. Several conductive lines transmit a voltage potential of electrode terminals of battery cells to voltage detection circuit. A resin discharge duct forms a fluid passage. The conductive lines are integrated with either the casing or the discharge duct by insert molding.    USE - Battery unit of battery pack used as auxiliary battery of lead-acid battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive lines are not dedicated so components in the battery unit are integrated with one of the cover casing and the passage formation element by insert molding. Hence battery unit has a simple and improved structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front schematic view of battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Control board (5)    Battery cells (10-14)    Electrode terminals (10a-14a,10b-14b)    Bus bars (20-25)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has a battery controller (40) and a lithium ion battery cell (100) with housing. An electrode assembly (10) is provided in the housing of the lithium ion battery cell. The temperature sensor (20) is arranged inside the lithium ion battery cell for measuring temperature of battery cell. The battery controller is provided for controlling temperature and voltage of the lithium ion battery cell.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery for vehicle such as motor car (claimed). Can also be used in electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of battery can be controlled reliably so that the precision of the battery can be enhanced efficiently. The structure of the battery can be simplified with simple construction and reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Temperature sensor (20)    Battery controller (40)    Battery cell (100)    Battery (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has a battery cell (100) with a housing (70) in which an electrode assembly (10) is arranged. A first temperature sensor (120) is arranged outside of the housing, and a second temperature sensor (20) is arranged inside of the housing, where temperature dynamics of the second sensor is higher than that of the first sensor. The second sensor has an electrothermal oscillator for converting temperature into frequency and is designed as a differential temperature sensor. The first sensor is designed as a thermal detector e.g. negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensor.    USE - Battery for supplying power to electric drives of a motor car (claimed) e.g. hybrid and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The first temperature sensor is arranged outside of the housing, and the second temperature sensor is arranged inside the housing, where the temperature dynamics of the second sensor is higher than the temperature dynamics of the first sensor, thus increasing safety and operational reliability of the battery by quick detection of a sensitive state while achieving high accuracy with respect to absolute temperature measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operation of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery with a battery cell and a temperature sensor inside a battery cell housing.    Electrode assembly (10)    Temperature sensors (20, 120)    Housing (70)    Battery cell (100)    Battery (200)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has a housing, in which an electrode assembly (10) is arranged. A temperature sensor (20) is arranged within the housing. The temperature sensor comprises an electro-thermal oscillator for converting the temperature into a frequency. The temperature sensor is a differential temperature sensor. The electro-thermal oscillator has a thermo column with a thermoelement. The temperature sensor also comprises a temperature dependent bipolar transistor.    USE - Battery cell, particularly lithium-ion battery cell for a battery of a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell has a housing, in which an electrode assembly is arranged, where a temperature sensor is arranged within the housing and the temperature sensor comprises an electro-thermal oscillator for converting the temperature into a frequency, and hence ensures improved and efficient battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Temperature sensor (20)    Current collector (30)    Power lines (50)    Battery cell (100)    Battery (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an air supply unit (30) that supplies air to a cathode (13) of the fuel cell (17). A humidifier (50) humidifies exhaust air that is exhausted from the cathode and supply air that is supplied from the air supply unit. A hydrogen supply unit (70) supplies the hydrogen to anode (15) of the fuel cell. A water separator (90) traps condensate that is generated by anode. The supply air is supplied to an upstream side of humidifier and the condensate that is trapped in water separator is supplied to an upstream side of the humidifier.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of hydrogen to fuel cell when restarting the system is performed simply and the humidification of fuel cell during normal operation of system is improved. Durability of stack of fuel cell system is improved. Separate structure for supplying the hydrogen to fuel cell is eliminated so that the structure of fuel cell system is simplified and the cost of fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (13)    Anode (15)    Fuel cell (17)    Air supply unit (30)    Humidifier (50)    Hydrogen supply unit (70)    Water separator (90)
NOVELTY - The proton exchange membrane (20) has a non-reinforced layer comprising ionomer material. The non-reinforced layer is not provided with a nano-fiber catalyst. A reinforced layer comprising ionomer material is provided with the nano-fiber catalyst. The main portion is made of polymer material, carbon material, metal or ceramic oxide material.    USE - Proton exchange membrane (PEM) for fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The proton exchange membrane of the fuel cell can be manufactured efficiently. The mechanical stability and rigidity of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell can be improved. The service lifetime of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell can be improved. The output power of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell can be increased efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell; and    (2) a method for manufacturing proton exchange membrane for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell.    Proton exchange membrane (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Anode bipolar plate (50)    Cathode bipolar plate (60)    Anode electrode layer (75)
NOVELTY - The converter (18) has an input capacitor (C1) switched between a positive input line and a negative input line. A switch i.e. bipolar transistor, is switched between the input lines and a control contact. A switch controller is coupled with the control contact. An interface i.e. charge pump, for supply of an estimate diagnosis is switched between a positive input connection and a supplementary contact. An isolating power source (24) is coupled with the positive input connection and a negative input connection, and formed as a direct-current (DC)/DC flyback converter.    USE - Power converter for use in a vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The interface for supply of the estimate diagnosis is switched between the positive input connection and the supplementary contact such that a current flow through the interface can be prevented while enabling a correct power supply between a fuel cell and high-voltage batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for carrying out of a diagnosis test at a fuel cell in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle.    Input capacitor (C1)    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (16)    Power converter (18)    Isolating power source (24)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric pump (6) driving a pump body by a motor and arranged in a radiator (4). The electric pump drives an electrically-driven fan (5) by the motor and located in the radiator. The electric pump is arranged in a solar panel, which receives and electric-power-generates irradiation of sunlight to an outer surface of a vehicle. An electric power generation unit (11) supplies generated electric power with the solar panel, which is connected to the electric pump and the fan. The control part determines excess and deficiency of the electric power by the solar panel.    USE - Device for cooling an engine e.g. internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and petrol engine, of a vehicle i.e. cargoes lorry. Can also be used for a bus and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation unit generates the electric power in an outer surface of a vehicle so as to prevent loss of engine-drive force of a drive of the pump and the fan in an easy manner, thus reducing fuel-consumption and engine drive loss in an effective manner. The device can occupy less space in an efficient manner. The device can utilize the generated electric power by the solar panel in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for cooling an engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (1)    Radiator (4)    Electrically-driven fan (5)    Electric pump (6)    Electric power generation unit (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power generation unit (26) provided with an internal combustion engine (22) that drives a generator (20) connectable with an electric power feeding path. A cooling unit (54) i.e. pump-circulation system, cools cooling water. The internal combustion engine is suspended when a commercial power grid fails for power. An electric power generation control part starts the internal combustion engine and performs idling when a self sustaining is started. An electronic control unit (ECU) (24a) operates the cooling unit when the idling is performed.    USE - Cogeneration apparatus for a domestic lighting fixture and a domestic floor heating facility.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation control part starts the internal combustion engine and performs idling when the self sustaining is started, and the ECU operates the cooling unit when the idling is performed, so that raise of the temperature of the cooling water of the internal combustion engine can be avoided, and operation of the internal combustion engine can be continued at time of the self sustaining after power failure of the commercial power grid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal combustion engine is single cylinder overhead valve (OHV) spark ignition type internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine and an exhaust gas heat exchanger in an electric power generation unit case.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Generator (20)    Internal combustion engine (22)    ECU (24a)    Electric power generation unit (26)    Cooling unit (54)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power generation unit provided with an internal combustion engine that drives a generator in an electric power feeding path. Alternating current power from a power grid is transmitted to an electric load. A power failure judgment part judges whether the commercial power grid is failed to produce power. An internal combustion engine start-up part is connected to a boosting power supply of a battery. An electric power supply start part supplies the alternating current power from the generator to the electric load after the internal combustion engine is started.    USE - Cogeneration apparatus for controlling operation of an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures reliable self-sustaining operation of the internal combustion engine when power failure arises in a commercial power grid. The apparatus can determine abnormality in the output voltage of a commercial power grid of the inverter based on output frequency of the inverter so as to detect occurrence of power failure in the commercial power grid in a reliable and accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation of an electronic control unit of an electric power generation control part.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The detector (100) has an abnormality-monitoring circuit (30) monitoring whether abnormality is produced in internal resistance based on an electric current detected value by an electric current detector (15). A prohibition part prohibits detection of abnormality in internal resistance by the abnormality-monitoring circuit according to an operation state of an electric motor i.e. alternating current (AC) motor, drive-controlled by power conversion by an electric power converter between assembled batteries (10).    USE - Abnormality detector for an assembled battery that is utilized to drive an engine of a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The prohibition part prohibits detection of the abnormality in the internal resistance by the abnormality-monitoring circuit according to the operation state of the electric motor drive-controlled by power conversion via the electric power converter between the assembled batteries, thus preventing misdetection of abnormality in the internal resistance without detecting the voltage value of the voltage cells directly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric system by which an abnormality detector of an assembled battery is applied.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled batteries (10)    Electric current detector (15)    Abnormality-monitoring circuit (30)    Abnormality detector (100)    Electric system (200)
NOVELTY - The generator uses a hydrocarbon fuel to generate electricity with characteristics such as current power and voltage, sufficient for launching an internal combustion engine of vehicle with empty battery.    USE - Power generator for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pillar (3) including frameworks (2) supporting a solar panel (1) for generating solar energy from the solar panel. The apparatus uses electricity generated for driving an electric vehicle (5), and charge of a battery while placing the solar panel above a road and preventing rain and snow to prevent a rail (6) laid on the road for electric vehicles charged during driving leaking with rain and a snow moisture content. A current collector (4) takes in electricity of a rail into an electric vehicle.    USE - Roof combining electric power generating apparatus for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel carries out function of a roof without water-immersing the road, so that earth-leakage of the rail can be decreased with few insulating materials, and power transmission loss can be reduced. The apparatus facilitates installation of the solar panel in the road, so that site charge is not needed. The apparatus reduces snow removal expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a roof combining electric power generating apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (1)    Frameworks (2)    Pillar (3)    Current collector (4)    Electric vehicle (5)    Rail (6)    Road surface (7)    Central lane separator strip (8)
NOVELTY - The baffle plate has a front windshield. A frame beam is provided with a fixing seat. Two ends of a cylinder are fixed with a connecting shaft mounted on fixing seat. The cylinder is fixed with a square plastic plate. A solar battery boar is provided in the outer side of square plastic plate. A magnet is provided in the upper portion of square plastic plate. A groove is opened in the lower side of frame beam. A rubber gasket is provided in the left and right sides of the square groove. The square plastic plate is turned down when magnet is absorbed on square groove.    USE - Baffle plate with sun shield for car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can be protected effectively from sun rays.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical generator based on hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells contains a heat discharge circuit with a temperature sensor and a pump (the pimp output connected to the irradiator input), a battery of fuel cells with pipelines for delivery of hydrogen and oxygen, with electricity output buses and a water discharge valve), the electrochemical generator control system, a hydrogen bleeding circuit including a blower, a hydrogen input and a hydrogen-water mixture output from the fuel cells battery, a temperature sensor. Additionally proposed is a method for water and heat removal from the fuel cells battery reaction zone.    USE - Electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of energy expenditures due to supply of hydrogen into the fuel cells battery heat to the water vapour condensation temperature; increase of the electrochemical generator reliability and service life due to the assemblies continuously operating under conditions without sharp temperature gradients, ensuring continuous removal of current-generating reaction end products.1 dwg
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has control unit (51) which performs charging/discharging control of the electrical storage system, and an abnormality detection unit (52) which detects abnormality of the component relevant to the charging/discharging process provided in each assembled battery (20A,20B). The assembled battery is controlled to terminate the electric power supply from the electrical storage system to the propulsion motor (33) when abnormality of component is detected.    USE - Control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the replacement expense of the battery components since the circulating current flowing between the assembled batteries connected in parallel can be suppressed after battery components replacement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Assembled battery (20A,20B)    Step up converter (31)    Propulsion motor (33)    Control unit (51)    Abnormality detection unit (52)
NOVELTY - The vibration electric power generation device (110) has an elastic sheet (111) which is elastically deformed by a load, and a piezoelectric film (112) installed on surface of elastic sheet. The surface of the piezoelectric film faces the direction in which the elastic sheet expands or contracts. The elastic sheet elastically deforms to orthogonal direction with respect to a load direction, then piezoelectric film receives tensile or compressive force by expansion or contraction of the elastic sheet.    USE - Vibration electric power generation device used for recovering vibrational energy generated from e.g. motor, vehicle engine, machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains high electric power generation efficiency since the elastic sheet deforms largely by the load which increases distortion of each piezoelectric film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the vibration electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vibration electric power generating apparatus (100)    Vibration electric power generation device (110)    Elastic sheet (111)    Piezoelectric film (112)    Electrical storage apparatus (120)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has an acquisition unit that acquires a range of an output voltage of the batteries (Ba-Bc) in a battery unit, and acquires a voltage to which an external apparatus corresponds. The range of the output voltage of the battery and the corresponded voltage of the external apparatus is compared. A control unit (CU) is provided to control the battery unit so that the output voltage is converted into predetermined voltage or not converted into predetermined voltage according to the comparison result.    USE - Apparatus for controlling battery such as lithium-ion battery, olivine type iron phosphate lithium-ion battery and lead battery for use in mobile telephone, motor vehicle and house.    ADVANTAGE - The output from the battery can be taken out efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram illustrating the control process of Direct current-direct current converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct current-direct current converter (44a)    Contacts (61a-61c,62a-62c)    Diodes (63a-63c)    Batteries (Ba-Bc)    Switches (SW10a-SW10c)
NOVELTY - The method involves turning off a start key and detecting the start key through a start key detection unit (160), where the temperature of a battery is measured through the temperature of a battery sensor (110). The preset temperature and another preset temperature for the temperature control of the battery are compared, where the operation item time requested is obtained. The battery heating or cooling apparatus (150) is controlled, where a reopening of the operation time is requested to an operator through a communications module (120).    USE - Method for controlling battery temperature in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery heating or a cooling apparatus is controlled, where a reopening of the operation time is requested to an operator through a communications module, and hence ensures controlling the temperature of battery in an effective manner and improves the battery performance in a reliable manner, and also prevents the damage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery temperature controller apparatus with a smart phone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery temperature controller apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery sensor (110)    Communications module (120)    Vehicle controller (130)    Memory (140)    Battery heating or cooling apparatus (150)    Start key detection unit (160)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted emergency call apparatus has a discharge unit (20) which carries out refresh discharge of an auxiliary battery (19) so that an inactive film which forms around the battery electrodes while it is idle may be removed according to a discharge command signal. A refresh discharge controller (21) determines the output timing of the discharge command signal based on the collected temperature history information. The temperature history information contains the elapsed time after the last refresh discharge and the temperature detected by a temperature detector (24).    USE - Vehicle-mounted emergency call apparatus used for vehicle-mounted emergency reporting system to transmit emergency call signal to service center when traffic accident occurs and emergency call is needed, where an auxiliary battery is used as a back-up power supply so that damage to the main battery supply will not prevent transmission of an emergency call.    ADVANTAGE - By taking into account collected temperature history more effective removal of the inactive film that forms on the electrodes of the auxiliary battery is achieved, thus greatly extending its remaining capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an auxiliary battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an auxiliary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Auxiliary battery apparatus (3)    Auxiliary battery (19)    Discharge unit (20)    Refresh discharge controller (21)    Temperature detector (24)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has electric power generation control unit (15) to control electric power generation voltage to predetermined voltage, when estimated value of battery (12) exists in predetermined range. A voltage control unit (18) controls effective voltage applied to electric load (20,21) to fixed voltage lower than predetermined voltage by turning ON/OFF of FET (16,17). The voltage control unit turns ON FET to control effective voltage applied to electric load while electric power generation control unit controls electric power generation voltage to predetermined voltage.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation of alternating current dynamo can be controlled effectively according to the acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle such that the fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced significantly. The electric load can be operated stably so that the performance of the electric load can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (1)    Battery (12)    Electric power generation control unit (15)    FET (16,17)    Voltage control unit (18)    Electric load (20,21)
NOVELTY - Lithium compound, vanadium compound and phosphorus compound are mixed and temporary baking of the obtained mixture is carried out. The baked product is pulverized and the pulverized material is coated on the surface of carbon powder, pulverize-mixed using ball mill to obtain ground material. Actual baking of the ground material is carried out at 700-900 degrees C to obtain carbon coated lithium vanadium phosphate particles.    USE - Manufacture of carbon coated lithium vanadium phosphate particles used as positive electrode material for use in lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used in plug-in hybrid cars and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon coated lithium vanadium phosphate particles with high purity are manufactured, and provide batteries with high capacity.
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted electric power generation system (1) has internal combustion engine (2) having exhaust pipe (17), evaporative emission channel (24), and purge valve (25). An electric polarizing device (3) carries out electric polarization by supplying exhaust gas provided in exhaust pipe so that temperature increases and decreases sequentially. An electric power obtaining device (4) obtains electric power from electric polarizing device. A controller (8) opens purge valve when temperature of exhaust gas detected by a temperature sensor (6) is more than predetermined temperature.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to electric polarizing device can be suppressed, and in electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted electric power generation system.    Vehicle-mounted electric power generation system (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Electric polarizing device (3)    Electric power obtaining device (4)    Temperature sensor (6)    Controller (8)    Exhaust pipe (17)    Evaporative emission channel (24)    Purge valve (25)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (1) includes a secondary device (4) that takes out electric power from the primary device (3). A temperature detector (5) detects temperature of the exhaust gas. A temperature fall mechanism (6) reduces the temperature of the exhaust gas supplied to the primary device. A control unit (7) operates the temperature fall mechanism when the detected exhaust gas temperature is more than a predetermined temperature.    USE - Vehicle mounted electric power generation system for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation performance is prevented from falling or a condition by which electric power production becomes impossible is suppressed even during high temperature environment. Damage of the device is also prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle mounted electric power generation system.    Electric power generation system (1)    Primary device (3)    Secondary device (4)    Temperature detector (5)    Temperature fall mechanism (6)    Control unit (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an internal resistance calculation unit (81) to compute internal resistance of battery packs (1-1-1-n) based on voltage and electric current measured for every battery pack. An internal resistance estimation unit (82) estimates internal resistance of battery packs based on computed internal resistance and ratio of magnitude of the electric current of battery packs, respectively. A deterioration determination unit (83) determines whether each of battery pack is deteriorated based on estimated internal resistance.    USE - Apparatus for determining degradation of battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and pure electric vehicle (PEV).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of each battery pack can be determined, without computing internal resistance for every battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery deterioration determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery degradation deterioration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery packs (1-1-1-n)    Relay (4)    Internal resistance calculation unit (81)    Internal resistance estimation unit (82)    Deterioration determination unit (83)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has a positive electrode external terminal (22) and a negative electrode external terminal (23) connected to an electrode terminal of a battery. A current pathway connects the positive electrode external terminal and the negative electrode external terminal via the battery. The battery accommodates an electric power generation element in a battery case. An opening part of the battery case is sealed with a sealing board through a gasket. A positive electrode is connected with a filter through a positive electrode lead.    USE - Battery module for a battery such as secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydride secondary battery and nickel cadmium secondary battery, that is utilized as a driving power supply of a portable electronic device, a mobile communication apparatus and a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a digital camera, a video camera and a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The current pathway connects the positive electrode external terminal and the negative electrode external terminal via the battery so as to equalize input-output electric current in the battery in a simple manner, so that cycle-life characteristic of the module can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Positive electrode bus-bar (20)    Negative electrode bus-bar (21)    Positive electrode external terminal (22)    Negative electrode external terminal (23)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has winding electrode portion (14) by which positive electrode plate (11) and negative electrode plate (12) are electrically insulated with separator (13). A non-aqueous electrolyte is accommodated in cylindrical battery armored can (17). A positive electrode current collection tab (22) connected to positive electrode plate is bent in S shape. The collection tab is made from aluminum or aluminum alloy. A notch portion is formed between two folding points bent in S shape. Ratio of volume of notch portion is 25-37.5% per 1 mm in length.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or electric vehicle (EV), drive power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - Since the breaking strength of the positive electrode current collection tab can be made high, the rupture of the positive electrode current collection tab can be suppressed, even if the battery vibrated violently. Since the internal resistance of the negative electrode side can be equivalently made small, the process to shape the negative electrode current collection tab at the side of the start of winding can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate and a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cylindrical non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Winding electrode portion (14)    Battery armored can (17)    Positive electrode current collection tab (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has a laminated body (7) comprising laminated electrode bodies (2a, 2b), and electroconductive parts i.e. current collector foils (1, 6), connecting the electrode bodies relatively far from an axis of symmetry and relatively close to the axis of symmetry. The current collector foils include electrode areas and non-electrode areas (3f, 4f, 5f), where the electrode areas are in contact with an electrode layer e.g. positive electrode layer, of the electrode bodies and the non-electrode area are not in contact with the electrode layer of the electrode bodies.    USE - Solid battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, for an information technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive parts connect the electrode bodies relatively far from the axis of symmetry and relatively close to the axis of symmetry, so that damage of the electroconductive parts can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated body of a solid battery.    Current collector foils (1, 6)    Laminated electrode bodies (2a, 2b)    Electrode collectors (3-5)    Non-electrode areas (3f, 4f, 5f)    Laminated body (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte layer that is provided between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The electrolyte layer is provided with a porous membrane (2a) consisting of an inorganic compound, and a non-aqueous electrolyte contained in a pore of the porous membrane, while one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is provided with a sintered compact (1) with 70% or more of relative density. The oxide sinter is contained with lithium and transition metal. The inorganic compound is formed of silicon.    USE - Secondary battery used in mobile telephone, notebook PC and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous membrane consisting of inorganic compound is functioned as the separator, the secondary battery with high energy density can be obtained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode and porous membrane of secondary battery.    Sintered compact (1)    Porous membrane (2a)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte has sulfonate structural unit (I)-(III).    USE - Polymer electrolyte is used for polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) for motor vehicle. Can also be used for humidity sensor, gas sensor and electrochromic display element.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte has excellent workability and proton conductivity with reduced moisture content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte has sulfonate structural unit of formula: -((Ar'(-(SO3X)a)-S(=O)2)m-(Ar'(-(SO3X)b)n)p)- (I), -((Ar'(-(SO3X)a))m-(Ar'(-(SO3X)b)n)p)- (II) or -((Ar'-C(=O))m-(Ar')n-Z)- (III).    Ar'=carbon which forms benzene ring, naphthalene ring or ring having heteroatom;    X=H or cation;    a,b=0-4;    m,n,a+b,p=1 or more;    q=0 or more;    p+q=2 or more;and    Z=direct bond, oxygen or sulfur.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte membrane;    (2) membrane electrode assembly; and    (3) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device has an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) provided inside a vehicle-mounted charger (110) that charges a battery (120). A power factor correction (PFC) circuit raises voltage supplied from an external power supply (200), and a control part heats up the battery by making electric current ripple larger than a reference value to control switch operation of the IGBT. A smoothing capacitor is provided in the PFC circuit, and the battery electrically stores electric power supplied to a motor (140) that drives a vehicle.    USE - Device for adjusting temperature of a battery e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, of a vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The control part heats up the battery by making the electric current ripple larger than the reference value to control switch operation of the IGBT, so that increase in cost and weight of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle-mounted charger (110)    Battery (120)    Inverter (130)    Motor (140)    External power supply (200)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery (10) has a large-diameter portion (33) provided at the inner surface of a bushing (20) away from a welding position and/or the outer surface of an electric pole (30). At least a part of the large-diameter portion is located in a middle range (Q) among the three equal division ranges of a height range which protrudes from a battery cover (11).    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively prevent deformation and damage of bushing at the time of tightening. Reduces the diameter of electric pole and the thickness of the bushing to reduce the lead content of bushing or electric pole, thus achieving cost and weight reduction of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front sectional view of the terminal of a lead acid battery, and the sectional view of a portion of the lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (10)    Battery cover (11)    Bushing (20)    Electric pole (30)    Large-diameter portion (33)    Middle range (Q)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding separator (157) in flat shape and forming flat winding electrode case (150). The downward uncoated portion is excised from intended portion which welds current collection terminal elements (120,130). A non-aqueous electrolyte is injected in battery case (160). The injected non-aqueous electrolyte is impregnated in winding coating portion (150d). The winding uncoated portion (155d) located inside the battery case is used rather than upper inner surfaces (112c,112g) opposite to end surface (156d) of winding uncoated portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as square sealing-type lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte can be effectively impregnated in the winding coating portion of flat winding electrode case in a short time, without reducing the cycle charge/discharge characteristics of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. Since the productive time of the battery can be shortened, the production cost of the battery can be easily reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembly structure of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Assembly structure of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (101)    Upper inner surfaces (112c,112g)    Current collection terminal elements (120,130)    Flat winding electrode case (150)    Winding coating portion (150d)    Winding uncoated portion (155d)    End surface of winding uncoated portion (156d)    Separator (157)    Battery case (160)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a measurement unit (7) which measures the electrical potential difference of a reference electric potential section (5) and any one of the cathode (3) and anode (4) of a fuel cell (2). The electrical potential difference of the reference electric potential section and the other of the cathode and anode is computed based on the measured electrical potential difference and the detected electrical potential difference of the cathode and anode.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables judging whether any of the cathode and anode has affected the quality of the electrical property of a fuel cell by just obtaining the electrical potential difference between any one of the cathode and anode and a reference electrode. Reduces number of parts of fuel cell system, thus achieving cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Reference electric potential section (5)    Measurement unit (7)
NOVELTY - The stack has separators (40, 41) that form gas distribution paths (S1, S2) between membrane electrode assemblies. A cooling fluid distribution path (S3) distributes cooling fluid formed between adjacent separators. The cooling distribution path is arranged such that a displacement absorption element is lined with an elastic protrusion (50) inclined to a direction that mutually crosses. The elastic protrusion is formed as a plate-shaped object and oriented in a plate thickness surface in fluid distribution direction at right angle.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell stack for stacking a fuel cell unit in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack reduces the pressure loss of the fluid flow path irrespective of the deformation grade of a cooling fluid distribution path that distributes cooling fluid in a practical utilization area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell unit.    Gas distribution paths (S1, S2)    Cooling fluid distribution path (S3)    Membrane electrode assembly (30)    Separators (40, 41)    Elastic protrusion (50)
NOVELTY - An electrode material is manufactured by preparing raw material composition containing greater than or equal to 2 types of electrolyte raw materials which chemically react by mechanical treatment, producing solid electrolyte, preparing electrode active material raw materials, producing electrode active material, and carrying out mechanical treatment of raw material composition. Surface of electrode active material is covered by solid electrolyte.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material for lithium secondary batteries used for communication apparatuses and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material exhibits high ionic conductivity and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode material which contains lithium titanium oxide (LiTi2O4), wherein surface of LiTi2O4 is covered with lithium thiophosphate (Li3PS4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph demonstrating lithium ion conductivity measurement result of electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The pole-electrode has a strip-shaped pole-electrode part whose surface is formed with an electrode active material layer. A positive electrode current collection part (16) is formed in contact with a width direction edge part of the pole-electrode part. Multiple slits (11) are intermittently formed in parallel to a boundary line top part of the pole-electrode part and the collection part, or to a boundary line, where a distance from the boundary line to each slit is 5 mm or less. A shape of each slit is linear and shapes of four corners of the pole-electrode part are tetragon shapes.    USE - Pole-electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. winding-type electrode battery, which is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in home.    ADVANTAGE - The slits are intermittently formed in parallel to the boundary line top part of the electrode part and the current collection part or the boundary line, thus performing enhanced discharge of heavy current by the battery. The active material density of the pole-electrode during a rolling process, without generating wrinkles at the boundary vicinity of a coating part and an uncoated part, thus preventing fracture of the pole-electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of pole-electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries    (2) a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a winding-type electrode battery.    Pouch type case (10)    Slits (11)    Electrolyte solution (12)    Flat-shaped winding-type electrode body (14)    Positive electrode current collection part (16)
NOVELTY - The wiring module has a resin protector at which the several electric wires connected to cell group are routed. Connection elements are connected with a resin protector, and comprised of connection protrusion (46). A notch portion (49) forms predetermined clearance (CL) between connection insertion units in assembly direction of cell group, in a state at which connection insertion unit penetrates connection protrusion of connection element. The strain deformation to specific side of connection element is permitted by predetermined clearance along assembly direction of cell group.    USE - Wiring module of battery module mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the strain deformation to other side of connection element is permitted by predetermined clearance along assembly direction of cell group in resin protector, the cell group can be assembled from one side of connection element to other side of connection element. The assembly work property of wiring module is improved. The strain deformation of cell group in resin protector along the assembly direction can be controlled effectively. The fall of workability of wiring module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wiring module.    Upper wall (37)    Engagement wall (38)    Connection protrusion (46)    Notch portion (49)    Predetermined clearance (CL)
NOVELTY - The structure has flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (30) which is provided with main portion, while arranging FPCB along row direction of several cells (11). A lead wire portion is introduced between the cells along row direction in FPCB from terminal of conducting path. An introductory portion (33) is provided with thermistor (35) in the wire portion, and is arranged integrally with the main portion. The thermistor is attached to cell group (10) by inserting the introductory portion between the adjacent cells.    USE - Attachment structure of chip type NTC thermistor for lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermistor is attached to cell group by inserting the introductory portion between the adjacent cells, the installation work of thermistor can be simplified, and the number of components can be reduced to achieve cost reduction of attachment structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Cell group (10)    Cell (11)    FPCB (30)    Introductory portion (33)    Thermistor (35)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of positive electrode active material involves pulverizing, mixing and heating to-be-heated material (3) by irradiating electromagnetic waves.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for positive electrode for electrical device (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, motor vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The active material is manufactured efficiently with high purity, and provides battery with excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material, which contains primary particles comprised from polyhedral non-spherical particle and having particle diameter of 0.05-2 mu m, and secondary particles having particle diameter of 5 mu m or less, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 0.1-1 m2/g; and    (2) electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating manufacture of positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Crucible (1)    To-be-heated material (3)    Unreacted substance and reaction intermediate product (3a)    Mode of transmission of temperature (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a control part carrying out operation control of output voltage of a fuel cell by making high electric potential avoidance voltage to be lower than open end voltage. An oxidant gas supply system (30) supplies air as oxidant gas to a fuel cell stack (20), and a humidifier (35) humidifies the oxidant gas pressurized by an air compressor (32), where operation control of the high electric potential avoidance voltage value is considered as an intermediate high electric potential avoidance voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the high electric potential avoidance voltage at appropriate timing, so that the system can achieve deterioration suppression of the fuel cell and overcharge prevention of an electrical storage apparatus, thus improving user convenience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (20)    Oxidant gas supply system (30)    Filter (31)    Air compressor (32)    Humidifier (35)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has winding body which impregnates a first electrolyte solution. A resistance measurement unit is arranged for measuring the resistance value in the winding body. A supply unit is adapted for supplying a second electrolyte solution or a supporting electrolyte having higher concentration than the first electrolyte solution in the winding body when the resistance value exceeds a predetermined threshold value.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion battery, for vehicles such as motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The durability is improved and the high-rate discharge is ensured since the supply unit is adapted for supplying a second electrolyte solution or a supporting electrolyte having higher concentration than the first electrolyte solution in the winding body when the resistance value exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The lifetime of the battery is improved by reducing the resistance value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a time-chart highlighting the supply timing of the second electrolyte solution in the non-aqueous secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).
NOVELTY - The electrode has a binder, and a negative electrode active material layer formed in a collector. Diameter of oxide particles is smaller than diameter of a lithium occlusion particle. The binder is chosen from polyimide, polyamidoimide, polyamidoimide silica hybrid, polyacrylic acid and carboxymethylcellulose. Amount of formation of a coating layer is 1-50 mass percent with respect to silicon monoxide. Thickness of the negative electrode active material layer is 10 micrometer to 30 micrometer.    USE - Negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery utilized in a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in a mobile telephone and a personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The active material layer is formed in the collector, where diameter of oxide particles is smaller than diameter of lithium occlusion particle, thus improving ion conductivity and cycling characteristics of a lithium ion secondary battery using the negative electrode while reducing internal resistance at time of charging/discharging of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating alternating current impedance measurement result.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An optical fuel cell (10) has cathode (16) and anode (14) including electrode (14a) with photocatalyst (15), positioned in liquid phase fuel (20). When light is irradiated to anode using electric current, fuel substance (20a) in the liquid phase fuel is oxidatively-decomposed by action of photocatalyst. The photocatalyst is modified by adsorbent (15b) which adsorbs the fuel substance.    USE - Optical fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical fuel cell has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, improves photocatalytic activity of anode, and promotes oxidative degradation effect of fuel substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of optical fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Optical fuel cell (10)    Anode (14)    Electrode (14a)    Photocatalyst (15)    Titanium oxide (15a)    Adsorbent (15b)    Cathode (16)    Liquid phase fuel (20)    Fuel substance (20a)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode sheet (21) and a negative electrode sheet (22) laminated on a laminated body (14). A positive electrode current collection part (41) is connected to the positive electrode sheet. A positive electrode side opposing surface (41a) is extended to a side (14a) of the laminated body along lamination direction, and a positive electrode side recessed part (62) is provided in a part facing a positive electrode side protrusion (61). The positive electrode side protrusion and the positive electrode sheet are electrically connected with each other.    USE - Secondary battery for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode side protrusion and the positive electrode sheet are electrically connected with each other, so that the current density between the positive electrode current collection part and the positive electrode sheet can be raised, and indirect welding can be performed suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a laminated body and a current collection part.    Laminated body (14)    Side of laminated body (14a)    Positive electrode sheet (21)    Negative electrode sheet (22)    Positive electrode current collection part (41)    Positive electrode side opposing surface (41a)    Positive electrode side protrusion (61)    Positive electrode side recessed part (62)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature control system (10) has a thermal-medium supply source, e.g., blower (20), which supplies thermal medium to the secondary batteries (11-13). The supply paths (21-23) are connected to the secondary batteries to supply the thermal medium from the thermal-medium supply source to the secondary batteries. The temperature control mechanisms (61-63) are arranged for adjusting the temperature of the thermal medium of the supply paths to a temperature according to the flow volume of the thermal medium the supply paths.    USE - Battery temperature control system for adjusting temperature of batteries mounted in vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in temperature control capability with respect to the secondary batteries is suppressed by providing the temperature control mechanism which adjusts the temperature of the thermal medium of the supply paths to a temperature according to the flow volume of the thermal medium the supply paths.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery temperature control system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Battery temperature control system (10)    Secondary batteries (11-13)    Blower (20)    Supply paths (21-23)    Temperature control mechanisms (61-63)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves assembling a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a predetermined non-aqueous electrolyte. The X-ray small-angle scattering of a negative electrode active material in an amorphous carbon material in the negative electrode is measured. A surface fractal dimension of 2.0 or less is obtained based on the measurement result.    USE - Manufacturing method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply for drive motor mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate evaluation of negative electrode active material to determine whether it is uniformly coated by amorphous carbon material. Reduces variation in quality, and allows production of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with high capacity and excellent output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the relationship between the surface fractal dimension of an amorphous carbon material and a limiting-current-density ratio. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rod (23) for applying a to-be-coated material (2) on a surface of a base material (1), and a sloping groove (25) holding the to-be-coated material to an outer peripheral surface of the rod to which sum of a cross-sectional area of the sloping groove is smaller than a center part of axial direction at an edge-part side. A rod coater is equipped with a liquid pan that stores the to-be-coated material, and the rod is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft (22). A lower part of the rod is immersed in the coating material in the liquid pan.    USE - Apparatus for coating a to-be-coated material on a surface of a base material to form an electrode in a battery that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sloping groove holds the to-be-coated material to the outer peripheral surface of the rod to which sum of the cross-sectional area of the sloping groove is smaller than center part of axial direction at the edge-part side, thus preventing generation of coating non-uniformity in base-material width direction, improving coating quality, and attaining equalization of coating thickness in base material width direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coating apparatus.    Base material (1)    To-be-coated material (2)    Rotating shaft (22)    Rod (23)    Sloping groove (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a polymer electrolyte membrane whose one side is formed with a base material. The shape of the polymer electrolyte membrane is arranged in a shape retention region. The base material is peeled from the polymer electrolyte membrane. The base material peeled polymer electrolyte membrane is conveyed in the shape retention region. A catalyst ink is coated to base material peeled surface of polymer electrolyte membrane and is exposed.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane catalyst layer assembly used for fuel cell used as drive source in motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst ink is coated to base material peeled surface of polymer electrolyte membrane and is exposed, hence the generation of the wrinkles and pinhole in the polymer electrolyte membrane can be suppressed effectively. The simplified structure can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of membrane catalyst layer assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing apparatus of membrane catalyst layer assembly.    Back up roll (13)    Catalyst ink supply apparatus (14)    Drying apparatus (15)    Shape retention film supply device (16)    Sticking apparatus (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a collector (1a,1e) provided with a protrusion protruded in a direction orthogonally crossed in the lamination direction of a unit cell (1). The collectors are connected to the protrusion by an electroconductive unit (41-44) which consists of solidified electroconductive paste. An insulation unit (51-54) is provided between the electroconductive unit and the electric power generation element of the unit cell.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, used for mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents occurrence of short-circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery structure.    Unit cell (1)    Collector (1a,1e)    Electroconductive unit (41-44)    Insulation unit (51-54)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The assembly method involves arranging an upper side bracket (10) and a lower side bracket (11) relative to the opposing ends of the lower surface of a stack assembly by positioning and maintaining a jig for assembly (1) with respect to the stack assembly. The brackets are fixed to the lower surface of the stack assembly by making the jig contact the surface of the upper side bracket opposite the surface facing the stack assembly lower surface, while the same jig holds and positions the lower side bracket.    USE - Assembly method for assembling upper and lower side brackets for fixation of lower case to stack assembly of battery pack mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The same jig contacts the upper side bracket while holding the lower side bracket relative to the stack assembly, stably holding the upper side bracket in place and facilitating easy assembly of the brackets to the stack assembly lower surface of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a jig for assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic isometric view of the maintenance state of the bracket by the jig for assembly with respect to the stack assembly.    Jig for assembly (1)    Bracket holding section (2b)    Bracket holding section (2c)    Upper side bracket (10)    Lower side bracket (11)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple rod-shaped elements (1) arranged on a substrate (5) and comprising a source electrode (15), a gate electrode (22) and a drain electrode (16), where electric current flowing between the source and drain electrodes is controlled by input to the gate electrode. The source, gate and drain electrodes are respectively connected with three share terminals (31-33), where current flowing between the first and second terminals is controlled by input to the third terminal. The elements comprise a source region, a channel region, and a drain region along an axial direction.    USE - Transistor device for use in an air conditioning machine i.e. air conditioner, a power factor correction (PFC) inverter, a power conditioner of a solar panel, and a converter or inverter of an electrical machinery of a motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for an electric vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device comprises multiple rod-shaped elements, so that one of the rod-shaped elements moves normally even if the other rod-shaped element is destroyed, thus enabling continuous movement of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified block circuit diagram of a transistor device.    Rod-shaped element (1)    Substrate (5)    Source electrode (15)    Drain electrode (16)    Gate electrode (22)    Share terminals (31-33)
NOVELTY - The electrically-driven system (11) has a fuel cell step up converter (14) that increases the electric power supplied from a fuel cell (12). The various states of step up converter are detected by the sensors. The self diagnosis of the step up converter is carried out according to the detection result. The self diagnosis of the step up converter is prohibited, when the step-up converter is set to the reliability fall conditions indicating the reduction in the reliability of detection result of various states of the step up converter.    USE - Electrically-driven system such as fuel cell system, hybrid system and plug-in hybrid system of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in robot, boat ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The self diagnostics of the step-up converter can be implemented in appropriate state by the electrically-driven system and the exact abnormality determination can be performed reliably. The abnormality in over-current, abnormality in element overheating, abnormality in circuit and abnormality in overvoltage can be detected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electrically-driven system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrically-driven system (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Fuel cell step up converter (14)    Capacitor (15)    Reactor (32)
NOVELTY - A porous membrane is manufactured by forming membrane into film using hydrophobic polymer solution containing hydrophilic polymeric material or forming membrane into film after performing water treatment, immersing film in aqueous solution containing 0.03-1 wt.% mineral salt and 0.03-5 wt.% inorganic persulfate, heating at 50-135 degrees C, and crosslinking with inorganic persulfate.    USE - Manufacture of porous membrane used as dehumidification membrane for fuel cell, microfiltration membrane, ultrafiltration membrane, and reverse osmosis membrane.    ADVANTAGE - Porous membrane can be manufactured at low cost, and water permeability of porous membrane can be increased without reducing strength and elongation and impairing hydrophilic property of membrane.
NOVELTY - The method involves welding the contact portion of the container main portion (10) and a cover portion (20) which blocks the opening of container main portion, exposed to a side surface (21c), by irradiating a laser beam (40) to the contact portion, in which the effective diameter of the laser beam is double or less than the thickness (T) of the sidewall of the cover portion. The optical axis (41) of the laser beam is aligned such that the contact portion is included.    USE - Welding method of metal container such as battery container of electrical storage element such as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in electrical storage module (claimed) such as power supply module used for mobile telephone, information technology (IT) apparatus, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A metal container can be welded precisely, by carrying out the welding process as specified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a metal container;    (2) an electrical storage element; and    (3) an electrical storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principal portion of metal container, for demonstrating the welding method of metal container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container main portion (10)    Cover portion (20)    Side surface (21c)    Laser beam (40)    Optical axis (41)    Thickness (T)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises: a first electrochemical cell including a first anode and a first cathode; a second electrochemical cell including a second anode and a second cathode; an interconnect configured to conduct a flow of electrons from the first anode to the second cathode; and a chemical barrier configured to prevent or reduce material migration between the interconnect and at least one component in electrical communication with the interconnect, where the chemical barrier includes doped strontium titanate.    USE - The cell is useful in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell reduces or eliminates diffusion of fuel and oxidant by providing an increased diffusion distance and reduced diffusion flow area, prevents or reduces material migration between the interconnect of the fuel cell system and the anode, and exhibits long term durability and stability and good chemical compatibility thus improving performance and efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making the fuel cell, comprising forming the chemical barrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Electrochemical cell (12)    Substrate (14)    Anode conductive layer (22)    Anode layer (24)    Electrolyte layer. (26)
NOVELTY - The heat retention apparatus has a generator that is arranged in an electrical storage apparatus, and is driven with the engine of a motorcycle. The alternating current electric power output from the generator is converted into 100 volts by a converter. A cable is connected and separated with respect to the output terminal of the converter. The electric power output by the converter through the cable is received by a separable heater, so that separable heater is operated.    USE - Heat retention apparatus for driver of motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat retention apparatus retains the heat in the body of the driver of motorcycle efficiently, thus the risk of mistaking steering-wheel operation is relieved. The cable is separated from the motorcycle when heat retention is not needed in summer, without interfering steering-wheel operation of the vehicle. The heat retention apparatus is utilized effectively by motorcycle manufacturer and individual.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power supply device.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery consists of positive electrode (18), negative electrode (19), nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode active material (I) as primary component, and secondary component. The positive electrode is obtained by forming positive electrode active material layer on positive electrode collector.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, forklift, shovel car, electric power storage of uninterruptible power system and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent input/output characteristics, cycle characteristics and energy density, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery consists of positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode active material of formula: LiMn2-xM1yM2zO4 (I) as primary component, and secondary component. The positive electrode is obtained by forming positive electrode active material layer on positive electrode collector, where M1 and M2 are titanium, vanadium, chromium, iron, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, silver, magnesium and lithium, x is 0-2 (excluding 2), y+z is x, and y and z are 0-1.9.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Ceramic washer (3)    Electrode group (6)    Positive electrode (18)    Negative electrode (19)    Separator (20)
NOVELTY - The controller (100) has motor/capacitor voltage detection unit (23) that is provided for detecting voltage of capacitor (20). The control of motor drive circuit (11) is stopped and power relay (19) is turned-off, if the fall of power supply voltage detected by power supply voltage detection unit (2) is perceived. The power relay is turned-on and control of motor drive circuit is restarted, when electrical potential difference between voltage of power supply (VBAT) and capacitor is smaller than predetermined value.    USE - Electronic controller e.g. electric power steering-electronic control unit (EPS-ECU) for controlling drive of electric motor used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protection of control unit and relay can be ensured, when fall of voltage of power supply is perceived.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electronic controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply voltage detection unit (2)    Motor drive circuit (11)    Power relay (19)    Capacitor (20)    Motor/capacitor voltage detection unit (23)    Electronic controller (100)    Power supply (VBAT)
NOVELTY - The device has a compressible foam layer (2) comprising faces (3, 4) respectively equipped with adhesive, where the layer has thickness ranging between 0.5 and 2 mm. A heavy layer (5) contains elastomer material whose surface mass ranges between 3.5 and 7 kilogram per square meter. The heavy layer has thickness ranging between 2 and 4 mm, where the heavy layer is associated with one of the faces. A protective layer (6) is associated against a face of the heavy layer opposite to the foam layer.    USE - Planar thin acoustic protection device for acoustic protection of a wall of a casing of an electric motor e.g. main motor and auxiliary motor, of electric or thermal vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that the device possesses maximum thickness in order of 6 mm so as to be located in small space. The device reduces noise pollutions and provides efficient acoustic protection of a casing of an electric motor of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an architecture for assembling a planar thin acoustic protection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a planar thin acoustic protection device.    Planar thin acoustic protection device (1)    Compressible foam layer (2)    Faces (3, 4)    Heavy layer (5)    Protective layer (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an outer housing body (20) fixed inside an electric vehicle. A battery box (21) is provided removably inside a receiving space of the body. A fixing assembly (23) is provided on the box. The assembly cooperates with a fixing part of the body when the box is provided inside the receiving space, so as to adjust dynamically the box between a locked state in which the box is fixed in the receiving space and an unlocked state in which the box is removed from the receiving space. A rotating pulling ring is removably inserted in part of the assembly.    USE - Battery assembly for an electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotating pulling ring adjusts cooperation between the assembly and the fixing part by rotating to make the box to the locked state or the unlocked state. The box is pulled out of the receiving space by application of a force on the unlocking pulling ring when the box is in the unlocked state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery assembly.    Outer housing body (20)    Battery box (21)    Fixing assembly (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode plate filled with negative electrode active material, and a negative electrode grating expand-processing the negative electrode active material. A negative electrode strap (2) is formed from lead-tin type-alloy and provided in which an edge part of the negative electrode plate is welded, where ratio of sum total thickness of the edge part of the negative electrode plate and length (L1) of the negative electrode strap are 0.22 or more and 0.34 or less and thickness (m) of an edge part (4) of the negative electrode grating is 0.7mm -1.2mm.    USE - Liquid type lead acid battery for idling stop vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses edge-thinning of the negative electrode grating. The battery makes ratio of sum total thickness of the edge part of the negative electrode plate and length of the negative electrode strap to be 0.22 or more and 0.34 or less, so that idling stop lifetime can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an edge part and a negative electrode strap of a negative electrode grating.    Edge part of negative electrode strap (b)    Length of negative electrode strap (L1)    Thickness of edge part (m)    Negative electrode strap (2)    Edge part of negative electrode grating (4)    Upper edge of negative electrode grating (6)    Cell connection conductors (8)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves extruding injection section of a stirring vessel (2) to an inner peripheral wall (8) side. A distribution blade (15) enhances the dispersibility of the injection section by rotating a resistant material aperture provided upwards from the bottom wall side blade (9), and formed in the up and down direction in the periphery of the rotation center. A vortex flow generation blade (14) is provided upwards from the distribution blade. A vortex flow generation blade generates a vortex flow in the center area of the stirring vessel.    USE - Manufacturing method for slurry for electrodes in batteries, e.g., portable batteries utilized in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves dispersibility during manufacturing process for slurry by providing the vortex flow generation blade which can generate the vortex flow in the center area of the stirring vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slurry manufacturing apparatus and the cross-sectional view of the slurry manufacturing apparatus.    Stirring vessel (2)    Inner peripheral wall (8)    Bottom wall side blade (9)    Vortex flow generation blade (14)    Distribution blade (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a main recessed portion (162) of insulation element (160) is provided to receive rotational force from positive-negative electrode terminal (141,151) through side surface of terminal connection portion (181,191). The terminal connection portion is adhered to positive-negative electrode terminal. The rotation of battery cover (102) of positive-negative electrode terminal is prevented, since convex portion (102c) of battery cover is set to receive rotational force from insulation element through auxiliary recessed portion of insulation element.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery for hybrid electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric train and electric vehicle. Can also be used for commercial vehicle such as motor truck, omnibus, rail vehicle, bus and battery-type fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of vibration and impact acted on secondary battery can be prevented. The deformation of insulation element can be suppressed. The airtightness of battery container can be secured. The generation of short-circuit to battery cover due to contact of exposed portion of positive-negative electrode foil with winding electrode can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cover (102)    Convex portion (102c)    Positive-negative electrode terminals (141,151)    Insulation element (160)    Main recessed portion (162)    Terminal connection portion (181,191)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an anchor plate (4) for holding distance between a positive electrode plate (31) and a negative electrode plate (32) in an electrode group (3) and comprising an expansion absorption structure i.e. elastic body (42), that absorbs expansion along perpendicular direction of the pole plate, where the battery is provided between the electrode group accommodated in a battery case (2) and bottom face (2a) of the battery case. A supporting leg is provided in a lower surface (41a) of a plate main body (41), and supports the plate main body.    USE - Lead acid battery i.e. vented type clad type lead acid battery, for an electric vehicle i.e. battery forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The battery arranges the anchor plate that holds distance between the pole plates, so that position shift of the pole plates and a separator can be prevented and the anchor plate is equipped with elastic bodies to absorb expansion along the perpendicular direction of the pole plates, thus preventing failure of the electrode group of the battery case and the pole plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lead acid battery.    Battery case (2)    Bottom face (2a)    Electrode group (3)    Anchor plate (4)    Positive electrode plate (31)    Negative electrode plate (32)    Plate main body (41)    Lower surface (41a)    Elastic body (42)    Lead acid battery (100)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a bus-bar (110), set for electrically connecting cells to a positive electrode terminal (141) and a negative electrode terminal (151), is welded to the external terminal sections (142,152) and a gasket (130). A cover section (130c) adheres and covers the outer peripheral surface of the external terminal sections of the electrode terminals. The cover section protrudes outward from the through-holes of a battery cover (102). The front-end of the cover section is located in the battery cover side rather than the bus-bar contact surfaces of the external terminals.    USE - Secondary battery for assembled battery (claimed) for use as motive power source of hybrid electric and pure electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuit between the electrode terminals resulting from the dew condensation water, and suppresses heat deformation of the insulating seal member resulting from heat input when welding the bus-bar to the electrode terminals since the cover section protrudes outward from the through-holes of a battery cover while the front-end of the cover section is located in the battery cover side rather than the bus-bar contact surfaces of the external terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane schematic diagram of the welding position of the bus-bar, and a cross-sectional view highlighting the connection structure of the positive electrode terminal of the cell and bus-bar which comprise the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Battery cover (102)    Bus-bar (110)    Gasket (130)    Cover section (130c)    Positive electrode terminal (141)    External terminal sections (142,152)    Negative electrode terminal (151)
NOVELTY - The battery system monitoring apparatus (10) has a cell controller integrated circuit (100) that controls the cell group (120), multiple voltage detection line that connects each and cell controller integrated circuit of the positive electrode of the single cell for measuring the voltage between terminals of the single cell. The cell controller integrated circuit is equipped with the balancing switch that was connected between the voltage detection lines connected to the voltage detection line connected to the positive electrode of the single cell and a negative electrode.    USE - Battery system monitoring apparatus for monitoring the battery system provided with the cell group that connected the multiple single cell in series.    ADVANTAGE - The cell controller integrated circuit is equipped with the balancing switch that was connected between the voltage detection lines connected to the voltage detection line connected to the positive electrode of the single cell and a negative electrode, and thus avoids overcharge of the single cell which generated by leak, and thus improves safety of electric vehicle, and thus reduces cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrical storage apparatus; and    (2) a battery system monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid vehicle electric drive apparatus. (Drawing includes a non-English language text).    Battery system monitoring apparatus (10)    Cell controller integrated circuit (100)    Cell group (120)    Voltage sensor (210)    Current sensor (220)
NOVELTY - The battery box has a battery set that is provided with multiple cylindrical single batteries that are connected through conductive plates. Left and right sides of a battery pack are covered by a heat conducting silicon sheet. A left cover plate and a right cover plate presses the heat conducting silicon sheet to be connected with a box frame, so that heat conducting silicon sheet is fixedly connected with the left and right sides of the box frame. The inner walls of the left and right cover plates are plated with a high heat-conducting ceramic material respectively.    USE - Fully-sealed battery box used as power source of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fully-sealed battery box is featured with high safety, good radiating effect, explosion-proof effect and inflaming retarding function.
NOVELTY - The structure has a graphite block provided with multiple parallel flow passages that are respectively provided with a gas recombination graphite block. A front section of each parallel flow passage is connected with an air outlet end and an air inlet end of the gas recombination graphite block.    USE - Flow-equalizing fuel cell graphite flow passage structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes a drain valve as a drainage device to discharge water vapor while entering air into a gas recombination storehouse so as to ensure normal gas flow.
NOVELTY - The passage has a graphite block provided with multiple flow channels. The flow channels are provided with guide ribs. The guide ribs are connected with a side wall of a condensing air passage. The guide ribs and the condensing air passage are separated with each other. Distance between a passage outlet end and a passage body is greater than that of the guide ribs.    USE - Fuel cell differential pressure anti-clogging graphite flow passage.    ADVANTAGE - The passage is prevented from being blocked.
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery connected with a super capacitor through a bi-directional voltage converter. A battery management system is connected with the power battery. A control circuit of a control unit is connected with the battery management system and the bi-directional voltage converter. The super capacitor and a non-vehicle charging machine are connected with the control circuit.    USE - Super capacitor electric automobile quick charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures quick charging time, avoids large current charging for the power battery and prolongs service life of the power battery. The device has wide application range.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle battery pack (31) has a second cooling air exhaust duct (49) which is disposed between a battery case and a passenger compartment. The second cooling air exhaust duct overlaps a section of a cooling air intake duct (48). The first cooling air exhaust duct and the second cooling air exhaust duct are set on the respective sides of the cooling air intake duct in the width direction. A first cooling fan (47) is arranged to exhaust, from the first cooling exhaust duct via a cooling passage, the cooling air drawn from the cooling air intake duct.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling of the battery by driving the ventilation fan and supplying the air in the passenger compartment drawn through the air intake duct to the battery case. Reduces the size of the cooling apparatus since the exhaust ducts and the cooling fans are fastened together to the support frame using the shared bolts. Reduces the number of components since the need for the sealing unit in the connection section is eliminated. Prevents foreign materials, e.g., dirt and water, from being drawn through the cooling air intake port since the battery case can block the dirt or water. Improves operability since the need for the ducts to be removed or re-mounted when the performing maintenance operation with respect to the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack is equipped.    Electric vehicle battery pack (31)    Cooling fan (47)    Cooling air intake duct (48)    Cooling air exhaust duct (49)    Cooling air exhaust ports (49a)
NOVELTY - Battery electrode (1) comprises an active material layer (3) and a current collector (5), where: the layer contains particles of a monoclinic beta -type titanium complex oxide and particles of a lithium titanate having spinel structure; a first peak appears at 0.3-3 mu m and a second peak appears at 5-20 mu m in a particle size frequency distribution diagram when a particle size frequency distribution of particles contained in the layer is measured by laser diffraction and scattering method; and the ratio of the frequency of the first peak to the frequency of the second peak is 0.4-2.3.    USE - The battery electrode is useful in a nonaqueous electrolyte battery which is useful in a battery pack (all claimed) that is used in applications required to exhibit excellent cycle performance when a large current is extracted e.g. power sources for digital cameras, and power sources mounted on vehicles e.g. two- to four-wheel hybrid electric vehicles, two- to four-wheel electric vehicles and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode exhibits high electrode density which enables improvement in conductivity in the electrode, and thus achieving improved input/output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte battery, comprising a negative electrode constituted of the electrode, a positive electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (2) a battery pack, comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte battery, and a container accommodating the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (1)    Active material layer (3)    Current collector (5)    First particles (7a)    Second particles (7b)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a current collector positioned at an outermost layer of an electrode group (2) and a titanium composite oxide-containing layer formed on the collector. A first peak includes mode diameter from 0.01 to 0.1 micro meter in diameter distribution of pores detected by mercury porosimetry. A second peak includes mode diameter of 0.2 to 1 micro meter in the diameter distribution of pores. Pore volume detected by the mercury porosimetry is within a range from 0.1 to 0.3 milliliters per gram of weight of the electrode excluding weight of the collector.    USE - Electrode i.e. negative electrode, for use in a flat-type nonaqueous electrolyte battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a battery pack (all claimed), which is utilized in in-vehicle usage for a two-wheeled or four-wheeled hybrid electric vehicle, two-wheeled or four-wheeled electric vehicle, and an electric power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used for digital camera, electric storage, and information appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode group includes a laminate structure obtained by alternately disposing a positive electrode and the negative electrode between overlapped parts of a separator folded in a zigzag shape manner, so that energy density and input-output performance of the negative electrode are improved when the electrode is used as the negative electrode so as to realize a nonaqueous electrolyte battery with high energy density and excellent input-output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Case (1)    Electrode group (2)    Strip-shaped positive electrode terminal (6)    Strip-shaped negative electrode terminal (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly including a separator provided between electrodes. Current collecting plates are electrically connected to the electrodes. A case (20) receives the electrode assembly and the current collecting plates, where one of the current collecting plates is electrically connected to an inner wall of the case using a weld. The current collecting plate includes an elastic portion being partially detached with respect to a remaining portion of the current collecting plate. A welded protrusion protrudes from a surface of the elastic portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. angular lithium ion secondary battery, lithium polymer battery and cylindrical battery, for an electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting plate is welded to the inner wall of the case to facilitate emission of heat generated by the battery to an outer side, thus maximizing heat emission efficiency of the battery. The welded protrusions are protruded from the surface of the current collecting plate to contact the inner wall of the case so as to increase contact resistance between the welded protrusion and the inner wall of the case, thus improving welding efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are positive electrodes or negative electrodes. The welded protrusion is a square shaped protrusion, triangular shaped protrusion or circular shaped protrusion. The current collecting plates are positive current collecting plates or negative current collecting plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Case (20)    Sealing stopper (37)    Positive electrode terminal (40)    Negative terminal (50)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (20) which is provided to accommodate electrode assembly (10). An electrode terminal (41,42) is provided in terminal hole of cap plate (30). The electrode terminal is electrically connected to electrode assembly. An insulator (61,62) is configured to electrically insulate the electrode terminal and cap plate. The insulator includes a main portion is provided between outside of cap plate and surface of electrode terminal facing the cap plate, and sub portion is provided to enclose an outer surface of electrode terminal and main portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery used for portable compact electronic apparatus such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder, for use as power source for driving motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration and condensation of moisture outside and inside the negative terminal can be reduced. The corrosion of the negative terminal due to the moisture condensation can be prevented. The rotation of the main and sub portions are reduced by external force, so that the fastening force of the hook and plate portion can be reinforced effectively. The explosion of the rechargeable battery by venting internal gas generated during charging and discharging of the rechargeable battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminals (41,42)    Insulator (61,62)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode which includes a manganese-containing positive electrode active material of a spinel structure represented by a predetermined formula. The oxide coats the surface of the positive electrode active material containing the first atoms of the metallic element selected from the consisting of aluminum, cobalt and iron. The second atoms of the metallic element forms a solid solution with the positive electrode active material.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use as power supply of personal computer. Uses include but are not limited for portable devices, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a lithium secondary battery having excellent cycle-life characteristic and high initial capacity by specifying the coating state of oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The spinel structure is represented by the formula LiaMnbMcO4 in which 1.0 is less than or equal to a that is less than or equal to 1.15, 1.8 is less than or equal to b that is less than or equal to 1.94, 0.01 is less than or equal to c that is less than or equal to 0.10, and a+b+c=3. Li is lithium, Mn is manganese, O is oxygen, and M is a substitutional element selected from magnesium, nickel, copper and an oxide coating the surface of the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive plate (1)    Negative plate (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Negative lead (5)
NOVELTY - Method to affect a fuel cell reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst involves targeting at least one participant in the fuel cell reaction system with at least one spectral energy catalyst to cause at least one of the formation, stimulating and stabilizing at least one transient or at least one intermediate to result in desired reaction product.    USE - For affecting a fuel cell reaction system with spectral energy catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances the operation of various electrolyte materials, and interactions between electrolyte materials and electrodes and/or catalysts, and thus improves the performance of the various fuel cells. The fuel cell increases reaction rate at either the anode or the cathode, thus provides significant positive performance for the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell reaction system comprising an anode side and a cathode side and an ion flow direction between the anode side and the cathode side; unit for applying at least one applied spectral energy conditioning pattern on the cathode side of the fuel cell reaction system, where the applied spectral energy conditioning pattern is located such that it applies its pattern perpendicular to the ion flow direction between the anode side and cathode side.
NOVELTY - An electrode for a fuel cell comprises an electrode support; and a catalyst layer formed on the electrode support, where the catalyst layer comprises a catalyst material and a water-based binder, where the water-based binder comprises at least one member selected from cellulose derivatives, composites of organic polymer materials and/or inorganic oxides.    USE - As electrode such as cathode and anode for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be prepared by environmentally friendly method having reduced costs of the organic solvent and equipment for exhausting the organic solvent (hood or oven). The method for preparing electrode is cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. The solvent used is mostly water and thus the electrode is cheap and environmentally friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of preparing electrode for a fuel cell, involving coating or printing a catalyst slurry on an electrode support, where the catalyst slurry comprises a catalyst material and a water-based binder, where the water-based binder comprises at least one member selected from cellulose derivatives, and composites of organic polymer materials and inorganic oxides;    (2) a catalyst slurry for a fuel cell, comprising: a catalyst material; a water-based binder; and a solvent, where the water-based binder comprises at least one selected from cellulose derivatives and composites of organic polymer materials and inorganic oxides; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolyte interposed between the cathode and the anode, where at least one of the cathode and the anode is the electrode.
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system (101) has regenerator which thermally stores the heat (DD) and generates electric power using the supplied fuel gas (151). The controller (106) computes the remaining power generating duration (CC) based on the empty heat storage amount which is a difference of the largest heat storage amount which is heat amount that a regenerator stores and the present heat storage amount which is heat amount thermally stored in the regenerator. The computed remaining generating duration is displayed on the indicator.    USE - Cogeneration system used as fuel cell system, for domestic purposes such as bathing, face washing and cooking.    ADVANTAGE - Since the remaining generating duration of cogeneration system is displayed, the user can recognize easily a remaining generating duration until cogeneration system stops, and can prepare for an electric power generation stop previously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method in cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cogeneration system (101)    Controller (106)    System detection unit (107)    Supplied fuel gas (151)    Remaining power generating duration (CC)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode arranged in a shell body. The active carbon is absorbed with the sulfur.    USE - Potassium sulfur power battery for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can realize normal temperature and high capacity of charging and discharging and improve safety performance.
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery monomer (1) connected in series with an auxiliary electric energy device (2) i.e. 24V storage battery. The auxiliary electric energy device is connected with a power battery pack in parallel.    USE - Power battery system for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary electric energy device compensates the system during power battery output voltage drop so as to achieve stable power battery energy, thus prolonging the service life of a power battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power battery system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power battery monomer (1)    Auxiliary electric energy device (2)    Electric steering pump (3)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (200) has several unit cells (100) which are provided in same orientation with each other, and has a primary safety valve and a second safety valve that has a higher working pressure than the primary safety valve. The primary safety valves are respectively connected to an upper exhaust path (50), and the secondary safety valves are respectively connected to a lower exhaust path (60). The upper and lower exhaust paths are spatially separated from each other.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply for portable electronic device such as personal computer and mobile telephone, hybrid electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - As the upper and lower exhaust paths are spatially separated from each other, the mixing of electrolyte solution and combustible gas can be prevented so that the exerting thermal influence on apparatus mounting surrounding battery and battery pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Accommodating unit (30)    Upper exhaust path (50)    Lower exhaust path (60)    Unit cell (100)    Battery pack (200)
NOVELTY - An active material contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide, and has ( alpha )-sodium-iron oxide-type crystal structure. The molar ratio of lithium with respect to transition metal in the lithium-transition metal composite oxide is 1.2-1.4. The lithium-transition metal composite oxide contains secondary particles having 10%-accumulation volume particle size of 6-9 mu m, 50%-accumulation volume particle size particle of 13-16 mu m and 90%-accumulation volume particle size of 18-32 mu m, and primary particles having particle diameter of 1 mu m or less.    USE - Active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides excellent nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with high capacity and excellent discharge performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide (Li1+aMe1-aO2), and has ( alpha )-sodium-iron oxide-type crystal structure. The molar ratio of lithium with respect to transition metal in the lithium-transition metal composite oxide is 1.2-1.4. The lithium-transition metal composite oxide contains secondary particles having 10%-accumulation volume particle size of 6-9 mu m, 50%-accumulation volume particle size particle of 13-16 mu m and 90%-accumulation volume particle size of 18-32 mu m, and primary particles having particle diameter of 1 mu m or less.    Me=transition metal chosen from Co, Ni and Mn;and    a=more than 0.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of active material;    (2) electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The wiring module has connection element (21) that are connected to electrode terminals. A resin protector is made of insulating resin. The resin protector has holding unit (83) for holding the connection element. The holding unit has surrounding wall that surrounds a peripheral edge of the connection element. A slip-out-preventing projection (85) provided with elastic element (85B) is arranged to inner wall of surrounding wall, so as to cover a chamfered corner of the connection element. The slip-out-preventing projection prevents the connection element from slipping out.    USE - Battery wiring module attached to battery cell group, for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the slip-out-preventing projection provided with elastic element is arranged to inner wall of surrounding wall, so as to cover a chamfered corner of the connection element, the connection element can be prevented from fall. Thus the insulation can be maintained. Hence the short circuit by contact with the elastic element arranged around the connection element can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the holding unit.    Connection element (21)    Holding unit (31A)    Holding unit (83)    Slip-out-preventing projection (85)    Elastic element (85B)
NOVELTY - The battery wiring module has a resin protector that is made of insulating resin with holding portion (32). The holding portion (32) of holding unit (31B) is provided with a connection element inserting portion (34) through which connection element (21) is inserted along direction in which battery cells are arranged. A holding portion (83) of holding unit (31A) is provided with surrounding wall for surrounding entire peripheral edge of connection element. The connection element is inserted in direction in which holding unit (31A) is assembled to battery cell group (10).    USE - Battery wiring module attached to battery cell group, for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection element is inserted in direction in which holding unit is assembled to battery cell group, the short circuit by the contact with a tool can be prevented. Since omission of the connection element arises when the connection element collides with electrode terminal formation surface, the efficiency of the assembly work to the cell group can be improved in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Cell group (10)    Connection element (21)    Holding units (31A,31B)    Holding portions (32,83)    Connection element inserting portion (34)
NOVELTY - The battery wiring module is attached to a battery cell group in which multiple battery cells are provided. Each battery cell contains an electrode terminal of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Several connection elements (21) are connected to the electrode terminal. A resin protector is made of an insulated resin, and is provided with a holding unit (32) to hold the specific connection element.?Connection element insertion unit (34) inserts the connection element in the holding unit of the resin protector along the row direction of multiple battery cells.    USE - Battery wiring module attached to cell group used as drive sources of vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery wiring module improves the efficiency of the assembly work to the cell group. Since holding unit is provided, the connection element is not exposed. The removal of the connection element from the holding unit can be prevented more reliably. The connection element insertion operation can be smoothly done, so that workability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a connection element and voltage detection terminal arranged to holding unit.    Connection elements (21)    Holding unit (32)    Connection element insertion unit (34)    Electric wire accommodating unit (50)    Detection electric wire (W)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has compressor that supplies air to the fuel cell. The electric power generation of a fuel cell is performed when requirement load is of predetermined value. The air is supplied based on the state of the voltage between the positive electrode of the fuel cell, and a negative electrode irrespective of the requirement load in the idle stop. The air supply in the idle stop is stopped when the detected air supply rate reaches predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the completion timing of air supply in idle stop is judged based on an air flow amount, the air supply can be stopped at the another timing. The high electric potential deterioration can be suppressed and the power consumption of the compressor can be reduced. The fuel gas can be utilized efficiently. Since the completion timing of air supply is judged based on the actually supplied air quantity, the air can be supplied without excess and deficient even when age-deterioration and product variation is noticed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for performing control routine of air supply in idle stop. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for carrying out air supply. (S100)    Step for checking cumulative amount of air supply greater than predetermined value (S110)    Step for stopping air supply (S120)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has several electrodes (10) that are laminated on the laminated portions (50a,50b). The electrodes are equipped with a collector (12). The collector which is bent in the lamination direction of the electrode is mutually connected with the electrode. The electrodes are laminated so that the collector is equipped with a curved portion which is bent in the lamination direction of the electrode.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for information technology equipments e.g. mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery decreases the useless space which arises around the connection portion of the collectors, the volume energy density of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Electrode (10)    Collector (12)    Connection portion (14)    Laminated portion (50a,50b)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has an armored can (1) having a grooving portion which is provided with a convex portion (6) protruded inside. An insulator (15) is arranged rather than the convex portion at the side of electrode (2), and provided with a peripheral collar portion (17) and a thick main portion (16) in which surface side rose on other hand rather than collar portion. The volume occupation rate of insulator occupied in battery inner space is regulated to 70-77% when convex portion is made to contact with peripheral collar portion of insulator.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for portable apparatus or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulator is arranged on the electrode, the internal short circuit can be prevented. The volume occupation rate of the insulator is adjusted appropriately, and the closed type battery can be operated rapidly at the time of abnormality in battery by providing safety mechanism. The malfunction of safety mechanism due to impact can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial expanded sectional view of the closed lithium ion secondary battery.    Armored can (1)    Electrode (2)    Convex portion (6)    Insulator (15)    Main portion (16)    Peripheral collar portion (17)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has driven shaft (7,10) which is driven with motor (2) to which electric power is supplied. Rotational force of driven wheel (8,9) is transmitted. Flywheel (24a) with input shaft (24b) is connected with driven shaft via clutch (26,27). Generator (28) is set to connect with output shaft (24c) of flywheel via clutch, and transmitted rotational energy is electric-power-generated, when clutch is connected. Control unit supplies generated electric power output from generator to electric motor as driving electric power, when vehicle carries out power running of generator.    USE - Motor driving vehicle such as hybrid vehicle such as truck. Can also be used in bus, working vehicle or passenger car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The kinetic energy of the vehicle at the time of the deceleration working can be efficiently recoverable, so that the energy efficiency of the whole vehicle can be improved effectively. The loss at the time of the energy recovery can be suppressed. The power consumption of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor driving vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (2)    Driven shafts (7,10)    Driven wheels (8,9)    Flywheel (24a)    Input shaft (24b)    Output shaft (24c)    Clutches (26,27)    Generator (28)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle (10) having electric power feeding unit (120) which supplies electric power from electrical storage apparatus (100) and motive power output device (135) to charging cradle (200) and home energy management system (300). The electronic control unit (130) of vehicle controls the electric power feeding unit, so that electric power from storage apparatus and motive power output device is converted into driving electric power of load apparatus (400), at the time of power failure of external power supply (500).    USE - System for supplying electric power from vehicle such as plug-in type electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid car to load apparatus such as electric appliance used in house or other vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply system can supply the electric power from the vehicle to the load apparatus reliably, at the time of the power failure of external power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The specification of the electric power supplied to load apparatus is detected as a load specification, when the operation of load apparatus is started.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Electrical storage apparatus (100)    Electric power feeding unit (120)    Electronic control unit (130)    Motive power output device (135)    Charging cradle (200)    Home energy management system (300)    Load apparatus (400)    External power supply (500)
NOVELTY - The system has a motor connected with an electric power output unit that is connected with a power supply unit. A clutch mechanism is provided with an accelerating unit. A control unit is provided with a power generation condition determining unit. The clutch mechanism is provided with an engine crankshaft that is connected with a power input shaft of the motor. A speed increasing unit drives the motor to generate a driving mode switching signal. The driving mode switching signal drives the engine crankshaft to stop electrical power generation operation.    USE - Vehicle power generating system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle power generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle power generating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a refrigerating box body arranged on an outer surface of a solar energy battery plate (1). A refrigerating case body is provided with a control system that comprises a charging and discharging controller (2), a power supply switch module (3) and a temperature control module (7). The controller is connected with the power supply switch module. An engine power supply (6) and the temperature control module are connected with the switch module. The switch module is connected with a refrigeration system (4).    USE - Solar energy and fuel oil hybrid power refrigeration device.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes fuel oil and solar energy to perform refrigeration in an effective manner when solar power is deficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar energy and fuel oil hybrid power refrigeration device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar energy battery plate (1)    Charging and discharging controller (2)    Power supply switch module (3)    Refrigeration system (4)    Engine power supply (6)    Temperature control module (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a wireless receiving module provided with a LCD, a memory unit and a warning unit i.e. buzzer. A processor is connected with the wireless receiving module, the memory unit and the warning unit. A solar energy battery is electrically connected to the processor.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car, annual inspection reminding device.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves automatic operation function to remind an owner while checking a car. The device has high accuracy, and is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The exhaust valve (55) has a primary gas-liquid distribution portion (88) which is provided with primary distribution path (88a). A secondary gas-liquid distribution portion (89) is provided in a valve casing. The secondary distribution path (89a) is formed in the surrounding of primary gas-liquid distribution portion. The sealing elements (90,91) are sealed between the attachment elements attaching gas-liquid distribution portions and exhaust valves respectively. A valve seat (95) is arranged between the primary distribution path and secondary distribution path.    USE - Exhaust valve for fuel cell of motive power system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary distribution path is formed in the surrounding of primary gas-liquid distribution portion, the leakage of gas from the exhaust valve can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the exhaust valve.    Exhaust valve (55)    Gas-liquid distribution portions (88,89)    Distribution paths (88a,89a)    Sealing elements (90,91)    Valve seat (95)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing mechanical milling process of the tin raw material which is provided with a main component made of tin oxide. The tin raw material is oxidized at heating temperature of 280 degrees C or more by mechanical milling process. The tin raw material is heated in the oxygen. The coating portion of the negative electrode active material precursor is provided to generate tin oxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing negative electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The raw material is oxidized at heating temperature of 280 degrees C or more by mechanical milling process, so that the charge/discharge capacitance of the lithium ion secondary battery can be increased. The negative electrode active material is oxidized, so that the cost of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the negative electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery;    (2) the lithium ion secondary battery; and    (3) the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of the charging/discharging curve of the cycle of the lithium ion secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has separator (14,16) that are stacked on both sides of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (12). A pair of terminal sections is positioned on both surfaces of electrolytic membrane and electrode structure. One terminal section is provided with gas passage in electrode layer that is contacted with the electrode plane of the electrolyte membrane and electrode structure.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The various characteristics of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure can be measured favorably with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (12)    Separators (14,16)    Cooling medium flow path (30)    Cathode electrode (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main pump (2) which is driven with engine (1). A steering device (7) is driven with hydraulic oil from main pump or emergency pump (3). The direct-current power supplied to emergency inverter (23) is converted into alternating current power from capacitor (30) with emergency inverter, when the traveling abnormality is detected by abnormality detection unit. An emergency control unit (51) is provided to drive the emergency pump with emergency electric motor (13).    USE - Hybrid type working vehicle such as wheel loader, forklift, tele-handler, and lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The steering operation of the hybrid type working vehicle can be performed efficiently, when the traveling abnormality is detected by abnormality detection unit. The load fluctuation of the engine can be suppressed. The fuel consumption of the engine can be reduced. The noise generated in the engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the running drive apparatus of wheel loader, and operation drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Main pump (2)    Emergency pump (3)    Steering device (7)    Emergency electric motor (13)    Emergency inverter (23)    Capacitor (30)    Emergency control unit (51)
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust passage (2) connected to engine (1), and a main catalyst (3) provided downstream of exhaust passage. The upstream portion (2a) of exhaust passage and bypass channel (4) are provided in parallel. A heat exchanger (6) is arranged to exchange heat between exhaust-gas in bypass channel, which passes through sub-catalyst (5), and cooling water of engine. A switching valve (9) adjusts exhaust stream volume flowing into bypass channel, such that all the exhaust-gas is made to flow into bypass channel, when main catalyst is not activated during cold start of engine.    USE - Exhaust gas purification device of internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The emission reduction and acceleration of warming-up of internal combustion engine at the time of cold start can be carried out efficiently. Since the cooling water temperature can be raised at an early stage in a heat exchanger, heating using cooling water temperature can be started in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the structure of exhaust gas purification device.    Engine (1)    Exhaust passage (2)    Upstream portion (2a)    Main catalyst (3)    Bypass channel (4)    Sub-catalyst (5)    Heat exchanger (6)    Switching valve (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (17) has an on-off valve that opens and closes an inner tube (21) provided in an exhaust gas direction upstream of the exhaust gas which flows through the inside of the inner tube. A communication path (36) is connected with a heat receiving channel (22) of the inner tube, and is provided in an exhaust gas direction downstream. A communication hole (37) is connected with the heat receiving channel of the inner tube, and is provided in an exhaust gas direction upstream with respect to the communication path. A squeeze unit (25a) squeezes a flow passage area of the inner tube.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus for internal combustion engine of vehicles e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall-off in the electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion module is prevented, and the damage of the thermoelectric conversion module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17)    Inner tube (21)    Heat receiving channel (22)    Squeeze unit (25a)    Communication path (36)    Communication hole (37)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a detection unit detecting connected state of a safety plug by utilizing sensing voltage input from a sensing part. The sensing part produces sensing voltage corresponding to driving voltage that is input through the safety plug. A push-pull driver supplies the driving voltage to the safety plug to sense connected state of the safety. The safety plug blocks a circuit loop of a high voltage system of a vehicle. A clock generating part is connected with a high voltage battery that inputs clock signal from the clock generating part.    USE - Apparatus for detecting a safety plug of a high voltage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves safety during manufacturing the vehicle as the sensing part of the safety plug senses the connected state of the safety plug without errors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an apparatus for detecting a safety plug of a high voltage battery.
NOVELTY - The car has an L-shaped bracket formed with a screw hole and arranged with a double-linkage pneumatic valve and a lower support, where the lower support is arranged with an air outlet. A bearing seat is arranged on a tooth part of a bevel gear. The double-linkage pneumatic valve is connected with push rods. A power control system is connected with the bevel gear. The bevel gear is tightly sleeved with an upper support. An upper part of a supporting column is connected with a movable panel.    USE - Intelligent single power automatic sunlight tracking solar energy electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car controls combustion gas temperature under sunlight, and avoids diesel oil pollution so as to maintain cleanness of living environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an intelligent single power automatic sunlight tracking solar energy electric car.    Head box (01)    Streamline-shaped transparent cover (010)    Peak energy box (011)    Lens group light gathering photovoltaic solar battery pack (014)    Car tail energy box (016)
NOVELTY - The device has a base electrode provided with a first transistor that is connected with a collector. The collector is provided with a second transistor through a first resistor. The collector is connected with a control end of a voltage regulator. An emitter is provided with a grounding unit. The second transistor is connected with an end of a second resistor. The emitter is connected with a power supply unit. A capacitor is connected with an output end of the voltage regulator. A third transistor is connected with a third resistor.    USE - Vehicle i.e. automobile, safety device.
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle tire provided with a longitudinal air convex silica gel pipe. Two ends of the convex silica gel pipe are set with an outer shoulder. The shoulder shrinks two circular silica gel pipes vertical to a tire lip part in a tread intersection. An air pipe is clamped on a circular silica gel pipe outer edge. An inlet pipe (8) and an outlet pipe (10) are connected in series. An air outlet pipe lower end is provided with a rapid joint (11). The air pipe is connected in series on a round edge of a steel base.    USE - Tire air pressure generating device for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a tire air pressure generating device.    Sealing rotary joint (3)    Plastic (7)    Inlet pipe (8)    Outlet pipe (10)    Rapid joint (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing power in an energy storage unit. The energy storage unit is connected with a fuel cell charging and discharging unit. A first average power value and a discharging power value are calculated, where the first average power value is more than a second average power value and less than a third average power value. A loading unit is connected with a fuel cell and the energy storage unit. The fuel cell is utilized for supplying fuel.    USE - Method for controlling output power of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving energy utilization rate and working efficiency of the fuel cell. The method enables prolonging the service life of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell output power controlling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a fuel cell output power controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an air storage tank that is fixedly equipped with a bearing through a fixed connecting rod. The bearing of the inner ring is equipped with a group of kite. A conical cylinder is connected with a rotating shaft that is connected with the lower end of the crank shaft. The crank shaft is sleeved in the supporting rod. A piston is connected to wind box through the air inlet valve. The vehicle's rear side is set with a wind power generator and a battery.    USE - Breeze power generation vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can save the energy environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has uneven portion (50) that is formed in contact surface which is contacted with the electrode portion (32) which is formed at the terminal unit (42). The electrode portion is connected to the battery cell (2,4). The current is generated by battery cell. The electrode portion and terminal unit are welded by the ultrasonic welding mode.    USE - Battery pack used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The uneven portion formed on the electrode portion is contacted with the terminal unit, so the generation of the slip of the electrode portion is minimized. The ultrasonic welding performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery cell (2,4)    Upper cover (18)    Electrode portion (32)    Terminal unit (42)    Uneven portion (50)
NOVELTY - The non-catalytic water fuel cellulose cell has nonwoven fabric that is placed in the interval in which direct anode plate and negative plate are applied. The unit cell has sheet whose both sides are made of the paper mulberry traditional Korean paper having cellulose natural matter field. The fiber has cellulose or the papyrus paper and natural wood cotton or other natural celluloses. The separator is arranged between unit cells, so that the pole of the unit cells is assembled. The terminal is coated with nickel chrome.    USE - Non-catalytic water fuel cellulose cell.    ADVANTAGE - The production efficiency of the water fuel cellulose cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the unit cell module.    General water (26)    Unit material feed box (27)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has semiconductor that is positioned in the opposite surface of the hot square to produce electricity with the movement of the electric charge of semiconductor. The semiconductor is adhered to the cool-location or the element by covering the cool-location. Multiple pins are provided to releases the heat of the exhaust gas passing through the exhaust pipe.    USE - Annular thermoelectric generator installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of the exhaust gas is collected and electricity can be produced easily, by providing simpler structure of the thermoelectric generator. The cool-location of the thermoelectric semiconductor can be cooled without the cooling water supply with the multiple pins and vortex generator. The exhaust gas elimination amount and environmental contamination in the generator can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the annular thermoelectric generator.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Annular thermoelectric generator (10)    Thermal grease (TG)    Vortex generator (VG)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a heat dissipation plate element (130) that is provided for releasing the heat. A regulator (110) is provided for generating alternating current (AC) signal using rotary power generated through engine of vehicle. The rectifier is provided for converting AC signal output from regulator into direct current (DC) signal using semiconductor device. A minus power filter section is provided for filtering minus power generated from minus power generating unit. The rectifier is controlled using filtered minus power.    USE - Alternator commutation device for lamp, electronic accessory and engine used in fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the carbon dioxide gas from the engine can be reduced so that environmental pollution can be prevented. The continued ratio of the engine can be improved. The alternator efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the alternator commutation device.    Alternator commutation device (100)    Regulator (110)    Heat dissipation plate element (130)    Case portions (140,150)
NOVELTY - The method involves inputting desired output. Test is carried out to control a simulation test circuit. An actual output is obtained. Expected output value and actual output value are compared. A judgment is made whether the expected output value and the actual output value are same. A test case model is called to control strategy. The test is performed till the test result is same as the output expected value. A motor and a motor controller model, a vehicle dynamic model and a driver model are simulated for working condition of a vehicle.    USE - Method for a pure electric vehicle controller of a fuel battery car software loop testing.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing development time of the vehicle controller, simplifying detection device, and using software to simulate detection. The method enables reducing software detection cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a method for a pure electric vehicle controller of fuel battery car software loop testing. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The lithium-ion battery has a shell and a cover plate. The cover plate is covered on the shell, and is provided with a liquid injection hole. The liquid injection hole is equipped with a safety valve.    USE - Large-capacity lithium-ion battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the lithium-ion battery can be improved. The cost of the lithium-ion battery is reduced. The durability of the lithium-ion battery is improved.
NOVELTY - The wire connecting terminal has a connecting plate which is provided for connecting a lead wire. A connecting column is arranged at an outer side of the connecting plate. The connecting column is provided with a screw thread. A spring gasket and a nut are installed on a portion of the screw thread of the connecting column.    USE - Wire connecting terminal for storage battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection column can be directly arranged on the connection plate of the terminal to reduce certain connection operation so that the battery terminal can be convenient to operate by the user. The number of screw heads on bolts can be reduced. The usage amount of stainless steel and the cost for the connecting terminal can be reduced. The assembly speed of batteries in the assembly plant can be increased. The production efficiency of the wire connecting terminal for storage battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The battery watering terminal has a base and a cubic terminal head. The base is movably connected on the cubic terminal head. A nut hole is arranged on upper surface of the cubic terminal head. A bolt hole is arranged on an adjacent side surface of the nut hole of the terminal head. The terminal head is rotated according to need to lead the nut hole or bolt hole to respectively correspond to a front surface of the terminal head.    USE - Battery watering terminal for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal head is manufactured into the uniform structure form. The battery terminal can be convenient to use and easy to manage. The mold opening expense and the cost for the watering terminal can be reduced and the production efficiency of the watering terminal can be improved.
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating the economical operation maximum torque of a traveling drive motor (12) and motor command torque value in a fuel cell controller (15). The processing driver demand torque and economical operation maximum torque are compared. The motor command torque value about the drive motor is controlled to the processing driver demand torque, if the processing driver demand torque is smaller than the economical operation maximum torque.    USE - Economic driving method for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high efficiency operation of the traveling drive motor and fuel cell can be performed, when the drive torque of fuel cell vehicle is controlled. The speed control of the air blower can be attained by the driver demand torque of the air blower through the economical operation limit torque. The improvement of fuel efficiency of the fuel cell vehicle can be planned. The power waste of the air blower can be reduced. Since motor velocity of the air blower which inhales oxygen among air and supplied to the stack variably is controlled, the battery power waste consumed in the motor of the air blower can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Inverter (11)    Traveling drive motor (12)    Fuel cell controller (15)    Motor controller (16)
NOVELTY - The device has an inductance coil (L2) whose end is connected with a circuit positive pole (VCC). Another end of the inductance coil is connected with a resistor (R2) that is connected with a positive electrode of an electrolytic capacitor (C2). A negative electrode of the electrolytic capacitor is connected with circuit ground (GND). A bidirectional trigger diode (KS) is connected with a cathode of another electrolytic capacitor (C1). An anode of a 36V storage battery is connected with the circuit positive pole. A cathode of the 36V storage battery is connected with the circuit ground.    USE - Online electric vehicle storage battery repairing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an online electric vehicle storage battery repairing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolytic capacitors (C1, C2)    Circuit ground (GND)    Bidirectional trigger diode (KS)    Inductance coil (L2)    Resistor (R2)    Circuit positive pole (VCC)
NOVELTY - The gasoline evaporation and gasification system has an electric rotor pump, electric master pump and a pump flow rate controller. The electric rotor pump has oil pipe connected to an air inlet manifold. The electric master pump has oil pipe connected to an evaporator. The gasoline vapor surge tank is connected to another air inlet manifold by an oil gas spray pipe. The pump flow rate controller contains multi-gear contact switch installed on a throttle valve, shift resistor circuit board and a current meter.    USE - Gasoline evaporation and gasification system for motor vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid gasoline is converted into gaseous gasoline by mixing air with liquid gasoline and burning the liquid gasoline for saving energy, protecting environment and obtaining good economic and social benefits. The gasoline evaporation and gasification system having a simple structure and low maintenance is provided at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gasoline evaporation and gasification system has an electric rotor pump, electric master pump and a pump flow rate controller. The electric rotor pump has an oil pipe connected to an air inlet manifold. The electric master pump is installed in an oil tank. The electric master pump has an oil pipe connected to an evaporator. The evaporator is connected to a gasoline vapor surge tank through a gaseous gasoline pipe. The gasoline vapor surge tank is connected to another air inlet manifold by an oil gas spray pipe. The electric flow rate controller consists of multi-gear contact switch installed on a throttle valve, shift resistor circuit board and a current meter. The switch consists of switch shell, shift contact and rotating plate.
NOVELTY - A silica source (tetraethyl orthosilicate) is hydrolyzed with water and hydrochloric acid catalyst, after condensing silica source. The hydrolyzed mixture, 5-sulfosalycilic acid and polyvinyl alcohol are esterified, and cast or printed on surface of plexiglass membrane. The cast plexiglass membrane is evaporated and dried to a silica-sulfonated-polyvinyl-alcohol composite membrane.    USE - Manufacture of silica-sulfonated polyvinyl alcohol composite membrane (claimed) used for methanol fuel cell for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of silica-sulfonated polyvinyl alcohol composite membrane, without environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - A super battery plate has current collector and electrode material provided on current collector. The electrode material contains capacitive electrode active material including vacuum-expanded graphite (0.01-20%) and battery electrode active material.    USE - Super battery plate is used for super lead-acid battery assembly for hybrid electric vehicle battery and energy-storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of super battery plate; and    (2) super lead-acid battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The processing method involves controlling voltage between the electrodes to become an electric potential that is more base than the elution electric potential of the metallic part electrically connected with collector of negative electrode. Part or all of the residual electric power of the discard battery is discharged. The battery has positive electrode active material containing element group including such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, aluminum, and element group including lithium, sodium, calcium, strontium, barium and magnesium.    USE - Processing method of discard battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery used in e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recovery of electrode active material from dismantled battery, which can be reused as a battery component of a new battery since deterioration of battery components is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a battery component recovery method.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a secondary battery provided with a resistance-capacitance (RC) circuit model. A capacitor component (Cp) is arranged at an inner side of the secondary battery. A sliding observer is provided with a sliding mode. A state of charge (SOC) table is arranged at the sliding observer. A mathematical algorithm calculates charged capacity of a short-term nonlinear observation plane. A long-term nonlinear observation plane performs a constant-current discharge experiment at a modeling circuit of the secondary battery.    USE - Maximum output power prediction apparatus for a hybrid electricity car lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can precisely measure maximum output power of a lithium battery during car driving process based on temperature information, and improves precision corresponding to parameter change of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a maximum output power prediction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a maximum output power prediction apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has auxiliary electrical storage devices electrically connected to alternators (18a, 18b) and configured such that the alternators charge the storage devices when the alternators are coupled to a flywheel (10). A charging assembly is connected to a main and the storage devices and configured such that the storage devices charge the main electrical storage device while another main electrical storage device powers an electric motor and is configured such that the storage devices charge the latter main electrical storage device while the former main storage device powers the motor.    USE - Vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lorry, Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), hybrid type of car i.e. flywheel-driven vehicle, motorcycle, bus, train, streetcar, trolley, agricultural vehicle i.e. tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The flywheel is effective for recharging purpose. The vehicle is efficient, clean-running and environmentally friendly car and includes a flywheel brake configured for rapidly stopping the flywheel. The vehicle has high efficiency of internal combustion engines, thus resulting the vehicle with greater gas mileage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main electrical storage devices and the auxiliary electrical storage devices include capacitors. The electric motor is Alternating Current (AC) motor and Direct Current (DC) motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy recovery portion of a vehicle with an energy recovery drive system.    Flywheel (10)    Alternators (18a, 18b)    Flywheel shaft (20)    Belts (32, 36)    Pulleys (34a, 34b)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery mounted on a vehicle body of an electric vehicle. A rigid unit is placed on a rear side of a shock absorbing unit (11a), and includes a rear connection portion being connected to the shock absorbing unit. A rear portion of the rigid unit is in contact with a front portion of another rigid unit at a contact point when front-end collision of the electric vehicle occurs. A connector is placed within a triangular region defined by a front connection portion, the rear connection portion, and the contact point in a plan view of the electric vehicle.    USE - Power supply system for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the triangular region to buckle the shock absorbing unit, so that the connector on a high-voltage side and a low-voltage side can be reliably protected. The system allows the connector to connect the battery mounted on the vehicle body to a power line placed within the triangular region so as to prevent front-end collision of the vehicle from damaging the connector and causing ground fault of the battery. The system allows unlocking buttons to be not pressed and male connectors to be not pulled out of female connectors so as to prevent occurrence of electric shock accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The connector is a high-voltage connector (47) or low-voltage connector (58). The former rigid unit is a plate-like front subframe (21). The latter rigid unit is a battery pack (31).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of an electric vehicle.    Shock absorbing unit (11a)    Plate-like front subframe (21)    Battery pack (31)    High-voltage connector (47)    Low-voltage connector (58)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises cathode, anode containing positive anode and negative anode, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte containing polyamine-containing material (I) and carbonate ester solvent. The adsorption amount of transient metal ion in the anode is 0.03 mu mol/cm2 or more.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent safety and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises cathode, anode containing positive anode and negative anode, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte containing polyamine-containing material of formula: -(CH2CH2NH)n- (I) and carbonate ester solvent. The adsorption amount of transient metal ion in the anode is 0.03 mu mol/cm2 or more.    n=2-35.
NOVELTY - The coiled electrode set has first electrode which includes a first current collector with opposing major surfaces, and an activated carbon layer which is formed over each of the opposing major surfaces of the first current collector. A second electrode has second current collector with opposing major surfaces and activated carbon layer. A porous separator is positioned between the first and second electrodes, and in which the electrode set has aspect ratio greater than 3.1.    USE - Coiled electrode set for EDLC used for energy storage for e.g. in hybrid vehicles such as micro hybrid vehicles and mild hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves higher volumetric energy density by providing an electrode set with high aspect ratio and greater and more efficient utilization of available volume. Saves space, facilitates an additional wrap or half wrap within the can, and reduces the cell weight and cost since the wall thickness is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a package for EDLC; and    (2) a forming method for coiled set for EDLC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a modeled dimensions of cylindrical EDLC.    Cylindrical void (44)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery module housing (10) provided with a battery module (11). A swelling hole (12) is formed on the battery module housing. A wire (20) is connected to a control unit (30) through the swelling hole. A female part and a male part are separated due to expansion of the battery module.    USE - Overcharging prevention device for a battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can prevent overcharging and fire hazard of a battery, and reduces repairing fees of the battery and improves user satisfaction of the battery. The device improves marketability of a vehicle and limits charge of a battery cell in threshold level. The device improves service life of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an overcharging prevention device.    Battery module housing (10)    Battery module (11)    Swelling hole (12)    Wire (20)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has solid electrolyte layer (3) that is arranged between positive and negative electrode active material layers (1,2). The positive electrode active material layer contains a positive electrode active material and solid electrolyte material. Ratio of the positive electrode active material relative to the total of solid electrolyte material and positive electrode active material is larger than 50% by volume. Average particle diameter ratio of the positive electrode active material with respect to the solid electrolyte material is equal to or more than 0.9.    USE - All-solid-state battery such as lithium secondary battery for electric hybrid vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The average particle diameter ratio of the positive electrode active material with respect to the solid electrolyte material is equal to or more than 0.9, so that the fall of the ionic conductivity by increasing grain-boundary resistance can be suppressed. Hence the low resistance and high capacitance of the battery can be effectively achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrode layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    All-solid-state battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has flat wound electrode main case that is formed by winding positive electrode plate (20) and negative electrode plate (30) with separator (40) into flat shape. The separator has outer edge adjacent portion (41,42) adjacent to either outer edge of positive electrode active material layer (21) or outer edge of negative electrode active material layer (31). The outer edge adjacent portion has suppression portion (CS1-CS4) for suppressing occurrence or development of crack in curve arrangement portion (51R,52R) provided at curved portion (11) of electrode main case.    USE - Battery for driving power supply of portable electronic device such as notebook computer and video camcorder, installed in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The suppression portion suppresses the occurrence or development of crack in curve arrangement portion, so that short-circuit between a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate can be prevented, even when the temperature inside the battery increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the flat wound electrode main case of battery.    Curved portion (11)    Positive electrode plate (20)    Positive electrode active material layer (21)    Negative electrode plate (30)    Negative electrode active material layer (31)    Separator (40)    Outer edge adjacent portion (41,42)    Curve arrangement portion (51R,52R)    Suppression portion (CS1-CS4)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode (a) which occludes and discharges lithium, separator (b) and electrolyte solution containing non-aqueous electrolysis solvent. Separator and electrolyte solution are provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material which operates at electric potential of 4.5 V or more with respect to lithium. The separator contains cellulose, cellulose derivative or glass fiber. The non-aqueous electrolysis solvent contains fluorinated solvent.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has excellent high-temperature cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium-ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (100) consists of negative electrode (20) and positive electrode (10) containing positive electrode active material composed of lithium-containing phosphoric acid compound (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery used in vehicles (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent stability of crystal structure and battery performance for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery consists of negative electrode and positive electrode containing positive electrode active material composed of olivine-type lithium-containing phosphoric acid compound of formula: LixM(P(1-y)Ay)O4 (I).    M=Ni, Mn, Fe or Co;    A=pentavalent metal element;    x=0-2 (excluding 0);and    y=0-0.15 (excluding 0).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves preparing raw material mixture by mixing raw material comprising olivine-type lithium containing phosphoric acid compound (I), lithium source, phosphoric acid source, M element source and A element source in an aqueous medium, obtaining gel-like raw material mixture by heat-processing and baking at 800 degrees C or less; and    (2) vehicle, which consists of lithium secondary battery as driving power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Battery case (50)    Cover material (54)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution is obtained by dissolving an electrolyte salt, compound(I) and a compound (II) in an organic solvent. The content of the compound (II) with respect to the total of compound (I) and compound (II) is 0.1-8 %mass.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, digital camera, portable music player, sound recorder, handheld game machine, notebook personal computer, electronic dictionary, electronic organizer, electronic book, mobile telephone, electric-power-assisted bicycle and battery motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high electric capacitance and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution is obtained by dissolving an electrolyte salt, compound of formula: F-Si(-R1)(-F)-CH2CH2-Si(-R2)(-F)-F (I) and a compound of formula: F-Si(-R3)(-F)-CH2(-CH3)-Si(-R4)(-F)-F (II) in an organic solvent. The content of the compound (II) with respect to the total of compound (I) and compound (II) is 0.1-8 %mass.    R1-R4=1-8C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery that has a non-aqueous electrolyte, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material, and positive electrode containing positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - An outer-covering material (1) has adhesive layer (12), metal-foil layer (13), corrosion-proof layer (14), adhesive layer (15), and sealant layer (16), sequentially laminated to a one side of a substrate layer (11), and substrate-protection layer (17) laminated to another side of the substrate layer. The substrate-protection layer is formed from polyester polyol and/or acrylic polyol having hydroxyl-group-containing group as a side chain and aliphatic isocyanate hardener.    USE - Outer-covering material. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camera, satellite, electric vehicle and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer-covering material has excellent flaw resistance, moldability and electrolyte solution tolerability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the outer-covering material.    Outer-covering material (1)    Substrate layer (11)    Adhesive layer (12,15)    Metal foil layer (13)    Corrosion-proof layer (14)    Sealant layer (16)    Substrate-protection layer (17)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste comprises electroconductive powder, a glass component formed with vanadium oxide-type material containing vanadium oxide as a main component, and an organic vehicle.    USE - Electroconductive paste is used for manufacturing penetration electrode (claimed) for solar cell of metal wrap through structure.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell of metal wrap through structure having penetration electrode formed using the electroconductive paste, has improved soldering property, electroconductivity, mechanical strength and electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of penetration electrode (6).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    P-type-semiconductor layer (1a)    N-type-semiconductor layer (1b)    Anti-reflective film (2)    Penetration electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a transparent substrate (10) that is provided in the incident side of light. Transparent conductive film (11) is formed on transparent substrate. Photonic crystal structure (30) is provided on surface of transparent conductive film with several corrugations. Photoelectric converting layer (20) is formed along corrugation of photonic crystal structure. The transparent conductive film and photonic crystal structure are formed with the material whose refractive index is smaller than the photoelectric converting layer.    USE - solar cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption factor of light and the electromotive force of the solar cell are improved. The interface reflection of light of the solar cell is reduced. More lights of larger wavelength range are achieved. The photoelectric conversion rate of solar cell is effectively increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a photonic crystal substrate;    (2) a solar cell panel; and    (3) a solar cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of the whole structure of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Transparent structure (10)    Transparent conductive film (11)    Photoelectric converting layer (20)    Photonic crystal structure (30)
NOVELTY - The wiring module (20) has a detection terminal (21) that is electrically connected to the electrode terminals (12A,12B) of electric cells (11) for detecting the state of the electric cells. A resin protector (28) is made of a synthetic resin that holds the detection terminal. A detection wire is connected to the detection terminal. A fuse block (50) is provided to the resin protector and comprises of fuses (52) that are electrically connected to the detection wire.    USE - Wiring module attached to battery module for use as drive source in motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse arranged on the wiring module can be exchanged easily, when detection electric wires are short-circuited and the fuse cut by melting. The fuse block and the resin protector are integrally formed, so that the freedom degree of the design increases about the shape of the fuse block and the resin protector. The occurrence of the short circuit in the wiring module can be avoided. The wiring module is effective when connecting the several detection electric wires to the fuse block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module in which the wiring module is attached.    Electric cells (11)    Electrode terminals (12A,12B)    Wiring module (20)    Detection terminal (21)    Resin protector (28)    Fuse block (50)    Fuses (52)
NOVELTY - A microbial fuel cell apparatus consists of anode (CC), cathode (FF), electrode-connecting portion for connecting anode and cathode, wastewater supply portion for fluid communication with the anode, outflow water discharge portion for fluid communication with the cathode and water-treatment separating membrane (DD) for separating the anode and cathode.    USE - Microbial fuel cell apparatus used for wastewater treatment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microbial fuel cell apparatus produces outflow water having high quality and high power-density electrical energy, and is economical. The waste-water treatment is carried out by stable and continuous method in microbial fuel cell apparatus by removing suspended matter, harmful microorganisms, viruses and micropollutants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of wastewater treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of microbial fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inflow waste water (AA)    Electroactive microorganism (BB)    Anode (CC)    Water-treatment separating membrane (DD)    Cathode (FF)
NOVELTY - The device has a swivel-movable positioning device which is arranged on a support structure (3). A hinge portion (5) of the module receiving panel (1) is attached with the hinge portion (4) of the support structure through switching elements (6,9). A switchable pivotal connection (12) with shiftable link joint is formed on a board surface (13) of the module receiving panel periphery along the pivot axis.    USE - Movable retainer device for solar module installed in roof of motor house, camper, apartment or work container.    ADVANTAGE - Safety against vibration and loosening of movable retainer can be ensured. The movable retainer can be assembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the movable retainer device for solar module.    Module receiving panel (1)    Support structure (3)    Hinge portions (4,5)    Switching elements (6,9)    Switchable pivotal connection (12)    Board surface (13)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a generation unit generating a sound signal from audio synthesis channels (10, 20, 30, 40), where the signal approaches an acoustic reference frame of a thermal engine. Characteristics of the signal evolve in real time according to evolution of dynamic parameters of a vehicle. A digital gain modulator (70) permanently varies amplitude of the channels according to a low frequency modulating signal. Amplitude and a period of the modulating signal are determined by an electronic controller (60) i.e. digital signal processing-type microprocessor, based on speed of a vehicle.    USE - Digital sound synthesis device for a silent vehicle e.g. hybrid/electric car (claimed). Can also be used for a granular sound synthesis device and an additive sound synthesis device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is adapted to outer safety sonification of a silent vehicle. The sound signal generated from the audio synthesis channels is reliable to an acoustic reference frame of the thermal engine of a car. The device utilizes an acoustic characteristic signature of the engine so as to allow persons located outside the vehicle to quickly identify the vehicle in environment and adapt behavior of the vehicle to decrease accident risks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a sound synthesis device for a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Digital sound synthesis device (1)    Audio synthesis channels (10, 20, 30, 40)    Sound source samples (11, 21, 31, 41)    Electronic computer (60)    Digital gain modulator (70)
NOVELTY - The device has a mounting bracket formed with an electric vehicle power chamber and fixedly connected to an upper part of a battery box. The battery box is fixed with an automatic fire extinguisher. The mounting bracket is fixedly connected to an upper part of a fire control communication module. The fire control communication module realizes alarming and cutting-off processes of a battery box loop contactor if the battery box is in a fired state.    USE - Electric automobile battery case fire control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with the automatic fire extinguisher and the fire communication control module so as to realize alarming and cutting-off processes. The device can be automatically ignited during occurrence of short circuit so as to prevent fire from spreading in an electric automobile. The device is simple and compact in structure, and occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The battery wiring module (40) has a flexible printed circuit board (41) which gathers multiple conducting paths formed in the lamination direction of the cell (21). A resin protector (60) is provided to hold the flexible printed circuit board. A voltage detection terminal (46) is arranged along the battery side terminal (30) which is connected with the electrode terminal. The voltage detection terminal and the battery side terminal are connected by urging voltage detection terminal at battery side terminal side with a spring element provided in the cell.    USE - Battery wiring module mounted in vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection terminal and electrode terminal can be connected easily. The voltage detection of each battery can be performed easily. The weight of the battery wiring module can be reduced. The number of components can be reduced. The operation man-hour for mounting a metal terminal on a conductor wire portion can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of battery wiring module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery wiring module.    Cell (21)    Battery side terminal (30)    Battery wiring module (40)    Flexible printed circuit board (41)    Voltage detection terminal (46)    Resin protector (60)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has a drive motor (4) whose motor shaft (5) is connected with a pulley of a belt drive (6). Auxiliary units (2) are connected with the belt drive such that a drive connection is created between the auxiliary units and the motor shaft. A clutch (7) i.e. friction clutch, releases a connection between the motor shaft and the pulley and is controlled by a controller. The controller monitors a charging state of a battery of a motor car. A secondary clutch is coupled with the auxiliary units and produces a releasable connection between the auxiliary units and the belt drive.    USE - Drive assembly for driving an auxiliary unit of a motor car. Uses include but are not limited to an alternator, an air conditioning compressor, a water pump, an oil pump and/or a hydraulic pump for a power steering apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The clutch i.e. friction clutch, releases the connection between the motor shaft and the pulley, so that intense moment of inertia at the motor shaft is reduced, thus improving efficiency of the assembly while avoiding wear of the auxiliary units of the motor car. The secondary clutch produces the releasable connection between the auxiliary units and the belt drive, thus constructing the assembly in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive assembly.    Drive assembly (1)    Auxiliary units (2)    Drive motor (4)    Motor shaft (5)    Belt drive (6)    Clutch (7)
NOVELTY - The drive assistance air system comprises funnels (1), propellers or air turbines (2) and air ducts or tubes (3). The propellers or air turbines are provided with a drive shaft and rear axles. The air ducts or tubes are provided to transfer wind of the propellers of air turbines from the drive shaft to the rear axles.    USE - Drive assistance air system used for motor car e.g. passenger car, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The air resistance of the drive assistance air system can be relieved effectively so that the power consumption of the drive assistance air system can be suppressed reliably and the engine power of the vehicle can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive assistance air system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the voltage and pressure values of a fuel cell system (1). The operability of a shutoff valve (17) and operability of a drain valve (20) are determined based on the voltage and pressure values of the fuel cell system. A high-voltage system is activated and an air conveyor (8) is operated for a short time according to the operability of valves. The air mass flow value detected by an air mass flow sensor and the pressure value detected by pressure sensors (21,22) are compared with predetermined values.    USE - Method for diagnosing fault in fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault in the fuel cell system can be determined efficiently and easily at low cost during the assembly process of the fuel cell system. The reliability, operational efficiency, safety and service lifetime of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system in vehicle.    Fuel cell system (1)    Air conveyor (8)    Shutoff valve (17)    Drain valve (20)    Pressure sensors (21,22)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen sensor assembly (10) has a sensor (12), which is arranged in a slotted casing (14) and an arched sensor housing (18), which is arranged radially away from the casing. The casing forms an internal inner periphery (22) of the spiral housing. The sensor housing has an opening (24') to support a fluid communication between the sensor assembly and the fluid flow (26). Another opening (24'') is provided in the sensor housing to support a fluid communication between the sensor assembly and the surroundings.    USE - Hydrogen sensor assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor assembly has a sensor, which is arranged in a slotted casing and an arched sensor housing, which is arranged radially away from the casing, where the sensor housing has an opening to support a fluid communication between the sensor assembly and the fluid flow, and hence ensures increased operating efficiency, increased reliability and durability, and cost effective replacement of the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen sensor assembly.    Sensor assembly (10)    Sensor (12)    Casing (14)    Sensor housing (18)    Internal inner periphery (22)    Openings (24',24'')    Fluid flow (26)
NOVELTY - The power module has a case which is equipped with the enclosure wall (20) surrounding several base boards (5). A partition wall (21) is arranged between the adjacent base boards. A groove (50) which seals and covers the adhesive agent (40) coated on the adjacent base boards is extended between the base boards on the bottom face of the partition wall, while the bottom face (20A,21A) of the enclosure wall and the partition wall adhere with the upper surface of the base board by an adhesive agent (40).    USE - Power module used for inverter apparatus for performing power conversion between battery and motors of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since there is no need of coating the adhesive agent to each of the edge of the adjacent base boards, the time required for coating the adhesive agent and the application quantity of the adhesive agent can be restrained. Since the adhesive agent is coated in predetermined width, the thickness of the partition wall can be restrained and the size of the power module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power module.    Power device (3)    Base board (5)    Installation board (9)    Enclosure wall (20)    Bottom face of enclosure wall (20A)    Partition wall (21)    Bottom face of partition wall (21A)    Edge (35)    Recessed portion (37)    Adhesive agent (40)    Groove (50)
NOVELTY - An acquisition unit acquires output estimation value of solar cell (3) corresponding to spectrum state of sunlight or artificial light. The judgment units compare output estimation value with real output value, and make failure judgment of cell. Another acquisition unit acquires output estimation value of cell when inspection light is injected into solar cell module (2). The inspection light is entered in light receiving element (5A) before performing fault diagnosis of cell. The fault diagnosis of receiving element is performed based on output of receiving element.    USE - Fault diagnosis equipment of solar cell module mounted in moving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of maintenance check of the solar cell module can be suppressed reliably. The fault diagnosis of a solar cell can be performed, even when the solar cell module is mounted in the moving vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fault diagnosis equipment of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fault diagnosis equipment (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Solar cell (3)    Detection unit (4)    Light receiving elements (5A-5D)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17) has a thermoelectric conversion module (27) that performs thermoelectric generation according to temperature difference of heat receiving board and heat dissipating board. An inner tube (21) is located along exhaustion direction of exhaust gas flowing through the inside of inner tube. The communicating holes (36) are provided to connect the inner portion of inner tube and heat receiving channel (22). An opening area of communicating hole is enlarged as the communicating hole goes downstream from exhaustion direction upstream.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus for use in internal combustion engine such as water cooling type multicylinder internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in four-cycle gasoline engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas can be made easy to introduce into the downstream of the heat receiving channel, while making the exhaust gas hard to introduce into the upstream of the heat receiving channel. The degradation of the electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion module can be prevented. The heat damage of the thermoelectric conversion module can be prevented. The flow rate of the exhaust gas transduced in the heat receiving channel through the communicating hole from a spiral-shaped exhaust passage can be raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17)    Inner tube (21)    Heat receiving channel (22)    Thermoelectric conversion module (27)    Communicating hole (36)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has an assembly (10) comprising a magnetic core. Coils (2) are arranged inside the magnetic core. A case (4) accommodates the assembly. The case has a base-plate portion (40), and a side wall portion (41) coupled with base-plate portion. The side wall portion surrounds the circumference of assembly. A notch (6) is formed in angular portion of joint location vicinity of base-plate portion and side wall portion.    USE - Reactor for use in converter of power converter device (all claimed) such as direct current (DC)-DC converter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the notch is formed in angular portion of joint location vicinity of base-plate portion and side wall portion, the interference between the reactor and obstruction can be avoided even when obstruction exists in base plate portion and installation surface of installation object. Hence the reactor can be easily arranged inside the installation object such as converter case. The operability of the power converter device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) structure for fixing reactor on installation object;    (2) converter; and    (3) power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coils (2)    Notch (6)    Assembly (10)    Base plate portion (40)    Side wall portion (41)
NOVELTY - The tray has a frame made of a hollow section (2) comprising a deformation zone to partially absorb crash-induced forces. A structural unit is connectable with a ventilation and/or coolant unit for ventilation and/or refrigeration of a battery retained in the frame. The structural unit encloses a cavity (3) formed in the hollow section such that cooling fluid utilized for ventilation and/or refrigeration of the battery is flowable through the cavity. The frame has an attaching unit for fastening the battery at the frame.    USE - Battery tray for retaining a rechargeable battery of an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle (all claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation zone can absorb the crash-induced forces and distributes the forces within the frame, without passing the crash-induced forces on to the battery enclosed by the frame, thus protecting the battery from the crash-induced damages, and ensuring a safe storage of the battery within existing vehicles, while allowing cooling and/or ventilation of the battery. The frame parts are formed by connecting the hollow sections in an easy manner by using screw fasteners, thus allowing subsequent removal of the hollow sections for replacing the individual parts, and allowing subsequent refastening of the hollow sections in a quick and simple manner. The hollow sections are made of light metal such as aluminum, so that the weight of the frame is reduced, the cost of the frame is reduced, and the service life of the frame is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hollow profile.    Hollow section (2)    Cavity (3)    Tab (6)    Longitudinal seam (7)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has battery cell housing (16). A folding structure (18) is provided in the battery cell housing. The folding structure is formed in curved structure with straight connecting pieces in the cross-section. The curved structure includes bent portion formed at 180 degrees . The battery cell housing is equipped with sandwich construction structure having interlayer and covering layers.    USE - Battery cell such as prismatic, cylindrical, and pouch lithium ion battery cells of battery assembly used for electrical propulsion system of motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of battery cell is prevented as the folding structure is provided in battery cell housing, so that strength, stability and safety of battery cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the folding structure of battery cell.    Battery cell housing (16)    Folding structure (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply provided with a storage battery and a solar energy battery plate. An air circulation mechanism is provided with a fan, an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe. The fan is connected with the air outlet pipe. The air outlet pipe is provided with an air outlet hole. The air inlet pipe is provided with an air inlet hole. The solar energy battery plate is connected with a turning electric motor and the storage battery. An air outlet is connected with an output shaft of the electric motor.    USE - Automobile air temperature-reducing and purifying device.    ADVANTAGE - The device generates electricity through the air circulation mechanism and realizes air temperature-reducing and purifying functions.
NOVELTY - The locking mechanism has lock head that is connected with the left and right direction of the battery box corresponding to the lock hole. The lock hole is connected with the power chamber and matched with the locking tongue by the linkage mechanism. The battery box is locked with the lock hole on the lock tongue of the anti-dropping mechanism. A locking sleeve is fixed on the upper portions of the battery box, lock head and the magnet absorption panel.    USE - Locking mechanism of battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The locking mechanism is simple in structure, the safety of the battery is ensured, and the reliability of the locking mechanism is improved.
NOVELTY - The device has a movable bracket fixed with a lead screw. An end of the lead screw is connected with a handle. Another end of the lead screw is fixed with a choke plug that is inserted into an inner hole. The inner hole is matched with a lock head that is connected with a lock clamping sliding disk. The lead screw is connected with the lock clamping sliding disk through the choke plug. A top part of the movable bracket is connected with a battery box and provided with a reverse direction screw. The lock clamping sliding disk is connected with a pushing and pulling disk.    USE - Battery box unlocking device.    ADVANTAGE - The pushing and pulling disk drives the lock head by the reverse direction screw so as to realize battery box unlocking process. The device is simple in structure and convenient and quick to operate.
NOVELTY - A solvent, lithium-containing compound, nickel-containing compound and element (M)-containing compound are mixed and dissolved, to obtain liquid mixture. The obtained mixture is heated and concentrated, to obtain positive electrode active material precursor. The obtained precursor is baked at 425-800 degrees C under air, to obtain positive electrode active material (I). The atomic ratio of lithium, nickel and element (M) is 1:0.5:1.5. The element (M) is an element which can take six coordinates at the time of tetravalence.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method stably provides positive electrode active material, with reduced impurities. The secondary battery obtained by the positive electrode active material has high electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solvent, lithium-containing compound, nickel-containing compound and tetravalent element (M)-containing compound are mixed and dissolved, to obtain liquid mixture. The obtained mixture is heated and concentrated, to obtain positive electrode active material precursor. The obtained precursor is baked at 425-800 degrees C under air, to obtain positive electrode active material of formula: LiNi0.5M1.5O4 (I). The atomic ratio of lithium, nickel and element (M) is 1:0.5:1.5. The element (M) is an element which can take six coordinates at the time of tetravalence.
NOVELTY - The mixture containing an electrode active material and a solid electrolyte, is prepared. The mixture is heated and the electrode active material and the solid electrolyte are melted and re-crystallized such that the porosity of the electrode compound material is 5 % or less.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode compound material (claimed) used in battery such as lithium cell mounted in e.g. information related equipments, such as personal computer (PC), video camera, and communication apparatus such as mobile telephone, and vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode compound material has a very low interfacial resistance compared with the former, since the contact form of the solid electrolyte and the electrode active material is a surface contact. Thus low internal resistance is ensured in the battery when the electrode compound material is used. Moreover, the porosity of the electrode compound material is also low. Thus, the output and the volume energy density of the battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode compound material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a reflection-electron image by FESEM of the electrode compound material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has battery group in which refrigerant path (31) is formed between the cells. A projection portion (21a) is formed in the refrigerant path. The projection portion is extended towards the downstream of refrigerant path from both ends of arc-shaped portion (211a). The projection portion is provided with arc-shaped portion and taper-shape portion (211b) that mutually approaches. The arc-shaped portion is bent towards the upstream of refrigerant path. A spacer portion (2) is arranged between the adjacent cells.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the refrigerant exhausted from discharge port of refrigerant path is flowed into another refrigerant path, the pressure loss of refrigerant can be reduced. The cooling capability can be increased by forming a partition thinly. The cost reduction of battery can be achieved by reducing the number of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Spacer portion (2)    Protection frame (12)    Projection portion (21a)    Arc-shaped portion (211a)    Taper-shape portion (211b)
NOVELTY - The structure has upper connector (23) which is provided with terminal portion (18) in upper housing. A lower connector (30) is provided with terminal portion (31) in lower housing (34). The terminal portion (31) is connected to terminal of electric wire (W) for voltage detection. The upper and lower connectors are provided with connector fitting for electrically connecting connection element (14) and electric wire. A fixing portion fixes the upper housing to the connection element.    USE - Structure for connecting connection element and electric wire in battery module (claimed) used as drive source for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connectors are provided with connector fitting for electrically connecting connection element and electric wire, the connection element and electric wire can be connected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view illustrating the connection state of connector to the connection element.    Connection element (14)    Terminal portions (18,31)    Upper connector (23)    Lower connector (30)    Lower housing (34)    Electric wire (W)
NOVELTY - The battery attachment apparatus has a holding jig (52) that is inclined at preset angle with respect to a revolving arm (51), and provided to hold a battery (20) while attaching to a diameter outward direction edge portion of the revolving arm. A position correction mechanism (90) is provided to press the rotation direction of front-end portion (20b) of the battery toward the holding jig with an elastic force, and provided to correct the position of the battery, while the rotation direction of rear-end portion (20a) of the battery is latched to the holding jig.    USE - Apparatus for attaching frame with battery used as power supply for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and used as power supply for electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be held with the holding jig within a single rotation of the revolving arm. The productivity of the battery attachment apparatus can be improved. Therefore the battery can be attached with frame with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the grasping of the battery by holding jig.    Battery (20)    Rear-end portion of battery (20a)    Front-end portion of battery (20b)    Revolving arm (51)    Holding jig (52)    Position correction mechanism (90)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a solid electrolyte layer (40) having a reduction region (40d) whose cross-section is small compared with the areas of negative and positive electrode side opposing surfaces which are arranged opposite to positive and negative electrode active material layers (12,22) respectively. The area magnitude of positive electrode side opposing surface is same as the area magnitude of negative electrode side opposing surface.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery used as power supply for electric equipment, electronic device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte layer has reduction region whose cross-section is small compared with areas of negative and positive electrode side opposing surfaces, so that the short-circuit of battery during charging/discharging can be prevented and the fall of charging capacity is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Solid electrolyte layer (40)    Reduction region (40d)    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a valve seat (41) which is arranged between a primary circulation path (37a) and a secondary circulation path (38a). A valve portion (43a) is moved with respect to valve seat, so that valve portion and valve seat are contacted/separated by moving valve seat by an output element (44). Valve portion biases the output element with preset biasing force in pressed direction of valve seat, so that an elastic element (48) is spaced apart from valve seat to valve portion, when preset relief pressure is provided to primary circulation path.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses included but are not limited to motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, boat, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic element is spaced apart from valve seat to valve portion, when preset relief pressure is provided to primary circulation path, such that the relief function valve is opened, hence rise of pressure can be suppressed reliably. The fuel cell can be protected from damage. The valve portion is adhered to the valve seat, hence the relief pressure can be reduced efficiently. The need of control apparatus can be avoided, hence cost can be reduced. The high reliability structure can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Primary circulation path (37a)    Secondary circulation path (38a)    Valve seat (41)    Valve portion (43a)    Output element (44)    Elastic element (48)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent in which lithium salt is dissolved. The nonaqueous solvent is ionic liquid containing bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion as anion component, and lithium bisoxalate borate as an additive.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, portable information terminal, video camera, digital camera, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent flame retardance and provides battery with excellent battery performance and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The equipment has drain tank (52) which is configured to store the liquid (L) containing the process component for processing gas (G). A rotational flow formation portion (50) is provided to receive the gas introduced from liquid injected from liquid injection portion (53). The rotational flow (48) of the gas is formed by introducing the gas in container (41) from gas introducing portion (42). A discharge portion (69) is provided in downstream of gas and discharge the gas out of container in upper direction of liquid injection portion in container.    USE - Gas treatment equipment for fuel cell system used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge portion is provided in downstream of gas and discharge the gas out of container in upper direction of liquid injection portion in container, so that the process efficiency of the to-be-processed component of gas can be improved. The cost of the container can be reduced. The size and weight of the container can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas treatment equipment.    Container (41)    Gas introducing portion (42)    Rotational flow of the gas (48)    Rotational flow formation portion (50)    Drain tank (52)    Liquid injection portion (53)    Discharge portion (69)    Gas (G)    Liquid (L)
NOVELTY - The charge communication apparatus (1) has a judging unit (3a) which determines the power supply voltage of an auxiliary machine battery (2) of a vehicle is a predetermined value or less to determine whether the update of an electric charging control program is improper. A charge unit (3b) performs charge from an external power supply (4) to a drive battery (5) based on the rectangular signal containing the voltage level and duty ratio from the external power supply, when the judging unit determines with affirmation.    USE - Charge communication apparatus for motor vehicle such as passenger car, truck, and bus. Can also be used in electric vehicle, plug-in type hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternative charge to the drive battery can be performed rapidly based on the rectangular signal, even if the voltage drop of the auxiliary machine battery arises. The update of the electric power supply to the auxiliary machine battery can be enabled. The charge communication can be reset rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a charge communication system;    (2) a charge communication method;    (3) a charge communication program; and    (4) a computer readable medium storing charge communication program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charge communication apparatus.    Charge communication apparatus (1)    Auxiliary machine battery (2)    Judging unit (3a)    Charge unit (3b)    External power supply (4)    Drive battery (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a motor which is connected to generator using belt and pulley. The motor is started by the rotation of the pulley. A shaft of the generator is connected to belt and is rotated by pulley, in order to generate electricity.    USE - Device for recharging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electricity produced from recharging device of vehicle is used to recharge battery of vehicle, the vehicle can run continuously for several hours.
NOVELTY - A lithium complex oxide has layered-rock salt-type structure (I). The lithium complex oxide has lattice strain of 0.4% or less, calculated by Halder Wafner method, and microcrystal size of 30 nm or less.    USE - Lithium complex oxide is used for positive electrode active materials for manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery obtained by the lithium complex oxide has high capacity and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium complex oxide has layered-rock salt-type structure of formula: LixMyO2 (I). The lithium complex oxide has lattice strain of 0.4% or less, calculated by Halder Wafner method, and microcrystal size of 30 nm or less.    M=Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni or Cu;and    x/y=1.2 to less than 2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has voltage sensor (20) that detects the voltage of the secondary battery (11) and pressure sensor (21) detects the internal pressure of the secondary battery. A controller (50) computes capacity degradation of the secondary battery according to the pressure fluctuation between the internal pressures of the predetermined reference state corresponding to the voltage value detected by the voltage sensor.    USE - System for discriminating deterioration state of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity degradation of the secondary battery can be prevented, even if a secondary battery is currently mounted and used for the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for discriminating deterioration state of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of battery system mounted in vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (11)    Voltage sensor (20)    Pressure sensor (21)    Relay apparatus (31,32)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage system has a current sensor (22) that detects an electric current value which flows into an electrical storage apparatus. A controller (30) is adapted to compute an electric current integration amount used for a capacity determination of an electrical storage apparatus by integrating an electric current value acquired from the current sensor. The controller is adapted to perform one of start or finish of acquisition of the integrated electric current value in a state to which an operating level of an auxiliary machine (32) is deteriorated.    USE - Electrical storage system such as battery system mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of variation in the electric current integration amount used for capacity determination of the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed effectively. The variation of power consumption of an auxiliary machine can be suppressed by reducing the operating level of the auxiliary machine. The voltage variation of the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed. The calculation precision of electric current integration amount and capacity determination of the electrical storage apparatus can be improved effectively. The precision of deterioration diagnosis can be improved by improving the calculation precision of electric current integration amount. The time of deterioration diagnostic process can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capacity state determination method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (11)    Voltage sensor (21)    Current sensor (22)    Current sensor (30)    Auxiliary machine (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hydrogen-powered fuel cell mounted on a portable frame (14), for generating electrical power for mobile lighting apparatus. A fuel storage tank is coupled to the fuel cell to provide fuel to fuel cell. A light tower (18) is provided with a proximal end portion pivotably coupled to the portable frame and a distal end portion. The light tower is movable between a stowed position and an upright, deployed position. Multiple high efficiency LEDs (40) are coupled to distal end portion of light tower, and are coupled to the fuel cell to receive electrical power.    USE - Mobile lighting apparatus for use in film and television industry. Can also be used in providing illumination for road work, emergency roadway lighting application, aircraft and airport maintenance application, disaster recovery, indoor and outdoor application.    ADVANTAGE - Since high efficiency lights are used in the mobile lighting apparatus, lighting quality, control and durability of the mobile lighting apparatus can be improved. The mobile lighting apparatus is easily positioned to illuminate indoor or outdoor locations. The mobile lighting apparatus provides very quiet operation, combined with zero emissions, to allow power for the lights to be brought very close to the point-of-shoot location in film and television industry, so that the need for long power cable lines running from an offsite power generator to the lighting system can be reduced efficiently, and also noise and harmful emissions can be reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the light tower of mobile lighting apparatus, in deployed position in solid lines and in stowed position in dotted lines.    Portable frame (14)    Light tower (18)    Mast (24)    Locking knob (26)    LED (40)
NOVELTY - The wind power generation system has a rotation shaft (21) that is provided in the back of a wind tunnel (10). Horizontal receiving pressure wings (22a-22d) are extended in axial rotation direction. The wind flow (F1) which flows in from front opening of wind tunnel is changed below within wind tunnel, while receiving wind flow flowing through wind tunnel using horizontal wings. The wind flow (F3) which turns into cancellation flow of horizontal receiving pressure wing is blown up upwards, and is merged with wind flow (F1), such thatvortex flow is formed in surrounding of rotation shaft.    USE - Vortex type wind power generation system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the wind flow passing through the inside of wind tunnel is guided to the rotation direction of horizontal wing, the vortex flow can be formed in the periphery of rotating shaft. Hence the more amount of wind energy can be exploited as rotational motive power source. The air volume which flows in wind tunnel can be increased by expanding front opening of wind tunnel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the operation of vortex type wind power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wind tunnel (10)    Horizontal rotation shaft (21)    Horizontal receiving pressure wings (22a-22d)    Guides (31,33)    Wind flow flowing in from front opening of wind tunnel (F1)    Wind flow turning into cancellation flow of horizontal receiving pressure wing (F3)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode (7a) which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, a negative electrode which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. The lithium ion secondary battery able to be reversibly charged/discharged. The positive electrode contains metal film (2) formed on a metal plate surface (1), and a positive electrode active material (3). The metal film contains metals chosen from ruthenium of (111) orientation, osmium, palladium and platinum.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supplies for mobile telephone, boats and ships, railway and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, a negative electrode which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. The lithium ion secondary battery able to be reversibly charged/discharged. The positive electrode contains metal film formed on a metal plate surface, and a positive electrode active material. The metal film contains metals chosen from ruthenium of (111) orientation, osmium, palladium and platinum. The positive electrode active material is of formula: LiCoxNi1-xO2 (where, x=0-1), and is epitaxially grows and forms on the metal film surface. The positive electrode active material formed such that c axis of the crystal structure of the positive electrode active material is perpendicular direction with respect to the metal film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the positive electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal plate surface (1)    Metal film (2)    Positive electrode active material (3)    Positive electrode (7a)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (1) has a semiconductor element which is positioned on a metal substrate. A flexible circuit board is electrically connected with the semiconductor element and is extended along outer side across the edge of the metal substrate. One end of the circuit board is positioned on the metal substrate. A substrate thickness addition element is coupled with the metal substrate side of circuit board in a portion of circuit board located on the edge of the metal substrate.    USE - Semiconductor device used in inverter for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible circuit board can be protected efficiently from the edge of the metal substrate. The metal substrate effectively reduces the size of the semiconductor device. The efficient electrical connection of semiconductor element with the flexible circuit board can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (1)    Semiconductor chip (10)    Heat spreader (20)    Insulating layer (30)    Heat sink (40)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode which has a positive electrode active material, negative electrode which has a negative electrode active material, and nonaqueous electrolyte containing supporting electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains sodium-manganese-phosphorus-fluoride.    USE - Secondary battery is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode which has a positive electrode active material, negative electrode which has a negative electrode active material, and nonaqueous electrolyte containing supporting electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains sodium-manganese-phosphorus-fluoride of formula: Na2Mn1-xM'xPO4F (I)    M'=aluminum, magnesium and titanium;and    x=more than 0 to less than 0.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery, which involves preparing manganese phosphate compound, producing electrode provided with manganese phosphate compound, and assembling secondary battery using electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode provided with positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material, and negative electrode provided with negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material. The negative electrode has electro-conductive powder layer that is provided on opposite side to solid electrolyte layer located between active material layers of positive and negative electrodes. The electro-conductive powder layer containing electro-conductive powder is formed by gaseous-phase method.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery such as lithium system battery used for power supply of electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The precipitation of the lithium metal in the negative electrode active material layer is suppressed at the time of growing of the charge to solid electrolyte layer at dendritic state by negative electrode being equipped with electro-conductive powder layer provided on the opposite side to the solid electrolyte layer, thus the short circuit between positive-negative electrode by lithium dendrite is suppressed.
NOVELTY - A binder contains lithium salt and polyimide precursor, polyimide or polyamidoimide obtained from compound chosen from tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride (I) or (II) and tricarboxylic acid anhydride (III) or (IV), and diamine compound (V) or (VI).    USE - Binder is used for paste for manufacturing negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and electrode device.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent adhesiveness, and provides negative electrode with excellent mechanical strength and initial stage efficiency. The battery has excellent charge/discharge characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder contains lithium salt and polyimide precursor, polyimide or polyamidoimide obtained from compound chosen from tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride of formula (I) or (II) and tricarboxylic acid anhydride of formula (III) or (IV), and diamine compound of formula (V) or (VI).    R1-R9=H, 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C fluoroalkyl, 1-4C alkoxy or phenyl optionally substituted by 1-10C alkyl;    X,Y',Z=direct bond, 1-10C alkylene group, fluoroalkylene, 4-10C cycloalkylene, fluoro cycloalkylene, carbonyl, ester group, amide group, sulfide group, ether group or sulfone group;    m,o-r=0-3;    n=0-2;    s-u=0-4;and    v=1-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) paste, which contains negative electrode active material containing silicon, tin and/or germanium, and binder; and    (2) manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery negative electrode.
NOVELTY - An aqueous raw material liquid is dissolved or dispersed in aqueous medium. The aqueous raw material liquid in which water dissolves temperature-responsive polymer (104) which is insoluble at temperature which is less than the lower critical solution temperature is prepared at temperature which is more than the predetermined lower critical solution temperature. The obtained aqueous raw material liquid is heated, and the generated insoluble aggregate (110) is heated and baked, to obtain granular electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of granular electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The granular electrode active material having desired micro particle size. The lithium secondary battery containing the granular electrode active material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aqueous raw material liquid is dissolved or dispersed in aqueous medium. The aqueous raw material liquid in which water dissolves temperature-responsive polymer which is insoluble at temperature which is less than the lower critical solution temperature is prepared at temperature which is more than the predetermined lower critical solution temperature. The obtained aqueous raw material liquid is heated to temperature which is more than the lower critical solution temperature, and the generated insoluble aggregate is heated and baked, to obtain granular electrode active material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of insoluble aggregate.    Raw material compound (102)    Temperature-responsive polymer (104)    Insoluble aggregate (110)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate (1) has a positive electrode core material (10) whose surface is provided with a positive electrode compound material layer (20) having a positive electrode active material and a carbon-type electrically conductive material. The paste for positive electrodes is provided with a high molecular polymer type dispersing agent and a pigment derivative type dispersing agent. The carbon-type electrically conductive material is coated on the surface of the positive electrode core material.    USE - Positive electrode plate used in lithium ion secondary battery attached to vehicles and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and a personal computer, a hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high molecular polymer type dispersing agent is used as a dispersing agent, the adhesiveness of the positive electrode compound material layer and the positive electrode core material can be improved. Since the pigment derivative type dispersing agent is used as a dispersing agent, the viscosity of the paste for positive electrodes can be reduced. The solid content rate of he paste for positive electrodes can be improved. Also the quality of the positive electrode plate can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of positive electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the positive electrode plate.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Positive electrode core material (10)    Positive electrode compound material layer (20)
NOVELTY - The electric power feeding system has electric power feeding unit (3) with electric power feeding side capacitor (C1) that defines the resonant frequency connected to both ends of electric power feeding side coil (32). A power receiving unit (5) has receiving side capacitor (C2) which defines the resonant frequency connected to both ends of receiving side coil (51), and a transmission unit (54) transmits the capacitance of receiving side condenser. A capacitance adjustment unit (34) adjusts the capacitance of variable capacitor according to the capacitance of receiving side capacitor.    USE - Electric power feeding system for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the decline in transmission efficiency resulting from the variation in capacitance of receiving side capacitor since the value of electric power feeding side capacitor can be adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric power feeding unit and power receiving unit of electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power feeding unit (3)    Power receiving unit (5)    Electric power feeding side coil (32)    Capacitance adjustment unit (34)    Receiving side coil (51)    Transmission unit (54)    Electric power feeding side capacitor (C1)    Receiving side capacitor (C2)
NOVELTY - The electric power storage apparatus (101) has a storage battery (103) provided with several battery units (1) that are connected in series with each other. The storage battery has a bypass circuit (2) that is provided for bypassing the battery units. A control apparatus (104) is provided for controlling charging/discharging voltage of the storage battery by adjusting the number of objects of the battery unit bypassed by the bypass circuit.    USE - Electric power storage apparatus for power supply device mounted in moving object e.g. electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), used in home, office, store and factory. Can also be used in ship, aircraft, lift and walking robot.    ADVANTAGE - The change of the charging/discharging voltage of the storage battery can be reduced by providing control apparatus that controls charging/discharging voltage of storage battery by adjusting number of objects of bypassed battery unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power supply device; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (1)    Bypass unit (2)    Electric power storage apparatus (101)    Storage battery (103)    Control apparatus (104)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage system (30) has a photovoltaic device (10) which generates electric-power. A second battery (20b) stores the electric power generated by the photovoltaic device. The second battery is equipped to a vehicle in a state that can be detached separately from a main battery (20a) and configured in state in which the electrical power stored in the second battery can be extracted from the second battery and out of the vehicle.    USE - Electrical storage system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables storage of electric power in an external field and enables efficient utilization of the stored electric power since the second battery is equipped to the vehicle in a state which can be detached separately from the main battery, and is configured in state in which the electrical power stored in the second battery can be extracted from the second battery and out of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electrical storage system for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Photovoltaic device (10)    Electromagnetic wave electric power generation unit (11)    Main battery (20a)    Second battery (20b)    Electrical storage system (30)
NOVELTY - The solar energy circuit nameplate has solar photovoltaic panel, storage battery, control module circuit and light guide plate that are set on a supporting component. The light source is set on the light guide plate. The solar photovoltaic panel is connected with the storage battery by the control module circuit. The control module circuit is connected with the light source.    USE - Solar energy circuit nameplate of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy circuit nameplate is featured with smart design. The structure of the solar energy circuit nameplate is simplified. The name is indicated by the solar energy circuit nameplate even at night time, thus the convenience to the pedestrian to view the name plate of the vehicle is improved. The solar energy circuit nameplate is maintained conveniently. The application range of the solar energy circuit nameplate is improved.
NOVELTY - The fuel battery plate has guide plate whose surface is provided with a guide track. The guide track is provided with an inlet and an outlet of the flow passages.    USE - Fuel battery plate.    ADVANTAGE - The battery single plate fluid inlet and outlet pressure difference are increased to reduce cell voltage unevenness thus improves the consistency of single battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a radiating fan that is used for controlling temperature in stack during running process. A hydrogen supply electromagnetic valve is respectively connected with anode inlet and a hydrogen source which is used to turn ON or cut OFF anode reaction gas. A controller is used for receiving signal data of battery voltage based on received data in real time. The cathode inlet is provided in a case and a cathode outlet for recycling water. The fan is installed on the case at cathode inlet side, which is used for adjusting the relative humidity of the cathode inlet air.    USE - Fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell device can be operated efficiently in a short time.
NOVELTY - The pipeline has main valve that adjusts the flow of the hydrogen in the pipeline. An exhaust valve is respectively connected with the pressure reducing valve. A total value of the hydrogen supply loop is provided with electromagnetic valves and a throttle valve. The first electromagnetic valve is connected with the throttle valve and is connected with the second electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valves are connected with the control system.    USE - Hydrogen source pipeline of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of damage to the proton exchange membrane of fuel battery can be prevented. The hydrogen source pipeline can be obtained with stable pressure by improving the reliability factor of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode layer by coating an electrode foil (30) with the electrode slurry. The electrode layer including the solvent is dried when the density difference of solvent concentration within the electrode layer is smaller than the solvent concentration in the environment.    USE - Method of drying electrode for lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle and domestic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Since the density difference of solvent concentration within the electrode layer is smaller than the solvent concentration in the environment, the electrode layer is gradually dried. Therefore, the adhesion of electrode layer and current collector is improved. The resistance value within the battery as well as the resistance value within the battery in initial after repeating the charging/discharging is decreased. The improvement of the electrode efficiency can be achieved. Therefore, the solvent included without the task causing the degradation of the electrode efficiency in the electrode layer of the slurry state is volatilized efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the electrode dryer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode layer.    Electrode dryer (10)    Electrode foil (30)    Drying furnace (50)    Transfer module (60)    Winding roll (62)
NOVELTY - The support frame has an annular hole that is formed in the middle portion of a supporting plate. The lower portion of the supporting plate is provided with a concave cavity. The concave cavity is fixed with the storage battery. The side surface of the supporting plate is provided with multiple ladder-shaped concave grooves.    USE - Support frame for storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is fixed in the engine box firmly through the storage battery support frame, thus the shake of the storage battery is prevented.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises free acid with concentration of less than 25 ppm including an ionic compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte solution for manufacturing electrical storage device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has better storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises free acid with concentration of less than 25 ppm including an ionic compound of formula ((XSO2)(X'SO2)N-Y+) (I).    X,X'=fluorine, 1-6C alkyl or fluoroalkyl, preferably fluorine;and    Y+=alkali-metal cation or onium cation, preferably lithium cation.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing electrolyte solution which involves mixing ionic compound (I), and solvent chosen from hydrocarbon-based solvent and aprotic solvent, distilling solvent and contacting molecular sieve and resultant product.
NOVELTY - The body has an upper cover plate connected with a side plate. The side plate is arranged on an upper box body and a lower box body. The lower box body is connected with a lower bottom plate. The lower base plate is provided with the side plate. The lower base plate is provided with a side wall of the lower box body. The upper box body is exposed with a concave part. The side plate is provided with the concave part. The upper box body is provided with a convex part.    USE - Box body for placing an ultra-capacitor or a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The body avoids need to maintain opening of the upper box body from a side surface of the super capacitor/storage battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a box body whose bottom surface is provided with a box cover along subsidence direction of a subsidence section. The subsidence section is formed at the bottom surface of the box body.    USE - Storage battery for a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The subsidence section is formed at the bottom surface of the box body to form a space between the subsidence section and a bulge part of a motorcycle so as to effectively avoid formation of a convex part on an outer wall of the box body, thus completely arranging the storage battery in an installation space under complex and changeable installation environments. The battery has wide range of applications, and expands mounting range.
NOVELTY - The grid has a plate grid unit whose upper part is provided with large cross section area densified ribs and lower part is provided with small cross sectional area loose ribs.    USE - Plate grid for a storage battery of an electric motor bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The grid has high output power and better utilization effect, and can converge active substance to a pole ear during storage battery discharging process, and prevents the ribs from corroding and improves active material utilization rate.
NOVELTY - The structure has a positive liquid storage cavity connected with a vanadium redox flow battery stack by a liquid inlet pipe and a first liquid outlet pipe. A negative liquid storage cavity is connected to the vanadium redox flow battery stack through a second liquid inlet pipe and a second liquid outlet pipe. A guide tube is arranged between the positive liquid storage cavity and the negative liquid storage cavity. A first opening is formed on an end of the guide tube. Another opening is formed on another end of the guide tube.    USE - Vanadium liquid cavity sealing structure for a vanadium galvanic stack system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure realizes voltage control of the vanadium redox flow battery stack and prevents leakage of oxygen.
NOVELTY - The system has an air filter connected with an air pump, an air heater, a humidifier, an inlet temperature sensor and a fuel cell stack through a pipeline. The fuel cell stack is connected with the air heater that is connected with a storage battery. The fuel cell stack is formed with an air outlet and provided with a temperature sensor part. A controller is connected with the air heater, the inlet temperature sensor, the temperature sensor part and the storage battery for controlling operations of the air heater, the inlet temperature sensor, the temperature sensor part and the battery.    USE - Proton fuel battery low-temperature air heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The air heater can heat the fuel cell stack and battery components. The system can smoothly transfer proton fuel, and reduces partial overheating defects due to high power, prolongs service life of the storage battery, maintains accelerating temperature for about less than zero degree and utilizes an auxiliary power supply so as to reduce energy consumption of the storage battery, thus reducing electric power over discharging defects.
NOVELTY - The device has a power module comprising a generator unit and a generator cooling unit. A hydrogen production module and a generating module are set in a shell. A power module is fixed with a raw material conveying channel. Raw material and water are made to flow into the hydrogen production module through the raw material conveying channel that is formed in a generator cooling unit power generation module. The raw material is cooled through the generator cooling unit.    USE - Alcohol-water generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces motor radiating difficulties.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode end cover and a cathode end cover that are arranged with an anode silica gel sheet, an anode PTFE sealing gasket and an anode current collecting plate. A cathode silica gel sheet is arranged against a cathode terminal. The cathode terminal is connected with the PTFE sealing gasket and a cathode current collecting plate. An anode plate and a cathode plate are provided with a PTFE sealing frame sheet and a composite film electrode.    USE - Direct liquid stream fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has simple structure, simple packaging process, better leak tightness and high battery performance.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery connected at an outer wall of a guide sleeve. The guide sleeve is sleeved with a cooling pipe, a sleeve and an outer wall of the battery outer wall. An outer wall of a heat conducting sleeve is formed with a spiral radiating groove. The cooling pipe is surrounded at an upper part of a radiating groove. An outer wall of the cooling pipe and the radiating groove are matched with each other.    USE - Electric vehicle battery cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, easy to manufacture and convenient to popularized and use, and uniformly maintains battery temperature so as to improve working range.
NOVELTY - The device has an air inlet pipe (2) connected with an automobile exhaust tube. An end of the air inlet pipe is connected with a sleeve (1) that is provided with an active carbon interlayer. The active carbon interlayer is formed with a sleeve (3) and a filtering cotton layer (4). An opening of the sleeve is formed with a turbine generator (5). The turbine generator is connected with a storage battery (6) through a voltage stabilizing filter circuit.    USE - Automobile exhaust gas purifying and power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has reasonable design, and is convenient and practical to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automobile exhaust gas purifying and power generating device.    Sleeves (1, 3)    Air inlet pipe (2)    Filtering cotton layer (4)    Turbine generator (5)    Storage battery (6)
NOVELTY - The battery-pack has a battery upper cover, a lower bottom plate and a battery-unit arranged parallel to a battery pack module. The battery pack module is formed with a T-shaped electric motor car. The lower bottom plate is connected with the battery upper cover. The battery upper cover is fixed with an air inlet of a battery-pack part. Three air inlets are arranged with a draught fan chamber by an air outlet. A bottom plate reinforcing rib is provided with a reinforcing rib plate. A module fixing bracket is connected with a connecting strip.    USE - Electric vehicle battery-pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery-pack is reasonable in structure, and improves steering performance. The battery-pack has better heat radiating performance so as to improve battery service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle battery-pack.
NOVELTY - The power system has a floating output electric power unit that is provided with a wind power or a power generating system of a vehicle. A storage battery is connected to a load circuit, via a direct current bus. The load circuit is provided with a driving motor that is connected with a power main portion, via a transmission device. A driving device is provided with a wheel, a tire and a suspension portion. A storage battery group is provided with a direct current floating charger.    USE - Power system for vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the storage battery can be improved. The usage of the electric energy by the vehicle can be reduced.
NOVELTY - Preparing a negative electrode material of a lithium ion battery, comprises conducting a solvent-thermal reaction of a graphite material and a modifier precursor in an organic solvent to form a reaction product, drying the reaction product, and applying a heat treatment to the dried reaction product to obtain the negative electrode material.    USE - The method is useful for preparing a negative electrode material of a lithium ion battery (claimed), which is useful in portable electronic products such as mobile phones, laptop computers and cameras, hybrid power automobiles and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material has improved cycle stability and high current performance (i.e. high rate charge discharge performance).
NOVELTY - The system has a battery built-in direct current measuring module coupled with a vehicle-mounted terminal through a communication bus. A battery tank meters obtained electric energy data to the vehicle-mounted terminal. The vehicle-mounted terminal is coupled to a battery box based on a received instruction, where the battery box of the electric energy data is controlled. The vehicle-mounted terminal is provided with an alarm device. A vehicle load terminal is provided with a data storing module for storing a direct current measuring module of the battery box of the electric energy data.    USE - Electric metering system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can clearly provide battery actual supply amount to a user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric metering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric metering system for an electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a battery pack (2) connected with a single battery (7), insulating heat-conducting plates (3), a heating pipe (4) and radiating pipe (6). The insulating heat-conducting plate is fixed with the single battery. Each insulating heat-conducting plate is formed with a through-hole and connected with the radiating pipe. The heating pipe is provided with a cooling end and a heating end that are matched with the through-hole. The heating end and the cooling end of the heating pipe are fixed with the battery pack. A radiator (1) is connected with a side of a fan.    USE - Electric automobile power battery temperature control module.    ADVANTAGE - The module is reasonable in design, and realizes electric automobile power battery temperature controlling process in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric automobile power battery temperature control module.    Radiator (1)    Battery pack (2)    Insulating heat-conducting plates (3)    Heating pipe (4)    Radiating pipe (6)    Single battery (7)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar battery arranged on a vehicle main body. A shell is utilized for storing direct current electric energy. An electric energy storage device is connected with the solar battery and a charging and discharging controller. The solar battery is connected with a power device that is connected with the charging and discharging controller.    USE - Solar energy car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy storage device can provide power to the car. The car reduces noise and pollution. The car is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has power source system, power battery pack, charging/discharging manager, motor controller, driving motor, vehicle power transmission system, vehicle charge/discharge manager, an alarming module and display module. The power source system is orderly connected with power battery pack. The vehicle charge/discharge manager is connected to battery pack to improve the energy ratio of the aluminum-air cell and to improve the ratio of the power of super capacitor.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle mileage can be increased, and the energy supply time of the electric vehicle can be shortened. The output power of the electric vehicle can be improved, and the speed performance of the electric vehicle can be improved.
NOVELTY - The bracket has an upper clamping plate and lower clamping plate connected each other by multiple height adjusting strips. A base is provided with multiple transverse sliding grooves. The lower clamping plate is installed on the base through a transverse sliding groove.    USE - Storage battery bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is prevented from being damaged, and has high stability. The bracket is firm, simple in structure and convenient to operate.
NOVELTY - The battery cover has a main case that covers the opening adjacent to the side walls of the filter. The maintenance cover is provided with a containing portion. The side wall of main case set is provided with folded edge with an opening at the bottom. The upper portion of main case is provided with folded edge with bolt mounting holes.    USE - Battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the battery cover can be improved.
NOVELTY - The lithium battery device has a lithium battery box case that is provided with column lithium battery module fixed on cooling bottom plate. Each lithium battery module is orderly provided with laminated lithium battery core. The inner surface and end surfaces of cooling plate are buckled with each other. The end face of the cooling plate is provided with a cooling water passage.    USE - Lithium battery device for high-reliability vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery device is simple in structure. The space occupied by the lithium battery device in vehicle can be reduced. The excellent cooling effect for the lithium battery device can be achieved.
NOVELTY - The fixing structure has tray whose sides are vertically provided with a suspension loop. The suspension loop is provided with a hole. One end of the pull rod is hooked on the hole and other end is fixed on the pressure plate by a nut.    USE - Fixing structure for storage battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing structure is simple in structure and can be conveniently installed. The labor intensity for the installation process of fixture structure can be reduced. The durability of the storage battery can be greatly improved. The efficiency of the storage battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The battery box has main portion which is provided with air inlet and air outlet. An air inlet pipe is inserted into the air inlet. The air outlet is provided with cooling fan. An air outlet pipe is inserted into the air outlet. The air inlet pipe is provided with upper valve. The air outlet pipe is provided with lower valve.    USE - Battery box for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The entry of external air to the inside of battery box can be avoided, so that the invasion of dust can be prevented, and the service lifetime of battery can be prolonged.
NOVELTY - The laminated core has a positive pole piece, a negative pole piece and a membrane. The positive pole piece and the negative pole piece are overlapped and are clamped between layers of membrane. A cross section of the membrane is in form of Z-shaped structure. The positive and negative pole pieces are provided with several anode and cathode pole pieces which are integrally connected respectively. The cathode pole piece is connected with a cathode ear. An anode tab and a negative tab are overlapped in a laminated core.    USE - Z-shaped laminated core for lithium ion battery for high-capacity automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The Z-shaped laminated core ensures uniform temperature distribution, low internal resistance of the battery, no internal stress, fine rate discharge and high battery safety.
NOVELTY - The shell has an insulating shell section arranged at an end of a protection shell that is connected with a shell part. Another shell part is provided in two positions of a shell section. Another shell section is formed with the former shell section to form a terminal containing cavity. A protective shell part is provided with a shell unit that is arranged with a shell section of a locking part.    USE - Electric car power battery terminal protecting shell.    ADVANTAGE - The shell has better protective effect, and avoids traffic accident or maintenance process and improves safety performance.
NOVELTY - The battery has several single cells, positive electrode half cell and negative electrode half cell. The positive electrode half cell and negative electrode half cell are respectively arranged on collecting board. A membrane is provided on the electrode side. The current collecting plate is provided away from one side of the electrode. The side face of vanadium battery main portion is pressed along the thickness direction side with pressing component for sealing the vanadium battery main portion.    USE - Vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance can be improved, and the leakage of the electrolyte can be avoided effectively.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell whose top end is provided with a liquid injection hole. The liquid injection hole is provided with a safety valve.    USE - Power lithium ion battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity and performance of the battery can be improved, thus the service life of the battery can be prolonged. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The battery has two single-battery bodies located between two battery plates. Multiple battery monomers are provided with a battery shell, a heat-conducting plate and the two single-battery bodies. A sharp edge of a plate is separated from the adjacent single-battery bodies.    USE - Vehicle power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids electric leakage phenomenon so as to effectively exchange external heat source.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple battery modules provided with multiple monomer batteries. Each monomer battery is provided with a battery shell. The battery shell is equipped with a battery core that is provided with an insulating heat-conducting film. The insulating heat-conducting film is provided with a heating component. The battery core is provided with a radiating part.    USE - Thermal management device for an electric automobile lithium ion power battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The device adopts different temperature environment, and ensures battery work in normal working temperature corresponding to heat treatment so as to ensure working performance, prolonged service life and stability of a battery system.
NOVELTY - The device has a switch tube connected to a vehicle battery through a filter inductor. Floating charging power is formed by an electric vehicle control system that provides low voltage direct current power supply from a car battery. A filter capacitor is connected with a power battery pack. Two ends of another filter capacitor are connected with a vehicle storage battery. Two ends of a filter and a fly-wheel diode are connected between an output electrode and the vehicle battery of the switch tube that is switched off during the vehicle battery providing continuous current.    USE - Electric vehicle auxiliary power supply device.
NOVELTY - The system has solar battery board assembly which is fixed on the top portion. Control switch is located on the control panel of the vehicle. Light intensity sensor is used for collecting the sunlight direction information of the solar energy battery board. Collected information is received by automatic controller. Power output end of the solar battery board assembly is electrically connected with the storage battery via the charging controller.    USE - Solar energy power supply system of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panels are arranged perpendicular to sunlight accurately, so that power generation efficiency can be improved effectively. The normal driving of the electric automobile can be attained, even if the overall height of the electric automobile is increased.
NOVELTY - The cooling wall has a wall base body provided with a convex structure. A portion of the convex structure forms a slit. A battery module frame is linked with the convex structure. The convex structure is inserted in to a slot. Maximum width of the slit is 2-30 mm. A heat conducting plate and a liquid cooling wall surface are made to be in tight contact with each other. The convex structure is provided with a wedge-shaped convex structure. The wedge-shaped convex structure is inclined at an angle of 70 degrees.    USE - Liquid cooling wall for an air outlet of a battery module bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling wall has better cooling effect, and is convenient to assemble and disassemble.
NOVELTY - The alarm has an alarm lamp whose light vehicle body front end is fixed on a lower part of a police loudspeaker that is fixed on a rear vehicle body of a boot. The boot is provided with a circuit control board. A storage battery and a circuit control plate are connected with the circuit control board that is provided with a main control module and a charging control module. The circuit control board is electrically connected with the storage battery.    USE - Solar alarm for use in a police vehicle i.e. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm utilizes for both alarming and lighting functions during night, and has prolonged service life, and is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The chassis has a battery box fixedly installed on a carriage through four bolts. A vehicle frame is fixed on a platform. A buttoning edge of a panel door is fixed with the platform. The vehicle frame is fixedly connected with the carriage.    USE - Electric three-wheel motorcycle chassis.    ADVANTAGE - The chassis reduces welding difficulty and assembling difficulty and ensures simple assembling operation and high strength, and is aesthetic in appearance.
NOVELTY - The frame has a main beam pipe vertically fixed on a front end of a side pipe. An upper end of the main beam pipe and a battery are connected with a lower part and a middle part of a seat barrel. A middle part of a rear foot pedal bracket is fixed with left and right side parts of a back frame support. The rear foot pedal bracket is fixed between two side parts of a tool case. The side parts of the tool case are fixed on a back side part of the side pipe.    USE - Reinforcing-type electric motor car frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is simple in structure and inexpensive. The frame has high intensity. The frame avoids external force impact damage to a reinforcing-type electric motor car. The frame prevents a connecting part from being damaged.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating the key ON signal from the ignition state, if the CPU hold signal is detected from a switch (11), while turning ON the switch, such that power including the infrared rays transmitter is supplied. The key OFF signal is detected from the ignition state, when the switch is switched OFF, such that power including the infrared rays transmitter is blocked. The switch is switched OFF in the simple key OFF-state, when the power of the infrared transmission controller (12) is blocked.    USE - Shut off method for infrared transmitter of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the starting impossible state in the fuel cell vehicle can be prevented due to the existing discharge of battery at the preset time, when the power source is blocked in the cut OFF of the switch from the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the apparatus for transmitting infrared rays automatic electric sources supply for fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switch (11)    Infrared transmission controller (12)    Infrared emitter (13)    Temperature and pressure sensor (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a ventilation duct (5) provided with two battery cells (2, 3) along air blast direction. An air stream channel is formed between the battery cells, which are arranged adjacent to air blast direction according to detected inner temperature. Battery modules (1) are faced with each other and connected with the battery cells, where an air channel (K) is arranged in the battery cells along the air blast direction. A blower is arranged in the ventilation duct according to detected inner temperature of the battery module and the battery cells.    USE - Battery thermal management device for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can improve thermal performance of the battery module, and protection the battery from being damaged. The blower has high heat exchange efficiency. The blower is light in weight and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery thermal management device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air channel (K)    Battery modules (1)    Battery cells (2, 3)    Ventilation duct (5)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent, and comprises one or more types of isocyanate compound having an ester structure (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for lithium cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, component for electric power storage, motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, battery electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device using the nonaqueous electrolyte has improved electrochemical characteristics, low-temperature cycling characteristics and low-temperature discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent, and comprises one or more types of isocyanate compound having an ester structure of formula: R-C(=O)-O-X-N=C=O (I).    R=1-6C alkyl, 2-6C alkenyl, 6-12C aryl, 1-6C alkyloxy, 2-6C alkenyloxy, 2-6C isocyanato alkyloxy or 6-12C aryloxy, in which at least one of H optionally substituted by halo;and    X=2-6C bivalent coupling group including one or more ether bond, or 1-6C linear or branched alkylene in which at least one of H optionally substituted by halo.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device, which has the nonaqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode and a negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery voltage sensor and a storage battery temperature sensor (U2) that are respectively connected with a signal output end of an engine control unit (ECU) for different input port. The ECU of an LCD is provided with an output port of a signal input end. The temperature sensor is connected with the ECU. A temperature compensation circuit includes a potentiometer (W), two operational amplifiers (F1, F2) and four resistors. The operational amplifier is connected with a resistor (R1) that is connected with a voltage follower.    USE - Storage battery operation state monitoring device.    ADVANTAGE - The LCD displays the information, so that the driver can timely and accurately know the working temperature and discharging degree of the storage battery, thus preventing reversed pole of rechargeable battery operation when over-temperature or over-discharge state. The storage battery has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a storage battery operation state monitoring device.    Operational amplifiers (F1, F2)    Resistor (R1)    Storage battery temperature sensor (U2)    Potentiometer (W)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller monitoring coolant temperature of a circuitry unit. An electromotive pump is driven with an external control signal for circulating cooling water in cool-location of a thermoelectric generator and a low temperature radiator through the circuitry unit. The circuitry unit emits heat of the cooling water, which is passed through the cool-location. The generator generates electricity by utilizing engine exhaust heat of a vehicle. The generator controls an electromotive pump to maintain target temperature in the cool-location.    USE - Cooling system for a thermoelectric generator of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enhances power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric generator. The system has better cooling efficiency. The system effectively performs cooling process in the cool-location through the circuitry unit. The system effectively monitors flow rate of the cooling water, which is passed through the circuitry unit, by utilizing using the coolant temperature so as to effectively manage target temperature in the cool-location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a thermoelectric generator cooling system of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An anode paste is prepared by mixing 100 wt.pts. lead powder, 4-15 wt.pts. magnesium sulfate, 0.05-5 wt.pts. gas-phase silicon dioxide, 0.05-3 wt.pts. rare earth oxide, 0.1-10 wt.pts. red lead, 0.1-10 wt.pts. red powder, 0.1-4 wt.pts. graphite, 0.1-2 wt.pts. short fiber and 10-20 wt.pts. water.    USE - Anode paste for use in a hybrid vehicle for lead-carbon battery.    ADVANTAGE - The anode paste provides battery with better electrical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing anode paste which involves weighing lead powder, gas-phase silicon dioxide, rare earth oxide, red lead, red powder, graphite and short fiber in a container, stirring for 5-10 minutes, adding water, mixing uniformly, adding sulfuric acid in the container for 8-15 minutes, stirring, controlling temperature at less than 70 degrees C, stirring for 5-10 minutes, adding organic binder, stirring for 5-10 minutes, controlling paste apparent density at 3.8-4.5 g/ml and performing smear process to obtain finished product.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a sled with a partly open bottom proximate the other end, a fabric deployer with a tubular structure and a stationary sediment disruption device (40) at one end of the sled, a conductive fabric cloth (50) fed out from within the tubular structure, a release mechanism adjacent other end of the sled, and an electronics package (70) releasably secured to the sled by the release mechanism. The distal end of the plate (74) of the package is secured to that of the cloth via tether (80) such that the plate can be oriented vertically above the deployer.    USE - System for deploying and burying fabric cloth, particularly a conductive carbon cloth used for microbial fuel cells, in marine sediment.    ADVANTAGE - The system permits fabric cloth to be buried efficiently in marine sediment without requiring divers, as sediment is dumped over the cloth pulled out from the deployer on the sled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of deploying fabric cloth in marine sediment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating burying of the fabric cloth in marine sediment using a system for deploying fabric cloth in marine sediment.    System for deploying fabric cloth in marine sediment (10)    Stationary sediment disruption device (40)    Conductive fabric cloth (50)    Electronics package (70)    Plate (74)    Tether (80)
NOVELTY - The plant has a gas turbine engine including a turbine producing a hot gas flow. A combustor (20) receives compressed air from a compressor (19) driven by an electric motor (22) to burn with fuel and produces another hot gas flow. A manifold (14) receives the flows from the turbine and combustor. A power turbine (15) receives the flows from the manifold and drives an output shaft (18) of a vehicle or boat. An electric battery (21) supplies electrical energy and drives the motor. An electric generator (16) is driven by the power turbine, and charges the battery.    USE - Hybrid power plant for a vehicle or a boat.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is operated, and supplies the former hot gas flow to the power turbine through the manifold during cruise speed, where the engine is sized for the vehicle or boat to achieve an efficient fuel consumption based on a set of weight and cruise speed requirements. The engine is not operated, and the motor drives the compressor to supply the compressed air to the combustor during a set of idle speed or a low speed, where the fuel is burned in the combustor to produce the latter hot gas flow that is passed into the manifold and through the power turbine to drive the output shaft in a better manner, thus efficiently operating the engine at the idle speed or low speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hybrid power plant.    Manifold (14)    Power turbine (15)    Electric generator (16)    Output shaft (18)    Compressor (19)    Combustor (20)    Electric battery (21)    Electric motor (22)
NOVELTY - Making a composition comprises oxidizing graphite to graphite oxide using a sulfur-containing reagent, exfoliating the graphite oxide to form graphene sheets, and blending the graphene sheets with elemental sulfur and/or organosulfur compound, where the graphene sheets comprise 1 wt.% of sulfur.    USE - The method is useful for making a composition that is useful for manufacturing an electrode such as a cathode of a battery or ultracapacitor (all claimed), where the battery includes a lithium sulfur battery and is useful in portable electronic devices such as computers, cellular telephones, games, navigation systems, personal digital assistants, music players, games, calculators, radios, touch pad devices, artificial paper, reading devices, vehicles such as electric and hybrid vehicles (including cars, trucks, minivans, sport utility vehicles, buses, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, electric bicycles, scooters and submersibles), power tools, landscaping equipment (such as lawnmowers, trimmers and edgers), chain saws, lighting devices (such as flash lights, spot lights and flood lights) military equipment, night vision goggles, rangefinders and target identifiers.    ADVANTAGE - The composition enhances storage capacity, energy densities, specific power, lifespan and self discharge rates of the battery.
NOVELTY - The pump (1) has a pump section (11) provided with impeller blades (10). A rotational shaft (12) rotates the impeller blades. A motor section (13) includes a motor (62) that rotates the shaft, and a motor casing (30) that houses the motor. A front bearing (61) and a rear bearing (63) are provided on sides of the motor interposed between the bearings on the shaft and interposed between an inner surface of the motor casing and the shaft. The motor section includes motor space (A) that houses the motor, and a vent hole (110) that vents air between the space and an outer side of the motor casing.    USE - Water pump for supplying cooling water to a fuel cell in a vehicle e.g. fuel cell automobile, electric automobile and hybrid automobile, and a moving body e.g. watercraft, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The pump allows outside air to flow through the vent hole and the air compression inside the motor to be returned to an uncompressed state, when air in the motor space in the motor casing rapidly compresses, so that water leaking from the pump section can be effectively prevented from entering the motor space through the bearings, and hence improving reliability of the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a water pump.    Motor space (A)    Water pump (1)    Impeller blades (10)    Pump section (11)    Rotational shaft (12)    Motor section (13)    Motor casing (30)    Front bearing (61)    Motor (62)    Rear bearing (63)    Vent hole (110)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of positive electrode or negative electrode provided with electrode layer containing active material. A portion of the surface of the active material is coated with lithium halide of low ionic bond property, and having ratio of peak intensity (P1) of 60 eV vicinity and peak intensity (P2) of 70 eV vicinity obtained by lithium-X-ray absorption fine structure measurement of less than 2.0. The lithium halide is lithium fluoride.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for plug-in hybrid cars and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved high temperature durability, excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics, and stable initial stage performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material, nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt and adjuvant which produces gas by decomposition in nonaqueous solvent, and pressure-type electric current interruption apparatus having current chopping function for sensitizing increase of internal pressure of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains biphenyl and/or biphenyl derivative as adjuvant.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity, and excellent reliability and durability for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material, nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt and adjuvant which produces gas by decomposition in nonaqueous solvent, and pressure-type electric current interruption apparatus having current chopping function for sensitizing increase of internal pressure of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains biphenyl and/or biphenyl derivative as adjuvant. The adjuvant decomposed during the normal driving of the vehicle, generates gas corresponding to the working pressure of the pressure-type electric current interruption apparatus.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material contains electrode material comprising negative electrode active material particles. The particles contain element which can occlude/discharge lithium ion and can alloy with lithium, or compound which can alloy with lithium. The active material particles have BET specific surface area of 6 m2/g or less, D50 particle size of 4.5 mu m or more and contain 85 vol.% or more of particles with particle size of 1 mu m or more with respect to 100 vol.% of the particles.    USE - Material for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material improves the discharge capacity and provides batteries with excellent cycle characteristics, high output characteristics and stable battery characteristics.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrode catalyst layer (11) comprises catalyst (131), support which supports the catalyst, two or more proton conduction materials (133) which is contacted with portion(s) of the catalyst and the support, and differ in the dry-mass value per 1 mol of proton donating group. The proton conduction material with highest dry-mass value per 1 mol of proton donating group in the proton conduction materials is contacted with at least one portion of the catalyst, and has largest contact ratio in the surface of the catalyst.    USE - Catalyst layer is used for electrode for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer has excellent electric power generation performance, proton transporting property and apparent catalytic activity with reduced usage of catalyst carrier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode;    (2) fuel cell membrane electrode assembly; and    (3) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Electrode catalyst layer (13)    Electrode catalyst (131)    Proton conduction material (133)    Catalyst component (135)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has an electrode case (13) that is accommodated in inside of a battery case (11). An electrolyte solution (14) with initial stage additive is filled in the battery case. An addition element such as capsule (3,3A) is provided for adding additive for restoration for recovering a deterioration state according to a deterioration state of a film that is formed by initial stage additive, in the electrode case. The additive for restoration is added to the electrolyte solution according to the deterioration state of secondary battery.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted on vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the additive is added to the electrolyte solution according to the deterioration state of battery deterioration of the battery can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Capsules (3,3A)    Battery case (11)    Electrode case (13)    Electrolyte solution (14)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has force distribution elements (2) formed in an angle shape or a bar-shape and arranged on a front end (1.1.1) and a housing side (1.1.2) of the housing. The elements are made of metal i.e. aluminum, plastic or composite material. The elements are designed as joists, metal structures or extruded sections, where the structures are formed as a single-part or a multi-part. The elements exhibit a rectangular cross-section, where length of the elements is selected such that corner regions of the housing are reinforced by the elements.    USE - Energy storage housing for a vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell-operated vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The force distribution elements are formed in the angle shape or the bar-shape and arranged on the front end and the housing side of the housing, so that working force is distributed on the housing by the force distribution elements, thus reducing mechanical load of the housing in case of side collision of the vehicle, and hence protecting the housing against deformation during the side collision to increase safety of the housing during the side collision. The housing has reduced weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an energy storage housing of a vehicle.    Energy storage housing (1)    Front end of energy storage housing (1.1.1)    Housing side of energy storage housing (1.1.2)    Force distribution elements (2)    Base section (2.1)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has housing (2) in which series or parallel interconnected individual cells (4) are arranged. A binder material (5) for binding of individual cell with emerging substances (6), is arranged in the housing. The binder material is placed between the individual cell and cavity formed in the housing. The binder material is made of mineral fiber or glass fiber.    USE - Battery for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By providing binder material, the damage of current path can be prevented. The chemical and electrical reactivity of emerging substances can be reduced, hence occurrence of electrical short circuit within the battery can be prevented. The corrosion of housing due to penetration of moisture can be prevented. Electrical loading effect can be reduced. Fire resistance and temperature resistance property can be improved. Thermal insulation effect of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Individual cells (4)    Binder material (5)    Emerging substances (6)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a lead terminal (2) and a set of dissipation terminals (4) formed in an integrated component. The integrated component is fastenable over a set of displays (5) at a load-bearing component, and comprises a set of points for farther components. The integrated component comprises a terminal (7) for sensors. The integrated component comprises a set of valve facilities in form of flaps to influence the passage areas of a set of medium streams, and comprises an integrated component part e.g. heat exchanger or humidifier.    USE - Device for dividing a medium stream on multiple directions in a line of gases in a fuel cell system that provides electrical driving power to a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supplementary integration of sensors is performed in the device, thus saving installation space, reducing number of components and weight of the device, and simplifying the assembling process of the fuel cell system, and hence reducing assembly time. The integrated component part can be directly integrated into the device, so that the degree of integration can be increased, multiple functionalities of the device can be achieved, and compact fuel cell system can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for dividing a medium stream on multiple directions.    Medium stream dividing device (1)    Lead terminal (2)    Dissipation terminals (4)    Displays (5)    Terminal (7)
NOVELTY - A control unit (102) controls a magnetic-field current control signal (PW) for controlling a magnetic-field current of electric rotating machine so that value of power source current flowing in power source apparatus is controlled in non-energization manner to be zero or a value near to zero. A determination unit (104) determines whether variation in voltage value (V) of power source apparatus is within preset range, during a preset period. A state of charge (SOC) estimation unit (101) estimates SOC of power source apparatus, based on voltage value of power source apparatus.    USE - Power source monitor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precise monitoring of SOC of power source apparatus is ensured so that safety and durability of power source apparatus are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power source monitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power source SOC estimation unit (101)    Power source current control unit (102)    Power source voltage stability determination unit (104)    Magnetic-field current control signal (PW)    Inter-terminal voltage value (V)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage module (100) has energy storage cells (111-113) such as lead acid battery cells, and housings (101,102). The end portions of energy storage cells are engaged with the recess of the housings such that the housings are connected by energy storage cells. The heat sinks (120,220) are partially encased with respect to the energy storage cells.    USE - Electrical energy storage module of electrical energy storage device (claimed) used for internal combustion engine mounted in electric vehicle such as electric car and hybrid vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility of the electrical energy storage module can be improved with reduced cost. The electrical energy storage function of the device can be improved with high mechanical rigidity and stability. The heat conducting effect of the energy storage cells can be improved. The bursting of the energy storage cells can be avoided so that the leakage of the toxic chemical substances can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for constructing electrical energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of electrical energy storage module and sectional views of heat sinks.    Electrical energy storage module (100)    Housings (101,102)    Energy storage cells (111-113)    Heat sinks (120,220)    Corrosion free cylinder (222)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has an electric pressure regulator (8) in fluid communication with a fuel output line (18) between a hydrogen source (4) and a fuel cell stack (6). A relief valve (10) is in fluid communication with and arranged between the fuel output line and an exhaust line, and in fluid communication with the fuel output line between the electric pressure regulator and the fuel cell stack. A hydrogen sensor (16) is in communication with the exhaust line to measure hydrogen concentration of the exhaust line. The hydrogen source is a pressure tank.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a propulsion system of an electric car to generate a hydrogen exhaust test pulse for diagnostic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The electric pressure regulator includes a proportional valve that is controlled externally by an electronic control module, thus enabling a variation of the flow rate through the proportional valve, finely controlling the pressure setpoint of the electric pressure regulator, and enabling a greater diagnostic coverage for the hydrogen sensor during the operating lifetime of the system. The system uses the controlled variability of the electric pressure regulator together with the relief valve to generate the test pulse for the hydrogen sensor, without any additional components required for the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (2)    Hydrogen source (4)    Fuel cell stack (6)    Electric pressure regulator (8)    Relief valve (10)    Hydrogen sensor (16)    Fuel output line (18)
NOVELTY - The package has a liquid cooling system (10) comprising a sealed container (14) with a battery component (18) that is arranged in an inner space (16) of the container. The battery component comprises a set of battery cells (20) with a set of fluid channels (26) that is formed between the cells. A dielectric fluid (28) is provided in the fluid channel in contact with the battery cells to heat up and cool the battery component. A heating element (34) is arranged in the inner space to heat the dielectric fluid. A cooling element (38) is arranged in the inner space to cool the dielectric fluid.    USE - Vehicle battery package for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle (claimed) or battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating element is arranged in the inner space to heat the dielectric fluid, and cooling element is arranged in the inner space to cool the dielectric fluid, so that an efficient heating and refrigeration of the battery cells with minimum delta temperatures are achieved. The battery cooling system maintains uniform surface temperatures over the battery cells and efficiently transfers heat away from the cells using open bath cooling in the hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid cooling system is a lithium-ion battery cooling system. The heating element is a heating plate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium-ion battery cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cooling system.    Liquid cooling system (10)    Sealed container (14)    Inner space (16)    Battery component (18)    Battery cells (20)    Fluid channels (26)    Dielectric fluid (28)    Heating element (34)    Cooling element (38)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode satisfies the formula equivalent to E not greater than 50x (Ax B+ 0.05x Cx D)/|(Ax B+ 0.1x Cx D), in which A is a specific surface area of an active material, B is a content rate of the active material in an electrode, C is a specific surface area of a electrically conductive material, D is a content rate of electrically conductive material in an electrode, and E is an active material exposure ratio of the bending cross section of positive electrode. The active material contains the lithium transition-metal type compound.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in electronic device. Uses include but not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable facsimile machine, portable copier, a portable printer, headphones stereo, liquid crystal TV, handy cleaner, portable CD, minidisc, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, pacemaker, electric tool, motive power source for motor vehicles, track based vehicle motive power source and motive power source for satellites.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the lifetime of the battery , while providing the lithium battery with high capacity and high output properties by using the positive electrode that satisfies predefined formula using specific surface area, content rate of active and conductive materials, and positive electrode's bending cross section exposure area.
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) has a cross-shaped part (22) whose inner side is coupled with an annular part (20) along circumferential direction. Two-phase coils (16, 18) are wound in a side position of the cross-shaped part such that an interior space is formed. A core (14) is arranged in the interior space. Magnetic flux is formed by the two-phase coils within the core flows along repelling direction when electric current flows from an end side to another end side of the two-phase coil. The two-phase coils are connected to an input side of a direct current (DC) power supply i.e. battery.    USE - Reactor for a two-phase converter (claimed) used in driving of a rotary electric machine i.e. propulsion motor, which is utilized in a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic flux formed by the two phase coils within the core flows along the repelling direction when the electric current flows from the end side to the other end side of the two-phase coil so as to improve space factor in an inner side of a circumscription rectangular parallelepiped portion and reduce leakage flux to an exterior, so that flow of magnetomotive force into the cross-shaped part by magnetic flux can be effectively eliminated and induction loss of the two-phase coils can be easily reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a two-phase converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a reactor.    Reactor (10)    Core (14)    Two-phase coils (16, 18)    Annular part (20)    Cross-shaped part (22)    Outer side base (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (A1) has several current collection protrusions vertically formed on both surfaces of the separator. The current collection protrusions are arranged so as to oppose mutually, and each current collection protrusion is formed in dome shape on curved surface.    USE - Fuel cell stack such as vehicle-mounted solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength of the current collection protrusion is made larger than that of the separator. Thus, deformation of the fuel cell stack at the time of stacking process is prevented, even if the thickness of the interconnector is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external perspective view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Spacers (15,25)    Cell frame (20)    End plates (35,40)    Fuel cell stack (A1)    Interconnector (C1)
NOVELTY - The battery has a surge arrester (102) that is in electrical contact with prismatic battery cell (100) and heat sink. The surge arrester made of thermally conductive plate material is provided with a heat transfer surface. The thermal energy is transmitted between the heat transfer surface and the battery cell. The heat sink is connected with heat transfer surface of surge arrester using electrically insulating and thermally conductive adhesive film.    USE - Battery for vehicle e.g. hybrid or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery can be improved. The electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity of the battery can be improved. The need for additional heat guide plates can be suppressed so that weight of the battery can be reduced. The battery can be manufactured easily at less cost. The installation space of the battery can be reduced. The thermal stress of the battery cells can be minimized. The thermal resistance of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the battery.    Prismatic battery cell (100)    Surge arrester (102)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (S2) internal resistances of energy storage cells. The statistical distribution of determined internal resistances is determined (S3). A range of values of internal resistance is identified (S4) as maximum of determined statistical distribution. The permitted range of values of certain internal resistances is defined (S5) at maximum of determined statistical distribution. The operation of energy storage cell is classified (S7) based on determined internal resistance of energy storage cell and defined allowable range.    USE - Method for classifying operation of energy storage cell of electrical energy storage device. Uses include but are not limited to electric car, hybrid car and traction vehicle such as forklift, tractor, pallet truck, electrical wheelchair and lifting platform.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of a single energy storage cell in the electrical energy storage device can be determined reliably by determining internal resistance of cell and permitted range of values of certain internal resistances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a device for classifying operation of energy storage cell; and    (2) a computer program for classifying operation of energy storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process for classifying operation of energy storage cell of electrical energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Determining internal resistances of energy storage cells (S2)    Determining statistical distribution of determined internal resistances (S3)    Identifying range of values of internal resistance (S4)    Defining permitted range of values of certain internal resistances (S5)    Classifying operation of energy storage cell (S7)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte containing supporting electrolyte. The positive electrode active material is obtained using the solid solution containing sodium manganate and lithium-manganese phosphate.    USE - Secondary battery is used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high capacity and excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery, which involves preparing the solid solution containing sodium manganate and lithium-manganese phosphate, producing electrode provided with the solid solution and constructing the secondary battery using the electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a series of energy storage cells (12) for electrically connecting the cell arresters (14) of the energy storage cells. The electrical interconnection elements (16) are produced by joining cell arresters together, and sliding butt joint fixing cap (20). The embossment portions are electrically connected with cell arresters in mutual engagement.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrical energy storage unit of electrical energy-storage system such as traction battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement of energy storage cells can be performed efficiently in simple manner. Overheat of the energy storage cells can be prevented. Hence, the electrical energy storage unit can be manufactured favorably with optimized design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical energy storage unit.    Electrical energy storage unit (10)    Energy storage cell (12)    Cell arrester (14)    Electrical interconnection element (16)    Butt joint fixing cap (20)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has an electrode ensemble (20) that is provided in interior of housing (10). The electrode ensemble is connected to housing wall. A limited cavity in housing is partially filled by filling material (60) such as polyethylene, glasses and polypropylene material. The filling material is maintained at high temperature to open an aperture and to release additive material (70) in interior portion of main unit. The electrode ensemble is incorporated with an electrolyte salt and additive, so as to stabilize electrolyte salt.    USE - Lithium ion battery cell of battery cell module for motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for mobile telephone, MPEG audio layer-3, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The property of battery cell can be enhanced. The safety of the battery cell can be improved. The destabilization of cathode lattice during an overload can be prevented effectively. The fire-restraining property of the additive can be enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cell.    Housing (10)    Housing cover (11)    Electrode ensemble (20)    Filling material (60)    Additive material (70)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation element has solid electrolyte layer sandwiched between a pair of electrode which consists of oxide sinter. The oxide sinter has a crack at its inner side and has a porosity of 2 to 10 %. The maximal width of the crack is 2 mu or less. The oxide sinter is a sintered compact of a lithium titanate, and the crystal structure of the lithium titanate is of ramsdellite-type.    USE - Secondary battery used as power supply for e.g. mobile telephone, notebook PC, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stress resulting from the volume fluctuation of the electrode which arises at the time of charging/discharging of a battery is relieved by the crack, even if the sintered compact electrode is made dense. The fall of the battery capacity by the damage of a solid electrolyte, and destruction of an electric power generation element can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electron micrograph of the cracked oxide sinter surface.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a vortex tube (23) connected to a shunt air discharge port (22b) which discharges shunt air from an air hydrodynamic bearing (22) to separate the shunt air into high temperature side air and low temperature side air. A high temperature side air discharge outlet (23b) is connected to an air supply port (19a) which supplies air to an expander (19) to discharge the high temperature side air from the vortex tube. The air hydrodynamic bearing supports the rotating shaft of an air supply rotary machine (15) with the shunt air shunted to a branch air flow path (32).    USE - Fuel cell system used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient recovery of high temperature side air to support and cool rotating shaft. Reduces power consumption for driving air supply rotary machine. Improves electric power generation efficiency and energy efficiency of fuel cell system. Ensures efficient cooling of air supplied to air supply flow path by air supply rotary machine. Improves humidification performance of humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Air supply rotary machine (15)    Expander (19)    Air supply port (19a)    Air hydrodynamic bearing (22)    Shunt air discharge port (22b)    Vortex tube (23)    High temperature side air discharge outlet (23b)    Branch air flow path (32)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a separator (262,264) interposed between a positive electrode (220) and a negative electrode (240). The negative electrode has a negative electrode compound material layer (243) which contains a negative electrode active material. Each of the negative electrode compound material layer and the separator contains a polymer with a melting point of 105 to 140 degrees Celsius. The mass of the polymer per unit area of the negative electrode compound material layer is 0.015-0.22 milligrams per square centimeter.    USE - Lithium ion battery used as drive power supply of vehicle. Can also be used as power supply of electronic device, such as personal computer or portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery having an outstanding shutdown function and has a low reaction resistance at the time of charging and discharging since the negative electrode compound material layer and the separator have melting points which are in the same temperature range. Suppresses movement of cation between the positive and negative electrodes since the fine holes of the separator are obstructed when the polymer which comprises the separator melts. Suppresses temperature rise in the battery since the negative electrode active material is covered when the polymer which comprises the negative electrode compound material layer is melted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion battery.    Battery (100)    Positive electrode (220)    Negative electrode (240)    Negative electrode compound material layer (243)    Separator (262,264)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of cells arranged inside a closed battery housing (14). A fan (20) maintains the cells at moderate temperature, and is arranged in an intake opening (24) of an inner housing (12) of the cells, where the inner housing comprises an exhaust opening (32). The intake opening and the exhaust opening are arranged in the inner housing spaced apart from the battery housing such that airflow is produced between the inner housing and the battery housing and circulated from the intake opening to the exhaust opening and flows through the inner housing along the cells.    USE - Battery e.g. small power battery and medium power battery, for use in a motor vehicle e.g. electrical motor vehicle or hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery realizes closed internal air cooling process, which does not require the exchange of air with the battery environment, so that no moisture and corrosive air is taken into the battery interior, thus increasing electric contacts of the battery cell modules, and prolonging service life of the battery. The complicated, thermally conductive piping or tubing connections between the battery cells of the battery modules are eliminated, thus reducing the risk of leakage of liquid, and hence preventing the battery modules from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inner housing is made of a thermal insulative material i.e. plastic. The cells are lithium ion cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top sectional view of a battery.    Inner housing (12)    Closed battery housing (14)    Fan (20)    Intake opening (24)    Exhaust opening (32)
NOVELTY - The battery cover (1) that covers the connecting terminal (C) of the electric wire (W) has a load-bearing portion (31) that extends toward the downward direction from lower surface of the high ceiling wall portion (22) such that its lower end surface contacts the upper surface of the battery (50). The high ceiling wall portion has an upper surface formed in solid planar shape.    USE - Battery cover for covering terminals of battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Connection stability of a battery and an electric wire can be improved. The load resistance structure can be accommodated in a minimum necessary space, and space savings is achieved. The mechanical strength with respect to the load of the high ceiling wall portion is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery connection unit and the cross sectional view of the loading chamber floor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cover (1)    High ceiling wall portion (22)    Load bearing portion (31)    Battery (50)    Connecting terminal (C)    Electric wire (W)
NOVELTY - The unit cell (6) of the laminated battery stack has a solid electrolyte layer (3) positioned between the positive electrode layer (4) and the negative electrode layer (2), a positive electrode collector (5) connected to the positive electrode layer, and a negative electrode collector (1) connected to the negative electrode layer. The unit cells are electrically connected by connecting the positive electrode collector or the negative electrode collector to an electroconductive gas barrier layer (11).    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for information technology equipments, such as mobile telephone, and for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space required for accommodating the collectors of the battery is reduced. Thus, the volume of the battery is reduced, and the volume energy density of the battery is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Positive electrode collector (5)    Unit cell (6)    Electroconductive gas barrier layer (11)
NOVELTY - The electrode manufacturing method involves performing powder-mixing process (S10), kneading process (S20), thickener aqueous solution mixing process (S30), and paste providing process (S50). The thickener aqueous solution mixing process obtains the paste for electrode active material layer forming by mixing the kneaded material and the thickener aqueous solution. The paste is provided for electrode active material layer forming to an electrode collector, and an electrode active material layer is formed on the collector.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for secondary batteries (claimed) used as power supply for motors e.g. electric motor mounted in vehicles, such as motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains secondary batteries excellent in durability which does not separate more easily by using the paste for negative electrode active material layer forming and obtaining lower battery resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart which shows the manufacture flow of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Powder-mixing process (S10)    Kneading process (S20)    Thickener aqueous solution mixing process (S30)    Completion process of paste for electrode active material layer forming (S40)    Paste providing process (S50)
NOVELTY - A vanadium-containing olivine-type silicate compound comprises lithium, iron, vanadium, silicon and oxygen.    USE - Vanadium-containing olivine-type silicate compound is used for material for forming positive electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) for mobile telephones, notebook-type personal computer, digital camera, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the anode formed using the material containing vanadium-containing olivine-type silicate compound has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vanadium-containing olivine-type silicate compound has composition of the formula: LiaFexMnyVzSiO4.    a=more than 1 to 2;    x,y=0 to less than 1;    z=more than 0 to less than 1;    a+2x+2y+(2-5)z=4;and    x+y=not 0.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery;    (2) manufacture of vanadium-containing olivine type silicate compound, which involves subjecting mixture obtained by mixing the basic aqueous dispersion containing lithium compound and a silicic-acid compound, and iron compound, manganese compound and/or vanadium compound to hydrothermal reaction; and    (3) manufacture of lithium ion battery positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The refrigeration system (2) has adsorber used to dehumidify and cool processing air. The partial air is isolated from processing air by sprinkling water. A vertical wall surface heat exchanger (1) is used to heat-exchange air flowing through sides of generating surface. The processing air is dehumidified and cooled by processing air flowing towards back side of generating surface, according to temperature-lowered air flowing through generating surface.    USE - Refrigeration system such as dessicant absorption type refrigeration system, double effect absorption refrigeration system and triple-effect absorption refrigeration system for package-type air conditioner, electrical conduction type refrigerating-cycle air conditioner and electric compressor type air conditioner, used for dehumidifying internal room air of building using heat source such as solar heat, combustion-gas exhaust heat of kitchen (all claimed) of restaurant, exhaust heat of fuel cell and exhaust heat of gas-engine electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner is used to cool the internal room air without using the heat source and motive power source, and to detect the internal-room-air humidity. The dehumidification and cooling operation are efficiently performed by using the air conditioner. The materials required for manufacturing the refrigeration system is reduced, such that the manufacturing cost of the refrigeration system is reduced. The size of the refrigeration system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air conditioning apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vertical wall surface heat exchanger (1)    Refrigeration system (2)    Tap water sprinkler nozzle (4)    Solar-heat hot water hose path (5)    Warm water switching valve (6)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has a negative electrode plate which filled the square of the negative electrode grating with a negative electrode material. The negative electrode active material includes 1 to 3 mass percent carbon, and density after chemical forming is 4.3-5 grams per cubic centimeters. The effective diameter of the square of the opening area of the negative electrode plate by grid perimeter length, is 10-16 millimeters.    USE - Lead acid battery used for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a lightweight negative electrode plate with excellent heavy-loading lifetime performance and can be used for idling stop vehicle by combining density of negative electrode active material, and carbon content and effective diameter of square of negative electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram explaining the effective diameter of a square of a rhombus.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (100) has a fuel cell (10) which discharges gas. The discharged gas passes a muffler (36). The refrigerant flows through inside of the fuel cell flows into the other side from one side of the front and rear back direction of the vehicle. The muffler is proximately arranged by the other side surface of the fuel cell and in parallel with the fuel cell.    USE - Moving body, e.g., motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rapidly restores the muffling function of the muffler during low temperature starting while avoiding the enlargement of module since the discharged gas, emitted by the fuel cell, passes a muffler. Reduces the size of the fuel cell, improves muffling efficiency and reduces noise since the length of the gas flow path between the auxiliary machine and muffler is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the fuel cell vehicle to which the muffler is equipped. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Fuel cell (10)    End plates (22)    Muffler (36)    Fuel cell vehicle (100)    Auxiliary machines (110)
NOVELTY - The electric power feeding system has first wiring (14) which connects a battery (12) and a starter (3). A DC-DC converter (5) reduces the voltage output from a capacitor (9). A second wiring (8) connects the capacitor and the input-side circuit of the DC-DC converter. A third wiring (11) connects the output side circuit and the battery of the DC-DC converter. A relay (13) is interposed by the middle section of third wiring.    USE - Electric power feeding system for idle stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the voltage supplied to electric loads, e.g., headlight and wiper motor, other than the starter from falling during starting of the starter since the relay is interposed by the middle section of third wiring that connects the output side circuit and the battery of the DC-DC converter. Enables electric power to be stably supplied to electric loads other than the starter by preventing the voltage from falling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the idle stop vehicle to which the electric power feeding system is equipped. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Starter (3)    Direct current to direct current converter (5)    Second wiring (8)    Capacitor (9)    Third wiring (11)    Battery (12)    Relay (13)    First wiring (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a piezo electric generator which is provided with spring mass systems (102,104) hanged from vibrating frame (112). A lead zirconatetitanate (PZT) material (106) is placed on base of shield to spring mass system (102) to capture vibrations. The lead PZT materials (108,110) are placed on outer shield of spring mass system (104) to capture vibrational energy from horizontal direction of smooth surface. The other lead PZT materials are placed diametrically opposite to spring mass system (104) to capture vibrational energy from vertical direction of smooth surface.    USE - System for generating electric energy used for powering data communication device, hybrid-electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and pure electric vehicles in remote location such as village, border areas, forests and hilly areas.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration produced in the moving frame of the vehicle can be efficiently used to generate the electrical energy. The displacement of the horizontal mass provides force by two sources acting in the same direction, so that the efficient displacement of mass provides high input to the lead PZT material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy conversion method for generating electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of three dimension spring mass based PZT energy harvester.    Spring mass systems (102,104)    First spring (102a)    First spring (102b)    Lead PZT materials (106,108,110)    Vibrating frame (112)
NOVELTY - A resin solution is electrically charged in positive or negative electric charge. A collector electrode portion is electrically charged in electric charge different from the solution of the resin. The solution of resin is electrically charged towards the collector electrode component (102) from the nozzle, and a porous sheet (11) containing fiber of resin is formed on the collector electrode component. The porous sheet on the collector electrode component is transferred to a base material (12) to obtain porous sheet-containing base material.    USE - Manufacture of porous sheet-containing base material for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides porous sheet-containing base material with uniformity of hole diameter of between fibers of resin, by simple method with shortened gas diffusion path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus (100) of porous sheet-containing base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of apparatus used for manufacturing porous sheet-containing base material.    Porous sheet (11)    Base material (12)    Apparatus for manufacturing porous sheet-containing base material (100)    Collector electrode component (102)    Electrode (102A)
NOVELTY - The battery cell comprises a case (140) and a battery structure (110) which is provided in the case and includes a front electrode portion (111) and a back electrode portion (112). A front electrode tab (120) and a back electrode tab (130) are formed at the front and back electrode portions respectively and are protruded outwardly of the case. An insertion portion (150) has a size corresponding to a portion or the entirety of the battery structure and is provided between an inner surface of the case and battery structure.    USE - Battery cell for use in battery module (claimed) of nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery used as power supply of portable electronic device and for high output hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell is capable of preventing deterioration of durability of a battery due to a temperature change and deterioration of performance of the battery due to depletion of an electrolyte, since the insertion portion is provided in a case and has heat insulation and electrolyte impregnation characteristics. Thus the deterioration of performance and durability of the battery due to a temperature change are prevented. Since the insertion portion provides the heat Insulation characteristics, the heat conduction can be blocked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery structure (110)    Front electrode portion (111)    Back electrode portion (112)    Front electrode tab (120)    Back electrode tab (130)    Case (140)    Insertion portion (150)
NOVELTY - The door (2) has a movable lock (13) for locking or unlocking a door opener. An electrically-operated actuator (14) drives the movement of the lock. A solar cell (8) integrated in the handle (7) of the door supplies energy to the actuator. A transmitter including a plug-in connector, a diode, a receiver coil and a rectifier enables energy supply from the cell to the actuator.    USE - Door for use as side door (claimed), particularly a front door or rear door, for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can power the actuator into unlocking the door even when lines between the door and the vehicle battery are destroyed by accident. Since the handle with the solar cell is in the vicinity of the lock, length of wiring between the cell and actuator can be shortened, and risk of damage in event of accident can be minimized. Since the cell is integrated in the handle, the cell can be wired without providing additional openings in the outer skin of the door. By providing a transmitter for energy supply from the cell to the actuator, insufficient energy for the actuator can be avoided. The lock can also be actuated by an intermediate storage device, such as a rechargeable battery, in event of lack of ambient light. The intermediate storage device together with the actuator can be combined as a compact assembly mounted in the door.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially cutaway view of a door.    Motor vehicle door (2)    Handle (7)    Solar cell (8)    Movable lock (13)    Electrically-operated actuator (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) e.g. battery cell stack has an air-permeable case (120) in which a stack (110) is formed by stacking a number of cells (111) in which electrodes are formed. A case encloses the stack of the cells and has wall surfaces in which a number of holes (121) are formed so that an area is half of an area of the wall surface.    USE - Battery for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a case that allow air to easily pass, such that air-cooling performance is significantly increased. The weight of the case is significantly reduced as of the holes are formed in the wall surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery (100)    Stack (110)    Cells (111)    Air-permeable case (120)    Holes (121)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has a case (110), and a battery portion which is provided in the case. The battery portion includes a primary and secondary portion (111,112) and a separating membrane (123). The primary and secondary electrode taps (130,140) are connected to the primary and secondary electrode portion, and positioned at both sides of the case respectively. The primary and secondary electrode portions are protruded to the outside of the separating membrane in the case in the different directions.    USE - Battery cell of battery module (claimed) for use in vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The primary and secondary electrode taps are formed at both sides of the case, such that the battery cell can be easily manufactured. The battery module can be easily formed by the stacking. The size of the battery cell and the entire battery module can be miniaturized. The power connection through the primary and secondary electrode taps can be easily formed. The productivity of the battery module can be improved. The performance of the battery cell can be improved. The high voltage or the high current can be obtained reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Case (110)    Primary and secondary portion (111,112)    Separating membrane (123)    Primary and secondary electrode taps (130,140)
NOVELTY - A microporous composite film is formed by coating or laminating a solution containing a polymer binder and inorganic particles on a microporous film as a base layer. The polymer binder includes 50-90 wt.% nonaqueous polymer having a glass transition temperature of -60 degrees C to 0 degrees C, and 50-10 wt.% aqueous polymer having a melting point or glass transition temperature of 200 degrees C or more and a surface tension of 65 dyne/cm or less in a state of 0.5 wt.% aqueous solution at 20 degrees C.    USE - Microporous composite film is used as separator for high-capacitance/high-output lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to electric drive vehicles, electric tools, energy storage systems, and information technology equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous composite film has optimized heat resistance, moisture content to improve high-temperature stability, and adhesive strength to improve stability in production. The composite film improves reliability of batteries. The composite film can be prepared by a simple method.
NOVELTY - A hetero-nanostructure material (100) comprises silicide nanoplatform (110), ionic host nanoparticles (120) disposed on the silicide nanoplatform and in electrical communication with the silicide nanoplatform, and protective coating (130) disposed on the silicide nanoplatform between the ionic host nanoparticles.    USE - Hetero-nanostructure material is used for electrode (claimed) for lithium-ion battery used in defense, automotive and aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery obtained by the electrode containing the hetero-nanostructure material has high capacity, and excellent cycling characteristics. The fabricated hetero-nanostructure material has excellent conductivity, thermal stability, mechanical stability, and high surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) fabrication of hetero-nanostructure material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hetero-nanostructure material.    Hetero-nanostructure material (100)    Silicide nanoplatform (110)    Ionic host nanoparticles (120)    Protective coating (130)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell which contains an electrolytic membrane. A cathode and an anode are provided in one side of electrolytic membrane. A ventilation unit (40) is provided for ventilating air, so that main surface top of cathode side of fuel cell is traversed from ventilation duct (116) provided in vicinity of main surface of cathode side of fuel cell. One portion of fuel cell is inclined with respect to ventilation direction in ventilation duct so that portion of main surface of cathode side of fuel cell receives air ventilated from ventilation duct.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle, portable device, small-scale power generation facility and large-scale power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption at the time of cooling a fuel cell by air can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (20)    Fuel accommodating unit (30)    Ventilation unit (40)    Ventilation duct (116)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (100) which contains an electrolytic membrane. A cathode and an anode are provided in one side of electrolytic membrane. A fuel accommodating unit (200) accommodates the hydrogen storage alloy for storing hydrogen. A heat-transfer unit (300) connects the fuel cell and fuel accommodating unit. The thermal radiation unit for heat-transfer unit (400) thermally radiates heat-transfer unit. The fuel cell and fuel accommodating unit are arranged in space and heat transfer between fuel cell and fuel accommodating unit are performed through heat-transfer unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical energy from hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be protected from the heat which generated in a hydrogen storage alloy at the time of hydrogen filling, while utilizing the heat generated in a fuel cell for the hydrogen desorption of hydrogen storage alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel accommodating unit (200)    Heat-transfer unit (300)    Thermal radiation unit for heat-transfer unit (400)
NOVELTY - The output control apparatus switches a control mode in the electric power control mode, so that the output electric power of the fuel cell connected to load is controlled to be target electric power, and switches the control mode in voltage control mode, so that the output voltage of fuel cell is controlled to be target voltage. The control in the voltage control mode is implemented, when the output voltage of fuel cell is less than a predetermined low-voltage threshold value.    USE - Output control apparatus of fuel cell for use in fuel cell system used as vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, boat and ship, aircraft, residence, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The over discharge of battery and the fault overcharge can be suppressed and protection of battery can be improved. The efficient energy management and responsive improvement can be achieved, at the time of the normal operating of fuel cell. The degradation and durability deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed, while optimizing output control of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the duty-calculating unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Duty calculating unit (20)    Controller (21,22)    Switch (23)    Power command value (AA)    Present power value (BB)
NOVELTY - The unit (30) has a heating device (35) that is arranged to heat a secondary battery (31) with a sheet-like heat transfer material layer (32). A sheet-like heat insulation material layer is arranged on the outer peripheries of the heat transfer material layer and the heating device so as to face a heat source (H). A heat dissipation portion (33) is in contact with the heat transfer material layer and an external heat dissipation portion (40) of a heat source unit (45) to dissipate the heat from the secondary battery to the outside of the heat source unit.    USE - Secondary battery unit such as vehicle-mounted secondary battery unit used for car and domestic use secondary battery unit (all claimed) used for electronic device such as computer.    ADVANTAGE - The interruption of the heat from outside heat source to the secondary battery and discharge of the heat from secondary battery are reduced. The secondary battery can be rapidly started which heats the secondary battery through the heat-transfer material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery unit.    Secondary battery unit (30)    Secondary battery (31)    Sheet-like heat transfer material layer (32)    Heat dissipation portion (33)    Heating device (35)    External heat dissipation portion (40)    Heat source unit (45)    Heat source (H)
NOVELTY - The system has a gear pump (111) and an electric motor (117) share a drive shaft. Inner portions (11a,117a) of the pump and the motor are separated by a shaft seal (122). Pump inner portion forms a circulation path of a Rankine-cycle circuit. One end of a communicating path (127) is connected to the inner portion of the motor that is attached at a bottom (116a) of housing (116), and the other end of the communicating path is attached to the circulation path of the Rankine-cycle circuit between an expander and a condenser.    USE - Waste-heat regeneration system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The one end of the communicating path is connected to the inner portion of the motor that is attached at the bottom of housing, and the other end of the communicating path is attached to the circulation path of the Rankine-cycle circuit between expander and condenser, so that the working fluid flown into the exterior of the Rankine-cycle circuit can be prevented without avoiding the drive of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the pump in waste-heat regeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gear pump (111)    Inner portion of pump (111a)    Housing (116)    Bottom of housing (116a)    Electric motor (117)    Inner portion of motor (117a)    Shaft seal (122)    Communicating path (127)
NOVELTY - The battery (30) has region of positive electrode external terminal (21) and negative electrode external terminal are connected with positive electrode terminal (11) and negative electrode terminal (12) respectively, is formed with metal of same kind as positive and negative electrode terminals. The welding connection of between bus-bar (31), and positive and negative electrode external terminals is made between negative electrode terminal and negative electrode external terminal between positive electrode terminal and positive electrode external terminal, respectively.    USE - Assembled battery with square secondary battery (claimed). Uses included but are not limited to portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, portable music player, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The welding quality is improved effectively. The connection intensity of positive electrode external terminal and negative electrode external terminal and bus-bar can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The region is connected with bus-bar is formed with the metal of same kind as bus-bar. The bus-bar is formed with the metal of same kind as positive electrode terminal or the negative electrode terminal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for square secondary battery for use in the assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the assembled battery.    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Positive electrode external terminal (21)    Assembled battery (30)    Bus-bar (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming area which wound separator around core and with which separator overlapped more than double. The crimping bonding is pressed with jig (4) with which convex portion was formed to area with which separator overlapped more than double, and both separators of the area are cramped. The positive and negative electrode plates are wound up through separator at coil shape. The core is removed from coiling portion which is wound up by coil shape after winding-up process, and is formed into swirl electrode portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery provided with swirl electrode portion of mobile information terminals such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, tablet type computer, domestic electrical storage system, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can suppress a core stretches and a volume difference arises by the simple process of not requiring a regular maintenance. Thus the productivity and the yield of a battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate are supplied to wrap core after crimping -bonding process. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery provided with swirl electrode portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the battery provided with swirl electrode portion, the separator of sheets pass to the slit of the core, the separator of sheets halfway around to the slit of the core and the roller to the area with which the separator of sheets overlapped.    Core (1)    Slit (1a)    Division elements (1b,1c)    Jig (4)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of cathode (1) containing transition metal and lithium, anode (2) in which lithium is removed or inserted and nonaqueous electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in an organic solvent. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains polyhydric carboxylic acid ester compound (I) or (II).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to portable personal computer, handy video camera, information terminal, hybrid vehicle, battery motor vehicle and electric power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has low internal resistance and high electrical capacity even after stored in high temperature, and high charging/discharging characteristics. The deterioration of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery by the transition metal eluted from the cathode is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of cathode containing transition metal and lithium, anode in which lithium is removed or inserted and nonaqueous electrolyte solution (3) in which lithium salt is dissolved in an organic solvent. The nonaqueous electrolte solution contains polyhydric carboxylic acid ester compound of formula (I) or formula (II).    R1=2-6C unsaturated hdrocarbyl or 6-12C arylene;    R2-R7,R9-R11=1-6C alkyl or 2-6C alkyenyl;    R8=1-8C saturated hydrocarbyl, 2-8C unsaturated hydrocarbyl or 1-6C arylene;and    n=3-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Cathode (1)    Anode (2)    Nonaqueous electrolyte solution (3)    Cathode case (4)    Anode case (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has boilers which transmit waste heat of engine to refrigerant flowing through circulation refrigerant flow path. An expander (72) is arranged to provide rotational force to drive shaft of rotary electric machine using refrigerant. Condenser is configured to take heat from refrigerant which passed at expander. A gear pump (67) is arranged to supply refrigerant to machine housing from flow path. A storage space (68) which connects the machine housing and accommodates liquid refrigerant is divided at portion of machine housing under the machine.    USE - Apparatus for utilizing waste heat of waste-heat source such as vehicle engine for driving rotary electric machine such as alternator and motor generator.    ADVANTAGE - The storage space which connects the machine housing and accommodates liquid refrigerant is divided at portion machine housing under the machine, so that refrigerant is not stirred by the rotor and hence the exhaust-heat recovery efficiency and the efficiency which cools the rotary electric machine can be can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of waste heat utilizing apparatus.    Pulley (57)    Belt (59)    Gear pump (67)    Storage space (68)    Expander (72)
NOVELTY - A system comprises: a device containing a hybrid composite that comprises tubular carbon and graphene in the form of graphene flake or graphene nano platelets.    USE - In conductive paint; conductive lacquer; electromagnetic shielding; conductive ink adapted for use in printed electronics; a conductor or transparent conductor adapted for use in a light emitting diode or in a laser diode; a conductor or transparent conductor adapted for use in a solar cell; an electrical conductor adapted for use in a battery electrode; an electrical conductor; a bipolar plate for use in a fuel cell; an electrocatalyst for use in a fuel cell; a charge transport or a charge generation element for use in a solar cell; a photoconductor; a transistor; a biosensor; a glucose meter; or alcohol detector (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid composite exhibits relatively high electro conductivity, relatively good dispersion, and/or relatively good compatibility with other materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (M1) hybrid composite involving pyrolysis of a milled solid carbon source under an unoxidizing environment, when analyzed via X-ray diffraction, the hybrid composite generating peaks at two theta values of 26.5 degrees , 42.5 degrees , and 54.5 degrees , where the composite is produced via a specific catalyst comprised of at least one component containing iron or a combination of a first component comprising iron with a second component that comprises a non-iron metal.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) is included with a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material like graphite, and a non-aqueous electrolyte to which additive which an oxidative degradation is carried out at time of overcharge to generate a proton is added. An electric current interruption mechanism (13) is used to block an electric current when a battery internal pressure becomes more than predetermined value. A catalyst is included with a proton reduction effect on the particle surface of the negative electrode active material.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) mounted in plug-in hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can raise the generated gas amount at the time of overcharge without impairing battery performance, such as battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Exterior portion (11)    Terminal (12)    Electric current interruption mechanism (13)    Laminated portion (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting first temperature at which an electrolyte begins to shrink and second temperature at which the electrolyte crystallizes under-pressurization. The electrolyte is heated to the first temperature or more and below the second temperature while pressurizing a compound material, containing an active material and the electrolyte, using a discharge plasma sintering method. The compound material is heated to the second temperature or more. Niobium pentoxide is contained in the active material.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode compound material that is utilized in a lithium ion secondary battery for an information technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the electrode compound material to be manufactured with improved ionic conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a manufacturing method of an electrode compound material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Compound-material preparation process (S11)    Heat treatment processes (S12, S13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a flow pattern which is determined with reference to a map of an ECU (60). The map shows the correspondence of the flow pattern in an anode flow path (11) and a cathode flow path (12). The gas flow rate and the increase rate of water in the anode flow path and the cathode flow path are stored in a memory unit. The ECU permits the flow pattern to leave from a plug flow or slug flow by controlling a refrigerant pump (41) when the determination result of the flow pattern is a slug flow or plug flow.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles, e.g., four-wheeled vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled vehicle, rail vehicle, boats, ships, factories, and homes.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriately maintains the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell by monitoring the state of fuel to prevent malfunction and to control the refrigerant pump in appropriate state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Anode flow path (11)    Cathode flow path (12)    Refrigerant pump (41)    Electronic control unit (60)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode has a positive electrode collector and a positive electrode compound material layer containing a positive electrode active material, electrically conductive material, and a dispersing agent formed on a positive electrode collector. The positive electrode active material (A) has dibutyl phthalate absorbed quantity of greater than or equal to 30 ml/100g based on JIS K6217-4, and mass content of x%, and electrically conductive material (B) has mass content of y%.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as drive power supply of a vehicle (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode has a positive electrode collector and a positive electrode compound material layer containing positive electrode active material, electrically conductive material, and dispersing agent formed on the positive electrode collector. The positive electrode active material (A) has dibutyl phthalate absorbed quantity of greater than or equal to 30 ml/100g based on JIS K6217-4, and mass content of x%, and electrically conductive material (B) has mass content of y%. The mass ratio of dibutyl phthalate absorbed quantity of positive electrode active material (A) to electrically conductive material (B) is 0.28-0.47, which is calculated by a formula: a=yB/xA. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Battery case (15)    Cover body (25)    Case main body (30)    Safety valve (40)    Positive electrode terminal (60)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode group (15) consisting of a positive electrode plate (12) laminated through a separator (11), where a negative electrode plate (13) is provided by a compression state in a battery case (21). Longitudinal ribs (42A, 42B) are provided in an adjoining side wall (25), where the longitudinal ribs are connected with a corner of the battery case by a transverse rib (33). The side wall stands up from an edge of a base plate, where the transverse rib connects the longitudinal ribs along the extension direction of the longitudinal ribs at intervals.    USE - Valve-regulated lead acid battery for use as an emergency power source for computer, automotive and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the longitudinal ribs to be provided in the adjoining side wall such that the longitudinal ribs are connected by the transverse rib, thus suppressing the deformation of the battery case in the corner, and hence improving the battery case strength efficiently to improve the cycle life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a valve-regulated lead acid battery.    Valve-regulated lead acid battery (10)    Separator (11)    Positive electrode plate (12)    Negative electrode plate (13)    Electrode group (15)    Battery case (21)    Adjoining side wall (25)    Transverse rib (33)    Longitudinal ribs (42A, 42B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a flow path for fuel gas flow channel (28) and a flow path for oxidizing agent gas flow path (17) which are provided to a section to which the polymer electrolyte membrane deteriorates easily. The liquid water, generated inside a stack (101), flows down inside of flow path with gravity to the upstream direction of the flow of gas. A water storage unit is formed in a section adjacent to the upstream of the flow of gas, and with respect to the section that deteriorates easily.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the fuel gas and reformed gas to be humidified by a simple structure since the liquid water, generated inside a stack, flows down inside of flow path with gravity to upstream direction of flow of gas while the water storage unit is formed in a section adjacent to the upstream of the flow of gas, and with respect to the section that deteriorates easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method for the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Flow path for oxidizing agent gas flow path (17)    Flow path for fuel gas flow channel (28)    Fuel cell system (100)    Stack (101)    Cooling water circulation pump (106)
NOVELTY - The structure (100) has lower-frame section (10) for fixing a battery module (1). The lower-frame section is provided with a front frame (11) and a rear frame (12) located in respective sides of vehicle in front-back direction. The left-right paired side frames (13,14) are connected between ends of the front and rear frames. The flanges (11a,14a) are integrally formed in front and side frames, and fastened for fixing to vehicle. The flanges are stacked partially, so that fastening fixation in side of vehicle is possible.    USE - Structure for mounting battery module in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since flanges are stacked partially, and collision load dispersion to whole structure through front and side frames is provided, high protective effect of the battery module can be ensured and fastening fixation in side of the vehicle is made possible. The interference of battery module can be suppressed, and damage to high voltage components in battery module is prevented effectively. The battery module is designed with compact and light-weight structure, and stability of the battery module can be maintained significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure for mounting battery module in the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (1)    Lower-frame section (10)    Front frame (11)    Flanges (11a,14a)    Rear frame (12)    Left-right paired side frames (13,14)    Structure (100)
NOVELTY - The battery module mounting structure (100) has a top panel body (60) which covers an upper section of a battery module (1). The panels (61,62,63) adjoin each other while the top panel body is divided into a predetermined number of panel having overlap sections. A recessed section channel for waste water is formed in the overlap section of one panel. The overlap section of the other panel forms the suspending-down section that is suspended down in the recessed section channel of the one panel.    USE - Battery module mounting structure for mounting battery module in vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit of the battery module by permeation and dew condensation of water is prevented via a simple structure since the top panel body covers the upper section of a battery module while the recessed section channel for waste water is formed in the overlap section of one panel, and the overlap section of the other panel forms the suspending-down section that is suspended down in the recessed section channel of the one panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module mounting structure, and the cross-sectional end elevation views of the battery module mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Battery module (1)    Lower-frame body (10)    Top panel body (60)    Panels (61,62,63)    Battery module mounting structure (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (2) which is provided with air electrode (22) functioning as cathode and fuel electrode (21) functioning as anode. The fuel/air is supplied to fuel/air electrode through fuel channel (10a)/air path (11a). A pneumatic control valve (4d) is provided to control pressure of air path in the SOFC. The SOFC is controlled so that pressure of fuel channel becomes higher than pressure of air path, when control of air path pressure in the SOFC is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The SOFC is controlled so that pressure of fuel channel becomes higher than pressure of air path, when control of air path pressure in the SOFC is stopped, so that damage of the fuel electrode of the SOFC can be prevented. An auxiliary electric power generation can be performed, and energy efficiency can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the basic composition of the fuel cell system.    SOFC (2)    Pneumatic control valve (4d)    Fuel channel (10a)    Air path (11a)    Fuel electrode (21)    Air electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control unit which controls supply of fuel to an internal combustion engine (3). The internal combustion engine has a first port (31) which prohibits solid oxide fuel cell (2), fuel and air from passing through from the exterior to the internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine has a second port (32) which is provided separately from the first port and introduces the exhaust gas from the fuel electrode (21) of the fuel cell into the internal combustion engine.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system permits rapid starting and efficient operation control by providing the internal combustion engine with the second port which is provided separately from the first port and introduces the exhaust gas from the fuel electrode of the fuel cell into the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Solid oxide fuel cell (2)    Internal combustion engine (3)    Fuel electrode (21)    First port (31)    Second port (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing the positive electrode with positive electrode active material layer (12). The powder of an amorphous solid electrolyte is arranged on a positive electrode. A solid layer (31) which turns into a portion of SE layer (3) is formed by heating the metal die to glass-transition-temperature over of the solid electrolyte. The SE layer consists of solid layers (31,32) is formed by performing gaseous-phase process on the solid layer (31). The solid layers are made of sulfide containing lithium sulfide diphosphorus pentasulfide.    USE - Manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) for use as power supply of electronic device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the positive/negative electrodes resulting from dendrite can be suppressed effectively, using electrolyte layer as solid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    SE layer (3)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Solid layers (31,32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (12) has a waste gas combustor (52) which produces a combustion gas. A combustor (54) is set for starting burning of raw fuel and oxidizing agent gas. A fuel waste gas channel (88) supplies fuel waste gas to a waste gas combustor (52). A first thermoelectric conversion unit (74) and a second thermoelectric conversion unit (106) are arranged for performing thermoelectrical conversion based on temperature difference of fuel waste gas branch channel which supplies the fuel waste gas, combustion gas and oxidizing agent gas to an upstream of a modifier (46).    USE - Fuel cell module for fuel cell system for generating electric power utilized by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables using of fuel waste gas effectively during rapid increase in load, suppresses fuel depletion, and improves electric power generation efficiency while improving economical efficiency since the thermoelectric conversion units are arranged for performing thermoelectrical conversion based on the temperature difference of fuel waste gas branch channel which supplies the fuel waste gas, combustion gas and oxidizing agent gas to the upstream of the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system to which the fuel cell module is integrated. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Fuel cell module (12)    Modifier (46)    Waste gas combustor (52)    Combustor (54)    First thermoelectric conversion unit (74)    Fuel waste gas channel (88)    Second thermoelectric conversion unit (106)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a pair of electrical conductor groups (Gr1,Gr2) arranged in parallel in the arrangement direction of battery cells. A heat regulation duct (30) surrounds the electrical conductor group (Gr1) and arranged in the extending direction of electrical conductor group (Gr1) for circulating heat regulation fluid. A heat regulation duct (40) surrounds the electrical conductor group (Gr2) and arranged in the extending direction of electrical conductor group (Gr2) for circulating heat regulation fluid.    USE - Secondary battery for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat regulation of the secondary battery is performed with high efficiency in the state of saving space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary battery (10) has a pair of electrical conductor groups (Gr1,Gr2) arranged in parallel in the arrangement direction of battery cells. The electrical conductor group (Gr1) consists of bus bars (61,63,65,67) electrically connected to terminals of adjoining battery cell. The electrical conductor group (Gr2) consists of bus bars (60,62,64,66) electrically connected to terminals of adjoining battery cell. A heat regulation duct (30) surrounds the electrical conductor group (Gr1) and arranged in the extending direction of electrical conductor group (Gr1) for circulating heat regulation fluid. A heat regulation duct (40) surrounds the electrical conductor group (Gr2) and arranged in the extending direction of electrical conductor group (Gr2) for circulating heat regulation fluid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat regulation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view, schematic right view and schematic cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Main case (20)    Heat regulation ducts (30,40)    Bus bars (60-67)    Electrical conductor groups (Gr1,Gr2)
NOVELTY - The batter has a solid electrolyte i.e. oxide type lithium ion-conductive solid electrolyte, conducting lithium ion distributed in a positive electrode compound material or a negative electrode compound material. The oxide type lithium ion-conductive solid electrolyte comprises lithium vanadate, lithium titanate and lithium orthoniobate with lithium orthotantalate as a main component. The active material of the positive electrode compound material comprises lithium cobalt complex oxide and lithium vanadium phosphate as main components.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply in electric equipment and electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the oxide type lithium ion-conductive solid electrolyte to comprise lithium orthotantalate as the main component, so that precipitation of lithium in the electrode is prevented more reliably, thus improving cycling characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material of the negative electrode compound material is provided with intercalation carbon material. The distribution amount to the positive electrode compound material of the solid electrolyte is 15 % mass or larger with respect to the positive electrode compound material than 0.5 % mass. The distribution amount to the negative electrode compound material of the solid electrolyte is 15 % or larger with respect to the negative electrode compound material than 0.05 %. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing a relationship of the capacity maintenance factor of a lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cycle capacity maintenance-factors (CH, CL)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a water circulation path (13) through which the water which absorbs the heat generated in fuel cell (4) is circulated. A water draining apparatus (13b) is arranged at the downstream front-end of circulating water drainage path (13a) that discharges water of water circulation path. A line heater (13c) provided to heat the drainage path is wound by the outer periphery of circulating water drainage path. The downstream of circulating water drainage path is provided so that heating amount is made large from the upstream of circulating water drainage path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in house and business facility.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is simple in structure. The downstream temperature of the circulating water drainage path can be set higher than the upstream temperature. The water circulation path connected with the circulating water drainage path by the convection can be heated efficiently. Since the damage of water draining apparatus is prevented, the freezing of water circulation path can be prevented. The rise time of operation at the time of starting can be shortened efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell (4)    Water circulation path (13)    Circulating water drainage path (13a)    Water draining apparatus (13b)    Line heater (13c)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has case that is provided with a base plate (110) and cover structure. The longitudinal partition (21) is provided to partition off the unit cells of the battery block with respect to base plate. The horizontal partition plate (22) is provided to partition off the unit cells (51-54) of battery block in a direction along the base plate. The battery holder (20) is mutually adhered with horizontal partition plate. The thickness of longitudinal partition is larger than the thickness of the horizontal partition plate.    USE - Battery pack used for digital camcorder. Can also be used for portable type personal computer, electric tool, transceiver, digital camera, assist bicycle, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and mobile printer.    ADVANTAGE - The thick longitudinal partition is provided in the perpendicular direction with respect to the base plate of case, such that the longitudinal partition functions as a support in the interior space of the case and absorbs the impact force applied to base plate, so as to reduce the impact force added to the unit cells. The inner surface of recessed portion of battery holder and outer peripheral portion of unit cell is surface contacted with each other, so that the unit cell can be stably maintained by the battery holder. The longitudinal partition and horizontal partition plate can be easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery holder (20)    Longitudinal partition (21)    Horizontal partition plate (22)    Unit cells (51-54)    Base plate (110)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) has an assembled battery (3) formed by arranging battery cells (2), and a temperature control mechanism (5) for controlling temperature of each battery cell. The temperature control mechanism includes a heat exchange member (21) pinched between the battery cells, and a heat-medium piping (22) thermally coupled with the heat exchange member. The heat exchange member is provided with a displacement absorption part (31) deformed by the relative displacement of each battery cell and the heat-medium piping.    USE - Battery module, e.g., for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery module which can suppress decline in heat exchange efficiency by inhibiting that excessive load acts on the joint location of the heat exchange member and the heat regulation member even if the relative position of each battery cell and the heat regulation member shifts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view which shows a schematic structure of a battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery module (1)    Battery cells (2)    Assembled battery (3)    Temperature control mechanism (5)    Heat exchange member (21)    Heat-medium piping (22)    Displacement absorption part (31)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) has assembled battery (3) which is formed by arranging battery cell (2), and a temperature control mechanism in which temperature control of battery cell is performed. A heat-medium piping (22a,22b) is provided through which a thermal medium circulates between heat source mechanism (27) while coupling thermally with respect to the heat exchange member (21). The heat-medium piping is arranged so that distribution direction of thermal medium in adjacent joint location can become mutually reverse.    USE - Battery module used as power supply of propulsion motor for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the temperature irregularity that arises in the battery cell since the upstream of heat-medium piping is arranged at the short-side protrusion of heat exchange member while the downstream is arranged at the long side protrusion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery module (1)    Battery cell (2)    Assembled battery (3)    Heat exchange member (21)    Heat-medium piping (22a,22b)    Heat source mechanism (27)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves preparing electrically conductive agent paste. The prepared electrically conductive agent paste, positive electrode active material, and binder are mixed, and a paste for positive electrode compound material layer (14) formation is prepared. The prepared paste for positive electrode compound material layer formation is provided on a positive electrode collector, and the lithium secondary battery is constructed using the positive electrode in which positive electrode compound material layer is formed.    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for e.g. personal computer, portable terminal. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the electrically conductive path in a positive electrode compound material layer since the dispersability of the paste for positive electrode compound material layer formation is also improved. Improves the cycling characteristics since the coating property is favorable and positive electrode compound material layer can be accurately formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode compound material layer (14)    Battery case (50)    Case main body (52)    Cover body (54)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a pressing step for pressing a spacer i.e. ring (22) against a radial direction side of a stator coil (14) at a yoke part side along radial direction. An impregnation step is performed to make the stator coil to impregnate a varnish in a state to press the spacer against the radial direction side of the stator coil. Teeth (18) are allowed to protrude from an internal peripheral surface of a yoke part (16) when the spacer is pressed against the inner peripheral side of the stator coil at the yoke part side.    USE - Method for manufacturing a stator for a rotary electric machine e.g. inner-rotor-type rotary electric machine and outer-rotor-type rotary electric machine such as motor and generator, utilized in a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, and a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables pressing the stator coil on the yoke part side along the radial direction with the spacer at the time of manufacture and impregnating the varnish on the stator coil, so that the stator coil can be kept away from the rotor in the radial direction, loss of the rotary electric machine containing the stator can be reduced and space of turn parts of the stator coil can be made small, thus improving varnish permeability with respect to the stator coil at the time of varnish impregnation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stator for a rotary electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a stator and a ring for expansion.    Stator (10)    Stator coil (14)    Yoke part (16)    Stator coil Teeth (18)    Ring (22)
NOVELTY - The system has storage battery (11) which supplies electric power to electric power load (14). A distribution type electric power generating apparatus generates electric power charged by storage battery. An electric power calculation device computes remaining electricity amount of electric power which remains in storage battery. An indicator (13) displays usable electric power amount as the value which is deducted the starting electric energy for starting of the distribution type electric power generating apparatus from the remaining electricity amount.    USE - Electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The distributed-energy-generation system can be reliably started effectively. The residual amount required for starting of a fuel battery cogeneration system can be ensured to a storage battery and a fuel battery cogeneration system can be reliably started. Hence the user can receive the electric power supply more reliably also in the power failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (11)    Fuel battery cogeneration system (12)    Indicator (13)    Electric power load (14)    Electric power system (15)
NOVELTY - The equipment (10) has a turbine (1A) driven with exhaust gas, and a compressor (8A) compressing the gas. A rectifier (3A) rectifies an alternating current (AC) output from a generator (2A) and converts AC into direct current (DC). An electric motor (7A) rotationally drives a compressor. An inverter (6A) drives the motor by DC voltage. A DC bus (5) applies smooth DC voltage to the inverter. A voltage detector (12) detects the voltage of the bus. A rotational speed instruction device (13) outputs a rotational speed command value (16A) calculated based on the voltage to the inverter.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment controls rotational speed of the motor, which rotationally drives the compressor, so that an amount of exhaust heat is large and the rotational speed command value of a compressor is calculated based on the DC voltage of the DC bus. The turbine and the compressor can be arbitrarily positioned by structurally dividing the turbine and the compressor, so that piping of exhaust gas and air supply can be made linear and pressure loss in piping is reduced, thus lessening effort, which requires an amount of heat insulating material and winding heat insulating material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inverter is a voltage type or current type inverter. The motor is a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The AC is three-phase AC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a waste heat recovery equipment.    Turbine (1A)    Generator (2A)    Rectifier (3A)    DC bus (5)    Inverter (6A)    Electric motor (7A)    Compressor (8A)    Waste heat recovery equipment (10)    Voltage detector (12)    Rotational speed instruction device (13)    Rotational speed command value (16A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a movable terminal (631) which is operated by excitation of relay coil, and switches the electrical connection and interruption between first fix terminal (61) and second fix terminal (62). The core unit (7) consists of ferromagnetic materials so that inner side of winding path, into which first fix terminal and second fix terminal are wound in electrically connected state, may be penetrated.    USE - Fuel cell system used as vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents welding of relay provided on the electric power supply path without making power consumption increase by adding new resistor and coil since the core unit consists of ferromagnetic materials so that inner side of winding path may be penetrated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the internal structure of the relay.    Core unit (7)    First fix terminal (61)    Second fix terminal (62)    Relay coil (64)    Movable terminal (631)    Relay (R1)
NOVELTY - The DC power supply system has an alternating current (AC)/DC converter (9) that is provided to convert AC into DC. A solar cell (5) is connected to a DC flow input control unit. A DC power is supplied to electric products from a DC socket. A storage battery (12) is provided to store the electric power supplied from a DC socket and is charged by a prescription charge amount. A charge/discharge control apparatus (11) is provided to control the charging/discharging of the battery and connected to the storage battery.    USE - System for supplying direct current power to electric equipment such as domestic electrical appliance, information communication apparatus, diesel car, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be obtained and supplied from the power supply even at the time of the power failure. The electric power loss at the time of AC/DC conversion can be minimized. The power consumption of the DC power supply system can be reduced. The need for the AC adaptor and converter can be eliminated. The safety of the outlet socket can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the DC power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (5)    AC/DC converter (9)    Electric power feeding control apparatus (10)    Charge or discharge control apparatus (11)    Storage battery (12)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery (2) includes a positive electrode plate (4), a negative electrode plate (6), an electrolyte solution, and a polyethylene separator (8). The separator consists of a porous sheet and a fiberglass mat (10). The electrolyte solution contains approximately 0.02 mol per liter of aluminum ion and approximately 0.2 mol per liter of lithium ion.    USE - Lead acid battery for large vehicle e.g. truck, bus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent charge receiving performance, high discharge performance and idling stop lifetime performance. Minimizes omission of positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the relevant parts of a lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (2)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Polyethylene separator (8)    Fiberglass mat (10)
NOVELTY - The molding apparatus has a primary mold (21) and a secondary mold (22) that are opened and closed. A recessed portion (23) is formed for setting metal outer frames (12) to an inside of primary mold. A gate is provided in secondary mold for injecting a synthetic resin in outer frame. A pressing segment (25) which holds an outer periphery of outer frame at the time of clamping is provided in either one of primary mold or secondary mold, so that a movement from a holding position (P1) to a retracted position (P2) which is retracted from holding position, is made possible.    USE - Molding apparatus used for molding molded articles such as end plate of fuel cell used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The molding apparatus is provided with the effective ability to suppress the deformation of the outer peripheral portion of an outer frame with a compacting pressure exhibited at the time of the injection molding of plastics division with respect to an outer frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary-sectional view of the molding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Outer frame (12)    Primary mold (21)    Secondary mold (22)    Recessed portion (23)    Pressed segment (25)    Holding position (P1)    Retracted position (P2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has several solar panels (11) that are mounted in a vehicle. An electronically controlled unit reads the electric power generation amount of each of solar panels, and calculates the power supply for every solar panel. A control unit applies the voltage to the corresponding chromic glass (14) according to the calculated power supply for every solar panel, so as to change the color tone of chromic glass.    USE - Apparatus used for regulating indoor temperature of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The color tone of chromic glass can be changed according to the electric power generation amount of solar panel, so that the sunlight injects into the vehicle interior and the rising of temperature of vehicle interior can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the temperature regulating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature regulating apparatus (1)    Solar panel (11)    Chromic system (13)    Chromic glass (14)    Battery (15)
NOVELTY - The battery management system has a battery (100) with two electrodes (102,104) and a separator region (122) to electronically isolate electrodes. A main portion of lithium metal is encapsulated within a main ionically insulating barrier to block the transport of lithium ions. A memory is provided to store command instructions. A processor is provided to execute command instructions for determining a main lithium content of main electrode, comparing main lithium content of main electrode to a preset threshold, and activating main portion of lithium metal based on the comparison.    USE - System for managing battery such as rechargeable lithium ion battery used as energy storage system of portable electronics and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The processor compares main lithium content of main electrode to preset threshold and activates lithium metal based on comparison, so that the degradation or loss of the active material serving as a host to the lithium ions in the two working electrodes can be reduced and thus the loss of charge due to side reactions at the electrodes can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of restoring lost capacity in battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium-ion battery incorporating selectively activated additive.    Battery (100)    Electrodes (102,104)    Separator region (122)    Additives (130,140)    Lithium metal particles (142)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (101) has an electrode assembly which is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A case (21) is provided to accommodate the electrode assembly, and is provided with an internal pressure that is lower than an atmospheric pressure. An electrode terminal (41) is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and is protruding to an outside of the case. A sealing cap (38) is provided with a column element in an electrolyte injection opening, and a flange element at top end of the column element and on the electrolyte injection opening.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer, and camcorder, and for driving motor of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case with internal pressure that is lower than atmospheric pressure and electrode terminal electrically coupled to electrode assembly and protruded to outside of case, so that the charging and discharging efficiency of the rechargeable battery can be improved and thus the cycle-life of the rechargeable battery can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of rechargeable battery.    Case (21)    Cap plate (31)    Sealing cap (38)    Electrode terminal (41)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (101) has electrode assembly (10) that includes a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12). A case (30) accommodates the electrode assembly. The case consists of an installation surface (31). A terminal (21) is installed on the installation surface of the case. A cap element (40) is coupled with the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as large-capacity battery of hybrid vehicle, used in portable compact electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is installed on the installation surface of the case, and the cap element is coupled with the case, so that the components of the rechargeable batterycan be prevented from damage due to heat applied while welding the cap element to the case. Hence the case structure of the rechargeable battery can be improved. Therefore the safety of the rechargeable battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Terminal (21)    Case (30)    Installation surface (31)    Cap element (40)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The battery grid (102) has a grid wire (120) with a first segment having a first corrosion resistance and a second segment having a second corrosion resistance which is less than the first corrosion resistance such that the second segment corrodes at a rate which is faster than the corrosion rate of the first segment. The second segment is formed by secondary deformation. The grid wires form a pattern of first segments. Second segments are formed at pre-selected locations in the pattern.    USE - Battery grid for use in vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and micro-hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in marine and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Controls grid growth during service life. Offers inexpensive battery grid with varied corrosion resistance. Reduces accumulation of stress that causes battery failures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lead acid battery; and    (2) a battery grid forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the elevation view of a battery grid.    Battery grid (102)    Frame (106)    Top frame element (108)    Side frames (110,112)    Grid wire (120)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has an electrode assembly that includes a pair of electrodes. A case (140) accommodates the electrode assembly. A cap assembly is included with cap plate (151) with first through-hole, and coupled to the case. A short-circuiting element (150) is electrically coupled to pair of electrodes. A displacement plate provided in first through-hole is spaced from bottom surface of short-circuiting element at first position and separated from first through-hole, and made in contact with bottom surface of short-circuiting element at second position.    USE - Secondary battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the displacement plate is separated from a cap plate, where the displacement plate is thicker than a short-circuiting element integrally formed with the cap plate, the defects in the displacement plate can be avoided. Hence the safety of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (140)    Short-circuiting element (150)    Cap plate (151)    Connecting plate (158)
NOVELTY - The system has a switch (20) that selectively connects and disconnects a capacitor (16) from a load (26). A processor (22) monitors an energy flow from a power source (10) into the capacitor and an amount of energy in the capacitor. The processor closes the switch to dissipate energy from the capacitor to the load when the energy flow from the power source into the capacitor falls below an initial threshold. The processor opens the switch to disconnect the capacitor from the load, when the energy in the capacitor falls below a secondary threshold.    USE - System for extracting power from high internal resistance power source such as solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the processor closes the switch when the energy flow from the power source into the capacitor falls below an initial threshold, and the processor opens the switch when the energy in the capacitor falls below secondary threshold, the switch can be periodically opened and closed to transmit energy from the power source to the capacitor. Thus, by periodically discharging capacitor, the voltage across capacitor can be maintained below threshold value, and hence energy can be efficiently transferred out of power source, even when power source having a high internal resistance and the efficiency of energy transfer from power source to target load can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for extracting power from power source having high internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the electrical circuit with power source having relatively high internal resistance and load, which incorporates power extraction circuit.    Power source (10)    Capacitor (16)    Switch (20)    Processor (22)    Load (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel cell hybrid system in an energy storage device. A power conversion device is connected with the energy storage device to control output power of a fuel cell through a main bus shift. The fuel cell is connected with an air blower to control air supply. The energy storage device is connected with a power source that is mounted with the fuel cell.    USE - Restart control method for a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving vehicle response rate and power performance, reducing noise of the air blower and controlling supply quantity of air flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a restart control method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The box has an upper cover and a lower tray buckled with each other and fastened with each other by a bolt. The lower tray is provided with a tray main body. The tray main body is provided with two fixing holes that are utilized for mounting a battery pack mounting section part. A horizontal battery pack is fixed with a beam through the tray main body. A lower end of the tray main body is provided with a battery set upper-layer plate. A box body is fixed with a support frame and front and back ends of the tray main body.    USE - Vehicle power battery system box.    ADVANTAGE - The box occupies small space. The box has high structural strength. The box is compact in structure and design. The box increases energy density of a vehicle power battery system.
NOVELTY - The device has two voltage measurement modules (1, 2) for measuring voltages from a set of adjacent cells of a fuel cell (32). A wired communication bus serially connects the modules to an electronic computer. Each module includes a metal thimble (30) for attaching the corresponding module to the fuel cell, an electrical connector for connecting bipolar plates to an operational amplifier, and an optocoupler for connecting the amplifier to the communication bus. Each module cooperates with the adjacent module so that the last bipolar plate is connected to the modules.    USE - Device for measuring cell voltages in a fuel cell in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to install and use, reliable and economic. The communication bus allows communication of both data and power to the voltage measurement modules, thus enabling continuous measurement of the cell voltages even in the event of dysfunctions of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an installation of voltage measurement modules on a fuel cell.    Voltage measurement modules (1, 2)    Metal thimble (30)    Metal pins (31)    Fuel cell (32)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode compartment containing metallic lithium, and a positive electrode compartment including a positive air electrode in contact with an aqueous solution containing lithium hydroxide, where a gas-tight solid electrolyte separates the negative electrode compartment and the positive electrode compartment. The aqueous solution containing hydroxide lithium includes an alkaline metal hydroxide such as potassium hydroxide, that decreases the solubility of the lithium ions.    USE - Lithium-air battery for use in portable electronics or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous solution containing hydroxide lithium includes an alkaline metal hydroxide such as potassium hydroxide, that decreases the solubility of the lithium ions, thus reducing the charging voltage of the battery, without any impact on the energy restored during discharge of the battery, and improving the energy efficiency of the battery, without decreasing the mass capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for storage and restitution of electrical energy using a lithium-air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing the concentration of lithium ions in an aqueous solution.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply whose anode is connected with an end of a capacitor. The capacitor and a resistor are connected with an end of another resistor. The latter resistor is connected with a cathode of the power supply. A radiator is installed on a surface of one of the resistors.    USE - Electric vehicle capacitor pre-charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables limiting charging current and reducing temperature when charging a super capacitor by setting a current-limiting resistor on an outer side of the device through a heat exchanger so as to ensure safety of the super capacitor during charging process and improve safety performance and prolong service life of the device. The device utilizes heat generated by the current-limiting resistor and reduces energy wastage rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle capacitor pre-charging device.
NOVELTY - The device has an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) current-limiting control circuit connected with a lead acid storage battery that is connected with a super capacitor in a parallel manner.    USE - Electric motor car power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, and has prolonged service life, and ensures better safety and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric motor car power supply device.
NOVELTY - The material (1) has metal foil layer (4) whose inner side surface is performed with chemical conversion treatment. A polypropylene layer (3) is stacked on the inner side (4a) of metal foil layer through an acid-modified polypropylene layer (5). The acid-modified polypropylene layer is formed, after coating the process liquid containing acid-modified polypropylene to the inner side of metal foil layer. The heat resistant resin layer (2) is contacted at the outer peripheral surface of hot calendar roll.    USE - Molding packaging material for fixed-type lithium ion secondary battery used in electronic device such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, game machine, headphone stereo and electronic organizer and vehicle and foodstuff and pharmaceutical.    ADVANTAGE - The interlayer laminate strength between metal foil layer and heat resistant resin layer can be improved, so influence of electrolyte solution can be prevented. The chemical conversion treatment is performed to the surface of metal foil layer, so that corrosion on the surface of metal foil by the contents can be prevented. The thickness of the resin layer of inner surface side can be suppressed, so that weight of packing material can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of molding packaging material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the molding packaging material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Molding packaging material (1)    Heat resistant resin layer (2)    Polypropylene layer (3)    Metal foil layer (4)    Metal foil layer inner side (4a)    Acid-modified polypropylene layer (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle frame connected with a steering axle. The vehicle frame is provided with an explosion-proof power supply box, a control box, a direct current (DC) motor and a flame-proof terminal box. A vehicle head is equipped with a diverter and the explosion-proof power supply box. The explosion-proof power supply box is provided with a storage battery. The control box is connected with a controller through the DC motor. The controller is connected with the storage battery. The explosion-proof power supply box is connected with the flame-proof terminal box.    USE - Anti-explosion storage battery moving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle improves transportation safety and reduces potential safety hazard.
NOVELTY - Composite particles contain electrode active material and binder including fluorine-type polymer and acrylic polymer having alkyl (meth)acrylate monomeric unit as main component.    USE - Composite particles are used for material for forming electrode of electrochemical element (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material containing composite particles has excellent adhesiveness and moldability, and provides electrochemical element electrode with excellent high-temperature cycling characteristics and low-temperature cycling characteristics, and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode material;    (2) electrode; and    (3) manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - The electrolytic membrane has the gas diffusion layers (40b,42b) that is provided on both sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (38). A resin-made frame (36) with resin material (44a, 44b) directly joined on both surfaces of outer periphery edge of solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The melting point of resin material (46a, 46b) is higher than resin material (44a,44b).    USE - Electrolytic membrane for fuel cells mounted in electric vehicle, and electrode structure.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high melting point of resin material is not melted, when resin-made frame and solid polymer electrolyte membrane are joined, the deformation of resin-made frame can be prevented. The fuel cell can be manufactured effectively by reduction of an assembly number. The joining hardness of the resin-made frame, electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure improves favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane with resin frame for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (12)    Resin-made frame (36)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (38)    Gas diffusion layers (40b,42b)    Resin material (44a,44b,46a,46b)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a current collection portion (2) protruded in the outer side of electrode housing (1). A container is equipped with a connection jig (6) electrically connected with the terminal (3) protruded on the outer side of the container. The electrode housing is accommodated in the container so that the current collection part is formed between elements (61,62). The current collection portion is fixed by the elements in the connection jig, such that the elements are holded by container main housing (4) and cover element.    USE - Method for manufacturing lithium ion secondary batteries used in mobile telephone and vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the collector in electrode housing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the lithium ion secondary batteries.    Electrode housing (1)    Current collection portion (2)    Terminal (3)    Container main housing (4)    Connection jig (6)    Elements (61,62)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a flexible printed circuit board (31) provided with a conducting path connected with each voltage detection terminal (40), and two or more sets of bolt (20) and nut (25) which fasten each voltage detection terminal and an other party's detection part, on both sides of the flexible printed circuit board. An opening part (36) opens a region in the voltage detection terminal which the nut or the bolt head part contacts at least with respect to other party's detection part, is formed in the contact surface of each voltage detection terminal.    USE - Battery module used as a drive source of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient assembly operation since overlapping parts are fastened together with the voltage detection terminal with the stud bolt and the nut. Obtains size reduction of the battery module by enabling use of wiring module through the opening part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the fastening part of a bolt-nut.    Bolt (20)    Nut (25)    Flexible printed circuit board (31)    Opening part (36)    Voltage detection terminal (40)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a cell group (10) that is provided with several cells (11) having electrode terminals (14P,14N) of a positive/negative pair connected in series. A detection unit (16) provided in the electrode terminal is used to measure the output voltage of each cell. A flexible printed circuit board (31) is provided with a conducting path (38) connected with each voltage detection terminal (40). Several fastening elements (20,25) are provided to fasten each voltage detection terminal and detection unit.    USE - Battery module mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring module for a voltage detection attached to cell group can be packed into a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Cell group (10)    Cell (11)    Electrode terminals (14N,14P)    Detection unit (16)    Fastening element (20,25)    Printed circuit board (31)    Conducting path (38)    Voltage detection terminal (40)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery (100) involves assembling lithium ion secondary battery using positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode is obtained by preparing positive electrode active material and lithium transition metal oxide, ascertaining molar-quantity P of lithium hydroxide contained per 1 g of positive electrode active material, and preparing 0.05 mol or more tungsten oxide per 1 mol of lithium hydroxide and conversion of tungsten atom, and mixing with organic solvent, electroconductive material and binder.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for vehicle drive motor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides lithium ion secondary battery, and suppressed temporal viscosifying of positive electrode paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery involves assembling lithium ion secondary battery using positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode is obtained by preparing positive electrode active material and lithium transition metal oxide containing lithium hydroxide, ascertaining molar-quantity P of lithium hydroxide contained per 1 g of positive electrode active materials, and preparing 0.05 mol or more tungsten oxide per 1 mol of lithium hydroxide and conversion of tungsten atom with respect to molar-quantity P of lithium hydroxide, and mixing electrode active material and tungsten oxide with organic solvent, electroconductive material and binder, and preparing positive electrode paste. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Flat box-shaped battery case (10)    Cover component (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a cooling plate (3) which is inserted in a connection recessed section (8) of an end plate (4). An insertion section (7) is connected with the end plate. The connection recessed section of the end plate is clamped by a coupler so that the end plates clamp a battery block (10). An inclined surface (8A) presses the cooling plate toward a cooling surface (1X) of a battery cell (1) is provided. The coupler connects the end plate. The cooling plate is adhered at a heat bonding state in a state which clamps the both end surfaces of the battery block.    USE - Power supply device, e.g., for supplying electric power to motor mounted in vehicles (claimed), such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fixing at desired exact position and permits a heat bonding state for adhering the cooling plate to the battery cell in stable manner since the coupler connects the end plate while the cooling plate is adhered at a heat bonding state in a state which clamps the both end surfaces of the battery block. Efficiently cools the battery cell efficiently since the cooling plate is cooled at low temperature with heat of vaporization of refrigerant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Battery cell (1)    Cooling surface (1X)    Cooling plate (3)    End plate (4)    Insertion section (7)    Connection recessed section (8)    Inclined surface (8A)    Battery block (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the through-hole (10) in the foil laminated object on which the several foil is laminated. The electroconductivity between the foils is ensured by welding the metal exposed surface in the through-hole by the high energy ray. The high energy ray is the laser beam. Rivet (8) is penetrated to carry out crimping joining into through-hole to which the inner surface is welded. The material of rivet consists of aluminum or copper.    USE - Method for manufacturing foil laminated object of secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery used for portable battery use apparatuses such as mobile telephone. Can also be used in electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric tool, and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength, conductive property, and vibration resistant property of the laminated object can be improved effectively. The simple structure and cost reduction of the laminated object can be achieved. The manufacture of the foil laminated object can be easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the foil laminated object.    Junction portion (2)    Lead terminal (3)    Welding portion (4)    Rivet (8)    Through-hole (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves press fitting the rubber stopper unit in the through-hole (170) from the exterior of battery case (110). The through-hole is temporarily sealed by the rubber stopper unit (190). The outer side sealing unit is adhered to the hole-surrounding unit (113m) of the battery case. The outer side sealing unit is pressed and changed from the outer side. The rubber stopper unit is changed or moved directly or indirectly by the outer side sealing unit.    USE - Method for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and hammer drill.    ADVANTAGE - The airtightness between an outer side sealing unit and a battery case can be inspected easily and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of vicinity of an injection hole and an outer side sealing unit.    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)    Battery case (110)    Hole-surrounding unit (113m)    Through-hole (170)    Rubber stopper unit (190)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming fuel electrode (3) containing solid oxide on one side of the electrolyte board (2). An air electrode (4) is formed on the other side of the electrolyte board. The paste containing acicular oxalic acid nickel coated on the electrolyte board, is heated to form fuel electrode.    USE - Manufacturing method of solid oxide fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since acicular oxalic acid nickel is used for fuel electrode, aggregation of nickel can be prevented effectively. Thus, the generation of crack of the electrode by local aggregation of nickel can be prevented. Thus, the function of fuel electrode and collector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the manufacturing process of solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid oxide fuel cell (1)    Electrolyte board (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Air electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1,2) has an aluminum porous body (11) which has multiple air holes. A filling unit (12) is filled into the air holes of the aluminum porous body. An active material is included in a non-aqueous electrolyte battery. A solid electrolytic membrane (15), composed of electrolyte layers (15A), is provided on a film formed on the surface of the aluminum porous body in which the filling unit is filled.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery of electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces generation of short-circuit of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Electrode (1,2)    Aluminum porous body (11)    Filling unit (12)    Solid electrolytic membrane (15)    Electrolyte layers (15A)
NOVELTY - The synchronous motor drive system has a synchronous motor equipped with a stator and three-phase inverter which supplies a phase-shifted three-phase alternating current. The sub winding (114U1a,114U1b,114U1c,114U2a,114U2b) are wound by the stator teeth (113,113-1-113-4) at the concentrated winding. Each sub winding is connected to the phase in one of a three-phase inverter while two or more types of sub windings are wound by at least one stator tooth as for a pair of adjacent stator teeth and are connected to a different three-phase inverter.    USE - Synchronous motor drive system used in e.g. compressor, vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase of torque ripple by variation arising in phase control since influence of the magnetic field which generates in the stator teeth in which two or more types of windings are wound, is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the synchronous motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stator teeth (113,113-1-113-4)    Sub winding (114U1a,114U1b,114U1c,114U2a,114U2b)
NOVELTY - The car has a storage battery arranged on a vehicle seat part. A control box is arranged on a side of a storage battery that is arranged on a vehicle body. The vehicle body is connected with an upper part of a battery plate bracket. A solar battery plate is located on the battery plate bracket. A front handle section of an adjusting controller is connected with a bottom part of the vehicle body. The control box is provided with an electric energy rectifying protector, a solar charger, an inverter, a voltage and current controller, a switch and a power supply.    USE - Solar energy electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car saves energy, and is environmental friendly to use and simple in structure.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a beam equipped with a wheel that is fixed with a shell. The shell is provided with the beam, a battery cell, a power system, a transmission system, a steering system and a braking system. An emergency lamp body is provided with a solar energy electric car that is fixed with a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with a solar energy battery that is formed with an upper surface of the shell. The shell is fixed with a battery. The battery is connected with an emergency power mechanism that is provided with a beam.    USE - Solar energy electric car emergency lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp saves power grid electric energy and ensures vehicle departing charging point so as to provide convenience for a user.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains carbon material and reaction material of metal or metal oxide with high-molecular compound having acidic group in side chain.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, personal computer, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material is economical and provides lithium secondary battery with excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material contains carbon material and reaction material of metal or metal oxide (MxOy, where M is metal (preferably, bismuth, antimony, tin, silicon, aluminum, lead, indium, magnesium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, ion, chromium, copper, cobalt, manganese, nickel, zinc, niobium, ruthenium, molybdenum, strontium, yttrium, tantalum, tungsten or silver), and x and y are not defined) with high-molecular compound having acidic group in side chain. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode active material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material powder contains lithium-nickel-type complex oxide, and has Lasterisk value of 15-25, aasterisk value of 1-15 and basterisk value of -5 to 5 measured by Lasteriskaasteriskbasterisk colorimetric system.    USE - Active material powder is used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, laptop computer, pocket word processor, mobile telephone, cordless phone, radio, liquid crystal television, electric shaver, game machine device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material powder provides lithium secondary battery with high capacity and excellent cycling characteristics even at high electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material powder contains lithium-nickel-type complex oxide (xLi2MO3.(1-x)Li(Ni1-y-zMyMez)O2, and has Lasterisk value of 15-25, aasterisk value of 1-15 and basterisk value of -5 to 5.    M=Mn, Ti or Zr;    Me=element having atomic number of 11 or more (excluding Mn, Ti or Zr);    x=0.4-1;    y=0-0.6;and    z=0-0.1).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material powder; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery box (100) formed with an air inlet (101), a cold air inlet (107) and a port (108). The air inlet is connected with a direct current (DC) cooling passage. The port is connected with another battery box (200) that is formed with another air inlet (201) and an air outlet (209). The latter air inlet is connected with the cold air inlet and another DC cooling passage. A fan (300) is connected with the former air inlet and the air outlet.    USE - Automatic battery cooling system for an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automatic battery cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery boxes (100, 200)    Air inlets (101, 201)    Cold air inlet (107)    Port (108)    Air outlet (209)    Fan (300)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery driving a small motor by small current and provided with an auxiliary storage battery that is connected with a generator or an electric motor car. The auxiliary storage battery is connected with the generator to drive the generator by a small electric machine. An automatic charger is set on a circuit between electric generators that is connected with the storage battery. The automatic charger is charged with a cyclic slow storage battery. The generator directly drives a driving motor to work via a large current power supply and a motor controller.    USE - Ultra energy electric motor car power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids energy wastage, and is inexpensive, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an ultra energy electric motor car power supply system.
NOVELTY - The system has a conversion unit provided with a direct current (DC) to DC converter and a large-power diode. A fuel cell system unit (100) is connected with a contactor (3), a power supply output end and a controller (7). The controller is connected with the fuel cell system unit and an operation control unit (6). An energy storage device (4) is connected with the controller. A shell body (90) is provided with an electric plate (901). The conversion unit is located in the energy storage device, the operation control unit and the controller.    USE - Small fuel battery power supply system for a forklift lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure and convenient to install and maintain, and has high energy storage capacity under charging and discharging state, and improves service life of an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a small fuel battery power supply system.    Contactor (3)    Energy storage device (4)    Operation control unit (6)    Controller (7)    Shell body (90)    Fuel cell system unit (100)    Electric plate (901)
NOVELTY - The shelf has a frame body whose upper part is equipped with two symmetrical brackets that are utilized for bearing a battery bottom plate in a sliding manner. A bottom part of a plate car is fixed on the frame body. The bottom plate is utilized for placing a battery box and a surrounding plate.    USE - Movable passenger car electric bottle shelf.    ADVANTAGE - The shelf ensures convenience to carry and maintain the battery bottom plate. The shelf saves labor.
NOVELTY - The system has an energy storage module that is connected with power supply monitoring module. A controllable switch is respectively connected with the energy storage module and distribution module. The distributing module is provided to output corresponding electric energy according to the output power ratio of the energy storage module.    USE - Electric automobile energy management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can determine two groups of power output according to different working states of the electric motor. The performance of the motor can be improved. The utility period of the battery pack can be increased.
NOVELTY - A carbon material is exothermically graphitized by directly passing an electric current, and an electrode material is produced. The carbon material has compact powder resistivity of 0.4 Omega .cm or less when compressed to density of 1.4 g/cm3, repose angle of 20-50 degrees and D90 particle size distribution of 120 mu m or less by laser diffraction, before graphitizing. The average face distance of (002) plane of carbon material after graphitization is 0.345 nm or less by X-ray diffraction.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material for lithium ion battery used as power supply for portable apparatus and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material having high quality is economically and stably manufactured.
NOVELTY - A carbon material is exothermically graphitized by passing electric current, and electrode material is produced. Carbon material has compact powder resistivity of 0.3 Omega .cm or less when compressed to density of 1.4 g/cm3, repose angle of 20-50 degrees and D90 particle size distribution of 120 mu m or less by laser diffraction, before graphitizing. Average face distance of (002) plane of carbon material after graphitization is 0.3354-0.345 nm by X-ray diffraction. Carbon material before graphitization is formed by pulverizing and heating organic carbon material at 800-1500 degrees C.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material for lithium ion battery used as power supply for portable apparatus and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material having high quality is economically and stably manufactured.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a switch, an energy storage circuit, a piezoelectric transduction sheet, a connecting rod and a base. The piezoelectric sheet is fixed on one end of the spring which is fixed on a suspension shock absorber unit by a bolt. The end of switch and an energy storage circuit are connected by a bolt. The connecting rod end of the clamping groove element is fixed with the piezoelectric main portion. The other end of the connecting rod is connected through a screw thread and a base. The base is connected with screw thread and automotive suspension shock absorber unit.    USE - Piezoelectric generating apparatus for vehicle suspension shock absorber position.    ADVANTAGE - Since the piezoelectric generating apparatus is provided with a simple structure, the piezoelectric generating apparatus is installed efficiently in the vehicle suspension shock absorber position. The original structure of the vehicle is not changed. Since the transmission mechanism in the piezoelectric generating apparatus is prevented, the mechanical abrasion is reduced.
NOVELTY - The module has a module lower shell (1) provided with a lithium core unit placing groove (14) that is equipped with a lithium core assembly (3). The lithium core assembly is fixed with a protective plate (13). A module shell (6) and the mold lower shell are fixedly connected together. Front and back ends of the bottom of the protective plate are respectively provided with clamping slots. A right end of the module shell is provided with a strip wire connection groove (8). Sides of the module shell are provided with wire buckles (5).    USE - Electric bicycle universal lithium ion battery module    ADVANTAGE - The module has simple structure, easy maintenance, no pollution, good installation and convenient use, and ensures the safety use of the battery and improves working performance of the battery. The module completely replaces the lead-acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric bicycle universal lithium ion battery module.    Module lower shell (1)    Lithium core assembly (3)    Wire buckles (5)    Module shell (6)    Strip wire connection groove (8)    Protective plate (13)    Lithium core unit placing groove (14)
NOVELTY - The structure has a power battery (16) fixed between a upper fixing baffle plate (1) and a lower fixing baffle plate (2). An input end of a heat transmission working medium is connected with a liquid inlet pipe (4). An output end of the heat transmission working medium is connected with a liquid outlet pipe (5). The liquid inlet pipe is connected with a water pump through a liquid inlet connector (6). A heat exchanger and a heat conducting connector are connected together through a liquid outlet connecting head (7). A quick-heating connector is fixed to the liquid inlet pipe.    USE - Battery pack structure for an electric automobile heat management system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is safe and reliable to use and convenient to maintain, and has better utilization performance and convenient replacement function. The structure can effectively control battery working temperature of a water cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack structure.    Upper fixing baffle plate (1)    Lower fixing baffle plate (2)    Liquid inlet pipe (4)    Liquid outlet pipe (5)    Liquid inlet connector (6)    Liquid outlet connecting head (7)    Power battery (16)
NOVELTY - The balancing device has a power supply module that is connected to a positive electrode of an uppermost-level battery by a diode. A control end of a control module is connected with a switch control end of a switch triode. An output end of the chip positive voltage charge pump is connected with a filter capacitor which is connected with a lower battery. The uppermost-level battery is connected with the control switch triode.    USE - Balancing device for battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage between batteries in the electric vehicle battery pack can be balanced automatically. The unnecessary energy source of the electric vehicle can be converted efficiently into to-be-consumed heat energy.
NOVELTY - A microporous membrane comprises cellulose fibers. The surface area of the cellulose fibers is 100-300 m2/g, measured by Congo Red staining after re-dispersing the cellulose fibers by the disaggregation method of the conventional paper test sample based on JIS P 8120.    USE - Microporous membrane is used for separator for electrochemical element e.g. capacitor or battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery for electric vehicle, mobile telephone and electrical energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous film has excellent tensile strength and tearing strength, and is economically manufactured. The separator comprising the microporous film has low volume resistivity and excellent lithium-barrier characteristics. The battery comprising the separator has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microporous membrane.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has control unit that operates electronic opening/closing unit (50) while receiving signal of temperature measurement unit (60). Temperature measurement unit is equipped in storage tank (10), to measure the temperature of hydraulic fluid (11) stored in tank. Electronic opening/closing unit is equipped in main pipe (41) and branch pipe (42), to selectively open and close the main and branch pipes. Stirring section is equipped inside the storage tank, and connected to and driven with turbine. Turbine is driven with exhaust gas which is ejected through branch pipe.    USE - Hydraulic fluid heating apparatus for use with internal combustion engine installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic fluid can be heated up using the heat of the exhaust gas passing through the exhaust pipe, so that the hydraulic fluid can be rapidly heated up without using the separate power or energy. Hence the structure of hydraulic fluid heating apparatus can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the hydraulic fluid heating apparatus.    Storage tank (10)    Hydraulic fluid (11)    Main pipe (41)    Branch pipe (42)    Electronic opening/closing unit (50)    Temperature measurement unit (60)
NOVELTY - The air drier has a C ring (32) fixed to inside surface of a main portion (30). A sound-absorbing material is installed at inside surface of a muffler (29) of the main portion. A pilot safety valve (27) passes reproduction air inputted through a vent hole (26). A solenoid valve (25) controls the connection of the entrance of the main portion. A desiccant is filled in the inside surface of an inner cartridge (23). An outer cartridge (22) is installed at the entrance of main portion. The exit and vent hole are formed over the constant pressure of main portion, for reducing the vent noise.    USE - Air drier for air suspension of vehicle e.g. pure water electric vehicle. Can also be used in solar cell vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of air drier can be reduced by arranging the muffler in main portion. The continued ratio and weight of electric vehicle can be reduced. The generation of noise in the vent can be suppressed. The flow rate of the air passing through the inner cartridge can be controlled. The backflow of air at the vent hole can be prevented. The freeze of the desiccant in the inside surface of inner cartridge can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air drier for air suspension of electric vehicle.    Outer cartridge (22)    Inner cartridge (23)    Solenoid valve (25)    Vent hole (26)    Pilot safety valve (27)    Muffler (29)    Main portion (30)    C ring (32)
NOVELTY - The machine has a shell whose bottom is provided with a radiator, and a high frequency transformer and a reactor directly fixed on the radiator. A high-voltage rectification filter circuit board and a control circuit board are fixed on the radiator through a bolt. A high-frequency switch tube shell is installed on the radiator. The filter circuit board and the control circuit board are respectively connected with two sides of the transformer and the reactor. A side wall of the control circuit board is provided with a radiating fan.    USE - Quake-proof vehicle-mounted charging machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has high quake-proof performance.
NOVELTY - The protection circuit has a battery voltage detecting unit detecting battery voltage in real-time, and a capacitor voltage detecting unit detecting the direct current bus capacitor voltage. A buffer unit comprises a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) resistance series branch and series connection branch. Direct current bus capacitor voltage exceeds a threshold value of the MOS resistance series branch, where the threshold value is greater than the largest battery voltage. Another threshold value is less than the largest battery voltage.    USE - Low voltage electric car drive protection circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The protection circuit avoids exceeding the maximum battery voltage and feedback the voltage to the battery charging, so as to avoid the frequent battery voltage reaching maximum voltage point, thus prolonging the service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a low voltage electric car drive protecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a low voltage electric car drive protecting method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has a housing (1) provided with a disk. Generated gas is made to flow through an electrolyte (5). An enclosure is arranged in a frame (2) and provided with internal electrodes (3). Central connectors are provided with identical modules that are connected with the internal electrodes. The identical modules are located in a plate that holds an upper part of an oval opening. Discharged gas is passed through a lower part of a hole (8). The electrolyte is provided with a skimmer. Water-filled parts are arranged on a side of the housing that is located in a filler.    USE - Hydroxyl generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydroxyl generator.    Housing (1)    Frame (2)    Internal electrodes (3)    Electrolyte (5)    Hole (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle alternator continuously collecting repulsive power and rotatory power of a tube and a hula hoop type pipe through a sealed circular space. A cell of a battery is classified into four cells.    USE - Electric power system for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can reduce fuel purchase cost by a vehicle driver, and electric power shortage problem, and increase source of income of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Zinc-containing olivine-type silicate compound is lithium-iron-manganese-zinc silicate.    USE - Zinc-containing olivine-type silicate compound is used for manufacture of active material for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery containing the zinc-containing olivine-type silicate compound has excellent discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Zinc-containing olivine-type silicate compound comprises lithium-iron-manganese-zinc silicate (Li2FexMnyZnzSiO4, where x and y are 0 to less than 1, z is more than 0 to less than 1, x+y+z=1 and x+y is not 0). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion battery positive electrode active material, which contains zinc-containing olivine-type silicate compound;    (2) lithium-ion battery, which has a positive electrode containing the positive electrode active material;    (3) manufacture of zinc-containing olivine-type silicate compound, which involves performing hydrothermal reaction of mixture obtained by mixing basic aqueous dispersion containing lithium compound and silicate compound, and iron compound, manganese compound and/or zinc compound; and    (4) manufacture of lithium-ion battery positive electrode active material, which involves mixing basic aqueous dispersion containing lithium compound and silicate compound, and iron compound, manganese compound and/or zinc compound, performing hydrothermal reaction of obtained mixture, adding electroconductive material after or during hydrothermal reaction, and baking.
NOVELTY - An active material contains lithium manganese phosphate containing rod-shaped primary particles having length of 40 nm or less in short axis direction. The ratio of length of primary particles in major axis direction and length of primary particles in short axis direction is 3-5.    USE - Active material is used for electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using the active material has high energy density and excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode, which contains active material;    (2) secondary battery, which has the electrode, counter electrode and electrolyte; and    (3) manufacture of active material, which involves reacting aqueous solution containing lithium source, manganese source and phosphorus source at 110 degrees C or less, and obtaining lithium manganese phosphate.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a battery (2) comprising lithium-ion-cells and an overcurrent switch-off device (3), and first and second current sensors (5a, 5b) for detecting battery current. A fuse (6) has a switch-off current range with minimum switchable current that is greater than maximum switchable current of a switch-off current range of a switching relay (4), where the switchable currents lie above maximum current of an operating current range. The switch-off current ranges have an overlapping range, and the first sensor detects the current preferably up to the maximum switchable current.    USE - Battery system i.e. lithium-ion battery system, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor detects the current preferably up to the maximum switchable current such as 1000 A, so that the relay is disabled and an electric circuit is disrupted, when overcurrent is detected, thus ensuring that all possible current stages are disconnected in a reliable and quick manner without damaging the components of the battery system caused by thermal overstressing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for switch-off batteries during occurrence of overcurrents in a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery system.    Battery system (1)    Battery (2)    Overcurrent switch-off device (3)    Switching relay (4)    Current sensors (5a, 5b)    Fuse (6)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises an electrode film adhered on surface of current collector foil using binder. The concentration of binder at side of the current collector foil of the electrode film is more than the binder concentration opposite side of the current collector foil.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery, which involves coating a liquid electrode material paste to a current collector foil surface, contacting solidified liquid containing the liquid component different from the liquid component contained in the electrode material paste with the electrode material paste, and solidifying the electrode material paste, removing liquid component from the electrode material paste solidified and drying.
NOVELTY - Nickel microparticles are hydrothermally treated in the presence of a sulfur compound, to obtain sulfur-containing nickel microparticles. The content of sulfur is 0.05-1 weight% with respect to total amount of nickel microparticles.    USE - Manufacture of sulfur-containing nickel microparticles used for internal electrode of laminated ceramic capacitor, porous electrode of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, and hollow porous electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur-containing nickel microparticles are efficiently manufactured with suppressed surface catalyst activity without generation of crack.
NOVELTY - The battery has a container that accommodates the molten-salt-battery housing which contains molten salt as electrolyte. The heater heats the molten salt assembled battery housing. The heat insulating material covers the outer surface of molten salt assembled battery housing. The inner surface of outer case is provided with mirror surface. The surface roughness of mirror surface is 2.5 mu m or less.    USE - Closed-type molten salt assembled battery mounted on vehicle such as truck and bus. Can also be used in home and middle-scale power network.    ADVANTAGE - The radiant heat arising from the molten salt assembled battery, heater and heat insulating material is effectively suppressed by the mirror surface provided in inner surface of outer case, such that the electrical energy required for heating the heater can be easily reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation element in molten salt battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode collector (1a)    Positive electrode material (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)
NOVELTY - Polyol containing nickel compound is coated on dielectric particles containing noble metal or its salt as carrier on its surface, and nickel is reduced as nickel compound and deposited on particles, to obtain nickel-covered derivative particles.    USE - Manufacture of nickel-covered derivative particles used as raw material for preparing internal electrode of laminated ceramic capacitor, porous electrode of nickel hydrogen secondary battery and hollow porous electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides nickel-covered derivative particles. Since the shrinkage start temperature is high during baking, the sintering behavior of nickel-covered derivative particles reaches sintering behavior of dielectric particles.
NOVELTY - Removing sulfur-comprising compounds from a hydrocarbonaceous gas mixture, comprises contacting the hydrocarbonaceous gas mixture with an adsorber material, which comprises a material A that adsorbs sulfur-comprising compounds and at least one transition metal compound B that changes its color by reaction with the sulfur-comprising compounds.    USE - The method is useful for: removing sulfur-comprising compounds such as hydrogen sulfide, tetrahydrothiophene, dimethyl sulfide, ethylmercaptan and tert-butylmercaptan from a hydrocarbonaceous gas mixture such as a natural gas (all claimed), which is useful for a fuel cell system for simultaneous generation of power and heat for combined heat and power plants in the supply of domestic energy and purifying natural gas streams for gas engines; and purifying hydrocarbons for fuel cells in cars, trucks (both preferred), buses or locomotives.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a simple and direct determination of a degree of loading of the adsorber material of sulfur-comprising compounds by optical examination thus avoiding the risk of sulfur breakthrough.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode grating consisting of a lead-antimony type-alloy. Electrolyte solution contains aluminum ion of 0.02 mol/L and lithium ion of 0.02 mol/L. A synthetic resin fiber is added to lead powder. An unchemically formed negative electrode plate is wrapped in a porous separator made of polyethylene, where the unchemically formed negative electrode plate and an unchemically formed positive electrode plate are laminated together. The synthetic resin fiber is pasted with dilute sulfuric acid.    USE - Lead acid battery for a large-size car, lorry and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution contains aluminum ion and lithium ion, thus improving light load lifetime performance in high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating aluminum ion concentration dependence of a lightload lifetime characteristic with electrolyte solution.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery pack unit includes a guide section (27) arranged between a case (13) and a cooling fan (15). The guide section guides the cooling fan in a direction by which cooling fan deviates from the case when a collision load (F) presses the cooling fan towards the case.    USE - Battery pack unit for box type hybrid vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses application of collision load to the battery within the case of the battery pack unit even when the cooling fan of the battery pack unit receives an impact load at the time of a vehicle collision, thus avoiding earth leakage and damage of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional side view of the relevant part of a battery pack unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (13)    Air intake duct (14)    Cooling fan (15)    Guide section (27)    Collision load (F)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises: an electrolytic solution; a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode active material; a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode active material; and a heat-resistant layer (1) comprising a metal fluoride.    USE - The lithium ion secondary battery is useful: for generating electric current by electrically connecting the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery exhibits improved safety characteristic and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS is also included for:    (1) generating electric current comprising electrically connecting the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery;    (2) a heat-resistant battery layer comprising particles (3) which comprise a metal fluoride, and a matrix material (4), where the layer has a thickness of 0.5-50 mu m; and    (3) manufacturing a heat-resistant layer, comprising forming a mixture comprising metal fluoride particles, a matrix material, and a solvent, and applying the mixture to an electrode surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional scheme of a combined electrode plate.    Heat-resistant layer (1)    Shutdown layer (2)    Particles (3)    Matrix material (4)    Positive electrode current collector (7)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has a case (110) sealed in a pouch type such that a first electrode tap and a second electrode tap are protruded outwardly. The case accommodates the first electrode (121), the second electrode (122) and the separator of a battery unit. The case includes a sealing unit (111) with a sealing component. The case has an exhaust unit (112) defined by a predetermined region of the sealing unit having the sealing component thicker than the other region of the sealing unit.    USE - Battery cell for battery module (claimed) used in electronic device or vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, notebook computer, digital camera and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Offers safe to use and environmentally-friendly battery cell since exhaust unit of case has adhesive state which is broken when high pressure occurs within cell due to overheat conditions such as overcharging or inner short circuits to cause case to swell and discharge out substances, such as electrolytic solution and gas, within pouch type secondary cell. Prevents cell explosion or ignition. Prevents decrease in productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Case (110)    Sealing unit (111)    Exhaust unit (112)    First electrode (121)    Second electrode (122)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a cap plate (151) that seals the opening of a case (140), while electrically connected to a first collector. The cap plate includes a short circuit hole adjacent to a fuse. A first short circuit unit is provided in the short circuit hole. A second short circuit unit (161) is spaced apart from the top surface of the cap plate and electrically connected to the second electrode plate of an electrode assembly. A portion of the second short circuit unit overlaps the first short circuit unit.    USE - Secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorder. Can also be used as power supply in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety against external short circuit or over-charge since a transfer path of arc gas is shortened by forming the fuse part at a location adjacent to the first short circuit member in order to reduce the time required to operate the first short circuit member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)    Cap plate (151)    Second short circuit unit (161)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide and an overcharge protection additive having an operating voltage higher than the operating voltage of the lithium metal oxide.    USE - As electrode active material such as positive electrode active material in positive electrode of lithium ion battery, where the battery is one of a pouch battery, coin battery or prismatic battery; and for manufacturing battery cathode (claimed). The lithium ion battery is used in automotive industry. The electrode active material is used in electrochemical cell electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes, cells and systems employing the material exhibits improved battery performance, safety and longevity. When subjected to overcharge, electrodes containing the material exhibit delayed voltage and temperature increase as compared to electrodes containing traditional materials. This protects a cell by delaying deleterious overcharge-associated phenomena such as electrolyte oxidation and thermal runaway.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion battery comprising a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, and an electrolyte, where the positive electrode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide and an overcharge protection additive having an operating voltage higher than an operating voltage of the lithium metal oxide; and    (2) a method of manufacturing battery cathode, involving: forming a mixture comprising a lithium metal oxide and an overcharge protection additive having an operating voltage higher than an operating voltage of the lithium metal oxide, and contacting the mixture with a current collector.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell system has a filter that separates gas in a cell (100) from an ionically conductive liquid. The filter comprises a wick that absorbs a portion of the ionically conductive liquid. A hydrophilic body, positioned generally above the volume of ionically conductive liquid, is coupled to the wick to receive the absorbed portion of the ionically conductive liquid from the wick. The hydrophilic body contains pores to permit permeation of the gas through the hydrophilic body.    USE - Electrochemical cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Permits gasses that evolve in ionically conductive liquid during charging or discharging to vent outside cell system, while constraining ionically conductive liquid within flow path of electrochemical cell system. Provides effective and improved way of controlling discharge of gasses within cell without adversely affecting flow of liquid electrolytes within cell and/or performance of cell during operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an electrochemical cell.    Cell (100)    Housing (110)    Cell chamber (120)    Fuel electrode (130)    Charging electrode (140)
NOVELTY - A composite cathode active material comprises: a compound having an olivine crystal structure; and an inorganic material, where the inorganic material includes metal carbonitride or carbonitride.    USE - In a cathode for lithium battery (claimed) which is used in electric vehicle (EV) e.g. in a hybrid vehicle or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and also in a high-power storage field e.g. in electric bicycle, or power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The composite cathode active material exhibits better stability at high temperatures, as compared with LiCoO2. The lithium battery using the composite cathode active material exhibits high discharge capacity and improved high rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (P1) a composite cathode active material involving sintering a mixture of a precursor of a compound with an olivine crystal structure and an inorganic material under an inert atmosphere, where the inorganic material includes metal carbonitride or carbonitride.
NOVELTY - Preparing composite metal oxides such as precursor for lithium secondary battery positive electrode active material, comprises preparing (S1) metallic aqueous solution as a precipitating agent, mixing (S2) and stirring the aqueous solution to obtain precipitate, washing (S3) and filtering the solution to obtain precursor.    USE - The method is useful for preparing composite metal oxides such as precursor for positive electrode cathode active material that is useful in a lithium secondary battery (claimed), which is useful in: an electronic device such as mobile telephone, a personal computer and a personal data assistant; and a hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material improves capacity, energy density and stability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing a cathode active material for lithium secondary battery positive electrode active material comprising selecting metallic aqueous solution, mixing the metallic aqueous solution with lithium salt and then stirring to obtain precipitate, washing and filtering the solution to obtain precursor;    (2) a cathode active material; and    (3) a lithium secondary battery comprising the cathode active material, a cathode and an electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a flow chart of a method for preparing composite metal oxides.    Preparing metallic aqueous solution (S1)    mixing and stirring the aqueous solution to obtain precipitate (S2)    Washing and filtering the solution. (S3)
NOVELTY - The heater has a heater barrel body provided with a clapboard and a coaxial air outlet bypass pipe. Two end faces of the bypass pipe and a main pipe are respectively provided with a bypass smoke door and a main smoke door that are connected with a linkage mechanism. Another linkage mechanism is connected with a motor. A water outlet is provided with a water temperature sensor. The water temperature sensor is connected with a single chip microcomputer. The single chip microcomputer is connected with the motor.    USE - Intelligent efficient energy-saving environment-friendly automobile engine tail gas water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater has automatic temperature adjustment, high heat exchange efficiency and low failure rate, and avoids air pipe explosion hidden trouble of a pull cylinder back water pot and an engine by change of switch-free machine maintenance and outlet heating anti-freezing liquid. The heater saves using cost, realizes energy-saving and environment-friendly effects, ensures prolonged service life and improves fuel economic efficiency of the engine.
NOVELTY - The valve (10) has valve chest (20) that is provided with valve seat (18). A drive unit (22) is moved to direction which separate/connect valve portion with valve seat. The valve portion is mounted with separation-membrane portion (54) to separate valve chest and drive portion. The separation-membrane portion is contacted to fixing portion (58) that is provided with a flat plane. A pressure-sensitive portion (51) is expanded and contracted to radial direction, and is formed between valve portion and separation-membrane portion.    USE - Controlling valve mounted on moisture fluid flow path of fuel cell system of fuel cell electric vehicle, used for controlling moisture fluid. Can also be used in cooling-heat circuit for air-conditioner, water heater and plant.    ADVANTAGE - Since the receiving pressure surface is not existed in the separation-membrane portion, the displacement of the separation-membrane portion can be prevented. Since the moisture content can be adhered and freeze in the plunger, the inhibition of the valve function can be prevented effectively. Since the pressure-sensitive portion of the separation-membrane portion can be adhered to the valve main portion, the shape of the separation-membrane portion can be simplified, and the cost of the controlling valve can be reduced. Since the pressure-sensitive portion can be expanded-contracted to radial direction easily, the pressure change of the valve can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the solenoid valve of the controlling valve.    Controlling valve (10)    Valve seat (18)    Valve chest (20)    Drive unit (22)    Pressure-sensitive portion (51)    Separation-membrane portion (54)    Fixing portion (58)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a lithium ion battery (26) for supplying electric power in an electric motor for drive, where a detection unit is provided for detecting the electric current and a voltage of the lithium ion battery. A corrected amount of the remaining capacity of the lithium ion battery is computed, where a control unit is provided for estimating the remaining capacity based on an estimated value of the remaining capacity based on the voltage. A battery temperature of the lithium ion battery is based on an integration value.    USE - Control apparatus for estimating the remaining capacity of the lithium ion battery in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrected amount of the remaining capacity of the lithium ion battery is computed, where a control unit is provided for estimating the remaining capacity based on an estimated value of the remaining capacity, and hence enables suppressing the deterioration of the estimated precision of remaining capacity based on a voltage by computing the corrected amount of remaining capacity with the integration value of the electric current and estimates the remaining capacity in an accurate manner, and also suppresses the deterioration of the estimated precision of the remaining capacity of a lithium ion battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a remaining capacity estimation method involves estimating the remaining capacity based on an estimated value of a computed corrected amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (1)    Wheel (2)    Power control unit (24)    Lithium ion battery (26)    Charging device (78)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing the coating with paste which dissolves the electrode material in the solvent at the upper surface of the web-like current collector foil and drying web-like current collector foil. The curved portion which is curved upwards along a feed direction is formed in the coated surface side of a current collector foil. A barrel-shaped conveyance roller is provided in the curved portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode of battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures the thick film electrode which increases the capacity of battery without a mixture crack since the tensile strength remaining in the coating after drying can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing electrode of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the drying furnace used in the manufacturing apparatus of the battery electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylindrical conveyance roller of material pre-heating dry area (1)    Barrel-shaped conveyance roller (2)    Drying chamber (4)    Drying furnace (10)    Manufacturing apparatus of battery electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The holder has positive and negative battery terminals (14, 15) integrally or separately adhered with an attachment destination substrate (11) that is provided with an adhering part used as an attachment part of each battery terminal and an impact-absorbing part (19). The impact-absorbing part absorbs impact load added to the adhering part in a button battery (10) at time of impact generated in the battery terminals. The impact-absorbing part is integrally formed by changing shape of the battery terminals and equipped with a thin base part (21) vertically arranged from the adhering part.    USE - Battery holder for an electronic key for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The absorbing part absorbs the impact load added to the adhering part in the battery at time of impact generated in the battery terminals, so that the holder can realize anti-falling of the attachment destination substrate in the battery terminals while adding dropping impact to the battery terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adhering part is a soldering part (16).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electronic key.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Button battery (10)    Attachment destination substrate (11)    Positive battery terminal (14)    Negative battery terminal (15)    Soldering part (16)    Impact-absorbing part (19)    Thin base part (21)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery is formed with electrode portion by winding a belt-shaped positive electrode and a negative electrode (140). A separator layer (150) is formed in the surface of the positive electrode or the negative electrode (120). The separator layer is formed by fixing the polyethylene micro-particles (151) to the surface of the positive electrode or the negative electrode. The specific surface area of the separator layer is within the range of 0.5-2.5 m2/g, and the air permeability is within the range of 10-130 sec./100ml.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used for portable apparatus and vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable output characteristics of the lithium ion secondary battery can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode with the separator layer.    Negative electrode (120)    Negative electrode compound material layer (121)    Negative electrode with separator layer (140)    Separator layer (150)    Polyethylene micro-particles (151)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has press unit (100) which is equipped with upper press head (110) and lower press head (120) that are mutually oppose in compression surface (130) corresponding to plane unit of electrode case (20). Suppressing surface is set to compress curved-surface unit formed in both ends of compression surface. Center unit (141) is protruded towards electrode case rather than compression surface during non-pressing operation. Plate spring (140) is attached to the plane unit of electrode case during pressing operation.    USE - Apparatus for molding winding-type electrode case of secondary battery used for vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The springback of the electrode case can be reduced, when the deformation of the curved surface portion is performed. The short circuit with the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing electrode case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for molding winding-type electrode case.    Electrode case (20)    Press unit (100)    Press heads (110,120)    Compression surface (130)    Plate spring (140)    Center unit (141)
NOVELTY - The device has space more than first predetermined value for not generating dielectric breakdown of air between electrode terminals, e.g., positive terminal (12a) and negative terminal (12b), and battery, which is provided inside of a housing (30) in a state in which battery is inserted inside housing while contact with human body (33) is permitted. The space more than second predetermined value for not generating dielectric breakdown of air between human body and battery is provided inside the housing in state in which battery is inserted inside housing and electrode terminals can contact.    USE - Electronic device, e.g., card-type electronic key, for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents electrostatic discharge from affecting the human body while improving the portability since the space more than the second predetermined value for not generating dielectric breakdown of air between human body and battery is provided inside the housing in state in which battery is inserted inside housing and electrode terminals can contact. Freedom degree for designing the contact point of auxiliary member and electrode terminal is improved by eliminating the need for touching the battery directly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the insertion or extraction of the battery from an opening part by sliding the battery holder.    Positive terminal (12a)    Negative terminal (12b)    Housing (30)    Circuit board (31)    Human body (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing lead powder using lead oxide as a main component. The slurry is dispersed and reacted with the dilute sulfuric acid. The minimum mass of lead powder is set to predetermined range during lead powder preparation process and slurry distributed process.    USE - Method for manufacturing paste-form positive electrode active material for lead acid battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle, motor vehicle and golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The elongation of positive electrode plate at the time of chemical forming can be suppressed, so that lead acid battery with high usage factor of active material can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process for manufacturing paste-form positive electrode active material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a laminated structure (10) which is provided with laminated electrodes (6). The electrode is provided with a current collector foil (1,2). An adhering portion (7,8) adhere several current collector foils arranged on the outer side of the lamination direction of the electrode. The adhering portion intersects the surface of the electrode along lamination direction.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for information technology equipment such as mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy density of the battery can be raised efficiently. The performance of the battery can be maintained over long period of time. The performance of the battery can be improved efficiently. The increase of the electrical resistance by welding can be suppressed. The size of the battery can be reduced, thus the weight of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.    Current collector foil (1,2)    Electrode (6)    Adhering portion (7,8)    External terminal (9)    Laminated structure (10)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a catalyst layer (4) that is formed in the portion enclosed by peripheral portion on the surface of one-side of polymer electrolyte membrane (1). An annular holding portion (5) is provided to hold the peripheral portion of the polymer electrolyte membrane. An annular seal portion is formed in the holding portion with elasticity. A corrugation portion (2) is provided in the interval portion (3) which is annular region between catalyst layer and annular holding portion.    USE - Membrane-catalyst layer assembly of polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell used as distributed power supply and motive power source of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the membrane-catalyst layer assembly can be improved effectively, without generating the leakage of the gas by generation of wrinkle. The intensity of film can be raised by providing the corrugation compared with flat film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of membrane-catalyst layer assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the membrane-catalyst layer assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Corrugated portion (2)    Interval portion (3)    Catalyst layer (4)    Holding portion (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power source comprising a power battery box on outer side. An upper box body is connected with an air inlet of an air interface and connected with an air outlet of an air outlet channel interface. An air inlet channel joint and an air outlet channel joint are attached with a temperature control fan.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures radiating effect of the power battery box, and achieves better cooling effect.
NOVELTY - The unit has monitoring-integrated circuit (IC) chip (12) for detecting an operating parameter of a battery cell or a battery module (10). A base-monitoring IC chip (16) is attached to a first bus (14) and communicates with the monitoring IC chip over the first bus using a first Bus protocol. The base-monitoring IC chip and a controller (18) are attached to a second bus (20) and communicate with each other over the second bus. The base monitoring IC chip and the controller are arranged on a common circuit board (22).    USE - Battery management unit for monitoring a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of a motor car i.e. electrical motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The base monitoring IC chip and the controller are arranged on the common circuit board, thus protecting the management unit against electromagnetic radiation while reducing cost of the unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The buses are a serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus and an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a battery management unit.    Battery module (10)    Monitoring IC Chip (12)    Buses (14, 20)    Base-monitoring IC chip (16)    Controller (18)    Common circuit board (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control unit (100) serially connected with a battery cell (220). A switch (320) is connected to the battery cell. A serial circuit is arranged at a battery sub pack (200) of a vehicle. A sub resistor (340) of a balancing part (300) is built in the battery sub pack and connected with the switch. An end of the balancing part is connected to a battery cell serial circuit in the battery sub pack. Another end of the balancing part is earthed. The control unit comprises a main control unit (110) to measure voltage of the battery sub pack.    USE - Apparatus for balancing voltage among battery sub packs of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple structure, prolonged service life and wide application range. The apparatus maintains balancing voltage among the battery sub packs and improves battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for balancing voltage between battery sub packs of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an apparatus for balancing voltage among battery sub packs of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control unit (100)    Main control unit (110)    Battery sub pack (200)    Battery cell (220)    Balancing part (300)    Switch (320)    Balancing part sub resistor (340)
NOVELTY - The frame has a bottom frame arranged with a battery and detachably connected to a frame body. A battery switch is fixed on a bottom surface of the frame body.    USE - Battery protection frame for a data collection device in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is convenient to install, and ensures firm connection with the battery and prevents the battery switch from being damaged.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has pack case (110) that is provided with an inner wall in exterior of a supplementary pocket. The exterior of supplementary pocket is merged into each other in expansion of main pocket, while unit cell accommodates unit set. The main pocket is positioned between supplementary pockets and provides path in electrolyte movable portion (130). The electrolyte movable portion moves the electrolyte for supplement (122) to main pocket. An anode plate, a separation film and negative plate are arranged over secondary pocket and electrolyte movable portion.    USE - Secondary battery used in cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The life span and performance of secondary battery can be improved through supplement of electrolyte. The electrolyte is automatically supplemented, such that usage time and manufacturing cost of electrolyte supplement can be decreased effectively. The reverse osmosis can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectioned view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Pouch-type main pocket (110)    Electrode assembly (112)    Electrolyte for supplement (122)    Electrolyte movable portion (130)    Pack case (140)
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle-mounted large capacity storage battery connected through a voltage converter. A backing-up radar power supply storage battery is electrically connected with the car-reversing radar power supply storage battery. A reversing radar is electrically connected with the power supply storage battery.    USE - Backing-up radar power supply device for an electric balance heavy fork lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes car-reversing radar with heavy fork lorry having an electric balance to work normally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a backing-up radar power supply device for an electric balance heavy fork truck.
NOVELTY - The method involves soaking base material in acetone solution with pre-soaking time of 12 to 24 hours. The material is dried at 105 degrees centigrade in an oven to obtain the dried base material and filtered hydrate hydrazine ethanol solution by water bath heating of the material. A surface modified electrode material is obtained by drying the material at 105 degrees centigrade in an oven box.    USE - Method for modifying base material in a microbiological fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing specific surface area of an electrode material, thus improving peak current, enhancing biocompatibility of the electrode and improving electron transfer efficiency. The method enables improving generating and battery power. The method is simple and easy to operate and reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a microbiological fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a rotating wheel that rotates electrodes in magnetic field and ions in the wheel along vertical direction to generate negative direction by Lorentz force.    USE - Rotating wheel type fuel cell system for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves fuel cell performance and simplifies water channel, thus reducing operation cost of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rotating wheel type fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has phosphorus that contains additive i.e. phosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, phosphorous acid and hypophosphorous acid mixed with vanadium in amount 005 to 5.0 percentages.    USE - Liquid flow energy storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces anode electrolyte reaction on surface of electrode oxidation-reduction and improves charging and discharging capacity and prevents high electric potential over-charging phenomenon in an effective manner. The battery is simple to operate, saves energy and environment and reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of current/voltage of a liquid flow energy storage battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring parameter according to a set value of a voltage energy storage device. The voltage limit is determined by determining load protection highest voltage limit that is greater than charging protection voltage of the voltage energy storage device. The limit voltage is set to be equal to the highest load protection voltage for selecting any a voltage value of a voltage section.    USE - Fuel battery hybrid power supply energy management method for a vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving accuracy and reliability of the output current of a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) conversion unit, ensuring strong compatibility, high reliability and strong practicability, and improving service life of an electric motor of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a fuel battery hybrid power supply energy management method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The isolated battery box has housing, cover, a tray and an isolation support. The upper cover covers battery box main portion, so as to form a sealed cavity. The tray is supported by isolation insulating supports distributed on the corner portions of housing, without contacting the housing.    USE - Isolated battery box mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of heat in battery box can be avoided effectively. Uniform temperature in the battery box can be maintained easily.
NOVELTY - The wind energy vehicle has wind tunnels that are provided on a vehicle chassis. The air inlets and outlets are equipped with the tunnels. The inlets are arranged on a front end of the chassis. The outlets are arranged on a rear end of the chassis. The wind tunnels are equipped with wind power generation device. A main controller is connected with the wind power generation device. A storage battery group is electrically connected with a high speed motor through the frequency converter. The high speed motor is electrically connected with a vehicle driving device.    USE - Wind energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-saving effect is improved and the environment pollution is reduced.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a solar controller which is driven by solar energy battery plate or lithium battery. The solar energy controller is connected with driving motor, switch and motor controller. Rear wheel of bicycle is provided with lithium battery through bracket, and is installed on drive motor. A base is provided with motor controller and several through-holes. The solar energy battery plate is provided with a supporting rod. The supporting rod is inserted into base and fixed by a fastening portion. The solar energy battery plate is set with horizontal face upwards.    USE - Folding type photovoltaic bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the photovoltaic bicycle can be simplified, thus the manufacturing process of the photovoltaic bicycle can be simplified, and thus the manufacturing cost of the photovoltaic bicycle can be reduced. Fitting of the photovoltaic bicycle can be performed conveniently.
NOVELTY - The device has low-pass filtering unit performs a low-pass filtering on the sensed input current. A differentiator produces a differential error between the command current value and the filtered input current. A proportional-integral controller performs a proportional integral operation for the differential error. A PWM generator generates a PWM signal based on output of the proportional-integral controller and converts command current value to lamp function from command current value input from the control unit.    USE - Power conversion device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ripple of the output current of the fuel cell stack is minimized. The life span and performance of the fuel cell stack can be improved. The performance characteristic of device is stabilized. The size of the rated capacity of the power conversion device for the fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for power conversion device for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power conversion device for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Upper controller (20)    Power source (30)    Current sensor (110)    Harmonic filter (150)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode, a dye sensitizer layer, an electrolyte layer and a conductive substrate, where the dye sensitizer layer and the electrolyte layer are set between the electrode and the conductive substrate. The electrode is composed of nanometer P-type and N-type semiconductors.    USE - Nano solar battery for an electric vehicle i.e. electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple manufacturing process, stable performance, and low cost.
NOVELTY - The converter has a winding coupling inductor connected with an anode of an input power supply voltage unit. One end of a clamping diode is connected with the anode. An end of a cathode of a rectifying diode is connected with a clamping diode coupled inductor of a winding. An end of a load is connected to one end of a clamping capacitor and the rectifying diode. A cathode of the clamping diode is connected with the anode. Another end of the load is connected with the cathode of the input power supply voltage unit.    USE - Inductance adjusting switch capacitor type passive clamping soft switch high-gain boost converter for use in photovoltaic power generation field and fuel cell power generation field.    ADVANTAGE - The converter utilizes function of leakage inductance of the coupling inductor to realize zero current of the MOSFET. The winding utilizes the converter for high gain output by adjusting output ranges of the power supply voltage to avoid the utilization of coupling inductance coil through-hole with high aspect ratio. The converter has less magnetic element volume, simple structure and convenient control function, and avoids energy loss and achieves high efficiency. The converter utilizes the working voltage with low level of renewable energy and energy field such as photovoltaic power generation and fuel cell power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an inductance adjusting switch capacitor type passive clamping soft switch high-gain boost converter.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a front sheet provided with semi-outline marker light units. A front diffuser (2) is arranged in a back side of the front sheet. A light source (3) is placed in a housing (1) and connected to a power supply (5). The power supply is attached to another power source (6). A photovoltaic cell and a windmill power generator are arranged in the latter power source.    USE - Clearance lamp for a light lorry and a trailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a clearance lamp.    Housing (1)    Front diffuser (2)    Light source (3)    Power supplies (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing an output current (Ifc) of a fuel cell (2) when a battery voltage (Ubat) exceeds a first predetermined critical value. The pressure in the fuel cell is reduced if the output current falls below a second predetermined critical value. An output voltage (Ufc) of the fuel cell is measured and compared with a third predetermined critical value. The battery voltage is measured if the output voltage exceeds the third critical value. The output current of the fuel cell is changed if a battery charge state (SOC) is different from a fourth predetermined critical value.    USE - Method for managing the operation of a hybrid direct current (DC) power supply in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the performance of a hybrid DC power supply to be optimized while increasing the lifetime of the fuel cell and reducing the risk of explosion of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrochemical system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Output current of fuel cell (Ifc)    Charge state of battery (SOC)    Battery voltage (Ubat)    Output voltage of fuel cell (Ufc)    Hybrid system (1)    Fuel cell (2)
NOVELTY - The product has a plastics division (13) that is inject-molded to metal outer frames (12). An uneven shaped stress dispersion part (17) is provided between the outer frame and the plastics division. A hole (17a) is formed in metal outer frames, and a convex part (17b) of the plastics division is located in the hole. Multiple gates (24) are provided in a recessed part for pouring synthetic resin to the metal outer frames, where the recessed part is provided in a mold (22). The plastics division includes a reinforced fiber.    USE - Injection molded product for an end plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The product can prevent stress from being concentrated on the plastics division, prevent generation of crack and notch during cooling the product and prevent the rapid temperature change in a utilization environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an injection molded product.    Metal outer frames (12)    Plastics division (13)    Uneven shaped stress dispersion part (17)    Hole (17a)    Convex part (17b)    Mold (22)    Gates (24)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a deck board (20) provided in a floor surface of a luggage room (30) of the vehicle. An accommodation recessed part (22) is provided below the deck board, and accommodates a storage battery (1) that is provided with a cooling path (2a). The cooling path electrically provides cooling air to cool an electric power generation element. An accommodation space is provided with an opposing wall surface part (22a) of the recessed part that opposes a discharge port (6a). The port is designed such that pressure loss of cooling air discharged from the port is below an acceptable level.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge port of the cooling path is designed such that pressure loss of the cooling air discharged from the discharge port is below the acceptable level, thus suppressing the increase of the pressure loss of the cooling air, and narrowing the luggage room of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is designed as a lithium ion battery and a nickel-hydrogen battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a mounting structure of a storage battery.    Storage battery (1)    Cooling path (2a)    Discharge port (6a)    Deck board (20)    Accommodation recessed part (22)    Opposing wall surface part (22a)    Luggage room (30)
NOVELTY - Electrode active material comprises a core capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium, and a surface treatment layer disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core, where the surface treatment layer comprises a lithium-free oxide having a spinel structure and an intensity of an X-ray diffraction peak corresponding to an impurity phase of the lithium-free oxide, when measured using copper-K alpha radiation, is at a noise level of an X-ray diffraction spectrum or less.    USE - The electrode active material is useful in an electrode, and a lithium battery (all claimed) which is used in an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle e.g. a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material: is capable of effectively preventing performance degradation of the battery under high temperature and high voltage conditions; and provides the lithium battery with excellent storage stability, excellent life characteristics, and high rate characteristics under high temperature conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing an electrode active material, comprising: contacting a core including an electrode active material and a lithium-free oxide having a spinel structure; and forming a surface treatment layer including the lithium-free oxide on the core by a dry process to manufacture the electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A negative active material (10) comprises composite containing matrix (11) including silicon oxide, silicon carbide, and carbon, and silicon particles (12) dispersed in matrix, and carbon coating film (13) formed on surface of the composite. The intensity ratio of silicon carbide peak to silicon peak in X-ray diffraction spectrum is 1 or more.    USE - Negative active material is used for negative electrode for lithium battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, notebook computer, smart phone, electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery formed using the negative active material has excellent discharge capacity, durability, initial efficiency, and high-rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of negative active material; and    (2) negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of negative active material.    Negative active material (10)    Matrix (11)    Silicon particles (12)    Carbon coating film (13)
NOVELTY - The device (D) has a housing (BT) including two transverse walls (PT) and two longitudinal walls (PL) defining a space (EC) for receiving cells (CB) aligned in a vertical direction, where each transverse wall includes an opening (O2) to allow passage of a fluid. Each longitudinal wall includes a corrugation (ON) having portions (P1) with a shape similar to the shape of portions of the cells, which are placed in front of them, to increase the speed of fluid between the portions of the cells to promote heat exchange.    USE - Control device for controlling the temperature of cylindrical cells of a multicellular battery i.e. lithium-ion battery in a vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a nickel-metal hydride (Ni-Mh) battery, a lead battery, or a supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The longitudinal wall includes the corrugation having portions with the shape similar to the shape of portions of the cells, which are placed in front of them, to increase the speed of fluid between the portions of the cells to promote heat exchange, thus reducing the number of dead zones, and increasing the homogeneity of the temperature and the heat exchange within the same cell and between different cells, so as to improve the lifetime of the cells and a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower side of a system including a control device equipped with a multicellular battery.    Housing (BT)    Cells (CB)    Control device (D)    Space (EC)    Opening (O2)    Corrugation (ON)    Portions of corrugation (P1)    Longitudinal walls (PL)    Transverse walls (PT)
NOVELTY - A porous sintered metal has a thickness of 5-30 mu m, porosity of 25-70% and an average hole diameter of 0.2-40 mu m, and contains many holes which are through-holes connected isotropically.    USE - Porous sintered metal is used for electrode of fuel cell and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous sintered metal has excellent porous structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous sintered metal.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a cathode electrode (20) and an anode electrode (22) arranged on surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18). The cathode electrode is provided with a catalyst layer (20a) and a gas diffusion layer (20b). The catalyst layer is fixed on an outer periphery edge part of the gas diffusion layer corresponding to a buffer part. The anode electrode is provided with a catalyst layer (22a) and a gas diffusion layer (22b). Dimension of a plane of the gas diffusion layer of the cathode electrode is greater than that of a plane of the gas diffusion layer of the anode electrode.    USE - Fuel cell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer of the cathode electrode is fixed on the outer periphery edge part of the gas diffusion layer of the cathode electrode corresponding to the buffer part so as to prevent the solid polymer electrolyte membrane from being damaged and ensure better electric power generation performance in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18)    Cathode electrode (20)    Catalyst layers (20a, 22a)    Gas diffusion layers (20b, 22b)    Anode electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The plate has an electrode mixture layer (14) formed by containing an active material (12) and latex-type binders (13) on a surface of a collector (11). A connection coupling process in the collector is carried out through a binder melted and coarsened layer and the active material. A surface of the binder melted and coarsened layer is joined with the collector and the active material. Connection joint dimension of each binder is ranged between 0.5 and 5 micrometer. A glass transition point of each binder is ranged from minus 20 to minus 100 degrees Celsius.    USE - Positive electrode plate for a secondary battery (claimed) i.e. cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery such as square battery, coin-type battery and lamination-type battery, that is utilized as a power supply of a portable electronic device and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection coupling process in the collector is carried out through the binder melted and coarsened layer and the active material so as to obtain high adhesion power with small amount of the binders and improve mixing ratio of the active material and the mixture layer, thus improving battery capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The latex-type binders are selected from styrene-butadiene rubber, acryl and vinyl acetate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a positive electrode plate.    Collector (11)    Active material (12)    Latex-type binders (13)    Electrode mixture layer (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating paste (18) containing polyolefin micro-particles (151) on a surface of a positive electrode or a negative electrode (120) before being dried such that a separator layer containing polyolefin micro-particles is formed. A thickener is utilized as a solid content of the paste. Content rate of the thickener in the paste solid content is 0.1-0.4 wt%. Solid content rate of the paste is 35-39 wt%. An accommodating part (25a) of a coating-liquid feeder (25) is made to supply the paste continuously through a flow path (25b).    USE - Method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized as a power supply for a portable apparatus and a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The paste containing polyolefin micro-particles is coated on the surface of the positive electrode or the negative electrode such that the separator layer without a pinhole is formed in the surface of the positive electrode or negative electrode, so that electric insulation of the separator layer can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gravure coating apparatus.    Paste (18)    Coating-liquid feeder (25)    Accommodating part (25a)    Flow path (25b)    Negative electrode (120)    Polyolefin micro-particles (151)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing lithium carbon material in a negative electrode active material. A negative electrode compound material layer (2) is provided with a binder. Water-soluble viscosifying material and an aqueous medium are coated on a negative electrode collector (1). A negative electrode compound material layer is formed on the negative electrode collector such that a lithium ion secondary battery withstands 35 degree Celsius temperature and 30% of relative humidity condition.    USE - Method for manufacturing a negative electrode i.e. negative electrode sheet, of a secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, that is utilized for a vehicle and electricity products e.g. personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing a negative electrode with low-temperature characteristic and improving manufacturing efficiency of the negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a negative electrode.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Negative electrode compound material layer (2)    Negative electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer (3a) in a side of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1), where base material is provided on other side of the membrane. A contact bonding layer (4) is formed on top of the catalyst layer. Another base material (2b) is provided on the former side of the membrane such that the latter base material is adhered with the catalyst layer by the bonding layer. The former base material is peeled from the membrane, and another catalyst layer (3b) is formed on the membrane.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane-catalyst layer assembly for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell i.e. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell, utilized as a drive source for a motor vehicle, an electric power generation system and a domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables restraining formation of wrinkles in and bending of the polymer electrolyte membrane in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The contact bonding layer contains ion exchange resin, carbon, catalyst, or fluorine-type water-repellent material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane-catalyst layer assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Base material (2b)    Catalyst layers (3a, 3b)    Contact bonding layer (4)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium vanadium phosphate particles coated with lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized as a power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves long-term cycling characteristics of the battery in high voltage conditions, and charging/discharging capacity of the battery in high temperature. The material improves energy density and safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery    (2) a method for manufacturing vanadium phosphate particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a transition of discharge capacity maintenance factor of the lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has an exhaust port (42) which is opened toward the inner surface of a vehicle body. Portion of the exhaust gas which came out of the exhaust port directly hits the inner surface of the vehicle body. A sound absorption material (50) is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle body directly hit by the portion of the exhaust gas from the exhaust port. A ventilation unit (35) provides ventilation for cooling a battery.    USE - Battery cooling structure for small-sized vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise caused by exhaust gas for cooling of battery. Prevents exhaust noise from getting across to passenger of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an exhaust duct.    Loading chamber (8)    Floor panel (9)    Ventilation unit (35)    Exhaust port (42)    Sound absorption material (50)
NOVELTY - The electrode mixture includes tin as electrode active material, and one or more types of metal chosen from the group consisting of titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, indium, lead, antimony, bismuth, silver, gold, platinum, lithium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, aluminum and silicon.    USE - Electrode mixture for forming electrode (claimed) of sodium rechargeable battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a small power supply, such as a mobile telephone or a notebook personal computer, or a large sized power supply for motor vehicle, such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle, or a power supply for distribution type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sodium rechargeable battery which has high discharge capacity, and can suppress fall of discharge capacity at the time of repeated charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sodium rechargeable battery.
NOVELTY - A battery packaging material has a heat-sealing layer (14), a base material layer (12) as outermost layer, a barrier layer (13) having aluminum foil, chemical conversion treatment layer (13a), fluorine resin layer (8) and innermost layer which are respectively laminated. The heat-sealing layer has a primary polypropylene layer and secondary polypropylene layer which is arranged to the innermost layer side from the primary polypropylene layer.    USE - Battery packaging material is used for lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera, electrical vehicle and small video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packaging material has excellent durability, steam barrier property, corrosion resistance, electric resistance, adhesiveness, and is efficiently manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery packaging material has a heat-sealing layer, a base material layer as outermost layer, a barrier layer having aluminum foil, chemical conversion treatment layer, fluorine resin layer and innermost layer which are respectively laminated. The heat-sealing layer has a primary polypropylene layer and secondary polypropylene layer which is arranged to the innermost layer side from the primary polypropylene layer. The battery packaging material has melting point less than compared to the polypropylene layer, and high melt index value. The primary propylene layer has non-expanded polypropylene film containing propylene random copolymer and propylene in which the secondary propylene layer is melt-extruded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery packaging material.    Fluorine resin layer (8)    Base material layer (12)    Barrier layer (13)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (13a)    Heat-sealing layer (14)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical capacitor has electrolysis solution with a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12), where the positive and negative electrodes contain a polymer electrolyte, which comprises fluorinated carbon chain and an acidic functional group, and the electrolyte solution contains ionic liquid.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor for use in electronic devices, such as a mobile telephone or personal computer, electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle, electrical storage applications, such as electrical storage apparatus or battery server, and as a power supply for memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has improved cycling, and charging/discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrochemical capacitor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode (11)    Positive electrode collector (11A)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode collector (12A)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - The cover has a cover main body covering an opening part of an electronic device main body, and a waterproof part (10) separated from the cover main body. A soft sheet (12) covers an opening surface at side of the cover main body, and is fixed with a closed-loop- form frame (11). An elastic sealing material (13) covers an edge part on an opposite side to the sheet of the frame. The elastic sealing material is interposed to a contact part of the frame and the sheet. An outer surface of the edge part of the frame is equipped with a rib (14).    USE - Waterproof cover for an electronic device (claimed) i.e. mobile telephone. Can also be used for a remote controller of a wireless and fixed-line telephone apparatus mobile unit, a home audio instrument, and a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic sealing material covers the edge part on the opposite side to the sheet of the frame and adhered to the frame without the need for molding, and total thickness from an outer surface of the cover main body to an inner surface of the sheet of the waterproof part can be made thin, thus reducing thickness of an electronic device, and preserving external appearance of the cover main body. The cover prevents generation of flash, generation of bubble in an elastomer and generation of shrinkage cavity in a baseplate of a battery cover. The seat and the frame can be fixed in a reliable manner so as to avoid position shift.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a waterproof cover.    Waterproof part (10)    Closed-loop- form frame (11)    Sheet (12)    Elastic sealing material (13)    Rib (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a server (20) provided with a storage part that stores reservation setting information. The server transmits the reservation setting information stored in the storage part to a mobile communication terminal (18). The mobile communication terminal displays the received reservation setting information. A remote controller (16) instructs quick start of charge to an electrical storage apparatus from an external power supply (14), where the server communicates with a vehicle (12) through an internet line (122).    USE - Charge system for a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, three-wheeled motor vehicle and six-wheeled car. Can also be used for an electric vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the frequency of communication between the vehicle and the server, and improves the convenience of the user regarding the charge reservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a charge system for vehicles. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (12)    External power supply (14)    Remote controller (16)    Mobile communication terminal (18)    Server (20)    Internet line (122)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing pressure of hydrogen gas from hydrogen gas source using pressure regulator (22), based on supply pressure provided by a supply pressure sensor (28) arranged at downstream of regulator. The hydrogen gas is injected from pressure regulator into anode side of fuel cell stack using an injector (16) based on anode pressure provided by anode pressure sensor (30) positioned downstream to injector. The flow of hydrogen gas to anode side is controlled by pressure regulator while providing hydrogen gas to anode side at supply pressure when injector is in open position.    USE - Method for controlling flow of hydrogen gas to anode side of fuel cell stack used in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Desired mass flow rate of hydrogen gas can be ensured. Precise pressure control over the area at power-transient for vehicle operation can be achieved. Permanent and stable operation can be performed. Since hydrogen gas is provided to anode side at supply pressure when injector is in open position, the damaged component of the fuel cell system can be restored easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling flow of hydrogen gas to anode side of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the fuel cell system and flow diagram illustrating the process for controlling flow of hydrogen gas to anode side of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell system (10)    Injector (16)    Pressure regulator (22)    Supply pressure sensor (28)    Anode pressure sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The lid (112) has a carrier element (122) with access opening which is associated with a functional element of an electrochemical device (100). A closure element (126) is held on the carrier portion and moved to closed position at which the access opening of the carrier element is closed off by the closure element. The closure element is relatively moved into an open position, so that the access opening associated with the functional element is released and accessible from outside of the electrochemical device.    USE - Lid for electrochemical device (claimed) such as lithium ion accumulator and lithium iron phosphate battery used as power supply for drive of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The logistic effort for assembly of electrochemical device can be reduced. The damage of electrochemical device can be reduced and assembly of device can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for contacting electrochemical cells of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of the electrochemical device with lid.    Electrochemical device (100)    Housing (106)    Lid (112)    Carrier element (122)    Closure element (126)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an air filtration system placed at an entrance of an air intake duct (18) for intercepting airborne debris and preventing the debris from entering the duct and reaching an air turbine (28). An air heating system is placed in the duct or an air conduit (26) for heating cold air before entering the turbine. An exit port is placed in the conduit for allowing water to escape before contacting the turbine. A grid output terminal (65) is connected to a generator to provide a port for supplying supplemental electricity to an external electrical grid for a building.    USE - Environment-friendly supplemental wind propulsion system for retrofitting a power automotive electric powered hybrid vehicle e.g. automobile and fuel-less drone aircraft (all claimed), and for producing green wind generated energy. Can also be used for lorry, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, ship, aircraft, jet and rail vehicle such as electric high speed bullet train.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently supplements electricity to the electrical grid. The air filtration system prevents foreign airborne impediments such as sand, grit, mud, seeds, weeds, feathers and fur, from entering the system. The air heating system prevents freezing, icy and moist air in frigid regions around a world from negatively affecting the function of the turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The building is a home, workplace building, office building or retail building. The electrical grid is an airport electrical grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a supplemental wind propulsion power system placed on an automobile.    Supplemental wind propulsion power system (10)    Air intake duct (18)    Air conduit (26)    Air turbine (28)    Grid output terminal (65)
NOVELTY - The routing method involves recovering a hydrcarbon gas from heater treaters. The recovered hydrocarbon gas is used as a fuel gas for the heater treaters.    USE - Routing method for hydrocarbon gas from heater treaters in group gathering station for onshore oil and gas treatment facilities.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an energy efficient process for saving hydrocarbon gas, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating the need for flaring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a modified group gathering station.
NOVELTY - The solar energy harvesting system (100) comprises an array of PV cells (202a-202n) which is configured for converting light energy from a light source (104) into an electric energy. A light source tracking mechanism (204) is configured for orienting each of the PV cells in alignment with the light source. The light source tracking mechanism aligns each of the PV cells in an individual manner. A heat management system (206) is configured for controlling the temperature of the array of the PV cells.    USE - Solar energy harvesting system for motive devices in truck. Can also be used in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The energy harvesting and charging improves the motive transports fuel efficiency and allows for a smaller battery to be incorporated which allow for an electrical vehicle or a hybrid electrical vehicle to reduce the need for plug in charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for harvesting solar energy.    Solar energy harvesting system (100)    Light source (104)    PV cells (202a-202n)    Light source tracking mechanism (204)    Heat management system (206)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a compressor compressing refrigerant in a condenser. A battery pack supplies power to a vehicle body for driving. The battery pack is connected with an expansion device to expand the refrigerant. The expansion device is connected with a battery case that is provided with a battery cell unit. A plate-type heat exchanger is connected with an evaporator that is installed in an inner side of the battery case. The battery cell unit is arranged in an upper side of the plate-type heat exchanger along longitudinal direction.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure, and has better cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The valve-regulated lead acid battery has an electrolyte solution held in an electrode group arranged in a battery case. The electrode group includes a separator interposed between a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. The full-charge density of the electrolyte solution at 20 degrees Celsius ranges from 1.32 to 1.36 grams per cubic centimeter. The electrolyte solution contains 0.02 to 0.3 mol/L aluminum ion and 0.02 to 0.3 mol/L lithium ion.    USE - Valve-regulated lead acid battery, e.g., for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Accumulation of lead sulfate in a valve-regulated lead acid battery is decreased, and low-temperature HR performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph illustrating the relationship of the full-charge density of the electrolyte solution, a low-temperature HR capacity, and the accumulated amount of lead sulfate after an idling stop life test. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A cell unit which is a coating layer including carbon material is formed on a surface of core unit including silicon oxide particles, such that a core-cell structured silicon oxide-carbon composite is formed. The obtained silicon oxide-carbon composite is mixed with oxygen-containing lithium salt and heat-processed, to obtain core-cell structured silicon oxide-lithium alloy composite. The surface of the obtained core-cell structured silicon oxide-lithium alloy composite is cleaned and dried, to obtain cathode active material.    USE - Manufacture of cathode active material used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, cellular phone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of cathode active material with high capacity, and excellent durability and thickness expansion controllability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cell unit which is a coating layer including carbon material is formed on a surface of core unit including silicon oxide particles, such that a core-cell structured silicon oxide-carbon composite is formed. The obtained silicon oxide-carbon composite is mixed with oxygen-containing lithium salt and heat-processed, to obtain core-cell structured silicon oxide-lithium alloy ((SiOx-Liy)-C, where x is 0-1.5, and y is 0-4) composite. The surface of the obtained core-cell structured silicon oxide-lithium alloy composite is cleaned and dried, to obtain cathode active material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode active material, which contains 5 wt.% or less lithium salt containing unreacted oxygen, and 10 wt.% or less byproduct of oxygen-containing lithium salt and sodium oxide; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (1) has a battery case in which a battery unit (60) is accommodated. Direct current (DC) power of battery unit is converted into alternating current (AC) power by an inverter. Multiple electrical components (30) are connected to the battery unit and inverter. Driving motive power for rotationally driving a driving wheel is generated by an electric motor by receiving the converted AC power. The electrical components are accommodated in the battery case and are arranged above battery unit.    USE - Saddle riding type electric vehicle such as electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since several electrical components are arranged in battery case, the electrical component can be protected from the exterior. Since an electrical component is positioned upwards rather than a battery unit, the heat emitted in the battery case is not easily transmitted from an electrical component to a battery unit and degradation of battery unit with heat can be suppressed suitably. The temperature rise within a battery case can be suppressed suitably and inside of a battery case can be favorably cooled without consuming motive power. The inside of an inverter case can be cooled suitably and the operational reliability of an inverter is improved. The maintenance inspection operation of an electrical component can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the state of attaching electrical component and electrical wiring to the battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (1)    Electrical components (30)    Service plug (40)    Battery unit (60)    Lower rear-cover portion (70)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (40) has a drive control circuit that controls the drive speed of the corresponding control electrode of switching element (S1-S4) provided corresponding to each of switching elements. A control circuit selects parallel connection mode which controls on-off of each of switching elements independently, and series connection mode which controls on-off of switching elements in common. The drive control circuit makes the drive speed of switching element in series connection mode as higher than drive speed in parallel connection mode.    USE - Control apparatus of electric power converter used in power source system mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coexistence of surge voltage suppression and switching loss reduction can be achieved by controlling the switching speed according to operation mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of electric power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply system (5)    Load (30)    Control apparatus (40)    Electric power converter (50)    Switching elements (S1-S4)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains alunite group substance capable of intercalating and de-intercalating ion of at least 1 metallic element chosen from alkali metal and alkaline-earth metal element.    USE - Negative electrode active material for metal ion battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides metal ion battery having high energy density and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal-ion battery having a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing active material, and electrolyte filled between electrodes and conducting metal ion.
NOVELTY - The system has distributed power supply system which supplies electric power to loads (400-1,400-2,400-3,400-4,400-5) by carrying out either parallel connected self sustaining with a commercial power grid (10) or isolated operation not in parallel with grid. The distributed power supply system is provided with abnormality detection unit which is configured to detect abnormality of the electric power state supplied to load. The abnormality detection unit moderates the conditions of the abnormality detection at the time of the self sustaining rather than the time of the linkage operation.    USE - Electric power feeding system for supplying electric power to load using distributed power supply system such as fuel cell system and solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality detection unit moderates the conditions of the abnormality detection at the time of the self sustaining rather than the time of the linkage operation, so that the individual operation of the distributed power supply system can be prevented. Hence the supply of the electric power to the load can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power feeding control method for supplying electric power to load using distributed power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Commercial power grid (10)    Electricity distribution panel (30)    Solar cell system (100)    Solid oxide fuel cell system (300)    Load (400-1,400-2,400-3,400-4,400-5)
NOVELTY - The module has protector (30) that is provided with electric wire accommodation groove (33) accommodating a detection electric wire (23) and an electric wire leading-out groove (34) leading-out the electric wire towards cell group side. The both grooves are covered by cover portion (40). Electric wire regulation portion (43) is protrudingly provided at back surface side of cover portion, so as to narrow the space in electric wire accommodation groove or electric wire leading-out groove during lid closure of cover portion, and regulate the floating of electric wire.    USE - Battery wiring module for use in battery module used for electric vehicle or hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery wiring module is provided with the cover portion for preventing floating of the voltage detection wire. The detection electric wire can be stuffed into electric wire accommodation groove or electric wire leading-out groove by a convex-shaped electric wire regulation protrusion before shutting the cover portion, so that the detection electric wire can be prevented from being damaged during accommodation, without inserting the detection electric wire between cover, electric wire accommodation groove, or electric wire leading-out groove. The generation of malfunction such as connection reliability fall can be suppressed, by regulating the motion of the bus-bar accommodated by the bus-bar regulation portion in the electric wire leading-out groove. Since the cover portion is integrally formed with respect to the electric wire accommodation groove, the improvement of the producibility by the reduction of number of components and shortening of manufacturing process can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Detection electric wire (23)    Protector (30)    Electric wire accommodation groove (33)    Electric wire leading-out groove (34)    Cover portion (40)    Electric wire regulation portion (43)
NOVELTY - The molten-salt-battery apparatus (1) has a heater which is provided in each molten salt battery (3). Several molten salt batteries operate in the state melted at temperature higher than the room temperature. An auxiliary battery (41) supplies the electric power to the heater provided in one molten salt battery under the room temperature. An electric power supplying circuit (43) supplies the electric power from the one molten salt battery to the heater provided in other molten salt batteries.    USE - Molten-salt-battery apparatus mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molten salt battery can be heated and started easily in efficient manner. Since the electric power from the auxiliary battery is utilized to heat the molten salt batteries, the energy consumption for heating the molten salt batteries can be reduced. The time required for the heating of the molten salt batteries can be shortened by heating another molten salt battery with the electric power from the heated molten salt battery. Hence, the standby time required for starting of the molten-salt-battery apparatus can be shortened and the efficiency of the molten-salt-battery apparatus can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling molten-salt-battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the molten-salt-battery apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Molten-salt-battery apparatus (1)    Molten salt battery (3)    Auxiliary battery (41)    Electric power supplying circuit (43)    Temperature sensor (46)
NOVELTY - A lithium-titanium complex oxide is manufactured by lithium-titanium-oxide as main constituent, lithium metatitanate and titanium-dioxide.    USE - Lithium-titanium complex oxide for use as active material in positive electrode and negative electrode that is utilized in a lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed), automotive and infrastructure applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-titanium complex oxide has high capacity and high rate characteristics, and provides the battery with high charge/ discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-titanium complex oxide is manufactured by utilizing lithium-titanium-oxide (Li4Ti5O12) as main constituent, lithium metatitanate and titanium-dioxide, when main peak intensities of the lithium-titanium-oxide (Li4Ti5O12), lithium metatitanate and titanium-dioxide are detected from an X-ray diffraction pattern given by I1, I2 and I3, respectively, I1/( I1+I2+I3) is 96% or more, where a crystallite size of the lithium-titanium-oxide (Li4Ti5O12) calculated by scherrer's equation from a half width of a peak on a lithium-titanium-oxide (Li4Ti5O12) (111) plane is 520-590 Angstrom . INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a positive electrode    (2) a negative electrode    (3) a lithium ion secondary battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a half cell.    Aluminum lead (1,8)    Thermo-compression bonding tape (2)    Kapton tape (3)    Aluminum foil (4)    Electrode mixture (5)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery (100) consists of electrolyte containing lithium salt and nonaqueous solvent, and positive electrode and negative electrode. The amount of positive electrode active material layer (120) in the positive electrode is 8-100 mg/cm2 and the amount of negative electrode active material layer (130) in the negative electrode is 3-46 mg/cm2. The ion conductivity of the electrolyte at 25 degrees C is 15 millisecond/cm or more.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, notebook computer, mobile telephone, smart phone, tablet personal computer, digital camera, video camera and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has excellent output performance, and electrode active material layer has high volume energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of nonaqueous secondary battery, which involves performing primary charging of 0.001-0.3C; and    (2) positive mix of positive electrode, which contains positive electrode active material, conductive support agent, binder and organic acid or its salt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of nonaqueous secondary battery.    Nonaqueous secondary battery (100)    Separator (110)    Positive electrode active material layer (120)    Negative electrode active material layer (130)    Positive electrode collector (140)    Negative electrode collector (150)
NOVELTY - The DC/DC converter has a second DC/DC converter unit that performs the DC/DC conversion of voltage supplied from a first DC/DC converter unit. One of the first DC/DC converter unit or the second DC/DC converter unit is provided as a fixed-factor DC/DC converter unit (CNV4). The other of either the first DC/DC converter unit or the second DC/DC converter unit is provided as a variable-factor DC/DC converter unit (CNV3).    USE - Direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter of solar charging system mounted in movable body (all claimed) e.g. hybrid electric automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The higher-efficiency power transmission of the DC/DC converter can be achieved, by utilizing the efficient use of electricity in solar charging system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar charging system; and    (2) movable body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the DC/DC converter.    Low voltage battery side (B1)    High voltage battery side (B2)    Control circuit (CNT2)    Variable-factor DC/DC converter unit (CNV3)    Fixed-factor DC/DC converter unit (CNV4)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion electrochemical cell (300) has a negative electrode with an alloy anode material having a first irreversible capacity when the anode (334) is delithiated to about 0.9 volt as against the lithium standard potential. The discharge voltage curve of the positive electrode covers at least 10% of its capacity at voltages below 3.5 volts against the lithium standard temperature, while its average discharge voltage is above 3.75 volts when discharged. The cell is discharged to a final discharge voltage of about 2.5 volts or greater as against the lithium standard potential.    USE - Lithium ion electrochemical cell for portable electronic devices e.g. portable computers, tablet displays, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile telephones. Can also be used for motorized devices e.g. automobiles, scooters, bicycles, personal or household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the provision of a more compact, higher energy batteries to effectively power portable electronic devices. The lithium-ion electrochemical cells meet the need for electrochemical cells that have high capacity and long cycle life, without significant loss of energy. The electrochemical cells can have higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion electrochemical cells so that they are useful for powering advanced portable electronics, and various motive applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a lithium-ion electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective schematic view of the lithium-ion electrochemical cell.    Lithium ion electrochemical cell (300)    Current collector (318)    Stainless steel cap (324)    Oxidation resistant case (326)    Anode (334)    Cathode (338)
NOVELTY - The power supply apparatus (1) has multiple battery cells (2) with flat rectangular parallelepiped outer can (22), and a fastener fastening the battery cells. A circumference portion is formed at a circumference of the wide surface and a central portion is formed in center of the wide surface. A separator (3) with insulating portion insulates the adjacent battery cells. A pressing portion formed at a position corresponding to the central portion of the wide surface presses the central portion.    USE - Power supply apparatus used for hybrid automobiles, electric automobiles and large-sized electrical storage apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The adjacent battery cells can be insulated and the central portion of the outer can be expanded and pressed, such that the expansion of the battery cell can be efficiently suppressed, the insulation can be made without pressing the circumference portion in the vicinity of the sealing case. The damage of a welded portion between the sealing case and the outer can be prevented, and short circuit due to water condensation can also be prevented with enhanced battery performance. Since the current blocking mechanism is operated based on internal pressure of the outer can in the vicinity of the sealing case, the load applied to the current blocking mechanism can be reduced and the malfunctioning of the current blocking mechanism can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of power supply apparatus.    Power supply apparatus (1)    Battery cells (2)    Separator (3)    Battery block (4)    Outer can (22)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material is formed porous carbon material which can occlude/discharge lithium ion. The porous carbon material has diameter of 20 Angstrom or more measured by Barrett-Joyner-Halenda method, and primary particle diameter of 1-20 mu m. The ratio of the amount of mesopores in pore having diameter of 500 Angstrom or less with respect to the amount of mesopores in pore having diameter of less than 20 Angstrom is 21-100. The amount of mesopores in pore having diameter of 500 Angstrom or less is 0.2-0.65 cc/g.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode of nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element (all claimed) e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and lithium-ion battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material provides electrical storage element with excellent input-output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode material; and    (2) nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element.
NOVELTY - The repair apparatus has an insulation layer forming unit that coats coating liquid of polyolefin particle on an electrode plate and creates an electrode plate. The coating fault detection unit (200) detects the coating fault which arose in the insulating layer of the electrode plate. The heating repair unit (300) melts the surroundings of the coating fault portion based on the position of the detected coating fault portion.    USE - Repair apparatus for repairing electrode plate of lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The yield produced at the time of creating an electrode casing from the electrode plate can be improved. The surroundings of coating fault portion can be heated more quickly and can be melted reliably, so that the quality of a battery can be guaranteed more reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of coating fault detection unit and heating repair unit.    Coating fault detection unit (200)    Illuminating device (210)    Camera (220)    Roller (230)    Heating repair unit (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has two piezoelectric elements (108, 110) provided in a deformation part i.e. cross-beam (104), and an inductor comprising a resonance circuit. A switch is fixed in the resonance circuit. A rectification circuit rectifies electric current and an electrical storage element parallelly connected with the piezoelectric elements through the rectification circuit. A control part controls the switch and a switching part. Electrical connection state is switched for a predetermined period by detecting voltage or electric current in one of the piezoelectric elements.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for an electronic device i.e. remote control, and a movement unit (all claimed) e.g. vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus switches the electrical connection state for a predetermined time period by detecting voltage or electric current in one of the piezoelectric elements, thus generating high voltage using piezoelectric effect of a piezoelectric material without enlarging installation area of one of the piezoelectric elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric power generating apparatus.    Electric power generating apparatus (100)    Support end (102)    Cross-beam (104)    Piezoelectric elements (108, 110)    Electrodes (108a, 108b)
NOVELTY - A gas decomposition electric power generation system (1) comprises gas-gathering part (100) to collect gas used as decomposition object, gas concentration part (200) which provides porous sorption collection element which can be desorbed while sorbing collected gas, hydrogen generation part (300) to produce hydrogen from ammonia gas by making gas desorbed in concentration part flow within porous catalyst body and heating, and gas decomposition electric power generation part (400) to produce electric power using hydrogen and ammonia gas which are generated in hydrogen generation part.    USE - A gas decomposition electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated efficiently using hydrogen produced in ammonia decomposition process without discharging toxic substances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas decomposition electric power generation system (1) comprises gas-gathering part (100) to collect gas used as decomposition object, gas concentration part (200) which provides porous sorption collection element which can be desorbed while sorbing collected gas, hydrogen generation part (300) to produce hydrogen from ammonia gas by making gas desorbed in concentration part flow within porous catalyst body and heating, and gas decomposition electric power generation part (400) to produce electric power using hydrogen and ammonia gas which are generated in hydrogen generation part while providing solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a gas decomposition electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas decomposition electric power generation system (1)    Gas-gathering part (100)    Gas concentration part (200)    Hydrogen generation part (300)    Gas decomposition electric power generation part (400)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has resistor (110) with current-carrying portion provided between terminal of battery and cable strand. A current detecting circuit is provided at circuit board (120), to detect current flow through resistor. A cover (150) is provided to open and close recessed portion of housing (130). A soldered connection between board and ground terminals is protruded from bottom in recessed portion. The recessed portion open end is engaged with cover in non-parallel state relative to board, so that board portion comprising solder joint is located outside of recessed portion.    USE - Current detection device for detecting current flowing from battery in vehicle such as passenger car or truck by wire harness.    ADVANTAGE - The apparent control of soldering defects such as bad soldering rise of current-carrying portion of resistor is performed easily and efficiently, without increasing the product size, by easily performing visual determination of soldered state of each solder connection on outer and inner sides of the printed circuit board. The open end of recessed portion of housing is coplanar, so that the leveling of the entire engagement portion when the cover is mated with housing is performed, so that joining of cover to the housing is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the plan view and side view of the current detection device.    Current detection device (100)    Resistor (110)    Circuit board (120)    Housing (130)    Cover (150)
NOVELTY - The sunroof has a main body provided with a window body. A heat insulating film is arranged on the main body. An UV and skylight glass is fixed into an integral structure of a window unit.    USE - Automobile sunroof.    ADVANTAGE - The sunroof has solar battery power generation, solar infrared heat radiation and ventilation effects.
NOVELTY - The system has a water-cooling radiator fixed to a water path. An inverter is connected with a driving motor. Another inverter is connected with a rotary motor. A water pump is connected with the water-cooling radiator by a super capacitor. The inverters are fixed with each other. The driving motor and the rotary motor are fixed with a back part of the water-cooling radiator. The super capacitor is electrically connected with the inverters.    USE - Mixed power system for use in an excavation machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces complexity of a system body by serial connection, and has low power consumption, and is easy to install.
NOVELTY - The structure has a solar battery plate connected with an electric motor. A sightseeing vehicle i.e. car, is connected with a rear wheel through a pedal structure body. The electric motor is connected with a storage battery power supply unit. The storage battery power supply unit is connected with the solar battery plate. The solar battery plate is fixed on top and front end covers.    USE - Solar energy electric sightseeing vehicle pedal structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids environment pollution.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling blower (70) installed in order to be connected in space between pair of battery packs (50,60), and equipped with an exhaust duct for ejecting air. The battery packs are installed at regular intervals in right and left space within a battery case (40) in order to be connected to the battery case. The battery case is equipped with an intake duct (30) to cool the battery packs.    USE - High-capacity high voltage battery apparatus for hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight reduction and cost reduction of the battery apparatus can be achieved. The number of components can be reduced, and degree of freedom about the installation space is increased. The productivity improvement due to improving convenience of the assembly work can be achieved, and the connection of blower duct and battery pack duct is easily progressed when cooling blower is installed in a position between battery packs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the high-capacity high voltage battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Intake duct (30)    Battery case (40)    Battery packs (50,60)    Cooling blower (70)    Battery management system (81)
NOVELTY - The air breather has a valve way that is provided inside a breeder cap (5) in which a vent hole (3) is formed to be connected with a vent portion (1). The breeder cap is combined in the vent portion, to shut the vent portion tightly from the outside. The gas generated in the inside of the high voltage battery is emitted through the vent hole of the breeder cap to the outside, while the valve way is opened. A sealing plate (11) is installed in the upper end portion of the vent portion.    USE - Air breather for high voltage battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the waterproofness of the high voltage battery is improved, the penetration of the water into the inside of the high voltage battery from the outside can be prevented. The gas generated in the high voltage battery inside can be discharged easily to the outside, so that the safety of the high voltage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air breather. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vent portion (1)    Vent hole (3)    Breeder cap (5)    Sealing plate (11)    Sealing pad (15)
NOVELTY - The graphite pole plate has a graphite pole plate main portion whose diameter is provided in less than 2mm. The length and width of the graphite plate main portion are provided in greater than or equal to 400mm.    USE - Graphite pole plate for liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The simplified structure can be achieved. The liquid flow battery electrode can be assembled conveniently. The liquid flow battery electrode can be processed easily. The internal resistance can be reduced. The electrolyte diffusion effect can be improved effectively. The power density, energy Efficiency and service lifetime can be improved effectively.
NOVELTY - The device has tray that is fixed on the vehicle portion. A fixing mechanism is provided with two suspension loops and two fixing portions. Two vertical suspension loops are set on the vehicle portion. The trays are symmetrically distributed on the upper and lower sides of the suspension loop. The suspension loop is set with a hole. The storage battery pressure plate is provided on platinum-based vehicle portion.    USE - Mounting device for fastening automobile storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting device is simple in structure. The mounting device is convenient installed and disassembled. The storage battery can be fastened effectively. The mounting device is firm and durable. The assembly efficiency of the storage battery is improved.
NOVELTY - The structure has a reflecting film (4) provided with a row of thin film solar energy battery sheets (1). The battery sheets are provided with a folding edge (7). A main power supply wire (3) is connected with a solar battery sunshade provided with a power supply leading-out wire that is connected with the main power supply wire. The thin film solar energy battery sheets are equipped with a battery lead (2) and divided into upper and lower different polarities of anode and cathode. The reflecting film is connected with the main power supply wire.    USE - Solar battery sunshade structure for a portable car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is easy to be folded and not easy to aging, and does not damage the thin film solar cell sheets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery sunshade structure.    Thin film solar energy battery sheets (1)    Battery lead (2)    Main power supply wire (3)    Reflecting film (4)    Folding edge (7)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas recovery system has a fourth pipeline that is connected to a heat exchange device. An inlet of a second pipeline is connected to a second cut-off valve. A second pipeline is connected with the heat exchange device and connected with a second temperature detecting device. An outlet of the first pipeline is connected to a first cutting valve. The first pipeline is connected with the heat exchange device and a temperature detection device. A cooling medium inlet of the second pipeline is connected with the first pipeline outlet and heating pipe.    USE - Exhaust gas recovery system used for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the exhaust gas recovery system can be reduced. The service life of the pipeline can be increased. The emission of the exhaust gas around the periphery of the pipeline can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The horizontal valve controlled seal storage battery has a battery groove portion, a battery cover, a pole plate group, clapboard, and a terminal assembly. An outer wall of two sides of the battery groove portion is provided with a battery positioning portion. The battery groove portion is fixed on a locating block. A bayonet is provided on a baffle plate that is provided between electrode plate groups. Two sides of the baffle plate are embedded in the locating block.    USE - Horizontal valve controlled seal storage battery used in track vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The horizontal valve controlled seal storage battery can be mounted easily. Since the storage battery can be provided with the electrode plate group, the short circuit of the storage battery can be avoided.
NOVELTY - The storage battery box has a box main portion and a box cover that are connected through a hinge. The box main portion is provided with a supporting rib. A fixing baffle plate is provided in the left and right ends of supporting rib. The fixing baffle plate is provided with a fixing pull rod. A pressing plate is provided in the upper end of fixing pull rod. The pressing plate is connected with fixing pull rod through a nut.    USE - Storage battery box mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be conveniently fixed inside the storage battery box. Connection reliability is ensured. The structure of the storage battery box is simplified.
NOVELTY - The storage battery box has a square box main portion whose one side is provided with a movable door. A battery bracket comprises several layers. Each layer of battery bracket comprises a support beam and a pressing beam. The two ends of the support beam is fixed on two opposite sides of box main portion wall, and are arranged parallel to movable door. The support beam is arranged vertical to the movable door, when support beam is fixed with a group of guide rail. The pressing beam and the support beam are arranged parallel to each other.    USE - Storage battery box mounted in track vehicle such as subway vehicle and railway train.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the storage battery box is simplified. The weight of the storage battery box is reduced. The storage battery box can be installed easily and firmly. The storage battery box can be maintained conveniently.
NOVELTY - The lithium iron phosphate battery has a cylindrical core that is provided with a specific length. The end portions of the core are electrically connected to the bottom of the casing. The core is provided with a channel that is passed through the end portions of core. The hollow pipe is inserted into the channel. The length of the hollow pipe is of specific range. The hollow pipe is formed of steel material.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner core of the lithium iron phosphate battery is provided with hollow steel pipe which ensures the normality of battery. The end portions of the battery core can maintain good heat conduction. The pressure of the battery core can be effectively balanced, so as to ensure safe operation of the battery.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has a single groove cover that is provided with an exhaust gas flow path. The single groove cover is located on blocking groove. The porous component is arranged on the exhaust gas flow path. The porous component is provided with a downward flow path.    USE - Lead storage battery mounted on motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery effectively prevents the leakage of electrolyte to the outside. The battery is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has an air conditioner main body provided with a solar energy battery plate and a radiating semiconductor refrigerating device. The refrigerating device is provided with a shell. Two sides of the shell are connected with an inner side surface of an air guide plate. The air guide plate is equipped with radiating fins. A side of the shell is provided with a direct current (DC) fan. The solar energy battery plate is fixed on a carriage that is arranged on a top part of the shell. The battery plate and the refrigerating device are electrically connected with each other.    USE - Solar energy air conditioner for a cab.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner can adjust temperature of a cab at a cab running or stopping state so as to avoid cab tail engine fuel gas pollution. The air conditioner reduces energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The management device has a sampling interface circuit that is connected with control switch and is provided for transmitting instruction to microprocessor. The microprocessor is provided to determine whether the engine is started by bus data of vehicle. An air conditioning device is occupied by air conditioner motor. An air conditioner is provided with the generator and the power supply, and is connected with the control interface circuit. The microprocessor is provided for receiving the control command.    USE - Power supply safety management device for movable passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the storage battery in the power supply safety management device can be increased, and thus the safety of the device can be improved.
NOVELTY - The system has a drive system unit fixed with a vehicle solar power station and a wind energy generating station by a controller. The vehicle solar power station and the wind energy generating station are connected with an electric car by a power supply bus. The drive system unit comprises a vehicle energy storage device. The vehicle energy storage device is connected with the power supply bus through a power management system.    USE - Multi-energy complementary-type mixed-power drive system for an electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the need to utilize a single power generation device, reduces capacity of the energy storage device, improves driving mileage and working performance of a vehicle, carries out uniform management process and saves cost.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a trumpet-shaped air inlet arranged with a head part. A front end of an electric automobile unit is provided with a hollow cavity. The hollow cavity is connected with a wind wheel. A power output shaft of the wind wheel and an output wire of an electric generator are connected with a storage battery by a charger. The output wire of the electric generator is provided with a voltage stabilizer. An upper part of the air inlet is provided with a wind wheel blade. The blade is provided with a radian part.    USE - Auxiliary charging type electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is simple in structure, convenient to use and environment-friendly, and carries out electric automobile driving process, saves time and labor requirement and reduces energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The permanent magnet brushless DC motor drive is used as a driving power to replace an original vehicle fuel engine. A shaft sleeve is connected with a gear box through a clutch. The gear box is connected with the original car clutch without changing the mode.    USE - Permanent magnet brushless DC motor drive for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel oil of vehicle fuel oil power system can be replaced without changing the operating system of the original vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a dual-purpose engine oil-electricity power supply whose end is electrically connected with a storage battery through a charging and discharging control circuit. A wheel shaft of a vehicle is driven by a motor. A rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit adjusts voltage-stabilizing output current of the motor. The storage battery is connected with the charging and discharging control circuit.    USE - Energy-saving oil-saving automobile dual-purpose engine power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better energy-saving and oil-saving effects and wide range of applications. The wheel shaft of the vehicle is driven by the motor to convert rotation energy into electric energy.
NOVELTY - The backup electric generator has a motor controller that is connected with a storage battery. The vehicle chassis is provided with a drive motor for an engine. A voltage output end of the generator is connected with the controller. A voltage detector is connected with the storage battery, and is connected with a start switch of the engine.    USE - Backup electric generator for vehicle such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The endurance mileage of the vehicle and power is ensured, the structure of the hybrid vehicle is simplified, the production cost is reduced and the generator is easy to popularize.
NOVELTY - The car has a bearing device provided with a walking device and a steering device and fixed with a permanent magnetic synchronous motor. The synchronous motor is driven with the walking device through a driving device.    USE - Balance car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is less in volume, and has high efficiency, low heating operation, stable torque and high power density.
NOVELTY - The renewable energy power system has a truck main portion that is set on a chassis. A hydraulic support system is capable of stretching the truck main portion of front and back ends of a hydraulic pressure support system. A large power energy storage unit is adapted to plug a battery collecting unit. A power supply output/input unit is installed on a movable container vehicle unit.    USE - Renewable energy power system for vehicle such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity can be increased effectively. The service life of the renewable energy power system can be extended efficiently.
NOVELTY - The power battery has a fork component that is provided with a bracket positioned on a driving lifting platform of a hydraulic system. An opening or closing of the hydraulic system is performed to control an electric control system. The hydraulic system is connected with the electric control system. A bottom frame is provided with a walking wheel. One side of a bracket is positioned at one side of the lifting platform, and the other side of the bracket is equipped with an electric control system.    USE - Power battery set for forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic system can provide the driving force to lifting platform. The hydraulic system can provide stable enough driving force. Working efficiency of the forklift truck can be improved. The electric control system can recognize rising or lowering operation of the forklift lifting platform. The forklift can be used conveniently.
NOVELTY - The low impact aero turbine has a channel group (3) for orienting and projecting the air flow (1). A rotor (4) is provided for turning the projected air flow from channel group into mechanical energy. An electric generator (5) is provided for converting the mechanical energy from the rotation of the rotor into electrical energy. A holder (6) is provided for holding the assembly and fixing to a vehicle body.    USE - Low impact aero turbine for generating electric current in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The low impact aero turbine has a channel group for orienting and projecting the air flow, where a rotor is provided for turning the projected air flow from channel group into mechanical energy, and hence ensures simplified and improved low impact aero turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a turbine.    Air flow (1)    Channel group (3)    Rotor (4)    Electric generator (5)    Holder (6)
NOVELTY - The solar energy electric motor has storage battery, and handle. The front end is provided with head and solar battery plate. A storage battery is set in the seat. The head end is provided with a handle, and reflecting mirror. A solar energy battery board is provided in the lower end of the tire.    USE - Solar energy electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy electric motor is simple in structure, energy is saved and electric motor is environment friendly.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a base connected with a power supply device. A gyroscope and a control system are arranged on the base. The base is provided with an operating rod and a riding seat. An upper part of an electric motor car is equipped with a ceiling surface. The ceiling surface is provided with a solar battery board that is connected with the base. The power supply device is electrically connected with the ceiling surface.    USE - Solar energy two-wheel self-balance electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle adopts the solar battery board to directly charge or supply power to the power supply device. The vehicle fully utilizes a solar energy resource and saves commercial electric energy.
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted air conditioner system has a solar energy device (1) and a wind energy device (2) that are connected with an energy storage battery (4) through a controller (3). An inverter (5) realizes an alternating current (AC) and a direct current (DC) between a bidirectional switch and is connected between an energy storage battery and an electric air conditioner device (6). The energy storage battery passes a stored electric energy to electric air conditioner device through the inverter, when electric energy is required for electric air conditioner device.    USE - Vehicle-mounted air conditioner system.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle-mounted air conditioner system is provided the ability to provide the strong overload capacity of fuel cell stack energy storage, can reduce energy consumption, can reduce pollution to the environment pressure and also can reduce the influence of the greenhouse effect to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of the vehicle-mounted air conditioner system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar energy device (1)    Wind energy device (2)    Controller (3)    Energy storage battery (4)    Inverter (5)    Electric air conditioner device (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode pole unit attached at an outer case. An isolating film is formed between the anode and cathode. A locking hole is formed at the electrode sheet. A through hole is formed at the anode pole unit. The first pole of the locking hole is matched with the through hole of an upright post. The upright post is passed via through hole of pole units. The isolating film is provided with the pole unit to the first position corresponding to the position of the hole. A locking hole and through hole of the upright post are united together in preset manner.    USE - Secondary battery for use in mobile phone, notebook computer, electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the isolating film on the outer case and electric core assembly is fixed tightly, the generation of relative displacement in the secondary battery can be avoided. The dislocation and deformation of the cathode and anode on the isolating film can be suppressed. The capacity, cycle life and safety of the secondary battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The box has a battery case provided with an independent passenger case. A layer of a fireproof anti-explosion in vertical direction along a clockwise direction of an inclined degree is ranged with 45 degrees. A passenger box and a battery box adjacent panel are provided without using a standard design.    USE - Independent battery box for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The box saves the space for radiating heat, and has fireproof and explosion-proof facility. The box improves the service life of the battery pack, and is convenient for electric vehicle fast switching type.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an independent battery box for an electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has main portion (1) with pedal (2) that is provided with solar battery board (3), and is provided with storage battery (4) that is connected with motor (5). The solar battery is provided with an inverter (6). The output end of the solar battery board is connected with the input end of the inverter whose output end is connected with the input end of the storage battery. The output end of the storage battery is connected with the input end of the motor that is provided on the rear of the vehicle.    USE - Solar electric vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar electric vehicle runs effectively without commercial power charging during running, saves energy and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar electric vehicle.    Vehicle main portion (1)    Pedal (2)    Solar battery board (3)    Storage battery (4)    Motor (5)    Inverter (6)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) comprises a current collector (10a) and an active material layer (10b) provided on the current collector. The active material layer comprises a monoclinic beta -type titanium composite oxide. The ratio of a reflection intensity (I(020)) of peak derived from a plane (020) of a crystal of monoclinic beta -type titanium composite oxide to a reflection intensity (I(001)) of peak derived from a plane (001) of crystal of monoclinic beta -type titanium composite oxide is 0.6-1.2 when the electrode is subjected to an X-ray diffraction measurement using a Cu-K alpha -ray source.    USE - Electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for digital camera, vehicles such as two- to four-wheeled vehicles, hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheeled electric cars and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery having the electrode has improved input-output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte battery, which has the electrode as a negative electrode, a positive electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (2) battery pack, which comprises the nonaqueous electrolyte battery and a container for accommodating the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of electrode.    Electrode (10)    Current collector (10a)    Active material layer (10b)    Active material (12)    Conductive agent (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case for holding electrolyte solution, while accommodating an electrode group that interposes a separator between a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate in the battery case, where density of the electrolyte solution in a 20 degree celsius full-charge state is 1.265 gram/cubic cm or less and the electrolyte solution contains 0.02 moles per liter (mol/L) or more of aluminum ion and 0.2 mol/L or less of lithium ion.    USE - Lead acid battery for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows aluminum ion concentration to be fixed to 0.05 mol/L when lithium ion concentration is changed such that an accumulated amount of lead sulfate reduces with the lithium ion concentration, so that temperature hertzsprung-russell (HR) performance is realized, thus realizing performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a scatter plot graph representing density in 20 degree celcius full-charge state in electrolyte solution containing lithium ion 0.1 mol/L, aluminum ion 0.05 mol/L, low temperature HR capacity and accumulated amount of lead sulfate after an idling stop life test.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a safety part (120) comprising a thermal safety device (122) mounted within an insulating holder (121) such that the insulating holder is interposed between the safety device and a secondary battery case (111) and the safety device is in electrical communication with a terminal (112) via a lead plate (122a). The safety part includes a conductive plate (124) mounted to the holder and formed in electrical communication with the safety device via another lead plate (122c). The conductive plate is sized to fit within a recess of the holder and retained in the recess.    USE - Battery pack for electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phones, smart phones, notebook computers, camcorders, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The pack inhibits unwanted electric short-circuits between a secondary battery and the safety device by allowing the safety part to be electrically connected to the secondary battery and reduces a number of welding points so as to simplify manufacturing process for the pack. The pack allows a tape to be positioned in order to cover lateral surfaces of the insulating holder and long side areas of the case, while covering an opening of the conductive plate, so that the safety part is adhered to the case of the secondary battery in a secured manner. The pack avoids need to employ a separate adhesion part for coupling the insulating holder and the conductive plate to each other so as to form the safety part in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The safety device is a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Secondary battery case (111)    Terminal (112)    Safety part (120)    Insulating holder (121)    Thermal safety device (122)    Lead plates (122a, 122c)    Conductive plate (124)
NOVELTY - The device has a discharge tip pointer (2) arranged at the upper surface of an outer conductive sphere portion. An inner support frame is arranged at the central surface of the discharge tip pointer, and is connected to the bottom surface of the inner conductive sphere portion. An inner bracket (4) is composed of high temperature refractory material rod. An electrode is arranged at the discharge tip pointer. The outer sphere and the inner sphere portion (3) are filled with high pressure inert gas. The inside of the inner sphere portion is equipped with nuclear fusion hydrogen.    USE - Energy accumulation device used in fuel cell and liquid hydrogen rocket.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the hydrogen generating fusion reaction in the energy accumulation device can be eliminated so as to save the energy consumption. The operation of the energy accumulation device can be realized at the ultra-high temperature plasma state. As the arc ionized inert gas and electric arc high temperature inert gas is used at energy accumulation device plasma state, the usage of the high temperature resistant material can be eliminated. The convenient operation, efficiency and transportation effect of the energy accumulation device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the energy accumulation device.    Discharge tip pointer (2)    Inner sphere portion (3)    Inner bracket (4)    Lead wire (5)    Power supply (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a base and a grill carrier moveable relative to the base. A grill rod coupled to the grill carrier, has a main portion with a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the base. A support plate (20) is arranged on the base to support a tab (14) of one of the battery cells (12) during assembly of a battery module (10). A keyway slot is formed along the longitudinal axis of the grill rod comprising a wedge-shaped lead.    USE - Apparatus for assembling battery module with multiple battery cells for hybrid and plug-in electric (EV) vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is maintained in a flexible serial or parallel connection of the battery cells and hence the occurrence of uneven tab alignment is minimized. The battery module is easily repairable and remanufacturable at minimal effort and cost, since the busbars are selectively removable from the battery tabs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for assembling the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Battery cell (12)    Tab (14)    Busbar (16)    Support plate (20)
NOVELTY - The case (10) has a metal layer and a heat insulating material layer which is closer to a battery than the metal layer. The battery is arranged with several single cells (11A). Another layer is made of phase-change heat storage material, and closer to the battery than the heat insulating material layer.    USE - Case for battery of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The synergetic effect from the battery case and the heat transport device enables increase in the temperature of the battery to be even more effectively suppressed. Neither a pump for moving the refrigerant, nor power supply or the like is necessary, so the amount of energy that is consumed to operate the heat transport device is reduced. The heat generated inside is radiated to outside the vehicle by a simple structure. The heat exchanger is prevented from heating up from direct sunlight, so the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger is increased. Un-irradiated region can be easily formed. Thus it possible to suppress the increase in the amount of energy consumed to cool the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery case (10)    Single cells (11A)    Bus bar module (12)    Upper case (101)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical storage apparatus (10) having multiple electrical storage elements (11) with current limiters to block internal current pathway. A relay is positioned at positive electrode line that connects electrical storage apparatus with load, and negative electrode line. Smoothing capacitors are connected in series between positive and negative electrode lines. The relay and current limiting resistance are arranged at an intermediate line which connects a connection point of two electrical storage elements to a connection point of smoothing capacitors.    USE - Electrical storage system e.g. battery system mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage applied between the terminals of the current limiter can be reduced efficiently when voltage of the current limiter becomes high, and the design of current limiter can be simplified, and the enlargement and cost of current limiter can be suppressed. By positioning current limiting resistance on an intermediate line when pre-charging the current limiter, rush current flows into the smoothing capacitor can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Electrical storage element (11)    Inverter (30)    Controller (50)    Memory (51)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery unit (60) which has a battery frame for fixing batteries that supply power to an electric motor (5). A vehicle chassis frame (4) is provided with a support frame which supports the battery unit. A battery case (80) is configured to accommodate the battery unit, and is provided with a support portion arranged under the battery unit and abutted directly or indirectly to the battery unit in an up-down direction. The support frame is arranged under the battery case, and is abutted directly or indirectly to battery case in up-down direction.    USE - Saddle riding type electric vehicle such as electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motor cycle (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The design freedom of the battery case in the saddle riding type electric vehicle is improved. Since the bracket is embedded in the flange portions, the battery assembly can be supported stably. Since the attaching portion protrudes ahead rather than the front end of the flange portions, the tightening operation of the bolt can be performed easily. The rain water can be prevented from permeating into battery case, which enables firm fixation of the battery case of the battery assembly. The water droplet which infiltrates into the battery case from air intake duct can be reduced. The material option degree of battery case is improved favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left view of the electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle chassis frame (4)    Electric motor (5)    Battery unit (60)    Battery case (80)    Converter cover portion (103)
NOVELTY - The square battery (1) has a flat-shaped electrode winding group (4) that is comprised by winding electrode sheets to a plate-shaped axial center and accommodated by a battery container (2). Positive and negative electrode connecting terminals (43,53) are provided in a lid (3) which obstructs an opening portion (2a) opened in the battery container. A supporting section (5) includes a base (21) extended along a winding axial direction of the electrode winding group between bottom wall portion of the battery container and a curved portion of the electrode winding group.    USE - Square battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and the performance of the square battery can be ensured. The allowance for the arrangement position of the electrode winding group in the battery container can be reduced. The number of components and the number of joining locations required for the square battery can be reduced. The assembly operation of the square battery can be easy. The manufacturing cost for the square battery can be reduced. The deformation or damage to the electrode winding group can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Square battery (1)    Battery container (2)    Opening portion (2a)    Lid (3)    Flat-shaped electrode winding group (4)    Supporting section (5)    Base (21)    Positive electrode connecting terminal (43)    Negative electrode connecting terminal (53)
NOVELTY - The device has a socket apparatus is mounted on socket (3) for the cigar lighters of vehicle. A state detector (5) includes battery detection unit which detects the information regarding the state of battery (1). A transmission unit transmits the detection information to the socket apparatus through the power wire. The socket apparatus includes a reception unit receives the detected information. A state display unit displays the state of the battery. An alerting unit alerts a user about completion of reception of detected information, when detected information is received.    USE - Battery state display device of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the detection information of the state detector by the socket for cigar lighters can be displayed on the status display unit of the socket apparatus, without carrying out the wiring of a vehicle. The user can confirm that the state of the battery currently displayed on the status display unit is newest state by the alerting unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery status display apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Alternator (2)    Socket (3)    State detector (5)    Engine (7)
NOVELTY - The pack (200) has a battery module (100) which is accommodated in an insulating case with external terminals (11a,11b) exposed respectively. The battery modules are accommodated in the exterior case. An upper exterior case (20a) and lower exterior case (20b) are joined. The exterior case is sealed. The junction portion (21) of the upper exterior case and lower exterior case are located lower than the external terminal among the external terminals in the battery modules.    USE - Battery pack used in motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The coagulation water of the battery pack is drained, so that the waterproof function of the battery pack can be ensured. The safety of the pack can be improved. The battery pack can be maintained easily. The sealing property of the pack can be improved. The size and weight of the battery module can be reduced. The performance of the battery accommodated in the battery module can be improved. The working efficiency of the module can be improved. The battery pack can be assembled easily. The freedom degree of the pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    External terminals (11a,11b)    Upper exterior case (20a)    Lower exterior case (20b)    Junction portion (21)    Battery module (100)    Battery pack (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging secondary battery, so that aging test of secondary battery after the charging is performed in a predetermined environment for predetermined period. The supplement charge of a secondary battery is performed and presence or absence of a metal contamination is determined based on the voltage change of the secondary battery after aging is completed. Free electrons in a negative-electrode active material are increased by performing auxiliary charging of secondary battery in pre-determined timing during a period when aging test is performed.    USE - Method for inspecting metal contamination of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since metallic ions are deposited by bonding to the free electrons, the deposition speed of the metallic ions are increased by increasing the free electrons. The metal-ion precipitation speed in an aging can be raised, so that overall time of an aging required for the inspection of a secondary battery can be raised. Since short pass results from a metal contamination appears for a short period of time, the period which the aging for inferior-goods determination requires can be shortened. The aging period can be shortened without removing detection accuracy of a metal contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart that illustrates the determination process of the metal contamination. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for performing initial charge (S1)    Step for performing aging test (S2A)    Step for measuring initial voltage (S5)    Step for leaving product (S6)    Step for calculating differential voltage (S8)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has an electric cell group (13) comprising electric cells (11) having positive and negative electrode terminals (12A,12B) that are connected by connecting units (15). A wiring module (20) attached to the cell group, is provided with multiple voltage-detecting terminals (21) that are configured for detecting the state of the electric cells. Multiple holders (29) are provided to hold the respective detection terminals. Space-adjusting units (40) are provided between the multiple adjacent holders to adjust the space between the holders.    USE - Battery module used as drive sources in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - since the connection unit is provided separately from the wiring module, the size of the wiring module can be reduced. Since the space adjustment unit is provided in adjacent holding unit space to the dimensional tolerance between adjacent cells, the malfunction produced by the dimensional tolerance between adjacent cells can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Electric cell (11)    Positive electrode terminal (12A)    Negative electrode terminal (12B)    Electric cell group (13)    Connecting unit (15)    Wiring module (20)    Voltage-detecting terminal (21)    Holder (29)    Space-adjusting unit (40)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has battery case that is mounted between floor panel of vehicle and seat. A closed-end container-shaped lower case with opening (32) is directed to upper side of vehicle. An upper cover (41) is provided to cover the opening provided in the container-shaped lower case. The battery case is provided with a vehicle chassis-side stay (43) to fasten and affix the lower case (31) to a cross structure (11) of a vehicle chassis. A joint surface (35) between lower case and upper cover is arranged at a position higher than vehicle chassis-side stay.    USE - Mounting structure of battery for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load applied to battery case by the load of the battery module can be reduced. The permeation of the water into battery case can be prevented. The sealing structure of battery case can be simplified. Durability of the battery can be improved. Efficiency improvement of the manufacturing process of a battery case can be achieved. Since the precision of the flatness of the joint surface can be kept high, the sealing performance of the joint surface can be secured. The capacitance required for the battery case can be ensured. The flatness of the front side wall of the battery case can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fixation structure of the vehicle chassis side stay and the battery stay.    Cross structure (11)    Lower case (31)    Opening (32)    Joint surface (35)    Upper cover (41)    Vehicle chassisi side-stay (43)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery accommodating unit (28) which accommodates a vehicle-mounted battery (50). The battery includes charging unit (53) on the left side surface (50d), discharging units (54, 55) on the right side surface (50e), and power feeding terminal (56) on the lower surface (50f) to supply electric power to the battery. A transformer transforms electric power and converts direct current into alternating current. A discharge side opening unit (58) is provided in the vehicle housing (11), which allows the plug or connector to be connected to charging unit.    USE - Electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting the plug and connector of electric products to the discharge unit, the electric products can be used at the time of non-working state and the discharge unit supplies the electric power to vehicle. The transformer can electrically feed to an external electric product through the discharge unit. The vehicle-mounted battery can drive the electric motor at the time of working state and supplies electric power to the external electric product at the time of non-working state. Hence the vehicle-mounted battery can be used even in the time of non-working state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the vehicle housing of electric vehicle.    Vehicle housing (11)    Battery accommodating unit (28)    Vehicle-mounted battery (50)    Left side surface of battery (50d)    Right side surface of battery (50e)    Lower surface of battery (50f)    Charging unit (53)    Discharging units (54,55)    Power feeding terminal (56)    Discharge side opening unit (58)
NOVELTY - The battery pack assembly pallet (1) has collapsible pins (12a-12b,13a) are provided in a substrate (11). The collapsible pins (12a-12b) are in insertion-enabled position, and inserted through the assembly hole portions, when the vehicle cell pack is selected for assembly. The collapsible pins (13a) is in insertion-enabled position, and inserted through the assembly hole portions, when the vehicle cell pack is selected for assembly.    USE - Battery pack assembly pallet for electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collapsible pins and the battery pack do not mutually interfere, when collapsible pins rotate between insertion-enabled position and insertion-disabled position. The external appearance of the battery pack assembly pallet for the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle battery pack assembly pallet.    Battery pack assembly pallet (1)    Substrate (11)    Collapsible pins (12a-12b,13a)    Receptacle seat surface (18a-18d)    Insertion pins (120a,120b,130a,140a,150c)
NOVELTY - Lithium-ion secondary battery-positive electrode material powder contains crystal. The primary particle diameter (D1) of crystal is 1.8 mu m or less. The ratio of primary particle diameter (D1) and secondary particle diameter (D2) of crystal is 5 or less.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery-positive electrode material powder used for lithium-ion secondary battery-positive electrode compound-material powder for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery-positive electrode material powder is economical and is environmentally friendly. The lithium-ion secondary battery using the lithium-ion secondary battery-positive electrode material powder has favorable output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium-ion secondary battery positive electrode material powder contains crystal (LixM1-yM'y(XOz)n, where x is 0-2 (excluding 0), y is 0-1 (excluding 0), z is 3 or 4, n is 1-1.5, M is chosen from transition metal of 1st line of periodic table, M' is niobium, tantalum, germanium, tin, aluminum, gallium, zinc, magnesium or copper and X is sulfur, phosphorus, boron or silicon). The primary particle diameter (D1) of crystal is 1.8 mu m or less. The ratio of primary particle diameter (D1) and secondary particle diameter (D2) is 5 or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery positive electrode compound-material powder; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a generator provided with a pinion, a rack (30), a spring and a gear (33) for producing electricity. A wheel (3) is connected with multiple racks that are arranged in inner side circumference of a barrier hole. A guide part guides a sliding action of a rack to seal a gap of the rack. An inner side of a tire (2) is connected with an outer side of the guide part that is arranged in a sliding hole (3a). The guide part is utilized to maintain pneumatic pressure of the tire in the sliding hole.    USE - Power generating apparatus for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is simple in structure and convenient to install. The apparatus has better power generation efficiency and high electric power production efficiency. The apparatus avoids environment contamination problem by using fossil fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a power generating apparatus.    Tire (2)    Wheel (3)    Sliding hole (3a)    Rack (30)    Gear (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a driving shaft (110) that is a center for rotatable driving. A fixation supporter (400) rotatably supports the shaft, and is coupled to the shaft. An in-wheel motor (300) is coupled to an inner side of a wheel (200) with a tire mounted on the shaft in a shaft direction of the supporter to generate rotational power. A balancing unit (500) is formed on another driving shaft at a position corresponding to the wheel coupled with the motor in the shaft direction of the supporter. The balancing unit is coupled with a controller module to control driving of the motor.    USE - Driving wheel apparatus for use in an in-wheel system in a hybrid vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The balancing unit corresponding to weights of the wheel and the motor are coupled to the driving shaft at a side of the fixation supporter to correspond to the wheel and the motor formed at the side around the fixation supporter to maintain an overall balance, thus improving operational reliability of the apparatus of driving wheels for an in-wheel system. The apparatus includes a double rotor structure to increase operational performance and efficiency. The apparatus includes a switched reluctance motor with the double rotor structure applied to the in-wheel motor and a magnet coupled onto a magnetic flux path of a stator of the in-wheel motor with the double rotor structure so as to improve driving performance of the in-wheel motor. The apparatus includes a shortened magnetic flux path by using pi-type in-stator salient pole structure of a stator core corresponding to a salient pole formed in an in-rotor on the double rotor structure to prevent magnetic force from being lost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of an apparatus of driving wheels for an in-wheel system.    Driving shaft (110)    Wheel (200)    In-wheel motor (300)    Fixation supporter (400)    Balancing unit (500)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a set of input terminals (V5-V8) coupled to a set of battery cells (C5-C8) through a line (L5) e.g. potential measurement line. A comparator has a hysteresis characteristic, and comprises two source terminals (VCC2, VSS2), where one of the terminals receives reference voltage. An end of a current source is coupled between one of the set of the input terminals and the other terminal of the comparator. A voltage divider resistor is coupled between the input terminal and the former terminal of the comparator.    USE - Battery voltage monitoring apparatus for monitoring assembled battery voltage for an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hysteresis characteristic is set for a voltage sensor corresponding to a connect portion between intergrated circuits, and output of output logic circuit is set to be inverted after the predefined time is passed when the comparator for excess voltage detection detects excess voltage to prevent the false operation in the apparatus. The apparatus sets delay time before the comparator for excess voltage detection outputs signal to prevent false operation of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a voltage monitoring apparatus.    Battery cells (C5-C8)    Line (L5-L8)    Voltage sensors (SEN1-SEN4)    Hysteresis Source terminals (VCC2, VSS1, VSS2)    Input terminals (V5-V8)
NOVELTY - The protector has a limit coefficient calculation unit (23) for calculating limit coefficient for limiting a request value for driving respective vehicle components including a power generator motor and a drive motor based on ratio of limit value calculated by a ratio calculation unit. A final request value calculation unit (25) i.e. multiplier, calculates multiplication values resulting from multiplying request values for the vehicle components by the limit coefficient calculated by the limit coefficient calculation unit as a final request value for drive controlling of the components.    USE - Protector for protecting a high-voltage battery of a series-type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The limit coefficient is decreased, as the battery current value is close to the current limit value, and final request value calculated using the limit coefficient is made small such that the final request value for the vehicle components is limited to be smaller, as the battery current value is closer to the current limit value, thus limiting input/output current to/from a high-voltage battery as the battery current value is closer to the current limit value. The protector protects the battery without necessity of realizing state and incoming and outgoing electric current for a vehicle constituent element connected to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a protector for protecting a battery of a vehicle.    Electronic control unit (20)    Limit coefficient calculation unit (23)    Request limit coefficient calculation unit (24)    Final request value calculation unit (25)
NOVELTY - Operating a fuel cell system (10) involves: electrically coupling a fuel cell stack (20) to an energy storage device (30) and an electrical demand by a load device at a constant voltage; and a controller (70) controlling an amount of an oxidant supplied to the fuel cell stack based on the demand by the load device.    USE - For operating a fuel cell system (claimed) used in automotive to aerospace to industrial to residential environments, for multiple applications; and for controlling the current output of a fuel cell by managing an oxidant flow rate.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates the need for the voltage converter and couples the fuel cell stack directly to the energy storage device. The system has fewer components and decreased weight, volume and cost. The method control the fuel cell power output in a system where the fuel cell is directly coupled to an energy storage device. In the fuel cell system, a voltage of the fuel cell stack, energy storage device and load device are equal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack; an energy storage device electrically connected to the fuel cell stack at a first voltage; a load device electrically connected to the fuel cell stack and the energy storage device at the first voltage; and a controller coupled to the stack and the load device, where the controller configured to control an amount of an oxidant supplied to the stack to control an amount of current supplied by the stack in response to an amount of a demand by the load device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Energy storage device (30)    Oxidant inlet (40)    Flow meter (42)    Oxidant inlet (43)    Oxidant exhaust (44)    Fuel inlet (45)    Fuel exhaust (46)    Oxidant compressor (50)    Electrical demand (60)    Controller (70)    Electrical connection (80)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly provided inside a case. A terminal post (21) is located entirely outside of, and protruding outwardly from the case. A connection terminal (25) is provided to electrically connect the electrode assembly and terminal post. The connection terminal has a portion that passes through the case. A sealing component (40) is provided to envelope the portion of the connection terminal that passes through the case, and to electrically insulate the connection terminal from the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in e.g. portable compact electronic device. Can be used in e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, and can also be used as motor driving power supply of hybrid vehicle or motor drive of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a rechargeable battery that has a connection terminal which may prevent an electrical connection of the positive electrode terminal post, and prevent deterioration due to external vibration or impact. Ensures stable connection between the positive electrode terminal and connection terminal since the nut installed at the positive electrode terminal post is prevented from being released from the terminal due to external vibration. Provides a sealing component that is installed to cover a terminal post and a connection terminal together, such that the terminal post and connection terminal are stably fixed and sealed. Ensures that the sealing component is formed by insert molding for easy installation of the terminal and sealing component at the cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Terminal post (21)    Connection terminal (25)    Cap plate (31)    Sealing cap (38)    Sealing component (40)
NOVELTY - The lithium-based electrochemical cell (100) has a cathode (114), and an anode (112) comprising a disordered carbon material and is provided with a charge capacity and a discharge capacity. An electrolyte is in communication with the anode and the cathode. A flame-retardant additive improves the performance of the anode by increasing the charge capacity and the discharge capacity of the anode.    USE - Lithium-based electrochemical cell for use in e.g. hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows lithium ions in the electrolyte to more easily access small wetted pores in the hard carbon hat without being blocked by lithium dendrites since the flame-retardant additive acts as a wetting agent. Improves the self-extinguishing properties of the electrolyte by preventing or inhibiting combustion of electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium-based electrochemical cell having a negative electrode and a positive electrode.    Lithium-based electrochemical cell (100)    Anode (112)    Active layer (112a)    Cathode (114)    Electrolyte (116)    Separator (118)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode (14) i.e. anode, placed free of surface oxidation and comprising active material i.e. magnesium bismuthide, where the active material comprises inter-metallic compound of magnesium and bismuth. Electrolyte is placed between the electrode and another electrode (10) i.e. cathode, and comprises magnesium compound, where the electrolyte is in electrochemical contact with the electrodes. The latter electrode comprises cathode active material that shows electrochemical reaction at higher electrode potential than the former electrode.    USE - Rechargeable/non-rechargeable magnesium battery for use in an electrically-powered apparatus e.g. consumer electronic device, medical device and electric or hybrid vehicle apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures that the electrodes represent an improved system to address problem of efficient electrical energy storage in a rechargeable system, so that the material can be produced to provide improved storage and use of electrical energy with high density energy storage, efficient reversibility and high electrical efficiency, thus facilitating formation of the battery with long cycle life and deep discharge capability by the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte is selected from a group consisting of liquid, gel, solid, polymer electrolyte such as plasticized polymer electrolyte, and molten salt. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for forming material utilized as an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a magnesium battery comprising a positive electrode containing cathode active material and a negative electrode including novel active material.    Electrodes (10, 14)    Electrolyte layer (16)    Negative electrode housing (18)    Positive electrode housing (20)    Sealing gasket (22)
NOVELTY - The collector material has zinc or zinc composition film which is formed in an aluminum or aluminum alloy surface. The aluminum or aluminum alloy to be used is the oxide layer removal processing finishing goods previously. The formation of zinc or zinc composition film is performed using the zincate processing method.    USE - Collector material for electrical storage devices mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves adhesivity with an active material by reduces the electrical resistance which arises between the collector and the film containing an active material.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery has a negative electrode in which a film contains a silicon thin film, and thickness of 450 nm or less, and an electrolyte layer containing a solid electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ion battery for use in apparatuses (claimed) such as portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic or home-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, motor, electric power source, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a a negative electrode material of a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device (1) has a positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (3). The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material comprising lithium-manganese oxide. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material comprising oxide material containing tin, phosphorus and/or boron.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has excellent cycling characteristics at high temperature, high battery voltage and suppressed internal short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical storage device has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material comprising lithium-manganese oxide (LixMnyOz, where x is 1-2.2, y is 1-2 and z is 2-5). The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material comprising oxide material containing tin, phosphorus and/or boron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode material which contains a substance in which an optical property such as color tone is changed according to oxidation reduction change of the positive electrode active material. The change of the optical property of the positive electrode active material is evaluated by using an intensity change of reflected light, a fluorescence change, or a phosphorescent change.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery used in portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The change of the optical property of the positive electrode active material is evaluated by using the intensity change of reflected light, fluorescence change, or phosphorescent change, so that the charging/discharging state can be judged easily and correctly. Thus the remaining capacity of the battery can be judged accurately in simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the non-aqueous secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A battery wiring module (20) has a conducting path having lead in a wire introduced into the clearance gap between the adjacent cells of a cell group which are led out from the insulation film (21). The lead in the wire is provided to allow change of introductory depth (P1-P3) to the clearance gap between the adjacent cells of the cell group, and has a metal terminal (35) connected to the electrode terminal surface of the cell. The metal terminal detects temperature of the cell.    USE - Battery wiring module for battery module for vehicles e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provide vehicle with battery wiring module which can detect voltage of the cell in cell group of battery module reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial side view illustrating the difference of introductory depth of lead in the wire.    Battery wiring module (20)    Insulation film (21)    Metal terminal (35)    Connection detection terminal (36)    Introductory depths (P1-P3)
NOVELTY - A battery wiring module has a voltage detection terminal (46) provided in the lead in a wire of an introductory piece (44), and connected in the electrode terminal surface (23C) of the cell (21) in cell group. A connection detection terminal (48) is provided corresponding to the voltage detection terminal. The connection detection terminal is in connection state with the voltage detection terminal with respect to the electrode terminal surface of the cell.    USE - Battery wiring module for vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provide a battery wiring module with stacked cell group which can easily detect whether voltage detection terminal and electrode terminal surface in cell are in state connected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of the state connection detection terminal connected to the flat terminal connected to the voltage detection terminal and projection terminal, and cell group mounted with battery wiring module.    Cell (21)    Electrode terminal surface (23C)    Introductory piece (44)    Voltage detection terminal (46)    Connection detection terminal (48)
NOVELTY - The method (S100) involves coating a paste-form active material (12) on a strip-shaped surface of a metal foil i.e. base material (11). A pre-coat process (S101) is performed before implementation of a coating process (S102). An active material is dried after completing the coating process through a drying process (S103). The metal foil is rolled with the active material through a rolling process (S104). A cutting process of the active material is performed and the metal foil is provided in a cutting location by a slit process when a paste-form binder (13A) is coated.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode plate of a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing cutting process of the active material and providing the metal foil in the cutting location by the slit process when the paste-form binder is coated so as to disconnect an electrode plate at predetermined length for preventing sliding-down of the active material in the slit process, so that raise of electrical resistance of the electrode plate can be effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing an electrode plate of a lithium ion secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode plate manufacturing method (S100)    Pre-coat process (S101)    Coating process (S102)    Drying process (S103)    Rolling process (S104)    Base material (11)    Paste-form active material (12)    Paste-form binder (13A)
NOVELTY - The module has electrodes connected in series to a unit cell by pressurized-fastening a bolt (18). Zeolite is mixed with silicon compound powder to manufacture a silicon secondary battery that adopts a non-aqueous electrolyte between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The electrodes are formed into a film after heating at 130 degree Celsius. Solid electrolyte (5) is mixed with the zeolite that is coated on the electrodes. An electrode lead metal (2) is formed in a substrate (1).    USE - Silicon secondary battery module for a solid electrolyte-type secondary battery i.e. high capacitance silicon secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable equipment, a personal computer, a mobile telephone, a motor vehicle and a smart grid.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are connected in series to the unit cell by pressurized-fastening the bolt, and the solid electrolyte-type secondary battery adopts a silicon compound in an anode and a cathode, so that the silicon carbide is formed into the film at low cost and high speed, the solid electrolyte is formed into the film with low cost and high speed and the silicon nitride is formed into the film and the cathode at low cost and high speed for short time. The module can carry out silk printing on the metal plate so as to improve productivity. The module ensures that the zeolite with the non-aqueous electrolyte can be coated in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a silicon secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a silicon secondary battery module.    Substrate (1)    Electrode lead metal (2)    Solid electrolyte (5)    Cover (10)    Bolt (18)
NOVELTY - The module (40) has flexible printed circuit board (41) which gathers multiple conducting paths. A protrusion element (44) is provided with voltage detection terminal (47) that is provided in the edge portion of the conducting path, and provided in the flexible printed circuit board. A resin protector (60) is provided to hold the flexible printed circuit board. A connector fitting portion (66) is provided to make voltage detection terminal and electrode terminal of cell (21) into connection state by fitting the connector fitting portion and to-be-fitted portion (26).    USE - Battery wiring module for battery module mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery wiring module can perform the voltage detection of each single battery easily. The weight of the battery wiring module can be reduced. The connection state of the voltage detection terminal and the battery side terminal can be maintained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery wiring module.    Cell (21)    To-be-fitted portion (26)    Battery wiring module (40)    Flexible printed circuit board (41)    Protrusion element (44)    Voltage detection terminal (47)    Resin protector (60)    Connector fitting portion (66)
NOVELTY - The wiring module (20) has an accumulation conductor wire path which gathers conducting paths distributed to lamination direction of cell. A spring terminal (35) is connected to electrode terminal surface (15A) to detect cell voltage. The holding portions (22,25) which are arranged to hold the accumulation conductor wire path and lead in wire. A latching portion (26) is latched to the cell in a state in which the spring terminal and electrode terminal surface of cell are connected to lead in wire holding portion.    USE - Wiring module of battery used as power supply for driving vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The latching portion is latched to the cell in a state in which the spring terminal and electrode terminal surface of cell are connected to lead in wire holding portion, so that the battery wiring module can perform the voltage detection of a cell reliably and the structure for a voltage detection can be made simple. The electrode terminal surface of adjacent cell is made into a contact state as a state in which the lead in wire holding portion is accepted in recess, so that the electrical connection between cells can be made a thin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional-view of battery module.    Electrode terminal surface (15A)    Battery wiring module (20)    Accumulation conductor wire path holding portion (22)    Holding portion of lead in wire (25)    Latching portion (26)    Spring terminal (35)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electric current interruption mechanism that interrupts charge when pressure inside the battery becomes more than predetermined value. A carbon coating layer (42) containing carbon particles consisting of expanded graphite (42a) is formed between the positive electrode core material (41) and positive electrode compound material layer (43).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Prevent deterioration of battery characteristic by operating electric current interruption mechanism at early stage and preventing overcharging of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the positive electrode plate containing the material of carbon coating layer and positive electrode compound material layer.    Positive electrode plate (40)    Positive electrode core material (41)    Carbon coating layer (42)    Expanded graphite (42a)    Positive electrode compound material layer (43)
NOVELTY - The material comprises an active material, electrically conductive substance and solid ion-conductive substance i.e. solid electrolyte, conjugated in a material main body. The active material comprises S-atom. The solid ion-conductive substance comprises Li-atom and the S atom. The electrically conductive substance comprises carbon materials such as ketchen black, acetylene black, mesoporous carbon and activated carbon.    USE - Composite-electrode material for an electrode of a lithium cell (claimed) of a lithium ion 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 vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material, the electrically conductive substance and the solid ion-conductive substance are conjugated in the material main body, so that high capacity and a lightweight lithium secondary battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating X-ray diffraction of an electrolyte composite-body of a composite-electrode material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a storage tank (16) for carrying out temporary storage of humidification gas (A) generated form a merging part (15). The merging part merges stoving gas and water vapor saturated gas. Flow volume of the stoving gas and the water vapor saturated gas are calculated based on shunt circuit ratio of the humidification gas while supplying the stoving gas and the water vapor saturated gas to the merging part. A control part (18) controls pressure of dry-gas (B) based on pressure of the humidification gas and flow volume of the dry-gas.    USE - Apparatus for supplying humidification gas to a fuel cell that is mounted in a motor vehicle, a forklift and a two-wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the pressure of the dry-gas based on the pressure of the humidification gas and the flow volume of the dry-gas so as to easily and stably control flow of the dry-gas, so that dew point of the humidification gas can be rapidly adjusted with high precision with respect to change request of the dew point of the humidification gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a humidification gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a humidification gas supplying apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Humidification gas (A)    Dry-gas (B)    Humidification gas supplying apparatus (10)    Merging part (15)    Storage tank (16)    Control part (18)
NOVELTY - The battery has several positive (2) and negative electrode pole plates from which positive (4) and negative electrode current collection lead are extended. Stacked electrode housing are provided on a bag like separator (12). A separator (11) is located in the other surface of bag like separator. A sheet-like insulation element (14) is positioned to the region facing the positive current collection lead extended from the positive pole plate.    USE - Stacked secondary battery used in mobile telephone, portable personal computer, portable music player, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between positive electrode current collection lead or negative electrode current collection lead can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and sectional view of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode pole plate (2)    Positive electrode current collection head (4)    Separator (11)    Bag-like separator (12)    Insulation element (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing low environmental impact-type slurry. Solvent is not contained in the impact-type slurry. The impact-type slurry is coated on a base material. A functional layer is formed in the impact-type slurry. A solid lithium secondary battery element is formed by utilizing the functional layer that is obtained by a low environmental impact-type slurry coating process. The solid lithium secondary battery element is immersed in a liquid sealing agent, which tracks volume change of the secondary battery element.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high capacity solid lithium secondary battery for electronic equipments e.g. personal computer, video camera and mobile telephone, and an electric vehicle i.e. eco-friendly car, and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures that the solid lithium secondary battery element is immersed in the liquid sealing agent, which tracks volume change of the secondary battery element, so that environmental impact can be reduced, thus obtaining the solid lithium secondary battery with reduced cost in an effective manner. The method enables preventing short circuit problems in a simple manner. The method ensures that the lithium secondary battery can be manufactured at low cost, productivity of the secondary battery can be increased, and working environment can be improved in an easy manner. The method ensures that sealing performance of the solid lithium secondary battery element can be improved in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a solid lithium secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter has relay switches (SW1-SW3) that are turned OFF in external charging/discharging mode based on the command signal of the controller (8). U-phase power module (11) is functioned as the converter for rising/falling of voltage by controlling switching operation of each switching element (S1-S6). The V-phase power module (12) and W-phase power module (13) are functioned as the inverter for alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) conversion.    USE - Three-phase multiphase converter for secondary battery and fuel cell mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, motor three wheeler, boat and ships, rail vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operation with normal operating mode and external charging/discharging mode can be performed easily. The vehicle mounting power supply can be effectively used as alternative external power supply of the main power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the three-phase multiphase converter.    Controller (8)    U-phase power module (11)    V-phase power module (12)    W-phase power module (13)    Switching elements (S1-S6)    Relay switches (SW1-SW3)
NOVELTY - The system (115) has controller (106) that controls start and stop of fuel cell (105) which produces electric power by supplying fuel gas. An exhaust-heat recovery controller (111) controls pump (110) for pumping water. A current measurement device (104) measures electric current supplied to pump from commercial power grid. The pump supplies water to water path while arranging on path of exhaust-heat recovery piping (108). The controller performs diagnosis of current measurement device based on electric current value that current measurement device measured.    USE - Cogeneration system used in household, office, and factory applications.    ADVANTAGE - The cogeneration system can ascertain very efficiently the abnormality like disconnection of wiring by measuring mains electric power. The pump damage and the noise generation of pump can be prevented reliably by idling at the time of diagnosis of current measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system.    Current measurement device (104)    Fuel cell (105)    Controller (106)    Exhaust-heat recovery piping (108)    Pump (110)    Exhaust-heat recovery controller (111)    Cogeneration system (115)
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing amorphous electrode material comprises matrix containing homogeneously distributed lithium and/or lithium-containing compound, and the particulate material in each is in amorphous state.    USE - Lithium-containing amorphous electrode material is used for lithium-ion battery for portable electronic device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery containing the lithium-containing amorphous electrode material has excellent cycling stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-containing amorphous electrode material.
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking a set of sheets or bands so as to form a battery stack structure comprising a collector, anode (14), electrolyte and a cathode (12). The sheets are thickened so as to increase density of an electrophoresis layer. The sheets are thickened on a conducting substrate that is equipped with an anode layer and a cathode layer. The anode layer and/or the cathode layer are optionally covered with an electrolyte layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium-ion battery, in a fully solid thin film, for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set of sheets or bands is stacked so as to form the battery stack structure comprising collector, anode, electrolyte and cathode, thus manufacturing the battery in an easy manner with better accuracy, precise thickness and low number of defects at relatively low costs. The method allows the battery to have better power, energy density and prolonged service life. The method enables the battery to be resistant to high-temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrodes of a battery and a coil.    Coil (10)    Separator (11)    Cathode (12)    Cathodic collector (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a cable including a shield (78), and a housing (14) having structural elements such as a front wall (36), an inner wall (40), a front edge (58) and a trailing edge (64) to cooperate with the cable at several points identified along the cable. The structural elements ensure the continuity of the structure of the shield for sealing a passage for the cable and for holding the cable in position. The housing includes a compartment for receiving the cable, and a cover (56) for closing the compartment.    USE - Electric connection arrangement for connecting a cable to a housing (all claimed) of an alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter arranged between a synchronous polyphase rotary electrical machine i.e. alterno-starter, and a DC electrical power storage unit i.e. rechargeable battery, of a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement shields connection of the cables on the housing, and provides reliable and stable connection of the cables while protecting the cables from external aggressions. The arrangement allows the housing to cooperate with the cable at several points, so as to distinguish the treatment of sealing the passage of cables and the shielding the connection of the cables, and to allow efficient maintenance of the position of the cables.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cable intended to cooperate with a housing in the electric connection arrangement    (2) a housing intended to cooperate with a cable in the electric connection arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a step for assembly of the cable.    Housing (14)    Front wall (36)    Inner wall (40)    Cover (56)    Front edge (58)    Trailing edge (64)    Shield (78)
NOVELTY - The motor coupling unit (1) has a compressor (14) for providing compressed air, a torque transmission unit (8) for driving the compressor, and a coupling unit (6) for torque-transmitting coupling of torque transmission unit to motor, such that vapor pressure of a process fluid of operated expander (12) is vaporized by the waste heat (34) for driving the torque transmission unit. The compressor is provided with compression stroke piston (28) for generating compressed air and/or the expander is provided with expansion cylinder (22) for expansion of the process fluid.    USE - Motor coupling unit e.g. two-cylinder reciprocating piston machine connected with internal combustion engine of vehicle e.g. motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor and expander are integrated as a compact unit, so that additional electric motor for driving the compressor is eliminated. The motor coupling unit can be accommodated in less space and the cost is reduced effectively. The power is transmitted between engine of vehicle and motor coupling unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an expander; and    (2) a method of transmitting power between internal combustion engine of vehicle and motor coupling unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor coupling unit together with other components of Rankine cycle.    Motor coupling unit (1)    Coupling unit (6)    Torque transmission unit (8)    Expander (12)    Compressor (14)    Expansion cylinder (22)    Compression stroke piston (28)    Waste heat (34)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a temperature measuring element (2) with a contact element (3) for establishing a thermal contact to the energy storage. Another contact element (4) is provided for establishing a thermal contact to an element, which has a reference temperature. The temperature measuring element is designed such that a thermal voltage (U-t) is generated based on a Seebeck effect by a temperature difference between the both contact elements. An evaluation unit (7) is provided for evaluating the thermal voltage.    USE - Device for use in a battery safety system for temperature monitoring of an electrical energy storage for a vehicle (all claimed), particularly electrical and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a temperature measuring element with a contact element for establishing a thermal contact to the energy storage, where a temperature measuring element is designed such that a thermal voltage is generated based on a Seebeck effect by a temperature difference between the both contact elements, and hence monitors temperature of an electrical energy storage in reliable and power-efficient manner, and ensures safe operation of the energy storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery safety system with a protective device; and    (2) a vehicle with body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a temperature monitoring device.    Temperature monitoring device (1)    Temperature measuring element (2)    Contact elements (3,4)    Evaluation unit (7)    Thermal voltage (U-t)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring a voltage of a battery terminal during a stop-start event of petrol engine (20) of vehicle (10), and determining whether the monitored voltage is below the threshold. An electrical system (40) is connected to backup power source for long period of time, if the monitored voltage is below the threshold. The electrical system is disconnected from backup power source after the long period of time is expired.    USE - Method for controlling electrical system e.g. airbag deployment system in vehicle such as motor car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is switched ON/OFF automatically, so that the fuel efficiency of vehicle is enhanced and appropriate engine emissions are reduced. The power consumption of electrical system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical system for vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Petrol engine (20)    Generator (22)    Battery (30)    Electrical system (40)
NOVELTY - The cleaning apparatus has a nozzle (209) extending over several cooling tubes and provided with several nozzles for supplying the cooling tubes with pressurized water, such that jet in the longitudinal direction of the cooling tubes and/or is movable transversely to longitudinal direction of the cooling pipes. A drive motor is provided on the conductor (301), for blocking access to edge of cooling battery.    USE - Cleaning apparatus for heat exchangers e.g. air condensers of cooling pipes in cooling batteries of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The risk of injury produced to operators during cleaning operation of heat exchanger is prevented efficiently, as the drive motor is provided on conductor for blocking access to edge of cooling battery. The arrangement of the drive motor in re-usable and removable tray allows a simple insertion and removal of the engine on other cleaning devices. The engine and transmission are provided on lower end of a stationary inclined cleaning device, so that installation and disassembly of the engine and transmission is simplified. The simplest possible use of the nozzle assembly is permitted in multiple cleaning devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the two cooling coils arranged in the form of two heat roofs.    Cooling coils (201,202)    Hose assembly (207)    Support surface of sheet (208)    Nozzle (209)    Conductor (301)
NOVELTY - The shutoff valve has motor (11) that is driven by control device when engine starts, so that rotational force is generated to open flap valve (9) that opens air passage (3) attached to metallic material of plastic housing (1). Flap valve is transferred to full open state by electronic reducer by receiving motor driving force without driving motor, so that air is supplied in normal driving engine stop by driver. The valve is returned to fully closed state with feedback unit (50) by elastic restoring force during non-driven state of motor, when engine is normally stopped by operator.    USE - Air shutoff valve for stabilization of restart (claimed) of vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fast restart of shutoff valve is realized, even when drive motor is stopped accidentally. The stability of valve is improved. The cost of valve is reduced. The drive machine failure due to corrosion can be prevented. The quality of valve is increased. The trouble of driver is reduced, since the vehicle is moved in response to restarting of engine with high-speed operation. The durability and reliability of valve can be improved. Since valve is made of plastic material, the assembly process during molding can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for stabilization of restart using air shutoff valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the air shutoff valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plastic housing (1)    Air passage (3)    Flap valve (9)    Motor (11)    Feedback unit (50)
NOVELTY - The pump has a spiral body (20) comprising a spiral body portion (18) arranged between a water power portion housing (2a) and a motor housing (6). The spiral body has a gap pipe section (19) arranged between a rotor (3) and a stator (4). The spiral body portion separates a water power portion (2) from a drive motor (1), and the gap pipe section separates the rotor from the stator. The spiral body portion and gap pipe section are designed as a continuous integral piece. A stator carrier is arranged in the spiral body portion and rotatably supports the rotor and an engine shaft (3a).    USE - Electrical water pump for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electrical plug-in hybrid vehicle, vehicle with hydrogen drive and pure electric vehicle such as passenger car, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, business vehicle, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The stator carrier is arranged in the spiral body portion and rotatably supports the rotor and engine shaft, thus enhancing efficiency by fixed storage of the engine shaft, and hence reducing change of fixed position of the rotor while reducing manufacturing cost of the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electrical water pump with a canned motor.    Drive motor (1)    Water power portion (2)    Water power portion housing (2a)    Rotor (3)    Engine shaft (3a)    Stator (4)    Motor housing (6)    Spiral body portion (18)    Gap pipe section (19)    Spiral body (20)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a traction battery (62), a primary controller provided with a signal driver system, a signal receiving system and a secondary controller. An interface is provided for electrically connecting the traction battery with a contactor (76). The interface also connects a signal driving system with the signal receiving system. The signal driving system is provided to generate a control signal that controls the signal receiving system. The signal receiver system closes the contactor, when a voltage associated with the control signal falls within a predetermined voltage range.    USE - Arrangement, motor vehicle power system, for detecting connection of motor vehicle power system connectors.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement has an interface for electrically connecting the traction battery with a contactor, where the interface also connects a signal driving system with the signal receiving system, and hence enhances service life and reduces weight and size of connection detecting arrangement, ensures economical and easy installation of connection detecting arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a motor vehicle power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power system (10)    Traction battery (62)    Duty cycle controller (66)    Voltage sensors (70,74)    Contactor (76)
NOVELTY - The tractor or other equipment is coupled to a power generator. An apparatus is provided for transferring mechanical power of a driving device to the generator. A matching hinge shaft is coupled with the generator. The tractor is provided with a heat exchanger that removes heat during power generation. The generator is connected with a public or local power supply for supplying the generated current into a grid, where carbon di-oxide emission is reduced.    USE - Tractor or other equipment for generating electricity and for generating heat for a heating system, such as cogeneration unit.    ADVANTAGE - The tractor or other equipment has an apparatus that is provided for transferring mechanical power of a driving device to the generator, where a matching hinge shaft is coupled with the generator, and hence generates electricity and heat in efficient, economical and easy manner.
NOVELTY - The device has alarm device (2) and a dynamic speaker (1). The alarm device comprises an alarm unit with an alarm generator (3) that generates alarm sound. The dynamic speaker is mounted on an acoustic tube (4). The generated alarm sound is emitted through an acoustic tube to the vehicle exterior.    USE - Device for instructing presence of vehicle such as electric car, fuel cell electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of vehicle is instructed by the generated alarm sound efficiently. The cost of the instruction device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the front and schematic views of the device for instructing presence of vehicle.    Dynamic speaker (1)    Alarm device (2)    Alarm generator (3)    Acoustic tube (4)    Piezoelectric element (11)
NOVELTY - The thermal management system comprises a heat exchange element provided in thermal communication with cell of battery in battery module (100). The heat exchange element comprises a flexible substrate on which a graphene layer is formed. The heat exchange element and cell comprises a planar design so that adjacent facing relationship is formed between the heat exchange element and cell. A heat path is coupled with heat exchange element and heat sink to transfer heat between the heat exchange element and heat sink.    USE - Thermal management system for battery in battery module of drive system for motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and electric vehicle such as car, truck, bus, motorcycle and other similar types of transport device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery thermal management system uses heat transfer material or materials in heat transfer element to maintain optimum operating temperatures, and a temperature uniformity of battery under normal operating conditions, and the thermal event heat transfer to adjacent cells during mishandling conditions are reduced. The spreading of heat and the related potential to damage additional components is prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) motor vehicle drive system; and    (2) method for controlling temperature in motor vehicle drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle with hybrid drive system in form of battery pack and internal combustion engine.    Vehicle (1)    Battery block (10)    Internal combustion engine (20)    Battery modules (100)
NOVELTY - A composite electrode material comprises an electroactive material and a polymeric binder having pendant carboxyl groups. The electroactive material comprises an electroactive metal, an electroactive semi-metal, electroactive ceramic material, an electroactive alloy of metal, electroactive alloy of semi-metal, an electroactive metalloid, an electroactive semiconductor, and an electroactive compound of metal or semi-metal. The polymeric binder has molecular weight of 300000-3000000, and 50-90% of carboxyl groups of binder are in the form of metal ion carboxylate salt.    USE - Composite electrode material for electrode e.g. anode of rechargeable battery cell for device (all claimed) including mobile telephone, laptop computer, GPS devices and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The binder of composite electrode material has excellent corrosion resistance, adhesiveness between composite layer and current collector, stability and low internal resistance. The battery cell having high output characteristics is formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for rechargeable battery comprising a current collector and electrode material;    (2) manufacture of electrode; and    (3) cell.
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has an electrode group (16) consisting of positive and negative electrode (12, 14) that are opposingly arranged through a separator (10). A container (20) accommodates the group with alkali electrolyte solution (18), where nickel hydroxide is included as positive electrode active material and lithium containing iron phosphate compound is included as negative electrode active material. A negative electrode core supports the negative electrode active material and consists of foam made from nickel. Positive mix is maintained in a hole of a positive electrode core.    USE - Alkali secondary battery i.e. electrolyte-solution rich open type alkali secondary battery, for an electric vehicle and a portable electronic device. Can also be used as a closed alkali secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium containing iron phosphate compound is thermodynamically stable and hard to passivate, so that cell reaction that is stable in the alkali electrolyte solution can be maintained, thus attaining stable charging/discharging over long term and enduring a battery, which contains lithium containing iron phosphate compound as the negative electrode active material at productization. The battery is obtained from the electrode of ferrous material with high capacity and high energy density, thus contributing cost reduction of the battery and allowing the battery to be excellent in economical efficiency. The battery improves charge acceptance property of the positive electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The container is a bottomed cylindrical shaped or bottomed rectangular tube shaped armored tin. The positive electrode is formed in plate shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an alkali secondary battery.    Alkali secondary battery (2)    Separator (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Electrode group (16)    Alkali electrolyte solution (18)    Container (20)