NOVELTY - The element has a lid (6) for selectively closing an open face of a casing (2) and forming a support for gas pipes (5, 15) that form a part of a gas distribution circuit. One of the pipes is provided with two free ends (50, 51), where each end is provided with a fluidic connection element. The other pipe is provided a third free end (150) including another fluidic connection element connected in a selectively removable manner with a slackened gas inlet from a pressure reducer (4) of a container (3), and a fourth end connected to the former pipe, and is between the former two ends.    USE - Pressurized gas distribution modular element for use in a hydrogen-based fuel gas source connected to a fuel cell in a fuel cell installation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the modular element is simple, and can be easily installed on sites without any infrastructure such as flagstone or wall while enabling a network to manage misalignments of network elements in an easy and flexible manner, and allowing adjustment of number of tanks according to period of year.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial schematic view of a fluidic structure of two modular elements.    Casing (2)    Container (3)    Pressure reducer (4)    Gas pipes (5, 15)    Lid (6)    Free ends (50, 51, 150)
NOVELTY - The device has a bar i.e. rail (9), extended to adapt to eight volts cells by simple fabrication of longer bars. Caps are provided with flanged cams and the bar. Left and right-handed bars and outboard-flanged caps are eliminated. A molded flange facilitates battery fabrication process, and is attached to a handle, where deep cycle, high charge and high discharge type lead-acid storage batteries are utilized in golf carts, battery powered vehicles, floor scrubbers and forklifts to store electricity produced via alternative energy devices.    USE - Lead-acid safety battery capping device for facilitating insertion and removal of a lead-acid safety battery cap from a fill/inspection opening of a lead-acid storage battery during rapid mechanical motion.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes a quick release and insertion assembly with a simple and positive capping system using dual bars and a center actuating cap that rotate ganged battery caps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flat bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead-acid safety battery capping device.    Outboard caps (5)    Rail (9)    Center actuator cap lever (11)    Split pin (12)    Bar stops (13)    Center actuator cap (14)    Lateral digital grip protrusion (23)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric machine generating motive power for the vehicle. A battery assembly (210) includes a row of battery cells (212) electrically connected with the electric machine. An inlet plenum (216) includes an air inlet (220) in fluid communication with an air source, where the adjacent pairs of the battery cells define gaps (213n, 213w) between the battery cells. The gaps are in fluid communication with the inlet plenum, where the gaps arranged proximate to the inlet are narrower than the gaps distant from the inlet to promote equalized flow of air through the gaps.    USE - Alternatively powered vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid and battery electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The gaps arranged proximate to the inlet are narrower than the gaps distant from the inlet to promote uniform flow of air through the gaps, thus enabling uniform cooling of the battery cells, and hence improving the battery performance, reducing cooling fan power requirements, providing greater current densities, and reducing overall size, weight and cost of the battery assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery assembly for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery array.    Battery assembly (210)    Battery cells (212)    Gaps (213n, 213w)    Inlet plenum (216)    Air inlet (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring characteristic value of a supplied electrode material i.e. slurry material (305A), by a measurement step. Coating conditions to a coating material i.e. electrical power collector (310), of the electrode material are controlled by a coating conditional-control step based on fluctuation amount with respect to initial value of the characteristic value of the electrode material measured in the measurement step. Thickness and weight of the electrode material is measured after coating the coating material by an after-coating measurement step.    USE - Method for forming an electrode of a stacked secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in an auto industry, a mobile telephone and a notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling coating conditions to the coating material by the coating conditional-control step based on fluctuation amount with respect to initial value of the characteristic value of the electrode material measured in the measurement step, so that influence by characteristic variation of the electrode material can be suppressed, fall of productivity of the electrode production can be prevented, and production of a quality electrode can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode production control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrode production control system.    Electrode production control system (30)    Control part (32)    Coating apparatus (33)    Slurry material (305A)    Electrical power collector (310)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing fuel cell (3) having an anode chamber (5) and a cathode chamber (4) with operation phase and stoppage phase. The hydrogen is supplied to the anode chamber or cathode chamber during the stoppage phases. The hydrogen is supplied as a function of oxygen concentration in the anode chamber or the cathode chamber or in the associated ducts elements (7,10) or components (11,12).    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in degradation of the catalyst of the fuel cell is prevented, so that energy efficiency is increased. Thus service life of the fuel cell system is increased. The leakage of hydrogen into the environment is prevented, so that safety is increased. The subsequent restart of the fuel cell system is prevented and the energy expenditure is reduced. The fuel cell system is constructed easily at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (3)    Cathode chamber (4)    Anode chamber (5)    Duct elements (7,10)    Components (11,12)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (70) has cooling plates (90,210). An intake manifold (220) is arranged to supply fluid from a heat exchanger (80) of the cooling plate. An exhaust manifold (230) is arranged to return fluid to the heat exchanger. Several micro channels are formed in the cooling plate to deliver fluid between the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold. The micro-channels are connected with each other. The integrated ribs are connected between the connected micro-channels.    USE - Cooling system for battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric car. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), electric vehicle (EV), battery electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The undesired heat losses can be reduced reliably so that energy capacitance of the battery pack can be improved, comfort of the drive of vehicle can be improved and required improved performance of the cooling system can be achieved, since the operational parameters of the battery pack is set to 30-40 degrees C. The required transfer of heat can be achieved simply by placing several micro-channels in cooling plate so that cost of the cooling system can be reduced and efficiency of the cooling system can be improved, since the use of expensive cooling radiators, thermal expansion valves and solenoid valves can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the hybrid electric car with the cooling system, and the perspective view of the vehicle battery pack with the cooling system.    Cooling system (70)    Heat exchanger (80)    Cooling plates (90,210)    Intake manifold (220)    Exhaust manifold (230)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric machine that is provided for generating a driving force for main unit. A battery component (10) is provided with series of battery cells (112) which are electrically connected with electric machine. A collecting chamber (16) is set with an inlet (20) which is in fluid connection with an air source. The gaps (13) in the proximity of inlet are set narrower than gaps formed between adjacent pairs of battery cells. The gaps are formed away from inlet to promote balanced flow of air through gaps.    USE - Vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The proper operation of battery pack can be ensured, since gaps are formed away from inlet to promote balanced flow of air through gaps. The power of battery system can be enhanced. The refrigeration of battery cells can be enhanced without requiring the cooling fan. The power consumption of cooling fan can be reduced. The size reduction of vehicle can be achieved. The assembling cost and manufacturing cost of the vehicle can be reduced. The weight reduction of battery pack can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of battery device with battery cells.    Battery component (10)    Gap (13)    Collecting chamber (16)    Inlet (20)    Battery cell (112)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (10) has a housing (14) defining a body and an inlet plenum (16). Multiple battery cells (12) are provided, where each battery cell includes an end portion and placed within the body. A triangular shaped wedge is placed within the plenum adjacent to the end portions of the battery cells. The plenum and the wedge cooperate such that an effective cross-sectional area of the plenum decreases as a distance from the inlet increases to promote development of uniform pressure within the plenum.    USE - Traction battery assembly for use in a hybrid car, a plug-in hybrid car, and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The plenum and the wedge cooperate such that the effective cross-sectional area of the plenum decreases as the distance from the inlet increases to promote development of uniform pressure within the plenum, thus promoting uniform flow of air through gaps between the cells, and hence enabling uniform cooling of the cells, so as to improve battery performance and reduce cooling fan power requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a traction battery assembly.    Battery assembly (10)    Battery cells (12)    Housing (14)    Inlet plenum (16)    Blower (24)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an electrical energy storage comprising prismatic cells (2) e.g. coffee bag cells, arranged parallel to each other. A cooling device comprising cooling bags (1) through which coolant flows for direct cooling of the cells. Each cooling bag is attached to the cells. The cooling bags are connected with a common coolant supply of the cooling device. A coolant inlet channel (4) and a coolant discharge passage (5) are integrated in a coolant supply plate (3). A coolant guide rail is provided in the coolant inlet channel and the coolant discharge passage.    USE - Electrical energy storage e.g. lithium ion battery, and cooling device combined arrangement for a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement ensures cooling of the electrical energy storage. The arrangement is made with few tools without special parts in a simple and inexpensive manner so that weight and installation space of the arrangement is reduced. The cooling bags are arranged in a compact structure at less installation space, thus reducing weight of the cooling device due to small number of components required for direct cooling of the arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an arrangement of an electrical energy storage and a cooling device.    Cooling bags (1)    Prismatic cells (2)    Coolant supply plate (3)    Coolant inlet channel (4)    Coolant discharge passage (5)
NOVELTY - The battery (8) has a cell and a control device for controlling the temperature of the cell. The control device includes a heat pipe plate which is provided with a first plate portion corresponding to the surface of cell, and a second plate portion corresponding to a cooling/heating device (6). The heat pipe plate is made of electrical conductive material.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) for battery module of vehicle such as electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control of battery cell can be controlled by using cell temperature control device, so that the efficiency and service life of battery can be improved. Cost of battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Cooling/heating device (6)    Battery (8)    Battery module (9)    Module housing (10)
NOVELTY - The device has two metallic power supply units provided with p-type semiconductor portion (3) and n-type semiconductor portion (2) which are arranged in planar contact with each other. Movable charge carriers are accumulated in p-type semiconductor portion. An electride portion of n-type semiconductor portion is provided with a non-conductive, insulating depletion region (2a) which is free of mobile charge carriers. The charge breakthrough and charge balance between semiconductor portions are prevented due to material properties of the electride portion.    USE - Reversible electrical energy storage device such as reversible battery for fossil fuel propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The p-type and n-type semiconductor portions are arranged such that resulting electrostatic forces can be collected efficiently in the reversible electrical energy storage device in harmless way. The charging and discharging time of the battery can be reduced due to small layer thickness. The penetration of moisture into the electrical energy storage device can be prevented. The mechanical stability, safety and efficiency of the electrical energy storage device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reversible electrical energy storage device.    Arrester (1)    N-type semiconductor portion (2)    Depletion region (2a)    P-type semiconductor portion (3)    Demarcation lines (3a,3b)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has housing (2) into which electrochemical cells (3,4) is provided for performing conversion of energy. A chemical storage medium (5) is arranged in housing to store hydrogen. The cells partially surround the storage medium to which heat is received from cell to release hydrogen and heat is delivered to cell for receiving hydrogen. The storage medium is made of metal hydride, heterocyclic chemical compound, metal alloy and metal.    USE - Device for performing conversion between chemical energy and electrical energy for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency of the energy conversion device can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the energy conversion device can be reduced. The size reduction of the energy conversion device can be reduced. The energy efficiency of the electrolyzer can be improved by improving the energy balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the energy conversion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy conversion device (1)    Housing (2)    Electrochemical cells (3,4)    Chemical storage medium (5)    Moderate temperature plate (6)
NOVELTY - The energy module (100) has a first energy storage cell (120a) that is connected with a second energy storage cell (120b). Each energy storage cell is provided with a first pole (252) of first polarity and a second pole (254) of second polarity which is opposite to the first polarity. A flat, planar contact panel (110) is connected with the first poles of the first energy storage cell and the second energy storage cell at a contact pad (132).    USE - Energy module for electrical energy storage device (claimed) such as battery pack used in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger car, bicycle, bike, scooter, truck and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components in the energy module can be reduced. The energy module can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. The inductance and resistance of the energy module can be reduced effectively at high load by the planar design of the contact panel. The heat dissipation efficiency of the electrical energy storage device can be improved. The expensive liquid cooling of the energy storage cells can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrical energy storage device; and    (2) a method for manufacturing energy module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the energy module and electrical energy storage device.    Energy module (100)    Contact panel (110)    Energy storage cells (120a,120b)    Contact pad (132)    Poles (252,254)
NOVELTY - The battery device (10) has several battery modules (12). Several battery cells are coupled to measuring conduit (18). The control unit (14) is electrically coupled with an adjacent battery module to determine value for a cell voltage of each of the measuring conduit of the battery cells. The measuring conduit of battery cell in battery module is coupled with control unit of adjacent battery module, to determine value for cell voltage of measuring conduit.    USE - Battery device for motor vehicle such as motor car (claimed) and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules can be safely and simply placed in battery device for motor vehicle. The safety and security of the battery device can be ensured during operation of battery device, since the measuring unit can output warning signal when electric voltage of the battery device exceeds 60V.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for checking electrical interconnection between battery modules of battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery device.    Battery device (10)    Battery module (12)    Control unit (14)    Data bus (16)    Measuring conduit (18)
NOVELTY - The casing structure (5) has a first housing side wall (1) that is arranged opposite to a second housing side wall (2). The first housing side wall is provided with a first coolant channel (3). The second housing side wall is provided with a second coolant channel (4). A coolant flow connection portion (6) is arranged between the coolant channels of the first and second housing side walls.    USE - Casing structure for electrochemical cell of battery (claimed) used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell of battery can be accommodated efficiently in the casing structure. The rigidity of the electrochemical cell casing structure can be improved. The number of components required for maintaining the electrochemical cell in the casing structure at moderate temperature can be reduced effectively. The installation space of the electrochemical cell casing structure can be reduced. Enhanced coolant flow can be achieved in the casing structure. The structure of the battery can be simplified. The coolant channels can be sealed efficiently. The neighboring cell casing structures can be connected efficiently. The mechanical linkage of the electrochemical cells can be enhanced. Larger cooling surface for the electrochemical cells and smaller temperature gradient in the electrochemical cells can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the electrochemical cell casing structure.    Housing side walls (1,2)    Coolant channels (3,4)    Casing structure (5)    Coolant flow connection portion (6)    Electrochemical cell (10)
NOVELTY - The arrangement several flow-through of coolant cooling elements (1) that are associated with cells (2) of the energy storage device for directly cooling of the cells. The cooling elements are connected to a common coolant supply of a cooling device. A coolant supply plate (3) is integrated with a coolant inlet channel (4) and a coolant discharge channel (5). A separator is provided between a base and an upper portion of the cooling element.    USE - Arrangement for electrical energy storage device and cooling device of commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient cooling of the electrical energy storage device can be enabled using the cooling elements. The arrangement is simple, low cost, compact, stable, less weight and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the arrangement for electrical energy storage device and cooling device, and sectional view of the cooling element.    Coolant cooling element (1)    Cell (2)    Coolant supply plate (3)    Coolant inlet channel (4)    Coolant discharge channel (5)
NOVELTY - The system is provided with the air collectors (3,14), a turbine (6), and a power generator (8). The power generator is provided for sending the electrical current to a battery in order to charge the vehicle battery, or to an electrical engine (9) to move the car (D). The turbine, the power generator and the engine are located on the back side of the car on a chassis and on the floor of the rack.    USE - Conversion system for converting air energy into electrical energy for hybrid auto vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The air capture can be made possible through more receptors. The receptor can adapt to different types of auto vehicles. The atmospheric pollution can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the auto vehicle.    Air collectors (3,14)    Turbine (6)    Power generator (8)    Electrical engine (9)    Car (D)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an enclosed volume (102) that defines an evaporation region (112) and a condensation region (114) at both ends (106,108). A dual-phase fluid (118) is filled within a sealed space (104). A turbine (116) is located between the ends of the volume, and rotated about a rotation axis. A condensate drain passageway (140) is located within the volume and extends through the turbine to direct the fluid to the evaporation region, and comprises an axis coaxial to the rotation axis.    USE - Dual-phase electricity producing system for converting thermal energy into kinetic energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system relies on the sealed enclosed volume that utilizes a thermal gradient to vaporize and condense the dual-phase fluid. The cycle of the fluid transforming between the two phases is used to turn the turbine to create electricity. Therefore, the thermal gradient is enhanced using energy input from the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dual-phase electricity producing system.    Dual-phase electricity producing system (100)    Enclosed volume (102)    Sealed space (104)    Ends (106,108)    Evaporation region (112)    Condensation region (114)    Turbine (116)    Dual-phase fluid (118)    Drain passageway (140)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has second lower support ash that is combined in side support elements while supporting the rear surface lower unit of the lower layer module assembly. A supports insulating element is mounted on the interface between the sides of the side support elements of the upper unit connecting element. The second lower layer connecting element is mounted on the rear surface lower unit of outermost battery modules. The first sublayer connecting element is mounted on lower end of front side of outermost battery modules.    USE - Battery pack mounted on back seat rear space of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electricity motorcycle and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure battery pack can be provided with improved connectivity, since the mounting frame is mounted to the exterior device at the limited space including the vehicle etc. into the minimum space. The structural stability of the battery pack can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack.    Power relay assembly mounting fastener (831, 832, 833, 834, 841, 842, 843, 844)    Upper end connecting element (850)    Battery management system (900)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a power-supply-circuit block (2) that generates voltage by falling down minimum voltage of vehicle-mounted battery at the time of engine start-up. A power-supply-circuit block (3) generates power supply voltage by increasing voltage generated by other power-supply-circuit block, and starts up after supplying power supply voltage to integrated circuit device including control block, to operate the general purpose operating system. An accessory confirmation control circuit (4) controls start and stop operations of the power-supply-circuit blocks.    USE - Power source system apparatus for use in vehicle. Can also be used for supplying power to personal computer (PC), smart phone or tablet PC, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The general purpose operating system can be effectively used in the vehicle-mounted battery within the power supply environment. Thus the apparatus can be enabled with the electronically controlled unit to connect various information terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the structure of the power source system apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power source system apparatus (1)    Power-supply-circuit blocks (2,3)    Accessory confirmation control circuit (4)    Smart phone circuit board (5)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1000) has battery cells (110), battery cases (130), and cooling case (200). The sub-module (100) is provided with several battery cells. The battery cases are provided for accommodating the battery cells. The cooling case is provided for accommodating sub-module having plate-shaped cooling plate (210) and fin-shaped heat exchange unit (220) which is perpendicular to the cooling plate. The battery case is made of thermal conductive metal.    USE - Battery module e.g. secondary battery module used in portable small electronic instrument such as phone, notebook computer and camcorder and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sub module can be inserted effectively into the cooling case, thus the insertion of each battery cell can be facilitated and the manufacturing of battery module can be facilitated. The leakage possibility of the cooling medium can be reduced, thus improving stability and reliability of the product. The heat-exchange surface of the sub module can be enlarged, thus increasing the cooling efficiency. The battery cell can be prevented from being transformed by the external force in the insertion process to the cooling case. The battery module is high in cooling efficiency and easy to produce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Sub-module (100)    Battery cell (110)    Battery case (130)    Cooling case (200)    Plate-shaped cooling plate (210)    Fin-shaped heat exchange unit (220)    Battery module (1000)
NOVELTY - The system (11) has a prime mover (20) connected to a hydraulic pump/motor (30), where another hydraulic pump/motor (32) is connected to a swing mechanism (70). A hydraulic circuit (31) connects a hydraulic fluid reservoir (42), a hydraulic accumulator (40) and the motors. The latter pump/motor acts as a pump to retard movement of the mechanism, and pressurized hydraulic fluid from the latter pump/motor is pumped into the accumulator in a mode of operation. The latter pump/motor acts as a motor to provide supplementary power to the swing mechanism using fluid in another mode of operation.    USE - Hydraulic hybrid swing drive system for a vehicle e.g. excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures to recover energy during swing brake and utilizes recovered energy to assist the prime mover to power a swing drive or other work functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydraulic circuit is a hydrostatic transmission. The prime mover is an internal combustion (IC) engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydraulic hybrid drive system including a swing drive system.    Hydraulic hybrid swing drive system (11)    Prime mover (20)    Hydraulic pump/motors (30, 32)    Hydraulic circuit (31)    Hydraulic accumulator (40)    Hydraulic fluid reservoir (42)    Swing mechanism (70)
NOVELTY - The surface of carbon nanostructure is oxidized and dipole is created on the surface. Metal ions are adsorbed on the surface and are reduced. The reduced metal ions are replaced with transition metal (A) which is more noble than the absorbed metal ions. An atomically thin layer of catalytically active noble metal (4) is deposited on the surface of atomically thin shell by depositing contiguous adlayer of transition metal (B). The contiguous adlayer is replaced by another metal which is more noble than the transition metal (B).    USE - Deposition of conformal metal films on carbon nanostructures used as high performance electrodes in supercapacitors, electro catalyst for fuel cells, hydrogen sensors, batteries used for wireless communication products, hybrid electric and fuel-cell powered vehicles and residential or commercial energy storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanostructure has improved stability, long term viability, active surface layer, and improved efficiency and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sequential deposition of adlayer of transition metal on coated carbon nanostructure.    Carbon (1)    Oxygen (2)    Lead (5)    Lead ion (6)    Platinum (7)
NOVELTY - Method of making battery electrode system comprising depositing a mixture of a polymer binder, an active material and a conductive filler on a current collector, exposing the deposited mixture to an external field having a field direction which is normal to surface of the current collector, aligning outward from and normal to the surface of the current collector, the active material and the conductive filler and forming several discrete structures which extend outward from and normal to the surface of the current collector.    USE - Method of making battery electrode system e.g. lithium ion battery (all claimed), for electronic products, automobiles and aircrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides battery electrode system having reduced internal resistance and self discharge rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of making battery electrode system comprising depositing a mixture of a polymer binder, an active material and a conductive filler on a current collector, exposing the deposited mixture to an external field having a field direction which is normal to surface of the current collector, aligning outward from and normal to the surface of the current collector, the active material and the conductive filler and forming several discrete structures which extend outward from and normal to the surface of the current collector and are respectively aligned with a field line of the external field. Each of the discrete structures includes active material and conductive filler. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery electrode system; and    (2) lithium ion battery (30).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium ion battery.    Negative electrode (10)    Lithium ion battery (30)    Positive electrode (34)    Separator (36)    External circuit (38)
NOVELTY - The fire extinguishing structure has a weak section (43) which receives pressure of fire extinguisher supplied into a cooling fluid circuit (29). The weak section, receiving pressure of fire extinguisher, is damaged when the fire extinguisher is supplied to the cooling fluid circuit from a fire extinguishing apparatus through a fire extinguisher injection hole section (38). The fire extinguisher is supplied into a battery case (13) from the damaged section so that the inside of the battery case is filled with a fire extinguisher and immerses a battery (15) within the battery case.    USE - Fire extinguishing structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fire break-out is suppressed since the fire extinguisher is supplied into a battery case from the damaged section so that the inside of the battery case is filled with a fire extinguisher and immerses the battery within the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of the electric vehicle provided with the fire extinguishing structure which extinguishes fires in the battery of the vehicle.    Battery case (13)    Battery (15)    Cooling fluid circuit (29)    Fire extinguisher injection hole section (38)    Weak section (43)
NOVELTY - The agricultural working vehicle (11) has a battery (29) that is accommodated in the storage portion (30) that is arranged under the step. The engine compartment (32) and storage portion are connected in a pipe. The temperature sensor (31) is configured to detect the temperature in a storage portion.    USE - Agricultural working vehicle such as tractor. Can also be used in rice transplanter.    ADVANTAGE - The performance degradation of battery can be prevented, such that the flight range of driving becomes short. The service life of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the tractor.    Agricultural working vehicle (11)    Battery (29)    Storage portion (30)    Temperature sensor (31)    Engine compartment (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has wire terminals (5) whose one end is connected to a thermal element (4). Another end of the wire terminals is connected to lead wires (6). A cylindrical protection part (7) is inserted in a sensor attachment hole (3a), and protects a front end side of the thermal element and the wire terminals. A case part (8) accommodates a connection part of the wire terminals and the lead wires, and supports a front end side of the lead wires. The case part supports a proximal end of the protection part, where circumference of the wire terminals is formed by elastic material.    USE - Temperature sensor apparatus for measuring temperature of a battery of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circumference of the wire terminals is formed by the elastic material such that the apparatus can be easily and reliably attached to the sensor attachment hole with high precision. The installation cost of the apparatus is reduced. The apparatus has high water-proof and vibration-proof effect and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a temperature sensor apparatus attached to a sensor attachment hole of a battery.    Temperature sensor apparatus (1)    Sensor attachment hole (3a)    Thermal element (4)    Wire terminals (5)    Lead wires (6)    Cylindrical protection part (7)    Case part (8)
NOVELTY - The degradation diagnostic method involves measuring (S1) the transmission intensity of an ultrasonic wave, where the ultrasonic wave is irradiated towards multiple positions on the surface of an electrode element. The predetermined index, which represents the characteristic of this distribution is calculated (S2) based on the measured distribution of permeation strength of the ultrasonic wave, which is transmitted to the electrode element. The diagnoses degradation index is compared (S3) with a reference value.    USE - Degradation diagnostic method for a secondary battery for a notebook computer, mobile telephone and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The predetermined index, which represents the characteristic of this distribution is calculated based on the measured distribution of permeation strength of the ultrasonic wave, which is transmitted by the electrode element, and thus diagnosing the degradation of a secondary battery at a high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery system with a control apparatus for performing the degradation diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a degradation diagnostic method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Measuring the transmission intensity of an ultrasonic wave (S1)    Calculating the predetermined index representing the characteristic of this distribution (S2)    Comparing the diagnoses degradation index with a reference value (S3)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) includes a negative electrode insulation cover (26) provided with a clamping section. The clamping section comprises first and second rectangular thick portions (26e,26f) provided in the center part vicinities of first and second side walls (26b,26c). The clamping section clamps wound negative electrode current collection tabs that individually face the first and second clamping portions of a negative electrode lead (4).    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for e.g. electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high safety by preventing contact between a lead, an electrode group, and an armored can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a battery.    Negative electrode lead (4)    Battery (20)    Negative electrode insulation cover (26)    First and second side walls (26b,26c)    Rectangular thick portions (26e,26f)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery apparatus (10) has a first battery cell group which is connected in series with a second battery cell group. A first battery cell (12) has a capacitance having a value which is less than the average value of the battery capacity of a first battery cell, a second battery cell, a third battery cell, and a fourth battery cell. The second battery cell has a larger capacitance value than the average value. The third battery cell has a capacitance value that is less than the average value. The fourth battery cell has a larger capacitance value than the average value.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for use as power supply of small electrical equipment, e.g., mobile telephone. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable music player and vehicles, e.g., electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric-power-assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery apparatus is allocated appropriately and performance is equalized since a predetermined number of battery cells are provided with predetermined capacitance that can be higher or lower than the average capacitance value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for the secondary battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Secondary battery apparatus (10)    Battery cell (12)    Bus-bar (14)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode which is provided with a positive electrode active material which can release lithium ion. The electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving the electrolyte containing a fluorine-type compound in a solvent. A trapping agent, which acquires hydrogen fluoride, is included in electrolyte solution and consists of epoxy-type compound, amines, and an aziridine compound. A negative electrode active material contains silicon or tin.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles (claimed). Can also be used for mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The dissolution of the negative electrode active material and deterioration of electrolyte solution are suppressed by utilizing a compound which can release the lithium ion as a negative electrode active material. The lithium ion secondary battery provides a high output for long period of time by suppressing dissolution of the negative electrode active material and deterioration of electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and electrolyte solution. The face distance ratio by X-ray diffraction of the carbon material is provided with a capacitor capacitance or pseudo capacitor of no more than 1.89 or 3.26. The carbon materials are activated carbon, carbon black, graphite, a hard carbon, and a non reinforcing carbon black.    USE - Secondary battery, e.g., lead acid battery suitable for industrial use. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle and windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption and desorption of ion is made easy and the activity with respect to the oxidation-reduction reaction is improved since the face distance ratio by X-ray diffraction of the carbon material is provided with a capacitor capacitance or pseudo capacitor of no more than 1.89 or 3.26. The performance of the negative electrode is maintained and the battery life is improved since the adsorption and desorption of ion is made easy and the activity with respect to the oxidation-reduction reaction is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph highlighting the relationship of the cycle life of face distance ratio of activated carbon and lead acid battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and an electrolyte solution. The composite carbon material is provided with excellent electroconductivity. A fine second carbon material covers a portion of the surface of a first carbon material having a capacitances of capacitor or pseudo capacitor capacitance contained in the negative electrode. The first carbon materials are activated carbon, carbon black, and graphite. The second and third carbon materials are carbon black, graphite, glassy carbon, carbon nano wire, carbon nanotube, and carbon whisker.    USE - Capacitor composite lead acid battery for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity of the negative electrode active material is improved by preventing precipitation of the lead and lead sulfate to the first carbon material surface, and the micropore of the first carbon material occludes the second carbon material. The performance of a negative electrode is maintained and the battery life is improved by enhancing the electroconductivity of the negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has ribs (21e1,21e2,21f) which are formed in inner surface of bottom wall (21c) of case (21). The ribs contact the outer edge of the part except the part which concerns on joining to the armored can and the sealing board in the unit cell. The ribs are not provided in the part opposing the part which concerns on joining to the armored can of the unit cell, and the sealing board.    USE - Battery pack for use in e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid type electric vehicle. Can be used in information-technology equipment such as personal computer, communication apparatuses such as mobile telephone and wireless machine, notebook type, or tablet type computer.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the damage to the area which concerns on joining to the exterior body of a unit cell and sealing board at the time of fall since the impact force at the time of fall is not directly transmitted to the area which concerns on joining to the exterior body and sealing board in a unit cell through the rib of a first case. Suppresses the swelling of a unit cell since the rib is provided in the inner surface of the first case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view which shows the structure of the inner side in case of battery pack.    Case (21)    Bottom wall (21c)    Ribs (21e1,21e2,21f)    Insulating sheet (33)    Discharge terminals (44,45)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode active material comprises a carbon material whose D/G ratio ranges from 0.80 to 1.10 as calculated by Raman spectroscopy measurement. The interlayer distance of the negative electrode active material ranges from 3.50 to 3.77 angstroms.    USE - Negative electrode active material for sodium ion battery (claimed) used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress precipitation of sodium metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the result of the charging/discharging test of a battery for evaluation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing compound, transition metal salt hydrate containing iron(II), ferric, cobalt(II), cobalt(III), nickel(II), nickel(III), manganese(II) or manganese(III), and does not contain sulfur atom and nitrogen atom, and reaction accelerator containing sulfur atom and/or nitrogen atom are mixed, and obtained mixture is baked at 300-900 degrees C, to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for electrode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed) used for digital camera, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of positive electrode active material with high storage stability, handleability, purity and discharge capacity. The lithium secondary battery including electrode containing positive electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The portable direct methanol fuel cell system (1) has a cooling device (17) which cools a first heat exchanger (8). An electronic control unit (ECU) (16) controls the cooling capacity of the cooling device in order to control the amount of condensed water. A fuel drainage liquid, cooled by the first heat exchanger, is used as a coolant of a second heat exchanger (9).    USE - Portable direct methanol fuel cell system used as e.g. domestic electric power generating apparatus, generator for construction, vehicle-mounted assistant power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes reuse of condensed water, improves fuel consumption, and achieves size reduction of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a portable direct methanol fuel cell system.    Portable direct methanol fuel cell system (1)    First heat exchanger (8)    Second heat exchanger (9)    ECU (16)    Cooling device (17)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (6) includes a negative mix layer whose binding strength with respect to a negative electrode collector is 3 to 50 Newton per meter. The negative mix layer comprises a carbon layer and a lithium titanium complex oxide layer. The thickness of the negative mix layer is 50 to 400 micrometers. The thickness of the lithium titanium complex oxide layer is 3 to 30 micrometers.    USE - Negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as drive source of portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital still camera. Can also be used as electric power storage, or as a power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress detachment of the negative mix layer from the negative electrode collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Gasket (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has an electrode group (11) which consists of a separator interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The separator and negative electrode are attached at an adhesive strength in range of 6 to 15 Newton per meter. The air permeability of the separator is not less than 180 seconds and not more than 600 seconds. The particle filler of the separator is chosen from alumina, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, and a metal oxide chosen from a group consisting of silicon dioxide.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid vehicles and various electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery exhibits excellent adhesive strength, battery characteristic, and cycling characteristics by suppressing production of internal stress in the electrode group and prohibiting electrode group deformation due to the internal stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for the lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cutaway perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Electrode group (11)    Battery can (12)    Positive electrode lead (13)    Negative electrode lead (14)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (100) has a negative electrode which is equipped with an active material layer that is formed in a surface of a collector. The active material layer releases and occludes the lithium ion, including lithium titanium complex oxide having spinel structure. An active material is formed so that the weight proportion with respect to whole active material layer of lithium titanium complex oxide is larger than inner peripheral side active material layer by the outer peripheral side active material layer of a negative electrode plate (10b).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electronic device. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle or plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction during charging and discharging cycle is uniform and improved by enlarging the weight proportion with respect to the whole active material layer of the lithium titanium complex oxide compare with the inner peripheral side active material layer by the outer peripheral side active material layer of the negative electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Separator (9)    Electrode group (10)    Positive electrode plate (10a)    Negative electrode plate (10b)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a lithium metal oxide which is selected from a group consisting of lithium metaborate, lithium niobate, lithium titanate, lithium tungstate, and lithium molybdate. The thickness of a lithium metal oxide layer (11) is 0.5 to 5 nanometers. The cubic crystal metal oxide is nickel oxide. The thickness of the layer of the cubic crystal metal oxide is 0.5 to 10 nanometers. The average coverage (x) of the lithium metal oxide layer is 0.85 to 0.95, while the coverage (y) of the layer of the metal oxide is 0.05 to 0.15 which satisfies the formula (x+y=1).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic devices, e.g., mobile phone. Uses include but are not limited to personal digital assistants (PDAs), personal computers, digital camera and handheld game machine, and vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance, cycling characteristic, charging and discharging rate characteristic of the battery are improved since the lithium ion secondary battery is charged and discharged with high charge voltage while suppressing gas evolution during cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional schematic diagram of the positive electrode material.    Positive electrode active material (10)    Lithium metal oxide layer (11)    Metal oxide layer (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a controller (23) which maintains electric power generation of a fuel cell (12) or stops operation of fuel cell system when a fire extinguishing estimation unit (24) estimates that the controller is in a fire extinguishing state, or increases the output command value before estimating that the output command value of the fuel cell is in fire extinguishing state. The controller increases the output command value before estimating that the output command value of the fuel cell is in fire extinguishing state when operating the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Errors in detecting the combustion state of the combustor is prevented by comparing the electric current value with the first electric current value that is set to a threshold value which determines whether the combustion state is stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Hydrogen generating apparatus (3)    Fuel cell (12)    Controller (23)    Fire extinguishing estimation unit (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generation system has a microprocessor (32) which divides an output electric power of a fuel cell (16) calculated from the detected value of a second voltage sensor (28) and a second electric current sensor (26) with a comprehensive fuel cell electric current. The microprocessor calculates the efficiency voltage. The microprocessor controls the direct current to direct current converter (22) and performs tracking control so that the efficiency voltage becomes the largest during fuel consumption suppression mode.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high electric power generation efficiency and improves fuel consumption without at a relatively low cost without using expensive hydrogen sensor since the microprocessor can control the direct current to direct current converter and can perform tracking control so that the efficiency voltage becomes the largest during fuel consumption suppression mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for 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 (16)    Direct current to direct current converter (22)    Second electric current sensor (26)    Second voltage sensor (28)    Microprocessor (32)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has active material layers (1,2) to which a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material on a single surface or both surfaces of a collector are provided. The active material layer has 0.01 micrometer or more in diameter, and a gap of 10.00 micrometers or less, and the amount of total voids. The particles of the positive electrode active material and the negative electrode active material are spherical.    USE - Electrical storage device such as hybrid capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced internal resistance of the electrical storage device can be attained. Dope of lithium ion becomes easiness and uniformity in the negative electrode. The time concerning dope can be shortened. Since electrolyte solution permeates easily in active material layer by setting as the structure of the active material layer, the diffused resistor of electrolyte solution can be reduced and high-outputting of the electrical storage device can be attained. Since electrolyte solution scatters with and exists in active material layer, the reduction of the liquid quantity by long-term use can be prevented, and the long-term reliability of the electrical storage device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Active material layers (1,2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Lithium supply source (6)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises 1st positive electrode active material and 2nd positive electrode active material.    USE - A positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for plug-in hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has high capacity. The positive electrode material-containing lithium ion secondary battery is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises 1st positive electrode active material with empirical formula of Li1.1+x1Nia1M1b1M2c1O2 and 2nd positive electrode active material with empirical formula of Li1.1+x2Nia2M3b2M4c2O2.    M1, M3=Mo or W;    M2, M4=Co or Mn;    x1, x2=0.07-0.1;    a1=0.7-0.98;    b1, b2=0.02-0.06;    c1=0-0.28;    a2=0.6-0.7; and    c2=0.24-0.38.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery comprising positive electrode which can occlude/discharge lithium and has positive electrode material, negative electrode which can occlude/discharge lithium, and separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of differential scanning calorimetry results of batteries.
NOVELTY - The testing method involves testing an electric power generation of the fuel cell (S20) to the near electrode catalyst layer of the anode after supplying oxidizing agent gas for fuel gas to the near electrode catalyst layer of the cathode through the gas flow path, respectively. The saturation water vapor pressure of both the gas flow paths of the near gas flow path of anode and the near gas flow path of cathode are reduced. An inert gas in introduced into both gas flow paths, and the fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas of gas flow paths are purged (S60) with inert gas.    USE - Testing method of fuel cell used in electric power generation system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the testing method of new electric power generation during initial operation of fuel cell since the purge condition can be maintained over the conveyance period in the case of shipment, and a period until forming the electric power generation system and mounting to a vehicle by introducing an inert gas into both gas flow paths so as to purge the fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas of gas flow paths.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a testing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the testing method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell setting step (S10)    Fuel cell electric power generation testing step (S20)    Fuel cell cooling step (S30)    Nitrogen gas supply step (S50)    Air of dried condition purging step (S60)    Fuel cell removal step (S70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sheet-like separator (11), a positive electrode sheet (13) and a negative electrode sheet (12) fixed with an electrode body. A corner part (12a) and a linear part (12b) of the negative electrode sheet, a corner part (13a) and a linear part (13b) of the positive electrode sheet and a corner part (11a) and a linear part (11b) of the sheet-like separator are respectively fixed with a corner part (141a) and a linear part (141b) of an inner wall of a case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. primary battery, lithium ion secondary battery and capacitor, for use in a vehicle and an electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The corner part and the linear part of the negative electrode sheet are fixed with the corner part and the linear part of the inner wall of the case so as to avoid occurrence of crack on the electrode body, thus ensuring better energy density and high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a case of an electrical storage apparatus.    Sheet-like separator (11)    Sheet-like separator corner part (11a)    Sheet-like separator linear part (11b)    Negative electrode sheet (12)    Negative electrode sheet corner part (12a)    Negative electrode sheet linear part (12b)    Positive electrode sheet (13)    Positive electrode sheet corner part (13a)    Positive electrode sheet linear part (13b)    Corner part of an inner wall of a case (141a)    Linear part of an inner wall of a case (141b)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage alloy is represented by predetermined general formula, and includes elements selected from neodymium and samarium including lanthanum or only rhenium. The lanthanum is 0 not greater than x less than or equal to 0.60, 0 less than or equal to y less than or equal to 0.02, 0.09 less than or equal to z less than or equal to 0.13, 3.4 less than or equal to a less than or equal to 3.80, 0.05 less than or equal to 0.05 less than or equal to b less than or equal to 0.20.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy for alkaline storage batteries (claimed) for e.g. hybrid vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high output, achieves cost reduction since the neodymium is substituted by yttrium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the alkaline storage battery.    Negative electrode (11)    Nickel positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode collector (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery system comprises lithium ion secondary battery which has positive electrode having positive electrode active material which substituted a part of nickel-manganese (NiMn) by titanium, negative electrode and calculating part which detects state of charge (SOC) in period which is in discharge during charge, and controller part which has voltage detection part which detects voltage of lithium ion secondary battery and storage part which stores relationship of state of charge (SOC) and voltage.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Output characteristic is excellent. The system can detect state of charge from the voltage with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery system comprises lithium ion secondary battery which has positive electrode having positive electrode active material of formula LiNi0.5Mn1.5-xTixO4 which substituted a part of nickel-manganese (NiMn) by titanium, negative electrode and calculating part which detects SOC in period which is in discharge during charge, and controller part which has voltage detection part which detects voltage of lithium ion secondary battery and storage part which stores relationship of state of charge (SOC) and voltage. The calculating part appoints the area corresponding to voltage required among area of SOC and makes SOC in area detected value while acquiring voltage detected by voltage detection part.    x=0.05-0.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the state of charge (SOC) map of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves performing accommodation process which forms a first cup-shaped part (6) with outside dimension which can accommodate a positive electrode active material region and the negative electrode active material region, and a second cup-shaped part (7) which has outside dimension that can accommodate positive electrode connection region or the negative electrode connection region. A laminate film with depth larger than the depth of the second cup-shaped part is used for the first cup-shaped part.    USE - Manufacturing method of lamination-type electrical storage component e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor used for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves sealing reliability by reducing variation in the relative positional relationship of the electrode terminal and a cup-shaped part of an electrical storage component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the cup-shaped part in the lamination-type electrical storage component. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode terminal (5a)    Negative electrode terminal (5b)    First cup-shaped part (6)    Second cup-shaped part (7)    Third cup-shaped part (8)
NOVELTY - The battery monitoring apparatus has a consumption current controller which interrupts intermittently the electric power supply from the assembled battery to the power supply circuit (S40), during execution of low electric current operation mode. The low electric current operation mode is finished (S90) when starting instruction signal which instructs completion of the low electric current operation mode, is transmitted through insulation signal transmission part with high speed buffer circuit, from the microcomputer to the power supply circuit (S80).    USE - Monitoring apparatus for battery e.g. vehicle-mounted high-voltage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains power consumption of the assembled battery during execution of low electric current consumption mode appropriately while performing signal transmission from control side to monitoring circuit side at high-speed since starting instruction signal is transmitted from the microcomputer to power supply circuit through insulation signal transmission part with high-speed buffer circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the low electric current operation mode performed by the consumption current control part of the monitoring circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric supply interruption from assembled battery to monitoring circuit (S20)    Electric supply interruption from assembled battery to power supply circuit (S40)    Timer start step (S50)    Starting instruction signal reception step (S80)    Low electric current operation mode completion (S90)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation function-equipped expander (8) has an electric power generation unit (20) that produces electric power with a rotor (21) that rotates based on rotation of a rotating shaft (22). A gas passage (31) introduces hydrogen gas expanded by expansion chamber (D) into the stator chamber (B) of electric power generation unit. A discharge port (25e,25f) is formed in the case (25) of electric power generation unit and discharges hydrogen in stator chamber.    USE - Electric power generation function-equipped expander for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency of the electric power generation unit with a simple structure since temperature rise of the can resulting from overcurrent is suppressed by cooling the can with low temperature hydrogen flowing along the inner surface of can and stator is cooled without providing different cooling structure. Ensures expansion function in the expansion unit exactly since fall of the seal function by sealing members is suppressed. Obtains weight reduction of the case and size reduction of the fastening member used for the case by using raw material with low pressure resistance as the raw material of case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electric power generation function-equipped expander. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation function-equipped expander (8)    Electric power generation unit (20)    Rotor (21)    Rotating shaft (22)    Case (25)    Discharge port (25e,25f)    Gas passage (31)    Stator chamber (B)    Expansion chamber (D)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanofiber structure (100) has base material (10) in which carbon nanofiber aggregation layer (50) is formed on one surface (10a) side of the base material. The carbon nanofiber aggregation layer comprises multiple carbon nanofiber (51) which is orientated along direction away from the one surface side of the base material. The carbon nanofiber has holes (11,52) with hole diameter of 0.3-7 mu m. The total area of holes is 1% or more and less than 40% with respect to apparent area of the end surface (50a) on the opposite side to the base material.    USE - Carbon nanofiber structure is used for carbon nanofiber electrode (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to dye-sensitized solar cell, lithium-ion secondary battery, lithium-ion capacitor, electric double layer capacitor, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber electrode comprising carbon nanofiber structure has excellent electrochemical characteristics with respect to electrochemical element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon nanofiber electrode, which has carbon nanofiber structure; and    (2) manufacture of carbon nanofiber structure, which involves forming carbon nanofiber containing metal catalyst (30) on one surface of base material, supplying source gas containing carbon to the metal catalyst by chemical vapor deposition method in which multiple carbon nanofiber is orientated along the direction away from one surface of the base material, and carrying out carbon nanofiber growth process in which carbon nanofiber aggregation layer is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the carbon nanofiber structure.    Base material (10)    One surface (10a)    Holes (11,52)    Metal catalyst (30)    Carbon nanofiber aggregation layer (50)    End surface (50a)    Carbon nanofiber (51)    Carbon nanofiber structure (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a conductive substrate (105). Support filaments are grown on the substrate. An intercalation material is applied to the support nanofibers. The intercalation material is configured for intercalation of charge carriers. Surface effect dominant sites are applied in close proximity to the intercalation material. The surface effect dominant sites are arranged on nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are provided with titanium.    USE - Method of producing energy storage device such as battery, capacitor and fuel cell used in portable electronic, lighting system, load balancing device, communication device, backup power supply, computing device, power tool, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intercalation material is configured for intercalation of charge carriers, and the surface effect dominant sites are applied in close proximity to the intercalation material. The power storage device is provided with hybrid core-casing nano-wire architecture in high-performance lithium-ion anode by incorporating the array of vertically aligned carbon nanofibers coaxially coated with layer of amorphous silicon. Thus, the process of producing energy storage device can be achieved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the carbon nanofiber array.    Carbon nanofiber array (100)    Conductive substrate (105)    Carbon nanofiber (110)    Silicon Layer (115)    Tip of carbon nanofiber (120)
NOVELTY - Reagent composition comprises imidazole, iodine, sulfur dioxide, and an amide based solvent.    USE - The reagent composition is useful in Karl Fischer moisture measurement method for measuring moisture content in a lithium secondary battery electrolyte containing lithium bis(oxalato)borate (all claimed), where the secondary battery electrolyte is useful in mobile phones and hybrid electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The reagent composition is capable of accurately measuring moisture content in lithium secondary battery electrolyte, thus uniformly controlling temperature and moisture content (to 10 ppm or less), preventing generation of water, and suppressing side reactions.
NOVELTY - The method comprises preparing a sample by dissolving a lithium secondary battery electrolyte in a non-aqueous solvent capable of dissolving the lithium secondary battery electrolyte, preparing a titration liquid by dissolving an amine compound in the non-aqueous solvent capable of dissolving the lithium secondary battery electrolyte, and obtaining an end point by dropping the titration liquid into the sample. The non-aqueous solvent is controlled to have a moisture content of less than or equal to 1 parts per million (ppm). The steps are conducted within a glove box.    USE - The method is useful for measuring hydrofluoric acid content in a lithium secondary battery electrolyte by using acid-base titration (claimed), where the lithium secondary battery is useful in a mobile phone and a hybrid electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and accurately measures the hydrofluoric acid content in the high quality lithium secondary battery electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises preparing a sample by dissolving a lithium secondary battery electrolyte in a non-aqueous solvent capable of dissolving the lithium secondary battery electrolyte, preparing a titration liquid by dissolving an amine compound in the non-aqueous solvent capable of dissolving the lithium secondary battery electrolyte, and obtaining an end point by dropping the titration liquid into the sample. The non-aqueous solvent is controlled to have a moisture content of less than or equal to 1 parts per million (ppm). The steps are conducted within a glove box, where the moisture content is controlled to be less than or equal to 10 ppm. The titration liquid contains an indicator. The obtaining step is conducted by potential difference titration. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an analytical reagent composition for measuring a hydrofluoric acid content in a lithium secondary battery electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The device has primary and secondary detecting unit detecting battery characteristic of battery cells. The vertical connector (65) and horizontal connector (66) are provided to connect primary harness (63) and secondary harness (64) to circuit board (26) respectively. The vertical connector is fixed to one end of rectangular shaped circuit board, while the other end of circuit board is intersected with the one end of another circuit board. The horizontal connector is fixed in an attitude in which the horizontal connector intersects the vertical connector.    USE - Power supply device of electrical storage apparatus (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and electrically-driven motorcycle. Can also be used in street light, computer server and mobile telephone used in home and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the battery block of the power supply device is reduced, even when the harnesses of the power supply device are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the circuit board; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the circuit board of the power supply source apparatus.    Circuit board (26)    Monitoring circuit (28)    Harnesses (63,64)    Vertical connector (65)    Horizontal connector (66)
NOVELTY - A renewable-energy conversion/storage apparatus produces hydrogen using a water electrolyzer using fluctuating electric power generated in a renewable-energy equipment and stores hydrogen. The water electrolyzer includes an oxygen generation electrode comprising an oxide of an alloy of iridium and manganese.    USE - Renewable-energy conversion/storage apparatus is used for producing and storing hydrogen used in hydrogen-fueled cars, fuel-cell electric vehicles, and distributed power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The renewable-energy conversion/storage apparatus is capable of efficiently generating hydrogen using fluctuating electric power derived from renewable energy and is capable of storing the generated hydrogen.
NOVELTY - The device (110) has a sensor element (116) with two electrodes and a solid electrolyte (120) connecting the electrodes. A grid (122) partially encloses the sensor element. The grid is arranged to prevent propagation of an ignition of electrolytic gas on the sensor element. The sensor element is arranged to detect a proportion of hydrogen or oxygen in the gas. The grid is completely or partially formed of copper.    USE - Device for detecting a characteristic of a gas in a measurement gas compartment, particularly for use in an internal combustion engine or a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a sensor element with two electrodes and a solid electrolyte connecting the electrodes, where a grid partially encloses the sensor element, and the grid is arranged to prevent propagation of an ignition of electrolytic gas on the sensor element, and hence ensures an improved gas characteristic detecting device that enables quick and reliable detection of gas characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating gas characteristic detecting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a gas characteristic detecting device.    Device (110)    Sensor element (116)    Solid electrolyte (120)    Grid (122)    Protective housing (130)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy plate comprises 0.01-0.30 %mass silicon, 0.05-0.5 %mass iron, 0.20-0.6 %mass copper, 0.50-0.9 %mass manganese, 0.05-0.2 %mass magnesium, and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Aluminum alloy plate is used for lithium-ion secondary battery for power supply of portable apparatus and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy plate has high strength. The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising aluminum alloy plate has excellent blister-proof property and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aluminum alloy plate comprises 0.01-0.30 %mass silicon, 0.05-0.5 %mass iron, 0.20-0.6 %mass copper, 0.50-0.9 %mass manganese, 0.05-0.2 %mass magnesium, and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The content ratio of copper, manganese and magnesium satisfies a relation: 5x (content of copper)+10x (content of manganese)+3x (content of magnesium)=less than 10.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material involves performing hydrothermal reaction to mixture of lithium compound, phosphoric acid compound, bivalent iron compound, fluorine compound and water.    USE - Manufacture of lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for portable electronic device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material has high charge/discharge characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The external module extension structure (2) has an anchoring device (3) that is detachable to the vehicle. A power generation unit (5) is provided with an electrical connection (4), which is connected to a battery of the vehicle. A switch is provided to the vehicle for on and off operation of the power generation unit. An electronic control unit is provided to manage the on and off operation according to energy needs.    USE - The external module extension structure for motor vehicle, such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle for producing power energy to the batteries of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external module extension structure has an anchoring device that is detachable to the vehicle, where a power generation unit is provided with an electrical connection, and hence ensures limiting the impact of vehicles on the environment by the cost effective, reliable and maintenance free external module extension structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an external module extension structure.    External module extension structure (2)    Anchoring device (3)    Electrical connection (4)    Power generation unit (5)    Exhaust unit (8)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte sheet (1) consists of a support having openings filled with a solid electrolyte (20). The support consists of glass and has an aperture ratio of 40-90%. The solid electrolyte uses lithium sulfide and phosphorus pentasulfide as raw materials in a molar ratio of 68:32-80:20. The solid electrolyte sheet is obtained by coating a slurry obtained by dissolving the solid electrolyte in a solvent on a support, and drying.    USE - Solid electrolyte sheet is used for all-solid-state lithium secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, portable information terminals, and domestic small electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte sheet has large area and excellent ion conductivity even when a support is introduced for self-support. The electrolyte sheet can be mass-produced easily and continuously. Since glass has excellent chemical stability, it does not react with the solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid electrolyte sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of the support used for solid electrolyte sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte sheet (1)    Glass fiber fabric (10)    Continuous penetration structure (12)    Solid electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - A cable-type rechargeable battery has an inner electrode in which surface of an inside current collector having an openable structure is coated with an inner electrode active material layer, a filled electrolyte layer which is a polymer electrolyte membrane and surrounding the inner electrode, an outer electrode having an outer electrode active material layer which surrounds the exterior of the electrolyte layer and an outer current collector which surrounds the exterior of the outer electrode active material layer.    USE - Cable-type rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The cable-type rechargeable battery has excellent mechanical property, battery characteristics and flexibility, and is resistant to external impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cable-type rechargeable battery has an inner electrode in which surface of an inside current collector having an openable structure is coated with an inner electrode active material layer, a filled electrolyte layer which is a polymer electrolyte membrane and surrounding the inner electrode, an outer electrode having an outer electrode active material layer which surrounds the exterior of the electrolyte layer and an outer current collector which surrounds the exterior of the outer electrode active material layer. The polymer electrolyte membrane has a primary electrolyte layer containing a mixture of a primary polymer and primary organic electrolyte solution in weight ratio of 50:50-80:20, and a secondary electrolyte layer containing mixture of secondary polymer and secondary organic electrolyte solution in weight ratio of 20:80-50:50 and disposed at one or more surfaces of the primary electrolyte layer.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery detection module that is provided with a voltage sensor and a current sensor. The voltage and current sensed by the sensors are transmitted to an integrated management device through the RS-485 bus. The state information of every battery is displayed on a display. The amount of residual electricity of the battery packs is calculated according to the information of the current, voltage and temperature. The current and voltage of the battery is controlled by combining the amount of the residual electricity of the vehicle.    USE - Battery management system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging of the vehicle can be arranged reasonably. The service life of the batteries can be prolonged. The cost of vehicle maintenance can be reduced. The battery management system can be controlled with simple structure.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a square-shaped box body (A) and a square-shaped box cover (B) that are respectively fixed with two connecting bolts (1). The box body is formed with a funnel-shaped drain hole. A lower end of the funnel-shaped drain hole is provided with a circular-shaped locating plug. Left and right walls of the box body are respectively fixed with first and second mounting plates that are respectively formed with two bolt holes. A left part of the box cover is formed with a line gap. An L-shaped mounting plate (14) is connected with a third mounting plate (13).    USE - Motorcycle battery box assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is compact in structure, easy to process, rational in design and convenient to install, and has prolonged service life and low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a motorcycle battery box assembly.    Square-shaped box body (A)    Square-shaped box cover (B)    Connecting bolts (1)    Mounting plate (13)    L-shaped mounting plate (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery monomer comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode that are respectively connected with a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are provided at a diaphragm and an anode. A cathode is provided with a cathode flow channel. Anode and cathode flow channels are filled with anode electrolyte and cathode electrolyte. Two ends of the anode flow channel and the cathode flow channel are respectively connected with an anode electrolyte storage tank and a cathode electrolyte storage tank.    USE - Organic-phase double-liquid storage battery for electric power, traffic and electron applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple to manufacture and inexpensive, and has prolonged service life, high energy density, power density and energy utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an organic-phase double-liquid storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view an organic-phase double-liquid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The identifier allocation system (10) has multiple BMS (12,14,16) which are connected to a parallel communication network (30) and successively connected through a serial network (20). The BMS is applied about the master trigger signal and moved in response to the approval of the signal through the serial network. An intrinsic communication identifier is allocated corresponding to the intrinsic communication identifier assignment request signal to authorize the BMS through parallel communication network.    USE - Identifier allocation system for battery pack (claimed) applied to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing time and fabrication cost of the battery pack can be reduced effectively. The installation of the battery pack can be performed easily. The reliability and working efficiency of the battery pack can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery pack; and    (2) a method for assigning an identifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the identifier allocation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Identifier allocation system (10)    Battery management systems (12,14,16)    Serial network (20)    Parallel communication network (30)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode, a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte having a negative mix layer containing a negative electrode active material, and a separator, where the negative electrode active material comprises silicon and oxygen, where the atomic ratio of oxygen with respect to silicon is 0.5-1.5, and the non-aqueous electrolyte contains phosphate ester compound (I) and phosphono acetate compound (II).    USE - Lithium secondary battery that is utilized as a power supply of portable apparatus and in power tools, such as an electric tool, electric vehicle and an electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacity, and improved charging/discharging cycling characteristics and storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode, a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte having a negative mix layer containing a negative electrode active material, and a separator, where the negative electrode active material comprises silicon and oxygen, where the atomic ratio of oxygen with respect to silicon is 0.5-1.5, and the non-aqueous electrolyte contains phosphate ester compound of formula (R2-O-P(=O)(O-R1)-O-R3) (I) and phosphono acetate compound of formula (R5-O-P(=O)(O-R4)-(C(H)2)n-C(=O)-O-R6) (II).    R1-R6=1-12C hydrocarbon optionally substituted by halo;and    n=0-6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a lithium secondary battery.    Square-shaped battery case (4)    Aluminum alloy lid (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminal (11)    Non-aqueous electrolyte injection opening (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting alternating voltage by a sensor. Energy is absorbed by a capacitor energy absorbing unit. Voltage of a direct current (DC) power supply network is collected through a capacitor energy-storing unit. Determination voltage is greater than judging voltage. A reverse change feedback unit is composed of a reverse module, an alternating current filter, an alternating current contactor and an isolating transformer. A DC/DC converter is adjusted.    USE - Method for operating vehicle regenerative braking energy capacity-inverse converter.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables saving energy, reducing switch loss and improving electric energy, and ensures environment-friendliness and stability in operating vehicle regenerative braking energy capacity-inverse converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for operating vehicle regenerative braking energy capacity-inverse converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring and recording power usage of modules and components that include unexpected or intermittent power draw leading to discharge of a vehicle battery, by using a controller individually.    USE - Method for monitoring power consumption of a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables monitoring and recording the power usage of the modules and the components that include unexpected or intermittent power draw by using the controller individually, so that unexpected power consumption for monitoring process is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for monitoring power consumption of a vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding and infiltrating organic inorganic composite reducing agent. Solution of copper-containing precipitate is removed. Copper ions are removed in the solution. Reaction temperature is controlled at 60 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius. Organic reducing agent is provided with carboxylic acid, aldehyde, alcohol, and unsaturated hydrocarbon. Inorganic reducing agent is provided with sulfite and sulfate. The organic reducing agent is formic acid, acetic acid, oxalic acid, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, methanol, ethanol, glycerol, ethylene, and propylene.    USE - Method for removing copper vanadium solution copper ion.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables removing copper vanadium solution copper ion in a simple and convenient manner with better removing rate.
NOVELTY - The device has a base plate (5) coated with a conducting silicone grease layer (8). The base plate is screwed with an upper cover plate (7), a silicon substrate (4), and a wireless transmission module (6). A temperature sensor (9) is provided in the cover plate to form a cavity. A lower part of the base plate is provided with a lower end (1). A current sensor is embedded in a groove of a lower base plate. The base plate and the cover plate are made of aluminum metal material and copper metal material.    USE - Vehicle lithium ion power battery parameter intelligent wireless collecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces processing load and use amount of the wire, removes signal transmission on lead introduced error and improves precision and accuracy of data. The device is safe and efficient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle lithium ion power battery parameter intelligent wireless collecting device.    Lower end (1)    Silicon substrate (4)    Base plate (5)    Wireless transmission module (6)    Cover plate (7)    Conducting silicone grease layer (8)    Temperature sensor (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery connected with a bracket (1). The battery is fixed on a lower bracket (4). The lower bracket is provided with an electric core (5). A heat exchange pipe (3) is filled with flowing liquid. The heat exchange tube is filled with glue (2). The bracket and the lower bracket are uniformly provided with a hole. The hole is used for locating and fixing the electric core. The heat exchange pipe is connected with the electrical core.    USE - Heat exchange device for an electric automobile lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves heat exchange effect and prolongs service life of the battery. The device avoids temperature difference in two ends and increases flow speed of the liquid in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heat exchange device.    Bracket (1)    Glue (2)    Heat exchange pipe (3)    Lower bracket (4)    Electric core (5)
NOVELTY - The controller has a circuit reset unit electrically connected with a loudspeaker drive unit that is connected with a program processing unit. The processing unit is connected with the circuit reset unit that is connected with a reset button. A solar battery is connected with the program processing unit. The loudspeaker drive unit is connected with a relay.    USE - Automobile horn controller.    ADVANTAGE - The controller can control the loudspeaker sound time and avoid the interference in accordance with a road traffic safety rule. The controller can provide environment-friendly and energy-saving property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile horn controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car battery assembly (10) has a heat exchanger (40) which is provided with a header (60) in protrusion portion of a heat transfer element. The heat transfer element is arranged between the protrusion portion and a heat exchanging chamber. The heat exchanging chamber is contacted with the heat exchange media penetrated with the protrusion portion. A sealing element is positioned between multiple battery cells (20) and protruded to the upper side of the battery cell. A reinforcing element is protruded in the inner side of a case (50).    USE - Car battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the battery cell can be radiated efficiently and the cooling efficiency of the battery cell can be improved effectively. The insulating property of the battery cell can be improved. The repair and maintenance cost of the battery cell can be reduced. The temperature deflection between the battery cells can be reduced. The battery cell can be effectively protected from the external impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the car battery assembly.    Car battery assembly (10)    Battery cells (20)    Heat exchanger (40)    Case (50)    Header (60)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode electrolyte preparing method involves adding vanadium pentoxide and reducing agent i.e. carbon, in sulfuric acid solution in a ratio of 1:1 to prepare a paste material. The prepared paste material is sintered at high temperature of 80-600 degrees C to obtain a solid substance. The solid substance is filtered and evaporated to prepare a vanadyl sulfate crystal. 2 mole/l sulfuric acid solution is added to the crystal to obtain the positive electrode vanadium electrolyte for all-vanadium redox flow battery.    USE - Method for preparing a positive electrode electrolyte for a vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the positive electrode electrolyte in an economical manner, lowering the cost of the reducing agent, avoiding the waste of raw materials, and realizing large-scale production.
NOVELTY - The device has a high pressure spraying pipe (20) provided with a high heating value fuel environment-friendly cleaning tank (16), and a mixing liquid tank provided in hydro-alcoholic agent. The high pressure spraying pipe is set with a high pressure and high temperature heating pre-heating evaporation chamber (23), and fixed with a high-pressure oxygen-enriched air bottle (36). A high voltage cylinder (1) is provided on a high pressure and high temperature high expansion ratio high-speed combustion chamber (33).    USE - Main element device for a super eight-stroke high-energy-conservation micro-emission engine of a power machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a main element device.    High voltage cylinder (1)    High heating value fuel environment-friendly cleaning tank (16)    High pressure spraying pipe (20)    High pressure and high temperature heating pre-heating evaporation chamber (23)    High pressure and high temperature high expansion ratio high-speed combustion chamber (33)    High-pressure oxygen-enriched air bottle (36)
NOVELTY - The plate has a plaque distribution chamber divided into basic units for functioning as an anodic plate and a cathodic plate, where the basic units are electrically connected in parallel across a plate body. Plenums (31) are communicated with an inlet port (13). Multiple collection chambers (24) are communicated with an outlet port (11). Reverse flow channels (50) are utilized for distributing reagent on a cell membrane. Injection ducts (40) and an extraction part (41) are communicated with the basic units.    USE - Plenum plate for manufacturing a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell (claimed) and direct-methanol (DM) fuel cell, that is utilized in a vehicle, stationary power applications and a laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The plate allows oxidant to be supplied to cathode, so that reactants can be distributed above a catalyst surface in an easy manner. The plate maintains a hydration level of the cell membrane, and uniform proton conductivity. The plate increases performance of the cell membrane and extends service life of the cell membrane in an easy manner. The distribution channel can prevent mixing of input and output currents by solid walls in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front and perspective views of a plenum plate.    Outlet port (11)    Inlet port (13)    Collection chambers (24)    Plenums (31)    Injection ducts (40)    Extraction part (41)    Reverse flow channels (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lid provided with a depressed area for accommodating a flap. Multiple stoppers are utilized to seal parts of a battery part. The flap is formed in the depressed area of the lid. A labyrinth system is utilized to condense evaporated electrolyte elements, where height of a cap is same as depth of the lid. The cap is inserted in the depressed area. The cap is connected with an upper surface of the lid. A flap cover assembly is provided with protuberances. The labyrinth system releases gases to the battery part and evacuated through an opposite side of terminals.    USE - Closure system lead-acid battery for a heavy vehicle i.e. lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The flap can be thermally insulated in the battery part so as to condense vapors, thus reducing emission of the vapors in an easy manner. The design of the battery can prevent lack of sealing plugs and prevents leakage of electrolyte. The battery can reduce electrolyte losses, and improves gasification effect in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a closure system lead-acid battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery pack main portion that includes several battery modules (15) and a safety device (3). The safety device is connected in series with the battery pack main portion for automatically disconnecting the entire circuit, when one battery module in the battery pack main portion undergoes short-circuit, so as to protect the safety of other battery modules in the battery pack. The safety device is provided with phenylthiocarbamide or tin fuse, nickel belt, aluminum belt, or metal fuse.    USE - Battery pack for electric automobile e.g. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The safety performance of the battery pack is improved, thus the safety performance of electric automobile is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery pack.    Battery pack anode output line (1)    Battery pack positive pole (2)    Safety device (3)    Cathode output line (5)    Battery module (15)
NOVELTY - The wind powered electric car has a wind power generator and a wheel motor. The wind speed device is provided between the front and rear of the car chassis. The air inlet is provided between the front surface of car and lamp windward area. The vertical air outlet is provided on one side of the back row seat of the car and is aligned to the effective position for wind power generator blade.    USE - Wind powered electric car such as passenger car and truck (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle wind power generator can continuously charge the battery pack, so as to achieve self-car energy circulation use, which realizes zero discharge, low carbon emission and energy-saving effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind powered electric car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The tool has a lifting frame (2) that is fixedly connected with rack (14) by a supporting frame (1) which is vertical to lifting frame. A lifting control device controls the lifting and landing of supporting frame. The lifting frame has front and back cross beams which are arranged under the two ends of cantilever beams and connected with cantilever beams. The front and back beams are arranged horizontally and symmetrically. The lifting bolts (11) are arranged at bottom of two ends of cross beams and matched with lifting holes of battery packs, for lifting the battery pack.    USE - Assembling tool of power battery pack for energy vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembling tool is simple in structure, easy to operate, safe, reliable, and capable of achieving transformation movement in three-dimensional direction and at six degrees of freedom. The generality, flexibility and mobility of the power battery packs in material taking and installation in workshop are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power battery pack for energy vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembling tool of power battery pack for energy vehicle.    Supporting frame (1)    Lifting frame (2)    Cylindrical pin (8)    Lifting bolt (11)    Rack (14)
NOVELTY - The acquisition terminal (10) has a data collection module (11) that collects the attribute information and state information of the power battery. A display (12) displays the information collected by the data collecting module. The communication module (13) communicates the information collected by data collection module to the electric vehicle operation management platform.    USE - Acquisition terminal for acquiring information about electric automobile power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The acquisition terminal effectively acquires the data about vehicle battery, so as to master the use condition of the battery and to improve the safety of driving of electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for managing charging operation of electric automobile power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the acquisition terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Acquisition terminal (10)    Data collection module (11)    Display (12)    Communication module (13)
NOVELTY - The turbine (2) has turbine chamber (3) which is provided inside centrifugal turbine portion. Turbine chambers are provided with plate-type heater and plate-type heat exchanger (9). Tubular high-temperature fuel cell stacks (12) are arranged at inlets of combustion chambers. An outlet of centrifugal gas compressor (5) is connected with inlet of plate-type heat regenerator (8). The inlet of combustion chamber and outlet of plate-type heat regenerator are connected by pipelines. A high-speed permanent magnet motor (6) is connected with frequency conversion system (10).    USE - Centrifugal micro-miniature gas turbine with coupled tubular high-temperature fuel cell, of hybrid electric vehicle used in military application.    ADVANTAGE - The high generating efficiency of the turbine can be achieved. The turbine can be featured with simple structure, so that the repair and replacement cost of the turbine can be reduced, and the assembly and disassembly of the turbine can be performed conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the centrifugal micro-miniature gas turbine.    Centrifugal turbine (1)    Turbine chamber (3)    Centrifugal gas compressor (5)    High speed permanent magnet motor (6)    Plate type regenerator (8)    Plate-type heat exchanger (9)    Frequency conversion system (10)    Tubular high-temperature fuel cell stack (12)
NOVELTY - The electromagnetic lock has casing (2) that is provided with a coil framework (9), a spring (5), a locating element (6), a tongue block (7), a locating shaft (8), and a return spring (10). A wire (11) passes through the coil framework. The return spring, an external tongue block (12), an end cover (16) and a rolling shaft (19) are provided. A locating card (18) is connected with the rolling shaft. A screw (23) passes through a reinforcing sheet (17), and a side wall of the end cover.    USE - Remotely controlled anti-theft mechanical electromagnetic lock for storage battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic lock is featured with convenient installation, and safe and stable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the remotely controlled anti-theft mechanical electromagnetic lock.    Casing (2)    Spring (5)    Locating element (6)    Tongue block (7)    Locating shaft (8)    Coil framework (9)    Return spring (10)    Wire (11)    External tongue block (12)    End cover (16)    Reinforcing sheet (17)    Locating card (18)    Rolling shaft (19)
NOVELTY - The engine has a liquefied gas storage tank (1) that is connected with a combustion chamber (6) of high-pressure engine through a high-pressure pump (9). A high pressure generator (2) is connected with the liquefied gas storage tank. An exhaust passage (7) of the combustion chamber is communicated with a working medium inlet of low-pressure working mechanism (3).    USE - Low-entropy mixed gas liquefied engine.    ADVANTAGE - The low-entropy mixed gas liquefied engine has high efficiency, and can generate liquefied gas by valley current or an unstable power generation system. The efficiency of utilizing wind energy, solar energy and hydropower resources is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the low-entropy mixed gas liquefied engine.    Liquefied gas storage tank (1)    High pressure generator (2)    Low-pressure working mechanism (3)    Combustion chamber (6)    Exhaust passage (7)    High-pressure pump (9)
NOVELTY - A doped-spinel lithium-manganate electrode material comprises lithium-manganese-oxide containing compound (I).    USE - Doped-spinel lithium-manganate electrode material is used for high-power lithium cell for electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The doped-spinel lithium-manganate electrode material has excellent stability and is economically prepared. The high-power lithium cell obtained by the doped-spinel lithium-manganate electrode material has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A doped-spinel lithium-manganate electrode material comprises lithium-manganese-oxide containing compound of formula: LiMn2-x-yMxNyO4 (I), where M and N are doping elements chosen from aluminum, magnesium, chromium and cobalt, and x+y is more than 0 to less than 0.6. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of doped-spinel lithium-manganate electrode material.
NOVELTY - A coating is obtained by adding phosphate or metaphosphate, as additive to mixture of positive and negative electrode active material, conductive agent and binder. The content of positive and negative electrode active material with respect to total coating composition is 0.01-2.5 wt.%.    USE - Coating is used for anode and cathode of lithium-iron-phosphate battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-iron-phosphate battery has high charge-discharge cycle characteristics, durability and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coating is obtained by adding phosphate (MPO4) or metaphosphate (MPO3, where M is sodium or potassium), as additive to mixture of positive and negative electrode active material, conductive agent and binder. The content of positive and negative electrode active material with respect to total coating composition is 0.01-2.5 wt.%.
(BR201104839-A2)   NOVELTY - The generator has two electrical energy generator bodies arranged in two turbine bodies. Blades (12) are attached with the generator bodies. A bevel gear is connected with a card shaft, which triggers a transmission system of a third generator body. A fan is fixed by a housing. An outer ring is arranged in land vehicles. A copper coil is connected with an air gap and a coil gap, where the copper coil is made of aluminum alloy. A belt (14) is coupled to a generator assembly. The third generator body is connected with a cardan shaft.    USE - Wind turbine generator for a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a helicopter (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the generator can convert mechanical force into kinetic energy, so that rotating parts of a vehicle generate magnetic fields in an efficient manner. The generator increases rotational torque of a system in an automatic manner. The generator improves power generation ability in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind turbine generator.    Blades (12)    Belt (14)    CPU (16)    Mechanical system (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has air inlet (23) connecting with air flow path that is penetrated and formed in each of separator at lamination direction of cell (3). An air introduction path (31) is extended in lamination direction, to distribute air to air flow path. The opening area of air inlet which forms the edge portion at the side of air intake manifold (8) in air introduction path is set smaller than air inlet which forms the edge portion on opposite side to air intake manifold side in air introduction path.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle or domestic-use electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of the air introduced into the air flow path of the separator arranged at the edge portion at the side of the air intake manifold can be restrained. The flow volume of the air introduced into the air flow path of the separator arranged at the edge portion on the opposite side to the air intake manifold side can be increased. The electric power generation efficiency can be improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Cell (3)    Air intake manifold (8)    Air inlet (23)    Air introduction path (31)
NOVELTY - The fastening component (100) has a through-hole (130) that is formed in a tubular-shaped main portion (110). A fastening element (120) is extended in the insertion direction of the main portions, and fastens the upper case of a battery module by plastic deformation while an outer peripheral surface (120S) of fastening element is inserted in a through-hole of upper case. The fastening element has a plate whose thickness is thinner than the plate thickness of the main portion.    USE - Fastening component for battery module of lithium ion secondary battery used in motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The upper case of the battery module can be easily fastened by plastically deforming the fastening element which is extended in the insertion direction of the main portion. Also the manufacturing time and cost of the fastening component can be effectively reduced. The assembled battery with the high dimensional accuracy can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing fastening component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fastening component.    Fastening component (100)    Tubular-shaped main portion (110)    Fastening element (120)    Outer peripheral surface of fastening element (120S)    Through-hole (130)
NOVELTY - The battery has container having cover portion (3b) that is provided with injection nozzle (7). A heat-input portion is provided in cover portion and arranged in direction which is provided along the edge of injection nozzle by outer surface (3c) of cover portion, and kept distance from the nozzle. The side (7d) and bottom surface (7c) are made the diameter of nozzle smaller than diameter of nozzle in outer surface and provided in cover portion. A sealing lid (9) is fixed to cover portion in state accumulated on heat-input portion, and closed the nozzle.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The defect generation of the electrolyte solution which remained to the nozzle vicinity can be suppressed, and the high quality and high reliability secondary battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sealing lid periphery of the container with which the secondary battery is equipped.    Cover portion (3b)    Outer surface (3c)    Injection nozzle (7)    Bottom surface (7c)    Side (7d)    Sealing lid (9)
NOVELTY - The cell has a battery cases (50) in which electrode flux and electrolyte solution are accommodated. A supply pipe (100) is fixed to side wall surface (59) of the battery case. The thermal medium is supplied to the supply pipe. The battery case equips a portion of side wall surface with relatively low rigid portion (54) which is lower than the fixing portion.    USE - Secondary battery cell of secondary battery module (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of supply tube can be suppressed effectively. The temperature-control efficiency of secondary battery cell can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery case.    Battery case (50)    Side wall surface (53)    Low rigid portion (54)    Cover element (60)    Supply pipe (100)
NOVELTY - The cell (10a) has a fuel cell laminated portion (150) that is laminated with several fuel cells. An oxygen gas flow path supplies oxygen gas to the fuel cell main portion. The oxygen gas flow path is equipped with oxygen retention-of-gas portion which stores a portion of oxygen gas.    USE - Electric power generated fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The response time-lag of fuel cell can be suppressed effectively, when the flush of electric power generation amount is required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10a)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cell laminated portion (150)    Stack manifold (201)    End plate (202)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming dowel (12b,13b) and positioning portion (12c,13c) in both ends of bracket attachment surface of end plate (12,13). The bracket (20,30) and assembled battery (10) are fastened in the specific state which latches the latching claw (20c,30c) to positioning portions respectively while inserting dowels to respective dowel hole (20b,30b) in installation process. The lower case is joined to the assembled battery through the bracket.    USE - Method for attaching bracket to battery pack (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket for joining assembled battery and lower case can be easily attached to assembled battery and the assembling time can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    End plate (12,13)    Dowel (12b,13b)    Positioning portion (12c,13c)    Bracket (20,30)    Dowel hole (20b,30b)    Latching claw (20c,30c)
NOVELTY - The converter has housing (1) with a wall (2). The housing is provided with electrochemical active material and arrangement unit (3) is provided with on wall. A sealing material (4) is arranged in the wall of housing, such that volume of sealing material is increased, when a threshold temperature is exceeded. The volume of sealing material is increased, so as to seal a leakage portion (5) in housing or to seal an opening (6) in main portion.    USE - Electrochemical energy store/converter e.g. rechargeable electrochemical secondary cell for battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime of the electrochemical energy store/converter can be prolonged. The working reliability of the electrochemical energy store/converter can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the electrochemical energy storage or electrochemical energy converter.    Housing (1)    Wall (2)    Arrangement unit (3)    Sealing material (4)    Leakage portion (5)    Opening (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves emitting a signal by a transponder (2), and receiving the signal by a position determination unit, where the transponder emits the signal after a transmission function of the transponder is activated by a start signal of the position determination unit. A position of a battery (1) is determined based on signal strength of the signal received by the position determination unit, where the transponder transmits data about the battery to the position determination unit, and the transponder is arranged thermally and/or chemically separated from the battery.    USE - Method for determining the position of a battery in a vehicle e.g. electric car, a hybrid vehicle, and a vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the position of the battery to be determined based on the signal strength of the signal received by the position determination unit from the transponder, thus enabling a rescue person to obtain the position of the battery in a vehicle, so as to recover and secure the battery during accident of the vehicle. The transponder transmits data about the battery to the position determination unit, thus enabling a state of charge of the battery to be determined for safe recovery of the battery by the rescue person.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining the position of a battery in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery having a transponder.    Battery (1)    Transponder (2)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell stack (3) that is made of individual cells i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cells, an anode chamber (5) and a cathode chamber (4). An auxiliary cell (16) is arranged, where a cathode chamber (17) of the auxiliary cell is connected with the anode chamber of the fuel cell stack. The auxiliary cell is connected to cathode chamber of the fuel cell stack or to an inside of housing that surrounds the fuel cell stack. An anode chamber (18) of the auxiliary cell is connected with hydrogen supply.    USE - Fuel cell system for providing electrical driving power in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary cell is connected to cathode chamber of the fuel cell stack or to the inside of housing that surrounds the fuel cell stack, and the anode chamber of the auxiliary cell is connected with hydrogen supply, thus enabling reduction of degradation of catalyst of the fuel cell, and hence increasing service life of the fuel cell. The fuel cell system has a simple construction and is safe and energy efficient. The system has reduced hydrogen consumption, and reduces leakage of the hydrogen into environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a section of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Cathode chamber of fuel cell stack (4)    Anode chamber of fuel cell stack (5)    Auxiliary cell (16)    Cathode chamber of auxiliary cell (17)    Anode chamber of auxiliary cell (18)
NOVELTY - The network (1) has an electrical energy storage unit (2) assigned to a starter (S). A shift element (8) is arranged between the energy storage unit and a generator (G). Another shift element (10) is arranged between another electrical energy storage unit (3) and the generator, where the electrical energy storage units comprise high charging voltage and low charging voltage respectively. A step-down converter (11) is arranged parallel to the shift elements of the energy storage unit at the low charging voltage. A diode (9) is arranged parallel to the former shift element.    USE - Motor car onboard network.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage units are designed as the lead acid battery and the lithium-ion battery respectively, thus optimizing efficient, cost-effective and space-saving electrical energy storage units. The internal resistance of the energy storage unit is selected such that the energy storage unit can provide sufficient power to ensure a cold-start ability of the starter. The motor car onboard network is manufactured in a flexible and cost-effective manner. The difference between open-circuit voltages of the energy storage units is smaller than a flux voltage of the diode such that a permanent current flow can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical energy storage units are designed as a lead acid battery and a lithium-ion battery respectively. The shift elements are designed as relays or as power semiconductor switches. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor car onboard network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a motor car onboard network.    Generator (G)    Starter (S)    Motor car onboard network (1)    Electrical energy storage units (2, 3)    Shift elements (8, 10)    Diode (9)    Step-down converter (11)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a structure of sunshade for motor vehicles, which is configured on the exterior of a vehicle. The sunshade comprises a transmission device, at least one guide rail and a flexible solar panel. The transmission device defines an accommodation space, and the accommodation space receives with at least one shaft body, and the shaft body is linked to a power device. The guide rail is configured with a driving member, and the driving member is driven by the power device and defines at least one first abutting portion. In which, the panel is wound on the shaft body, and the panel defines at least one second abutting portion corresponding to the first abutting portion, so that the panel can be automatically opened or closed by the transmission device and the guidance of the guide rail to reduce the temperature inside the automobile. Furthermore, the solar panel can charge the electric device of the automobile during opening. Thus, the present invention may achieve the practical progressivity of electromotive sunshade, energy saving and carbon reduction.
NOVELTY - A battery shield mechanism for two-wheel motorbike is disclosed, where a battery frame of the battery shield mechanism is used to combine with a central plate at the front bottom of the saddle of the motorbike and with the peripherals, and is provided with a hollow portion at its center. Once the frame is combined fixedly with the central plate and the peripherals, the battery changing operation can be accomplished merely by lifting a battery lid. The central plate is provided with a notch and plural barb bulges, where the barb bulge penetrates a through hole of the frame and is fixed thereto, and the notch tightly clamps an edge of the lid onto the frame, to assure the reliability of the combination, and further to avoid loosening and warping of the edge of the lid.
NOVELTY - The anode composite comprises a substrate having a surface, and a coating electrolytically deposited directly on the surface of the substrate, where the coating comprises amorphous silicon, where the coating originates from a silicon-containing composition comprising silicon halide and solvent. The substrate is a current carrier. The silicon-containing composition further comprises a supporting electrolyte. The coating is present in the form of a film.    USE - The anode composite is useful in an electrode of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (all claimed) that is useful in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode composite can be simply manufactured in an economical and easy and a rapid manner, and enhances energy density, cyclability and rate capability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a silicon-containing composition;    (2) a method of preparing an anode composite; and    (3) an electrode.
NOVELTY - The composition has active material and shock absorbing material (1). The active material performs occlusion or release of conductive cation. The shock absorbing material consists of a core (2) and carbon nanotubes (3) extended from the surface of the core in the radial direction. The carbon nanotubes are integrally formed with the core.    USE - Composition for electrode (claimed) of secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shock absorbing material relieves the stress generated by the expansion or contraction of the active material during the occlusion or discharge of the conductive cation. The electrode having a simple structure is produced at low cost. The electrode having an outstanding performance is obtained by preventing the generation of crack in the active material layer and deformation of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) shock absorbing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the shock absorbing material.    Shock absorbing material (1)    Core (2)    Carbon nanotube (3)
NOVELTY - A redox flow secondary battery consists of a positive electrode cell chamber containing a positive electrode consisting of carbon electrodes, a negative electrode cell chamber containing a negative electrode consisting of a carbon electrode, and an electrolytic cell containing an electrolytic membrane as a diaphragm. The redox flow secondary battery is charged or discharged based on the valence change of the active material in the electrolyte solution. The carbon electrode contains carbon particles and a binder.    USE - Redox flow secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow secondary battery has excellent workability and acid resistance, and is economical. The activity of oxidation-reduction reaction is improved using the redox flow secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A redox flow secondary battery consists of a positive electrode cell chamber containing a positive electrode consisting of carbon electrodes, a negative electrode cell chamber containing a negative electrode consisting of a carbon electrode, and an electrolytic cell containing an electrolytic membrane as a diaphragm which separates the positive electrode cell chamber and the negative electrode cell chamber. The negative electrode cell chamber contains a negative electrode electrolyte solution containing an active material and the positive electrode cell chamber contains a positive electrode electrolyte solution containing an active material. The redox flow secondary battery is charged or discharged based on the valence change of the active material in the electrolyte solution. The carbon electrode contains carbon particles and a binder.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has an acquisition part (110) for acquiring an electrode potential on basis of a reference pole in a predetermined reference state. Another acquisition part (120) acquires another electrode potential measured in a charge condition corresponding to an electric potential flat part on basis of the reference pole in the predetermined deterioration state after the reference state. An electrode potential correction part (130) corrects the electrode potential measured on the basis of the reference pole in the deterioration state using the acquired electrode potentials.    USE - Apparatus i.e. integrated circuit (IC), for use in a storage case of an electrical storage system (all claimed) for estimating electrode potential of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, to measure electrode potential of a positive electrode or negative electrode using a reference pole for an electric vehicle i.e. petrol automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode potential correction part corrects the electrode potential measured on the basis of the reference pole in the deterioration state using the acquired electrode potentials, so that the apparatus can estimate the electrode potential correctly even when the electric potential changes from the reference state without requiring complicated calculation, thus reducing load concerning calculation of estimation of the electrode potential with the precision of estimation of the electrode potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery electrode potential estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery electrode potential estimation apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery electrode potential estimation apparatus (100)    Acquisition parts (110, 120)    Electrode potential correction part (130)    Storage part (140)    Correction data (141)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an operational amplifier (120) connected with a positive terminal of a high voltage battery (110) and another operational amplifier (130), which is connected with a negative terminal of the battery and the former operational amplifier. A switch (140) is connected between the positive terminal and a non-inverting terminal of the former operational amplifier. Another switch (150) is connected between the negative terminal and an inverting terminal of the latter operational amplifier, where the operational amplifiers are connected with each other through ground of a vehicle.    USE - Circuit for measuring insulation resistance for checking isolation breakdown of a high voltage battery of a hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can sense two cases in which an insulation resistor between the positive terminal of the battery and the ground of the vehicle and the insulation resistor between the negative terminal of the battery and the ground of the vehicle are broken without additional circuit cost, so that the isolation breakdown regardless of change in charged and discharged amounts of the battery can be sensed in an accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an insulation resistance measuring circuit.    High voltage battery (110)    Operational amplifiers (120, 130)    Switches (140-170)    RISO plus insulation resistor (180)    RISO minus insulation resistor (190)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a siren associated with a transistorized feedback circuit e.g. printed circuit board (PCB). A main alarm processing unit turns on the siren or another siren if conditions occur. A triggering circuit is coupled to the feedback circuit. The triggering circuit outputs a signal to the main alarm processing unit to activate the latter siren if connection between the feedback circuit and the triggering circuit is open circuited. The main alarm processing unit is powered by a power source. The feedback circuit is separated from the sirens.    USE - Apparatus for protecting a vehicle e.g. automobile, boat and airplane, against backup power source and wiring tampering.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus using a power disruption monitoring circuitry or backup battery and a dual power source, so that the apparatus is not easily affected by simply disconnecting the alarm unit from the sirens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for protecting a vehicle against backup power source and wiring tampering.    Alarm unit (100)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a base, multiple units of battery plates and an enclosing frame, where the enclosing frame is placed on the base. Multiple units of battery plates are placed in the enclosing frame. Ends of multiple units of the battery plates are provided with end plates. The end plates are pressed by a jack placed on an enclosing frame such that multiple units of the battery plates are fixed.    USE - Pressing mechanism for assembling a redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism has uniform pressure, good sealing effect, simple operation and easy component replacement, and enlarges area of the battery plates to be larger than 0.5-3 meter square or even larger, thus effectively improving total energy density and power of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pressing mechanism for assembling a redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a wheel hub power generation device for use in electric scooter, comprising a wheel frame and a wheel hub. An inner side wall of the wheel frame is protruded with more than one combination ribs. The wheel hub includes a wheel shaft, a housing and a wheel shaft fastening member. An external circumference of the wheel shaft is disposed with a plurality of armatures. The housing can be detachably disposed in the wheel rim and rotatably sleeved onto the wheel shaft. The external circumference of the housing is disposed with more than one combination grooves corresponding to more than one combination ribs. The housing includes a plurality of permanent magnets, an inner bearing set, an inner seal cap set, an external bearing set, an external seal cap set, a support rack and a plurality of wheel rim fastening members. With the combination grooves being tightly configured with the combination ribs, the effect of convenient assembly and detachment can be achieved, and waterproof effect can be provided as well.
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. secondary cell (1), has a rechargeable electrode assembly (2) comprising electrodes (2a, 2b), and a separator arranged between the electrodes. A current-conducting device (3) supplies electrical energy from the assembly to a load, and electroconductively connected to the assembly. A measuring device (6) detects operating status of the assembly, and a safety device (8) reduces a current-conduction cross-section of the current-conducting device and induces a safety status when the measuring device detects faulty operating status deviating from normal operating status.    USE - Rechargeable electrochemical energy storage cell i.e. secondary cell, for a battery i.e. lithium-ion-battery, for providing electrical energy for an electrical load i.e. main drive motor, of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The safety device reduces the current-conduction cross-section of the current-conducting device and induces the safety status when the measuring device detects faulty operating status deviating from normal operating status, thus enabling the secondary cell to have increased safety, and avoiding danger for the surrounding of the secondary cell. The arrangement of the measuring device in the secondary cell enables the cell to have compact design and simplifies maintenance of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary cell.    Secondary cell (1)    Rechargeable electrode assembly (2)    Electrodes (2a, 2b)    Current-conducting device (3)    Measuring device (6)    Safety device (8)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (100) has an internal combustion engine (1) generating driving force. A Rankine system is provided with an heat exchanger (4) for generating a gas-phase working medium by heating a liquid-phase working medium i.e. water, using waste heat of the engine. A first pipe transports the gas-phase working medium from the heat exchanger to a turbine (6). A second pipe transports the gas-phase working medium from the turbine to a condenser (9). A pump (11) increases pressure of saturated liquid from the condenser to the heat exchanger and generates high-pressure steam.    USE - Electric supercharged co-power hybrid drive mechanism for driving electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the Rankine system reduces the fossil fuel consumption, thus reducing the fuel cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to adapt an electric supercharged co-power hybrid drive mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric supercharged co-power hybrid drive mechanism.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Electric supercharger (2)    Heat exchanger (4)    Turbine (6)    Condenser (9)    Pump (11)    Rechargeable hybrid type battery (14)    Electric supercharged co-power hybrid drive mechanism (100)
NOVELTY - The silencer (52) has an expansion chamber connected to a predetermined apparatus of a fuel cell system, and a water-absorber arranged inside the expansion chamber. The water-absorber absorbs a liquid component of fluid that flows into the expansion chamber from the predetermined apparatus. The expansion chamber comprises an inlet pipe that receives the fluid from the predetermined apparatus and an outlet pipe that discharges the liquid component absorbed by the water-absorber.    USE - Hybrid silencer e.g. expansion silencer and perforated silencer, for use in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The silencer effectively reduces acoustic noise in a predetermined frequency band generated by the fuel cell system to a predetermined sound pressure level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Air pump (41)    Recycle pump (43)    Feed pump (44)    Separator (51)    Hybrid silencer (52)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing formed article and bubbles is positioned on the surface of a base (20) and dried, to form a structure (10).    USE - Manufacture of structure. Uses include but are not limited to collector for electrodes in solar cells, secondary batteries, fuel cells and lightweight frames.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is manufactured easily and economically without requiring large-scale apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure produced.    Structure (10)    Unit (12)    Base (20)    Linear component (122)    Space (124)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining irreversible voltage loss of fuel cell stack (12) at predetermined time intervals for determining stack voltage degradation variable. A maximum allowed voltage degradation rate of fuel cell stack is calculated, if stack voltage degradation variable indicates that fuel cell stack does not meet predetermined stack end-of-life voltage requirements. A maximum number of stand-by mode events per unit time is calculated to prevent stack from exceeding maximum allowed degradation rate so as to control number of stand-by mode events.    USE - Method for reducing frequency of stack stand-by mode events for fuel cell stack of fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and service life of the fuel cell system is increased while fuel consumption is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control system for reducing frequency of stack stand-by mode events for fuel cell stack of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the fuel cell system and the control system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Cathode input line (16)    Water vapor transfer unit (18)
NOVELTY - The device has two power sources (32,34) for providing power to electric loads (31,35). A battery selector switch (51) is bypassed by bypass relay (54). A bypass fuse (53) is arranged outside of housing (58) for storing second power source, and is melted down when overcurrent flows to load. The bypass fuse and bypass relay are connected in series. The battery selector switch and a main relay (52) are turned OFF and the bypass relay is turned ON, when current flowing through load detected by battery selector switch and main relay is equal to or greater than predetermined value.    USE - Power supply device of power supply system, used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the bypass fuse which melts down when overcurrent flows to the electric load of the vehicle is arranged outside the housing, the workability in replacing the bypass fuse is improved. Since the battery selector switch and the main relay are turned OFF and the bypass relay is turned ON, when the current flowing through the electric load is equal to or greater than predetermined value, large current is prevented from flowing from one power source towards the short circuit portion. Hence, the failure of the electric wire and the substrate of the battery pack of the vehicle are prevented. The place for arranging the bypass fuse is determined freely, without the need of additional components, thus the manufacturing cost of the power supply device is reduced. The short circuit processing of the power supply device is conducted with simple configuration, using the battery selector switch and the main relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric loads (31,35)    Power sources (32,34)    Battery selector switch (51)    Main relay (52)    Bypass fuse (53)    Bypass relay (54)    Housing (58)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises positive active material, aqueous binder and tungsten trioxide.    USE - Material is used for positive electrode for lithium battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, portable computer, electric vehicle, internal combustion engine, super capacitor and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery has high rate characteristics, high power output, high voltage and durability, and reduced resistance of electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode, which consists of a metal substrate which is corroded by strong alkali, and positive electrode layer on surfaces of metal substrate.
NOVELTY - The method comprises restricting sizes of silicon particles to 100-300 nm, separating the silicon particles (15-30 wt.%) from silicon kerf using filtration or centrifugation process, cleaning the silicon particles, and forming the silicon particles with a restricted size into a composite matrix and attaching the composite matrix to a current collector for use as an anode in a lithium rechargeable battery. The silicon particles are: resized mechanically; and cleaned to remove metallic or organic impurities and surface oxide, where carbonaceous materials are carbon sources.    USE - The method is useful for preparing a composite anode that is useful in a lithium rechargeable battery using silicon particles from silicon kerf (claimed), where the rechargeable lithium batteries are useful in portable electronic devices such as cell phones, tablet computers, laptop computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode exhibits high capacity and reversible capacity and a long cycle life.
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system (C1) includes a heat radiator (5) provided in a position within an airflow path through which external air is inhaled by the fan (41) of an auxiliary heat-source equipment (4). The external air, which has passed the heat exchange section (50) of the heat radiator, is supplied to the fan when the fan is driven.    USE - Cogeneration system for producing electricity and steam.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a waste gas, discharged from an electric power generation unit, to be appropriately cooled in the heat exchange section of the heat radiator. Reduces the size and cost of the heat radiator, thus allowing the heat radiator to be installed appropriately within the limited space of an exterior case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Auxiliary heat-source equipment (4)    Heat radiator (5)    Fan (41)    Heat exchange section (50)    Cogeneration system (C1)
NOVELTY - The structure has rod-shaped battery modules (2) arranged in interior spaces of box-shaped battery cases. The box-shaped battery cases are arranged parallel to each other by predetermined spacing. A flow control board (13) divides inner sides of the battery cases into downstream and upstream. A through hole (132) mutually connects the upstream and the downstream. A space is formed among the battery modules and a partition plate (133) with respect to diameter of each battery module. The through hole is formed in the flow control board.    USE - Structure for cooling a battery i.e. high capacitance assembled battery, that is utilized for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a solar cell electric power generating apparatus, with cooling air.    ADVANTAGE - The space is formed among the battery modules and the partition plate with respect to the diameter of each battery module so as to ensure high industrial utility value of the battery, so that the assembled battery can be cooled effectively and uniform temperature of the assembled battery can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a flow control board.    Rod-shaped battery modules (2)    Flow control board (13)    Flat control plate body (131)    Through hole (132)    Partition plate (133)
NOVELTY - The structure has rod-shaped battery modules (2) arranged in interior spaces of box-shaped battery cases. The box-shaped battery cases are arranged in parallel by predetermined spacing. A flow control board (13) divides inner sides of the battery cases into a downstream part and an upstream part. A through hole (132) mutually connects the upstream part and the downstream part. Space is formed between the battery modules and a partition plate (133) with respect to diameter of each battery module. The through hole is arranged in the flow control board.    USE - Structure for cooling a battery i.e. high capacitance assembled battery, that is utilized for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a solar cell electric power generating apparatus with cooling air.    ADVANTAGE - The space is formed between the battery modules and the partition plate with respect to the diameter of each battery module so as to ensure high industrial utility value of the battery, so that the assembled battery can be cooled effectively and uniform temperature of the assembled battery can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a flow control board.    Rod-shaped battery modules (2)    Flow control board (13)    Flat control plate body (131)    Through hole (132)    Partition plate (133)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a flow control board (14) which is provided in a battery case. A partition plate (143) is standingly arranged so that a space (C) between the battery modules is located adjacent to upstream of the flow control board. The ratio of clearance gap (h3) between partition plate and battery module with respect to the diameter of battery module is set to be greater than or equal to 0.04 and lesser than or equal to 0.10. A main portion is formed with a through hole (142) arranged in the position used as a central region of adjacent battery module.    USE - Cooling structure of assembled battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium-ion battery, and nickel cadmium battery for hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in wind power generator, solar cell, and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the through hole is arranged in the position used as the central region of adjacent battery module, the cooling air passed through the clearance gap can be circulated along the surface of the battery module. Thus, the assembled battery can be cooled effectively. The rectification effect of the cooling air flow between the partition plate and the battery module can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the flow control board vicinity in the battery cooling structure.    Flow control board (14)    Through hole (142)    Partition plate (143)    Space between battery modules (C)    Clearance gap between partition plate and battery module (h3)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a purge process execution part (21) for performing a purge process after a completion of an operation of a fuel cell (10). The purge process execution part sets a battery threshold value after detecting external temperature and temperature of the fuel cell. The purge process execution part performs the purge process when the temperature of the fuel cell is below a battery threshold value in a determination process. A control part (20) calculates a difference of temperatures. The control part performs scavenging-air process by purge gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part performs scavenging-air process by purge gas so as to reduce moisture content that remains inside the fuel cell, so that starting property of the fuel cell can be improved at time of low temperature starting after the completion of the operation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Control part (20)    Purge process execution part (21)    Air temperature probe (80)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The negative mix and solvent are contained in a negative mix slurry for iron-air secondary battery. The negative mix contains iron oxide, electrically conductive agent and binder that uses polyethylene as main component having largest absorbed duty on 80 to 90 degrees Celsius measurement temperature zone. The binder has average particle diameter of less than 20 micrometers.    USE - Negative mix of negative mix slurry (claimed) for iron-air secondary battery (claimed) e.g. for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provide iron-air secondary battery with sufficient discharge capacity and outstanding in cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of negative electrode for iron-air secondary battery;    (2) a negative electrode for iron-air secondary battery; and    (3) an iron-air secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The coin-shaped lithium cell has a negative electrode sealing board (1) which is provided with a flange portion (1a). An opening portion, an extension portion (1e), and a folding portion (1c) are formed in a front-end portion of the flange portion. The extension portion is folding-processed through gasket (3). A crimped portion is deformed into cross-section square C-shaped structure. The ratio of the folding portion height of the negative electrode sealing board with respect to the thickness of a bottom portion of the gasket is set to be in the range of 0.55-0.80.    USE - Coin-shaped lithium cell for battery structure used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leaking-proof characteristic of the coin-shaped lithium cell can be improved without reducing the design capacity of the battery, even when the continuous duties and the intense thermal impact in high-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coin-shaped lithium cell.    Negative electrode sealing board (1)    Flange portion (1a)    Folding portion (1c)    Extension portion (1e)    Gasket (3)
NOVELTY - The structure has an adjacent cell (11) whose two aluminum electrode terminal surfaces (13A, 13B) e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, are electrically connected with a projection part along lamination direction. An electro-conductive plate (20) is fixed between the aluminum electrode terminal surfaces. The projection part is fixed with two surfaces of the electro-conductive plate. The electro-conductive plate is made of copper alloy. A plated layer is formed on a surface of the electro-conductive plate.    USE - Structure for connecting a cell group that is utilized as a power supply in a driving vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum electrode terminal surfaces of the adjacent cell are electrically connected with the projection part along lamination direction so as to reduce contact resistance between the aluminum electrode terminal surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure for connecting a cell group.    Adjacent cell (11)    Aluminum electrode terminal surfaces of an adjacent cell (13A,13B)    Insulated resin part (15)    Electro-conductive plate (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has control unit that starts (S30) a performance decrement suppression operation for suppressing a fall of electric power generation performance of fuel cell when determining that fuel cell is in high temperature state. An output current of fuel cell is increased by reducing the output voltage of the fuel cell temporarily after performing the preliminary treatment which adjusts a state of reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell. A temporary voltage drop process which increases the amount of generated water inside the fuel cell is performed (S50).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the electric power generation performance of a fuel cell can be effectively suppressed by the execution of the temporary voltage drop process. Since the temporary voltage drop process is performed after adjusting the state of a reactive gas, the occurrence of the malfunctions such as lack of reactive gases and rapid pressure fluctuation can be suppressed and the deterioration of the fuel cell can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method for controlling fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for executing normal operation of fuel cell (S10)    Step for determining whether the fuel cell is in high temperature state (S20)    Step for starting performance decrement suppression operation for suppressing fall of electric power generation performance of fuel cell (S30)    Step for performing temporary voltage drop process which increases amount of water inside fuel cell (S50)    Step for repeating temporary voltage drop process while fuel cell is in high temperature state (S60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a storage shelf provided with a top plate (3), which is located above a shelf (4). The top plate is equipped with a hanging part i.e. hook part. A battery module (5) is provided with a lithium ion secondary battery (7), which is arranged at the shelf and equipped with a safety valve (6). Electric power wirings (14a, 14b) are electrically connected with the battery module and hung by the hanging part. Each electric power wiring is disconnected from heat of gas in vicinity of the hanging part when gas blows off from the safety valve.    USE - Storage apparatus for a battery system (claimed) that is utilized in a moving body such as electric vehicle and windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power wirings are disconnected from heat of gas in vicinity of the hanging part when gas blows off from the safety valve, so that safety of the battery system can be ensured without increasing cost of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a storage apparatus.    Storage apparatus (1)    Top plate (3)    Shelf (4)    Battery module (5)    Safety valve (6)    Lithium ion secondary battery (7)    Electric power wirings (14a, 14b)
NOVELTY - The tone unit has a unit case (3) whose inner side is provided with a ventilation path (4). An evaporator (5) cools air ventilated by the ventilation path. A battery (23) supplies electric power to a motor for vehicle travel. The evaporator is provided with a tube (51) that is provided with a refrigerant path (50). A fin (52) is arranged in a flat surface of the tube. A laminated evaporator is formed by laminating the tube and the fin alternately. The tube mutually joins a pair of plate parts. A hydrophilic film (56) is formed in a surface of the evaporator.    USE - Battery temperature tone unit for thermally regulating an interior space of a battery module that supplies electric power to a motor that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fin is arranged in the flat surface of the tube, and the laminated evaporator is formed by laminating the tube and the fin alternately so as to prevent failure of an electronic component by preventing scattering of condensed water adhering to the evaporator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery module.    Unit case (3)    Ventilation path (4)    Evaporator (5)    Battery (23)    Refrigerant path (50)    Tube (51)    Fin (52)    Hydrophilic film (56)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a separator (27) that is provided between a positive electrode sheet (28) and a negative electrode sheet (29). The connection portions (35,36) are used to connect a flat plate portion (31) and electrode housing (23). The current collection terminals (17,18) are provided with an electrically conductive material. The flat plate portion is thermally connected with a case (11) in a state via an insulation bag (11a) which consists of insulating materials between the inner surfaces of case.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature in the secondary battery can be controlled easily. The replacement frequency of the secondary battery can be suppressed. The insertion property of the electrode group can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Case (11)    Insulation bag (11a)    Current collection terminals (17,18)    Electrode housing (23)    Separator (27)    Positive electrode sheet (28)    Negative electrode sheet (29)    Flat plate portion (31)    Connection portions (35,36)
NOVELTY - The structure has a positive electrode sheet (24) and a negative electrode sheet (25) respectively connected among current collection terminals (17, 18) in a state of interposing a sheet-like separator (23). An active material is coated on a metal foil (24a) of the positive electrode sheet. A joining region (35) of a non-coating region (27) and each current collection terminal are extended together along direction of extending the non-coating region when the positive electrode sheet is joined to each current collection terminal in the non-apply region.    USE - Structure for electrically connecting an electrode body and current collection terminals in a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. commercial vehicle and riding vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The joining region of the non-coating region and each current collection terminal are extended together along direction of extending the non-coating region when the positive electrode sheet is joined to each current collection terminal in the non-apply region, so that area of a non-coated part can be made small and volume energy density of the structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current collection terminals (17, 18)    Sheet-like separator (23)    Positive electrode sheet (24)    Positive electrode sheet metal foil (24a)    Negative electrode sheet (25)    Non-coating region (27)    Joining region of non-coating region (35)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a positive electrode sheet (24) having metal foil by which active material is applied. A grating groove part (30) has arranged each channel (30a,30b) in lattice form, and is formed in the surface (26a) of the active material layer (26). The radius surface (30e) of grating groove part is formed in two angular parts (K1,K2) in intersection part (30c) into which each channel intersects, while other two angular parts (K3,K4) have sharpened front-end.    USE - Electrode for use in electrical storage apparatus of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Impregnates electrolyte easily to active material layer of the secondary battery for vehicle by suppressing the intersection part to be saturated with electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode sheet (24)    Active material layer (26)    Surface (26a)    Grating groove part (30)    Channel (30a,30b)    Intersection part (30c)    Radius surface (30e)    Angular parts (K1,K2)    Angular parts (K3,K4)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating liquid hot-melt binder aqueous solution (52) on a surface of a sheet-like collector (51) by a coating process (S101). A hot-melt binder layer (52A) is formed by drying the hot-melt binder aqueous solution by drying process (S102). A granulated particle (60) is supplied to the surface of the hot-melt binder layer by a supply process (S103). Thickness direction of the collector is compressed, and the collector, the hot-melt binder layer and the granulated particle are heated by a heating and compression process (S104).    USE - Method for manufacturing a positive electrode of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables compressing thickness direction of the collector and heating the collector, the hot-melt binder layer and the granulated particle by the heating and compression process, so that sufficient peeling strength of an active material layer with respect to the collector can be ensured, occurrence of corrosion on a collector surface can be avoided, thus preventing increase in internal resistance of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a positive electrode manufacturing process.    Coating process (S101)    Drying process (S102)    Supply process (S103)    Heating and compression process (S104)    Sheet-like collector (51)    Coating liquid hot-melt binder aqueous solution (52)    Hot-melt binder layer (52A)    Granulated particle (60)
NOVELTY - The closed-type battery (10) has blade parts (33,43) which are extended so that part of positive electrode surface (20a) or negative electrode surface (20b) may be covered. The lead parts (32,42) are connected to either the positive electrode plate of electrode flux (20) and the negative electrode plate (22) ensuring the insertion part (100) to which the positive electrode surface or negative electrode surface of electrode flux is exposed.    USE - Closed-type battery for use in vehicles such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the generation of the internal short circuit by a collector contacting a positive electrode plate or a negative electrode plate by suppressing the approach of a lead part into the electrode flux. Ensures that positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate and a lead part are favorably connectable since the insertion part is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of schematic structure of the closed type battery.    Closed-type battery (10)    Electrode flux (20)    Positive electrode surface (20a)    Negative electrode surface (20b)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Lead parts (32,42)    Blade parts (33,43)    Insertion part (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has lead portions (32,42) that are positioned in the position in which the lead portion overlaps with positive electrode surface (20a) or negative electrode surface (20b), and is connected to a positive electrode plate (21) and a negative electrode plate. An exterior portion accommodates an electrode bundle (20) and the lead portion. The lead portion has a deformation regulation portion (52) that regulates the deformation that is provided to the positive electrode surface or the negative electrode surface.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery mounted in mobile telephone, personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of lead portion is prevented by the deformation regulation portion, even when the lead portion of collector deforms by the impact from the outside. The approach into the electrode bundle of lead portion can be reduced, and the occurrence of the internal short circuit by collector that contacts the positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Electrode bundle (20)    Positive electrode surface (20a)    Negative electrode surface (20b)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Lead portions (32,42)    Deformation regulation portion (52)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate (5) is attached to secondary battery by using positive electrode paste. The positive electrode paste is prepared by dispersing positive electrode active material, electrically conductive material, thickener, and binder in solvent.    USE - Positive electrode plate for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle and mobile communication apparatus such as mobile telephone, digital camera, video camera, and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate having excellent high temperature tolerance can reduce the deterioration of high temperature cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion secondary battery having positive electrode plate.    Sealing board (1)    Positive electrode lead (3)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Separator (7)    Lower insulation board (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a groove (27A) that is provided in the surface of an active material layer. The groove is provided with several primary inclination portions (27V) and several secondary inclination portions (27W). The primary and secondary inclination portions are inclined respectively in two different directions. The weight density of active material in bottom portion of groove and weight density of active material in portion in which groove is not formed are same.    USE - Electrode of secondary battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of the weight density of active material can be suppressed. The high permeability of electrolyte solution is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    Groove (27A)    Primary inclination portion (27V)    Secondary inclination portion (27W)    Opening (271)    Curve (C1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has an application part i.e. tank, for coating active material paste (32) on two surfaces of a strip-shaped metal foil (25). A shaping part (35) shapes thickness of a layer of the active material paste. The shaping part is equipped with multiple clearance gap formation parts i.e. column part (37). The clearance gap formation parts are spaced apart and mutually opposed together along thickness direction of the metal foil at time of coating of the active material paste such that a shaping clearance gap (38) is formed in multiple numbers.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing an electrode of an electrical storage apparatus i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a vehicle (all claimed) such as commercial vehicle and riding vehicle. Can also be used for an electrical storage apparatus i.e. electrical dual layer capacitor, such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The clearance gap formation parts are spaced apart and mutually opposed together along the thickness direction of the metal foil at the time of the coating of the active material paste such that the shaping clearance gap is formed in the numbers, so that productive efficiency of the apparatus can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a shaping part of an electrode manufacturing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Strip-shaped metal foil (25)    Electrode manufacturing apparatus (30)    Active material paste (32)    Shaping part (35)    Column part (37)    Shaping clearance gap (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (2) has fuel cell which is provided with cathode (10) which is arranged at one side of electrolyte layer (8), and arranged at other side of anode (9) in which hydrazines are supplied as liquid fuel. A fuel-supply discharge unit (4) supplies hydrazines to the anode, and a fuel recovery unit (45) recovers the hydrazines discharged from the cathode. The cathode contains cathode catalyst which can suppress the oxidation of hydrazines.    USE - Fuel cell system for mounting in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves fuel consumption reduction and cost reduction since the electric power generation performance can be secured with simple structure. Secures outstanding electric power generation performance since the cathode contains cathode catalyst which can suppress the oxidation of hydrazines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle which mounts fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel-supply discharge unit (4)    Electrolyte layer (8)    Anode (9)    Cathode (10)    Fuel recovery unit (45)
NOVELTY - The goods storage case has a supporting leg portion that supports a case structure (21). The supporting leg portion is located between the plus terminal (10a) and minus terminal (10b) of auxiliary machine battery (10) and is provided to support the case structure above the battery. The battery is abutted with the supporting leg portion by the battery clamp (12). The lower surface of supporting leg portion is fitted to battery clamp. The case structure is maintained above battery using fastening band (16) provided in L-shaped bracket (13) for securing battery.    USE - Goods storage case for storing goods such as puncture repair kit, mounted on battery such as auxiliary machine battery (claimed) of motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for storing tool and replacement components.    ADVANTAGE - The goods storage case effectively accommodates the goods in the battery storage space of the rear luggage area accommodated with auxiliary machine battery. Since the fastening band provided in the L-shaped bracket is hung to the rack support, the goods storage case can be effectively maintained above the battery, and the attachment and removal of the goods storage case can be performed in a simple manner. The upper empty space of the battery can be effectively used and the goods storage case can be efficiently accommodated in the battery storage space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the goods storage case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Auxiliary machine battery (10)    Plus terminal of battery (10a)    Minus terminal of battery (10b)    Battery clamp (12)    L-shaped bracket (13)    Fastening band (16)    Case structure (21)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has generator (23) which is connected with engine (21). Running drive of electric motor (25) is set to provide higher output than engine. Battery (27) is set to deliver and receive electric power between generator and electric motor. Running drive of series system is set to operate electric motor, based on the electric power generated with the motive power from the engine. The battery is arranged rather than the engine and the electric motor at the vehicle forward side.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of battery can be improved effectively by the traveling airflow from vehicle forward. The need of providing the special battery cooling device and battery cooling structure, or arranging the battery to the compartment side can be eliminated. The hybrid vehicle of the low cost can cool the battery for high voltages effectively, and low fuel consumption can be provided without causing the fall of the high cost of production or amenity for cooling of the battery for high voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Engine (21)    Generator (23)    Electric motor (25)    Battery (27)
NOVELTY - The tray (1) includes a box-type battery mounting section which integrates superposed tray units (2a). The box-type battery mounting section includes side walls (4,5) and baseplates (3a,3b) assembled into a watertight structure.    USE - Tray for frame (claimed) for battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables securing a required joint strength even by spot welding to avoid the need to perform linear welding, thus simplifying the manufacture of the tray. Facilitates the joining of frame units and the joining of frame units and tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a frame for vehicle-mounted battery.    Tray (1)    Tray units (2a)    Baseplates (3a,3b)    Side walls (4,5)    Outer frame (10)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a battery module (32) which is arranged under a floor panel (16). A locker (20) is provided with a closed cross-section structure, is arranged along edge portion of vehicle width direction of floor panel. The closed-cross-section structure is arranged along vehicle front-back direction on outer side of vehicle width direction of battery module. An outer side portion (50Ro) located in outer side of vehicle width direction is provided with battery side frame (50) coupled with inner side portion (50Ri) located in inside vehicle width direction in locker.    USE - Battery mounting structure for vehicle such as electric vehicle, petrol hybrid vehicle and fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Bending deformation of the battery side frame at the time of side collision can be prevented. The absorption capability of the side collision energy of the battery side frame can be improved. Increase in capacity of the battery module can be achieved, thus damage of the battery module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery mounting structure (10)    Floor panel (16)    Locker (20)    Battery module (32)    Battery side frame (50)    Inner side portion (50Ri)    Outer side portion (50Ro)
NOVELTY - The battery supply device has two terminals that are configured for supplying the voltage of battery to the external circuit. The two wirings are configured for connecting poles and terminals. An opening-and-closing portion is configured to switch main wiring between conduction and blocking states by providing coil. A control wiring is connected to the coil through which the electric current flows, and is penetrated by the cyclic loop portion. An electric current detection element (4) is configured to detect the electric current which passes through the loop portion.    USE - Battery supply device for hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery supply device can easily detect the failure regarding the opening-and-closing unit. The precision of the fault detection can be improved by detecting the failure regarding the opening-and-closing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (3)    Electric current detection element (4)    Current measurement circuit (5)    Power supply circuit (8)    Lead battery (9)
NOVELTY - The battery module has thin plate batteries (10a-10c) that have a positive electrode tab (11p) and a negative electrode tab (11n) extending from a front side. The positive and negative electrode tabs of adjacent thin plate batteries face each other. The positive and negative electrode tabs facing each other are electrically connected such that batteries are connected in series. An electrically conducting path electrically connecting positive and negative electrode tabs is folded along folding lines (42,43) that is parallel to a lateral side (14s) adjacent to front side.    USE - Battery module used in automobile such as motorcycle, personal digital assistant, and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the need to change the designs of the positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab can be avoided, the battery module can be produced inexpensively. The occurrence of short circuit accident in the battery module can be avoided. The increase of the connection resistance of the electrically conducting path can be suppressed because the positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab are directly connected, and the connection element can be avoided. Thus the number of components of the battery module can be reduced and cost of the battery module can be reduced. The separation of adjacent batteries during the production process of a battery module can be prevented, so that the operational efficiency of the battery module production can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the production method of the battery module.    Thin plate batteries (10a-10c)    Negative electrode tab (11n)    Positive electrode tab (11p)    Lateral side (14s)    Folding lines (42,43)
NOVELTY - Battery pack (100) comprises multiple battery cell units (110) electrically connected to multiple conductive units (120); packaging materials (130) filling the gaps between battery cell units and being in immediate contact with surfaces of battery cell units; and grid for improving heat conduction, buried in packaging materials, where each mesh of grid is configured with one of the battery cell units; where battery pack further comprises a gap control member (140) between the battery cell units; and housing heat-sink, connected to the grid.    USE - As packaging structure for providing highly stable, reliable, heat conducting battery pack to battery cell, used in electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging material is tightly bonded to the battery cell units to prevent the battery cell units from moving relative to each other, thus guaranteeing the reliability of connections between the battery cell units and conductive units and improving electricity supply performance and safety. The packaging material tightly contacts the battery cell units, which also reduces thermal resistance and improves the heat dissipating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional side view of battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell units (110)    Conductive units (120)    Packaging materials (130)    Gap control member (140)
NOVELTY - The pouch type battery (100) includes a pouch (140) which accommodates an electrode assembly. A first electrode tab (120) is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extends outside the pouch. A PTC device is electrically connected to the first electrode tab and fixed to the pouch by a photocurable adhesive (170). A lead plate (160) is electrically connected to the PTC device.    USE - Pouch type battery for small electronic device e.g. cellular phone, camcorder. Can also be used for electric scooter and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a separator which can be arranged between first electrode plate and second electrode plate to reduce the possibility of and/or prevent a short circuit, and to facilitate movement of lithium ions. Does not require an operator to adhere a tape to the pouch type battery, thus facilitating an adhering operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a pouch type battery.    Pouch type battery (100)    First electrode tab (120)    Pouch (140)    Lead plate (160)    Photocurable adhesive (170)
NOVELTY - A metal-air battery (200) consists of metal source layer, electrolyte layer provided between the metal source layer and porous composite cathode layer, and porous composite cathode layer having portions (I, II). The cathode contains conductive material deposited on a support structure to form porous conductive structure. Solid electrolyte with metal ion conductivity is deposited on the surfaces within the portion (I). The portion (I) is in contact with the electrolyte layer and the portion (II) contains porous conductive material in contact with the portion (I).    USE - Metal-air battery e.g. lithium-air battery (claimed) used for personal computers, phones, cameras and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-air battery has improved cycle lifetime, overall energy density, improved rate characteristics, reduced weight and thickness, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal-air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the rechargeable, thin film, all solid state metal-air battery.    Metal-air battery (200)    Current collector (202)    Anode (204)    Electrolyte (208)    Composite cathode (216)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a force reducer (3), and power springs (5, 11) placed in housings (6, 12) that are provided with crowns (6a, 12a) mounted on hubs (4, 4a) on a same axis of the apparatus. Internal gears (7, 14) are provided with lock pins (7a, 14a), where the internal gears engage with gears (8, 13) to rotate a rotor (9). An electronic distribution system includes a coil (15), a sliding ferrous core (16) and balls (17) that are housed in cavities (18), where the coil is controlled by spring capacity detectors (19, 19a).    USE - Apparatus for maintaining and extending charge of batteries of an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables recovering and storing the kinetic energy of the vehicle and maintaining the charge of batteries of the electric vehicle by displacement of the vehicle and by accumulating energy and prolonging autonomy of charging of the vehicle and operating air-conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an apparatus for maintaining and extending charge of batteries of an electric vehicle.    Force reducer (3)    Hubs (4, 4a)    Power springs (5, 11)    Housings (6, 12)    Crowns (6a, 12a)    Interior gears (7, 14)    Lock pins (7a, 14a)    Gears (8, 13)    Rotor (9)    Coil (15)    Sliding ferrous core (16)    Balls (17)    Cavities (18)    Spring capacity detectors (19, 19a)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a negative electrode active material layer (243A) held on a negative electrode current collector (241A). The negative electrode active material layer includes negative electrode active material particles (710A) and SBR particles (730A) arranged in thickness direction of negative electrode active material layer. The amount ratio of SBR particles included in a portion of the surface side of negative electrode active material layer with respect to SBR particles included in a portion of side of negative electrode current collector is less than or equal to 1.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery for battery pack of driving battery system (all claimed) in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can maintain a high level of capacity retention rate after charge/discharge cycles even under a low temperature environment. Can suppress direct current resistance to a low level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the negative electrode active material layer of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode sheet (240A)    Negative electrode current collector (241A)    Negative electrode active material layer (243A)    Negative electrode active material particles (710A)    SBR particles (730A)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing (2210) a potential between a cathode and an anode of the charge storage device, the charge storage device including an electrolyte. A first charge carrier of the electrolyte is received (2220) at a surface effect dominant site of the anode. An electron of the anode is transferred (2230) to the first charge carrier. A second charge carrier of the electrolyte is received (2240) at an intercalation material of the anode. An electron (2250) is transferred from the intercalation material to the second charge carrier.    USE - Charging method of charge storage device, such as battery, capacitor or fuel cell used in various applications. Uses include but are not limited to lighting systems, portable electronics, load balancing devices, communication devices, backup power supplies, vehicles and computing devices.    ADVANTAGE - Power storage at surface effect dominant sites occurs at potentials at which Faradaic surface reactions occur but intercalation of charge carriers into the nanoparticles that include the surface effect dominant sites does not occur, thus preventing degradation of the nanoparticles due to repeated intercalation and de-intercalation of charge carrier and allowing for a longer cycle lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram illustrating the charging method of a charge storage device.    Inter-electrode potential transferring step (2210)    First charge carrier receiving step (2220)    Electron transferring step (2230)    Second charge carrier receiving step (2240)    Electron transferring step (2250)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a vehicle chassis frame (4) that is comprised with mainframe which is integrally joined to a head tube. A sub-frame (30) is extended in back from upper portion of mainframe. The mainframe is comprised with a down portion which is extended in downward direction from head tube. A lower portion is extended in back from lower end of down portion, and the sub-frame is removably coupled with vehicle chassis frame. The bottom portion of battery unit is supported on lower portion of mainframe, and the side portion of battery unit is covered by sub-frame.    USE - Saddle riding type electric vehicle such as electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be easily mounted on the vehicle, and the capacity of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the electric vehicle.    Electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle (1)    Vehicle chassis frame (4)    Electric motor (5)    Sub-frame (30)    Inflow duct (36)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has electrode component which is formed by laminating a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate, in which separator (24) is provided between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate, and non-aqueous electrolyte which impregnates the electrode component. The separator is provided with at least on one surface of a heat-resistant layer (241) containing inorganic oxide particles and binder. The inorganic oxide particles contain 5-200 weight ppm gallium and aluminum oxide.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for drive motor of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising separator has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator;    (2) manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator.    Separator (24)    Base film (240)    Heat-resistant layer (241)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has temperature sensor (64) which detects a temperature (FT) of a fuel cell (12). A control unit (58) controls the starting and interruption of the power generation by the fuel cell. The detected temperature is less than or equal to a first reference temperature relating to the freezing of water and is greater than a second reference temperature, when the fuel cell is in a power generation interrupt state. The control unit executes a supply operation of the first fuel supply device, while the fuel cell remains in the power generation interrupt state.    USE - Fuel cell system for electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone, personal information terminal mounted on electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption can be suppressed and the freezing of the fuel cell can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Control unit (58)    Computation unit (58a)    Determination unit (58b)    Temperature sensor (64)
NOVELTY - The plug has a cylindrical main metal fitting that is provided in the outer periphery of the insulator. A chip (32) is fixed to the front-end portion of the main metal fitting. The plug unit (3) is located in the axial direction front end side of the center electrode (5). The cross-sectional area of the chip orthogonal to the protrusion direction of the chip is set to specific value. The protrusion length of the chip with respect to the front end surface (27F) of the ground electrode (27) in the longitudinal direction of the ground electrode is set to specific value.    USE - Ignition plug used for combustion apparatus such as internal combustion engine e.g. six cylinder engine, and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ground electrode is provided with the bending portion, the big space can be formed between the ground electrode and the center electrode, and the growth inhibition of the spark by the ground electrode can be prevented more reliably. Since the center of the front end surface of the ground electrode is located in the axial direction front end side rather than the front-end of the center electrode, the favorable ignition quality is realizable. The breakage of the ground electrode in the bending portion can be prevented more reliably. The outstanding ignition quality can be achieved. The intensity of the chip can be fully maintained. The heat pull capability to have been excellent in the ground electrode can be ensured more reliably, and the breakage resistance of the chip can be improved more reliably. The overheating of the chip can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the ignition plug.    Plug unit (3)    Front end side of center electrode (5)    Ground electrode (27)    Front end surface of ground electrode (27F)    Chip (32)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2) and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains silicon oxide and a carbon material. The ratio of silicon oxide with respect to total amount of silicon oxide and carbon material is 1-10 %mass. The electrical double layer capacity at interface between the negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte is 0.5-1.8 mF/g.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, domestic electric power storage apparatus and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains silicon oxide (SiOx, x is more than 0.5 and less than 1.5) and a carbon material. The ratio of silicon oxide with respect to total amount of silicon oxide and carbon material is 1-10 %mass. The electrical double layer capacity at interface between the negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte is 0.5-1.8 mF/g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode lead (4)    Negative electrode lead (5)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has cells that are provided with a discharge opening for discharging the gas generated in the cell in one direction. The two cells are arranged as one unit, so that the directions of the gas discharged from the discharge openings of the cells face each other.    USE - Battery pack for large sized power supply such as photovoltaic power supply and wind power supply of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can ensure the safety at the time of the abnormality generation without impairing the energy density of the battery packs, since the directions of the gas discharged from the discharge openings of the cells face each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the patterns carried out to oppose the discharge direction of two cells and to form discharge opening in cylindrical shaped cell.    Patterns (41,42)    Trigger cell (401)    First stage module (402)    Second stage module (403)    Third stage module (404)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises an alloy containing 29 %mass or more silicon and remainder of tin, carbon and an unavoidable impurity.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode for electrical device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) and capacitor, used as power supply for motor drive of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical device having negative electrode containing negative electrode active material has improved cycle durability and capacitance.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has battery pack (2) which is installed in downward space ranging from one side to other side of seats (4) arranged in parallel along width direction through console (3). The portion of the cell pack is provided between seats is surrounded through gap (5) by fixing portion (1) which fixes the console to floor surface (6) of room interior. The fixing portion is not pressed against the battery pack, even if the fixing portion deforms the gap without the ability to finish resisting the external force received at the time of vehicle collision.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the vehicle is suppressed, so that the cost of the vehicle can be minimized. The fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced. The operational performance of the vehicle can be improved. The battery pack can be protected easily by simple structure of the vehicle. The vehicle can be installed easily. The rigidity of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the room interior attached to the battery pack in the vehicle.    Fixing portion (1)    Battery pack (2)    Console (3)    Seat (4)    Gap (5)    Floor surface (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has controlling valve which controls pressure of anode gas supplied to fuel cell. A buffer portion stores anode off gas emitted from fuel cell. A purge valve adjusts flow volume of anode off gas emitted from buffer portion. A pulsation operation unit increases and varies the pressure of downstream anode gas of controlling valve according to load of fuel cell. A purge unit controls opening degree of purge valve according to load of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the quantity of the anode off gas emitted by the exterior of the fuel cell system can be decreased, the fuel consumption can be improved in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the lowering transient operation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for setting transition flag (S71)    Step for closing pressure regulation valve (S72)    Step for computing declining transition target opening of purge valve (S73)    Step for controlling purge valve to declining transition target opening (S74)    Step for determining whether anode pressure is lower bound value (S75)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell membrane/electrode assembly has anion interchangeable solid polymer electrolyte membrane positioned between anode which oxidizes a fuel, cathode which reduces oxygen, and anode containing palladium (32) and ruthenium oxide (33).    USE - Fuel cell membrane/electrode assembly used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and direct ethanol fuel cell for fuel cell power generation system (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle power generation system, electric power generation system and small-dispersion type-cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell membrane/electrode assembly is economical and has high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional schematic view of fuel cell.    Carbon black (31)    Palladium (32)    Ruthenium oxide (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (12) has a motor (50) is used to provide reaction force to the direction to which a pedal element (30) is returned when the driver depresses the pedal element. A motor side output shaft (66) is provided for outputting rotation of the motor to the pedal element. The transmission of a rotational force between the motor side output shaft and pedal element is enabled. A one-way clutch (94) is used to provide transmission of a rotational force disabled at the time of the return operation of the pedal element.    USE - Reaction force pedal apparatus installed in accelerator-pedal apparatus of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The operation feeling at the time of foot depression operation can be improved. The operation load of the accelerator pedal 30 at the time of foot depression operation can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure of the reaction force generation apparatus in the accelerator-pedal apparatus.    Reaction force pedal apparatus (12)    Pedal element (30)    Motor (50)    Motor side output shaft (66)    One-way clutch (94)
NOVELTY - A composite active material (1) comprises active material (2) and coating layer (3) formed on surface of active material. The coating layer contains carbonaceous and ion-conductive oxides. The carbon element concentration on surface of coating layer is 17 atomic% or more.    USE - Composite active material is used for all-solid-state battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium cell for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coating layer in the composite active material has favorable electron conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery; and    (2) manufacture of composite active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the composite active material.    Composite active material (1)    Active material (2)    Coating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming hole (16) in battery cell (10) to penetrate projection portion (43,93) formed in spacer (40,90). A holding process is performed to press the spacer by holding portion (130) which adjoins to spacer. The heating portion spacing process is performed to space apart the heating portion (120) from heat-deformation portion, when the holding process is performed. The holding portion spacing process is performed to space apart the holding portion from spacer, when the heating portion spacing process is performed.    USE - Battery connection method for connecting battery cell with electrode group for motor vehicle, solar cell, and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The damage occurred to the spacer can be prevented. The heat-deformation portions can be peeled off easily during welding state with respect to the heating portion. The structure of the battery coupling device can be simplified easily. The space occupied by the device can be reduced. The cost of the device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery coupling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery coupling device.    Battery cell (10)    Hole (16)    Spacers (40,90)    Projection portion (43,93)    Heating portion (120)    Holding portion (130)
NOVELTY - The porous sintered compact (1) has hollow core portions (5) which are shaped by the elimination of an entangled or knit fibrous disappearance material (2). Sintering wall portions (6) are formed by sintering the powder held around the core portion and extended in the longitudinal directions of the core portion. Voids (7) are formed among the sintering wall portions.    USE - Porous sintered compact used as biomaterial base material, catalyst base material, and electrode base material for nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium cell, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The uniformly porous sintered compact can be provided. The uniformly porous sintered compact ensures high degree of freedom of shape. The uniformly porous sintered compact can take various shapes and can be provided with various porosities in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of a porous sintered compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principal portion.    Porous sintered compact (1)    Disappearance material (2)    Hollow core portion (5)    Sintering wall portion (6)    Void (7)
NOVELTY - The end plate (300) has a groove of predetermined area, which is depressively formed at the central portion of the outer surface of end plate main portion, so that the surface pressure is uniformly distributed during the end plate thermal deformation. The holes are molded around the outer surface of groove. The quick fastener (320) is fixed to the end plate main portion.    USE - End plate for fuel cell stack for generating vehicle engine power, military power, portable power, and nonutility power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the groove of predetermined area, is formed on the central portion of the outer surface of end plate main portion, the surface pressure can be uniformly distributed during the thermal deformation of the end plate. Hence the processing cost of the metal stiffener material can be reduced. The increase in the weight of stack due to metal stiffener can be suppressed. The connector is provided in the end plate, so that the connection of end plate to the desired position can be facilitated. The working hours required for connecting the end plate can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the end plate can be reduced. The end plate molding time can be reduced. The end plate can be assembled easily and effectively. The productivity of end plate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the end plate.    Bolt (110)    End plate (300)    Quick fastener (320)    Encapsulant (322)    Fixing unit (331)
NOVELTY - The high-temperature fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell stack (12) which is provided with a fuel cell. The terminals of fuel cell stack are positioned in the fuel cell stack current collectors such that the current is flowed between the current collectors by fuel cell stack. One current collector is divided into mutually electrically insulated partitions. The partitions of the current collector are positioned in fuel supply portions (16b) of the fuel cell stack.    USE - High-temperature fuel cell system used in fuel cell-based heater, electric power plant and thermal power plant (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply efficiency of fuel cell stack can be improved in simple manner. The mechanical stabilization of the fuel cell stack can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating high-temperature fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    High-temperature fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel supply portion (16b)    Valve (22)    Compressor (C2)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (600) has a stack of plates (601) that are located within a container (621). The plates are rotated relative to the container and are arranged on top of each other and spaced apart from each other. A supply system is used for supplying the molding material (611) onto surfaces of the plates for degassing. A supply tube is provided with outlets at a radially inner position of the rotating plates. A supply conduct is provided within a rotatable shaft at which the plates are connected. A spray supply system is used for providing exit nozzles at different radial positions.    USE - Arrangement for degassing molding material such as resin for manufacturing rotor blade of wind turbine. Can also be used in manufacturing vehicle portions.    ADVANTAGE - The stationary molding material is provided in order to improve bursting of bubbles and degassing. The degassing is improved by effecting laminar flow of the molding material to be degassed. The low friction surface of the discs is achieved by applying suitable coating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for degassing molding material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the degassing arrangement.    Arrangement for degassing molding material (600)    Plate (601)    Molding material (611)    Thin film (612)    Container (621)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage system has multiple electrical storage elements (11) such as cells, which are connected in series, and a current limiter (11b), which blocks a current pathway and supplies electric power to load. The electrical storage elements are divided into multiple blocks, where a monitoring unit monitors the voltage of each block. A controller determines the operating state of the current limiter by comparing the voltage of the blocks acquired from the monitoring unit, when the electrical storage apparatus is not connected with the load.    USE - Electrical storage system, particularly battery system, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage system has multiple electrical storage elements such as cells, which are connected in series, and a current limiter, which blocks a current pathway and supplies electric power to load, where a controller determines the operating state of the current limiter by comparing the voltage of the blocks acquired from the monitoring unit when the electrical storage apparatus is not connected with the load, and hence ensures that the voltage of an electrical storage apparatus is applied to a current limiter in an operating state, when the electrical storage apparatus is connected with load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an abnormality determination method for determining the abnormality of an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal structure of a cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage element (11)    Electric power generation element (11a)    Current limiter (11b)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying paste on a web-form current collector foil (3), where the paste dissolves a mixture of a large particle size active material (1) and a small particle size active material (2) in solvent (F). The small particle size active material is unevenly distributed in a surface layer part of a mixture layer (30) by a flow, which moves the solvent in a current collector foil side to a mixture layer surface side, when the solvent evaporates.    USE - Method for manufacturing a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, mounted in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The small particle size active material is unevenly distributed in the surface layer part of the mixture layer by the flow, which moves the solvent in the current collector foil side to the mixture layer surface side, when the solvent evaporates, so that the small particle size active material layer can be formed in the mixture layer surface layer part, without requiring multiple times of coating process on the current collector foil, thus improving the capacity maintenance factor after cycle durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a drying process in a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing process. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solvent (F)    Large particle size active material (1)    Small particle size active material (2)    Web-form current collector foil (3)    Mixture layer (30)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100) comprises a controller (180) for controlling a flap valve (1644) so that the single opening of an outlet (164) is opened by sensing an indoor. The flap valve is provided for selectively opening the single opening of the other side opening of a duct (160) or the outlet with an external control fluid. The outlet is installed at the duct. A hinge shaft installed rotatably in the edge of the single opening of an inlet tube (162) is provided. The inflow of the air through the other side opening of the duct is intercepted as a result of that the gathering of the flap plate.    USE - Cooling system for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling system comprises a controller for controlling a flap valve and hence ensures that the effective cooling of the battery is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cooling system for a vehicle battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling system (100)    Duct (160)    Inlet tube (162)    Outlet (164)    Controller (180)    Flap valve (1644)
NOVELTY - The system has a humidity decision unit provided with a fluid path pipe. The fluid path pipe is provided with a conduit line. Miscible fluid is made to pass through the conduit line of the fluid path pipe. Difference of temperature values is detected from two temperature measuring units. One of the temperature measuring units is connected to the fluid path pipe, and detects temperature of the miscible fluid. A heating unit heats the miscible fluid. An outer side of the fluid path pipe is provided with coiling. A decision equipment determines humidity of the miscible fluid.    USE - Humidity judgment apparatus for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature measuring unit is connected to the fluid path pipe, and detects temperature of the miscible fluid so as to maintain equilibrium state of inflow and outflow of water of the system in an accurate manner. The system has high efficiency and better performance. The system is provided with a humidity measuring apparatus so as to measure humidity of the supplied miscible fluid in an efficient manner. The system is easy to install, and improves convenience of task.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidity judgment apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The radiator (50) comprises a cooling channel that is connected with fuel cell stack (11) for cooling water, and a double pipe that passes through evaporator of air-conditioner (30). The air-conditioner is provided with an evaporator (34), where a double pipe (54) is configured for circulating refrigerant inside the radiator. A radiator module is included with refrigerant of the cooling water of the radiator for the stack and air-conditioner.    USE - Radiator for stack for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiator comprises a cooling channel that is connected with fuel cell stack for cooling water, and a double pipe that passes through evaporator of air-conditioner, and thus maximizes cooling performance, efficiently controls cooling performance of the whole fuel cell vehicle, and enhances heat transfer performance of the refrigerant and cooling water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the radiator for stack for fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air-conditioner (30)    Evaporator (34)    Radiator (50)    Double pipe (54)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has primary power source (104) driven by engine (102). A secondary power source (106) is driven by a vehicle component (108) upon vehicle braking. An energy storage unit (110) is configured to store energy from secondary power source. A power control unit (PCU) (112) is coupled to primary power source and energy storage unit. A refrigeration component is coupled to power control unit. The controller (114) is provided to operate power control unit for distributing power to refrigeration component and coupled to power control unit.    USE - Hybrid transport refrigeration system for driving refrigeration system components such as compressor and fan.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is provided to operate power control unit for distributing power to refrigeration component and coupled to power control unit, so that the operation of engine can be reduced. Thus the noise produced in the transport refrigeration system can be reduced. The weight of the transport refrigeration system can be reduced. The operational-cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of transport refrigeration system.    Transport refrigeration system (100)    Engine (102)    Primary power source (104)    Secondary power source (106)    Vehicle component (108)    Energy storage unit (110)    Power control unit (112)    Controller (114)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an exhaust turbine which receives exhaust gases passing out of a catalytic converter connected to engine manifold. An electrical connection is formed between motor-generator (26) and electric storage system, so to provide electric power to storage system when output shaft (28) is driven by transfer case (24) during vehicle braking. Another electric connection is formed between electric generator and both storage system and motor-generator, so as to provide electrical power from generator to battery and motor-generator during operation of engine (14).    USE - Hybrid automotive vehicle e.g. parallel type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel economy of the hybrid automotive vehicle can be improved by converting the energy in the exhaust into the electric power. The range of operations in which electric power is used to drive the hybrid automotive vehicle can be increased. The exhaust gas turbine can be operated so as to minimize the exhaust system restriction. Hence, the thermal efficiency of the internal combustion engine can be improved, the performance of the hybrid automotive vehicle can be increased, and the manufacturing cost of the hybrid automotive vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the parallel type hybrid vehicle.    Front wheel (10)    Engine (14)    Transfer case (24)    Motor-generator (26)    Output shaft (28)
NOVELTY - A binder resin comprises a polymer which has cyanidation vinyl monomer unit, and has dissolution concentration of 5 %mass, when binder resin is dissolved in organic solvent. The ratio of total scattering intensity observed at 1-100 nm particle diameter to total scattering intensity observed by 1-100000 nm particle diameter is 0.05 or more, which is obtained by measuring particle size distribution measurement by dynamic-light-scattering method at 25 degrees C. A slurry composition comprises binder resin, active material and organic solvent.    USE - Binder resin is used for slurry composition for forming electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder resin has high thixotropic property and storage stability. The battery containing electrode formed using slurry composition containing the binder resin has high battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry composition;    (2) electrode; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The wind power generator (600a) has a generation unit (100a) that is connected with another generation unit (200a). A blade (140a) is provided, which is connected with primary housing (110a). Another blade (240a) is provided, which is connected with secondary housing (220a). A connection shaft (310) is provided for rotating multiple blades. A connection blade (410) is provided, which is fixed in the connection shaft. A ventury element (500) is provided, which is fixed in a supporting frame (510). Multiple rotors (130a,230a) are fixed with multiple stators (120a,220a).    USE - Wind power generator for converting wind energy into electric power for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity productive capacity between the stator and the rotor is improved. Energy efficiency is improved. Easily store the produced electric power in the battery is ensured. Easily utilize produced electric power for the engine power of vehicle is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a wind power generator.    Generation units (100a,200a)    Housings (110a,210a)    Stators (120a,220a)    Rotors (130a,230a)    Blades (140a,240a)    Connection shaft (310)    Connection blade (410)    Ventury element (500)    Supporting frame (510)    Wind power generator (600a)
NOVELTY - The electrically driven two wheel vehicle comprises a non-stop variable speed device (100) having the built-in drive motor in the hub of the rear wheel. A battery is provided in the down center of the car body. The front-wheel and rear wheel are pivotally provided in the car body. The case is fixable in the hub of the driving wheel in the non-stop variable speed device. Multiple clutch gear (81) is provided with a variable pin (P1). The input link (60) and multiple coupler links (90) are inserted into the guide rail groove (65) formed on the fixing central axis (21).    USE - Electrically driven two wheel vehicle for providing continuously variable transmission.    ADVANTAGE - Continuously variable automatic transmission is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a non-stop variable speed device.    Fixing central axis (21)    Input link (60)    Guide rail groove (65)    Clutch gear (81)    Coupler links (90)    Non-stop variable speed device (100)    Variable pin (P1)
NOVELTY - The structure has a liquid storage battery whose anode and cathode regions are provided with an auxiliary electrode, a battery system parameter sensor and a battery control system. A battery cell is connected with a controller and a rectifier. An active material system controller switch circuit stores electric energy consumption data when the liquid storage battery enters into a discharge state. Intermittent output of the liquid storage battery is output as a continuous output when the liquid storage battery enters into a working state.    USE - Auxiliary electrode structure for a high-power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has high power density, and reduces battery cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an auxiliary electrode structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery fixed on an anode, a main relay and a driving motor controller. The driving motor controller is fixed on a supporting capacitor in a parallel manner. The supporting capacitor is provided with a pre-charging device body. A pre-charging controller is utilized for controlling the pre-charging device body. The pre-charging device body and the main relay are parallely connected together. The pre-charging device body is provided with a switch and a current limiting resistor. A solid state relay coil is provided with a lead.    USE - Electric vehicle motor controller pre-charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures automatic monitoring and controlling opening and closing operations and improves supporting capacity and controlling accuracy, and is convenient to use. The device has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle motor controller pre-charging device. ' (Drawing includes non-English language text) '.
NOVELTY - The device has a box body whose upper part is provided with a dust-proof cover. The box body is internally provided with a battery power supply module. An anode end of the battery power supply module is connected with an input end of an operation control component. An engine control port is connected with an input end of a direct current (DC) voltage component. An output end of the DC voltage component is connected with an input end of a voltage stabilizing module. A lane-position maintenance assist control port is connected with an ultra-capacitor battery supply.    USE - Electric vehicle lithium battery ultra-capacitor composite power supply control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and safe and reliable to use, and has high stability, and realizes electric vehicle lithium battery ultra-capacitor composite power supply controlling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric vehicle lithium battery ultra-capacitor composite power supply control device.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting an initial value of minimum number of a photovoltaic (PV) component as zero. Local data of the PV component is determined based on loading and climatic conditions. A system model is established based on local data. Capacity of a system is determined based on PV array number and hydrogen storage tank capacity. An evaluation index is obtained for output system minimum capacity placement plan. Purchase cost and system efficiency are calculated to perform quantitative analysis. Capacity configuration of the system is determined based on rated power of a fuel cell.    USE - Method for configuring capacity of An INDEPENDENT-type PV fuel cell heat cogeneration energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adopting a system energy storage element and hydrogen storage tank capacity based on minimum capacity with index to realize overall year energy supply and demand balance for best configuration index by comparing different configurations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of An INDEPENDENT-type PV fuel cell heat cogeneration energy system capacity configuring method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module type hydrogen recirculation apparatus (10) has a recycle line (13) that is connected to an ejector (11a). The ejector is provided at the rear end of a fuel cell stack (2) and is provided with a flow valve (4) which controls the hydrogen quantity supplied from a hydrogen tank (1). A blower (11b) is installed at an internal return line (12) which is connected to the ejector. An ejector module (11) is provided for pressurizing the additive gas recirculated to the fuel cell stack and controlling the hydrogen quantity supplied from the hydrogen tank.    USE - Module type hydrogen recirculation apparatus in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ejector is used in high load area, the re-cycling performance of the hydrogen recirculation apparatus can be improved. The noise reduction in the high load domain through the blower of the hydrogen recirculation apparatus can be achieved. The hydrogen recirculation efficiency of the hydrogen recirculation apparatus can be improved. The possibility of the backflow of the hydrogen in the hydrogen recirculation apparatus can be prevented. Since the number of components used in the hydrogen recirculation apparatus is decreased, the structure of the hydrogen recirculation apparatus can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hydrogen recirculation apparatus.    Hydrogen tank (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Flow valve (4)    Hydrogen recirculation apparatus (10)    Ejector module (11)    Blower (11b)    Internal return line (12)    Recycle line (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a support unit for supporting a lighting board. A control unit controls driving of a lighting board-swinging unit and an elevating unit electric vehicle. The lighting board-swinging unit produces electric power using sunlight. The lighting board-swinging unit circulates such that the lighting board is in horizontal state exposing to an outer side of the electric vehicle. A nut part is installed at an inner part of a main body. A screw hole is formed on the support unit. A spiral wire is arranged on a guide frame.    USE - Car solar energy generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus controls parking and stopping state of the vehicle in a simple manner, avoids unnecessary operation and improves working efficiency. The apparatus is simple in structure, and easy to install, and has low manufacturing and maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a car solar energy generating apparatus.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a main body whose front part is provided with an engine cover that is provided with a fan. The fan is connected with a compressed gas cylinder and a wind power generator. The generator is connected with the main body by a converter. The gas cylinder is fixed on a boot of the main body through an air hose.    USE - Pneumatic-electric power hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has low energy consumption and low operation cost, and avoids environment pollution and reduces waste gas discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pneumatic-electric power hybrid automobile.
NOVELTY - The structure has An INDEPENDENT power supply connected with a transmission wheel. An engine is connected with the transmission wheel that is connected with a driving wheel. The engine and the transmission wheel are provided at a flywheel and connected with two sides of a flywheel clutch. Two sides of an electric generator are respectively connected with the engine and the transmission wheel. A magnetic shell is connected with the engine. An armature is integrally formed with the flywheel.    USE - Vehicle motor arrangement structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can ensure vehicle operation when the engine is in a closed state, provide enough energy for an electrical system of a vehicle and avoid exhausting of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle motor arrangement structure.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a storage battery fixed in a carriage. A charging interface is fixed on a head or tail part of the carriage and connected with the storage battery through a lead battery. The lead battery and a power generation system are fixed with the carriage and the storage battery. A magnetic force adding magnesium-air battery system is fixed in the carriage and the storage battery.    USE - Multi-energy combined generator power supply for use in a pure electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply reduces electric energy, solar energy and wind energy consumption rate and matching network side pressure rate, satisfies scale power generation grid-connected requirements, realizes electricity generating process and utilizes solar energy and wind energy as comprehensive use. The power supply can adjust system biomass in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-energy combined generator power supply.
NOVELTY - The device has a flow frame (1) connected with a cover plate (2). The flow frame is provided with a primary fluid flow distribution channel (4) and multi-level fluid flow distribution channel on the cover plate, which is arranged on a rectangular groove (12). A final fluid stream distribution channel is formed by a fluid flow frame and the cover plate. The multi-level fluid flow distribution channel is central symmetry and radial in arrangement. The primary liquid flow distribution channel is provided with a baffle plate.    USE - Fluid frame device for a liquid flow battery in all-vanadium ion redox liquid flow battery stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the effect of electrolyte pressure and flowing speed of the electrolyte, and prevents the electrolyte in electrolytic reaction zone to form a dead angle. The device solves large voltage difference caused by nonuniform liquid flows among different monomers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an all-vanadium ion redox liquid flow battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fluid frame device.    Flow frame (1)    Cover plate (2)    Primary fluid flow distribution channel (4)    Rectangular groove (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body provided with a wind power generator on a front side of a top part, and a controller electrically connected with a storage battery. An upper part o f the vehicle body is provided with a solar battery set, and four sides of the vehicle body are provided with flexible solar battery units. The controller is provided with a fuel gas generator that is connected with a gas storage tank. The gas generator generates electric energy through an output wire. The wind power generator is connected with a wind wheel.    USE - Multi-energy electric vehicle i.e. multi-energy source electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes petroleum, natural gas and coal energy, thus avoiding requirement to use reproducible energy, discharge of carbon dioxide and protecting an environment, and hence reducing greenhouse effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side partial sectional view of a multi-energy electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet that are fixed on an upper cover. A positive pole cover plate is placed on a positive pole plate lug boss opening. The positive electrode sheet is located at the upper cover and a screw hole. A cathode sheet of a cathode cover plate lug boss opening is sleeved on a negative terminal of the lug boss on a cathode. A temperature detection protection plate is arranged on the upper cover of a protection plate groove. A temperature detecting protective plate is placed on an anode temperature testing head.    USE - Lithium ion battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is rational in structure and design, and has better radiation effect and stable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves roasting lithium iron phosphate anode material at temperature of 600- 900 degree Celsius. A roasted product is utilized for performing acid leaching. Temperature of the acid leaching is 60-95 degree Celsius. Solid and liquid are separated from acid solution to perform alkaline leaching for 2-5 hours. Soluble lithium salt solution is added to alkaline leaching filtrate. Stirring process is performed on the soluble lithium salt solution for 2-4 hours. Solid and liquid are separated from the alkaline leaching filtrate to collect a phosphate product.    USE - Method for processing lithium iron phosphate cathode material of a waste power lithium battery in an industrial automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving lithium iron phosphate cathode material utilization rate, reducing lithium iron phosphate cathode material processing cost. The method enables ensuring better social and economic benefits and better environment-friendly effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a lithium iron phosphate cathode material processing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an evaporator comprising two evaporator parts that are provided with a throttle element. A flow element is set between the first evaporator part and a refrigerant inlet flow path i.e. capillary tube, of the second evaporator part, where refrigerant inlet pressure of the first evaporator part is less than that of the second evaporator part. The throttle element is set on refrigerant outlet flow paths of the evaporator parts through two electronic expansion valves, respectively.    USE - Thermal management system for an electric vehicle (claimed) i.e. electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the need to carry out a high temperature heat exchange medium for battery cooling and low temperature heat exchange medium so as to reduce energy loss of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a An electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal management system.
NOVELTY - The box has a bottom frame provided with a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left end plate, a right end plate and a bottom plate. The bottom plate is connected with a storage battery box body. An upper left end of a wire connecting terminal is provided with a detachable component. The bottom plate is arranged with a storage battery.    USE - Underground railway engineering vehicle and electric appliance storage battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is reasonable in structural design and reliable to use, and has high safety performance and strong practicability, and realizes convenient wiring process.
NOVELTY - The structure has a connecting plate connected with an air outlet. A battery is provided with positive and negative male pile columns. The male pile columns are matched with female pile columns in the battery. Each male pile column is provided with an arc-shaped convex cylindrical external surface. A middle external part of each female pile column is formed with a groove. The groove is provided with a spring. A steel ring of the spring is connected with a side of a rubber plate.    USE - Male and female connecting structure for a battery pack of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves battery capacity, reduces height of the battery and occupies less material pile area, and can manufacture the battery pack in a rapid manner. The column piles do not need force so as not to damage the battery, thus prolonging service life of the battery. The structure has high reliability, and is safe and convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The box has a first battery containing part provided with a first battery space for accommodating a battery. A second battery containing part is connected with the first battery containing part and provided with a second battery space. A third battery containing part is provided between the first containing part and the second containing part and provided with a third battery space that is in contact with the first battery space and the second battery space. A passenger foot space region is formed with the third battery containing part.    USE - Battery box for a car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The box can meet higher endurance mileage and safety and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a car body component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The module has a discharge module which is connected a positive and negative leading-metalized film capacitor. A small-capacity capacitor is in parallel connection between the positive and negative leading-metalized film capacitors. A negative temperature coefficient temperature sensor is arranged on the metallized film capacitor. A leading-out wire of the negative temperature coefficient temperature sensor is connected with a temperature acquisition circuit of the motor controller.    USE - Combined capacitor module for electric motor used for controlling electric automobile application, and used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature operation reliability of the capacitor module can be improved effectively. The capacitor module with good inhibiting effect can be achieved. The structure of the capacitor module is simple, so that stray inductance of the capacitor module can be improved effectively. The internal resistance of the capacitor module is reduced. The capacitor module can be installed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for application method of combined capacitor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the combined capacitor module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixing bracket that is provided with a side plate and a front surrounding plate which are welded to form a fixing frame. The bottom of the side plate is provided with a pulley mounting surface while the upper portion is set with a fixed pulley group (2). Two sides of the fixing frame are fixedly connected with the front edge of a battery box cover (5). A battery box is fixedly connected with the inner wall of a box portion with a pulley guide rail. The pulley guide rail and pulley group are matched with the battery box and fixed on the fixing frame.    USE - Air outlet design structure of battery box used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air outlet design structure is simple and reliable in structure, light in weight, high in dustproof and waterproof grade, and good in ventilation and heat radiation. The air outlet design structure of the battery box can be mounted and dismounted rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air outlet design structure.    Air inlet cover (1)    Fixed pulley group (2)    Battery box control signal connector (4)    Battery box cover (5)    Dust-proof filter screen (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting air supply controller to global positioning system (GPS)/global information system (GIS) interface. The output end of controller is connected to speed sensor. The controller is used for adjusting air flow rate by controlling compressor speed while acquiring information of road surface and average speed. A remote detector is provided for collecting speed of front automobile and obtaining expected automobile speed at the next moment of the automobile, so as to calculate desired cell power at next moment for calculating air supply quantity.    USE - Air supply control method for vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and service life of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the process for controlling air supply for vehicle fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery pack fixture plate has a top plate (1) that is provided with a pole ear groove (3). The bottom plate (4) is provided with a notch (5). The baffle plate is provided with positive electrode board pole ear and negative electrode board pole ear.    USE - Fixture plate for fixing battery pack used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack fixture plate has several polar plates for storing the battery as single structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack fixture plate.    Top plate (1)    Pole ear groove (3)    Bottom plate (4)    Notch (5)    Bolt hole (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an outer frame disassembling region (10) and a disassembling region (20) that are sequentially connected with each other through a rail (1). An automatic crawler trolley of battery module is arranged on the rail, and is provided for conveying a power battery for the vehicle. An opening is formed in the disassembling region.    USE - Power battery module separation device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power battery module separation equipment is high in automation degree. The labor burden is reduced. The power battery module separation device is safe and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power battery module separation device.    Rail (1)    Outer frame disassembling region (10)    Disassembling region (20)    Chamber door (43)    Outer frame section disassembling control panel (44)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery comprises a cathode, an anode, a nonaqueous liquid electrolyte, and a separator, where: the electrolyte and the separator are sealed in a battery case having a hollow pillar shape; the cathode has a cathode compound layer containing a positive active material in one side of a current collector or both sides and conducting agent and binder; the positive active material includes lithium-containing composite oxide and transition metal that is nickel; and the side part of the battery case has a width    USE - The lithium secondary battery is useful in a portable electronic device, electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent safety, high capacity and conversion performance, and enhanced rechargeable cycle characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium secondary battery comprises a cathode, an anode, a nonaqueous liquid electrolyte, and a separator, where: the nonaqueous liquid electrolyte and the separator are sealed in a battery case having a hollow pillar shape; the cathode has a cathode compound layer containing a positive active material in one side of a current collector or both sides and conducting agent and binder; the positive active material includes lithium-containing composite oxide and transition metal that is nickel; and the side part of the battery case has a width and is installed so that opened cleavage groove intersects in the side part to the diagonal in side from.
NOVELTY - The structure has a polypropylene film (1) plated with a pure aluminum metal layer (2). One side of each metal layer is provided with an insulated reserved edge (3). The reversed edges of the metal layers and single reserved edge polypropylene films are positioned at different sides. The upper and lower layers of single reserved edge polypropylene films and metal layers are coated with aluminum-zinc alloy layer (4). The stagger edges are reserved between the upper and lower layers of single reserved edge polypropylene films.    USE - Core structure of direct current (DC) bus supporting capacitor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the capacitor can be improved by avoiding the damage of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the core structure of direct current (DC) bus supporting capacitor.    Polypropylene film (1)    Metal layer (2)    Insulated reserved edge (3)    Aluminum-zinc alloy layer (4)    Dislocation area (5)
NOVELTY - A concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material contains lithium-manganese-nickel-containing complex oxide. The concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material breaks through distribution uniformity of various elements in general material structure. A single spherical particle of cathode material comprises lithium manganese oxide as core and lithium-manganese-nickel-containing oxide as shell.    USE - Concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material has excellent high-temperature and low-temperature cycle performance, and is manufactured economically by simple method without affecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material contains lithium-manganese-nickel-containing complex oxide of formula: Li(Mnx(Mn1-yNiy)1-x)2O4 (I), where x is more than 0 and less than 1, and y is more than 0 to 0.5. The concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material breaks through distribution uniformity of various elements in general material structure. A single spherical particle of cathode material comprises lithium manganese oxide (LiMnO2O4) as core and lithium-manganese-nickel-containing oxide (Li(Mn1-yNiy)2O4) as shell. The nickel concentration in the shell is gradually increased. The molar ratio of nickel with respect to manganese in the surface of spherical particle is 1:3. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of concentration-gradually-changed spherical lithium nickel manganese oxide cathode material.
NOVELTY - The system has reactor (1), fuel cell (3), direct-current charger, cell management system, storage cell and direct-current converter connected in sequence. The reactor has a double-layer structure in which the inner layer is a reaction kettle and the outer layer is a buffer tank.    USE - Small polymer hydrogen energy fuel cell system for illumination or charging for digital products.    ADVANTAGE - The small polymer hydrogen energy fuel cell system is relatively stable in hydrogen production speed, and is capable of providing stable hydrogen source for the fuel cell. The output energy of the small polymer hydrogen energy fuel cell is applied to illumination or charging for digital products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the small polymer hydrogen energy fuel cell system.    Reactor (1)    Flow meter (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Electronic load (4)    Computer (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle rescue device has control circuit that is respectively connected with the electric jack device, electronic type pressure measuring device, a high power output tire inflator, battery capacity display device, a fault alarming lamp and illumination device. The illumination device is electrically connected with a solar battery. The solar battery is electrically connected with the control circuit.    USE - Vehicle rescue device.    ADVANTAGE - The user money and time are saved by the rescue device. The device can be supported at any point and the falling of the device is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle rescue device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The high-pressure accessory energy managing method involves determining when vehicle is operating in the normal working mode. The controller is provided to operate the brake pedal based on the current state of the current gear information. The vehicle speed information is configured to obtain the drive vehicle power demand. The discharge power is compared by a high pressure system. The determination is made whether the high voltage accessory is according to the opening and closing.    USE - High-pressure accessory energy managing method for series hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller can rationally distribute high voltage accessory for energy use. The driver demand torque can be attained easily. The process is less time consuming and convenient to use. The operating time can be reduced. The vehicle controller rejects high voltage accessory for starting request, when the vehicle is running in the error mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the high-pressure accessory energy managing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cover has a semiconductor refrigerating sheet (9,10) that is attached on an upper cooling space. The junction and control boxes (1,2) are connected with the adjustable direct current for providing power to the sheet. A lock is set at a position of two vehicle side rearview and a hook (7) is set at a position of two sides of door lock corresponding to lock catch (11) and hook. The whole shield is fixed on a chassis. The flexible magnetic strip (8) is tightly connected with the metal surface. The sheet is fixed on the surface of the separating external sealing.    USE - Solar energy semiconductor refrigerating anti-sunlight cover for car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the magnetic strip and the chassis metal surface are closely attached, the refrigeration device is tightly absorbed on the surface without damaging the chassis surface and the magnetic strip is sealed in the space of the external hot air flow to improve the refrigeration effect. The heat insulation and cooling effect can be strengthened. The power generation refrigerating function can be enhanced, by providing external heat insulation function. The use of automobile storage battery and on-vehicle energy suitable for automobile parking can be avoided, when the solar energy is used for supply of power. The hook and the lock catch are fixed and locked on the chassis without damaging the vehicle original design structure, by using the vehicle door handle and the rear view mirror. Thus the safety and burglarproof ability can be improved. The volume of the semiconductor refrigerating mechanism can be reduced without noise and vibration, and suitable for automobile parking. The disassembling process is convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the anti-sunlight cover.    Junction box (1)    Control box (2)    Hook (7)    Flexible magnetic strip (8)    Semiconductor refrigerating sheets (9,10)    Lock catch (11)
NOVELTY - The double-pole plate is provided with passage of the guide frame and the conductive plate that are fixedly connected. The guide frame is made of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, phenolic resin, amino resin, epoxy resin and the resin material. The normal temperature or high temperature injection molding is fixedly connected together to form an integrated structure.    USE - Integrated double electrode plate for liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The link between the conductive plates can improves the anti-leakage ability of the bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The system has a control part (20) for controlling mix ratio of heating water and a mixer in a backup heat-source equipment such that hot water of preset temperature is supplied. The water from water supply is heated to supply the water at temperature higher than the preset temperature. A switching valve is moved to an open state by the water from the equipment flowing out to a predetermined location through a branch pipe (43) after preset time when switching to a mode, where the switching valve is returned to a closed state to transfer hot water supply operation in another mode.    USE - Hot water storage system for a water supply pre-heating system for heating and supplying hot water with heat recovered from a heat source i.e. fuel cell, for a bath hot water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The switching valve is moved to the open state by the water from the heat-source equipment flowing out to a predetermined location through the branch pipe after progress of preset time when switching to the mode and returned to the closed state, and transfers the hot water supply operation in the latter mode, thus continuing hot water supply without temporary temperature fall even if tank hot water discharge is switched to water heater hot water discharge during hot water discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hot water supply system with a flow of hot/cold water at time of switching modes.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bath hot water supply system (10)    Control part (20)    Hot water supply line (31)    Branch pipe (43)    Waste-heat-recovery pump (52)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element has a metal lid (4A) which covers a storage case (4B) accommodating an electric power generation element (1). The collectors (2,3) conduct-connect the electric power generation element and the terminals (21,22). An insulation structure (14) is comprised by a positioning structure which defines the relative-position relationship between the lid and the storage case, while having the insulation structure in a position fixing state between the inner surface (4d) of the lid and the current collection base end (2B,3B).    USE - Electrical storage element such as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, primary battery, secondary battery, or electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - As the insulation element is provided in position fixing state between the lid and the collector, the making of thick lid made into the stepping shape becomes unnecessary, and thus the thin lid formed by the thin-plate material of uniform plate thickness can be made. The interior volume of the storage case can be used fully and the higher capacitance electrical storage element can be used. Since weight reduction of lid can be performed, the mass of the electrical storage element can be reduced. Since the flange-shaped thin portion is provided in the outer periphery of the lid, the manufacturing cost of the lid is made into low cost. The relative-position relationship between the end surface of the lid and the outer surface of the side wall can be defined more effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the collector-related structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation element (1)    Collector (2,3)    Current collection base end (2B,3B)    Lid (4A)    Storage case (4B)    Inner surface of lid (4d)    Insulation structure (14)    Terminal (21,22)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery includes an electrolyte solution which contains 50 to 200 millimoles per liter of cesium ion and 2 to 30 millimoles per liter of sodium ion. Preferably, the electrolyte solution has 3.3 to 14.7 mass % of sulfuric acid concentration at the time of battery discharge to 1.75 volts with a 20-hour-rating electric current.    USE - Lead acid battery for idling stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves excellent osmosis-caused short circuit prevention performance without adversely affecting a regeneration acceptance performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a table for indicating the characteristics of a test cell.
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has an electrolyte solution containing 10-350 mmol/L rubidium ion and a 2-30 mmol/L sodium ion. The electrolyte solution contains 35.1-43.1 mass % of sulfuric acid concentration of a full-charge state. The sulfuric acid concentration is 16 mass % or more, when discharging the electrolyte solution to 1.75V with a twenty-hour-rating electric current. The rubidium ion is originated in a rubidium sulfate.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The charge acceptance performance of the lead acid battery can be improved. Since the dissolution of lead sulfate inside the electrolyte solution can be suppressed from enabling a sulfate-ion concentration high, the permeation short circuit can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a vehicle chassis frame (12), and drive wheels (14,16) which are suspended from the vehicle chassis frame. Drive motors (54,58) are configured to drive the drive wheels. Batteries (36a-36d) are provided to supply electric power to motor. A floor panel is configured to constitute a floor surface. A battery support plate is provided with a battery placement surface. The battery support plate and floor panel are supported on the vehicle chassis frame. The battery placement surface is positioned below an upper surface of the floor panel.    USE - Vehicle such as four-wheeled utility vehicle, all terrain vehicle (ATV), two-wheeled vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, and series hybrid vehicle. Can also in hybrid vehicles such as parallel hybrid vehicles and series-parallel hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can lower the center of gravity of the battery to enable the vehicle to drive stably. Since the battery placement surface of the battery support plate is positioned lower than the upper surface of the floor panel, the center of gravity of the battery placed on the battery placement surface can be lowered, so the vehicle can drive stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Vehicle chassis frame (12)    Drive wheels (14,16)    Batteries (36a-36d)    Drive motors (54,58)
NOVELTY - The apparatus is configured to extract more energy from liquid hydrogen to harness the energy for cooling down hot components of a vehicle while using the heat and extracted energy from ambient air, to power the vehicle. A non-insulated tank (4) is provided with liquid hydrogen surrounded by an insulated tank (5) that contains ports, where a cold end (1) of a Stirling engine is placed facing the liquid hydrogen tank, and a hot end (3) of the Stirling engine is exposed externally.    USE - Apparatus for powering vehicle such as electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, using electricity generated by Stirling engine and air motor.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can double the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, which allows the vehicle to travel the same distance of the average family sedan. The apparatus can improve efficiency of the vehicle to maximize the mileage and economy of today's fuel cell automotive transportation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for powering vehicle with the insulating tank removed.    Cold end (1)    Air motor/turbine (2)    Hot end (3)    Non-insulated tank (4)    Insulated tank (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (50) includes a bus plate (110) arranged in the recess of an intermediate plate. The bus plate has a planar portion which is coextensive with an active area, and a connecting portion which can electrically connect the fuel cell assembly to a load. The connecting portion extends from the planar portion and through the respective orifices of the intermediate plate and an end plate (52).    USE - Fuel cell assembly for converting chemical energy from fuel into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes the incidence of leaks in fluid interfaces in the fuel cell assembly. Provides thermal control features to increase the efficiency of the fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of a fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (50)    End plate (52)    Plate (62)    Body portion (66)    Bus plate (110)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a parallel load control and protection unit that is formed of two diodes that are connected in parallel. A chip protection unit is provided with two ends that are electrically connected to the battery unit and the parallel load control and protection unit, respectively. Two ends of capacitor unit are electrically connected to the battery unit and the parallel load control and protection unit, respectively.    USE - Apparatus for protecting batteries of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recovery of cooperative electric power can be particularly provided. The service life of the different types of batteries can be extended, and hence the cost required by a battery management system can be greatly reduced. The damage caused by the batteries due to the burn-out of the battery management system can be avoided. The sudden acceleration of the electric vehicle is effectively improved, and hence the service life of the batteries can be prolonged. The endurance of the electric vehicle can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of apparatus for protecting batteries of electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method (700) involves receiving (710) a signal characterizing instantaneous stress experienced by a component of specific structure. The received signal is filtered (720) to produce a filtered signal in which the portion corresponding to desired loading experienced by the component is removed. The amount of undesired loading experienced by the portion of the structure is estimated (730) based on the first filtered signal.    USE - Method of estimating and controlling amount of undesired loading experienced in structure such as stationary structure such as bridges, buildings and moving structure such as vehicle, crane, wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The risk of damage of the process can be avoided and hence the operable lifetime can be extended. The direct control of the undesired loading can be facilitated while permitting desired loading. The amount of undesired loading experienced by portion of the wind turbine generator (WTG) can be estimated based on the estimation of the amount of undesired loading experienced by the blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling amount of undesired loading experienced in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process of estimating and controlling amount of undesired loading experienced in structure.    Method of estimating and controlling amount of undesired loading experienced in structure (700)    Step for receiving signal (710)    Step for filtering received signal (720)    Step for estimating amount of undesired loading experienced by the portion of the structure (730)    Step for controlling structure based on estimated amount of undesired loading (740)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (5) which generates motive power for driving electric motor. The battery (22) is accommodated in battery case (23) and is used as the power supply of electric motor. An air box (51) is arranged in the upper portion of battery case. The air box is equipped with traveling airflow inflow port (61b) into which traveling airflow is made to flow in, and traveling airflow supply port (54a) which supplies internal air to the battery case.    USE - Saddle riding-type electric vehicle such as electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used in all terrain vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air box is arranged in upper portion of battery case and is equipped with traveling airflow inflow and supply port to supply internal air to case, so that the permeation of rain water to battery case is suppressed and the cooling effect of battery can be improved. The electrical component can be cooled by air by traveling airflow and is protected from exterior with air box, so that the operational reliability of electrical component is improved and the maintenance operation of electrical component can be done easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery case and air box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric motor (5)    Battery (22)    Battery case (23)    Air box (51)    Traveling airflow supply port (54a)    Traveling airflow inflow port (61b)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (5) which generates a motive power for driving the vehicle. The battery case (23) which accommodates the battery (22) used as power supply of electric motor is arranged between a front wheel (2) and a rear-wheel (3). A front-end portion of a swing arm (16) is connected with vehicle frame (4) and a rear-end portion is arranged to support a rear-wheel. The electric motor is arranged behind the battery case and in front of rear-wheel.    USE - Saddle riding-type electric vehicle such as electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used in all terrain vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor is arranged behind the battery case and in front of rear-wheel, so that the center-of-gravity reduction can be achieved and the capacitance of battery and cruising performance can be improved. The front-end portion of the electric motor is positioned ahead the shaft, so that the turning characteristics can be improved and the vehicle structure can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    Front wheel (2)    Rear wheel (3)    Vehicle frame (4)    Electric motor (5)    Swing arm (16)    Battery (22)    Battery case (23)
NOVELTY - The assembly has connection portion (31) that mutually connects contact portions (12) protrudes and forms from the connection portion toward to be compressed surface so as to more weakly press two one-sided regions of pressed surface. Two one-sided regions are provided corresponding to the regions deviated from a center of wound electrode portion along winding axis direction and to more strongly press central region of pressed surface between one-sided regions. Central region is provided corresponding to region around the center of wound electrode portion along winding axis direction.    USE - Assembly for secondary battery such as flat type secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery and winding-type lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in non-aqueous-electrolyte type secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery assembly can maintain the contact-pressure uniformly and can suppress the advancing of deterioration of secondary battery. Operating efficiency of the secondary battery can be improved, and service life period of the secondary battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the contact portion.    Contact portion (12)    Connection portion (31)    Comb-tooth portion (32)    Top surface (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying a collector (C) on the back up roll (21) whose outer peripheral surface is provided with several annular protrusion portions (24). The slurry containing an active material is applied to the surface of the collector other than the sections arranged on the annular protrusion portions. The slurry is dried.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode such as positive electrode and negative electrode used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for two-wheel motor vehicle, four-wheel motor vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the slurry containing active material is applied to the surface of the collector other than the portions arranged on the annular protrusion portion, the electrode can be easily manufactured irrespective of the slurry thickness applied on collector, without causing damage to the collector. Since a clearance gap exists between the collector and the surface layer, the collector can effectively track the particles and aggregate passing through the clearance gap, and the accumulation of particles and aggregate at one place can be prevented to avoid damage to the collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process for applying slurry on surface of the collector.    Back up roll (21)    Metal core (22)    Surface layer (23)    Annular protrusion portion (24)    Collector (C)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying slurry containing active material to collector (C), such that slurry application and non-application sections are alternately arranged in a direction orthogonal to conveyance direction of collector. Collector is conveyed to back up roll (42,44) having annular protrusion portions (24). Slurry non-application section is arranged on annular protrusion portion. Slurry application section is formed by applying slurry to surface of collector other than sections arranged on annular protrusion portion. The slurry application section is dried.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode such as positive electrode and negative electrode used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, two-wheel motor vehicle, four-wheel motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the slurry containing active material is applied to the surface of collector except the sections arranged on the annular protrusion portion, the generation of diagonal wrinkles in the collector can be avoided and the slurry can be uniformly coated to the surfaces of the collector. Since the slurry application section can be easily dried at the time of application of slurry containing active material to the surface of collector, the working efficiency of the electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coating apparatus and drying apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal core (22)    Annular protrusion portion (24)    Coating apparatus (40)    Back up rolls (42,44)    Collector (C)
NOVELTY - The method involves collector to die heads (41,43) with support rolls (42,44). Slurry containing active material is applied to surfaces of collector (C). Slurry non-application section is arranged on annular protrusion portion (24). Collector is conveyed to drying apparatus with other support roll. Slurry application section is dried with drying apparatus, such that preset equations relating the position in which surface of collector and support roll are contacted, and the position in which other surface of collector and slurry supplied from die head are contacted are satisfied.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode such as positive electrode and negative electrode used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, two-wheel motor vehicle, four-wheel motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry containing active material can be uniformly applied to the surfaces of collector using die heads, so as to avoid the generation of diagonal wrinkles in the collector and to improve the working efficiency of the electrode. The collector is enabled to meander in a zigzag direction in the direction parallel to an end surface from one support roll to other support roll, so as to restrain the generation of diagonal wrinkles in the collector, such that the uniformity of the amount of slurries applied to the surfaces of collector can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coating apparatus and drying apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Annular protrusion portion (24)    Coating apparatus (40)    Die heads (41,43)    Support rolls (42,44)    Collector (C)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (11) has a fuel cell electric power supply path that connects fuel cell (12) and load. A secondary battery electric power supply path connects secondary battery (20) to connection points on fuel cell electric power supply path located in load side rather than converter (15,22). A control unit (30) makes converter to control output voltage to sub load side while other control unit makes other converter to control the output voltage to main load, at the time of abnormality generation of secondary battery.    USE - Fuel cell system used as vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, boat, ship, aircraft, residence, and building.    ADVANTAGE - The comfort deterioration of operation can be minimized. The malfunctioning generated to the converter for fuel cells and output from fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Converter (15,22)    Secondary battery (20)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a battery case comprising positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2) and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains silicon oxide and a carbon material. The electrolyte contains halogenated cyclic carbonate. The mass ratio of halogenated cyclic carbonate with respect to silicon oxide is more than 0.001 and less than 3.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, domestic electric power storage apparatus and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging efficiency. The evolution of gas is not carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains silicon oxide (SiOx, x is more than 0.5 and less than 1.5) and a carbon material. The electrolyte contains halogenated cyclic carbonate. The mass ratio of halogenated cyclic carbonate with respect to silicon oxide is more than 0.001 and less than 3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode lead (4)    Negative electrode lead (5)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode consists of negative electrode active material layer provided on negative electrode collector. The active material layer contains active material (A) having en electric potential (I) and capable of occlude-discharging lithium ion, and active material (B) having an electric potential (II) close to the electric potential of the active material (A), and an electric potential (III) higher than the electric potential (II). The difference of the electric potentials (II, III) of the active material (B) is 0.1 V or more.    USE - Negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephones, notebook personal computer, digital camera, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has high lithium ion accepting property in low temperature environment, and prevents the precipitation of lithium on the surface of the electrode and prevents the fall of cycle characteristics of the batteries using the negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode consists of negative electrode active material layer provided on negative electrode collector. The active material layer contains active material (A) having electric potential (I) and capable of occlude-discharging lithium ion, and active material (B) having an electric potential (II) close to the electric potential of the active material (A), and an electric potential (III) higher than the electric potential (II). The difference of the electric potentials (II, III) of the active material (B) is 0.1 V or more. The volume ratio (C2/C1) of the electrochemical capacitance (C2) in the electrode potential (III) with respect to electrochemical capacitance (C1) in the electrode potential (II) is 3.3 or less.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode group by which positive and negative electrodes are wound through separator located in battery case. An opening portion of battery case is sealed with sealing board having gas exhaust valve through gasket. The opening portions are positioned at sealing board side of electrode group. The opening portions are provided with first and second holes (8a,8b). The opening area of first hole is larger than opening area of second hole. The aperture ratios of holes are set in desired range. The aperture ratio of opening portion is set in desired range.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery for supplying power to portable electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone and mobile device, and for supplying power to electric motor of hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the crack on the battery case, and damage caused to the battery case are prevented. The sealing board is provided with the valve mechanism for ensuring safety of the battery. The gas emitted from the electrode group can be rapidly discharged, when the pressure inside the battery case is raised. The deformation/transformation of the insulation board can be prevented, even if the pressure inside the battery case is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the top insulation board.    First hole (8a)    Second hole (8b)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode mixture comprises positive electrode active material, water-dispersible polymeric binder resin, conductive support agent, and surfactant.    USE - Mixture is used for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, hybrid vehicle, power supply device, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode mixture has excellent coating property during coating process, and storage stability. The positive electrode has excellent adhesiveness with respect to collector. The battery has excellent durability, and high charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode, which is obtained by coating positive-electrode mixture to collector.
NOVELTY - A current collection electrode is coated by active material containing solvent and binder containing fluorine component. The solvent in the resultant coating film is dried under the rate of more than 0.3 %mass/second to 0.5 %mass/second. Thus, the drying method of coating film of current collection electrode is carried out.    USE - Drying method of coating film of current collection electrode used for lithium-ion battery, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of malfunction and defects in lithium-ion battery formed using drying method are prevented. The method enables coating film having excellent binding property.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises electrolytic salt which is dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and imidyl oxy group-containing compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type computer, electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device containing the nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent discharge characteristics at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises electrolytic salt which is dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and imidyl oxy group-containing compound of formula (I).    R1=2-6C bivalent coupling group, in which H is optionally substituted by halo;    X=group of formula: -C(=O)-C(=O)-O-R2 (i), -C(=O)-C(-R3)(-R4)-P(=O)(-O-R5)(-O-R6) (ii) or -C(=O)-C(-R7)(-R8)-O-S(=O)2-R9 (iii);    R2=1-6C alkyl, 3-6C cycloalkyl, 2-6C alkenyl, 3-6C alkynyl, 6-12C aryl or -N(C=O)2R1, in which H of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl is optionally substituted by halo;    R3,R4=H, halo or 1-6C alkyl;    R5,R6,R9=1-6C alkyl, 3-6C cycloalkyl, 2-6C alkenyl, 3-6C alkynyl or 6-12C aryl, in which H of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl is optionally substituted by halo;and    R7,R8=H, halo or 1-6C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device, which has the nonaqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode and a negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte comprises composition containing lithium-phosphorus-silicon-sulfur-containing compound (I), and has structural skeleton of lithium-phosphorus-sulfur compound (II). A portion of phosphorus in the composition is substituted by silicon.    USE - Sulfide-type solid electrolyte is used as positive electrode active material for lithium-ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, notebook computer, mobile telephone, power tool, electric vehicle and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide-type solid electrolyte has excellent electrical conductivity. The lithium-ion battery obtained by the sulfide-type solid electrolyte has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte comprises composition containing lithium-phosphorus-silicon-sulfur-containing compound of formula: Li7+xP1-ySiyS6 (I), and has structural skeleton of lithium-phosphorus-sulfur compound of formula: Li7PS6 (II). A portion of phosphorus in the composition is substituted by silicon.    x=(-0.6)-0.6, preferably 0-0.4 ;and    y=0.1-0.6, preferably 0.3-0.4.
NOVELTY - The membrane humidifier (10) has a housing (110) with a receiving unit (111) that mounts a hollow fiber membrane bundle (310), which is formed by integrating hollow fiber membranes. A potting unit (210) fixes the end of the hollow fiber membrane bundle to the housing, and coupled to the end of the housing to hermetically seal the housing. A sealing unit (200) is disposed between the housing and potting unit to further hermetically sealing the housing.    USE - Membrane humidifier for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Air-tightness of the housing is efficiently secured in severe temperature condition such as polar regions and tropics since the difference between thermal deformations of the potting unit and housing is absorbed by the sealing unit, while ensuring stable operation of the humidifier irrespective of external environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the membrane humidifier.    Membrane humidifier (10)    Housing (110)    Receiving unit (111)    Sealing unit (200)    Potting unit (210)    Hollow fiber membrane bundle (310)
NOVELTY - The storage structure has two metallic conducting current leads which are made of P-type semiconductor (2) and N-type semiconductor (3) respectively. The semiconductors are located together in close contact to accumulate mobile charge carriers of semiconductors. An isolating depletion zone is formed between semiconductors, such that charge equalization between semiconductors is prevented. The semiconductors are penetrated with each other in form of complementary and electrically conductive coherent network. A surge arrester (4) of dense layer is provided in N-type semiconductor.    USE - High energy density reversible electrical energy storage structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the P-type semiconductor and N-type semiconductor are penetrated in form of complementary and electrically conductive coherent network, the layer thickness of the semiconductor can be reduced. Thus, the charging and discharging cycle time can be shortened. As surge arrester of dense layer is provided in N-type semiconductor, the generation of short circuit can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the high energy density reversible electrical energy storage structure.    Diverter plate (1)    P-type semiconductor (2)    Compact layer (2a)    N-type semiconductor (3)    Surge arrester (4)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell vehicle has an application layer (18c) applied around the surface of a hydrogen piping (18a,18B). The application layer includes a material, such as copper, presenting flame reaction of a given color with a hue different from that of the material of the vehicle body.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The color of the spark produced by cutting the hydrogen piping is different from that of the spark produced by cutting the vehicle body, discouraging further cutting of the hydrogen piping and preventing hydrogen leak.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a hydrogen piping.    Hydrogen piping (18a,18B)    Application layer (18c)
NOVELTY - The device has a dispersing element (150) on which teeth (152,153) is protruded in direction orthogonal to flow direction of fluidity material. Other dispersing element (160) is rotated relative to dispersing element (150) and on which other teeth (161,162) is protruded in opposite direction to protruding direction of teeth (152,153). The end surfaces of each of teeth are formed to slant in full length in protruding direction, so that width of gap between each tooth and tooth adjacent in circumferential direction becomes wider from tooth base side to tooth tip side.    USE - Device for dispersing fluidity material mixed with powder material, used in manufacture of slurry of active material in electrodes of lithium-ion rechargeable battery used in hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since all protruding teeth are formed to slant end surfaces in circumferential direction, the adjustment in dispersing capability and durability of dispersing device can be done easily and freely by changing slant angle. Thus the dispersing capability and durability of dispersing device can be enhanced effectively. The increase in pipe or conduit resistance loss can be suppressed by shortening flow passage for fluidity material, so that the dispersing efficiency of dispersing device can be enhanced. The lumps of powder material can be prevented from being produced in mixing area, so that fluidity material with mixed powder material can be homogenized effectively. The fluidity material mixed with powder material can be dispersed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of mixing and dispersing device.    Partition plate (120)    Rotary vane (130)    Inducing element (140)    Annular dispersing elements (150,160)    Protruding teeth (152,153,161,162)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has flow paths (431,432) that are provided to supply fuel gas to a fuel cell stack (20), and are arranged mutually parallelly. A holding circuit is provided for supplying electric current to an injector (INJ2) from a battery. A potential-divider resistance is connected with a switching element which switches opening and closing of the holding circuit in series with injector. The holding circuit is maintained in a closed state by setting magnitude of electric current as predetermined value by closing switching element.    USE - Fuel cell system such as onboard power supply system mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of several injectors by small and power saving control apparatus can be controlled. The enlargement of the control apparatus and the increase in power consumption can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Oxidizing agent gas supply system (30)    Flow paths (431,432)    Injector (INJ2)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a module that includes several battery cells. A case (2) accommodates the module. An inlet port (4) is provided in the case. An inhalation chamber (5) guides the cooling air from a case outside to a bottom portion of the module. An exhaust port (9) induces the cooling air which is passed through a clearance gap between the module and case to the case exterior. The control-equipments (7,8) perform the interruption and supply of an electric current flow from module, and are installed in the downstream of the flow of cooling air from module.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle such as plug-in hybrid motor vehicle (PHV) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module which accommodates the battery cell and the control equipments can be efficiently cooled, and the penetration of air which exists in the exterior of battery pack into the case, or leakage of cooling air to the exterior of the battery pack can be effectively prevented, such that the water-proofness function of the battery pack can be ensured. Since the inlet port and the exhaust port are isolated and arranged to the both ends of the case upper side, the installation of the duct at the side of the vehicle connected to each of an inlet port and exhaust port can be made easy, such that the maintenance can be made easy. As the clearance gap between case of an exterior and the module is used as exhaust chamber, the need for providing the exhaust chamber which induces the exhaust gas from the module is avoided, such that the size of the battery pack can be reduced and pressure loss can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Case (2)    Inlet port (4)    Inhalation chamber (5)    Control-equipments (7,8)    Exhaust port (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has restraint band that is used to provide pinching force which pinches laminated portion with respect to end plate (40) by fixing band bending portion (52) to end surface in direction of end plate. An extension portion (53) is formed in end surface of other direction orthogonal to direction in band bending portion. The extension portion is extended along the band main-portion (51) such that protrusion amount with respect to reference plane containing upper end surface of band main-portion changes with changes of pinching force by restraint band.    USE - Assembled battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The change of protrusion amount with respect to the reference plane of the extension portion according to pinching force can be confirmed more easily without complicating the structure of the assembled battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an assembled battery pinching force inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    End plate (40)    Band main-portion (51)    Band bending portion (52)    Extension portion (53)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring an application quantity of a coating film in an electrode plate (10) formed in a strip-shaped base material (20). A coating portion (22) and an uncoated portion (23) are punched respectively in a base material conveyance direction. The weight of per unit area about a coating portion sample (22a) and an uncoated portion sample (23a) respectively punched in the coating portion and the uncoated portion, is computed. The application quantity of the coating film is calculated, based on the difference of the weight of per unit area.    USE - Method of measuring application quantity of electrode material e.g. coating film on electrode plate of secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application quantity of the electrode material can be measured precisely simply in a short time, since the weight of the coating portion is measured much more correctly. Therefore, the peeling of the electrode material from the electrode plate is suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode plate.    Electrode plate (10)    Strip-shaped base material (20)    Coating portion (22)    Coating portion sample (22a)    Uncoated portion (23)    Uncoated portion sample (23a)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode that is provided with respective active material layer and non-aqueous electrolyte. The active material layer (34) in positive electrode is composed of positive electrode active material (36) and binders (37,39) made of acrylic resin. A glass transition point of binder (39) is higher than that of the binder (37) that is unevenly distributed in region which adjoins to positive electrode collector (32). The binder (39) is unevenly distributed in surface side of active material layer in positive electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used as power supply for vehicle, personal computer, and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having flexible structure and improved electrode characteristics can be enabled to provide low reaction resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (32)    Layers (33,35)    Active material layer (34)    Positive electrode active material (36)    Binders (37,39)
NOVELTY - The battery system (300) has rectangular battery case that accommodates electrode portion. A compression structure compressing thickness of electrode portion is arranged in contact with main surface of battery case. A plate-shaped multiplex bearing sensor (30) detects magnitude of local contact pressure applied to electrode portion. An acquisition unit acquires local contact-pressure applied to each location, and distribution evaluation unit (150) evaluates distribution condition about local contact-pressure of each electrode portion.    USE - Battery system installed in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle. Can also be installed in domestic electrical appliance such as notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery system can detect the variation in local contact pressure in thickness direction of electrode portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle equipped with battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plate-shaped multiplex bearing sensor (30)    Vehicle (100)    Distribution evaluation unit (150)    Reduction gear (190)    Battery system (300)
NOVELTY - The case has main portion (21) whose side walls (22,23) are provided with recessed portion (24). An electrode portion (11) is inserted via insertion port (21a), and side walls are extended in insertion direction of electrode portion. The recessed portion is extended over both ends of side wall in direction orthogonal to insertion direction of electrode portion. A distance (H2) between side walls having recessed portion is made shorter than distance (H3) between side wall formation portions that are opposed from each other.    USE - Case for accommodating battery module of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case having temperature controlled space can easily accommodate the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view and cross-sectional view of the case.    Electrode portion (11)    Main portion (21)    Insertion port (21a)    Side walls (22,23)    Recessed portion (24)    Distance between side walls (H1)    Distance between side wall formation portions (H2)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a battery case (5) having an opening portion which is sealed by a sealing board (10). An insulation board (6) made of glass phenol resin, is arranged at the opening side of battery case. The positive electrode plate (1) is connected to lower metal plate (13) of sealing board through a positive electrode lead (8) which is made to pass through the opening (6a) of insulation board. The thickness of circular outer peripheral portion of insulation board is set to 130% or more and 300% or less with respect to the thickness of center portion of insulation board.    USE - Sealed secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicle, electric motorcycle, or electrically driven play equipment. Can also be used in nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as nickel hydride storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal gas emitted within the battery is safely discharged out of the battery, even if the pressure inside the battery rises abnormally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealed secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Battery case (5)    Insulation board (6)    Opening of insulation board (6a)    Positive electrode lead (8)    Sealing board (10)    Lower metal plate (13)    Sealed secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode composition comprises lithium-transition metal composite oxide and positive electrode active material with acidic oxide.    USE - A positive electrode composition for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) used for power supply of high output, such as mobile devices, mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode composition is low-cost, handling is easy by suppressing gelatinization during manufacture, and output characteristics of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode composition comprises lithium-transition metal composite oxide of formula LiaNibMn1-bMcO2 and positive electrode active material with acidic oxide.    a=1-1.2;    b=0.5-0.9;    C=0-0.02; and    M=W, Nb, Zr, and/or Ti.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode slurry for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries which involves mixing lithium-transition metal composite oxide particles and positive electrode active material with acidic oxide particles to obtain positive electrode composition and mixing positive electrode composition with binder and dispersion medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of time-dependent change of positive electrode slurry viscosity to ratio of tungsten element in acidic oxide with respect to lithium-transition metal composite oxide in positive electrode composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a pair of electrode-tab (204,205) that is electrically connected with the electric power generation element. A short circuit element (6a-6d) is provided with the external short circuit for carrying out the external short circuit of the pair of electrode-tabs. A short circuit element is deformed mechanically with expansion of the battery (2a-2d), when the battery is swelled. The battery is contacted with a pair of electrode-tab. The external short circuit of the pair of electrode-tab is carried out through the external short circuit.    USE - Battery apparatus mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external short circuit of a pair of electrode-tabs can be carried out by the short circuit unit, so that the generation of the abnormality is deformed mechanically with swelling of the battery. The battery which swelled can be discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery apparatus.    Battery apparatus (1)    Battery (2a-2d)    Plate-shaped element (4)    Short circuit element (6a-6d)    Electrode tabs (204,205)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (10) has a medium supply unit which supplies the thermal medium before heat-exchanging to the surfaces of the peltier module (P). A measurement unit measures the temperature of the thermal medium, while measuring the temperature of the surface. A control unit (S) controls supply of the thermal medium by the medium supply unit based on the measured result of the measurement unit, when the relationship between the temperature of one surface and the temperature of the thermal medium is smaller than the temperature difference of the surfaces.    USE - Mechanism for controlling temperature of storage battery such as secondary battery of battery module mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be temperature-controlled efficiently. The power consumption can be restrained. The efficiency fall of the thermoelectric conversion module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery temperature control mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery temperature control mechanism (10)    Battery module (D)    Secondary battery (DA)    Peltier module (P)    Control unit (S)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has a magnetic core (3) by which a coil (2) is positioned. An insulating material is positioned between the coil and the magnetic core. A bottomed cylindrical case (4A) is provided to accommodate an assembly of the coil and the magnetic core. A resin supply-flow channel is filled with sealing resin (100) covering an outer periphery of the assembly toward the opening side of the case from bottom side of case integrally formed by structural component. The resin supply-flow channel is provided in side wall surrounding outer periphery of assembly in case.    USE - Reactor for power converter device (claimed) mounted in air conditioning machine and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Productivity of the reactor can be improved. The generation of bubble in the reactor can be reduced effectively. The deaeration time can be shortened. The injection time of the sealing resin can be shortened. The occurrences of malfunction of the reactor can be prevented. The freedom degree of viscosity of sealing resin can be made high. The burden in assembling the reactor can be reduced. Operability of the reactor can be improved. Heat dissipation of the sealing resin in the reactor can be improved. Size reduction of the reactor can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4A)    Sealing resin (100)
NOVELTY - The four wheeled motorized car has solar panels (2) on the roof for charging the batteries. Direct current (DC) brushless hub motors are installed directly on the rear wheels. An array of solar panels of 250-300 Watts and 48-54 Volts is physically connected to chassis of the solar car, and is electrically connected to the batteries for recharging the batteries.    USE - Four wheeled motorized car for city ride.    ADVANTAGE - Since solar panels are installed on the roof of the car, the maximum solar radiation is absorbed. The direct current brushless hub motors are fitted directly in the wheels, so that transmission losses are reduced and maximum efficiency is obtained. The four wheeled vehicle has a payload of 210 kg with smooth ride at cruising speed of 40 km/h. The light weight and low cost vehicle can be affordable by the middle class family for intra city riding. The hybrid controller is used to power the wheels of the solar car, and to control the current flow through the motor. The hybrid controller regulates the actions of hall sensors which in turn allow the car to accelerate, decelerate or run at constant speed. The steering mechanism of car provides a proper steering during motion of wheel. The suspension system is provided to each wheel of the car for minimizing the shocks and to ensure pleasant ride for the passengers. The chassis of the car is compact in size. The stiffeners minimize the weight of the vehicle and sustain the solar panels. The batteries can be recharged during riding. The direct current brushless hub motors can be used in both the rear wheel of the car due to their higher efficiency. The motor provides smooth operation and less electrical noise. The solar car is eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car.    Bumper (1)    Solar panels on roof of car (2)    Steering (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell plate comprises channels (5), which are delimited by ribs (23) and are arranged, such that the inlet channel (8) is branched into two channels occupying symmetrical labyrinthine structures (3,4) converging and terminating in an outlet channel (9) for optimizing the electrochemical reactions responsible for the generation of electricity. The main surface or rear surface incorporates a chemical reaction area (1).    USE - Herring bone shaped fuel cell plate for distributing the reactant fluid on the areas corresponding to chemical reaction catalyst layers, such as electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and easy assembly of the fuel cell plate is ensured. High cost and complexity of the machining processes are reduced. Leakage in the seal is prevented. High strength of the fuel cell plate is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell plate with two chemical reaction areas.    Chemical reaction area (1)    Labyrinthine structures (3,4)    Channel (5)    Inlet channel (8)    Outlet channel (9)    Rib (23)
NOVELTY - The electricity generating wheel has a rim (1) and a tubeless tire (2), where the piezoelectric modules (3) are inserted in the rim. The electricity is generated by an exhaust system through the brushes (4). The electricity is generated by rolling the wheel at the point of contact with the road, where a cover is deformed and the piezoelectric module is compressed by the collision with the inside of the wheel cover. The electricity is discharged from the wheel to the bearing through a completely isolated brush system.    USE - Electricity generating wheel for the vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric modules are inserted in the rim, where the electricity is generated by an exhaust system through the brushes, and thus ensures maximized and improved electricity generation through the electricity generating wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front and cross-sectional views of an electricity generating wheel.    Rim (1)    Tubeless tire (2)    Piezoelectric modules (3)    Brushes (4)
NOVELTY - The thermal management system comprises an air supply apparatus (40) which supplies the air in the duct. The duct (10) in which air is heat-exchanged and ejected while passing through the battery pack (15) and the duct is prepared with the shape covering the battery pack. The other end of the duct is exposed to the outside of the vehicle. An air gun (41) is connected to the air port (20). The fan is prepared in the air port through which the external air is supplied and it is connected with the duct.    USE - Thermal management system for heat exchanging battery of electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange air volume is secured regardless of the size of the battery pack. The heat exchange efficiency of the battery is improved. The cooling system installed at the vehicle is removed and the cooling system installation fee and manufacturing cost is cut down. The back seat lower portion or the trunk room internal space used for the cooling system installation is secured and the marketability of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for heat exchanging battery of electromobile.    Duct (10)    Battery pack (15)    Air port (20)    Air supply apparatus (40)    Air gun (41)
NOVELTY - The pouch case (100) comprises a small buffer layer (120) of reactivity is formed with an inner resin layer (110), a thin metal layer (130) and an outer resin layer (140). The thin metal layer is made up of the aluminum metal. The buffer layer is made up either of the copper, silver, platinum or gold. The buffer layer has the thickness of hundred nanometer to ten micrometer.    USE - Pouch case for a battery of a medium to large-sized battery module (all claimed) of electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric truck, system for power storage, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Micro crack occurred in the inner resin layer is prevented. Corrosion of the pouch case is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pouch case of the battery.    Pouch case (100)    Inner resin layer (110)    Buffer layer (120)    Thin metal layer (130)    Outer resin layer (140)
NOVELTY - Producing a product comprises producing fructose by saccharifying a biomass and contacting the saccharified biomass with an isomerization agent; and converting the fructose to a product with a microorganism and/or an enzyme.    USE - The method is useful for producing product, where the product comprises a solvent, where the solvent comprises an alcohol, e.g. isobutanol or n-butanol (all claimed). Generally, the method is useful for producing intermediates and products such as organic acids, salts of organic acids, anhydrides, esters of organic acids and fuels, e.g. fuels for internal combustion engines or feedstocks for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Method for increasing the efficiency of saccharification of biomass, where efficiencies can be achieved by avoiding negative feedback inhibition of enzymatic reactions, is provided.
NOVELTY - The device (DMT) has a voltage source (Ucap) and a set of electronic switches (K1, K2), where each of the electronic switches comprises a MOSFET. The MOSFET is mounted in series with the voltage source. The MOSFET is controlled in a linear mode at the end of start-up of an internal combustion engine of a car. A set of current control loops is utilized for controlling the MOSFET in the linear mode. The voltage source provides additional voltage to a rotating electric machine (AD) using a battery (BAT) as a primary voltage source.    USE - Device for maintaining voltage associated with a rotating electric machine for performing starting function of an internal combustion engine of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The MOSFET is controlled in the linear mode at the end of start-up of the internal combustion engine of the car, thus providing better control of voltage of the power supply system, and ensuring the MOSFET to have a better stability in the linear mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for starting of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a system for starting an internal combustion engine with an alternator-starter and a voltage maintaining device.    Rotating electric machine (AD)    Battery (BAT)    Device for maintaining voltage (DMT)    Electronic switches (K1, K2)    Voltage source (Ucap)
NOVELTY - The device has a connection module, and a data processing unit (6) connected to a measurement unit i.e. current sensor (8). The connection module comprises a connector (2) and high voltage electric cables (4, 5). The connector has a connection unit to a circuit of a battery of a vehicle. The measurement unit is connected to the cables. The connector and another connector (3) are connected to each other by the electric cables. The cables are joined in the latter connector to form an electric circuit with the battery of the vehicle. The cable is accessible from outer side of the connectors.    USE - Device for measuring a residual capacity of a battery of car.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables measuring the residual capacity of the battery from outer side of the vehicle in an accurate manner during maintenance. The connection module allows direct access to the circuit of the battery from outer side of the vehicle in order to connect to equipment adapted for an accurate and reliable determination of the measurement of the residual capacity of the battery to the circuit. The device is dimensioned to be plugged in an existing outlet. The device has a simple design, and is compact and easily installed in a limited space. The device has a simple geometry associated with use of simple materials, so that the device is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for assembling a battery's residual capacity measurement device    (2) a method for measuring a residual capacity of a battery of car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a device for measuring a residual capacity of a battery of car.    Battery's residual capacity measuring device (1)    Connectors (2, 3)    High voltage electric cables (4, 5)    Data processing unit (6)    Current sensor (8)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves laminating and winding positive electrode sheet, negative electrode sheet, and separator, and coating thermosetting resin to the outermost periphery of winding electrode body (30). The winding electrode body that winds thermosetting resin is heated at temperature more than the curing temperature which the thermosetting resin hardens.    USE - Manufacturing method for nonaqueous electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries mounted in power supplies for e.g. electric vehicle, personal computer, and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens the press time for performing flatness of the winding electrode body since the pressing of winding electrode body after hardening of phenol resin is unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case (10)    Cover body (20)    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    Winding electrode body (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a terminal part provided with a fuse application part (17) and fixed at a center part of a housing (20). A battery post mounting portion (16) is connected with the terminal part. The terminal part is fixed with another terminal part. The terminal parts distribute battery power through a terminal connection unit (18) at the housing. A fuse part (17-1) is fixed at the housing. A fuse cover (29) is fixed with a side section for connecting a front section and a backing section at the fuse application part. A tapered portion is formed at an upper end portion of the housing.    USE - Battery fuse terminal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The housing covers and connects the terminal parts, the battery post mounting portion, the fuse application part and the terminal connection unit with a waterproofing-type connector so as to prevent inflow of foreign substances into a battery fuse terminal due to harmful external environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery fuse terminal apparatus.    Battery post mounting portion (16)    Fuse application part (17)    Fuse part (17-1)    Terminal connection unit (18)    Housing (20)    Fuse cover (29)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a power generating unit fixed in a handle frame of a bicycle frame along longitudinal direction and converting kinetic energy by left or right direction movement of the bicycle frame into electric power while driving. A coil generates current by a swing of a moving magnet that is inserted into an inner part of a pipe-shaped main body. A pair of stationary magnets is fixed with two sides of the main body. The power generating unit controls traveling direction of the bicycle. The stationary magnet and a moving magnet are arranged in opposite direction.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is equipped with the power plant that utilizes side movement of the bicycle to generate electric power from redundancy kinetic energy, so that efficiency of one electric power harvest can be increased based on the bicycle, thus improving application range. The movement of the moving magnet serves as a center weight so as to stabilize driving of the bicycle, so that inevitably generated energy damping can be reduced while traveling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a cooling water circulation pipe (151) for connecting a stack unit (130) and a heat exchanger (150). The stack unit produces the electric power with the electric chemical reaction of air and hydrogen. A warm water opening/closing exhaust valve (163) is connected with the warm water exhaust pipe (162). An air outlet valve (165) is mounted on the hot-water tank (160) to exhaust the air of the hot-water tank inside. A water supply pipe (161) is connected to the hot-water tank for heat-exchanging the water stored in hot-water tank.    USE - Fuel cell system for electronic product used in home.    ADVANTAGE - The control stability of the fuel cell system can be ensured, and control malfunction can be prevented. The simplification of component of fuel cell system can be enhanced. The need for the use of incidental ball valve, incidental pump and additional level sensor can be avoided. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The maintenance and repair of the fuel cell system can be facilitated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Stack unit (130)    Heat exchanger (150)    Cooling water circulation pipe (151)    Hot-water tank (160)    Water supply pipe (161)    Warm water exhaust pipe (162)    Warm water opening/closing exhaust valve (163)    Air outlet valve (165)
NOVELTY - The generator has a permanent magnet mounted on inner periphery of an outer module (100) and outer periphery of an inner module (200). The permanent magnet is provided with North pole and South pole. A generator condenser is equipped in the inner module. A balance part (320) is equipped in a shaft (310). The shaft is provided with the condenser. The inner module is inserted into a hollow part (110) of the outer module. A guide hole is formed in the inner module along longitudinal direction.    USE - Generator for a tire pressure monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has wide application range and prolonged service life. The generator is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a generator for a tire pressure monitoring system.    Outer module (100)    Hollow (110)    Inner module (200)    Shaft (310)    Balance part (320)
NOVELTY - A microbial fuel cell comprises a cathode, an anode including granulated active carbon, a reaction bath comprising microbial catalyst, and dyeing wastewater as electrolyte.    USE - Microbial fuel cell is used for bleaching and purifying dyeing wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The microbial fuel cell has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microbial fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cathode side separator (20) that is provided for supplying oxygen to a cathode (12) in an electrolyte film (11). An anode side separator (30) is provided for supplying hydrogen to an anode (13). A constant potentiostat (40) is provided to apply an electric potential in anode and cathode side separators, so as to form the acidity water through chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen in a membrane electrode assembly (10). A sample agent (50) is reacted to the acidity water so that the color is changed, and is passed through damaged position of film.    USE - Apparatus for inspecting electrolyte film in fuel cell used as power supply for handheld device, home, industry and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the color of the sample agent differently shows up according to the damaged position of electrolyte film, the local position and the damaged potential of electrolyte film can be easily grasped on. Thus, the damage survey of electrolyte film can be conveniently performed. Multiple membrane electrode assemblies can be conveniently inspected and the time required for performing inspection process can be reduced. As the damage of electrolyte film is inspected using the acidity water generated through the chemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen, the contamination or chemical deformation of the electrolyte film can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for inspecting electrolyte film in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for inspecting electrolyte film in fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolyte film (11)    Cathode (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode side separator (20)    Anode side separator (30)    Constant potentiostat (40)    Sample agent (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery provided with a battery anode and a battery cathode that are respectively formed with two grooves. A connecting plate is fixed with a column pile that is provided with a circular arc-shaped bump. The circular arc-shaped bump is fixed with an outer surface of a cylinder. An inner structure body is matched with the grooves and connected with the column pile. A side of the connecting plate is provided with a rubber plate.    USE - Quick electric vehicle battery pack spline connecting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is easy to manufacture and safe and convenient to use, and has prolonged service life and high reliable working performance. The structure effectively reduces height of a battery structure body and prevents the battery structure body from being damaged.
NOVELTY - Method of recovering lithium involves supplying water containing lithium ions into electrolytic cell containing cathode and lithium metal anode, and reducing lithium in water by electrolysis.    USE - Method of recovering lithium used for secondary battery material for electric vehicle and refrigerator absorber.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently recovers lithium.
NOVELTY - The system has main portion which is provided with rectifying filter circuit, high frequency inverter circuit, power conversion circuit and super capacitor group. The electric energy transmission process is performed using electromagnetic induction principle at non-charging mode. An inductive coupling primary coil is connected with power conversion circuit.    USE - Non-contact charging system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-contact electric energy transmission can be realized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the non-contact charging system for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The refrigeration device has a refrigerating cabinet, case and solar energy battery plate (1). The case sets on outer surface of solar energy battery plate. A control system comprises a charging and discharging controller (2), power supply switch (3), refrigerating system (4), storage battery (5) and temperature control module (6). The solar energy battery plate and charging and discharging controller are connected with storage battery. The temperature control module is connected with power supply switch. The power supply switch is connected with refrigeration system.    USE - Solar power-driven refrigeration device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar energy battery plate is installed outside of the carriage surface, the heat insulation effect can be reduced. The entry of heat into the case can be reduced. The solar energy is converted into electric power to drive the refrigerator. The solar clean energy is used to replace fuel oil of internal combustion engine. The needed refrigerator electric power can be provided to maintain refrigerated conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar power-driven refrigeration device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar energy battery plate (1)    Charging and discharging controller (2)    Power supply switch (3)    Refrigerating system (4)    Storage battery (5)    Temperature control module (6)
NOVELTY - The anti-theft car battery (1) has protective cover (2) that is provided with a safety lock (3). The battery is integrated with the main portion of car, when the safety lock is closed.    USE - Anti-theft car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The stealing of car battery is avoided, and the anti-theft car battery is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the anti-theft car battery.    Anti-theft car battery (1)    Protective cover (2)    Safety lock (3)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a single chip which is electrically connected with a rechargeable battery (9). A solar panel (8) is electrically connected with a single chip microcomputer through the diode. The single chip microcomputer is electrically connected with an infrared emitting circuit (11) and an infrared receiving circuit (12).    USE - Sensor control circuit for vehicle glass.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sensor control circuit is controlled by air blowing on vehicle glass, the automatic fog removal control can be finished by the actuating mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sensor control circuit.    Infrared light emitting tube (6)    Solar panel (8)    Rechargeable battery (9)    Infrared light emitting circuit (11)    Infrared receiving circuit (12)
NOVELTY - The rear floor assembly structure has a back floor front cross beam that is connected with the lower portion of the left side beam and the right longitudinal beam. A cross beam is connected with a fuel oil box and the exhaust pipe silencer. The back floor right vertical beam is provided with a battery cabin. The battery cabin is suspended with a battery bag (10). The battery bag is connected with a fuel cell cooling system (11). The battery cooling system is fixed on the back floor front portion.    USE - Rear floor assembly structure of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rear floor assembly structure is featured with good vehicle strength and safety performance and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the floor assembly structure.    Battery bag (10)    Cooling system (11)    Support beam (14)    Protective cover (19)    Cooling air inlet (1101)
NOVELTY - The system has solar power storage system that is connected with a power supply end of the automotive ventilation system. The recess of the insulation layer (3) is provided with a solar battery board and solar battery panel is connected with the storage battery (7). The storage battery is located in the shell and the solar energy battery plate (2) is located at the top end of the shell.    USE - Automotive ventilation system based on solar power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The automotive ventilation system is environmental friendly, energy saving and simple in structure. The manufacturing cost of the automotive ventilation system can be reduced. The cooling and ventilation effect of the automotive ventilation system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ventilation system.    Housing (1)    Solar energy battery plate (2)    Insulation layer (3)    Air supply fan (5)    Storage battery (7)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has two housing spaces (A1, A2) spaced-apart from each other by a dividing barrier rib (20). A battery cell (5) is arranged within the first housing space. A protection circuit module (40) is arranged within the second housing space. A pair of supporting ribs is arranged within the second housing space, and supports the protection circuit module from the rib. One of the supporting ribs extends from a bottom portion (10). A case (30) comprises an auxiliary barrier rib (25) extending from the bottom portion spaced-apart from the dividing barrier rib.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to smartphone, laptop, electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting ribs are sufficiently high to guide the protection circuit module, so that the protection circuit module can be assembled to a proper position without a driving circuit being interfered by the dividing barrier rib of the case so as to provide a fool-proof and easy operation assembling of the protection circuit module into the case by workers in a quick-paced production environment. The protection circuit module prevents the battery cells from being overcharged and over discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery pack.    Housing spaces (A1, A2)    Battery cell (5)    Bottom portion (10)    Dividing barrier rib (20)    Auxiliary barrier rib (25)    Case (30)    Protection circuit module (40)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - Making a lithium metal battery or lithium ion battery involves providing an electrolytic solution (C1) comprising non-aqueous solvent selected from 4-methylene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one and/or 4,5-dimethylene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, and lithium salt; laminating and winding cathode, first porous separator, anode, and second porous separator; placing the wound laminated electrodes and separators into a battery case; infusing the electrolytic solution into the battery case; and sealing the battery case containing the electrodes, electrolytic solution and separators.    USE - For making lithium metal battery or lithium ion battery useful as electrochemical energy storage device; used in calculators, wrist watches, hearing aids, electronics such as computers, cell phones, and games, and transportation applications such as battery powered and/or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolytic solution is capable of protecting negative electrode materials such as lithium metal and carbonaceous materials in energy storage electrochemical cells e.g. lithium metal battery or lithium ion battery. The non-aqueous electrolytic solution provides a long cycle life and high capacity retention for the lithium metal battery and lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) comprises a primary layer (12) that is in contact with the gaseous material and indicates a material change. A secondary layer (14) is placed on the primary layer and avoids a diffusion of the gaseous material. A field coil (20a,20b) is provided in physical contact with the primary layer, which generates eddy current in the primary layer by the application of an alternating current. The primary layer and the secondary layer are designed in the form of two tubes that are positioned concentric to each other.    USE - Sensor for detection of change in material, particularly carbon monoxide, oxygen or hydrogen embrittlement of a gaseous substance conducting system, particularly gas conveying pipelines in fuel cell vehicles or in nuclear installations (all claimed) using an eddy current process.    ADVANTAGE - The primary layer is in contact with the gaseous material and indicates a material change, where a field coil is provided in physical contact with the primary layer, which generates eddy current in the primary layer by the application of an alternating current, and thus enables a simple structure of the sensor, and an efficient and continuous monitoring of the gaseous substance conducting system during operation of the gaseous substance conducting system, and also ensures reliable detection of a material change at an early stage of the gaseous substance conducting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sensor at a manufacturing stage.    Sensor (10)    Primary layer (12)    Secondary layer (14)    Electrical supply lines (16,18)    Field coils (20a,20b)
NOVELTY - The generator e.g. laminar thermal generator (1), has an upper layer (2) and a lower layer (3), which are made of heat conductive material i.e. heat conductive ceramic. An intermediate layer is arranged between the upper and lower layers. The intermediate comprises first thermal elements (4) made of metal e.g. iron or aluminum, second thermal elements (5) made of another metal i.e. aluminum, and non-heat conductive elements (6). The first and second thermal elements are formed in different shapes and sizes.    USE - Thermal generator e.g. Circular or laminar thermal generator, for use in a cylinder head and/or an exhaust gas system (all claimed) of an internal combustion of an automobile to convert heat into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can be adapted to different installation situations, manufactured in an inexpensive manner, and economically utilized at temperature of about 570 degree Celsius.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a laminar thermal generator.    Laminar thermal generator (1)    Upper layer (2)    Lower layer (3)    Thermal elements (4, 5)    Non-heat conductive elements (6)
NOVELTY - The plug holder has a holding element (1) for holding a vehicle connector and a holding element (2) fixed to vehicle assembly. The holding elements have mounting portions (5,10) and fixing portions (7,8) between which an elastic element (11) is arranged. The holding elements are connected to fixing portions by fastening element such as bolt (4).    USE - Plug holder for mounting battery box in industrial truck e.g. electrically driven industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The easy assembling of plug holder is ensured, and safe holding of battery is enabled as vehicle exact alignment of vehicle plug with battery plug is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view of the plug holder.    Holding elements (1,2)    Bolt (4)    Mounting portions (5,10)    Fixing portions (7,8)    Elastic element (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller receiving input signals for displaying gear box mode, charging device connection status and ambient temperature. The controller outputs a plug-in warning signal on base of the input signals, and a user interface (70) stands in connection with the controller and outputs a plug-in reference message as reaction on the plug-in warning signal. The gear box mode incorporates park mode and the charging device connection status to display whether a vehicle charging device is disconnected from an external power source.    USE - Control system for a vehicle e.g. plug-in vehicle and battery electric vehicle such as plug-in-hybrid electric car, hybrid electric car and plug-in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The user interface stands in connection with the controller and outputs the plug-in reference message as reaction on the plug-in warning signal, thus optimizing vehicle performance and driving experience of a driver. The system provides the information about the increase in the ambient temperature of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plug-in electric car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (10)    Electric motors (12)    Gear boxes (14)    Drive wheels (16)    User interface (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting rechargeable energy storage cells (104) into battery housing (102) through the aperture. The battery housing is provided with base portion, side portion extending from the base portion, and aperture defined by the side portion. An insulator (106) is installed on the rechargeable energy storage cells. A housing cover (108) is secured to the battery housing so that the insulator and the rechargeable energy storage cells are maintained in compression between the housing cover and the housing base portion.    USE - Method for assembling rechargeable battery (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulator can expand when insulator receives the accelerator, thus causing the desired compression force between the rechargeable electrochemical cells and cover. The battery housing can include sealable port for evacuating the interior of the battery housing, so that the rechargeable energy storage cells can be maintained at reduced pressure in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage device.    Rechargeable battery assembly (100)    Battery housing (102)    Rechargeable energy storage cell (104)    Insulator (106)    Housing cover (108)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a case (10) comprising a first case part (2) and a second case part (3) that are supported. The second case part is provided under the first case part for accommodating a module (15) comprising multiple battery cells. A center plate (1) is provided between the first and second case parts and fixed to a battery frame at a side of a vehicle. An opening part (22) is formed in a part of the center plate facing the module. A rib (22r) is formed by bending an end surface of the center plate in circumference of the opening part.    USE - Battery pack for mounting in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The center plate is provided between the first and second case parts to provide sufficient strength, so that the center plate is in the position higher than the bottom face of the second case part, thus easily position the battery pack even if ground clearance of the vehicle is limited. The module is directly attached to the center plate, thus preventing impact to the battery pack. The opening part reduces thickness of the center plate, thus reducing weight of the center plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of a battery pack.    Center plate (1)    Case parts (2, 3)    Case (10)    Module (15)    Opening part (22)    Rib (22r)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The device has rotary vanes (130) i.e. centrifugal pump impeller, arranged rotatably in fluidity material side area (E1) and sending fluidity material drawn from a radial inside outward. An inducing unit (140) includes fluidity material guide passages (141) for speeding up and sending out the fluidity material toward a mixing area located radially outside, and induces the powder material in the powder side area (E2) to the mixing area with the flow of the fluidity material, where the inducing unit is rotated in an opposite direction to the rotational direction of the rotary vanes.    USE - Device for mixing fluidity material i.e. water, and metal powder material and dispersing the mixture in manufacturing electrodes e.g. positive electrodes and negative electrodes, for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inducing member is rotated in the opposite direction to the rotational direction of the rotary vanes to increase the difference in rotational speed between the rotary vanes and the inducing member even when the rotational speed of the rotary vanes is set to be low, thus reliably speeding up the fluidity material flowing from the fluidity material guide passages to the mixing area. The rotational speed of the rotary vanes is not set as high, thus suppressing the generations of vibrations and noises caused by imbalance in rotation, and improving the capability of drawing of the material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a device for mixing fluidity material and powder material, and dispersing the mixture.    Fluidity material side area (E1)    Powder side area (E2)    Housing (110)    Rotary vanes (130)    Inducing unit (140)    Fluidity material guide passages (141)    Powder hopper (200)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a primary side input circuit connected with an LED (1a) of a photocoupler (1) and a secondary side output circuit connected with a photo-transistor (1b) of the photocoupler. A constant current element/circuit i.e. constant current diode (CRD) (3), comprises electric current temperature characteristic of gradient contrary to gradient of the temperature characteristic of operating current of the photocoupler connected in parallel with the primary side circuit, where the CRD is connected in parallel with the photocoupler.    USE - Electric current detection circuit for use in an interface apparatus of a direct current ground fault detector in a solar power generation device. Can also be used in a power supply device of an electric vehicle and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit allows gradient of the temperature characteristic of the photocoupler to be canceled by reverse temperature gradient of the constant current element, so that the circuit with less detection electric current changes over a wide temperature range, thus compensating temperature characteristic in an accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric current detection circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Photocoupler (1)    LED (1a)    Photo-transistor (1b)    Operating-value adjustment variable resistance (2)    CRDs (3, 4)
NOVELTY - The ground fault detection apparatus connects a series circuit that contains two resistances (R1,R2) and one constant-voltage element between an anode side (P) of an ungrounded dc circuit and a cathode side (N) containing a power supply. A switch unit (SW) switches two points of midpoint electric potential (Ep) from which the series circuit differs. A ground fault electric current detection unit is adapted to detect a ground fault electric current which flows through the switch unit.    USE - Ground fault detection apparatus of DC circuit of solar cell for photovoltaic power generation, and battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluctuation of the ground fault detection sensitivity by voltage variation can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ground fault detection method of dc circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the ground fault detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Midpoint electric potential (Ep)    Cathode side (N)    Anode side (P)    Resistances (R1,R2)    Switch unit (SW)
NOVELTY - The switch determination apparatus has connecting terminals (13-16) that are connected with a detection target. A connectable common terminal (17) switches to either of connecting terminal. A signal selection unit selects one of connecting terminal connected with common terminal. A determination unit determines signal of common terminal connected with selected connecting terminal. Each connecting terminal is fixed to a reference portion so that value detected by connecting terminal turns into a preset reference value, and adapted to determine in determination unit.    USE - Switch determination apparatus for switching of temperature of secondary battery cell for power supply device used in plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid-type electric vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in backup power supply apparatus for wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home appliance, electrical storage for factory, street light.    ADVANTAGE - The switch determination apparatus is adapted to determine correctly whether the detection circuit is operating normally. Exact abnormality detection can be attained even if abnormality is the value which the detection signal resembled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality determination method of switching circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the temperature detecting circuit.    Multiplexer (10)    Selection terminals (11,12)    Connecting terminals (13-16)    Connectable common terminal (17)    Pull-up resistor (18)
NOVELTY - The source e.g. drive battery (1), has battery cells (2) supplying electricity, and a cooling equipment (3) coupled to the cells to receive and dissipate heat generated in the cells. A coolant channel (4) conducts a cooling agent by the cooling equipment, and a cooling agent channel (5) is separated from the coolant channel for guiding the cooling agent in the equipment. The heat received from the equipment is removed by the cooling medium and cooling agent. A flash box is provided in the agent channel for releasing vaporization heat from the compression cooling agent of the equipment.    USE - Electrical energy source e.g. gas cell system or battery such as drive battery, for use in a cooling system (all claimed) for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant channel conducts the cooling agent by the cooling equipment, where cooling agent channel is separated from the coolant channel for guiding cooling agent in the cooling equipment, thus achieving an efficient cooling at low to moderate ambient temperatures and at high ambient temperatures in a simple and efficient and energy-saving manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cooling device for an electrical energy source in a motor vehicle    (2) a method for cooling an electrical energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrical energy source.    Drive battery (1)    Battery cells (2)    Cooling equipment (3)    Coolant channel (4)    Cooling agent channel (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) comprises a stack (10) by which multiple cells are laminated in a horizontal direction. A reactive-gas supply port is provided in a lower portion of the stack for receiving supply of a reactive gas. A reactive-gas discharge port is provided in an upper portion of the stack connected with the reactive-gas supply port for discharging the reactive gas. A fuel gas supply port is provided in the side surface of the stack for receiving the supply of the fuel gas. A fuel gas discharge port is provided below the fuel gas supply port for discharging the fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprises a stack by which multiple cells are laminated in a horizontal direction and hence ensures that the drying of the supply port vicinity of a reactive gas is suppressed and the water-repellent property of the micro porous layer is improved and the fuel cell is manufactured economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stack (10)    Air supply port (20)    Air discharge port (30)    Hydrogen supply port (40)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has an insulation board (7) comprising a surface that is in contact with an end surface of an electrode group (4). The insulation board includes a fixed part (7a) that is protruded to a side of the electrode group. One side of the fixed part is in contact with an inner wall of a battery case (5). Another side of the fixed part is in contact with the electrode group, where length of the fixed part is 20 percent or more and 50 percent or less compared with perimeter length of a periphery of the insulation board. A sealing board (6) seals an opening part.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to use as a power supply for a portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable game apparatus and video camera, electric tool i.e. impact driver, cultivation machine for kitchen garden, hybrid car, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, vacuum cleaner and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the movement of the electrode group inside the battery case when continuous intense vibration is generated, thus improving the reliability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrode group (4)    Battery case (5)    Sealing board (6)    Insulation board (7)    Fixed part (7a)
NOVELTY - The electrode body (21) comprises a positive electrode sheet (24) and a negative electrode sheet (25), which are formed on an active material layer (26) on two surfaces of a metal sheet. The layers are formed through a separator (23), where a through-hole (30) is formed in the positive electrode sheet and the metal sheet of the negative electrode sheet. A side is used as a periphery of the through-hole with a protrusion formation surface (M1), in which a projection unit (31) is formed. A front-end unit of the projection unit is formed evenly.    USE - Electrode body for a secondary battery, particularly lithium ion secondary battery of a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The layers are formed through a separator, where a through-hole is formed in the positive electrode sheet and the metal sheet of the negative electrode sheet, and thus suppressing the load that concentrates on a part of a separator, improving the adhesiveness of an active material, and the amount of active materials per unit area, eliminating the vibration, improving the performance of the secondary battery and also attaining size reduction and a high capacitation of a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode body. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode body (21)    Separator (23)    Positive electrode sheet (24)    Negative electrode sheet (25)    Active material layer (26)    Through-hole (30)    Projection unit (31)    Protrusion formation surface (M1)
NOVELTY - The cell has a reactive-gas flow path supplying reactive gas and formed in a separator (14), and a buffer part (40) connecting an exit side and a reactive-gas exit communicating hole (32b) of a reactive-gas flow path. The buffer part includes multiple guide flow paths (42a-42g) extended toward the reactive-gas exit communicating hole from the exit side of the reactive-gas flow path. A linear part (43a) is adjoined to the exit side of the reactive-gas flow path. A curved part (43b) is curved toward the reactive-gas exit communicating hole.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The linear part is adjoined to the exit side of the reactive-gas flow path, and the curved part is curved toward the reactive-gas exit communicating hole, thus enabling the reactive gas to be circulated from the reactive-gas flow path smoothly to the reactive-gas exit communicating hole along the guide flow paths, and hence reducing pressure loss effectively. The cell can discharge the generated water smoothly and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Separator (14)    Reactive-gas exit communicating hole (32b)    Buffer part (40)    Guide flow paths (42a-42g)    Linear part (43a)    Curved part (43b)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has an opening part sealed with a sealing board in a battery case (5). A connection part electrically connects a battery unit (100) with a connection element (20). A nickel plating layer containing sulfur is formed in a surface of a base material of the connection part, where peak intensity of the sulfur content of the nickel plating layer measured through fluorescent X-ray analysis is 600 cubic poise or less. The base material is a cold rolled steel plate.    USE - Assembled battery for use as a power supply. Uses include but are not limited to an electric tool, hybrid vehicle, personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal, portable game apparatus and a video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of the battery unit and the connection element can be maintained at a favorable state even when receiving intense vibration and impact. The battery has high output and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery.    Battery case (5)    Connection element (20)    Sealing board cap (71)    Battery units (100)    Assembled battery (200)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a battery case (11) and an electrode body (14), which is accommodated in the battery case. The battery case is equipped with a positive electrode sheet, a negative electrode sheet and a separator. An accumulation unit (51) is arranged in a side of the positive electrode sheet. An over current protection device (81) is accommodated in an accommodation space (61,62) formed by an inner surface of the accumulation unit. The battery case is provided with a terminal. Multiple electrodes (71,72) are provided, which connects the accumulation unit and the terminal.    USE - Secondary battery for use in a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Energy density of a secondary battery is improved. Internal resistance of the secondary battery is reduced. Interference with an over current protection device and an electrode is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Battery case (11)    Electrode body (14)    Accumulation units (51,52)    Accommodation spaces (61,62)    Electrodes (71,72)    Over current protection device (81)
NOVELTY - The laminated battery (9) has a battery case (1) and a flat electrode body, which is equipped with a positive electrode (4L) and a negative electrode (5L). The winding of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is carried out through a separator in an edge unit of the flat electrode body. A cover unit is provided with a bottom face, a wall surface and a seal unit (1a).The difference of the upper limit between the wall surfaces corresponding to the edge unit and the minimum dimension of the base unit is 0.5 to 3 millimeter.    USE - Laminated battery for use in motor vehicle and large sized tools for supplying power.    ADVANTAGE - Excessive space in a battery is reduced. Service life of laminated battery is improved. Safety of a laminated battery is improved. Charging and discharging efficiency of a battery is improved. Cost of a laminated battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a laminated battery.    Battery case (1)    Seal unit (1a)    Positive electrode (4L)    Negative electrode (5L)    Laminated battery (9)
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has positive electrode active material layers (51, 52) formed in surfaces of positive electrodes (2). Negative electrode active material layers (61, 62) are formed in surfaces of negative electrodes (4) and formed in a surface opposite to the positive electrode active material layer. An electrode unit is arranged between a first collector (3a) and a second collector (3b). The positive electrodes are interposed, and form a battery. The negative electrodes are interposed, and form another battery between the second collector and a third collector (3c).    USE - Electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile communication apparatus, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a home-appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The collectors are arranged such that the collectors mutually oppose each other and are electrically and mutually connected together, so that the electrode can be manufactured easily and a project area of the battery can be reduced, thus increasing capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collectors are made of aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode (1)    Positive electrodes (2)    Collectors (3a-3c)    Negative electrodes (4)    Positive electrode active material layers (51, 52)    Negative electrode active material layers (61, 62)
NOVELTY - The gasket (1) has a gasket body comprising elastomeric property material and extending in a flat sheet-like base (11) such that a flow channel formation area (20) of a fuel cell is surrounded, where the gasket is interposed among stacking components i.e. separators (2), of the fuel cell. An inside edge part (11a) of the base arrives at an edge part (20a) of the formation area. A peripherally arranged micro protrusion (13) extends along the inside edge part of the base. Size of the inside edge part of the base is not reduced when the micro protrusion is crushed completely.    USE - Gasket for a fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to a motor vehicle, a portable power supply, a power supply for portable terminals, and household use.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the gasket enables preventing fluids such as reducing agent and oxidizing agent from flowing into a clearance gap formed between non-electric generation areas by the micro protrusion, so that reduction of the formation area by bulging deformation of the inside edge part of the base by compression can be prevented, thus effectively preventing decline in electric power generation efficiency and cooling efficiency of the gasket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gasket.    Gasket (1)    Separators (2)    Flat sheet-like base (11)    Inside edge part of flat sheet-like base (11a)    Micro protrusion (13)    Flow channel formation area (20)    Edge part of flow channel formation area (20a)
NOVELTY - The device has a serial resonance unit (302) receiving rectified voltage, where the resonance unit is connected with a transformer, a resonant inductor and a resonant capacitor. Two input stages of a rectifying unit (304) are respectively connected to two ends of secondary windings of the transformer. An output stage of the rectifying unit is connected to a battery of an electric vehicle. Two ends of a switch (306) are connected to the ends of the secondary windings for controlling flow of current supplied from the secondary windings to the rectifying unit.    USE - Battery charging device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure and prolonged service life. The device effectively removes dead-zone of input current, improves power factor and effectively charges the battery of the vehicle with high electric power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Serial resonance unit (302)    Rectifying unit (304)    Switch (306)    Rectifying unit switching controller (308)    Low frequency rectifier (310)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit controlling operation of a heater core based on temperature of a radiator. A power supply unit supplies power to the heater core through a power source according to temperature of the radiator. A sensing part measures temperature of the radiator. A protection unit controls supplied current based on electric power supply of the power supply unit to the heater core. The control unit is connected with the sensing part to predetermine temperature of the radiator to operate the heater core.    USE - Vehicle heat controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is user-friendly. The device can rapidly enhance heating start time. The device reduces temperature of the heater core by checking charge state of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle heat controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle heat controlling device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an inclination angle and a tilt angle while driving a slipway on a fuel cell. Determination is made whether the inclination angle is equal to the tilt angle or not. An operation of a hydrogen recirculation blower is performed according to the tilt angle. A number of rotations of the hydrogen recirculation blower is increased by a scale factor, where the scale factor of the re-cycling blower is calculated according to the tilt angle. A fuzzy cycle is increased by a point-of-safe return part.    USE - Condensation water drainage control method for a fuel cell of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving performance and durability of the fuel cell stack by controlling the drainage of the condensed water according to the tilt angle. The method enables avoiding requirements of external hardware or software so as to enhance competitive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a condensation water drainage control method.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The generator has a cool-location whose inner side is filled with cooling water. Multiple thermoelectric modules are equipped with a P-type semiconductor and an N-type semiconductor. An inner side of each thermoelectric module is connected with multiple protrusion parts of a heat transfer unit. The semiconductors are heated by protrusion parts. The modules generate electricity with thermoelectric effect based on temperature difference in inner side and outer side surfaces. The modules are cooled in connect with the cool-location.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator effectively improves exhaust gas flow resistance in an inner side of a silencer so as to improve thermal energy transmission efficiency of the thermoelectric modules. The generator has wide application range and better thermoelectric power generation efficiency. The generator is equipped with a hot square unit and an exhaust pipe so as to reduce noise. The generator is easy to install. The generator is simple in structure and easy to manufacture so as to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric generator.
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealing part arranged with an electrode tap and a pouch part. The electrode tap is arranged with an electrode assembly. A domain area is formed between the electrode tap and a sealing surface of the sealing part. A lower part of the pouch part is arranged with an accommodating chamber. The accommodating chamber is connected with the electrode assembly.    USE - Pouch-type secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery for a medium-to large-sized battery module of an electricity lorry, a power storage system, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery facilitates exhaustion of gas. The battery has high stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pouch-type secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The heat dissipation unit (1) has a base plate (101) and a heat-dissipating module (10) that is positioned in an upper side of the base plate. A cooling water inlet is provided, which is arranged in the heat-dissipating module. A supply tube (200) is provided, which is connected to the heat-dissipating module. A water ring (300) is provided, which is fixed in the heat-dissipating module. A supporting unit is provided, which is fixed in the lower side of the heat-dissipating module. A controlling element is arranged between a supporting plate and the heat-dissipating module.    USE - Heat dissipation unit for use in a battery cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat exchange efficiency is improved. Stable heat radiation of the battery cell is made. Multiple battery cells are steadily maintained. Temperature deflection is minimized in the entire region of the battery cell. Uniform voltage is maintained in the batter cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat dissipation unit.    Heat dissipation unit (1)    Heat-dissipating module (10)    Base plate (101)    Supply tube (200)    Water ring (300)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen purging system comprises a fuel cell stack (110) and a water trap (120), which is arranged to store condensed water generated from the fuel cell stack. A water inlet pipe (140) is provided, which is arranged at a lower side of a discharge pipe (130). A purge valve (150) is provided, which is equipped with the water trap. The discharge pipe is connected to the water trap. The purge valve is connected to a humidifier for humidifying an air electrode. The purge valve is the solenoid valve.    USE - Hydrogen purging system for discharging impurity of a stack for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Production cost is saved. Installation of a hydrogen purging system is simplified. Power consumption is reduced. By-pass factor is improved by utilizing the air electrode humidification. Condensed water overflows are prevented. Stable performance of the stack is ensured. Manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen purging system.    Fuel cell stack (110)    Water trap (120)    Discharge pipe (130)    Water inlet pipe (140)    Purge valve (150)
NOVELTY - The power supply apparatus comprises comprises a fuel feeding system including the fuel cell system (100) which is provided with fuel and the electricity is formed with the electric chemistry reaction. The electricity is supplied to the power demand circle. A fuel tank (201) supplies fuel in the fuel cell system. The pure supply facility is provided for supplying pure water to the reformer in the fuel feeding system with the pure water which is further equipped in the fuel cell system.    USE - Power supply apparatus for marine farms.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity of the high-capacity is steadily supplied. The energy efficiency is raised by supplying the electric power of the appropriate amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel tank (201)
NOVELTY - The structure has a humidifier (31) whose end is connected with a rear end of a water trap (21). The water trap collects condensed water ejected in an anode part (11) and a cathode part (12) of a fuel cell stack (10). An exhaust valve (22) discharges the condensed water to outside. A draining condensate water line is connected with the anode and the cathode parts. An exhaust pipe (41) is provided with an air cut valve (42), and discharges air to the outside. The air cut valve is adjacently arranged with the humidifier, and checks air discharge rate.    USE - Saturation water discharge structure for a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure delays cycle time of outside air flowed into the fuel cell stack, so that durability of the structure can be increased. The structure discharges the condensed water to the outside in a quick manner. The structure avoids ejection of moisture with the ejected air by recycling the ejected air in the exhaust pipe at high temperature so as to improve electrical reliability of an electrical equipment in an end of the exhaust pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a saturation water discharge structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode part (11)    Cathode part (12)    Water trap (21)    Exhaust valve (22)    Humidifier (31)    Exhaust pipe (41)    Air cut valve (42)
NOVELTY - The battery device has a sensor unit (130) which is electrically connected to battery unit (110) for continuously detecting electrical parameter of the battery unit and generating enable or disable signal according to electrical parameter. A control unit (140) is electrically connected to sensor unit, transmission unit and a discharge path for operating when the enable signal is generated and shutting down when disable signal is generated. A transmission unit (120) is triggered to send verification request and receive verification result during operation of control unit.    USE - Battery device with verification function for use in vehicles such as hybrid cars, fuel battery cars, electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the anti-theft function of the battery and increases the self-discharge rate of the battery unit when the obtained verification result fails by detecting the electrical parameter of the battery unit to generate enabling or disable signals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an anti-theft method of battery; and    (2) a packaging method for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery device.    Battery unit (110)    Transmission unit (120)    Sensor unit (130)    Control unit (140)    Discharge path (141)    Verification end (200)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell (110) which includes anode flow path (112) and cathode flow path (113). A bypass flow path is provided to connect upstream section of fuel-gas supply path located upstream of injector (1) to downstream section of fuel-gas supply path located downstream of ejector (123) so as to cause fuel gas to bypass injector (1) and ejector. The injector (2) is provided in bypass flow path to adjust flow rate of fuel gas by intermittently ejecting fuel gas at larger flow rate than injector (1).    USE - Fuel cell system installed in fuel-cell vehicle such as four-wheel vehicle, three-wheel vehicle, two-wheel vehicle, single-wheel vehicle, train, marine vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The operating noise and vibration occurred in the flow adjuster of fuel cell system is prevented, so that the durability of the flow adjuster of fuel cell system can be improved. The manufacturing costs of the injectors can be reduced. The circulation of the hydrogen in the system can be improved. The system can be controlled efficiently. The circulation of the fuel gas can be improved. The discharging of condensation from the fuel-gas flow path can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Injectors (1,2)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Anode flow path (112)    Cathode flow path (113)    Ejector (123)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has stack portion (14) which is formed by stacking power generation cells (12) in stacking direction. The generation cells are provided with membrane electrode assembly and separator. The electrolyte is arranged between electrodes. The terminal plates (16a,16b), insulating plates (18a,18b) and end plates (20a) are provided at ends of stack portion in stacking direction. The recess (66a,68) of insulating plates is formed at end opened towards stack portion. A heat insulating portion (70) and terminal plate are placed in recess.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulating portion and terminal plate are placed in recess, so that the power generation performance of the fuel cell stack can be improved. The structure of the fuel cell can be simplified easily. The decrease of temperature of end cells can be prevented. The cost of the stack can be reduced. The desired electrical conductivity and desired heat insulating performance of the stack can be achieved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Power generation cells (12)    Stack portion (14)    Terminal plates (16a,16b)    Insulating plates (18a,18b)    End plates (20a)    Recess (66a,68)    Heat insulating portion (70)
NOVELTY - The battery container has an under-fill portion (24) which is formed in vicinity with fusion portion (13) such that a case element (1) and a sealing element (2) are brought in contact, and to melt a welding beam. The case element and the sealing element are welded so that the fusion portion reaches the under-fill portion. A thick portion (12) is formed in the outside of case element or the sealing element along the irradiation direction of welding beam.    USE - Battery container mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid car, and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The case element and the sealing element are welded so that the fusion portion reaches the under-fill portion. The intensity and sealing property of battery container are improved by forming the thick portion along the opening portion of the case element. Thus, the reliability of battery container can be improved. The manufacturing process of the battery container can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the battery container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the melting of case element and sealing element.    Case element (1)    Sealing element (2)    Thick portion (12)    Fusion portion (13)    Under-fill portion (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vehicle drive unit (10) that is provided to execute according to preset torque allowance request requesting to ensure potential torque allowance outputted by vehicle drive. A torque operation is performed for ensuring allowance torque in several forms using throttle valve (52) for adjusting torque outputted by engine (12) or motor generators (14, 16) and solar panel (31) mounted in vehicle. A management unit manages to ensure torque on basis of fall of preset performance value of vehicle at time of operation ensuring same torque.    USE - Control apparatus of vehicle drive unit of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deceleration at the time of climb can be prevented by torque up at the appropriate timing. The supercharging pressure can be prevented from fall easily by execution of fuel cut at the time of deceleration. The target allowances torque can be reliably ensured in preparation for the request of the next acceleration. The deterioration of the driveability of the vehicle by lack of allowance torque can be suppressed. The torque responsiveness with respect to operation of accelerator pedal can be improved. The fuel-consumption of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle drive unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle drive unit (10)    Internal combustion engine (12)    Motor generators (14,16)    Solar panel (31)    Throttle valve (52)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has power supply unit (200) from which electric power supply path to freezing prevention heater (20) is made into first feed route. The supply path from stack (10) to heater is provided as second feed route. The supply path from stack to surplus electric power heater (30) is third feed route. The first and second feed routes are disconnected by switch portion (40) and third feed route is connected when power of stack for operation of heater is prevented. The second feed route is connected and third feed route is disconnected after power is prevented.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can operate the heater for freezing prevention correctly even in the time of the power failure. The temperature of the surroundings of housing is less than predetermined temperature in the state in which the electric power supply is stopped from power supply unit during the power failure. The heater can be prevented from freezing of the water contained in the piping path, so as to operate correctly. The fuel cell system can be maintained at safer state, even during the power failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the Fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stack (10)    Freezing prevention heater (20)    Surplus electric power heater (30)    Switch portion (40)    Fuel cell system (100)    Electric power supply unit (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a laminated portion that is formed with communicating hole (30a) for circulating fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas, and cooling medium along lamination direction while unit cell is laminated in horizontal direction. An end plate (16a) is arranged at both ends of laminated portion. A mount portion (52a) is integrally located on end plate protruded downwards on both sides of lower end portion of recessed portion (50a) via communicating hole.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mount portion is integrally located on end plate protruded downwards on both sides of lower end portion of recessed portion via communicating hole, the fuel cell stack can be installed effectively in installation site with simple and compact configuration and the number of mount portions can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    End plate (16a)    Communicating hole (30a)    Recessed portion (50a)    Mount portion (52a)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly has anode and cathode plates (200,100) that are arranged on surfaces of a separation film (300). The cathode active material is coated on a coated flat portion of cathode plate. The cathode active material is uncoated on an uncoated curved portion (120) of the cathode plate. The anode active material is coated and uncoated on coated flat portion and uncoated bend portion (220) of the anode plate. The cathode active material is made of aluminum, magnesium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, titanium, gallium, copper, niobium, zirconium, cerium, indium and zinc.    USE - Jelly roll-type electrode assembly for prismatic-type secondary battery of medium-to large-sized battery module used in vehicle such as electricity truck, electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and power storage system (all claimed), cellular phone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of crack in electrode assembly can be prevented effectively. The charging/discharging efficiency of secondary battery can be improved efficiently. The capacity of secondary battery can be improved. The failure rate of secondary battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly.    Cathode plate (100)    Uncoated curved portion of cathode plate (120)    Anode plate (200)    Uncoated curved portion of anode plate (220)    Separation film (300)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical system (805) has an electrochemical compressor (100) through which working fluid flows and is provided with component (110) that primarily acts as electrochemically-active component flows. A sealed rigid vessel (835) is provided with an electrochemical compressor. An inlet conduit (836) is provided for passing working fluid into the vessel. An outlet conduit (837) is provided for passing fluid out of the vessel. The working fluid leaking from the electrochemical compressor is contained within the vessel.    USE - Electrochemical system such as refrigeration system.    ADVANTAGE - By reducing or eliminating downtime related to replenishment of electrochemically active fluid, the storage device can improve safety for operators of the electrochemical system by reducing the operator's handling and exposure to potentially dangerous electrochemically active fluids such as hydrogen gas in efficient manner. By placing the electrochemical compressor inside the secondary sealing device, the performance impact of leakage from the compressor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrochemical compression system.    Electrochemical compressor (100)    Component (110)    Electrochemical system (805)    Sealed rigid vessel (835)    Inlet conduit (836)    Outlet conduit (837)
NOVELTY - The system (102) has an electric motor (116) associated with a rear dual wheel (106) and providing retarding torque to the wheel. A controller determines a power measurement of a first retarding grid (125). The controller controls the retarding torque to the wheel during retarding as a function of the power measurement. The controller compares the power measurement to a retarding grid power threshold, and determines a power measurement of the first and a second grid (126). The retarding torque includes determining a statistical calculation of the first and the second grid power measurements.    USE - System for controlling retarding torque for an electric drive machine (claimed) e.g. off-highway lorry such as dump lorry, in mines, construction sites and quarries. Can also be used for passenger vehicles, trains and earthmoving machines.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a torque control to be provided based on retarding grid power to improve the accuracy of the torque commands provided to the motors to reduce the torque inaccuracies in the motors, which can cause the overheating or over power conditions in the retarding grids and consequently cause grid failures, so that the retarding torque control can improve machine performance in high altitude situations when maximum braking capacity is desirable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling retarding torque of a machine with an electric drive    (2) an electric drive machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric drive machine.    Electric drive machine (100)    Electric drive system (102)    Rear dual wheel (106)    Electric motor (116)    Retarding grids (125, 126)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material-conductive agent composite comprises an electrode active material and a conductive agent.    USE - Electrode active material-conductive agent composite for an electrochemical capacitor (claimed) that is utilized in a secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite has improved dispersibility and packing density, and improves input/output characteristics and cycle reliability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing an electrode active material-conductive agent composite    (2) an electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a scanning electron microscope of an electrode active material-conductive agent composite.
NOVELTY - The battery module has several battery cells (10) that is provided with terminal units (11,12) which are electrically coupled. A top plate (120) is placed on the battery cells and including opening (121). A terminal cover (110) covers the opening of the top plate, and including a release element (113) for detachable connection to the top plate.    USE - Battery module used as power source for motor of electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A ratio of volume to capacity in a battery cell can be minimized, and a battery module can be firmly fixed so as not to vibrate in response to external shock. The coupling protrusion can include several protrusions so that the coupling protrusion and coupling groove can be easily coupled and that productivity of the battery module can be improved. The battery module is firmly fixed so as not to vibrate in response to external shock and in which productivity is improved. The stiffness of the battery module can be increased and resistance against external shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Terminal units (11,12)    Terminal cover (110)    Release element (113)    Top plate (120)    Opening (121)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst (20) has an electroconductive catalyst carrier (16) for supporting a catalyst (13), and a proton conductive ionomer (17a) in contact with catalyst carrier and having a gaseous phase. The ionomer has a crystalline phase (81) and an amorphous phase (82). The volume fraction of amorphous phase is higher in interface with gaseous phase of ionomer than in inside of ionomer.    USE - Electrode catalyst for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed) for vehicles and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has improved oxygen permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of ionomer, which involves contacting ionomer having proton-conductivity, and fluororesin, and drying; and    (2) manufacture of membrane electrode assembly, which involves producing slurry containing the ionomer, applying the slurry on an electrolytic membrane, immersing in an organic solvent, and removing fluororesin material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrode catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst (13)    Electroconductive support (15)    Catalyst carrier (16)    Ionomer (17a)    Electrode catalyst (20)    Crystalline phase (81)    Amorphous phase (82)
NOVELTY - The two sub-modules (22) which are connected in series are provided with single-phase half-bridge on input side and single-phase full-bridge on load side. The full-bridge and half-bridge are arranged parallel to intermediate circuit capacitor. The intermediate circuit capacitor is connected with electric power source (8) of half bridges, when sum of electric power at capacitors are larger than power of power source. The power is discharged from capacitor through electric power source until power at capacitor is reduced to preset voltage lower limit.    USE - Method for discharging electric power from intermediate circuit capacitor for power converter circuit of electromotor used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the power is discharged from capacitor through electric power source until power at capacitor is reduced to preset voltage lower limit, wastage of electric power is reduced and efficiency of the power converter circuit is improved. The sub-modules can be easily removed from the power converter circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power converter circuit; and    (2) electromotor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the inverter.    Inverter (4)    Electric power source (8)    Electric load (10)    Sub-modules (22)    Output terminal (32)
NOVELTY - An aqueous binder liquid comprises acid-modified polyolefin resin (A) containing 0.1-10 %mass unsaturated carboxylic component and crosslinking agent (B), and aqueous medium. The content of component (B) with respect to 100 parts mass component (A) is 10-100 parts mass. The negative electrode active material formed using aqueous binder liquid comprises silicon atom, tin atom or germanium atom.    USE - Aqueous binder liquid is used for aqueous paste for active material for negative electrode of secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery for mobile telephone, digital camera, electric vehicle and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode formed using aqueous binder liquid has excellent adhesiveness and electroconductivity. The secondary battery containing the negative electrode has excellent cycle characteristics, and high charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aqueous paste.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a plug end of each of distributor segments (16) retained in a retaining end of the adjacent distributor segment for forming a coupling connection when the distributor segments are coupled in a longitudinal direction. Multiple holding elements are formed along an outer surface of the distributor segments. Each holding element is formed at the retaining end and the plug end. Distributor clamps (18) fasten the two adjacent distributor segments and span the coupling connection. The clamps are engaged with the holding elements at each distributor segment.    USE - Modular thermal management system for a traction battery i.e. high voltage battery, which is used as an energy source for an electric vehicle e.g. battery-electrical vehicle, plug-in-electrical vehicle and hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distributor clamps are engaged with the holding elements at each distributor segment, thus preventing separation and a bending movement between the distributor segments in a longitudinal direction. The system minimizes rotation of the clamps relative to the distributor segments. The system maintains the battery in a specified temperature range during operating and charging of the vehicle, and a charging capacity of the battery. The system extends a service life and performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a modular thermal management system.    Modular thermal management system (10)    Battery modules (14)    Distributor segments (16)    Distributor clamps (18)    Upper heat line (20)    Lower heat line (22)
NOVELTY - The device is associated to a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET)-switching unit (10) of the reverse battery protection device through a channel for detecting a voltage drop. The MOSFET-switching unit is actuated as reaction to a gate-control signal from control units in a passing condition of its channel. The device is designed such that the detection units generate a detection signal corresponding to the activation state of the MOSFET-switching unit, when the polarity of the voltage source is not reversed.    USE - Device for operational state monitoring of a reverse battery protection device provided between a voltage source and a load and for operational state monitoring of a motor vehicle-mains power supply as a voltage source (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is associated to a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor-switching unit of the reverse battery protection device through a channel for detecting a voltage drop. The MOSFET-switching unit is actuated as reaction to a gate-control signal from control units in a passing condition of its channel, and hence ensures simple, improved and reliable operational state monitoring device with low forward resistance and a low voltage drop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an operational state monitoring device.    Metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor-switching unit (10)    Battery (12)    Load (14)    Bipolar transistor (20)    Zener diode (24)
NOVELTY - The assembly trolley (1) has a first U-shaped mounting element (7) whose main portion (11) is mounted on a base (2). A second U-shaped mounting element (13) is fixed to legs (9,9') of first mounting element in the region of own legs (15,15'). The second mounting element is pivoted together with first mounting element around first axis (Z), and is mounted relative to first mounting element about second axis (Y). The second axis is set perpendicular to first axis, and is oriented perpendicular to legs of mounting elements. The first mounting element is mounted on a bottom element (5).    USE - Assembly trolley for heavy apparatus such as internal combustion engine and fuel cell used in automotive industry for manufacturing motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since one of the U-shaped mounting elements is prevented from being arranged to the side region of assembly trolley, the component held on the trolley is prevented form protruding from the side portion, and is stably supported on the bottom element. Hence, the torque generated by the assembly trolley is reduced, and the stability of the assembly trolley is improved. The intensity of the trolley is improved, thus the weight of even large range is received by the trolley securely. The weight of the trolley is reduced, thus the trolley is handled easily. The components of the trolley are prevented from pivoting in undesirable manner about the Y axis, thus the own swinging of the component is prevented, even if the component is not completely supported in relation to the Y axis. The trolley is constructed easily. The trolley is featured with undiminished functionality and performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of the assembly trolley.    Assembly trolley (1)    Base (2)    Bottom element (5)    U-shaped mounting elements (7,13)    Legs (9,9',15,15')    Main portion of base (11)    Axes of assembly trolley (Y,Z)
NOVELTY - The method involves increasing pressure in a section (8) of a waste heat utilization circuit (AK) at predeterminable intervals for predeterminable time period. The section of the waste heat utilization circuit is arranged in a flow direction between a capacitor (7) and a heat exchanger arrangement (5) i.e. vaporizer, particularly between the capacitor and a conveyer unit (4). A degassing device (3) is arranged in the circuit. The increase of pressure is performed in an operating mode of the waste heat utilization circuit with reduced heat input.    USE - Method for operating a waste heat utilization circuit e.g. Clausius Rankine circuit and organic Clausius Rankine circuit (all claimed), for an internal combustion engine in a vehicle e.g. motor car and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure in the section of the waste heat utilization circuit is increased at the predeterminable intervals for the predeterminable time period, thus enabling safe and effective ventilation of reduced amount of gas i.e. air, from a working medium e.g. water, of the waste heat utilization circuit without negative effect e.g. power limitations, on operation of the waste heat utilization circuit, and minimizing residue air portion in the working medium, and hence increasing efficiency of the waste heat utilization circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for carrying out a method for operating a waste heat utilization circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block circuit diagram of an internal combustion engine with a waste heat utilization device with a degassing device.    Waste heat utilization circuit (AK)    Degassing device (3)    Conveyer unit (4)    Heat exchanger arrangement (5)    Capacitor (7)    Section of waste heat utilization circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an impedance measurement part (432) measuring first impedance (ZH) corresponding to an alternating current (AC) signal of a high frequency area, and second impedance (ZL) corresponding to the AC signal of a low frequency area among different frequency domains. A correction value calculation part (433) computes a correction value (Z alpha). A gas diagnostic part (434) diagnoses a supply state of fuel gas of a fuel cell (1) and oxidizing agent gas.    USE - Fuel cell diagnostic apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for diagnosing a state of moving body such as boats and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diagnostic part diagnoses the supply state of fuel gas of the fuel cell and the oxidizing agent gas exactly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system including a fuel cell diagnostic apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Correction value (Z-alpha)    Impedances (ZH, ZL)    Fuel cell (1)    Impedance measurement part (432)    Correction value calculation part (433)    Gas diagnostic part (434)
NOVELTY - The device has a secondary battery cell (1) equipped with a cooling plate (61) that cools the secondary battery cell. A cooling auxiliary part (8) is provided in a surface (1Y) of the secondary battery cell. An interposition piece (8B) is interposed between a main-body part facing a side of the secondary battery cell, and the surface of the secondary battery cell. A cover part (24) is provided with a slit (24b) that is connected with an electrode terminal (1b) of the secondary battery cell.    USE - Power supply device for electrical storage apparatus and vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, utilized in household application and electrical storage application in factories.    ADVANTAGE - The interposition piece is interposed between the main-body part and the surface of the secondary battery cell, so that the temperature difference arising in inside of battery cells can be reduced. The cooling plate cools the secondary battery cell by providing the cooling auxiliary part, so that the cooling capacity can be improved, and utilization of the battery cell is enabled stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a battery block. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary battery cell (1)    Surface (1Y)    Electrode terminal (1b)    Cooling auxiliary part (8)    Interposition piece (8B)    Cover part (24)    Slit (24b)    Cooling plate (61)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current electrical source (S), and an electrical device (DE) i.e. electrical machine (4), that is connected to the electrical source and is supplied with current by the source. A voltage (VDC) is provided between terminals of the electrical source. A capacitor is connected in parallel to the electrical device. A controlled active filter (7) is provided between the source and electrical device to inject or absorb current ripples that is supplied by the electrical source. The active filter is connected directly in parallel to the capacitor.    USE - Electrical system for use in a hybrid or electric vehicle (all claimed) or car. Can also be used in railway, naval or aeronautics fields.    ADVANTAGE - The controlled active filter is provided between the source and electrical device to inject or absorb current ripples that is supplied by the electrical source, thus reducing fluctuations of the voltage at the terminals of the electrical source. The system has reduced volume and weight. The system preserves quality and stability of on-board electrical energy. The system has reduced costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical system.    Electrical device (DE)    Direct current electrical source (S)    Voltage (VDC)    Electrical machine (4)    Controlled active filter (7)
NOVELTY - An active material has alpha -sodium-iron oxide-type crystal structure and contains lithium-transition metal complex oxide (I). The ratio of lithium and transition metal element with respect to the transition metal element in the lithium-transition metal complex oxide is 1.25-1.425. In the end-of-discharge state, the oxygen position parameter obtained from crystal structure analysis using the Rietveld method when the space group R3-m is used as the crystal structure model based on X-ray diffraction pattern, is 0.262 or less.    USE - Active electrode is used for electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, electronic device and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery obtained by the electrode using the active material has discharge capacity and excellent initial stage efficiency and high-efficiency discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material has alpha -sodium-iron oxide-type crystal structure and contains lithium-transition metal complex oxide of formula: Li1+aMe1+aO2 (I), (where Me is transition metal element including cobalt, nickel, and manganese, and a is less than 0). The ratio of lithium and transition metal element with respect to the transition metal element in the lithium-transition metal complex oxide is 1.25-1.425. In the end-of-discharge state, the oxygen position parameter obtained from crystal structure analysis using the Rietveld method when the space group R3-m is used as the crystal structure model based on X-ray diffraction pattern, is 0.262 or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of active material;    (2) electrode; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of super capacitor body, technical problem to be solved is to fully utilize the vehicle body space and reduce the energy consumption. This utility model adopts the following technical solution: one kind of super capacitor car body, comprising a car body, wherein the car body is a super capacitor. This utility model compared with the existing technology, the vehicle body modified high energy storage super capacitor, fully use vehicle space, the vehicle energy storage device capacity is greatly increased, improves the cruising ability of electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer (223A) maintained at a positive electrode collector (221A). A shell part includes primary particle of layered lithium transition metal oxide. A hollow part is formed inside the shell part. A through-hole is formed in the shell part, where length of the primary particle of the lithium transition metal oxide is 0.8 micrometer or less and thickness of the shell part is 2.2 micrometers in average of a positive electrode active material layer. A mixture is baked to obtain active material particle.    USE - Lamination type lithium ion secondary battery for a motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid car, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can improve fuel consumption of the vehicle to improve weight energy efficiency. The battery can be used efficiently even when level required about capacitance is high, so that battery count can be lessened and cost reduction of the battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material particle is positive electrode active material particle (610A) or negative electrode active material particle. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for active material particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure of a positive electrode active material layer of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (221A)    Positive electrode active material layer (223A)    Positive electrode active material particle (610A)    Electrically conductive material (620A)    Binder (630A)
NOVELTY - The battery has a buffer cell electrically coupled to an electrochemical cell (9). A device is electrically connected coupled to an output part. A microcontroller is provided with an optimization algorithm to control the electrochemical cell by a current control unit. The optimization algorithm is provided with input data and a predicted energy consumption profile by the microcontroller of the electrochemical cell. A two-way communication unit is connected between the microcontroller and the microprocessor. An interface allows a user to operate parameters of the battery.    USE - Battery for use in an electrical power supply of a device. Uses include but are not limited to a computer, a phone, an electric car and a toy.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacity, and saves energy and reduces power consumption. The battery can be prevented from being damaged due to rapid or excessive charging. The battery has better mechanical stability, and service life of the battery can be extended in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical cell is made of nickel-cadmium, lead-acid, nickel metal hydride, lithium, lithium-ion, carbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to utilizing a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Electrochemical cell (9)    Sealed unit (30)    Layer (35)    Housing (36)    Leather slice part (37)    Cathode terminal (38)    Anode terminal (39)
NOVELTY - The system has a supporting part (10) supporting a roof part (20). A solar cell panel (22) is fixed with a supporting frame (30). The solar cell panel is fixed at the roof part, and supplies power to a lamp. The supporting frame is provided with a handle frame (32). The handle frame is connected with a handle shaft of a bicycle.    USE - Bicycle storage system for use at night.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces effort of a user to stop the bicycle by tightening the supporting frame with a steering wheel and the handle shaft and prevents the bicycle from being damaged and the steering wheel from being moved. The bicycle is fixed with the lamp at on state by utilizing the solar cell panel at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle storage system.    Supporting part (10)    Roof part (20)    Solar cell panel (22)    Supporting frame (30)    Handle frame (32)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen peroxide fuel element comprises a plate assembly provided with grooves with sealing and assembly holes for bolts, where the plates have openings for supply of oxygen, and exhaust of hydrogen and water vapor, and a separator plate covered by cover plates. A cathode plate and an anode plate form working electrodes, which are on their surfaces provided with a thin layer of nickel and partially filled with a catalyst of nickel, alumina, carbon and silver. The working electrodes are covered with diffusion electrode by cover plates.    USE - Hydrogen peroxide fuel element.
NOVELTY - The socket assembly has a reader (213) which is installed in the bottom surface of housing (210), to read the Quick response code (RTM: Two-dimensional code) installed at one side of the plug. An insertion unit (211) is formed in the bottom surface of the housing, to insert the plug of the vehicle chassis. The plug is inserted into the insertion unit.    USE - Socket assembly used in house, for charging low speed charge type vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid car and fuel cell powered vehicle installed in parking lot of apartment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the household power unit is arranged in the public space, the difficulty for handling of expense in the apartment or the common parking lot with respect to household power unit for charging electricity can be eliminated. The charging operation of the electric vehicle can be performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for charging low speed charge type vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the concentric plug.    Housing (210)    Insertion unit (211)    Reader (213)
NOVELTY - The system has cooling fan (100) and water cooled plate (60) which are installed in each battery module (80). A flow control valve (70) maintains the pressure of each waterway (30) in water cooled plate. A controller receives data sensed in a cooling water residual quantity detection sensor (140), a pump state detection sensor (130), a coolant temperature detection sensor (120) and a battery cell temperature sensor (110), and controls the driving state of main unit. A manifold (50) delivers the cooling water to water cooled plate according to the driving state of main unit.    USE - Partial cooling system for medium-sized battery and large-sized battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The incidental energy loss of the partial cooling system can be minimized, so that the durability of the battery cell can be improved. The reliability, energy efficiency and perfection of the partial cooling system of battery can be improved at low power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a partial cooling method for medium-sized battery and large-sized battery of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the partial cooling system of battery.    Waterway (30)    Manifold (50)    Water cooled plate (60)    Flow control valve (70)    Battery module (80)    Cooling fan (100)    Battery cell temperature sensor (110)    Coolant temperature detection sensor (120)    Pump state detection sensor (130)    Cooling water residual quantity detection sensor (140)
NOVELTY - The plate has two single plate units provided with a fuel inlet, a fuel outlet, an oxidant inlet, an oxidant outlet, a cooling liquid inlet and a cooling liquid outlet. Sides of the fuel inlet and flow outlet are connected with a fuel flow field that is connected with the oxidant inlet and the oxidant outlet. Two single clamping plate units are formed with an interlayer that is connected with the cooling liquid inlet and outlet of a cooling liquid flow field, where the cooling liquid flow field is formed with a three-in structure.    USE - Large area vehicle fuel cell metal double-pole plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has compact structure, and reduces mold development and manufacturing cost and ensures convenient process, reaction efficiency, energy density and convenient punch forming and soft film forming process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a large area vehicle fuel cell metal double-pole plate.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises metallic compound having a structure portion derived from defective structure site-containing heteropolyoxo methylate compound.    USE - Catalyst is used for catalyst-containing composition (claimed) for electrode for storage battery e.g. air cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery containing the catalyst has improved cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst-containing electrode composition, which contains the catalyst and electroconductive substance.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a trigger module connected with a connecting device. A processing module is connected with the trigger module and a display module. A power supply module supplies power to the connecting device. The connecting device is electrically contacted to the trigger module for generating and transmitting an edge trigger signal to the processing module. The processing module receives the trigger signal. The connecting device is electrically connected with the display module for displaying contact information.    USE - Apparatus for testing contact order of an electric automobile battery charging/swapping connection device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus realizes connection device detecting and evaluating processes.
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery box whose inner wall is provided with an insulating layer. A battery module is attached to a surface of the insulating layer. A heat preservation interlayer is arranged between the insulating layer and the battery module to form a dried hollow layer.    USE - Lithium ion power battery pack for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has better heat preservation effect, stable performance and high insulating safety.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery connected with a control switch. The control switch is connected with an exhaust fan and an outer air circulating unit. The solar battery is installed on a roof. A vehicle rear seat plate is fixed with an air groove, the exhaust fan and an air groove.    USE - Vehicle parking idling solar energy ventilating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with a temperature controller so as to start an automatic starting/closing air ventilating operation when carriage inner/outer temperature reaches a set value, so that an outer circulation system sends clean fresh air into a carriage so as to improve air quality in a vehicle. The device is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The device has a main device body provided with a voltage converter and a power supply storage battery. The power supply storage battery is electrically connected with a reversing radar through the voltage converter.    USE - Car reversing-type radar power supply device for use in a fork truck.
NOVELTY - The system has a water purifier connected with a purified water tank. An electromagnetic valve is connected with a speed adjustable high-pressure water pump. Another electromagnetic valve is connected with a water and gas reflowing valve through a one-way valve. An exhaust curved jacket-type heat pipe is provided with an exhaust manifold. A three-way shunt gas automatic adjusting valve is connected with an engine air inlet pipe. The engine air inlet pipe is inserted into a high temperature gas supply hole.    USE - Energy-saving environment protection system for a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, and has low failure rate, high safety performance and high stability, and can effectively utilize engine waste heat, reduce energy loss and improve energy conversion efficiency of an engine.
NOVELTY - The device has an oil supply port for supplying oil from a small oil tank to an engine. An upper part of the small oil tank is provided with an electric heating mechanism. A tail gas exhaust system is connected to a heat-conducting heating mechanism for discharging tail gas in a large oil tank.    USE - Engine fuel oil tank heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is reasonable in design and simple in structure, and has better safety and high heating efficiency. The device reduces energy consumption and oil tank cost.
NOVELTY - The device has a drive module whose end is connected to a power input part. Another end of the drive module is fixed on a user's thigh leg. An LED module generates electric energy by the power input part. A knee joint is fixed to a hip joint.    USE - Bicycle leg stepping power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The LED module generates electric energy by the power input part for supplying the electric energy into a user device. The device ensures lower carbon energy conservation and emission reduction and realizes better environmental protection.
NOVELTY - The system has a power generation system that comprises a solar cell panel and a complementary energy power generation device (3). A circuit module control system comprises a wireless information system (8) that is connected with circuit control module (7). The complementary energy power generation device comprises a waste heat power generation device and a braking power generation device. The circuit control module is connected with meter control panel signal of vehicle. A detection system is provided with infrared life detector and life detection instrument.    USE - Auxiliary air conditioner system of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can utilize complementary energy recovery power generation and solar power generation, and the electricity can be stored into a storage battery. The stored electricity can be used for driving the automobile air conditioner to continue the operation after the engine is switched off.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of auxiliary vehicle air conditioner system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the auxiliary vehicle air conditioner system.    Complementary energy power generation device (3)    Exhaust tube (4)    Power intelligent controller (5)    Circuit control module (7)    Wireless information system (8)
NOVELTY - The connector has a case provided with an insertion hole of a socket. The socket is located on a socket shell. An inner shell and the socket shell are connected in parallel to a jack of an elastic connecting piece. A supporting shaft is sleeved in the socket. A spring is provided with a supporting sliding block on the supporting shaft. The socket shell is fixed with a guide sleeve and a guide post. A battery chamber is placed with a panel. An outer diameter of a small end is less than a bearing hole.    USE - Battery box connector for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector increases relative displacement between the contact pin and jack sharp turn or left and right swing amplitude.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box connector.
NOVELTY - The power transmission device has a transmitting coil (10) connected in parallel with a resonance compensation capacitor (C) and magnetically coupled with a magnifying coil (20). The magnifying coil is connected in parallel with a resonance compensation capacitor (C2) and magnetically coupled with an amplification coil (30). The amplification coil is magnetically coupled with a receiving coil (40) and connected in parallel with a resonance compensation capacitor (C3). The receiving coil is connected in parallel with a resonance compensation capacitor (C4).    USE - Wireless electric power transmission device for charging battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wireless electric power transmission device has low operation frequency, large power transmission amount, high electric power transmission efficiency, low insulation cost and long transmission distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the wireless electric power transmission device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power transmission coil (10)    Magnifying coil (20)    Amplification coil (30)    Electric power receiving coil (40)    Resonance compensation capacitors (C,C2-C4)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical machine cooling circulation loop that comprises a heat exchanger (12) that is connected with an evaporator (13) in parallel, through the expansion valves (15,16). A battery pack heater preheating loop is orderly connected with a heater (9), a water jacket (7) and a water pump (11). A heater heating air loop is orderly connected with a heater (6) and a water pump (5). An electrical machine warm air loop is orderly connected with the water pump, the heater, the motor and the controller.    USE - Integrated heat circulating system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environment temperature generated while pre-heating of the battery pack, is reduced by cooling the battery pack. The service life and efficiency of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the heat circulating system.    Water pump (5,11)    Heater (6,9)    Water jacket (7)    Heat exchanger (12)    Evaporator (13)    Expansion valves (15,16)
NOVELTY - The device has a seat cover whose end is fixed on a bearing rod placed on a rear part of a frame. A support lower part is supported on a supporting part by a compression spring. The lower part and the frame are connected integrally. An elastic power device comprises a vibration spring and a guide sleeve that is supported on a lower support. The guide sleeve is inserted with a permanent magnet. The vibration spring is fixedly connected with a seat. An inner part of the guide sleeve is equipped with an inductance coil. An energy storage capacitor and a signal lamp are connected in parallel.    USE - Vehicle signal indicating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids need to pay extra physical strength to ride a vehicle in road condition, so that the device achieves reduced manufacturing cost with high efficiency and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a vehicle signal indicating device.
NOVELTY - The solar illuminating lamp has a shell which is provided with a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell is connected with a storage device, through an anti-reversing diode. The storage device is connected with a light control circuit, by a booster circuit. The light control circuit is connected with a LED. A voltage booster circuit is provided with an inductor. A fumigating inductor is connected with a diode and a direct current voltage-reducing integrated circuit block.    USE - Solar illuminating lamp for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar illuminating lamp is light weight, the lamp is carried in the vehicle easily. Hence the riding of the vehicle at night is convenient and safe. Since the solar energy is used as the energy source for the lamp, the environment protection is good.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar illuminating lamp. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has top sliding cover that is provided with opening. A wind power generator blade (8) is made to extend out of an electric vehicle parking wind energy-gathering device. The wind energy-gathering device is provided to gather the wind energy generated during vehicle parking.    USE - Device used for collecting wind energy from electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle parking.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with simple structure and reliable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device used for collecting wind energy from electric vehicle parking.    Rope (1)    Rack (2)    Gear (3)    Wind power generator blade (8)    Pulley (9)
NOVELTY - A small nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises negative electrode, positive electrode, and lithium ion electroconductive nonaqueous electrolyte. Negative electrode active material of negative electrode is silicon oxide which has carbon film on surface. Particle size distribution (D10) of negative electrode active material is greater than or equal to 1 mu m, and (D90) is less than or equal to 5 mu m. Thickness of carbon coating is 10-1100 nm.    USE - A small nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electronic devices and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery exhibits excellent charge/discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A small nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises negative electrode, positive electrode, and lithium ion electroconductive nonaqueous electrolyte. Negative electrode active material of negative electrode is silicon oxide (SiOx) which has carbon film on surface. Particle size distribution D10 of negative electrode active material is greater than or equal to 1 mu m, and D90 is less than or equal to 5 mu m. Thickness of carbon coating is 10-1100 nm.    x=0-2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of small nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery which involves pulverizing SiO, selecting particle diameter, performing chemical vapor deposition (CVD) by heating SiO in the presence of acetylene-argon mixed gas, producing carbon film of SiO.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive pole pellet (101)    Positive electrode collector (102)    Positive electrode case (103)    Negative electrode pellet (104)    Negative electrode collector (105)
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure-proof tank temperature sensor connected with an outer wall of a pressure tank. A pressure tank temperature sensor sensing end is made of a solid ammonia storing material. An air filter is connected with a reducing agent conduit pipe that is fixed with a precise proportional valve. A reducing agent guide tube nozzle end is fixed with a nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor. A signal input end of an electronic control unit is connected with the pressure-proof tank temperature sensor through a control end of a signal line. The signal line is connected with the proportional valve.    USE - Exhaust branch pipe waste heat mode ammonia storing and supplying system for a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) light diesel car and a fuel cell electric vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures high practicability, reliability and flexibility, and achieves vehicle low temperature cold start emission controlling functions. The system is inexpensive and convenient to use. The system can easily realize a liquid urea conveying jet, atomization and decomposition in a better manner.
NOVELTY - A composite film is obtained by coating organic high molecular resin and sulfonated polymer resin as raw material on porous membrane substrate. The electrostatic anionic high molecular resin is alternately formed.    USE - Composite film used in liquid flow energy storage battery e.g. vanadium liquid energy-storing battery, zinc/bromine liquid flow battery, sodium/bromine redox flow battery, iron/chromium redox flow battery, vanadium/bromine redox flow battery and zinc oxide/cerium flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite film is efficiently prepared with excellent hydrophilicity without polluting the environment, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of composite film, which involves adding raw material components at 20-100 degrees C, stirring for 0.5-1 hours, obtaining mixed solution, pouring on the nonwoven fabric substrate or directly pouring on the glass plate, volatilizing the solvent for 0-60 seconds, dipping into resin, preparing into a film at -20 degrees C to 100 degrees C, standing for 0.5-60 minutes, removing to form absorption cation resin, cleaning film in the aqueous solution containing anion resin and standing for 0.5-60 minutes.
NOVELTY - A composite film is obtained by coating organic high molecular resin as raw material on the porous membrane substrate. The surface of porous membrane substrate is compounded with layer of organic resin and dense film. The porous membrane substrate has aperture size of 0.1-100 nm and porosity of 6-70%. The organic resin contains polymer-containing azacyclic benzimidazole or polymer-containing amino functional group.    USE - Composite film is used in liquid energy-storing battery e.g. vanadium liquid energy-storing battery, zinc/bromine liquid flow battery, sodium/bromine redox flow battery, iron/chromium redox flow battery, vanadium/bromine redox flow battery and zinc oxide/cerium flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film is efficiently prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of composite film, which involves preparing organic high molecular resin of solvent chosen from dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl acetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or dimethyl formamide, fully stirring, adding solvent with volatile solvent, obtaining mixed solvent, pouring mixed solution on the nonwoven fabric substrate or directly pouring on flat plate, volatilizing the solvent for 0-60 seconds, dipping into resin, obtaining porous membrane, uniformly coating the solution and drying.
NOVELTY - The electric power production device has photovoltaic panels (1), conduits (2), rotary generators and induction generators. A control circuit is provided with a respective uninterruptible power supply assembly. The air flow from the vehicle while in motion is routed into a conduit in which the blades (3) are arranged to drive a rotary electric power generator (4) which provides power to the control assembly.    USE - Can also be used for ancillary systems or other equipment to be powered.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the uninterruptible power supply assembly to be constantly kept activated to power the refrigeration assemblies or ancillary units by monitoring and appropriately managing the individual power production sources. Reduces consumption while decreasing the emission of carbon dioxide and particulate matter into the atmosphere since the air flow from the vehicle while in motion is routed into a conduit in which the blades are arranged to drive a rotary electric power generator which provides power to the control assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle to which the electric power production device is equipped.    Photovoltaic panels (1)    Conduits (2)    Blades (3)    Rotary electric power generator (4)    Vibration-based generators (5)
NOVELTY - The protector has a wake-up exclusive module multi-point control unit generating a control signal. A wake-up exclusive sub battery is connected to a main battery. A power source selectivity unit i.e. transistor, is turned on and off according to the control signal. The current from the wake-up exclusive sub battery is supplied to load.    USE - Battery discharging protector for an air-adaptor of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wake-up exclusive sub battery provides operating voltage under wake-up state so as to stop long-time running state of a vehicle and prevent the main battery of the vehicle from being discharged. The protector protects the main battery and the wake-up exclusive sub battery from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery discharging protector.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The estimating method involves obtaining modified battery power in electric vehicles using coulometric detection method. The battery remaining power is modified using the modified battery power when the battery rests for a certain period of time and difference occurs between the battery remaining power and modified battery power. The coulometric detection method is modified with accumulating errors utilizing open voltage estimation method to increase precision of coulometric detection method in dynamic measurement.    USE - Estimating method for battery remaining power in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coulometric detection method is used to obtain the remaining battery power in the electric vehicle, and an open voltage estimation method is used to obtain a modified battery power and satisfy modified conditions to use modified battery power to modify battery remaining power to increase the precision of dynamic measurement using coulometric detection method. When the batteries in the modified open voltage method are completely charged and discharged, the degree of dispersion can be detected at every stage and the self-adjusting mechanism can be activated to modify the battery power to increase the estimation precision of the open voltage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the modified open voltage method.
NOVELTY - The hydraulic brake calliper has a piston (1) that is provided with a piston head (1a) and a piston skirt (1b). The piston is received in a cylinder bore (3) in an orientation, where the piston head faces towards the brake pad (9). A fluid connection (4) is connected to a source of hydraulic fluid for leading hydraulic fluid into a void of the cylinder bore below the piston head so as to move the piston. The piston is formed partly from a polymeric material or from polymeric materials.    USE - Hydraulic brake caliper for wind turbine for use in car, motor bike and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The leak of hydraulic fluid between the wall of the cylinder bore and the piston skirt can be prevented easily. The abutment provides a seal, such that the abutment of the piston skirts against the wall can be increased, when the pressure in the hydraulic fluid can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the hydraulic brake caliper.    Piston (1)    Piston head (1a)    Piston skirt (1b)    Cylinder bore (3)    Fluid connection (4)    Brake pad (9)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (20) has a bipolar plate (26), and a first electrode (22) separated from the bipolar plate, a membrane (23) along with the first electrode, and a second electrode (24) next to the membrane. The electrode along with the bipolar plate define a first half cell (10'). The cell includes a ring stand (25) next to the bipolar plate. A closing element (21) along with the second electrode defines a second half cell (10''). The closing element is hosted within the support ring.    USE - Electrochemical cell for reactor (claimed) e.g. electrochemical reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Provides for greater flexibility in selection of materials both for the support ring and closing element, given that the ring stand is the only element that mechanically withstands the pressure of the electrochemical cell. The electrolysis cell has adequate chemical resistance to withstand high concentrations of oxygen. Greater flexibility in the design of the reactor and common channels of reactor areas is achieved. The cell facilitates and simplifies the assembly of stack by reducing the number of parts needed in a conventional system. Reactor leakage prevention is achieved through a single bipolar plate, which is suitable for design of installation since it eliminates random positioning of joints and reduces probability of failure by human error.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of collection channels and support input channels, illustrating cell's reaction.    First half cell (10')    Second half cell (10'')    Electrochemical cell (20)    Closing element (21)    First electrode (22)    Membrane (23)    Second electrode (24)    Ring stand (25)    Bipolar plate (26)
NOVELTY - The construction has a battery cover (3) and a lid case that are joined through the metal layer (4), for flow of the charging/discharging electric current. The front end portion of the melting portion (41) is melted in the front-end portion of the lid case. The elution portion is flowed from the front end portion on the metal layer. The melting portion and the elution portion (42) are welded on the surface of the metal layer, so that the depth of the portions currently welded to the metal layer has not arrived at the surface of the battery cover.    USE - Welded construction of secondary battery module used in secondary battery cell (all claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery cell for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery cell, nickel-cadmium battery cell and lead acid battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The melting portion and the elution portion are welded by the metal layer in the surface of the metal layer provided in the battery cover, so that the reliable welded construction with small electrical resistance and large joining force can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation method of welded construction in battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the welded construction of battery.    Battery cover (3)    Metal layer (4)    Welding portion (40)    Melting portion (41)    Elution portion (42)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (100) has several flat type cooling plate (12), and several flat type semiconductor package (5) which stores a semiconductor element. A flat type device package (2) is molded by resin, and is configured to stores an electronic component different from semiconductor element. Connecting pipes (13a,13b) are provided between adjacent cooling plates, and a coolant passes along an inside portion of pipe. The cooling plates are arranged at equal intervals, and the semiconductor package and device package are clamped between adjacent cooling plates.    USE - Cooler-integrated type semiconductor module for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the packages which stores the semiconductor element or the electronic component is of flat shape, compactness and the adhesiveness of the module is improved. By improving adhesiveness, the thermal conductivity between semiconductor package and cooling plate improves. Since the thickness of semiconductor package and device package is equal, the thickness of cooling plate can prevent the failure of narrowing. The surge current in switching of semiconductor element can be reduced, so switching loss of semiconductor element is reduced. The heat transfer efficiency between the cooling plate, the semiconductor package or the device package improves. Since the distance between cooling plates is equal, the components of the cooling pipe provided between adjacent cooling plates can be unified, and manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the semiconductor module.    Flat type device package (2)    Flat type semiconductor package (5)    Flat type cooling plate (12)    Connecting pipes (13a,13b)    Semiconductor module (100)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (2) consists of positive electrode collector (2a) and positive electrode mixture layer (2b) adhered to the surface of the positive electrode collector. The positive electrode mixture layer includes positive electrode active material, electroconductive agent and binder, and has voids. The volume ratio of the voids is 15-25% in the positive electrode mixture layer. The volume ratio of the positive electrode active material in the portion other than the voids in the positive electrode mixture layer is 95-99.6%.    USE - Positive electrode is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing positive electrode has excellent capacity and cyclic characteristics. Since the positive electrode is effectively used without affecting the reactivity of the positive electrode active material, the resistance of positive electrode is improved and deterioration of positive electrode is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Positive electrode collector (2a)    Positive electrode mixture layer (2b)    Separator (3)
NOVELTY - A sealed secondary battery has electric power generating element in a battery case together with electrolyte. The battery case (5) is caulked at sealing portion (5b) of the battery case using sealing plate (10). The thickness (T2) of a side wall (5c) of the battery case satisfies specific relation.    USE - Sealed secondary battery. Uses include but are not audio-video equipment, personal computer, electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric screwdriver and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealed secondary battery is safe, and has suppressed cracking of side wall of the battery case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealed secondary battery has electric power generating element in a battery case together with electrolyte. The battery case (5) is caulked at sealing portion (5b) of the battery case using sealing plate (10). The thickness (T2) of a side wall (5c) of the battery case satisfies relation: T2 greater than or equal to 0.85T1+0.06, where T1 is 0.15-0.30 mm (thickness of the sealing portion of the battery case).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of structure of the cylindrical lithium-ion secondary battery.    Battery case (5)    Sealing portion (5b)    Side wall (5c)    Lower insulation board (9)    Sealing plate (10)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode contains positive electrode active material including lithium-containing compound (I). The positive electrode active material (1) is in the form of secondary particles (3) formed by aggregating primary particles and bonding together. The primary particles arranged on the surface of the secondary particles of the positive electrode active material and primary particles arranged inside of the secondary particles are coated with an electroconductive oxide (2) having electroconductivity higher than the positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle and electric power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has excellent electroconductivity. The lithium ion battery containing positive electrode has reduced electrode resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode contains positive electrode active material including lithium-containing compound of formula: xLi2(M'O3)-(1-x)LiM"O2 (I). The positive electrode active material is in the form of secondary particles formed by aggregating two or more primary particles which does not have grain boundaries and bonding together. The primary particles arranged on the surface of the secondary particles of the positive electrode active material and primary particles arranged inside of the secondary particles are coated with an electroconductive oxide having electroconductivity higher than the positive electrode active material.    x=0-1;    M'=manganese, titanium or zirconium;and    M"=nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, titanium, zirconium, aluminum, magnesium, chromium or vanadium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode active material (1)    Electroconductive oxide (2)    Secondary particles (3)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery is provided with positive electrode, electrolyte solution and negative electrode containing active material. The active material comprises core portion capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions, and low crystalline or amorphous coating portion provided on at least portion of surface of the core portion. The core portion and coating portion contain silicon and oxygen as constituent elements. The atomic ratio of oxygen and silicon in the core portion is 0-0.5. The atomic ratio of oxygen and silicon in the coating portion is 0.5-1.8.    USE - Secondary battery is used for electronic device (claimed). Uses include but are not video camera, digital still camera, mobile telephone, notebook computer, cordless telephone apparatus, portable radio, portable television, portable information terminal, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery is provided with positive electrode, electrolyte solution and negative electrode containing active material. The active material comprises core portion capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions, and low crystalline or amorphous coating portion provided on at least portion of surface of the core portion. The core portion and coating portion contain silicon and oxygen as constituent elements. The atomic ratio of oxygen and silicon in the core portion is 0-0.5. The atomic ratio of oxygen and silicon in the coating portion is 0.5-1.8. The coating portion has voids in which at least some of the voids are provided with carbon-containing material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) active material; and    (2) electronic device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an air inlet (110) and an air outlet (120) orderly arranged in an air duct (100), which is arranged in a side of a vehicle body along driving direction of the vehicle body to form a predetermined length passage. A turbine (200) is arranged in the air duct and rotated according to air, which is in-flowed through the air inlet and exhausted through the air outlet. A power generator (300) generates electricity according to the rotation of the turbine. A storage battery (400) is arranged on a side of the vehicle body for storing the generated electricity.    USE - Environment-friendly wind power generation electric vehicle e.g. car and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is operated by the electricity, thus ensuring better environment protection effect. The air duct effectively receives and exhausts the air, thus effectively improving rotation speed of the turbine and enhancing power generation efficiency with increased wind density. The turbine can be prevented from being exposed to outside of the vehicle body, thus preventing the generator and the turbine from being damaged due to external foreign substances and moisture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an environment-friendly wind power generation electric vehicle.    Environment-friendly wind power generation electric vehicle (1)    Air duct (100)    Air inlet (110)    Air outlet (120)    Turbine (200)    Power generator (300)    Storage battery (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a hydraulic fine-blanking press (22) having a three-stage progressive die. A blank is partially cut in a metal-foil strip (16) having a surface structure for a flow field. The surface structure is formed in a connected blank via compression-forming by utilizing a forming force of about 2500 to 3500 kN. An inner mold, slots and reference geometry are formed by cutting the blank. An outer contour is cut, and the finished blank for the bipolar plate is removed successively in a stroke cycle.    USE - Method for producing a metallic multilayer bipolar plate that is utilized for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing geometrical accuracy and dimensional stability of the bipolar plates by reshaping on a fine-blanking press while eliminating finishing on the contours and ensuring inexpensive process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar plate producing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar plate producing device in an opened state.    Metal-foil strip (16)    Hydraulic fine-blanking press (22)    Ring tooth piston (24)    Retaining plate (27)    Upper tool change plate (28)
NOVELTY - The device has a switch control unit (20) electrically connected to cell series for switching electrical connection with the series to form a power supply series (101) of k-cells (10) connected in series in a first state and in a second state switching the electrical connection with the series to form power charging series of L-cells. An energy storage unit is electrically connected to the switch control unit for receiving and storing electrical energy of the power supply series in a state and for outputting the energy of the storage unit to charge the power charging series in another state.    USE - High-voltage differential capacitor active balancing device for use in vehicles e.g. hybrid cars, fuel battery cars and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the cells to be connected in series to charge the energy storage unit under high-voltage differential, so that the energy storage unit discharges cells of lower electrical power, thus completing energy transfer and battery balancing and increasing battery balancing efficiency of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for facilitating capacitor active balancing with high-voltage differential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a capacitor active balancing device.    K-cells (10)    Switch control unit (20)    Capacitor (31)    Resistor (32)    Power supply series (101)
NOVELTY - The turbo compound transmission has a rotor that is provided with a mechanical input and output drives (47,51) adapted to be driven by the turbine (27) and crankshaft of the engine. An electric machine (33) is provided with concentric stator and electrical windings. The inner concentric row of permanent magnet is provided with number of magnetic poles and an outer concentric row of permanent magnets is provided with number of magnetic poles. A concentric interference unit is provided with a third number of pole pieces, and electric machine is adapted to be used as generator and/or motor.    USE - Turbo compound transmission in heavy duty or medium duty diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The quick transient operation of the engine is improved, when the engine speed is increased rapidly. The engine brake power performance can be improved. The electric machine can be used as motor to improve the performance of the engine by applying electric power to the electric machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling a turbo compound transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the turbo compound transmission.    Engine (21)    Turbine (27)    Electric machine (33)    Input and output drives (47,51)    Controller (67)
NOVELTY - The trailer (10) has a wheeled chassis for selective movement over and resting atop a ground. Surveillance electronics with a portable power supply is mounted within electronics enclosure mounted atop wheeled chassis. A horizontal solar power panel (60) for charging portable power supply is positioned and oriented, so that horizontal solar power panel is extended generally transversely over the ground. A vertical solar power panel (62) for charging portable power supply is positioned and oriented, so that the vertical solar power panel is generally perpendicular to ground.    USE - Self-contained surveillance trailer attached to vehicle such as car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power panels are situated and oriented to collect solar energy from the sun throughout the day, when the sun moves high overhead during the middle of the day, the horizontal solar power panel becomes more productive and the vertical solar power panel becomes less productive, and as the sun drops from overhead toward the setting horizon, once again the vertical solar power panel becomes more productive, while the horizontal solar power panel becomes less productive. By including both vertical and horizontal solar power panels, the surveillance trailer captures a greater amount of solar power throughout the day as the sun goes through apparent motion in the sky, thus providing a more consistent power charge and maximizing the collected solar energy regardless of the time of day and sun position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the portable surveillance trailer attached to vehicle.    Self-contained surveillance trailer (10)    Horizontal solar power panel (60)    Vertical solar power panel (62)    Camera support post assembly (70)    Vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a sensor unit arranged in a housing of a high volt storage unit, where the sensor unit is sensitive to substances or substance groups in a gaseous phase. The high volt storage unit is formed from cells using a lithium-ion-technology, where the lithium-ion cells comprise liquid electrolytes, which contain volatile organic substances. The sensor unit transmits a substance measurement value to a control device, where the control device performs measurement data evaluation of the measurement value such that the control device generates an evaluation result by the data evaluation.    USE - High volt storage integrated vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor unit is arranged in the housing of the high volt storage unit to monitor the storage unit in the vehicle, during operation and sensitive to the substances or substance groups in the gaseous phase, thus improving diagnosis of the storage unit, and enabling earlier maintenance of robustness and higher availability of the storage capacity by increasing the service life of the storage unit, and hence avoiding possible breakdown events. The high volt storage unit is prevented from being corroded by increased humidity in the storage unit.
NOVELTY - The system has controller (22) which monitors charging/discharging state according to driving state and halt condition of vehicle. The controller acquires control information regarding control of system main relays (31-33) that permit and prohibit charging/discharging of assembled battery (10). The operation of vehicle in driving state is determined, when the charging/discharging of assembled battery is permitted. The operation of vehicle in halt condition is determined, when the charging/discharging of assembled battery is prohibited.    USE - System for monitoring charging/discharging state of electrical storage apparatus e.g. assembled battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of vehicle in driving state and halt condition is determined corresponding to the permitting or prohibiting of charging/discharging of assembled battery, so that the state of vehicle can be specified by acquiring the control information while monitoring battery according to the state of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Cell (11)    Battery monitoring apparatus (20)    Controller (22)    System main relays (31-33)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (110) has a capacitor (122) which is provided to function as a power supply of the electric equipment mounted in the vehicle. The electric charging control unit (128) is provided to control charge of the capacitor. The vehicle is moved to a stop state from the driving ready state, when the electric charging control unit acquires the stop state signal. The charge of the capacitor is limited compared with the case where the stop state signal is not acquired.    USE - Power supply device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement frequency of the capacitor which functions as power supply of the electric equipment mounted in the vehicle can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the brake control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (110)    Capacitor (122)    Monitoring circuit (124)    Switching circuit (126)    Electric charging control circuit (128)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery system has one or more battery modules (1a-1i) that are connected in series and parallel connections. Each of the battery modules is equipped with a voltage-measurement circuit and a communication interface. The voltage-measurement circuit measures a voltage of a secondary battery, and the communication interface (I/F) performs communication between the battery modules. The same electrical potential battery modules are connected through the communication I/F of each battery module.    USE - Assembled battery system used for power supply of hybrid vehicle and electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The data transmission with other battery module can be ensured, even when one transmission line to the certain battery module is disconnected or failure. Hence the assembled battery system can perform continue control of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the assembled battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery modules (1a-1i)    Management module (2)    Communication interface (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (1) which consumes the gas with which the high-pressure vessel is filled. A pressure sensor (8) detects the pressure in a liner (21). An output restriction unit (31) sets the consumption upper limit to the largest consumption which is a gas volume consumed at the time of the maximum load. The output restriction unit sets to small consumption gradually as the detection pressure becomes small , when the detection pressure falls below to the limiting start pressure value.    USE - Gas consumption system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas consumption system can increase the amount of hydrogen and suppress the buckling of a pressure vessel with a simple structure. The death residual amount which becomes unusable in the gas accommodated in the high-pressure vessel can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the gas consumption system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Pressure sensor (8)    Liner (21)    Control apparatus (30)    Output restriction unit (31)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has a hollow-shaped flat shell (1) which is provided with a heat exchange medium inside. Several pipes are arranged side by side inside the shell to pass the combustion gas. The reinforcing ribs (8,10a-10d) which projected inside are formed in the flat portion (2a) of the shell, and are formed along the flow direction of the heat exchange medium. A supply port (12) and a discharge port (6) are provided in the end side of the shell. The caps (18,20) are provided to cover the partition plates (14,16).    USE - Heat exchanger for fuel cell used for modifier of fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Several pipes with sufficient rigidity are provided, and the sufficient heat exchange performance can be obtained. The gas inlet and the gas outlet can be easily provided. The press molding is easy by forming the shell with the upper shell and the lower shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Shell (1)    Flat portion (2a)    Discharge port (6)    Reinforcing rib (8,10a-10d)    Supply port (12)    Partition plates (14,16)    Caps (18,20)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a data (131) indicative of an acceleration of a component (101) at a position (127) of the component. Data (133) indicative of an acceleration of the component at a position (129) is measured. The position (129) is different from position (127). The mechanical load (145) is computed based on the data (131,133).    USE - Method for determining mechanical load of components such as nacelle, wall portion of wind turbine tower and rotor blade, of wind turbine during transportation by vehicle such as truck and train.    ADVANTAGE - Since improved method is provided to determine the mechanical load of the component accurately, the life time of the component is estimated accurately. The accelerometers or vibration sensor can be mounted on components of the wind turbine to determine the mechanical load of the components. The improved method can be simplified and the arrangement can be simplified, so that cost is reduced. The nacelle has gear box that is provided to transform the rotational speed of the main rotation shaft to a higher rotation speed of the high speed rotation shaft, so that gear box is relatively sensible or sensitive to accelerations or shocks occurred during the normal operation of the wind turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for handling component; and    (2) an arrangement for determining mechanical load of nacelle of wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a nacelle of a wind turbine for which the mechanical load is determined during transportation.    Component of wind turbine (101)    Gear box (111)    Positions of acceleration (127,129)    Data of acceleration (131,133)    Mechanical load (145)
NOVELTY - The linkage device (20) has rolling bearing (21) that includes inner race (213), outer race (211) and multiple rolling elements denoted as bearing components. A protection portion is projected against high voltage transients. The protection portions are exclusively formed by bearing components loaded by loading portion, so that direct electrical connection existing between components.    USE - Pivot linkage device of Wind turbine used in radar system (all claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid car and electric car and train.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustment portion can be formed by a screw, and tightening the screw allowing to put the two distinct portions closer to each other to reduce the gap width and increase the load efforts, while loosening the screw allows to put the precited two distinct portions away from each other.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) wind turbine; and    (2) radar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section view of the pivot linkage device.    Linkage device (20)    Rolling bearing (21)    Shaft (100)    Outer race (211)    Inner race (213)
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery has electrode assemblies (10) stacked along the width direction (X), and each has negative electrode and positive electrode separated by a separator. The electrode assemblies are accommodated in a case, and the case is connected to the positive electrodes of the electrode assemblies. A first safety component (41) is set between the two neighboring electrode assemblies, and connected to at least one of the two negative electrodes of the two neighboring electrode assemblies.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as power source for portable compact electronic apparatuses e.g. mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder, motor of hybrid vehicle and high capacity storage device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of the rechargeable battery in which combustion and explosion due to short circuit are prevented when conductor foreign material e.g. nail penetrates from the outside by electrically connecting the first safety component to the uncoated regions of two neighboring negative electrode to absorb the heat and discharge the current to remove combustion and explosion risk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the electrode assembly and safety component.    Electrode assemblies (10)    First safety component (41)    Second safety component (42)    Third safety component (43)    Width direction (X)
NOVELTY - The silencer has expansion chambers (111-113) that perform serial reduction of acoustic noise of air discharged from the apparatus of a fuel cell system in first frequency band. A resonator reduces acoustic noise received from the expansion chamber in second frequency band. One expansion chamber has an inlet pipe (1110) that receives air from the predetermined apparatus, while another expansion chamber has an outlet pipe (1130) that discharges air flowed into the expansion chambers. An intermediate pipe (1112,1123) is disposed between the expansion chambers.    USE - Silencer for reducing acoustic noise in fuel cell system (claimed) used in producing electric energy from earth material e.g. hydrogen, Can also be used in fuel cell system of military device.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of fuel cell is effectively prevented by supplying suitable amounts of methanol, water and air to the fuel cell to produce a reaction. Utility of inner space of fuel cell system is improved by forming the silencer into box shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the silencer.    Expansion chambers (111-113)    Inlet pipe (1110)    Intermediate pipe (1112,1123)    Outlet pipe (1130)    Cavities (2112,2122)
NOVELTY - The structure has low water temperature radiator (12) which cools low-temperature heat generating portion (11) containing inverter for vehicle travel motors. The low water temperature radiator is arranged to the upstream of the air flow direction for cooling with respect to outdoor heat exchanger (3). The both sides of the outdoor heat exchanger are provided with a tank. Several tubes are spanned between the tanks. A fin is provided between the tubes. The installation surface of the outdoor heat exchanger is inclined with respect to a horizontal direction.    USE - Arrangement structure of heat exchanger for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the structure can be reduced, so that the occupied space of the arrangement structure of heat exchanger can be reduced. The influence on the cooling performance can be minimized by installing the low water temperature radiator in the upstream in cooling period. The inside outdoor heat exchanger can be protected, and the frost formation can be prevented, such that the capability of heat pump system can be improved when the temperature rise of the air which passed through the outdoor heat exchanger of heat pump system is acquired. The amount of water of adhesion of the outdoor heat exchanger can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement structure of heat exchanger for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    High water temperature radiator (2)    Outdoor heat exchanger (3)    Low-temperature heat generating portion (11)    Low water temperature radiator (12)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (1) comprises collector (11) and negative electrode active material (13) which consists of particulate-form graphite (13a) coated on the collector. Between the collector and negative electrode active material, a carbon layer (12) containing particulate-form non-graphite carbon (12a) with specific surface area more than the negative electrode active material is provided. The non-graphite carbon has specific surface area of 20 m2/g or more. The concentration ratio of oxygen and carbon in the particle surface is 0.10 or more.    USE - Negative electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising negative electrode has suppressed notably increase in resistance in low state of charge area of 20% or less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode (1)    Collector (11)    Carbon layer (12)    Non-graphite carbon (12a)    Negative electrode active material (13)    Graphite (13a)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has main portion which is provided with solid electrolyte layer (14). A positive electrode layer (12) is provided on one surface of solid electrolyte layer. A negative electrode layer (16) is provided on one surface or opposite surface of solid electrolyte layer. The positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer are arranged in specific position, so that the overlapping of positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer along width direction of solid electrolyte layer is prevented.    USE - Secondary battery for electronic device, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overlapping of positive and negative electrode layers along width direction of solid electrolyte layer is prevented, so that the generation of short circuit with positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer can be suppressed, and the solid electrolyte layer can be thinned to achieve size reduction of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode layer (12)    Solid electrolyte layer (14)    Negative electrode layer (16)
NOVELTY - The battery has internal container (41) that is provided with accommodation space which accommodates the electrode unit (11) to locate a separator between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. An external container (31) is provided with new accommodation space which accommodates inside container. The inside container has an opening (41a) closed with a cover (22). The cover is joined with the external container by welding the openings. The side end surface of the opening is extended to the inner surface of the accommodation space.    USE - Secondary battery of vehicle (claimed) such as plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can suppress the occurrence of short-circuit in positive electrode and a negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the external container and cover.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode unit (11)    Cover (22)    External container (31)    Internal container (41)    Opening (41a)
NOVELTY - The plug has a ground electrode (27) which is fixed to front-end of a main metal fitting (3), and forms gap (33) between center electrodes (5). A high thermal radiation portion (29) heats more conductive than an outer layer portion (28). A cross section line passes along intersection (CP) of the plane orthogonal to an axis line (CL1). The cross-sectional area of the outer layer portion constitutes 80% or less of the cross-sectional area of the ground electrode. The hardness of the outer layer portion is 110 Hv or more and 220 Hv or less in Vickers hardness.    USE - Spark plug used for internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Outstanding deformation resistance can be achieved effectively. Corrosion resistance of the spark plug can be improved effectively. Consumability-proof of the ground electrode can be improved effectively. The mechanical strength of the thermal radiation portion and ground electrode can be improved. Productivity of the spark plug can be improved. Ignition quality of the spark plug can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of spark plug.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the spark plug.    Main metal fitting (3)    Center electrode (5)    Ground electrode (27)    Outer layer portion (28)    Thermal radiation portion (29)    Gap (33)    Axis line (CL1)    Intersection of plane (CP)
NOVELTY - A cathode has a sulfur-impregnated mesoporous nano-composite structure containing a mesoporous conductive material whose pores are impregnated with sulfur particles, and a mesoporous conductive material with empty pores. The mesoporous conductive material is obtained from same type of mesoporous conductive material as the sulfur-impregnated mesoporous nano-composite structure. The sulfur-impregnated mesoporous nano-composite structure and the mesoporous conductive material with empty pores are provided in volume ratio of 1:0.1-0.9 arranged next to each other.    USE - Cathode is used for lithium-sulfur secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. car, mobile telephone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-sulfur secondary battery containing the cathode has high energy density and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode; and    (2) lithium-sulfur secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacture of lithium-sulfur secondary battery containing the cathode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (12) has a battery which supplies power for driving the vehicle. A vehicle chassis defines a battery compartment (14) having a wall in the battery case defining an opening into the battery compartment. The battery is partially arranged in the battery compartment and is extended through the opening, so as to be partially arranged below the wall. A reinforcing element (18) is mounted on the wall, to frame the opening. A gasket arranged between the battery and reinforcing element forms a seal between the opening in wall and the battery.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The high-voltage battery packs are mounted in vehicle with reduced space requirement in the vehicle. The battery cells in a battery pack are protected from water, particles, extreme temperatures, noise and vibration. The opening can be sealed in order to minimize the passage of air, humidity, sound and heat energy between the outside and inside of the vehicle. The seal extends around the opening and extends to the battery housing so as to prevent entry of fluids or gasses through the opening in the vehicle in the vehicle floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side elevation view of the vehicle with battery module and perspective view of the battery module.    Vehicle (12)    Battery compartment (14)    Reinforcing element (18)    Outer cross element (28)    Inner cross element (30)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has multiple battery modules (14) comprising two end frames (18) that define two pockets (20), respectively, where the two pockets are aligned on one another to define a retainer. Multiple battery cells (16) are arranged between the two end frames, and a thermistor is arranged in the retainer. The thermistor extends into the two pockets to contact the cells. The pockets define an aperture, where the end frames extend through the aperture such that the thermistor contacts the cells. An insulator is arranged in the retainer and partially surrounds the thermistor.    USE - Battery device i.e. traction battery, for driving an electrical traction motor of a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric car and battery electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The two pockets are aligned on one another to define the retainer, and the battery cells are arranged between the two end frames, where the thermistor is arranged in the retainer, thus enabling efficient packaging of the thermistor in the battery modules. The insulator is arranged in the retainer and partially surrounds the thermistor, thus increasing stability of the thermistor, and hence enabling the thermistor to withstand vehicle vibrations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery device having a pair of battery modules and end frames lying next to each other.    Battery device (10)    Battery modules (14)    Battery cells (16)    End frames (18)    Pockets (20)
NOVELTY - The component (10) has a set of battery cells i.e. lithium ion cells, stacked to battery modules (12). The battery modules are assembled with a lower connector (20) and extended between end plates (18). An upper connector (26) extends between the two end plates on an opposed side of the modules of the lower connector. The upper and lower connectors keep the modules in a compressed state. The end plates comprise a frame portion that extends around an outer peripheral part of the end plates. A middle section is defined by a curved surface that inwardly projects in a direction of the end plates.    USE - Battery module component for use in a high voltage (HV) battery system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upper connector extends between the two end plates on the opposed side of the battery modules of the lower connector, where the upper and lower connectors keep the battery modules in the compressed state, thus enabling compression of the battery modules in the component in a simple, robust and effective manner, and hence enabling easy installation of the packaged component in a repeatable process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module component comprising a set of battery modules.    Battery module component (10)    Battery modules (12)    End plates (18)    Lower connector (20)    Upper connector (26)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a battery modules (2a,2b) that are respectively provided with batteries (5a,5b) and controllable first switching apparatuses (3a,3a',3b,3b'). The first switching apparatuses are designed to connect respective battery module into current path (7) of battery system or to electrically bridge respective battery module. A controllable second switching apparatus (6) is provided to electrically connect battery modules in parallel or series. A control device (15) is provided to control first and second switching apparatuses as function of requested electrical power.    USE - Battery system used in stationary application e.g. wind turbine, vehicles such as hybrid or electric vehicles and electric machine e.g. induction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controllable second switching apparatus is provided to electrically connect the battery modules in parallel or in series, the current loss in battery modules can be reduced effectively. Thus, the cooling cost of battery system can be reduced. The current-limited voltage balance can be effectively occurred between the battery modules, so that the damage to battery modules due to excessive current can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a block diagram of the battery system and a flow diagram illustrating the process for operating battery system.    Battery system (1)    Battery modules (2a,2b)    Controllable switching apparatuses (3a,3a',3b,3b',6)    Batteries (5a,5b)    Current path (7)    Control device (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a single cell whose positive and negative electrodes are arranged in the housing (101). The positive electrode is connected with a positive pole (103), and the negative electrode is connected with a negative pole (102). The pneumatically actuated electrical switches are operated to alter the circuitry state when the pressure within the housing is above the threshold value, and trigger the safety mechanism.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in portable apparatus such as notebook computer and mobile phone, and motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The working reliability of the battery can be improved. The safe operation of the battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the battery.    Battery (100)    Housing (101)    Negative pole (102)    Positive pole (103)    Electrical contact portion (107)
NOVELTY - The separator (2) has separation unit (29) with input (25) for supplying mixture of a lubricant and working fluid in input unit (61) of separation unit. An inner diameter of separation unit is decreased gradually from input unit to lubricant outlet (27). An inner region of separating unit is provided with smaller inner diameter than input unit for guiding lubricant from mixture to lubricant outlet. A peripheral region of separating unit surrounding inner region is provided for guiding working fluid from mixture to working fluid outlet (28).    USE - Medium separator of conversion device for conversion of waste heat of internal combustion engine of arrangement (claimed) installed in motor car, into mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the peripheral region of separating unit surrounding inner region is provided for guiding working fluid from mixture to working fluid outlet, the interference and wear of engine are reduced. Thus efficiency of the motor car is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an arrangement with internal combustion engine; and    (2) a method for operating internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement with separator.    Separator (2)    Input (25)    Lubricant outlet (27)    Working fluid outlet (28)    Separation unit (29)    Input unit (61)
NOVELTY - The storage unit has cell modules (4) comprising two-pole lithium ion cells (1a-1k). A high-voltage safe insulating material encloses the cell modules. The cell modules are clamped in a tensioning frame (6) enclosing the cell modules, which comprise a common base plate (5). The tensioning frame of the cell modules is mechanically connected with the common base plate. Minimum distance in form of an air clearance is provided between the cell modules. Gas pressure in the cells deforms a safety membrane of the cells. The deformed safety membranes short circuit both poles of the cells.    USE - Electrochemical cumulative storage unit i.e. lithium ion battery, for storing electrical power for a vehicle i.e. lorry, with electrified powertrain.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the storage unit ensures reliable and safe transportation of the storage unit in a packaging container from a manufacturing plant of a supplier to a final assembly plant of the vehicle according to international regulations and standards, prevents short circuits or an excessive discharge from the battery, and prevents an overheating or an overloading of the battery component during transportation. The design of the storage unit reduces test piece costs, test feedthrough costs and logistics costs for the storage unit and exhibits efficiency during the storage unit development.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrochemical cumulative storage unit.    Two-pole lithium ion cells (1a-1k)    Cell connectors (2a-2f)    Module connector (3)    Cell modules (4)    Common base plate (5)    Tensioning frame (6)
NOVELTY - The electric car (1) has a rechargeable battery and a storage compartment (71) having an external access flap (4). A charging cable (3) for connecting the rechargeable battery to the power source (8) is provided in the storage compartment. An electrical connection box (2) electrically connected to the rechargeable battery is provided in the storage compartment, to which the charging cable is detachably connected. The storage compartment comprises a storage space for placing the electrical connection box in the storage compartment.    USE - Electric car such as battery-powered motor car, fuel cell powered motor car and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the charging cable and junction box is improved, and the charging process by opening up only a single flap of the electric car, for the driver is performed less expensively. The flap in electric car is closed, so that protection against theft for charging cable can be ensured. The splash seal is provided between the storage compartment and the flap to protect the charging cable and/or the socket before splashing. The roll-up device for the charger is provided in or on the storage compartment, which allows manual or automatic winding of charging cable, so that an ordered deposition of the charging cable is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric car.    Electric car (1)    Electrical connection box (2)    Charging cable (3)    External access flap (4)    Power source (8)    Storage compartment (71)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an exhaust pipe (21) from a cathode chamber (4) of a fuel cell (3), where exhaust air is flown off to environment over components. A bypass valve (13) is arranged in the exhaust pipe after the fuel cell for bypassing one of the components. The bypass valve acts immediately up on or integrated in the cathode chamber and arranged underneath or below the cathode chamber during use in direction of gravitational force. The bypass valve connects the cathode chamber with the environment.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, for electrical power supply in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass valve is arranged in the exhaust pipe after the fuel cell for bypassing one of the components and acts immediately up on or integrated in the cathode chamber, thus realizing that no components are arranged between output of the components and a housing, and enabling energy-efficient and quick start of the system during adverse environmental conditions without energy- and time-consuming thawing of the components. The system thus reduces number of required components, and hence reducing installation space, cost and weight of the system and achieving simple and efficient design with reduced fault liability of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The components are a humidifier (11), a water separator (14), a turbine (17), a muffler (19) and a burner. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Cathode chamber (4)    Humidifier (11)    Bypass valve (13)    Water separator (14)    Turbine (17)    Muffler (19)    Exhaust pipe (21)
NOVELTY - The pressure accumulator (16) has a conveyor (5) that drives working fluid (4) circulated in waste heat recovery circuit (3) of waste heat recovery device (1). The working fluid is evaporated by an evaporator (6). A capacitor (8) is arranged in waste heat recovery circuit at downstream of an expander (7) which expands fluid, for condensing the fluid. A metal membrane (20) is provided in metal housing (19) for separating a pressure chamber (21) from storage space (22). The storage space is fluidically connected with recovery circuit through connector (23) of metal housing.    USE - Pressure accumulator for waste heat recovery device for internal combustion engine of motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal membrane is fastened together in the metal housing, without the need of separate fixing element, thus the pressure accumulator is constructed easily, and the construction cost of the pressure accumulator is reduced. The cold-start behavior of the waste heat recovery device is enhanced by switching ON the waste heat recover device with minimum pressure. Since the pressure accumulator provides minimum pressure to the working fluid circulated in waste heat recovery circuit of waste heat recovery device, when the waste heat recovery circuit is switched OFF, the pressure of the pressure accumulator is controlled easily. Hence, the effort required to prevent leakage of the pressure accumulator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste heat recovery device.    Waste heat recovery device (1)    Waste heat recovery circuit (3)    Working fluid (4)    Conveyor (5)    Evaporator (6)    Expander (7)    Capacitor (8)    Pressure accumulator (16)    Metal housing (19)    Metal membrane (20)    Pressure chamber (21)    Storage space (22)    Connector (23)
NOVELTY - The device has a backup container (1) for securing a battery (2). The backup container is filled up with the sealing substance and an electrically conductive medium for freezing the battery. The backup container is provided with a sealable supply opening (1.2). The pipe connection and a hose connector are arranged in the supply opening. A thermal insulation layer (1.3) is arranged at the inner side of the backup container.    USE - Device for securing battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The securing effect of the battery can be improved, such that the damage of the battery can be prevented. The hazard generated by emerging eventual harmful gases to organism and environment from the battery can be prevented. The frozen state of the battery can be maintained effectively for predetermined time duration, such that the reaction temperature of the battery can be lowered. The generation of fire and/or explosion of the battery can be prevented. The volume of the backup container can be reduced. The installation space required for the battery securing device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for securing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the backup container.    Backup container (1)    Sealable supply opening (1.2)    Thermal insulation layer (1.3)    Battery (2)    Hose (5)
NOVELTY - The component i.e. inverter housing (2), has a wall provided with multiple housing-outer-side accessible measuring sockets. Two of the measuring sockets are electrically connected with electrically connected contact rails. The remaining one of the sockets is electrically connected with the component. The rails are electrically connected with a positive pole and a negative pole of a traction battery (1). Sealing units e.g. peripheral sealing rings, are held in lids for sealing the lids against the component, where the lids comprise LEDs.    USE - Casing-type component i.e. inverter housing, for accommodating a contact rail and an insulation plate in a traction network distributor that is utilized for distributing current of high-voltage on-board network supplied by a traction battery in electric- and/or hybrid vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The wall is provided with the housing-outer-side accessible measuring sockets, and two of the measuring sockets are electrically connected with electrically connected contact rails and the remaining one of the measuring sockets is electrically connected with the component, thus allowing a service technician to check voltage freedom of the electrical- and or hybrid vehicles in simple manner with high safety and without opening of the casing-type component. The design of the component allows quick accessibility to the measuring sockets, and quick opening of the lids. The sealing units achieve effective sealing of the lids against the component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of an electric vehicle with a casing-type component.    Electric vehicle (K)    Traction battery (1)    Inverter housing (2)    Electric machine (3)    12-Voltage battery (4)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a waste-gas heat exchanger including an exhaust gas passage (21) for carrying exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. A working medium channel carries a working medium (20) e.g. water and/or organic fluid, which is utilized for thermodynamic cyclic process. A compressor i.e. pump (16), is integrated in the heat exchanger for the working medium. The cyclic process is utilized as a Rankine process with the working medium that comprises a liquid aggregation state in the direction of flow before the working medium enters the channel.    USE - Waste-gas heat exchanger arrangement for an internal combustion engine in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic process is utilized as the Rankine process with the working medium that comprises the liquid aggregation state in direction of flow before the working medium enters the working medium channel, thus enabling the operating efficiency of the internal combustion engine in a motor car to be increased. The arrangement is installed in a compact and space-saving manner and manufactured in a simple, inexpensive and maintenance-free manner. The waste-gas heat exchanger protects the compressor from being overheated even in full load operations, thus ensuring safe operation over the entire service life of the motor car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pump is selected from rotary piston pump, flow or centrifugal pump and/or displacement pump e.g. gear pump. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a waste-gas heat exchanger arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a waste-gas heat exchanger with an integrated compressor.    Pump (16)    Base body (17)    Working medium (20)    Exhaust gas passage (21)    Exhaust gas inlet side (22)
NOVELTY - The package (1) includes a main body formed in a container shape with a flexible transparent sheet so that a packaged lithium cell can be seen from the outside. The main body includes an opening (5) which can be opened and closed by a sealing tool which maintains the airtightness of the main body in a sealed state.    USE - Package for lithium cell used as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits favorable damp-proof property, and facilitates confirmation of the state of the packaged lithium cell since the package is transparent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a package for lithium cell.    Package (1)    Opening (5)    Half side pieces (8a,8b)    Line fastener (10)    Slider (11)
NOVELTY - A polysaccharide formed by bonding ( alpha )-glucose together, basic aqueous dispersion containing metallic compound chosen from lithium compound, silicic-acid compound, iron compound, manganese compound, cobalt compound and/or aluminum compound and antioxidant are mixed. The mixture is hydrothermally reacted to obtain olivine type silicate compound (I) or (II).    USE - Manufacture of olivine type silicate compound used for manufacturing positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used for mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, digital cameras and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine type silicate compound produces lithium ion secondary batteries with high charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polysaccharide formed by bonding ( alpha )-glucose together, basic aqueous dispersion containing metallic compound chosen from lithium compound, silicic-acid compound, iron compound, manganese compound, cobalt compound and/or aluminum compound and antioxidant are mixed. The mixture is hydrothermally reacted to obtain olivine type silicate compound of formula: Li2FexMnyCozSiO4 (I) or LiaFebMncAldSiO4 (II).    x,y,z=0-1;    b,c=0-1 (including 0);    x+y+z=1;    a=1-2 (including 2);    d=0-1;    a+2b+2c+3d=4;and    b+c=more than 0.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium ion battery positive electrode active material, which involves hydrothermally reacting mixture of metallic compound, electroconductive carbon material and antioxidant, and baking reaction product; and    (2) lithium ion battery, which has a positive electrode containing the lithium ion battery positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery positive electrode comprises 1st active material which contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide and 2nd active material which contains lithium transition metal phosphate compound. Discharge potential of 2nd active material is lower than that of 1st active material. Crystalline diameter of 2nd active material measured by X-ray diffraction is less than or equal to 0.2 mu m. Ratio of mass of 2nd active material with respect to total mass of 1st active material and 2nd active material is less than or equal to 20%.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte battery of plug-in hybrid motor vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has high capacity and long service life and is safe to use. Outstanding output characteristics of the battery can be maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery positive electrode comprises 1st active material which contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide of formula LiaNixMnyCozO2 and 2nd active material which contains lithium transition metal phosphate compound. Discharge potential of 2nd active material is lower than that of 1st active material. Crystalline diameter of 2nd active material measured by X-ray diffraction is less than or equal to 0.2 mu m. Ratio of mass of 2nd active material with respect to total mass of 1st active material and 2nd active material is less than or equal to 20%.    x, y, z= greater than or equal to 0;    x+y+z=1; and    a=0.8-1.2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram explaining mechanism of transition of output characteristics of nonaqueous electrolyte battery after prolonged use. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (7) has a voltage detection line (15) measuring voltage of a cell, and a temperature detection line (16) measuring temperature in a module (2). A parallel part (10h) of an electric current line is extended in parallel with a direction into which electric current from the module flows. A bottom face part is arranged to one of six surfaces of a module group (3) formed in box shape of voltage detection line parts (15h) parallel to the parallel part of the electric current line, and temperature detection line parts (16h) parallel to the parallel part of an electric current line.    USE - Assembled battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids bad influence of the electromagnetic noise by the electric current line, thus enabling temperature detection through voltage detection and the temperature detection line through the voltage detection line with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a whole assembled battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Module (2)    Module group (3)    Assembled battery (7)    Parallel part (10h)    Voltage detection line (15)    Voltage detection line parts (15h)    Temperature detection line (16)    Temperature detection line parts (16h)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas discharge path (6) discharging residual fuel gas not used for electric power generation from a fuel cell (1). An oxidizing agent gas discharge path (7) discharges residual oxidizing agent gas, which is not used for electric power generation from the fuel cell. An electromagnetic on-off valve is provided on a path of a fuel gas feed route (4), an oxidizing agent gas feed route (5), the fuel gas discharge path and the oxidizing agent gas discharge path, and opens and closes the path. A controller (12) controls the valve to change power supply amount to the valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a cold region. Can also be used for fuel cell for mobiles, fuel cell for motor vehicles and a domestic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents freezing of an electromagnetic on-off valve, and has a smooth operation even in a cold region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of a structure of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel gas feed route (4)    Oxidizing agent gas feed route (5)    Fuel gas discharge path (6)    Oxidizing agent gas discharge path (7)    Controller (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a thermoelectric conversion element i.e. peltier device (20),performing thermal radiation and thermal absorption processes according to a polarity of electric supply. A heat exchange part (23) is thermally joined to one of surfaces for heating and cooling a battery (13). Another heat exchange part (22) is connected to another surface for heating and cooling an electronic component, where thermal medium is supplied to the latter heat exchange part after cooling the component. A cooling mechanism (25) cools a thermal medium that is supplied to the latter exchange part.    USE - Battery temperature control system for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system improves thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery temperature control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery temperature control system (10)    Battery (13)    Peltier device (20)    Heat exchange part (22, 23)    Cooling mechanism (25)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has lead parts (32, 42) arranged corresponding to positive electrode surfaces (20a) or negative electrode surfaces (20b) of electrode flux and connected to either a positive electrode plate (21) or a negative electrode plate (22). The electrode flux and the lead part are accommodated in a square-shaped exterior component. The lead part is equipped with inclination parts (34, 44) arranged with respect to the positive electrode surfaces or the negative electrode surfaces between the exterior component and the positive electrode surfaces or negative electrode surfaces.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a secondary battery for a mobile telephone, and a personal computer and small size electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses approach to the electrode flux of a lead part even when a lead part deforms by the impact from the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic disassembled perspective view of a structure of a sealed type battery.    Battery (10)    Positive electrode surfaces (20a)    Negative electrode surfaces (20b)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Lead parts (32, 42)    Inclination parts (34, 44)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode body (12) provided with a case (14), where the case is formed by welding edges of a metal plate (20). A safety valve (32) includes a thin part (30), where thickness of the thin part is less than that of the metal plate. The case is equipped with a main body part (16), and an open accommodation space is arranged in the main body part, where the open accommodation space accommodates the electrode body. The thin part of the safety valve is provided in the main-body part. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are arranged in the electrode body.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery arrangement performs operation on the safety valve in an inexpensive, simple and accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode body (12)    Case (14)    Main body part (16)    Metal plate (20)    Thin part (30)    Safety valve (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a start condition determination part i.e. CPU (11), for determining whether engine start condition is satisfied or not. A switching circuit (152) receives an electric power supply from a battery and starts the engine. An engine state determination part determines whether state of the engine is turned into a completed explosion state. A voltage monitor (151) measures voltage of the battery after starting the engine until the state of the engine turns to the completed explosion state. A local area network (LAN) interface (I/F) (14) outputs battery warning information.    USE - Battery over-discharge prevention apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The LAN I/F outputs the battery warning information so as to suppress increase of a processing load of the battery voltage by utilizing a peak hold circuit and reliably avoid generation of over-discharge of the battery while correctly grasping a state of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery over-discharge prevention apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery over-discharge prevention apparatus (1)    CPU (11)    LAN I/F (14)    Voltage monitor (151)    Switching circuit (152)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a first controller (120) that reads voltage information of an assembled battery (110). A second controller (200) receives the read voltage information, and compares the voltage information with a predetermined threshold value to determine any abnormalities. A protective circuit (130) turns off a switching circuit if an abnormality is determined from the read voltage information.    USE - Battery system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protective circuit measures the voltage information of the assembled battery even if the battery system is unable to measure exact voltage information via the first controlled if the assembled battery has an abnormal voltage level. Enables function reset after execution of a protected operation when the switching circuit is turned ON.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (100)    Assembled battery (110)    First controller (120)    Protective circuit (130)    Second controller (200)
NOVELTY - The electronic controller (1) has a primary timer (3a) that measures the time when the ignition switch (9) of the vehicle assumes an OFF state and which resets the time measured when time equal to the setup time is measured. A microcomputer (2) starts the ignition switch. The primary timer is said to assume an abnormal state when the ignition switch is turned ON and the difference of the time which the primary timer and the secondary timer (4a) measured differs from the setup time.    USE - Electronic controller for use in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle for carrying out fault diagnosis of e.g. engine system or fuel cell system of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic controller can perform the fault diagnosis of the wake up timer reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electronic controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic controller (1)    Microcomputer (2)    Primary timer (3a)    Secondary timer (4a)    Ignition switch (9)
NOVELTY - The rotor has a shaft penetrated into a steel plate (10) i.e. magnetic steel sheet, by a through-hole (11). A notch part (12) is formed in a side surface of the through-hole of the steel plate. A projection part protrudes toward outer side from an outer peripheral surface of the shaft in radial direction. The steel plate is manufactured by press punching process. A burr protrudes diagonally on the side surface and edge of the through-hole of the steel plate.    USE - Resolver rotor for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the rotor enables easily determining front and back movements easily due to the notch part of the steel plate provided in the edge part of the lamination direction has different shapes from the notch part of another steel plate so as to prevent deformation of the steel plate of the edge part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a resolver rotor.    Steel plate (10)    Through-hole (11)    Notch part (12)
NOVELTY - The battery module (200) has cell units that are connected in parallel to the bus bar assembly (230). The upper case (210) and lower case (220) are provided for covering the upper and lower portions of battery modules. The front side of battery modules is electrically connected to the bus bar assembly. The battery module assembly is connected to the front side of the upper case and/or the lower case by the fastener (211,221).    USE - Battery module of battery pack used in device (all claimed) e.g. wireless mobile apparatus. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the battery module are reduced. The battery module can be installed easily, the structural stability of the battery module is improved and the battery module can be manufactured easily and the output of the battery module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (200)    Upper case (210)    Fasteners (211,221)    Lower case (220)    Bus bar assembly (230)
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly has a fastener formed for location fixing of a battery module unit to installation in top surface of upper case and lower surface of lower case. A bus bar is connected electrically to front side of battery modules. The cell unit (100) is provided with a battery cell (10). An insulating tape (15) is adhered among the outer periphery of the battery cell in the boundary of both side except for the electrode terminal. The uprighting battery unit is attached to installation side in the top surface of upper case and lower surface of lower case of battery modules.    USE - Battery module assembly of middle or large-sized battery pack used in device such as electric vehicle, diesel vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in wireless mobile apparatus and power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The welding reliability of the battery module assembly can be improved by providing the bus bar in the front side of battery modules. As several cell units are arranged in parallel connection, the internal resistance of the assembly of battery module can be minimized. As the insulating tape is adhered to the surrounding surface of the sealing portion of the battery, the insulation resistance property of the battery module can be improved. As the battery modules are combined using the minimum elements within the upper case and lower case, the space of the battery pack can be optimized so as to improve the assembly performance, structural stability, and fixing and installation effect of the battery module. The weight of the battery pack can be reduced. The separation of the sealing portion of the battery cell can be prevented. The service lifetime of the battery pack can be improved by preventing the generation of the heat in the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial enlarged view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Insulating tape (15)    Cell unit (100)
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly has central cartridge (60) having a space (S) that accommodates unit cells (51,53). An upper and lower cover (70,80) dissipates heat from uppermost and lowermost unit cell among unit cells. The inner cover (90) contacts intermediate unit cells between the uppermost unit cell and the lowermost unit cell. The central cartridge has a suction hole (62) for suctioning air flowing along the air passage and an exhaust hole exhausts air flowing along the air passage.    USE - Battery module assembly of electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation for intermediate unit cells between the uppermost unit cell and the lowermost unit cell can be performed easily by the air passing between the inner covers. The intermediate unit cells can be protected by the inner covers efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module assembly.    Unit cells (51,53)    Central cartridge (60)    Suction hole (62)    Upper and lower cover (70,80)    Inner cover (90)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery cooling unit (50) that is provided with a battery heat exchanger (30). A bypass channel (40) is provided to bypass the refrigerant condensed in a condenser (11). The battery heat exchanger is adhered closely to one side of a cell module assembly (22), so that the bypassed refrigerant is passed in an air conditioner (10).    USE - System for cooling battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery of the electric vehicle can be cooled efficiently and quickly using the refrigerant of the air conditioner. Since the number of components in the battery cooling system is reduced, the size and weight of the battery cooling system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling system.    Air conditioner (10)    Condenser (11)    Cell module assembly (22)    Battery heat exchanger (30)    Bypass channel (40)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle comprises a battery management system (130) for transmitting SOC low data of the battery with the cluster (140) at the predetermined time. The cluster indicates computing of the final SOC of the battery. The battery stores the electric power and the SOC low data of the battery, so that power consumption of motor is measured at the predetermined time. The cluster display unit (145) indicates the final SOC. The cluster control unit (143) computes final SOC using the measured power consumption of motor.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle such as diesel car.    ADVANTAGE - The SOC of the battery can be computed effectively. The reliability towards the SOC of the battery can be secured, thus the durability of the battery can be improved. Hence the whole safety of the electric vehicle can be strengthened. The sense of security can be provided effectively for operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the operation flow about SOC of battery of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery management system (130)    Cluster (140)    Cluster control unit (143)    Cluster display unit (145)    Motor controller (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has terminal board (2) which sets with element connection portion (2A) that is connected with electrode, and external terminal portion connected with element connection portion. Opening portion is extended from bottom face and located in side of bottom face. Exterior case (4) is accommodated with electrical storage element with electrolyte, so that terminal board is located in opening portion side. Edge of side wall in opening portion of exterior case is located between end of taper portion, and end portion from bottom face of exterior case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus used for various electronic devices and object for regeneration of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability improvement of the electrical storage apparatus can be attained. The workability in positioning of the sealing element can be improved effectively. The pressure rise inside case and overlapping and melting of element connection portions can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (1)    Terminal board (2)    Element connection portion (2A)    Current collecting plate (3)    Exterior case (4)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode (2), a separator, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode consists of an active material layer (11) containing a carbon material formed on a collector (10), and a protective layer (12) formed on the active material layer and containing a metal oxide which can occlude/release lithium ion. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains a solute consisting of lithium salt, and a nonaqueous solvent consisting of a fluorinated carboxylate ester.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, communication apparatus, motor vehicles, electric motorcycles, and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery exhibits a small decline in cycle properties even when a charging final voltage is increased to 4.2 V or higher.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode consists of an active material layer containing a carbon material formed on a collector, and a protective layer formed on the active material layer and containing a metal oxide which can occlude/release lithium ion. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains a solute consisting of lithium salt, and a nonaqueous solvent consisting of a fluorinated carboxylate ester of formula: CFxH3-x-CH2-C(=O)-OR.    x=1-3;and    R=alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode (2)    Collector (10)    Active material layer (11)    Protective layer (12)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of amorphous carbon particles involves add-mixing graphite particles to precursor of amorphous carbon and crosslinking resultant product to obtain crosslinked product (P1), or alternatively crosslinking precursor of amorphous carbon and add-mixing graphite particles to resultant product to obtain crosslinked product (P2), performing infusibilization process of crosslinked product (P1) or (P2) to obtain infusibilized material, and obtaining the amorphous carbon particles containing graphite particles in particles by baking infusibilized material.    USE - Manufacture of amorphous carbon particles used as negative electrode material for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used for hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous carbon particles have excellent press property and electroconductivity, and suppressed reactivity with respect to electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for amorphous carbon particles, which contain graphite particles in particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery containing the amorphous carbon particles.    Exterior cup (1)    Working electrode (2)    Armored can (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The power semiconductor module (302) has conductor boards (315,320) whose surfaces (315a,320a) are mounted with semiconductor element. A plastic molding portion (348) is arranged to cover side of conductor board and to expose other side. A spray deposit film (710) is provided in exposed portion of conductor board from lower surface of molding portion. A recessed portion (348D) is formed in lower surface of molding portion, such that the plane size of recessed portion is larger than that of flat portion (711) which comprises spray deposit film.    USE - Power semiconductor module of power module (claimed) e.g. single-sided cooling power module used for auxiliary machine such as air-conditioner and power converter device mounted in hybrid car, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recessed portion is formed in lower surface of molding portion and is provided with plane size larger than that of flat portion which comprises spray deposit film, so that the high heat conductivity and high adhesive performance of power semiconductor module can be achieved and the peeling of spray deposit film from the plastic molding portion is prevented. The productivity and the reliability of metal joining in power semiconductor module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of power semiconductor module.    Power semiconductor module (302)    Conductor boards (315,320)    Surfaces of conductor boards (315a,320a)    Plastic molding portion (348)    Recessed portion (348D)    Spray deposit film (710)    Flat portion (711)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a heat engine (30) driving a hydraulic pump connected to an elongate tubular shaped high pressure accumulator (33). The accumulator is arranged longitudinally along an axis of the vehicle, in a longitudinal central tunnel (52), which is defined by a recess in an underbody (50) of the vehicle. An electricity storage device (20) includes ultracapacitor type electricity storage cell arranged in the tunnel between the pressure accumulator and the underbody of the vehicle.    USE - Hydraulic hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ultracapacitor type electricity storage cell of the electricity storage device is arranged in the tunnel between the pressure accumulator and the underbody of the vehicle, so that the electricity storage cell is protected against heat and shocks, and utilizes the available space between the front end of the accumulator and the underbody in an optimal manner. The vehicle is simple in its structure, formed of limited number of pieces, and is easy to assemble. The electricity storage device is charged and discharged rapidly, and accepts high voltage current, without deteriorating the cycling and the lifetime of a battery of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial longitudinal sectional view of a front part of the vehicle comprising a control case for an electricity storage device.    Hydraulic hybrid vehicle (10)    Electricity storage device (20)    Heat engine (30)    Elongate tubular shaped high pressure accumulator (33)    Underbody (50)    Longitudinal central tunnel (52)
NOVELTY - The switching board has switching device that is mounted on the printed circuit board (PCB) for measuring temperature. The circuit is connected electrically in the unit cell. The upper plate (110) is connected with a pair of switching elements. The heating pad (125) is mounted on position corresponding to the upper plate in which the temperature detecting device and the perpendicular penetration unit (115) are formed between switching elements, through lower plate (120).    USE - Switching board used in battery module such as pouched-type battery module and prismatic-type battery module e.g. lithium secondary battery module of battery pack used as power source for medium to large-sized device e.g. cellular phone, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The demand of the energy source can be satisfied through the battery. The manufacturing cost of the switching board can be saved. The failure rate during manufacturing of switching board can be reduced. The desired level of the temperature can be measured correctly. The heat generated in the switching element can be more easily delivered. The uncertain temperature measurement can be prevented according to the thermal performance of the adhesive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the switching board.    Upper plate (110)    Chip thermistor device (112)    Perpendicular penetration unit (115)    Lower plate (120)    Heating pad (125)
NOVELTY - The vehicle suspension has support elements that are moved with respect to each another. A damper (100) having damping fluid is provided between the support elements. A damping adjuster alters damping rate of damping fluid in response to change in characteristic of damping fluid. A power generating assembly has sensor that senses change in characteristic of damping fluid caused by movement between support elements. An electrical power is generated in response to change in characteristic of damping fluid, and generated electrical power is transmitted to processor.    USE - Vehicle suspension such as bicycle suspension used for absorbing impact and vibration in vehicle seat, vehicle wheel, industrial machine, watercraft cabin, cockpit interface, and bicycle seat post.    ADVANTAGE - The desired operating parameters of vehicle suspension can be improved so that the efficiency and functional characteristics of vehicle suspension can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the damper in vehicle suspension.    Damper (100)    Cylinder (110)    Motor winding (115)    Output terminal (125)    Conductor (140)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a return flow path that returns an oxidizing agent containing off gas to the cathode gas flow path from the cathode off-gas flow path. An electric power regulator (43) controls the voltage of the fuel cell (10). The electronic control unit (50) returns and controls the valve (35) and the regulator. The control unit opens the valve for returning the oxidizing agent containing off gas to the cathode gas flow path, while activating fuel cell during system operation, so that the regulator is controlled and the voltage of the fuel cell is fluctuated.    USE - Fuel cell system such as fixed type fuel cell system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle, three-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, wheel-barrow, train, boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The recovery of the power generation characteristic can be achieved. The structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified.    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 (10)    Valve (35)    Electric power regulator (43)    Electronic control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The battery module unit (31) has several battery cells stacked between the end plates (37,38). The end plates are connected by a connection element (39). A pair of battery modules (16) is positioned in series. One end of the connection element is fixed to the end plate (38), and the other end is connected with the end plate (37) through an allowance absorption unit (41). The end plate (37) is clamped between the pair of battery modules as a common end plate.    USE - Battery module unit mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since one end of the connection element is connected with the end plate through the allowance absorption unit, the position of end plate can be varied and the difference of length of battery module can be absorbed. Since the end plate is clamped between the pair of battery modules as a common end plate, the rigidity of the battery module unit can be improved, and the vibration proof property can be improved. The handleability of the battery modules can be improved. Since the allowance absorption unit is provided in the center of end plate, the protrusion of allowance absorption unit at both ends of battery module unit can be prevented and the size of battery module unit can be reduced. Since the number of hub portions of end plate can be reduced, the weight of battery module unit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module unit.    Battery modules (16)    Battery module unit (31)    End plates (37,38)    Connection element (39)    Allowance absorption unit (41)
NOVELTY - The component has several electrode sheets (24,25) which are formed by coating an active material (26) to sheet-like metal foil (24a, 25a). A non-coating area (27) where the active material is not coated is formed in an upper end portion (E) of each electrode sheets. Electrode lead (24b, 25b) to which the current collection terminals (17,18) are joined individually. An inclination portion is provided inclinable with respect to the extension direction of the electrode lead.    USE - Electrode component for secondary battery used in vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stress in the boundary of the coating area of an active material and a non-coating area can be reduced. The generation of a crack can be suppressed. The lifetime of a secondary battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collection terminals (17,18)    Electrode sheets (24,25)    Sheet-like metal foil (24a,25a)    Electrode lead (24b,25b)    Active material (26)    Non-coating area (27)    Upper end portion (E)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (11) and negative electrode (13) which are provided with an organic electrolyte which contains the lithium ion. The positive electrode and negative electrode are arranged through a porous insulating layer. The positive electrode active material consists of lithium complex oxide is obtained with certain general formula. A secondary particle is provided with an aggregate of a primary particle. The electrically conductive agent is contained among the particle of the primary particle.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer. Can also be used for motor vehicle driving power supply or power supply for domestic electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electro-conductivity between primary particles cannot fall easily even secondary particle disintegrates, the fall with remarkable charging and discharging cycling characteristics can be suppressed. The charging/discharging cycling characteristics with the high capacitance of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (13)    Positive electrode tab (14)    Negative electrode tab (15)    Top insulation board (16)
NOVELTY - The object (1) has low reflection film (12) that is provided on transparent base material (10). The low-reflection film is provided with upper layer (18), lower layer (14) and middle layer (16). The average reflectance of light with wavelength of 400-1200 nm which injects into surface of low reflection film with 70, 60 and 50 incident angles is 7, 3 and 2 % or less. The average reflectance of light with wavelength of 600-900 nm which injects into surface of low reflection film with 70 incident angles is 5 % or less.    USE - Object e.g. cover glass for solar cell with low-reflection film used in solar cell module (claimed) e.g. bifacial solar cell module. Can also be used in window glass such as windshield, side glass, and rear glass for vehicle and touch panel, and display such as LCD, plasma display panel (PDP), electroluminescent display (ELD), cathode ray tube (CRT) for notebook computer and monitor, and show window, used in LCD color filter.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module can be improved. The durability of the solar cell module can be improved. The abrasion resistance of the low-reflection film can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the object with low reflection film.    Object with low reflection film (1)    Transparent base material (10)    Low reflection film (12)    Lower layer (14)    Middle layer (16)    Upper layer (18)
NOVELTY - The fixation structure has an end plate (37) which is provided in a battery module (16). A fixing component (44) is provided in a supporting component (28). The end plate and the fixing component are fastened using a bolt (47). A cooling air channel (28a) is formed inside the supporting component. The cooling air channel is formed for distributing the coolant to the battery module. The fixing component is fixed to the surface of the supporting component by welding or adhesion.    USE - Fixation structure of battery module mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixing component is fixed to the surface of the supporting component by welding or adhesion, the flowing of coolant in the refrigerant path of the supporting component can be prevented and the cooling capability of the battery module can be ensured. Since two battery modules are integrated by the end plate, the number of components required in the fixing structure can be reduced. Since the end plate is fastened to several fixing components, the battery module can be firmly fixable with the stable position. Since the fixing component is provided between the supporting component and the end plate, the enlargement of the fixing portion of the battery module can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery module (16)    Supporting component (28)    Cooling air channel (28a)    End plate (37)    Fixing component (44)    Bolt (47)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode portion (21) into which positive electrode sheet (24) and negative electrode sheet (25) in which active material layer is formed make layered form. A non-aqueous electrolyte is accommodated in case (11) and gelatinized by polymerization reaction using polymerizing agent (31). A resin film (30a) is used to isolate the polymerizing agent from the non-aqueous electrolyte, the positive electrode sheet and the negative electrode sheet in case, and made from material in which melting point is lower than the thermal runaway temperature.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as commercial vehicle and riding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume energy density can be improved, and the generation of thermal runaway can be suppressed. The electric energy utilized by time of the full charge in vehicle can be improved. The freedom degree of the installation location of the secondary battery in vehicle can be improved when size reduction is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Case (11)    Electrode portion (21)    Positive electrode sheet (24)    Negative electrode sheet (25)    Resin film (30a)    Polymerizing agent (31)
NOVELTY - The power supply module has a lamination-type energy device (18) and a periphery circuit which are respectively and integrally mounted in sides of a module board (100). A power supply is supplied to main module board from the lamination-type energy device through a clip pin which inserted an edge portion of the module board. A lead-out electrode is folded by square C-form. The lamination-type energy device is comprised of lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion battery.    USE - Battery assist type power supply module. Uses include but are not limited to LED-Flash module, communication module, solar cell module, toy, portable device and electrical storage element for electric vehicle, road stud, bicycle light, object for starters and household.    ADVANTAGE - The lamination-type energy device can be stably mounted in the module board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lamination-type energy device; and    (2) a lamination-type energy device mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view illustrating the mounting process of the lamination-type energy device in state before and after release paper is removed.    Adhesive (13)    Seal portion (14)    Release paper (15)    Lamination-type energy device (18)    Module board (100)
NOVELTY - The stacked structure has several solid oxide fuel cells (B1) whose flow-path formation portion (30) supplies and exhausts the gas on gas distribution space (beta). A separator (10) is attached to a single cell (40) and located opposite to another separator (20). A flatness ensuring portion (50) is provided to ensure the flatness in between the flow-path formation portions of another adjacent solid oxide fuel cell and is integrally adhered to the opposing surface side of the flow-path formation portion.    USE - Stacked structure for solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of solid oxide fuel cells can be improved without depending on the environmental temperature. The application of the load at the time of stacking the solid oxide fuel cell can be reduced. The fuel utilization of the solid oxide fuel cell can be improved. The crushing of the metal porous housing can be prevented while ensuring the current collection function of the metal porous housing. The deformation curvature of the thin-shaped flow-path component can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the solid oxide fuel cell.    Separators (10,20)    Flow-path formation portion (30)    Single cell (40)    Flatness ensuring portion (50)    Solid oxide fuel cell (B1)    Gas distribution space (beta)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material layer formed in surface of collector and is provided with active material, conductive support agent with nano-fiber and binder. The percentage of orientation between the intense sum of diffraction peak originating in crystal plane of carbon nano-fiber and each intensity of diffraction peak originating of carbon nano-fiber is at specific range.    USE - Electrode for electrical storage apparatus such as lithium ion secondary battery and primary battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed) and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The percentage of orientation between the intense sum of diffraction peak originating in each crystal plane of carbon nano-fiber and intensity of diffraction peak originating of carbon nano-fiber is at specific range, so that electrode with a low electrical resistance can be achieved and the characteristic of the electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode;    (2) manufacturing apparatus of electrical storage apparatus; and    (3) vehicle electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the IR drop of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A binder resin comprises polymer obtained by polymerizing vinyl cyanide monomer (a) and monomer (b) having two or more polymerizable functional groups. The content of the vinyl cyanide monomer is 50 %mass or more, with respect to total content of the monomer (b).    USE - Binder resin is used for slurry composition for electrode for secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, video camera, notebook computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition obtained by the binder resin has excellent thixotropic property, electrode-swelling property and softness. The secondary battery obtained by the electrode containing the slurry composition has excellent long-term cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry composition; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - The engine main part has an ultra-high pressure detonation pre-combustion chamber (20) whose input control device is utilized to promote burning explosive detonation triggering combustion forced combustion. The detonation pre-combustion chamber is provided with a high-efficient oxygen-enriched air generator (7), a high pressure pump (8), a high pressure air storage tank (9) and a high-pressure oxygen-enriched air input controller (10). A cleaning fuel tank (16) with high heat value protection is fixed with a high heating value fuel environment-friendly cleaning part (17).    USE - High energy-saving micro outlet engine main part.    ADVANTAGE - The engine main part has high energy-saving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micro outlet engine main part high energy-saving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a high energy-saving micro outlet engine main part.    High-efficient oxygen-enriched air generator (7)    High pressure pump (8)    High pressure air storage tank (9)    High-pressure oxygen-enriched air input controller (10)    Cleaning fuel tank (16)    High heating value fuel environment-friendly cleaning part (17)    Ultra-high pressure detonation pre-combustion chamber (20)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a device body provided with a high-pressure air cylinder (1), an air inlet channel (3), an exhaust passage (4), a turbine, a small compressor, a large compressor, a high energy fuel tank (16), a medium-pressure fuel pump, a pre-spraying pressure feeding oxygen-enriched combustion control system and a high-pressure fuel pump (18). A combustion control system is connected to an input control device. The input control device is connected to an ultra-high pressure detonation pre-combustion chamber (20). An injector (30) is provided with a water alcohol mixing liquid tank (11).    USE - Energy saving-type micro-powered internal combustion engine combustion drive force promoting equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy saving-type micro-powered internal combustion engine combustion drive force promoting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy saving-type micro-powered internal combustion engine combustion drive force promoting equipment.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High-pressure air cylinder (1)    Air inlet channel (3)    Exhaust passage (4)    Water alcohol mixing liquid tank (11)    High energy fuel tank (16)    High-pressure fuel pump (18)    Ultra-high pressure detonation pre-combustion chamber (20)    Injector (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a front exhaust pipe (10) connected to an air conditioner switch (11). An exhaust switch (13) is connected with the exhaust pipe. A back air bag-type wind wheel (15) is connected to a central shaft gear (17) that is engaged with a motor gear of an electric motor (19). An output lead (26) is connected with a positive end of a storage battery (1). An input end of the storage battery is connected to a front air rainy protection plate (28) that is fixed with a lower end of a front air inlet plate (29). The front air inlet plate is fixed with a front air bag-type wind wheel (22).    USE - Spontaneous self-charging device for a storage battery set of an electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device has storage battery replacement and temperature adjusting functions, and realizes super-power charging operation for long time so as to achieve full voltage requirement. The device reduces electric vehicle charging time and outdoor charging cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a spontaneous self-charging device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Storage battery (1)    Front exhaust pipe (10)    Air conditioner switch (11)    Exhaust switch (13)    Back air bag-type wind wheel (15)    Central shaft gear (17)    Electric motor (19)    Front air bag-type wind wheel (22)    Output lead (26)    Front air rainy protection plate (28)    Front air inlet plate (29)
NOVELTY - A lithium silicate compound has composition (I) containing lithium, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, cobalt, magnesium, silicon and chlorine. The alkali metal is chosen from sodium, potassium, rubidium and cesium. The alkaline earth metal is chosen form magnesium, calcium, aluminum, nickel, iron, niobium, titanium, chromium, copper, zinc, zirconium, vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten.    USE - Lithium silicate compound used for positive electrode active material for secondary batteries and positive electrodes of secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, personal computers and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium silicate compound provides the secondary battery with high discharge voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium silicate compound has composition of formula: Li2-a+bAaMn1-x-yCoxMySiO4+mCln (I)    A=sodium, potassium, rubidium or cesium;    M=magnesium, calcium, aluminum, nickel, iron, niobium, titanium, chromium, copper, zinc, zirconium, vanadium, molybdenum or tungsten;    a=0-0.2 (including 0);    b=0-1 (including 0);    x=0-1;    y=0-0.5 (including 0 and 0.5);    m=-0.25-1.25 (including -0.25 and 1.25);and    n=0-0.01.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium silicate compound, which involves reacting metallic element containing material comprising cobalt and manganese, with lithium silicate (Li2SiO3) in molten salt containing alkali metal chloride; and    (2) positive electrode active material, which consists of lithium silicate compound for releasing lithium ion.
NOVELTY - A nitrate-reduction method involves performing reductive reaction to nitrate ion and/or nitrite ion in presence of carbonaceous material containing graphite, graphene and amorphous carbon.    USE - Nitrate-reduction method used for water treatment and electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrate reduction reaction is efficiently performed without using noble metal catalyst e.g. platinum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nitrate-reduction catalyst, which contains carbonaceous material containing graphite, graphene and amorphous carbon;    (2) nitrate-reduction electrode;    (3) water treatment apparatus (1), which has container (12) in which the aqueous solution containing nitrate ion, and anode (13) and cathode (14) positioned in the container. The cathode is nitrate-reduction electrode; and    (4) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water treatment apparatus.    Water treatment apparatus (1)    Container (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode (14)    External wiring (15)
NOVELTY - The sensor (100) has a case that is provided with a terminal (120) and a thermistor. One end of a terminal is inserted into a mount portion and other end is formed on a substrate (500). The thermistor is provided for measuring the temperature. An outer case (140) is made of electrical non-conductivity material. Multiple protrusion portions are formed in the outside of the case.    USE - Temperature sensor for secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer case is made of electrical non-conductivity material, the waterproof property of the temperature sensor is enhanced and the impact is minimized during installation. The assemblability of temperature sensor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the temperature sensor.    Temperature sensor (100)    Terminal (120)    Outer case (140)    Substrate (500)
NOVELTY - The module has electrode rod (21,23) whose end is separated from bottom surface of battery case. A water level sensor (20) senses the fixed drainage water level of fresh water provided inside the battery case through height difference of electrode rod. The fresh water gathered in battery case is drained to outside of battery case for opening and closing of drainage portion by drain valve (30) according to sensing of water level sensor. The battery is cooled by circulating cooling water inside battery case through radiator and is provided for supplying power source to vehicle.    USE - Drain valve module for draining battery case of electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fresh water is drained by setting up the drainage water level through the height control of the electrode rod, the frequent operation of the drain valve can be prevented. The water level of fresh water is sensed by the water level sensor so that the fresh water gathered in the battery case is drained to the outside of the battery case through the drainage opened by the drain valve and hence the leakage or the performance degradation of the battery can be prevented. Since the corrosion of the battery case by the fresh water is prevented, the durability of the battery case can be extended. Since the water level of the fresh water is increased while electrode rods providing the water level sensor are electrified with the fresh water. Hence the fresh water provided inside the battery case is accurately sensed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of drain valve module for draining battery case of electric vehicle.    Water level sensor (20)    Electrode rods (21,23)    Drain valve (30)    Shielding element (31)    Solenoid (33)
NOVELTY - The solar cell power generation device has an upper frame, lower frame and several strip-shaped solar cell modules. The solar energy battery module is provided with solar energy battery plates which are connected in series or in parallel. The lower frame is provided with shutter storage mechanism. The solar energy battery modules are parallelly connected with the wire connecting terminal by a lead wire.    USE - Shutter type small solar cell power generation device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sun-shading effect of the solar cell power generation device is improved. The need to parking the vehicle at outdoor is reduced. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is reduced. The cost of the solar cell power generation device is reduced. The solar cell power generation device is simple in structure. The solar cell power generation device is conveniently operated. The solar cell power generation device is easy to install.
NOVELTY - The system has a distributed energy calculating module provided with a wind energy power generation calculating module, an electric vehicle calculation module and a solar energy power generation calculating module. The wind energy power generating calculation module is utilized for receiving a wind power generation control signal. An intelligent control and learning module is utilized for receiving load data in an electric equipment and calculating total load and electric charge according to electricity price data. Power generation data is received by the energy calculating module.    USE - Electric power consumer response system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric power consumer response system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a venturi device (2) whose end is connected with a galvanic pile module (8). The module is connected with an inlet end of a water knockout vessel (4). An outlet end of the vessel is connected with a direct current electric reflux pump (5). An end of the vessel is connected with an electromagnetic valve (6). The pump is connected with a suction end of a back pressure valve (7). The device is connected with the pressure valve and an output end of the pump, where the device and the pump are selected based on a stack output power curve and reflux ratio.    USE - Direct boron hydride fuel cell anode system.    ADVANTAGE - The venturi device is connected with the output end of the direct current electric reflux pump, so that the galvanic pile module output a power value to realize full-working condition without the need of power switching.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a direct boron hydride fuel cell anode system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Venturi device (2)    Water knockout vessel (4)    Direct current electric reflux pump (5)    Electromagnetic valve (6)    Back pressure valve (7)    Galvanic pile module (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining initial information of a power battery from an electric vehicle operation management system according to initialization information of a power battery set up asset information file. Obtained real-time state information of the power battery is obtained corresponding to property information file property information file. A counting module is used for counting real-time state information of the battery in a period of time according to an inquiry request of a user.    USE - Electric vehicle power battery asset management method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables solving asset management problem of the electric automobile power battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle power battery asset management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an electric vehicle power battery asset management method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric vehicle portion (1) that is arranged with a storage battery (2), a hard hollow tube (3), a baffle (4), a solar battery plate (5) and a wire (6). The hard hollow tube is vertically set on the electric vehicle portion and connected with the baffle. The solar battery plate is set on the baffle. The solar battery plate is connected with the storage battery by wire.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle structure can be simplified. The low carbon and environment-friendly vehicle can be conveniently used also during raining days. The energy can be provided for vehicle at time of illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle portion (1)    Storage battery (2)    Hard hollow tube (3)    Baffle (4)    Solar battery plate (5)    Wire (6)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains sulfur-and-fluorine-introduced compound formed by introducing sulfur and fluorine into a carbon compound.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary (claimed) used for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides excellent nonaqueous electrolyte secondary with high electric potential and high battery capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary; and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The system has a raw material pre-heating unit that is connected with calcium carbide producing unit which is partly connected with gas-solid separating unit. An acetylene generation unit is connected with calcium carbide process unit. A burning unit gas outlet is connected with regenerator hot stream side. A cool stream outlet is connected with fuel cell cathode inlet. The outlet of steam turbine is connected with a condenser. The closed loop circuits are connected with each other to form steam Rankine cycle.    USE - Coal chemical engineering poly-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively realizes efficient utilization of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coal chemical engineering poly-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxygen-enriched gas (2)    Calcium oxide (3)    Heat oxygen-enriched gas (4)    Raw material (5)    Furnace gas (6)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a first transistor whose positive pole is connected with a base electrode of a battery, which is connected with a base of a second transistor. The positive pole is connected with a transistor collector, a relay and two diodes. A base electrode of a third transistor is connected with a collector electrode of the third transistor and a base of a fourth transistor. An emitter of the fourth transistor is connected with a loudspeaker, and a battery cathode is connected with the first and second transistors.    USE - Storage battery anti-theft alarm circuit, e.g. for vehicle batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm circuit has a simple structure, low production cost and wide application range.
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a set of identical cartridges (200) each comprising two manifolds (230) fluidly coupled to a thermal management channel to form a set of opposing edges of a frame (250) that supports multiple edges of a heat sink i.e. rectangular plate. The cartridges are coupled together in a direction normal to a broad face of the sink to form a cartridge stack (130). A chassis (300) is formed from two end plates (310) and the frames of the cartridges, where the plates cap two ends of the stack. A tension rod applies compressive force over a prismatic battery cell (270).    USE - Modular battery module for providing power to a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle. Can also be used for portable consumer electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The tension rod applies the compressive force over the prismatic battery cell, thus achieving adequate thermal management, support and compression to a set of batteries while minimizing a battery module form factor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a modular battery module with a cartridge.    Modular battery module (100)    Cartridge stack (130)    Identical cartridges (200)    Manifolds (230)    Frame (250)    Prismatic battery cell (270)    Chassis (300)    End plates (310)
NOVELTY - The device has a rolling wind generator (3) arranged within a closed body of a motor vehicle (1) and behind a radiator grill (4), in a travel direction of the motor vehicle. Adjustable inner slats are arranged between the radiator grill and the rolling wind generator such that the rolling wind generator influences an airstream of the motor vehicle based on the velocity of the motor vehicle. The airstream is passed through the radiator grill and subsequently passed through the rolling wind generator by the inner slats.    USE - Device for generating electrical energy from an airstream of a motor vehicle i.e. small car, to charge a battery of the motor vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustable slats are arranged between the radiator grill and the wind generator such that the wind generator influences the airstream of the motor vehicle based on the velocity of the motor vehicle, so that the slats are continuously opened when the speed of the motor vehicle is increased and the wind generator is still driven with a fraction of the airstream, thus preventing overloading of the device, achieving optimum efficiency of the wind generator, and operating the device at different velocities of the motor vehicle in an efficient manner. The slats can be compactly arranged between the radiator grill and a radiator of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Rolling wind generator (3)    Radiator grill (4)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a primary supervisor monitor (SM) (101) that is provided for monitoring the device under test (DUT) (108) such as electrochemical cells by a testing apparatus (104). The power connection (106) between the testing apparatus and DUT is controlled. A secondary SM (102) is provided to monitor the integrity of primary SM. The testing operation conducted with respect to DUT by testing apparatus is interrupted in response to a trigger event.    USE - Supervisor monitoring system for monitoring testing operation of electrochemical cells of high voltage battery used in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - The testing operation conducted with respect to battery cell by testing apparatus can be monitored efficiently. The test procedures can be carried out efficiently and safely, without human supervision. The intermittent starts and stops of operator-dependent systems can be eliminated safely. The testing period can be reduced. The testing efficiency can be improved. The supervisor monitors can be operated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the supervisor monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supervisor monitoring system (100)    Primary SM (101)    Secondary SM (102)    Testing apparatus (104)    Power connection (106)    DUT (108)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a pre-charged capacitor (12), and providing a battery pack composed of serially connected cells. A parallel circuit is provided with switching elements and several resistors (R1-Rn). A microcontroller is provided for opening and closing each switching element in parallel circuit branches such that the charging current is provided from cells for pre-charging the capacitor, according to charge state of the capacitor. The switching element is selected among MOSFET and bipolar transistor.    USE - Method for pre-charging of capacitor in battery system for motor vehicle (all claimed) such as electric and hybrid vehicles, and wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The optimized pre-charging of capacitor is controlled quickly and simply so that failure of battery system is eliminated. The reliability, safety, efficiency, and durability of battery system are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a circuit device for pre-charging of capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuit device for pre-charging capacitor.    Capacitor (12)    Comparator (18)    Resistors (R1-Rn)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining cooling behavior of a battery cell at target battery temperature (T-t0). A minimum time at which the battery temperature is increased or decreased below a predetermined temperature value (Tmin) is determined by evaluating the cooling behavior. An end time (t-end) for charging or discharging of the battery cell is determined. The battery cell is subjected to heat, if the end time is greater than the minimum time so that temperature of the battery cell is equal to predetermined temperature value.    USE - Method for temperature control of battery cell of battery such as lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the battery cell due to overheating and under-cooling is prevented, so that working reliability and service life of the battery are increased. The wastage of the energy of the battery is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery; and    (2) a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between temperature and time.    Cooling curve (102)    Objective temperature (108)    Target battery temperature (T-t0)    Predetermined temperature value (Tmin)    End time (t-end)
NOVELTY - The redox flow battery (1) has a cell inner space (7) provided with a cell frame (4). An outer region of the cell frame is provided with a supply conduit (2) for supplying electrolyte to the cell inner space and a discharge pipeline (3) for discharging electrolyte from the cell inner space. The supply conduit and the discharge pipeline are provided in fluid contact with the cell inner space through flow channels (8,14) within the cell frame.    USE - Redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design degree of freedom of the redox flow battery can be improved. The redox flow battery can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. Since large cell frames with wide cell inner spaces are provided efficiently in the redox flow battery, uniform supply and removal of electrolyte in the cell inner space can be ensured. The redox flow battery can be operated easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the redox flow battery.    Redox flow battery (1)    Supply conduit (2)    Discharge pipeline (3)    Cell frame (4)    Cell inner space (7)    Flow channels (8,14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has current sensors which detect the total value of the electric current value of each phase. The total value of the electric current is controlled as output of a fuel cell (100). A control apparatus (200) sets the total value of the electric current value detected by the current sensors provided in the remaining phases, excluding the abnormal phase, to the target output electric current of the fuel cell to stop the drive of the abnormal phase when abnormality of the current sensor in predefined phase is detected by control apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains appropriate output control of the fuel cell when the current sensor provided in each phase of the converter fails by stopping the stop the drive of the abnormal phase when an abnormality of the current sensor in predefined phase is detected by control apparatus. Suppresses redundancy and fall of reliability of the fuel cell system by maintaining appropriate output control of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram fuel cell system mounted in the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (100)    Multiphase converter (120)    Control apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generation system has a controller (7) which controls starting of a fuel cell (1) during a generating mode, and stops the fuel cell during standby mode. The control unit permits starting of the fuel cell when the elapsed time after stopping of the fuel cell is more than the starting prohibiting period set by a starting prohibiting period setting unit (13) during stop state of the fuel cell. The control unit prohibits next starting of the fuel cell when the elapsed time after stopping of the fuel cell is less than the starting prohibiting period.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system for fixed or mobile applications, e.g., for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high electric power generation efficiency and suppresses fall of durability and performance due to impurity when the external temperature during stop mode is high since the impurity can be removed reliably via an economical and relatively simple structure by utilizing the temperature data of the cooling medium of the inlet port of the fuel cell at the time of stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system.    Fuel cell (1)    Controller (7)    Fuel cell temperature judgment unit (11a,11b)    External temperature judgment unit (12)    Starting prohibiting period setting unit (13)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves accommodating electrode body (S10) provided with positive electrode and negative electrode and an electrolyte solution in a hard case. The hard case is sealed (S20), and a first time charge process in which electrode body adjusts to the voltage that generates gas is performed (S30) after the sealing process. The hard case sealed state is maintained so that atmosphere releasing is not performed. The first time charge process is performed with respect to the electrode body within the case in state in which the pressure is applied to predetermined direction.    USE - Manufacturing method for sealed lithium secondary battery (claimed) for power supplies of e.g. personal computer, portable terminal, and vehicle driving power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the battery characteristics by reducing the stagnation of the gas in an electrode body. Controls the bulging shape of battery by improving the shape of restraint board. Prevents the damage of case since the corner of restraint board is also prevented from contacting the hard case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an assembled battery; and    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method for sealed lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Accommodating electrode body (S10)    Hard case is sealed (S20)    First time charge process in which electrode body adjusts to the voltage that generates gas is performed (S30)    Leaving to stand process (S40)    Charge process (S50)
NOVELTY - The fiber-unit has a porous body formed with a through-hole (2p), where diameter of the through-hole is smaller than diameter of a conductive fiber. A binder resin (2) is provided with projection parts (2e) that are projected out of the conductive fiber. A front-end of the conductive fiber is extended toward a surface of the fiber-unit. The projected parts are placed over the surface of the fiber-unit. A single cell is equipped with an electrode assembly and separators. Catalyst electrode layers (12c, 13c) are positioned on a surface of an electrolytic unit (11).    USE - Fiber-unit for an electrode of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, in a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder resin acts as a suppression wall to suppress protrusion of carbon fiber for protecting the electrolytic unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a electrolytic unit.    Binder resin (2)    Projection parts (2e)    Through-hole (2p)    Electrolytic unit (11)    Catalyst electrode layers (12c,13c)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has electrode body (11) by which positive electrode sheet (13) and negative electrode sheet (14) are laminated by turns. A hole (13d,14d,15a) is formed in the positive electrode sheet, negative electrode sheet, and separator (15), and accommodates in the state positioned in the case (12) by the positioning member (21) which penetrates each hole. The positioning member is comprised separate from the case main body (22) of the case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus, e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the separator to be laminated in a short time since the precision of the mutual positional relationship of positive electrode, negative electrode, and separator can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional and schematic views of the secondary battery.    Electrode body (11)    Case (12)    Positive electrode sheet (13)    Hole (13d,14d,15a)    Negative electrode sheet (14)    Separator (15)    Positioning member (21)    Case main body (22)
NOVELTY - The electric motor (1) has a stator (3) having teeth (3b) which protrudes along the radial direction of an annular-shaped yoke (3a). A coil (5) and a rotor (2) are set in state which rotates at a periphery of a center shaft (11) of stator. A frame (4) accommodates the stator and rotor. A heat-transfer section is arranged in an inner side of the frame in a position which opposes an outer periphery of the coil and internal peripheral surface of frame. The heat-transfer section, set in the frame in state which is pressed toward the outer periphery and frame of coil, abuts on the coil and frame.    USE - Electric motor for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal dissipation since the heat-transfer section is arranged in the inner side of the frame in a position which opposes an outer periphery of the coil and internal peripheral surface of frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fractured cross-sectional view of the electric motor.    Electric motor (1)    Rotor (2)    Stator (3)    Yoke (3a)    Teeth (3b)    Frame (4)    Coil (5)    Shaft (11)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus (1) uses the electricity produced by a solar cell (9) to power a vehicle-mounted apparatus, such as a navigation system (15), when the produced electricity is more than what is needed for consumption by the vehicle-mounted apparatus. When the generated electricity of the solar cell is less than what is needed, the control apparatus determines whether the vehicle-mounted apparatus can be powered by a battery (10), and uses the electricity produced by the battery to power the vehicle-mounted apparatus based on the determination.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle equipped with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vehicle-mounted apparatus can be powered by the solar cell, power consumption of the battery can be suppressed, avoiding battery over-discharge. The battery can only be used when the vehicle-mounted apparatus can not be sufficiently powered by the solar cell, lengthening operation time of the vehicle-mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the relationship between a power supply control apparatus and a peripheral device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply control apparatus (1)    Solar cell (9)    Battery (10)    Navigation system (15)    External server (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a disconnection judging unit (24b) determining presence or absence of disconnection in an input line between battery modules (V1-V5) and capacitor circuit (22) based on polarity of voltage of the module applied to a capacitor (222). A negative voltage judging unit (24c) determines whether the voltage of the modules is negative voltage. The disconnection judging unit determines presence or absence of disconnection in the input line only based on the disconnection that has arisen in the line.    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus for a battery control system for monitoring an assembled battery i.e. vehicle-mounted high voltage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection judging unit determines the presence or absence of the disconnection in the input line only based on the disconnection has arisen in the input line, thus preventing misjudgment of a disconnection of the input line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery monitoring apparatus '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (V1-V5)    Assembled battery (1)    Capacitor circuit (22)    Voltage detection circuit (23)    Capacitor circuit control unit (24a)    Disconnection judging unit (24b)    Negative voltage judging unit (24c)    Capacitor (222)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (4) includes first, second and third active materials. The first active material comprises two types of oxide that form a spinel structure. The third active material comprises an oxide with a layer structure. The first active material or second active material contains aluminum.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for portable apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, uninterruptible power supply, electric tool, digital camera, or portable music apparatus. Can also be used in electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the lifetime of battery, and ensures a favorable quick-charge characteristic for a long period of time. Suppresses deterioration of battery capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode collector (2)    Positive electrode active material layer (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - The electronic device has a fuel cell and a voltage boost converter. The voltage boost converter is adapted for increasing fuel cell output voltage to a level suitable to power the device. The voltage boost converter is powered by the fuel cell.    USE - Battery powered portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The portable electronic device is powered by low voltage fuel cell, and is optimized with respect to size and mitigation of the load dependence of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating a portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the portable electronic device.    Portable electronic device (100)    Fuel cell (101)    Voltage boost converter (102)    Digital signal processor (103)    Electronic component (104)
NOVELTY - The condensing arrangement has a condenser (120) which is provided with an opening (121) for receiving the superheated anode exhaust gas flow. A water sprayer (122) is provided for diffusing water to water droplets to increase surface area of the water to absorb heat energy from the anode exhaust gas flow by heating the water droplets and by evaporating the water droplets. A cooling element structure (124) is provided for receiving heat energy from the anode exhaust gas flow. A control valve (126) is provided for feeding water to the water sprayer.    USE - Condensing arrangement for controlling water content of solid oxide cell anode gas in solid oxide cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area can be sized according to maximum duty requirement without significant trade-off in terms of pressure drop. The direct de-superheating of the anode exhaust gas flow can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling water content of solid oxide cell anode gas in the solid oxide cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the condensing structure.    Condenser (120)    Opening (121)    Water sprayer (122)    Cooling element structure (124)    Control valve (126)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a control device (6) that controls pressure regulating valve (H2), circulation pump (45) and emission valve (H5) such that the sum of an amount of hydrogen that permeates from an anode to a cathode of the fuel cell (2), an amount of hydrogen used to generate electric power corresponding to a power loss of the circulation pump and an amount of hydrogen emitted through the emission valve is minimum while a hydrogen stoichiometric ratio required for the fuel cell to generate electric power is ensured.    USE - Fuel cell system for in-vehicle power generation system mounted on fuel cell vehicle such as robot, ship and airplane. Can also be used in power generation equipment for house and building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel loss is suppressed by reducing the crossover hydrogen loss while suppressing hydrogen stoichiometric ratio required for power generation of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control device (6)    Circulation pump (45)    Pressure regulating valve (H2)    Emission valve (H5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle control apparatus comprises an engine, a motor generator, a torque converter with a lockup clutch, and a battery. The battery is not in input/output limiting state, when the vehicle is running by the driving power from the engine. The lockup region is extended (S7) compared with the case where the battery is in the input/output limiting state.    USE - Control apparatus for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drivability and fuel economy can be well satisfied in the vehicle. The usage frequency of the lock-up clutch can be raised. The transmission efficiency in the power transmission system can be raised. The occurrence of torque fluctuations in the motor can be prevented. The slip with torque converter can be eliminated, thus the regeneration efficiency by motor can be improved. The battery of the vehicle can be protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of the vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for judging driving condition of vehicle (S1)    Step for judging whether state of charge is over the limiting value (S2)    Step for judging whether the battery is in input/output limiting state or not (S5)    Step for reducing lockup region (S6)    Step for extending lockup region (S7)
NOVELTY - The HV has a control apparatus which switches EV mode to be driven only by a motor, and HV mode which uses an engine and a motor together. The control apparatus limits range of use of the battery when time for EV mode in the case request for the vehicle to execute the EV mode according to an input of information from outside to the vehicle is compared with the time of EV mode in the case that the request for execution is not present.    USE - Hybrid vehicle (HV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery degradation can be suppressed in the hybrid vehicle by limiting the range of use of the battery. The fuel-consumption of the vehicle can be reduced. The overheating of the battery and the motor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the EV mode switching process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining whether any request of electric vehicle drive continuation is existed (S2)    Step for halting torque dependence engine starting process (S4)    Step for determining whether engine startup condition is satisfied (S6)    Step for starting engine (S8)    Step for starting torque dependence engine starting process (S14)
NOVELTY - The catalyst degradation detection assembly (150) has an anode supply line (154a) to supply humidified hydrogen to an anode (154) of a fuel cell (100), and a cathode supply line (158a) to supply humidified nitrogen to a cathode (158) of the fuel cell. A collection cell (160) containing liquid (164) receives an exhaust from the fuel cell. A non-dispersive infrared sensor (170) detects gas (166) being one of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and methane.    USE - In-situ fuel cell catalyst degradation detection assembly for measuring catalyst performance of fuel cell used to power electric circuits, such as drive systems for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an economical, accurate, low maintenance, portable test that enable real-time gas detection and measurement. Valuable information to optimize the fuel cell is provided by carbon dioxide detection in fuel cell exhaust. Corrosion resistance and stability of different carbon support materials used in catalyst can be tested. Direct measurement of carbon dioxide allows for back calculating an actual percentage of catalyst degradation over any number of cycles. The effect of different catalyst loadings and catalyst types on the durability of the carbon support can be tested since it has been speculated that the catalyst metal, such as platinum, accelerates carbon corrosion of the carbon support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of detecting fuel cell catalyst degradation in-situ.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a catalyst degradation detection assembly.    Fuel cell (100)    Catalyst degradation detection assembly (150)    Anode (154)    Anode supply line (154a)    Cathode (158)    Cathode supply line (158a)    Collection cell (160)    Liquid (164)    Gas (166)    Non-dispersive infrared sensor (170)
NOVELTY - The device has a coupling unit (222b) to couple a fluid-circulation pipe (222) with a battery (210). Another coupling unit (243) couples the pipe with the battery or with a cooling circuit (230) of an element (232) e.g. power electronics, of a vehicle that emits heat during driving of the vehicle and/or operation of an electric or hybrid engine. An isothermal bowl (316) is coupled with the pipe so as to be filled with hot fluid e.g. hot water, circulating inside the pipe and to discharge the fluid towards the inside of the battery via the former coupling unit.    USE - Heat-storage device for use in a heating/cooling circuit of a battery of an electric or hybrid motor vehicle such as electric or hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The isothermal bowl is coupled with the pipe so as to be filled with the hot fluid circulating inside the pipe and to discharge the fluid towards the inside of the battery via one of the coupling units, thus eliminating the need for utilizing the energy of the battery for re-heating the battery during starting the engine and/or the vehicle, and eliminating the need for the operation of the vehicle element or the running of the vehicle to heat the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a heating/cooling circuit of a battery    (2) a car    (3) a method for heating a battery of an electric or hybrid motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a battery, a battery cooling circuit comprising a storage device, and a circuit for cooling another element of the vehicle.    Battery (210)    Fluid-circulation pipe (222)    Coupling units (222b, 243)    Cooling circuit (230)    Element (232)    Isothermal bowl (316)
NOVELTY - The method involves authorizing charging of a vehicle (2) by modulating an output voltage between two values, and checking the ability of the vehicle to be recharged by monitoring a value of the voltage. An output voltage modulated between a third value and a negative value is supplied. A timer is initialized, and a diagnosis time between initialization and the switching of the voltage from the second to the third value is read. The time is compared with standard values to determine a type of charger, and characteristics of the charger are taken into account to optimize energy management.    USE - Method for monitoring and optimizing the operation of a charging terminal for an electric vehicle i.e. electric car in a car park.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnosis time between initialization and the switching of the voltage is compared with standard values to determine the type of charger while taking into account the characteristics of the charger, thus enabling to optimize energy management in a car park having several charging terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric charging terminal for monitoring and optimizing the operation of a charging terminal of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of control circuits of an electrical charging terminal and an electric vehicle connected to the terminal.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charging terminal (1)    Vehicle (2)    Cable (3)    Processing unit (12)    Signal generator (13)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature control mechanism (2) has a switching unit (24) that switches a circuit to an introductory state when a temperature of an external thermal medium is made lower than a secondary allowable temperature which is a low temperature by a tolerance, from a temperature of a thermal medium, after temperature of external thermal medium is heat-exchanged with a battery (12), when the battery is cooled. The switching unit switches circuit to a non-introductory state, when temperature of the external thermal medium is more than a secondary allowable temperature.    USE - Battery temperature control mechanism for controlling temperature of battery such as secondary battery provided in battery module mounted in vehicles such as plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery temperature control mechanism can circulate the thermal medium and temperature-controls a battery in an effective manner, so that the battery can be temperature-controlled efficiently. Since the external thermal medium below the temperature of the thermal medium after heat-exchanging with the battery is introduced into a circuit, the cooling efficiency with respect to a battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram illustrating the battery module battery temperature control mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (1)    Battery (12)    Switching unit (24)    Outside temperature sensor (31)    Control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves sending liquefied gas (3) to an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (15) from a fuel tank (2). The sent liquefied gas is vaporized by the EGR cooler. The one portion of the pressure of the produced gas is converted into motive power. The gas is liquefied after pressure drop, and the liquefied gas is returned to the fuel tank. A power conversion apparatus (20) is connected to the EGR cooler through an air-pipe (19). A cooler (22) is attached to connecting pipe (21) which is provided to connect the power conversion apparatus and fuel tank.    USE - Method for generating motive power in diesel engine mounted in digital motor electronics (DME) motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motive power can be effectively generated from the diesel engine without reducing the engine performance. The engine friction can be reduced. The heat energy of waste gas can be exploited effectively without taking out motive power from the crankshaft of diesel engine. The cost of the power generation system can be reduced. The fuel consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation system of diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power generation system of the diesel engine.    Fuel tank (2)    Liquefied gas (3)    EGR cooler (15)    Air-pipe (19)    Power conversion apparatus (20)    Connecting pipe (21)    Cooler (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an onboard equipment (30) that connects with a portable information terminal (20). A receiving unit receives the audio signal generated with the terminal. An audio output unit outputs the audio signal received by a receiving unit (504). A detection unit detects whether the supply voltage (Vp) from the battery is set below a threshold value. A controller transmits the command to output speech-output audio signal to portable information terminal through the connection unit, when detection unit detects that the supply voltage is set below threshold value.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus of electronic system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the sound breakage and pop noise is suppressed by the vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus, when the supply voltage from the battery falls. Since the usage of step-up circuit is prevented, the manufacturing cost of the vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic system;    (2) audio switching program; and    (3) audio switching method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Portable information terminal (20)    Onboard equipment (30)    Receiving unit (504)    Regulator (520)    Supply voltage (Vp)
NOVELTY - The flywheel apparatus (10) has a drive shaft (20) connected to motor (16).A lower conical section (14) is affixed to drive shaft opposite the upper conical section (12). The upper and lower conical are provided with multiple layers. A hollow core (32) is positioned adjacent the drive shaft and the alternating layers of tempered rings and non-tempered rings are arranged outwardly of hollow core.    USE - Flywheel apparatus e.g. potter's wheel used as storage device for use in vehicles for storing rotational energy.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration amplitude is the main limiting factor in a high-speed flywheel system such that the elimination of high frequency vibrations and rotor harmonics amplified at high speeds can be prevented. The types of resin fibers, and baking versus slow-curing considerations can change performance characteristics such that greater harmonic damping and micro vibration absorption can be achieved, by softening the higher speed amplitude and allowing faster speeds up to rated strength, at long-term use without fatigue. The distortion due to very high centrifugal forces can be avoided. Since the cavity is filled with many materials such as powders and metallic or non-metallic substances or compounds the strength of the flywheel apparatus can be enhanced to handle the high speeds. The apparatus can be balanced with extreme precision and with sufficient vibration damping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flywheel apparatus.    Upper conical section (12)    Lower conical section (14)    Motor (16)    Drive shaft (20)    Hollow core (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a lid (2) that is suitable to upperly close the housing (10) according to a reciprocally complementary coupling defining a battery compartment (102). The lid comprises a through opening and an electric fan associated to the lid in correspondence of the through opening. A protection (1) is fixed to cover partially the lid in order to screen the lid partially from the sun radiation. A photovoltaic generator (3) is fixed on protection and electrically connected to the electric fan to supply power.    USE - System for extracting air from battery compartment of Industrial or commercial vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The accessibility of the compartment is improved. The replacement of the batteries are facilitated easily. The yield of the system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery compartment.    Protection (1)    Lid (2)    Photovoltaic generator (3)    Housing (10)    Battery compartment (102)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery mounting unit (100) that is formed on an electric vehicle to mount a battery (10) and provided with a connector pin module. A loader is provided with several battery stands that are adapted to mount a fully-charged battery on the battery mounting unit. A battery attaching/detaching unit adapted is moved along XYZ-axes between battery mounting unit and battery stand by a movement device, detach a battery mounted on battery mounting unit or battery stand, and exchange/mount the battery on battery stand or battery mounting unit.    USE - Device for attaching/detaching battery of electric vehicle such as bus.    ADVANTAGE - The discharged battery mounted on the battery mounting unit of electric vehicle is easily exchanged within short period of time, thus improving the efficiency. The stable electric connection is established between the battery mounting unit and the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Bus (2)    Battery (10)    Battery mounting unit (100)
NOVELTY - The power module (500) is provided with a power semiconductor element for converting from direct current (DC) to alternate current (AC). Capacitor module (300) is provided with a capacitor element (302) for smoothing DC current. Channel formation (220) is provided for forming a cooling medium channel. The power module and capacitor module are arranged at opposite sides of channel formation. Flat plate conductor (301) is arranged between capacitor element and channel formation. The terminals of capacitor module are formed by bending an end of flat plate conductor.    USE - Electric power converter mounted in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The inductance is desired from the viewpoints of cooling the power converter efficiently and reducing the amount of heat generated, so that the reliability of the power converter can be enhanced. Since the conductor between the capacitor module and the semiconductor power module can be reduced in inductance, the terminal connection between the capacitor module and the semiconductor power module can be reduced. The efficient reduction of the sections in inductance can be structurally achieved, so that the internal inductance of the capacitor module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric power converter.    Channel formation (220)    Capacitor module (300)    Flat plate conductor (301)    Capacitor element (302)    Power module (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an insulation paint to a metallic base body in regions (22) of a battery cell housing (20) to be labeled, where the insulating paint comprises an electrically non-conductive laser additive such that a color change is produced in an irradiated area using an laser irradiation process. Labeling of the battery cell housing is carried out via the partial laser irradiation of the insulation paint in the regions of the battery cell housing, where the insulation paint is formed by plastic, and the base body is made of aluminum or corrosion-resistant stainless steel.    USE - Method for manufacturing a labeled housing of a battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell (all claimed), that is utilized as an electrical energy storage unit for storing electrical power of a partial electric drive i.e. electromotor, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The labeling of the battery cell housing is carried out via the partial laser irradiation of the insulation paint in the regions of the battery cell housing, so that utilization of additional labels is avoided, thus reducing material required for the labeling process, and hence enabling mass production of the labeled battery cell housing in an inexpensive and robust manner. The utilization of the electrically non-conductive laser additive enables avoidance of reduction of insulation properties of the insulation paint.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery cell    (2) an unlabeled battery cell housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a labeled battery cell housing during a manufacturing process.    Battery cell housing (20)    Regions of battery cell housing (22)    Label (24)    Laser source (30)    Laser beam (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating a battery cell housing (20) using a thermal excitation source (16) i.e. infrared radiator, where the battery cell housing comprises metallic base bodies and insulation paint that is applied on the base bodies. Thermal radiation emitted by the irradiated battery cell housing is measured by using a thermal imaging camera (18). The measured thermal radiation is compared with stored values for the thermal radiation emitted under identical conditions by a standardized battery cell housing.    USE - Thermographic test method for a housing of a battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell (claimed), for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation emitted by the irradiated battery cell housing is measured by using the thermal imaging camera, so that non-destructive, integral surface evaluation of insulation systems of the battery cell housing can be performed in an effective manner. The method is suitable for mass production of the battery cell housings in a feasible manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a test assembly for performing a thermographic test method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a test assembly for performing a thermographic test method.    Thermal excitation source (16)    Thermal imaging camera (18)    Battery cell housing (20)    Evaluation device (22)
NOVELTY - The housing (100) has an electrical insulation paint coating (111) containing adhesive-containing hollow particles (114), whose adhesive is activated under defined conditions such as by pressure when clamping battery cells. The adhesive is temperature-initiated, pressure-initiated, radiation-initiated or chemically motivated. The particles have a porous structure in which the adhesive is filled. The particles are provided in two different sizes. The coating comprises a basic insulation (112), which is directly arranged on the housing. A paint layer (113) is located on the basic insulation.    USE - Housing for a battery cell i.e. braced lithium ion battery cell, for a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical insulation paint coating contains the adhesive-containing hollow particles, whose adhesive is activated under defined conditions, so that friction coefficient of contact surfaces of the housing is increased during assembly of the battery cell, thus arranging the individual housings relative to each other in a problem-free manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a housing with activated adhesive-containing particles, for a battery cell.    Housing (100)    Electrical insulation paint coating (111)    Basic insulation (112)    Paint layer (113)    Adhesive-containing hollow particles (114)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a switch (6) that is arranged between secondary terminal of switch (4) and electrical ground (12). A two-terminal device (10) is provided between primary terminals of capacitor (3) and switch (4). An output terminal (13) is provided between the two-terminal device and primary terminal of capacitor. The current flow from the capacitor towards direction of primary terminal of switch (4) is inhibited. The secondary terminal of capacitor is connected with the secondary terminal of switch (4).    USE - Electrical circuit for stabilizing voltage of battery connected to onboard network used in passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery can be stabilized efficiently. The power consumed during starting of internal combustion engine can be reduced. The leakage of current can be prevented. The wear resistance of the battery can be improved. The loss generated during stabilization of battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for stabilizing voltage of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electrical circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical circuit (1)    Capacitor (3)    Switches (4,6)    Two-terminal device (10)    Electrical ground (12)    Output terminal (13)
NOVELTY - The system has standardized trailer coupling interfaces for mechanically connecting batteries or fuel cells to both a motor vehicle and charging stations of a battery system. An ISO 11446 connector electrically connects the batteries or the fuel cells to both the motor vehicle and the charging stations of the battery system. The charging stations and battery modules comprise electronics, which communicate with each other and with data and vehicle identification systems through wireless techniques.    USE - System for alternating batteries or fuel cells in a motor vehicle i.e. electrical motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables reducing both the range of the electrical motor vehicle and consumption of the vehicles powered by other fuels. The system enables automatically exchanging a charged battery module against partial discharging in a rapid manner. The battery can be charged in a sufficient time. The system enables constructing the charging stations in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wireless techniques are mobile radio, radio frequency identification (RFID), near field communication, Zigbee, Bluetooth or Bluetooth low energy (BLE) techniques.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a battery side thermal-medium circuit (27) thermally connected with a battery (11). A motor side thermal-medium circuit (29) is thermally connected with an electric motor (24) for traveling, where electric power regulators perform electric power control of temperature of a radiator (14). A thermoelectric conversion unit i.e. peltier unit (12), moves heat between the thermal-medium circuits. Two pumps (28, 30) are provided in the thermal-medium circuits to transfer thermal medium i.e. cooling water, of the thermal-medium circuits, respectively.    USE - Temperature adjusting device for a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion unit moves the heat between the thermal-medium circuits such that the pumps are provided in the thermal-medium circuits to transfer the thermal medium of the battery side and motor side thermal medium circuits, respectively, so that waste heat of a vehicle-mounted charger can be discharged with the radiator of high thermal efficiency for appropriate temperature control of the battery during charging the battery, thus improving the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermal-medium circuits are formed by thermal medium piping (16).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle-mounted battery temperature adjusting device.    Temperature adjusting device (10)    Battery (11)    Peltier unit (12)    Radiator (14)    Thermal medium piping (16)    Electric motor (24)    Battery side thermal-medium circuit (27)    Pumps (28, 30)    Motor side thermal-medium circuit (29)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a front frame (11) located in a front side part of a vehicle. A rear frame (12) is located in a rear side part of the vehicle. The front frame and the rear frame are connected to form a hollow part (11a) that is extended along width direction of the vehicle. Right and left parts of a side frame (14) are connected to form another hollow part that is extended along front-back direction of the vehicle. The former hollow part and the latter hollow part are connected to each other. A battery module (1) is fixed between the front frame and the rear frame.    USE - Structure for mounting a battery module, e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is fixed between the front frame and the rear frame to improve shock absorption property at time of collision of the vehicle. The structure occupies less space and improves protective effect of the battery module. The structure enlarges safety factor to avoid deformation of the battery module at the time of the collision of the vehicle. The structure enlarges mounting space of the battery module. The structure prevents a battery module from being deformed at the side frame of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module mounting structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (1)    Battery module mounting structure (10)    Front frame (11)    Hollow part (11a)    Rear frame (12)    Side frame (14)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle (1) has axle (2), wings (3), shaft (4) and mass such as flowable granules, sand or liquid. The relatively large diameter is set in axle, so that sufficient wings are arranged around it. Two-thirds of the wings are filled with mass. The shape of wing is slightly S-shaped with blunt tip, so that the mass during the movement of motorcycle is allowed freely to flow back the axle. The motorcycle is driven by the flow of inner mass.    USE - Motorcycle with power generation function.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the motorcycle is reduced by the presence of inner mass, so that motorcycle is driven continuously without stopping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the components of motorcycle.    Motorcycle (1)    Axle (2)    Wings (3)    Shaft (4)
NOVELTY - The tri-cycle has a gear wheel for connecting a motor to a wheel, where the tri-cycle is operated by solar power with batteries backup. The batteries are recharged from solar power while the tri-cycle is parked, and from an external alternating current (AC) power source. Electrical energy from solar photovoltaic panels is stored in the batteries that drive a direct current (DC) motor. The DC motor is connected to the gear on the wheel of the vehicle. Solar photo voltaic cells receive solar energy from natural source i.e. sun.    USE - Solar electric tri-cycle for use by an individual as a goods carrier. Uses include but are not limited to old people, poor people, persons with disabilities and school children.    ADVANTAGE - The tri-cycle is purely pollution free or zero emission, and effectively uses renewable energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a solar electric tri-cycle.
NOVELTY - The lithium sulfur battery has a nonporous solid disengaging film (10) for selectively transmitting the lithium ion, that is arranged between lithium metal anode (3) and sulfur anode (5). The nonporous solid disengaging film is made of the glass ceramic material. The liquid electrolyte (7) is arranged in the sulfur anode.    USE - Lithium sulfur battery for electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the nonporous solid disengaging film is arranged between lithium metal anode and sulfur anode, the movement of the lithium polysulfide on the generated non solid can be suppressed. The life time characteristic of the battery can be improved. The charge and discharge efficiency of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium sulfur battery.    Lithium metal (1)    Lithium metal anode (3)    Sulfur anode (5)    Liquid electrolyte (7)    Nonporous solid disengaging film (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a frame element including an insulating material that is arranged between the positive and negative electrode terminal elements, and is configured to form the outer peripheral portion of the casing. A sealing element is arranged between the frame element and positive electrode terminal element, and is arranged between the frame element and negative electrode terminal element. The through-hole is penetrated in the direction in which the positive electrode terminal element and negative terminal element are arranged opposite to outer peripheral portion of the frame element.    USE - Battery such as secondary battery for laminate type battery modules (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train. Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of a unit battery is improved. The volume and weight of the battery module can be reduced. The size reduction and weight reduction of the battery module can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the laminate type battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and side view of the laminate type battery module.    Joint bolt (1)    Connection nut (2)    Current collecting plates (51)    End plates (53)    Penetration hole (57)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an automobile fuel electric generator which uses a hydrogen gas generation device capable of effectively generating hydrogen gas provided for the fuel cell mounted in the automobile. This invention relates to an automobile fuel electric generator mounted with an automobile fuel cell and connected to a hydrogen gas generation device. In the hydrogen gas generation device used in the automobile fuel electric generator, one pair of electrodes are installed inside a reactor therein. Furthermore, a voltage, existing in the range of not generating glow discharge or arc discharge and enough for decomposing hydrogen-containing compound gas that is supplied from the exterior and exists between two electrodes, is provided between two electrodes to obtain hydrogen gas. The voltage is characterized by adopting the introduction of short start voltage and pulse and generating electric field to decompose hydrogen-containing compound therein, thereby obtaining hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - The pouch type secondary battery (1000) has an electrode assembly (100) which is provided with electrode boards and electrode tabs (110,120). The electrode tabs are extended from the electrode boards respectively. An anti-moving portion (300a) is provided inside the space of battery case (200), so as to prevent the movement of electrode assembly. A separation film is provided between the electrode boards.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and diesel vehicle such as petrol car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the movement of the electrode assembly is prevented by the anti-moving portion, the short circuit of the battery is prevented. Hence the damage of the battery can be prevented effectively. The shutter test is performed so as to verify the safety of battery. The gas generated in the inside of battery case can be easily discharged to the outside. The overcharging of the battery can be prevented effectively. The stability of the battery can be improved. The need to change the design of the existing pouch type battery can be eliminated. The effectiveness of the pouch type secondary battery can be improved. The structure of the battery can be simplified. The manufacturing process of the battery can be simplified. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the pouch type secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (100)    Electrode tabs (110,120)    Battery case (200)    Anti-moving portion (300a)    Secondary battery (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery has anode plate and negative plate which place the separator in the interval and arranged in the battery can (100). A cap assembly (200) is combined in the open circuit of the battery can which comprise the upper isolation board (400) positioned in the upper portion of the electrode assembly (300). The beading (110) receives the electrolyte and bent to the down direction and pressurizes the upper side of the upper isolation board.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery and nickel-metal hydride battery used in cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder, electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can effectively prevent the flow of the electrode assembly. The damage of the electrode assembly or the cap assembly is prevented. The electrolyte can be flowed out due to the bond partial cracking of the cap assembly can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Battery can (100)    Beading (110)    Cap assembly (200)    Electrode assembly (300)    Upper isolation board (400)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a main portion which is provided with a partition unit. The battery cell is inserted into the cell insertion hole formed in partition unit. The hooks are provided in the edge circumference of partition unit. The protective cover is connected with the front end of partition unit, so as to shield the partition unit. The joint groove portion of the protective cover is connected with the hooks.    USE - Battery pack used in hybrid vehicle, notebook computer, digital camera, and cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell, partition unit, and protective cover can be securely integrated with each other. The battery cell can be pressurized easily. The impact and vibration generated in the battery pack can be reduced. The assembly state of the battery cell, partition unit and protective cover can be securely maintained even if vibration of battery pack is generated. The fastening force of the joint groove and hook can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Sub-module of battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The electric car battery box structure has a storage battery box which is provided under the electric car cushion. The luminous portion is provided with the battery box. The luminous portion comprises a transparent rod and a bulb. The bulb is provided on the end face of the transparent rod. A slide cover of the transparent rod is installed on the upper side of the storage battery box.    USE - Electric car battery box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The electric car battery box with simple structure and convenient replacement can be obtained so that vehicle-to-pedestrian identification is increased and safety of vehicle and pedestrian can be improved.
NOVELTY - The high molecular hydrogen fuel cell has a double-layer structure, a direct current charger, a battery management system, a storage battery, a reaction kettle, a direct current converter and a buffer tank that are integrated in a main portion. A flow meter is arranged between the double-layer structure and fuel cell. The battery management system is connected with an LED illumination module, a battery electric quantity indication module, and a charging indication module.    USE - High molecular hydrogen fuel cell of double-layer reaction vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing rate and stability of the high molecular hydrogen fuel cell can be improved.
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted electronic device interface circuit has a power input end that is connected with one end of a thermal resistor. The other end of the thermal resistor is respectively connected with a diode and one end of an inductor. The other end of the inductor is respectively connected with a capacitor and a power supply output end.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electronic device interface circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle-mounted electronic device interface circuit is provided with the ability to reduce the rated value of component selection, so that the reliability of the system can be significantly improved.
NOVELTY - The structure has a storage battery arranged with an outer protecting sleeve, an insulating layer and a heat insulating cloth. A core part is connected with the storage battery. A heat preservation heating cloth is coated with an insulating layer. The insulating layer is arranged with an outer sheath.    USE - Far-infrared cloth insurance storage motor vehicle battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves heat insulating effect of a heat insulating cloth so as to reduce battery charging time. The structure has environmental protection, high working efficiency and high utilizing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a far-infrared cloth insurance storage motor vehicle battery structure.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has solar battery that generates current under irradiation of sunshine. A photovoltaic controller is connected to solar battery for adjusting the current. A switch connected with acousto-optic controller is configured to turn on the photovoltaic controller. The solar battery is configured to generate output current for providing power to whole vehicle.    USE - Acousto-optic wig-wag vehicle used by children.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar battery is charged due to irradiation of sunshine, the replacement of the battery can be avoided.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a wind power generating device provided with a wind guidance slot, a wind wheel, a wind energy speed changer and a current voltage stabilizer. An electric automobile main body is fixed on an automobile air cover. The automobile air cover is provided with a wind guide groove. The wind wheel is fixed in the wind guide groove. An input end of the wind energy speed changer is connected with an air motor shaft. An output end of the current voltage stabilizer is connected with an electric motor of the electric automobile main body.    USE - Wind-powered electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile can be driven by utilizing wind power resource without generating electricity. The automobile has high working speed, and is environment-friendly. The automobile saves energy.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has positive and negative electrode connecting sheets that are connected with lithium-ion batteries through the anode and cathode screws. A primary output joint is connected with the connecting line. A heat conducting glue is coated on the lithium-ion cell. The bracket is connected with the electric conversion module. The connecting wire is connected to the output joint.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water-proof effect of the battery can be improved. The safety of the battery can be improved. The fire-resistance and shock-resistance of the battery can be improved. The stability of the battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The battery has remote control module that is provided for obtaining vehicle battery working state and the geographic location information. The local control module is communicated with the remote control terminal, so as to receive the relative instruction for controlling the power supply switch. The local control module is connected with the power supply control module and the mobile communication module.    USE - Battery with remote monitoring and controlling function, used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring effect of the device can be improved. The theft prevention tracking function can be achieved.
NOVELTY - The reactor has a porous membrane, anode current collector plate and a cathode current collecting plate that are overlapped together to form a collecting plate overlapped structure. The collector plates are formed with a straight through groove, where the collector plates are corrugated plates. The anode current collector plate is formed with an anode reaction chamber, and a cathode current collecting plate is provided with a cathode reaction chamber. Two surfaces of the cathode reaction chamber are respectively connected with two faces that are arranged vertical to each other.    USE - Lithium ion liquid flow battery reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor utilizes collecting area to effectively improve multiplying power characteristics of a battery. The turning cover is provided on sides of adjacent battery modules to allow flow of electrode suspension liquid through each battery module to form S-shaped flow field, thus increasing flowing speed of a suspension electrode and improving effective volume of cell reaction, and hence improving energy density of the battery. The reactor is leakage-proof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion liquid flow battery reactor.    Liquid inlet guide (5)    Liquid outlet guide (6)    Steering cover (7)    Positive electrode liquid inlet (51)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery pack arranged on a carriage bottom plate and located in a semi-closed space surrounded by the carriage bottom plate. Front, left and right sealing plates, a load floor and the battery pack are provided with a locating air gap. The carriage bottom plate is provided with a rib-shaped structure. The front sealing plate is provided with an air inlet. The air inlet is equipped on a wind guide cover. Front, back, left and right ends of the wind-guiding cover are sealed. A lower part of the wind-guiding cover is arranged with an air inlet fan device.    USE - Vehicle battery pack radiating structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is better for uniformly radiating the battery pack, simple in structure, convenient for installation and easy to realize industrial production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle battery pack radiating structure.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a light gathering cover (301) provided with an attaching type wind power generator, and a rectification voltage regulator forming a natural energy supply system, where the vehicle includes a motor, an engine, a clutch, a transmission shaft and a differential mechanism. A machine and the engine are mounted on a front engine room. A central controller is connected with a front wheel driving structure. A hand machine is installed on a front wheel hub of an electronic differential mechanism.    USE - Pluripotent auxiliary electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pluripotent auxiliary electric vehicle.    Lens plate (30C)    Vehicle body (300)    Light gathering cover (301)    Attaching type wind power generator (400)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple evaporators (4-6) that are respectively connected with multiple switch control valves (25-29) through a pipeline. A working substance pump (12) is connected with an adjusting motor (13) and a pressure adjusting valve (14) in parallel, for limiting maximum evaporation pressure of an organic Rankine cycle circuit. A condenser fan (10) with an adjusting motor (11), is connected with a condenser (9). An exhaust valve front pipe of the evaporator is connected an exhaust valve open switch (23) which is connected with an exhaust valve closed switch (24).    USE - Exhaust gas recovery organic Rankine cycle system for vehicle gasoline engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine heat radiating effect is reduced, and the influence of the greenhouse effect is reduced. The efficiency of the exhaust gas recovery organic Rankine cycle system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the exhaust gas recovery organic Rankine cycle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Evaporators (4-6)    Condenser (9)    Condenser fan (10)    Adjusting motor (11)    Working substance pump (12)    Adjusting motor (13)    Pressure adjusting valve (14)    Exhaust valve open switch (23)    Exhaust valve closed switch (24)    Switch control valves (25-29)
NOVELTY - The method involves enabling a commanded electric vehicle (EV) launch when transmission output speed is less than low speed threshold, a transmission output torque is less than a speed-based torque threshold and an operator torque request is achievable in an EV fraction mode. The EV traction mode is employed to execute the commanded EV launch in response to an operator torque request comprising a launch maneuver, where the commanded EV launch comprises employing only a non-combustion torque machine to accelerate a vehicle (100) from a stopped or near-stopped condition.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing a hybrid powertrain system to employ an internal combustion engine to provide the tractive torque in a non-EV traction mode, thus generating tractive torque in a manner that is responsive to the operator torque request while minimizing fuel consumption and maximizing battery power utilization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle including a hybrid powertrain system including an engine, hybrid transmission, torque machines and driveline.    Control system (10)    Hybrid powertrain system (20)    Engine (40)    Driveline (60)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery outer cover material (1) has base material layer (11), barrier layer (12), contact bonding layer (13), and sealant layer (14). The contact bonding layer and sealant layer contains ethylene resin with 190 degrees C melting point and 1000-1300 Pa.s in 100 s-1 shear rate.    USE - Outer cover material of nonaqueous electrolyte battery used for motive power source of motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The contact bonding layer and sealing layer have sufficient adhesive strength, softness and flexibility are not lost, does not peel easily, exhibits heat resistance, and has high melt viscosity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery outer cover material.    Outer cover material (1)    Base material layer (11)    Barrier layer (12)    Contact bonding layer (13)    Sealant layer (14)
NOVELTY - The truck cargo box comprises multiple supporting frames, which are installed at an exterior of a main body, where multiple stack frames connect a neighboring supporting frame. A foreign substance discharge pipe is connected to the supporting frame, where a control pipe is installed in a top unit of the main body in the supporting frame. The both units of the control pipe are opened, where air flows in the supporting frame through an exterior hose. A foreign substance communications tube is installed in a lower central unit of the supporting frame, where dust flows in the supporting frame.    USE - Truck cargo box, particularly pressure roll truck for loading and transporting the stack.    ADVANTAGE - Corrosion of the truck loading case is not generated. Fabrication cost is reduced in comparison with the truck loading case icing system. Frozen of loading box main body in the winter time is prevented. Noise is reduced in a reliable manner.
NOVELTY - A cathode comprises particles of at least one lithium-manganese cathodic material bound together by a binder, and further contains 0.5-20 pts. wt. lithium oxalate with respect to 100 pts. wt. particles of lithium-manganese cathodic material.    USE - Cathode for lithium battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to aerospace, computer, camera, video camera, cell phone, personal digital assistant, MP3, music player, television, toys, video game players, household appliances, power tools, medical device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode provides lithium battery having excellent cycling capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium battery; and    (2) manufacture of cathode.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a set of auxiliary power units (APUs) generating secondary power, where each of the APUs comprises a free-piston combustion engine (FPE) and a linear generator. A controller senses power requirement of an electric motor or an energy storage device, and determines an optimal operation strategy of the APUs based on the sensed power requirement. The controller operates the APUs in an active or a non-active state based on the optimal operation strategy to provide the secondary power to the motor or the device.    USE - Auxiliary power assembly for use in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) power system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller operates the APUs in the active or the non-active state based on the optimal operation strategy to provide the secondary power to the motor or the energy storage device such that the auxiliary power assembly can efficiently supply the auxiliary power to the electric motor, thus optimizing efficiency of the auxiliary power assembly and the HEV power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying auxiliary power to a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a vehicle power system.    Vehicle starting step (106)    Vehicle power requirement determining step (108)    Step for determining optimal operation strategy and schedule power units (110)    Individual power units activating step (112)    Step for monitoring changes in power requirement (118)
NOVELTY - The valve (10) has a peak coil (15) arranged between a plunger (12) and a hold coil (13). Diameter and winding number of the peak coil are greater than that of the hold coil. A core (14) is embedded in an upper end portion of the plunger, and the hold coil is arranged in a peripheral part of the plunger that is embedded in a valve body (11) to ascend and descend. A relay is mounted on a power supply line for applying current in the peak coil.    USE - Solenoid valve for a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plunger of the valve reduces formation of icing so as to operate the valve smoothly in a freezing condition, so that starting time of the fuel cell of a vehicle can be reduced. The power consumption of the valve can be reduced as the peak coil is operated in selective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solenoid valve operation control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solenoid valve.    Solenoid valve (10)    Valve body (11)    Plunger (12)    Hold coil (13)    Core (14)    Peak coil (15)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a winding-up system which airtightly seals a case (1) and a cover (2). A terminal (3,4), provided with an electrolyte solution injection hole, attached to the cover through an insulation body (6).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables injection of electrolyte solution after a battery assembly process, thus preventing the deterioration of quality caused by volatilization of electrolyte solution solvent or leaking of electrolyte solution. Enables simple sealing of electrolyte solution injection hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Case (1)    Cover (2)    Terminal (3,4)    Winding-up portion (5)    Insulation body (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a lithium ion starting battery supplying power to a boot drive unit of a vehicle and connected with an engine of the vehicle. The lithium ion starting battery is fixed at a passenger seat glove box under a gear shift unit. An inner side sheet of a front/rear seat of a chair is connected with the lithium ion starting battery. A footstool of a vehicle indoor is fixed with the lithium ion starting battery. The lithium ion starting battery is hinged at an inner side of a boot of the vehicle.    USE - System for starting an engine of a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The system increases temperature of the lithium ion starting battery at the engine of the vehicle, prevents the engine from being separated from the lithium ion starting battery and the lithium ion starting battery from being damaged and effectively utilizes restricted space of the vehicle with layout structure of the lithium ion starting battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle engine starting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack (20) arranged on a water guard structure part (10). The battery pack is moved to an inner side and an outer side of the water guard structure part. A moving rail is moved according to a mounting rail. The moving rail is equipped in a bottom surface of the water guard structure part. The mounting rail is installed at a lower part of the water guard structure part. The mounting rail is equipped on a roof of a vehicle. A bearing is arranged between the mounting and moving rails. A rocking part is provided with a cylinder (40) that is installed at a support plate.    USE - Battery exchange system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moving rail and the mounting rail are installed at the battery pack and the water guard structure part so as to accurately confirm wafer-in position of the battery pack, ensure convenient carrying of the battery pack and reduce working time of the battery pack. The battery pack is inserted in the water guard structure part so as to reduce vibration in-vehicle of the battery pack and steadily support the battery pack. The wafer-in position of the battery pack is fixed through the cylinder and a locking device so as to secure stability of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery exchange system.    Water guard structure part (10)    Battery pack (20)    Cylinder (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an LCD driving part for controlling intensity of an electric signal. The electric signal is sent to an LCD film (1) according to operation of a user. A solar cell panel (3) supplies electricity into a power source conversion part. The solar cell panel produces electricity from light. The LCD film is arranged on a window of a vehicle. The electricity is stored in a battery (5). The battery supplies the electricity to the LCD film. A selection operation part (7) operates the LCD film according to the intensity of the electric signal.    USE - Shading apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus automatically controls light transmission according to neighboring illumination of a vehicle. The apparatus increases viewing capacitance of an operator. The apparatus is convenient to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a shading control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a shading apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    LCD film (1)    Solar cell panel (3)    Battery (5)    Selection operation part (7)
NOVELTY - The electricity generating method involves fitting at least one coil of electric wire (14) coaxially over one section of tubing (12) in the hydraulic system. The hydraulic fluid flow is then utilized to move magnetic elements through the electric wire coil such that a changing magnetic flux is created at the interior of the coil. The magnetic elements are either magnetic particles in a magnetic fluid, or permanent magnets (16) that are caused to move through the coil by forces exerted on them by the flowing fluid.    USE - Electricity generating method for hydraulic system (claimed), such as twin-tube shock absorber (claimed) used in vehicle suspension system.    ADVANTAGE - The addition to the tubing of a hydraulic system of one or more flow interruption units allows electricity to be produced with any fluid, e.g. water, air, and conventional, e.g. non-magnetic, hydraulic fluid, flowing through the tubing, by making the blocking elements from permanent magnets, in which case the fluid flowing through the tubing causes blocking elements to rotate, thus creating time varying magnetic fields as they pass through electricity producing units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The changing magnetic flux is created by sudden changes in direction or speed of flow of said hydraulic fluid, and providing one or more flow interruption units that are adapted to interrupt the flow such that the flow through the coil (14) is comprised of discrete portions of the hydraulic fluid separated by short intervals consisting of a much smaller quantity or no hydraulic fluid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydraulic system to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the electricity production unit.    Electricity production unit (10)    Tubing (12)    Coil of electric wire (14)    Permanent magnets (16)    Electronic circuit (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode including active material layer (2), where the active material layer occludes and releases lithium ions and includes silicon and oxide as constituent elements. Atomic ratio of the silicon with respect to silicon and oxide combination is 30% to 75% in a surface of the active material layer. Surface vicinity portion in the active material layer is non-crystalline or low crystalline with crystal regions i.e. crystal grains, scattered in non-crystalline regions. The active material layer includes a core portion and a coating portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use as a power supply source in an electronic apparatus (all claimed). Can also be used for electric vehicles i.e. electric cars, electricity storage systems i.e. household electricity servers and power tools i.e. electric drills.    ADVANTAGE - The active material includes silicon and oxide as constituent elements and the atomic ratio of the silicon with respect to silicon and oxide combination is 30% to 75% in a surface of the active material layer, thus obtaining excellent battery characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of negative electrode for rechargeable battery.    Current collector (1)    Active material layer (2)
NOVELTY - Aqueous binder slurry comprises binder slurry containing 1 or more disordered carbon material, binders and water.    USE - Aqueous binder slurry is used for producing electrode of electrochemical cell (all claimed) e.g. lithium-based electrochemical cell used in rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, uninterrupted power supply used in computing devices and data center.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical cell, which consists of cathode comprising active layer, a conductive layer, an anode comprising active layer with disordered carbon material and conductive layer and an electrolyte in communication with the anode and the cathode; and    (2) manufacture of electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium-based electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Anode (112)    Active layer (112a)    Conductive layer (112b)    Cathode (114)
NOVELTY - Operation of a fuel cell (20) system (10) involves: electrically coupling a fuel cell stack to an energy storage device (30) and an electrical demand by a load device; coupling a controller (90) to the fuel cell stack, the energy storage device and the load device via a communications connection (110) ; and the controller obtaining information relative to an operation of at least one of the fuel cell stack and the energy storage device and the controller controlling an operation of the load device based on the information.    USE - For operating a fuel cell system (claimed); and for communication between a fuel cell system and a vehicle such as an industrial electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allow the fuel cell system to communicate with a load, such as an industrial electric vehicle, in order to optimize the operation of the combined fuel cell and vehicle system; and allow the communication of information between a fuel cell system and an industrial electric vehicle in order to optimize system performance and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system comprising: a fuel cell stack coupled to an energy storage device in an electrical demand of a load device; a controller coupled to the fuel cell stack, the energy storage device and the load device via a communications connection; and the controller configured to obtain information relative to an operation of at least one of the fuel cell stack and the energy storage device, and the controller configured to control an operation of a load device based on the information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system and vehicle.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Energy storage device (30)    oxidant inlet (40)    Plant (50)    Fuel supply (60)    Fuel sensor (70)    Controller (90)    Communications connection (110)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of lithium-ion battery involves coating slurry (S1) containing active material on electrode plate, coating slurry (S2) containing organic particles and inorganic particles on slurry (S1), forming active material on electrode plate by drying coated slurries (S1) and (S2), forming separator (SP1,SP2) containing the organic particles and inorganic particles on the active material, and pressurizing under heating with respect to active material and separator.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides economical lithium-ion battery having improved reliability by suppressing internal short circuit caused by metal foreign substances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium-ion battery.    Negative electrode (NEL)    Negative electrode plate (NEP)    Positive electrode (PEL)    Positive electrode plate (PEP)    Separators (SP1,SP2)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains an alloy containing more than 23 %mass and less than 64 %mass silicon, 4-58 %mass tin, and more than 0 %mass and less than 65 %mass zinc, and remainder of unavoidable impurities.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for electrical device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor drive of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the negative electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics and durability, and high capacity.
NOVELTY - The energy producing system has a housing (105), a system axle (125), spacers (126) positioned along system axle, cups (115) attached to the spacers to capture air moving through an opening (110) in the housing to rotatably drive the axle, magnets having the same polarity and attached to cups and housing in proximity to cups, respectively, a connection member that connects the system axle to wheels (101) whose movement drives the system axle, and a belt which transfers rotational energy from the system axle to a generator.    USE - Energy producing system for producing energy for use to recharge batteries powering the electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is self-facilitating, and extends battery life associated with electric vehicle and the distance the vehicle can travel between charges, by directing generated energy into the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the energy producing system for vehicle.    Wheels (101)    Housing (105)    Opening (110)    Cups (115)    System axle (125)    Spacers (126)
NOVELTY - The device has a control circuit (14) determining full-charge voltage. The control circuit is determines the full-charge voltage to be a predetermined high-temperature full-charge voltage by turning off a semiconductor switching element (44) e.g. FET, when the detected temperature exceeds a reference temperature. The control circuit determines the full-charge voltage to be a predetermined low-temperature full-charge voltage that is higher than the high-temperature full-charge voltage by turning on the element when the detected temperature is not higher than the reference temperature.    USE - Automotive capacitor device for use as an auxiliary power supply for supplying power to a load and a vehicle control system utilized in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device determines reference temperature according to characteristics of a capacitor, and the reference temperature is preferably not higher than zero degrees Celsius for an electric double-layer capacitor, thus suppressing deterioration of the capacitors at high temperatures and improving storage performance at lower temperatures. The device improves reliability of a capacitor unit at high temperatures by decreasing the full-charge voltage at high temperatures and by increasing the full-charge voltage at low temperatures in the device, so that storage energy of the capacitor unit at low temperatures can be secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an automotive capacitor device.    Capacitor unit (11)    Control circuit (14)    Comparator circuit (29)    Current control circuit (30)    Semiconductor switching element (44)
NOVELTY - The device has battery cells (1) including external terminals (4), where a bus rail (10) is connected with the external terminals. A thin walled section of the bus rail and the external terminals are welded together. The thin walled section is designed along an outer edge of the bus rail. The outer edge of the bus rail includes a design without discrete sections. The bus rail includes a pair of connecting sections, which run evenly with a main body section and are connected with the external terminals. Each connecting section has a smaller breadth than the main body section.    USE - Electrical storage device i.e. lithium-ion-secondary battery module, for a vehicle e.g. automobile and motorcycle, and a device e.g. personal digital assistant (PDA), and notebook computer. Can also be used for a primary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, and nickel metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The thin walled section of the bus rail and the external terminals of the battery cells are welded together, thus reducing output energy and/or energy to be applied for welding, and hence avoiding damage in a surrounding of the external terminals and an interior of the battery cells due to influence of heat during welding while avoiding suppressing of quality deterioration of the battery cells due to influence of heat during welding. The device increases a welding strength of the bus rail at the external terminals, thus allowing free selection of different kinds of welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (1)    External terminals (4)    Housing (7)    Bus rails (10, 15)    Bus rail for a positive electrode (20a)    Bus rail for a negative electrode (20b)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (1) has a Peltier unit (25) having a Peltier device that carries exhaust heat to an exhaust heat case (82) which thermally absorbs the heat of a coolant within two circulation ducts (26A,26B). The exhaust heat case is provided in an exterior of the circulation ducts. A switching valve (29) moves between a primary position which allows a circulation of the coolant using one of circulation ducts, and a secondary position which allows circulation of the coolant by other of circulation ducts, respectively.    USE - Cooling system of electronic device (claimed) such as battery, inverter, and converter mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of the Peltier device can be considered, and hence the electronic device mounted in the vehicle can be cooled appropriately. The electronic device and vehicle interior cooling can be performed corresponding to the input electrical power. Thus the deterioration of the electronic device can be suppressed, while reducing the discomfort to the passenger effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling system.    Cooling system (1)    Peltier unit (25)    Circulation ducts (26A,26B)    Switching valve (29)    Exhaust heat case (82)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle battery attaching/detaching device comprises a battery mounting unit formed on an electric vehicle and adapted to detachably mount a battery. A loader is provided with multiple battery stands, where each battery stand is adapted to detachably mount a fully-charged battery to exchange with the battery mounted on the battery mounting unit. A battery attaching/detaching unit (300) is adapted to move along X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis between the battery mounting unit and the battery stand using a movement device.    USE - Electric vehicle battery attaching/detaching device for exchanging battery mounted on a battery mounting unit.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle battery attaching /detaching device comprises a battery mounting unit formed on an electric vehicle and adapted to detachably mount a battery, and thus automatically and conveniently exchanges a nearly discharged battery with a fully-charged battery within a short period of time instead of charging an electric vehicle battery for a long period of time. The battery is seated and set at accurate location on the battery mounting unit, firmly grasped on the battery mounting unit, and prevented from escaping from the battery mounting unit even if the electric vehicle vibrates or turns upside down.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the electric vehicle battery attaching/detaching device.    Battery attaching/detaching unit (300)    Main unit (302)    Grasping units (310)    Vertical unit (312)    Disengaging units (320)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating different component-level costs via a component-level costing model, where each cost is an estimated cost of extending life of respective components. A cost of control strategies is determined via a system-level costing model depending on the component-level costs. A control strategy is selected from different control strategies minimizing operating costs while producing a threshold value for a state of function (SOF) value and a threshold value for remaining useful life of the components. The selected strategy is dynamically executed via a controller (30).    USE - Method for controlling an electrical propulsion system and for determining information regarding operability of various components e.g. electric traction motor and a rechargeable battery pack (all claimed) used in a drive system for driving a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables selecting the control strategy from the different control strategies minimizing operating costs while producing the SOF threshold value and the threshold value for remaining useful life of the components such that the selected strategy is dynamically executed via the controller, thus optimizing system performance in real-time using the information regarding operability of various components. The method enables ensuring convenience of immediate repairing of the components of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The components are selected from an electric traction motor (12) and a rechargeable battery pack (22). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising a controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a system with multiple components that are evaluated to optimize control of the system.    Electrical propulsion system (10)    Electric traction motor (12)    Communication bus (20)    Rechargeable battery pack (22)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The frame component (106) has a primary recess (120) formed to receive a primary battery cell. A secondary recess (122) is formed to receive a secondary battery cell. A central aperture is formed to receive an expansion unit. A pair of frame covers (118) is provided adjacent to one of the primary recess and the secondary recess for holding the primary battery cell, the secondary battery cell, and the expansion unit within the frame portion (116).    USE - Frame component for battery pack (claimed) used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pair of frame covers is provided adjacent to one of the primary recess and the secondary recess for holding the primary battery cell, the secondary battery cell, and the expansion unit within the frame portion, the surfaces of the battery cells in the battery pack can be protected. The complexity of manufacturing battery pack with the heat exchanger assembly can be reduced. The battery pack can be manufactured easily at reduced cost. The assembly of the batter pack can be improved. The stability of the battery cell in battery pack can be increased. The battery pack simplifies stacking of the individual battery pack by eliminating the need to hold individual ones of the battery pack apart during the insertion process of battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame component for battery pack.    Frame component (106)    Frame portion (116)    Pair of frame covers (118)    Primary recess (120)    Secondary recess (122)
NOVELTY - The module has a repeating element (104) i.e. cooling plate, arranged adjacent to a battery cell. A gap i.e. cooling gap, is formed between the battery cell and the repeating element. The repeating element comprises a main body (110), which is coupled to spacers (112, 114). A guide rail cooperates with the spacers and allows the repeating element to move with an expansion of the battery cell and militate against an overcompression of the battery cell. The guide rail is formed as a unitary element. The battery cell is formed in form of a prismatic box.    USE - Battery cell module i.e. lithium-ion battery cell module, for use in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The guide rail allows the repeating element to move and accommodate entire range of thicknesses of the battery cells during expansion of the battery cells in operation while retaining the repeating elements in other directions and militating the repeating element against overcompression of the battery cells. The module decouples the expansion of the battery cells from widths of the cooling gaps defined by the repeating elements and the battery cells, maintains constant width for each of the cooling gaps, and allows both thicknesses of the battery cells and the widths of the cooling gaps to be optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric front view of a repeating element for a battery cell module.    Repeating element (104)    Main body of repeating element (110)    Spacers (112, 114)    Gap setting portions of repeating element (116, 118)    Bottom side of main body (130)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a cooling plate (104) abutted at a battery cell (102). A cooling body (106) is provided in thermal communication with the cooling plate by a carbon fiber brush (108). The carbon fiber brush is coupled to one of the cooling plate and the cooling body by a thermally conductive adhesive or a clamp. The cooling body comprises an outwardly extending portion. A free end (112) of the carbon fiber brush rests against a surface of the outwardly extending portion and a bent end section (110) of the cooling plate.    USE - Cooling system for a battery cell i.e. prismatic lithium ion pouch cell, utilized in a battery package for a drive system of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling body is provided in thermal communication with the cooling plate by the carbon fiber brush that is coupled to one of the cooling plate and the cooling body by the thermal conductive paste or the clamp, so that a robust mechanical tolerance for assembly of the system is achieved, the manufacturing complexity of the system is minimized, and the reliability of the system is increased. The system exhibits high thermal conductivity, minimizes the need for additional components such as thermal interface material and fin feet, and eliminates the need to design a stiff cooling body for achieving high clamping force between the cooling body and the fin foot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a battery cell cooling system.    Cooling system (100)    Battery cell (102)    Cooling plate (104)    Cooling body (106)    Carbon fiber brush (108)    Bent end section of cooling plate (110)    Free end of carbon fiber brush (112)
NOVELTY - The battery device (10) has thermally conductive bases (16,20) and several cooling modules (14,18) that are directly in contact with the thermally conductive base. The cooling modules include thermally conductive elements and the battery cells (12) are in heat transfer relationship with the cooling modules.    USE - Lithium ion battery device for motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling modules are directly in contact with thermally conductive bases, eliminating the need for providing thermal interface material to satisfy the tolerances required during manufacturing and assembling of the battery assembly. The battery assembly having integrated thermal management system providing thermal conduction away from the interior of the battery cells is manufactured efficiently. The instillation space of the battery assembly and complexity of manufacture of the battery assembly are reduced. The transfer coefficients are improved over as the need for providing thermal interface material between thermally conductive base and assembly bracket, and between the assembly bracket and cooling plate is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the elevational view of the battery assembly.    Lithium ion battery device (10)    Battery cells (12)    Cooling modules (14,18)    Thermally conductive bases (16,20)    Thermal transfer face (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electrode has an electrode layer that is coupled to a proton-conductive substrate. The electrode layer is provided with a catalyst and an electrochemically-active first ionomer. The cladding layers (24,34) are arranged on the electrode layer. The cladding layer is provided with a second ionomer with reduced gas crossover characteristic relative to first ionomer. The first polymer is perfluoro sulfonic acid. The second polymer is perfluoro cyclobutane, polyvinylidene fluoride.    USE - Fuel cell electrode such as catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) fuel cell electrode and catalyst-coated diffusion medium (CCDM) fuel cell electrode of membrane electrode assembly (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cladding layer is arranged on electrode layer and provided with second ionomer having reduced gas crossover characteristic, the operation of the fuel cell electrode of membrane electrode assembly can be improved. The fuel cell efficiency can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell electrode can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) method for manufacture of fuel cell electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell electrode.    Fuel cell (10)    Diffusion layers (20,30)    Catalyst layers (22,32)    Cladding layer (24,34)    Bipolar plate (40)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (1) has several electrochemical battery cells which are arranged in housings (2,3) with several receiving compartments (11-17) separated from one another by the housing walls (10). The receiving compartments are provided for receiving the electrochemical elements (5-7) of battery cells. The auxiliary compartment (14) of the receiving compartments is arranged with several supercapacitors which are electrically connected to terminals (4) of battery by electronic circuit. The supercapacitors are formed from pseudo capacitors and hybrid capacitors.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as starter battery for motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The installation space of the battery can be reduced with high stability. The damage of the battery cells can be prevented with simple assembly property. The energy balance of motor cars can be optimized efficiently with reduced fuel consumption in motor cars.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Housings (2,3)    Terminal (4)    Electrochemical elements (5-7)    Housing walls (10)    Receiving compartments (11-17)    Auxiliary compartment (14)
NOVELTY - The storage device (1) has a sheath (40) that is provided for enclosing the lithium ion battery cell modules (10). The sheath is made of electrical insulation material. The sheath is provided with an opening (41). The projection surface of opening is formed corresponding to cross-section surface of battery cell module, running perpendicular to the projection direction.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for electric energy storage system connected with propulsion system of motor car e.g. electric motor powered motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in wind turbine and mobile electronic device such as laptop and communication device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the projection surface of opening is formed corresponding to cross-section surface of battery cell module, the battery cell module can be easily inserted or removed from the sheath. The mechanical strength and reliability of the sheath can be improved. The battery cells can be easily connected to thermal management system. The efficiency and reliability of the storage device can be improved. The service life of the energy storage device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical energy-storage system; and    (2) method for manufacturing electrical energy-storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the electric energy storage device and battery cell.    Electric energy storage device (1)    Lithium ion battery cell modules (10)    Sheath (40)    Opening (41)    Tabs (43)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging electrolyte (3) between anode (1) and cathode (2). The anode is arranged in anode gas space (A) and cathode is arranged in cathode gas space (K). The combustible gas such as hydrogen is supplied to anode gas space and oxygen is supplied to cathode gas space. The pressure in the anode gas space is 1.5 bar more than the pressure in the cathode gas space.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell of fuel cell system for mobile or stationary system such as vehicle and combined heat and power plant (all claimed) installed in apartment, and firm. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, electric car, industrial plant, and power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell system is simplified. The efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved. The loss of the fuel gas is prevented. The manufacturing cost and operation cost of the fuel cell system are reduced. The durability of the electrodes is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell;    (2) fuel cell system; and    (3) mobile or stationary system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Anode gas space (A)    Cathode gas space (K)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has two adapter plates (14) arranged at opposing sides of the battery module, and pole terminals and cell connectors arranged on a top surface of the battery module. The pole terminals interconnect a set of battery cells (16) i.e. lithium ion cells. The adapter plates comprise a pair of angular holding elements (20), which are arranged at upper free ends of the adapter plates. The holding elements form a support surface (12) at a predefined spacing by aligning the pole terminals and the cell connectors.    USE - Stackable battery module for a motor car i.e. electromotive drivable motor car (claimed) such as electric car, hybrid car and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery module allows the battery cells to remain uncovered for a large extent at metallic housing surfaces and to be interconnected with one another in a simple manner, so that the battery cells can be kept at moderate temperature in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a stackable battery module.    Stackable battery module (10)    Support surface (12)    Adapter plates (14)    Battery cells (16)    Angular holding elements (20)
NOVELTY - The component has a current deflector component (10) comprising a lithium-retaining side (12) in which two recesses are formed as lithium-retaining areas (14), where the recesses are spatially separated from each other. Lithium-comprising anode material-units are arranged in the retaining areas. A protective cover made from polymer or ceramic material covers the lithium-retaining side and outer surfaces of the material-units, where the outer surfaces lie free from the deflector component. A predetermined breaking point is formed in the current deflector between the retaining areas.    USE - Battery anode-component e.g. lithium-alloy-anode and lithium-metal-anode, for a cell of a battery (all claimed) i.e. lithium battery, of an electric vehicle. Can also be used for an electric tool, garden device, computer, notebook, personal digital assistant, mobile phone, hybrid-vehicle and plug-in-hybrid-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protective cover covers the lithium-retaining side and outer surfaces of the anode material-units, where the outer surfaces lie free from the deflector component, thus preventing releasing of the lithium in case of damage of the anode-component. The predetermined breaking point is formed in the current deflector between the retaining areas, thus increasing safety of the anode-component during the effect of high mechanical force on the anode-component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a battery anode-component    (2) a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery anode-component.    Current deflector component (10)    Lithium-retaining side (12)    Lithium-retaining areas (14)    Side of current deflector component (15)    Base surfaces (16)
NOVELTY - The method involve generating a first pulse width modulated drive signal for driving switching devices of respective power storage modules in first power supply branch by comparing first reference signal with target signal. The second pulse width modulated drive signal for driving switching devices of respective power storage modules is generated, by comparing a second reference signal with first reference signal such that phase shift between the first and second reference signal is T/4k.    USE - Method for controlling energy storage device used in wind turbine, solar system, and in vehicle such as hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device can be controlled easily in simple manner while reducing the current and voltage fluctuations in energy storage device to a minimum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The output ports (2a-2c) are provided to output a supply voltage to respective output terminals (1a-1c). The power supply branches are coupled to respective output terminals, such that each power supply branch is provided with several series connected energy storing modules (3). Each energy storing module is provided with an energy storage cell module that comprises an energy storage cell. A coupling device (7) is arranged to selectively switch energy storage cell module in the power supply path. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the system for controlling energy storage device, and energy storage device.    Energy storage device (1)    Output terminals (1a-1c)    Output ports (2a-2c)    Energy storing module (3)    Coupling device (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the target current in accordance with a performance requirement, and determining an instantaneous fuel flow. The potentially deliverables are determined in addition to the fuel cell current difference (Isc). The current difference is determined corresponding to the voltage difference (Usc). The voltage difference is determined based on the super-capacitor (18) filter model. The voltage difference appropriate power is applied by the fuel cell (10) and/or the battery for covering the performance requirement.    USE - Method of operating fuel cell for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is more slowly responsive and thus the aging is enhanced due to smaller dynamics. The peak loads are not fully avoided, but the high performance requirements of the fuel cell can be covered. The potential difference is determined on the basis of super capacitor so as to meet the performance requirement, so that the power requirement is operated by the fuel cell and/or the battery. The capacity of super capacitor and the resistance of super capacitor are optimized with respect to different performance characteristics, with low consumption of fuel. The reduction of aging is optimized with the fuel-efficient characteristic, while the fuel cell reacts quicker. The very high performance requirement under full utilization of the energy resources can be achieved despite the process of improving the aging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control device for controlling fuel device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view illustrating the process of operating fuel cell for vehicle and filter model.    Fuel cell (10)    Accelerator (12)    Super capacitor (18)    Current difference (Isc)    Voltage difference (Usc)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cell stacks (12, 14) electrically coupled with each other, where each stack comprises cell units (16) that are arranged beside one another along a longitudinal axis (x) of the battery and electrically coupled together. Each of the cell units includes electric contact elements (24, 26) e.g. bus bar, with polarities in a top area, where the top areas of the cell units in one of the stacks and the top areas of the cell units in the other stack face one another in the battery. The cell units respectively face one another, and are electrically coupled with each other.    USE - Battery i.e. high-voltage battery, for a motor vehicle e.g. motor car and electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cell units include the electric contact elements with polarities in the top area, where the top areas of the cell units in one of the cell stacks and the top areas of the cell units in the other cell stack face one another in the battery, and the cell units respectively face one another and are electrically coupled with each other, thus achieving electrical interconnection of the cell units of the cell stacks from each other in a simple manner, and providing an inexpensive and installation space-saving arrangement of single cells in a battery of the motor car. The cell stacks comprise the cell units that are arranged beside one another along the longitudinal axis of the battery and electrically coupled together, thus enabling an electrical contact between cell groups in a simple manner. The battery is manufactured in simple and inexpensive manner with reduced weight and height.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery comprising two cell stacks.    Longitudinal axis of battery (x)    Battery (10)    Cell stacks (12, 14)    Cell units (16)    Electric contact elements (24, 26)
NOVELTY - The expander has a double-acting piston (1) movably guided to and fro in a cylinder (2) by a piston rod, and forming two operating chambers (3, 4). An inlet valve (5), an inlet channel (6), an outlet valve (7), and an outlet channel (8) are provided in each chamber. A connecting rod (12) is connected with the piston rod and a crankshaft (10) by a cross head (13). A cam (9) is arranged on the crankshaft for directly or indirectly desmodromically actuating the valves. The valves of the working chambers are desmodromically controlled.    USE - Valve controlled steam expander for using exhaust heat produced by an internal combustion engine i.e. two-stroke reciprocating engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The expander avoids the need for additional drives, thus designing the light weight, small and inexpensive expander, and hence enabling the expander to be usable for mobile applications. The expander ensures safe opening and closing of the inlet valve, and requires a minimum axial installation space for easily actuating the valves. The expander avoids the need for an entire drive of a valve train including diverse drive wheels, driven wheels, camshafts, chains, belts, and associated spanners.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a valve controlled steam expander.    Double-acting piston (1)    Cylinder (2)    Operating chambers (3, 4)    Inlet valve (5)    Inlet channel (6)    Outlet valve (7)    Outlet channel (8)    Cam (9)    Crankshaft (10)    Connecting rod (12)    Cross head (13)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a high temperature element (110) that is installed to exchange heat with exhaust gas emitted from an engine. A low temperature element (130) is installed at side of high temperature element to pass a coolant. A thermoelectric module (120) formed by joining P and N doped semiconductors is installed between high and low temperature elements, so that sides of thermoelectric module are heated and cooled respectively by heat and low elements to produce thermoelectric phenomenon caused by temperature difference between sides of thermoelectric module and to generate electricity.    USE - Thermoelectric generator device installed in silencer of vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The size and position of the heat exchange plates of high temperature element can be altered properly to effectively reduce the generation of noise, so that the efficiency of thermoelectric power generation can be improved. The installation space of the thermoelectric generator device can be reduced. The loss of the thermal energy of the exhaust gas can be prevented by absorbing the thermal energy of the exhaust gas. The structure of thermoelectric generator device is simple so that productivity is increased while improving the fuel efficiency of the engine. The number of components of the vehicle can be reduced, so that the manufacturing cost of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thermoelectric generator device.    Exhaust pipe (62)    Thermoelectric generator device (100)    High temperature element (110)    Thermoelectric module (120)    Low temperature element (130)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a power supply device (8) guided with a commercial vehicle trailer (2). An electronic control device (4) is arranged in an operating mode to receive electrical energy supply supplied from a battery (5) i.e. rechargeable battery, by the power supply device, where the battery is guided with the commercial vehicle trailer via a power supply output terminal to provide the electronic control device and/or electric components (40-43) connected with the control device with electrical energy supply. The power supply device comprises an electrical supply output terminal (84).    USE - Arrangement of an electronic control device of an electrically controlled brake system and/or a leveling adjustment system of a commercial vehicle trailer and a power supply device (all claimed) of the commercial vehicle trailer for supplying electric components of the commercial vehicle trailer with electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement enables simplified handling of the control systems installed in the commercial vehicle trailer, reduces utilization of number of terminals and plug contacts required at the electronic control device and number of cables and cost, simplifies electrical wiring and electrical system, and avoids emptying of the battery. The arrangement protects the electronic components of the power supply device against over-voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a commercial vehicle trailer with a power supply device.    Commercial vehicle trailer (2)    Electronic control device (4)    Battery (5)    Power supply device (8)    Electric components (40-43)    Electrical supply output terminal (84)
NOVELTY - The housing has main portion (2) with an interior space for accommodating the cell components of an individual alkali metal cell (1). A housing cover (3) closes off the interior space of the main portion. The main portion is made of plastic and main portion is provided with vapor barrier layer (4). The vapor barrier layer is metallic, organic, polymeric and glass layer. The vapor barrier layer is made of chrome, silicon and aluminum. The cell components are arranged in plastic wrap film packs made of polyolefin and polypropylene graft maleic anhydride.    USE - Hard shell cell housing for galvanic cell e.g. alkali metal cell such as lithium ion cell (all claimed) for vehicle such as hybrid car and electric car. Can also be used in solar turbine, wind turbine, laptop and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical stability and safety of the hard shell cell housing are improved. The ingress of moisture into the cell interior is prevented. The material cost and production cost of the hard shell cell housing are reduced. The installation space of the galvanic cell is reduced and uniform temperature distribution of the galvanic cell is obtained. The durability of the galvanic cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) galvanic cell; and    (2) method for manufacturing galvanic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hard shell cell housing.    Alkali metal cell (1)    Main portion (2)    Housing cover (3)    Vapor barrier layer (4)    Arrester element (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has a ring-shaped heat transfer plate (119) equipped with a flange that is installed on an external wall of an exhaust pipe (112). Ring-shaped thermoelectric modules are formed by joining P-shaped and N-shaped semiconductors. A side of each thermoelectric module is in contact with the heat transfer plate and another side of the thermoelectric modules is in contact with another ring-shaped heat transfer plate so as to generate electricity using a thermoelectric phenomenon caused by a temperature gap between the two sides of the thermoelectric modules.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for generating electricity using heat of an exhaust gas of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is designed such that the structure of the heat conduction plate is simplified so as to reduce the overall manufacturing cost and overall size of the generator, and increasing productivity of the generator. The generator is easy to install in the vehicle, and increases the efficiency of thermoelectric generation. The generator is designed such that engine load is reduced and fuel efficiency of a vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a thermoelectric generator of a vehicle.    Exhaust pipe (112)    By-pass pipe (114)    Spring (115)    By-pass valve (116)    Ring-shaped heat transfer plates (119)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating unipolar output voltage direct current (DC) signal that is proportional to instantaneous absolute value of an output voltage at single phase alternating current (AC) output. Signal of feed forward power (P'ff) is compared to signal of feedback power (P'fb) to determine a difference power value between the value of the feed forward power signal and the value of the feedback power signal. A control signal is outputted from power conversion switch device controller to converter switching devices.    USE - Method of controlling power output of converter for fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The feed forward power signal is compared to feedback power signal to determine the difference power value between the value of the feed forward power signal and the value of the feedback power signal, so that the total harmonic distortion can be reduced during current limit mode operation by linearly bounding both AC output power and current. Hence the power quality can be preserved even when the control circuit is in current limit mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power control system for power controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an active power control apparatus.    Power converter (10)    Pulse width modulation controller (22)    Frequency compensated error amplifier (24)    Feedback power (P'fb)    Feed forward power (P'ff)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-containing lithium silicate compound comprises lithium, silicon, hydrogen, and iron and/or manganese.    USE - Hydrogen-containing lithium silicate compound for positive electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Lithium silicate compound-containing battery exhibits excellent charge and discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-containing lithium silicate compound which involves acid-treating lithium silicate compound having lithium, silicon, and iron and/or manganese.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the X-ray diffraction patterns of processed and unprocessed powders of lithium silicate compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer (223A) formed in a positive electrode collector (221A). A positive electrode active material particle (610A) and electrically conductive material (620A) are provided in the active material layer, where density of the active material layer is lower than or equal to 2.85 g/cubic cm, crystalline diameter of the material particle is lower than or equal to 1200 angstrom such that ratio of particle and crystalline diameters is 0.32 lower than or equal to difference of particle and crystalline diameters lower than or equal to 0.9.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary storage battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car, and electric vehicle. Can also be used as nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the ratio of particle diameter of the electrically conductive materials and crystalline diameter of the positive electrode active material particles to be 0.32 lower than or equal to difference of particle diameter and crystalline diameter lower than or equal to 0.9, so that fall of capacity after a cycle with respect to charging/discharging cycle is restrained, thus maintaining low resistance and high capacity with respect to the charging/discharging cycle in high-rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a non-aqueous secondary battery comprising positive electrode active material layers.    Positive electrode collector (221A)    Positive electrode active material layer (223A)    Positive electrode active material particle (610A)    Electrically conductive material (620A)    Binder (630A)
NOVELTY - The electrode i.e. positive electrode sheet (12), has an active material layer (1212a) by which an active material is applied to a metal plate i.e. strip-shaped metal foil (121). The active material is not applied to a non-apply area (12b) formed in an edge of the metal plate. Electro-conductivity of an electrically-conductive unit i.e. expanded metal (30), is higher than that of the active material. The electrically-conductive unit is extended from the non-apply area side toward an edge opposite side of the non-apply area in the metal plate.    USE - Electrode i.e. positive electrode sheet, for use in an electrical storage apparatus of a secondary battery in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The expanded metals are provided in the active material layer, so that the electro-conductivity of the positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode sheet.    Positive electrode sheet (12)    Expanded metal (30)    Plate-shaped non-cutting parts (30a, 30b)    Strip-shaped metal foil (121)    Active material layers (121a, 122a)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode body (1) including a solid electrolyte layer (1b) arranged between a positive electrode (1a) and a negative electrode (1c). A serial collector (2) electrically connects the adjacent electrode body in series. A laminated body (4) is provided with a parallel collector (3) that electrically connects the adjacent electrode body parallelly. An insulating material (5) is arranged at the positive electrode, the negative electrode and an end surface of the solid electrolyte layer.    USE - All-solid-state battery for use in a mobile telephone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has increased volume energy density and prevents short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of all-solid state battery.    Electrode body (1)    Positive electrode (1a)    Solid electrolyte layer (1b)    Negative electrode (1c)    Serial collector (2)    Parallel collector (3)    Laminated body (4)    Insulating material (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a winding body (21) winding a positive electrode element and a negative electrode element on both sides of a separator. A positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are electrically connected with positive and negative electrode edge parts (21A, 21B) of the electrode elements. The electrode plates are fixed in a frame (10). The frame includes a channel in which a heat exchange medium used for temperature control of the winding body flows with respect to the edge part of the positive and negative electrode elements.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in a electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The edge part of the electrode elements is located in both ends along the winding axial direction of the winding body, and the channel allows flow of the heat exchange medium to a position adjacent by the winding axial direction with respect to the edge part so as to perform heat exchange between a heat exchange medium and the winding body using the transference-of-heat path, thus efficiently controlling the winding body using the heat exchange medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical storage apparatus.    Frame (10)    Battery element (20)    Winding body (21)    Positive electrode edge part (21A)    Negative electrode edge part (21B)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode terminal (5) connected to a positive electrode, and a negative electrode terminal (6) connected to a negative electrode. An electrode body is electrically isolated between the electrode terminals. An exterior container is provided for externally-equipping the electrode body and electrolyte solution. The container is formed of a heat welding part (8), a transparent part (10) that is electrically insulated, and another part that includes a metal layer i.e. aluminum layer, with opaqueness and electrical conductivity.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in an assembled battery (claimed) that is utilized in an electrical storage system of an electronic device, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has moisture permeability-proof characteristics and better reliability, and realizes high safety. The presence of the heat welding part confirms the presence or absence of foreign material and prevents short circuit between the electrode terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Heat welding sheet (7g)    Heat welding parts (8)    Transparent part (10)
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises electro-conductive powder, glass frit and a vehicle, where the glass frit comprises a glass comprising lead/silicon+titanium at a mole ratio of 0.2-2.4, 6-62 mole% lead oxide, 1-18 mole% boron oxide, 8-49 mole% silica, 1-30 mole% lithium oxide, 1-30 mole% titanium dioxide and 0-6 mole% phosphorus pentoxide.    USE - Paste composition for forming solar cell electrodes, light-receiving surface electrode and a solar cell module for use in a high sheet resistance board.    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition provides solar cell electrodes with high efficient, high photoelectric conversion rate, high curve factor FF value, better viscosity characteristic, better ohmic contact and reduced leakage current.
NOVELTY - The system (A) has non-isolated type direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) conversion parts e.g. inverters (1, 2), parallely connected to a load system (LS) i.e. commercial electric power grid, with respect to a DC-power-supply (PS). The DC/AC conversion parts convert direct current from the DC-power-supply into AC, and are connected with an over-current limiting part. The over-current limiting part limits over current i.e. pulse-form electric current, from exceeding a tolerance range flowed from the load system, and is provided with multiple insulation transformers.    USE - Electric power supply system for supplying AC power to a commercial power grid. Can also be used as a solar power generation device, a gas electric power generating apparatus, a wind power generator, a power failure back-up system and an electric vehicle driven system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can restrict return electric current returning from the load system to the DC/AC conversion part to prevent over current from exceeding the tolerance range of an element arranged inside the system, so that degradation and damage of the element can be suppressed, and electric power can be stably supplied for long term in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The over-current limiting part is a synchronous control part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric power supply system.    Electric power supply system (A)    Capacitors (C1, C2)    Driver circuits (Ct1, Ct2)    Non-isolated type DC (DC)    Load system (LS)    DC-power-supply (PS)    Inverters (1, 2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an equalization circuit provided with a circuit part that contains switching elements. The switching element is connected to an end of a stack (103). Another end of the stack connects to another stack and performs discharge or charge through an inductor. A voltage monitoring part (104) monitors and detects the voltage of battery cells (102). A switch control part (105) drives the switching elements according to voltage of the battery cells to detect the monitoring part. An equalization control part (106) controls the switch control part to operate an equalization circuit.    USE - Apparatus for controlling equalization of voltage of an assembled battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of a plug-in hybrid or electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces equalization time and improves efficient equalization operation in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling equalization of voltage of an assembled battery i.e. lithium ion batteries, of a plug-in hybrid or electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an apparatus for controlling equalization of voltage of an assembled battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (102)    Stack (103)    Voltage monitoring part (104)    Switch control part (105)    Equalization control part (106)
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame board that is equipped with inner side and an outer side. A support plate is installed inside the frame board. The two storage space to confront is formed in the frame board. A battery cell is placed on one storage space of frame board. The sheet-like electrode of the battery cell is provided by bending on outer side. A clamping mechanism is installed in one side of outer side of frame board, so that the sheet-like electrode of battery cell is fixed to outer side of frame board.    USE - Frame of lithium assembled battery (claimed) used for mobile equipment, electric vehicle, motor vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The occupancy space of a parallel battery cell can be reduced. The energy amount of the assembled battery can be realizable. The manufacture and assembly of the battery can be improved. The reliability of the assembled battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle body (1) provided with a power storage device and arranged at a lower part of a cooling chamber (4). A front end of the cooling chamber is provided with a cooling device. The cooling chamber is provided with an air inlet (3). An air outlet (9) is provided with a storage device. A bidirectional spiral blade (8) is installed on a rotating shaft (7), where the rotating shaft is connected with an electric device (5).    USE - Light rail electric car wind cooling electric generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves electricity cost and reduces operation cost of an electric car. The device has reduced noise, low failure rate and low investment cost, and realizes zero discharge of carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a light rail electric car wind cooling electric generating device.    Vehicle body (1)    Air inlet (3)    Cooling chamber (4)    Electric device (5)    Rotating shaft (7)    Bidirectional spiral blade (8)    Air outlet (9)
NOVELTY - The trolley has a trolley body made of iron. Rotating wheels are arranged below a trolley body. A telescopic device is arranged between the rotating wheels and the trolley body. A hydraulic shaft is fixed in an inner side of the telescopic device. An electric seat is installed on one side of the trolley body, where a lower part of the electric seat is provided with a solar battery board that is connected with a storage battery. Side of the electric seat is provided with a controller that is provided with a button.    USE - Transportation trolley for use during building construction.    ADVANTAGE - The trolley is simple in structure and convenient to manufacture and convenient for material transport. The trolley is convenient for moving, and can carry out automatic loading and unloading and reduce the labor intensity of worker. The trolley has high degree of automation and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a transportation trolley.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a power generating device provided on a wheel (2) of a bicycle body (1) and connected with a storage battery (6) on the bicycle body. An outer sleeve is connected with a magnetic plate (4). A lamp (5) is installed on front of the bicycle body.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be utilized for supplying power to the lamp for lighting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a bicycle.    Bicycle body (1)    Wheel (2)    Magnetic plate (4)    Lamp (5)    Storage battery (6)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a shaft sleeve provided with multiple cylinder power servo-drive devices on a middle shaft. An upper part is placed on a back wheel of a bicycle without a chain ring. Two ends of a ring structure circle spoke are provided with a group of a power bearing device. An end of a front wheel hub of an outer side of the spoke is provided with a group of a power driver that is connected with a hub and a power bearing device structure. An upper part on a middle shaft and a shaft center part of a circle around a circle center shaft is arranged at specific intervals.    USE - Air energy power double worm drive multi-functional bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle avoids external energy, and increases speed. The bicycle is environment-friendly and convenient to use. The bicycle has simple structure, and limits speed by administrative rules, completely overturns people riding bicycle driving force during riding habit, and saves labor intensity. The bicycle is easy of comfort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air energy power double worm drive multi-functional bicycle detection/management/control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air energy power double worm drive multi-functional bicycle.
NOVELTY - The valve has a step electric motor (1) fixed with an upper shell (11), a valve core (6) and a lower shell (9). An upper part of a stepping motor shaft (2) extends into the upper shell, where the stepping motor shaft is connected with an upper shell body. The upper shell body is provided with a spring device. The upper shell and the spring device are connected with the valve core. Lower sides of the shells are formed with an air outlet through-hole, and the lower shell is provided with the valve core.    USE - Automatically adjustable high precision step motor driving pressure reducing valve for a fuel cell power generation system    ADVANTAGE - The valve can be automatically regulated and controlled, and can maintain stable pressure. The valve has low power consumption and high working reliability. The valve reduces impact of gas on a battery, and improves safety and reliability of a fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automatically adjustable high precision step motor driving pressure reducing valve for a fuel cell power generation system.    Step electric motor (1)    Stepping motor shaft (2)    Valve core (6)    Lower shell (9)    Upper shell (11)
NOVELTY - The system has two header tanks provided with an entry pipe. A tube bracket (400) is arranged with multiple tubes (300). A battery is mounted on an upper side of each tube. The header tanks are isolated with certain distance. A tube bracket is provided with a projection (420). Each tube is fixed with a tube holder. Cross-section-shape of the tube is trapezoidal. An inner side of the tube holder is inclined such that two sides of the tube holder are in contact along width direction of an inclined tube.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car, battery cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases a contact area of the tubes so as to improve cooling efficiency of the battery and reduce performance degradation of a cooling device. The system ensures high durability of the tubes as cross-section shape of the tubes is trapezoidal in shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle battery cooling system.    Tubes (300)    Tube bracket (400)    Tube holder (410)    Holding portion (411)    Projection (420)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode assembly equipped with multiple air anodes. The air anodes are made to cover two sides of a cathode assembly, which is charged with fuel. The cathode assembly is provided with a hollow part. A fuel supply ball passes through a cathode holder toward a current collector. A groove is formed on the fuel supply ball that is inserted into a fuel filling room lean base. The current collector is arranged between two separation films. A combining hole is formed in a hook. Two cases are formed on two sides of the cathode holder.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply ball can inject fuel quickly so as to reduce wastage of fuel. The fuel cell can analyze and replace the cathode holder quickly after usage so as to reduce consumption of cell material and ensure reuse of the cathode holder. The fuel supply ball is provided with a fuel filling syringe to easily inject gel-type fuel. The fuel supply ball is provided with a loaded base stopper to prevent oxidation of the fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode layer that contains a negative electrode active material that is obtained by mixing a carbon-type active material and a metal type active material. The metal type active material is a metal or metal oxide which is alloyed with lithium. The charging/discharging electric potential of the metal type active material is higher than the carbon-type active material. The volume ratio of carbon-type active material in the negative electrode layer is higher than the metal type active material.    USE - All-solid-state battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coefficient of cubical expansion of the carbon-type active material is lower than the metal type active material, the external restraint can be easily reduced in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the electrical potential change with respect to capacitance rate of the negative electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a collection unit that collects battery information representing the status of each battery used at several facilities. A battery information storage unit (20) stores the battery information collected by the collection unit. A deterioration estimation unit (16) performs the deterioration estimation of the storage battery at the time of using the storage battery in the installations based on the battery information stored in the battery information storage unit.    USE - Apparatus for performing assistance for transferring storage battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost with the overall life cycle of storage batteries can be reduced by performing support so that several batteries are transferred and used at several facilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a storage battery transfer assistance method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the recycling system of a storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery transfer support server (1)    Notification unit (15)    Deterioration estimation unit (16)    Battery information storage unit (20)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a cell (301) which is equipped with the electrolyte containing electric power generation element sealed within the exterior elements. A battery information management unit is provided to manage the battery information regarding the cell. A detection unit (401) is provided to detect unauthorized use of the battery module. The battery information management unit is provided to manage the battery information in the state where the information cannot be taken out to the exterior of the battery module, when unauthorized use of module is detected.    USE - Battery module mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since information of the cell managed by the battery information management portion cannot be taken out outside when unauthorized use of the battery module is detected, the recycling of the battery module which concerns on unauthorized use is suppressed. The reliability of the recycling goods of the battery module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (1)    Cell (301)    Detection unit (401)    Power supply circuit (404)    Communication unit (405)
NOVELTY - The module has connection element that connects cell between electrode terminals (12A,12B) in series. The other end of other connection element is connected to external electrically-conductive element (D) while one end side is connected to electrode terminal of edge portion of serial connection. A resin protector is provided with holding portion (37) to hold connection elements. The other connection element is provided with convex engaging portion (42) which engages with holding portion at notch portion (27), and to regulate movement of other connection element.    USE - Battery wiring module used as drive source of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the other connection element is provided with convex engaging portion which engages with holding portion at notch portion, the dimensional accuracy of the position of the connection direction of other connection element can be raised. The dimensional accuracy of the position of the penetration hole can be raised so that the allowance of the hole diameter of the penetration hole can be made small, and the electrical resistance between electrode terminal and other connection element can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of connection element about the battery wiring module.    Electrode terminals (12A,12B)    Notch portion (27)    Holding portion (37)    Convex engaging portion (42)    External electrically-conductive element (D)
NOVELTY - The device has battery laminated portion which is formed with several rectangular battery cells (11). A metal end plate (5) is arranged at both end surfaces of battery laminated portion to fasten the battery laminated portion along lamination direction. An end separator (13) is arranged to insulate the battery cells from the endplate. A spacer portion (13A) prevents thermal coupling between cooling plate (21) and endplate through thermal conducting sheet (22).    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as electric vehicle such as hybrid car and plug-in hybrid car, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and electrically-driven motorcycle and mounting-type electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) for storage of power supplied to house, factory and street light. Can also be used for supplying backup power generated from solar cell to computer server, mobile telephone, and signaling apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer portion prevents thermal coupling between cooling plate and end plate through thermal conducting sheet, such that the transfer of heat from end plate to cooling plate can be prevented. Hence the temperature of battery laminated portion can be maintained uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery laminated portion of power supply device.    End plate (5)    Battery cell (11)    End separator (13)    Spacer portion (13A)    Cooling plate (21)    Thermal conducting sheet (22)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises copper, vanadium or titanium in lithium iron silicate, lithium manganese silicate or their solid solution.    USE - Active material for positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook type personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material is manufactured economically and safely, and produces secondary batteries with large discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the active material. A solution (A) containing copper, vanadium or titanium and solution (B) containing iron or manganese are mixed with silicic acid suspension or tetraalkyl orthosilicate of formula: Si(OR)4 to obtain raw material liquid. The raw material liquid is hydrothermally treated in low oxygen atmosphere to obtain the active material.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises positive electrode and negative electrode (13) which is allowed to through a separator (12). The negative electrode contains active material which is mixing phase of lithium ferrite (LiFeO2) and lithium ferrite (LiFe5O8). The ratio of peak height which belongs to the lithium ferrite (LiFeO2) at plane of (200) and peak height which belongs to lithium ferrite (LiFe5O8) at plane of (311) surface consists of material which is 0.18 to 20.4, measured by X ray diffraction method.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent energy-density characteristic and safety, and high capacity and safety, and suppressed generation of dendrite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Counter electrode (11)    Separator (12)    Negative electrode (13)    Battery case (14)    Gasket (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has storage unit (5) which stores the information of required energy amount, when the vehicle is moved. A summing unit (3) integrates the required amount of energy every time, whenever the vehicle is moved between regions based on required energy amount stored in storage unit. A range determining section (2) determines the accessible range at which vehicle arrives with designated energy amount based on supplied designated energy amount and required energy amount obtained by summing unit and integrating energy consumption rate.    USE - Apparatus for calculating rechargeable range of battery terminal such as personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, smart phone and car-navigation device, mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The required energy amount is calculated, whenever the vehicle is moved between regions, so that reachable range of a vehicle is calculable with small processing amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reachable range estimation method;    (2) reachable range estimation program; and    (3) reach possible region display method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the drivable range calculation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Range determining section (2)    Summing unit (3)    Range determination unit (4)    Storage unit (5)    Display unit (6)
NOVELTY - The structure has a connection element (17a) which is provided in a battery (13). A heat-transfer sheet (21) is deformed with a pressure between the cooling surface of battery, and cooling plate (12) while fixing the battery to the cooling plate. The surface of the heat-transfer sheet is equipped with a recessed portion (21a). An insulating sheet (22) is clamped between the heat-transfer sheet and the cooling plate.    USE - Fixation structure of battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the battery module can be increased by efficiently transferring heat from the battery module to the cooling plate. The load acting on connection element for securing the battery to the cooling plate can be reduced, and the damage to the connection elements can be prevented. The improved thermal conductivity can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Cooling plate (12)    Battery (13)    Connection element (17a)    Heat-transfer sheet (21)    Recessed portion (21a)    Insulating sheet (22)
NOVELTY - The structure has heat-transfer sheet (21) which is deformed with a pressure between cooling surface of a battery module (13) and cooling plate (12). The heat of battery module is transmitted to the cooling plate from cooling surface through a heat-transfer sheet. A hollow element is provided with refrigerant path (12c) into which a refrigerant is flowed. The thickness of center side of the heat-transfer sheet is made larger than the outer peripheral side of the heat-transfer sheet.    USE - Cooling structure of battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conductivity of the battery can be improved by making thickness of center side of the heat-transfer sheet larger than the outer peripheral side of the heat-transfer sheet. The width of the groove at the center side of the heat-transfer sheet is smaller than the width of the groove at the outer peripheral side of the heat-transfer sheet, so that the bending of the battery module can be suppressed with the reaction force. The cooling capability of the battery module can be increased by efficiently transferring heat from the battery module to the cooling plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Cooling plate (12)    Refrigerant path (12c)    Battery (13)    Mounting-flange (17a)    Heat-transfer sheet (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a dry clutch that is provided with drive plate (71) that is coupled to clutch hub (3), and driven plate (72) that is coupled to clutch drum (6). A front cover (60) is provided with external air inhalation hole for taking in external air into sealed space having clutch, and external air discharge hole for discharging air flow out of space. A splash guard (68) is provided for covering the inhalation hole and discharge hole of front cover, and comprised with an opening for taking in air through inhalation hole and discharging airflow from discharge hole.    USE - Driving force transmission apparatus mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intrusion of the water into sealed space in which dry clutch is arranged, can be prevented by using splash guard, so that the external discharge of the abrasion powder from the dry clutch can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motor and clutch unit in driving force transmission apparatus.    Clutch hub (3)    Clutch drum (6)    Front cover (60)    Splash guard (68)    Drive plate (71)    Driven plate (72)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has a main portion that discharges air from an air inlet port to an air outlet port (40a) through a cooling channel (2) formed between batteries (1). A cooling channel cover plate (10) is arranged at the front or rear side of cooling channel of battery, so as to reduce inflow rate of air.    USE - Cooling system for cooling cell assembly-type battery used in hybrid vehicle and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled evenly and effectively without wide variations in coolness, since main portion is provided to discharge air from air inlet port to air outlet port through cooling channel between batteries. The cooling efficiency of cooling system can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling system.    Battery (1)    Cooling channel (2)    Cooling channel cover plate (10)    Air outlet port (40a)
NOVELTY - A complex cathode active material comprises a layered lithium manganese oxide (I) and a lithium-containing metal oxide (III).    USE - Complex cathode active material is used for secondary battery for battery module for battery pack used as power source in electricity commercial vehicle e.g. medium-large-sized device, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, electric bike, electric scooter, electric golf cart and electricity truck (all claimed), and mobile telephone, personal digital appliance and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing the complex cathode active material has improved output characteristics, and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A complex cathode active material comprises a layered lithium manganese oxide of formula: a(Li2MnO3)7(1-a)(LiM1O2) (I), where a is more than 0 and less than 1, metal (M1) is Mn, Ni, Co, Fe, Cr, V, Cu, Zn, Ti, Al, Mg and B, and a lithium-containing metal oxide of formula: Li(NixCoyAlz)O2 (III), x, y and z are more than 0 and less than 1 and x+y+z=1.
NOVELTY - Paste composition comprises carbon nanotube agglomerates, a dispersant, and a liquid vehicle, where the carbon nanotube agglomerates are dispersed as defined by a Hegman scale reading of greater than 7.    USE - The paste composition is useful for preparing a battery electrode coating (claimed) and as electro-conductivity enhancement in electronic devices such as lithium ion battery electrodes, capacitors, electrodes or other devices.    ADVANTAGE - The low polymeric component paste composition has greater conductivity, thus increasing battery performance such as charge capacity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) making the paste composition, comprising selecting carbon nanotube agglomerates, adding the carbon nanotubes agglomerates to a liquid vehicle to form a suspension, dispersing the carbon nanotubes agglomerates in the suspension, reducing the size of the carbon nanotube agglomerates to a Hegman scale of 7 or less, and removing a portion of the liquid vehicle from the suspension to form a concentrated paste composition such that the paste composition has carbon nanotubes present in an amount of 1-15 wt.%, a bulk electrical resistivity of 10-1 Omega -cm or less and a viscosity of greater than 5000 cps; and    (2) preparing an battery electrode coating using the paste composition, comprising mixing the paste composition with lithium ion battery materials, coating the paste onto a metallic film to form an electrode for a lithium ion battery and removing excess liquid from the coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a process for making a carbon nanotube-based electro-conductive paste.    Starting material (1)    Ground nanotubes (2)    Colloid mill (4)    Conductive paste (5)    Centrifuge. (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a conductive metal wire (12) that is provided with a diameter in the range of 5-500 micrometers having a circular cross section. A silicon layer is located on the metal wire. A carbon layer formed on the silicon layer. The metal wire and the silicon and carbon layers are configured to form a first cylindrical electrode. A cylindrical second electrode is spaced apart from the first cylindrical electrode. An electrolyte (84) is configured to occupy the space between the first and second cylindrical electrodes.    USE - Battery such as lithium-ion battery used in energy storage device (claimed). Can also be used in portable electronic device, medical device, electric vehicle, solar power system, smart electricity grid and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the energy storage system is improved. The energy density of the battery is improved. The battery is provided with increased depth of discharge. The service life of the battery is improved. The battery weight is reduced, and is flexible. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming electrode assembly;    (2) electrochemical apparatus for use in battery; and    (3) energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional side view of the battery.    Conductive metal wire (12)    Anode material (82)    Electrolyte (84)    Cathode material (86)    Metal current collector electrode (88)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has a cooling plate that supports a cooling surface of a battery module to cool a battery module. The battery module includes several battery cells that are arranged side by side. An electrically insulative sheet has an electrical non-conductivity and is arranged between the cooling surface of the battery module and the cooling plate to transfer heat from the cooling surface to the cooling plate.    USE - Battery cooling structure installed on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protruding wall portions of the intermediate holders and the protruding wall portions of the end holders opposes the outer periphery of the heat transfer sheet with the gap between portions, so that the outer periphery of the heat transfer sheet is blocked by the protruding wall portions and the heat transfer sheets are prevented from expanding outward by the protruding wall portions. Thus, the opening areas of the positioning holes can be decreased, and the heat transfer area of the upper surface and the heat transfer area of the lower surface become substantially equal to each other and the heat transfer property can be prevented from degrading.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module.    Battery pack (11)    Cooling plate (12)    Battery module (13)    Battery cell (14)    Electrically insulative sheet (22)
NOVELTY - The seal assembly (200') has bipolar plate assembly which is provided with upper plate (26) and lower plate (26'). The upper plate is provided with elongate sealing portion (100'). The elongate sealing portion is formed with lateral sides. A planar sealing surface is formed between the lateral sides of sealing portion. A lower plate is formed with planar surface. The main portion is cooperated with the sealing portion and UEA (16) to form fluid tight seal between the sealing portion and UEA.    USE - Seal assembly for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell used as power source for vehicle, stationary electric power source for building e.g. residential building, and portable power source for video camera and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The seal assembly is cooperated with the sealing portion and UEA to form fluid tight seal between the sealing portion and UEA, the sealing of plates in fuel cell system can be performed efficiently, the leakage of fluids from the fuel cell system can be prevented, and the desired velocity of fluid flow in the fuel cell system can be maintained. The material cost and process time can be reduced by forming the seal supports from the material removed from the plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the seal assembly.    Unitized electrode assembly (16)    Upper plate (26)    Lower plate (26')    Sealing portion (100')    Seal assembly (200')
NOVELTY - The device has a main switch (15) inserted between a positive electrode terminal of a battery (13), and an end of a load. A normally-open contact (20a) is connected between a direct current (DC) output terminal (11a) of the positive electrode side, and the positive electrode terminal of the battery. A microprocessor (21B) generates a relay drive command, when a switch state detection circuit (21D) generates a signal. A regulator (11A) outputs a DC voltage immediately, when alternating current (AC) generator (12) generates an output.    USE - Power supply device for backup power supply installation in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator outputs the DC voltage, when AC generator generates output, thus preventing that the battery is exhausted according to a dark current, charging the battery in state in which a main switch is opened, and providing contact of a charge relay into an ON state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Output terminal (11a)    Regulator (11A)    Generator (12)    Battery (13)    Main switch (15)    Normally-open contact (20a)    Microprocessor (21B)    Switch state detection circuit (21D)
NOVELTY - The system has a driving state information acquisition part acquiring driving state information that reflects driving state of a vehicle, and a driving state determination part i.e. CPU, determining driving state of the vehicle based on driving state information. An electric power supply control-command output part i.e. input-output circuit (13), outputs control command in which restriction of an electric power supply (83) is cancelled with respect to a vehicle apparatus (80) while outputting the control command to restrict the electric power supply.    USE - Vehicle power source system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply control-command output part outputs control command in which restriction of electric power supply is cancelled with respect to apparatus group for vehicle, thus reducing power consumption in an electronic controller mounted in a vehicle, load of a battery, ensuring a user's convenience, and performing electric power supply control finely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Input-output circuit (13)    Vehicle apparatus (80)    Control part (82)    Electric power supply (83)    Operation switch group (91)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a variable nozzle (7f) arranged in a turbocharger (7) and guided to a turbine (7e). The variable nozzle rectifies exhaust gas, and a controller (27) fluctuates a nozzle body to a largest position. The controller detects a failure of Rankine cycle (3) based on pressure of working fluid detected by a pressure sensor (25). Pressurized air is inhaled into an engine (5) through a channel (15e), where the pressure sensor is provided in a piping (22).    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus for a drive system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can suppress increase in the abnormally high temperature state of the internal combustion engine and the nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gas discharged from the internal combustion engine, and prevent that temperature of the pressurized air supplied to the engine becomes high temperature abnormally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste heat utilizing apparatus.    Waste heat utilizing apparatus (1)    Rankine cycle (3)    Engine (5)    Turbocharger (7)    Turbine (7e)    Variable nozzle (7f)    Channel (15e)    Piping (22)    Pressure sensor (25)    Controller (27)
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealing board attached to an opening part located on an injecting nozzle and a controlling-valve part after initial charge. A case and a cover are comprised by armoring resin materials made of a layer of resin material, which comprises an inner shell (12) and another layer of resin material, which comprises an outer shell (13), where the gas-permeability of the former layer of resin material is higher and a double injection molding is performed to integrate the layers by compression bonding joining such that a space is maintained between the two layers of resin material.    USE - Valve-regulated lead acid battery for use as an assembled battery (claimed) for a two-wheeled motor vehicle and a two wheel electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case and the cover are comprised by armoring resin materials made of the former layer of resin material, which comprises the inner shell and the latter layer of resin material, which comprises the outer shell such that the gas-permeability of the former layer of resin material is higher, thus performing double injection molding to integrate the layers by compression bonding joining to maintain the space between the two layers of resin material, and hence improving the lifetime characteristic of the battery without deterioration of armoring resin components, while enabling mass-productivity of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a valve regulated lead acid battery with armoring resin components.    Inner shell (12)    Outer shell (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a stack part (101) to which a fuel cell is connected in series. A voltage detection part (80) detects voltage of the stack part. A circuit unit (4) connects the stack part mutually electrically. A relay part (3) switches a connection state of the stack part and the circuit unit according to the voltage detected in the detection part. The relay part blocks an electric power supply from the stack part from which voltage drop is detected in the detection part among the stack part. Auxiliary machines (5) i.e. pumps, are operated using generated power output from the stack part.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The stack parts can be switched to the auxiliary machine such that predetermined voltage can be made to maintain the voltage of the generated electric power applied to the auxiliary machine by switching of the circuit unit by the relay part based on the voltage value detected in the voltage detection part so as to suppress a fall of the applied voltage to the auxiliary machine, thus reducing the electric power generating load with respect to the fuel cell stack part, and hence attaining lifetime improvement of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a part of fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Relay parts (3, 3a-3d)    Circuit unit (4, 4A)    Auxiliary machines (5)    Voltage detection part (80)    Stack parts (101, 101A-101C)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has an active material layer (12) coated to a surface of metal current-collecting plates. A groove (16) is formed in the active material layer, where an outer periphery of the groove is located around an outer periphery of the active material layer. Each current-collecting plate is formed in a side, where the groove is currently formed in a state extended along longitudinal direction in the center or center vicinity along the width direction of the current-collecting plate.    USE - Electrode for a secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, that is utilized in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The groove is formed in the active material layer such that the outer periphery of the groove is located around the outer periphery of the active material layer, so that the electrolyte solution stored in the part of the groove impregnates into the part in which the electrolyte solution is decreased, thus suppressing the depletion of the electrolyte solution in the center part of the electrode during charging/discharging a battery, and hence avoiding the fall in charging/discharging cycle life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrode for secondary batteries.    Electrode (10)    Active material layer (12)    Active material non-coating part (14)    Surface layer (15)    Groove (16)
NOVELTY - The body (10) has a belt-shaped positive electrode and a belt-shaped negative electrode respectively wound such that winding parts (14) exist, and a current collection terminal (15) for positive electrodes and a current collection terminal (16) for negative electrodes are provided in a winding axial direction side of the winding part. A separator (13) is positioned between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The positive electrode is positioned in an outermost layer. The positive and the negative electrodes are formed with a band electrode without a joint line.    USE - Electrode body e.g. belt-shaped positive electrode body and a belt-shaped negative electrode body, for an electrical storage apparatus e.g. winding type secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and a lithium ion battery, used in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The body reduces dead space of an electrical storage apparatus and achieves improvement of volume energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode body for secondary batteries.    Electrode body (10)    Active material non coating parts (11c, 12c)    Separator (13)    Winding parts (14)    Current collection terminals (15, 16)
NOVELTY - The structure has an L shaped edge part for connecting positive electrodes and negative electrodes of batteries with positive electrode current collection tabs and negative electrode current collection tabs. The current collection tabs are inserted in linear notch parts of a current collection plate to support on the current collection plate.    USE - Electrode current collection part structure for an assembled battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a lithium cell, a nickel-hydrogen battery, a lead battery, a sodium-sulfur battery, a molten salt electrolysis liquid battery, a sodium molten salt electrolysis liquid battery, and a solid electrolyte cell for a mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, electric-drive vehicle such as electric motorcycle, hybrid vehicle, and a large capacity power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The connection area of the current collection tabs and the current collection plate can be enlarged to reduce contact resistance. The current collection tabs are inserted in the linear notch parts of the current collection plate to support on the current collection plate to simplify structure manufacturing process with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrode current collection part structure of an assembled battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery cell (10a) carrying out electrochemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen, and outputting electrical energy. The battery cell is arranged along lamination direction, and an electric current difference detection apparatus (100) detects physical quantity correlated with difference of electric current that flows through two places in the battery cell. A state diagnostic part diagnoses a state of a fuel cell (1) according to detected value of the electric current difference detection apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure. The state diagnostic part diagnoses the state of the fuel cell according to detected value of the electric current difference detection apparatus, thus suppressing time-lag in diagnosis of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Battery cell (10a)    Electric current difference detection apparatus (100)    Electro conductive part (101)    Single-detection part (102)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple charge anode cells (13a) and multiple charge cathode cells connected to multiple renewable energy generating parts. A discharge cathode cell and a discharge anode cell are connected to load. The charge anode cells and the discharge anode cell are connected through anodolyte storage. The charge cathode cells are connected with the discharge cathode cell. The renewable energy generating parts are connected with the anodolyte storage through the respective charge anode cells, and are connected with a cathode electrolyte storage through the respective charge cathode cells.    USE - Redox flow battery system for multiple storages of renewable energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system can continuously supply electricity to the required devices, realize high power quality and stable output and prevent short circuit problem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a redox flow battery system for multiple storages of renewable energy. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charge anode cells (13a)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains lithium titanate having a spinel structure. The pH value of the lithium titanate is measured by immersing 1 g of lithium titanate in 50 cm3 of redistilled water and agitating the redistilled water for 30 minutes. The product of specific surface area of the lithium titanate measured by BET method, and the pH value of lithium titanate is less than 50.    USE - Negative-electrode active material is used for electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode active material efficiently suppresses generation of carbon dioxide. The electrical storage device comprising the negative-electrode active material has high reliability and reduced gas evolution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative-electrode active material, which involves synthesizing lithium titanate and washing the lithium titanate with a liquid.
NOVELTY - The thin battery has a battery main casing (11) where a power generating element is enclosed in an exterior section. A plate-shaped section is arranged between outer periphery portions of the main casing, when another battery main casing is laminated. An elastic section is provided to connect the main casing to the plate-shaped section and to cover a portion of the plate-shaped section. The plate-shaped section is comprised of an exposed portion which is exposed from a portion of an end surface in thickness direction of the battery main casing of elastic section.    USE - Thin battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since buffer force can be increased in the elastic section with respect to the external force, the durable fall of the thin battery can be suppressed. The manufacturing process time of the secondary battery can be reduced. The stability of the fixed state of the battery main casing can be improved. The deformation of the elastic resin portion of the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of thin battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of the thin battery.    Battery main casing (11)    Spacer (12)    Elastic resin portion (13)    Projection portion (124)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery storing direct current energy provided from an electric energy generator part. A converter converts electric energy into direct current energy. The electric energy generator part is connected to the converter. The electric energy generator part comprises a piezoelectricity generating part producing electric power using pressure energy according to weight of a user in the vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be supplied with the electric energy by generating the electric energy using the electric energy generator part in a convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric energy supplying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A lithium metal complex oxide has Miller index (hkl) of 0.20 or less and 0.14 or less in (110) plane and (102) plane, respectively in half-power band width of diffraction in surface, by X-ray diffraction. The ratio of diffraction peak intensity of the lithium metal complex oxide in (006) surface and (102) surface is 0.44 or less. The ratio of diffraction peak intensity of the lithium metal complex oxide in (101) surface and (108) surface is 2.49 or more.    USE - Lithium metal complex oxide is used for positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electronic device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery containing lithium metal complex oxide has excellent energy density and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium metal complex oxide, which involves mixing mixture containing lithium compound, and metal hydroxide and/or metal oxide such that the degree of mixing is 0.90 or more, and baking obtained mixed powder in an oxidative atmosphere. The degree of mixing is derived from the relation: L2/L1, where L1 is standard deviation of the histogram of the powder obtained by baking test sample mixture at 300 degrees C for 5 minutes in an atmospheric condition, by image analysis, and L2 is convergence value of the standard deviation of the histogram of the powder obtained by baking a test sample mixture at 300 degrees C for 5 minutes in an atmospheric condition after mixing using vertical granulator, by image analysis.
NOVELTY - The metal-core wiring board (1) has a metal-core layer (10) that thermally radiates a heat of an electrical component (R) by being connected to the electrical component which is used as a thermal radiation object. A wiring pattern is formed in a wiring through which an electric current flows into a reverse direction and is arranged in the vicinity of the metal-core layer. The wiring pattern forms a connection unit with the electrical component, and its peripheral region. A wide wiring unit (11) is thickly formed as compared with a wiring width of another unit.    USE - Metal-core wiring board connected to several load of lamp, motor, battery used in a vehicle-mounted electrical-connection box of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal radiation area in the metal-core layer is efficiently limited, the wiring efficiency of a circuit can be improved and the magnetic field emitted from a metal-core layer can be suppressed, even when metal-core wiring board is connected to the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the metal-core layer of the metal-core wiring board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal-core wiring board (1)    Metal-core layer (10)    Wide wiring unit (11)    CPU (100)    Electrical component (R)
NOVELTY - The capacitor module has an L-type bus bar (11) that is arranged to a positive electrode and a negative electrode of a terminal portion which is drawn around by a side portion of a capacitor cell (1). A structure of the capacitor module is wired by a side portion of the capacitor cell. A burr for positive electrodes and burr for negative electrodes are arranged on a side portion of the capacitor cell. Each terminal portion of the positive-negative electrode drawn around is each connected to the burr for positive electrodes, and the burr for negative electrodes.    USE - Capacitor module such as lithium ion battery used in vehicle such as motor vehicle, cart, truck and various other apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The cable and the bus bar can be efficiently arranged as required for a capacitor module after the assembly of a capacitor module, and serial and a parallel group are made possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front elevational view illustrating the capacitor module.    Capacitor cell (1)    L-type bus bar (11)    Vinyl-chloride tape (16)
NOVELTY - The system has center side system that estimates (S403) dump energy of the candidate vehicle in running power receiving point from estimated electric power consumption of battery by candidate vehicle moving to running power receiving point and present dump energy of candidate vehicle. The candidate vehicle with more dump energies than power receiving required electric energy is determined by comparing power receiving required electric energy of power receiving vehicle and dump energy in the reception point of candidate vehicle.    USE - Vehicle-to-vehicle electric power transmission-and-reception system.    ADVANTAGE - The situation where a power transmission vehicle cannot transmit an electric energy required for a power receiving vehicle can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the vehicle-mounted electric power transmission-and-reception control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process at the time of determining power transmission vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for notifying cruising range and power receiving required electric energy (S401)    Step for searching vehicle exceeding power receiving required electric energy of call receiving vehicle (S402)    Step for estimating dump energy of candidate vehicle in running power receiving point (S403)    Step for notifying selection result to center side system (S409)    Step for performing matching process with power transmission user and power receiving user (S411)
NOVELTY - The equalization apparatus (1) has a changeover switch unit that is provided such that the two poles of each charging capacitor (C1-Cn) is connected to the unit cell (CL1-CLn). The two poles of each charging capacitor turn the changeover switch unit on/off from the low order of the unit cell, so that a repeating connection is made toward low order from high order of unit cell. The lowest of the unit cell to which each charging capacitor is connected is a mutually different unit cell.    USE - Equalization apparatus for use in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An electric charge can be moved from a unit cell with a large capacitance to a unit cell with a small capacitance, so that the equalization apparatus can be equalized rapidly with high precision. The cause of the variation in the both-ends voltage between unit cells can be abolished.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of equalization implementation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Equalization apparatus (1)    Equalization implementation unit (2)    Microcomputer (3)    Charging capacitors (C1-Cn)    Unit cells (CL1-CLn)
NOVELTY - The system has a micro controller unit for cutting off power source with respect to a sensing result of a power source sensing part. The power source sensing part senses whether power source supplied to a battery management unit is in predetermined over-voltage range or low voltage range, and monitors power supplied to a power input portion. The power input portion is provided with the power source for operating the battery management unit. A power control unit operates the battery management unit at an emergency mode.    USE - Vehicle battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system monitors the applied power source for the vehicle through the micro controller unit so as to enable operation of the vehicle at the emergency mode and a normal mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle battery management system.
NOVELTY - The device has a terminal contact portion contacting with a battery terminal. A conductive roller is mounted on a battery device for testing performance. An accommodating chamber is formed on a supporting part that is connected with a metal plate. The conductive roller is fixed to an end of the metal plate through a rotary shaft. The conductive roller is contacted with the battery terminal.    USE - Terminal contacting device for use in an electric vehicle battery performance testing apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The terminal contact portion is mounted on the end of the test apparatus without excessive tension to the battery terminal so as to measure performance of the battery in an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a terminal contacting device.
NOVELTY - The system has a layer of piezoelectric medium (31) provided in a roadway (30) to generate electric fields by strain deformation from vehicles rolling over the region or pedestrians stepping upon the region. A plate of solid material is embedded in the roadway to sustain, transmit and guide elastic plate modes that are generated in the piezoelectric region and launched into the plate at a first location, where the elastic plate modes are guided laterally through the plate to a second location, at which the elastic plate modes are converted to electrical energy by the piezoelectric effect.    USE - Energy scavenging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates the need to distribute electrodes and connections throughout films. The system enables simpler tasks of efficient current collection, providing simple path redundancy, and reducing quantities of costly specialized materials needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of an energy scavenging system in which compressive energy from a passing vehicle is transmitted through a piezoelectric plate to electrodes near an edge of a roadway.    Roadway (30)    Layer of piezoelectric medium (31)    Tire (33)    Compressive stress (34)    Elastic energy and electric polarization field (35)    Electro elastic wave (36)    Array of electrodes (37)
NOVELTY - A composite contains a nitrogen-element-containing compound and a metal oxide, on an electroconductive substance.    USE - Composite is useful as electrode catalyst (claimed) in air electrodes and positive electrodes of storage batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries, fuel cells, and air cells used in mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, motor vehicles, and aircraft. Can also be used for capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The composite exhibits excellent performance as catalyst and electrode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite, which involves forming a precursor of nitrogen-element-containing compound on an electroconductive substance and using it as nitrogen-element-containing compound, and forming a precursor of metal oxide and using it as metal oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process flow diagram of the manufacturing method of composite. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nitrogen-containing carbon coating (CB)
NOVELTY - The box has a connecting line connected with a power supply box main body. An inner part of the power supply box main body is provided with a power supply module containing space.    USE - Vehicle load storage battery struts replacing power supply box.    ADVANTAGE - The box can replace storage battery struts so as to prevent a storage medium of a vehicle computer from being damaged caused by lost data due to power-off. The box reduces vehicle load storage battery struts replacement time and saves energy. The box reduces working intensity.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pool which is filled with a filtering material divided into stock solution cavity and filter cavity. Stock solution cavities are opened through inlet and outlet. The inlet is connected with the output end of pump through the connection pipeline. Output end of the pump is connected to overflow opening of battery in overflow pipe connected with the battery pack. The outlet of tank is connected with the electromagnetic valve on connecting pipeline. A filtering chamber includes output port connected to another pump through the pipeline connected with battery.    USE - Zinc air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid circulation of the zinc-air fuel cell can performed effectively. The electrolyte is separated from the zinc oxide, so that the zinc oxide converted to zinc electrode can be avoided, hence the utilization rate of the raw material can be increased.
NOVELTY - The power generator (100) has a turbo-expander (120) which rotates by low-temperature and high-pressure gas and steam in a mixing portion (110). The mixing portion mixes moisture with high pressure and temperature exhaust gas to generate low-temperature and high-pressure gas and steam. A generating unit (130) generates power applied about rotatory power of turbo-expander. A compression turbine (140) ejects low temperature and normal pressure gas and condensed water. A gas-liquid separation unit (150) separates condensed water and gas ejected in compression turbine.    USE - Power generator for generating power using exhaust heat of engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture is supplied to the exhaust gas of high pressure and high temperature ejected in the automotive engine to generate low-temperature and high-pressure exhaust gas and steam, the power source can be produced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power generator.    Power generator (100)    Mixing portion (110)    Turbo-expander (120)    Generating unit (130)    Compression turbine (140)    Gas-liquid separation unit (150)
NOVELTY - The structure has vehicle frame whose upper beam is provided with a battery set. The battery mounting slot is equipped with lithium battery installed in the battery bracket. The front baffle plate is set at the lower portion of the circuit board. The bottom of the battery bracket is provided with a mounting hole. The mounting hole is provided with a mounting groove connected with the battery connecting unit. The side plate is provided with a charging hole.    USE - Mounting structure of electric vehicle lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The simplified structure of the battery can be set conveniently.
NOVELTY - The chamber has a battery box placing a cabin main body provided with a holding chamber body. The holding chamber body is movably connected with a cabin cover. The cabin cover is equipped with an opening end of the holding chamber body. The cabin cover is locked on a locking device that is fixed on the holding chamber body.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. motor cycle and motor car, battery box holding chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The chamber is convenient to maintain. The chamber prevents the battery from being stolen. The chamber solves charging problems of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery core has a cover plate assembly connected with a top plate. A shell is connected with a positive pole connecting terminal and a negative pole connecting terminal. An upper part of the top plate is provided with a liquid injection hole. Two sides of a cover plate are fixed with a sealing pad. Thickness of the cover plate is 28 mm. Heights of the positive and negative pole connecting terminals are greater than 12 mm.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate battery core for staring a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery core ensures better radiating performance and better safety, and has reasonable structure and high conductivity, and is convenient to install and connect.
NOVELTY - The cover has a battery terminal arranged with a battery cover body. A lower part of the battery terminal is fixed with a screw thread groove. The screw thread groove and a winding sealing water-proof adhesive tape are connected with each other.    USE - Vehicle i.e. automobile, battery acid leakage preventing cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is simple in structure and easy to manufacture. The cover prevents liquid from being entered into a battery. The cover reduces battery terminal corrosion so as to reduce potential safety hazard of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has a frame for fixing a storage battery group. Multiple single storage batteries are connected together through a series-parallel connection mechanism in parallel. A cathode of the storage battery group is connected to a current leading-out bus. An integral frame is fixed with a bolt and a nut. The series-parallel connection mechanism is fixed with a junction sheet.    USE - Storage battery set series-parallel combination structure. Uses include but are not limited to a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, an electric vehicle and a large battery pack.
NOVELTY - The battery unit component has main portion that is provided with a holding cavity. The left and right sides of each of the battery module are provided with positive and negative electrode tabs, respectively. The radiating fins are correspondingly set on the lower end of the several battery modules. Each radiating fin is provided with L-shaped buffer shock absorbing element. The electrode ear piece is set in the containing chamber. The control unit is set on the right side of the holding cavity and is respectively connected with several battery modules.    USE - battery unit component used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the battery pack of the vehicle is extended. The manufacturing technique of the battery pack is simplified and hence the manufacturing cost of the battery pack can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The battery has a main portion which is divided into a fixed section which is respectively connected to ends of external and internal connecting terminals. An outer screw thread is fixed with end of internal connecting terminal. A screw thread blind hole is formed on the external connection terminal end and the internal connection terminal end.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode column strong interchange ability of the battery can be improved and the installation of the battery can be improved conveniently.
NOVELTY - The terminal has a main body provided with a fixed section and connected to an external connecting terminal. An internal connecting end of the fixed section is provided with an outer screw thread. An upper part of the external connecting terminal is provided with a screw thread blind hole.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate vehicle starting battery negative terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal has high cathode column interchangeability and firm connection, and is convenient to install.
NOVELTY - The converter has a base which is set with T-shaped terminal. The bottom surface of the base is opened with screw hole and integrally formed with terminal.    USE - Battery terminal converter for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material and cost for convertor can be reduced and the management of the convertor can be improved.
NOVELTY - The cell has multiple anode auxiliary electrodes arranged on a surface of an anode electrode. Cathode auxiliary electrodes are arranged on a surface of a cathode electrode. The anode and cathode electrodes are arranged on an insulating frame. The insulating frame is placed in an electrolyte tank body. Two sides of a groove are respectively provided with an electrolyte inlet and an electrolyte outlet that are connected with a circulating pipe. The circulating pipe, a circulating pump and an electrolyte tank are fixed together to form a circulating system.    USE - Alkaline and metal composite electrode fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The circulating pump can continuously and circularly pass electrolyte in a pipeline to remove harmful substance in the electrolyte and continuously supplement hydroxyl ions so as to improve electrolyte battery performance. The anode auxiliary electrodes perform evolution side reaction to produce hydrogen used as raw material for the anode electrode, so that catalyst usage can be prevented. The cell is inexpensive, and has wide application range.
NOVELTY - The electric core has a cover plate assembly that is connected with the top of a case which is provided with an electrode group. A liquid injection hole is formed on a top plate which is fixed with positive and negative connection terminals of electrode group. The positive and negative connection terminals are connected with the two sides of a cover plate which is provided with a sealing pad. The thickness, width and height of the core main portion are 19 mm, 66 mm and 148 mm respectively. The size of the positive and negative connecting terminals is more than 9 mm of core main portion.    USE - Electric core of lithium iron phosphate battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiating performance, conductivity and safety of the electric core can be improved. Since the structure of the electric core is simplified, the electric core can be installed conveniently.
NOVELTY - The box has a glove chamber located in a glove box system that is provided with a box body. Multiple operating gloves are arranged on the box body that is connected with a carriage. An air pump and the carriage are connected with each other.    USE - Integrated glove box for a power battery on-site maintainer (claimed) of an electric lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The box is convenient to maintain.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery box which is set in the battery box of the battery system. The cooling system includes a phase change material, a heat pipe and a refrigeration unit. The phase change material is filled in the clearance gap between the adjacent single battery in the battery pack and gap between the battery unit and battery in the case. One end of the heat pipe is inserted in the phase change material, and the other end is connected with the radiating fin of refrigeration unit.    USE - Multi-medium cooling system for battery system such as nickel-cadmium battery system and nickel-metal hydride battery system for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-medium cooling can cool the battery system efficiently.
NOVELTY - The guide rail has a U-shaped guide rail main body whose lower end is provided with an insulating terminal. The insulating terminal is fixed to a vehicle body through a bolt. The guide rail main body is provided with an upper inverted flat plate and a lower inverted flat plate. The upper inverted flat plate and the lower inverted flat plate are welded together.    USE - Battery box moving guide rail for an electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The guide rail realizes an inverted flat plates welding process in a simple manner. The guide rail can firmly fix a battery box in the vehicle body. The guide rail reduces insulating terminal usage so as to save material cost.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar battery connected with a charging plug through a conductive wire. A charging port is connected with a photovoltaic controller. The photovoltaic controller is connected with an energy storage battery. The energy storage battery is connected with a child electric motor car control device that is connected with a safety frame. The solar battery is installed on a stabilizer bar. A rear part of a car shell is provided with a solar battery storage slot. The photovoltaic controller, the energy storage battery and the child electric motor car control device are linked together.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic power generation system for use as a power supply for a children electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery is mounted on the stabilizer bar through a fixing device so as to generate current through the conductive wire via a charging plug. The energy storage battery is connected to the children electric vehicle control device so as to provide electric power, thus avoiding need of charging.
NOVELTY - The device has a rectangular container-shaped battery frame provided with a standby battery and installed on a car rear side. The battery frame is adhered with a soft sleeve. The standby battery is provided with a joint line. A plug is fixed with a plug mounting hole. An end of a battery connecting wire is connected with the standby battery through a through hole. Another end of the battery connecting wire is connected with the battery frame. An upper part of the battery frame is provided with hooks.    USE - External load electric bottle device for an electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides better convenience to people to use the battery while carrying goods in an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a 12 V storage battery connected with a voltage detecting circuit for detecting voltage of the storage battery. An output end of the voltage detection circuit is connected with a first relay and a second relay. The relays are connected to a control end of a programmable controller. The programmable controller is connected with a temperature sensor. The 12V storage battery is connected to a blower and an exhaust fan. A power supply end of the blower and a control end of the exhaust fan are connected to the programmable controller.    USE - Solar energy based vehicle-mounted video monitoring temperature control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is practical to use, rational in design and simple in structure, and can control temperature inside a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The board has a warning board main body arranged with a solar energy battery that absorbs sunlight. The sunlight is converted into an electric energy that is stored in the warning board main body.    USE - Sweeping vehicle solar energy warning board.    ADVANTAGE - The board satisfies electric energy utilizing requirements and realizes frequent charging process.
NOVELTY - The automatic washing system has a pump that is provided in a water storage tank. An opening and closing of a water outlet end is controlled by an electromagnetic valve. The water outlet end is connected in parallel with a motor and a power supply of the pump to form a series return circuit. On or OFF of the electromagnetic valve is controlled by a controller to realize on-off of the series return circuit.    USE - Automatic washing system for concrete mixing and transporting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the automatic washing system rationally uses the vehicle-mounted power supply, the cost of the system is economic, and the use of the system is convenient.
NOVELTY - The opening structure has opening portion which is provided on containing portion that is mounted on inner side of motorcycle battery box and locked with combination portion. The containing portion is provided with guide groove, containing groove and wire groove. The opening portion is provided with shaft, pull plate and pull wire group. The combination portion is provided with supporting column and two fixing holes. The combination portion is locked in containing portion, so supporting column of combination portion and connected shaft of opening portion oppose against each other.    USE - Far-end opening structure of motorcycle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The stress is uniform, so that component durability is improved.
NOVELTY - The battery group has a shell body provided with a lithium battery pole. Length, width and height of the shell body are about 120 mm to 380 mm, 60 mm to 260 mm and 80 mm to 300 mm, respectively.    USE - Lithium-battery module lead acid battery group for an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the current working state of battery unit. The determination of whether the battery cells are damaged, is performed according to working state. The battery unit is detected as invalid unit, if the malfunctioning occurs in the cells. The second control instruction is transmitted to switch control module of reserved battery unit, so that the reserved cell in first branch circuit is disconnected. The third control instruction is transmitted to control module of failure battery unit, so that the failure cell is disconnected from second branch circuit.    USE - Method for realizing automatic vehicle power battery failure compensation system.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery system can be increased. The operation of the vehicle is not affected. The reliability of the battery failure compensation system can be increased. The using cost of the battery failure compensation system can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The piezoelectric power generation device has a piezoelectric plate (100) which is arranged in a cover unit (330). A vibration plate (150) is formed in cover unit, such that lower end portion of cover unit is protruded in outside of vibration plate. A fixing unit (280) is provided to form an angle control unit (430), in order to control mounting angle of vibration plate. A diaphragm (390) is arranged in piezoelectric plate. The electric power of the piezoelectric plate is generated with wind or vibration. The piezoelectric plate is adhered to vibration plate.    USE - Piezoelectric power generation device for generating electric power in motorcycle, train, solar panel and sunlight signboard lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated in the piezoelectric plate can be obtained efficiently. The generation of environmental contamination can be minimized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the piezoelectric power generation device.    Piezoelectric plate (100)    Vibration plate (150)    Fixing unit (280)    Cover unit (330)    Diaphragm (390)    Angle control unit (430)
NOVELTY - An alloy catalyst comprises glassy carbon electrode as substrate, hydrogen bubble as dynamic template, palladium (Pd) salt and/or nickel (Ni) salt. It is prepared by preprocessing glassy carbon electrode by polishing ultrasonically and washing electrochemically; preparing needed electrodeposition solution, carrying out injection molding and carrying out electrodeposition of prepared porous Pd and/or Pd-Ni alloy catalyst on electrochemical working station to obtain three-dimensional porous structure nano Pd and/or Pd-Ni alloy catalyst.    USE - Alloy catalyst used as methanol fuel cell anode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy catalyst has large specific surface area, high electrochemical activity, good catalytic activity and excellent stability of electric catalytic oxidation of methanol.
NOVELTY - The system has a water tank (1) connected with a water inlet pipe (2) that is connected with a power generator (6). A motor (9) is provided with a brake controller, and drives a piston rod (7) of the power generator by a jack (8) i.e. scissor-type jack. The power generator close to the water inlet pipe is provided with a spraying pipe (3) that is provided with a nozzle. A generator (5) is connected with a transformer (10). A voltage regulator (12) is connected with a storage battery (14) by a charger (13), where the storage battery is connected with the motor.    USE - Water power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system circularly uses the water, saves the energy, occupies less space and outputs the power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water power system.    Water tank (1)    Water inlet pipe (2)    Spraying pipe (3)    Generator (5)    Power generator (6)    Piston rod (7)    Jack (8)    Motor (9)    Transformer (10)    Voltage regulator (12)    Charger (13)    Storage battery (14)
NOVELTY - The trolleybus has a vehicle body (6) provided with a traction motor. A control unit assures the control of the power supply interruption in the traction motor. An energy storage control device e.g. storage battery, super capacitor or inertia flying wheel, is connected to the traction motor. A contact wire (3) forms an included angle with the ground. A trolley (4) is provided with a double-pantograph (5) for supplying power to the traction motor and the energy storage device. A trolley bus of a power grid is arranged by a wire grid pole (2).    USE - Double energy dynamic incremental trolleybus.    ADVANTAGE - The trolleybus saves the space. The trolleybus reduces the traffic crossing network confusion and visual pollution problem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a double energy dynamic incremental trolleybus.    Wire grid pole (2)    Contact wire (3)    Trolley (4)    Double-pantograph (5)    Vehicle body (6)
NOVELTY - A glass fiber composition (I) comprises greater than or equal to 57 wt.% but less than 58 wt.% silicon dioxide, 13-16 wt.% aluminum oxide, 21-25 wt.% calcium oxide, 0.5-3.5 wt.% magnesium oxide, 0.1-1 wt.% ferric oxide, 0.1-2 wt.% boron oxide, greater than or equal to 0 wt.% lithium oxide, phosphorus pentoxide, sodium oxide, and potassium oxide. The total content of phosphorus pentoxide and boron oxide is less than 3 wt.%. The total content of lithium oxide, sodium oxide and potassium oxide is less than 2 wt.%.    USE - Glass fiber composition (I) used in producing glass fiber employed in, e.g. wind turbine blades, glass steel pipeline, automobile parts, and glass fiber-reinforced composites.    ADVANTAGE - The glass fiber composition (I) can be suitably processed in large-scale production tank furnace, and can provide glass fiber with higher mechanical performance compared with traditional E-glass fiber and more excellent fiber forming performance compared with common boron-free glass fiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A glass fiber composition (I) comprises greater than or equal to 57 wt.% but less than 58 wt.% silicon dioxide (SiO2), 13-16 wt.% aluminum oxide (Al2O3), 21-25 wt.% calcium oxide (CaO), 0.5-3.5 wt.% magnesium oxide (MgO), 0.1-1 wt.% ferric oxide (Fe2O3), 0.1-2 wt.% boron oxide (B2O3), greater than or equal to 0 wt.% lithium oxide (Li2O), phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), sodium oxide (Na2O), and potassium oxide (K2O). The total content of P2O5 and B2O3 is less than 3 wt.%. The total content of Li2O, Na2O and K2O is less than 2 wt.%. The weight ratio (C1), which given by the equation C1=(Al2O3 + MgO)/CaO, is less than 0.8. The P2O5/B2O3 weight ratio (C2) is less than 1.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a photoelectric inverter system that converts direct current of a solar power generating system into an alternating current. The photovoltaic cells of generation system are serially connected with each other. The inverter system is connected with a detection device to detect input signal of a control device. A programmable logic controller (PLC) of control device is connected with a storage battery and a motor. The control device is provided to control electric energy according to the detection signal from detection device.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging speed of battery can be improved effectively. The waiting time for charging battery can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material solid solution contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide (I). The solid solution has stable micro-nano structure in electrochemical application, reversible capacity of more than 1.6 mA/g, and final discharging of 120 mAh/g or more than the capacity. Complete charging and discharging cycle is executed for more than 60 times within 2.5-4.3 V, in lithium ion battery using the solid solution.    USE - Solid solution is used as positive electrode material for lithium ion capacitor, hybrid super capacitor and electrochemical super capacitor (all claimed) used as power supply for electric tool and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery formed using the solid solution has high capacity and compatibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material solid solution contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide of formula: Li1+sNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (I), where s is more than 0 to 12, x is more than 0 to 0.6, y is 0 to less than 0.5, and 1-x-y is more than 0 to 0.5. The solid solution has stable micro-nano structure in electrochemical application, reversible capacity of more than 1.6 mA/g, and final discharging of 120 mAh/g or more than the capacity. Complete charging and discharging cycle is executed for more than 60 times within 2.5-4.3 V, in lithium ion battery using the solid solution. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid solution.
NOVELTY - The unlocking mechanism has an electromagnet (1) and a driving mechanism that are respectively installed on a movable locking plate. A releaser (2) is rotatably connected to the electromagnet. The output shaft of the driving mechanism is connected with the releaser through a transmission mechanism. A gear (7) is connected to the releaser and a gear (10) is connected with the output shaft of the driving mechanism. The gear (7) is engaged with the driven wheel.    USE - Unlocking mechanism for vehicle-mounted battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The loading and unloading efficiency of the vehicle-mounted battery case can be improved with high precision. The bearings are provided with axial locating, stable operation, strong adaptive capacity and long service life. The safety of the battery can be ensured and the battery efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the unlocking mechanism for vehicle-mounted battery case.    Electromagnet (1)    Retainer ring (3)    Bearing (6)    Gears (7,10)    Base (8)
NOVELTY - The generator set has several sliding modules comprise a sliding rail (11) that is provided parallel to a driving rail (3). A fixing plate (2) is provided in the left and right ends of the sliding rail, and a sliding plate (9) slides along the sliding rail. The sliding plate is fixed with a motor (8) that is provided with a driving wheel (5). The driving rail is uniformly distributed with groove (4) that is matched with a bump (6). The sliding module is provided with a vertical rail (7) that is provided with an oil cylinder whose top rod is fixed on the fixing plate.    USE - Vehicle-mounted generator set.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the generator is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the generator set.    Fixing plate (2)    Driving rail (3)    Groove (4)    Driving wheel (5)    Bump (6)    Vertical rail (7)    Motor (8)    Sliding plate (9)    Sliding rail (11)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode grating component (10) consists of lead-calcium-tin-aluminum-barium lead alloy and contains 4 or less crystal grains per mm2. The alloy contains 0.02-0.05 %mass calcium, 0.4-2.5 %mass tin, 0.005-0.04 %mass aluminum, 0.002-0.014 %mass barium and remaining lead and unavoidable impurity.    USE - Positive electrode grating component for lead acid battery used for electric charging control vehicles, and idling stop vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode grating component has excellent corrosion resistance and produces batteries with improved lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the positive electrode grating component.    Positive electrode grating component (10)    Vertical grating portion (11)    Horizontal grating portion (12)    Frame (13)    Edge portion (14)
NOVELTY - Method for subsistence of, for example, the crew of a military vehicle, consists in supply of air, thermal and electric energy, creation of a water and food reserve, accumulation of thermal energy through utilisation and aggregation of exhaust gases thermal energy and a power supply system for heating an insulated habitable room, water and food. Installed under the crew members seats is a double-walled vessel for biowaste, such biowaste discharged outside through the engine exhaust line due to the ejecting action of the engine exhaust gases. The hollow between the double walls communicates with the engine delivery and exhaust lines. Personal breathing equipment is connected to the oxygen generator and the filtering elements. Dampers and anti-shock devices with sensors are mounted on hazardous equipment elements.    USE - Personal use articles.    ADVANTAGE - Invention improves air supply, reduces injury hazard risk and increases thermal effectiveness and comfort.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a current (I-M) by a current measuring unit (18). The current is superimposed with a testing current to obtain the resulting current. The resulting current is measured by the current measuring unit within a time period. The resulting current is provided as a sum of the measured current and the superimposed testing current. A switching unit (22) is provided for guiding the testing current. The switching state of the switching unit is closed resulting in the flow of testing current.    USE - Method for inspecting an electrical current measurement of an electrical circuit of battery of motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, wind turbines, and electronic devices, such as laptops or mobile phones.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves measuring a current by a current measuring unit, and superimposing the current with a testing current to obtain the resulting current, where the resulting current is measured by the current measuring unit within a time period, and hence enhances inspection reliability to ensure vehicle or electronic devices safety, and enhances service life of battery, where the cost of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical circuit for the execution of an inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical circuit, in which measured current is not superimposed with testing current.    Measuring resistor (16)    Evaluation circuit (17)    Current measuring unit (18)    Switching unit (22)    Current (I-M)
NOVELTY - The current measuring circuit has a measurement resistor (16), a magnetic field sensor (20) and an evaluation circuit of an evaluating circuit board (18) for determining the electric current using the measuring resistor. The magnetic field sensor is arranged on the evaluation board, which is provided in close proximity of the measuring resistor, so that the magnetic field sensor acquires the magnetic field of the current flowing through the measuring resistor. The magnetic field sensor is a hall sensor.    USE - Current measuring circuit for measuring electrical current redundancy in a battery, particularly a lithium-ion battery of a battery system that is used in a motor vehicle, such as hybrid or electric vehicles or in an electronic device, such as laptops or mobile phones (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic field sensor is arranged on the evaluation board, which is provided in close proximity of the measuring resistor, so that the magnetic field sensor acquires the magnetic field of the current flowing through the measuring resistor, and hence ensures improving the reliability, safety, performance and durability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a current measuring circuit.    Measurement resistor (16)    Evaluating circuit board (18)    Magnetic field sensor (20)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cooling air circuit which circulates cooling air to the vehicle interior through an exhaust passage. A through-hole (1) is formed on a vehicle body floor (2) to allow penetration of an intake passage (4) and the exhaust passage together. A heat insulating material (6) is provided in the through-hole and arranged between the intake passage and the exhaust passage. The electric equipment (102) and a battery module (101) provided in a battery pack (100) are cooled by the cooling air.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains design freedom of vehicle body floor and compartment since through-hole provided in vehicle body floor will be one place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a vehicle body floor.    Through-hole (1)    Vehicle body floor (2)    Intake passage (4)    Heat insulating material (6)    Battery pack (100)    Battery module (101)    Electric equipment (102)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a diffuser (3) in front, a multi-stage suction inlet (200) behind the diffuser, a ventilation path extending rearward from the suction inlet, and turbines (11) disposed in the ventilation path. The rotation of the turbines is transmitted to the axle shafts, providing driving force for running the vehicle. The turbine rotation can also be transmitted to the rotating shaft of a generator. The electricity produced by the generator is stored in the vehicle battery and is also used as a driving force for running the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle with wind force apparatus. Can be used as a hybrid vehicle or as an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Handling of the wind force apparatus at low speeds is separate from handling the turbines at high speeds, avoiding damage or overload to the turbines and the generator. The turbines are installed to axle shafts, achieving structural simplification and cost reduction, and ensuring use space inside the vehicle. The discharge port of the ventilation path opens at the rear center part of the vehicle to provide assistance to the vehicle driving force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a wind force apparatus with a diffuser in front.    Vehicle (1)    Diffuser (3)    Turbines (11)    Wheels (101)    Suction inlet (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a first dummy cell (16a), a second dummy cell (16b), a third dummy cell (16c) and a fourth dummy cell (16d) which are formed by the edge of lamination direction of a laminated body (14). A dummy electrode structure (80), having electroconductive plate corresponding to an electrolyte, is clamped. The separators are provided with electric power generation cell (12). The separator comprises the dummy cell while the fluid connection hole and the fluid flow path are blocked by inserting the closure units (90,92) in fluid connection hole.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost by decreasing the number of metal dies for separator molding. Prevents erroneous assembly of the separator and improves assembly efficiency of the fuel cell stack by reducing the number of separators. Improves versatility and enhances fluid connection hole by permitting blocking of desired fluid flows into the separator surface by only inserting the closure unit in the desired fluid connection hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric power generation cell (12)    Laminated body (14)    First dummy cell (16a)    Second dummy cell (16b)    Third dummy cell (16c)    Fourth dummy cell (16d)    Dummy electrode structure (80)    Closure units (90,92)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a voltage detection unit (17) which senses the fuel cell group voltage. A cross leak diagnostic unit (40) performs diagnosis of cross leak of electrolyte layer based on fuel cells after stopping reactive-gas supply or stopping the voltage of the fuel cell group. A liquid water presence-or-absence judgment unit determines the presence or absence of liquid water in a fuel cell. The cross leak diagnostic unit performs cross leak diagnosis when the liquid water presence-or-absence judgment unit determines that the liquid has no water.    USE - Fuel cell system for use by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents incorrect diagnosis resulting from the liquid water in the stack since the cross leak diagnostic unit performs cross leak diagnosis when the liquid water presence-or-absence judgment unit determines that the liquid has no water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressor (2)    External humidifier (3)    Back pressure regulating valve (4)    Voltage detection unit (17)    Cross leak diagnostic unit (40)
NOVELTY - The closed-type battery has an insulation gasket having an insulation gasket main-body section (10a) which fixes a safety valve (3). A terminal board support section (10c), formed in the extension section (10b), abuts on terminal board lower surface of the inner side rather than the outer periphery of the terminal board lower surface. The terminal board support section does not abut the gasket sections other than the terminal board support section to the lower surface outer periphery following the side surface of a terminal board (4).    USE - Closed-type battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electric current interruption mechanism is improved since the terminal board support section does not abut the gasket sections other than the terminal board support section to the lower surface outer periphery following the side surface of a terminal board. The electric current interruption mechanism is prevented by being fracture by external impact force or flow stress of the insulation gasket and an internal short circuit accident by malfunctioning is prevented since the terminal board support section, formed in the extension section, abuts on terminal board lower surface of the inner side rather than the outer periphery of the terminal board lower surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial expanded sectional view of the sealing section of the enclosed lithium ion secondary battery.    Safety valve (3)    Terminal board (4)    Insulation gasket main-body section (10a)    Extension section (10b)    Terminal board support section (10c)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has metal which is connected to a positive electrode and a negative electrode that can deliver and receive electric power within and without the lamination exterior body. The laminate film is fused with the electrodes. The capacitance of the electric power generation element in the lamination exterior body is not less than 15 ampere-hour. The non-aqueous electrolyte consists of lithium hexafluorophosphate and oxalate complex lithium salt, e.g., difluoro oxalate complex lithium salt. The lithium salt has a LUMO value which is lower than the lithium hexafluorophosphate.    USE - Lamination-type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves sealing performance and durability since the lithium salt has a LUMO value which is lower than the lithium hexafluorophosphate. Prolongs operational lifetime by enhancing sealing performance and improving the durability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (30) has an electric power generation control unit (200) which controls an electric power generation condition of a fuel cell (100) to supply reactive gas to fuel cell using gas residual part in a flush condition in an electric current in which the increase gradient of electric power generation electric current exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The control unit controls the supply amount of reactive gas in flush condition in which the electric current is larger than the supply amount of reactive gas when the increase gradient does not reach the threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses gas-pressure fluctuation since the gas-pressure fluctuation applied to the electrolytic membrane which causes deterioration of electrolytic membrane is prevented. Suppresses response fall of output by limiting the pressure fluctuation of the gas supply during increase of requested electric power in a short period of time. Improves drivability and versatility of the equipment layout in the vehicle by suppressing response fall of output. Suppresses deterioration of fuel consumption since there is no excessive gas supply accompanying the supply amount increase drive of the reactive-gas supply source. Maintains catalyst performance by suppressing insufficient moisture content inside of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English Language Text).    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen gas holder (110)    Hydrogen gas supply system (120)    Electric power generation control unit (200)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has an air inflow port (8) and an air outflow port (9) which are formed in a storage case. The air inflow port or the air outflow port is opened in a position which confronts a channel between the cells (7) in a second insulation cover (10d) in the facing position of a first insulation cover (10a). The air inflow port or the air outflow port is opened with respect to the channel between the cells by the positional relationship which deviates to the cell thickness direction.    USE - Assembled battery for hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas flows easily through and along the surface of the guide wall so that the gas can be discharged through the internal channel without strong circulation resistance since the front of the guide wall includes the surface which is not orthogonally crossed to the gas flow direction. Bursting of battery is prevented since the cell internal pressure falls by discharging the gas inside the battery cell to the exterior of the exterior case. The influence of noise of voltage detection wire is inhibited since the temperature detection line is arranged at a channel that is different from the voltage detection wire. The cooling capability of the battery cell is improved since the air outflow opening brings cooling air together in the electrode terminal to stimulate cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary cross-sectional view highlighting the positional relationship with the busbar and the cell terminal, the air inflow port and the air outflow opening.    Cells (7)    Air inflow port (8)    Air outflow port (9)    First insulation cover (10a)    Second insulation cover (10d)
NOVELTY - The isolator (I) has a support plate (5), made from an insulating material, which inserts and supports a predetermined number of battery cells (7) in the battery insertion holes (6), respectively. The battery cells are inserted and arranged in parallel. The battery cells supported by the support are arranged in predetermined sequence plate so that an adjacent positive electrode side bus-bar (9a) and a negative electrode side busbar (9b) are connected and accommodated in a module housing (2). The support plate is fixed inside the insulation plates (4a,4b,4e).    USE - Isolator for electrical storage systems for household or vehicle use.    ADVANTAGE - Improves insulation effect while enhancing the strength with respect to holding the battery cells while having high voltage resistance since the battery cells supported by the support are arranged in predetermined sequence plate so that the adjacent positive electrode side bus-bar and the negative electrode side busbar are connected and accommodated in the module housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the isolator for electrical storage systems.    Module housing (2)    Insulation plates (4a,4b,4e)    Support plate (5)    Battery insertion holes (6)    Battery cells (7)    Positive electrode side bus-bar (9a)    Negative electrode side busbar (9b)    Isolator (I)
NOVELTY - The battery module connecting device (1) has protrusion pieces (6a,6b), protruding towards a module accommodation division (3), which are provided in an edge section of a bus-bar (5). The bus-bar is set in a backboard (4) of a rack (2). The fork-type connectors (9a,9b) are provided with the fork-pieces (10) that are arranged in opposing state for the positive electrode and negative electrode. A battery module (7), accommodated in the module accommodation division, is inserted by the fork-type connectors and connects with the protrusion pieces of the corresponding busbar.    USE - Battery module connecting device for connecting battery module to electrical storage system for household or vehicle use.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage from arising in the connection unit with the battery module the rack side due to vibration since the battery module is inserted by fork-type connectors and connects with the protrusion pieces of the corresponding busbar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the battery module connecting device.    Battery module connecting device (1)    Rack (2)    Module accommodation division (3)    Backboard (4)    Bus-bar (5)    Protrusion pieces (6a,6b)    Battery module (7)    Fork-type connectors (9a,9b)    Fork-pieces (10)
NOVELTY - The all-solid-state battery (10) has an electrode body (1) having a solid electrolyte layer (1b) which is arranged between a positive electrode (1a) and a negative electrode (1c). A series collector (2) electrically connects the adjacent electrode body in series. A laminated body (4) is provided with a parallel collector (3) which electrically connects the adjacent electrode body in parallel. The thickness of the section interposed into the electrodes of the series collector is less than the thickness of the section interposed into the electrodes of the parallel collector.    USE - All-solid-state battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, for information technology equipment, e.g., mobile telephone. Can also be used for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves performance of the all-solid-state battery since the interface of the active material and electrolyte solution contained in the positive electrode or the negative electrode is easily formed. Ensures movement path of the electron which moves the parallel collector to the positive electrode, a solid electrolyte, and the direction that intersects the lamination direction of the negative electrode by increasing thickness of the parallel collector. Prevents increase in resistance by equalizing current distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the all-solid-state battery.    Electrode body (1)    Positive electrode (1a)    Solid electrolyte layer (1b)    Negative electrode (1c)    Series collector (2)    Parallel collector (3)    Laminated body (4)    All-solid-state battery (10)
NOVELTY - An alkali electrolyte (20) comprises composition which forms double hydroxide layer (22) and contains bivalent cation, trivalent cation, anion (25) consisting of hydroxide ion, and organic compound which can become amphoteric ion (23).    USE - An alkali electrolyte for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ionic conductivity is increased as a result of double hydroxide layer structure, and alkali electrolyte has low humidity dependence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alkali electrolyte (20) consisting of double hydroxide layer (22) which involves preparing aqueous solution containing bivalent cation source and trivalent cation source, adding organic compound which can become amphoteric ion (23) to prepared aqueous solution, adjusting pH of aqueous solution to alkalinity, obtaining precipitate, collecting precipitates from alkaline aqueous solution, and molding collected precipitate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of an alkali electrolyte with structure of double hydroxide layer.    Alkali electrolyte (20)    Double hydroxide layer (22)    Surface of hydroxide layer (22a)    Amphoteric ion (23)    Anion (25)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode active material particle (610) and an electrically conductive material (620) which are contained in a positive electrode active material layer (223). The density of positive electrode active material layer is less than or equal to 2.85 grams per cubic centimeters. The positive electrode active material particle, having predetermined arithmetic mean, is contained in positive electrode active material layer. The aspect-ratio of the primary particle of the positive electrode active material particle is greater than or equal to 1.5.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains low resistance and high capacity with respect to the high-rate charging and discharging cycle since the aspect-ratio of the primary particle of the positive electrode active material particle is greater than or equal to 1.5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive mix layer.    Positive electrode sheet (220)    Positive electrode collector (221)    Positive electrode active material layer (223)    Positive electrode active material particle (610)    Electrically conductive material (620)
NOVELTY - A non-contact electric power feeding system (A) includes a trough type solar power generation apparatus (1) laid along the road or highway (R) in which electric vehicle (3) passes through. The solar power generation apparatus will convert the received sunlight (S) into electric power. A non-contact electric power supply (2) performs non-contact electric power feeding of electric power generated with the solar power generation apparatus at the electric vehicle.    USE - Non-contact electric power feeding system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensure easy installation of solar power generation apparatus so to enable non-contact electric power feeding system to perform efficient non-contact electric power feeding to electric vehicle as the electric vehicle drives along the road or highway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the configuration of the non-contact electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar power generation apparatus (1)    Non-contact electric power supply (2)    Electric vehicle (3)    Non-contact electric power feeding system (A)    Road or highway (R)    Sunlight (S)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) is made of metallic elements chosen from two metal groups. The first metal group includes metallic elements that ensure catalyst activity with respect to electrode reaction, and that do not melt in electrolyte solution during electrode reaction. The second metal group includes metallic elements that melt in the electrolyte solution in the advanced stages of the electrode reaction. The specific surface area of the electrode increases in the advanced stages of the electrode reaction. The electrode reaction is a reductive reaction that generates hydrogen by water electrolysis.    USE - Electrode used for electrode reaction using electrolyte solution. Can be used in various electrolysis reactions in e.g. fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electrode that can maintain active catalyst condition for a long time since the electrode is made of metallic elements chosen from two metal groups.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first metal group includes nickel, cobalt, iron, copper, gold, silver, rhodium, iridium, rhenium, ruthenium, platinum, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium, zinc and tantalum. The second metal group includes the same metallic elements included in the first metal group and their alloy formation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the cathode used in hydrogen production by water electrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the electrode for electrode reactions.    Electroconductive core (1)    Outer layer (2)    Electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has two metal electrodes with thickness less than 0.3 microns. A ceramic dielectric layer is formed between the metal electrodes. The metal electrodes and ceramic dielectric layer are formed in a serpentine-arrangement with gaps between the metal electrodes that allow venting of evaporated electrode material during benign failure. The ceramic dielectric layer has thickness of about 0.1 to 4 micrometer.    USE - Shapeable, short-resistant capacitor for use in space hardware, battlefield equipment and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor is shapeable or bendable, even around tight radius of curvature, thus permitting overlapping relationships without the need for leads between layers, thus easily shaping the capacitor into various compact configurations at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a silicon substrate used as a carrier for making a short-resistant capacitor.    Rigid substrate (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a fuel cell (2) that generates power by an electrochemical reaction. A unit calculates required heating heat amount to perform required heating for predetermined reference time. A unit calculates heating power generation amount for performing heat by heat creation unit. A unit calculates a travel power generation amount for the fuel cell vehicle to travel. A unit calculates optimum temperature at which fuel consumption amount reaches minimum. A control unit controls cooling system, such that temperature of fuel cell reaches optimum temperature.    USE - Air-conditioning apparatus for fuel cell vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption amount can be reduced by calculating the optimum temperature using the optimum temperature calculation unit, so that deterioration of the vehicle fuel efficiency can be suppressed. The control unit can be controlled to reduce the temperature of the fuel cell to the optimum temperature, when the temperature of the fuel cell exceeds the optimum temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for a fuel cell vehicle air-conditioning apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle air-conditioning apparatus.    Air-conditioning apparatus (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air pump (42)    Radiator (55)    Cooling system (500)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrolytic membrane (30) whose sides are jointed to anode electrode (40) and cathode electrode (50) respectively. A peripheral portion (58) of anode electrode is arranged at the inner side along the surface direction of anode electrode. A stress suppression structure suppresses the stress concentration to the site along the peripheral portion in the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress concentration to the site can be suppressed along the peripheral portion in the electrolytic membrane, so that the durability of the fuel cell can be improved. The joint strength between the electrolytic membrane and cathode electrode smaller than the inner side of peripheral portion on the outer side of peripheral portion can be easily realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane (30)    Anode electrode (40)    Cathode electrode (50)    Peripheral portion (58)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a step up converter (4) that increases the output voltage of fuel cell. Electric power input unit inputs the electric power supplied by fuel cell. One end of a reactor is connected to input unit. Switching circuit unit is connected to other end of reactor. Electric power output unit is connected to switching circuit unit to output electric power. The connection units for connecting input unit and reactor, and connecting reactor and switching circuit unit are located in line along front-back direction of vehicle, and are positioned at one side of converter.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell vehicle can prevent the raise of the height of the floor panel by mounting a fuel cell stack and step up converter in the inside of center tunnel. The fuel cell vehicle can ensure the passengers seating space. The liquid receiving tray can receive the coolant even when the coolant is flowed out of the connection units, so that the contamination of the current pathway in the downward direction is prevented reliably. The effort at the time of servicing the fuel cell vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the step up converter mounted in the fuel cell vehicle.    Step up converter (4)    Storage case (11)    Upper cover (11a)    Lower container (11b)    Trays (61,62)
NOVELTY - The battery has lithium ion secondary battery in which flat winding electrode group accommodated in flat shallow box form battery can. A pair of plane sections (31P) of electrode group is extended in parallel. A pair of curved sections (31T) is formed between one edge and other edge sections of each plane section. A cooling medium is flowed between secondary batteries. A boundary section spacer (101) is arranged between adjacent secondary batteries and are positioned in position opposes boundary section (31L) between plane and curved sections of electrode group.    USE - Assembled battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling structure of lithium ion secondary battery can be provided by making the spacer area smaller, so as to suppress expansion of battery can. Thus the battery can be cooled efficiently. The relative position in lamination direction of each lithium ion secondary battery and dimensions such as connection of bus-bar can be determined effectively, so that the assembly operation of assembled battery can be achieved easily. The deformation of the assembled battery can be decreased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view illustrating the assembly state of secondary battery and intermediate holder.    Middle region (13)    Boundary section (31L)    Plane section (31P)    Curved section (31T)    Boundary section spacer (101)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material component (1) has coating layer (3) provided with polyanion structure portion formed such that surface of positive electrode active material (2) is covered. The positive electrode active material shows strong base character and the coating layer shows acidity.    USE - Positive electrode active material used for all-solid state battery (claimed) used for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material component reduces the initial interface resistance between the active material and solid electrolyte membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the positive electrode active material component.    Positive electrode active material component (1)    Positive electrode active material (2)    Coating layer (3)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode having sulfur-type positive electrode active material containing carbon and sulfur, negative electrode having negative electrode active material containing silicon, tin and/or carbon, and electrolyte solution including a solvent containing dimethoxyethane and electrolyte.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has lithium ion electrical conductivity, charging/discharging characteristics and low-temperature tolerance, and suppressed deterioration of decomposition of 1,2-dimethoxyethane in electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-nickel-containing complex oxide (I). The half value width in angle (2( theta )) of diffraction peak of (003) plane is 0.14 degrees or less in powder X-ray diffraction.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using positive electrode active material has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-nickel-containing complex oxide of formula: Li(LixNi1-x-yMy)O2+a (I). The half value width in angle (2( theta )) of diffraction peak of (003) plane is 0.14 degrees or less in powder X-ray diffraction.    x=0-0.1;    y=more than 0 to 0.7;    a=0 or more;and    M=metal.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (3), a separator (2) and a nonaqueous electrolyte (5), and has porosity of less than 50 volume%. The positive electrode contains lithium manganese compound. The negative electrode contains lithium titanate. The separator is polyethylene-terephthalate-fiber containing cellulose nonwoven fabric.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery is used for assembled battery (claimed) for portable apparatus, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery, which is formed by connecting nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Bag-like aluminum laminate sheet (4)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a heater or an air conditioning appliance (10) with an outside air inlet (12), a heating/air conditioning branch (14), and a conditioning branch (16) for controlling battery temperature. An air outlet (18) is arranged towards a passenger compartment (H) of a motor vehicle e.g. electric car. The conditioning branch is connected to the air inlet, where the conditioning branch accommodates a heat exchanger (62) that is connected to a coolant circuit (70). The cooling circuit circulates a coolant for controlling the battery temperature.    USE - Device for controlling temperature of battery utilized in hybrid car and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conditioning branch accommodates the heat exchanger that is connected to the coolant circuit to circulate the coolant for controlling the battery temperature, thus ensuring effective checking of temperature of the batteries, while minimizing risks to occupants of car. The device allows the battery to be operated at an ideal temperature between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius, thus avoiding reduction in output, while allowing the battery to provide maximum performance, and limiting ageing of the battery. The device allows reduction of electricity consumption during ignition stage of the car, and preserves stop functions of an internal combustion engine without degrading comfort in the passenger compartment of the car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for controlling temperature of electric battery.    Passenger compartment (H)    Air conditioning appliance (10)    Outside air inlet (12)    Heating/air conditioning branch (14)    Conditioning branch (16)    Air outlet (18)    Heat exchanger (62)    Coolant circuit (70)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has battery cells (110) arranged in a specific direction. A pair of end plates (120A, 120B) contacts outermost surfaces of the battery cells. Each of the pair of end plates comprises of inclined planes (122a, 122b).    USE - Secondary battery module for use in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The end plates comprise the inclined plane, thus distributing external force applied to the end plates, and reducing external force transmitted to the battery cells, thus minimizing or reducing damage to the battery cells. The end plates contact outer surfaces of the battery cells, thus maintaining stacked structure of the battery cells in a secured manner when external force is applied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (100)    Battery cells (110)    End plates (120A, 120B)    Inclined planes (122a, 122b)    Connection member (130)
NOVELTY - A flooded lead-acid rechargeable battery (10) comprises at least one negative plate, at least one positive plate comprising un-clad cast positive electrode grid (12) obtained using lead-antimony alloy, and positive paste (16) which is directly coated on the grid, in a charged state, and aqueous electrolyte (32). The positive paste comprises oxide of lead, and additive comprising tin or tin oxide. The molar ratio of lead, and tin or tin oxide of the additive is 450:1-650:1.    USE - Flooded lead-acid rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to multicell battery, forklift, golf car, electric car, hybrid car, emergency or standby power supply, and photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The flooded lead-acid rechargeable battery has excellent durability, mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flooded lead-acid rechargeable battery.    Flooded lead-acid rechargeable battery (10)    Positive electrode grid (12)    Positive paste (16)    Negative paste (18)    Aqueous electrolyte (32)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has connector (7) with movable fuse element (22) corresponding to contact element (13). The contact element is arranged in the inner space of the housing element (8). The fuse element is in securing position in which it is engaged with locking portion of pin, so that connection between connector and pin is secured, if contact element is in contact with pin. The fuse element is moved from securing position to release position. The locking between fuse element and pin is released so that fuse element is moved between contact element and pin in the release position.    USE - Terminal assembly for battery of vehicle such as car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuse element is moveably formed relative to the contact element, unintended disconnection between connector and pin is avoided. The structure of the terminal assembly is simplified. The mechanical connection between memory and connector is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the terminal assembly.    Terminal assembly (1)    Connector (7)    Housing element (8)    Contact element (13)    Fuse element (22)
NOVELTY - The device has an air turbine i.e. wind turbine, including blades or helicoid propeller placed horizontally on front of a vehicle including an electric motor, or a compressed-air motor. The turbine utilizes wind force wind during circulation of the vehicle to drive an electric current generator. The generator is coupled with the turbine. The turbine is driven by air flow from displacement of the vehicle, where the air is directed toward a pipe having optimum width as that of the turbine. A flap is provided at entry of the pipe.    USE - Device for producing electric current used for refilling batteries of electric vehicles and for setting out pressure of an air reserve for compressed air motor vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The turbine is driven by air flow from displacement of the vehicle, where the air is directed toward the pipe having optimum width as that of the turbine and dimensions different than that of the turbine according to requirements of the vehicles, thus increasing autonomy of the vehicles in an effective manner while controlling speed of the turbine using the flap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for producing electric current. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a clamp (100) provided with a battery pole. An inserting hole (101) is formed in a center part on an end of an upper surface of the clamp along vertical direction. The battery pole is inserted and fixed in the inserting hole. A bolt (110) is connected to the end of the upper surface of the clamp along vertical direction. The clamp is made and shaped by brass alloy. Upper clamp and lower clamp parts are formed on the clamp, where a clamping part is fixed in an upper side of the upper clamp.    USE - Battery clamp structure for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents battery dampness due to battery pole damage and solves battery rustiness problem. The structure improves safety while driving and molds a battery clamp to the brass alloy so as to reduce weight of the vehicle. The structure improves service life of a battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery clamp structure.    Clamp (100)    Inserting hole (101)    Bolt (110)
NOVELTY - The material comprises a transition metal (M1M2)-phosphorus oxide-nano particle mixture uniformly formed in a graphene surface. Transition metal of the transition metal (M1M2)-phosphorus oxide-nano particle mixture is selected with nickel, copper, manganese or iron. Phosphorus oxide of the mixture is selected with lithium iron phosphate, lithium manganese phosphate or lithium cobalt phosphate. Average diameter of the transition metal (M1M2)-phosphorus oxide-nano particle mixture is 5-500 nm.    USE - Transition metal phosphate/graphene nano-composite material for a lithium secondary battery and an electric vehicle battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material can be easily manufactured by reducing homogeneous nucleation so as to reduce manufacturing time. The material reduces energy consumption. The material has better quality, better conductivity and better electrode capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a transition metal phosphorus oxide/graphene nano complex material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a transition metal phosphate/graphene nano-composite material.
NOVELTY - The membrane reactor (100) has cavity (20), and a solid electrolyte membrane separator (260) which is disposed in the cavity and divides the cavity into cathode chamber (22) and anode chamber (24). A cathode (220) is disposed in the cathode chamber, and an anode (240) is disposed in the anode chamber. A fuel cell is disposed outside the cavity to provide an electrolytic voltage, and comprised of fuel inlet (342), oxidant inlet (344), and reaction product outlet (346).    USE - Membrane reactor used for electrochemically converting carbon dioxide gas into expected product.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the structural stability of the membrane reactor since the enhanced cation exchange membrane has good strength and low swelling ratio which can prevent the solid electrolyte separator from creep or being folded, bubbled, or delaminated during a working process of the membrane reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional front view of a membrane reactor with fuel cell.    Cavity (20)    Cathode chamber (22)    Anode chamber (24)    Membrane reactor (100)    Cathode (220)    Anode (240)    Solid electrolyte membrane separator (260)    Fuel inlet (342)    Oxidant inlet (344)    Reaction product outlet (346)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a fluid circulating path (14) which is provided in contact with portion of an exhaust gas pipe (16) to heat fluid. A hot fluid is circulated through tank (12) that contains the aqueous solution. A pumping unit (18) is located in fluid circulating path to pump fluid in direction of fluid circulating path.    USE - Device for heating aqueous solution in tank of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid circulating path is provided in contact with portion of the exhaust gas pipe to heat fluid, so that the heat transfer loss can be reduced. Thus the aqueous solution can be heated quickly and maintained in the liquid easily. Hence efficiency of the device is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for heating aqueous solution in tank of vehicle.    Device (10)    Tank (12)    Fluid circulating path (14)    Exhaust gas pipe (16)    Pumping unit (18)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a vehicular spring assembly configured for compressions and extensions during vehicle travel, where the spring assembly comprises leaf springs. A power electronics circuit module is connected to the energy harvesting regenerative damper device for management of the regenerated energy and the damping force of the regenerative damper device. An electrical energy storage device is connected to the power electronics circuit module for storing the generated energy. A driver ride control module is provided.    USE - Regenerative suspension system for vehicle such as petrol engine, diesel engine, jet engine, four-stroke engine, two-stroke engine, pistonless rotary engine, radial engine, electric powered vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, solar powered vehicle and hybrid power train. Can also be used in tracked vehicle such as tank, armored personnel carrier, crawler tractor, bulldozer, snowmobile, backhoe, excavator, watercraft and hovercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle suspension systems improve the ride and handling performance of a vehicle by utilizing the passive, semi-active and active suspension dampers. The dampers prevent response overshoots and minimize unavoidable resonances within a vehicle such as those resonances caused by uneven roadways.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A regenerative damper as the energy harvesting device is mounted on all four sides of leaf springs of the vehicular spring assembly for generating electrical energy in response to vertical movement generated due to wheel travel over uneven road surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of vehicle installed with leaf-spring regenerative suspension system.    Vehicle main portion (1)    Leaf-spring regenerative suspension system (2)
NOVELTY - The substrate (46) has two connection ports opened on a substrate surface of a multi-layered structure that mounts a micro pump. The ports are separately connected to an inlet and a discharge outlet of the pump. A leakage prevention valve (62) is formed in fluid flow paths (54, 56) at inflow and outflow sides formed in an inner layer of the substrate. The inflow and outflow sides are connected to the ports. The valve closes the fluid flow path in the outflow side by differential pressure reduction with inflow side fluid pressure and fluid pressure of the discharge outlet.    USE - Substrate for mounting a micropump of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage prevention valve closes the fluid flow path in the outflow side by differential pressure reduction with the inflow side fluid pressure and fluid pressure of the discharge outlet, thus reliably preventing the leakage of fluid. The design of the substrate improves mounting operativity and mounting efficiency of the pump in a simple manner, reduces occupancy space of the pump, increases package density and enables size reduction of the apparatus to which the pump is applied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micropump assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a substrate. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate (46)    Surface layer (46a)    Exit (48)    Fluid flow paths (54, 56)    Leakage prevention valve (62)
NOVELTY - The pump (10) has an intake pipe (12) connected to a pipe part of a thermoacoustic engine (11). A non-return valve for suction (13), attached to the intake pipe permits flow to the engine side, and blocks the flow of a reverse direction. A discharge pipe (14) connected to the pipe part has a non-return valve for discharge (15) which blocks the flow to the engine side, and permits the flow of the reverse direction. An electric heater is provided in a heating part (18) of the engine. A control system (27) sets the heater into operation at the time of the temperature fall of the heat source.    USE - Thermo-acoustic pump for supplying a working fluid e.g. air, helium, nitrogen and argon, to a vehicle i.e. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The pump has no moving parts such as piston, thus improving durability, and obtaining desired pressure conditions even when utilizing the thermoacoustic engine and heat-source temperature is low. The pump performs heating of the engine using waste heat such as vehicle waste heat and factory waste heat, thus attaining reduction of maintenance costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a thermoacoustic pump. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Thermo-acoustic pump (10)    Thermoacoustic engine (11)    Intake pipe (12)    Non-return valve for suction (13)    Discharge pipe (14)    Non-return valve for discharge (15)    Tank (16)    Pipe part (17)    Heating part (18)    Stack (19)    Cooling unit (20)    Electric heater (26)    Control system (27)
NOVELTY - The pump (10) has a non-return valve for suction (14) permitting flow to a thermoacoustic engine side (11) and blocks the flow of a reverse direction. A discharge pipe (16) connected to the pipe part is located in a lowermost stage. A non-return valve for discharge (17) attached to the discharge pipe blocks the flow to the engine side located in the lowermost stage, and permits the flow of the reverse direction. A stack (22) is set so that thermal relaxation time of a working fluid in the stack located in the lower stage is shorter than the thermal relaxation time of the fluid in the stack located in the upper stage.    USE - Thermo-acoustic pump for supplying a working fluid e.g. air, helium, nitrogen and argon, to a vehicle i.e. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The pump has no moving parts such as piston, thus improving durability, and obtaining desired pressure conditions even when utilizing the thermoacoustic engine and heat-source temperature is low. The pump performs heating of the engine using waste heat such as vehicle waste heat and factory waste heat, thus attaining reduction of maintenance costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a thermoacoustic pump. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Thermo-acoustic pump (10)    Thermoacoustic engine (11)    Connecting pipe (12)    Intake pipe (13)    Non-return valve for suction (14)    Discharge pipe (16)    Non-return valve for discharge (17)    Pipe part (20)    Heating part (21)    Stack (22)    Cooling unit (23)    Metal mesh material (27b)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring battery voltages of cells after passing reference time, and determining quality of cells based on the measured value. Air is made to flow in orthogonal direction orthogonal to linear arrangement direction of the cells in a temperature rising process and a cooling process. A clearance gap is formed between cells of single batteries. Lithium ion cells are restrained (S03) by a restraining jig and heated up (S04) to a specific range of temperature. The cells are cooled (S06) in a state, where the cells are restrained by the restraining jig.    USE - Method for manufacturing a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for mounting an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and an electronic device e.g. portable personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery and a nickel cadmium cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting short circuit of a secondary battery at short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for performing charge of a lithium ion cell (S02)    Step for restraining cells by a restraining jig (S03)    Step for heating up lithium ion cell to a specific range of temperature (S04)    Step for performing aging test by high-temperature environment in a restraint state (S05)    Step for cooling cells in a state where the cells are restrained by the restraining jig (S06)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor (23) acquiring temperature from exterior of an electrical storage element (11). A controller (30) computes temperature of control point that shows temperature corresponding to internal resistance of the electrical storage element. An inverter (31) converts direct current power from an assembled battery (10) into alternating current power, and outputs alternating current power to a motor generator (32). Kinetic energy generated by the motor generator is transmitted to a wheel.    USE - Electrical storage system for mounting on a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller computes the temperature of the control point that shows temperature corresponding to the internal resistance of the electrical storage element, so that the temperature corresponding to the internal resistance of the electrical storage element is estimated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature estimation method for an electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a structure of a battery system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery (10)    Electrical storage element (11)    Temperature sensor (23)    Controller (30)    Inverter (31)    Motor generator (32)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (4) made of a silicon oxide, and a negative electrode (6) made of a silicon nitride, where zeolite is mixed with a silicon compound powder to manufacture the silicon secondary battery that adopts a nonaqueous electrolyte between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. A solid electrolyte mixes the zeolite with the electrode, after printing the film on an UV-ray at 130 degreeC. The electrodes are joined to create a unit cell. A thin film is created by atmospheric pressure plasma chemical vapor deposition.    USE - Silica electrode secondary battery i.e. lithium cell, for use in a portable equipment e.g. personal computer and mobile telephone, motor vehicle and smart grid.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are joined to create the unit cell, thus improving productivity, efficiently discharging the battery, preventing generation of electrolysis, reducing cost of the battery, and hence the battery is environment friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a silica electrode secondary battery    (2) a film forming method for a silicon-compound electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a silica electrode secondary battery.    Positive-electrode titanium base board (1)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (6)    Water absorbing kitchen towel (33)    Pure water (34)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte impregnated at a separator (2) positioned between a negative electrode (3), which carries out clusion-discharge of lithium ion, and a positive electrode (1). The positive electrode component ionizes oxygen. The positive electrode has a composite catalyst containing a type of precious metal element e.g. ruthenium and palladium, or oxide of iron, manganese, silicon, copper, tin, vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, silver and zirconium. The metal element is oxidized, nitrided or carbonized. The element is oxidized, nitrided or carbonized.    USE - Metal air secondary battery for use in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has the composite catalyst containing the type of precious metal element, thus improving charging/discharging energy efficiency in the metal air secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a metal air secondary battery.    positive electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Negative electrode (3)    O-ring (4)    Press board (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring dimension of molding of a recessed part dented toward an electrode body in a case main surface (13), and measuring electrode body thickness dimension of the electrode body. A recessed part is formed to position an electrode body simulation block body (50) as electrode body thickness dimension in a battery case main body (11) by block body thickness dimension, and the recessed part is molded. An insertion process is replaced with the electrode body simulation block body, and an electrode body is inserted into the battery case main body.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery i.e. the lithium ion secondary battery, for driving power supply of a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode body is reliably inserted into the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a recessed part formation process among a manufacturing method of a battery.    Battery case main body (11)    Case main surface (13)    Electrode body simulation block (50)    Main-body part (51)    Leg part (52)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode layer accumulating a separator (17) interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is impregnated at the electrode layer. The electrode layer and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution are arranged by a storage chamber of a container. A heat transfer element (24) has a guide plane i.e. inclined surface, that runs to a storage chamber side from a ceiling part side by providing the heat transfer element, which protrudes to the storage chamber side from the ceiling part of a container (11).    USE - Secondary battery for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively avoids lack of liquids of the non-aqueous electrolyte solution in the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle for carrying a secondary battery    (2) an electrical storage apparatus comprising an electric power generation part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Container (11)    Separator (17)    Heat transfer element (24)    Peltier device (25)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode carbon material consists of low-crystallizing carbon derived from graphite crystals which is coated with pitch in one portion or entirely. An electron-withdrawing group containing an oxygen atom is coupled with the surface of carbon material.    USE - Negative-electrode carbon material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) used for notebook computers, mobile telephones, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode carbon material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent durability and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative-electrode carbon material, which involves detarring graphite coated with pitch by baking in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at 300-500 degrees C, baking in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at high temperature of 500-1000 degrees C, contacting with a precursor of electron-withdrawing group in gaseous phase, and baking at 100-500 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a can (110), an electrode assembly (120) that is arranged inside the can, damping element (140) and a current collector (130). An electrode plate of the electrode assembly is provided with a non-coating portion (122). The current collector is fixed to the non-coating portion. The damping element is positioned between two electrodes of the electrode assembly, and is enabled to contact the current collector. The damping element is pressed against the inner surface of the can.    USE - Rechargeable secondary battery used for portable small electronic device such as mobile phone and camcorder, used as power supply of hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the damping element is positioned between two electrodes of the electrode assembly, and is enabled to contact the current collector, the electrode assembly is prevented from moving within the can and the shock transmitted to the electrode assembly and the current collector is efficiently absorbed and the deformation of electrode assembly and current collector is suppressed. Since the safety vent is opened earlier than the other portion of the cap plate to exhaust the generated gases, the risk of explosion due to increase in the internal pressure is reduced. Since the damping element is formed with hole and passageway along which exhaust gases generated from the can is moved, the safety of the battery is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Can (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Non-coating portion of electrode assembly (122)    Current collector (130)    Damping element (140)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a battery (14) has a switches safety device which is connected in series with battery cells (10). The sum of the voltages of the more series-connected battery cells does not exceed limit voltage after the triggering of the safety device. A switching device is electrically connected with two battery terminals for short-circuiting the battery, upon detection of a fault signal so that the safety device is triggered.    USE - Battery system for motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The endangerment for occupant or rescue squad is minimized, since the switching device is electrically connected with two battery terminals for short-circuiting battery, upon detection of fault signal so that safety device is triggered. The space occupied by the battery system and the manufacturing cost are reduced while safety of the occupant is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Battery cell (10)    Battery module (12)    Battery (14)
NOVELTY - The bond (10) has a connector (15) consisting of copper, which is designed as laser beam welding connection. A semiconductor component (1) is formed at the connector facing side and provided with a metallization layer (6) consisting of copper. The thickness of metallization layer is 10-50 mu m. The connector is formed as band shape.    USE - Bond for forming connection between semiconductor component (claimed) e.g. insulated gate bipolar transistor, MOSFET or diode and metallic connector used in drive circuit or energy management system of hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Local thermal overstressing in the region of the semiconductor component can be suppressed. The damage of the semiconductor component at the time of bonding can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side view and plan view of the bond for forming connection between semiconductor component and metallic component.    Component (1)    Metallization layer (6)    Strip conductor (7)    Bond (10)    Connector (15)
NOVELTY - The liquid separator (1) has a valve device (15) for discharging liquid or gas out of a collecting chamber (18) in a controlled manner. The valve device has a valve portion that is connected with a float (19). The valve portion interacts with a valve seat (20) in the collecting chamber such that the valve portion sealingly rests on the valve seat in non-floating position of the float and is lifted from the valve seat in floating position of the float.    USE - Liquid separator for fuel cell system (claimed) used in vehicle such as airplane and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The valve device can be operated reliably so that liquid discharging efficiency is increased. The trouble caused in the valve device due to contamination is prevented. The liquid separator can be constructed easily and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system and liquid separator.    Liquid separator (1)    Valve device (15)    Collecting chamber (18)    Float (19)    Valve seat (20)
NOVELTY - The method comprises locally magnetizing an austenitic workpiece before transport into a forming region (1.1, 2.1), in which austenite in the forming region is converted to ferrite and/or martensite by applying voltage and/or strain and by a combination of stretching train and a plane elongation, and subsequently moving the workpiece using a floating magnetic field. The workpiece is transported by a linear motor with a long stator. The forming region is located in an outer region of the workpiece, and forms a curvature of the workpiece.    USE - The method is useful for producing bipolar plates for fuel cells to transport austenitic workpieces (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and economical production of the bipolar plates without corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises locally magnetizing an austenitic workpiece before transport into a forming region (1.1, 2.1), in which austenite in the forming region is converted to ferrite and/or martensite by applying voltage and/or strain and by a combination of stretching train and a plane elongation, and subsequently moving the workpiece using a floating magnetic field. The workpiece is transported by a linear motor with a long stator. The forming region is located in an outer region of the workpiece, and forms a curvature of the workpiece. The forming region is provided as electrochemically inactive regions of a bipolar plate, and is coated with an electrochemically inactive coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of austenitic workpieces.    Forming region (1.1, 2.1)    Second edge portion (2.2)    Second central region (2.3)    Second connecting region (2.4)    Second curvature region. (2.5)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing offset correction to a current output signal that calibrates the current output signal to a known magnetic field strength, and providing temperature correction to the current output signal that corrects the current output signal based on temperature of a magnetic sensor. Current correction is provided to the current output signal to remove portions of the magnetic field caused by other battery cells (14). The corrected current output signal is converted to battery cell state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery cell.    USE - Method for converting a current output signal from a magnetic sensor that measures magnetic field in a battery cell to a battery cell state-of-charge for a battery such as lead-acid battery, lithium-ion battery and metal hydride battery, in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and electric hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to pure plug-in electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, petrol-electric vehicle and diesel-electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables estimating battery SOC using a magnetic sensor to measure change in magnetic susceptibility of one or more materials in the battery, and providing offset correction, temperature correction and current correction of the current output signal from the magnetic sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic bottom view of an electric hybrid vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    High voltage battery (12)    Battery cells (14)    Vehicle's wheel (18)    Motor (20)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy plate comprises 0.8-2 %mass iron, 0.03-0.2 %mass silicon, 0.004-0.05 %mass titanium, and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The content of iron in solid solution is 10-70 ppm. The intermetallic compound is dispersed to aluminum alloy plate. The distance between average walls of intermetallic compounds having round equivalent diameter of 1-15 mu m on the surface of aluminum alloy plate is 20 mu m or less. The maximum diameter of circle which can be drawn on the region to which the intermetallic compound does not exist is 25-100 mu m.    USE - Aluminum alloy plate is used for case of battery e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, mobile telephone, digital camera, and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy plate has excellent laser welding property, moldability, and swelling-proof property, and aluminum alloy plate is recovered stably and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum alloy plate.
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy plate comprises iron, silicon, titanium, aluminum and unavoidable impurities. An aluminum oxide film having average thickness of 20-500 Angstrom is formed in the surface of aluminum alloy plate. The intermetallic compound is dispersed to aluminum alloy plate. The distance between average walls of intermetallic compounds having round equivalent diameter of 1-15 mu m on aluminum alloy plate surface is 20 mu m or less. The maximum diameter of circle which can be drawn on region to which intermetallic compound does not exist is 25-100 mu m.    USE - Aluminum alloy plate is used for cover of battery e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electrical storage system, mobile telephone, digital camera, and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy plate has excellent laser welding property, and has reduced variation in depth of penetration. The battery containing the cover comprising aluminum alloy plate has excellent quality and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aluminum alloy plate comprises 0.8-2 %mass iron, 0.03-0.2 %mass silicon, 0.004-0.05 %mass titanium, and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. An aluminum oxide film having average thickness of 20-500 Angstrom is formed in the surface of aluminum alloy plate. The intermetallic compound is dispersed to aluminum alloy plate. The distance between average walls of intermetallic compounds having round equivalent diameter of 1-15 mu m on aluminum alloy plate surface is 20 mu m or less. The maximum diameter of circle which can be drawn on region to which intermetallic compound does not exist is 25-100 mu m. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum alloy plate.
NOVELTY - Use of graphite-coated membrane with mixture of salt deposition, is claimed.    USE - Use of graphite-coated membrane with mixture of salt deposition for constructing fuel cell and battery, and production of power generator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The graphite-coated membrane is environmentally-friendly.
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating a coating layer on a single side of a polyolefin resin porous film by surface coating process, where the polyolefin resin porous film is piled up with a support film. Temporary adherence of the polyolefin resin porous film and the support film is carried out, where thickness of the support film is 6-100 micrometers and tensile elasticity modulus of the support film is 0.7 gigapascal. A thermoplastic resin composition is melted using an extruder. Solvent is made to dissolve or distribute filler and resin binder.    USE - Method for manufacturing a laminated porous film used in a separator of a non-aqueous electrolytic battery (all claimed) i.e. lithium-cell battery, for an electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a packaging application, sanitation application, livestock farming application, agricultural industry, construction application and a medical application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables laminating the coating layer on the single side of the polyolefin resin porous film, so that generation of wrinkles and continuous stable coating can be attained by piling up the polyolefin resin porous film with the support film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolytic battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a coating apparatus for manufacturing a laminated porous film.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an ammeter (102) for detecting quantity of electric current, which is supplied to a battery (110) from an electric current supply source (140). A voltmeter (103) measures voltage at two-ends of the battery. A control switch part (130) transmits the electric current to the battery. An internal capacitor shows open circuit voltage of the battery. A dynamic resistor shows nonlinear operating characteristic by electrochemical reaction at inside the battery when parallel circuits of a dynamic capacitor are serially connected together.    USE - System for managing a parameter of a battery i.e. secondary battery such as lithium-ion battery, that is utilized as a motive power source of an electric-drive motor of a hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic resistor shows the nonlinear operating characteristic by the electrochemical reaction at inside the battery when the parallel circuits of the dynamic capacitor are serially connected together, so that parameter of elements in an equivalent model can be easily estimated in real time using a battery equivalent model with simple design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery parameter estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery parameter management system.    Battery parameter management system (100)    Ammeter (102)    Voltmeter (103)    Battery (110)    Control switch part (130)    Electric current supply source (140)
NOVELTY - The element has an electrode terminal (105) equipped with a through-hole (154) by a bolt (108) for electrically connecting a rod-shaped axial part of the electrode terminal at a penetration state among a plate-shaped connection part (151), a housing and a collector (104). The housing is equipped with a bulging part (131). The axial part of the electrode terminal is arranged by the bulging part. The through-hole is formed in a position, in which the bulging part and a bolt head (182) are crossed together, when the bolt head tends to rotate.    USE - Electrical storage element i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The through-hole is formed in the position, in which the bulging part and the bolt head are crossed together, when the bolt head tends to rotate so as to fasten the electrode terminal and another electrode terminal with desired strength, so that skidding of the bolt can be prevented without using a component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrical storage element.    Collector (104)    Electrode terminal (105)    Bolt (108)    Bulging part (131)    Plate-shaped connection part (151)    Through-hole (154)    Bolt head (182)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a metal battery tin (101) accommodating a winding electrode group. A metal battery cover seals the battery tin. A gas exhaust valve is provided in the battery cover. Metal guide ducts (110) guide gas emitted from the exhaust valve, and are welded to the battery cover (102) in surroundings of the exhaust valve. A taper part (112) is extended from a flange (111) toward upper direction of the battery cover. A cylinder part (113) is provided continuously from the taper part, where an area of an opening looked at the guide duct is larger than an area of the exhaust valve.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. flat rectangular parallelepiped shape cell and square lithium ion battery, for a hybrid electric vehicle and a pure electric vehicle. Can also be used as a nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows irradiation of a laser from upper direction perpendicularly toward the flange, so that welding-operation time can be reduced. The flange is welded to the battery cover over perimeter of the flange so as to prevent gas leaks from between the battery cover and the flange when the gas exhaust valve cleaves. The battery allows a valve elemental piece to use an outer periphery groove part as a fulcrum, so that a vertex part of the valve elemental piece contacts the taper part and a flexion angle of the valve elemental piece can be limited, thus restraining stress in the outer periphery groove part and preventing the valve elemental piece from being dispersed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary battery (100)    Metal battery tin (101)    Battery cover (102)    Metal guide ducts (110)    Flange (111)    Taper part (112)    Cylinder part (113)
NOVELTY - The element has two film-like polar bodies (111,112) and a separator (119) equipped with an electric power generation element (101). A first connection part is electrically connected with one of the film-like polar bodies that is provided with a negative electrode and a positive electrode. The first connection part is equipped between a second connection part (141) and a third connection part (142). A fourth connection part (114) is fixed between the first connection part and the third connection part. A surface of the third connection part is provided with a twist part.    USE - Electrical storage element e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery and lithium ion battery, for a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and an assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The fourth connection part is fixed between the first connection part and the third connection part so as to improve production efficiency of the element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical storage element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electric power generation element in cross section.    Electric power generation element (101)    Film-like polar bodies (111,112)    Connection parts (114,141,142)    Separator (119)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has a square-shaped lithium ion battery body whose positive electrode and negative electrode are provided with a flat winding electrode group wound in flat shape through a separator. Ratio of electrode part thickness and flat winding electrode group width is 2.0-3.3. Ratios of thickness of an active material mixture layer with respect to thickness of the positive electrode and thickness of the negative electrode are 0.96-0.78.    USE - Square-shaped lithium ion battery i.e. small non-commercial use lithium ion battery such as non aqueous-solution-type lithium ion battery, for use as a power supply for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a portable electronic device i.e. uninterruptible power supply, a mobile telephone and a notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and negative electrodes of the square-shaped lithium ion battery body are provided with the flat winding electrode group wound in flat shape through the separator, so that bending of each electrode and generation of slack in the flat winding electrode group can be suppressed, and uniform charging/discharging reaction progresses can be ensured when expansion contraction of the electrodes occurs during charging/discharging process, thus minimizing fall of capacitance or output of the battery in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a square-shaped lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode terminal (13)    Negative electrode terminal (14)    Injecting nozzle (15)    Gas exhaust valve (16)    Battery tin (19)    Square-shaped lithium ion battery (200)
NOVELTY - The wind power generator has an air collecting apparatus, a spring apparatus in which the ventilation opening is opened in the strong wind with the strong wind pressure. The ventilation opening is blocked in the west wind. Windshield apparatus is provided for reducing the rotary resistance. A fish shaped rudder (50,60) is adhered to the trailing portion of the windshield apparatus blow. A generator set up is provided. The electricity developed in the generator is stored in the hybrid automatic loaning lithium storage battery equipped with the hybrid vehicle.    USE - Wind power generator for wind-basket windmill.    ADVANTAGE - High rotatory power is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind bucket type windmill.    Wind bucket type windmill vertical device (10)    Fish shaped rudder (50,60)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate (10) has an electrode-plate main portion (2) which is provided with an active material layer (2b) formed in a main surface of a metal collector (2a). A strip-shaped electrode lead (3) is positioned facing main surface of metal collector. A fusion portion (14) is formed by melting the portion of edges of electrode plate main portion and electrode lead. The electrode plate main portion is connected with electrode lead by fusion portion. The electrode lead is folded toward fusion portion with respect to fold located in surface of active material layer.    USE - Electrode plate of electrochemical element (claimed) used for driving power supply for electric tool, electric vehicle, and electrical storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the longitudinal direction of electrode lead is smaller than the width of the electrode plate main portion, so that the material cost of the electrode lead can be reduced effectively. Since the electrode lead is folded toward the fusion element along the fold located in the surface of the active material layer, the electric current can be discharged easily outside irrespective of the length of the electrode lead. Hence, the stress applied to the fusion portion is reduced and the damage of the fusion portion is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode plate.    Electrode-plate main portion (2)    Metal collector (2a)    Active material layer (2b)    Strip-shaped electrode lead (3)    Electrode plate (10)    Fusion portion (14)
NOVELTY - The zero emission sewage fuelled power generator has a modified engine which is provided to generate power. The sewage or urine is used as fuel for the generator. An impure water tank is filled with sewage water or urine. R.O. filter is a battery operated and is configured to purify the water obtained from impure water tank by reverse osmosis process. A pure water tank is configured to store the water purified by R.O. filter. An electrolyzer is connected with a battery and split the water into hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - Zero emission sewage fuelled power generator used in vehicle and electrical equipment (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The size of the zero emission sewage fuelled power generator is reduced, so that the cost of the zero emission sewage fuelled power generator can be reduced. The generator can be installed easily. The fuel consumption of the generator can be reduced. The high efficiency of the generator can be improved. The output efficiency of the generator can be improved. The water can be reused efficiently by the generator. The eco-friendly of the generator can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the zero emission sewage fuelled power generator.
NOVELTY - The battery module has a cell information management unit including an electric component for managing information about an unit cell (301). A joining portion (6) is configured for joining the cell information management unit and a portion constituting the battery module. The joining strength of the joining portion is made larger than the yield stress of the management unit. The joining portion is comprised with a structure to enable attachment of cell information management unit to an insertion port (307), and to make the management unit removal dysfunction from the insertion port.    USE - Battery module e.g. lithium ion battery module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cell information management unit is damaged before cell information management unit is removed normally when trying to remove the management unit from the battery module, the improper reuse of the battery module can be prevented. The electrolyte can prevent the cell controller from damaging. Thus, the reliability of the information stored in the cell information management unit can be enhanced when the cell module is reused. The reliability of the information of battery information management unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Cover unit (4)    Cell controller (5)    Joining portion (6)    Unit cell (301)    Insertion port (307)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains complex of oxide and carbon material. The complex has sea-island structure in which the oxide is scattered as island phase in the carbon material, and average value of equivalent circle diameter of island portion of the sea-island structure is 3-15 nm.    USE - Material is used for positive electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has high real capacity and reduced internal resistance. The lithium-ion secondary battery containing positive electrode material has high stability with respect to repetition of charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains complex of oxide (Li2(M1-yLiy)(Si,M1)O4, where M is chosen from iron, manganese, cobalt and nickel, M1 is an element which substitutes silicon to compensate electric charge of y molecule of lithium ion, preferably phosphorus, and y is 0-0.25, preferably multiple of 0.03125), and carbon material. The complex has sea-island structure in which the oxide is scattered as island phase in the carbon material, and average value of equivalent circle diameter of island portion of the sea-island structure is 3-15 nm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The spacer (30) has a sleeve (34) which is projected from a flat surface (33) so as to surround the through-hole (31). The sleeve is provided with a notched section (35) on a portion of the circumference. A convex section (36) is extended linearly and is faced towards the notched section on the flat surface. The length (L) of extension of the convex section on the flat surface is provided longer than the width (W) of the notched section.    USE - Spacer for metal mold attached to flat-type battery (all claimed) of motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The convex section is extended linearly and is faced towards the notched section on the flat surface, so that the flow of the hot-melt-adhesive agent into a through-hole through a notched section can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a metal mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of spacer.    Spacer (30)    Through-hole (31)    Flat surface (33)    Sleeve (34)    Notched section (35)    Convex section (36)    Length of convex section (L)    Width of notched section (W)
NOVELTY - A binder resin comprises binder resin, active material and water, as binder resin. When a binder resin is dissolved in water to make a solution having concentration of 5 %mass, and then subjected to particle size distribution measurement by dynamic light-scattering method at 25 degrees C, the binder resin satisfies specified relation.    USE - Binder resin is used for binder resin composition for slurry composition for electrode of nonaqueous secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, notebook computer, mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition formed using the binder resin has excellent storage stability, adhesiveness and thixotropic characteristics. The electrode containing the binder resin has excellent flexibility. The battery containing the electrode has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder resin comprises binder resin, active material and water. When a binder resin is dissolved in water to make a solution having concentration of 5 %mass, and then subjected to particle size distribution measurement by dynamic light-scattering method at 25 degrees C, the binder resin satisfies the relation: Is greater than or equal to 30, where Is is the total scattering intensity measured with a particles having particle diameter of 1-100 nm. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) binder resin composition;    (2) slurry composition; and    (3) electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery cell whose side portion is formed with a pair of electrode tabs. A cathode tab (111,112) and an anode tab of electrode tab are arranged side by side to each other and a connector (200) is arranged between the electrode tabs. The electrode tabs are bent and come in contact with the connectors. The elastic pressurizing portions presses the electrode tabs, are formed in a specific portion which faces the electrode tabs.    USE - Battery pack for digital camera, cellular phone, notebook, hybrid automobile field etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode tabs can smoothly bend, so the wider ground plane with the connectors is obtained. Hence the welding operation can be performed easily. The smooth flow of current can be achieved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the connector.    Cathode tab (111,112)    Connector (200)    Connecting element (221)    Case (500)
NOVELTY - Sulfur-carbon composite comprises a pyrolysis microporous carbon sphere (PMCS) substrate in which sulfur is loaded.    USE - The sulfur-carbon composite is useful in an electrode material of a lithium-sulfur battery (all claimed) and a high-energy-density lithium ion battery, which is useful in power tools, photovoltaic cells and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur-carbon composite can be easily and economically prepared, improves electrochemical performance of the lithium sulfur battery, and limits the dissolution of polysulfides into electrolytes thus improving the cyclic stability of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the sulfur-carbon composite comprising preparing PMCS substrate and loading sulfur into the PMCS substrate.
NOVELTY - The cluster manufacturing apparatus has an apparatus main portion that is provided with a cluster generation space. A gas unit maintains the inner side of the cluster generation space in inert gas atmosphere and produces the direction flow of carrier gas (15) in cluster generation space. The holder holds several target material (21-23) to the flow direction of carrier gas at multiple stages. A laser unit irradiates pulsed laser (51-53) to each target material held at the holder.    USE - Cluster manufacturing apparatus used for manufacturing cluster of core shell structure used for electrolytic membrane of fuel cell, high functionalization of catalyst, metal and ceramics.    ADVANTAGE - The cluster manufacturing apparatus can manufacture the cluster of the core shell structure efficiently at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cluster manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the cluster production process.    Carrier gas (15)    Target materials (21-23)    Lasers (51-53)    Beam collimators (71-73)    Condensing lenses (81-83)
NOVELTY - The system has first cutoff valve (122) provided in downstream of hydrogen tank (121) to supply high pressure gas. Pressure-reduction valve (1) has blocking mechanism connected to downstream of piping (122a). Fuel cell stack (110) is used to process gas coming from piping (123a) having relief valve (126). Relief valve is opened when pressure of piping (123a) is more than predetermined relief pressure. Medium voltage line-pressure detection unit (132) is used to detect pressure of piping (123a). Electronic control unit (ECU) (170) is used to control fuel cell stack.    USE - Gas supply system for fuel cell system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle, three-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, unicycle and train. Can also be used in boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is not easily discharged/released outside from the gas supply system, even if sheet leak arises in the pressure-reduction valve having pressure reduction function and shutdown function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure-reduction valve (1)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Hydrogen tank (121)    First cutoff valve (122)    Pipings (122a,123a)    Relief valve (126)    Medium voltage line-pressure detection unit (132)    ECU (170)
NOVELTY - The system has evaporative condenser (30) which supplies the water vapor for hydration reaction to reactor (16) by evaporating water, while condensing the water vapor discharged from reactor. An electric energy control unit (92) controls the electric energy supplied from electric power supply unit (90) based on the temperature detected by temperature sensor (88). A thermal storage ECU calculates the heat storage amount of reactor based on the detection of electric current, voltage, and temperature.    USE - Chemical thermal storage system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal storage ECU calculates the heat storage amount of reactor based on the detection of electric current, voltage, and temperature, the heat storage amount can be calculated accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a control structure for reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactor (16)    Evaporative condenser (30)    Temperature sensor (88)    Electric power supply unit (90)    Electric energy control unit (92)
NOVELTY - The method involves inspecting the electrode plates (W11,W12) by a cutting inspection apparatus. The electrode plates are conveyed to pass below the conveyance rollers (21,22). The position of the surface inspection cameras (51,52) are distributed up and down. The cross-section inspection cameras (41,42) are arranged between the conveyance rollers.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode winding portion used in motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The parallel running distance and conveyance distance of the electrode plates can be shortened. The electrode plate discarded at the time of the enlargement of an installation and defect generation can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the electrode winding portion can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing apparatus of the electrode winding portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the production line.    Conveyance rollers (21,22)    Cross-section inspection cameras (41,42)    Surface inspection cameras (51,52)    Production line (100)    Electrode plates (W11,W12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has a buckling acceleration portion (62) set at the top edge side of a rib (56). The buckling of rib is performed with the buckling acceleration portion as the starting point by making impact (F) act with respect to the rib. The buckling acceleration portion accelerates buckling of an electrically equipped member (50) set at the outer edge side of a battery case (12) by the effect of impact from external. The electrically equipped member buckles and is bent to a direction that prevents electrical contact with battery case when battery case deforms by effect of impact.    USE - Battery pack used for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid type motor vehicle. Can also be used in compact car including light car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery pack with compact structure by eliminating need to provide large clearance gap between the electrically equipped member and battery case. Ensures impact added to the battery pack is relieved by buckling of the electrically equipped member, thus damage of other member is avoided. Ensures reliable buckling of the rib with the buckling acceleration portion as the starting point by making longitudinal compressive force act with respect to the rib. Prevents secondary malfunction of the battery pack due to electrically equipped member that buckles when impact is added. Prevents propagation of impact with respect to other electrically equipped member located at the input direction of impact by buckling of the electrically equipped member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery case (12)    Electrically equipped member (50)    Rib (56)    Buckling acceleration portion (62)    Impact (F)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (10) has a circulation region (S) which is formed in base (11) for circulating the thermal medium which temperature-controls the battery thermally. The base has a surface (11a) thermally connected with battery and another surface (11b) thermally connected with peltier device (30) which heats or cools thermal medium. The circulation region is divided into two flow paths (S1,S2) which are connected and are configured to circulate the thermal mediums for heat-exchanging with peltier device and battery respectively.    USE - Battery heat exchanger used in vehicle (claimed) such as plug in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circulation region is divided into two flow paths which are connected and are configured to circulate the thermal mediums for heat-exchanging with peltier device and battery respectively, so that the flow path where thermal medium circulates can be simplified and the number of components can be reduced. The flow-path formation element is arranged opposite to base formation element by junction portions, so that the battery heat exchanger can be formed easily. The temperature difference of the surfaces of peltier is made small, so that the battery module can be temperature-controlled efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery heat exchanger (10)    Base (11)    Surfaces (11a,11b)    Peltier device (30)    Circulation region (S)    Flow paths (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating a battery element in a battery case. An electrolyte solution is filled in the battery case. A lithium ion secondary battery (10) is positioned in a vacuum chamber and the displacement amount of the battery case and the pressure change in the vacuum chamber are detected in a pressure-reduced atmosphere, after applying a predetermined external pressure to the battery case. The internal pressure of the battery is estimated based on the displacement amount and pressure change in the vacuum chamber.    USE - Method for measuring internal pressure of lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply in portable equipment, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load transmitted from the battery element to the battery case can be removed by detecting the displacement amount of the battery case in the pressure-reduced atmosphere within the vacuum chamber. Therefore the internal pressure of the battery can be measured precisely. The swelling of the battery element can be restrained and the shape of the battery element can be fixed, without damaging the battery element by applying the predetermined external pressure to the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the application of the external pressure with respect to the battery case.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - A coating liquid comprises hydrated alumina, aqueous dispersion liquid of binder polymer, aqueous solution dispersing agent and thickener, and aqueous solution dispersing agent which is carboxymethylcellulose salt having viscosity of 1 %mass aqueous solution at 25 degrees C of more than 100-500 mPa.second. The thickener is carboxymethylcellulose salt having viscosity at 25 degrees C of 1 %mass aqueous solution of 3000-10000 mPa.second.    USE - Coating liquid is used for lithium ion battery separator. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electric bicycle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone, portable music player and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid has high stability. The lithium ion battery separator has high heat-resistant and charging/discharging characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery separator.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging semiconductor element (1) on electrode (4) through a solder (2) containing positioning element (21) that regulates the position of semiconductor element in thickness direction. Another electrode (5) is arranged on the surface opposite to electrode (4) through a solder (3). The solders are melted and are joined with semiconductor element. The positions of semiconductor element with respect to the electrodes in thickness direction are determined by positioning element when the solders are melted respectively.    USE - Method for manufacturing semiconductor device used in inverter apparatus for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positions of semiconductor element with respect to the electrodes in thickness direction are determined by positioning element when the solders are melted respectively, so that the short circuit between electrodes can be prevented effectively. The plating process is performed on the electrodes, so that the wettability with respect to the solders is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor element (1)    Solders (2,3)    Electrodes (4,5)    Plastic molding position (7)    Positioning element (21)
NOVELTY - The inverted moving element has the controllers (54,55) that generate the control signals for multiplying the control gains by the value based on the position information detected by an attitude sensor (6) respectively. The motors (3,4) drive a drive wheel based on the control signals outputted from the controllers. The controllers reverse symbol of the control gains, when a voltage determination unit (51) determines that the generated regeneration voltage is more than a predetermined threshold value. The controllers change the control gains.    USE - Inverted moving element used in inversion two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerated electric power can be consumed effectively by the inverted moving element, and the small lightweight resistive element can be maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of controlling inverted moving element; and    (2) a program for controlling inverted moving element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the control apparatus of inverted moving element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motors (3,4)    Control apparatus (5)    Attitude sensor (6)    Voltage determination unit (51)    Controllers (54,55)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy is of rare-earth-magnesium-nickel group having cerium-nickel type crystal structure. The hydrogen storage alloy comprises samarium, magnesium, nickel, and lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, scandium and/or yttrium.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used for negative electrode elements of nickel-hydrogen secondary batteries (claimed) used for portable equipment and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has excellent durability, and provides batteries having excellent cycle characteristics and high capacity. The occlusion amount reduction of hydrogen during increase in occlusion amount of hydrogen by the structure, and repeated occlusion-discharging of hydrogen is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy is of rare-earth-magnesium-nickel group having cerium-nickel (Ce2Ni7) type crystal structure. The hydrogen storage alloy has a composition of formula: RE1-x-ySmxMgyNia, where RE is lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, scandium and/or yttrium, x is 0.74-0.97, y is 0.03-0.07, and a is 3.3-3.6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an open type nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    Open-type nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (10)    Container (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Positive electrode (18)    Alkali electrolyte solution (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing docking device such as dock (600) coupled to a vehicle such as truck (800). A mobile security system (100) is inserted into the docking device at specific location for transportation. The mobile security system is provided with surveillance equipment and solar panel to provide power for the surveillance equipment. The mobile security system is secured in the docking device that is provided with locking pins for transportation. The mobile security system is lifted with a forklift (810) at the location.    USE - Method for transporting mobile security system (claimed) loaded onto vehicle such as truck. Can also be used in homes, warehouses, retail stores, construction sites, banks, and automated teller machines.    ADVANTAGE - The security system is provided for easy and efficient deployment to sites such as sporting events and construction sites. The system facilitates easy loading and unloading, secures the system on the vehicle for transportation. The security system reduces the interference between systems during transportation. The security system is suitable for wide range of applications, including multiple systems. The internal components of the security system can be prevented from accessing by the user by placing the lock within the recess. The interference between the security systems is eliminated during transportation. The presence of the trespassers can be detected easily at site and the criminal activities are recorded with photographs and video. The security system is improved with audible alarm to alert the authorities in case of danger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mobile security system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mobile security system.    Mobile security system (100)    Dock (600)    Truck (800)    Bed (802)    Forklift (810)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a control apparatus (8) controlling voltage rise rate by a voltage conversion apparatus based on voltage values that are measured by two voltage sensors (V1, V2). A third voltage sensor (V3) is parallelly connected with the first and the second voltage sensors. The voltage rise rate is controlled when a voltage value deviation is measured by the third voltage sensor such that voltage value deviation is more than a predetermined value based on the measured voltage values.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a transmission, a wheel control apparatus, steering apparatus and a suspension system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that the voltage rise rate is controlled when the voltage value deviation is measured by the voltage sensor such that voltage value deviation is more than the predetermined value based on the measured voltage values, so that fluctuation of voltage rise rate of a voltage conversion apparatus can be reduced in a quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell system. .'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage sensors (V1-V3)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Battery (4)    Converter (5)    Traction inverter (6)    Traction motor (7)    Control apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode has an active material layer that is comprised of an active material such as lithium titanate. The active material layer is formed of a powder electrode material by a cold isostatic pressing at more than 490 MPa of contact-pressure. The active material layer is formed with porosity of 2 % or less.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode of lithium battery used as power supply of drive motor in electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porosity of the active material layer is 2 % or less, the battery performance can be improved.
NOVELTY - An electrode material has localized electron spin density per unit specific surface area of less than 3x 1015/m2.    USE - Electrode material is used for metal air cell (claimed) e.g. lithium-air cell, magnesium air cell and zinc air cell, and for electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has excellent coulomb efficiency and damage proof property, and is economical. The battery obtained using electrode material has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material, which involves preparing mixture of metal complex of nitrogen-containing organic polymer compound and electroconductive material, heating mixture in inert atmosphere, carbonizing, crushing carbonized material and performing metal removal process.
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises electrode layer containing particulate-form active material, electroconductive agent, and polymer binder having weight average molecular weight of 200000-400000, formed on collector. Electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery provided with nonaqueous electrolyte to which additive to which oxidative degradation is carried out during overcharge, and generates proton is added, and electric current interruption mechanism which will interrupt electric current when battery internal pressure becomes more than predetermined value.    USE - Electrode e.g. negative electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode increases the generated gas amount during overcharge, even specific surface area of active material is not enlarged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode comprises an electrode layer containing a particulate-form active material, electroconductive agent, and polymer binder having weight average molecular weight of 200000-400000, formed on a collector. The electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery provided with nonaqueous electrolyte to which additive to which an oxidative degradation is carried out during overcharge, and generates proton is added, and electric current interruption mechanism which will interrupt an electric current when a battery internal pressure becomes more than predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Exterior component (11)    Terminal (12)    Electric current interruption unit (13)    Laminate (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves removing the metal air cell (20) mounted and discharged from the vehicle. The negative electrode active material of the removed metal air cell is oxidized by discharge, and the metal oxide (10a) is produced from the metal air cell. The positive electrode (30) and negative electrode (31) of the metal air cell are electrically connected before taking out the metal oxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing metal oxide such as zinc oxide for use in semiconductor device, photo-catalyst and cosmetics, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide can be manufactured with higher purity at low cost without producing the process which heats metal to high temperature, and electrolysis reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the metal air cell removed from the electric vehicle, the positive electrode and negative electrode of the metal air cell connected by the electric circuit, and the metal air cell of the state which took out the metal oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal oxide (10a)    Metal air cell (20)    Positive electrode (30)    Negative electrode (31)    Electric circuit (35)
NOVELTY - A raw material for negative electrode active material layer (33) containing a negative electrode active material (41), carboxymethyl cellulose (42) or its salt, and an aqueous binder (43), and an aqueous medium (44) are mixed to obtain an aqueous negative electrode slurry (45). An alkali or alkaline water (50) is added and the slurry is coated and dried to form negative electrode active material layer on a collector (32). Thus, negative electrode (31) is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode for electrical device (all claimed), electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode is efficiently manufactured without generating gas. The decomposition of carboxymethyl cellulose is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining manufacture of negative electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (31)    Collector (32)    Negative electrode active material layer (33)    Negative electrode active material (41)    Carboxymethyl cellulose (42)    Aqueous binder (43)    Aqueous medium (44)    Slurry (45)    Alkaline water (50)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy powder comprises misch metal (Mm), 0.0005-0.01 mol yttrium (Y), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), aluminum (Al) and hydrogen storage alloy that has calcium-copper (CaCu5) type crystal structure which consists of cobalt (Co) in which molar ratio of Ni with Mm, Y, Mn and Al is 0.15-0.35, molar ratio of Co, Mm and Co with Y is 5.25-5.45. Half-power band width ratio (002) (200) in powder X-ray diffraction is 0.8-1.45.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy powder for alkaline storage battery (claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery as power supply for electric vehicle, household use or industrial cogeneration.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy powder has high output discharge performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the structure of alkaline storage battery.    Nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Electrode group (13)    Battery case (14)
NOVELTY - A steam reforming catalyst contains rhodium (Rh) or Rh alloy as metal catalyst supported to alpha -alumina carrier. Steam reforming catalyst carries out steam reforming of hydrocarbon-type gas containing nitrogen.    USE - A steam reforming catalyst for production of reformed gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ammonia production and carbon deposition can be suppressed, reforming reaction of hydrocarbon can be promoted, application of hydrocarbon can be expanded, reformed gas can be efficiently produced, and conversion ratio of hydrocarbon is improved.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (200) consists of a negative electrode (204) including a form of lithium, a positive electrode (208) spaced apart from the negative electrode and configured to use oxygen and carbon dioxide as reagents in a reversible electrochemical reaction, where lithium carbonate is formed during discharged and consumed during charge at positive electrode, a separator (212) positioned between the electrodes, and an electrolyte (224) including a salt.    USE - Electrochemical cell is used in portable electronics, and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell uses an electrolyte with an adequate conductivity which reduces the internal electrical resistance of the cell to allow a high power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium/oxygen-carbon dioxide cell with two electrodes and a reservoir configured to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with a positive electrode for a reversible reaction with lithium.    Electrochemical cell (200)    Negative electrode (204)    Positive electrode (208)    Separator (212)    Carbon particles (216)    Electrolyte (224)
NOVELTY - An organic type electrolyte comprises a phenyl derivative (I) and a carbonate compound.    USE - Organic type electrolyte is used in storage batteries (claimed) used for electric vehicles e.g. hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and drive-type electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The organic type electrolyte improves the initial storage capacity of storage batteries, which affects the possible travel distance of an electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic type electrolyte comprises a phenyl derivative of formula (I) and a carbonate compound of formula R'1-R'2-R'3.    R1-R5=H, 1-4C linear or branched (halo)alkyl, or halo;    R6=(halo) alkylene;    R7=group having symmetrical structure with R6 as rotational axis, chosen from phenyl having optionally substituted 1-4C linear or branched (halo)alkyl or halo;    R'2=optionally substituted vinyl, optionally substituted cyclic carbonate group, cyclic sulfite, linear carbonate group, linear sulfite group, or -SO3-;and    R'1,R'3=H, halo, 1-4C linear or branched (halo)alkyl, optionally substituted vinyl, phenyl, or cyclohexyl group.    When R'2 is -SO3-, R'1 and R'3 may form a ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a coin-shaped organic type electrolyte storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exterior portion (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Separator (15)    Gasket (17)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode material comprises a carbon material having content of carbon atoms of 98 %mass or more and interplanar spacing (d002) along the C-axis direction of 3.370 Angstrom or less, and a boron compound (I). The boron compound is bonded to a portion of carbon atoms of carbon material.    USE - Negative-electrode material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery (claimed) for portable apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery containing the negative-electrode material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative-electrode material comprises a carbon material having content of carbon atoms of 98 %mass or more and interplanar spacing (d002) along the C-axis direction of 3.370 Angstrom or less, and a boron compound of formula: HxBOy (I). The boron compound is bonded to a portion of carbon atoms of carbon material.    x=0-1;and    y=1.5-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative-electrode material; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte-type secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply conversion system (Al) whose input port is connected with an external part of an auxiliary power supply. An output port of the conversion system is connected with an input port of a super capacitor group energy storage system (E2). An output port of the energy storage system is connected with an energy storage finish alarm system (A2). An end of the power supply conversion system is connected with a cathode output port and the load of the super capacitor energy storage system. The alarm system produces an LED signal lamp, buzzer or switch alarm signal.    USE - Super capacitor engine starting power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables starting a super capacitor set with high starting energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a super capacitor engine starting power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply conversion system (A1)    Super capacitor group energy storage system (A2)    Super capacitor group energy storage system (E2)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode having positive active material comprising composite metal oxide of lithium and cobalt, and negative electrode having negative electrode active material, which releases lithium ion, non-aqueous electrolyte comprising compound and solvent, where the battery has 2-C average discharge voltage of 3.64 V or more.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for a power tool for mounting in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses IR drop under high-speed charging/discharging, and maintains low internal resistance and high discharge voltage, and has prolonged service life, high-speed charging/discharging property and discharge capacity maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery comprises a positive electrode having positive active material comprising composite metal oxide of lithium and cobalt, and negative electrode having negative electrode active material, which releases lithium ion, non-aqueous electrolyte comprising compound having structure of formula ((XSO2) (X1SO2)N-Li+) and solvent, where the battery has 2-C average discharge voltage of 3.64 V or more.    X, X1=F, 1-6C alkyl, or 1-6C fluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - The vehicle is included with a photo-electric conversion plate, a gear-box, a front wheel, a seat, a vehicle frame, a rear wheel, and a storage tank. The front end lower side of the frame is provided with the front wheel, while the rear end lower side is provided with the lower wheel. The front end of the vehicle frame is set with gear box, while the rear end is provided with storage box. The seat is set on the upper portion of frame. The photoelectric switch plate by upright post is connected with the frame.    USE - Solar sightseeing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar sightseeing vehicle structure can be simplified. The vehicle can be conveniently operated. The maintenance cost of the vehicle can be reduced. The battery charging time can be reduced. The vehicle can be easily popularized and conveniently used.
NOVELTY - The variable frequency charging device has a shell, a power supply plug and a charging circuit which is provided in the shell. The charging circuit comprises a rectifying circuit and a frequency conversion circuit. The frequency conversion circuit comprises a frequency transformer and the variable frequency triode. Anode output rectifying circuit is connected on a middle tap of the transformer. Cathode output is connected with variable frequency triode. The primary winding taps of the transformer are connected with the collector electrode and the base electrode of the triode.    USE - Variable frequency charging device for battery such as nickel-titanium battery, lead-acid battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The charging speed of the battery can be improved. The charging device is safe and reliable to use. The current limiting control for electric supply can be enhanced.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a bracket main body provided with a supporting plate and a U-shaped cavity and made of stainless steel. A middle part of the supporting plate is provided with an annular hole. A lower part of the supporting plate is fixed in the U-shaped cavity by a bolt.    USE - Storage battery mounting bracket for an automobile component.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has simple design.
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper cover fixedly connected with a lower cover. A circuit board is fixed on a radiating plate. A fixing bracket is fixed on the lower cover and electrically connected with the circuit board that is connected with a battery unit. The upper cover is provided with an embedding strip.    USE - Electric battery box combination structure for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes the upper cover to prevent entry of external water solution into a battery box. The structure is provided with multiple locating grooves on the lower cover to maintain gap among multiple batteries. The structure realizes radiating function by using a radiating plate and avoids puncturing by a sharp object. The structure has low manufacturing cost.
NOVELTY - The battery box has a battery box main housing that comprises a barrel unit for containing a battery. A box cover is connected with one end of the barrel unit. The bottom plate is provided on the battery box main housing. The whole vehicle control circuit is electrically connected with the conductive base. The battery box main housing is provided with a burglar alarm comprising a vibration sensor for sensing the battery box main housing. The control module is provided for controlling the working of the alarm and for realizing alarm function of sound-producing device.    USE - Battery box of electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The fear of user about the attacking of portable battery box can be avoided, when the motor vehicle is provided with battery box anti-theft device in the battery box main housing.
NOVELTY - The system has a single aluminum-air cell that is electrically connected in series or parallel to a battery pack that is provided with two liquid flow configuration chambers. The aluminum-air cell is connected with the fluid flow configuration chamber through a liquid outlet pipe, and the fluid flow configuration chamber is provided in the pump cavity. A pump fluid chamber is connected with the liquid storage pump through a pipe. The electrolyte is circulated between the flow configuration chambers.    USE - Aluminum-air battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The safety is ensured, the reliability is improved, the cost is reduced, and environmental pollution is avoided.
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply switch whose end is connected with a positive pole of an electric car storage battery. Another end of the power supply switch is connected with a motor control unit. A motor control power supply return circuit is connected with a pre-charging module that is connected with the power supply switch in a parallel manner. The motor control unit is connected with a capacitor unit for controlling a pre-charging state.    USE - Motor controller pre-charging control system for an electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is energy-saving, simple in structure and convenient to use, and has over-current protection function and high protection capacity. The system is prevented from effectively operating in a capacitor unit saturation state by adopting the pre-charging module, and reduces manufacturing cost and storage battery electric quantity consumption, increases electric motor car driving mileage rate and prolongs service life of the capacitor unit so as to improve motor controller pre-charging module working reliability.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a constant current source connected with collectors of first and second transistors. An output end of a voltage comparator is connected with the first transistor. A current comparator is connected with the first transistor. A third transistor is connected to a ground. An end of a capacitor is connected with base electrodes of the first and second transistors. The constant current source and another constant-current source are connected with a power supply. A driving circuit is utilized for driving a current loop and a voltage loop.    USE - Electric motor car charger constant-current and constant-voltage control integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is simple in design, and reduces cost of an electric vehicle charger.
NOVELTY - The structure has a box body whose upper part is provided with a combining rib. A bottom end face of the combining rib is provided with a screw hole. The box body is provided with a containing groove. The containing groove is matched with an opening. A limiting part is fixed with the opening. A commercial dry battery or rechargeable battery is arranged in a containing space. A flexible buckle is sleeved on a periphery side of a flexible buckle ear. The flexible buckle ear is provided with a locating hole. A convex block is fixed in the locating hole.    USE - Bicycle transmission battery box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure ensures to obtain power source when outdoor electric quantity is exhausted. The structure is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The pole has a main body provided with a fixed section and connected to external and internal connecting terminals. The fixed section is provided with an outer screw thread. An upper part of the external connecting terminal is provided with a screw thread blind hole. The internal connecting terminal is provided with a connecting through hole.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate vehicle starting battery negative pole.    ADVANTAGE - The pole has strong interchange ability, and is convenient to install and firm. The pole is prevented from being easily turned. The pole can be replaced from a lead-acid battery in a convenient manner.
NOVELTY - The battery has a storage battery slot cover provided with a magnetic ferrite storage battery unit. The magnetic ferrite storage battery unit is fixed in a storage battery slot. A magnetic ferrite is arranged with an accumulator unit through a bus anode connection point and a bus cathode connection point. The magnetic ferrite storage battery unit is provided with a one-way exhaust valve.    USE - Electric vehicle magnetic ferrite storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe and reliable to use, environment-friendly and inexpensive, and has prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery tray provided with a screw hole. A bolt is fixed with the screw whole. A power battery is connected with a bottom part of a bag body. A power battery bag is fixed on the power battery tray that is connected with a vehicle controller. A vent-pipe air inlet is connected with an air-conditioner system. A common air pipe is fixed in a middle part of a wind guidance control mechanism.    USE - Power battery cooling system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system cools the power battery of a vehicle and realizes independent work.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery pack equipped with a support frame. A shell is fixed with an epithermal inorganic heat conducting pipe that is extended to an outer surface of a battery unit. An outer surface of the pipe is extended out from an end of the battery unit. The pipe is connected with the frame. An end of the pipe is fixed with a fixing sheet. The pipe is fixed on another end of the battery unit through a fixing piece.    USE - Cooling function featured battery assembly for an electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly effectively releases heat of the battery unit through the heat conducting pipe so as to prolong service life of the battery and prevent the battery from being damaged due to overheat.
NOVELTY - The charging machine has a wing component that is provided with four hollow wings. The wing assembly is mounted on the front portion of the vehicle air inlet position. The four hollow wings are uniformly distributed on the circumference of the rotating wheel. The electric generator is provided with the driving shaft. The wing shaft is coaxially connected with the generator through the charging device with the direct current bus. The storage battery group is connected with the load of vehicle connected in parallel with the storage battery.    USE - Charging machine for charging storage battery of electric vehicle such as crane and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The charging machine is featured with saving energy and emission reduction function, and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - A separator (100) has porous substrate (10), primary porous coating layer (20) formed on the surface of the porous substrate and secondary porous coating layer (30) formed on other surface of the porous substrate. The primary porous coating layer contains mixture of inorganic particles and binder polymer (A).    USE - Separator is used for electrochemical device e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, cellular phone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent thermal stability and adhesiveness. The electrochemical device containing separator has excellent capacity. The resistance of the separator is reduced by reducing the thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the separator.    Porous substrate (10)    Primary porous coating layer (20)    Secondary porous coating layer (30)    Separator (100)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic power plant pit has a solar battery (1) that is connected with a photovoltaic controller (3) through a conductive wire (2). The conductive wire is connected with an energy storage battery (4) connected with a control device (5). A power device (8), a pressure device (9) and a spray nozzle rotary device (10) are connected with a trailer portion (18) having a trailer arm (19). A sand planting pit mold (16) is mounted on a power arm (14) through a connecting device (15). The solar battery is made of mono-crystalline, polycrystalline or amorphous silicon.    USE - Photovoltaic power plant pit for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The sand-proof property of the pit can be improved efficiently while effectively maintaining the favorable moisture in the pit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic power plant pit.    Solar battery (1)    Conductive wire (2)    Photovoltaic controller (3)    Energy storage battery (4)    Control device (5)    Power device (8)    Pressure device (9)    Spray nozzle rotary device (10)    Power arm (14)    Connecting device (15)    Sand planting pit mold (16)    Trailer portion (18)    Trailer arm (19)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has several battery cells each of which is provided with electrode plate group, electrolyte and single battery chamber. The electrode plate group is composed of positive pole plate, negative pole plate and baffle plate. The baffle plate is composed of inner and outer glass fiber layers (5a,5b). The main composition of electrolyte is sulfuric acid. The inner and outer glass fiber layers are provided with glass fibers having preset diameter and aperture.    USE - Lead storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device, backup power supply unit, electric vehicle, electric bicycle, electric motor car, electric scooter, and power supply of golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The high-rate discharge characteristics of the battery can be improved and the short circuit of lead storage battery can be inhibited effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the baffle plate of electrode plate group. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inner glass fiber layer (5a)    Outer glass fiber layer (5b)
NOVELTY - Aerodrome power module operating on fuel elements includes a generator on fuel elements, an inverter, an automatic control, monitoring and protection unit, N units of sensors of fuel elements, and a commutator.    USE - Power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Possible supply of energy to consumers at failure of one or more fuel elements in the generator, and optimisation of operation of fuel elements; reduction of fuel consumption of fuel elements, increase in operating life of fuel elements, and improvement of the power plant efficiency.1 dwg
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has a positive electrode (3), a negative electrode (4), and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode electric potential of 3.7 V or less at the time of charge with respect to lithium metal electric potential. 0.1-4.0 %Mass of cyclic disulfone compound (I) is contained in nonaqueous electrolyte with respect to total content of nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply of mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Gas evolution inside the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery due to decomposition of electrolyte solution, is suppressed for long period of time. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has reduced generation of swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode electric potential of 3.7 V or less at the time of charge with respect to lithium metal electric potential. 0.1-4.0 %Mass of cyclic disulfone compound of formula (I) is contained in nonaqueous electrolyte with respect to total content of nonaqueous electrolyte.    R1,R2=H or 2-4C alkyl optionally contains halo.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-nickel-containing complex oxide (I). The half value width in angle (2( theta )) of diffraction peak of (003) plane is 0.14 degrees or less in powder X-ray diffraction.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using positive electrode active material has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-nickel-containing complex oxide of formula: LixNi1-yMyO2+a (I). The half value width in angle (2( theta )) of diffraction peak of (003) plane is 0.14 degrees or less in powder X-ray diffraction.    x=0.9-1.2;    y=more than 0 to 0.7;    a=0.05 or more;and    M=metal.
NOVELTY - The antenna module (100) has a solar cell power supply unit (200) for supplying a power source to the antenna module, which receives a radio frequency signal. A low noise amplifier (120) is provided, which amplifies the radio frequency signal received from an antenna (110). The antenna is formed as a transparent film of the thin film type. A charger circuit is provided for charging a chargeable battery with electricity using the voltage developing according to a solar cell panel. The solar cell panel is provided for converting a sunlight into an electric power.    USE - Antenna module for a vehicle, such as a car.    ADVANTAGE - Influence of the noises mixed in the power line of the low noise amplifier is minimized. Quality of the reception signal is improved. Electric power supply to the low noise amplifier is stable and is made by charging the chargeable battery using the sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle antenna module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Receiving module (10)    Antenna module (100)    Antenna (110)    Low noise amplifier (120)    Solar cell power supply unit (200)
NOVELTY - The system (10) comprises a roller (100), which is connected to a negative plate (110). Another roller (200) is provided, which is equipped with a separation film (210). Third roller (300) is provided, which is equipped with an anode plate (310) and a novelty anode plate (311). A current collector is provided, which is equipped between two anodes. The anode is arranged in a center of the former current collector. Another current collector is provided, which is connected with the former current collector. The novelty anode plate is rolled in an indentation roller (400).    USE - System, particularly roll type electrode plate connection system for connecting roll type electrode plate for use in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Wastage of the material is prevented. System operation is facilitated. Charge-discharge rate of energy is improved. Service life of roll type electrode plate connection system is improved. Stability of electrode is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for connecting roll type electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a roll type electrode plate connection system.    Roll type electrode plate connection system (10)    Rollers (100,200,300)    Negative plate (110)    Separation film (210)    Anode plate (310)    Novelty anode plate (311)    Indentation roller (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a coating material (4) to a metal foil (3) while the metal foil is fed forward to form a coated foil (2), and drying the coated foil by heating while the coated foil is fed forward to pass through a drying oven (20) of a drying machine (10) placed in line on a feeding path. The drying oven includes drying chambers (21-23) partitioned at multiple positions. The drying chambers include at a first drying chamber which the coated foil first passes through in the drying process and a second drying chamber which the coated foil passes through following the first chamber.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode of battery. Uses include but are not limited to a lithium ion battery used as power source of a hybrid car, an electric vehicle, a cellular phone, or a portable device.    ADVANTAGE - An electrode can be manufactured at low cost by efficiently drying the coated foil consisting of the metal foil applied with a paste-like coating material while preventing the occurrence of migration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first drying chamber has a smaller area in cross section perpendicular to the feed direction along the feeding path than an area of the second drying chamber to provide a smaller volume of the first drying chamber than a volume of the second drying chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating the electrode manufacturing method.    Coated foil (2)    Metal foil (3)    Coating material (4)    Drying machine (10)    Drying oven (20)    Drying chambers (21-23)
NOVELTY - The system has a first valve that controls flow from the fuel cell (320) to a purge reservoir, and a fuel supply compartment (200) that receives a fuel cartridge (230). A three-way valve is located along the fuel connection (260), and is fluidly connected to the fuel supply compartment, the fuel cell, and the first valve. The three-way valve is operable between a bypass mode in which it directs fluid from the fuel supply compartment to the first valve bypassing the fuel cell, and a non-bypass mode in which it directs fluid from the fuel supply compartment to the fuel cell.    USE - System for purging non-fuel gasses from fuel supply of fuel cell system used to generate electric power for operating power-consuming loads. Uses include but are not limited to a consumer portable device, a mobile device, an entertainment device, or a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Air trapped within the fuel connection, the fuel supply compartment and/or fuel cell assembly can be purged, while minimizing or eliminating air contact with the anodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for purging non-fuel gasses from a fuel supply of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of a fuel cell system including a purge system.    Fuel supply compartment (200)    Fuel cartridge (230)    Fuel connection (260)    Fuel cell (320)    Load regulator (400)
NOVELTY - The end has a fixed connector (2a) comprising a liquid inlet path (4) ensuring connection from a cooling liquid circuit (8) mounted on a vehicle (5). The connector comprises a closing unit for closing of a main cooling circuit. A liquid outlet path (9) of the fixed connector and a liquid inlet path (10) of a removable connector (3a) comprise a dissociation unit intended to separate the fixed connector from the removable connector during change of an energy container or during an intervention on the energy container, respectively.    USE - End for a circuit of cooling liquid e.g. water and glycol, of an energy container i.e. battery, in a driving engine of a car (claimed) e.g. electric or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the end of the cooling liquid circuit decreases time of intervention during the change of the battery while assuring safety from short-circuit and electric shock risks by avoiding flow of residual water in the battery, and allowing continuous cooling of the container during change of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing an intervention on a container for supplying energy to a driving motor of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an end for a cooling liquid circuit when a removable connector of the end is detached from a fixed connector.    Fixed connector (2a)    Removable connector (3a)    Liquid inlet paths (4, 10)    Vehicle (5)    Cooling liquid circuit (8)    Liquid outlet path (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a voltage vector of induction machine (4) through power switches (S1-S6) of inverter (1). The preset error value per phase (U,V,W) is determined corresponding to respective switch in order to compensate dead time period. The corrected default value for each phase is determined for adjusting the voltage vector at inverter based on determined preset error value per phase. The simulated phase current value is determined based on corrected default value and desired current requirements.    USE - Method for operating induction machine such as permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) and asynchronous machine connected to inverter e.g. voltage-source inverter of drive system (claimed) used in powertrain of motor car such as hybrid car and electric car. Can also be used in elevator drive, cable drive train, machine tool drive and wind turbine control system.    ADVANTAGE - The induction machine can be operated efficiently, without using the phase current sensor system. The dead time period of inverter can be compensated easily and precisely, without using current and phase measurements. The simulated phase current value can be determined efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) device for operating induction machine; and    (2) drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit diagrams of the voltage-source inverter.    Inverter (1)    Intermediate circuit (2)    Inverter (4)    Switches (S1-S6)    Phase (U,V,W)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has electrodes (18) that are electrically connected to battery cell housing (16) over a predetermined break section (21). The predetermined break section is biased by elastic back spring such that a gap is formed between broken banks of the predetermined break section. The break section is formed on the outer side of battery cell housing.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium ion secondary cell of battery for supplying power to electric drive system of motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell housing can be protected against the corrosion. The broken banks are isolated from the each other. Sine the electrically conductive connection between battery cell housing and electrode is disconnected, the risk of short circuit can be prevented. The manufacturing cost of the battery cell can be reduced. The deformation of the battery cell can be prevented. The energy storage density of the battery can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell.    Battery cell housing (16)    Electrode (18)    Predetermined break section (21)    Pin (22)    Electrical insulator (24)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has an energy storage unit (101) for detecting an energy store control device (103), which is formed to store a characteristic (107) e.g. voltage, of the energy storage unit. A first communication terminal (105) is coupled with a second communication terminal (109) for the wireless transmission of the acquired characteristic of the energy storage unit, where the terminals are externally arranged at the cell. The first communication terminal transmits characteristic of the energy storage unit based on the capacitive, inductive or optical coupling between the terminals.    USE - Energy storage cell i.e. battery cell, for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The first communication terminal is coupled with the second communication terminal for the wireless transmission of the acquired characteristic of the energy storage unit, where the communication terminals are externally arranged at the cell, thus enabling monitoring and management of the battery cells in a flexible, simple, inexpensive, effective, smarter and reliable manner. The wireless transmission of the acquired characteristic of the energy storage unit is enabled in a simple manner without the need for expensive internal controlled area network (CAN) bus and CAN transceivers with 1 kV galvanic insulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a support substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy storage cell.    Energy storage cell (100)    Energy storage unit (101)    Energy store control device (103)    Communication terminals (105, 109)    Characteristic of energy storage unit (107)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrically connected individual cells (1) which are connected with a cell monitoring unit. An electrochemically active electrode sheet arrangement (3) is surrounded by a foil-like sheath (4). A metallic layer (S2) is arranged between the two plastic layers (S1, S3) and projected between the plastic layers and auxiliary electrode (6). The sides of the film portion (4-1) are connected with each other. The monitoring unit is connected with the optical, acoustic and/or haptic output unit to output a warning signal.    USE - Battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The damaged outer plastic film can be detected earlier by the auxiliary electrode so that operation of the battery can be enhanced by replacing the damaged cell. The service life of the battery can be improved. The operation state of individual cells can be monitored efficiently using the cell monitoring unit. The safety of the battery can be ensured. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of the individual cell of battery.    Individual cells (1)    Electrochemically active electrode sheet arrangement (3)    Foil-like sheath (4)    Film portion (4-1)    Auxiliary electrode (6)    Plastic layers (S1,S3)    Metallic layer (S2)
NOVELTY - The block (1) has an electrochemical single cells (3) electrically connected in series and/or parallel to each other and formed in a form of flat cells. The cells are tensioned with each other by a tensioning element e.g. tie rod. The tensioning element is in a form of a tempering plate (4) for tempering the cells. The tempering plate is arranged on a longitudinal side of the block and thermally coupled to the cells. The tempering plate is formed as a component of a tensioning arrangement, which comprises pressure plates (10) arranged in a transverse side of the block.    USE - Cell block for a battery i.e. traction battery, for storage of electrical power for driving an electric vehicle, a hybrid drive vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tensioning element is in the form of the tempering plate, thus reducing weight and cost of the block and reducing an installation space for installation of the block in the battery, and hence reducing power consumption and cost of the vehicle, and forming the stable cell block.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flat cells are bipolar frame flat cells, pouch cells and/or coffee bag cells or prismatic flat cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial exploded perspective view of a cell block.    Cell block (1)    Electrochemical single cells (3)    Tempering plate (4)    Pressure plates (10)    Aperture (12)
NOVELTY - The valve device (1) has valve structure (7) to connect thermostatic element (9) against force of valve spring (10) from predefined limit temperature of outlet port (A) with inlet openings (4) of valve housing, and/or with bypass openings (6) through housing. A float (11) is provided in chamber (5) connected with inlet openings, which covers liquid orifices (13) in a state without predetermined amount of liquid discharge openings and releases in floated state with quantity of liquid above predefined quantity of liquid, so that liquid from valve housing flows via outlet port.    USE - Valve device integrated into exhaust system of fuel cell system in vehicle, for discharging liquid from pipes and/or components of fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compact valve device for draining liquid is operated easily, safely and reliably without requiring an active control, while the valve device is to be operated by both temperature limits and by level limits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the valve device.    Valve device (1)    Inlet openings (4)    Chamber (5)    Bypass openings (6)    Valve structure (7)    Thermostatic element (9)    Float (11)    Liquid orifices (13)    Outlet port (A)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of electrically interconnected individual cells (1), and an unloading apparatus (3) utilized for automatically discharging one of the set of individual cells. Each individual cell is arranged with the unloading apparatus. A prismatic cell housing (1.1) is arranged for respective individual cell. An isolated flexible electric line (3.1) is connected with one of a set of electrical connections (1.3) of the individual cell. The unloading apparatus is arranged with a switching element e.g. thyristor, and a discharge resistor.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, traction battery or drive battery, for an electric car, hybrid vehicle, or a fuel-cell operated vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The isolated flexible electric line is connected with one of the set of electrical connections of the individual cell, thus providing an enhanced battery in which a defective cell is able to be automatically unloaded. The battery is able to be manageable and transportable without any fire hazards.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single cell with an unloading apparatus.    Electrically interconnected individual cells (1)    Prismatic cell housing (1.1)    Electrical connections (1.3)    Unloading apparatus (3)    Isolated flexible electric line (3.1)
NOVELTY - The holder (20) has a restricting section contacting an end edge of an open end section (12a) of a seat tube (12) to restrict an axial movement of the holder along axial direction of the seat tube. A holding section (20b) holds an electric power storage component (30). The holding section is formed by two elements (22, 24) having contacting sections (22b, 24b) that contact the storage component. A positioning section is provided on the contacting sections to position the storage component. The positioning section includes a recessed section and a protruding section.    USE - Electric power storage holder for use in an electric power source assembly and a seat tube of a bicycle frame for holding an electric power storage component i.e. secondary battery (all claimed) such as rechargeable battery, that is utilized to supply electric power to an electric powered transmission of an electrical component installed on the bicycle. Can also be used for a primary battery, an electric double-layer capacitor or large-capacity capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The restricting section contacts the end edge of the open end section of the seat tube, and the holding section holds the electric power storage component, thus holding the electric power storage component in an easy and reliable manner without degrading the aesthetic appearance of a bicycle. The electric power storage component exhibits simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power source assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric power source assembly having an electric power storage holder.    Seat tube (12)    Open end section (12a)    Electric power storage holder (20)    Holding section (20b)    Elements (22, 24)    Contacting sections (22b, 24b)    Electric power storage component (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has front series (22) of spaced battery cells (16) provided with front fluid flow path. A rear series (28) of spaced battery cells is provided with a rear fluid flow path. A bypass fluid flow path is located to bypass front series. An inner collection chamber (26) is formed between the front and rear series so that the chamber receives fluid from the front fluid flow path and the bypass fluid flow path and provides fluid to the rear fluid flow path.    USE - Battery such as prismatic lithium ion battery for electrical propelled vehicle such as plug-in electric car and hybrid electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner collection chamber is formed between the front and rear series that receives fluid from the front fluid flow path and the bypass fluid flow path and provides fluid to the rear fluid flow path, the pressure drop can be reduced and more uniform temperatures can be provided within the series of battery cells. The battery can be used effectively. The arrangement of battery can be improved. The location of the bypass blocker can be varied dynamically to optimize fluid flow in battery pack depending upon specific conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the electrical propelled vehicle and sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (12)    Battery cells (16)    Front series of spaced battery cells (22)    Inner collection chamber (26)    Rear series of spaced battery cells (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing non-ionic discharge medium comprising expanded graphite of 1-20 wt%, which is dispersed in non-ionic aqueous medium, such that positive and negative terminals of battery are brought into contact with discharge medium. The contact between the discharge medium and positive and negative terminals of battery is maintained for time period of 1-72 hours to discharge the battery.    USE - Method for controlled discharge of rechargeable battery such as lithium-ion, lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries used as rechargeable energy storage system for internal combustion engine of vehicle such as motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. passenger car, and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for controlled discharge of battery in truck, bus, motorcycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The discharging process of battery is performed quickly and reliably in a controlled manner at low cost, as the contact between the discharge medium and positive and negative terminals of battery is maintained for time period of 1-72 hours.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlled discharge of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the vehicle with hybrid drive system in form of battery module, and schematic view of the battery module.    Vehicle (1)    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    Fluid line (110)    Container (120)
NOVELTY - The power plant has a cooled coal gasifier coupled to a coal preparation system and an air separation plant. A reactor increases hydrogen proportion in fuel gas. A compressor supplies compressed air to a battery. A gas turbine power plant is connected to an afterburner and a residual heat regeneration system. An oxidant supply line of afterburner is connected to oxygen outlet of separation plant. An exhaust gas turbine of gas turbine power plant is connected to a heat recovery system to store dioxide carbon produced during oxygen burning of anode gases in afterburner.    USE - Electrochemical power plant using hybrid coal.
NOVELTY - The system has temperature sensor that is mounted directly on cell. Screen displays a cell temperature data. The system contains data on predefined upper temperature value and lower temperature value and push-button for manually activating or deactivating heating function of cell. Working temperature of the battery cells is maintained by a heater in the form of foil pasted over the cells, and working temperature of flat cells is maintained by heater in the form of flat foil placed in between the cells or by a shared heater of any form inside casing.    USE - Battery management system for maintaining working temperature of starter battery pack containing lithium-ion and lithium-iron phosphate battery cells used for vehicle such as truck and car.    ADVANTAGE - The working temperature of the battery cells is maintained by the heater in the form of foil pasted over the cells, and working temperature of flat cells is maintained by heater in the form of flat foil placed in between the cells or by shared heater of any form inside casing, so that the discharging of the toxic ingredients from the battery pack can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for process for maintaining working temperature of system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for maintaining working temperature of starter battery pack.    Step for closing circuit (103)    Step for refreshing screen (107)    Step for changing heat function status (109)    Step for activating cell heating function (112)    Step for deactivating cell heating function (113)
NOVELTY - The direct oxidation fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) which generates electric power from a fuel and oxidizing agent gas. A pressure sensor (11) detects the discharge pressure of air pump (4), and a rotational speed sensor (12) detects the rotational speed of the pump. A gas flow rate controller (10) is configured to control the rotational speed of the pump so that the supply flow rate of an oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell is approximated or corresponded to target supply flow rate based on the detected value of the rotational speed sensor.    USE - Direct oxidation fuel cell system for portable electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and personal digital assistant (PDA) and vehicle such as electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The gas flow rate controller is configured to control the rotational speed of the pump, so that the supply flow rate of an oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell is approximated or corresponded to target supply flow rate based on the detected value of the rotational speed sensor. Hence the electric stability of power generation of the fuel cell can be improved, and the reliability of the fuel cell system can be enhanced. The size of the power source system can be reduced, and the occurrence of corrosion in pressure sensor and oxidizing agent gas pump due to dew condensation can be prevented by preventing back flow of the water vapor from fuel cell to pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the direct oxidation fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct oxidation fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air pump (4)    Gas flow rate controller (10)    Pressure sensor (11)    Rotational speed sensor (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing slurry-like composition for forming positive and negative electrode compound material layers (14,24) containing a positive and negative electrode active materials and binders. Compositions for positive and negative electrode compound material layer formations are provided on positive and negative electrode collectors. Lithium secondary battery (100) is constructed using the negative electrode and the positive electrode. Pore distribution based on a mercury intrusion technique is measured as a negative electrode, to construct battery.    USE - Method of manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pore distribution based on the mercury intrusion technique is measured as a negative electrode, so that the internal resistance can be reduced. Hence the battery performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 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.    Positive electrode compound material layer (14)    Negative electrode compound material layer (24)    Battery case (50)    Case main frame (52)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has unit cell provided with membrane electrode assembly with anode, cathode and electrolyte membrane (10) provided between anode and cathode. Anode-side separator contacts with anode and cathode-side separator contacts with cathode. Anode and cathode have catalyst layer (16) with carbon particle formed on electrolyte membrane. Catalyst layer has central and peripheral portions (40,41). Catalyst amount of projection per unit area of area (41c) which opposes downstream of peripheral portion is smaller than catalyst amount of projection per unit area of central portion.    USE - Direct oxidation fuel cell such as non-defined placement type fuel cell and fixed-type fuel cell installed in factory, residence, motor vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - As the catalyst amount of projection per unit area of area which opposes downstream of peripheral portion is smaller than catalyst amount of projection per unit area of central portion, the utilization efficiency of catalyst can be improved so that the power generation characteristic of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the main surface of anode catalyst layer.    Electrolyte membrane (10)    Catalyst layer (16)    Central portion of catalyst layer (40)    Peripheral portion of catalyst layer (41)    Area opposing downstream of peripheral portion (41c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) which receives and electric-power-generates supply of a reactive gas. A control apparatus (6) performs electric power generation control for a high electric potential avoidance of the fuel cell. The control apparatus changes the voltage threshold value for the high electric potential avoidance according to the change of the current-voltage (IV) characteristic of the fuel cell. The control apparatus reduces the voltage threshold value, when the IV characteristic of the fuel cell falls.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, boat, ship, aircraft and electric power generation system for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate high electric potential avoidance control can be performed, so that the durability of fuel cell in fuel cell system can be improved. The output voltage of the fuel cell can be restrained to below the voltage threshold value for high electric potential avoidance. The voltage threshold value for high electric potential avoidance can be reduced with the fall of the IV characteristic of the fuel cell. The lifetime of the fuel cell can be prolonged significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control apparatus (6)    Air compressor (31)    Battery (52)
NOVELTY - The power converter device comprises a semiconductor power module (11) with one surface is bonded on a cooling unit (3). The mounting substrates (21,22,42) includes the circuit components which comprises a heat generating circuit component that drives the semiconductor module. The heat conduction paths (35,37) transfers heat from the mounting substrates into the cooling unit. Several facing pair (22,42) of the mounting substrates is laminated in a solid state with a heat conducting structure (27).    USE - Power converter device for arbitrary electric-drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since a contact can be formed with the heat-emitting component that is mounted in the mounted substrate, the thermal radiation effect can be improved. Since favorable heat conductivity is not required for housing, the weight is reduced and a cheap power converter device can be attained. Since the heat of the heating circuit components mounted in the substrate can be efficiently thermally radiated to a coolant, the power converter device can be reduced in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power converter device.    Cooling unit (3)    Semiconductor power module (11)    Mounting substrates (21,22,42)    Heat conducting structure (27)    Heat conduction paths (35,37)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel tank (2) that stores liquid fuel. A recovering liquid tank (3) stores the liquid discharged from anode (14) and/or cathode (15) of a membrane electrode assembly, as recovering liquid. A two-liquid connection portion (44) mixes liquid fuel and recovering liquid to prepare a diluted fuel. Two fuel supply units (4,5) supply liquid fuel and diluted fuel to two-liquid connection portion and anode respectively. A fuel filter (6) provided between the two-liquid connection portion and the anode removes the impurities from the diluted fuel.    USE - Fuel cell system used for supplying power to vehicle, home, and portable small electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone and portable digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of fuel crossovers is reduced, so that high fuel efficiency can be achieved. The power generating performance can be improved and more compact system can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Recovering liquid tank (3)    Fuel supply units (4,5)    Fuel filter (6)    Anode (14)    Cathode (15)    Two-liquid connection portion (44)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature tone unit (1) has a unit case (3) that is located in internal space of module case (22) and is arranged with an air duct (4). A heat exchanger (11) is positioned in the air duct. The unit case is provided with a module opening sealing portion that seals a module opening (24) arranged on a wall of the module case. A module sealing surface is provided to block the module opening from side of internal space (21). Communication holes are allowed to link the outside of module case with the inside of unit case.    USE - Battery temperature tone unit for electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The communication holes are allowed to link the outside of module case with the inside of unit case. Thus, the water tightness for the sealing element of module case is ensured reliably, and the air tightness of the unit case of battery temperature tone unit is ensured reliably. The battery temperature tone unit is provided to attain simplification of attachment process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module and a block diagram of the input-output of control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery temperature tone unit (1)    Unit case (3)    Air duct (4)    Heat exchanger (11)    Internal space (21)    Module case (22)    Module opening (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel control unit (502) which controls supply of the fuel from each fuel cartridge to the fuel cell (101a-101d). Each fuel cartridge (200a,200b) supplies hydrogen with respect to the fuel cell when the removal indication of fuel cartridges with fuel control unit during the operation of the fuel cell. The fuel control unit prioritizes the fuel cartridge to be detached over other fuel cartridges when an instruction for a discretionary fuel cartridge to be detached is issued while the operation of the fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience of the user in the fuel cell system performed by the user can be improved. The safety of the fuel cell system can be improved. Since the removal regulation unit is provided by bimetal to switch the prohibition of removal of the fuel cartridge, the power-saving of the fuel cell system can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (101a-101d)    Fuel cartridge (200a,200b)    Fuel control unit (502)    Switch control unit (504)    Removal regulation unit (900)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has voltage sensor (15) to detect drive voltage of air pump (4). Memory (13) stores information pertaining to target supply flowrate of oxidizing agent gas to fuel cell (2) based on correspond load current. Secondary memory stores secondary information concerning relationship between drive voltage and discharge pressure of pump, and target supply flowrate. Controller (10) controls supply flowrate of oxidizing agent gas supplied to fuel cell, based on primary and secondary information, value detected by pressure sensor (11), load current sensor (12) and voltage sensor.    USE - Direct oxidation fuel cell system e.g. power source system for use as emergency backup power supply in portable small electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone and portable information terminal (PDA), outdoor leisure and electric scooter. Can also be used in domestic use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - As the controller controls supply flowrate of oxidizing agent gas supplied to fuel cell, based on primary and secondary information, value detected by pressure sensor, load current sensor and voltage sensor, the oxidizing agent gas of optimal flow volume can be supplied to fuel cell, even if it fluctuates load current. As the oxidizing agent gas is supplied without using controlling valve, the size and cost of fuel cell system can be reduced respectively. As the pressure pulsation by reciprocating motion of diaphragm valve is reduced, the generated electric power of fuel cell can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct oxidation fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air pump (4)    Controller (10)    Pressure sensor (11)    Load current sensor (12)    Memory (13)    Voltage sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The demineralizer comprises a top cap holder (14), which closes a housing (12) when it is installed in a structure. The structure is connected in an inlet port (10) of a lower part, where the housing has an outlet port (11) extended to side in upper portion. A cartridge (13) removes ion, where the cartridge is installed inside the housing with cooling water. The upper portion of the housing presses upper end portion of the cartridge, which is inserted into the housing at the same time it fixes.    USE - Demineralizer for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The demineralizer comprises a top cap holder, which closes a housing when it is installed in a structure. The structure is connected in an inlet port of a lower part, where the housing has an outlet port extended to side in upper portion, and hence reduces cost with reducing mold number by reducing component according to monolithic construction of the cap and cartridge, and solves water leakage problem, and maintains system cooling performance, and improves man-hour reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a demineralizer.    Inlet port (10)    Outlet port (11)    Housing (12)    Cartridge (13)    Top cap holder (14)
NOVELTY - The power generation device has a spring engine consisting of an input device. An input device can be an electric motor, petrol engine or diesel engine which can be used to provide input to the input gears. The input gear consists of a set of gear which reduces the rounds from the input device and provides calculated rounds to all the springs. The spring engine consists of a predetermined number of springs. The quality of the springs, e.g., thickness, width, length and tension capacity, can be increased or decreased based on the output requirement.    USE - Power generation device for improving power generation in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power generation by using the spring engine including the input device. Provides better mileage with less pollution since the power of charged springs is released in a form of expanded rounds which can be connected to the alternator or generate electricity or to the flywheel of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the input device.
NOVELTY - The management system comprises a server (300) for reading the usage record data. A filling station (200) is provided for outputting an audio data for the exchange of a car battery or image data when bad data is read from use log data. A penalty is imposed on a user in which the user is having the responsibility of the fault of the car battery when the server reads bad data.    USE - Management system for battery of a vehicle, particularly a car.    ADVANTAGE - The management system comprises a server for reading the usage record data and hence ensures that the convenience of the users is enhanced and the distrust of the users about the battery exchange is reduced and all kinds of the accidents which occur in due to blackguard turley are prevented and the battery is reasonably assigned to the operator according to the information from the database.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for transmitting and receiving data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a management system.    Vehicle (100)    Filling station (200)    Server (300)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal structure has a bushing (200) that surrounds the battery terminal (100), where the battery terminal is formed in the upper end portion of a battery. The battery is covered by a battery cover (400). A lower end portion and an upper end portion are protruded from the outer portion of the bushing. A battery terminal pole is provided in which a welding part is fused at the upper end portion edge of a case.    USE - Battery terminal structure for avoiding electrolyte leakage in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal structure has a bushing that surrounds the battery terminal, where the battery terminal is formed in the upper end portion of a battery, and battery is covered by a battery cover, and thus the battery terminal structure enables to avoid electrolyte leakage in a vehicle in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery terminal structure.    Battery terminal (100)    Bushing (200)    Clamp (300)    Battery cover (400)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode comprises collector and positive electrode active material layer which is formed on the surface of the collector. The positive electrode active material layer has positive electrode active material and phosphate.    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to drive power supply, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has suppressed gas evolution during continuous charge saving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Positive electrode comprises collector and positive electrode active material layer which is formed on the surface of the collector. The positive electrode active material layer has positive electrode active material and phosphate (MH2PO4, where M is monovalent metal). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The conversion element (10) has a damping element (16) joined to a vibration source to moderate vibration of vibration source (12). Joint surfaces (12a,16a) between electric power generation element (20) and damping element, and vibration source and damping element are arranged in parallel with respect to vibration source. Distortion in joint surface with generation element moderated by damping element is performed based on Young's modulus of damping element, and distortion amount decided by minimum intensity, elasticity-limit intensity, and vibration source of generation element.    USE - Energy conversion element used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the damping element for moderating the vibration such as Young's modulus can be determined appropriately according to vibration source. The largest distortion of vibration source can be easily transmitted. The electric generating capacity of piezoelectric material can be fully harnessed, without destroying the functional element. The vibrational energy of vibration source can be transformed into the electrical energy efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of energy conversion element; and    (2) determination method of the Young's modulus of the damping element of the energy conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the energy conversion element.    Energy conversion element (10)    Vibration source (12)    Joint surfaces (12a,16a)    Damping element (16)    Electric power generation element (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode core exposure portion (21a) which is formed in outer peripheral surface side of flat-shaped winding electrode portion (10A). The masking tapes (32,33) are stuck on positive electrode core exposure portion of winding start side at outer and internal peripheral surface side of positive electrode pole plate (20). The edge portion and negative electrode-tab (13) of winding start side of negative electrode core exposure portion (25a) are arranged through separator (30,31) in position facing masking tapes.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and portable music player, mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of internal short circuit in the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be prevented. The generation of the magnetic field resulting from the electric current flows into the battery can be suppressed. The labor intensity required for manufacturing battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Flat-shaped winding electrode portion (10A)    Negative electrode-tab (13)    Positive electrode pole plate (20)    Positive electrode core exposure portion (21a)    Negative electrode core exposure portion (25a)    Separator (30,31)    Masking tapes (32,33)
NOVELTY - The measurement system (100) has a cylindrical housing (110) that defines gas inlets (112a,112b), gas outlets (114a), and measurement port (116), and a frame (130) set within the housing. The frame secures the fuel cell within the housing in a position that at least one of the gas inlets and at least one of the gas outlets are positioned on each side of the fuel cell. The frame positions the fuel cell so that at least a portion of fuel cell is accessible via the measurement port. A heater (150) is positioned within the housing and operable to heat the fuel cell to a predetermined temperature.    USE - Measurement system for performing measurements of fuel cell in situ i.e. at operating temperatures and in gaseous environment. Can also be used to test any number of materials that are desired to be tested at high temperatures.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for separate control of the fuel cell environment on either side of given sample by using two or more different gas inlets, controlled heater to adjust and maintain operating temperatures, and electrically-addressable feedthroughs for collection of electrical properties of the fuel cell. Enables user to employ standard measurement devices with little or no modification, rather than purchase separate, more customized and expensive measurement device to conduct the necessary experiments since single narrow port for the measurement device enables only the sample to be exposed to environment outside the system and not the entire interior of housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for performing in situ measurements of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the system for performing in situ measurements.    Measurement system (100)    Housing (110)    Gas inlets (112a,112b)    Gas outlet (114a)    Measurement port (116)    Frame (130)    Heater (150)
NOVELTY - The battery container has a housing that is provided with an enclosure for receiving a battery (64). A thermal insulation material is provided in a portion of the housing for insulating the interior of the insulator against ambient temperature. A controller (60) is provided which respond to the signal indicating battery temperature and the signal indicating battery voltage for controlling the temperature control element to maintain battery temperature in a selected range.    USE - Battery container for controlling temperature of battery used in lift gate (claimed). Can also be used in the battery of hydraulic actuator, hydraulic fluid pump motor, electric actuator and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer between the ambient and the interior of the enclosure is reduced by the temperature control element. The active temperature control element is controlled by a controller for reducing the temperature difference. The battery capacity is increased, since the controller battery box provide temperature control to the battery. The temperature of the battery can be increased or decreased using a thermoelectric device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a control system for a battery container; and    (2) a lift gate system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the block diagram of temperature control circuit for the battery box.    Controller (60)    Battery (64)    Temperature control circuit (180)    Temperature sensor (181)    Temperature control element (185)
NOVELTY - The system has a flash storage (13) for storing location information obtained from a global positioning system (GPS) receiver (7), and a tamper sensor (15) detecting tampering of a license plate. A power control unit (11) controls power to a wireless module (9), where the system tracks the license plate, detects removal of the license plate from a vehicle, detects tampering and impact of the license plate, provides information regarding location and speed of vehicle, and provides periodic updates to a remote management system or an authorized central control unit.    USE - High security intelligent license plate system for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power is supplied to the system using the solar panel, the car battery or the battery pack, with power saving features, thus ensuring conservation of battery energy and longevity in battery power. The system can be tracked by government authority management system at any time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power is supplied to the system using a solar panel, car battery or a battery pack. The periodic updates contain information such as unique identification (ID) of the license plate system, the license plate tag number, the health of the license plate system, the battery pack health, information from tamper sensors, impact sensors and motion sensors, and location information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high security intelligent license plate system.    GPS receiver (7)    Wireless module (9)    Power control unit (11)    Flash storage (13)    Tamper sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The motor starts when the vehicle is started, starting the rotation of a rotatable machine and a gear box which in turn runs a generator to produce electricity. The electricity generated is then used to charge the battery of the vehicle.    USE - Motor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the electric vehicle to run continuously for hours, since the electricity generated from the vehicle is used to charge the battery of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The gear wheel is used to connect a motor to a wheel of vehicle. The gear wheel is conveniently designed to mount on any freewheel of the solar vehicle. The gear is made of two gear blanks that are mounted concentrically on both sides of the free wheel and secured in place by four tap-screws. A pinion is connected to the gear directly, when the drive is exited from supply, so that the vehicle is moved forward.    USE - Gear wheel of solar vehicle (claimed) such as tri-cycle and bi-cycle used by old people, poor people, public work department person and school children, and used as goods carrier. Can also be used in tram car.    ADVANTAGE - pinion is connected to the gear directly, when the drive is exited from supply, so that the vehicle is moved forward easily. Hence the efficiency and reliability of the vehicle can be enhanced in a pollution free manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the solar electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The detector (101) has a detection circuit that is provided with switch (108) whose preset terminal is connected with an high voltage side battery (102) and coupling capacitor (109), and specific terminal is connected with an oscillation circuit (111) and detection resistance (110). A self-diagnostics circuit is provided with switch (112) whose specific terminal is connected with a coupling capacitor (113) and self-diagnostics resistance (114). A peak value calculation unit (119) calculates signal peak value of connection portion of coupling capacitor (109) and detection resistance.    USE - Insulation abnormality detector for detecting abnormality in insulation of high voltage side battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit structure of the insulation abnormality detector is simplified. The abnormality in the insulation of the high voltage side battery in floating state can be detected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the insulation abnormality detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insulation abnormality detector (101)    High voltage side battery (102)    Switches (108,112)    Coupling capacitors (109,113)    Detection resistance (110)    Oscillation circuit (111)    Self-diagnostics resistance (114)    Self-diagnostics instruction unit (115)    Peak value calculation unit (119)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure (10) has air conditioner (20) which is mounted in the vehicle, and second inlet (32b) and first inlet (32a) to which an air flow path (30) that inhales air and blower outlet (34) that discharges air to vehicle interior is provided. A first ventilation system (40) passes the air blower(22) and evaporator (24) from the first inlet, and a second ventilation system (42) passes air blower and evaporator from the second inlet. An electrically equipped apparatus (70) is arranged in the upstream of second ventilation system.    USE - Cooling structure for vehicles, e.g. electric vehicles, hybrid type motor vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cooling structure which is simple and with reduced cost since the heat generated by electricity supply can be cooled without causing decline in energy efficiency. Suppresses the air quantity discharged from the blower outlet in an air conditioning halt condition since the required cooling air can be reduced. Prevents the raise of ventilation resistance and the decline in energy efficiency by interrupting the flow of air in the second ventilation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling structure for vehicles.    Cooling structure (10)    Air conditioner (20)    Air blower (22)    Evaporator (24)    Air flow path (30)    First inlet (32a)    Second inlet (32b)    Blower outlet (34)    First ventilation system (40)    Second ventilation system (42)    Electrically equipped apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (20) has a peltier device (23) with surfaces (23a,23b) to perform thermal radiation and thermal absorption according to polarity of electricity supply. The flow paths (24,25) supplies thermal mediums to battery through surfaces of peltier device respectively. A plate-shaped switching valve (27) adjusts quantity of thermal medium supplied to battery from flow path (25) at per unit time when peltier device and adjusting temperature of battery, such that the quantity of thermal medium from flow path (25) supplied to battery is increased without driving peltier device.    USE - Mechanism of controlling temperature of battery used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of thermal medium from flow path supplied to battery is increased without driving peltier device, so that the temperature control efficiency of battery is improved. Since the flow paths are formed in a single duct, so that the need of providing the duct for forming each flow path is reduced and the number of components is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mechanism for controlling temperature of battery (20)    Peltier device (23)    Surfaces (23a,23b)    Flow paths (24,25)    Plate-shaped switching valve (27)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has assembled battery (K) which is formed by laminating cell (103) to be electrically connected between adjacent cells. An end plate (101) intersects the laminated cell from both sides in the lamination direction, and a restraint band (701,702) applies restraining force to the direction that mutually draws each end plate. The end plate is provided to which the electrode and restraint band are electrically connected in the state restrained with the restraint band.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Achieves cost reduction since the structure of assembled battery can be simplified. Improves the intensity of end plate since the outer periphery casing and electrode are integrated by insert molding. Suppresses the generation of conduction defect between the electrode and cell since the restraining force by a restraint band is reliably transmitted to the electrode through the reinforcement member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external perspective view of an electrical storage apparatus.    End plate (101)    Resistor (101r)    Cell (103)    Restraint band (701,702)    Assembled battery (K)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery lead board (80) that connects end surface electrodes of the adjacent secondary batteries. A lead opening (81) is formed in the battery lead board, and is formed in an extended direction of a lead-pin. An end of lead-pin is bent to form a lead engaging end (91) whose length is shorter than opening of lead opening. The lead engaging end is bent so that lead engaging end is protruded in lead opening side, and is inserted in and connected with the lead opening.    USE - Battery pack for battery drive apparatus such as electric tool used in construction field. Can also be used in electrical lawn mower, electrically-driven blower, assist bicycle, electric motorcycle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The latching operation of the lead board and the lead-pin can be enabled easily and the structure which fixes the lead-pin to the pack board stably can be simplified. Since the edge of the pack board is processed and a pin latching portion is formed, the processing operation can be made easy. The wear and tear by friction and fear of a disconnection of the battery pack can be reduced, the manufacturing cost can be held down and the workability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery pack.    External connection terminal (33)    Battery holder (70)    Battery lead board (80)    Lead opening (81)    Lead engaging end (91)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery (10) has electro-conductive deformation materials (5a,5b) that is deformed into an edge portion of a positive electrode collector (2), a negative electrode collector (3), and a serial collector (4). The electro-conductive deformation material is arranged so as to extend to an outer periphery direction of the collector such that the deformed electro-conductive deformation material adjoins the lamination direction, or other collector.    USE - Bipolar battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the battery can be suppressed effectively. The complication of the structure of the bipolar battery, the fall of an energy density, and the increase in cost of the bipolar battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the bipolar battery.    Positive electrode collector (2)    Negative electrode collector (3)    Serial collector (4)    Electro-conductive deformation materials (5a,5b)    Bipolar battery (10)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves winding up positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, and separator interposed between the electrode boards, and pasting an adhesive tape (21) that prevents volume loosening to the outermost periphery of vortex electrode body (14). The vortex electrode body is accommodated in an exterior body, and a nonaqueous electrolyte is injected in an exterior body after the accommodation process. A protrusion (21a) which consists of material that melts in the nonaqueous electrolyte is provided by the outer side surface of the adhesive tape.    USE - Manufacturing method for nonaqueous electrolyte battery, e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as drive power supplies. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, table type computer, electric tool, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the current collection tab from moving, and the vortex electrode body from running out by an impact or vibration since the outer surface of the vortex electrode becomes flat, and the contact area with the inner wall face of the exterior body increases. Suppresses tab breakage since the nonaqueous electrolyte is excellent in insertion property into an exterior body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the process of accommodating vortex electrode body in an armored can. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vortex electrode body (14)    Armored can (16)    Adhesive tape (21)    Protrusion (21a)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2), and a separator (3) which is arranged between the positive electrode and negative electrode. The negative electrode contains lithium-titanate particle with fluoride layer containing lithium fluoride on the surface. The x-ray photoelectron-spectroscopy spectrum of the negative electrode of the half-charge condition satisfies predetermined formula.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of mobile device. Can also be used as storage battery for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and home-use electrical storage.    ADVANTAGE - Provides outstanding cycling characteristics and high reliability since the increase in internal resistance of battery can be suppressed. Reduces the cycle deterioration since the generation of side reaction during repeat of charging/discharging cycle can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective and sectional views of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Electrode group (13)    Battery case (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (12) that is provided with anode and cathode electrodes (40,42) having a surface area smaller than a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (38). The porous sheet layers (44a,44b) are arranged over an electric power generation surface between the electrode catalyst layers (40a,42a) and gas diffusion layers (40b,42b). The gas-impermeable portions (44aa,44bb) are formed on outer periphery edge portions of porous sheet layers which are extended outward from an outer periphery of gas diffusion layers.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas-impermeable portions that are formed on outer periphery edge portions of porous sheet layers which are extended outward from outer periphery of gas diffusion layers while the porous sheet layers are arranged over electric power generation surface between electrode catalyst layers and gas diffusion layers, the gas diffusion layer cannot be pierced in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be protected favorably. Also the mixing of reactive gas between the anode and cathode electrodes can be effectively prevented, the deterioration of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be suppressed effectively, and the fuel cell can be operated in the favorable state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (12)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (38)    Anode and cathode electrodes (40,42)    Electrode catalyst layers (40a,42a)    Gas diffusion layers (40b,42b)    Porous sheet layers (44a,44b)    Gas-impermeable portions (44aa,44bb)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode core material, and an electrode winding body in which the positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer opposed though a separator (7). The active material density of the positive electrode active material layer is 3.65 grams per cubic centimeter or more, and the friction coefficient of the surface that connects the positive electrode active material layer of separator is 0.26 or less.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as driving power supply in e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle and portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery in which productivity is highly safe and favorable by controlling the friction coefficient of a largest particle diameter and separator. Prevents the shrinkage of a separator and improves the security of secondary battery since an aramid layer is excellent in durability and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cylindrical shape lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Gasket (3)    Groove (4)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has an anode gas channel that supplies anode gas to a stack (2), and a cathode gas channel (8) that supplies cathode gas to the stack. The cathode gas channel is formed by at least one part of the outer wall surface of path formation member (832). A radiant-heat absorption film (88) absorbs heat from the stack. The radiant-heat absorption film is extended at membrane form to the direction in which path formation member is extended and faces the high temperature region among the stacks.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus e.g. solid oxide type fuel cell apparatus for e.g. electronic device, vehicle, electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency of the stack by suppressing electric power generation non-uniformity of each location in the stack. Suppresses impairing the smooth flow of gas flowing through radiant-heat absorption film vicinity of path formation member since radiant-heat absorption film is extended at the membrane form in the direction in which path formation member is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Stack (2)    Modifier (4)    Cathode gas channel (8)    Radiant-heat absorption film (88)    Path formation member (832)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel cell whose power generation characteristic is changed based on a target voltage. The process conditions for raising voltage with respect to a preset electric current of the fuel cell are set. A control unit (20) produces increase of a temporary electric current of fuel cell by reducing voltage of fuel cell temporarily based on power generation characteristic of fuel cell. A temporary voltage drop process is performed to which power generation characteristic of fuel cell is changed according to the process conditions.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controllability of the fuel cell at the time of a high-load operation can be improved reliably. The utilization efficiency of hydrogen can be improved by circulating the hydrogen contained in anode waste gas, and supplying the fuel cell again in the fuel cell system. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electric power generation portion (11)    Control unit (20)    Cathode gas supply section (30)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A non-processed catalyst containing catalyst metallic particles (3) supported on a carrier (1) or the carrier, is modified by a cationic functional group, to obtain modified catalyst. The modified catalyst is further modified by a hydrophilic modification group to obtain a processed catalyst. The catalyst is mixed with water to obtain a pre-paste, which is mixed with solution of a polymer electrolyte to obtain a catalyst paste (20) for manufacturing catalyst layer.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst layer (claimed) for membrane-electrode assemblies of fuel cells used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of catalyst layers which provide fuel cells which exhibit stable output characteristics even under low-humidity or non-humid conditions. The fuel cells have excellent durability and electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst layer (31) comprising catalyst metallic particles supported by a carrier. The inner side of pores of the carrier is modified with cation functional group, acidic functional group, and acid ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of a membrane-electrode assembly.    Carrier (1)    Catalyst metallic particles (3)    Catalyst paste (20)    Membrane-electrode assembly (30)    Catalyst layer (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power source system (1) has a secondary battery voltmeter (10) that measures output voltage of a secondary battery (2), and a fuel cell voltmeter (11) that measures output voltage of a fuel cell (3). A control unit (7) receives measurement result of secondary battery and fuel cell voltmeters. The control unit starts operation of fuel cell when measured output voltage of secondary battery is less than predetermined voltage stops operation of fuel cell when measured voltage output of fuel cell is less than predetermined output during charging in which fuel cell is operated.    USE - Fuel cell power source system for supplying electricity of secondary battery to external load in e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes power consumption in the fuel cell power source system by transferring to save mode if voltage of the secondary battery is more than the rated voltage. Performs efficient charging and operation of the fuel cell and improves working efficiency of the fuel cell since operation control of the fuel cell is performed appropriately. Improves efficiency of the fuel cell power source system by stopping the fuel cell when the output of fuel cell is less than the predetermined value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of the fuel cell power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a control block diagram of the fuel cell power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell power source system (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Control unit (7)    Secondary battery voltmeter (10)    Fuel cell voltmeter (11)
NOVELTY - A thin battery (100) has exterior bodies (10A,10B) that seal an electric power generation component (3). The exterior bodies wrap the side provided with positive electrode current collection portion and negative electrode current collection portion (5) at least among the outer periphery of the electric power generation component. The first attachment and second attachment adhere the exterior bodies both in the outer surfaces in lamination direction of the electric power generation component, with the adhesive surface of first attachment larger than that of the second attachment.    USE - Thin battery e.g. for assembled battery for electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rise in the battery temperature is suppressed even if the seal strength of the portion provided with electrode current collection terminal is reinforced and he electroconductive component is stuck from the exterior by preventing concentration of electrical current on internal short circuit portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the disconnection of thin battery at various planes. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode current collection terminal (2)    Electric power generation component (3)    Negative electrode current collection portion (5)    Exterior bodies (10A,10B)    Thin battery (100)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has battery blocks (10) comprising of square battery cells provided with a safety valve. The battery blocks are provided with connected gas ducts (30). End plates (7) are provided at both ends of each battery block. Each end plate has an end-plate piping (8) for guiding the exhaust gas discharged through the safety valve. The end-plate piping has one end connected to the safety valve, and another end connected to a gas duct.    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 application, factories, street lights, signal apparatus combined with solar cell, backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a power supply device that includes end-plate piping arranged in existing space surrounding the battery block, without having to prepare the circumference of the battery block. Ensures space for discharging exhaust gas from inside the battery block through the gas ducts which are arranged in flexible positions around the battery block. Ensures easy mounting of the end-plate piping due to the formed notches on the end plates for easily coupling the end-plate piping to the gas ducts. Ensures flexibility in designing and arranging the end-plate piping due to use of flexible hoses as end-plate piping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the gas ducts connected to the battery blocks.    End plates (7)    End-plate piping (8)    Battery blocks (10)    Safety valve ducts (24)    Gas ducts (30)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves simultaneously combining and inspecting the cells by aging in next low-temperature environment after high temperature aging is combined. The cells are cooled and the aging in low-temperature environment is started in the state with which the battery voltage of each single battery is equalized. The quality of each cell is determined based on the measured battery voltage of each single battery after reference time passes.    USE - Manufacturing method of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for use in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in a domestic electrical appliance or a personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the short circuit of the secondary battery for a short time since the battery voltage of each single battery is equalized at the start of low temperature aging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the time change of the voltage and temperature of a lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) includes a controller which computes the target value of internal resistance of a fuel cell stack (1) at the time of completion of the after-stopping purging operation of the purge unit based on the water content of an electrolytic membrane. The after-stopping purging operation of the purge unit is terminated when the internal resistance of the fuel cell exceeds the computed target value.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of fault moisture or over-drying of electrolytic membrane, thus startability of fuel cell system is securable irrespective of the water content of the electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Anode gas supply-discharge apparatus (2)    Cathode gas supply-discharge apparatus (3)    Stack cooling device (4)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A support side wall (12) integrally formed at the both ends of a holding pipe (11) supports several batteries (1) in the battery pack, while a lead board (5) is connected to the edge electrode of battery. The support side wall (12) is provided with the test slit so that the space which connects the near surface and the exterior of support side wall are connected to the lead board.    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle and motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front-end of the test rod used for a peeling test can be inserted in the test slit, and the welding strength of the edge electrode of the battery and the lead board can be tested efficiently. Thus, by not making the test slit project in the thickness direction of the lead board, increase of the upper limit in the thickness direction of the lead board can be prevented. Furthermore, providing the test slit in the outer surface of the support side wall of the battery holder eliminates the need for performing a bending process to the lead board, and the need for providing the area for newly providing the test slit in the outer surface of the support side wall. Thus, increase in the size and cost of the battery holder and the battery pack can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery (1)    Lead board (5)    Holding pipe (11)    Support side wall (12)    Latch (16)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode material contains polyoxo methylate composition having a chemical formula A3(XMO24H6), where A is an element of 2nd-4th period of periodic table group 1, X is an element of 2nd-5th period of periodic table group 13, and M is an element of 4th-6th period of periodic table group 5-6. A is a metal selected from any one of Li, Na, and K, X is a metal selected from Al or Ga, and M is a metal selected from any one of V, Mo, and Nb.    USE - Positive electrode material for secondary battery, e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery equipped with the positive electrode material has high energy density and outstanding charging/discharging cycling characteristics. The cycle life and temperature characteristic of the secondary battery are improved significantly at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell opening and shutting apparatus (1) comprises a frame (10) and a fastening unit (40), where the frame is installed inside rear of a vehicle, and a fuel cell system is mounted in the vehicle. The fastening unit is respectively connected in one-side end of each cover unit (30) in order to fix the cover unit on the frame. The cover unit of front side of the frame is opened and closed, where the cover unit is installed in top and bottom side edge of the frame. A cloud unit is provided in longitudinal direction that is bidirectionally slide to corresponding shape with the cloud unit.    USE - Fuel cell opening and shutting apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell opening and shutting apparatus comprises a frame and a fastening unit, where the frame is installed inside rear of a vehicle, and a fuel cell system is mounted in the vehicle, and hence ensures simple attaching and detaching function, and facilitates organized change operation, and number of fastening units is minimized for fixing the cover unit, and weight of the fastening unit and cover unit is minimized in order to reduce cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell opening and shutting apparatus.    Fuel cell opening and shutting apparatus (1)    Frame (10)    Cover unit (30)    Handle unit (31)    Fastening unit (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (16) has electric motor portion (72) which is provided with motor casing (72a) and base (72b). A power transmission portion (73) is configured to transmit the drive of electric motor. The base is coupled with the motor casing, and is made of resin. The base is contacted with the power transmission portion. A protrusion (201) is arranged between the base and power transmission portion. The protrusion is formed in the opposing surface with respect to the power transmission portion.    USE - Motor cylinder apparatus e.g. electrically-driven brake actuator mounted in brake system of vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion is arranged between the base and power transmission portion, the attachment rigidity of electric motor portion and driving force transmission portion can be improved, and the generation of vibration and noise of electric motor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the motor cylinder apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor cylinder apparatus (16)    Electric motor portion (72)    Motor casing (72a)    Base (72b)    Power transmission portion (73)    Protrusion (201)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a blower motor positioned in a side of a high voltage battery (34) in width direction of a vehicle (12). A through-hole penetrates a wire harness, which connects the battery and an electrical component i.e. inverter, positioned at a vehicle front part. A center member lower part (50) is extended along the vehicle width direction. One end of the through-hole is joined to a rear floor side member extended along vehicle front-back direction, and another end of the through-hole is joined to a longitudinal direction edge part of the center member lower part.    USE - Battery mounting structure for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The through-hole is formed in the rigid high side member vicinity and penetrates the wire harness, so that the through-hole cannot deform easily, and damage to the wire harness is suppressed at the time of rear impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a battery mounting structure for a hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery mounting structure (10)    Vehicle (12)    Front floor panel (18)    High voltage battery (34)    Center member lower part (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has an open/close-type insulation part (10) mounted with a round steel pipe frame (2) of a seat cushion (1A) to enclose outer periphery of the frame, where the insulation part is bent and one portion of the insulation part is opened by integral molding of resin. An electrical-connection part i.e. battery terminal (Bt1), is arranged at a side of the insulation part with respect to the frame. A diagonal frame part (2C) of the frame is bent inward in diagonal direction and extended in between a side frame part (2A) and a front frame part (2B).    USE - Insulation structure for a cushion of a front passenger seat of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation part mounted with the round steel pipe frame to enclose the outer periphery of the seat cushion frame can prevent electrical contact between the battery terminal and the seat cushion frame in a simple and rational way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an insulation structure of a cushion of a front passenger seat of a motor vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery terminal (Bt1)    Seat cushion (1A)    Round steel pipe frame (2)    Side frame part (2A)    Front frame part (2B)    Diagonal frame part (2C)    Open/close-type insulation part (10)
NOVELTY - The passenger car (10) has front portion (11) and rear portion (12) which are coupled together to form a main portion (15) which is provided with three axles (22-24). The rear portion comprises a fuel cell which converts fuel into electrical energy which is provided to the electric drive of front portion so as to drive the car, and electrical connection elements are provided to connect the front and rear portions.    USE - Passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The front and rear portions of the passenger car are connected in rigid manner. The usability of the passenger car during heavy traffic and long drive is optimized. The aesthetic effect of the passenger car is improved. The passenger car can be driven efficiently in snowy roads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the passenger car.    Passenger car (10)    Front portion (11)    Rear portion (12)    Main portion (15)    Axles (22-24)
NOVELTY - The controlling apparatus includes a storing section which stores a warming-up operation line which is defined by shifting an optimal shaft (12) output efficiency line to a side to increase heat loss. The optimal shaft efficiency line is determined to pass through optimal shaft efficiency points for each engine output level. A performing section performs a warming-up operation by operating the engine in a revolution speed and a torque on the warming-up operation line.    USE - Controlling apparatus for engine warming-up of a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Processing load on the engine controller is reduced after reducing the number of operational points on which the charge electric power and the heat generation amount are calculated. Shaft efficiency is improved substantially while promoting improvement effect in fuel consumption since the performing section sets the shifting amount of the warming-up operation line to the optimal shaft efficiency line to be small as the engine output becomes low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the power system for a vehicle.    Motor (11)    Shaft (12)    Transmission (13)    Differential gear (14)    Driven wheels (15)
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide separation apparatus supplies a source gas (FG) containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and water vapor to a raw material side surface of a carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film (10), and takes out carbon dioxide permeated into carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film from a permeation side surface. The film is formed by supporting a gel layer with a hydrophilic porous film. The gel layer is formed by adding an additive chosen from cesium carbonate, cesium bicarbonate or cesium hydroxide, to polyvinyl alcohol polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane.    USE - Carbon dioxide separation apparatus is used for separating carbon dioxide contained in reformed gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide separation apparatus utilizes carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film exhibiting film performance at high temperature of 100 degrees C or more and pressurizing condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon dioxide separation apparatus supplies a source gas containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and water vapor to a raw material side surface of a carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film with supply temperature of 100 degrees C or more, and taking out carbon dioxide permeated into carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film from a permeation side surface. The carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film is formed by supporting a gel layer with a hydrophilic porous film. The gel layer is formed by adding an additive chosen from cesium carbonate, cesium bicarbonate or cesium hydroxide, to polyvinyl alcohol polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon dioxide separation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon dioxide facilitated-transport film (10)    Carbon dioxide transmissive reactor (20)    Path (21)    Source gas (FG)    Permeation gas (PG)    Sweep gas (SG)
NOVELTY - The loader has an electronic converter (211) i.e. direct current (DC)-DC converter, for matching impedance of a time varying non-linear high-impedance power source (HIS) with a load (212) i.e. rechargeable battery. A control system (206) controls loading factor e.g. duty cycle or pulse width, of the converter in response to control signals from a current sensor (209) to ensure impedance matching between the time varying HIS and the load. The loader is powered with the HIS or the rechargeable battery. A protector protects the loader against high voltage transients from the HIS.    USE - Electronic adaptive loader for time varying, non-linear, HIS e.g. piezoelectric generator (claimed), photoelectric generator and thermoelectric device in vehicle such as car, lorry or train. Can also be used for photovoltaic device, solar and geo-thermal system, and mechanical deformation energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The control system controls the loading factor of the converter in response to the control signals from the current sensor to ensure impedance matching between the time varying HIS and the load, such that input energy yield of the converter is maximized, and maximal conversion efficiency of the loader is achieved without occurring energy losses in a buffer element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensor is an optional piezoelectric element. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for construction of adaptive loader for non-linear HIS.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a DC-DC conversion structure.    Power conversion structure (200)    Control system (206)    Current sensor (209)    Electronic converter (211)    Load (212)
NOVELTY - The cooperative charging system (260) has a CPU for executing instructions stored in a computer readable medium. The CPU determines a priority for a token assignment among the members of a token ring network. The token assignment has chargers that are designated to receive a token based on the priority. A receipt of token permits a charger to start one of the upload and download of electricity. The token is passed to the charger.    USE - Cooperative charging system for use in charging of e.g. pure hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be coordinated with a central controller to further optimize the utilization of grid resources, such as by shifting charging load to a period of time where excess energy from other energy sources, such as from alternate fuel sources like a wind generating supply, is expected. The system also optimizes utilization of existing grid assets while also providing power for all appliances/loads desiring energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for establishing a cooperative charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the software modules that can be executed or run by the CPU.    Cooperative charging system (260)    Token management module (266)    Energy storage unit management module (269)    Energy storage unit hardware (272)    Controller module (275)
NOVELTY - The generator has a cooling unit cooling an inner side of a thermoelectric module by flowing cooling water through P- type semiconductor, where the thermoelectric module heat-exchanges exhaust gas of high temperature passes to inside of the generator. An exhaust pipe is connected to a heat delivery plate that is arranged on an outer periphery of the exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe is interposed on the thermoelectric module and connected to the heat delivery plate. Multiple cooling water inlets are connected to the cooling unit.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has simple structure, and reduces number of components and manufacturing cost. The installation of the generator is facilitated in vehicle packaging by reducing size of the generator. The generator can be applied to different vehicles. The thermal energy of the exhaust gas is delivered to the module by a heat exchange mesh so as to increase a contact area with exhaust gas passing through the module, thus reducing generation of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a thermoelectric generator.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric-generation apparatus has an exhaust pipe through which the exhaust gas is discharged from an internal combustion engine. A cooling water pipe (28) is provided for cooling water that circulates through one side of the exhaust pipe. Multiple thermoelectric conversion modules (27) are provided for thermoelectric generation according to a temperature difference. A thermally-conductive unit (42) is connected to the thermoelectric conversion modules.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus for thermoelectric generation using exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric-generation apparatus has an exhaust pipe through which the exhaust gas is discharged from an internal combustion engine, where multiple thermoelectric conversion modules are provided for thermoelectric generation according to a temperature difference, and thus the thermoelectric-generation apparatus ensures enables to maintain the efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric conversion module (27)    Cooling water pipe (28)    Heat receiving board (29)    Heat dissipating board (30)    Thermally-conductive unit (42)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery (12) that supplies electric power, and Peltier modules (83A-83E) that operate with the electric power supplied from the battery, and contains a Peltier device. A circulation duct (26) is positioned at the thermal absorption side of Peltier modules, and enables the air cooled by thermal absorption of the Peltier module to go to an electronic device. A controller (10) determines the number of Peltier modules to operate according to the electric power supplied from the battery, and controls Peltier module.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller determines the number of Peltier modules to operate according to the electric power supplied from the battery, and controls Peltier module, the deterioration of the battery can be prevented, and the electronic device is cooled effectively using few power supplies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (10)    Battery (12)    Circulation duct (26)    Circulation blower (27)    Peltier modules (83A-83E)
NOVELTY - The battery pack structure has an outer frame (16) that is attached by a surrounding wall (1804) of a tray (18). An inner frame (22) is extended covering the full length of the left right direction on a bottom portion of an accommodation space (1808). A battery (12) is attached by the location of the inner frame spaced apart from a bottom wall (1802) of the tray to upper direction.    USE - Battery pack structure of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of the water into the battery pack can be prevented. The battery pack structure can improve the rigidity of battery pack and can be simultaneously attached to the vehicle firmly. The space for the fastening portion which is used to attach the battery on an inner frame is securable. The performance and durability of the battery pack are improved. The air is circulated in the space to cool the battery effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack structure of the electric vehicle.    Battery (12)    Outer frame (16)    Tray (18)    Inner frame (22)    Bottom wall (1802)    Surrounding wall (1804)    Accommodation space (1808)
NOVELTY - The fuse unit (11) has a first and second side wall portions extendably formed in first and second bodies (43,45), and intersect the rotation center of a hinge portion (21). A pair of first lock arms (55) extends from the first side wall portion (51), while a latching portion provided in the second side wall portion (53) latches with the to-be-latched portion of the first lock arm. A pair of second lock arms (61) is provided in the second side wall portion. A second latching portion at the first side wall portion latches the to-be-latched portion of the second lock arm.    USE - Fuse unit for vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a fuse unit in which the lock is not removed and the bending condition is maintained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the L-shaped bending state of a fuse unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuse unit (11)    Hinge portion (21)    First and second bodies (43,45)    First side wall portion (51)    Second side wall portion (53)    First lock arms (55)    Second lock arms (61)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a pair of stacked-cell battery modules (2,3) adjacently arranged in two rows, and provided with several battery cells (20-22,30-32) which are connected in series. One end of positive electrode terminal (20a) and negative electrode terminal (32b) is arranged in serial connection, and other end is arranged at same side about the battery modules. Multiple voltage detection wires (50a-53a) are wired and extend in cell thickness direction to transmit voltage signal detected from several bus-bars (40-43) which are connected between electrode terminals.    USE - Assembled battery for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of the influence of noise received by voltage detection wire can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Stacked-cell battery modules (2,3)    Battery cells (20-22,30-32)    Positive electrode terminal (20a)    Negative electrode terminal (32b)    Bus-bars (40-43)    Voltage detection wires (50a-53a)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has several connection units to mutually connect positive electrode terminal (3) and negative electrode terminal (4) of adjoining battery cell (2). A connection unit (30) includes a first connection portion for connecting electrode terminals, and a second connection portion to which a wiring is connected. A wiring board (20) includes a fixation region to which second connection portion is fixed. The second connection portion and wiring board are mutually attached by fixation region, and the second connection portion and land of wiring are joined by solder.    USE - Battery wiring module of power supply device used as storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, and molten salt battery for vehicle, household use and office use.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the battery wiring module can be simplified. The quality of solder joint can be determined by confirming the breadth of solder. The phenomenon in which solder does not flow in sufficiently between land and second connection portion can be suppressed. The intensity of the solder joint portion of land and second connection portion can be enlarged. The short circuit between adjacent connection units can be suppressed. The deterioration of solder joint portion can be suppressed. The time of connecting process of second connection portion and land to connect can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Battery wiring module (10)    Connection unit (30)
NOVELTY - The structure has a bus-bar module (20) containing the bus-bar (31) which electrically connects the electrodes (12) provided in a battery. A terminal (40) which detects the voltage between the cells (11) of storage battery assembly (10) is attached to the bus-bar. The bus-bar module is equipped with a case main portion in which the storage battery assembly is mounted. The case main portion is equipped with electric wire accommodating portion (50) in which electric wire (41) connected to the terminal for voltage detection meanders in zigzag direction.    USE - Cable wiring structure for lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the case main portion is equipped with electric wire accommodating portion in which electric wire meanders in zigzag direction, the leakage of the electrolyte solution into an electric wire and to another electrical component can be prevented effectively, without causing increase of the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cable wiring structure.    Storage battery assembly (10)    Cells (11)    Electrodes (12)    Bus-bar module (20)    Bus-bar (31)    Terminal (40)    Electric wire (41)    Electric wire accommodating portion (50)
NOVELTY - The device (36) has two holding portions (18,19) that are respectively positioned at both sides of a laminated portion (12) in the lamination direction of battery cells (11). The holding portion is configured to clamp the laminated portion with tensile strength using a metal wire (23) such as a piano wire. A tensile strength adjustment mechanism (35) is configured to adjust the tensile strength of the metal wire.    USE - Battery cell fixing device for battery module mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as commercial vehicle and riding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell can be fixed suitably and reliably. The flow of heat exchange medium for temperature-controlling the battery cell can be prevented. The movement of the battery cell during driving of the vehicle can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (11)    Laminated portion (12)    Holding portions (18,19)    Metal wire (23)    Tensile strength adjustment mechanism (35)    Battery cell fixing device (36)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition containing magnesium hydride is miniaturized in a nonoxidizing atmosphere, to obtain negative electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode material (claimed) used for battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatuses, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in overvoltage of the battery is suppressed. The rate characteristic of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating gas at the time of an overcharge. The baking products are generated, in which the transition metal and lithium compounds are mixed and baked, and to which tungsten is added. The baking products are water washed. The positive electrode plate (10) is created in a positive electrode collector, by forming the positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material particle with lithium- transition metal composite oxide. The tungsten is obtained after water-washing baking products are added.    USE - Method for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for driving power supply of portable electronic device such as notebook computer, video camcorder, and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved, and the decrease of the generation amount of the gas at the time of overcharge can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (10)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Electrode portion (14)    Electrolyte solution (16)
NOVELTY - The foil has a pit (1d) for accommodating a particulate form positive electrode active material (1c) that is formed in a surface. The pit is formed by surface treatment of an alkaline solution. The size of the pit is in range of 0.3-3 micrometers in diameter, and density is 103 piece/mm2 - 105 piece/mm2.    USE - Foil for positive electrode collectors of a lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camera and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery is excellent in high-rate characteristic and rapid charge/discharge characteristic can be improved by comprising a positive electrode collector from the foil with which the pit was formed in the surface, thus suppressing raise of cost, and the fall of the strength of positive electrode foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a foil.    Positive electrode collector (1a)    Positive electrode active material (1c)    Pit (1d)
NOVELTY - The stacked-cell battery has sulfur type positive electrode active material layer (120) and negative electrode active material layer (140) that are provided with a sheet form respectively, and are molded separate from a collector (105) made of stainless steel. The negative electrode active material sheet is provided with a negative electrode active material and binder resin, lithium foil, and sodium foil. The positive electrode active material and electroconductive substrate are integrated in sheet form of positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Stacked-cell battery such as mono-polar stacked-cell battery and bipolar stacked-cell battery of vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery, sodium ion secondary battery, lithium polymer secondary battery, sodium polymer secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor battery and sodium ion capacitor battery.    ADVANTAGE - The stacked-cell battery can be manufactured easily. The malfunction accompanying the temperature change cannot be produced easily. The manufacturing processes number of the stacked-cell battery and manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing stacked-cell battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar stacked-cell battery.    Positive electrode (102)    Negative electrode (104)    Collector (105)    Positive electrode active material layer (120)    Negative electrode active material layer (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing two sheets of an electrode, and preparing a cell (10) for evaluation. The electrode is positioned in a state, where electrode active material layers are arranged opposite to an electrolyte, and the electrode is mutually insulated. Voltage is applied between an electrode collector of the electrode, and another electrode collector of another electrode. Impedance between the electrode collectors is measured, and a separator (50) is interposed between the electrode active material layers.    USE - Method for evaluating an electrode of a battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reflecting the characteristic of the battery in the state of the electrode without assembling the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure of a cell for evaluation.    Cell (10)    Positive electrode active materials (42A, 42B)    Electrically conductive materials (44A, 44B)    Binders (46A, 46B)    Separator (50)
NOVELTY - An emulsion binder is obtained by copolymerizing 0.1-5 wt.% carboxyl group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (A), 0.5-20 wt.% ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B) (I), 0.1-10 wt.% nitrogen-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (C), and 65-99.3 wt.% copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer (D), in an aqueous medium.    USE - Emulsion binder is used for compound-material ink for electrode of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for substation, motor vehicles, and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The compound-material ink has suppressed oxidation degradation. The internal resistance of the electrode reduces with the movement of hydrogen ion within the nickel-hydrogen battery. The nickel-hydrogen battery using the compound-material ink has excellent ion conductivity, charging/discharging characteristics, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An emulsion binder is obtained by copolymerizing 0.1-5 wt.% carboxyl group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (A), 0.5-20 wt.% ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B) of formula: CH2=C(R1)-CO-O-(R2O)n-R3 (I), 0.1-10 wt.% nitrogen-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (C), and 65-99.3 wt.% copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer (D), in an aqueous medium.    n=1-50;    R1=H or methyl;    R2=1-3C alkylene;and    R3=H or 1-10C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) compound-material ink, which contains emulsion binder, a positive electrode active material or hydrogen storage alloy, and an aqueous medium; and    (2) nickel-hydrogen secondary battery electrode, which is obtained by filling foaming nickel with compound-material ink, or coating on nickel plating steel plate.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generation apparatus (17) comprises an exhaust pipe (23) in which the exhaust gas emitted from an internal combustion engine (1) is introduced. A cooling water pipe (28) distributes cooling water to the two sides which are opposite to the exhaust pipe. Multiple thermoelectric conversion units (27) perform thermoelectric generation according to a temperature difference between the former side and the latter side. A holding element (41) is interposed between the exhaust pipe and the cooling water pipe, to hold the multiple thermoelectric conversion units.    USE - Thermoelectric generation apparatus for generating electrical energy using exhaust gas emitted from an internal combustion engine of vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generation apparatus stably holds the thermoelectric conversion unit to ensure a high thermal insulation property, and thus the electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a thermoelectric generation apparatus.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Thermoelectric generation apparatus (17)    Exhaust pipe (23)    Thermoelectric conversion units (27)    Cooling water pipe (28)    Holding element (41)
NOVELTY - The board has a capacitor (126) which is buried under the periphery circuit board (121). A projection direction is made by a projection surface of the main surface of the periphery circuit board in a state where a power circuit board (111) and the periphery circuit board are stacked. The capacitor and a power semiconductor element (113) are arranged in the circuit boards without overlapping. The electrodes (127,128) of the capacitor are connected with the terminal of power semiconductor element and the electrode on the periphery circuit board respectively.    USE - Board for use in large-capacity module (claimed) such as power module such as inverter used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car. Can also be used in household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor is buried in the periphery circuit board, so that the electrical path between the power semiconductor element and capacitor can be shortened. Thus the noise reduction effect by the capacitor can be fully exhibited. The heat generated from the power semiconductor element can be efficiently thermally radiated outside through the periphery circuit board, thus the overheating of the module can be prevented. The size and weight of the module can be reduced, and the noise and damage of the module can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a large-capacity module; and    (2) a manufacturing method of large-capacity module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the structure of large-capacity module.    Power circuit board (111)    Power semiconductor element (113)    Periphery circuit board (121)    Capacitor (126)    Electrodes of capacitor (127,128)
NOVELTY - The circuit device (10) has a relay (14a) and a power electronic switch (16). The power electronic switch is connected in series with the relay for power interruption between the HV battery (12) and vehicle network. The power electronic switch is selected from insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), FET, gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) and MOSFET. The HV battery is connected with vehicle network through relays (14a,14b).    USE - Circuit device for coupling HV battery with vehicle network e.g. hybrid vehicle network.    ADVANTAGE - Since the size of the relay can be reduced, the compactness of the circuit device can be enhanced. The robustness of the circuit device can be improved. The supply of unwanted currents can be interrupted efficiently. The installation space of the circuit device can be reduced. The charging time of the buffer capacity can be shortened. The need for externally guided control cables can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuit device for coupling HV battery with vehicle network.    Circuit device for coupling HV battery with vehicle network (10)    HV battery (12)    Relays (14a,14b)    Ports (15a,15b)    Power electronic switch (16)
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises mixture (a) of conductive powder, glass frit (b) and an organic vehicle (c). The mixture of conductive powder contains more than 1 wt.% and less than 10 wt.% conductive powder having average particle diameter of more than 1 nm and less than 100 nm, and more than 90 wt.% and less than 99 wt.% conductive powder having average particle diameter (D50) of more than 0.5 microns and less than 5 microns.    USE - Paste composition is used for electrode of solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition has excellent printability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of manufacture of solar cell using paste composition.    Substrate (100)    N-type layer (101)    P-type layer (102)    Rear electrode (210)    Front-side electrode (230)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure includes a bracket (60) for front side batteries arranged on the floor under reinforcement (30) in the center floor portion (12C). A rear side battery bracket (70) is provided in the center cross-member (20) in the center floor portion. A front side bracket (42) and a rear side bracket (46) are provided in the battery case, and are fixed to the front side battery bracket and rear side battery bracket, respectively.    USE - Battery mounting structure for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Vibration of the vehicle floor can be reduced after improving the attachment of the battery with respect to the vehicle floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vehicle rear structure of the hybrid vehicle with the battery mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Center floor portion (12C)    Center cross-member (20)    Floor under reinforcement (30)    Front side bracket (42)    Rear side bracket (46)    Bracket (60)    Rear side battery bracket (70)
NOVELTY - The wheel has a magnetic flux generation unit for generating magnetic flux inside a wheel part (33). An electric unit (10) comprises a coil that intersects with respect to the flux. An extraction unit extracts induced voltage arose in the coil of the electric unit. The wheel part is rotated with a rotational drive of an axle shaft (1) to acquire an induced electromotive force. The generation unit comprises permanent magnets. Outer and inner side intersection conductors (17) are intersected with respect to the flux. The coil is wound at a periphery of the shaft and connected with a commutator.    USE - Electric power generation type wheel for use in a circumference of an axle shaft of a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a home.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the wheel consumes fuels such as petrol, and electricity, and reduces space for replenishment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electric power generation type wheel.    Axle shaft (1)    Electric unit (10)    Cavity of protective cover (14)    Outer and inner side intersection conductors (17)    Wheel part (33)
NOVELTY - A sulfidizing agent (BB) is added to an acidic solution (AA) containing nickel, to obtain precipitation of nickel sulfide and after-sulfuration liquid. An oxidizing agent is added to slurry of nickel sulfide, to obtain nickel concentrate. A neutralizing agent (OO) is added to nickel concentrate, to obtain neutralized precipitate, and the neutralized precipitate is subjected to post-deferration reaction. The nickel concentrate is solvent-extracted, to obtain reverse liquid extraction and solution of nickel sulfate (XX).    USE - Manufacture of highly-purified nickel sulfate used for nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-ion battery for hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of nickel sulfate having high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the smelting process during manufacture of nickel sulfate.    Acidic solution containing nickel (AA)    Sulfidizing agent (BB)    Impurity-containing sulfide (EE)    Alkali (KK)    Neutralizing agent (OO)    Nickel sulfate (XX)
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises sulfur and/or a compound containing a sulfur atom, electroconductive substance, and a solid electrolyte containing a lithium atom, a phosphorus atom and a sulfur atom. The solid electrolyte has a peak at 86.1 plus minus 0.6 ppm and 83 plus minus 1 ppm in solid 31 phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance (31PNMR) spectrum, and the ratio of phosphorus atoms contained in the peak is 62 mol% or more with respect to the phosphorus atom contained in all the peaks.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrode e.g. positive electrode of lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material having high theoretical capacity is economically manufactured using sulfide-type solid electrolyte. The generation amount of hydrogen sulfide during manufacture of electrode material is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several batteries which are mutually connected to each other. A lead board (5) is provided with an electro-conductive material connected with the batteries. A circuit board is connected with the batteries through the lead board. An insertion hole is penetrated to the circuit board in the thickness direction and is formed in the circuit board. The insertion portion (5A) of the lead board is inserted into the insertion hole and is folded, such that the thickness of insertion portion is larger than that of other portions of lead board.    USE - Battery pack accommodated in resin-made battery, used for power supply in electric equipments such as notebook personal computer and video camera, electric tool and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of insertion portion is made larger than that of other portions of lead board by folding the insertion portion which is inserted into insertion hole, so that the lead board and circuit board can be reduced in size and the intensity of the insertion portion in lead board can be improved. The cheap battery pack with high impact resistance can be obtained. Since the insertion portion can be directly inserted in the insertion hole of narrow circuit board by soldering, the battery pack with the sufficient volumetric efficiency can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the insertion portion of lead board in the battery pack.    Lead board (5)    Insertion portion (5A)    Fold line (5B)    Bending element (5C)    Filament space (5D)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has upper and lower ceramic layers (5a,5b) including ceramic particles (6a,6b) and binder that are formed on the respective surface of the porous substrate layer (3). The specific surface area of the upper ceramic layer is smaller than the lower ceramic layer. The upper ceramic layer is located in the negative electrode side of an electrical device.    USE - Separator for electrical device (claimed) such as secondary batteries such as bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disassembly of the electrolyte solution in the electrical device can be suppressed, such that the cycling characteristics can be improved. The contact with positive electrode and electrolyte solution can be improved, such that the fall of output characteristics can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separator for electrical device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (1)    Porous substrate layer (3)    Upper ceramic layer (5a)    Lower ceramic layer (5b)    Ceramic particles (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has an unlocking claw (1), a bracket (2), a lever arm (4), a supporting rod (5), a supporting piece (7) and a limiting rod (8) connected with each other. The supporting piece is provided with a ratchet. The lever arm is hinged with a pawl (6) through a pin shaft. The bracket is arranged with the limiting rod. The limiting rod is provided with a telescopic structure. An offsetting spring (9) is arranged on the limiting rod. The unlocking claw is arranged on the bracket and vertically equipped with the slide block.    USE - Battery box power assisting mechanism for use in a battery box changing device (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism allows the operator to easily replace battery box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery box changing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box power assisting mechanism for use in battery box changing device.    Claw (1)    Bracket (2)    Lever arm (4)    Supporting rod (5)    Pawl (6)    Supporting piece (7)    Limiting rod (8)    Offsetting spring (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a secondary winding (W21-W23) arranged between a high voltage battery (B10) and a primary winding (W1). An input-side circuit (101) converts direct current (DC) into an alternating voltage and supplies the voltage to the primary winding. An output side circuit (102) converts the alternating voltage into a DC voltage and supplies the DC voltage to a low-voltage battery (B11). A DC-DC-converter apparatus (10) is provided with a control circuit (104) that controls the input-side circuit. A heater connection switch (11) connects a heater (H1) to a transformer (100).    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for supplying electric power to a heater for heating a catalyst apparatus utilized to purify an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle, and for heating an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The output side circuit converts the alternating voltage into the direct current voltage, so that the apparatus can restrain a newly provided circuit without using the low-voltage battery, which supplies electric power for various electronic apparatuses mounted in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High voltage battery (B10)    Low-voltage battery (B11)    Heater (H1)    Primary winding (W1)    Secondary windings (W21-W23)    Electric power supply apparatus (1)    DC-DC-converter apparatus (10)    Heater connection switch (11)    Transformer (100)    Input-side circuit (101)    Output side circuit (102)    Control circuit (104)