NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode plate that is provided with positive-electrode active substance whose total surface area per unit electrode plate group volume is set in desired range. A negative electrode plate has negative-electrode active substance formed of carbonaceous conductive material and organic compound that inhibits coarsening of negative-electrode active substance during charging/discharging process. The organic compound is selected from cationic coagulant, cationic surfactant and phosphoric acid, and is added to electrolyte solution in battery casing.    USE - Liquid-type lead acid battery. Uses include but are not limited to micro hybrid vehicle such as idling stop vehicle and electric power generation trailer, motor vehicle, electric vehicle such as golf cart, and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The charging can be performed intermittently for short duration of time, and high-rate discharging to load can be performed in partial state of charge, thus the charge acceptance and life characteristics of the lead storage battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between electric potential and charging current of the lead acid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode plate curves (N1,N2)    Positive electrode plate curves (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The module has a case bonded with an electrode terminal. The electrode terminal is provided with a battery cell laminate. Multiple cut-off module units are detachably combined in a side part of a sensing block. The sensing block is connected to a side part of the electrode terminal to block excess current of the battery cell laminate. A printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with a fuse. An inserting projection part is provided with a fitting groove. A sliding groove is formed on the electrode terminal. A connection part is electrically connected with the case.    USE - Battery module for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents excess current from being applied to a sensing module and a battery management system (BMS) so as to avoid damage of the sensing module and the BMS. The module facilitates replacement of the damaged part and educes repair time. The module prevents overcharging of the battery cell and short circuit phenomenon so as to improve safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has air inlet port (420) that is formed in the upper surface of front portion of the battery pack (400) for cooling battery cell unit (402). The intake duct (430) is arranged in the front edge of the battery pack. The discharge duct (440) is connected to the air blowing port for ejecting air to the air outlet (422). The filter is arranged in the intake duct for filtering the foreign substance in the air flown to the air inlet port. The ventilation fan unit (460) is connected to the discharge duct.    USE - Electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the filter is arranged in the intake duct for filtering the foreign substance in the air flown to the air inlet port, the damage to the battery cell pack is reduced, the safety of the battery is ensured and the durability of the electric vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the battery pack of electric vehicle.    Battery pack (400)    Battery cell unit (402)    Air inlet port (420)    Air outlet (422)    Intake duct (430)    Discharge duct (440)    Ventilation fan unit (460)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several cells (1a-1n) that are connected in series, and are laminated with an electrolyte. A cell cover (11) is contacted with one cell among cells, and is expanded by swelling caused by generation of heat inside cell during charge and discharge process. Two sense terminals (12,13) are contacted to cells to transmit electric signal generated in contacting state of cell cover with cell by applied pressure to battery management system (BSM) (2). A thermocouple (15) is located between cells for detecting and transmitting temperature in inner surface of cell to BSM.    USE - Battery pack of battery module for vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the internal temperature of the battery pack is during charge and discharge process of the battery pack is detected accurately, thus the reliability towards the temperature of the intracell portion of the battery pack is enhanced. Since the expansion of the cell cover is detected in advance, the leakage of electrolyte filled in the cell is prevented. The explosion of battery pack during rise of internal temperature is prevented, thus the stability of the battery pack is improved. The replacement of components of the battery pack is determined effectively, thus the performance of the battery module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (1a-1n)    BSM (2)    Cell cover (11)    Sense terminals (12,13)    Thermocouple (15)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell comprises ionomer (100) having expansion rate of 200% or less.    USE - Electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell is used for ship, air craft, robot and power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell has improved diffusivity of fuel gas to the catalyst layer, and excellent workability even in high temperature and low temperature conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell.    Anode catalyst layer (32)    Cathode catalyst layer (33)    Ionomer (100)    Catalyst support carbon (101)    Clog pores (103)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly comprising a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18) including a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in a stacking direction. The solid polymer electrolyte membrane is provided between an electrode e.g. anode electrode (22), and a resin frame (24) in a stepped section (48). A magnitude of interference in the stepped section is smaller than a magnitude of interference in a power generation section (46). Separators are arranged on sides of the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnitude of interference in the stepped section is smaller than the magnitude of interference in the power generation section, thus maintaining contact pressure in the power generation section and suppressing contact pressure applied to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane in the stepped section, and hence ensuring desired power generation performance of the fuel cell and preventing breakage of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane in the stepped section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid polymer electrolyte membrane is formed as a thin perfluoro sulfonic acid membrane. The separators are designed as a cathode-side separator (14) and an anode-side separator (16) and made of carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a main part of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode-side separator (14)    Anode-side separator (16)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18)    Anode electrode (22)    Resin frame (24)    Power generation section (46)    Stepped section (48)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a temperature sensor that acquires the temperature of lithium ion secondary battery. A controller maintains the temperature acquired using temperature sensor in a state lower than the upper limit temperature accepted with lithium ion secondary battery, and controls the charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery. The controller estimates (S101) the precipitation amount of lithium in lithium ion secondary battery, and reduces the upper limit temperature according to increase in precipitation amount.    USE - Apparatus for controlling charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery of battery system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upper limit temperature of the lithium ion secondary battery can be effectively changed according to the precipitation amount of lithium in lithium ion secondary battery, so that the charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery can be easily performed according to the allowable temperature limit, and the performance of the lithium ion secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling charging/discharging of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for starting the process for controlling charging/discharging of assembled battery (AA)    Step for ending the process for controlling charging/discharging of assembled battery (BB)    Step for estimating the precipitation amount of lithium in lithium ion secondary battery (S101)    Step for setting upper limit temperature based on the precipitation amount of lithium (S102)    Step for controlling the input-output of the assembled battery based on the set upper limit temperature (S103)
NOVELTY - The rankine cycle (101) has a temperature sensor (142) that detects the temperature of a refrigerant at an inlet of an expander (114). An ECU (130) controls the temperature of the refrigerant based on a target temperature set to the refrigerant. The ECU determines the presence or absence of generation of abnormality in a temperature control process of the refrigerant, based on a deviation state of the temperature detected with respect to the target temperature in a predetermined time.    USE - Rankine cycle mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in co-generator, solar power generation, and factory waste-heat electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The determination of abnormality in the Rankine cycle which adjusts the temperature or the pressure of the refrigerant of the expander, is made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the rankine cycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rankine cycle (101)    Expander (114)    ECU (130)    Pressure sensor (141)    Temperature sensor (142)
NOVELTY - The electrode active material has crystalline metal which is formed with anisotropy structure having preset size in direction perpendicular to crystal slip plane. Size in direction perpendicular to crystal slip plane is controlled, so that size is not exceeded more than 100 nm. Cross-sectional shape of vertical direction with respect to crystal slip surface in crystalline metal is formed in circular shape, triangle shape, square-shape, rectangular shape, rhombic shape, trapezoid shape, or polygonal shape.    USE - Negative electrode active material for electrical device (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for motor driving power supply of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The particle destruction resulting from the crystal slip surface can be suppressed by providing anisotropic structure. The deterioration of the cycle life of device can be prevented reliably. The adjustment of bindability with conductive support agent or binder can be made easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the shape of crystal slip plane in negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a membrane electrode assembly (110) by which the electrolytic membrane (113) is clamped with the anode (111) and the cathode (112). A liquid fuel supply element is configured to supply the liquid fuel to the anode and is provided with fluororesin containing porous element (141) that is arranged facing the anode. The liquid fuel is provided with methanol and an ionic microgel having a structural unit derived from an ionic monomer and a nonionic monomer.    USE - Passive-type fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply for mobile machine and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply element supplies liquid fuel containing methanol and ionic microgel having structural unit derived from ionic monomer and nonionic monomer to anode, so that the power generation characteristic of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of passive-type fuel cell.    Passive-type fuel cell (100)    Membrane electrode assembly (110)    Anode (111)    Cathode (112)    Electrolytic membrane (113)    Porous element (141)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (12) has an exhaust gas combustor (52) that combusts fuel gas as a fuel exhaust gas and the oxygen-containing gas as an oxygen-containing exhaust gas to produce the combustion gas. A start-up combustor (54) combusts the raw fuel and the oxygen-containing gas so as to produce the combustion gas. A thermoelectric converter (74) performs thermoelectric conversion based on a temperature difference between the combustion gas and the oxygen-containing gas.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) of fuel cell system used in stationary application and mobile application e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between the combustion gas and the oxygen-containing gas are collected as electrical energy, so that the power generation efficiency can be improved without any losses in the start-up time. Since the temperature of the combustion gas is decreased, generation of waste heat is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating structure of a fuel cell system including a fuel cell module.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Exhaust gas combustor (52)    Start-up combustor (54)    Thermoelectric converter (74)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery assembly (1) that is provided with several stacked battery cells (2,3). The electrodes (2b,3b) for the adjacent battery cells are arranged in the battery assembly so as to oppose each other. A conductor (31a) for flat cables (30A,30B) is directly connected to the electrodes. A pair of insulating blocks (10,20) is positioned on the sides of the battery assembly. The flat cables are routed to insulation blocks through insulation case, while holding the conductor at the insulation blocks.    USE - Power supply device for use as drive source of electric motor in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in number of components and operation time can be suppressed, even if the number of battery cell increases. Thus size reduction and weight reduction of device can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views illustrating the connection state of flat cable and electrode of battery cells.    Battery assembly (1)    Battery cells (2,3)    Electrodes (2b,3b)    Insulating blocks (10,20)    Flat cables (30A,30B)    Conductor (31a)
NOVELTY - The device has terminal (17) which is provided with electrode connection portions (17a,17b). An upper battery cell (2) is arranged on the side of electrode connection portion. A lower battery cell (3) is arranged on the other side of electrode connection portion. The electrodes (2b,3b) of upper and lower battery cells are positioned respectively to overlap the surfaces of electrode connection portion. The electrode connection portions are connected by connection portion (17c).    USE - Power supply device used as drive source of electric motor mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes of upper and lower battery cells are positioned respectively to overlap the surfaces of electrode connection portion, so that the energy required at the time of connecting electrodes to terminal can be reduced, and the number of battery cells can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views illustrating the connection state of output terminal, intermediate terminal, and electrode.    Upper battery cell (2)    Electrodes (2b,3b)    Lower battery cell (3)    Terminal (17)    Electrode connection portions (17a,17b)    Connection portion (17c)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a battery pack which is provided with multiple battery cells spaced apart each other. A cooling system is provided with multiple cooling plates with cooling plenum. The cooling plates are arranged in alternating relationship between battery cells. Each cooling plate is arranged with cooling channels (42,44) of inverted U-shape and serpentine-shape respectively. The cooling channels are arranged in different thermal regions (X,Y). A pump is provided to circulate cooling fluid through cooling system.    USE - Battery module used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling channels quickly remove heat from the thermal regions. The uniform coolant flow distribution for each battery cell in the battery module can be achieved efficiently. The desired, localized coolant flow is provided within each battery cell, which efficiently cools each of the cells and minimizes temperature differences within each battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling plate of battery module.    Inlet port (30)    Outlet port (32)    Cooling channels (42,44)    Lateral sides of cooling plate (52,54)    Thermal regions (X,Y)
NOVELTY - The air blower has reduced pressure fluid path (900) that is formed inside of the rotary shaft (320) of motor (310). The supporting element (500) is combined in the rear end of impeller housing (400). The rotary shaft of the motor is supported by the impeller (410) and is installed at one side inside the impeller housing. The impeller housing is combined in rear end of the inlet duct (200). The inlet duct is provided with air inlet (210) in which the outside air is flowed in front end and rear end of the housing (300). The motor is installed inside the housing.    USE - Air blower for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since inlet duct is provided with air inlet in which the outside air is flowed in front and rear end of the housing, the axial force of the air blower is reduced, and the durability of the blower is increased. The generation of vibration due to the abrasion of the bearing is reduced and occurrence of noise can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air blower.    Inlet duct (200)    Air inlet (210)    Housing (300)    Motor (310)    Rotary shaft (320)    Impeller housing (400)    Impeller (410)    Supporting element (500)    Reduced pressure fluid path (900)
NOVELTY - The air blower has multiple support ribs (320) are provided for cooling the fluid path (330) between the motor and the motor housing (300). The supporting element is combined in the rear end of the impeller housing. The impeller is provided for supporting the rotary shaft of the motor. The impeller is installed at one side inside of the impeller housing in which the air blowing port is formed. The inlet duct is provided with air inlet in which the outside air is flowed in front and the rear end of the motor housing. The motor is installed and rotated inside the motor housing.    USE - Air blower for fuel cell vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area contacting the air introduced into the motor housing is widened, the cooling efficiency of motor is improved. The operational stability and durability of the air blower for the fuel cell vehicle are improved. The generation of noise due to the vibration in the motor operation is avoided. The castability of the motor housing is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air blower for fuel cell vehicle.    Motor housing (300)    Support rib (320)    Fluid path (330)    Top-end portion (700)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an electric current detection unit (32) that detects the charging/discharging electric current of a battery block. A voltage detection unit (33) detects the voltage of the battery block or a secondary battery cell. A data collection unit acquires the temperature detected by a temperature detection unit (31), the electric current value detected by the electric current detection unit and the voltage value detected by voltage detection unit at a predetermined timing. A memory unit (20) records the data acquired by the data collection unit.    USE - Mounting-type power supply device for electrical storage apparatus and vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, wireless base station, factory, street light, signal apparatus and solar cell, computer server, external data communication modem and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of the battery block, the electric current, and the voltage can be sequentially recorded on the memory unit at predetermined timing, the error and cause specification of abnormality in the battery are analyzed easily. Since data is collected by the simple method, without using network connection, the installation cost of the power supply device is reduced. The power consumption of the power supply device is reduced. The power supply device is provided with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Memory unit (20)    Temperature detection unit (31)    Electric current detection unit (32)    Voltage detection unit (33)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material having lithium-nickel complex oxide, a conductive support agent, a binder and an organic solvent capable of dissolving the binder are mixed and accommodated in a container, to which carbon dioxide gas is introduced, and positive mix layer-forming composition is prepared.    USE - Preparation of composition for forming positive mix layer of positive electrode for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides positive electrode with improved productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (5)    Insulator (6)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises plate-shaped stannous oxide particles, electroconductive carbon nanoparticles, and tin oxide spherical particles supported on surface of carbon particles. The negative electrode active material can occlude-discharge lithium.    USE - Negative electrode active material used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) and hybrid capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has high volume capacity density and low irreversible capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the negative electrode active material. A reaction liquid containing carbon particles is added to solution in which tin (II) salt is dissolved. A reaction liquid containing tin (II) salt in the mass ratio of 3.5-9 times is introduced into a reactor, and hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction of tin (II) salt is carried out applying shearing stress and centrifugal force to the reaction liquid; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which consists of separator holding nonaqueous electrolyte solution arranged between the negative electrode containing negative electrode active material, and positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The device has a feeding pipe, a primary air pipe and a spraying pipe that are arranged on a decomposing furnace. A tertiary air pipe end of the decomposing furnace is provided with a multi-ash funnel, where tertiary air pipe bell diameter of the decomposing furnace is set as 1200 mm.    USE - Non-microbial fuel cell (N-MFC) decomposing furnace pressure bed preventing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces load of the decomposing furnace, so as to increase resistance material fluctuation of capacity and reduce kiln system, so that press machine is more stable, energy is saved and consumption is reduced.
NOVELTY - A binder comprises a core-shell structure. The core comprises a first polymeric material. The shell comprises a second polymeric material. The glass transition temperature of the first polymeric material is higher than that of the second polymeric material. The gel content of the first polymeric material is higher than that of the second polymeric material.    USE - A binder for electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used in portable apparatus, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has improved peeling strength between a collector and active material particle, and has improved strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries, comprising a collector, an active material layer on the collector, where the active material layer contains releasable active material particle and the binder.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of electrode (1) involves forming an active material layer (3) having predetermined pattern shape on collector (2) by producing concave-shaped resin printing plate by coating liquid resin to convex-formed mother die having predetermined pattern and curing, joining collector to active material layer-forming slurry by filling recessed portion of produced concave-shaped resin printing plate with the slurry, drying slurry, peeling resin printing plate from slurry, and transferring obtained active material layer to collector.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, electric bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides highly-efficient electrode having high capacity and durability, without wasting slurry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    Electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Active material layer (3)
NOVELTY - The battery holder (18a) has multiple battery cell storage units (19a-19h) provided for receiving battery cell. The deformable portion is elastically transformed according to transmission of the external shock. The space is provided between surfaces of battery cell storage unit different from peripheral portion of battery cell storage unit. The protrusions (40a,40b,41a,41b,42a,42b) are provided in which the deformable portion is formed in order to be substantially parallel to the battery cell storage unit. The space is provided in inner portion of the protrusion.    USE - Holder for battery of battery pack for energy storage system used for electronic device and electric powered vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The position deviation of the battery cell due to the external shock can be prevented reliably, since battery cell is fixed in the battery cell storage unit of the battery holder reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery accommodation case;    (2) battery pack;    (3) energy storage system;    (4) electronic device;    (5) electric powered vehicle; and    (6) electrical power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery holder.    Battery holder (18a)    Battery cell storage units (19a-19h)    Cavity (33b)    Ribs (34,40-42)    Protrusions (40a,40b,41a,41b,42a,42b)
NOVELTY - A lithium silicate-type compound contains lithium-iron-silicon complex oxide (I).    USE - Lithium silicate-type compound is used for active material used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the lithium silicate-type compound has high discharge capacity and excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium silicate-type compound contains lithium-iron-silicon complex oxide of formula: Li1+2dFeSiO4+d-c (I).    d=-0.25 to 0.25;and    c=0-0.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode comprising positive electrode active material, negative electrode comprising negative electrode active material, and nonaqueous electrolyte comprising support salt. The positive electrode active material contains manganese phosphate compound (I).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. tabular secondary battery (claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode comprising positive electrode active material, negative electrode comprising negative electrode active material, and nonaqueous electrolyte comprising support salt. The positive electrode active material contains manganese phosphate compound of formula: NaxMnPO4F (I), where x is more than 2.02 to 2.50, preferably more than 2.02 to less than 2.20, and a portion of manganese is optionally substituted by aluminum, magnesium and/or titanium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) tabular secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A metal-air battery comprises metal anode, cathode, electrolyte disposed between metal anode and cathode, and catalyst on the cathode reducing both the charge overpotential of the battery. The catalyst is disposed on a graphene support.    USE - Metal-air battery e.g. lead acid battery and nickel cadmium battery is used for automotive propulsion applications.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-air battery has high efficiency, cyclic characteristics and capacity with reduced impact on environmental pollution, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolytic salt, where the non-aqueous solvent is hydrofluoric acid salt containing amine compound (I), and hydrofluoric acid salt containing cyclic compounds (II and III).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for use in a module of a large sized lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides high voltage cycling characteristics and high temperature storing characteristics to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolytic salt, where the non-aqueous solvent is hydrofluoric acid salt containing amine compound of formula (R1-N(R2)(R3) (HF)n) (I), and hydrofluoric acid salt containing cyclic compounds of formulae (II and III).    R1-R3=H or 1-4C alkyl;    n=1-10;    R4=optionally saturated 3-5C nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring containing -N= or -NH-;and    m=1-20.
NOVELTY - The automobile battery case lock has primary and secondary cores with different diameter. Primary core has threaded and moving ends. The threaded end is exposed to outer side of main portion. Upper portion of nut is screwed. Mobile terminal is provided in main portion. Upper portion of mobile terminal is sleeved with spring. Secondary core has limiting end and lock head. Limiting end is provided in main portion. Groove is provided on upper portion of limiting end. Limiting hole is formed upper surface of main portion. One end of pin shaft passes through limiting hole.    USE - Automobile battery case lock.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile battery case lock is featured with simple structure and light weight. The fall off of battery case lock can be prevented. The stuck of mechanical lock can be avoided. The electrical efficiency of automobile battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The smart key structure comprises a main body (110) and battery case (130), and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The main body comprises multiple circuit components, and a terminal (114) comprising anode terminal (114A) for accommodating circuit components. The circuit components are provided with a power source connected from battery, where a cathode terminal (114B) is mounted on circuit board. The main body also has an accommodation space (70) for accommodating the battery.    USE - Smart key structure for forming outer shape battery.    ADVANTAGE - The smart key structure comprises a main body and battery case, and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and thus facilitates improved safety for battery in battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic disassembled perspective view of the smart key structure.    Accommodation space (70)    Main body (110)    Terminal (114)    Anode terminal (114A)    Cathode terminal (114B)    Battery case (130)
NOVELTY - The battery has a metal electrode provided with an electrolyte that is provided with an ultrasonic wave generator. The ultrasonic wave generator is utilized to form an electrolyte cavity of the metal electrode and fixed with an outer wall of the electrolyte.    USE - Ultrasonic wave generator replacement membrane battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has wide application range, high safety performance and prolonged service life, and is inexpensive and environmental-friendly. The battery improves energy density and power density and saves generating time.
NOVELTY - The box has an outer box body installed on an opening. A surface of a base is equipped with two sides of the outer box body. The base is equipped with a lock. An upper part of the outer box body is matched with a lock catch.    USE - Battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple and convenient to operate, inexpensive and safe and reliable to use.
NOVELTY - The cover has a cover plate provided with multiple adding nozzles. Each adding nozzle is provided with a storage battery acid adding hole and a small cylindrical tube. The small cylindrical tube is fixed on a lower surface of a large cylindrical tube. The large cylindrical tube is fixed on a surface of the cover plate and connected with an acid inlet tube. An adding pipe is connected with the large cylindrical tube via a connecting rib to form a convex thorn shape structure.    USE - Lead acid storage battery cover for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is convenient and quick to process, and ensures better safety and consistency of a single grid battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a porous electrode provided with a flow guiding channel along thickness direction. The flow guiding channel contains electrolytic solution.    USE - Porous electrode for a liquid flow battery of a liquid flow battery stack of a liquid flow battery system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode allows electrolytic liquid with low resistance to flow under action of the guide channel so as to effectively reduce flowing pressure difference of the electrolytic liquid. The electrode improves homogeneity of liquid flow, reduces non-uniform electrolyte flow caused by concentration polarization and enhances voltage efficiency of the liquid flow battery system.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery main body covered with a rubber protective film. A polar end of the battery main body extends to the protective film.    USE - Lithium ion battery such as cylindrical lithium ion battery, square lithium ion battery, flexible package lithium ion battery, polymer lithium ion battery and square steel shell or aluminum shell lithium ion battery, for use in a lithium ion battery pack in an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be prevented from being leaked, exploded and deformed.
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a lithium battery box body provided with multiple column lithium battery packs. Each column lithium battery pack is fixed on a cooling bottom plate. The cooling bottom plate is provided with a multi-fin radiator. The multi-fin radiator is provided with a radiating fan.    USE - Vehicle loaded air cooling lithium battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit has better radiating effect and better cooling effect.
NOVELTY - The non-directional electric vehicle has a lantern type wind wheel blade (2) that is provided in the shell. The upper portion of the wind wheel is provided with a bearing end cover. The lower end of the main shaft is provided with the output spline shaft (7). The spline gear end is connected with four parallel multi-variable speed reducing gears (8). The input shaft of the generator gear is connected with the transmission vertical parallel light.    USE - Non-directional electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-directional electric vehicle is featured with long service life, simple structure and reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of non-directional electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lantern type wind wheel blade (2)    Output spline shaft (7)    Speed reducing gear (8)    Vertical secondary shaft (10)    Flywheel energy reservoir (13)
NOVELTY - The passenger car has a power battery pack assembly that is connected with a motor control assembly. A plug and play charging socket is connected with a central control assembly which is connected with engine control unit of motor control assembly. A diesel engine assembly, a management system and motor controller are connected with plug and play charging socket assembly. The central control assembly is connected with an electric air compressor assembly which is coupled with single power battery module assembly and gas storage system of chassis assembly by a high pressure air pipe.    USE - Plug-in hybrid passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The power required by the engine can be reduced. High-voltage electric energy can be efficiently converted into mechanical energy. Fuel oil consumption by the plug-in hybrid passenger car can be reduced. Waste gas discharge rate can be reduced. The generation of noise from the plug-in hybrid passenger car can be reduced. Riding comfort can be improved.
NOVELTY - The super-capacitor management system has a constant-voltage circuit that is connected with a charging circuit, voltage stabilizing circuit and automatic switching module. The output of charging circuit is connected with a balance circuit. The output of balancing circuit is connected with a super capacitor. The output of automatic switching module is connected with a control switch. A constant-voltage circuit and voltage stabilizing circuit are connected with output of battery of the control switch which is controlled by the constant voltage circuit.    USE - Super-capacitor management system used in electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance of the super-capacitor management system can be made easy. The service lifetime of the super-capacitor management system can be improved. The charging and discharging time of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating super-capacitor management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the super-capacitor management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a storage battery main body fixed with an electric motor car. The storage battery main body is connected with a solar battery board. The solar battery board is connected with a telescopic rod and covered with a plate cabin.    USE - Storage battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is convenient to use, and utilizes a solar resource in time to provide electric supply or electric energy for riding the electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The converter has auxiliary output unit that is serially connected to the output voltage to the resonance output unit. A secondary converter is activated based on the lower reference voltage in which the voltage level of the input voltage is designated and increases the voltage level of the output voltage generated in the main converter. A resonance output unit rectifies the voltage corresponding to the current variance of turn shift of the tuned transformer. The resonance input unit induces the current variance in the turn shift of the tuned transformer.    USE - Direct current (DC)-DC converter used in photovoltaic module power plant and fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The stable fixed output voltage of the DC-DC converter can be obtained effectively. The voltage level of the input voltage is high. Equal maximum load can be obtained effectively, so that the device rating and current stress can be reduced, since the interleave flyback converter is equal. The manufacturing cost of the DC-DC converter can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter.    Input terminal (110)    Output terminal (120)    Diodes (D1-D9)    Transformer (T1-T3)    Input voltage (Vin)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body frame (1) provided with a right side steering wheel (3) and a driving seat (5). A lower side of a front part of the vehicle body frame is provided with a front wheel (20). A front upright post (2) and a rear upright post (9) are fixedly arranged on a top end of a solar battery board (4). The vehicle body frame is fixed with a storage battery (12). An end of a corrugated pipe (10) is connected with a cleaning device (11), the solar battery board, the storage battery, a drive motor (16), a cleaning motor and a fan (7) by a control system and a lead.    USE - Solar energy oil electric multi-power cleaning vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle provides convenience for a tourist scenic spot, and has multiple functions, and ensures better travel effect on different road environments of the scenic spot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy oil electric multi-power cleaning vehicle.    Vehicle body frame (1)    Front upright post (2)    Right side steering wheel (3)    Solar battery board (4)    Driving seat (5)    Fan (7)    Rear upright post (9)    Corrugated pipe (10)    Cleaning device (11)    Storage battery (12)    Drive motor (16)    Front wheel (20)
NOVELTY - The battery management system comprises a power source unit (102) that is electrically connected to a battery pack (106) and is provided with an operation power source of a system. A microprocessor control unit (104) is electrically connected to the power source unit, and controls sorts of components according to pre-determined programs. A relay control part (110) is electrically connected to the microprocessor control unit and controls a charge or discharge relay (108) connected to the battery pack according to a control signal of microprocessor control unit.    USE - Battery management system for storing information of a battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system comprises a power source unit that is electrically connected to a battery pack and is provided with an operation power source of a system, and thus the battery management system is simple and improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for managing battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power source unit (102)    Microprocessor control unit (104)    Battery pack (106)    Charge or discharge relay (108)    Relay control part (110)
NOVELTY - The device (A1) has a capacitor (C1) connected between an end of a load circuit (Y1) and an electrode of a direct current (DC) power-source (E1). Another capacitor (C2) is connected between another end of the circuit and another electrode of the DC power-source. A switching element is connected to the capacitors, and switches during charge and discharge of the capacitors. A step-up part raises voltage of the DC power-source by turning on/off the element. A step-down part lowers the voltage raised by the step-up part by turning on/off the element and applies the lowered voltage to the circuit.    USE - Non-isolated power-source device i.e. non-isolated LED driving device, for converting input power from a DC power-source into desired DC power and supplying the converted DC power to a load circuit for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can reduce power supplied to the circuit without complicating configuration of the circuit when the end of the circuit causes a ground fault. The device allows ground-fault current to pass an inductor and eliminates flowing of sharp ground-fault current when an electric circuit causes the ground fault, thus reducing stress on components of the load circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a non-isolated power-source device.    Non-isolated power-source device (A1)    Capacitors (C1, C2)    DC power-source (E1)    Ground line (G1)    Load circuit (Y1)
NOVELTY - The module (40) has a wire part lead provided in terminals of conducting paths and introduced into a clearance gap among cells (21) for predetermined pieces. An accumulation conductor wire path i.e. flexible printed circuit board (FPC) (41), gathers the conducting paths along lamination direction of the cells. An insulation support component is utilized for holding the conductor wire path. A voltage detection terminal part i.e. metal terminal (46), is provided in the wire part lead and connected with an electrode terminal rear surface (23C) of each cell in a connection state.    USE - Battery wiring module for use as a power supply for driving a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection terminal part is provided in the lead of the wire part and connected with the electrode terminal surface of each cell in the connection state, so that voltage detection of a single battery can be reliably performed by a stacked cell group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The insulation support component is a resin protector (60).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a state of connection a metal terminal with a flat terminal.    Cells (21)    Electrode terminal rear surface (23C)    Battery wiring module (40)    FPC (41)    Metal terminal (46)    Resin protector (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a chemical (14) associated to an electrical energy storage (12). The chemical initially releases a white or colorless substance when the chemical is exposed to a temperature that exceeds a predefined temperature, and a colored substance (16) e.g. red smoke and mist, when the chemical comes into contact with a chemical substance e.g. hydrogen or hydrogen fluoride. The chemical is thermally coupled with the storage. The chemical is accommodated in an electrolyte of the storage. The chemical is connected with electrodes and a housing of the storage.    USE - Device for optically identifying endangerment such as toxic and/or explosive gas e.g. hydrogen and hydrogen fluoride (all claimed), in a region of an electrical energy storage i.e. lithium-ion-battery, which is used for supplying an electrical on-board network that supply control devices, sensors, actuators and display elements of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, in an underground parking and an apartment.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical initially releases the white or colorless substance when the chemical is exposed to the temperature that exceeds the pre-defined temperature, and the colored substance when the chemical comes into contact with the preset chemical substance, thus easily, robustly and comprehensibly making the invisible endangerment i.e. escape of toxic and/or explosive gases, visible. The device enables better identification of people found in environment of an accident site, thus allowing the people to be intuitively kept away from danger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for identifying endangerments in a region of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle including an electrical energy storage and a chemical for releasing a colored substance.    Motor vehicle (10)    Electrical energy storage (12)    Chemical (14)    Colored substance (16)
NOVELTY - The film has a surface-increasing structure at a side, where the film is made of conductive material. The surface-increasing structure consists of miniaturized mass, valleys, fine recesses and elevations. The surface-increasing structure is provided in form of reticulated foam. The surface-increasing structure consists of form-fit selective connected geometric elements such as balls. The surface-increasing structure is completely covered by coating in a form-fit manner. The film is represented as a surface-enlarged electrode in integration of a capacitor.    USE - Conductive foam film i.e. thin film (claimed) for an electrotank for a mobile electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive foam film exhibits a compact structure and enables providing an activated effective surface with preset factor. The design of the film reduces power consumption of the electric car.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging two films (2.1, 2.2) one above the other and partially joined together in a fluid-tight manner. An intermediate space (Z) is formed between the two films, and fluid with predetermined pressure is introduced into the intermediate space. The films are formed in a forming tool comprising two mold parts (5.1, 5.2) that are moveable to each other. A valve i.e. exhaust valve (3) or an inlet vale (4) is opened with a maximum permissible inner pressure (Pin) in the intermediate space, so that the inner pressure is reduced.    USE - Method for manufacturing a metallic film component i.e. fuel cell component (claimed) i.e. bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces narrow and deep channels with respect to the film component by the films, thus increasing efficiency of a fuel cell formed by the film component and enhancing electrical characteristics of the film component. The method enables improving the corrosion behavior of the bipolar plate, thus increasing the service life of the fuel cell in a favorable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for manufacturing a metallic film component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a device for manufacturing of a metallic film component.    Maximum permissible inner pressure (Pin)    Intermediate space (Z)    Films (2.1, 2.2)    Exhaust valve (3)    Inlet vale (4)    Mold parts (5.1, 5.2)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a cathode plate module including a pair of flow structures (13) for guiding oxidant with two channels (11a, 11b), where the channels are arranged adjacent to each other in the flow structures, so that heat transfer is made between the channels and directions of the flow of the channels are aligned in normal operation of the arrangement. A region (I) is arranged adjacent to another region (II) and the channels are coupled together through water or water vapor diffusion.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for use in a fuel cell system for creating driving power in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement provides a gas diffusion layer with different material portions, thus manufacturing an assembly in a user-friendly manner. The arrangement allows a turbine to be arranged downstream to the oxidant output in order to exploit energy contents, thus increasing overall efficiency of the arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell arrangement.    Regions (I, II)    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Oxidant output (5)    Cathode plate module (10)    Channels (11a, 11b)    Flow structures (13)
NOVELTY - The frame has frame parts e.g. upper and lower parts, designed to hold a flattened edge area (2) of an electrochemical cell (1) and to provide a passage for two arresters (3, 4). An arrester retaining device is utilized for retaining the arrester. Two pressure tabs are arranged at the frame upper part such that pressure tab space between the tabs is equal to a pressure tab side space between one of the tabs and a longitudinal side of one of the arresters. The frame lower part comprises a contact surface on which an arrester pressing element slightly presses the former arrester.    USE - Frame for retaining a cell i.e. electrochemically flatly formed cell (claimed), of a battery in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame parts hold the flattened edge area of the electrochemical cell and provide the passage for the arresters, and the arrester retaining device is utilized for retaining the arrester, thus improving support of the electrochemical cell over the flattened edge area in the frame, allowing the arresters to withstand shocks and oscillations in an efficient manner, and simplifying connections and assembly of the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Flattened edge area of electrochemical cell (2)    Arresters (3, 4)    Active area of electrochemical cell (7)
NOVELTY - The frame (10) has an electrochemically flat cell (1) including two arresters (3, 4). One of the arresters includes a fastening opening in a fastening region, which rests against an outer side of the frame. The fastening opening feeds through the fastening unit that is designed for fastening the arrester and connected with a counter part, where the counter part is arranged in the frame. The counter part is designed as threaded insert receivers with a threaded insert, where the threaded insert receivers are arranged in the frame.    USE - Cell frame for receiving an electrochemical or galvanic flat cell e.g. pouch-cell and coffee bag cell, in a battery i.e. motor car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening opening feeds through the fastening unit that is designed for fastening the arrester and connected with the counter part, where the counter part is arranged in the frame, thus allowing the frame to receive the electrochemically flat cell in a simple and reliable manner and avoiding the risk of mistake while assembling the frame in the electrochemical or galvanic flat cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical or galvanic flat cell received in a cell frame.    Electrochemically flat cell (1)    Flat edge region (2)    Arresters (3, 4)    Active region (7)    Cell frame (10)
NOVELTY - The frame has a circular tie rod operation unit (15) arranged at corner regions of the frame and vertically to a base part (12) of the frame for guiding a tie rod. The circular tie rod operation unit has a circumferential projection (21) exhibiting a sleeve i.e. insertion sleeve, made of metal or metallic alloy, and an inner peripheral support surface in which the circumferential projection is constructed and arranged. The tie rod operation unit comprises an upper bearing support surface for engaging a collar of the sleeve.    USE - Cell frame for retaining a flat-shaped electrochemical cell of a battery in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The tie rod operation unit comprises the upper bearing support surface for engaging the collar of the sleeve, so that the sleeve can be arranged in a reliable manner, thus enhancing guiding of the tie rod and simplifying connection of the frame in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tie rod operation unit.    Upper part (11)    Base part (12)    Circular tie rod operation unit (15)    Circumferential projection (21)    Head part (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has a sensor unit (5) electrically connected with an evaluation device (4) and provided for detecting formation of deformation, formation of crack and temperature of a battery-cell (2) and/or a wall of a housing (3). The evaluation device evaluates data detected by the sensor unit, and a conducting unit (7) has a control valve (8) electrically connected with the evaluation device. An inlet (9) stays in fluid connection with an inner area of the housing. The evaluation device outputs control command for opening the control valve during exceeding of threshold value.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion-battery, for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a lithium-polymer-battery.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet stays in fluid connection with the inner area of the housing, and the evaluation device outputs control command for opening the control valve during exceeding of threshold value, thus minimizing the fire and/or explosion danger in the battery, and hence protecting the battery against damages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The evaluation device is designed as a control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a battery.    Battery-cell (2)    Housing (3)    Evaluation device (4)    Sensor unit (5)    Conducting unit (7)    Control valve (8)    Inlet (9)
NOVELTY - The control unit i.e. airbag-electronic control unit (1), has a reserve power source line (3) switched on and off if a predetermined period is expired after a main power source line (2) is switched on and off, respectively. A reserve diode (11) is arranged at the reserve power source line. An error detector i.e. CPU (12), monitors cathode voltage of the diode and detects an aperture mistake of the diode if the cathode voltage of the diode is within a predetermined period after the main power source line is switched off when the cathode voltage is lower than the predetermined threshold.    USE - Control unit i.e. airbag-electronic control unit, for controlling process of an airbag, a security device i.e. navigation system, and an electrical device i.e. audio system, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The error detector monitors cathode voltage of the diode and detects the aperture mistake of the diode if the cathode voltage of the diode is within the predetermined period after the main power source line is switched off when the cathode voltage is lower than the predetermined threshold, thus detecting the aperture mistake of the diode of a reserve power source spacer in an easy manner, and protecting passengers from collision for the point of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage of the diode is supplied from a battery (4) i.e. lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electronic control unit of an airbag.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electronic control unit (1)    Main power source line (2)    Reserve power source line (3)    Battery (4)    Reserve diode (11)    CPU (12)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a buffer battery i.e. rechargeable battery, for providing operating power when electric power supplied by a vehicle battery (17) is reduced. An efficiency-measuring device measures efficiency of the puffer battery. A CPU (5) limits function for emergency notification when the measured efficiency of the buffer battery is smaller than a predetermined value. A battery temperature detector detects temperature of the buffer battery, and a heating controller heats the buffer battery when voltage of the buffer battery is smaller than predetermined temperature.    USE - Emergency notification device for use in a vehicle for transmitting signal of emergency notification to a central device over a communication network during collision of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The CPU limits function for emergency notification when the measured efficiency of the buffer battery is smaller than the predetermined value, thus enabling the usage of inexpensive buffer battery in the notification device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rechargeable battery is designed as a lithium-ion-battery or nickel-metal-hybrid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bloc diagram of an emergency notification system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Emergency notification device (2)    Communication network (4)    CPU (5)    Power controller (12)    Vehicle battery (17)
NOVELTY - Electroconductive paste composition comprises: silver particles; glass frit; electrically conductive metal, metal alloy, and/or metal silicide nanoparticles, where the nanoparticles have a particle diameter of 5 nm to 2 microns; and an organic vehicle.    USE - The electroconductive paste composition is useful for forming solar cell electrode (claimed) in a solar cell or other silicon semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste composition provides solar cell electrode with improved solar cell efficiency, short circuit current, open circuit voltage, fill factor, reverse saturation current, shunt resistance, series resistance, front grid resistance and contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a solar cell electrode formed by: either the electroconductive paste composition to a substrate and firing the paste to form the electrode; or applying a first layer of a first electroconductive paste composition to a substrate and drying the paste, applying a second layer of a second electroconductive paste composition to the first layer, and firing the two layers to form the electrode, where the first electroconductive paste composition comprises the electroconductive paste composition, and the second electroconductive paste is the same as or different from the first electroconductive paste.
NOVELTY - The mechanism (5) has a hollow tube structured rod-shaped fuel-consumption improvement part (10) for displacing an inlet pipe, which introduces exhaust gas (A) emitted from a two-cycle engine in parallel. An outlet pipe (20) releases exhaust gas outside. A silencer (22) is provided along an inner wall of the outlet pipe. A stopper part controls movement predetermined distance, and is provided in an edge part of the fuel consumption improvement part. A cylindrical net part is provided in surroundings of the fuel-consumption improvement part along parallel displacement direction.    USE - Fuel-consumption improvement mechanism for a two-cycle engine of a motor cycle e.g. 50-cc small motorbike and scooter. Can also be used for a four-cycle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-consumption improvement part can suppress the fuel consumption emitted from the two-cycle engine, so that a predetermined fuel consumption improvement part displaces in parallel along the inner wall of the outlet pipe of the silencer and airflow relationship in the outlet pipe of the silencer is adjusted, thus improving silencing effect in the silencer. The mechanism allows smooth parallel displacement of the fuel-consumption improvement part to hang in the location corresponding to a central region of the outlet pipe, thus suppressing interference with an inner wall of the outlet pipe by extension.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stopper part is a chain or string. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel-consumption improvement method for a two-cycle engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rod-shaped fuel-consumption improvement part in an attachment state.    Exhaust gas (A)    Fuel-consumption improvement mechanism (5)    Hollow tube structured rod-shaped fuel-consumption improvement part (10)    Outlet pipe (20)    Silencer (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a casing accommodating an electric power generation element. An external terminal is provided in the casing. A collector includes a connection piece (30B) extended from a main-body part along stacking parts. A clamping piece part (35A) pinches a stacking part of a foil exposure part (21B) in a thickness direction. An approach piece part (35B) divides the stacking part of the exposure part and pinches the divided stacking part between the clamping piece part and another clamping piece part. A collector is welded with the stacking part with respect to the connection piece.    USE - Electrochemical apparatus i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used as a water-system electrolyte secondary battery and a lithium ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows an electric power generation element and the collectors to be accommodated in case, so that the battery is completed by plugging up the upper part with the cover body in a state, which made external terminals to project outside, thus improving connection reliability of the apparatus. The apparatus allows a clip to be provided in every connection part of the collectors so as to reduce complexity of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The external terminal is a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal. The collector is a positive electrode collector or a negative electrode collector. The electric power generation element is a flat-type electric power generation element. The casing is an upper coating-type casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Foil exposure part (21B)    Welding parts (22, 26)    Connection pieces (30B, 31B)    Clip (35)    Clamping piece part (35A)    Approach piece part (35B)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery modules (2) arranged in a case. Each of the battery modules includes battery cells connected electrically. Bus-bars (13) electrically connect the battery modules in series. A bus-bar cover (14) is fixed to the battery modules and fixes the bus-bars.    USE - Battery pack for use in, e.g., motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the insulation of bus-bars and achieves high vibration resistance, while stabilizing the mounting state of bus-bars, by fixing bus-bar cover to battery modules. Connection by the bus-bar or a wire harness can be made appropriately, and flexibility in design is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded perspective view of a pair of battery modules.    Battery modules (2)    Bus-bars (13)    Bus-bar cover (14)    Holding member (15)    Wire harness (18)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises lithium vanadium phosphate which has Nasicon structure in which ratio of the number of atoms of manganese with respect to each atom of lithium, vanadium, manganese, phosphorus and oxygen of the active material is 0.5-8%.    USE - Active material for electrode used for secondary battery (all claimed) of hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High charge performance and input performance are excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electrode comprising active material; and    (2) secondary battery comprising active material, electrode and counter electrode, and electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) profile of the active material for secondary batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The substrate has an electrode layer (102) formed at a formation area of an optical scattering layer (103). A base material layer (101) is formed at the electrode layer. The optical scattering layer contains scattering particle that is provided with a matrix material and refractive index material. The matrix material is made of polysiloxane, polyamic acid and polyimide. The optical scattering layer is provided with a concavo-convex structure. A leveling layer is formed between the optical scattering layer and the electrode layer.    USE - Substrate for an organic electronic device such as organic LED (OLED), organic solar cell, organ photoreceptor (OPC) and organic transistor, of a lamp (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a sensor, a printer, a copy machine, an LCD and a light source of a meter of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate improves optical extraction efficiency of the organic electronic device, prevents inflow of extrinsic material such as moisture and oxygen, to the organic electronic device and maintains surface hardness of the organic electronic device in a regular manner. The substrate can be steadily fixed with the organic electronic device by utilizing a sealing structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an organic electronic device    (2) a substrate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a substrate.    Base material layer (101)    Electrode layer (102)    Optical scattering layer (103)
NOVELTY - A separator comprises porous base material, adhesive porous layer containing polyvinylidene fluoride-type resin provided on surface(s) of the porous base material, and filler whose difference of 90%-volume accumulation particle diameter and 90%-volume accumulation particle diameter is 2 mu m or less. The ratio of average thickness ( mu m) of the adhesive porous layer in surface of porous base material, with respect to volume average particle diameter ( mu m) of the filler contained in an adhesive porous layer is 0.5-3.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent adhesiveness and handling property, and provides nonaqueous secondary battery with excellent cycling characteristics and high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The pack (900) has multiple serial connectors connected to upper parts of multiple battery cells (110,120,130,140). A power supply unit (100) is electrically connected to each serial connector for supplying power source to an exterior device (400). The power supply unit is connected to an electrode terminal. Short-circuit current applied to suspension operation of a power supply part (300) is 500-3000 A. The power supply part is made of a fuse. A pressure operating switch (200) is fixed in each battery cell and operated when volume expansion of each battery cell is increased over a set value.    USE - Lithium secondary battery pack for use as an energy source in a medium-to large-sized device such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid EV (HEV), plug-in HEV (PHEV), power storage system (allclaimed), cellular phone, mobile apparatus, digital camera, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook, wireless electronic device and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has better safety and reliability, and is provided with the pressure operating switch that senses volume expansion of each battery cell from an abnormal operating state. The pack is prevented from being short-circuited. The pack can be easily manufactured without structure exchanging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a lithium secondary battery pack.    Power supply unit (100)    Battery cells (110,120,130,140)    Pressure operating switch (200)    Power supply part (300)    Exterior device (400)    Lithium secondary battery pack (900)
NOVELTY - The fluoropolymer tape such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape comprises an electrically conductive surface. The electrically conductive surface is present on both sides of the tape. One side of the tape is more electrically conductive than the other side of the tape.    USE - The fluoropolymer tape such as a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape (claimed) is useful: for an electromagnetic shielding, electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes; and in battery and fuel cell industry, medical industry, aerospace industry, automotive industry, pipeline, cables, pumps, valves, compressors and industrial seals.    ADVANTAGE - The fluoropolymer tape exhibits high surface resistivity and realistic conductivity, and improved physical properties such as tensile strength and elongation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) a method for producing an electrically conductive PTFE tape; and    (2) a method for producing a dispersible carbon from a bundled carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a typical paste extrusion process for producing PTFE tape.    Extruder (1)    Preform (2)    Die (3)    Calendar (4)    Oven. (5)
NOVELTY - The oxide semiconductor film (OS) is highly purified, intrinsic or substantially intrinsic, and disposed on an amorphous insulating surface. The film comprises of indium, zinc, metal element e.g. gallium, and oxygen, and having crystalline regions with c-axes that are substantially perpendicular to the film surface.    USE - Oxide semiconductor film for vertical transistor of display device e.g. liquid crystal TV. Uses included but are not limited to home electrical appliance e.g. air conditioner, refrigerator, rice cooker, solar power generation system, battery-driven portable information terminal device e.g. laptop computer, power amplifier device e.g. stroboscope, electric vehicle, direct current (DC) to DC converter circuit, motor control circuit, audio amplifier, logic circuit, switch circuit and high-frequency linear amplifier.    ADVANTAGE - Impurity such as hydrogen, water, hydroxy group, or hydride is prevented from entering the oxide insulating film by providing silicon nitride film. The transistor is provided with improved characteristics such as high withstand voltage, high conversion efficiency, and high- speed switching.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vertical transistor.    Drain electrode (D)    Electrode (D)    Gate electrode (GE1)    Gate insulating film (GI)    Oxide semiconductor film (OS)
NOVELTY - The frame (20) has a retaining device (21) adjustably arranged in a fuel cell pressure container (1) e.g. barrel-shaped or parallelepiped-shaped container. The retaining device comprises stop elements (22), which are adjustably arranged at the frame such that predeterminable distance (23) of the stop elements to side walls (5-8) of the container is adjusted by an adjustment part. Deformation of the side walls activatable by pressure in the container is blocked during contact of the stop elements with the side walls. The pressure in the container is between 1.05 bar abs and 4.5 bar abs.    USE - Retaining frame for use in stationary- or mobile applications i.e. vehicle (all claimed) such as motor car, ship or submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The retaining device comprises the stop elements, which are adjustably arranged at the frame such that predeterminable distance of the stop elements to the side walls of the container is adjusted by the adjustment part, where deformation of the side walls is blocked during contact of the stop elements with the side walls, thus operating a fuel cell in a simple and safe manner even under higher operating pressures, increasing usable printing area of the fuel cell pressure container and/or the fuel cell in a simple and effective manner, and facilitating simple and inexpensive design of the frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stopper elements are designed as an adjustment screw, a slide bar, an adjustment rail or a bracing clinker. The contacts are point, line or surface contacts. The stop elements are designed as pressure screws.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a fuel cell rack with a fuel cell module.    Fuel cell pressure container (1)    Side walls (5-8)    Retaining frame (20)    Retaining device (21)    Stop elements (22)    Predeterminable distance (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of flow guides (17,18) for guiding the flow of fluid in inlet of housing (10). A fluid flow unit performs flow of fluid towards the inner structure of housing. A housing connecting unit (20a) joins first housing (11) and second housing to central portion of housing.    USE - Flow guide apparatus for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing binding rigidity can be improved, the fluid flow distributing efficiency can be improved, and the fluid of high pressure and high temperature flows in fluid flow unit to expand with housing can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal view of the flow guide apparatus.    Housings (10,11)    Exit (13)    Outlet (14)    Flow guides (17,18)    Housing connecting portion (20a)
NOVELTY - The system has a magneto-resistive (MR) bridge circuit (108) that receives a supply voltage between supply and ground nodes (118,120). MR elements (116-1,116-2,116-3,116-4) are connected in series between supply and ground nodes. Output voltage is generated between the nodes (122,124) of MR elements. A magnetic field sensor generates signals based on strength and direction of magnetic field. Adjustable loads (140-1,140-2) are connected in parallel with one of the MR elements, and are provided with resistance that is controlled based on the signals generated by the magnetic field sensor.    USE - Closed-loop current sensing system for measuring amount of current through conductor such as metal wire or cable carrying current generated by solar panel, wind turbine or electrical power system in hybrid electric vehicle, used in power monitoring applications.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustable load is connected in parallel with one of the MR elements, and is provided with resistance that is controlled based on the signals generated by the magnetic field sensor, so that the current through the current carrying wire can be accurately measured even when the rapid current fluctuations are present in the current carrying wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of measuring amount of current through conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the closed-loop current sensing system for measuring amount of current through conductor.    MR bridge circuit (108)    MR elements (116-1,116-2,116-3,116-4)    Supply node (118)    Ground node (120)    Nodes of MR elements (122,124)    Adjustable nodes (140-1,140-2)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has electrodes (130) utilizing a cathode current collector (111) and an anode current collector (121) with different thicknesses, where the thickness of the cathode current collector is relatively small than that of the anode current collector. Electrode active materials in the collectors are equal to or different from each other. Each of the active materials is made of carbon material selected from an activated carbon, carbon nanotube, graphite, carbon aerogel, polyacrylonitrile, carbon nanofiber, activated carbon nanofiber, vapor grown carbon fiber and graphene.    USE - Electric double-layer capacitor for a stable power supply to electric vehicles, home and industrial electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode current collector and the anode current collector have different thicknesses in which thickness of the cathode current collector is relatively small than the anode current collector such that the structure of the electrodes has two electrode current collectors with different thicknesses, in order to minimize capacity reduction compared to existing processes and to improve energy density of the cell by improving withstand voltage of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode structure.    Cathode (110)    Cathode current collector (111)    Cathode active material (112)    Anode (120)    Anode current collector (121)    Anode active material (122)    Electrode (130)
NOVELTY - The electric double layer capacitor has an anode (120) formed by applying a conductive layer (123), and an anode active material layer (122) on an anode current collector (121). A cathode (110) includes a cathode active material layer (112) on a cathode current collector (111).    USE - Electric double layer capacitor used for stable power supply used in electric vehicles, home and industrial electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density and the withstand voltage of the cell is improved by adjusting the potential difference between the cathode and the anode. The electronic double layer capacitor has excellent charging and discharging efficiency with increased life time. The need for maintenance of the capacitor is eliminated and is environmentally friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode structure of the electric double layer capacitor.    Cathode (100)    Cathode current collector (111)    Cathode active material layer (112)    Anode (120)    Anode current collector (121)    Anode active material layer (122)    Conductive layer (123)
NOVELTY - The EDLC has a cathode active material (112) and an anode active material (122) which are provided with different particle sizes. The difference in the particle size between the cathode active material and the anode active material is 3 to 10 micrometers. Each of the cathode active material and anode active material is made of carbon material selected from the group consisting of activated carbon, carbon nanotube (CNT), graphic, carbon acrogel, polyacrylonitrite (PAN), carbon nanofiber (CNF), activated carbon nanofiber (ACNF), vapor grown carbon fiber (VGCF) and graphene.    USE - EDLC for use in electronic products, electric vehicles and industrial electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Improves a withstand voltage by making a difference in resistance of the cathode and the anode to adjust a potential difference of the cell, thus improving the energy density of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode structure.    Cathode (110)    Cathode current collector (111)    Cathode active material (112)    Anode (120)    Anode active material (122)    Electrode (130)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of generators (G1-Gn), a set of batteries (B1-Bn) that is connected to an uninterruptible power supply, and a set of motors (M1-M4). An electronic processing circuit e.g. microcontroller, is arranged with a set of sensors, and a propeller is allowed to move under pressure such that the propeller ensures rotation of a rotor of the set of generators to produce electrical energy that is supplied to the set of batteries. The motors are connected with the electronic processing circuit and a fuel system.    USE - Device for production of electrical energy in a hybrid vehicle, aircraft or ship.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the vehicle to be energy independent without requiring particular infrastructures, and allows significant reduction of pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Batteries (B1-Bn)    Generators (G1-Gn)    Motors (M1-M4)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (10) comprising electrodes (11, 12), and a separator (13) provided between the electrodes. A case (15) is provided for housing the electrode assembly. A cap plate (20) covers an opening of the case, and an electrode terminal (21) extends through the cap plate. A lead tab (31) includes a fuse part (60) and connects the electrode terminal and the electrode assembly. An auxiliary discharge path (P2) is provided between opposite sides of the fuse part, and has an electrical resistance value greater than the electrical resistance value of the fuse part.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use as a motor-driving power source for propelling an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a portable compact electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary discharge path is provided between opposite sides of the fuse part, and has the electrical resistance value greater than the electrical resistance value of the fuse part, thus increasing stability of the rechargeable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are designed as positive and negative electrodes. The electrode terminal is designed as a negative electrode terminal. The lead tab is designed as a negative electrode lead tab. The insert injection part and the insulation element are made of 10-30 wt.% of carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Auxiliary discharge path (P2)    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrodes (11, 12)    Separator (13)    Case (15)    Cap plate (20)    Electrode terminal (21)    Lead tab (31)    Fuse part (60)
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery (101) has a case (40) accommodating an electrode assembly consisting of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A current collector is fixed to the electrode assembly in which a terminal is electrically connected. A connector electrically connects the electrode assembly and the terminal. The connector has ends fixed to the current collectors or terminal. A fuse between the ends of the connector has smaller cross sectional area than the surrounding portion of the connector.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as motor driving power source for propelling electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuse is set in short circuit state when short circuit occurs by overcurrent to improve the safety of the rechargeable battery. Fuse and connector are formed on the current collector so that the need for separate connector is not needed and the contact resistance may be minimized or reduced. Fuse and connector fall into the fuse groove formed on the lower insulation component when fuse is melted such that reconnection of the melted portion or occurrence of spark is prevented or substantially prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    Vent (39)    Case (40)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - A burner reformer has a guiding blade (108) that surrounds a combustion chamber. The guiding blade is set on end surface of a distributing ring, and serves as area where pre-heating of high-temperature tail gas from a guiding channel takes place. The first tail gas outlet and second tail gas outlet (109) output high temperature tail gas to be collected. Outlets are set on the fuel reformer (305) to output a reformed hydrogen rich gas. A reformate gas outlet is set on the outlets to guide the hydrogen rich gas to a cell stack (501).    USE - Burner reformer for fuel cell power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces contamination of burner reformer having simple structure that is easily operated with increased efficiency at low cost. Absorbs heat from burner and other heat source to reduce heat loss and save connecting wires, and as well as avoids flashing back of hydrogen. Enable flame not to easily die when fuel is lean so that fuel cell power generating system can work stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the burner reformer in use state.    Guiding blade (108)    Second tail gas outlet (109)    Fuel reformer (305)    Heat exchanger (401)    Cell stack (501)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has valve housing (10) inside which actuating plunger (20) is rotatably installed and connected to exhaust port (15). The plunger is configured to selectively open and close the inflow ports (13). A specific end of actuating plunger is connected to drive shaft (40), and drive motor (50) provides rotatory power to drive shaft. An elastic element mounted on drive shaft provides resilient force to gear portion.    USE - Three-way valve mounted on radiator of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The three-way valve having simple structure is capable of preventing the noise occurrence by the gap tolerance according to flickering. The three-way valve having reduced cost can be assembled easily in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the actuator having three-way valve.    Three-way valve (1)    Valve housing (10)    Inflow port (13)    Exhaust port (15)    Actuating plunger (20)    Drive shaft (40)    Drive motor (50)
NOVELTY - The motor compressor (1) has high voltage side connector (30) that is protruded along preset direction opposite to specific direction. A low voltage connector (40) is protruded along direction parallel to central axis from inverter casing (20). The inverter casing is protruded to upper side than driver (12). The inverter unit is installed at one-end side of inverter casing along central axis of driver. The compression unit (11) is provided for compressing fluid with respect to rotation driving power generated in the driver.    USE - Inverter-type motor compressor for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of motor compressor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view and the left side view of structure of the motor compressor.    Motor compressor (1)    Compression unit (11)    Driver (12)    Inverter casing (20)    High voltage side connector (30)    Low voltage connector (40)
NOVELTY - The air bubble exhaust apparatus (30) has main structure that ejects bubble within the cooling water passing through the ion-filter (10) within the cover cap (24). An upper end of bubble outlet hole (33) is provided along horizontal direction in lower end portion of tensioning end (32). A perpendicular threaded hole (31) is provided in the upper side of the cover cap mounted on upper end of ion-filter. An open close stage (34) is provided to open and close bubble outlet hole.    USE - Air bubble exhaust apparatus mounted in ion-filter for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The protection against heat performance of the fuel cell system by the cooling water can be improved. The time to inject the antifreezing solution into the cooling water is reduced and the system maintainability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air bubble exhaust apparatus.    Ion filter (10)    Cover cap (24)    Air bubble exhaust apparatus (30)    Perpendicular threaded hole (31)    Tensioning end (32)    Bubble outlet hole (33)    Open close stage (34)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery (100) comprises a positive electrode (114) including a high-voltage positive active material and a separator (113), where the high-voltage positive active material has a discharge plateau voltage of greater than or equal to 4.6V with respect to a lithium counter electrode, and the separator comprises a porous substrate having a porosity of 40-60%.    USE - The lithium secondary battery is useful as a main power source or an auxiliary power source for an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery exhibits improved cycle-life characteristics, energy density, performance, strength and temperature stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (100)    Negative electrode (112)    Separator (113)    Positive electrode (114)    Battery case. (120)
NOVELTY - The receiving frame (20) has receiving device (21) comprising adjustable stop elements (22) which are arranged adjustably on the receiving stand. The predefinable distance (23) of the respective stop element to a side wall (5-8) of the fuel pressure vessel (1) is adjustable by the adjustment (25), so that blocking of activatable deformation (24) of the side wall upon contact of the stop element with side wall by fuel pressure in pressure vessel is performed.    USE - Receiving frame for holding pressure vessel of fuel cell such as hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell used for power supply in stationary or mobile applications such as vehicle (all claimed) such as automobile or ship or submarine. Can also be used in hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of damage to the fuel pressure vessel by pressure increase in the fuel pressure vessel is prevented efficiently. The simple and secure solution for operation of fuel cell at elevated gas pressures is provided suitably for mobile use. The increasing of the usable pressure area of fuel cell or a fuel cell pressure vessel is performed easily and efficiently and effectively. The adjustment of the stop elements or the insertion of the fuel cell module in the rack, and an exact positioning of the fuel cell module in the rack are facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell pressure vessel, and fuel cell module.    Fuel cell pressure vessel (1)    Side walls (5-8)    Receiving frame (20)    Receiving device (21)    Stop elements (22)    Predefinable distance of stop element (23)    Activatable deformation of side wall (24)    Adjustment process (25)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device has positive electrode (21) provided with positive electrode compound material layer (21a) which contains positive electrode active material consisting of lithium-nickel complex oxide particles, and lithium-vanadium phosphate particles, where a part of the surface of lithium-nickel complex oxide particles is coated with lithium-vanadium phosphate particles. Mass ratio of lithium-vanadium phosphate particles with respect to lithium-nickel complex oxide particles is 5:85-60:30.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electric equipment, and power supply of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical storage device has high output, excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode for electrical storage devices comprising positive electrode compound material layer which contains positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional drawing of electrical storage device.    Lithium ion secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode compound material layer (21a)    Positive electrode collector (21b)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises lithium vanadium phosphate particle which serves as positive electrode active material and is covered with metal fluoride with film thickness of 1-60 nm.    USE - A positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Elution of electrolyte solution from electrode active material can be suppressed, and lithium ion secondary battery with improved cycling characteristic and storing characteristic can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery comprising positive electrode containing positive electrode material, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode material which involves preparing aqueous suspension containing lithium vanadium phosphate, water-soluble metal salt, and fluoride, heat processing aqueous suspension at 70-90 degrees C and depositing hydrate of metal fluoride on lithium vanadium phosphate particle, and heating powder at 100-500 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of a lithium ion electrical storage device.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Negative mix layer (16)    Positive electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has unit cells (10) accommodated in an accommodating part (22a) that is formed in a holder (22), which consists of thermally conductive materials e.g. aluminum and aluminum alloy, and a thermal resistance layer (23) i.e. air layer, provided between the unit cells. Thermal resistance value of the thermal resistance layer is gradually reduced toward flow direction of a cooling medium to cool the unit cells. A positive electrode plate is connected to a sealing board. A cooling duct (24) is provided in a side surface of the holder.    USE - Battery module for use as a power supply of a portable electronic device i.e. notebook computer, and a mobile communication apparatus and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal resistance value of the thermal resistance layer is gradually reduced toward the flow direction of cooling medium to cool the cells, thus improving lifetime of the module by eliminating heterogeneity of temperature difference of the unit cells at time of charging/discharging, and maintaining safety without inducing an abnormal heat generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery module.    Unit cells (10)    Holder (22)    Accommodating part (22a)    Thermal resistance layer (23)    Cooling duct (24)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has an elongate thermal body (120) performing abnormal temperature detection in arbitrary parts of a thermal area and acquiring an electric signal from a surrounding surface of a unit cell (111). The electric signal acquired by the thermal body is input as a control signal to a control part, which controls opening and closing process of an electric current path for the unit cell. The thermal body detects proximity contact as a short circuit of a conductor wire when the unit cell reaches abnormal temperature.    USE - Battery module for use as a power supply. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a personal digital assistant, an electric tool, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elongate thermal body detects proximity contact as short circuit of the conductor wire when the unit cell reaches abnormal temperature, thus discovering abnormality in a disconnection, favorably operating a safety mechanism, and reliably performing temperature control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (100)    Unit cell (111)    Elongate thermal body (120)    Resistor (130)    Lead wire (140)
NOVELTY - The battery has a capacitor positive electrode utilizing an electrolytic double layer as a positive electrode, where the capacitor positive electrode is mainly operated in high-speed charge and discharge. An air electrode is mainly operated in low speed charge and discharge. A capacitor electrode of an activated carbon base is used as the capacitor positive electrode using the electrolytic double layer. A metallic lithium used for a negative electrode of a lithium ion battery is utilized as an active material of a lithium anode.    USE - Lithium air capacitor battery i.e. hybrid electrolyte type lithium air capacitor battery, for a vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor positive electrode is mainly operated in the high-speed charge and discharge, and the air electrode is mainly operated in the low speed charge and discharge, so that high-speed charge-and-discharge characteristic at instant power of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating combination of a lithium carbon capacitor and a lithium-air battery in a lithium air capacitor battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell (E) has a fuel electrode (B), a solid electrolyte (C) and an air electrode (D) arranged in an order on a support body (A). The support body includes a honeycomb structure, and multiple through-holes are formed on the support body, where height of the support body is 100 to 2000 micrometers, and thickness of a metal partition is 10 to 1000 micrometers. A protrusion (H) is formed in a metal partition surface, where a surface of the protrusion is covered with oxide. An air electrode layer is formed in a surface of an electrolyte layer.    USE - Cell for metal support type solid oxide fuel cells utilized for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height of the support body is 100 to 2000 micrometers, and thickness of the metal partition is 10 to 1000 micrometers, so that the adhesiveness of the metal support body and the electrode layer is improved, thus improving the rigidity and strength of the cell with respect to twist or deflection of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell for metal support type solid oxide fuel cells.    Support body (A)    Fuel electrode (B)    Solid electrolyte (C)    Air electrode (D)    Cell (E)    Protrusion (H)
NOVELTY - The cell (E) has a fuel electrode (B), a solid electrolyte (C) and an air electrode (D) arranged in an order on a honeycomb structure metal support body (A). The support body includes a honeycomb structure, and multiple through-holes are formed on the support body, where height of the support body is 100 to 2000 micrometers, and thickness of a metal partition is 10 to 1000 micrometers. A corrugation (H) is formed in a metal partition surface. A probe is scanned in an X-axis direction. Corrugated presence density around a unit through-hole surface is 10 piece per square centimeter.    USE - Cell for a metal support type solid oxide fuel cell that is utilized for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height of the support body is 100 to 2000 micrometers, thickness of the metal partition is 10 to 1000 micrometers, and the corrugation is formed in the metal partition surface, so that the adhesiveness of the metal support body and the electrode layer is improved, thus improving rigidity and strength of the cell with respect to twist or deflection of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell for a metal support type solid oxide fuel cell.    Honeycomb structure metal support body (A)    Fuel electrode (B)    Solid electrolyte (C)    Air electrode (D)    Cell (E)    Corrugation (H)
NOVELTY - The cell (E) has a fuel electrode (B), a solid electrolyte (C) and an air electrode (D) arranged on a support body (A). The support body includes a honeycomb structure, and multiple through-holes are formed on the support body, where height of the support body is 100 - 2000 micrometers, and thickness of a metal partition is 10 - 1000 micrometers. A protrusion (H) is formed in a metal partition surface, where a surface of the protrusion is covered with oxide. An air electrode layer is formed in a surface of an electrolyte layer.    USE - Cell for a metal support type solid oxide fuel cell unit utilized for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height of the support body is 100 - 2000 micrometers, and thickness of the metal partition is 10 - 1000 micrometers, so that adhesiveness of the metal support body and the electrode layer is improved, thus improving rigidity, deformable degree and strength of the cell with respect to twist or deflection of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell.    Support body (A)    Fuel electrode (B)    Solid electrolyte (C)    Air electrode (D)    Cell (E)    Protrusion (H)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode and a negative electrode that are wound on an electrode body (14) through a separator (145). A non-aqueous electrolyte is provided in an inner side of the battery, and an opening is sealed in a sealant (12) that is equipped with a safety mechanism operated by raise of battery internal pressure. A winding hole (148) is equipped with a rod shaped solid pin (13), and multiple grooves are provided on the surface of the pin. A gasket (112) is mounted on a constriction part (111) of an armored tin, and an opening is formed in the grooves.    USE - Cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a power supply of a portable apparatus, an electric tool and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety mechanism integrated in the battery can be operated rapidly reliably, thus improving safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional perspective view of a cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Sealant (12)    Rod shaped solid pin (13)    Electrode body (14)    Constriction part (111)    Gasket (112)    Separator (145)    Winding hole (148)
NOVELTY - A copper foil has alloy layer of low-melting metal and copper, and nickel layer or alloy layer of nickel and low-melting metal, provided in surface(s) of un-processed copper foil.    USE - Copper foil is used for negative electrode for lithium battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, camera, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The copper foil has excellent handleability, and suppressed generation of wrinkles. The lithium battery obtained using the negative electrode containing the copper foil has high capacity, durability and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of copper foil; and    (2) negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacture of copper foil. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a negative electrode active material layer (2) forming liquid to a negative electrode active material particle (21) and a metallic-element containing compound, and heating a coating film above a predetermined temperature. Metallic-element with particles (22a, 22b) is generated. The negative electrode active material particle is adhered with the metallic-element, and a collector (1) is adhered with a negative electrode active material particle (21).    USE - Method for manufacturing a negative electrode plate for lithium ion secondary batteries utilized for a plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing a negative electrode plate in a manner to provide better discharge rate characteristic and output/input characteristic for the lithium ion secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode plate for lithium ion secondary batteries.    Collector (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Negative electrode plate (10)    Negative electrode active material particle (21)    Particles (22a, 22b)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material is manufactured by mixing solution containing iron oxide microparticles which act as growth nucleus of olivine-type lithium iron phosphate and have diameter of less than or equal to 50 nm and lithium source and phosphoric acid source and heating mixture. Positive electrode active material has olivine-type lithium iron phosphate microparticles. Positive electrode active material exists as single particle and does not form secondary aggregation body. Average particle diameter of olivine-type lithium iron phosphate microparticles is 5-50 nm.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ion secondary battery with favorable charging/discharging characteristics can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material is manufactured by mixing solution containing iron oxide microparticles which act as growth nucleus of olivine-type lithium iron phosphate and have diameter of less than or equal to 50 nm and lithium source and phosphoric acid source and heating mixture. Positive electrode active material has olivine-type lithium iron phosphate microparticles. Positive electrode active material exists as single particle and does not form secondary aggregation body. Average particle diameter of olivine-type lithium iron phosphate microparticles is 5-50 nm. Particle diameter of greater than or equal to 90% of microparticles is 3-70 nm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a transmission electron microscope photograph of the positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has a collector (2) that is provided with several through-holes. The active material layer (3) is covered by one or both surfaces of the collector. The active material layer is provided with an active material consisting of a carbon material for carrying out occlusion-discharge of the lithium ion. The surface roughness of the active material layer is greater than and equal to one micrometer and less than and equal to 20 micrometer. An electrically-conductive material is provided between the collector and the active material layer.    USE - Electrode used in lithium metal foil, lithium ion capacitor (all claimed), electrical double layer capacitor and used as electrical storage element in electrical storage system for electric vehicles, home-use dispersion type electrical storage system based on solar photovoltaic technology, electric power smoothing system and off-peak electric power storage system of wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The residual of the micro lithium metal foil on the surface of the active material layer can be suppressed. The low internal short circuit rate and high float durability can be improved. The durable deterioration can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of composite unit of lithium metal foil;    (2) manufacturing method of electrode;    (3) electrode unit;    (4) lithium ion capacitor; and    (5) manufacturing method of lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional views of the electrode.    Electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Active material layer (3)    Conductive layer (4)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive paste composition for solar cell (10) comprises an electroconductive powder, a glass frit and a vehicle The vehicle is provided with the glass frit in conversion of 32 to 65 mol percentage of lead oxide, 3 to 18 mol percentage of boron trioxide, 12 to 50 mol percentage of silica, 0.6 to 30 mol percentage of aluminum oxide and 0.6 to 21 mol percentage of lithium oxide. The composition has a glass that has a lead over silicon plus aluminum mol ratio in a range of 0.6 to 2.6 with 0-6 mol percentage of phosphorus pentoxide.    USE - Electrically conductive paste composition for solar cell used for the formation of a light-receiving surface electrode.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of the electrode material to a p-n junction is controlled easily. Solar cell module with a high photoelectric conversion rate and with high durability is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (10)    Solar cell module (12)    Sealing material (14)    Surface glass (16)    Protective film (18)
NOVELTY - The remaining capacity adjusting device (500) has an acquisition part (510) which acquires remaining capacity of remaining secondary battery cells from remaining capacity meter, in state from which either of the secondary battery cells is removed, and acquisition part (520) which acquires remaining capacity of secondary battery cell which should be attached to the removed position. A charge/discharge control part (530) makes the charge-and-discharge circuit (250) charge or discharge the remaining secondary battery cells so that remaining capacity from acquisition parts (510,520), correspond.    USE - Remaining capacity adjusting device of secondary battery apparatus for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car, notebook computer, tablet computer. Can also be used in photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation, domestic electrical storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability and safety when attaching a secondary battery cell to secondary battery apparatus since generation of big rush current during attachment is suppressed by charging or discharging the existing secondary battery cell so that the remaining capacity of the existing secondary battery cell, corresponds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the remaining capacity adjusting device of the secondary battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery apparatus (100)    Charge-and-discharge circuit (250)    Remaining capacity adjusting device (500)    First remaining capacity acquisition part (510)    Second remaining capacity acquisition part (520)    Charge/discharge control part (530)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a reverse power-flow sensor (18) provided between an electricity distribution panel (16) and a commercial power source (20). A charger (28) is connected to a path between an inverter (14) and the sensor. Another inverter (38) is connected to an end part of a storage battery (22). The reverse power-flow sensor detects electric power along forward direction of the distribution panel from the power source. The electric power from the latter inverter is transmitted to a terminal when the latter inverter is operated.    USE - Power distribution system for controlling electric power of a solar cell. Can also be used for a fuel cell and a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power from the latter inverter is input to the terminal from the latter terminal when the latter inverter is operated so as to control electric power of the solar cell, so that fall of electric-power selling price to an electric power company can be effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power distribution system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Inverters (14, 38)    Electricity distribution panel (16)    Reverse power-flow sensor (18)    Commercial power source (20)    Storage battery (22)    Charger (28)    Power distribution system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has management unit which monitors the state of block and detects the voltage for every battery cell. A high voltage opening-and-closing unit open and closes the ends of several predetermined blocks, and electric path between the capacitors. A detection unit detects the charge voltage of capacitor.    USE - Management apparatus of assembled battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass capacitor is connected, so that variation of voltage between a pair of power source lines can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Voltage detection circuit (12)    Microcomputer (14)    Interface (16)    Main relays (18,20)
NOVELTY - The module (300) has reaction pack (200) that is included with one lithium secondary battery (100-104). A heat absorption material react reaction liquid from the lithium secondary battery. The reaction pack includes the bonding layer formed in the outer surface of the heat absorption material.    USE - Battery module used in mobile apparatus such as cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and notebook computer, and vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), electrical golf cart, electricity truck, electricity commercial vehicle, E-bike and E-scooter, for use with battery pack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of heat due to the emergency of the battery module or battery pack can be suppressed. The safety of the battery module can be ensured effectively and the occurrence of deformation of the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Lithium secondary batteries (100-104)    Reaction pack (200)    Battery module (300)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack cooling system has a hydrogen tank (521), which stores an oxygenation group (510). The hydrogen is provided to a fuel cell stack (500). The oxygen is supplied to the fuel cell stack. A hydrogen supply system (520) is provided to supply hydrogen to the fuel cell stack exhausted from the hydrogen tank. A radiator (530) is connected to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell stack cooling system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack cooling system has a hydrogen tank, which stores an oxygenation group, where the hydrogen is provided to a fuel cell stack, and hence ensures efficient and improved fuel cell stack cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell stack cooling system.    Fuel cell stack (500)    Oxygenation group (510)    Hydrogen supply system (520)    Hydrogen tank (521)    Radiator (530)
NOVELTY - An aqueous slurry containing cellulose nanofiber, is subjected to wet papermaking process, and obtaining papermaking component is dried. The resultant material is cured under humidity and obtained cured papermaking component is press-molded to obtain nonwoven fabric.    USE - Manufacture of nonwoven fabric for filter, separator of electrical storage elements such as lithium cell, lithium secondary battery, fuel cell, alkali secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lead acid battery, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides nonwoven fabric having improved gas permeability and high productivity, without affecting the environment with reduced consumption of energy, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of improving the gas permeability of nonwoven fabric.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a valve opening part i.e. heater (32), for opening a pressure venting valve i.e. relief valve (20), and a Peltier device provided in an end side of a tank main body (11). The Peltier device generates electric power based on a temperature difference with a low-temperature section and a hot section. A power line (51) supplies electric power of the Peltier device to the valve opening part. The valve opening part is equipped with a molten metal body (31). An actuator moves a valve body of the pressure venting valve to valve opening direction.    USE - Tank apparatus i.e. hydrogen tank, for use in a fuel-cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a four-wheeled vehicle i.e. car, three-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, unicycle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The power line supplies the electric power of the Peltier device to the valve opening part, thus preventing raise of pressure of fluid and damage of the power line, and easily generating electric power based on the temperature difference.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a relief valve.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Tank main body (11)    Relief valve (20)    Molten metal body (31)    Heater (32)    Power line (51)
NOVELTY - The expander has cylinder (11) that accommodates the piston (14). The cylinder discharges the compressed air and sprays the gas of high pressure and high temperature on the piston. The piston is connected to the crankshaft of the engine (27) for delivering power. The solenoid valves (17,18) are provided for opening and closing the injection nozzle. The injection nozzle (22) is installed at the upper portion of the inlet valve (15) and the outlet valve (16) for inhaling air.    USE - Expander for vehicle such as truck and autobus.    ADVANTAGE - The accessibility of the engine is increased, the air brake can be operated with the compressed air as the air compressor, the material cost of the expander is reduced, and the heat of the exhaust gas ejected in the vehicle can be collected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the expander for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylinder (11)    Piston (14)    Inlet valve (15)    Outlet valve (16)    Solenoid valves (17,18)    Injection nozzle (22)    Engine (27)
NOVELTY - The circuit (4) has a separate resistance calculation unit (103) that computes an internal resistance value corresponding to a charge condition and temperature of multiple secondary batteries (B1-Bn). A multiplying factor calculation unit (112) computes a multiplying factor ratio by computing the internal resistance value with a resistance value computed by a resistance calculation unit (104). An internal resistance value acquisition unit (113) acquires the multiplication value by multiplying the multiplying factor as an internal resistance value.    USE - Internal resistance detection circuit for battery power supply device mounted in power source system for use in electronic devices such as portable personal computer, digital camera and mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid car, hybrid elevator, solar cell, electric power generating apparatus, and non-power outage source apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The detection accuracy of the internal resistance value of the secondary battery, is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the internal resistance detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal resistance detection circuit (4)    Separate resistance calculation unit (103)    Resistance calculation unit (104)    Multiplying factor calculation unit (112)    Internal resistance value acquisition unit (113)    Secondary batteries (B1-Bn)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a deterioration degree detection unit detecting deterioration degree of a battery of a vehicle comprising an electric motor driven with the battery. A matching unit detects a combination state of the vehicle based on the deterioration degree of the battery and determines a vehicle replacement pattern based on the deterioration degree of the battery when bad state is detected. A presentation unit shows the vehicle replacement pattern detected by the matching unit. The deterioration degree detection unit is equipped with a determination unit.    USE - Apparatus for guiding replacement of a battery in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus detects the combination state of the vehicle based on the deterioration degree of the battery and determines the vehicle replacement pattern based on the deterioration degree of the battery when bad state is detected, so that dispersion in the deterioration degree of the battery can be suppressed by replacing the battery in the vehicle specified by the vehicle replacement pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle replacement guidance method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a vehicle replacement guidance method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for operating vehicle data reception device (S4)    Step for matching vehicle usage log data acquired by vehicle data reading device with vehicle identifier (S6)    Step for reading largest charge amount of battery of business use vehicle from vehicle usage log data of business use vehicle (S8)    Step for detecting standard use pattern showing standard use status of business use vehicle (S10)    Step for calculating estimation lifetime at time of continuing to use business use vehicle with standard use pattern from present deterioration state of battery (S12)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling system comprises a biaxial motor (10) having respective rotary shaft (11) on either side, where multiple battery cells (21) are configured with cell module (20). The cell module is arranged at constant angle gap in circumference of the biaxial motor in a radial direction. Two axial flow fans (41,42) are installed respectively with the cell module inside main housing (30). The rotary shaft is accommodated with the biaxial motor, where the cell module is designed at predetermined interval.    USE - Battery cooling system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cooling system comprises a biaxial motor having respective rotary shaft on either side, where multiple battery cells are configured with cell module, and thus facilitates uniform distribution of cooling air between each battery cell, reduces temperature deflection between each battery cell, and improves cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the battery cooling system.    Biaxial motor (10)    Rotary shaft (11)    Cell module (20)    Battery cells (21)    Main housing (30)    Axial flow fans (41,42)
NOVELTY - The communication data recorder has a recording control unit (7) which writes the communication data in the recording units (6,8), based on a predetermined condition. A communication data measurement unit (5) stops the uptake of the communication data, after the electric power feeding from an external power supply is lost. The communication data measurement unit starts the uptake of the communication data, after the electric power feeding is restored. The communication data measurement unit adjusts the charge time of the capacitor (2) for power supply backup.    USE - Communication data recorder used for recording communication data between apparatuses in factory, communication data in electric train vehicle or traveling control in test vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge waiting time of the capacitor for backing-up the external power supply can be changed. The uptake of communication data can be continued even after the power failure of the external power supply. The communication data can be safely recorded to the high capacity recording medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the communication data recorder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor (2)    Power supply unit (3)    Communication data measurement unit (5)    Recording unit (6,8)    Recording control unit (7)    Setting unit (9)
NOVELTY - The connector (200) has a connector housing (204) receiving a portion of an electrode (202) and engaged in a vehicle powertrain housing through a set of flexible flanges (212) arranged on the connector housing, where the connector is coupled with the vehicle powertrain housing without additional attaching units. The electrode comprises a connecting end (206) with a flattened portion (208) that comprises a hole (210) for fastening the electrode at a terminal block within the vehicle powertrain housing, where the electrode comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy with nickel plating.    USE - Connector for connecting an electromotor e.g. three-phase electromotor such as alternating current (AC) motor, of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car such as hybrid electric car, with a power supply i.e. battery, to supply AC from an inverter to the vehicle. Can also be used for two-wheel drive (2WD), four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive vehicles e.g. lorry or sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is coupled with the vehicle powertrain housing without additional attaching units, so that fasteners are not required to install the connector in the connector block, and the connector requires only single fastener to complete electrical connections to a cable and the terminal block, thus simplifying and facilitating assembly and repair of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The powertrain is designed as a series hybrid-electric powertrain or as a parallel hybrid-electric powertrain. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle    (2) a method for coupling a connector between a vehicle electromotor and a power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connector.    Connector (200)    Electrode (202)    Connector housing (204)    Connecting end (206)    Flattened portion (208)    Hole (210)    Flexible flanges (212)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (105) arranged within a container (110) and including a negative electrode (120). Tabs (140, 145) are electrically coupled to the negative electrode. Over current protective devices (160, 165) are arranged within the container and coupled to the negative electrode. One of leads (150, 155) is electrically coupled to one of the protective devices, and exits the container. The electrode assembly comprises a positive electrode (125) and a separator (130) arranged between the electrodes. An electrolyte (135) comprises lithium salt and organic solvent.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for use in a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases durability, quality and function across different battery systems, minimizes cost of validation for battery and monitoring system designs and volume and configuration of the system and optimizes battery monitoring. The over current protection device is integrated into the battery, thus eliminating part of design work in connecting a monitoring system to battery concept while retaining a validated and durable sensing line monitoring connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of a battery.    Battery (100)    Electrode assembly (105)    Container (110)    Negative electrode (120)    Positive electrode (125)    Separator (130)    Electrolyte (135)    Tabs (140, 145)    Leads (150, 155)    Over current protective devices (160, 165)
NOVELTY - The pole (1) has a connection clamp fastened in a connection section (2), where the pole is fastened in a housing portion (5) of a battery by a mounting portion (3). The mounting portion comprises a labyrinth portion (4), where an exterior wall (6) of the pole comprises circumferential projections (70-73) that are arranged in the labyrinth portion. The projections are arranged adjacent to each other and crimped in pairs in a pointing direction. An undercut portion (11) is formed at the projections by a crimped region relative to the exterior wall of the pole.    USE - Connection pole for electrically contacting a cover part and a housing portion of a housing (claimed) of a battery i.e. starter battery, utilized for supplying power to electrical devices in a passenger car and a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circumferential projections are formed such that the pole is manufactured without utilizing expensive measures and tools, thus manufacturing the pole in a simple, time-saving and inexpensive manner. The pole is embedded in a material of the housing portion in a safe and robust manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery housing    (2) a machine for manufacturing a connection pole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connection pole.    Connection pole (1)    Connection section (2)    Mounting portion (3)    Labyrinth portion (4)    Housing portion (5)    Exterior wall (6)    Undercut portion (11)    Circumferential projections (70-73)
NOVELTY - The degassing system (10) has a releasable solid or liquid form bound in inert agent (14) such as water, carbon dioxide and tricalcium-di-(2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propantricarboxylat)-tetrahydrat, which is thermally induced into cavity (12). The inert agent is bound in inert agent-binding substrate made of zeolite. The inert agent is bound in the walls (16) of degassing system.    USE - Degassing system of battery such as lithium-ion battery mounted in motor car (all claimed) such as hybrid motor car or electrical motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery gases can be lowered and the exothermic reactions are diminished or prevented. Hence overheating of the degassing system and destruction of the battery are prevented and the working reliability, safety, efficiency and service life are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the degassing system.    Degassing system (10)    Cavity (12)    Inert agent (14)    Walls (16)
NOVELTY - The module has cells i.e. lithium-ion-cells, and a temperature control unit for controlling temperature of the cells. The control unit has a pipe (10) that is formed from flexible material. The pipe is connected to the cells in a fixed manner, and forms a pipe bundle. The pipe bundle has a rectangular or circular cross-section. The pipe is designed in a hollow-shape, where fluid i.e. water glycol mixture, flows through the pipe. The cells are arranged on the bundle such that a large contact surface is formed between windings of the pipe bundle and the cells.    USE - Battery module for an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control unit controls the temperature of the cells and has the pipe that is formed from flexible material, thus manufacturing simple and reliable thermal contact between the cells and the pipe. The pipe is connected to the cells in the fixed manner, thus minimizing gaps produced based on geometrical tolerances between the cells and the pipe, and hence improving quality of the contact between the cells and the pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pipe.    Pipe (10)
NOVELTY - The battery module has battery units (10) having several lithium-ion-cells (12) and a temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of the lithium-ion-cells. The temperature control unit comprises several heat pipes (20).    USE - Battery module mounted in electric motor car, hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the lithium-ion-cells can be maintained favorably and efficiently using heat pipes without using cooling plates. Hence weight and cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery module.    Battery units (10)    Lithium-ion-cells (12)    Base surfaces (14)    Heat pipes (20)    Moderate temperature element (32)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple storage cells arranged in a housing (1) and combined into a cell module. The housing is partially made of a metal pressure casting material i.e. aluminum pressure casting material, with breaking strain of about 10-14 percent. The module comprises attachment elements (2) that are integrated into the housing in a form of holes. The cell module is inserted into the housing.    USE - Energy storage module for a power supply device driving a vehicle e.g. electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is partially made of the metal pressure casting material with the breaking strain of about 10-14 percent, thus ensuring increasing sufficient stability against deformation energy i.e. crash energy. The module comprises a small dead weight, so that the module is utilized for the vehicle in lightweight construction. The module exhibits outstanding stability properties. The module is manufactured in a simple, inexpensive and efficient manner without requiring high technical or logistic effort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an energy storage module for a power supply device in a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an energy storage module.    Housing (1)    Attachment elements (2)
NOVELTY - The device has a base plate (6) including supports (2, 3) e.g. fixed and floating bearings. Individual plates with apertures (4, 5) are arranged on the base plate such that the individual plates are moved and guided opposite to the base plate by the fixed and floating bearings in a longitudinal direction (X) of the base plate. The fixed bearing is positive-fittingly formed from the supports, and the floating bearing is positive-fittingly formed corresponding to the apertures. A removable supporting plate (7) or base plate is provided for laying the individual plates.    USE - Device for firmly connecting individual plates of a bipolar plate in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The individual plates are moved and guided opposite to the base plate by the fixed bearing and by the floating bearing in the longitudinal direction of the base plate, where the fixed bearing is positive-fittingly formed from the supports corresponding to the apertures, thus enabling the improved joining of the individual plates of the bipolar plate in the fuel cell by heating without distortions such as bulge or folding, and improving the performance and/or overall efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for firmly joining individual plates of a bipolar plate in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a base plate with single plates and supporting plate.    Longitudinal direction of base plate (X)    Supports (2, 3)    Apertures (4, 5)    Base plate (6)    Removable supporting plate (7)
NOVELTY - The coupling structure (A) has a narrow portion (11) that is provided to connects a guide portion (10) and a polygon form portion (9), and to form constriction space (S1) between the guide portion and the polygon form portion. The inlet-port edge (41) of the bottomed hole (4) is plastically deformed to the side of a surface (3) using polygon form portion. The polygon form portion is bitted into the inlet-port edge. The metal plate (1) is provided with the plastic deformation portion (12) which enters into the constriction space.    USE - Coupling structure of metal plate and metal shaft used in electrode structure of closed type battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent position accuracy can be achieved. The bond strength of the internal terminal with respect to the external terminal is high. The manufacturing cost can be lowered. Since the terminal through-hole is not provided in metal plates, the seal structure for preventing leakages, such as internal electrolyte can be simplified, and the electrode structure of cheap closed type battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the electrode structure of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the coupling structure of metal plate and metal shaft.    Metal plate (1)    Surface (3)    Bottomed hole (4)    Polygon form portion (9)    Guide portion (10)    Narrow portion (11)    Plastic deformation portion (12)    Inlet-port edge (41)    Coupling structure (A)    Constriction space (S1)
NOVELTY - The gas supply device (11) has an ejector (16) to which a fuel gas stream is supplied through a nozzle (17) of a hydrogen line (10). The ejector has a mixing region (18) that is connected to a gas diffuser (19). A supply line (22) of water supply unit (20) is connected between the mixing region and diffuser. The water supply unit is provided with a water tank (23) in which a water separator is integrated.    USE - Gas supply device for fuel cell system used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water in the region of ejector can be controlled or regulated easily in simple manner so that efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved while saving energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for supplying gas to fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the fuel cell system and sectional view of the gas supply device.    Hydrogen line (10)    Gas supply device (11)    Ejector (16)    Nozzle (17)    Mixing region (18)    Gas diffuser (19)    Water supply unit (20)    Supply line (22)    Water tank (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a separator plate (9) between two sub plates (7,8). The sub plates are welded with separator plate at connecting portions (10,11) by laser welding or resistance welding process, so as to form a channel structure (4). The solder (13) is applied at connecting portions of sub-plates and separator plate in protective gas atmosphere.    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar plate with channel structure, for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate with channel structure can be formed easily with high precision. Since solder is applied at connecting portions of sub-plates and separator plate in protective gas atmosphere, the oxide formation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic and cross-sectional views of bipolar plate, during assembled state.    Channel structure (4)    Sub plates (7,8)    Separator plate (9)    Connecting portions (10,11)    Solder (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming film (1.1,1.2) in connecting area (2,3) in predetermined manner, such that the spreadings (4) of grain boundaries (5) are formed. The films are integrally connected with each other after forming the film in the connecting region by soldering process. The anode foil and/or cathode foil are bonded with each other, and a separate foil is transferred to produce bipolar plate of a fuel cell in predetermined manner.    USE - Method for producing metallic film component such as bipolar plate of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - As the cohesive connection between the films of component is performed using solder material, the quality of the film portion is improved, and efficiency of material for production of component is improved and improved process stability is attained. The increase in performance of a fuel cell stack is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the metallic film component formed by integrally connecting films with one another, and schematic view of the section of metallic film component.    Metallic film component (1)    Films (1.1,1.2)    Connecting area (2,3)    Spreadings (4)    Grain boundaries (5)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (1) has a stacked unit of several water-permeable membranes which are parallel to each other and are arranged spaced apart form each other. A sealant such as adhesive or thixotropic medium is applied on the edges of the membranes so as to close a flow space between neighboring membranes in fluid-tight manner. The supporting sleeves are extended through the membranes in a direction transverse to the parallel orientation of the membranes.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealant is able to bear the forces that act within the stacked unit, so that additional frame for receiving and securing the membrane is not required. The tensile forces are absorbed by supporting sleeves and the bolts of stacking unit, so that warping action of the membranes is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the humidifier.    Humidifier (1)    Housing (2)    Cartridge (3)    Fresh air passage (4)    Exhaust gas passage (5)
NOVELTY - A thermally switchable dielectric comprises a non-conjugated precursor polymer having a leaving group which is eliminated by heating to a specified temperature, so that the non-conjugated precursor polymer from an insulator is converted to an electroconductive conjugated polymer. The leaving group contains halogen.    USE - Thermally switchable dielectric is used for capacitor (claimed) for electronic device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor containing the thermally switchable dielectric has excellent safety and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) capacitor; and    (2) method for thermally switching capacitor.
NOVELTY - The bus bar forming device has push-out mold (5) that is set with bearing bracket (1). The bearing bracket is provided with storage battery casing (4) that is provided with containing groove. A core-pulling mechanism is provided with limiting block (2) that is installed on side portion of support frame provided between ejector die and force transfer structure. An ejecting movement structure of ejection mould is provided for driving limiting block to slide through force transfer structure, based on pulling action.    USE - Device for forming storage battery bus bar installed in rear axle of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery bus bar forming device is provided with simple structure, high operating efficiency, improved reliability and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the storage battery bus bar forming device.    Bearing bracket (1)    Limiting block (2)    Storage battery casing (4)    Push-out mold (5)    Fixing plate (50)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has a component housing that is provided on the upper portion of the rear fender, with an opening at the upper portion and forms an accumulator fixing position below an air filter in which electrodes are disposed to face upwards. An accumulator temporary position is provided on the component housing via cutting ribs formed on the top surface of the rear fender. Electric wires connected to the electrodes have length corresponding with the accumulator fixing position to the accumulator temporary position.    USE - Motorcycle.
NOVELTY - A supply unit supplies fuel liquid to the electric power generation unit (21). A feed route supplies the electric power of a battery pack (38) to a controller (46) which controls the electric power generation unit and the supply unit. The controller performs control which drives the supply unit with the electric power from the feed route, and makes the electric power generation unit start an electric power generation at the time of the electric power feeding from the feed route.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus such as portable type power supply device used as power supply at field for load machines, such as electric tool and lighting fixture, power supply for battery pack charge of external apparatus of battery pack type, etc., instead of commercial power source.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation can be reliably started with the electric power of a battery pack when starting electric power is insufficient in the battery expiry of a built-in power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liquid storage (10)    Electric power generation unit (21)    Mounting unit (37)    Battery pack (38)    Controller (46)
NOVELTY - The cell state detection apparatus (10) has a detection battery cell (CL1-CL3) that turns OFF switch (SW1-SW3) of each series circuit (SC1-SC3) and acquires cell voltage when temperature of each battery cell is detected by a CPU (30). The switch of series circuit corresponding to detection battery cell is turned ON. The dividing voltage (VR1-VR3) by potential-divider resistance (R1-R3) is acquired from voltage detection circuit (20). The CPU is provided to detect temperature of detection battery cell based on cell voltage (VC1-VC3) and dividing voltage.    USE - Battery cell state detection apparatus of battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the detection apparatus can be simplified, so that the cost reduction of the detection apparatus can be achieved. Battery cell state detection process can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery module; and    (2) a state detection method of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell state detection apparatus (10)    Voltage detection circuit (20)    CPU (30)    Detection battery cells (CL1-CL3)    Potential-divider resistances (R1-R3)    Series circuits (SC1-SC3)    Switches (SW1-SW3)    Cell voltages (VC1-VC3)    Dividing voltages (VR1-VR3)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery has nonaqueous electrolyte containing electrolytic salt and nonaqueous solvent, positive electrode, and negative electrode having negative electrode active material of which inserts and desorbs lithium ion with the electric potential of 1.2 V or more with respect to the lithium electric potential. The nonaqueous solvent contains 2-30 volume% ethyl methyl carbonate and 70-98 volume% propylene carbonate. The content of carbonate ester which does not have carbon-carbon double bond in the nonaqueous solvent is 100 volume%.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply for electric power storage installation and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent high capacity and low-temperature output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a support material (4) to be equipped with two contact bonding layers (3) at predetermined intervals. An electrolytic membrane is arranged on the one of the contact bonding layers. An electrolytic membrane disconnecting process is performed on one of the contact bonding layers. Electrolyte is impregnated to the disconnected electrolytic membrane. An electrolytic membrane peeling off process is performed on the support material.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thinned electrolytic membrane that is utilized for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell of a fuel cell system that is mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane disconnecting process is performed on the contact bonding layer so as to prevent deformation of neck in the electrolytic membrane, generation of wrinkles and bending of the electrolytic membrane, thus simplifying manufacturing time in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view illustrating a state of disconnecting a contact bonding layer by a reinforcing material and an electrolytic membrane material precursor.    Contact bonding layers (3)    Support material (4)    Cutter (9)    Electrolytic membrane material precursor (11f)    Reinforcing materials (12a, 12c)
NOVELTY - The body (10) has an aluminum part (14) connected to a positive electrode lead, and a copper part (15) connected to a negative electrode lead. The aluminum and copper parts are mutually joined in parts other than a positive electrode junction part and a negative electrode junction part, and shields the parts to avoid exposure of a junction part (19). Nickel or nickel plating is provided to the copper part. A metal made lead wire is connected to the aluminum part and the copper part.    USE - Electrode lead connection body for a non-aqueous electrolyte electrical storage apparatus (claimed) i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a mobile communication apparatus such as notebook personal computer, a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum and copper parts are mutually joined in the parts other than the positive electrode junction part and the negative electrode junction part, and shields the parts to avoid exposure of the junction part, so that sufficient joint strength and junction reliability of the body can be improved even when a different metal positive electrode lead and negative electrode lead are connected, and assembly process of the storage apparatus can be reduced, and size reduction of the storage apparatus can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-aqueous electrolyte electrical storage apparatus    (2) a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous electrolyte electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode lead connection body.    Electrode lead connection body (10)    Aluminum part (14)    Copper part (15)    Junction part (19)    Corrosion-resistant material (20)
NOVELTY - The capacitor i.e. hybrid capacitor (1), has a positive electrode side separator (11) arranged by a positive electrode (2) to accept a passage of gas emitted in the electrode. A negative electrode side separator (12) is arranged by a negative electrode (3) and contained in a non-aqueous electrolyte (5) to capture negative electrode activity inhibitor induced from an anion. An intermediate separator (13) is arranged between the two separators to induce from lithium ion contained in the electrolyte and to interrupt a passage of lithium precipitate that precipitates in the negative electrode.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor i.e. hybrid capacitor, for use in a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a lithium ion battery and an electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate separator is arranged between the two separators to induce from the lithium ion contained in the electrolyte and to interrupt the passage of lithium precipitate that precipitates in the negative electrode, so that energy density and coulomb efficiency of the capacitor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hybrid capacitor.    Hybrid capacitor (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Positive electrode side separator (11)    Negative electrode side separator (12)    Intermediate separator (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has wirings (8) that are connected to the portions by side of inverter (5) rather than the relays (10,11) at wirings (6,7) respectively. The relays (12,13) are arranged by wirings (8). An insulation resistance detection circuit (14) is connected to ground while connecting to the secondary battery (4). The insulation states of fuel cell (3) and secondary battery are judged based on the insulation resistance value output from insulation resistance detection circuit, when relays (10-13) are turned ON/OFF.    USE - Insulation state judgment apparatus mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation state of fuel cell and secondary battery can be judged by vehicle control unit (VCU), so that reduction of cost can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electrical structure of fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (3)    Secondary battery (4)    Inverter (5)    Wirings (6-8)    Relays (10-13)    Insulation resistance detection circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pump (2) supplying coating liquid to a coating head (8), and an intermittent unit (9) controlling supply of the coating liquid to the coating head. An I-shaped pipe is provided between the pump and the intermittent unit, where a flow-path cross-sectional area of a pipe interior is 0.3-0.8 times the flow-path cross-sectional area of an ejection opening of the coating liquid of the pump. An accumulator (3) is provided between the pump and a buffer area (4) for electrode plates, where length of the buffer area is 5-30cm.    USE - Intermittent coating apparatus for electrode plates of an electrical double layer capacitor and a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery utilized as a power supply of a portable electronic device, a domestic electric appliance and a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, and for an electrical energy storage apparatus such as solar energy storage apparatus and wind power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-path cross-sectional area of pipe interior is 0.3-0.8 times the flow-path cross-sectional area of the ejection opening of the coating liquid of the pump, and the accumulator is provided between the pump and the buffer area for electrode plates, so that dispersion along longitudinal direction of an electrode active material layer can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a coating part of an intermittent coating apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pump (2)    Accumulator (3)    Buffer area (4)    Coating head (8)    Intermittent unit (9)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode provided with a positive electrode active material layer (223) containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode provided with a negative electrode active material layer (243) containing a negative electrode active material and 0.15-2 %mass resin (A) having melting point of 105-135 degrees C, a separator (262,264) interposed between the positive and negative electrodes, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The separator contains a resin (B) having melting point of 105-135 degrees C.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery is used for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to plug-in hybrid car, motor vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved shutdown effect and input-output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium-ion battery.    Lithium-ion battery (100)    Positive electrode active material layer (223)    Negative electrode active material layer (243)    Separators (262,264)    Battery case (300)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive electrode lead (3) and negative electrode lead (4) including protrusion elements (5). A metal lamination exterior portion (11) is provided with holes for penetration of the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead. The positive electrode lead and negative electrode lead are penetrated in metal lamination exterior portion. The protrusion elements of positive electrode lead and negative electrode lead are engaged with metal lamination exterior portion.    USE - Laminated battery e.g. secondary battery such as nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery of electronic device such as mobile telephone, small network personal computer, big screen electronic book, and multifunctional smartphone, and for use in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, motor vehicle and electric motorcycle. Can also be used in electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion elements of positive electrode lead and negative electrode lead are engaged with metal lamination exterior portion, so that the production of the laminated battery can be improved. The battery is sealed completely, so that the occurrence of leakage from the battery can be eliminated. The safety of the laminated battery can be improved. The durability of the battery can be improved. The labor intensity and time consumption during manufacturing of the battery can be reduced. The size and weight of the laminated battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the laminated battery.    Laminated battery (1)    Positive electrode lead (3)    Negative electrode lead (4)    Protrusion element (5)    Metal lamination exterior portion (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating an electron beam (110) to a positive electrode active material (111) with exposure of greater than or equal to 5 kGy and less than or equal to 3000 kGy. The positive electrode active material is made of light metal containing transition metal oxide, where the light metal containing transition metal oxide contains element chosen from one among lithium manganese oxide, lithium iron phosphate, lithium manganese vanadium oxide and lithium manganese dioxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing a positive electrode active material of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery utilized for a portable electronic device such as digital camera, notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, and a vehicle such as electric bicycle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electron beam is irradiated to the positive electrode active material with the exposure of greater than or equal to 5 kGy and less than or equal to 3000 kGy, so that outstanding charge/discharge characteristic that can take out heavy current easily is obtained, and additional amount of a electrically conductive auxiliary material added to the positive electrode active material layer can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a positive electrode active material for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery    (2) a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electron beam irradiation apparatus.    Electron beam irradiation apparatus (100)    Vacuum chamber (101)    Terminal (102)    Electron beam (110)    Positive electrode active material (111)
NOVELTY - The module has two batteries (100', 100'') accommodated in an exterior unit. The batteries pressurize an electrode body along scissors direction. The batteries are arranged in a common case (300) along mutually different direction. The electrode body is pressurized along the scissors direction as pressure inside the case is higher than pressure in the exterior unit. Pressure change of fluid is made by the exterior unit. Electrolyte is interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The battery is a lithium ion secondary battery.    USE - Battery module for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for information technology equipment such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode body is pressurized along the scissors direction as the pressure in the case is higher than the pressure in the exterior unit so as to set shape of the module combined with arbitrary installation spaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Batteries (100', 100'')    Common case (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (52) estimates open circuit voltage between the electrodes based on density of reaction substance in active material of electrodes. The battery current density is computed by substituting the parameter values of battery in voltage-current relational model formula. The kinetic current density in the interface of active material is computed, based on battery current density. The boundary conditions for interface of active material diffusion-model formula, are set according to kinetic current density.    USE - State estimation apparatus of secondary battery installed in plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state estimation apparatus can estimate the state of charge (SOC) of the secondary battery with high precision, while reducing the calculation load of on-board electronic control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the state estimation apparatus of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    State estimation apparatus (52)    Open circuit voltage estimation unit (110)    Electric current estimation unit (120)    Battery parameter-values setting unit (130)    Boundary condition setting unit (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power generation module (2) of a fuel cell that is equipped with a pneumatic piping (41) to supply the air, which is an oxidizing agent with respect to a cathode. A water-content discharge unit is configured to discharge the water content contained in the back-flow gas from the electric power generation module in the pneumatic piping. An opening-and-closing switching valve (12) switches the pneumatic piping to an air release state by generating-mode stop.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus used in fuel cell system for vehicle mounting.    ADVANTAGE - The water content and dew condensation water in the back-flow gas can be discharged by the water-content discharge unit effectively. The occurrence of water-contents, such as dew condensation water can be more avoided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation module (2)    Air supply apparatus (4)    Opening-and-closing switching valve (12)    Pneumatic piping (41)    Water-content discharge pipe (46)
NOVELTY - The control unit (10) has a heat pipe for cooling cylindrical-shaped battery cells (a) and provided in a positive temperature coefficient heater. The heat pipe and the heater are linked together such that the heat pipe and the heater are thermally connected with the battery cell. Amount of limit heat transports of the heat pipe is larger than gross calorific value of the battery cells, which are thermally connected with the heat pipe. The heat pipe dries out heat from the heater at time of battery heating when battery heating amount is smaller than emitted-heat amount of the heater.    USE - Battery temperature control unit for a battery temperature adjusting device (claimed) in a storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, in an electric vehicle. Can also be used in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is inserted among the battery cells, so that uniform heating of a battery can be rapidly realized. The heat pipe dries out heat from the heater at time of battery heating when the battery heating amount is smaller than emitted-heat amount of the heater so as to prevent unnecessary conveying of heat from the heater to a battery exterior, so that cooling of the battery can be attained by operating an air cooling part that is connected to the heat pipe. The control unit avoids need of controlling the air cooling part by an unnecessary mechanism. The control unit can respond to different temperature control options of the battery, so that efficient temperature control and economical efficiency can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery cells are an angular pillar battery cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery temperature adjusting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery temperature control unit.    Battery elements (A)    Cylindrical-shaped battery cells (a)    Control unit (10)    Jackets (14a, 14b)
NOVELTY - The power generation equipment (100) has an auxiliary machine that is comprised with a rotary machine. A condenser (40) is arranged to condenses steam of working medium which expanded by expander into liquid. The extending rotating shaft of the generator (20) is extended to extending rotating shaft of the auxiliary machine extended to the housing (152) of the said generator. The external rotational force supply apparatus (180) is set to supply rotational force from engine exterior with respect to the extending rotating shaft at the time of starting of equipment.    USE - Power generation equipment such as vehicle-mounted binary power generation equipment mounted in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the external rotational force supply apparatus is set to supply rotational force from engine exterior with respect to the extending rotating shaft at the time of starting of equipment, the power generation equipment can be started easily even if the electric power cannot be supplied from external mains electric power. The working-medium pump and the lubricant pump rotate with the electric power supplied from the external power supply so that the electric power supplied from external power supply at the time of warm-air operation by the rotational force provided from the external rotational force supply apparatus can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a starting method of power generation equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power generation equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (20)    Condenser (40)    Power generation equipment (100)    Pump housing (172)    External rotational force supply apparatus (180)
NOVELTY - The voltage detection circuit has a capacitor (12) that is connected to terminals of a secondary battery through an input-side switch (SW1-SW4). A voltage measurement circuit (14) is provided to measure voltage of the secondary battery by measuring terminal voltage of capacitor. A protective circuit is connected between the input-side switches and the capacitor, to protect the voltage measurement circuit from an abnormal voltage. A detection circuit (11) is connected to the protective circuit, to detect abnormal voltage from secondary battery.    USE - Voltage detection circuit of secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal voltage from secondary battery can be detected effectively, since detection circuit is connected to the protective circuit for detecting abnormal voltage from secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the voltage detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detection circuit (11)    Capacitor (12)    Voltage measurement circuit (14)    Microcomputer (16)    Input-side switch (SW1-SW4)
NOVELTY - The material comprises lithium-nickel complex oxide and amorphous substance containing lithium, silicon and oxygen, where crystalline diameter of the lithium-nickel complex oxide is in range of 30-100 nm. Content of the amorphous substance is 1-10 mass percent in conversion of the silicon, where the amorphous substance is present between crystals. Movement of lithium ion is made between a positive electrode and a negative at charging/discharging time when amount of the lithium ion in the lithium-nickel complex oxide is excessively present.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery utilized for a mobile telephone, a portable personal computer and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material comprises lithium-nickel complex oxide and amorphous substance containing lithium, silicon and oxygen, where content of the amorphous substance is 1-10 mass percent in conversion of the silicon, so that fall of capacitance at the charging/discharging speed can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating measurement conditions of a powder X ray-diffraction pattern of a positive electrode active material. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has a bottomed cylindrical case (4) that accommodates a coil (2) and a magnetic core (3). An outer core portion (32) which covers the portion of the outer peripheral surface of the coil among the magnetic cores is comprised from the composite material containing magnetic powder and resin. The outer core portion is provided in contact with the inner surface of a wall portion (41) of the case. A cooling pipe (5) which distributes a coolant is arranged along the circumferential direction of the wall portion of the case.    USE - Reactor of converter for power converter device (all claimed) mounted in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the adhesiveness of the case and composite material is improved, the heat of the coil is efficiently transmitted by the wall portion of case which is cooled by the cooling pipe via the outer core portion, the heat dissipation of the reactor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a converter; and    (2) a power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4)    Cooling pipe (5)    Outer core portion (32)    Wall portion (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an active material layer (11) containing an active material on a collector (10), and drying the layer. A protective layer (12) containing metal oxide is applied on the active material layer, where the metal oxide occludes/releases lithium ion. The protective layer is dried, and a collector is rolled in which the two layers are formed, where the metal oxide includes lithium titanate. Average film thickness of the protective layer is in a range of 3-30 micrometers. A carbon material is provided on the collector, where the material is made of graphite.    USE - Method for manufacturing a negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery utilized as a drive power supply of a portable electronic device and a communication apparatus and a vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The protective layer containing metal oxide is applied on the active material layer, and the collector is rolled in which the two layers are formed, so that cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved without reducing high output characteristic of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of a negative electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery.    Collector (10)    Active material layer (11)    Protective layer (12)
NOVELTY - Cover (1) comprises first cover part (2); second cover part (10); hinge part (20) connecting the first cover part and second cover part, where the second cover part is rotatable with respect to the first cover part by providing the hinge part with a hinged support; center hinge part (22) located in the center of the hinge width direction; and outer side hinge part (21) located in both sides of the hinge width direction. The center hinge part has a longer dimension in hinge connection direction than each of the outer side hinge part.    USE - Cover i.e. battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover can prevent the separation of the second cover part by the fracture of the hinge part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a sectional view of battery cover. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Battery cover (1)    First cover part (2)    Second cover part (10)    Hinge part (20)    Outer side hinge part (21)    Center hinge part (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a water-content supply unit (8a) supplying water content contained in a back-flow gas from an electric power generation module (2) in a pneumatic pipe (41) as condensed water for steam reforming with respect to a water supply processing unit (5). A main body container holds the water content contained in the back-flow gas. A water-content supply pipe (46) carries out water-content supply with respect to the water supply processing unit from the container. An opening-and-closing switching valve (10) carries out opening-and-closing switching of the water-content supply pipe.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for a fuel cell system utilized in a vehicle and a home.    ADVANTAGE - The water-content supply unit supplies water content contained in the back-flow gas from the electric power generation module in the pneumatic pipe as condensed water for steam reforming with respect to the water supply processing unit, so that backward flow of water content contained in vapor from the electric power generation module at time of shutdown of the apparatus can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric power generating apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric power generation module (2)    Water supply processing unit (5)    Water-content supply unit (8a)    Opening-and-closing switching valve (10)    Pneumatic pipe (41)    Water-content supply pipe (46)
NOVELTY - A composite paste comprises positive electrode active material, binder, carbon material as conductive support agent, solvent, dispersing agent, and salt (I), (II) or (III).    USE - Composite paste is used for positive electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for digital camera, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite paste has high viscosity, excellent coatability and suppressed sedimentation of the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode obtained by the composite paste has excellent storage stability. The lithium-ion secondary battery obtained by the positive electrode has excellent charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite paste comprises positive electrode active material, binder, carbon material as conductive support agent, solvent, dispersing agent, and salt of formulae: AXa (I), NH4X (II) or D(HX)d (II), where A is lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium or barium, X is halogen, a is 1 or 2, N is nitrogen, H is hydrogen, D is amine having d-amino groups in a molecule, and d is 1 or more. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The material contains silicon as a main component, where ion-conductive solid oxide is arranged on a surface of the material including an element chosen from one among niobium, vanadium, tin, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium, aluminum, zinc, and carbon with silicon. The ion-conductive solid oxide is a lithium lanthanum titanate compound. The mass ratio with respect to the material is 1-20 percent of the ion-conductive solid oxide.    USE - Composite negative electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery utilized as motor driving power supply of an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid EV (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The material contains the silicon as the main component, where the ion-conductive solid oxide is arranged on the surface of the material, so that cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - The body (40) has a magnetic circuit unit containing a magnet (2) that is enclosed by an outer yoke (1) and an inner yoke (3). A coil (5) is arranged in a magnetic gap (4) formed in the magnetic circuit unit, where the coil is fixed in a diaphragm (7). An elastic part (8) elastically connects an outer periphery and a housing (9) of the diaphragm, where the housing includes an open hole (9e). The outer yoke is integrally connected to the housing such that a part is exposed from the open hole of the housing.    USE - Electrodynamic-type sound emission body e.g. klaxon (RTM: loud electric horn) horn and speaker, for alerting approach of an electrically-driven moving body such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electric motorcycle, electrically-driven motor vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electrically-driven cart, fuel cell electric vehicle, petrol-powered car and diesel car, to a pedestrian. Can also be used for an electrodynamic-type exciter utilized for a mobile telephone and a thin shaped liquid crystal TV, and a cone speaker.    ADVANTAGE - The housing includes the open hole, and the outer yoke is integrally connected to the housing such that the part is exposed from the open hole of the housing, so that thermal radiation efficiency and reliability of the body can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrodynamic-type sound emission body.    Outer yoke (1)    Magnet (2)    Inner yoke (3)    Magnetic gap (4)    Coil (5)    Diaphragm (7)    Elastic part (8)    Housing (9)    Open hole (9e)    Electrodynamic-type sound emission body (40)
NOVELTY - The device has an equalization circuit (4) equipped with a discharge circuit (5) that includes a discharge switch (6) and a discharge resistor (7), which are connected in series. A voltage detection circuit (3) is connected to a battery (2) through a voltage detection line (9). The equalization circuit discharges and equalizes the battery through a discharge line (8), and the voltage detection circuit detects voltage of the battery through the voltage detection line.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle e.g. plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equalization circuit discharges and equalizes the battery through the discharge line, and the voltage detection circuit detects the voltage of the battery through the voltage detection line, so that equalization of the battery is achieved by driving state of the vehicle, the discharge current to equalize is made small, and the voltage of the battery is detected at high precision even if the line linked to the battery disconnects the equalization circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device for vehicles. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (2)    Voltage detection circuit (3)    Equalization circuit (4)    Discharge circuit (5)    Discharge switch (6)    Discharge resistor (7)    Discharge line (8)    Voltage detection line (9)
NOVELTY - The electrode structure has an electrode active material layer which is formed in a surface of a winding-type electrode portion (14). A positive electrode tab (16) and a negative electrode tab (18) are protruded from the top region of the winding-type electrode portion. A curvilinear recessed portion (11) is formed in the region to which the top region of the winding-type electrode portion and the side portions of the positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab are connected.    USE - Electrode structure of winding-type electrode battery (claimed) e.g. secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the recessed portion is formed in the region to which top portion of the electrode portion and side portions of the positive and negative electrode tabs are connected, the stress concentrated in the root of the tabs can be distributed effectively. Thus, the generation of crack in the electrode structure can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a winding-type electrode battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the winding-type electrode battery.    Pouch type case (10)    Curvilinear recessed portion (11)    Winding-type electrode portion (14)    Positive electrode tab (16)    Negative electrode tab (18)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises a hydride of lithium element and element (A) which is chosen from group 13 element of periodic table.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium cell, sodium battery, potassium battery, magnesium cell, calcium battery and vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material has high metal-ion insertion capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Battery case (6)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a fuel electrode separator (9) and an oxidizing agent electrode separator (10) comprising cooling solvent flow paths (9b, 10b) that pour cooling solvent. The cooling solvent flow paths are arranged to an area that laminates a fuel electrode (2) and an oxidizing agent electrode (3) of the fuel electrode separator and the oxidizing agent electrode separator, The cooling solvent flow paths are further arranged at a part around an oxidizing agent gas outlet manifold (14) and an oxidizing agent gas inlet manifold (13).    USE - Fuel cell for use in a business place such as factory and hospital, a home and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling solvent flow paths are arranged at the part around the oxidizing agent gas outlet manifold and the oxidizing agent gas inlet manifold, so that electric power generation performance of the cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Oxidizing agent electrode (3)    Fuel electrode separator (9)    Cooling solvent flow paths (9b, 10b)    Oxidizing agent electrode separator (10)    Oxidizing agent gas inlet manifold (13)    Oxidizing agent gas outlet manifold (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a formation part (41) located in a surface of a battery main body. A separator (4) is arranged at innermost periphery of an electrode group. A non-formation part (42) is located in an internal peripheral surface of a curve part of innermost periphery of the separator. The electrode group comprises a linear part and the curve part. The separator is linked with the formation part and the non-formation part. Heat resistant resin comprises polyimide, an aramid, and a polyamidoimide. Heat-deformation temperature of the heat resistant resin is about 260 degree C.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, for driving power supply to a portable electronic device, a mobile communication apparatus and a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is arranged at the innermost periphery of the electrode group, so that extraction of a winding core at time of completion of winding of the electrode group can be made smooth by suppressing shift of the separator, and arise of damage and leakage defect at time of battery assembly can be reduced, thus achieving high productivity and high reliability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrode group of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Formation part (41)    Non-formation part (42)
NOVELTY - The power supply circuit (10) has a control circuit (12) that controls each drive of a boosting switching element (41) and a rectification switching element (11), and always turning OFF a by-pass relay (46), except during an engine restart after idle stop. The control circuit performs voltage-rise in a voltage of a battery (49) and outputs to a load (50) while maintaining regular OFF of by-pass relay during engine restart. The relay is always switched from OFF to normally ON, when boosting or rectification switching elements are judged to be in an abnormal condition.    USE - Power supply circuit used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply circuit can maintain the supply of the required voltage of a battery to a load, and can prevent generation of the switching sound of a bypass relay at the time of the engine restart after idle stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply circuit (10)    Rectification switching element (11)    Control circuit (12)    Boosting switching element (41)    By-pass relay (46)    Battery (49)    Load (50)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode active material containing graphite and silicon oxide. The content of silicon oxide is 27-39 %mass with respect to 100 %mass of total amount of silicon oxide and graphite.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacity and energy density, and excellent cycle characteristics. The negative electrode has excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode active material containing graphite and silicon oxide of formula: SiOx, where x is 0.5-1.5. The content of silicon oxide is 27-39 %mass with respect to 100 %mass of total amount of silicon oxide and graphite. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - A separator consists of woven or nonwoven fabric support material formed from organic fibers, and support covering layer containing inorganic oxide hydrated particles and organopolysiloxane. The organopolysiloxane has particle diameter of 50 vol.% of the total volume counted from the small particle side in a particle size distribution of the inorganic oxide hydrated particles measured by dynamic light scattering of 3-120 nm. The surface resistivity of separator is 1015 Omega /square or more.    USE - Separator is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electronic office equipment, household appliance, communication apparatus, electric vehicle, uninterruptible power supply and load conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The separator having excellent heat resistance, workability, handleability and dimension stability, is manufactured with high yield within short period of time by simple method, without peeling of coating layer. The separator is harder to the influence of humidity and storage. The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising separator has stable battery characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator consists of woven or nonwoven fabric support material formed from organic fibers, and support covering layer containing inorganic oxide hydrated particles and organopolysiloxane. The organopolysiloxane has particle diameter of 50 vol.% of the total volume counted from the small particle side in a particle size distribution of the inorganic oxide hydrated particles measured by dynamic light scattering of 3-120 nm. The surface resistivity of separator is 1015 Omega /square or more. If the particles are not spherical, the particle diameter is regarded as the diameter of sphere corresponding to the same volume as the non-spherical particles.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material and binder. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing complex oxide including lithium element, and transition metal element chosen from nickel and manganese. The molar content of lithium element is more than 1.2 times with respect to total molar content of transition metal element. The binder contains fluorine-containing rubber including copolymer having repeating units derived from monomer chosen from tetrafluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, and vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has high discharge capacity, and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode has positive electrode collector, and positive electrode active material layer containing a positive electrode active material, binder and electroconductive material formed on the surface of positive electrode collector. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing complex oxide including lithium element, and transition metal element chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese. The molar content of lithium element is more than 1.2 times with respect to the total molar content of transition metal element. The binder contains fluorine-containing rubber including copolymer having repeating units derived from monomer chosen from tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride. The content of fluorine in fluorine-containing rubber is 50-76 mass %. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has positive and negative plates (32,34) arranged in a container (12), and a pasting substrate embedded in an active material of at least one surface of the positive or negative plates. Electrolyte (28) is disposed in the container to a level enough to flood the positive and negative plates. The substrate thickness has a compressed thickness within the container that is at least 10-20% less than the initial thickness. The substrate comprises a blend of fibers and may be a non-woven substrate comprising glass fibers and has a weight of 23-31 grams per square meter.    USE - Lead acid battery for micro hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used for tensile and photovoltaic (PV) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the service life of battery and meets the charge cycles discharge requirements when compared with conventional flooded lead-acid batteries. Offers opportunities for continuous processing and handling benefits during the manufacturing process since a plaster substrate is used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged, partially cut perspective view of the lead-acid battery, showing the internal components of the battery.    Battery (10)    Container (12)    Electrolyte (28)    Positive and negative plates (32,34)    Connector (42)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has a positive electrode (3), a negative electrode (4) and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises positive electrode active material containing lithium transition metal oxide comprising manganese, nickel and cobalt. The electrolyte contains 0.1-4 %mass cyclic disulfone compound (I) with respect to total amount of electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, lead acid battery and alkaline storage battery used for mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved input and output properties. The increase in internal resistance at low temperature in battery used under high-temperature environment is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises positive electrode active material containing lithium transition metal oxide comprising manganese, nickel and cobalt and having compositional formula: LixMnaNibCoc MdO2. The electrolyte contains 0.1-4 %mass cyclic disulfone compound of formula (I) with respect to total amount of electrolyte.    R1,R2=H or 2-4C alkyl optionally having halo;    x=more than 0 and less than 1.3;    a=more than 0.1 and less than 0.7;    b=more than 0.1 and less than 0.6;    c=more than 0.1 and less than 0.67;    d=0 or more and less than 0.1;    a+b+c+d=1;and    M=aluminum, titanium, magnesium, chromium, zinc, tungsten or niobium.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material consists of 70% mass or more negative electrode active material containing 17-40 %mass or more silicon oxide and graphite, 6-12 %mass conductive support agent containing carbonaceous microparticles, and binder resin, with respect to total (100 %mass) amount of silicon oxide, graphite, conductive support agent and binder resin. The conductive support agent is acetylene black. The total content of conductive support agent and binder resin is 8-20 %mass.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for electrical storage device of vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material has excellent conductivity and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material consists of 70% mass or more negative electrode active material containing 17-40 %mass or more silicon oxide of formula: SiOx and graphite, 6-12 %mass conductive support agent containing carbonaceous microparticles, and binder resin, with respect to total (100 %mass) amount of silicon oxide, graphite, conductive support agent and binder resin, where x is 0.3-1.6. The conductive support agent is acetylene black. The total content of conductive support agent and binder resin is 8-20 %mass. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage device; and    (2) vehicle.
NOVELTY - A metal-ion battery comprises an anode, where the anode has an anode material coated, at least in part, with a protection layer comprising a metal fluoride, where the protection layer has a thickness of less than 100 nm. The metal-ion battery further comprises a cathode coated at least in part, with a layer comprising metal fluoride. The protection layer is 0.01-10 wt.% of the anode.    USE - As metal-ion battery such as lithium-ion battery and sodium-ion battery (claimed), used as energy source for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves capacity, rate capability and long cycle stability of the electrode and/or minimizes undesirable catalytic effects. The battery exhibits improved electronic and/or ionic conductivities as compared to unmodified surfaces. The electronic and ionic conductivities of the AlF3 coating layer is improved thereby achieving excellent high power performance. The dissolution loss of titanium from the active material caused by the corrosion from the generated HF and other acidic species is prevented, which results in high capacity and excellent capacity retention with long cycle life especially at elevated temperatures. Due to the relatively inert properties of AlF3, the catalytic effect of Li4Ti5O12 or TiO2 is reduced or even prevented by the AlF3 layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lithium-ion battery having an anode, where the anode has titanium oxide based material coated, at least in part, with a protection layer comprising AlF3, where the protective layer has a thickness of less than 100 nm; and    (2) an electrode in a sodium-ion battery, where the electrode has electrode material coated, at least in part, with a protection layer comprising metal fluoride, where the protective layer has a thickness of less than 100 nm.
NOVELTY - A lithium-manganese oxide has spinel structure containing lithium-aluminum-zinc-manganese-sulfur-containing composition (I).    USE - Lithium-manganese oxide is used as positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery formed using lithium-manganese oxide has excellent durability and battery capacity. The lithium-manganese oxide is manufactured efficiently and economically by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-manganese oxide has spinel structure containing lithium-aluminum-zinc-manganese-sulfur-containing composition of formula: Li1+aAlbZncMn2-a-b-cO4-mSm (I).    a=0-0.1;    b=0-0.2;    c=0.01-0.1;and    d=0-0.1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-manganese oxide, which involves mixing (S1) manganese raw material, aluminum source and lithium source, injecting obtained mixture into a heating furnace, plasticizing (S2) at 600-750 degrees C for 5-24 hours under oxygen atmosphere, mixing (S3) a zinc compound and sulfur into the resultant material, and further plasticizing (S4) at 650-800 degrees C for 5-25 hours.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of spinel lithium-manganese oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixing process of manganese raw material, aluminum and lithium source (S1)    Plasticizing process (S2,S4)    Mixing process of zinc compound, sulfur and plasticized thermally treated compound (S3)    Formation of spinel lithium-manganese oxide (S5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a predetermined clearance gap (G) between a hot melt and a mold surface. A bead-shaped edge protector (6) is integrally formed by a hot melt resin material at long side heat sealing portion (5c) of laminate-film exterior case. The compressed air from an air ejector port (14) is injected between metal mold (7) isolating molded article shaped space (12) and surface of hot melt resin layer, after filling or injecting a hot melt resin material into a molded article shaped space in the mold and before falling of hot melt below softening point.    USE - Method of manufacturing lamination-type secondary battery such as lamination-type lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bead-shaped edge protector is integrally formed by the hot melt resin material at long side heat sealing portion of laminate-film exterior case, the mold releasability can be improved. The mold release resistance with the contact area of the surface of the edge protector can be reduced after molding. The shortening of the cycle time can be obtained, during mass production of the lamination-type secondary battery. The use of the mold release agent can be abolished.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the metal mold structure immediately after air injection, during air injection and during resin hardening. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Long side heat sealing portion (5c)    Bead-shaped edge protector (6)    Metal mold (7)    Molded article shaped space (12)    Air ejector port (14)    Predetermined clearance gap (G)
NOVELTY - The power plant has horizontal rotors, and alternating current generators for generating current, where necessary rotation of the rotors is caused by air flow guided into the power plant over a front air grid. Rotor elements are made from plastic, zinc-coated steel plate or fiber glass. A housing is made from steel plate or fiber glass, and screws or rivets are provided for fastening or welding the power plant to a roof or a trailer of a lorry. The housing is provided with ventilation flaps, where the air grid is designed as a wind guide in an opened position.    USE - Mobile wind power plant for use in a lorry i.e. hybrid lorry, commercial vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile power plant is designed in such a manner that the current produced by the power plant is directly used or stored in a battery of the vehicle, thus ensuring the operation of the vehicle independent of a power supply system. The power plant is designed in a maintenance-free and easily accessible manner. The housing is provided with the ventilation flaps, thus preventing overheating of the generators during fast driving of the lorry against the wind. The power plant reduces fuel consumption of the lorry, and reduces pollutant load of the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power plant arranged on a roof of a lorry.
NOVELTY - The system has a power generator fixed at a roof of a vehicle. A battery is connected with a direct-current (DC) converter. The DC converter is connected with the generator. A rear surface of a shaft is connected to the power generator. The power generator generates and stabilizes voltage. A motor is mounted on a shaft end in the power generator.    USE - System for generating wind power using wind force of a vehicle i.e. car (from diagrams).    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively charges the battery based on running state of a vehicle, performs maintenance and repair processes of the vehicle in a simple manner, and enhances utilization rate of the vehicle. The system is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind power generation system utilization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a system for generating wind power using wind force of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The module has a heat radiation part provided with a spacer part. The spacer part is fixed at exterior of multiple cells. A concavo-convex-shaped bead part is formed at the heat radiation part. A hollow-shaped cooling channel is fixed with an inner side of the spacer part. The heat radiation part is made of a metal material with high thermal conductance. A surface of the heat radiation part is coated with an insulating material. A connecting part is fixed at the spacer part. A connection hole is formed at the connecting part.    USE - Secondary battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling channel is arranged at the exterior of the cells in a uniform manner so as to improve heat performance efficiency and suppress swelling phenomenon that is generated at the cells, so that safety effect can be improved, a fluid path part is prevented from being fallen down from a surface of the cells, and the cells are prevented from being deformed and damaged. The module ensures easy lamination of the cells, and is easy to manufacture. The module has high rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery module.
NOVELTY - The stack has a cell module laminated with a multi-cell. An end plate is arranged in a side of the cell module along forward and backward directions. An insert structure is fixed with the end plate through a manifold fluid path. The manifold fluid path is connected the cell module. The insert structure is connected with a base part. Multiple flow guide parts are connected with the manifold fluid path. A fixing part is inserted into a through-hole. A pressurization elastic part is connected with a high elastic spring part that is inserted into a front end plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The stack has better stability, and shortens stack produce-time. The stack is compact in structure. The stack can improve stack fluid-tightness. The stack reduces flow resistance and improves output performance. The stack prevents condensed water wastage. The stack has better sealing effect. The stack prevents the end plate from being bent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves producing the elongate separator by extruding resin material from die and forming the magnetic field over the flow path of resin material in the die (71) at the extrusion molding process. The magnetic field crosses the downstream site that contains the output of resin material (630) of the die at least among the flow paths (712). The resin material is polyolefin resin.    USE - Manufacturing method for separator for secondary batteries such as nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to portable personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the fall of the output performance of the battery since the influence of adsorption energy can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) a manufacturing apparatus for separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separator manufacturing system.    Die (71)    Magnetic field formation unit (74,75)    Winding up roll (90)    Resin material (630)    Flow paths (712)
NOVELTY - The power system has a cell heater that is connected with a battery pack. A battery manager is connected with the battery pack and a battery heater respectively. The battery heater is controlled to heat the battery pack. An electrical appliance is connected to battery set. A motor controller is connected with the motor and the power distribution apparatus respectively to control the operation of the motor. An isolation inductor is connected in series with the electric appliance. A pair of switch module is connected with the battery manager respectively.    USE - Power system for electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Heat generated by the heating of the battery can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a cab that is set at the top of main portion. A storage battery is provided on the lower portion of main portion, and is connected with fan.    USE - Convertible tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The convertible tricycle has simple structure, is convenient to use, improves the comfort of the rider, and occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell combustion catalyst reactor (17) comprises multiple catalytic loading metal plates that are installed within the housing (174) with the vent (176) to allow the exhaust gas after the inlet port (172). Heat is delivered to the reformer and the exhaust gas is flowed in. Combustion to discharge of the fuel cell is arranged for the structure. The combustion catalyst reactor of the fuel cell includes the metal plate in which the catalytic loading area is included in form of bellows. The floor is expended in which catalytic loading sides dipping the catalytic loading metal.    USE - Fuel cell combustion catalyst reactor for use with an enlarged area for containing catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion catalyst reactor comprises multiple catalytic loading metal plates that are installed within the housing with the vent to allow the exhaust gas after the inlet port, and thus enables reducing the volume of combustion catalyst reactor to increase the catalyst loading and catalyst activation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell combustion catalyst reactor.    Combustion catalyst reactor (17)    Inlet port (172)    Housing (174)    Vent (176)    Catalytic loading side (178)
NOVELTY - The alarm device has shells that are provided with a signal generator and a signal receiver. A control circuit is connected with a power supply circuit. A resonance emitting circuit is connected with a coding circuit. A signal processing circuit and a frequency dividing circuit are connected with a decoding circuit. The decoding circuit is connected with an audio output circuit connected with a signal receiving resonance circuit. A voltage stabilizing circuit is connected with the signal processing circuit and the signal receiving resonance circuit respectively.    USE - Photoelectric wireless alarm device.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the photoelectric wireless alarm device can be prolonged. Since the alarm device is incorporated with solar energy battery, the occurrences of pollution to the environment can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The device has a ramjet distance-increasing assembly provided with a visitor location register (VLR) storage unit. An end of an extending accumulation unit is connected with a positive power supply end of a motor controller. Another end of the extending accumulation unit is connected with a negative power supply end of the motor controller. A brake switch transmits a braking signal to the motor controller when a braking pedal is operated for controlling operation of a vehicle motor. The extending accumulation unit is connected with the VLR storage unit.    USE - Electric motor vehicle VLR storage capacity increasing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively improves electric power generation efficiency and electric energy utilization rate and increases running mileage of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery consists of a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator (3). The positive electrode consists of a collector and positive mix layer formed on collector. The positive mix layer contains a positive electrode active material containing lithium-containing complex oxide containing nickel, a conductive support agent and a binder. The nonaqueous electrolyte comprises 0.5-5 %mass of phosphonoacetate compound (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent high temperature storage characteristic and excellent durability, favorable charging/discharging cycle characteristics, and can be used under high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator. The positive electrode consists of a collector and positive mix layer formed on collector. The positive mix layer contains a positive electrode active material containing lithium-containing complex oxide containing nickel, a conductive support agent and a binder. The molar ratio of nickel with respect to total amount of lithium contained in positive electrode active material is 0.05-1. The nonaqueous electrolyte comprises 0.5-5 %mass of phosphonoacetate compound of formula: R2-O-P(-O-R1)(=O)-(CH2)n-C(=O)-O-R3 (I).    R1-R3=1-12C alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl (all optionally substituted by halo);and    n=0-6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Armored can (4)    Insulator (5)
NOVELTY - The fixing bracket has two pressure plates that are arranged parallel to each other in upper and lower directions. The pressure plates are respectively provided with a lithium battery for clamping an upper and lower ends of two specific fixing grooves. Two pressing boards parallel to a fixing plate (3) are provided between the two pressure plates. A fixing groove (31) in upper surface of the fixing plate is provided with the clamping lithium battery in a middle section.    USE - Fixing bracket for lithium battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixed groove of upper fixing plate is provided with clamping lithium battery in middle section, the clamping of the lithium battery is more firm. The separation of the lithium battery from the fixed bracket under the influence of impact and collision of external force can be avoided effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fixing plate.    Fixing plate (3)    Fixing groove (31)    Support post (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply, a voltage stabilizing circuit and a starting circuit, where the starting circuit is connected between an anode end and a cathode end of the power supply, and includes a switch triode (Q2). A pulse generator is connected to an output end of the starting circuit. An output end of the pulse generator is provided with a power amplifying circuit, where the pulse generator is connected with a pulse adjustment circuit. The voltage stabilizing circuit comprises a triode (Q3) whosebase electrode is connected to a voltage stabilizing diode (D8).    USE - Pulse activating device for starting an engine of a vehicle and a power machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces oil consumption, tail gas emission, increases power generation capacity, easily starts an engine in an ideal state, and increases traveling distance of the vehicle. The device can extend service life of a storage battery, provide stable voltage for a prolonged time and smooth current, and reduce charging time. The device is simple in structure and stable to operate, and has wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pulse generator is a FET or a triode, and the power amplifying circuit is a Schmitt trigger or inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a pulse activating device.    Voltage regulator tube (D7)    Voltage stabilizing diode (D8)    Switch triode (Q2)    Triode (Q3)    Current-limiting resistor (R13)
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealed shell provided with an electrolyte inlet, a metal fuel inlet, a square sealing strip and a gas outlet. The shell is provided with an outer frame that is arranged on a rear end of an air electrode plate. The air electrode plate is fixedly connected with the outer frame by a fixing frame. The outer frame is connected with an anode guide column and a cathode guide column of a holding groove, where the cathode guide column is fixed with a power collecting plate.    USE - Metal air fuel single battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a turbine fan arranged at a rear part of a protective cover of an automobile. A rotating shaft of the turbine fan is connected with output and input shafts of a gear box. The input shaft of the gear box is connected with a high pressure oil pump. An output shaft of a hydraulic motor is connected with the output and input shafts of the gear box. The gear box drives a transmission shaft of the automobile or an on-automobile generator by a chain transmission system that is arranged with a flywheel. A front face of the turbine fan is arranged with an adjustable louver window.    USE - Auxiliary device for converting wind resistance into power for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better wind resistance effect, and increases vehicle travelling speed and reduces oil consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an auxiliary device for converting wind resistance into power for an automobile. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a brake arranged on a rear wheel hub. A main shaft is arranged in a bearing seat through a bearing. Two ends of the main shaft are fixed with an electromechanical converter. A reverse flywheel is fixed on the main shaft and fixed with the bearing seat or vehicle frame. A motor drives a driving rotor. A voltage booster circuit is utilized for generating self-return power in the motor. A remote control switch is connected to the motor. An inner ring or outer ring of the rotor is provided with a storage discharging device e.g. super capacitor or lithium rechargeable battery.    USE - Electromechanical conversion portable bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure and aesthetic in appearance. The bicycle provides better exercise function while riding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electromechanical conversion portable bicycle.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises oxygen atom which is substituted by fluorine atom.    USE - Cathode active material is used for anode for lithium secondary battery used for medium-to-large-sized battery module and battery pack used as power supply for electric vehicle, electric truck, electric commercial vehicle, power tool, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the cathode active material has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode;    (2) lithium secondary battery;    (3) medium-to large-sized battery module or battery pack; and    (4) manufacture of cathode active material.
NOVELTY - Zinc-air fuel cells for controlling temperature include: a base and at least one zinc-air fuel cell element installed on the base, with the zinc-air fuel cell element composed of a module, a cathode unit and an anode unit, with the module forming a storage space containing the electrolytes, the cathode unit combining with the module to close the storage space, and the anode unit being put in the storage space; an air infusion tube connected with the storage space; a hydrogen storage unit connected with the air infusion tube and containing hydrogen storage materials, with the hydrogen storage unit further connected to an air leak tube which has a control unit to control the opening and closing of the air leak tube.
NOVELTY - Zinc-air fuel cells for controlling electrolytes include: a base and at least one zinc-air fuel cell element installed on the base, with the zinc-air fuel cell element composed of a module, a cathode unit and an anode unit, with the module forming a storage space containing the electrolytes, the cathode unit combining with the module to close the storage space, and the anode unit being put in the storage space; an infusion unit includes at least one outlet tube and at least one inlet tube, with one end of the outlet tube and the inlet tube connected with the storage space; a control unit connected with the infusion unit to control the electrolytes, replacing the electrolytes of the storage space through the outlet tube and the inlet tube.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle portion connected with an expanding power electronic apparatus, a nanometer permanent-magnet generator, a nanometer permanent magnet motor, a variable frequency speed regulator, a nanometer coil inductive power device, a nano-electronic starter and a transmission speed limit gear.    USE - Global permanent natural energy power source resource electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has low abrasion loss, and can continuously generate electricity without exhaust and pollution, so that the vehicle is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a global permanent natural energy power source resource electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The high-voltage battery (1) has housing (2) for recording the energy storage cells, which is connected to the case retention device (4) for securing the high-voltage battery in a receptacle of the vehicle chassis. The housing is made of aluminum with preset ductility and the retention device is made of steel with preset ductility, so that ductility of aluminum is less than the ductility of steel. The retention device is connected to the housing by screwing.    USE - High-voltage battery for high-voltage battery arrangement (claimed) used for accident-proof mounting in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-voltage battery is protected from accident, and the production and assembly of battery are made inexpensively. The storage enclosure is made of die-cast aluminum so that majority of holes and cracks that occur in accident can be avoided. The maximum loads at the attachment points between the high-voltage battery and main portion can be avoided. The holding devices are simultaneously used as deformation elements so that the geometrical configuration with respect to the crash security can be optimized. The additional elements secured separately to the housing can be avoided. Since the holding device is made of highly ductile material, the load peaks are intercepted and the cast housing is protected. The deformation element is formed in the holding device to prevent plastic deformation of the housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high-voltage battery arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high-voltage battery.    High-voltage battery (1)    Housing (2)    Cover (3)    Retention device (4)    Screw connection (6)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (101) having liquid separator that is provided in cathode circuit (113) between cathode (102) and mixer (110). A fluid guide passage has fluid guide passage inner wall, fluid guide passage intake and fluid guide passage outlet and feeds multi-phase mixture of liquid and gas. An outgoing liquid channel has liquid channel inner wall and outlet, drives off liquid from fluid guide passage. The influxes of fluid guide passage are produced by capillary forces to control fluid guide passage intake, fluid guide passage outlet and liquid channel outlet.    USE - Portable fuel cell system for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, portable computer and remote controller, and vehicle e.g. remotely piloted vehicle and watercraft (all claimed). Can also be used for laptop, car, function-steered vehicle, flying objects, handicraft machine e.g. hand grinder, drilling machine, spray gun, compressor and rechargeable battery nut runner, and garden apparatus e.g. hedge trimmer, lawn mower and chain saw.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced significantly while effectively simplifying the structure of the fuel cell system. The operability of the fuel cell system can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for recovering liquid; and    (2) simulation model for designing fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (101)    Cathode (102)    Anode (103)    Cathode circuit (113)    Mixer (110)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has an acceleration indicator (2) e.g. mechanical or electrical acceleration indicator, for detecting an acceleration process along spatial direction. The detection process is taken place if the acceleration process reaches or exceeds a predetermined acceleration value. The acceleration indicator records data over an accelerating operation and output to an evaluating device. A warning signal is generated during reaching or exceeding the predetermined acceleration value. The acceleration indicator is provided within and/or on a wall of a housing (3).    USE - Accumulator e.g. lithium ion accumulator or lithium polymer rechargeable accumulator and high volt accumulator, for driving a motor vehicle e.g. motor car, electric car with current range of about 2 to 20 kW per hour, or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator is designed such that the reaction of lithium with water is avoided, and malfunction due to an internal short circuit is avoided so as to avoid the risk of fire or explosion of the accumulator, thus avoiding the risk of damage of the accumulator, and reducing the mechanical load in the accumulator. The accumulator is protected from moisture, vibration and temperature, and enables the critical acceleration processes to be detected during the front cash of a motor vehicle on an obstruction or with a rear crash on the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an accumulator for a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Acceleration indicator (2)    Housing (3)    Battery cells (4)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an attachment bolt (108) that is projected over the emission direction out of the rod shaped thread (181) having screw thread at the outer periphery. A recess (191) has second contact surface (192) that contacts the first contact surface (183) of the anti-rotation portion (182) accommodated by insulation component (109), with the first contact surface arranged along the surface orthogonally crossing with the rotation direction of the nut (201) screwed together to the thread.    USE - Secondary battery for use as power supply of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provide secondary battery which can resist even if torque strong against the attachment bolt is generated when attaching electricity supply component to the electrode terminal. Enable nut to rotate easily when loosening it to the attachment bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the attachment bolt and insulation component.    Attachment bolt (108)    Insulation component (109)    Thread (181)    Anti-rotation portion (182)    First contact surface (183)    Recess (191)    Second contact surface (192)    Nut (201)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has preset number of cells (11) electrically connected to form one or more battery modules (20) through a battery connector (15). The battery connector has connection portions secured to respective cells. A module connector (16) has connection portions, and electrically connects the battery modules. The module connector is preferably made from aluminum or aluminum alloy, and has a small cross-sectional area between the connection portions.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Protection from abnormal excessive electric current flow is exhibited, by electrically connecting battery modules through a module connector made from aluminum or aluminum alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic plan view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Cells (11)    Battery connector (15)    Module connector (16)    Battery modules (20)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate and electrolyte solution containing sulfuric acid, aluminum ion and lithium ion. The negative electrode active material of negative electrode plate and the positive electrode active material of the positive electrode plate has mass ratio of 0.6 to 0.85. The aluminum ion concentrations in electrolyte solution are 0.02 mole per liter or more and 0.2 mole per liter or less while lithium ion concentration is 0.02 mole per liter or more and 0.3 mole per liter or less.    USE - Lead acid battery e.g. for idling stop vehicle, electric charging control vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains idling stop lifetime by the high capacity lead acid battery having outstanding low temperature high discharge performance.
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus, e.g., battery stack (1), has end plates which interposes the cells (10). A resin plate (31) and a metal plate are provided to a surface which is orthogonal to the predetermined direction. The end plates protrude in a predetermined direction from the plate main body. The ribs (321a,322a) are connected with the connection bands (40) in a position which adjoins the connection bands among the protrusion surfaces.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus, e.g., battery stack, for driving vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the end plate is improved and the connection band and the end plate are connected easily since the ribs are connected with the connection bands in a position which adjoins the connection bands among the protrusion surfaces. The swelling of the cell is suppressed by utilizing the end plate and the connection band to provide a restraining force to the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view highlighting a case when the load acts on the upper case.    Battery stack (1)    Cells (10)    Resin plate (31)    Connection bands (40)    Ribs (321a,322a)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises a negative electrode collector coated with a negative electrode active material layer comprising a negative electrode active material particle and a binder. The negative electrode active material particle is a carbon containing particle. The Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area of the particle before coating and after coating is 1.17-1.88.    USE - A lithium ion secondary battery for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Uncoated part (222)    Separators (262, 264)    Clearance gaps (310, 312)    Joint (322)    Electrode terminals (420, 440)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material has layer structure containing lithium-manganese complex (I). The positive-electrode active material has microcrystal size of 2-19 nm in powder X-ray-diffraction pattern.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode of nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, electric vehicle, notebook personal computer, digital camcorder and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery containing the positive-electrode active material has excellent current density, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material has layer structure containing lithium-manganese complex oxide of formula: Li(LiaMnbMec)O2-d (I). The positive-electrode active material has microcrystal size of 2-19 nm in powder X-ray-diffraction pattern.    Me=transition metal;    a=more than 0 and less than 1/3;    b=more than 0 and less than 2/3;    c=more than 0 and less than 1;and    d=0-0.2.
NOVELTY - A charging control apparatus comprises solar cell (1) and high voltage battery (5) charged with electric power from solar cell through electric power converter (11). Rated voltage of low-voltage battery is lower than high voltage battery charged with electric power from solar cell without the electric power converter.    USE - Charging control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses loss by the power conversion at time of charging a low-voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle containing a charging control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    High voltage battery (5)    Charge port (6)    Charger (7)    Electric power converter (11)
NOVELTY - A power supply device comprises battery block which connected secondary battery cell in series or in parallel; abnormality determination mechanism to determine abnormality of battery block; power supply case which accommodates battery block; abnormality determination mechanism for detecting abnormality which gives physical change with respect to battery block and sending out detection signal; output connection unit for switching on/off of connection state of output of battery block; and input of power driven equipment.    USE - Power supply device used in electrical storage for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device performs abnormality detection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Power supply device comprises battery block which connected secondary battery cell in series or in parallel; abnormality determination mechanism to determine abnormality of battery block; power supply case which accommodates battery block; abnormality determination mechanism for detecting abnormality which gives physical change with respect to battery block and sending out detection signal; output connection unit for switching on/off of connection state of output of battery block; and input of power driven equipment. The output connection mechanism receives abnormality detection mechanism detected abnormality and sent detection signal in off state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart showing operation of safety mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (11) comprises a battery group, which has multiple cells (51). The infrared rays emitted from the stairway surface of the battery group are received. The stairway surface has an infrared temperature sensor (52), which acquires the information regarding the temperature of each cell. The infrared temperature sensor is provided in the position, which overlaps with an edge part. The infrared temperature sensor has a unit detection part, into which a thermopile is partitioned off in a grid form.    USE - Battery for a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The infrared temperature sensor has a unit detection part, into which a thermopile is partitioned off in a grid form, and thus suppressing the fall of detection accuracy at the time of detecting the temperature of single battery using an infrared temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (11)    Cells (51)    Contact cell (51a)    Remote cell (51b)    Infrared temperature sensor (52)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode layer (14) containing a positive electrode collector layer (15), a negative electrode layer containing a negative electrode collector layer (11, 11a, 11b), and a graphene layer (12) on the negative electrode collector layer and the positive electrode collector layer. A solid electrolyte layer (13) is between the positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer. The electrolyte layer contains high molecular compound holding electrolyte solution.    USE - A lithium ion secondary battery used for vehicles, integrated circuit card, and a radio frequency tag.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved durability with respect to charging and discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector layer (11, 11a, 11b)    Graphene layer (12)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)    Positive electrode layer (14)    Positive electrode collector layer (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an adjustment power calculation part (460) calculating required power for closely approaching charge condition (SOC) of a battery to target value based on charge condition of the battery. A battery protection processing part (450) changes input-output permission electric power value (Win, Wout) based on log of charging/discharging electric current (IB) to the battery. An indication part indicates change of required power with respect to the adjustment power calculation part based on log of charging/discharging electric current to the battery.    USE - Apparatus for controlling a hybrid vehicle (HV) i.e. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The indication part indicates change of required power with respect to the adjustment power calculation part based on log of charging/discharging electric current to the battery, so that improvement of motive power performance of the vehicle and fuel consumption can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a HV-electronic control unit of a HV controlling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charging/discharging electric current (IB)    Charge condition (SOC)    Permission electric power values (Win, Wout)    Battery protection processing part (450)    Adjustment power calculation part (460)
NOVELTY - An unmanned conveyance system has a solar cell panel (106), provided in a pallet (100), which converts light from the halogen lamp (7) of an automatic guided vehicle (1) into electricity when the pallet is supported in a predetermined position in the pallet. The solar cell panel supplies electricity to an optical data communication device (105) in the pallet.    USE - Unmanned conveyance system for autonomous conveyance of products on pallets in e.g. factory.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic guided vehicle drive can be controlled without being influenced by remaining battery capacity of the pallet, since the optical data communication device on the pallet side is powered by electricity obtained from light to transmit optical data signal to the optical data communication device on the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric constitution of the automatic guided vehicle and the pallet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Automatic guided vehicle (1)    Halogen lamp (7)    Pallet (100)    Optical data communication device on pallet (105)    Solar cell panel (106)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a motor (6) for regenerating electric power from kinetic energy of the vehicle. An inverter (3) supplies electric power to a motor. A pump (10) delivers refrigerant to the motor and the inverter. A controller (12) controls the pump, activates the pump when a main switch (14) of the vehicle is at an OFF position and the vehicle is traveling, and stops the pump when a main switch of the vehicle is at an OFF position and the vehicle is stopped. The controller increases a pump output in a case where the main switch of the vehicle is at the OFF position.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. single-motor electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pump output is increased in advance of heat generation when large heat generation is expected after OFF/ON switching while traveling by making preparations for heat generation, thus suppressing an increase in temperature at the time of heat generation. The pump output can be limited at or below the original pump output upper limit value so as to suppress degradation of the pump or power consumption when cooling has progressed to some degree.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for controlling an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cooling system of an electric vehicle.    Inverter (3)    Motor (6)    Pump (10)    Controller (12)    Main switch (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has multiple switches (104a-104h) to selectively couple the different power supplies (102a-102g) connected in series to the inductor-capacitor (LC) resonance circuit (106). The LC resonance circuit has a capacitor (108) which stores energy to be transferred between power supplies. An inductor (110) and an additional switch (112) are provided to create resonance between the capacitor and inductor in order to reverse a discharge current direction through the capacitor.    USE - Apparatus for providing capacitor-based active balancing for batteries and power supplies used in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The direct balancing of energy can occur between power supplies without the need of an energy buffer, so that higher balancing efficiency is achieved. Since one switch pair per power supply and one larger capacitor per collection of power supplies are provided, the cost of the apparatus can be reduced. The flexibility of the system is achieved to support a wide variety of multiple supply charging or discharging algorithms. The service life of the battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for providing capacitor based active balancing for batteries; and    (2) a system for providing capacitor based active balancing for batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the capacitor-based active balancing system for batteries.    Apparatus (100)    Power supplies (102a-102g)    Switches (104a-104h)    LC resonance circuit (106)    Capacitor (108)    Inductor (110)    Additional switch (112)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion capacitor comprises positive electrode including positive electrode active material containing activated charcoal, and positive electrode collector, negative electrode including negative electrode active material which carries out occlusion desorption of lithium ion, and negative electrode collector, and nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. The positive electrode collector is aluminum porous component (3) of three-dimensional structure, which is filled with positive electrode active material. The negative electrode collector is metal foil or metal porous component.    USE - Lithium-ion capacitor is used for electrical storage device and electrical storage system (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical storage device, lithium-ion secondary battery, electrical double-layer capacitor, computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion capacitor has excellent high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage device; and    (2) electrical storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating manufacture of aluminum porous component.    Aluminum layer (2)    Aluminum porous component (3)
NOVELTY - The valve-regulated lead acid battery is provided with electrode group having a positive electrode plate for holding positive electrode active material. Negative electrode plate holds negative electrode active material and separator. Average hole diameter of negative electrode active material is between 0.2-0.35 micrometer when measured by bubble-point method. Average hole diameter of separator is 10 to 40 times larger than average hole diameter of negative electrode active material, when measured by bubble point method. The separator is non woven fabric formed from glass fiber.    USE - Valve-regulated lead acid battery used for topography type vehicles e.g. buggy, used in hostile environment.    ADVANTAGE - The valve-regulated lead acid battery exhibits excellent low-temperature high discharge performance. The performance of the vehicle is improved in 25 degrees C environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between low-temperature high discharge duration and average hole diameter of separator and negative electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power semiconductor module has an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) (21A) for power conversion, that is mounted on a lead frame (315). A driver integrated circuit (IC) (25) generates control signals for driving the IGBT. The driver IC is mounted on a circuit board (1) in which a terminal (102) for outputting the control signals, is provided. A relay substrate (4) is provided between IGBT and circuit board. A terminal (211) formed on IGBT is connected to terminal provided in circuit board such that IGBT and circuit board are arranged at an interval.    USE - Power semiconductor module for power converter device used in electric vehicle (all claimed) and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal effect to driver IC provided in the power semiconductor module can be reduced while improving reliability of driver IC. The influence of noise to the wiring patterns or antenna can be reduced by providing shield materials of metal pattern in circuit board and the relay substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power converter device; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of power semiconductor module.    Circuit board (1)    Relay substrate (4)    IGBT (21A)    Driver IC (25)    Terminals (102,211)    Lead frame (315)
NOVELTY - The battery has several electrically interconnected flat plate-like battery cells (4a,4b) that are arranged in side by side manner or one above the another so as to form stacks (3a,3b). The cell poles (6) of electrically connected battery cells are connected to one another by cell connectors (8a-8d). The cell pole and cell connector are connected to one another by a clinching connection (7). The cell poles connected to the cell connectors, are bent over into a plane perpendicular to the cell planes (4',4'') of the battery cells.    USE - Electrical energy storage battery for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage efficiency can be improved while reliably maintaining the battery at moderate temperature. The manufacturing and assembling efforts can be simplified. Compact storage battery can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electrical energy storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical energy storage battery.    Stacks (3a,3b)    Cell planes (4',4'')    Battery cells (4a,4b)    Cell poles (6)    Clinching connection (7)    Cell connectors (8a-8d)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a variable flow rate ejector (10) comprising a diffuser portion provided on a distal end side of a nozzle portion for drawing in auxiliary gas by negative pressure, which is generated in drive-stream gas by injection from the nozzle portion to join auxiliary-stream gas together with the drive-stream and discharge the drive-stream gas and the auxiliary gas. A drive unit i.e. solenoid, moves a needle in an axial manner. An auxiliary stream gas introducing portion comprises openings or holes for introducing the auxiliary-stream gas into the diffuser portion.    USE - Fuel cell system for use on a vehicle i.e. electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains an opening area and an opening region of the nozzle portion in originally designed states so as to control drawing force and a drawing amount of the auxiliary-stream gas with better accuracy regardless of a shaft position of the needle, thus implementing easy and fine control of flow of system gas, and hence enhancing power generation stability of a fuel cell. The system is designed such that the auxiliary-stream gas is supplied to the diffuser portion from different directions. The system is designed such that a space for a water separator is secured upstream of the ejector even in event that a buffer chamber is provided in the ejector, thus suppressing effect resulting from reduction in a sucking amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system including a variable flow rate ejector.    Variable flow rate ejector (10)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cells (21)    Water separator (26)    Air discharge valve (28)    Drain valve (30)
NOVELTY - The cell (50) has a mounting part formed separate from a cell tin or housing and attached to an outer surface of the cell tin or housing. The mounting part is attached to an end surface of the cell tin or housing adjacent to a bottom surface of the cell tin or housing. The cell tin or housing forms a rectangular cuboid with six planar faces. The mounting part is unitarily formed with the cell tin or housing, and protrudes from the planar faces of the cell tin or housing. The mounting part includes a pair of protrusions positioned near the bottom surface of the cell tin or housing.    USE - Battery cell for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting part allows the cell to be installed directly into the battery pack without banding the cells together into battery modules using module hardware e.g. insulator. The cell avoids the need for the module hardware so as to decrease size, mass, and material cost of the battery pack, thus decreasing amount of labor required to assemble the battery pack, and hence reducing labor cost of the battery pack and providing more design flexibility to the cell within the battery pack without increasing the size of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion of a battery pack including a set of battery cells and clamping parts securing the battery cells.    Battery cell (50)    Battery pack (100)    Battery modules (102)    Base tray (104)    Compartments (108)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a case (26) i.e. cuboid shaped case, accommodating the electrode assembly. A cap plate (31) covers an opening of the case. One of two terminals (21, 22) is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. A sealing element (70) is arranged on the cap plate to seal between one of the terminals and the cap plate, and has a connection port for electrically connecting the terminal and the cap plate, where the sealing element has a base plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery i.e. angular shaped lithium ion rechargeable battery, for use as a motor-driving power source for propelling an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a lithium polymer battery or a cylindrical battery, and for a portable small electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element has the connection port for electrically connecting the terminals and the cap plate in an improved manner. The connection port is inserted into the sealing element, so that one of the terminals and the cap plate can be easily and electrically connected to each other, thus stably sealing a terminal hole of the cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Terminals (21, 22)    Case (26)    Cap plate (31)    Sealing element (70)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The structure has a door (130) installed in a front part of a front axle frame (120) in opening and closing manners. A battery pack (110) is attached in a head-space of the front axle frame in a detachment mode. Sliding rollers are installed at sides of the front axle frame. Upper and lower part rails are installed at an inner surface of the front axle frame for guiding the sliding rollers. A hanging projection part is arranged in an end vicinity of the upper part rail. A secondary sliding roller is arranged in an inner surface of the door.    USE - Battery attachment structure for an electric power tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The structure does not affect appearance of a tractor as the battery pack is attached in the head-space of the front axle frame. The rails are installed at the inner surface of the front axle frame for guiding the sliding rollers, so that a heavy battery pack can be dismantled and assembled in a convenient manner, thus preventing an operator from being injured due to halfway fall movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery attachment structure.    Battery pack (110)    Front axle frame (120)    Door (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating aqueous solution (14) containing binder resin to a surface of an electrode layer (11a), and joining the electrode layer to a hydrocarbon type polymer electrolytic membrane (15) before the solution dries on the coated surface of the electrode layer. Glass transition temperature of the binder resin is lower than glass transition temperature of hydrocarbon type resin. The binder resin is chosen from perfluorocarbon sulfonic acid type resin, polyvinyl alcohol, polyether ketone and polyvinyl sulfonic acid.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (PEFC) that is utilized as a power supply for a portable device and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables joining the electrode layer to the membrane before solution dries on coated surface of the layer, thus achieving joining state of a favorable polymer electrolyte membrane-electrode interlayer and a high power generation characteristic, and suppressing generation of wrinkles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing a MEA for a PEFC.    Electrode layer (11a)    Diffused layer (12)    Anode diffusion electrode (13a)    Aqueous solution (14)    Hydrocarbon type polymer electrolytic membrane (15)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has catalyst layers (70,90) which are formed with supported metal catalyst or unsupported metal catalyst by using cation exchange resin or anion exchange resin as a binder. The catalyst layers are set on both sides an electrolytic membrane (50). The gas diffusion layers (60,80) for diffusing gas are set on both sides of the catalyst layers. The flow path of gas arranged on both sides of the gas diffusion layers is formed with respect to the separators (10,20). The catalyst layers are provided with hydrophilic property oxide prepared from oxide sol.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for supplying power to vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle. Can also be used as power supply of a small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits excellent ion conductivity and excellent crossover prevention effect, and improves battery characteristic since the reaction site of the catalyst layers are set in three-dimension. Reduces the size and weight of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell since the flow path of gas can be arranged on both sides of the gas diffusion layers is formed with respect to the separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for the gas diffusion electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Separators (10,20)    Anode (30)    Cathode (40)    Electrolytic membrane (50)    Gas diffusion layers (60,80)    Catalyst layers (70,90)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an extraction opening (11f) in an airtight container (13), and taking out an electrode group (14) from the extraction opening by pressurizing the electrode group from an opening part (11a). The opening part is formed in a bottom part (11b) of a bottomed cylindrical exterior container (11). An electrically insulating heat-resistant film is installed in an inner surface side of the bottom part of the exterior container. Electrolyte solution is discharged from the opening part before taking out the electrode group from the extraction opening of the exterior container.    USE - Method for disassembling a battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, that is utilized as a power supply of a mobile telephone, a notebook personal computer and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables safely taking out the electrode group from the extraction opening, thus performing separate collection of components contained in the battery and material, without damaging the electrode group, and suppressing mixing of impurity to a battery constituent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for collecting electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a disassembling method of a battery.    Bottomed cylindrical exterior container (11)    Opening part (11a)    Bottom part (11b)    Extraction opening (11f)    Airtight container (13)    Electrode group (14)
NOVELTY - The charging control apparatus has a controller (10) which comprises a determination unit (11) and an electric charging control unit (12). The determination unit determines whether the electric power to a charger (3) is supplied from an external power supply (20), or supplied from a solar cell (1). The electric charging control unit selects either one of the electric power supply from the external power supply, and the electric power supply from the solar cell, to control the charger based on the determination result of the determination unit, and to charge the battery.    USE - Charging control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses cost increase as the voltage conversion circuit only for solar cell can be excluded since power conversion according to the electric power supply selected into the charger among the electric power supply from external power supply or the electric power supply from solar cell is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    Charger (3)    Controller (10)    Determination unit (11)    Electric charging control unit (12)    External power supply (20)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric power converter (4) that converts the electric power from the solar cells (1a,1b) into the charging power which charges a battery (10). A voltage sensor (13) detects the voltage of the battery. An electric power converter control unit (22) controls the power conversion stop time in which power conversion is stopped by the electric power converter. The electric power converter control unit judges the re-drive of electric power converter based on the detection voltage detected by the voltage sensor during the power conversion stop time.    USE - Power converter device for vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charging power to the battery is controlled based on the detection voltage, the battery can be managed efficiently. Hence the overcharge of the battery charged by the solar cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cells (1a,1b)    Electric power converter (4)    Battery (10)    Voltage sensor (13)    Electric power converter control unit (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a cell module (1) comprising multiple memory cells (15-17), which are arranged one behind the other in series with a grid structure between two plate-like elements e.g. press plates (2). A plate-like cooling plate (5) is thermal conductively connected with lower sides of the memory cells. A cooling passage system is provided in an inner part of the plate-like cooling plate and fluidly connected with a cooling- or refrigerant inlet (6) and a cooling- or refrigerant outlet (7). The inlet and/or the outlet are arranged in a region of an upper side of the plate-like elements.    USE - Power supply device for supplying power to an electric drive of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The memory cells are arranged one behind the other in series with the grid structure between the plate-like elements, and the cooling- or refrigerant inlet and the cooling- or refrigerant outlet are arranged in the region of the upper side of the plate-like elements, thus manufacturing the power supply device in a simple and compact manner, and connecting a cooling device to a cooling- and/or refrigerant circuit in a simple manner. The power supply device avoids deformation of the cell module during operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell module.    Cell module (1)    Press plates (2)    Plate-like cooling plate (5)    Cooling- or refrigerant inlet (6)    Cooling- or refrigerant outlet (7)    Memory cells (15-17)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has positive-electrode collector (180) and negative electrode collector (190) which are provided with heat connection part arranged in the electrode group (170), and a terminal connection part which protrudes in the same direction toward an installation surface from the inside of the electrode group. The positive-negative electrode collectors are connected with the positive-negative electrode terminals (141,151). The electrode collectors in which each fever connection part transmits heat generated by electrode group.    USE - Secondary battery for battery module built into electrical storage apparatus of vehicle. Uses include but not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motor trucks, s rail vehicles, hybrid electric tram, bus, truck, and a battery-type fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature rise inside the electrode group effectively since each fever connection part of positive-negative electrode collectors transmits heat generated by electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive-negative electrode terminals (141,151)    Electrode group (170)    Positive electrode plate (174)    Negative electrode plate (175)    Positive electrode collector (180)    Negative electrode collector (190)
NOVELTY - A binder comprises polyimide precursor containing 20-40 mole% diamine compound residue (A).    USE - Binder for a positive electrode of a lithium ion battery that is utilized in a motor vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has high adhesiveness and high glass transition temperature, and provides high output and capacity to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder comprises polyimide precursor containing 20-40 mole% diamine compound residue of formula (H2N-R5-Si(R1)(R2)-(O-Si(R3)(R4))m-R6-NH2) (A).    R1-R4=phenyl group substituted with 1-10C alkyl, H, 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C fluoroalkyl or 1-4C alkoxyl;    R5,R6=1-10C alkylene, fluoro alkylene, 4-10C cycloalkylene, fluorocycloalkylene, phenylene or fluorophenylene;and    m=1-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a paste for a lithium ion battery positive electrode, comprising the binder and lithium ion battery positive electrode active material    (2) a method for manufacturing the lithium ion battery positive electrode, which involves coating the paste having thickness of 1-500 mu m on metal foil, and heating the coated paste for 1 minute-24 hours at 100-500 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery cabin (t4) having air inlet connected to air inlet pipe of automobile through refrigerating/heating device. Air outlet of passenger cabin is connected to air inlet pipe of battery cabin and emptying pipe. Exhaust outlet of cabin is connected to air inlet of passenger cabin. Heat exchanger is provided directly in the passenger and battery cabins. Stop valves (t2,t3) and temperature sensors (t5,t6) are provided in ventilating pipeline. Input end of temperature sensor control circuit is connected to output end of stop valve control circuit.    USE - Air conditioning system for electric automobile e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery cabin can be monitored accurately, so that the working temperature of the battery can be maintained in predetermined range. The battery can be protected from damage. Hence the service lifetime of the battery can be increased and usage cost of the electric automobile can be reduced. The power consumption of the battery can be reduced and the endurance mileage of the electric vehicle can be improved by circulating refrigerant. The alarming circuit can produce alarm, while detecting extreme temperature, so as to indicate the driver to turn OFF power. Hence the damage of the battery can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling air conditioning system of electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air conditioning system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stop valve (t2,t3)    Battery cabin (t4)    Temperature sensor (t5,t6)    Inlet end of refrigeration device (t7)    Outlet end of refrigeration device (t8)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating lithium ion secondary cells having a positive electrode containing aluminum as the positive electrode current collector, and a negative electrode containing copper as the negative electrode current collector, to obtain a heated material. The positive and negative electrodes in heated material are sorted. The sorted positive and negative electrodes are crushed, to obtain crushed positive and negative electrode materials. The crushed positive and negative electrode materials are sieved to recover aluminum and copper respectively.    USE - Method for recovering valuable material such as aluminum and copper (all claimed) from lithium ion secondary battery for mobile device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and motor vehicle. Can also be used in recovering manganese, cobalt, nickel, carbon black, graphite, carbon fiber, metal carbide, homopolymer such as vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, acrylonitrile, ethylene oxide, copolymer, styrene butadiene rubber, carbon material such as graphite and hard carbon and titanate.    ADVANTAGE - The process for recovering valuable material from lithium ion secondary battery can be carried out efficiently and reliably. The recovery process is simple and economic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the particle size in the recovery substance and the density of copper and the relationship of the particle size and the copper integrating mass in the recovery substance.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A separator (1) with heat insulation layer has a porous substrate layer (3) and a heat-resistant insulating layer (5a,5b) formed on one or both surfaces of porous substrate layer. The insulating layer contains inorganic particles and a binder. The ratio of fabric weight of heat-resistant insulation layer with respect to fabric weight of porous substrate layer is 0.5-2.5, preferably 0.9-1.3. The ratio of product of tensile strength and breaking strain of separator in machine direction and transverse direction is 0.3-20, preferably 0.7-5.    USE - Separator with heat insulation layer is used for electrical device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydrogen secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high strength, and provides battery with high capacitance, safety, reliability and output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of separator.    Separator (1)    Porous substrate layer (3)    Heat-resistant insulating layer (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - A graphite material has oxygen amount of 0.010-0.04 in region from particle surface to 40 nm in depth direction, as determined by peak intensity of O1s measured by hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, using hard X-ray of 7940 eV.    USE - Graphite material is used for carbon material for paste for molded product for electrodes for battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrically-driven drill, hybrid vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite material has excellent economical efficiency and can be mass-produced safely. The battery electrode using the graphite material has excellent initial stage efficiency, capacity, energy density and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of graphite material, which involves grinding carbon raw material at 500-1800 degrees C and subjecting ground material to graphitization process at 2000-3300 degrees C which involves packing the ground powder by carbon or graphite material along its circumference and heat treating in an Acheson furnace. The thickness of packing around ground material is 20 cm or more. The carbon or graphite material for packing has volume-based average particle diameter (D50) of 2-500 mu m as measured by laser diffractometry.
NOVELTY - The cooling assembly (10) has an electronic device (34) with planar shape, and located proximate to plate inside the housing (12) and oriented to protrude into the coolant path such that the plane is substantially parallel to flow direction of engine coolant. An epoxy material region (48) is dispensed around the leads to mechanically secure the arrangement to the plate and prevent engine coolant leakage around the leads. A Parylene (RTM: poly p-xylylene polymer) coating layer (50) is deposited in a manner effective to protect the electronic device from the engine coolant.    USE - Liquid cooling assembly for use in electronics of e.g. hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the heat transfer from the electronic device to the engine coolant since the electronic device can be oriented to protrude into the coolant path within the cavity, and in plane defined by electronic device that is being substantially parallel to a flow direction of engine coolant in cavity. Provide good thermal conductivity between the arrangements since Parylene coating layer is deposited in a relatively thin layer. Increases the reliability and provides high temperature capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The engine coolant is essentially ethylene glycol. The housing and plate can be formed of aluminum, polymeric material, while first heat spreader and second heat spreader can be formed of a copper, or molybdenum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of the liquid cooling assembly.    Cooling assembly (10)    Housing (12)    Cavity (30)    Electronic device (34)    Epoxy material region (48)    Parylene coating layer (50)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has nonaqueous electrolyte which is impregnated at the porous insulating layer interposed between a positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material layer which adheres to a positive electrode core material, and the positive electrode active material layer contains mixture of first active material and second active material. The active material density of positive electrode active material layer is 3.65 grams per cubic centimeters or more.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as driving power supply for hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used as power supply for electric power storage for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery with rate characteristic and favorable cycling characteristics since lithium ion secondary battery is comprised of high capacitance positive electrode with active material density of 3.65 grams per cubic centimeters or more. Improves the cycling characteristics since the disassembly of nonaqueous electrolyte can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a microscopic view of the positive electrode active material layer.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of water vapor transport membrane involves diluting perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer in solvent, combining the resultant layer of the diluted perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer dispersion with membrane support layer, drying of the resultant perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer layer, and obtaining water vapor transport membrane.    USE - Manufacture of water vapor transport membrane used for electrochemical conversion cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides water vapor transport membrane having excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The chemical thermal storage system (110) has a reactor (40) incorporating a chemical thermal storage medium for storing heat by dehydration reaction with heat of exhaust from an engine (12) and releasing heat by hydration reaction. An adsorber (54) takes up the steam resulting from the dehydration reaction. A vacuum pump reduces pressure of the adsorber to remove steam from the adsorber. A heating air line (99) conducts released heat to an object to be heated, such as a battery (98). A sensible heat regenerator (112) stores engine cooling water in heat retention state.    USE - Chemical thermal storage system for effectively using heat from engine exhaust to heat up battery (claimed) or catalytic converter (claimed) of vehicle, particularly a hybrid vehicle (claimed) or motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By using a reactor incorporating a chemical thermal storage medium, such as calcium hydroxide, heat from the engine exhaust can be stored stably for long period of time. The steam removed from the adsorber can be supplied to the reactor, enabling heat to be produced at high temperature in low temperature environment as requested.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a chemical thermal storage system.    Engine (12)    Reactor (40)    Adsorber (54)    Battery (98)    Heating air line (99)    Chemical thermal storage system (110)    Sensible heat regenerator (112)
NOVELTY - The device has a sensor i.e. sensing resistor, serially connected with a high-voltage bus. A detecting circuit module is electrically connected with the sensor for detecting an analog voltage signal of the sensor. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is connected with the sensor for converting the detected analog voltage signal of the sensor into a digital voltage signal to calculate current information of the sensor. The detecting circuit module is provided with a main control unit. A data transmission module is connected with a data bus i.e. controller area network (CAN) bus.    USE - High-voltage bus current detecting device for a battery management system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ADC is connected with the sensor for converting the detected analog voltage signal of the sensor into the digital voltage signal to calculate the current information of the sensor in an effective manner. The device improves high-voltage bus current detection precision and safety performance and working stability of a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high-voltage bus current detecting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine has an exhaust gas pipe (11) which is connected with a high temperature heat source. A heat exchanger (12) is set with the exhaust gas pipe. A compressor (3) is arranged in the heat exchanger. A turbine (4) drives the compressor and high speed motor. A power output device and a turbine main bearing cover are connected by a transmission shaft (5). The transmission shaft is coupled to a high speed micro-motor (6).    USE - Exhaust gas recycling system of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Heat energy recovery efficiency of the recycling system can be improved. Energy saving effect of the recycling system can be attained effectively. Environment pollution can be avoided. The structure of the recycling system can be simplified, thus the manufacturing process of the recycling system can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust gas recycling system.    Compressor (3)    Turbine (4)    Transmission shaft (5)    Micro-motor (6)    Exhaust gas pipe (11)    Heat exchanger (12)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery case which is equipped with power battery pack management system to form an independent battery module to realize the reliable transmission electric power and locking through space three axis positioning locking with the floating electric connector. The beam (1) is provided with a valve.    USE - Drawer-style quick-change battery module for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The quick change of the battery module can be realized under the cooperation of labor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of car.    Beam (1)    Rear axle (3)    Block assembly (5)    Rows of seats (6)    Drive system (8)
NOVELTY - The car has a petrol motor (21) that is mounted on frame (11). A high density fire resistant polyphenyl plate sealed on top cover (10) is set with aluminum-magnesium alloy stamping sheet. A push-pull front glass is provided with a wiper (12). A fork core shaft of rear wheel (1) is provided in upper end of rear redirector which connects steering wheel (13) with control line. The lower end of a double seat (8) of driving transfer chamber is provided with two groups of storage battery pack. A hand brake valve (32) is connected with balance brake of front wheel (28) through brake pipe.    USE - Super-light electric three-wheeled small car.    ADVANTAGE - The need of additional power supply for the front and rear wheel brakes of the super-light electric three-wheeled small car is eliminated by the storage battery pack. The vehicle is charged by the storage battery pack efficiently, thus the vehicle is traveled for long distance continuously by motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the super-light electric three-wheeled small car.    Rear wheel (1)    Double seat (8)    Top cover (10)    Frame (11)    Single-arm type wiper (12)    Steering wheel (13)    Petrol motor (21)    Front wheel (28)    Hand brake valve (32)
NOVELTY - The device has U-shaped box and box cover that are respectively fixed on the flat bar on two sides of main box main portion. The front and rear ends of rectangular cover are provided with front end plate (1C) and rear end plate respectively. The vertical spacer and transverse separating sheet are passed through bottom wall and wall of main box. The transverse separating sheets are provided with two press sides which are pressed on the each of the lithium battery module (10).    USE - Combined lithium battery device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compactability of the device can be improved effectively. The weight of the device can be reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the combined lithium battery device.    Front end plate (1C)    Water pipe bracket (4)    Upper cover bracket (5)    Lithium battery module (10)    Cool water joint (10a)
(ES1077567-U)   NOVELTY - The adaptive support comprises a band receiver, tilting heads, straps (1), tensioning springs, struts and load relief mechanism (9), where the band receiver is a flat sling with protective coating. The band receiver makes contact with the load and herons at their ends. A swivel head is comprised of metal cap with external protection part, which makes contact with the rand receiver. Arms are provided with bi-articulated pillars with holes.    USE - Adaptive support for use in metallurgy industry and agribusiness for transport and collection of deposits.    ADVANTAGE - The adaptive support comprises a band receiver, tilting heads, straps, tensioning springs, struts and load relief mechanism, where the band receiver is a flat sling with protective coating, and hence ensures safety guidelines, and ensures simple and easy workability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an adaptive support.    Straps (1)    Bench (4)    Braces (5)    Slack (6)    Load relief mechanism (9)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has an electrolyte solution containing a positive electrode plate having a positive electrode grating which consists of a lead-calcium type-alloy. A negative electrode plate has a negative electrode grating consisting of lead-calcium type-alloy, sulfuric acid, aluminum ion and lithium ion. The frame of positive electrode grating has an aspect ratio 0.6 to 0.85. The frame of the negative electrode grating has an aspect ratio of 0.5 to 0.75. The electrolyte solution includes 0.02 to 0.2 mol per liter of aluminum ion, and 0.02 to 0.2 mol per liter of lithium ion.    USE - Lead acid battery for use by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The frames of positive and negative electrode gratings are provided with predetermined aspect ratios and the electrolyte solution includes aluminum ion and lithium ion to reduce the weight of the grating, provide excellent low-temperature high-rate discharge performance and improve the idling stop lifetime performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph highlighting the influence of aspect ratio of the frame while making the mass of the grating into 80 percent. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A supersonic oscillation system comprises an oscillator, a driving circuit, a first sensor, and a control module, the oscillator oscillates with a resonate frequency, the output of driving circuit is coupled with the sensor unit, the first sensor continuously senses the phase difference between the output voltage and the output current of the driving circuit, the control module can automatically regulate the driving frequency of the driving circuit according to the phase difference to make that the driving frequency of the driving circuit conforms to the resonate frequency of the oscillator.
NOVELTY - The gas treatment equipment (49) has a liquid collector (60) arranged in a container (50). The liquid collector has an opening (34) and a liquid collecting surface (71) which narrows from the periphery of the opening. A gas outlet port (61) ejects gas towards the liquid collecting surface. A liquid jet nozzle (62) ejects liquid containing a process component for processing the gas towards the liquid collecting surface. A gas exhaust port (58) discharges the gas which contacted the liquid out of the container.    USE - Gas treatment equipment, e.g., for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves processing efficiency of gas while reducing size of container, thus allowing installation of the gas treatment equipment in limited space such as in motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the gas treatment equipment, and an explanatory drawing for demonstrating the positional relationship of a gas emission device, an injector, and a liquid collecting surface.    Opening (34)    Gas treatment equipment (49)    Container (50)    Gas exhaust port (58)    Liquid collector (60)    Gas outlet port (61)    Liquid jet nozzle (62)    Liquid collecting surface (71)
NOVELTY - A novel device is presented to detect concentration of liquid fuel within a container. This concentration detector includes a rotation mechanism, which is located beneath the liquid fuel surface and contains a rotary center. The rotation mechanism includes three buoyant bodies. The first buoyant body has volume value of V and mass of r.M3. The distance between the center of mass of the first buoyant body and the rotary center on the X-Y plane is L. The second buoyant body, connecting with the first, has volume value of V and mass of r1.M3, where r and r1 are positive constants. The distance between the center of mass of the second buoyant body and the rotary center on the X-Y plane is L. The angle between the center of mass of the second body and the rotary center and the center of mass of the first buoyant body on the X-Y plane equals to 45 degrees . The third buoyant body, connecting with the first and second, has volume value of V and mass of M3. The distance between the center of mass of the third buoyant body and the rotary center on the X-Y plane is L. The angle between the center of mass of the third body and the rotary center and the center of mass of the second buoyant body on the X-Y plane equals to 225 degrees . The change of concentration of the liquid fluid can be detected by observing whether the rotation mechanism changes its original rotary direction or not. The errors of measurement, owing to inaccuracy of mechanism assembling, can be reduccd significantly.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous-solution secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte comprising lithium salt. The amount of electricity to be generated by the negative electrode active material as obtained from the theoretical capacity is 1.3 times or less than the amount of electricity to be generating by the positive electrode active material as obtained from theoretical capacity.    USE - Nonaqueous-solution secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, laptop computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous-solution secondary battery has high energy density and thermal stability during charging and discharging, and high temperature characteristics, and is capable of suppressing voltage increase thermal runaway at the time of overcharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous-solution secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte comprising lithium salt (Li2B12FxZ12-x, where Z is H, chloro or bromo, and x is 8-12). Positive electrode active material contained in the positive electrode and negative electrode active material contained in the negative electrode are capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions by charging and discharging. The amount of electricity to be generated by the negative electrode active material as obtained from the theoretical capacity is 1.3 times or less than the amount of electricity to be generating by the positive electrode active material as obtained from theoretical capacity.
NOVELTY - The system (30) has an air supply discharge unit which supplies air to fuel cell stack (40) through an air supply path (61). The air supply discharge unit emits air from the fuel cell stack through an air exhaust passage (66) at the time of the operation of the fuel cell system. A valve control unit (100) is configured to open shut valve (63) provided in air supply path for supplying air to fuel cell stack at the time of start-up of fuel cell system. A pressure regulation unit (67) reduces the pressure difference across shut valve before opening the shut valve by valve control unit.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle such as motor vehicle, four-wheeled vehicle, three wheeler and train.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure regulation unit is configured to reduce the pressure difference across shut valve before opening the shut valve by valve control unit at the time of start-up of fuel cell system, so that the force for valve control unit to open the shut valve can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for start-up method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Air supply path (61)    Shut valve (63)    Air exhaust passage (66)    Pressure regulation unit (67)    Valve control unit (100)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a gear assembly (30) that is provided with a rotary first axle (1) and a rotary second axle (14). A pinion gear assembly (5) is provided with gear wheels (6-10) on an axle (12). A stationary lockable annulus (15-18) is meshed with coaxial non-equal diameter gear wheels (6-9). A rotary annulus (19) is meshed with gear wheel (10) coaxial with gear wheels of different diameters. The gear wheels are fixedly coupled to each other and onto same axle. The meshing tooth contact of gear assembly is arranged between gear wheels and stationary annuli.    USE - Power transmission arrangement for use as accelerating or reducing gearing for wind turbine, vehicle or other machinery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power transmission arrangement is compact and extremely durable, since pressure in tooth contacts is smaller and the bearing loads are small. The durability of power transmission arrangement is prolonged with large reducing or accelerating gear ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power transmission method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the basic transmission arrangement.    Rotary first axle (1)    Pinion gear assembly (5)    Gear wheels (6-10)    Axle (12)    Rotary second axle (14)    Stationary lockable annulus (15-18)    Rotary annulus (19)    Gear assembly (30)
NOVELTY - The structure has housing (3) consisting of a drive side bearing bracket (1) and a commutator side bearing bracket (2). A rectifier (12) rectifies the alternating voltage which arises in the stator (8) to a DC voltage and is arranged in axial direction outer side or inside bracket. Conductors (24) are welded to the other conductor from connection portions in the position by the side of a stator coil (16), when the number of conductors of the connection portion by which the opening-drawing portion of stator coil is connected with rectifier.    USE - Lead-wire connection structure of rotary electric machine such as alternating current (AC) generator for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The welding operation with a rectifier is easy, and also the hole of a circuit board is also small. The guide portion of the conductor is small in the circumferential direction, and has heat sink arranged in the circuit board at the circumferential direction, effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotor (7) is adhered to the shaft pivotally supported between the brackets, and is rotatably arranged in the housing. A stator has the stator coil with which the annular shaped stator core arranged so that the drive side bearing bracket and commutator side bearing bracket might clamp and the rotor is surrounded, and the fixed iron core were mounted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the AC generator for vehicles which mounts the stator of the rotary electric machine.    Drive side bearing bracket (1)    Commutator side bearing bracket (2)    Housing (3)    Rotor (7)    Stator (8)    Rectifier (12)    Stator coil (16)    Conductor (24)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery (100A) has a negative electrode sheet (240A). A negative electrode active material layer (243A) is held by a negative electrode collector (241A). A binder (730) in the negative electrode active material layer is comprised of a rubber-based binder or a resin with a binder function. The rubber-based binder or the resin is contained at a higher density in a portion (A1) in the negative electrode active material layer near the surface of the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for hybrid motor vehicle drive (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The increase in resistance in low-temperature environment can be suppressed in reliable manner, as the rubber-based binder or the resin is contained at the portion near the surface of the negative electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode active material layers of lithium ion secondary batteries.    Non-aqueous secondary battery (100A)    Negative electrode sheet (240A)    Negative electrode collector (241A)    Negative electrode active material layer (243A)    Binder (730)    Portion in negative electrode active material layer (A1)
NOVELTY - A ceramic material comprises lithium titanate having a spinel structure as main constituent, 0.004-0.249 %mass potassium, 0.013-0.24 %mass phosphorus and 0.021-1.049 %mass niobium.    USE - Ceramic material is used as lithium-titanium complex oxide for granule, paste and compact, positive electrode active material for positive electrode, and negative electrode active material for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used in automobile and infrastructure applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery containing the ceramic material has high capacity, high-speed charging/discharging characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery;    (2) lithium-titanium complex oxide; and    (3) granule, paste and compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery containing the ceramic material.    Aluminum lead (1)    Kapton tape (3)    Aluminum foil (4)    Metal lithium plate (6)    Separator (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell enhancing method involves monitoring a gas concentration level within the fuel cell channel (100), and determining when the gas concentration level has surpassed a threshold level. An impediment removing element (110) is then activated. The signal transmitted to actuator (108) activates the impediment removing element. The impediment removing element is de-activated after the gas concentration level is determined to be lower than a minimum threshold level.    USE - Enhancing method of fuel cell used in portable electronic device such as smart phone. Uses include but not limited to media players, remote controllers, electronic navigation devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the effectiveness of the fuel cell by removing or eliminating impediments within the associated fuel cell channel or by causing the impediments to be released from blocking reaction sites within the catalyst surfaces. Reduces the bubbles settling on the walls and reaction sites of fuel cell channel without the need to monitor the bubble or gas concentration level within the fuel cell channel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell enhancing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell channel enhancing apparatus.    Fuel cell channel (100)    Processor (104)    Power source (106)    Actuator (108)    Impediment removing element (110)    Piezoelectric element (114)
NOVELTY - The welding device has a pressing block which is connected with a short pin shaft. The two ends of pressing block are connected with a long pin shaft. The lower end of the pressing block is provided with a long pin shaft hole arranged in long pin shaft. The lower end of pressing block is provided with a short pin shaft hole in which short pin shaft is arranged. The lower end of a side rail is located at two sides of a fixing block which is installed on two sides of lower end of pin shafts.    USE - Single-sided welding device for parking locking mechanism of fuel cell bus (FCB).    ADVANTAGE - The simplified, compact and reasonable structure can be achieved. The unlocking and locking operation can be performed reliably. The welding seam quality problem can be avoided. The operator work error and damage to the machine can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The system (11) has a fuel cell (FC) step up converter (14) performing pressure-rising of output electric power of a polymer electrolyte FC (12), and an output voltage sensor (12a) i.e. cell monitor, detecting output voltage of the FC. An input voltage sensor (35) detects input voltage to the converter. An engine control unit (ECU) (41) determines an abnormal deviation when an absolute value of the deviation between a detection voltage value of the output voltage sensor and the detection voltage value of the input voltage sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value at a predetermined time.    USE - FC system for use as an electric power generation system of a FC vehicle i.e. FC hybrid vehicle (FCHV).    ADVANTAGE - The ECU determines the abnormal deviation when the absolute value of the deviation between the detection voltage value of the output voltage sensor and the detection voltage value of the input voltage sensor exceeds the predetermined threshold value at the predetermined time, so that the abnormal deviation between the detected value of the sensor that detects the output voltage from the FC, and the detected value of the sensor that detects the input voltage to the step up converter can be exactly grasped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a FC system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    FC system (11)    Polymer electrolyte FC (12)    Output voltage sensor (12a)    FC step up converter (14)    Input voltage sensor (35)    ECU (41)
NOVELTY - The battery wiring module has a positive electrode and a negative electrode whose electrode terminals are put in order. Several connection segments (15) connect the electrode terminals of different cells. A flexible printed circuit board (17) connects these connection segments. The flexible printed circuit board is bent so that it bulges in a direction and intersects a board surface of the flexible printed circuit board which is formed in a position between the adjacent connection segments of flexible printed circuit board.    USE - Battery wiring module attached to cell group of battery module used in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The difference of the pitch between adjacent electrode terminals can be adjusted easily. Since the shape of a flexible printed circuit board is kept by the accommodating segment, the deformation in a bending portion is permissible, and the shape of a different portion from a bending portion is maintained. Thus the working efficiency at the time of attaching a battery wiring module to a cell group can be improved. Since the excessive force which is applied with respect to the connection portion of a land and a connection segment can be suppressed, the electrical connection reliability of a flexible printed circuit board and a connection segment can be improved. Since the need to use the detection line for detecting the state of a cell separately from a flexible printed circuit board is unnecessary, a number of portions can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view illustrating the state in which the several connection segments are connected by flexible printed circuit board of battery wiring module.    Connection segment (15)    Flexible printed circuit board (17)    Bending portion (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a reactive-gas flow path (24) which supplies reactive gas along a surface direction of electrode reaction surface. The perpendicular water passages (46aL,46aR) and horizontal water passages (46bD,46bU), for humidification and washing, regulate fluid passage between reactive gas flow paths and boils only an outer periphery of predefined reactive-gas flow path. The water passages, formed in anode side separator (14) or cathode side separator (16), supply water along electrode catalyst layers (40b,42b) outer periphery of a cathode electrode (40) or anode electrode (42).    USE - Fuel cell for use by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the electrolytic membrane at desired moist state, effectively suppresses deterioration of the electrolytic membrane and shortens the residence time of reaction product since the water passage, formed in a separator, supplies water along the electrode catalyst layer outer periphery of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English Language Texts).    Fuel cell (10)    Anode side separator (14)    Cathode side separator (16)    Reactive-gas flow path (24)    Cathode electrode (40)    Electrode catalyst layers (40b,42b)    Anode electrode (42)    Perpendicular water passages (46aL,46aR)    Horizontal water passages (46bD,46bU)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a humidifier (54) which delivers moisture content between oxidizing agent gas supply path (52) and the fuel off-gas path (72). Other humidifier (62) delivers moisture content between the oxidizing agent gas supply path and oxidizing agent off-gas path (60). A controller (18) is controlled to humidify the oxidizing agent gas with humidifier when the load of fuel cell is set to predetermined value or less.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit is controlled to humidify the oxidizing agent gas with humidifier when the load of fuel cell is set to predetermined value or less, the drying of the electrolytic membrane at the time of high-load electric power generation can be suppressed while ensuring stability at the time of low-load electric power generation and reduction of purge frequency can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Controller (18)    Oxidizing agent gas supply path (52)    Humidifiers (54,62)    Oxidizing agent off-gas path (60)    Fuel off-gas path (72)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (12) has separators that insert diffused layer among surfaces of electrolytic membrane. The primary flow path (26) of reactive gas is formed in inward surface of cathode separator (22) which opposes diffused layer (25). The secondary flow path (28) is formed in inward surface of anode separator (23) which opposes other diffused layer. The rib (30a,30b) which is formed in anode separator partitions off secondary flow path. The protrusion which is formed in contact surface of rib contacted to diffused layer is projected from contact surface.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for electric power generation system mounted in moving objects such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), boat, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell reduces the path cut by simple structure without decreasing an electric power generation area. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (12)    Cathode separator (22)    Anode separator (23)    Diffused layer (25)    Primary flow path (26)    Secondary flow path (28)    Ribs (30a,30b)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a cell (22) which is provided with terminals (22a,22b) that protrude from case, and an airtight container (24) which accommodates the cell. The airtight container is filled with pressurized gas. The cell is accommodated in the airtight container so that terminals may be arranged at the lower part of a case. The battery module further contains all-solid-state battery having a solid positive electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a solid negative electrode layer. A clearance gap is formed between a cell and wall surface of the airtight container.    USE - Battery module for use in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the deterioration of an electrical property of the battery module since the cell is accommodated in the airtight container in state arranging the terminals at the lower part of the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional drawing when the battery module is disconnected in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which a cell is located.    Cell (22)    Terminals (22a,22b)    Airtight container (24)    Base material (24a)    Cover-unit (24b)    Bus-bar (27)    Positioning unit (41)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material (1) comprises particles (2) surface containing lithium metal oxide, where particles surface is coated with a coating layer (3) containing lithium metal phosphate and lithium titanium complex oxide.    USE - Electrode active material for a lithium ion battery (claimed), a lead battery, a nickel cadmium battery, and a nickel-hydrogen battery, utilized as a power supply of a portable electronic device such as portable telephone-apparatus and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for high output power supplies of an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves stability and safety of the battery, and provides high voltage, high energy density, high-load characteristics and long-term cycling characteristics to the battery. The material can suppress the oxidative degradation of electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material comprises particles surface containing lithium metal oxide (LiwAxD1O4), where particles surface is coated with a coating layer containing lithium metal phosphate (LiyEzPO4) and lithium titanium complex oxide, where A is manganese or cobalt, D1 is phosphorus, silicon or sulphur, w is greater than 0 but less than or equal to 4, x and z are greater than 0 but less than or equal to 1.5, E is iron or nickel, and y is greater than 0 but less than or equal to 2. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode active material    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode active material.    Electrode active material (1)    Particles (2)    Coating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a positive electrode (30) provided with a layer structure as a positive electrode active material, where the positive electrode includes lithium transition metal oxide. The positive electrode active material contains a metallic-element chosen from nickel, cobalt, and manganese and tungsten, where the battery is assembled using a non-aqueous electrolyte (90) composition containing one among difluorophosphate and monofluorophosphate. The lithium transition metal oxide is produced by baking hydroxide with a lithium compound.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as drive power supply of a motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode is provided with the layer structure as the positive electrode active material, where the battery is assembled using the non-aqueous electrolyte composition containing one among difluorophosphate and monofluorophosphate, so that output fall of the battery can be reduced, thus improving output characteristics of the battery and repeating charging/discharging of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Flat box-shaped battery case (10)    Positive electrode (30)    Negative electrode (40)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (90)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system has drying device comprising drying agent (31) with which water is absorbed from gas. The drying device comprise a heating unit (60) with which the moisture in the drying agent is reduced.    USE - Battery system e.g. lithium ion battery system mounted in motor car e.g. electromotive drivable motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid and electric vehicles, stationary equipment such as wind turbine, and mobile electronic device such as laptop and communication device.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture in the drying agent is reduced efficiently by drying device. The reliability, performance and durability of the battery system are improved. The power consumption of the battery system is reduced. Complex exchange of drying agent is avoided, and constant pressure balance is maintained in the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for reducing moisture content of drying agent;    (2) motor car; and    (3) method for operating motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Housing (10)    Drying agent (31)    Outlet (50)    Power generation unit (51)    Heating unit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves computing time duration, which is required to individual or all components of a line circuit (4) to reach given temperature, where the computation of the time duration begins after starting an internal combustion engine (2). The line circuit is required to partially start up at the given temperature. The computation of the time duration is repeated in periodic intervals. The time duration is computed dependent on the heat energy, which is transferred to the line circuit over exhaust gas and/or an exhaust gas recirculation unit.    USE - Method for operating a line circuit for waste heat utilization of an internal combustion engine i.e. air-compressing, self-activating or mixture-consolidating, spark-ignition internal combustion engine, of a motor car using a control device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables repeating the computation of the time duration in periodic intervals, so that a point of time is determined at which the entire line circuit or individual components of the line circuit can be started up in a simple and precise manner. The method enables computing the time duration as a function of ambient temperature, so that only less number of additional measuring units is used, thus achieving reduced operating cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control device for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a line circuit.    Internal combustion engine (2)    Line circuit (4)    Feeding pump (6)    Heat exchanger (8)    Expansion machine (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (200) includes a cathode separator (226) with a cathode gas flow path (230) which comprises a first area (2261), a second area (2262), a third area (2263), and a fourth area (2264). The first area includes ribs (RB) whose interval is made narrower than the interval of ribs in the second area so that the pressure loss of the first area is made larger than the pressure loss of the second area.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient circulation of moisture from a cathode exit side to a cathode entrance side so that the moist state of an electrolytic membrane is effectively maintained, thus suppressing reduction of fuel cell output and deterioration of electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a cathode separator for fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (200)    Cathode separator (226)    Cathode gas flow path (230)    First area (2261)    Second area (2262)    Third area (2263)    Fourth area (2264)    Ribs (RB)
NOVELTY - The activation involves respectively feeding a humidified oxidizing agent gas and a humidified fuel gas from an oxidizing agent gas exhaust port (40b) and a fuel gas discharge port (42b) to a cathode electrode and an anode electrode. A predetermined voltage is applied between the cathode electrode and anode electrode. The oxidizing agent gas exhaust port and fuel gas discharge port are arranged below the cathode electrode and anode electrode.    USE - Activation of fuel cell stack for fuel-cell electric vehicle or domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress variation in the activity of each fuel cell, thus avoiding reduction of fuel cell output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view for explaining the flow of humidified gas in a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent gas exhaust port (40b)    Fuel gas discharge port (42b)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (50)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - The gas guiding assembly (3) has a fuel cell assembly (2) which is provided with flat supporting substrates (4a,4b) having several openings (5a,5b). The tubular fuel cells (6a,6b) are provided with tubular portions (7a,7b) such that the end portions of openings are closed. The gas distribution units (10,11) are provided for feeding the gases into the tubular portions. The exhaust gas space (13) is arranged adjacent to the substrates to surround the portion of the gas distribution unit (10), for discharging exhaust gas from inside portions (14a,14b) of tubular portions.    USE - Gas guiding assembly for supplying gases to fuel cell assembly of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The installation space of the gas guiding assembly can be reduced with compact construction and simple structure. The material and manufacturing cost of the gas guiding assembly can be reduced, and service life of the gas guiding assembly can be prolonged. The heat convection between the gases can be prevented. The damage of the fuel cells can be prevented. Hence, the efficiency of fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell assembly (2)    Gas guiding assembly (3)    Flat supporting substrates (4a,4b)    Openings (5a,5b)    Tubular fuel cells (6a,6b)    Tubular portions (7a,7b)    Gas distribution units (10,11)    Exhaust gas space (13)    Inside portions (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (1) has a coolant flow channel (4) which is provided with inlet opening (5) for supplying coolant, and outlet opening (6) for discharging coolant. A gap (9) is provided between exterior wall of tube (8) and inner wall of the cavity (7). The direction of flow of the coolant in the interior of the tube is different from the direction of flow of the coolant in the gap when the coolant flows through the flow channel.    USE - Cooling device for electrical energy store of electrical energy storage device (claimed) such as electrochemical battery and capacitor for electromotor mounted in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the cooling device can be improved. The installation space of the electrical energy store can be reduced. The service life of the electrical energy storage device can be prolonged with simple structure and reduced cost. The degree of freedom of the energy storage device can be improved with efficient coolant supply function. The number of components of the energy storage device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the cooling device.    Cooling device (1)    Coolant flow channel (4)    Inlet opening (5)    Outlet opening (6)    Cavity (7)    Tube (8)    Gap (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10-1-10-n) has a battery management apparatus (44) to determine monitoring data of voltage and temperature of batteries, and detection data of electric current flowing into a battery modular circuit to control a switching circuit (42). A barrier control apparatus (60) is provided to perform mutual communication in assembled battery units (20-1-20-16). The switching circuit in battery unit producing abnormality is turned off, when preset abnormality is determined. The abnormality is notified to control apparatus by making battery unit into disconnection state.    USE - Large scale storage battery apparatus used in power supply device for driving motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the battery with respect to overcharge can be ensured. The lifetime of the battery can be prolonged even when the overcharge is repeated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of the storage battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the large scale storage battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Large scale storage battery apparatus (10-1-10-n)    Assembled battery units (20-1-20-16)    Switching circuit (42)    Battery management apparatus (44)    Barrier control apparatus (60)
NOVELTY - The case has a cover (2) made from casting for accommodating an inverter circuit (10), which converts direct-current power into alternating current power. A through-hole (8a) lets a bolt to fix the cover to a case main body, and is provided in an outer side of an edge of the cover. A flat flange (6a) is extended to an outer side of a bolt seat (8), which forms the through-hole in an outer side of the edge. The flange is rotated inside the edge of the cover. A case main body is fit to level difference of an opening part of the cover. A nail is hooked on the flange.    USE - Case for accommodating an inverter circuit mounted in an electric vehicle to convert direct-current power of a battery into alternating current power for a drive motor. Can also be used for an electric current smoothing capacitor i.e. voltage converter.    ADVANTAGE - The case allows burr to correspond to a gate such that flat range is maintained for the flange and a wide gate is secured, so that molten metal can flow in into a cavity smoothly at time of casting and spread to corners of a cavity and a blowhole is prevented from being made, thus reducing probability of fraction defective of casting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an inverter circuit.    Cover (2)    Flat flange (6a)    Bolt seat (8)    Through-hole (8a)    Inverter circuit (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a higher-level control unit (2) which is connected to primary terminal (111). A tertiary terminal (113) is connected to pole (101) for monitoring an energy storage device (100). A processing unit (120) is connected to respective terminals so as to communicate with higher-level control unit. A switching element (130) is provided between secondary terminal (112) and tertiary terminal. The shift position and/or switching pattern of switching elements are selected, when voltage signal from secondary terminal is applied to tertiary terminal as measurement signal.    USE - Device for determining condition of energy storage device e.g. battery of onboard network used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging states of the battery can be determined efficiently and accurately. The operation of energy storage device can be monitored efficiently. The energy consumption can be reduced. The destruction of the battery can be prevented. The charging and discharging states of the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for arrangement for monitoring energy storage device of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the device for determining condition of energy storage device.    Higher-level control unit (2)    Energy storage device (100)    Pole (101)    Primary terminal (111)    Secondary terminal (112)    Tertiary terminal (113)    Processing unit (120)    Switching element (130)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device (10) has a fuel cell (12) that converts a chemical reaction energy of a fuel such as hydrogen and an oxidizing agent such as oxygen, into electric power. The fuel cell is supplied with oxidant through the compressor. The primary turbine (18) is driven by exhaust air of the fuel cell so as to drive the compressor. The secondary turbine (20) is driven by exhaust air of fuel cell so as to drive the primary turbine and the compressor. A switchable valve (28) is connected with secondary turbine.    USE - Fuel cell device used in motor vehicle (claimed) such as passenger car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary turbine is driven by exhaust air of fuel cell so as to drive primary turbine and compressor, the driving of the compressor can be improved. The operation of the fuel cell device can be improved. The current consumption of the fuel cell device can be reduced. The fuel cell device is simple in structure. The fuel cell device can be installed easily. The space required for accommodating fuel cell device can be reduced. The fuel cell device can be manufactured effectively and easily at reduced cost. The net output power of the fuel cell device can be improved. The weight of the fuel cell device can be reduced. The efficiency of the fuel cell device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Primary turbine (18)    Secondary turbine (20)    Switchable valve (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a target value of specific hydrogen consumption for raising and lowering of an operating point of a fuel cell device. The operating point is raised and lowered, if the target value is greater and less than zero. Reference value of a performance requirement of the device is computed. Difference between a momentary performance requirement of an electrical load i.e. electrical driving apparatus, and the reference value is compensated by charging or discharging an electrical energy storage unit e.g. chargeable battery cell.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell device of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows raising or lowering the operating point of the fuel cell device according to the target value of the specific hydrogen consumption, so that the difference between the momentary performance requirement of the electrical load of the fuel cell hybrid vehicle and the reference value is compensated by charging or discharging the electrical energy storage unit, thus realizing optimized energy management for different operating conditions, and hence reducing the fuel consumption for the operation of the fuel cell device. The method allows reducing the cost of computation of the parameters required for optimization of the energy management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating a method for operating a fuel cell device of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell frame has an outer structure (2) that is provided with rigid receptacles (3) configured for receiving the functional elements. A resilient insert (1) containing elastomer is provided in four inner sides of the outer structure for holding the electrochemical cell. The spacers (6) made of metal or metal alloy are provided at four corners of outer structure. A damping element (4) is directly or indirectly connected with the insert.    USE - Cell frame for electrochemical cell such as galvanic or fuel cell, pouch cell and coffee-bag cell of battery (all claimed) used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The support of electrochemical cells at frame is enabled. The oscillation and impact in electrochemical cells are reduced. High production of cell frame is achieved. Good bonding of cell frames is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cell frame.    Insert (1)    Outer structure (2)    Rigid receptacle (3)    Damping element (4)    Spacer (6)
NOVELTY - The device (14) has an air intake duct (15) extending from battery pack (11) to front direction passing between cushion portion (9) of rear seat (8) and rear floor panel (3), which is open to vehicle compartment (1) to take the air in compartment into battery pack. A concave portion (21) is formed in lower surface of central portion of cushion portion. The air intake duct extending from battery pack and fitting into concave portion, is provided with strength capable of supporting passenger's weight and is set in contact with inner surface of concave portion in cushion portion.    USE - Battery cooling device for vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air intake duct for sending cooling air to a battery pack can be installed under a rear seat without requiring major changes of peripheral portions and without making the seating position of a passenger high. The rise in temperature of air due to solar radiation is small, and the air intake sound is less liable to reach the passenger's ear. The overall length of air intake duct can be decreased to reduce the passage resistance, and the battery pack can be cooled efficiently. The pressure losses can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view of the vehicular battery cooling device, and a sectional view of the vehicular battery cooling device.    Vehicle compartment (1)    Rear floor panel (3)    Rear seat (8)    Cushion portion (9)    Battery pack (11)    Battery cooling device (14)    Air intake duct (15)    Concave portion (21)
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat utilizing apparatus has a Rankine cycle (3) including two pumps (P1,P2) parallel with a motor (33). Each of torque limiters (43,45) is connected each of drive shafts (35,37) on the motor and each of driven shafts (39,41) of the pumps. When the torque transmitted from the motor to either pump exceeds a threshold, the torque limiter between the motor and the same pump cuts off the torque transmission.    USE - Exhaust heat utilizing apparatus for drive system of e.g. vehicle equipped with gasoline engine, diesel engine, or hybrid engine.    ADVANTAGE - Load of the motor is reduced while torque transmission from the motor to the other pump can be ensured even when torque transmission from the motor to one pump is cut off so that the Rankine cycle can continously collect energy, making the entire apparatus efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an exhaust heat utilizing apparatus.    Rankine cycle (3)    Motor (33)    Drive shafts (35,37)    Driven shafts (39,41)    Torque limiters (43,45)    Pumps (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The frame (12) has a fluid channel (22) that is provided for moderate temperature fluid to control temperature of battery cell (14). The fluid channel is arranged parallel to frame plane (C). A plate-like element is provided between two opposed sides of main portion made of carbon particle or metal particle.    USE - Frame for holding battery cell e.g. coffee bag cell of electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The transferring of heating energy of battery cell can be improved. The weight reduction of the plate-like element can be achieved. The cooling effect of the plate-like element can be improved. The strength of the plate-like element can be improved. The installation space required for battery cell can be reduced. The assembling and disassembling of arrangement of frame and battery cell can be performed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a system for holding battery cell; and    (2) an arrangement of frame and battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the frame.    Frame (12)    Battery cell (14)    Fluid channel (22)    Outlet (26)    Frame plane (C)
NOVELTY - The pressure-reducing valve (5) includes a shuttle valve body (13) that comes into contact with and separated from a shuttle valve seat. A back-pressure channel communicates with a back-pressure chamber to discharge the fluid of the chamber. A biasing portion (14) biases the shuttle valve body to come into with the seat. An injector (30) adjusts an intermittent time interval of the fluid discharged from the chamber, and discharges the adjusted fluid to a discharging port or a channel that communicates with the discharging port.    USE - Pressure-reducing valve for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a pressure-reducing valve having simplified structure with only the injector needed to be included, thus reducing the size, weight, and manufacturing costs of the valve itself. Increases stability since the cutoff valve is provided in the upper stream of the pressure-reducing valve to shield high-pressure fluid, thus negating need to completely seal the injector which in turn simplifies the fuel cell system. The reduction in size and the weight of the pressure-reducing valve reduces the weight and compactness of the fuel cell, thus reducing costs. Enables the supply of the fuel gas according to the required power generation amount using the control of the duty ratio of the injector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Pressure-reducing valve (5)    Shuttle valve body (13)    Biasing portion (14)    Injector (30)    Control device (50)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a lead plate (11) connected to an end surface electrode of a battery cell (10). A printed circuit board (PCB) (12) is provided with PCB hole (13) formed in a position to solder the lead plate. A battery holder (23) is provided to hold the lead plate and battery cell and is provided with positioning mechanism. The PCB is fixed to the battery holder by the fixing mechanism in a state having pressure applied to PCB by the lead plate. The lead plate is soldered to PCB via the PCB hole.    USE - Battery pack for electric bike, power-assisted bicycle, other types of electric bicycle and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection can be established without using component such as lead wire, and the electrical connection can be simplified. The cell-housing spaces can be increased to house more secondary battery cells, and the dead space in the battery holder can be used as arrangement space for the PCB, so as to obtain more effective use of limited space. The battery cells and electronic circuits can be connected electrically in ascending order beginning with the lowest voltage, so that the load on the electronic circuits during mounting can be reduced. Thus, the battery pack is utilized to maintain the electrical connection even when solder is lost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the external appearance of battery pack.    Battery cell (10)    Lead plate (11)    PCB (12)    PCB hole (13)    Battery holder (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has a first terminal that protrudes through a cap plate, and electrically joined to a current collecting member (51). A current collecting member has current collecting plates (513,515) that are fixed to the uncoated region (11a) of the first electrode, and joined by a support plate. The current collecting member has a side plate (517) that extends from the lateral side surface of a terminal connector (512), and electrically couples the current collecting plates to the first terminal, such that the first electrode is mechanically and electrically coupled to the first terminal.    USE - Rechargeable battery for small portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, and camcorder. Can also be used for power supply of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safety is improved since the current collecting member supports the electrode assembly to prevent movement of the electrode assembly, while preventing short circuit between the electrode assembly and case. Electrical connection failure between the current collecting plate and positive electrode uncoated region is prevented by restraining movement of the current collecting plate to a direction along which the electrode assembly is layered. Stress applied to the fuse is decreased by forming the side plate in the width directional end of the terminal connector, while reducing the thickness of the fuse to allow activation with small amount of current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the current collecting member and electrode assemblies of the rechargeable battery.    Uncoated region (11a)    Current collecting member (51)    Terminal connector (512)    Current collecting plates (513,515)    Side plate (517)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly which is provided with electrodes. The electrode assembly is fixed in a case. A cap plate is coupled with the case. A negative terminal (22) is coupled with the electrode assembly through a current collecting tap (42), and is protruded through the cap plate to an outside of the case. A lower portion of the terminal is located in an upper cover (60). An upper portion of the current collecting tap is located in a lower cover (70) which is coupled with the upper cover to secure the terminal and the current collecting tap.    USE - Rechargeable battery used in mobile phone, laptop computer, and camcorder, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cover surrounds the negative electrode terminal, the gasket, and the current collecting tap, the occurrence of short-circuit of the rechargeable battery due to the electrolytic solution infiltrating into the gap can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Negative terminal (22)    Current collecting tap (42)    Upper cover (60)    Cover plate (61)    Lower cover (70)
NOVELTY - The device has an enclosure (2) including a fuel cell (3) i.e. proton membrane exchange type, and defining closed volume around the cell. The enclosure includes openings (4, 5) selectively sealable by a movable flap (14) mobile to control air circulation between an interior and outside of the enclosure. A selective reheating unit (6) is distinct from the cell and placed in the enclosure below a floor, where volume located under the floor communicates with enclosure volume located at top of the floor through a passage (8).    USE - Electricity producing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, and includes the reheating unit that is distinct from the cell and placed in the enclosure below the floor, where volume located under the floor communicates with the enclosure volume located at top of the floor, through the passage so as to confine the fuel cell in a stop state in order to maintain better insulation for a heating phase before starting the producing device while allowing closing of the openings of the enclosure as long as the fuel cell is in the stop state, so that the producing device can be effectively started in the event of negative temperature, thus achieving heating and cooling efficiency simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The enclosure is a parallelepipedic cupboard shaped compartment. The floor is a parallelepipedic plate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting an electricity producing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial perspective view of an electricity producing device.    Enclosure (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Openings of enclosure (4, 5)    Selective reheating unit (6)    Passage (8)    Movable flap (14)
NOVELTY - The cooling device includes an evaporator (22), arranged in a battery case (11), which cools air within the battery case. The anode electrode (26) and cathode electrode (27) of a power supply circuit (28) are connected to the downward bottom face (21a) of the evaporator.    USE - Cooling device for battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables discharging condensed water out of the battery case without the need to provide a wastewater drain, thus preventing accumulation of condensed water in the evaporator, while ensuring watertightness of the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view and partial cross-sectional perspective view of an evaporator unit.    Battery case (11)    Downward bottom face (21a)    Evaporator (22)    Anode electrode (26)    Cathode electrode (27)    Power supply circuit (28)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery negative electrode material comprises silicon powder doped by P-type with dopant, and an inorganic solid electrolyte powder.    USE - Negative electrode material for an all-solid-state lithium ion battery (claimed) that is utilized in a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a home-use small electric power storage apparatus, and a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle, and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material can suppress the abnormality in a voltage during charging the battery, and improve charging/discharging capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an all-solid-state lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode including a positive electrode compound material layer (34) formed on a positive electrode collector, and a negative electrode including a negative electrode compound material layer formed on a negative electrode collector. A mutually independent recessed part (5) is formed in one surface of the positive electrode compound material layer and the negative electrode compound material layer. A cover body is provided with a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, for use as a power supply of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, and a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The mutually independent recessed part is formed in one surface of positive and negative electrode compound material layers, thus improving permeability of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a positive electrode compound material layer.    Mutually independent recessed part (5)    Positive electrode compound material layer (34)
NOVELTY - The battery has a graphite material (85) formed on a surface of a negative electrode collector (82), and a negative electrode compound material layer (88) whose two end parts (86A) are provided along a winding axial direction of a winding electrode body. Orientations of the graphite material in the material layer are differed mutually between the end parts of the material layer. Ratio of peak intensity of a plane and peak intensity of another plane (85A) by X-ray diffraction technique of the graphite material in the end parts of the material layer is increased.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as a drive power supply of a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The graphite material is formed on the surface of the negative electrode collector, where ratio of peak intensity of the plane and the peak intensity of the other plane by X-ray diffraction technique of the graphite material in the end parts of the negative electrode compound material layer is increased, so that impregnability of electrolyte solution of a center part of a negative electrode, and precipitation prevention property of metallic lithium of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (82)    Graphite material (85)    Plane (85A)    End parts (86A)    Negative electrode compound material layer (88)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electric power generation element (1) that is provided with pair of electrode that clamps electrolyte layer. A heat radiator (4) is provided in contact with outer surface of container (3). A thermally-conductive portion (2) contacts inner surface and electric power generation element of container. A contact portion of electric power generation element and thermally-conductive portion (5a), contact portion of thermally-conductive portion and container (5b), and contact portion of container and the heat radiator (5c) are provided on straight line.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used for information-technology equipment e.g. mobile telephone, for providing motive power for large sized apparatus, and for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat transfer path from electric power generation element to heat radiator is short when the contact portion of electric power generation element and thermally-conductive portion, the contact portion of thermally-conductive portion and container, and the contact portion of container and heat radiator exist on straight line, the battery releases the heat from the electric power generation element effectively. The thermally-conductive portion is prevented from damage during the manufacture process of battery and the contact area of thermally-conductive portion and the inner surface of container is stably securable, when thermally-conductive portion is pressed down at the inner surface of the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Electric power generation element (1)    Thermally-conductive portion (2)    Container (3)    Heat radiator (4)    Contact portion of electric power generation element and thermally-conductive portion (5a)    Contact portion of thermally-conductive portion and container (5b)    Contact portion of container and the heat radiator (5c)    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling device (100) has a controller (12) which controls a fan (2) based on the temperatures detected by intake air temperature sensor (6), rotation speed sensor (7) and battery temperature sensor (8). The presumed temperature of a battery (3) is computed from the cooling capacity and the battery emitted-heat amount of the fan. The correction coefficient is utilized to calculate the cooling capacity by so that the presumed temperature correspond to the detected temperature. The target rotation speed of the fan is determined based on the calculated correction coefficient.    USE - Battery cooling device for batteries utilized in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fine adjustment of the cooling capacity so as to corresponding to time-dependent change since the correction coefficient is utilized to calculate the cooling capacity by so that the presumed temperature correspond to the detected temperature while the target rotation speed of the fan is determined based on the calculated correction coefficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English Language Texts).    Fan (2)    Battery (3)    Intake air temperature sensor (6)    Rotation speed sensor (7)    Battery temperature sensor (8)    Controller (12)    Battery cooling device (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrical storage unit (20) positioned in an electrical storage module in which multiple electrical storage elements are arranged along predetermined direction. An introduction hole (11) supplies a cooling medium i.e. cooling air, to the electrical storage unit. The cooling medium connects a flow path (13) with an insertion hole, and a battery module (21a) is located in a center part. A cooling device (30) supplies cooling air to a battery unit (20).    USE - Structure for cooling a power supply device i.e. battery pack, mounted in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure suppresses the emitted-heat amount in the center part and reduces the number of arrangements of the electrical storage elements of the electrical storage module located in the center part rather than the number of arrangements of the electrical storage elements of the electrical storage module located in an end part, thus improving the cooling efficiency of the center part of the electrical storage unit supplied from the introduction hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Introduction hole (11)    Flow path (13)    Electrical storage unit (20)    Battery module (21a)    Cooling device (30)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an electrode mixture layer having Mohs hardness containing scale-like metallic oxide particle, active material particle to discharge lithium, and binder comprising resin.    USE - Electrode for use as positive or negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) of a portable electronic device, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode achieves better charging/discharging cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The frame has a storage battery supporting plate (1) that is fixed on the bottom surface of the battery main portion (2). The main connecting unit (3) and the inclined connecting unit (3.1) are respectively hinged with the front and back ends of the storage battery supporting plate. The inclined connecting units are respectively hinged with the front beam, and the vehicle storage battery is set with a tension adjusting structure.    USE - Vehicle storage battery mounting frame.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the storage battery is improved, collision of the vehicle front longitudinal beam for deformation of the storage battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle storage battery mounting frame.    Storage battery supporting plate (1)    Bottom surface of the battery main portion (2)    Main connecting unit (3)    Inclined connecting unit (3.1)    Hinge seat (4)
NOVELTY - A heat resistant porous membrane comprises non-aqueous battery-cell separator formed on porous base material or electrode, microparticles having allowable temperature limit of 130 degrees C or more, and organic binder. The organic binder has a group having cyclic structure including an amide bond, and skeleton derived from a polymerizable double bond. The polymer have glass transition temperature of 130 degrees C or more, and weight average molecular weight of 350000 or more. The peeling strength of porous base material or electrode at 180 degrees C is 0.6 N/cm or more.    USE - Heat resistant porous membrane is used for separator for non-aqueous battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a lithium secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous battery has excellent storage characteristic and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous battery-cell separator, which has integrated structure of porous base material and heat resistant porous membrane; and    (2) non-aqueous battery, which has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), non-aqueous electrolyte, and heat resistant porous integrated with at least one of the positive electrode and negative electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the non-aqueous battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (4)    Explosion-protection valve (9)
NOVELTY - The protector (10) has a main portion which is provided with a hooked protrusion (11). The hooked protrusion is provided with a hanging protrusion (11a) inserted into a refrigerant flowing hole. The refrigerant flowing hole is arranged in the side portion of a battery pack. A space (12) is formed in the back portion of the hooked protrusion.    USE - Protector for cooling protection of battery such as secondary lithium battery and lithium polymer battery for use as power source of notebook computer, digital camera, cellular phone, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hanging protrusion of the protector is inserted into the refrigerant flowing hole, the cooling protection efficiency of the battery can be improved. The installation operation of the protector can be secured in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the protector.    Protector (10)    Hooked protrusion (11)    Hanging protrusion (11a)    Space (12)
NOVELTY - The device has an intake duct (10) provided with a suction pipe (14). Another suction pipe (12) is connected with an air cleaner. The former suction pipe is connected with a side of a battery tray (20) that is provided with an induction adapter. The induction adapter is connected with the former suction pipe. The intake duct is mounted on a side of a separate body. An induction vent (22) is formed in a side of a battery cover. The battery cover is closely adhered to top of the battery tray. The intake duct and the air cleaner are connected with the induction vent.    USE - Intake device for cooling a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device convenient to assemble, and has high cooling efficiency. The device improves engine room space and avoids generation of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an intake device.    Intake duct (10)    Suction pipes (12, 14)    Battery tray (20)    Induction vent (22)
NOVELTY - The system has an oil pressure shaft (19) connected to a side of a driving apparatus e.g. engine and motor. A automobile driving gear (12) is installed in a down side of an engineer's cabin (11). A cabin (21) is fixed in a car body (10). A motor pneumatic tire (14) is adhered in an inertia material generator (17). An end of a cylinder (18) is connected to a flange part. A sieve is fixed with a passenger car main body. A storage battery (22) is arranged in another side of the driving apparatus.    USE - Power system for use in a vehicle e.g. passenger car and cab.    ADVANTAGE - The system saves energy and reduces malfunctions, and has convenient installation, low maintenance cost and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power system.    Car body (10)    Engineer's cabin (11)    Automobile driving gear (12)    Motor pneumatic tire (14)    Inertia material generator (17)    Cylinder (18)    Oil pressure shaft (19)    Cabin (21)    Storage battery (22)
NOVELTY - An overcharge inhibiting agent contains trifluorocarbon-containing compound (I) or (II).    USE - Overcharge inhibiting agent is used for nonaqueous electrolyte for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the overcharge inhibiting agent has excellent cycling characteristics and overcharge inhibiting property, and high energy density and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An overcharge inhibiting agent contains trifluorocarbon-containing compound of formula (I) or (II).    R1-R10=-H, -CH3, -OR11, -R12-O-R13 or -O-R12-O-R13;    R11=1-6C alkyl or fluoroalkyl;    R12=1-3C alkylene;    R13=1-4C alkyl or fluoroalkyl;and    R14,R15=1-6C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte, which contains overcharge inhibiting agent, nonaqueous solvent and electrolyte salt;    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (3) heat generation suppression method during overcharge of lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A negative active material comprises primary particles containing spherical carbonaceous base material having circularity of 0.9-1, and silicon-based nanowires disposed on the carbonaceous base material.    USE - Negative active material is used for lithium battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal digital assistant, mobile phones, notebook computer, electric bicycles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery using the negative active material has high capacity, charging/discharging efficiency and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium battery, which has a negative electrode comprising negative active material and binder, positive electrode facing the negative electrode, and a separator formed between the negative electrode and positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The cable (2) has a light source (6) that is connected with a traction battery (1). The light source is provided with a small power input, such that front region is illuminated by terminal portion of battery connector (5). The light source is lightened, when battery connector is not connected with a vehicle plug connector. A switching device is provided to detect flow of current to and from the traction battery.    USE - Connection cable for connecting traction battery with electric truck.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous power supply for electric truck can be provided effectively by quick exchange of traction battery. The connection of battery connector and plug connector can be enabled. The manufacturing process of the connection cable can be simplified. The power consumption of the electric truck can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the traction battery of electric truck and battery connector of lead.    Traction battery (1)    Connection cable (2)    Battery tray (3)    Battery connector (5)    Light source (6)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has a coolant flow field fluidly connected to a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port. A supporting wall (10) surrounds a rear feed port (4) and an adjacent reactant partner port on a coolant surface of the plate. A sealing wall (11) surrounds the supporting wall on the coolant surface of the plate. A groove (12) is formed on the coolant surface of the plate between the supporting wall and the sealing wall. The supporting wall comprises a discharge channel (15) located adjacent the rear feed port, and fluidly connects the groove to the rear feed port.    USE - Fuel flow field plate for a bipolar disk unit of a fuel cell stack e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (all claimed) and proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack in an automobile i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The stack is operated and supported at temperature below zero degree Celsius, so that the damage resulting from ice formation within the cells in the stack is prevented. The plate provides vents with low associated volume and located away from the rear feed port so as to prevent the gases from entering into the active area of the fuel cell, thus reducing the number and size of the vents, and reducing stress concentration problems and tool cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a bipolar disk unit    (2) a fuel cell stack    (3) a method for preventing damage to a bipolar disk unit in a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a coolant side of a fuel flow field plate in proximity of a fuel outlet port.    Fuel flow field plate (1)    Rear feed port (4)    Supporting wall (10)    Sealing wall (11)    Groove (12)    Discharge channel (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a control device installed with a detection device of a vehicle, and a power battery connected with a power source. A battery unit is electrically connected with a circuit board. A power-down judging module is provided with a communication interface and used for monitoring an operational status of the detection device and for transferring the status according to a detecting signal.    USE - Battery electric-shock preventing device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents electric shock casualty accident, and is capable of monitoring the operational status of the detection device and transferring the status according to the detecting signal so as to determine whether to stop power supply. The device is provided with a battery management module so as to stop power supply when a vehicle body is deformed without controlling the battery power of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery tap connection apparatus equipped with the integrated connector cover has a connector in which a combining hole (33) of the battery is provided, a metallic conductor that connects to the battery electrically, a battery tap (32) is protruded in an upper side of the battery, so that the power source is inputted and outputted and a seating groove. A support block (13) is straightly shaped in the front side of the insertion hole between a pair of seating grooves. The connector (20) is inserted into the insertion hole. Inner side of a housing (11) is made of the insulating material.    USE - Battery tap connection apparatus equipped with the integrated connector cover for automobile vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrifying the battery tap interval of the different battery is very simple. Cost is reduced due to the reduction of the working hours. Productivity is improved. Safety management is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery tap connection apparatus.    Housing (11)    Support block (13)    Connector (20)    Battery tap (32)    Combining hole (33)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery consists of layer (c1) containing positive electrode active material and layer (a1) containing negative electrode active material, immersed in electrolyte solution containing carbonate ester (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery used as motor driving power supply for vehicles (claimed), power supply of mobile telephones and personal notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has stable capacity even in high temperature environment, improved lifetime and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery consists of layer containing positive electrode active material and layer containing negative electrode active material, immersed in electrolyte solution containing carbonate ester of formula: C(-R2)(-R3)(-R1)-O-C(=O)-O-C(-R4)(-R6)-R5 (I).    R1-R6=H or 1-12C alkylor akenyl optionally substituted by halo, or the carbon atoms may be replaced by O and atlease one R1-R6 shows the akenyl optionally substituted by halo, or the carbon atoms may be replaced by O    or R1+R4=direct bond.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Negative electrode active material layer (a1)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Positive electrode active material layer (c1)    Negative electrode collector (d)
NOVELTY - Microfiber sheet comprises microfiber aggregate having fiber diameter of 10-500 nm, solvent spinning polymer (A) having molecular weight of 5000-100000 as main component, and polymer (B) as auxiliary component having molecular weight 10 times more than the polymer (A).    USE - The microfiber sheet is useful for separating lithium secondary battery material, electrolytic membrane, fuel cell, filter, and sensor and in medical purpose for separating artificial blood vessel, catheter, and cell culture medium.    ADVANTAGE - The microfiber sheet has precise structure, excellent peeling tolerance, and cannot absorb liquid rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microfiber aggregate, which is obtained by electrospinning method.
NOVELTY - The scale has a solar power supply device connected with an electronic scale main body and provided with a solar photovoltaic panel. A control converter is connected with the solar photovoltaic panel and utilized for converting solar energy received by the solar photovoltaic panel into electric energy. A storage battery group is connected with the control converter and an inverter and utilized for storing the electric energy obtained by conversion. The inverter is connected with an alternating current electricity-using device.    USE - Solar energy vehicle electronic scale.    ADVANTAGE - The scale has basic metering function. The scale is provided with the power supply device for supplying electric power, so that the scale can meet metering requirements of power-free occasions and provide better convenience to a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar energy vehicle electronic scale. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electric motor car battery connector has a main portion which is provided with a metal shaft. One of the ends of metal shaft is connected with the battery wire connecting terminal. An annular air outlet is provided at the position closer to the end surface of battery wire connecting terminal. The conductive boss structure is provided in the middle portion of main portion and is fixed with the battery wire connecting terminal.    USE - Electric motor car battery connector.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery connector can be simplified. The battery power can be saved. The battery can be connected conveniently and rapidly. The battery can be changed quickly. The service lifetime of the battery can be extended. Fast popularization of electric vehicle can be ensured. The manufacturing cost of the battery connector can be reduced. The battery connector is convenient to popularize and use.
NOVELTY - The system has a rotating wheel center shaft (1) connected with a generator rotor cage. The generator rotor cage is provided with a generator rotor. A wind wheel blade (3) is arranged in an arc-shaped surface and connected with a rotating wheel frame (5) by a rotating shaft (13). The rotating shaft is installed at lower ends of a micro bearing and a fan blade by a tension spring (2). An angle is formed between the wind wheel blade and the wheel center shaft for about 30-45 degrees. The wind wheel blade is provided with six blades.    USE - Wind-light energy-saving self-supply electric power system for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environment-friendly, and has better energy-saving effect, and reduces oil consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind-light energy-saving self-supply electric power system.    Rotating wheel center shaft (1)    Tension spring (2)    Wind wheel blade (3)    Rotating wheel frame (5)    Rotating shaft (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a signal collecting module provided with distributed temperature and position sensors that are arranged in different functional regions of a battery case. A signal processing module receives collected signal transmitted by the sensors. A control terminal is provided with a physical module, an over-current and short circuit condition management module and a battery collision and extruding managing module. The battery collision and extruding management module is provided with a control direct current (DC) contactor cut-off and compressed dry air bag and a pop-up system.    USE - Electric automobile lithium ion battery inflaming retarding anti-explosion device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile lithium ion battery inflaming retarding anti-flaming and anti-explosion control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of an electric automobile lithium ion battery inflaming retarding anti-explosion device.
NOVELTY - The roof has a solar energy battery plate fixed on an arc-shaped light transmission upper cover plate and an arc-shaped hard lower cover plate. Bonding agent is filled in the arc-shaped light transmission upper cover plate and the arc-shaped hard lower cover plate. The solar energy battery plate is provided with a rectangular structure that is connected with a thin film solar battery through a lead.    USE - Solar roof.
NOVELTY - The solar energy skylight has a solar battery plate which is provided between the upper and lower light transmission glass layers. A bonding agent is filled in the upper and lower light transmitting glass layers. A group of thin film solar cells are connected in series or in parallel with each other through a lead wire.    USE - Solar energy skylight installed in roof of automobile such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the solar energy skylight can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A catalyst-testing apparatus includes a heater, a U-shaped reactor, a gaseous mass flow controller, a liquid flow controller, two pressure gauges, a separator and a chromatograph. In use, under control of the gaseous mass flow controller, natural gas and air are directed to the U-shaped reactor. Under control of the liquid flow controller, pure water is directed to the U-shaped reactor. The pure water travels down the wall of the U-shaped reactor. The pure water is heated and turned into steam in a front section of the U-shaped reactor. Together with the natural gas and the air, the steam is directed to a catalyst zone in the U-shaped reactor for reaction. With the chromatograph, volumes and compositions of resultant gases are analyzed. Thus, the stability of the performance of the catalyst is tested, and the performance of the catalyst for producing hydrogen by is revealed.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has post-stop shutoff unit that cuts-off supply and discharge of gas by supply shutoff valve and discharge shutoff valve, after stop command is received. An electric power generation continuing unit continues electric power generation by fuel cell in a state in which supply and discharge of gas are cut off by way of post-stop shutoff unit. A discharge gas introduction unit introduces gas discharged to oxidizing gas discharge channel through discharge gas storage portion after electric power generation by way of electric power generation continuing unit has ended.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the fuel cell system due to oxygen mixing with hydrogen in the anode during system stop, and degradation due to reactivating the system in a state in which both electrodes are filled with oxidizing gas are prevented. The size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for stopping fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Hydrogen supply device (20)    Diluter (40)    Electronic control unit (60)    Ignition switch (61)
NOVELTY - A solar-powered charger comprises solar panel to generate electrical energy at 1st voltage level that varies with temperature and 2-stage converter to receive electrical energy from solar panel, perform temperature compensation, and output electrical energy to load at 2nd voltage level and consists of 1st converter stage responsive to 1st voltage level to output electrical energy at intermediate voltage level which is adjusted according to 1st reference voltage corresponding to temperature associated with solar panel and 2nd converter stage responsive to intermediate voltage level.    USE - A solar-powered charger for vehicle battery, such as lead acid battery, lithium ion battery, or nickel metal hydride battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Overvoltage protection is obtained, providing protection to battery bank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar-powered charger comprises solar panel to generate electrical energy at 1st voltage level that varies with temperature and 2-stage converter to receive electrical energy from solar panel, perform temperature compensation, and output electrical energy to load at 2nd voltage level and consists of 1st converter stage responsive to 1st voltage level to output electrical energy at intermediate voltage level which is adjusted according to 1st reference voltage corresponding to temperature associated with solar panel and 2nd converter stage responsive to intermediate voltage level to output load which is constant at 2nd voltage level and is adjusted according to 2nd reference voltage corresponding to temperature associated with solar panel. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electrical charging unit; and    (2) method of preventing electrical energy output to load from exceeding specified energy level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of current-voltage curves for a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The tool battery (10a) includes a multilayer sealing film (14a) that dust-tightly or watertightly closes at least one electrical receiving region (16a) of a battery cell unit (12a). The unit comprises a cell holder (18a) for fastening at least one battery cell in the electrical receiving region. An electronic system (22a) fixes the cell holder in a region protected by the sealing film.    USE - Battery for handtool e.g. power drill, hammer drill, impact hammer, saw, planer, screwdriver, miller, grinder, angle grinder, garden apparatus, construction measuring instrument, multifunctional tool. Can also be used for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a tool battery that is protected from penetration of dust or moisture into the electrical receiving region, thus maintaining favorable electrical integrity and output capability of the battery. The tool battery can be used regardless of loading with moisture or dust, with the electrical receiving region remaining dust-tight or watertight even in the case of damage of a battery housing. Reduces corrosion of contacts of the battery cells and of an electronic system of the tool battery, thus preventing penetration of metal dust in the case of metal processing. Enables the cooling of the battery by immersion in water, with the protected battery still able to satisfactorily dissipate heat outwardly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the tool battery.    Tool battery (10a)    Battery cell unit (12a)    Sealing film (14a)    Electrical receiving region (16a)    Cell holder (18a)    Electronic system (22a)
NOVELTY - The box has a fuse box body fixed on a side wall of a battery box body. The side wall of the battery box body is provided with an opening. The fuse box body is fixed around an inner surface of the opening.    USE - Passenger car high-voltage battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is convenient to operate without opening a battery cover. The box is simple and convenient to use and easy to install and maintain, and has high working efficiency and high changing or repairing efficiency, and avoids occurrence of accident.
NOVELTY - The lamination-type battery (1) includes a lamination exterior body (11) and a restraint member (18). The lamination exterior body has a rectangular shape in planar view, and has a weld part (11a) in at least three sides. The restraint member has a set of plate-like parts which clamp the lamination exterior body from both sides of the thickness direction of the lamination exterior body.    USE - Lamination-type battery for assembled battery (claimed) used in various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a notebook computer, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, or a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses expansion of lamination-type battery since the exterior body is cleaved with low internal pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The following relation is satisfied, t divide by 2 less than or equal to d less than or equal to ( pi divide by 2 + cos-1(t divide by (2x (T+t divide by 2)))) (T+t divide by 2) + (1 divide by 2- pi divide by 4)x t, where d is the protrusion distance of each plate-like part from a corresponding weld part, T is the thickness of each plate-like part, and t is the interval between the plate-like parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and a left side view of the lamination-type battery.    Lamination-type battery (1)    Lamination exterior body (11)    Weld part (11a)    Electrode tabs (12,13)    Restraint member (18)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly that is arranged with positive and negative electrodes. A cap plate (20) is coupled to opening of a case (15). The electrode terminals (21,22) of plate are electrically connected with plate and electrodes. An external short-circuit portion (50) has short-circuit tab (51) that is connected to negative electrode terminal. A short-circuit element is positioned in short-circuit hole of plate and is separated from tab according to internal pressure. The short-circuit tab is made of a heterogeneous metal.    USE - Rechargeable battery used for portable electronic apparatus such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit element is positioned in a short-circuit hole of cap plate, thus the occurrence of thermal damage due to joule heat after external short circuit to electrode assembly of rechargeable batteries can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Case (15)    Cap plate (20)    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    External short-circuit portion (50)    Short-circuit tab (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane-electrode assembly, a gas diffusion layer and a separator having flow fields of reactant gases which are stacked to form an unit cell. The gas diffusion layer is provided with a micro-nano dual structure. The nanometer-scale protrusions or collapsed pores are formed on the surface of the gas diffusion layer with a micrometer-scale surface roughness. A hydrophobic thin film is deposited on the surface of the micro-nano dual structure.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle such as passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle, bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water produced by the electrochemical reaction is efficiently discharged using highly hydrophobic gas diffusion layer, water flooding is reduced and cell performance in high power density region is improved. Since the increase in electrical resistance is minimized, the mass transfer characteristics of the cell are enhanced for exhibiting excellent cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing fuel cell with enhanced mass transfer characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process for forming micro-nano complex structure.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a storage battery provided with housing. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) label/tag (102) is affixed to the housing of the storage battery, and includes stored battery test/charge results. The RFID label comprises stored battery identification information and stored battery warranty information, where the stored information is related to a vehicle in which the battery is used. The stored information are related to a vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number ties battery warranty information to the vehicle.    USE - Apparatus for automatically gathering information of a storage battery i.e. lead acid storage battery, of automotive vehicles during testing/charging the battery. Uses include but are not limited to gather battery type information, battery group size information, battery cold cranking amp (CCA) rating information, battery manufacture date information and battery cost information.    ADVANTAGE - The battery information is automatically received by radio frequency (RF) receiver and utilized by processor and measurement and/or charge signal application circuit to test/charge the battery so as to enter battery information with the help of a keypad during a testing/charging process. The apparatus can allow battery charging/testing with minimal or without user intervention, thus eliminating inaccuracies associated with manual entry of battery information.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for automatically gathering battery information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery testing/charging system.    Battery testing/charging system (100)    RFID label/tag (102)    RF signal (106)    Processor (107)    RF transmitter (112)
NOVELTY - The piezoelectric cantilever device has a landing pad (44) formed in a package (40) in a position to enable unrestricted flexing of a cantilever arm (46) by relative oscillation of the second end of the arm about the first end of the arm under usual force application to the package during normal operation without a stop spring (48) contacting the landing pad. A shock absorbing spring contact is made between the stop spring and landing pad to provide a soft stop for limiting travel of the second end when an excessive force greater than a usual force is applied to the package.    USE - Piezoelectric cantilever device e.g. generator, accelerometer sensor for trigger system of automobile airbag.    ADVANTAGE - Provides built-in soft stop protection against excessive force to prevent damage with no additional processing steps during the manufacture and the packaging of the piezoelectric cantilever device, thus improving the reliability of the device with no additional cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a piezoelectric cantilever device.    Package (40)    Proof mass (42)    Landing pad (44)    Cantilever arm (46)    Stop spring (48)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a predetermined number of unit batteries having a positive terminal (11) and a negative terminal (12). The positive and negative terminals protrude outside the unit batteries having bent terminal portions. A connection member, for electrically connecting the unit batteries with each other, is provided with a fixing plate fixed to the bent terminal portions (11b,12b) of adjacent unit batteries by welding.    USE - Battery module, e.g., low-capacity rechargeable batteries, for portable compact electronic apparatuses, such as mobile phones, notebook computers and camcorders. Can also be used as high-output rechargeable battery for electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The overall stability of the battery module is improved since the welding plate is installed between the connection member and the positive and negative terminals to enhance the welding quality. The productivity is improved by utilizing a relatively simple manufacturing process. The deterioration of the electrical contact between the connection member and positive and negative terminals, respectively, is prevented since the connection member is attached to the positive and negative terminals by welding. The connection member is installed in an accurate and stable manner to the positive and negative terminals since the melted welding plate serves as the adhesive while the upper projection portions and the side projection portions protrude from the same surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal which are bent.    Positive terminal (11)    Bent terminal portions (11b,12b)    Negative terminal (12)    Cap plate (17)    Sealing cap (18)
NOVELTY - Metal complexes (I) are new.    USE - (I) are useful for manufacturing an electrode, which is useful in a proton conductor fuel cell, an electrolyzer of a steam at high temperature and an electrochemical cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibit improved electro-catalytic properties of electrode and improved crystallization for a structural determination including X-ray diffractions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Metal complexes of formula (LaxSr1-xTi1-y-zMnyNizO3-d) (I) are new.    x = 0.1-0.9;    y = 0.1-0.6;    z = 0.05-0.3; and    d = 0-0.5.
NOVELTY - The busbar (1) has a conducting base portion (3) that is configured in the form of an intermediate portion (2). An abutting surface (5) is electrically contacted with a contacting surface of a respective terminal (10,11) of a cell (9). The abutting surface of each of the protruding fingers is plane parallel with the respective cell terminal. The metallic property of the abutting surface of each of the fingers is same as that of the contacting surface of the respective cell terminal.    USE - Bimetallic busbar for interconnecting positive and negative terminals of cells in battery module of battery-powered product and electric or hybrid-electric motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stability and reliability f the busbar are improved. The cost of the busbar is improved. The electrical contact of the busbar is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery module;    (2) battery-powered product; and    (3) hybrid-electric motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the bimetallic busbar and battery module.    Bimetallic busbar (1)    Intermediate portion (2)    Conducting base portion (3)    Abutting surface (5)    Cell (9)    Terminals of cell (10,11)
NOVELTY - The sub frame mounting structure has a sub frame and a battery frame (200) that are interconnected. The sub frame is provided to support a drive motor which is arranged in the front side of a vehicle. A battery module is provided with several batteries which are combined in the appointed area of the vehicle. The battery frame is connected to the battery module, for performing the charging/discharging of the vehicle.    USE - Sub frame mounting structure of hybrid-electric vehicle e.g. solar car (claimed). Can also be used for fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the collision energy is evenly dispersed in the vehicle, the deformation of the vehicle can be prevented so as to maximize the stability of the vehicle. The safety of the operator can be ensured. The indoor space of the vehicle can be decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sub frame mounting structure of the hybrid electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cross element (130)    Battery frame (200)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (100) has two stacked-cell batteries that are provided with the several collectors (10,20). The connection sections (5) that bundles and connects several collectors are positioned in the primary stacked-cell battery and secondary stacked-cell battery. A collector positioned in primary stacked-cell battery is positioned on opposite side to the secondary stack-cell battery are folded and bent into L-shape, from primary stack-cell battery to connection section.    USE - Assembled battery such as sodium battery, potassium battery, calcium battery and lithium-air battery, installed in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since outermost collectors exist in the bent state of L-shape even anvils of ultrasonic bonding machine contact, the torn of collector can be easily avoided. The collector is bundled, folded and bends the outer side of stacked-cell battery to L-shape when connecting stacked-cell batteries in series, so that collector can be connected in the vicinity of stacked-cell battery, and the useless space of the surroundings of connection section can be reduced. Thus energy density can be increased. The tear of collector can be prevented when forming connection section with splicing machine. The leak of electrolyte solution can be prevented when using electrolyte solution battery. The assembled battery can be manufactured stably without destroying the collector. The battery bundle can be formed easily with less cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for demonstrating the assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view for demonstrating the assembled battery.    Connection section (5)    Collectors (10,20)    Outermost collectors (10a,20a)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has several layered batteries that include several collectors (10,20). A connection section (5) bundles and connects several collectors provided in several layered batteries. The collectors provided in several layered batteries are layered and bundled in the connection section. The lamination direction of several collectors in the connection section and lamination direction of several collectors in several layered batteries intersects with each other.    USE - Assembled battery such as vehicle-mounted large sized power supply such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lamination direction of collectors in the connection section and lamination direction of collectors in several layered batteries intersects with each other, so that the lamination direction of collectors in the connection section is different from the lamination direction of collectors in layered batteries. Thus the energy density of the assembled battery can be improved, and the wasted space around a connection section can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembled battery.    Connection section (5)    Collectors (10,20)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary has negative-electrode active material layer (243A) that includes middle section (Al) that opposes positive-electrode active material layer (223), and side sections (A2,A3) which doesnt oppose positive-electrode active material layer. The negative electrode active material layer contains natural and artificial graphites as negative electrode active material particle. The percentage of natural graphite in middle section is higher than that in side sections. The percentage of artificial graphite in side sections is higher than that in middle section.    USE - Lithium ion secondary such as assembled battery (claimed) equipped with vehicle such as motor vehicle such as hybrid and electric vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Since the percentage of natural graphite in middle section is higher than that in side sections, and the percentage of artificial graphite in side sections is higher than that in middle section, the battery resistance in a low-temperature environment can be maintained low, and the capacitance retention rate can be maintained high. Thus the performance of the lithium ion secondary battery in a low-temperature environment can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (221)    Positive-electrode active material layer (223)    Negative-electrode active material layer (243A)    Middle section of negative electrode active material layer (A1)    Side sections of negative electrode active material layer (A2,A3)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has a cathode collector (2), a cathode casing (3) and a anode casing (5) which are sealed by a solid electrolyte (4), the cathode collector and the anode collector. A polymer layer is inserted between the solid electrolyte and the cathode and anode casing. The active material is sulfur (S), and any type of organic molecule. The solid electrolyte of the secondary battery has lithium ion conductivity.    USE - Secondary battery such as large sized storage battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The initial stage discharge capacity can provide the low-cost all-solid-state battery with little deterioration, while 70 to 100% of capacity of the theoretical value is obtained. The manufacturing cost of the secondary battery can be reduced. The high capacity secondary battery is realizable more effectively. The deterioration of the charge/discharge characteristic of the secondary battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Cathode collector (2)    Cathode casing (3)    Solid electrolyte (4)    Anode casing (5)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has an oxidation agent supplying machine which supplies an oxidizing agent to a fuel cell. A bypass channel branches from the oxidizing agent channel. A sound vibration mode oxidizing agent flow amount controller supplies a set flow amount of the oxidizing agent using an oxidizing agent supplying machine. A bypass valve controller controls the bypass valve according to the demand of the fuel cell while the oxidizing agent supplying machine is controlled by the sound vibration mode oxidizing agent flow amount controller.    USE - Control apparatus of fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system supplies the electric power by the storage battery and the fuel cell with respect to external load, more efficiently. The compressor futilely can be avoided. The power consumption can be reduced. The air quantity supplied from the compressor can be increased. The control apparatus of the fuel cell system cannot be easily recognized by the passenger. The control apparatus is more comfortable to use. The occurrence of fluctuation sound from the compressor which supplies air to the fuel cell stack, can be avoided more effectively. The operating performance of the control apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the sound vibration mode operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for performing sound vibration mode operation (S5)    Step for supplying sound vibration mode air amount from compressor (S51)    Step for calculating bleed air amount (S52)    Step for adjusting opening degree of bleed valve (S53)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a phase characteristics calculation unit which is configured for calculating the phase characteristics of an internal impedance of a fuel cell on the basis of the output signal from the fuel cell. A hydrogen concentration calculation unit is configured for calculating the concentration of hydrogen in the fuel cell on the basis of the phase characteristics of the internal impedance.    USE - Fuel cell system for use with fuel cell used in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can compute hydrogen concentration in the fuel cell, more effectively. The fuel cell can generate the power using hydrogen, which is the anode gas. The high pressure tank is the container which maintains hydrogen as anode gas supplied to the fuel cell stack, at the high pressure state. The concentration of the anode gas in the fuel cell stack can be computed more efficiently. The discharge of the anode gas to outside can be eliminated. The driving state of the fuel cell system can be maintained more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the hydrogen concentration calculation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for detecting alternating current value and alternating current voltage value (S201)    Step for calculating phase angle oil kHz alternating current by discrete Fourier transform (S202)    Step for calculating phase angle of one kHz alternating current voltage by discrete Fourier transform (S203)    Step for calculating phase delay 0 of alternating current voltage relative to alternating current (S204)    Step for calculating hydrogen concentration in fuel cell stack on basis of phase delay U-hydrogen concentration characteristics (S205)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control valve which controls the pressure of an anode gas supplied to a fuel cell. A buffer portion stores the anode off gas discharged from the fuel cell. A start-up time anode gas pressure control unit controls the pressure of the anode gas according to the difference between the temperature of the fuel cell and the temperature of the buffer portion, and pneumatically transfers an inert gas in the anode gas flow path of the fuel cell to the buffer portion when the fuel cell system is started up.    USE - Fuel cell system such as anode gas non-circulating type fuel cell system for use with fuel cell used in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can supply the anode gas and cathode gas to the fuel cell, and generates the electric-power more efficiently. The decline in the electric power generation efficiency at the time of starting and deterioration of the fuel cell stack by lack of anode gas can be suppressed. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The fuel consumption can be reduced. The pressure of the anode gas supplied at the time of starting of the fuel cell system, can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the starting time control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for reading detection signals of various sensors (S1)    Step for determining whether Conditions for idle reduction is satisfied (S3)    Step for executing idle reduction (S4)    Step for storing stack temperature at idle reduction starting time (S5)    Step for determining whether conditions for disabling idle reduction is satisfied (S7)
NOVELTY - The reactor comprises a case (4A) which is configured for housing a cylindrical coil (2) and a magnetic core. At least a portion of the magnetic core is configured from a composite material containing magnetic powder and a resin. At least a portion of the outer circumference of the coil is covered with a resin mold (21) that is formed from an insulating resin. A heat dissipation base (5A) is constituted at least a portion of the case and is configured from a non-magnetic metal material that is held by means of constituent resin of resin mold so as to be integrated with the coil.    USE - Reactor for power converter device (claimed) such as DC-DC converter and converter of air conditioning machine in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coil is stably formed on the case, the heat of the coil is efficiently transferred to an installed object by means of the heat dissipation base and thus the reactor exhibits improved heat dissipation properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the reactor.    Cylindrical coil (2)    Case (4A)    Heat dissipation base (5A)    Resin mold (21)    Wall portion (41)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has a portion of magnetic core (3) that is arranged on outer circumference side of coil (2) from a composite material containing magnetic powder and resin. A bottom plate (40) and wall (41) of case (4A) are independent elements. The coil and bottom plate from a non-magnetic metal material are integrally held by resin mold (21) formed from an insulating resin. The coil and bottom plate are secured by the resin mold while transferring the heat from the coil efficiently to an installed object.    USE - Reactor for converter direct current (DC)-DC converter of power converter device (all claimed) of air conditioning machine mounted in vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coil and bottom plate are secured by the resin mold while transferring the heat from the coil efficiently to an installed object, so that the heat dissipation property of the reactor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and sectional view of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4A)    Resin mold (21)    Bottom plate (40)    Wall of case (41)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a solid electrolyte layer (3) which is provided together with a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). Any one of the positive electrode, negative electrode or the solid electrolyte layer is provided with a solid electrolyte binder. The binder is made of metals such as silicon, boron, phosphorus, germanium, arsenic, tellurium, aluminum, gallium, titanium, bismuth, tungsten, molybdenum, niobium and vanadium.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since any one of the positive electrode, negative electrode or the solid electrolyte layer is provided with a solid electrolyte binder, the ion conductivity of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Solid electrode layer (3)
NOVELTY - The electric-powered vehicle has a vehicle casing frame (3), a left rear arm (31L) and a right rear arms, a battery (25), and a buffer (61). The vehicle casing frame comprises a head pipe (5), a front inclination portion (6) which extends obliquely downward and rearward from the head pipe, a bottom portion (7) with a front-side support section (A3) for supporting a front end of the buffer, and a rear inclination portion (8) with a battery support section (27). A swing center shaft (A1) is located behind front-side support section and below the battery support section.    USE - Two-rear-wheel electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the vehicle casing can be reduced. The battery capacity can be ensured. The two-rear-wheel electric-powered vehicle can be able to turn while the vehicle casing frame is inclined. The two-rear-wheel electric-powered vehicle is lightweight. The handling of two-rear-wheel electric-powered vehicle is easy. The power consumption for the two-rear-wheel electric-powered vehicle can be reduced. The rigidity of the vehicle casing frame can be ensured. The stress can be prevented from concentrating on one place suitably. The comfort of the electric vehicle can be enhanced. The height of the installation space of the buffer and the rod can be suppressed effectively. The downward space of the vehicle casing frame can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle casing frame (3)    Head pipe (5)    Front inclination portion (6)    Bottom portion (7)    Rear inclination portion (8)    Battery (25)    Battery support section (27)    Left rear arm (31L)    Buffer (61)    Swing center shaft (A1)    Front-side support section (A3)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution includes organic substance having one or more hydroxyl group and two or more carbon atoms in a molecule.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for alkaline cell e.g. air-zinc secondary battery and nickel-zinc secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution suppresses change in shape of zinc and dentrite generated during precipitation and generation of hydrogen gas from side reaction of cell reaction. The alkaline cell comprising the electrolyte solution has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline cell.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises non-aqueoous solvent, electrolytic salt and fluorine-containing compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for distributing power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery using the nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent durability with respect to high temperature and voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises nonaqueoous solvent, electrolytic salt and fluorine-containing compound of formula: X-R-SO2F (I).    R=optionally branched 1-12C alkylene optionally containing ether bond, in which portion of H optionally substituted with fluoro;and    X=carboxylic acid derivative.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery, which has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and the nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing fluorine-containing compound (I).    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery is used for distributing power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent durability with respect to high temperature and voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing fluorine-containing compound of formula: Rf-SO2F (I).    Rf=optionally branched 1-13C fluorine-containing alkyl optionally containing ether bond and double bond.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte, which contains the fluorine-containing compound (I), one or more fluorine-type solvent chosen from fluorine-containing linear carbonate, fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate and fluorine-containing ether, and electrolytic salt.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has several cells which are accommodated in case (10). The case is provided with lower and upper cases (11,12) which are comprised by metal die casting. Several cooling fins (66) are extended in up-down direction from flange of lower case periphery to bottom wall of lower case, while protruding fins along vehicle advancing direction from front-end wall or back end wall of lower case. An upper end of cooling fin is integrally connected to flange of lower case periphery, and the lower end is reached bottom wall of lower case.    USE - Battery pack for driving motor of electric vehicle such as car. Can also be used in hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling fins are extended in up-down direction, while protruding fins along vehicle advancing direction from front-end wall or back end wall of lower case, the heat-release characteristics of the battery pack can be improved effectively. The workability of the battery pack can be improved. The heat dissipation property and cooling property of the battery pack can be improved effectively. The occurrence of damage to battery cell of the battery pack can be suppressed. The inflow of the moisture content from the outside into battery pack can be prevented, thus the corrosion of the connection portion of the battery module is suppressed. The cooling fins serve as protectors for protecting the corners of the bottom portion of the battery pack in the event of an impact with a curb. The cooling fins are provided adjacent to both sides of a safety valve so as to protect the safety valve from impacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Case (10)    Lower case (11)    Upper case (12)    Safety valve (16)    Cooling fin (66)
NOVELTY - The mounting clip (10) has projection portion (22) that is projected out of the sensor main case, and is attached to the attaching hole (31) of a battery case (30). A holding section (60) holds the temperature sensor (20) with a leg section (50). An engagement section (51) engages with the case when sensor is inserted into the mounting hole. The operation portion (42) extends from the engagement section and releases the engagement section with the case.    USE - Mounting clip of temperature sensor for batteries used in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operation portion which extends from the engagement section releases the engagement section with the case, the operation portion can be released effectively, the clip can be removed easily and the battery can be maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of mounting clip of temperature sensor temperature sensor.    Mounting clip (10)    Temperature sensor (20)    Projection portion (22)    Battery case (30)    Attaching hole (31)    Operation portion (42)    Leg section (50)    Engagement section (51)    Holding section (60)
NOVELTY - A valve device has a bearing (3), preferably a resin compact integral with a housing (25), including a sliding hole in which the end portion of a shaft (1) is inserted. The bearing supports the shaft slidably in the axial direction, limiting the displacement direction of the shaft and the valving element (20) to the axial direction. A breathing path communicates between the bottom of the sliding hole and the inside of the housing.    USE - Valve device, such as two-way valve for flow control of vehicle engine coolant, or three-way valve for distribution control of coolant by controlling switching of distribution of passages and distribution flow rate. Can also be used for controlling circulating water for exhaust heat recovery in a vehicle without an engine, as well as for controlling gas.    ADVANTAGE - The valving element is not only supported by an intermediate bearing unit, but also by a tip bearing unit including the bearing, stably improving supporting rigidity of the valving element for long period of time, and increasing valve device reliability. The shaft can be moved smoothly since coolant flows smoothly between the end portion of the shaft and the bottom of the sliding hole through the breathing path. The breathing path also causes liquid compression and expansion between the shaft end portion and the sliding hole bottom such that the shaft and valving element can be displaced at low load, improving response of valve opening and closing, while reducing load for driving the valving element. Close attachment between the shaft end face and the sliding hole bottom face can be prevented, avoiding defect which causes deterioration of valving element response or increase in shaft driving load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a coolant valve as a valve device.    Shaft (1)    Bearing (3)    Tip bearing unit (5)    Valving element (20)    Housing (25)
NOVELTY - The combination has a starter comprising a direct current electric motor (DCM) and an electromagnetic contactor (EC), and a stepping up device preventing a drop of battery voltage (Vbat) consecutive to current peak produced by start-up in a power circuit of the starter. An inductive filtering device (LPF) i.e. armored transformer, is mounted in series with the motor. The filtering device has a secondary winding circuit (W2) in short-circuit and a reverse pre-polarization unit formed of a coil and a permanent magnet for reverse pre-polarization of magnetic circuit formed in a magnetic carcass.    USE - Starter and battery voltage stepping up device combination for a heat engine of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse pre-polarization unit formed of coil and permanent magnet is used for the reverse pre-polarization of magnetic circuit formed in the magnetic carcass before transitory establishment of power current traversing the electric motor to achieve large variation of induction so as to delay occurrence of saturation phenomenon and improve performance of the device. The electric motor can achieve large number of revolutions due to the delay in the occurrence of saturation phenomenon to generate high counter electromotive force at the time of saturation so as to limit the power current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric starter circuit comprising an inductive filtering device with a reverse pre-polarization winding circuit.    Direct current electric motor (DCM)    Electromagnetic contactor (EC)    Inductive filtering device (LPF)    Battery voltage (Vbat)    Secondary winding circuit (W2)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has positive electrode active material layer (12) and negative electrode active material layer (22) which are obtained by forming an active material powder and solid electrolyte powder. A solid electrolyte layer (3) is distributed among the active material layers, and an interface layer (23) consists of only active material formed by gaseous-phase method. The interface layer is formed only between the negative electrode active material and solid electrolyte layer.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery used as power supply of electronic devices and e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the battery performance such as capacitance characteristic by reducing the variation in the distance of active materials between positive/negative. Reduces the variation in the distance of active materials between positive/negative since the interface layer which consists of active materials exists between an active material layer and solid electrolyte layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Interface layer (23)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (200) has predetermined amount of amorphous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (101), carrier ion occlusion metal, tin compound, carrier ion occlusion alloy, metallic compound, silicon, antimony, or any of silicon dioxide or the negative electrode active material. The carrier ion occlusion metal is any one of tin, aluminum, zinc, or bismuth, and the metallic compound is cobalt oxide, nickel oxide, manganese oxide.    USE - Negative electrode for electrical storage apparatus (claimed) such as secondary battery used for power supply for e.g. hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides negative electrode active material with greater capacitance, and which improves the security since the bursting or ignition of electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic views of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode active material (100)    PAHs (101)    Microparticles (102)    Secondary particle (103)    Negative electrode (200)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly (10) installed in a case (20). An electrode terminal (40) is provided on a cap plate (30) coupled to an opening of the case. An external insulator (50) receives the electrode terminal from an external side of the cap plate. The electrode terminal includes a first plate terminal (41) electrically connected to the electrode assembly, a second plate terminal (42) separated from the first plate terminal, and a fuse portion (43) connecting the plate terminals.    USE - Rechargeable battery with external fuse unit. Uses include but are not limited to providing electric power to small electronic devices, such as a cellular phone, a notebook computer, or a camcorder, or providing electric power to motor in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a rechargeable battery configured to maintain safety even after disconnection of a fuse portion and/or when an arc is generated. Prevents deterioration of mechanical strength of the fuse portion and scattering of splinters due to the fuse operation by including plate terminals that are supported by an external insulator and a fuse portion that is surrounded by the external insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminal (40)    First plate terminal (41)    Second plate terminal (42)    Fuse portion (43)    External insulator (50)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material has a carbon layer provided on the surface of carbon particles having face distance (d002) of (002) plane of carbon of 3.44-3.7 Angstrom by X-ray diffraction apparatus. The weight ratio of carbon layer with respect to carbon particles is 0.001-0.1.    USE - Negative electrode material for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides lithium ion secondary battery having excellent charging and discharging efficiency, energy density, durability and input-output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has battery units (101), thermal conducting bars (102), and a housing. The thermal conducting bars each has a number of side walls and two ends, averagely located among the battery units and substantially contacted to the battery units by the side walls. The housing contains the battery units and the thermal conducting bars, and conducts heat from the ends of the thermal conducting bars to outside of the housing. At least one end of the thermal conducting bar is connected to the housing and becomes an internal supporting structure of the housing.    USE - Battery pack having cooling system for huge power required host, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery pack having an efficient cooling system which has a compact size and can also enhance the structure of the battery pack by using the thermal conducting bar to efficiently dissipate heat radiated from the battery units while becoming an internal supporting structure of the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded diagram of the battery pack without the housing.    Battery pack (100)    Battery units (101)    Thermal conducting bars (102)    Fixtures (104)    Screws (1031)
NOVELTY - The electric power conversion apparatus has a semiconductor module (500) that comprises power semiconductor elements, first and second metal heat dissipation elements (522,562), a positive terminal (532) and a negative terminal (572). A projected portion of the first heat dissipation element is shaped in a rectangle when projected in a direction perpendicular to a heat dissipation surface. The positive terminal and the negative terminal project from a third side that connects between the first side and the second side of the projected portion.    USE - Electric power conversion apparatus for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid automobile, pure electric automobiles such as fuel battery car, and pure electric vehicles, such as pure electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a technology for miniaturization of an overall electric power conversion apparatus and improvement in reliability, productivity, and cooling efficiency, which are necessary to commercialize the device by providing an arrangement in which the water channel case is provided with openings in which the semiconductor modules and the capacitor module are arranged on the substantially same plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view showing an appearance configuration of the semiconductor module of the electric power conversion apparatus.    Semiconductor module (500)    Bottom case (516)    Metal heat dissipation elements (522,562)    Positive terminal (532)    Negative terminal (572)
NOVELTY - The wrapping material (1) has biaxial stretching polyamide film layer (2) which is integrally laminated by the upper surface of aluminum foil layer (4) through urethane type resin adhesives (5). A thermoplastic resin unstretched-film layer (3) is integrally laminated by the lower surface of aluminum foil layer through the maleic anhydride modified-polypropylene layer and non-modified polypropylene layer. The biaxial stretching polyamide film has density of 1130 to 1146 kilograms per cubic meter.    USE - Wrapping material for battery cases for e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent productivity since the process of coating a lubricacy provision component becomes unnecessary. Prevents the penetration of oxygen or moisture content to wrapping material since the aluminum foil layer plays the role that provides gas-barrier property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wrapping material for battery cases.    Wrapping material (1)    Biaxial stretching polyamide film layer (2)    Thermoplastic resin unstretched-film layer (3)    Aluminum foil layer (4)    Adhesives (5)
NOVELTY - The transporter has a photovoltaic solar panel (12) arranged overhead with a platform (15) for a user to stand or sit on, and connected to a battery (8) via a converter (13). The solar panel is connected to a stand extending upward from any a mobile frame (5) or the platform. A lift is arranged between the mobile frame and the platform. The stand, the mobile frame and the solar panel are positioned relative to one another such that the solar panel is arranged above a stable base area. Distance between the platform and the solar panel corresponds with average length of users.    USE - Indoor transporter for use in greenhouses to manually harvest crops from or care for plants.    ADVANTAGE - The lift is arranged between the mobile frame and the platform so as to adjust the working height of the platform and of the user to prevent reaching or bending down, which is in modern greenhouses of up to 5 - 8 meters, thus preventing user from injury. The solar panel can be moved or shifted along for instance the stand, thus increasing the versatility of use of the transporter. The solar panel is designed to keep functioning to generate electrical power on the basis of cells of the solar panel, over which no shadow is cast, thus reducing generation of electrical power, while allowing the solar panel to keep powering the battery and/or a motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an indoor transporter.    Mobile frame (5)    Battery (8)    Electric drive (9)    Pole (11)    Photovoltaic solar panel (12)    Converter (13)    Platform (15)
NOVELTY - The material has an electrode active material primary particle (5) i.e. single crystal, laminated with an electrode active material secondary particle (2) along lithium ion diffusion direction. The electrode active material primary particle comprises an elongate surface body and a short surface body. The electrode active material secondary particle and an electrically conductive material particle are linked with a binder. Particle size of the electrode active material primary particle is about 0.05-100 micrometer.    USE - Electrode active material for a vehicle-mounted lithium ion secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material primary particle is laminated with the electrode active material secondary particle along lithium ion diffusion direction, so that rate characteristic of the material can be improved, and heavy current charging/discharging of a battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of an electrode active material secondary particle.    Electrode active material secondary particle (2)    Electrode active material primary particle (5)
NOVELTY - The unit cell (3) accommodated in a gas filled container (4) has a positive electrode layer (1a), a negative electrode layer (1b), and hydrogen sulfide electrolyte layer (1c) positioned between the positive and negative electrode layers. The gas (5) filled in the container pressurizes the unit cell and a porous adsorbent (6) accommodated in the container. The average pore size of the porous adsorbent is larger than that of the hydrogen sulfide molecule, and smaller than that of the gas molecule.    USE - Battery such as secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for information technology equipments, such as mobile telephone, and for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the pressure applied to the unit cell with the gas filled in the container is suppressed, thus improving the safety while using the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode layer (1a)    Negative electrode layer (1b)    Electrolyte layer (1c)    Unit cell (3)    Container (4)    Gas (5)    Porous adsorbent (6)
NOVELTY - The method of producing power by airflow and/or dead space in a travel unit such as a rotor blade, is disclosed.    USE - The method is useful for producing power by airflow and/or dead space in a travel unit such as a rotor blade.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of economically producing the power in an environmentally-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - The smooth running drum wind wheel dynamo has components, low-friction drum wind wheel and a power generation collector. The dynamo is mounted or integrated in all types of vehicle. The dynamo serves additional electric charge for rechargeable batteries and energy storage for vehicles. The dynamo is manufactured as single or double drum dynamo.    USE - Smooth running drum wind wheel dynamo.    ADVANTAGE - The smooth running drum wind wheel dynamo has components, low-friction drum wind wheel and a power generation collector, where the dynamo is mounted or integrated in all types of vehicle, and hence ensures simple and efficient smooth running drum wind wheel dynamo.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a smooth running drum wind wheel dynamo.
NOVELTY - The battery (8) has cells (9) i.e. lithium ion cells, arranged in parallel strands (10). Each strand comprises an overcurrent protection device. A shunt arm (13) is transversely connected to the parallel strands. A fuse (14) of the overcurrent protection device is arranged between nodal points of the parallel strands and the shunt arm. The fuse is attached to a bus bar. The shunt arm is attached to a battery management apparatus (15), which is utilized for performing resistive or pulsating charge equalization. The fuse is formed as a bonding wire or a screw.    USE - Lithium ion battery for use as a starter battery for starting an internal combustion engine of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse of the overcurrent protection device is arranged between the nodal points of the parallel rows of cells and the shunt arm, thus obtaining the battery with low internal resistance. The design of the battery enables preventing flow of current to short-circuited cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (8)    Cells (9)    Parallel strands of cells (10)    Shunt arm (13)    Fuse (14)    Battery management apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (8) has cells (9) i.e. lithium ion cells, arranged in parallel strands (10). An overcurrent protection device comprises fixed current electronic switches, which are arranged in branches (13) that are extended transverse to the parallel strands. The electronic switches are arranged between nodal points of the strands and the branches. A stress measurement device is assigned to the electronic switches. The branches are attached to a battery management apparatus (15). The switches comprise two transistors i.e. FETs, and are attached to a bus bar (76), which is made of copper/aluminum.    USE - Lithium ion battery for use as a starter battery for starting an internal combustion engine of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed current electronic switches of the overcurrent protection device are arranged in the branches that are extended transverse to the parallel strands of cells, thus achieving extended diagnosis capabilities of the battery. The electronic switches are attached to the bus bar that is made of copper or aluminum, thus preventing increase in internal resistance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (8)    Cells (9)    Parallel strands of cells (10)    Branches (13)    Battery management apparatus (15)    Bus bar (76)
NOVELTY - The system has a hybrid unit with a battery pack (5') and an internal combustion engine (23) i.e. diesel engine, and designed as a range extender that generates electrical energy via a generator and delivers the electrical energy optionally to an electromotor (12) and overrun of the battery pack. An apron tractor (1) is provided with a power supply and the electromotor for driving driven wheels (4), and comprises an energy storage (2). Size of the battery pack is same as size of the energy storage, and size of a fuel cell i.e. fuel cell unit (11) is same as size of the energy storage.    USE - Component system for manufacturing an airport-apron tractor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electromotor drives the driven wheels, and comprises the energy storage, where size of the battery pack is same as size of the energy storage, and size of the fuel cell is same as size of the energy storage, thus realizing power supply in a simple and inexpensive manner without prolonged charging times, and constructing the component system in a simple manner with different energy sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electromotor is designed as a wheel hub motor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apron tractor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an apron-tractor.    Apron tractor (1)    Energy storage (2)    Driven wheels (4)    Battery pack (5')    Fuel cell unit (11)    Electromotor (12)    Internal combustion engine (23)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing material contains aluminum hydride (11), aluminum oxide (12) and substance capable of discharging water by heating. The aluminum hydride and water discharging substance are contacted through aluminum oxide.    USE - Hydrogen producing material for fuel cell used in hydrogen fuel vehicle and portable equipment (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat supply at the time of generating hydrogen from aluminum hydride is reduced. The heating apparatus is compact and has reduced volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen producing material;    (2) container (20);    (3) fuel cell;    (4) hydrogen fuel vehicle; and    (5) portable equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining formation of water discharge layer on surface of aluminum hydride. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aluminum hydride (11)    Aluminum oxide (12)    Water absorption layer (13)    Crack (14)    Container (20)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a re-filling pipe connected with a high pressure gas storage tank (14). A temperature sensor (42) is fastened at the tank or in proximity of the tank for measuring temperature of the tank and provides temperature signals. A power supply provides a power supply voltage to an electronic control unit (ECU) (12) on an electric line (46). A thermal relay (48) is coupled with the line and comprises a temperature set point such that the relay is closed and enables the power supply to provide the supply voltage to the ECU if the relay detects temperature over the point.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as an on-board electrical system for waking-up a control unit i.e. ECU, during a hydrogen gas refilling process in a high pressure gas storage tank i.e. hydrogen gas storage tank, in a vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle (all claimed) i.e. fuel cell powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal relay is coupled with the electric line and comprises the temperature set point such that the relay is closed and enables the power supply to provide the supply voltage to the ECU if the relay detects temperature over the point, thus saving battery power of the vehicle. The system enables monitoring of the refilling of the hydrogen gas storage tank in an easy manner. The housing is made of light-weight and inexpensive insulation material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high pressure gas storage tank is designed as a hydrogen gas storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a fuel cell system in a form of an on-board electrical system for waking-up a control unit during a hydrogen gas refilling process.    Fuel cell system (10)    ECU (12)    High pressure gas storage tank (14)    Temperature sensor (42)    Electric line (46)    Thermal relay (48)
NOVELTY - The device has a locking element (28) that is arranged at an electric car (10) beside a charging plug (20). The charging plug is disconnected from a charging port (14) at an unlocked position. The locking element is moved manually from outside of the electric car into a latched position such that disconnection of the plug from the charging port is prevented. An unlocking actuator is arranged within a car interior region and is actuated manually to move the locking element into the unlocked position.    USE - Device for locking charging plug at charging port of electric car. Can also be used for plug-in hybrid electric car and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unauthorized disengagement of the charging plug from the charging port during battery charging process of the electric car can be prevented efficiently. The theft of the charging plug of the electric car can be prevented effectively by the locking device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the electric car and sectional view of the charging plug. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric car (10)    Main battery (12)    Charging port (14)    Charging plug (20)    Locking element (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves cutting the web of pressure sensitive adhesive material (162) in longitudinal direction during rolling process so that several strips (164) are generated. The strips which are spaced apart from each other are connected with a sheet of gas-permeable diffusion material (156,156') to form the flow webs and flow channels of flow layers. The generated strips are stacked on the humidifier stack which is laminated with the water-permeable membrane.    USE - Method for producing humidifier (claimed) for humidification of process gases for fuel cell used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The process gases can be humidified easily. The humidifier can be manufactured easily. The installation space of the humidifier can be reduced. The moisture transmission rate can be improved. The volume of the humidifier can be reduced. The humidifier can be manufactured easily and quickly. The materials can be saved. The structure of the humidifier is compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the manufacturing apparatus of humidifier.    Manufacturing apparatus of humidifier (100)    Cutter (104)    Gas-permeable diffusion materials (156,156')    Pressure sensitive adhesive material (162)    Strips (164)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has circulation path through which cooling fluid circulates while the range that connects a motor is extended, and a pump which circulates through the cooling fluid within a circulation path. A heating apparatus heats the cooling fluid within the circulation path, and a temperature detection apparatus detects the temperature of cooling fluid within the circulation path. A control apparatus rotates the pump with the number of high velocity revolutions for air vent without operating the heating apparatus.    USE - Cooling device for cooling motor and PCU of e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides pump with reduced cost and size and which prevents the wear of pump for a short period of time since the motor and cooling capacity of PCU will decline if the air remains to the circulation path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the processing content performed by the electronic control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Determining if a non-connecting flag is on (S20)    Determining if raise flag is on (S22)    Determining if the difference of real rotation speed of pump and target rotation speed is no (S24)    Detecting temperature of cooling fluid (S26)    Detecting cooling fluid temperature and determining if cooling fluid temperature is below reference temperature (S28)
NOVELTY - The solar energy plate has electric car main portion whose top surface is fixed with a supporting frame. The supporting frame is fixed with a solar panel which is fixed with a controller. The ammeter, power-off switch and battery are connected in series.    USE - Solar energy plate of electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage capacity of the solar energy plate is improved. The environmental pollution is reduced and cruising ability of electric motor car is improved.
NOVELTY - The BMS mounting bracket has a back plate that is bridged between the left and right side plates in the U-shaped frame portion. The bracket portion is extended along the up and down direction, and is provided with a radiating through hole on the back plate. A bolt hole is connected with the inner space of the opening of the frame portion on the upper and lower ends of the left and right side plates.    USE - Battery management system (BMS) mounting bracket of battery box (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiating area in the BMS device can be increased. The heat dissipation efficiency of the mounting bracket can be improved. The service life of the BMS device can be prolonged.
NOVELTY - The frame has a storage battery welded with a supporting plate that is provided with an upper supporting plate and a lower supporting plate. The upper supporting plate is fixed with a caging device and a motor accumulator. An end of the upper supporting plate is provided with an L-shaped bending structure. The lower supporting plate is provided with a bracket fixing surface. The upper supporting plate and the lower supporting plate are provided with a reinforcing rib.    USE - Vehicle storage battery support frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has reliable connection, high strength, strong rigidity and less occupying space, and increasing energy absorbing cabin space and improves collision safety coefficient. The frame is convenient to install.
NOVELTY - The locking and unlocking device has a lock head that is assembled on a battery box. A lock tongue is provided with under a spring locking channel. An unlocking mechanism is provided with a force transmission bracket. One end of the lock head is moved along the extending direction of a force applying frame. The force applying frame is provided with a guide frame. The lock tongue is driven in the direction of the two opposite ends of the wedge surface of the unlocking mechanism.    USE - Locking and unlocking device of battery box.    ADVANTAGE - Since the locking and unlocking device is operated simply, the locking and unlocking device can be used reliably.
NOVELTY - The battery cabin has a supporting base for supporting a battery box. The battery box is inserted into an inserted channel which is set on the back end of the supporting base. The left and right sides of the battery box are connected to a guide mechanism. The guide mechanism is provided with a guide wheel which is set in the supporting base.    USE - Battery cabin mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility of the battery cabin can be improved.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a lifting frame that is set on a pedestal. A grade lift between the lifting frame and a base is provided with a drive screw and a driven screw. The drive screw and the driven screw rod are set with a transmission device. The drive screw and the driven screw are glidingly connected by a nut.    USE - Two-stage lifting battery changing stacking mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is reliable and high in efficiency.
NOVELTY - The emergency light (100) has solar panel (110) that collects the solar energy and converts solar energy into electricity. The solar panel is formed at the middle portion of the supporting board. The supporting board (130) is fixed in the bottom side of the main portion. The emergency light unit is equipped with the magnet unit. The irradiation portion (160) is provided in the central portion of the solar panel which is provided in the top portion of the emergency light.    USE - Emergency light for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the emergency light is installed in roof top, the driver of the rear vehicle can recognize the emergency of the front vehicle. Hence accidents can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the emergency light for vehicle.    Emergency light (100)    Solar panel (110)    Supporting board (130)    Irradiation portion (160)    Handle (170)
NOVELTY - The device has a metal core printed circuit board (PCB) arranged with multiple active circuit elements. A terminal assembly is provided with a connector structure. The terminal assembly is connected with a core layer of the metal core PCB. A terminal supporter is connected with the terminal assembly. A fixing projection is formed at the terminal supporter. A hanging projection is fixed with an upper end of the terminal supporter. A case cover is connected with the terminal supporter. A bolt part is passed through the terminal assembly.    USE - Car battery power distribution device.    ADVANTAGE - The device supplies high current power source to a battery by a current input circuit in a stable manner, reduces pattern width of the metal core PCB, improves workability of the terminal assembly and increases contact area of a terminal about the core layer of the metal core PCB so as to provide stable electric power supply, thus improving high current conduction of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a car battery power distribution device.
NOVELTY - The battery unit cell (10) has a coupling terminal (14) that is protruded to lateral portion of a casing main portion (17). A cross-section portion is provided at front of the coupling terminal. Connecting rods (16) are arranged in the cross-section portion in which a combining projection (15) is not installed. The coupling terminal is set in the groove of cross-section portion and oriented inward. The input and output ends of the power source are provided in a battery tap.    USE - Battery unit cell of battery module (claimed) used in electronic product such as phone, notebook computer and camcorder. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, wireless cleaner, electric bicycle and electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly process of the battery unit cell can be simplified. The manufacturing cost of the battery unit cell can be reduced. Productivity of the battery unit cell can be improved. The occurrence of short circuit between the battery tap and the conductor can be prevented. The contact of the conductor of the battery tap from outside can be prevented, so that the malfunction of the battery tap can be prevented. The occurrence of accident can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit cell.    Battery unit cell (10)    Coupling terminal (14)    Combining projection (15)    Connecting rods (16)    Casing main portion (17)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bicycle main body provided with a main support frame. A solar energy board layer is arranged on a surface of the main support frame and connected with a storage battery group. A power system is arranged at a foot pedal rotating wheel through an electric wire. The storage battery group is arranged on a back part of the main support frame and provided with a power supply line.    USE - Solar energy bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is environment-friendly and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy bicycle.
NOVELTY - The motor has a universal motor provided with an engine. A common generator is installed on a shell. The universal motor is arranged on the shell. The common generator is electrically connected with a start switch, a circuit breaker and a storage battery. A controller is configured on a frame. The universal motor is connected with an output end of a power supply. The controller is connected with the storage battery. The storage battery and a driving motor are electrically connected with each other.    USE - Visitor Location register (VLR) integrated motor for an electric-tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is compact in structure and convenient to use. The motor prolongs the service life of the storage battery.
NOVELTY - The engine system has compressor (52) that is driven at refrigerating cycle (51), when engine starts from cold machine state. The heat exchanger (55) collects waste heat of engine to refrigerant. The expander (37) converts waste heat collected by refrigerant into motive power by expanding refrigerant. The cooling water of engine is warmth at Rankine cycle (31) by heat exchanger with respect to refrigerant thermally absorbed with evaporator when engine starts from cold machine state.    USE - Engine system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating function of the engine system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of engine system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic circuit diagram of the refrigerant type bulb. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rankine cycle (31)    Expander (37)    Refrigerating cycle (51)    Compressor (52)    Heat exchanger (55)
NOVELTY - Making butanol, involves modifying conventional manufacturing facility by adding a lignocellulosic saccharification unit and electron beam irradiation equipment; irradiating the lignocellulosic starting material in the modified manufacturing facility by exposure to irradiation from the electron beam irradiation equipment, to produce an irradiated lignocellulosic material has a lower level of recalcitrance than the lignocellulosic starting material; and converting the irradiated lignocellulosic material to butanol by utilizing the lignocellulosic saccharification unit.    USE - For making butanol (claimed) used as a fuel, a blend with other components such as gasoline, for powering cars, trucks, tractors, ships and trains; as an internal combustion fuel; and as a fuel cell feedstock.    ADVANTAGE - The method processes grains and sugars, cellulosic or lignocellulosic feedstocks that exhibit varying degrees of recalcitrance, which are difficult or nearly impossible to process in conventional bio-processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Making butanol, involves modifying a manufacturing facility that was built to produce ethanol exclusively from grain, or from corn sweetener, sucrose, or lactose by adding a lignocellulosic saccharification unit to the facility; further modifying the manufacturing facility by adding electron beam irradiation equipment to the manufacturing facility; transporting a lignocellulosic starting material to the modified manufacturing facility; irradiating the lignocellulosic starting material by exposure to irradiation from the electron beam irradiation equipment, to produce an irradiated lignocellulosic material, where the irradiated lignocellulosic material has a lower level of recalcitrance than the lignocellulosic starting material; and converting the irradiated lignocellulosic material to butanol by utilizing the lignocellulosic saccharification unit.
NOVELTY - An olivine-type lithium-metal phosphate is prepared by mixing lithium phosphate having a particle diameter (D90) of 100 mu m or less, an element (M)-containing compound having a particle diameter (D90) of 100 mu m or less, and water, adjusting the concentration of element (M) (with respect to water) to 4 mol/L or more, to obtain a raw material and performing hydrothermal synthesis with respect to the raw material, to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used in lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, tablet-type computer, mobile telephone, electronic organizer, electronic dictionary, electronic meter, electronic key, electronic tag, digital camera and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since byproduction of water during hydrothermal synthesis is reduced, the lithium-metal phosphate is prepared with small particle size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type lithium-metal phosphate (LiMPO4) is prepared by mixing lithium phosphate having a particle diameter (D90) of 100 mu m or less, an element (M)-containing compound having a particle diameter (D90) of 100 mu m or less, and water, adjusting the concentration of element (M) (with respect to water) to 4 mol/L or more, to obtain a raw material and performing hydrothermal synthesis with respect to the raw material, to obtain positive electrode active material. The element (M) is chosen from magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, nickel, cobalt, zinc, germanium, copper, chromium, titanium, strontium, barium, scandium, yttrium, aluminum, gallium, indium, silicon, boron and rare-earth element.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has a structure in which a jelly-roll of a anode, a separation film or a cathode structure is mounted in a cylindrical battery case, and an insulating component (180c) of sheet-like structure mounted in the upper end of the jelly-roll containing a molding product of a polymer resin or a polymer composite, and micro pores (182c) punched through the molding product.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used for device e.g. cellular phone, handheld computer, light electronic vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent durability and safety, and can be efficiently manufactured with suppressed foreign material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of insulating component.    Insulating component (180c)    Opening (181c)    Micro pores (182c)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has jelly-roll of anode/separation film/cathode structure having porous structure mounted on a cylindrical battery case, and insulating component (180c) of sheet-like structure having micro pores connected to longitudinal direction or longitudinal direction and transverse direction, mounted on upper end of the jelly-roll of structure.    USE - Secondary battery is used for lithium secondary battery for device e.g. cellular phone, handheld computer, E-bike, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved mechanical rigidity, and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the insulating component.    Insulating component (180c)    Opening (181c)
NOVELTY - The system has an energy storage inductor whose two ends are connected with a middle part of two half-bridge structures. One end of the first half-bridge structure is connected with a power switch. An end of the power switch is connected with one pole of a battery. Another end of the first half-bridge is connected with an electrode of a storage battery. The second half-bridge structure is connected with a super capacitor in parallel. A pulse width modulation (PWM) unit changes a gate electrode of an N-groove metal oxide semiconductor tube converter.    USE - Composite power supply control system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prolongs the service life of the storage battery, and can carry out large-power charging, fast recovery vehicle regenerative energy during braking to improve the traveling mileage of an electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The structure has a steering safety and steering machine control power supply port connected with a power supply wire. A main power distribution box is provided with a steering motor controller power port. A power steering pump is connected to a ground connection port and a power supply port via a front part of wiring harness. A control steering engine is connected with a signal port of a torque sensor and a power supply. A pressure switch is arranged with a vacuum tube in a vacuum booster and a vacuum brake pump that is located at a middle beam in an engine room.    USE - Wiring harness arrangement structure for a Pentium fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure realizes reasonable arrangement of wiring harness, and effectively protects the wiring harness.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar energy photoelectric module electrically connected with an energy storage element. The energy-storage element is electrically connected with a power supply module that is connected with a micro-controller. The micro-controller is connected with an alarming system by a digital circuit. The alarming system is connected with a sensing module through an analog circuit that is connected with the micro-controller. A vehicle starting circuit is electrically connected with the circuit board.    USE - Solar energy operated anti-theft device for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and easy to install and has high efficiency. The device saves energy, reduces use pressure of a storage battery and increases service life of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a circuit board provided with multiple diodes. A small power supply main body is provided with an insulated gate bipolar transistor tube. A capacitor filter circuit is provided with a resistor. A regulating circuit is connected with a secondary winding of a transformer and the circuit board. A pin of a YS-80-type regulator is connected with the resistor. The resistor is fixed on the circuit board.    USE - Intelligent controller based high-power storage battery charging power supply for an electric automobile charging station.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply has simple structure. The power supply can communicate between a touch screen device and a computer to monitor charging voltage and current level so as to reach better charging effect.
NOVELTY - The system has a forklift frame whose right end is provided with an oil inlet and left end is provided with a brake oil part. The oil filling port is provided with a storage battery and a mounting plate. The battery is fixed on the forklift frame, and the mounting plate is provided with a controller and a connecting frame.    USE - Integrated control system for a forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure and easy to repair and maintain in a convenient and fast manner.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20) comprises 1st active material of positive electrode (21) containing lithium iron phosphate, lithium manganese phosphate, or lithium vanadium phosphate in which site of iron, manganese, or vanadium is substituted by different metallic element having atomic number of greater than or equal to 11, 2nd active material of positive electrode containing lithium nickel composite oxide, and electrolytic solution containing fluorinated ethylene carbonate. Compound in 1st active material of positive electrode is coated with conductive carbon.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electrical appliances and electronic automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration in cell properties caused by hydrogen fluoride generated by reaction of fluorinated ethylene carbonate with moisture is inhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises 1st active material of positive electrode containing compound lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), lithium manganese phosphate (LiMnPO4), or lithium vanadium phosphate (Li3V2(PO4)3) in which site of iron, manganese, or vanadium is substituted by different metallic element having atomic number of greater than or equal to 11, 2nd active material of positive electrode containing lithium nickel composite oxide, and electrolytic solution containing fluorinated ethylene carbonate. Compound in 1st active material of positive electrode is coated with conductive carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode collector (21b)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The system has a main driving motor fixed with a high voltage wire harness vehicle energy device. The high voltage wire harness vehicle energy device is connected an electric air compressor, an air conditioner, an electric power steering and a direct current(DC)/DC converter. An output end of the DC/DC converter is connected with an input end of a storage battery. An output end of the storage battery is connected with an input end of a cooling fan. The cooling fan is fixed in an engine.    USE - Electric hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is connected with an electronic throttle valve to ensure better oil-saving effect in vehicle while driving. The system ensures safety, and has high working efficiency.
NOVELTY - The device has a supporting seat provided with a spring mounting box. A spring is fixed with the spring mounting box. An electromagnetic chuck is provided with the supporting seat. An end of a guide rod is mounted on the chuck. An end of the spring is connected with a spring seat.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power battery quick changing absorbing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively avoids applying of excessive force to an electromagnetic power battery while changing.
NOVELTY - Proton-conducting polymers (I) are new.    USE - (I) are useful for an electrolyte membrane, which is useful in a membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assembly is useful in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte membrane comprising (I) exhibits high dimensional stability, high ion exchange capacity, high proton conductivity, and low methanol permeability, and produces the fuel cell exhibiting increased stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Proton-conducting polymers of formula (((Y1-Z-Y1-D1)m-(O-E-O-D1)1-m)n) (I) are new.    m = 0.01-0.99;    n = 10-1000;    Y1 = chemical bond, O or S;    D1, E = divalent linking group, preferably 1-10C alkylene, 2-10C alkenylene or 6-20C arylene (all optionally substituted), -SO2-, or -C=O-;    Z = substituted naphthyl moieties of formula (IIa);    A = substituted phenyl moieties of formula (IIb) or substituted naphthyl moieties of formula (IIc);    R1-R24 = H, -SO3M, -PO3M, -CO2M, sulfonyl, 1-10C alkyl or 6-20C aryl (substituted by sulfonic acid, phosphate, carboxylic acid or sulfonyl); and    M = H+, Na+ or K+.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrolyte membrane comprising (I).
NOVELTY - A lithium manganese(IV) nickel(III) oxide is new.    USE - A lithium manganese(IV) nickel(III) oxide for positive electrode active material used for lithium ion secondary battery of vehicle (all claimed) and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - High battery capacity is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium manganese(IV) nickel(III) oxide of formula Li(LixMn(IV)yNi(III)zMew)O2 (1) is new.    x+y+z+w=1;    x=0-0.33;    y=0-0.67;    w, z= greater than or equal to 0; and    Me=Nb, Al, Fe, F, Mg, Co, Ti, and/or trivalent Mn.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle frame chassis connected with two front wheels and two rear wheels. A steering mechanism is connected with a brake mechanism that is connected with a pedal device. A chain transmission mechanism is connected with an electric mechanism. A solar device is connected with a protective cover and a front lamp. A rear lamp is connected with a turn light. A cross rod is connected with the vehicle frame chassis. A shaft of a frame base plate is connected with two ends of the cross rod. The steering mechanism is provided with two vertical V-shaped shaped handles.    USE - Electric solar powered three-drive close-type four wheel vehicle for children and old people in an office and a school.
NOVELTY - The ecological hybrid vehicle is equipped with a trunk that is built into a main compartment of a vehicle, and has driving wheels driven by a transmission associated with an electric engine. An anterior vehicle frame (10) is associated with an electric battery that is recharged through a series of photovoltaic panels arranged on a vehicle roof. The frame of a door (11) extends back, where the door is provided as a sliding door moved parallel to a side of the vehicle body through horizontal guides (12) established on the anterior of the body.    USE - Ecological hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ecological hybrid vehicle is equipped with a trunk that is built into a main compartment of a vehicle, and has driving wheels driven by a transmission associated with an electric engine, where an anterior vehicle frame is associated with an electric battery that is recharged through a series of photovoltaic panels arranged on a vehicle roof, and hence reduces size of ecological hybrid vehicle provided with optimum aerodynamic efficiency, and ensures easy driving in city, where electrical energy is obtained from solar radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an ecological hybrid vehicle.    Body (1)    Headlights (5)    Vehicle frame (10)    Door (11)    Horizontal guides (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a polyurethane sponge to remove oil, and obtaining foam material. A negative electrode active material is coated, and an active material is added with a carbon black. A negative electrode plate is cured and dried, and a positive electrode plate is assembled into a finished product. The polyurethane sponge is soaked in alkaline solution in 10 minutes.    USE - Method for preparing a lead-carbon battery for a micro-hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving the lead acid battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for a preparing lead-carbon battery for a micro-hybrid motor vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The coupling hose (100) has an outer cover (30) for covering an inner portion (10). A finishing portion is formed in the starting stage of the inner portion. A reinforcement portion (11) is combined with an inner layer (13). The inner layer, outer layer (15), outer cover and finishing portion are made of silicone material.    USE - Coupling hose used in fuel cell vehicle, petrol vehicle and diesel vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - As finishing portion is formed in starting stage of inner portion, the exposure of reinforcement portion to fluid can be prevented. As the outer cover covers the inner layer and inner portion, and reinforcement portion is arranged between the outer layer and inner layer, four-layer structure is formed and the bond strength of the hose can be drastically improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coupling hose.    Inner portion (10)    Reinforcement portion (11)    Inner layer (13)    Outer layer (15)    Outer cover (30)    Coupling hose (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a bare cell (10) comprising an electrode assembly positioned within a case (11) and a cap plate (12), where the cap plate has an electrode e.g. positive electrode, and a coupling protrusion extending outward from the cap plate. A protection element (30) protects the bare cell, and a protection circuit module (20) is electrically connected to the bare cell via the protection element. A coupling element (50) is interposed between the bare cell and protection element, where the coupling protrusion is engaged with coupling element to retain the coupling element on cap plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. low capacity rechargeable battery for small portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer, and camcorder, and large capacity battery utilized as a power source for driving a motor of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is dropped from a high location or a distortional warping stress is exerted against the battery even if the battery is bent so that the coupling element can be inhibited from being separated from the bare cell, thus improving mechanical strength of the battery while effectively transferring heat generated in the bare cell by overcurrent to a coupling element body through the cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Bare cell (10)    Case (11)    Cap plate (12)    Protection circuit module (20)    Protection element (30)    Coupling element (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming active material layer on positive electrode and negative electrode having collector. The powder constituent mixed with the material for forming the active material layer containing a negative electrode active material (231) and a binder (232) in a powdered state is deposited on the collector. The thickness direction of the deposit of powder constituent on the collector is pressurized and then the deposit of powder constituent is heated. The temperature of the deposit of the powder constituent is made more than the initial softening temperature.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery for use in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the particle diameter of the powder constituent supplied is small, the electrode plate with reduced thickness can be manufactured and lithium ion secondary battery provided with the high quality electrode plate is efficiently producible in low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode plate manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode plate manufacturing apparatus (1)    Powder supply portion (2)    Press rollers (4,5)    Negative electrode active material (231)    Binder (232)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has main portion (2) which is accommodated with positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. A stacked electrode portion is laminated separator. An internal-pressure detection unit detects internal pressure inside secondary battery main portion. A pressurizing unit pressurizes secondary battery main portion from an outer side. A pressure regulation unit adjusts pressurization by pressurizing unit based on internal pressure. The pressure regulation unit provides pressurization by pressurizing unit when the internal pressure rises.    USE - Secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of a secondary battery main portion can be suppressed and the performance of a battery service can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Secondary battery main portion (2)    Module can (3)    Internal-pressure sensor (4)    External-pressure sensor (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying oxidizing agent gas to an oxidizing agent gas channel (52), and supplying fuel gas to a fuel gas path (51). Pressure of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel gas path is set more highly than pressure of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the oxidizing agent gas channel. Pressure of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the oxidizing agent gas channel as signal pressure is introduced by a regulator (105). Pressure of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel gas path is reached to a specified pressure range according to the signal pressure.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell utilized for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables setting the pressure of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel gas path to be more highly than the pressure of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the oxidizing agent gas channel, and preventing inflow of the refrigerant from the refrigerant path to the reactive-gas channel, so that damage of the membrane-electrode structure with the refrigerant is prevented, thus improving the electric power generation performance. The method enables detecting the concentration of the fuel gas correctly, and controlling the discharge of fuel gas, thus ensuring the contact pressure of the separator and the membrane-electrode structure, and suppressing increase in the contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel gas path (51)    Oxidizing agent gas channel (52)    Regulator (105)    Purge valve (108)    Anode off gas emission path (112)
NOVELTY - The thermistor (10) has two electrode parts (14, 18) respectively fixed in two sides of cylindrical glass (12). A thermistor element (16) is made to contact and interposed between the electrode parts. A wall surface (14b) of one of the electrode parts is provided with a recessed part (14a) for restricting movement of the thermistor element such that a side surface of the thermistor element is separated from the cylindrical glass. The electrode parts are connected with a power supply via two lead parts (24, 28). The lead parts are sealed in the cylindrical glass.    USE - Glass sealing-type thermistor for use as a temperature sensor that is utilized in a drive motor. Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid vehicle, a fuel-cell vehicle, an electric vehicle and a general motor.    ADVANTAGE - The wall surface of the electrode part is provided with the recessed part for restricting movement of the thermistor element such that the side surface of the thermistor element is separated from the cylindrical glass, thus ensuring stable mechanical strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a glass sealing type thermistor.    Glass sealing type thermistor (10)    Cylindrical glass (12)    Electrode parts (14, 18)    Recessed part (14a)    Wall surface (14b)    Thermistor element (16)    Lead parts (24, 28)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises quaternary ammonium salt compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte solution for an electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) that is utilized in an electronic device and a vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solution can suppress fluctuation of pH during charging/discharging in severe conditions such as high temperature conditions, and improve reliability of the electrical storage apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises quaternary ammonium salt compound of formula ((R1-N(R(alpha))(R2)-R3)+) (I).    N=nitrogen;    R1-R3=1C or more organic substituent, or electron withdrawing group;    R(alpha)=1C or more, where hydrogen atom has substituent bonded with carbon atom nearest to the nitrogen atom of the cation.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical double layer capacitor comprising a capacitor element, a positive electrode carrying out adsorption and desorption of the anion, and a negative electrode carrying out adsorption and desorption of the cation, a separator, an exterior body, and a sealing member that seals an opening part of the exterior body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cutaway perspective view of an electrical double layer capacitor.    Capacitor element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Collectors (2a, 3a)    Polarizing electrode layers (2b, 3b)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Lead wires (5a, 5b)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer and a positive electrode collector, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode collector, an electrode body including a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium salt electrolyte that is dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent. The positive electrode active material layer contains activated charcoal, and the non-aqueous solvent contains fluorine-containing ether.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element for use in a motor vehicle for an internal combustion engine or fuel cell, a motor, and a hybrid drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The element has high energy density, power density, electrical conductivity and durability, and high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer and a positive electrode collector, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode collector, an electrode body including a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium salt electrolyte that is dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent. The positive electrode active material layer contains activated charcoal whose surface functional group amount is less than or equal to 0.4 mmole/g, and the non-aqueous solvent contains fluorine-containing ether (5-30 volume%).
NOVELTY - The interlock structure has an interlock unit (15) which blocks electric power supply to high power components when removing a cover (3) and opening an opening section of a case (2). The interlock unit is set in electrical connection state from a blocking state to permit interlocking action. The interlock unit includes the terminal sections (11). The interlock unit is set in electrical connection state when an attachment bolt (4) is fastened to the terminal sections. The interlock unit is arranged in blocking state when the connection of attachment bolt to terminal sections is removed.    USE - Interlock structure for high power components, e.g., inverter, mounted in vehicles, such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for converter and high voltage storage batteries, e.g., secondary battery, utilized by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the interlock to be operated promptly while the electric power supply to high power components can be stopped safely within a short period of time since the interlock unit is arranged in electrical connection state when the attachment bolt is fastened to the terminal sections while the interlock unit is arranged in electrical connection blocking state when the connection of the attachment bolt to the terminal sections is removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the interlock unit in a state in which the interlock is not in operation.    Case (2)    Cover (3)    Attachment bolt (4)    Terminal sections (11)    Interlock unit (15)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode compound material has olivine-structured lithium iron complex oxide comprising lithium-iron phosphate. The average particle diameter of particles of lithium iron complex oxide is 1 mu m or less. The positive-electrode compound material contains electroconductive material and a binder.    USE - Compound material is used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery used for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the compound material has high discharge capacity and excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which has collector comprising metal foil and positive-electrode compound material coated to surface of collector; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material particle (30) comprised in the positive electrode active material layer (14) of the positive electrode (10) has a shell comprised with the lithium transition metal oxide, a hollow portion formed inside the shell portion, and a through-hole which penetrates the shell portion. The positive electrode active material layer contains 50-600ppm N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) with respect to the total solid of this positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used as power supply for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and for personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The wetness of the positive electrode active material and electrolyte solution is improved by containing a suitable quantity of NMP in the positive electrode active material layer. Thus, the internal resistance especially electrolyte solution resistance of the lithium secondary battery is reduced significantly. Thus, a high output and stable lithium secondary battery excellent also in the storage performance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode of the lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Positive electrode active material particle (30)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The stack has a cathode (2a) and an anode respectively arranged on surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (2) i.e. solid polymer separation membrane, in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (21). A cathode gas flow path (30) is formed between a cathode separator (26) and the cathode. A gas diffusion layer (22) is arranged between the MEA and the separator and provided with a water-repellent part (221). A base-material part (222) is fixed to the separator. Water-repellent ratio of regions (R1-R3) is increased toward the separator from the MEA along thickness direction of the gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell stack i.e. solid polymer-type fuel cell, for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water-repellent ratio of the regions is increased toward the separator from the MEA along thickness direction of the gas diffusion layer so as to suppress local excessive drying time, so that waste water property can be improved at low-temperature driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a unit cell of a fuel cell stack.    Regions (R1-R3)    Electrolytic membrane (2)    Cathode (2a)    MEA (21)    Gas diffusion layer (22)    Cathode separator (26)    Cathode gas flow path (30)    Water-repellent part (221)    Base-material part (222)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has tray (12) which mounts a battery in a bottom unit, and a cover which covers the upper direction of the tray. A gasket (14) seals between the tray and cover. A water receiving unit (24) partitions off from the portion that mounts the battery in contact with the side wall (12b), and the joint line (J) of the gasket is arranged into a portion of the upper end of side wall that contacts the water receiving unit.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the generation of problems such as short circuit since the influence of the electrical components on a battery is inhibited by receiving the water that penetrates from the joint line by a water receiving unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the water receiving unit of battery pack.    Tray (12)    Side wall (12b)    Gasket (14)    Water receiving unit (24)    Joint line (J)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer containing a mixture of two active materials, where porosity inside a secondary particle is 3-10 percent, and active material density of the material layer is greater than or equal to 3.65 gram per centimeter cube. The active materials are made of lithium metal nickel oxide represented by LixNi1-yMyO2, where x is 0.9-1.1, y is 0-0.7 and M is metal selected from one among cobalt, manganese, iron, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, strontium, zinc, yttrium, ytterbium, niobium and arsenic.    USE - High capacity lithium ion secondary battery for use as a driving power supply of a portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used as a driving power supply of a hybrid car and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material layer contains a mixture of two active materials, where porosity inside the secondary particle is 3-10 percent, and the active material density of the material layer is greater than or equal to 3.65 gram per centimeter cube, so that high energy density of greater than or equal to 600 Watt-hour/liter is obtained to improve rate characteristic and cycling characteristics of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a secondary particle of a positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - Ceramic dielectric material composition comprises first phase (potassium niobate (KNbO3)) and second phase (barium titanate (BaTiO3)), where at least one of Ba and Ti are substituted by another element.    USE - The ceramic dielectric material composition is useful in electric component (claimed), and as bottom of environment which adjoins to engine compartment as vehicle-mount, and capacitor for power devices using silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)-type semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic dielectric material composition has relatively high dielectric constant, and smaller change rate of dielectric constant, and can acquire high temperature characteristic at wider range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric component.
NOVELTY - The exchanger (1) has several blocks (11-15) that are located in a line with the direction orthogonal to the flow direction of the fluid, while the heat exchanger main unit (101) is divided into several blocks. The entrance side header tank (102) and the exit side header tank (103) are provided with respect to the heat exchanger main unit, so that the supply and discharge of the fluid is separately attained about each block to the inflow portion side. The on-off valve is provided in the entrance side of each block, for switching supply stoppage of the fluid to every block.    USE - Plate fin type heat exchanger used for fuel cell power generation system, hot-water-boiler system and air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - Since adjustment of the heating-surface area and adjustment of the substantial flow volume of the fluid are attained, the adjustment of the heat exchange capability of the plate fin type heat exchanger is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of plate fin type heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plate fin type heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plate fin type heat exchanger (1)    Block (11-15)    Heat exchanger main unit (101)    Entrance side header tank (102)    Exit side header tank (103)
NOVELTY - The breaker (10) has LED that activates initial transistor only if voltage differential is greater than minimum operating voltage. The initial transistor is located to cause power transistor to change from ON state to OFF state when activated. A regenerative circuit is provided with a reset switch. The regenerative circuit is provided to maintain initial transistor in activated state even if voltage differential drops below the minimum operating voltage.    USE - Solid state circuit breaker for disrupting direct current to hybrid automobile, electric automobile, and solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the regenerative circuit is provided to maintain initial transistor in activated state even if voltage differential drops below the minimum operating voltage, the flow of direct current can be disrupted effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the circuit breaker.    Solid state circuit breaker (10)    Power input section (12)    Power output section (14)    Regenerative section (16)    Threshold resistor (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a cylinder cover comprising an air inlet valve set on a shutter-type piston. The piston is provided with a piston exhaust valve on an exhaust passage (4). The passage is provided with an oxygen-enriched air generator on an air inlet passage. A water alcohol mixed liquid tank (21) is set in a feeding system in an upper part of a cylinder (1). A clean fuel tank (16), a clean fuel high pressure pump (18), high pressure clean fuel input controller (19) and high pressure clean fuel spray machine (20) are set on the upper part of the cylinder.    USE - Eight stroke energy-saving micro-discharge main part device for an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an eight stroke giant power energy-saving micro-discharge engine main part device.    Cylinder (1)    Exhaust passage (4)    Clean fuel tank (16)    Clean fuel high pressure pump (18)    Clean fuel input controller (19)    Clean fuel spray machine (20)    Water alcohol mixed liquid tank (21)
NOVELTY - The spacer has a connection bolt whose outer peripheral surface is provided with a thread hole. The thread hole is sleeved on the wall of the battery box main portion. A connecting bolt is passed through the thread hole on the wall of the battery box main portion. The cross section area ratio of a thread hole on the side wall of a battery module portion corresponds to the minimum inner diameter of the cross section of the inner hole.    USE - Elastic spacer used in fixing structure for fixing battery module in battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of the battery module in the battery box is prevented effectively. The manufacturing cost of the battery box main portion is reduced. Since the elastic spacer is provided with a simple structure, the elastic spacer is installed and used conveniently.
NOVELTY - The block has a buckle connected with a battery transfer chamber that is connected with an upper part of a U-shaped hook body. A side of the U-shaped hook body is fixed with a side wall of a block unit along height direction. A fixed handle body is provided with a detachable connection structure that is connected with a vehicle body.    USE - Block for locking a battery transfer storehouse in a vehicle by utilizing a locking structure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The block is simple in structure and firm to connect, and has high reliability, and prevents the battery transfer chamber from being damaged according to different battery transfer chamber type and size and realizes battery transfer chamber locking process so as to avoid vehicle body sliding and turning phenomenon.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a shell body provided with an air inlet, an air outlet, a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is provided with a solar energy battery plate. The shell body is connected with the air inlet. The air inlet is provided with a filter screen. An upper end of the filter screen is provided with a silver-loaded honeycomb active carbon carrier. The silver-loaded honeycomb active carbon carrier is provided with a wind screen. A middle of the wind screen is provided with a fan. The fan is connected with the solar energy battery plate. The air outlet is fixed on the fan.    USE - Vehicle solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier has better economic benefit, and is environment-friendly, and removes harmful substance in air.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body provided with a rectangular storage battery and an electric motor. The storage battery is connected with the electric motor. The electronic motor drives the vehicle body. A top part of the vehicle body is provided with a solar panel. The solar panel is fixed on a roof.    USE - Electric police vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle effectively avoids pollution, and has reasonable structure, energy-saving effect and environment-friendly effect. The vehicle utilizes the solar panel that can absorb solar energy to charge the vehicle battery. The vehicle has a display screen that is utilized for displaying information in a better manner.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle main body provided with a solar energy receiving device. A wind energy receiving device is connected with the solar energy receiving device. An energy storage device is connected with an electronic system of a vehicle body. The solar energy receiving device is fixed with a solar panel.    USE - Energy-saving and environment friendly vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves renewable resource and production cost.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a green electric power supply device unit provided with a solar battery board, a wind power generator, a friction electric generator and a switching switch. The switching switch is connected with a storage battery group. A voltage regulator is connected with an output end of the storage battery group. An output end port of a transformer booster is connected with an intelligent charging device. The friction electric generator is connected with a steering control system. A lithium battery pack and a charging socket are connected with a driving motor and a controller.    USE - Solar energy-wind energy and friction energy combined-type electric vehicle i.e. automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is environment-friendly and scientific and reasonable in design. The vehicle utilizes green-energy in a safe manner, protects ecological environment, realizes inexhaustible resource utilization function and meets requirement under industrial energy shortage condition, and has rigid vitality.
NOVELTY - The system has a high voltage switch whose high voltage output end is connected with a cathode of a dual power diode and a motor controller. A super capacitor is connected with a direct current (DC) bus through a high voltage bidirectional DC/DC converter. An output end of the DC/DC converter is connected with a fuel battery assistant system. A fuel cell controller controls a power signal that is transmitted to the DC/DC converter, a storage battery management system, a super capacitor management system and the motor controller through a Control area network (CAN) bus.    USE - Vehicle fuel battery and storage battery super capacitor hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high fuel cell stack output and working efficiency. The system improves instantaneous power and voltage of the DC bus. The system can recover braking energy.
NOVELTY - The system has an electric hub fixed with a wheel rotating shaft that is connected with a bicycle handle frame. The bicycle handle frame is provided with an energy-saving strong light guiding far LED lamp head, a high-tech solar generating coating unit, an illuminating system main switch and a lithium battery.    USE - Solar energy auxiliary illumination system for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple and convenient to use and operate, and has high safety performance.
NOVELTY - The box body has a storage box unit embedded in an inner part of a battery box. A door is arranged on two sides of the storage box unit. An inner side of the door is provided with a door rack. A cross beam is fixed on an inner part of the storage box unit through two sides of a support frame. An upper beam is fixed with a vertical plate. Two sides of the vertical plate are fixed with multiple box shelves.    USE - Express battery tricycle hanging type box body.    ADVANTAGE - The box body is convenient to use and access and prevented from being stolen and deformed, and has high space utilization rate, and satisfies requirements of an operator.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an air-suction portion (36) and an air-exhaust portion (37) which are formed in a battery pack body (1). A battery region accommodates a battery. An electrical apparatus region accommodates the electrical apparatus. The electrical apparatus region includes an electrical apparatus cover (4) which covers a section of the electrical apparatus and branches the air sucked through the air-suction portion.    USE - Battery pack for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature difference between the battery modules by efficiently supplying cooling wind to the downstream battery cell. Effectively cools the battery cells of the battery modules since the air flowing through the first side air flow path and reaches the second region can flow into the battery accommodating portion, and the air which reaches the third region can flow into the battery accommodating portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack body (1)    Electrical apparatus cover (4)    Air-suction portion (36)    Air-exhaust portion (37)
NOVELTY - The recovering device has wires that are embedded in the cover. The cover is detachably connected with the bottom of the base plate. The base plate is provided with an annular groove. The cover is buckled on the annular groove.    USE - Device for recovering performance of air electrode in air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The leak tightness of the device can be ensured. The replacement of the battery can be performed conveniently.
NOVELTY - The pack has an assisted bracket connected with a side of a securing jig. A joint hole is formed in the assisted bracket. The securing jig is fixed to a combining part that is provided with an upper plate. The upper plate is bonded to an upper part of a battery module. The securing jig is combined with a combined long bolt. An inner girth part is arranged at the upper part of the battery module. A sub-frame is included in an upper side of the battery module along width direction. The battery module is rotatably coupled with a door supporting part of the upper plate.    USE - Multi-divided hybrid battery pack for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is easy to maintain and repair. The pack reduces maintenance and repair cost and weight of a vehicle, improves fuel efficiency and durability, avoids generation of vibration, ensures safety and avoids short circuit due to poor contact and moisture inflow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-divided hybrid battery pack.
NOVELTY - The sealed secondary battery has battery case (5) sealed by a seal plate (10) that is formed by stacking an upper metal plate (11), a valve element (12), and a lower metal plate (13). The electrode group (4), an insulating plate (6) is positioned on the opening side of the battery case. The electrode plate of one pole of the electrode group (4) is connected to the lower metal plate through lead (8). The opening (6a,13a) is formed in the lower metal plate and the insulating plate. The ratio of areas of opening (13a) and opening(6a) is within the range of 1.8 to 3.3.    USE - Sealed secondary battery used as driving power supply in motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The openings are formed within predefined range, and the sealing board is deviated from a battery case, even when the pressure is increased rapidly, such that the battery can discharge the abnormal gas emitted within the battery to the surrounding in a safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between area of opening portion of lower metal plate, and area of opening portion of insulation board.    Electrode group (4)    Battery case (5)    Insulating plate (6)    Openings (6a,13a)    Seal plate (10)    Upper metal plate (11)    Valve element (12)    Lower metal plate (13)
NOVELTY - Producing an electrode composite material, comprises preparing a material comprising lithium, lanthanum, titanium and oxygen and heating the material, where the composition ratio between the lithium, lanthanum and titanium of the material is in the range of a triangle having three vertices at lithium oxide(0.5):lanthanum oxide(1.5):titanium dioxide of 23:24:53, lithium oxide(0.5):lanthanum oxide(1.5):titanium dioxide of 5:36:59, and lithium oxide (0.5):lanthanum oxide (1.5):titanium dioxide of 8:28:64, lithium oxide (0.5)-lanthanum oxide (1.5)-titanium dioxide triangular diagram.    USE - The electrode composite material is useful in all-solid-state battery, which is useful in communication devices, such as cellular phone, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode composite material with high-purity in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of a solid state battery.
NOVELTY - The drive device (1) has a first motor generator (M/G1) and a second motor generator (M/G2) that are electrically connected. A kinetic-energy storage unit is mechanically connected with the second motor generator, for storing the kinetic energy. The second motor generator is mechanically connected with the wheel.    USE - Drive device of vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the motor generators connected to wheel are separately and independently controlled, the running performance and efficiency of the vehicle can be improved. The number of components used in the drive device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle drive device (1)    First motor generator (M-G1)    Second motor generator (M-G2)    Front wheel (Wf)    Rear-wheel (Wr)
NOVELTY - The system (711) has a container in which a battery unit (500) and a connection function unit are arranged. The battery unit is provided with one or more battery cells and an external connector. The battery cells, the external connector, and the connection function unit forms a serial connection in a state in which the battery unit is accommodated in the container. The connection function unit breaks the serial connection in tandem with a removal action in which the battery unit is removed from the container.    USE - Battery system of electric power storage apparatus (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), battery electric vehicle (EV), domestic purpose and office usage.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of replacement of the battery unit can be improved, thus ensures the safety of the system, while the manufacturing cost of moving object is reduced, and the operating cost of moving object is reduced. The accommodation of the battery unit is improved with respect to container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (500)    Service plug (510)    Battery system (711)    Cooling fan (761)    Vent hole (762)
NOVELTY - The battery has cell that is provided with exterior main portion. A bag main portion (6a) has required flexibility. A side surface of storage container (2) is provided with connecting terminal (12) to which current collection terminals protruded from each cell are connected among the side surfaces of the cell assembly (5). The side surfaces of the storage container faces side surface of cell assembly. A heat transferring unit (6) transmits a heat arises from the cell to storage container. The heat transfer unit is positioned in a center portion in alignment direction of cell.    USE - Assembled battery such as lithium ion battery for use in robot, electric motorcycle, and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer unit is positioned in a center portion in alignment direction of cell, so that the accelerated deterioration of unit cells in the center portion can be eliminated, even when a flexible outer package is employed. The structure of the assembled battery can be simplified. Since the process of fixing a heat transferring unit to the side surface of a storage container is avoided, the assembled battery can be manufactured in an easier manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the assembled battery.    Storage container (2)    Cell assembly (5)    Heat transferring unit (6)    Bag main portion (6a)    Connecting terminal (12)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a flat wound electrode portion that is accommodated in flat shape electrode portion. The positive electrode external terminal and negative electrode external terminal are equipped with the exterior portion (11) in which electrode portion and non-aqueous electrolyte is accommodated. A negative electrode active material layer is formed in outer peripheral side of electrode portion. A positive electrode active material layer is formed on both surfaces of positive electrode core of positive electrode active material layer formation portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used in portable apparatus, electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of battery thickness by charging/discharging cycle can be suppressed. The production efficiency of the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Exterior portion (11)    Sealant (12)    Sealing stopper (122)    Safety valve (123)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (1) has gate lead terminal (7), drain lead terminal (8) and source lead terminals (9) which are connected to a semiconductor chip (3). The semiconductor chip is installed in a header (2). The gate electrode (4) and source electrode (5) are arranged in one surface of semiconductor chip. The gate and source electrodes are connected to conductor of source lead terminal. A junction portion of gate lead terminal is connected to a conductor (11a), so that the gate lead terminal is adjoined with gate electrode connected through a conductor (11b).    USE - Semiconductor device installed in semiconductor package, semiconductor module and power supply circuit of electric vehicle, sun power generator, wind power generator and electrical appliance used at home.    ADVANTAGE - The junction portion of gate lead terminal is connected to the conductor, so that the gate lead terminal is adjoined with gate electrode connected through the conductor, such that the resistance and the inductance of the semiconductor device can be reduced effectively. The versatile and simple connection structure can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor device (1)    Header (2)    Semiconductor chip (3)    Gate electrode (4,5)    Source electrodes (5)    Gate lead terminal (7)    Drain lead terminal (8)    Source lead terminal (9)    Conductors (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - The brake device has actuator housing (172) coupled to a cylinder and provided with a mechanism housing portion (173a). The mechanism housing portion accommodates an actuator mechanism (74) for converting the rotational drive force of electric motor (72) into linear drive force for slave pistons arranged in cylinder so as to generate brake fluid pressure. An interconnecting hole (179) is provided for interconnecting the mechanism housing portion and atmosphere. The mechanism housing portion and a brake fluid encapsulating portion are partitioned by sealing element.    USE - Electrically-driven brake device of brake system mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The infiltration of condensed water into mechanism housing portion through interconnecting hole is prevented. The generation of liquid spill is suppressed while enabling intake of external air suitably according to internal pressure reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the actuator housing.    Electric motor (72)    Actuator mechanism (74)    Actuator housing (172)    Mechanism housing portion (173a)    Interconnecting hole (179)
NOVELTY - An electrode-formation material consists of a conductive layer formed on the surface of an electrode active material by coating of 40-80% of the surface of electrode active material with carbon nanofiber (0.5-10 parts mass with respect to 100 parts mass of electrode active material) in mesh shape.    USE - Electrode-formation material is used for forming dispersion liquids of coating materials used for forming electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, motorbikes, other vehicles, and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode-formation material has excellent electrode characteristics and electroconductivity (provided by oxidation treatment), and improves output characteristics of batteries. Since a dispersing agent is not included, there is not gas evolution by disassembly of dispersing agent. The conductive layer is uniformly formed in the surface of electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dispersion liquid obtained by dispersing the electrode-formation material in dispersion medium chosen from solvent and water; and    (2) coating material obtained by adding a binder to the dispersion liquid.
NOVELTY - The battery has a jelly-roll-type anode/separation film/cathode structure provided with a sheet-type structure insulating part (180c). A cylindrical battery case is mounted in an upper end of the jelly-roll-type anode/separation film/cathode structure. Cloth of a fiber/knitted structure is made of synthetic fiber and/or natural fiber. Multiple micro pores (182c) are formed on the cloth of the knitted structure. Top and bottom parts of the micro pores form a through hole.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in a medium-to large-sized battery module that is utilized in an electronic product e.g. cellular phone and handheld computer, and a mobile apparatus such as light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle (EV), hybrid EV (HEV), plug-in HEV and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has prolonged service life and high energy density and operation voltage. The battery ensures safety and better manufacturing fairness, prevents a foreign material generated from an assembling process of the battery from being inflowed, improves main-liquid fairness, prevents fault generation of the battery, reduces short-circuit generation concern due to inflow of the foreign material and improves gas heat discharge effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a lithium secondary battery.    Sheet-type structure insulating part (180c)    Opening part (181c)    Micro pores (182c)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (400) has a battery module (100) provided with a battery cell. A charging/discharging unit is connected with the battery module. A refrigerant inlet portion (212) is formed in an internal space that is formed between two end surfaces of a pack case (200) and the battery module. A coolant discharge part (222) is fixed in the internal space. A front tenon ash is filled on the internal space that is positioned in a side part of the battery module. Refrigerant is made to flow via a refrigerant inlet (210). The front tenon ash is ejected through a coolant discharging port (220).    USE - Battery pack for use in an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack improves cooling efficiency of the front tenon ash and the battery module. The battery pack has better flexibility. The battery pack reduces drift space of the refrigerant and differential pressure. The battery pack improves charging/discharging of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery module (100)    Pack case (200)    Refrigerant inlet (210)    Refrigerant inlet portion (212)    Coolant discharging port (220)    Coolant discharge part (222)    Battery pack (400)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-manganese metal oxide.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized in a medium-to large-sized device such as power tool, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicle including electric-bike, electric-scooter, electric motorcycle, electric golf cart and electric truck for commercial vehicles or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material improves capacity, cyclic stability, safety, durability, thermal stability and processability of the battery, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-manganese metal oxide (Li(LiaMnxM1-a-x-yM1y)O2), where a is greater than 0 but less than or equal to 0.2, x is greater than (l -a)/2, y is greater than 0 but less than 0.2(1-a), M is period 3 elements or period 4 elements, preferably manganese, cobalt or nickel, M1 is metal having 6-fold coordination octahedral structure and an ion size of greater than or equal to 70 pm in a tetravalent oxidation state and the metal is titanium, vanadium or iron. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium secondary battery    (2) a method for manufacturing the lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery tray provided with a storage battery. A rear end of the storage battery tray is provided with a flange, where the flange comprises multiple end faces and a lower convex rib. A skirt is attached to the flange. A first end face of the flange is connected with a storage battery main body part. A second end face of the flange is connected with a battery end. A third end face of the flange is connected with a vertical edge of the battery end. An edge of the lower convex rib is embedded in the storage battery.    USE - Storage battery fixing device for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can firmly fix a fixed caging to a motor accumulator by small plate welding so as to meet different requirements of the user in a highly practical manner.
NOVELTY - The battery has a porous electrode embedded with a liquid flow frame that is connected with a collecting plate and an element. A liquid inlet is formed with a horizontal flow channel that is connected with the porous electrode. A liquid outlet is formed with another horizontal flow channel. The collecting plate is connected to a porous electrode block. The porous electrode block and a transverse guide channel are connected with the porous electrode along thickness direction.    USE - Liquid flow battery for a liquid stream fuel battery stack and a liquid flow battery system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better electrolytic solution flowing resistance effect, and improves liquid battery homogeneity energy utilization rate.
NOVELTY - The system has an interphone module connected with an electrode of a lithium battery main body. A signal output module is connected with the interphone module through a control input receiving opening, where the signal output module is provided as a wireless Bluetooth output module or a wired output interface.    USE - Lithium cell system for use with a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be operated conveniently by a user to carry out conversation with companion in running process and increase function of a lithium battery, thus improving market potential.
NOVELTY - The system has a lithium battery main body whose upper electrode is connected with a signal output module and a control input interface. A main control board CPU is connected with a communication module, the signal output module and the control input interface. The signal output module is connected with a wireless Bluetooth output module or wired output interface.    USE - Communication lithium battery system for an electric bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to a user for calling, and improves lithium battery function and improves market competitive power during riding process.
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery that is a constant temperature box, an input part and an output part used for adjusting the constant temperature box. The input part is connected with an output part through a controller.    USE - Electric vehicle battery constant temperature system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a battery working in a normal working temperature environment to prevent low temperature and high temperature caused by battery capacity to reduce service life damage so as to improve use efficiency and safety of the battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a chargeable battery, a vehicle cooling system and a quick charging interactive network, where the vehicle cooling system is connected with the chargeable battery so as to realize non-quick charging state of the chargeable battery. The quick charging cooling system is connected with an on-vehicle cooling system, which is connected with the liquid cooling system. The quick charging cooling system is connected with the chargeable battery by an interactive network. The quick charging system is connected with the cooling liquid system.    USE - Liquid cooling rechargeable battery fast charging heat management system.
NOVELTY - The motor has a fly-wheel diode whose end is connected with an energy storage that is connected with a voltage conversion part . Two diodes (D1, D2) are connected in series with a coil, and a pin is connected to a ground through a capacitor.    USE - Motor for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is high in working efficiency, simple in structure, energy-saving, stable in rotation and inexpensive, and has prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - The system has a hydraulic suspension soft cushion whose motor side is fixedly connected with an upper end of a main frame. A speed reducer side of a rubber suspension cushion main frame is fixedly connected with a left side of a rear rubber suspender support that is fixedly connected to the main frame.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle suspension system.
NOVELTY - The structure has a vehicle body equipped with an internal combustion engine and an electric generator. The generator is connected with a storage battery. An output shaft and an input shaft of the electric generator are connected with the internal combustion engine. Two transmission wheels are connected by a transmission belt.    USE - Battery-operated ride-vehicle fuel power generation power storage structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has high energy utilization ratio, and reduces maintenance time. The fuel oil in an oil tank can be stored for long time.
NOVELTY - The battery has a case that is cylindrical in structure and conductive material case that is provided with electrolyte and metal fuel. The upper end of the case is provided with a sealing cover plate that extends into the case provided with anode conductive head. The anode conductive head is connected with a guide pipe set on the grid.    USE - Metal air fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery is simplified with reduced manufacturing cost and improved production efficiency.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a solar photovoltaic thin film cloth provided with a copper-indium gallium-selenium thin film, a nylon cloth and a solar energy photovoltaic inputting wire. A portable emergency power supply control cabinet is provided with a solar photovoltaic input socket that is arranged on a commercial power generator input socket, an automobile engine input socket and a main switch input unit. A common direct current (DC) power supply output unit is provided with a DC voltage meter, a DC output adjusting knob, a Universal serial bus (USB) output port and a DC switch.    USE - Thin film solar cell based portable multi-functional emergency power supply for providing lighting during night in military, medical and network communication fields.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply ensures better energy-saving effect of a thin film solar cell. The power supply can replace a diesel generator or household wind power generator so as to generate solar energy photovoltaic power.
NOVELTY - The box has a power battery box part arranged at a bottom part of a guide supporting plate. The guide supporting plate is welded with a guide shaft. The power battery box part is arranged at an inner side end of a locating pin shaft. A roller supporting plate is provided with a clamping groove. A guide groove roller is provided with a guide slot. Left and right roller supporting plates are fixed together by a bolt. A cross beam is connected with an electric bus body. The power battery box part is fixed on the cross beam in the bus body by a locking bolt.    USE - Battery box for an electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The box is quick to disassemble and install, and easy to maintain. The box realizes firm and reliable connections.
NOVELTY - The device has a terminal electrode frame provided with a rectangular hollow area, and a thickened end electrode fixed in a rectangular hollow end region of the terminal electrode frame. The thickened end electrode is fixedly connected with one side of a collector copper plate. The collector copper plate is equipped with a wiring terminal. The wiring terminal is provided with an insulating plate. The insulating plate and the terminal electrode frame are fixedly connected together through a bolt.    USE - Liquid flow battery electrode terminal device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can reduce the end electrode plate size difference and solve bad contact of the electric copper plate, effectively prolong the service life of the battery, and simplify the processing technique of the battery. The device can adopt a thin collector plate with small resistance.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode current collector arranged in a battery shell. The anode current collector is coated with a positive electrode active substance in an exposed area. A cathode current collector is coated with a negative electrode active substance. A diaphragm is located between the anode current collector and the cathode current collector for separation. An electrolyte is filled in the anode current collector and the cathode current collector. A membrane is wound to a predetermined shape in the battery shell.    USE - Lithium ion battery for new energy automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery shortens the activation time of the battery, improves the cycle performance of the battery, and prolongs the service life of the new energy automobile.
NOVELTY - The power-station has a carriage provided with a ceiling whose four sides are provided with a loudspeaker air inlet window and a universal screw. The universal screw is fixed with a rotating shaft. An end of a propeller is fixed on the rotating shaft and the carriage. Another end of the propeller is connected with a direct current (DC) motor. An electric vehicle storage battery is fixed with an alternating current (AC)-DC converter. Bottom of the carriage is equipped with a fixed hanging axle. Two ends of the fixed hanging axle are equipped with a power mechanism of a wheel.    USE - Train power-station.    ADVANTAGE - The power-station achieves power generation by a train through a single way silicon rectifier diode.
NOVELTY - The generator has a shell provided with a main supporting piece and a central shaft. The central shaft is provided with a fan blade. An end of the central shaft is connected to a speed changer. The central shaft is provided with a brake device. The speed changer is connected by a high speed rotating shaft. The high speed rotating shaft is connected with a motor. A generator body is fixed with a rectifier. The rectifier is connected with a current meter and a battery. An air outlet is fixed on a leeward shell. A wind outlet is fixed at a lower side of the air outlet.    USE - Electric vehicle combined-type direct current (DC) wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has simple structure, convenient installation and operation, better stability and high reliability.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing ionomer diaphragm and catalyst coated substrate (CCS) within a vacuum container. The vacuum container is evacuated with a pressure level below 10000 Pascal. The ionomer diaphragm is laminated with CCS for cooling the MEA and ventilating the vacuum container. The vacuum container is formed with bag made of polymer film or polyimide film.    USE - Method for laminating membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (claimed) for fuel cell used for motor vehicles and electric vehicle such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The MEA can be laminated efficiently with reduced cost. Excellent thermal stability and good thermal conductivity of MEA can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) MEA; and    (2) heatable stamper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process for laminating MEA. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack connected with a water tank that is connected with a water pump. The water pump is connected to a water inlet of a three-way valve. Two outlets of the three-way valve are respectively connected with a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor heater and a radiator. The heater and the radiator are connected with the battery pack. The battery pack is provided with a photonic crystal fiber temperature sensor used for measuring temperature of a monomer battery e.g. lithium ion battery. Components of the system are connected with a cooling liquid pipe.    USE - Electric automobile battery pack thermal management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has practical and reliable thermal management structure, and realizes the heat dissipation and cooling ability of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile battery pack thermal management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile battery pack thermal management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) power supply utilized for a solar power generation system. The power generation system generates wind power. A clean energy power generation system provides electric energy output to DC/AC power supply for charging an electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car, with air as medium to form a coupling loop. Electric energy of the electric vehicle forms DC/AC power supply amount. Electric quantity of the battery is detected.    USE - Electric vehicle charging station.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-contact charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle charging station.
NOVELTY - The device has a closed loop pipe (2) provided with a motor stator, and a permanent magnet combined rod moved up and down along a cutting pipe closed loop to generate current. Permanent magnet combined rod gravity generates reaction force and resultant electric vehicle vibration force to push a permanent magnet combined rod lifting cutting closed loop. A lacquered wire (4) is provided with combined wind to the closed loop pipe. An integral linear motor force generator output is connected to an electric storage battery and a super capacitor by the wire.    USE - Linear motor force generator device.    ADVANTAGE - The device operates an electric vehicle for thousand kilometers without consuming large energy, replaces the vehicle to provide green and environment-friendly effect for a human and saves energy. The device is simple to produce and convenient to operate, and has less volume and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a linear motor force generator device.    Permanent magnet combined rod (1)    Closed loop pipe (2)    Spring (3)    Lacquered wire (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar energy battery plate fixed on a top part of a vehicle shell. A turbine generator is arranged at a head part of the shell. The solar energy battery plate and the turbine generator are connected with a rechargeable battery.    USE - Three-in-one environment-friendly vehicle i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has reasonable design, simple process and convenient and practical usage.
NOVELTY - The electric turbocharger (13) has a variable geometry compressor inlet (18) for influencing pressure and/or volume flow at the compressor (12) and a variable geometry turbine inlet (19) for influencing pressure and/or volume flow at the turbine (16). The pressure side of the compressor is connected with the suction side of the compressor and exhaust side of the turbine, through a compressor bypass line formed with bypass valves (21,22).    USE - Electric turbocharger for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Both the charge air pressure and the exhaust pressure of the fuel cell can be adjusted efficiently, variably, flexibly and independently, and thus high variability in the operation of the fuel cell system can be achieved. The structure of electric turbocharger is energy efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system with an electric turbocharger in a vehicle and schematic views of the bypass pipe around turbine of the electric turbocharger.    Compressor (12)    Electric turbocharger (13)    Turbine (16)    Variable geometry compressor inlet (18)    Variable geometry turbine inlet (19)    Bypass valves (21,22)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive polyamide resin composition contains (in parts mass) polyamide (100) and electroconductive imparting agent (5-50). The polyamide contains a dicarboxylic acid component and a diamine component. The dicarboxylic acid component is terephthalic acid. The diamine component is chosen from 1,8-octane diamine, 1,10-decane diamine and 1,12-dodecane diamine. The overcooling degree of polyamide measured using differential scanning calorimeter is 40 degrees C or less.    USE - Electroconductive polyamide resin composition is used for molded product (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical/electronic component, motor vehicle component e.g. muffler cover, air intake duct, rear spoiler, wheel cover, wheel cap and cowl vent grille, sensor housing, socket, binding band, caster, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive polyamide resin composition provides molded product having excellent mechanical characteristics, heat resistance, moldability and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molded product, which is obtained by molding the electroconductive polyamide resin composition.
NOVELTY - The device has a circuit board fixed in a shell body. The circuit board is provided with a main board, a fuse, a shunt, a pre-charging relay and a pre-charging resistor. A pre-charging unit is connected to a battery branch. The pre-charging relay is connected with a current divider. The shell body is provided with a high voltage connection port, a sub-network communication port, a diagnostic port, a communication port and a battery total negative sampling port. A connector is fixed with the shell body.    USE - Electric automobile high voltage safety control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures personal safety of a high voltage circuit and a driver.
NOVELTY - The module has a box cover that is comprised with circular lug boss (101-104) and I-shaped groove(106a,b-110a,b, 111-114). The round lug bosses are uniformly distributed on the box cover. I-shaped groove is provided on front and back side of the box cover. The L-shaped groove or H-shaped groove is distributed on front and back side of a base that is embedded with a punching element. The box cover is buckled on the base through circular lug boss and I-shaped groove.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion module used for power generation from waste heat of gas exhaust during driving of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the thermoelectric conversion module can be simplified. The thermoelectric conversion module can be used conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric conversion module.    Lug bosses (101-104)    I-shaped grooves (106a,b-110a,b, 111-114)
NOVELTY - The lorry has a carriage whose top part is provided with a solar energy battery plate. A lower end of the carriage is connected with a controller. An input end of the controller is connected with the solar energy battery plate through a lead. A middle part of the carriage is provided with a storage battery and a drive motor. The storage battery is connected with an output end of the driving motor. An output end of the controller is connected with the storage battery through another lead.    USE - Solar energy electric lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The lorry is simple in structure, environment-friendly and convenient to maintain, and reduces noise generating rate.
NOVELTY - The system has an engine connected with an engine water pump. A motor is connected with the water pump. A high pressure electric heater is connected with an electric heating water pump. A fuel heater is connected with a fuel heating water pump. A passenger compartment heat exchanger is connected with a throttle valve. A battery heat exchanger is connected with the throttle valve. The motor is connected with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a motor controller. A fuel oil engine heat exchanger and the throttle valve are connected in parallel with a thermal management controller.    USE - Plug electric mixing heating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Then system satisfies requirements of a user, prolongs service life of a battery and improves efficiency of the battery.
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame main body provided with a bottom plate and a rectangle plate. The bottom plate is integrally formed with a side plate. The side plate and the bottom plate are connected with each other. The frame main body is provided with a reinforcing frame.    USE - Electric vehicle battery frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame reduces welding workload. The frame enhances pressure resistance sealing tensile strength and ensures size precision. The frame is inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The tool has a circular safety valve provided with a circular safety valve rotating head.    USE - Battery circular safety valve rotating tool for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotary head can be processed into a safe valve plug position with certain specification according to different specification requirements of the safety valve. The tool is easy to operate and process. The tool has high efficiency, high operating quality and stable operating effect.
NOVELTY - The cell unit has a battery fixed with a mounting hole. A main board is externally connected with an anode pile head on two sides of the hole. A main plate is connected with a cathode pile head and externally connected with the anode pile head. The cathode pile head is provided with a conductive connecting piece.    USE - Fixed bottom plate metal-air fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit has reasonable structure, better design and wide application range. The cell unit simplifies structure of single battery pack. The cell unit avoids need of welding and saves labor cost. The cell unit is convenient to maintain.
NOVELTY - The device has a container provided with a capacitor table frame. The capacitor table frame is fixedly mounted on a bottom plate of the container. The capacitor table frame is connected to a supporting-insulator. The supporting-insulator is connected with a rectangular-shaped bus bar. A base support insulator is fixedly equipped with the bottom plate of the container.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car, load volume adjusting high voltage power capacitor device.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents a capacitor device from being damaged. The device can be adjusted output of capacitive capacity in a step by step manner. The device has wide application range.
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has a direct current power supply (1), a power supply controller (2), an inverter (3) and a compressor refrigeration system (4) connected in turn. The direct current power supply includes a solar battery board (11), a vehicle motor (12) and a storage battery (13) that are connected with a power supply controller (2). The power supply controller includes a remote control unit (21).    USE - Solar vehicle-mounted air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner is inexpensive, simple in structure and easy to use, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar vehicle-mounted air conditioner. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Direct current power supply (1)    Power supply controller (2)    Inverter (3)    Compressor refrigeration system (4)    Solar battery board (11)    Vehicle motor (12)    Storage battery (13)    Remote control unit (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power supply system has a fuel cell (1), a direct current (DC)-DC conversion unit (2), a contactor (3), a storage device (4), a controller (7), an auxiliary system (8), and a power supply output end (5) connected with operation control unit (6). The auxiliary system comprises a high power assistant component (80). The operation control unit receives the operation signal of each unit and controls the preset units. The controller measures the state parameter of fuel cell, energy storage device, and auxiliary system.    USE - Fuel cell power supply system used in vehicle such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components in the fuel cell power supply system is reduced, so that the size of the fuel cell power supply system is reduced. The reliability of the fuel cell power supply system is improved. The installation space is reduced. The fuel cell power supply system can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    DC-DC conversion unit (2)    Contactor (3)    Storage device (4)    Power supply output end (5)    Operation control unit (6)    Controller (7)    Auxiliary system (8)    High power assistant component (80)
NOVELTY - The system has a shell (90) provided with a fuel cell system unit (100). A contactor (3) is formed as an open-type large electric current contactor. The shell is provided with an operation control unit (6). The cell system unit is connected to a direct current (DC) conversion unit (2). A controller (7) is connected to the fuel cell system unit. An energy storage device (4) is connected to the controller. An electric separating plate (901) is arranged in the shell. A hydrogen storage system unit is located in a gas supply space that is connected to a lower part of an electronic system unit.    USE - Fuel battery power supply system for a forklift lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The system is compact in structure and convenient to carry and maintain, and has high capacity, and reduces multiplying power of the energy storage device in a charging and discharging state and prolongs service life of the energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery power supply system.    Conversion unit (2)    Contactor (3)    Energy storage device (4)    Operation control unit (6)    Controller (7)    Shell (90)    Fuel cell system (100)    Electric separating plate (901)
NOVELTY - The system has a cylinder cover (4) provided with a diesel oil injector (9) and a gasification chamber (24). The gasification chamber is provided with a heat pipe (15) and another gasification chamber (23) and installed on the cylinder cover. A heat pipe condensation section (20) is formed in the latter gasification chamber that is provided with a vaporizing chamber (22). An electric control fuel oil injector (5) of the latter gasification chamber is connected with the former gasification chamber. The heat pipe is filled with working liquid i.e. naphthalene or thiuram.    USE - Fuel injection system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple and compact in structure and energy-saving, and has high product quality and combustion efficiency and better emission reduction function, and can heat gasification diesel oil from exhaust gas by utilizing heat tube technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel injection system.    Cylinder cover (4)    Electric control fuel oil injector (5)    Diesel oil injector (9)    Heat pipe (15)    Heat pipe condensation section (20)    Vaporizing chamber (22)    Gasification chambers (23, 24)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has a core portion (10) which is provided with multiple layers of heat conducting sheet (4) that is equipped with a thermoelectric couple. The top and bottom surfaces of the heat conducting sheet are provided with ends that are protruded out of the battery core portion. The left and right sides of the heat-conducting sheet are connected to the left and right side walls.    USE - Lithium ion battery with temperature adjusting structure, used in mobile communication device, portable electronic equipment, electric tool and electric vehicle e.g. electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery is stable and reliable and the temperature of the battery can be effectively adjusted. The safety and service life of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium ion battery temperature adjusting structure.    Heat conducting sheet (4)    Core portion (10)
NOVELTY - Preparing palladium-iron bimetallic-methanol fuel cell anode catalyst comprises mixing aqueous solutions of palladium (II) chloride, ferric chloride and potassium nitrate to obtain palladium iron electrodeposition base solution, taking glassy carbon electrode substrate as a working electrode, saturated calomel electrode as an auxiliary electrode, molybdenum electrode as a counter electrode, performing electrodeposition, processing glassy carbon electrode substrate by alumina powder polishing, washing with deionized water, ultrasonically cleaning with nitric acid aqueous solution and washing.    USE - The method is useful for preparing palladium-iron bimetallic-methanol fuel cell anode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The method: is easy; carries out electrodeposition process under manual control; controls the size and shape of the reaction product; has short production period; has high utilization rate of noble metal in methanol fuel cell oxidation electrode; and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing palladium-iron bimetallic-methanol fuel cell anode catalyst comprises preparing palladium (II) chloride aqueous solution (8 mmol/l), ferric chloride aqueous solution (8 mmol/l) and potassium nitrate aqueous solution (1 mol/l) with water, mixing the solutions to obtain palladium iron electrodeposition base solution, taking glassy carbon electrode substrate as a working electrode, saturated calomel electrode as an auxiliary electrode, molybdenum electrode as a counter electrode, performing direct electrodeposition method for preparing palladium iron thin film electrode, processing glassy carbon electrode substrate by polishing the substrate with 0.5 mu m alumina powder, washing with deionized water to remove dirt, ultrasonically cleaning with 50% nitric acid aqueous solution, washing the surface with ethanol and secondary water.
NOVELTY - The sunshade has a reflecting film (4) provided with a thin film solar energy battery sheet (1). A thin film solar cell battery lead (2) is connected with a main power supply wire (3). A solar battery sunshade is provided with a power supply leading-out wire that is connected with the main power supply wire. The solar battery sunshade is connected with a socket (5). The socket is connected with a control circuit (8) through the solar power supply. A connecting wire terminal is provided with a connecting socket (17).    USE - Portable car sunshade.    ADVANTAGE - The sunshade has strong environment, and can reflect part of sun light to avoid accident, and ensures better safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a portable car sunshade.    Thin film solar energy battery sheet (1)    Thin film solar cell battery lead (2)    Main power supply wire (3)    Reflecting film (4)    Socket (5)    Control circuit (8)    Connecting socket (17)
NOVELTY - The system has an automobile engine provided with an exhaust port and a silencer. The exhaust port and the silencer are provided with a heat conductor i.e. multi-column type heat conductor body. The heat conductor is connected with a heat waste engine that is connected with a motor. The heat waste engine is connected with a controller that is connected with a generator and a storage battery. The heat conductor is provided with a rotary sheet hot gas to heat. The heat waste engine is provided with a cooling water inlet and a cooling water outlet.    USE - Auxiliary vehicle waste heat power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high efficiency, stable operation and convenient installation and maintenance, and reduces noise and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an auxiliary vehicle waste heat power system.
NOVELTY - The device has an air flow guide connected with a turbofan blade through an air guide groove. A high-power vehicle power supply device is provided with a battery unit and an auxiliary power system.    USE - Air stream generating device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces fuel consumption and power load of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air stream generating device.
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolysis unit connected to a molecular grain size sieving unit, and a reaction device comprising a reaction unit. The reaction unit is communicated with the electrolysis unit and the molecular grain size sieving unit, and performs methanol synthesis reaction so as to synthesize methanol contained in fuel. High temperature waste gas is heat exchanged with the reaction device through a gas passage in the reaction device so as to make the reaction device carry out synthesis reaction to obtain heat energy.    USE - Internal combustion engine fuel regeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an internal combustion engine fuel regeneration system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell has an aluminum liner carbon fiber full wrapped hydrogen-storing bottle composed of aluminum inner container, a carbon fiber winding layer and a glass fiber protective layer. A spiral winding layer is arranged on a surface of the aluminum inner container. A wrapping layer is connected to a carbon fiber wrapped layer and made of impregnating resin.    USE - Fixed fuel cell    ADVANTAGE - The cell provides large transmission ratio and corrosion resistance, and no explosion and leakage. The hydrogen-storing bottle improves the initial yield pressure and anti-fatigue property of flashing chamber according to self-tightening processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a an aluminum alloy liner carbon fiber full-wrapped hydrogen storing bottle.
NOVELTY - The structure has a double-electrode plate and an electrode. A filling plate is set between the double electrode plate and the electrode. The filling plate is made of carbon material and/or acid-resistant metallic material. The carbon material is porous graphite plate, graphite felt or carbon fiber volume flexible graphite plate, carbon fiber volume fraction of the fraction of the carbon felt, the acid-resistant metallic material is titanium plate or stainless steel plate.    USE - Energy-storing battery structure for a vanadium liquid energy-storing battery, a zinc bromine redox flow battery, a sodium polysulfide bromine redox flow battery or tin vanadium redox flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fill plate has high conductivity, low porosity carbon material or stable in acid medium of metal material, thus reducing contact resistance between the main body resistor and an electrode of the bipolar plate electrode and electrolyte. The structure improves energy efficiency and voltage efficiency of the liquid energy-storing battery so as to improve working current density in the same output power of the battery weight, and reduce volume and cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-storing battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a wind and light commercial power controller with a solar energy photovoltaic component, a wind power generator and a commercial power electric network. An electric supply controller is connected with an output end of a LED street lamp and an energy-storing storage battery. The energy storage battery is connected with a vehicle charger. The wind and light commercial power controller is connected with an energy storage battery management module and a relay integrated module, and the LED street lamp is controlled to work.    USE - Wind and light commercial power complementary street lamp electric energy using method for charging an electric vehicle charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables charging the electric vehicle conveniently, makes the wind-light complementary street lamp power system to stores the redundant electric energy for the electric vehicle when the electric energy of the energy storage battery is not enough, ensures the electric supply conversion function and supplementary charging of commercial power, and allows full use of wind energy and solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind and light commercial power complementary street lamp electric energy using method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves providing the foil-shaped insert material (2) between the to-be-joined materials (1). The insert material is heat pressurized. The eutectic reaction is produced between the to-be-joined material and insert material. An oxide film (1a) is attached to the to-be-joined materials. A recessed section (1c) is provided at joint surface of the to-be-joined material to discharge the excreta (D) containing the eutectic-reaction molten material.    USE - Joining method of joining component (claimed) e.g. aluminum metal material.    ADVANTAGE - The joining cost of aluminum metal material is reduced. The joining strength of the aluminum metal material can be improved. The residue within the joint surface can be reduced significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for joining component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating joining process of joining component. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    To-be-joined material (1)    Oxide film (1a)    Recessed section (1c)    Insert material (2)    Excreta (D)
NOVELTY - The device has a collision sensor provided with a vehicle window glass and a micro explosion device. A micro explosion control console and a fuel temperature sensor are connected with a fuel tank. An output end of a micro explosion controller is connected with an input end of the micro explosion device that is fixed with a resistor, a capacitor and a transistor. A collector of the transistor is fixed to a ground through the capacitor. A power supply is connected with the micro explosion controller via a STC89C52-type single chip.    USE - Vehicle window glass micro explosion device.    ADVANTAGE - The device detects change of accelerated speed, reduces oil temperature of a vehicle and improves vehicle collision speed.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bicycle body, a luggage case, a solar battery plate and a flexible solar panel, where the flexible solar panel is stretched on a rotating shaft and is rotated around the rotating shaft. A hook is hung at a front end of the bicycle body.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle allows a user to travel long distance, and saves energy. The bicycle is simple in structure and environment-friendly, and has large charging area and high charging efficiency.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind power machine head provided with a buckle type wind turbine blade and a wind wheel. An outer surface of a photovoltaic power generating device is provided with multiple uniformly distributed photovoltaic chips. A power storage device is arranged on the photovoltaic power generating device. The wind power machine head is connected with a photovoltaic generating device by a wire. Multiple fixing pins are arranged at a lower part of the photovoltaic power generating device. An inner side of each fixing pin is provided with a magnetic power component.    USE - Car roof wind electric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is convenient to install, and has high space utilization rate and high environment adaptability, and can utilize wind energy and light energy so as to reduce fuel consumption and ensure pollution-free environment.
NOVELTY - The device has a swing plate mounted on a light box by a rotating shaft. Left and right sides of an end face are formed with a wedge-shaped guide block. The wedge-shaped guide block is provided with piezoelectric material and a guide gasket. A swing emitting box is connected with the guide gasket. A voltage regulator is connected with a voltage supply network power supply or a storage battery.    USE - Vehicle wind pressure and piezoelectric material generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is environment-friendly to use, and has high safety and reliability and energy-saving function, and consumes less energy.
NOVELTY - The device has box cover which is provided with fixed circular lug boss and I-shaped groove buckle. A pedestal is provided on front and back sides of box cover. H-shaped groove and L-shaped groove are distributed on the front and back sides of pedestal. The box cover is connected with the I-shaped groove buckle through the circular lug boss corresponding to the position of main portion.    USE - Connecting device for vehicle exhaust waste heat power generation thermoelectric conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance effect and insulation effect can be ensured. The device having simple structure can be used conveniently.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar panel which is integrated in the dashboard of a vehicle chassis. The dash-board is arranged ahead of a front passenger seat from the driver seat under a front window. The light of strong sun is entered into the dash-board of vehicle chassis and is converted electric-power by the solar panel.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The light of strong sun is entered into the dash-board of vehicle chassis and is converted electric-power by the solar panel, so that the electric-power generated by the solar panel can be effectively used as power supply for vehicle and the gasoline can be saved.
NOVELTY - The management cell has a battery cover that is provided with a single adjacent welding fixture. The female plug-in module groove is provided with a female connector. The lead is connected with single pass welding fixture for automobile rear axle, while other end is connected to the female connector. The battery surface cover is located on the mother plug-in module groove. The female groove is matched with the protective cover.    USE - Corrosion-proof type cloud management cell for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistance of the management cell can be improved. The service life of the battery can be prolonged.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a stack case (2) which accommodates a predetermined number of single cells (7) arranged in line. The insulating members are provided for the single cells. The insulating members are disposed on a surface of the single cells in which the terminals (41,42) are provided. The insulating members, attached to the spacers (8), are provided with a terminal insulating portion for covering the terminals of the single cell. The spacers are disposed between the adjacent single cells. An outer cover is provided for covering the insulating members.    USE - Battery pack for use by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents erroneous assembly of the inner cover members since the engaging projection engaged with the engaging holes of the insulating wall is located on the opposite side so that the first inner cover member cannot be mounted. Prevents short circuits between the single cells since the insulation properties between the terminals of the adjacent single cells can be effectively secured by the cover member and the insulating wall of the spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the bus bar and the inner cover members which are mounted on the single cells and the spacers accommodated in the stack case.    Stack case (2)    Single cells (7)    Spacers (8)    Bus bar (10)    Terminals (41,42)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (S10) the running speed with respect to the drying temperature and time. The operating tension for preventing slip using the slip simulation is determined (S20). A determination unit determines (S30) whether peeling test data is existed or not. The maximum bend radius generated in the R2R process is determined (S40). The operating tension factor applied to the peeling test is determined (S50) in the elastic limit and the exfoliation degree is determined (S60).    USE - Method for operating tension for controlling exfoliation in R2R lamination process for flexible panel display and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The slip phenomenon at the rewinding section can be prevented and stiction is minimized in the R2R process. The deformity at the final product can be reduced. The quality of the final product can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the tension operating method.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining running speed (S10)    Step for determining operating tension (S20)    Step for determining whether peeling test data is existed or not (S30)    Step for determining maximum bend radius generated in R2R process (S40)    Step for determining operating tension factor applied to peeling test (S50)    Step for determining exfoliation degree (S60)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current (DC)/DC controller that control an output power of motor. A motor controller is connected to a redundant power super capacitor, and is controlled by vehicle controller, to obtain instant large current. A super capacitor is connected with a distributed control system by a controller area network (CAN) bus. A remote on-vehicle signal monitoring module is provided with a global positioning system (GPS), code division multiple access (CDMA) communication unit, CDMA transmission network, a data receiving module and a personal computer.    USE - Power control system of fuel battery mounted in forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The working performance of fuel battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The generator has a refrigerant liquid that is heated and a high temperature refrigerant liquid is made. A valve for refrigerant control (6) is allowed to pass through for the high-temperature refrigerant liquid. The refrigerant gas of a medium-temperature medium voltage squeezed and expanded to refrigerant gas of the medium temperature medium voltage is sent to the refrigerant gas turbine (8). The motive power is transmitted to a generator (9) and electric power is generated by the flow of a refrigerant gas by rotating the refrigerant gas turbine.    USE - Refrigerating-cycle generator for motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of petrol consumption can be reduced. The number of components required by the refrigerating-cycle generator can be reduced such that the cost of the refrigerating-cycle generator can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the refrigerating-cycle generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refrigerant outlet pipe (5)    Valve for refrigerant control (6)    Refrigerant gas turbine (8)    Generator (9)    Air-cooled and condenser inlet tube (10)
NOVELTY - Electrocatalyst comprising an activated transition metal-free carbon support, is new.    USE - The electrocatalyst is useful in a fuel cell for generating hydrogen peroxide, where the fuel cell is useful for a sanitizing device (all claimed), laptops or mobile phones, internal combustion engines in vehicles, internal combustion engines in vehicles, and a combined heat and power generator for domestic or other small scale use.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst has high stability after several months of stop-start operation, is highly effective for the production of hydrogen peroxide in low pH environments with no transportation costs or difficulties and without the risk of explosion during operation, and reduces the tendency for corrosion using the hydrogen potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparation of the electrocatalyst; and    (2) a method for the manufacture of an electrode for a fuel cell for the production of hydrogen peroxide, comprising preparing an electrocatalyst by the method and preparing an electrode incorporating the electrocatalyst.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a rod-shaped shock absorbing material (28) accommodated in a battery tin (30) with an electric power generation element (20) accommodated in the tin. Electrolyte solution (26) is accommodated in the tin, where the shock absorbing material contains an additive. An impact relieving part is formed from porous material, where the electrolyte solution contains same additive as the additive that the additive solution makes solute. Concentration of the additive in the additive solution is deeper than the concentration of the additive in the electrolyte solution.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shock absorbing material contains the additive such that release of the additive is performed in a location different from electric power generation element inside in connection with the electric power generation element, so that concentration raise of the additive in an inside of the electric power generation element becomes gentle, thus preventing the concentration of the additive from becoming too high temporarily, and hence suppressing variation of the additive concentration in the electric power generation element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte solution is organic solvent containing electrolyte and additive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Electric power generation element (20)    Electrolyte solution (26)    Rod-shaped shock absorbing material (28)    Battery tin (30)    Hole (70)
NOVELTY - The power pack system (100) has an energy storage system, battery pack (10), having a predetermined number of energy storage devices, e.g., battery modules (102). A thermal management system includes a battery ventilation system (20) which is connected to the energy storage system for achieving and maintaining a predetermined temperature within the energy storage system. A housing has a top cover and a bottom cover (104) which receives and secures the energy storage devices. The top cover and bottom cover are configured to retain the energy storage devices in a manner which can be sealed.    USE - Power pack system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves and maintains optimum temperature range within the power pack by providing the thermal management system which includes a battery ventilation system connected to the energy storage system for achieving and maintaining a predetermined temperature within the energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the power pack system having a ventilation system.    Battery pack (10)    Battery ventilation system (20)    Power pack system (100)    Battery modules (102)    Bottom cover (104)
NOVELTY - The battery processing apparatus has a battery (81) which electrically stores the electric power supplied to the motor which drives a wheel. The controller is provided for executing a discharge allowing process for switching from secondary state to primary state. The discharging from the battery to a load (84) is not allowed in secondary state, and the discharging from the battery to the load is allowed in the primary state.    USE - Battery processing apparatus mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is provided for executing the discharge allowing process for switching from secondary state to primary state, and the discharging is not allowed from the battery to load in secondary state, and is allowed from the battery to the load in the primary state, thus the process burden of the battery in the overcharged state is can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery process method; and    (2) a battery process program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of the vehicle.    Battery (81)    Switching element (82)    Controller (83)    Load (84)    Acquiring unit (85)
NOVELTY - The square battery (1) has a flat-shaped electric power generating element group (6) in which a positive electrode sheet and negative electrode sheet (12) are stacked with a separator which is wound around an axial core (14). A battery can (2) is provided for housing the power generating element group. A pair of reinforcing element (51) is formed by extending the axial core in the winding axial direction and projecting more outer than the power generating element group in the winding axial direction.    USE - Square battery for use in electronic apparatus e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, or vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generating element group is prevented from being collapsed by short-circuit or other damage, when used in an automobile or when an external force acts on the power generating element group due to vibration, impact, or collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Square battery (1)    Battery can (2)    Electric power generation element group (6)    Axial center (14)    Reinforcement element (51)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (100) has a spacer (130) that is connected to a surface on opposite side to a surface where the semiconductor elements (20A,20B) mounted on electrode (10). A sealing resin (150) is provided between the electrodes (10,40) for sealing semiconductor elements. The stress due to the contraction that occurs in the sealing resin between the semiconductor elements is relieved to a greater extent than that of occurred in sealing resin in location other than between semiconductor elements.    USE - Semiconductor device used in power supply circuit of electric motor such as motor generator (MG) for drive system mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress of the sealing resin can be avoided by locating the recessed portion of the spacer in a region between semiconductor elements, such that the peeling of sealing resin from the electrode can be suppressed. Thus the fatigue fractures in the semiconductor element and the electrode can be effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Electrodes (10,40)    Semiconductor elements (20A,20B)    Semiconductor device (100)    Spacer (130)    Sealing resin (150)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery (1) contains electrolyte solution impregnated in electrode group (3) consisting of negative electrode (5), positive electrode (4) and separator (6) for separating positive and negative electrodes. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material containing 3.2-4.8 %mass of barium sulfate and maintained in negative electrode grating. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material having total pore volume of 0.087-0.12 cm3/g and maintained in positive electrode grating.    USE - Lead acid battery for energy storage in natural energy system including solar energy system, and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent discharge capacity even at low temperature, and cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (1)    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel-feed-pump unit (4) which supplies liquid fuel to a fuel cell. A control unit (11) executes a specific control to stop the supply of an oxidizing agent from an oxidizing agent pump unit (8) to the fuel cell, when the open circuit voltage does not reach or exceed a prescribed level, while starting supply of the oxidizing agent. The control unit executes a preset control for reinitiating supply of the oxidizing agent from the oxidizing agent pump unit to the fuel cell, while stopping supply of the oxidizing agent.    USE - Fuel cell system used in portable electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone and portable information terminal e.g. personal digital assistant (PDA). Can also be used in vehicle such as electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit executes the specific control to stop the supply of the oxidizing agent, when the open circuit voltage does not reach or exceed prescribed level, while starting supply of the oxidizing agent, and that executes preset control for reinitiating supply of the oxidizing agent, while stopping supply of the oxidizing agent, thus the water clogging in the cathode side can be eliminated efficiently, without increasing the cost and enlargement of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel-feed-pump unit (4)    Oxidizing agent pump unit (8)    Control unit (11)    Voltage detection unit (12)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a membrane electrode assembly comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane mounted between the anode and the cathode. A fuel supply unit (3) supplies liquid fuel to the anode. An oxidizing agent supply unit (4) supplies an oxidizing agent to the cathode. A control unit (5) initiates supply of the liquid fuel from the fuel supply unit to the anode, and then continuously supplies the cathode with the oxidizing agent from the oxidizing agent supply unit, during the preparatory operation of the membrane electrode assembly when starting to generate power.    USE - Fuel cell system used in power supply of portable small electronic device, such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone, portable information terminal, personnel digital assistant (PDA), and backup power supply of the object for outdoor leisure. Can also be used in vehicle-mounted power supply for electric scooter and power supply for domestic-use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can control increase in the internal pressure of the anode when starting to generate power by discharging the carbon dioxide gas emitted with the anode to the exterior. The fuel cell can be continuously produced electric power by replenishment of the fuel, so that the fuel cell can be anticipated to improve the convenience of the portable small electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel supply unit (3)    Oxidizing agent supply unit (4)    Control unit (5)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery apparatus has multiple serial circuits in which multiple secondary cells are serially connected, and the multiple serial circuits are connected in parallel. The intervals between corresponding nodes of adjacent serial circuits are connected with current restricting elements such as coils or positive temperature coefficient thermistors to limit transient current between circuits.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for use in vehicle-mounted secondary battery or an electrical storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the intervals between corresponding nodes of adjacent serial circuits are connected with current restricting elements, the transient current between circuits can be limited. The stability of output electric power and the safety of each secondary battery cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of secondary battery apparatus.    Coils (L11-L23)    Nodes (N11-N33)    Secondary battery cell (S11-S34)
NOVELTY - The system has battery device (104) that is connected to power supply (101). A power generation device (105) is connected to power load (103) to supply generated power to the load, and performs power generation stopping process using power supplied from battery device. A determination device (108) determines whether power generation device has necessary power to perform stopping process. The power generation device performs stopping process or supplies power to battery device on basis of determination by determination device when power generation device is in operation state.    USE - Electric power supply system such as electric power generating apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply system enables an electrical storage apparatus to electrically store the electric energy required for a stop process of an electric power generating apparatus. Thus an incomplete stop of the electric power generating apparatus by the lack of an electric power supply from electrical storage apparatuses can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply (101)    Power load (103)    Battery device (104)    Power generation device (105)    Determination device (108)
NOVELTY - The system has electrical storage apparatus (104) that supplies stored power to electric power load (103). Power generation device (105) is started up by power supplied from electrical storage apparatus. The generated power is supplied to electric power load. Determination device (108) determines whether the remaining amount of electric energy of electrical storage apparatus is smaller than the amount of start-up power for starting up power generation device.    USE - Electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The unnecessary stop in starting of the power generation device by the lack of electric power supply from electrical storage apparatus can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power load (103)    Electrical storage apparatus (104)    Power generation device (105)    Determination device (108)    Electrical storage residual amount detection unit (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing constant current charging of a lithium ion battery (405). The constant current charging is included with three successive charging stages. The three successive charging stages contained first, second and third charging stages. The second charging stage having a current value set that is lower than the current value set for the first and third charging stages.    USE - Method for charging lithium ion battery used for power supply of vehicles such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV) and electric motorcycle, and electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal computer (PC), digital still camera, game machine device and portable audio instrument. Can also be used in solar electric power generation and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since second charging stage having a current value set that is lower than the current value set for the first and third charging stages, the crystalline state of graphite is changed. Hence deterioration of the lithium ion battery can be reduced. The lithium ion battery is effectively charged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery-mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charge system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion battery (405)    Charger (410)    Battery management system (415)    Regeneration motor (440)    External power supply (450)
NOVELTY - The internal resistance detection circuit (4) has electric current detection unit (6) which detects the module electric current which flows into parallel circuit. A voltage detection unit (7) detects the module voltage between the both ends of parallel circuit. A resistance value calculation unit calculates resistance value of battery module based on module electric current and module voltage. A separate resistance value calculation unit (103) calculates internal resistance value of batteries based on resistance value which turned switching element ON/OFF.    USE - Internal resistance detection circuit of battery power supply device (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electronic device such as portable personal computer, digital camera, mobile telephone and electric vehicle such as hybrid car, hybrid lift, solar cell and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The exceeding of the electric current electric current over the electric current upper limit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery power source system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal resistance detection circuit (4)    Electric current detection unit (6)    Voltage detection unit (7)    Separate resistance value calculation unit (103)    Memory unit (107)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a bypass flow path (119) which bypasses the electric pump (111) by connecting the upstream and downstream of the pump. The engine (10) is located to drive expander (114). The solenoid valve (120) is set to an open state so as to permit the circulation of the working fluid to the bypass flow path while driving the expander by the engine at the time of a failure of the pump.    USE - Waste-heat regeneration system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solenoid valve is set to an open state so as to permit the circulation of the working fluid to the bypass flow path while driving the expander by the engine at the time of failure of the pump, the cooling of supercharged air and recirculation exhaust-gas can be performed at the time of failure of the pump which pumps working fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste-heat regeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (10)    Waste-heat regeneration system (100)    Electric pump (111)    Expander (114)    Bypass flow path (119)    Solenoid valve (120)
NOVELTY - The system has a first ballistic protection layer with a non-conductive material to provide ballistic protection. A second ballistic protection layer is abutted to the first ballistic protection layer, and comprises a first battery layer including an anode layer and a cathode layer with respective first and second surfaces. An electrolyte layer is chemically coupled to the first side of the anode layer and the first side of the cathode layer. A first conductive layer is abutted to the second side of the anode layer. A second conductive layer is abutted to the second side of the cathode layer.    USE - Body armor system for vehicle (claimed) such as military vehicle and law enforcement personnel. Can also be used for soldiers, robots and exoskeleton system.    ADVANTAGE - The system includes a battery with integral battery layers for providing ballistic protection to protect a wearer from projectiles such as a bullet. Batteries are integrated into the body armor system, thus reducing the need for carrying discrete batteries to power equipment. The system provides power to the various electrical loads and a power distribution module. The additional battery power is provided in the vehicle armor with minimal impact to ballistic protection, and vehicle performance is enhanced. The body armor is light in weight and thin, and minimizes backside deflection. The thickest layers of the battery armor are located on the outer surface in order to stop the projectile and minimize penetration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first ballistic protection layer comprises a material that can include Alumina, Boron Carbide, Silicon Carbide, and/or Titanium Diboride. A first conductive layer comprises metal such as steel. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle    (2) Body armor method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a body armor system of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has movement restriction unit (16) that limits movement of cover element (13) in the direction in which the overlap at overlap section occurring between the box structure (11) and the cover element is removed, when electricity is being conducted to high-voltage device. The movement of cover element is permitted during time period from closed state until the state in which the overlap at the overlap section occurring between the box structure and the cover element is completely removed, while the conduction of electricity to high-voltage device is shut off.    USE - Interlock structure for storage box accommodating high-voltage device e.g. battery and control apparatus mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening operation of cover element can be regulated with simple structure. The arrangement freedom degree of the overlap sections of the box main structure and the cover element can be enlarged. By increasing the number of overlap sections, the opening operation of the cover element can be regulated more reliably. The cover element can be formed with relatively rigid low inexpensive material, thus the cost reduction can be achieved. The cover element can be prevented from being detached from box main structure more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the interlock structure.    Box structure (11)    Cover element (13)    Movement restriction unit (16)    Arm element (17)    Fixing unit (18)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (100) has an active material that is provided with protrusions. A cross section of protrusions is perpendicular to an axis of protrusions that are in a concave polygonal shape. The active material comprises silicon, germanium, tin and aluminum. The active material is provided with common portion that is connected to protrusions. The active material is covered with graphene.    USE - Negative electrode for power storage device (claimed) such as lithium-ion secondary battery, lithium-ion capacitor and air cell used in electric appliance such as rice cooker, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross section of protrusions in active material is perpendicular to an axis of protrusions that are in a concave polygonal shape, so that the deterioration of battery characteristics can be prevented. Hence the power storage capacity of the battery can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the negative electrode for power storage device.    Negative electrode (100)
NOVELTY - The material has a silicon-tin-iron-copper based alloy, where area ratio of a silicon phase is in a range of 35-80 percent in the entire material, and the silicon phase is dispersed in a matrix phase. The matrix phase contains a silicon-iron compound phase crystallized around the silicon phase and contains a tin-copper compound phase crystallized to surround the silicon phase and the silicon-iron compound phase. The matrix phase contains a tin phase crystallized in the matrix phase in a ratio of less than or equal to 15 percent in the entire matrix phase.    USE - Active material for a negative electrode (claimed) of a lithium ion secondary battery utilized as a power supply for a mobile telephone, a notebook computer, and an electric/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material can increase capacity utilization factor with respect to theoretical capacity of the material, so that cycling characteristics of the material can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a negative electrode for a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The heating apparatus (10) has an ammonia buffer (12) that is constructed as a chemical reaction medium to fix and detach the ammonia. A chemical thermal storage reactor (14) has a chemical thermal storage medium (24) that generates heat by a chemical reaction with ammonia supplied from ammonia buffer and disconnects ammonia with surplus heat from heat source and returns ammonia to ammonia buffer.    USE - Heat recovery type heating apparatus for warming up bearing of crankshaft in engine and battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as plug-in type hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat recovery type heating apparatus effectively warms up the bearing of crankshaft in engine and battery of vehicle at the time of starting of the vehicle and recovers the surplus heat existing in heat source. The heating apparatus can effectively control the upper limit of steam pressure of ammonia. The heating apparatus can purify the nitrous oxide in the waste gas in efficient manner during starting of the vehicle engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat recovery type heating apparatus.    Heat recovery type heating apparatus (10)    Ammonia buffer (12)    Chemical thermal storage reactor (14)    Engine (16)    Chemical thermal storage medium (24)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains lithium-silicon-metal complex oxide.    USE - Material is used for positive electrode component of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material provides battery with excellent stability and charging/discharging characteristics, high capacity and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains lithium-silicon-metal complex oxide (Li2-xM'yM(Si,M")O4, where M' is bivalent element (preferably, magnesium, copper or zinc), M is iron, manganese, cobalt or nickel, M" is arbitrary element (preferably, barium, aluminum or gallium) which substitutes silicon in order to compensate difference of electric charge of lithium ion ((Li2)2-) and electric charge of lithium-metal ion (Li2-xM'y)((power)n+), x is -0.25 to 0.25 and y is more than 0 to 0.25). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode component; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing positive electrode active material including lithium-containing transition metal oxide with nickel and manganese, and a metal halide, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, fluorine-containing lithium salt and lithium salt in which oxalate complex works as an anion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant, electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent thermal stability and capacitance.
NOVELTY - The device has outer battery cell that is arranged outside a battery pack (160). An administration unit controls the cell balancing of inner battery using outer battery cell (140).    USE - Power supply device for hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the administration unit controls the cell balancing of inner battery using outer battery cell, the unnecessary power consumption by cell balancing is reduced. The energy saving effect of the power supply device is obtained. The management efficiency of the power supply device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery cell balancing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Outer battery cell (140)    Switch (150)    Battery pack (160)    Vehicle driving power (AA)    Electronic device supply power (BB)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an ejector (130) ejecting fluid and a body (102) including installation space in which the ejector is installed. The installation space is provided with a guide unit i.e. roller, inducing a line-contact or a point-contact between the ejector and the body. The guide unit includes curved shape such that the guide unit is in line-contact with the ejector. The guide unit includes hemispherical shape or spherical shape such that the guide unit is in point-contact with the ejector. The guide unit is formed of material softer than that of the ejector.    USE - Micro-ejection device i.e. micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device, for injecting fluid e.g. drug or a bioactive material, into a body. Can also be used for injecting liquid for a lab-on-a-chip, chemical analysis for development of a new drug, inkjet printing, a small-sized cooling system and a small-sized fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The guide unit and the ejector can contact each other through the point-contact to remarkably reduce abrasion phenomenon of the ejector with respect to the guide unit, so that the guide unit and the ejector include relatively very small contact surface for easily performing installations and removals of the ejector in the body of the device with small amount of force so as to prevent the ejector from damage during installing or removing of the ejector in or from the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a micro-ejection device.    Micro-ejection device (100)    Body (102)    Body parts (110, 112)    Power applying substrate (122)    Ejector (130)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a set of flat and plate-shaped battery cells electrically connected to one another and arranged next to one another in a stack in a common housing (8). An inner space of the housing is evacuated by a suction pump. The housing comprises an upper housing part (8a) and a lower housing part (8b), where the parts are connected with each other in an air-tight manner by a detect connection. The suction pump is integrated into the housing or arranged outside of the housing and adjusts a constant pressure ratio between the inner space of the housing and environment.    USE - Electrical energy storage device i.e. battery, for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The inner space of the housing is evacuated by the suction pump, thus avoiding condensation in an inner space of the battery while reducing assembly effort of the device in a simple manner, and hence increasing service life of the device. The upper and lower housing parts uniformly pressed together, thus avoiding voltage peaks in the housing. The inner space of the housing is formed as the low pressure reservoir, thus avoiding requirement of a separate vacuum storage unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inner space of the housing is formed as a low pressure reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique rear perspective view of an electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Common housing (8)    Upper housing part (8a)    Lower housing part (8b)    Hose clamps (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The device has a single battery terminal voltage sampling circuit connected with an analogue to digital (A/D) converting passage that is connected with a microcontroller. The microcontroller is connected with an LCD voltage display screen, a buzzer, a computer and a monitoring and debugging download interface.    USE - Low power fuel battery voltage detecting device.
NOVELTY - The IGBT power module has an insulating ceramic substrate whose sides are provided with metal layer made of copper or aluminum. The metal layer on an IGBT chip is plated with nickel material. A diode chip is sintered and welded on the insulating ceramic substrate using a silver paste. A power terminal and a signal terminal are welded on the metal layer of the insulating ceramic substrate by ultrasonic welding.    USE - IGBT power module for electric vehicle application.
NOVELTY - The tube has a heat exchange box body sleeved in and out of a tail gas exhaust pipe, where the body is provided with boiled liquid. The body is a cylindrical body welded out of the exhaust pipe via silver fiber. An outlet is opened above a heat exchange box and connected with a boiling tank. A turbine is mounted in the tank and connected with an electric generator out of the tank, where the generator is connected with a storage battery. An outer wall surface of the exhaust pipe is equipped with multiple fins that include multiple heat exchange sheets.    USE - Tail gas tube for a power generating device of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The tube can collect heat of the tail gas and convert heat into kinetic energy to generate electricity, thus improving the utilization rate of fuel, saving the energy and protecting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a tail gas tube.
NOVELTY - The control device has a device main housing which is provided with several battery exchange module and a display module. A central control module is arranged on a device main housing, and an information control module is connected with the display module and a battery exchange module. An identity authentication module provided on the device main housing is connected with the central control module. A battery information management module is connected with the central control module.    USE - Control device for battery exchange station.    ADVANTAGE - The control device for battery exchange station is full-automatic and can be remotely controlled effectively.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode guide column whose lower end is connected with a positive electrode outer joint. Other side of the shell portion is provided with a cathode guide column and outer end is connected with the cathode outer joint. A shell portion is provided with a metal fuel inlet and a cathode guide column is connected with collecting plate in the electrolyte. The upper and lower adjacent collecting sieve plate are arranged at intervals. A single plate is provided with holes of upper portion of the collector plate.    USE - Metal air fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sieve pores which is set electric screen current collector plate to lower portion of upper portion can be gradually reduced.
NOVELTY - The storehouse has an air channel fixed at a bottom part of a battery box. The air channel is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet opening. An outer side of the battery box is provided with two exhaust openings. An exhaust port closed valve is arranged in an air duct.    USE - Passenger car battery storehouse.    ADVANTAGE - The storehouse avoids pollution and protects the battery box from external impurity.
NOVELTY - The fixing frame has upper cover bracket and lower cover bracket that are tightly fixed with each other. The upper cover bracket and lower cover bracket are uniformly provided with multiple lithium battery core placing cavities.    USE - Electric bicycle battery fixing frame.    ADVANTAGE - The electric bicycle battery fixing frame has simple structure. The generation of crack can be prevented.
NOVELTY - The cabinet has a fuel cell module provided with a gas inlet and a gas outlet. A cabinet body is matched with a front end plate, a back end plate, a top plate and a bottom plate. The cabinet body is provided with a partition wall that is divided into two areas. An inner surface of the cabinet body is matched with a heating system. The heating system and the fuel cell module are located in one of the areas of the partition wall.    USE - Fuel battery standby power supply cabinet.    ADVANTAGE - The cabinet provides a heating mode in winter season and a cooling mode in summer season.
NOVELTY - The battery has a lithium ion battery main body provided with a negative pole column and fixed with a lithium titanate battery box. Multiple single electric cores are connected with each other in a series manner.    USE - Vehicle lithium titanate battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is light in weight, energy-saving and environment-friendly, and has high safety factor and prolonged service life. The battery occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell provided with a battery main body. An anode of the battery main body is provided with an air cavity.    USE - Methanol lithium-air fuel mixed battery for an electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high working efficiency. The battery satisfies power discharging requirements of an electric appliance and occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The device has main and secondary hook motors that are respectively connected with main and secondary hook motor circuit breakers. Main and secondary hook motor circuit breakers are connected through main and secondary hook motor breakers. Main and secondary hook rotor circuits are respectively connected with main and secondary circuit breakers. Main and secondary hook rotor circuits are connected in series. Main and secondary hook rotor circuits are connected with binding posts.    USE - Vehicle auxiliary motor power supply switching device.    ADVANTAGE - The device structure can be simplified. The device cost can be reduced. The device can be used conveniently.
NOVELTY - The roller assembly has a coaxial set that is set with a wheel shaft of the rolling wheel shaft. An inserted pin shaft and a shaft sleeve are provided on the upper portion of the wheel shaft of the roller. The pin shaft and the shaft sleeve are respectively provided with the upper portion of the roller in the axial direction and matched with the corresponding sides of the limiting roller.    USE - Roller assembly for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The roller can be made of composite material, so as to reduce the damage of the roller. The roller assembly for battery case can hold the base of the roller, so that the working stability is improved.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body provided with a motor and a storage battery. The vehicle body is provided with a bracket, where the bracket is provided with a sun shield. The sun shield is provided with a solar battery board, where the solar battery plate is connected with the storage battery. An output end of the solar battery board is connected with the input end of the storage battery. An input end of the storage battery is connected with the input end of the motor. The solar cell panel is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. solar electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can continuously charges the stents during driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar energy battery plate is a single crystal silicon solar battery board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly (10), including a first electrode and a second electrode, which is situated within a housing. A first current collecting member (51) is provided with a terminal connection portion (512) that is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and the current collecting pieces (513,515) that are electrically connected to the first electrode. The first current collecting member is provided with the fuses (517,518) which are located between the terminal connection portion and the current collecting pieces.    USE - Rechargeable battery for small portable electronic devices, e.g., mobile phones. Can also be used for notebook computers and camcorders, and for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability of the rechargeable battery since the current can be easily interrupted or cut off when the internal pressure of the rechargeable battery is increased by applying both the short circuit member and the current collecting member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    First current collecting member (51)    Terminal connection portion (512)    Current collecting pieces (513,515)    Fuses (517,518)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has plates (110,120) which are opposite each other. Frames (130,140) are respectively connected to tops and bottoms of the plates to define a casing. Several battery cells (10) are stacked in the casing. The battery cell is provided with surface (11) with a terminal portion (12,13). Several battery cells are stacked on top of each other to define several cell arrays in the casing. A support element (150) is provided between the adjacent cell arrays, and is contacted with frames. The support element is formed of a non-conductive material.    USE - High-power battery module mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blocking of the flow of the fluid can be minimized, so that the heat exchanging efficiency can be improved. The size and the weight of the battery module can be reduced and the safety of the battery module can be increased. The lifetime of the battery module can be improved. The heat exchanging medium can be used efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Surface (11)    Terminal portions (12,13)    Battery module (100)    Plates (110,120)    Frames (130,140)    Support element (150)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises: a negative electrode in which lithium ions are reversibly absorbed to it and released from it; a positive electrode including lithium vanadium phosphate; and a non-aqueous electrolytic solution including fluorinated carbonate as a solvent.    USE - The lithium ion secondary battery is useful in a variety of fields including electronic automobiles (such as electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and the like) or mobile info-communication-related equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has superior lifespan characteristics, and exhibits improved capacity maintenance capacity after use for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode current collector (14)    Negative mixture layer (16)    Positive electrode (18)    Positive electrode current collector (20)    Positive electrode mixture layer (22)    Separator (25)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20) comprises a positive electrode (21) active material containing a carbon-coated lithium vanadium phosphate and a lithium nickel composite oxide, and a negative electrode (22) active material containing a carbon-based active material which is intercalating and deintercalating lithium ion. The ratio of first charge capacity (in mAh/cm2) of the positive electrode per unit area and first charge capacity of the negative electrode per unit area is 0.6-0.92.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for electric appliance and electronic automobiles e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high power and high capacity nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent durability, and is safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode mixture layer (21a)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring an acoustic emission response of a battery for internal states of the battery (E1), and recording response characteristic signals. The response characteristic signals are processed (E2), and an acoustic signature of the internal state is determined by calibrating a relationship between common parameters of the signals and an internal state of the battery. An acoustic emission response of another battery is determined to obtain a characteristic signal, and an internal state of the latter battery is estimated from the characteristics of the acoustic signature.    USE - Method for estimating an internal state e.g. health state, charge state, or failure state, of an electrochemical electrical energy storage system i.e. battery such as lithium-ion battery, in an intelligent onboard battery management system in a vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The acoustic emission response of the battery is determined to obtain the characteristic signal, and the internal state of the battery is estimated from the characteristics of the acoustic signature of another similar battery, thus enabling the internal state of the battery to be estimated with improved precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for estimating an internal state of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the method for estimating an internal state of a battery.    Acoustic emission acquisition system (CAP)    Step for measuring an acoustic emission response of a battery for different internal states of the battery (E1)    Step for processing response characteristic signals (E2)    Step for allotting population of acoustic events (E3)    Step for identifying identify the parameters of the signals (E4)
NOVELTY - The device has wind power generator whose output end is connected with input end of battery charging device. The wind power generator is provided on the upper portion of electric motor car roof fixing frame. The wind power generator is provided with groups of wind blades. The groups of wind blade are respectively fixed on the engine. The fan blade ends are staggered with each other.    USE - Electric vehicle battery power charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, so that device can be used conveniently and safely.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a spiral coiled film element comprising guide pipes (11, 12) and film guide nets (21, 22). A wall of the guide pipes is opened with a feeding port along axial direction. A pair of side sealing tube films is arranged between the film guide nets, and a cylinder is installed at an outer side of the guide pipes. Width and thickness of the guide pipes are equal to one side of an opening of the cylinder. A spiral coiled film element is wound into a spiral membrane element that is arranged at an outer cylinder. The guide pipes directly extend out of the spiral coiled film element.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell humidifier structure.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has large moisture source and dry gas filling density, low manufacturing cost, simple heat exchange structure, high manufacturing efficiency, strong adaptability and flexible mounting mode, and saves system space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane-electrode assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Guide pipes (11, 12)    Film guide nets (21, 22)
NOVELTY - The method involves accelerating electrochemical reaction of proton and electron, and applying magnetic force to a battery material, where the applied magnetic force direction remains constant.    USE - Battery magnetic catalytic method.    ADVANTAGE - The method quickens the chemical reaction speed and improves the power generating efficiency of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a battery magnetic catalytic method.
NOVELTY - The system has high voltage modules provided with a protective cover. Each of the high voltage modules is provided with a protective switch (21). The protective cover is opened, and the protective switch is turned off so as to cut off a super capacitor (12) connected with a power distribution box (11). The protection switch is connected with a capacity management system (22) that is triggered when the super capacitor is connected with the power distribution box. Each high voltage module comprises an auxiliary power supply (13), a generator module (14) and a drive motor module (15).    USE - High pressure safety protection system for an engineering machinery of an electric drive bulldozer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures the safety of the worker, and high safety coefficient and fast response speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high pressure safety protection system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power distribution box (11)    Super capacitor (12)    Auxiliary power supply (13)    Generator module (14)    Drive motor module (15)    Protective switch (21)    Capacity management system (22)
NOVELTY - The sun shield has a strong chuck that is provided on a fixing rod. The fixing rod is provided with upper and lower moving pull rod. A shading plate is installed between the two moving drawbars. A pull wire is penetrated in the hole on the sun-shading board. The pull wire is connected with the fixing rod. One end of the pull wire is connected with a motor transmission wheel, solar energy power supply device and signal receiving device connected with the motor. The solar power supply device and signal receiving device is connected with the remote controller.    USE - Sun shield for automatic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manual placing and removing of automobile sun-shading board can save limited space in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The sun-shading ventilating device has a frame which is provided with a slide cover arranged on an upper surface of a solar main board. Two sides of the slide cover are provided with the sliding grooves and the slide rails. A mobile sliding closure is sealed in the sliding cover. A sun-shading cloth is fixed on the frame of the solar main board. The sun-shading cloth is pulled out to cover a front window and a side window. A main solar panel is connected to a battery through a lead.    USE - Sun-shading ventilating device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling effect of the vehicle can be improved by using the sun-shading ventilating device.
NOVELTY - The box has a fixed guide rail connected with a limiting plate that is fixed on a cross beam of an automobile body floor. An inner cavity is formed in a box body and divided into two containing placing cavity units. The containing cavity units are fixed with a battery group module. A bottom part of the box body is provided with a straight line moving pair that is connected with the guide rail.    USE - Integrated battery box for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The box is quick to disassemble and assemble, and can directly convert chemical energy into electric energy for the electric automobile, and reduces high-voltage communication wire harness effect and improves safety performance and reliability of the electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle battery supporting mechanism has vehicle battery box main portion that includes upper cover and the lower supporting portion that are passed through the hydraulic connecting mechanism for vertically controlling the opening and closing of box. A side wall of upper cover is welded on the electric vehicle chassis. The battery box main portion is connected with the power terminal. The electric vehicle is welded on the bottom plate of the battery supporting mechanism.    USE - Electric vehicle battery supporting mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The safety performance of the electric vehicle can be improved and hence the balance of the vehicle can be increased. The space required for the vehicle can be saved.
NOVELTY - The device has a support provided with multiple push rods. An end of a lock bar is matched with a frame groove of a supporting rod. An end of each push rod is arranged far away from an end of a base. The lock bar is formed with a clamp slot that is matched with a locking groove.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power battery locking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better locking effect.
NOVELTY - The supporting plate has an upper edge provided with a round hole. A middle portion of the supporting plate is provided with two through holes.    USE - Plate for supporting storage battery of forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the battery plate can be improved and hence the production cost can be reduced. The performance of the machine can be improved. The structure of the plate can be simplified and the great amount of material can be saved.
NOVELTY - The cell frame has a circular tie rod feed-through that is arranged in corner region of cell frame perpendicular to base of cell frame for guiding a tension rod, such that a circumferential projection having sleeve is introduced into tie rod feed-through. The feed-through has an inner peripheral bearing surface for abutment of circumferential projection. The feed-through has upper circumferential support surface for engaging collar of sleeve. The sleeve is made of metal or metal alloy.    USE - Cell frame of cell frame arrangement for receiving electrochemical flat configured cell such as pouch cell or coffee bag cell of battery (all claimed) for use in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell can be received in cell frame reliably by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Flat border area (2)    Arresters (3,4)    Active area (7)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a tubular body (2) i.e. substrate, at which an electrode electrolyte unit (3) is arranged, where the tubular body has a foot (4) for attaching the body at a carrier element and an opening (O) at an end portion (11) of the foot. The foot has an extensive projection (8) for fastening the body at the carrier element. A circumferential projection (5) i.e. rib, is spaced from the opening surrounding an end surface (S) of the foot. The circumferential projection comprises an upper surface (6) and a lower surface (7) that are extended parallel to each other.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. fixed oxide fuel cell such as solvently oxides fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The projection can serve as mounting surface when connecting the foot with the planar carrier element, where the upper and/or lower surface of the projection can serve as a connection point for connection with the edge section, thus providing freely accessible connection in a simple manner, and producing mechanical stable and gas-tight connection between the foot and the planar carrier element. The spaced arrangement at the projection of the face surface of the foot enables a supplementary contact surface for the edge section of the carrier element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell arrangement    (2) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Opening (O)    End surface (S)    Fuel cell (1)    Tubular body (2)    Electrode electrolyte unit (3)    Foot (4)    Circumferential projection (5)    Upper surface (6)    Lower surface (7)    Extensive projection (8)    End portion (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves guiding a coolant in a coolant circuit by the heat-generating device, such that a partial stream of coolant is derived from the coolant circuit in a liquid deaerator (10) and then returned to the coolant circuit. The supply of partial stream of coolant to liquid deaerator is repeated cyclically. The gas produced by venting of coolant per cycle is detected and supplied to coolant container (26).    USE - Method for cooling heat-generating device e.g. fuel cell system in submarine e.g. military submarine using cooling device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat-generating device can be cooled reliably. The noise generated in cooling device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling device.    Liquid deaerator (10)    Evacuated container (12)    Coolant outlet (20)    Parallel line (40)    Pressure relief valve (42)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermal insulation layer (423) made of a non-uniform insulating material. A tolerance compensation layer (424) is made of a compressible material, and compensates different material thicknesses of the thermal insulation layer. The thermal insulation layer is arranged adjacent to the tolerance compensation layer. An electrically insulation layer (421) and a heating layer (422) are arranged adjacent to the tolerance compensation layer or the thermal insulation layer. Maximum thickness of the thermal insulation layer is less than 600 microns.    USE - Thermal transition device for producing thermal transition between an energy storage e.g. lithium-ion battery, nickel-metal hydride battery or super capacitor, and a temperature controller i.e. cooling plate, for controlling temperature of the energy storage of an energy storage device (all claimed) in a hybrid electric vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the functional layers influences thermal resistance of the surface of an energy storage such as battery cell, to maintain maximum temperature difference on a surface of the energy storage, thus realizing a battery cooling plate with a locally adapted thermal interface. The device reduces pressure losses preventing high volume flow and minimizes circuit design by utilizing small, light in weight and low-cost pump. The device realizes homogeneous refrigeration and/or heating of the energy storage by the functional layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature controller for controlling temperature of an energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy storage device.    Battery cells (101)    Cooling plate (103)    Electrically insulation layer (421)    Heating layer (422)    Thermal insulation layer (423)    Tolerance compensation layer (424)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (5) has an electric power control unit (50) that performs power conversion between electrical storage apparatus (10) and electric motor. A control apparatus (100) has a driving-mode selection unit that estimates temperature of electric drive apparatus, based on emitted-heat amount in drive apparatus when control apparatus is driven in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HV) driving modes, and selects EV or HV driving modes as driving mode for driving in predetermined driving area based on comparison of temperatures of drive apparatus.    USE - Vehicle such as plug-in type hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the driving mode is selected for driving in predetermined driving area based on comparison of the temperatures of drive apparatus, the temperature rise of electric drive apparatus is prevented, and the area in which user desires to drive is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (5)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Electric power control unit (50)    Control apparatus (100)    Connector (350)
NOVELTY - The fastening structure has a plug protector (60) which covers, from the lower side, a hole plug (40) which obstructs the bottom opening (36) of a battery case. A cable holder (70) holds a high-voltage cable (100) inserted in a cable penetration hole (38) provided in the side surface of the battery case. The plug protector and the cable holder are formed integrally. A bracket (50) is mounted along a corner of the battery case.    USE - Fastening structure of cable connected to battery unit mounted in vehicle, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves impact resistance of battery unit by mounting a bracket along a corner of the battery case, thus improving safety of vehicle. Reduces weight and manufacturing cost since plug protector and cable holder are formed integrally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a bottom perspective view which shows the cable fastening structure.    Bottom opening (36)    Cable penetration hole (38)    Hole plug (40)    Bracket (50)    Plug protector (60)    Cable holder (70)    High-voltage cable (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves conveying an air through the portions of a fuel cell system (1), so as to flush and dry the fuel cell system by the air-conveying devices (7,8), after shut down of the fuel cell system and before re-start of the fuel cell system. The air-conveying devices are driven by high-voltage motor (9) and low-voltage motor (10), respectively. The air-conveying devices are connected in parallel or in series.    USE - Method for re-starting fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell system can be simplified and energy consumption can be reduced. Thus safe and reliable restart of fuel cell system can be ensured even under adverse condition e.g. ambient temperature underneath the freezing point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Air-conveying devices (7,8)    High-voltage motor (9)    Low-voltage motor (10)
NOVELTY - The pump (9) has a nozzle (12) for a propulsion gas stream i.e. hydrogen (H2), and a diverting region (19) for mixed gas stream. A cylindrical acceleration chamber (16) is arranged at the diverting region on a central axis (17). A gas supply and the nozzle are led into the acceleration chamber. The nozzle is led into the acceleration chamber in an axial direction of the diverting region. The nozzle is arranged in a central portion of the acceleration chamber opposite to the diverting region. The gas supply is led into the chamber vertical to the axial direction of the diverting region.    USE - Gas jet pump i.e. pulse exchange machine, for delivering a main gas stream in a fuel cell system of a vehicle to generate electrical driving power.    ADVANTAGE - The gas jet pump is constructed in a simple and compact structure to ensure high-efficient delivery of the main gas stream over a metered propulsion gas stream. The design of the gas jet pump ensures energy-efficient and reliable recirculation of anode exhaust gas from a fuel cell of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top sectional view of a gas jet pump.    Hydrogen (H2)    Gas jet pump (9)    Nozzle (12)    Cylindrical acceleration chamber (16)    Central axis (17)    Diverting region (19)
NOVELTY - The unit (70) has a vehicle lamp body (80) whose front side is covered with a transparent outer cover. Multiple lamps (72, 74, 76, 78) are arranged at an interior of a lamp chamber. A call receiving terminal (62) is attached to the body such that charge to a capacitor (46) i.e. lithium ion capacitor, from a vehicle-mounted battery (50) i.e. lead acid battery, in a lamp outdoor is enabled. A power transmission terminal is attached to the body with respect to the lamp outdoor that receives electric power supply from the battery such that feeding of electric power from the capacitor is enabled.    USE - Vehicle i.e. motor vehicle, lamp unit.    ADVANTAGE - The power transmission terminal is attached to the lamp body with respect to the lamp outdoor that receives the electric power supply from the battery such that feeding of the electric power from the capacitor is enabled so as to improve lightning performance of the lamp, so that full-charge state of the capacitor can be effectively discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle lamp unit.    Capacitor (46)    Vehicle-mounted battery (50)    Call receiving terminal (62)    Vehicle lamp unit (70)    Lamps (72, 74, 76, 78)    Vehicle lamp body (80)
NOVELTY - The anode plate circuit has a recirculation line (11) which is connected to an output of an anode region (4) of fuel cell (3), with an anode gas supply line (10). The recirculation line and anode gas supply line are joined by a gas jet pump (9). The gas jet pump is switched between fuel source (7) and purge gas source (15) used as propulsion gas power supply.    USE - Anode plate circuit for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as motorcar and watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - Energy consumption can be reduced. Safe and energy efficient operation for drying the anode side of fuel cell system can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for restarting fuel cell of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (3)    Anode region (4)    Fuel source (7)    Gas jet pump (9)    Anode gas supply line (10)    Recirculation line (11)    Purge gas source (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (3) having a cathode chamber (5) and an anode chamber (4). An exhaust pipe is provided for discharging exhaust air from the cathode chamber and exhaust gas from the anode chamber. A sorption device (7) with a sorption material is arranged in an exhaust air duct or an exhaust gas line through which an exhaust air or an exhaust gas is flowed. The sorption device is thermally contacted with the fuel cell and component (12) requiring cold start condition.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as motor car, rail-bound vehicle and watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The cold start and humidification of fuel cell can be enhanced at high load phase, without supplementary control measures. The structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified at low cost. Control effort and energy consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode chamber (4)    Cathode chamber (5)    Sorption device (7)    Component (12)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a compressed gas container (2) that is provided with a valve unit (3) and a thermal triggering unit (5). A shielding plate (7) is arranged below the compressed gas container. A hot air channel (8) is formed below the shielding plate and is provided with the opening (9) corresponding to the thermal triggering unit.    USE - Device used as hydrogen tank for storing high pressure gas e.g. hydrogen gas, used in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the device can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The volume of the device can be reduced. The working thermal security of the device can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side and schematic views of the device for storing high pressure gas.    Device for storing high pressure gas (1)    Compressed gas container (2)    Valve unit (3)    Thermal triggering unit (5)    Shielding plate (7)    Hot air channel (8)    Opening (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a fuel cell (3) as an electrolyzer to dry the cell when a standstill of a fuel cell system (1) is started using electric power from an electric energy battery (9) if measured temperature drops below a predetermined threshold value. The value is provided within a range of about 5-10 degree Celsius in a region of the cell. The cell system is provided with an anode recirculation part with a recirculation conveying device (16) that is operated during drying the cell. Cathode chamber (10) and/or anode chamber (12) of the cell are flushed by air stream.    USE - Method for drying a fuel cell in a fuel cell system that is utilized for supplying electrical drive energy from a battery e.g. high-volt battery and/or capacitor circuit, to a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables operating the fuel cell as the electrolyzer to dry the fuel cell when the standstill of the fuel cell system is started using electric power from the electric energy battery if the measured temperature drops below the predetermined threshold value, thus ensuring pre-conditioning of the fuel cell system on an eventual restart under freezing conditions, and manufacturing the fuel cell in an energy-efficient manner without being lost in the case of a freezing start time for thawing the fuel cell system on a freezing start, and hence prolonging service life of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Electric energy battery (9)    Cathode chamber (10)    Anode chamber (12)    Recirculation conveying device (16)
NOVELTY - The gas jet pump has a nozzle (17) which is provided in a region of a precombustion chamber (18), through which the primary gas is flowed into a collector (19). The nozzle is arranged in a plane perpendicular to the flow direction of the primary gas flowing in the central area of the precombustion chamber. The secondary gas is flowed through a feed line (21) into the precombustion chamber. The feed line is opened tangentially into the outside peripheral portion of the precombustion chamber.    USE - Gas jet pump for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Energy-efficient operation of fuel cell system can be ensured. The structure of pump can be minimized. The energy-saving liquid can be easily and efficiently separated from the secondary flow of gas, while minimizing the size of water separator or by using the water separator optionally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) use of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system and cross-sectional view of the gas jet pump.    Nozzle (17)    Precombustion chamber (18)    Collector (19)    Feed line (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an anode side with hydrogen from a humidifier (7) by opening a hydrogen valve (11). Electrolysis of water present in a fuel cell (3) is started as electrolyzer by operation of the fuel cell. A cathode side is supplied with air, and removal of electric power from the fuel cell is started. The electrolysis is started after a preset hydrogen amount flows into the anode side. The electrolysis is performed until oxygen concentration in an anode chamber (4) of the fuel cell is lowered below a preset threshold value.    USE - Method for starting a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, of a fuel cell system to provide electric power to drive a mobile system (claimed) e.g. land vehicle and watercraft. Can also be used for starting fuel cell to provide electric power to a stationary system.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures simple and efficient starting of the fuel cell to ensure long life span of the fuel cell, and reduces and/or prevents degradation of the catalyst in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (1)    Vehicle (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode chamber (4)    Humidifier (7)    Hydrogen valve (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves taking in an anode exhaust gas (A), by a gas jet pump (10) provided in an anode recirculation loop. The gas jet pump is driven by a fuel gas stream (H2) flowing into the gas jet pump through a valve (9) and a nozzle (13). The pressure (P1) in the region between the valve and the nozzle is maintained at the same level as or at a higher level than the pressure (P2) in the region of the anode recirculation loop, during cooling of the fuel cell system (1).    USE - Method for shutting-off fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be turned off, efficiently and reliably. The effort regarding components and the energy and time to restart the gas jet pump can be minimized. Thus energy-optimized restart of the fuel cell system can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system and sectional view of the gas jet pump.    Fuel cell system (1)    Valve (9)    Gas jet pump (10)    Nozzle (13)    Anode exhaust gas (A)    Fuel gas stream (H2)    Pressure in region between valve and nozzle (P1)    Pressure in region of anode recirculation loop (P2)
NOVELTY - The gas jet pump (9) has nozzle (12) with nozzle openings (15.1-15.4) for the emergence of a primary gas stream (H2) into a suction region (I) for a secondary gas stream (A). A portion of primary gas stream can be supplied to each of the nozzle openings through line elements (13.1-13.4) with in valve device (14). A flow bypass is provided in the region of the valve device, through which a small gas stream is flowed to respective nozzle opening independently of position of valve device.    USE - Gas jet pump for fuel cell system (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of gas jet pump can be avoided even if the pump is operated at temperatures below the freezing point and the safety of pump is ensured. The pump can be used with minimal construction effort to ensure safe and reliable operation. The energy consumption is reduced, even under adverse conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system in vehicle and schematic view of the gas jet pump.    Gas jet pump (9)    Nozzle (12)    Line elements (13.1-13.4)    Valve device (14)    Nozzle openings (15.1-15.4)    Secondary gas stream (A)    Primary gas stream (H2)    Suction region (I)
NOVELTY - The pump (9) has an outlet region (I) whose primary gas stream (H2) flows into an inlet region (II) for a primary gas stream and a secondary gas stream (A). A nozzle (12) comprises an annular nozzle cap (15) between the outlet region and the inlet region, where the nozzle cap surrounds the primary gas stream in the inlet region. The material of the nozzle cap is designed as grid or braid with multiple perforations. The nozzle cap comprises an aperture (16) in an annular section transverse to direction of the primary gas stream.    USE - Gas jet pump for use in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle i.e. passenger car, for feeding a secondary gas stream by a primary gas stream.    ADVANTAGE - The pump prevents the entry of the moisture by the secondary gas stream into the inlet region of the nozzle, thus efficiently preventing the problem of eventual freezing to a large extent, and hence reducing the energy and time-intensive heat. The aperture is arranged toward end side, so that drain of the water takes place due to the gravitational force in a simple and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas jet pump.    Secondary gas stream (A)    Primary gas stream (H2)    Outlet region (I)    Inlet region (II)    Gas jet pump (9)    Nozzle (12)    Annular nozzle cap (15)    Aperture (16)
NOVELTY - The element (3) has a flat component with a side and another side, which comprises a channel structure with filter channels (8). The filter channels are produced by pulsed laser processing. The laser processing takes place by laser, which transmits a light pulse with period at range of pico seconds or femto seconds. The filter channels comprise dimensions of 3 micrometer to 5 micrometer at a flow region at a cross-section. The filter channels are penetrated through a collection channel extended transverse to a flow direction of a medium i.e. fluid, and connected together.    USE - Filter element e.g. coiled plate or disk, for a fluid filter for filtering fuel i.e. hydrogen, for a fuel cell system in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filter channels are produced by the pulsed laser processing, thus manufacturing the filter element in a highly flexible, cost-effective and fast manner, providing few seconds of processing time for the filter element, and enabling simple programming of the laser processing by suitable scanner technology, and hence achieving improved flexibility with respect to the filter channels. The filter element ensures that the cross-section of the filter channels is changed by simple variation of a process parameter, thus filtering different dust particles with different dimensions and forms in a simple manner. The pulsed laser processing ensures that the channel structures are manufactured in a simple and efficient manner without edge bulging and contaminations of unprocessed surfaces, thus avoiding formation of ridges and splashes of glaze in a safe and reliable manner, and hence providing a clean filter element in a process-safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a filter element.    Filter element (3)    Passage opening (4)    Flow openings (5)    Filter channels (8)    Outer periphery of filter element (9)
NOVELTY - The gas station has a safe-deposit box which is made of massive burglar-proof material e.g. metal or wood. The box has a digital locking system having lockers which are locked manually with a key. The payment is performed by a cash ball system or by phone check card. The box for laying of individual harnesses and for accommodation of various power supply units, are provided with double rear walls. The power supply unit is connected to an existing electricity grid or solar cells. The box is provided with 220??V sockets through batteries are charged by main or quick chargers.    USE - Gas station for charging battery of vehicle e.g. electric-bike and passenger car, installed in town center, outing destination and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be charged quickly at low cost. The theft of costly battery at the time of charging can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging station for charging battery of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of fluorine-containing alkyl sulfone compound (II) involves oxidizing fluorine-containing alkyl sulfide compound (I) using an oxidizing agent in presence of tungstate catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of fluorine-containing alkyl sulfone compound used for electrolyte solution (claimed) for fuel cell, lithium cell and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing alkyl sulfone compound is manufactured, with high yield. The fuel cell containing the fluorine-containing alkyl sulfone compound has excellent thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of fluorine-containing alkyl sulfone compound of formula: F3C-R1-S(=O)2-R2 (II) involves oxidizing fluorine-containing alkyl sulfide compound of formula: F3C-R1-S-R2 (I) using an oxidizing agent in presence of tungstate catalyst.    R1=linear or branched 0-3C alkylene;and    R2=linear or branched 1-5C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device electrolyte solution, which contains the fluorine-containing alkyl sulfone compound.
NOVELTY - The resin film (22) is unwound from a supply apparatus (51). Several cavities are formed on the resin film surface (22a) at preset intervals, and a metal mold (53,54) is set in each cavity. Resin film is injected into each metal mold and a sealing film (23) is formed in each mold. Each sealing film is cut into a separate piece and fixed to a metal plate (P) to form a separator of the fuel cell. The excessive length of the resin film after cutting the sealing film is wound to a winding device (52).    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell such as solid polymer membrane type fuel cell used as vehicle-mounted fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the finished product is improved and the manufacturing throughput of the fuel cell is improved, since several separators are formed continuously by forming several sealing films on resin film surface, separating each sealing film and adhering to a metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view showing the manufacturing process of a separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin film (22)    Resin film surface (22a)    Sealing film (23)    Supply apparatus (51)    Winding device (52)    Metal mold (53,54)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains transition element-containing inorganic layered substance having diffraction peak of 8.92 degrees plus or minus 0.15 degree measured from diffraction spectrum using powder X-ray diffraction.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for electrochemical cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, smart phone, laptop computer, video camera, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode containing active material provides electrochemical cell with excellent charge/discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) electrochemical cell; and    (3) manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves intermittently providing projection portion (T1a,T2a) of two or more from the thickness direction of the metal die (T1,T2). A movement control region of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10) is set in the gate (T1b,T2b) for pouring in the resin material provided in the metal die. The movement control region overlaps with the projection portion at state regulated movement of the surface direction of a gas diffusion layer (14) is seen from the thickness direction of the metal die.    USE - Manufacturing method for electrode membrane-frame assembly for fuel cell used as drive source for moving body e.g. motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture electrode membrane-frame assembly to improve the electric power generation performance and durability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode membrane-frame assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Metal dies (T1,T2)    Projection portions (T1a,T2a)    Gates (T1b,T2b)
NOVELTY - The FC system (12) includes an air pump that operates according to the instruction from an electronic control unit (ECU) (24). The air pump will intake and compress the air outside the FC vehicle through a piping, and pump the compressed air in the cathode flow path through piping. The air pump is controlled by the ECU so to make FC output at certain value in highest efficiency region if the required output of the motor (14) and inverter (16) is less than the minimum value, or performing fixation in specific voltage when required output exceeds upper limit output value.    USE - FC system for performing electric power supply with respect to load from FC in FC vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases electric power generation efficiency of the whole FC system by suppressing deterioration of the FC by the voltage clamp and output variable control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the configuration of the FC vehicle mounted with FC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    FC vehicle (10)    FC system (12)    Motor (14)    Inverter (16)    Electronic control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has an electric power generation control unit (24) of a fuel cell (FC) vehicle (10) making supply amount of oxygen with respect to a FC unit (18), and hydrogen to increase and decrease when requested electric power of a load i.e. propulsion motor (14), raises and falls. Electric-power-generation-amount reduction control that decreases electric power generation amount of the FC unit is performed by decreasing FC voltage out of an oxidation reduction advancing voltage range. An air pump supplies air to a FC through an air supply pipe.    USE - Fuel cell (FC) system for use in a vehicle e.g. FC vehicle such as car. Can also be used in a moving body such as boat and ship, a robot, a manufacturing apparatus, a domestic electric power system and a consumer electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electric-power-generation-amount reduction control that decreases electric power generation amount of the FC unit is performed by decreasing FC voltage out of the oxidation reduction advancing voltage range, so that output control of the FC can be flexibly made, thus preventing deterioration of the FC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a FC vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    FC vehicle (10)    FC system (12)    Propulsion motor (14)    FC unit (18)    Electric power generation control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealant equipped with a terminal cap (8) and a valve body opened with a raise of pressure inside a battery, where one part of the terminal cap is equipped with a fusion cutting part that is formed in a battery exterior. An opening releases gas, where the gas is discharged from the opening of the valve body. A fusion cutting part (20a) is formed of an aluminum or aluminum alloy. A filter is connected to an inner cap, and a projection part of the inner cap is joined to a metal valve body.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, for use as a driving power supply of a portable electronic device, mobile communication apparatus and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery efficiently discharges gas from the opening of the valve body, thus improving safety, preventing damage of the battery, and ensuring reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a terminal cap.    Terminal cap (8)    Side surface (20)    Fusion cutting part (20a)    Upper surface (21)    Bottom face (22)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion layer (22) positioned between the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and the separator has a water repellent region (221) formed at the MEA side. Several pores (H) of 0.1-0.6 mu size are provided in the water repellent region of the gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolytic membrane type fuel cell (PEMFC) mounted in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drain property near an electrode of the fuel cell can be improved sufficiently and stably more than the former, thus suppressing the fall in the output of the fuel cell to an inconvenient state or unstable state, and improving the performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows different enlarged sectional views of the gas diffusion layer of the fuel cell, and a graph which shows the water-permeable pressure of the water repellent region with respect to the diameter of a pore formed in the water-repellent region of the gas diffusion layer and the change of saturation of the pore. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (2a)    Water-repellent region (221)    Substrate (222)    Pore (H)    Water (W)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode active material layer (1) containing a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode active material layer (2) containing a negative electrode active material. A solid electrolyte layer (3) is formed between the positive and negative electrode active material layers. A modification material (6) is arranged in an interface of the positive electrode active material and a solid electrolyte material, where dielectric constant of the modification material is higher than the dielectric constant of the solid electrolyte material.    USE - All-solid-state lithium secondary battery for use as power supply in information related equipments such as personal computer, video camera, and mobile telephone, and in a vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes a high voltage material as the positive electrode active material, so that interfacial resistance of the positive electrode active material and the solid electrolyte material can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The modification material is made of oxide or barium titanate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Modification material (6)    All-solid-state lithium secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a positive electrode sheet (11) and a negative electrode sheet (12) stacked on multiple layers on sides of a separator (13). A positive electrode notch part (11b) and an active material non-coating part (11c) for positive electrodes are provided in the positive electrode sheet. The active material non-coating part for positive electrodes is directly connected with a part for positive electrode terminal, and an active material non-coating part (12c) for negative electrodes is directly connected to a part for negative electrode terminal.    USE - Electrode assembly for a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material non-coating part for positive electrodes is directly connected with the part for positive electrode terminal, and the active material non-coating part for negative electrodes is directly connected to the part for negative electrode terminal, so that the assembly avoids the need of connecting a tab to the positive electrode sheet or negative electrode sheet, and reduces the dead space in a state, thus ensuring prevention of short circuit in the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and achieving improvement of the volume energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a positive electrode sheet, a negative electrode sheet and a separator.    Positive electrode sheet (11)    Positive electrode notch part (11b)    Active material non-coating part for positive electrodes (11c)    Negative electrode sheet (12)    Active material non-coating part for negative electrodes (12c)    Separator (13)    Separator notch part (13a)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the interfacial removal intensity in the interface of the electrode collector (82A) and the electrode compound-material layer (90A), by peeling the electrode compound material layer of the electrode (84A). The film intensity which includes the interfacial removal intensity as a portion of material layer of the electrode is measured. The intensity-ratio of the interfacial removal intensity and the film intensity is calculated. The grade of segregation of the binder in the electrode compound-material layer is estimated from the intensity-ratio.    USE - Method for evaluating electrode equipped with lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used as power supply for personal computer, portable terminal and electric motor mounted in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of the electrode compound-material layer becomes easy, while preventing the malfunction that the portion which the electrode compound-material layer does not intend is ruptured. The highly stable peeling strength between the electrode collector and the electrode compound-material layer can be obtained. The grade of segregation of the binder in the electrode compound-material layer can be estimated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the apparatus for measuring film intensity in the evaluation process of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode collector (82A)    Electrode (84A)    Electrode compound-material layer (90A)    Mounting base (120)    Measuring device (140)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material is obtained by contacting titanium hydride with metal catalyst which can accelerate conversion reaction.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for metal secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material provides metal secondary battery with excellent charging and discharging characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal secondary battery (10); and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of metal secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Metal secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The all-solid-state battery has an exterior unit (70) which is formed with plate-shaped wall, and an electrode body (80) which is accommodated in exterior unit. The exterior unit can be changed when electrode body is pressurized in lamination direction. The inner side of the exterior unit has a negative pressure.    USE - All-solid-state battery for use in vehicle, information technology equipment. Uses include but not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the fall of applied pressure of the lamination direction which on an electrode body by providing the inner side of the exterior unit with negative pressure while accommodating an electrode body that can be pressurized in lamination direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary longitudinal cross-section of all-solid-state battery when being disconnected in thickness direction.    Positive electrode (10)    Plate-shaped positive electrode current collector (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Negative electrode (20)    Solid electrolyte layer (40)    Exterior unit (70)    Electrode body (80)
NOVELTY - The battery sealant (10) attached to opening of the armored can (1) accommodated with the positive and negative electrode group has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal. An injecting nozzle provided in the battery sealant or the armored can injects electrolyte solution into the armored can. A sealing cover (21) having a circular-arc-shaped convex-shaped portion covers up the injecting nozzle.    USE - Closed type battery, such as a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery represented by lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electronic devices, such as mobile telephone, personal computer (PC), and as uninterruptible power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone base station, etc., and as power supply for electric power storage used for electric power leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of the injecting nozzle is improved, leaking defect is reduced, and the reliability of the closed type battery is improved, since the sealing cover having a circular-arc-shaped convex-shaped portion covers up the injecting nozzle. Further, the productivity in a sealing process can be improved, and an after-fitting leakage is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the closed type battery.    Armored can (1)    Battery sealant (10)    Sealing cover (21)    Plug (22)
NOVELTY - A supply unit (10) supplies to an electrode shaping unit the composite particles (12) containing an electrode active material and a binder. The electrode shaping unit shapes the composite particles into an electrode sheet (200). A magnetic filter (14) equipped in the supply unit removes the magnetic foreign material contained in the composite particles before the composite particles are supplied to the electrode shaping unit.    USE - Apparatus for shaping electrode such as positive electrode for electrochemical elements e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, etc., used in e.g. mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer (notebook PC), hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal short circuit of the electrochemical element resulting from mixing of the magnetic foreign material to the composite particles is suppressed, since the magnetic filter removes the magnetic foreign material contained in the composite particles before the composite particles are supplied to the electrode shaping unit. Thus, the reliability of the electrode and the electrochemical element can be improved. The manufacturing process defect, such as fracture of the collector in the electrode formation process by mixing of a magnetic foreign material, is suppressed by removing the magnetic foreign material contained in the composite particles, and the productivity of an electrode formation process can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode shaping method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode shaping apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply unit (10)    Composite particles (12)    Magnetic filter (14)    Electrode (100)    Electrode sheet (200)
NOVELTY - The coolant such as fluorine-type solvent containing a perfluoro ketone, circulated in the cooling jacket (21) cools the secondary battery encased in the cooling jacket. A temperature sensor (22) detects the temperature of the secondary battery directly or indirectly. When the temperature of the secondary battery exceeds a preset limit, a controller (26) reduces the circulation velocity of the coolant to a rate including zero.    USE - Cooling device for secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of vaporization of a coolant is increased and the vaporization latent heat is increased. Thus, the cooling efficiency of the secondary battery increased. Even if the temperature of the secondary battery rises abruptly, it can be cooled to an appropriate temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the secondary battery cooling device.    Cooling device (2)    Cooling jacket (21)    Temperature sensor (22)    Heat exchanger (24)    Controller (26)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a condensing apparatus (14) supplying condensed water to a fuel cell module (12), where the fuel cell module generates electric-power according to an electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas. Hot water storage water is stored in a hot water storage tank (18) as a refrigerant body while providing a water cooled condenser (46). A control apparatus adjusts waste gas supplied to an air cooling condenser (44) and the water cooled condenser, and amount of discharge from a secondary battery (60) or charge amount to the secondary battery.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus adjusts the waste gas supplied to the air cooling condenser and the water cooled condenser, and amount of discharge from secondary battery, thus improving overall efficiency and load trackability while promoting water self-supporting and heat self-supporting, easily tracking rapid fluctuation of load electric power, and enhancing electric power generation efficiency and thermal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Condensing apparatus (14)    Hot water storage tank (18)    Air cooling condenser (44)    Water cooled condenser (46)    Secondary battery (60)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has one solid electrolyte layer (2) that is provided in a positive electrode (1) consisting of an oxide sinter. Other solid electrolyte layer is provided in a negative electrode (3) consisting of oxide sinter. The two solid electrolyte layers are joined through a lithium-nitride layer. The solid electrolyte layers consist of a glass-type solid electrolyte containing lithium-phosphate oxy-nitride glass.    USE - Secondary battery for use in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer (PC), and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can be obtained with high energy density. The filling rate of the active material can be increased. Thickness of the solid electrolyte layer can be made thin. Minimum joint strength can be ensured effectively. The adhesiveness of the solid electrolyte layers and lithium nitride layers can be improved without impairing the ion conductivity of the lithium nitride. The generation of defect in the interface with lithium-nitride layers can be suppressed. The bonding surface of active materials can be increased significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode side battery case (5)    Gasket (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar energy battery plate fixed on a car roof. A storage battery is connected with inner and outer air exchangers. An opening of an air pipe is provided with a mist sprayer for generating water fog.    USE - Vehicle solar energy flameout cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces temperature of a car and ensures energy-saving effect and environmental protection. The device is simple in structure and convenient to install.
NOVELTY - The cabin has a power cabin frame whose front end opening is provided with a battery box. The power cabin frame is provided with a turnover pressing strip. The turnover pressing strip prevents a battery box front breast board of a power bay on a mounting opening. A front baffle plate is hinged on a turning power cabin frame. The front baffle plate blocks the battery box on the front baffle plate and a power cabin frame locking mechanism.    USE - Start turning pressing power cabin.    ADVANTAGE - The cabin is simple in structure and convenient to operate.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power device provided with an electric oil pump, a hydraulic motor and a gear box that are connected with each other. A power output shaft of the gear box and a wheel shaft are connected with a hydraulic motor of the electric oil pump that is connected with a plunger pump. The plunger pump is provided with multiple plunger pistons. A wall of a valve body is fixed with an inclined hole. An oil outlet of the valve body is connected with a pump body oil cavity oil pipe. A bottom part of the valve body is provided with oil absorbing holes.    USE - Electric oil pump mixed power driving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids use of combustion fuel so as to discharge pollutant in a better manner. The vehicle has simple structure, stable flow rate and quick variable speed, and avoids oil leakage in a convenient manner. The vehicle provides enough electric quantity in a strong manner.
NOVELTY - The wind-powered car has bracket that is set on the top of the vehicle. The bracket is provided with a motor, a generator and a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with the storage battery controller which is connected with the one end of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is connected with the generator shaft. The other end of the rotating shaft is connected with the wind wheel. One end of the inclined supporting rod is hinged with the support frame, and the other end is connected with the sliding sleeve.    USE - Wind-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The charging of the car is convenient for office workers, the energy is saved, the storage battery can be charged automatically and the cost for charging is reduced.
NOVELTY - The absorber has a cylinder body whose lower end is provided with a lower pressing plate. The cylinder body is coupled with a connecting head of a rod body. The rod body is provided with a pressing plate. The lower pressing plate is provided with a damping spring. The cylinder body is provided with a magnet. The damping spring is connected with a rectifying circuit board and a battery.    USE - Rechargeable shock absorber.
NOVELTY - The generator has a generator shaft which is connected with fan. The fan is fixed to the motor shaft. The outside of the motor is in the shape of smooth curve. A wire is connected with the motor. An end of the fixed terminal is connected with battery. A fixed terminal is provided for fixing the lead on the battery.    USE - Rear wind generator for transportation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of the transportation vehicle can be improved. The weight of the carrier can be maintained efficiently.
NOVELTY - The frame part has a carbon/resin hardening molded object whose thermal expansion coefficient in 25-130 degree centigrade is less than or equal to 45x 10-6 per Kelvin and insulation resistance rate is more than 1.0x 105 ohmx cm. Average particle diameter of carbon powder is less than or equal to 20 micrometers. An anode plate comprises a separator and a cathode plate. True specific gravity of the carbon powder is greater than or equal to 0.3360 nm, and microcrystal thickness of the carbon powder is less than or equal to 10 nm.    USE - Frame part for a fuel cell utilized as power supply in application fields. Uses include but are not limited to a portable apparatus, a motor vehicle, a railway field and a cogeneration field.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon/resin hardening molded object whose thermal expansion coefficient in 25-130 degree centigrade is less than or equal to 45x 10-6 per Kelvin and insulation resistance rate is more than 1.0x 105 ohmx cm, so that insulating property, corrosion resistance, high intensity and durability of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a frame part of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a steering mechanism provided with two vertical V-shaped shaped handles and two bending arms. A braking mechanism is provided with two brake handles and two disk brake devices. A pedal device is provided with a pedal, a pedal arm and a pedal main shaft sleeve. An electric mechanism is provided with a motor, a battery set and a circuit control system. A solar device is provided with a solar silicon crystal film and a solar converting electric energy system. A steering lamp unit is provided with two front LED lamps, two LED brake red lamps and two LED steering yellow lamps.    USE - Lying pedal, electric and solar driving close-type four-wheeled vehicle for an office worker, school children and elder person during rain and snowy condition.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a frame chassis provided with a cross rod in a parallel manner. Lower parts of two front wheels are connected to a shaft. A base plate is fixed in two ends of the cross-rod. A vehicle frame is fixed with two ends of a transverse rod. An electric mechanism is provided with a motor, a battery set and a circuit control system. A solar device is provided with a solar silicon crystal film, a solar converting electric energy system. A protective cover is equipped with a front fish head-shaped transparent protective cover. A steering lamp is provided with an LED lamp.    USE - Electric lying pedal solar-type four wheel vehicle for use by an office worker, school children and elder people during travelling in wind, rain and snow season.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a pedal device provided with a pedal, a pedal arm and a pedal main shaft. A chain transmission mechanism is provided with a front disk unit and a face plate. An electric mechanism is provided with a motor, a battery and a circuit control system. A solar device is provided with a solar silicon crystal film and a solar converting electric energy system. A protective cover is provided with a front fish head-shaped transparent protective cover. A steering lamp is provided with two LED brake red lamps and two LED steering yellow lamps.    USE - Recumbent pedal-power-solar-driven closed-type four-wheel bicycle for use by an office worker, school children and an elder person.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric-generation module (55) comprises a waste-gas-flow-path part (35), in which a waste gas discharged from an internal combustion engine, flows. A thermal storage part is arranged between the waste gas to enable heat transfer and has a thermal storage material. A cooling fluid flow-path part (33) equips a thermal storage part, where a thermoelectric generation part (34) has a thermoelectric conversion element. A thermal storage material has multiple thermal storage convex parts protruding in the waste-gas-flow-path part.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation module for a thermoelectric-generation system of a hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid flow-path part equips the thermal storage part, where the thermo electric generation part has a thermoelectric conversion element, and thus suppressing the temperature fall of engine, improving the energy efficiency of the whole vehicle system, and reducing the fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a thermoelectric-generation system with a circulation pump; and    (2) a hybrid vehicle with an electric condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric-generation module.    Waste gas path (18)    Cooling fluid flow-path part (33)    Thermoelectric generation part (34)    Waste-gas-flow-path part (35)    Thermoelectric-generation module (55)
NOVELTY - A manganese dioxide thin film preparation method involves preparing aqueous solution containing a salt of water-soluble manganese (II), oxidizer and surfactant. The aqueous solution is in contact with a charge collector, and the surfactant is incorporated on the surface of the current collector to form a thin film of manganese dioxide followed by removing the surfactant from the thin film formed in the collector surface to obtain a finished product.    USE - Method for preparing a manganese dioxide thin film that is utilized in an electrode of an electrochemical capacitor (all claimed) or lithium ion battery, and in electronics related areas such as power supply for a motor vehicle and a portable electronic device power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The film has high specific surface area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical capacitor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a system startup control unit which performs unit process for system startup when a low-voltage type smart communication apparatus (64) receives signal from a portable device. A high-voltage type smart communication apparatus (68) receives electric power supply from a high voltage battery (50) and communicates with the portable device. The system startup unit performs unit process when the low-voltage type smart communication apparatus does not receive signal from portable device and high-voltage type smart communication apparatus receives signal from portable device.    USE - System starting device mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Unit process for system startup can be performed effectively when low-voltage type communication apparatus does not receive signal from portable device and high-voltage type communication apparatus receives signal from portable device. High-voltage type communication apparatus can receive signal from portable device and perform preliminary treatment of system startup even when low-voltage battery discharges fully and battery over-discharge arises to low-voltage battery. Over-discharge of high voltage battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system starting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (50)    Relays (55a,55b)    Low-voltage battery (60)    Low-voltage type smart communication apparatus (64)    High-voltage type smart communication apparatus (68)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (10) has an ECU (24) which controls voltage adjustment unit to fix the output voltage of fuel cell (200) to a voltage which is less than an oxidation reduction advancing voltage range when ECU determines that fuel cell vehicle is in stall state. The ECU performs voltage clamp and output variable control which changes the concentration of oxygen or hydrogen and adjusts the output of fuel cell so that load requested electric power containing the load amount of system cooling devices such as water pump (240), radiator fan (244) and air conditioner (300) are tracked.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in movable mechanisms such as moving bodies e.g. boats, ships, robot arm, crane, balancer.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of fuel cell since the output voltage of a fuel cell is set to the voltage which is less than an oxidation reduction advancing voltage range at the time of a stall. Enables favorable cooling by cooling system devices when generated electric power of the fuel cell at the time of stall, tracks load requested electric power containing the load amount of cooling system device. Avoids overdischarging of an electrical storage apparatus while improving electric power generation efficiency since charging/discharging of an electrical storage apparatus is suppressed by providing load requested electric power with the generated electric power of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power type fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    ECU (24)    Fuel cell (200)    Water pump (240)    Radiator fan (244)    Air conditioner (300)
NOVELTY - The system has a flexible solar panel (80) adapted for removable attachment to an upper surface of a vehicle e.g. van-type lorry (78). An electrical connector is extended from the solar panel. The electrical connector is adapted for temporary connection to a fixed local electrical power distribution network. Electrical power produced by the solar panel is delivered to the electrical power distribution network. The electrical power distribution network is placed in a vehicle terminal. An electrical monitoring system is electrically communicated with the electrical power distribution network.    USE - System for collecting solar energy from rooftops of a electrically powered motor or non-motorized vehicle e.g. semi-trailer, passenger bus such as school bus and tour bus, van (all claimed) and van-type lorry, parked in a yard or terminal i.e. bus storage yard, and converting the solar energy into electrical power for storage and distribution to a fixed stationary local or wide area public utility electrical power grid.    ADVANTAGE - The system gathers the electrical power produced by large number of solar panel equipped vehicles to reduce the load required of an electrical power plant. The system anchors drop lines or cords securely to prevent the drop lines or cords from blowing loosely in wind, while providing sufficient slack to allow for movement in an overhead support cable and contact by the vehicle being parked in the yard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar panels in a solar power system mounted on a van-type lorry.    Van-type lorry (78)    Flexible solar panel (80)
NOVELTY - The system has a thermoelectric converting unit provided with a heat exchanger. A heat exchanger assembly is connected with a power unit. An automobile engine self-cooling system is utilized for cooling water in a water tank. A storage battery is fixed through a direct current/direct current converter. A thermoelectric device unit is connected with an output energy storage unit that is connected with a power supply unit. A vehicle controller is connected with a Controller area network bus. A transmission system control unit is connected with a weak hybrid power system unit.    USE - Vehicle tail gas thermoelectric conversion based weak hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves fuel economical efficiency of a vehicle engine and reduces tail gas discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a vehicle tail gas thermoelectric conversion based weak hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle tail gas thermoelectric conversion based weak hybrid power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a motor controller connected with an anode of a power battery pack. Multiple single motor power batteries are connected with each other in series or parallel. A battery protecting plate is connected with a single lithium battery protection module. A low electric quantity alarm signal driving circuit is connected with the single lithium battery protection module. A negative end of a lithium battery is arranged corresponding to the single lithium battery protection module through a current sampling resistor to avoid over-current or short circuit.    USE - Integrated electric vehicle motor force platform system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery protecting plate is utilized for protecting the power battery pack from sudden power failure. The system can protect the motor controller from being damaged. The system has high working efficiency, high reliability and low usage cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an integrated electric vehicle motor force platform system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A raw material which is contaminated with molecular nitrogen and/or nitrogen-containing compound, is passed through reforming catalyst (1), and resultant raw material is passed through reforming catalyst (2) which is arranged on the downstream side of the reforming catalyst (1) and which has lower catalytic activity per unit quantity for reforming than that of the reforming catalyst (1), to obtain hydrogen-containing gas.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas used for operating fuel cell system for generating electric power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides hydrogen-containing gas with suppressed to generation of ammonia.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system, which involves generating electric power using hydrogen-containing gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of modifier for generating hydrogen-containing gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reforming catalysts (1,2)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery comprises electrolyte solution containing supporting electrolyte and nonaqueous electrolysis solvent. The nonaqueous electrolysis solvent contains sulfone compound (I) and fluorine-containing ester compound (II). The content of sulfone compound is 20-70 volume% in the non-aqueous electrolysis solvent. The content of the fluorine-containing ester compound is 20-60 volume% in the nonaqueous electrolysis solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and small aircrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has excellent long-term cycling characteristics and suppressed decomposition of electrolytic fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery comprises electrolyte solution containing supporting electrolyte and nonaqueous electrolysis solvent. The nonaqueous electrolysis solvent contains sulfone compound of formula (I) and fluorine-containing ester compound of formula (II). The content of sulfone compound is 20-70 volume% in the non-aqueous electrolysis solvent. The content of the fluorine-containing ester compound is 20-60 volume% in the nonaqueous electrolysis solvent.    R1,R2=optionally substituted alkyl;    or carbon of R1+carbon of R2+single bond or double bond=cyclic structure;and    Ra,Rb=alkyl or fluoro-substituted alkyl, in which at least one of Ra and Rb is fluoro-substituted alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of nonaqueous secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Negative electrode collector (e)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a separator (5), and a negative electrode which opposes the positive electrode through the separator. The negative electrode contains a negative electrode active material containing a silicon-type compound, a negative electrode binder containing a polyimide (I), and lithium in an occluded state, even when discharging, in both negative electrode binder and negative electrode active material.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor drive of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, industrial electrical storage apparatus, consumer application apparatus, and electrical storage apparatus using solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has favorable cycle characteristics and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode which opposes the positive electrode through the separator. The negative electrode contains a negative electrode active material containing a silicon-type compound, a negative electrode binder containing a polyimide of formula (I), and lithium in an occluded state, even when discharging, in both negative electrode binder and negative electrode active material.    R1,R2=alkyl, alkoxy, acyl, phenyl or phenoxy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium-ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode collector (2)    Positive electrode active material layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has several battery elements (15A,15B) in which positive electrode tab (11A,11B) and negative electrode tab (12A,12B) are derived. A division element (16) does not permeate the electrolyte solution. An outer peripheral portion of the positive electrode tab is derived from the battery element. A division element is integrally sealed in a sealing portion with a film-form cladding material (13). The positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab are taken out from the sealing portions which are connected in series or in parallel.    USE - Film-covered battery such as lithium ion battery for use with assembled battery (claimed) mounted in portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and digital camera, and electric vehicle e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the battery can be performed simply, and the weight reduction of the assembled battery can be attained. The adhesive agent and adhesive tape can fix the film-form cladding material to prevent the difference of the unit battery. The volumetric efficiency of the battery can be improved. The sealing performance between the film-form cladding materials can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the film-covered battery.    Positive electrode tab (11A,11B)    Negative electrode tab (12A,12B)    Film-form cladding material (13)    Battery elements (15A,15B)    Division element (16)
NOVELTY - The device (D1) has a power cable (CE) including a pilot line (LP) having a first impedance, which encounters second and third impedances and through which an analog signal passes in a frequency band. The device is arranged to generate another analog signal having frequencies included in another frequency band having minimal overlap with the former frequency band, supply the latter analog signal to the pilot line via a capacitor (C1), and extract and convert the latter analog signal into a digital signal to be processed by a charging station (S1).    USE - Power line communication device for use in a system (claimed) i.e. charging station coupled to another system i.e. car e.g. electric car and hybrid car. Can also be used in buildings, industrial and public facilities, aeronautics, consumer electronics, and railway sector.    ADVANTAGE - The device supplies the analog signal to the pilot line via the capacitor, and extracts and converts the analog signal into the digital signal to be processed by the charging station, thus enabling secure exchange of information relating to billing for charging or maintenance of electric power between the charging station and a car, and hence improving confidentiality and security of transactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system to be coupled to another system via an electric cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a charging station equipped with a power line communication device coupled, via an electrical cable, to a vehicle equipped with another power line communication device.    Capacitor (C1)    Power cable (CE)    Power line communication device (D1)    Pilot line (LP)    Charging station (S1)
NOVELTY - The device has a relay connected in series with a MOSFET or in saturation operated transistor (23). A delay circuit controls the transistor or MOSFETs in response to a control of the relay. A delay circuit comprises a resistor (R) switched in series and parallel connection with a capacitor (C) with a zener diode (26), where a nodal point is parallel connected between the resistor and a gate of the transistor or MOSFETs. A controllable MOSFET gate voltage is applied by a current value by the relay, the transistor or MOSFETs.    USE - Precharging device for use in a circuit device (claimed) for charging a capacitor of a vehicle network.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves outer installation space and controls current value by the relay of the precharge device by the gate voltage resting against the transistor or MOSFET, thus avoiding permitted current value and minimizing the charging time in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a circuit device for coupling a high voltage-battery with a capacitor of a vehicle network    (2) a method for coupling a high voltage battery with a vehicle network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a precharge device.    Capacitor (C)    Resistor (R)    Precharge circuit (14)    Saturation operated transistor (23)    Zener diode (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a step-wise warming-up control unit which sets fuel cell voltage to minimum voltage when voltage becomes more than minimum voltage, or when temperature of fuel cell stack becomes more than temperature corresponding to minimum voltage. The fuel cell voltage is set to driving force generation minimum voltage and operation of driving force generation source is permitted when voltage turns into driving force generation minimum voltage, or when temperature of fuel cell stack becomes more than temperature corresponding to driving force generation minimum voltage.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens starting time of the fuel cell during low temperature conditions by performing step-wise warming up control in which voltage is set to predetermined voltage based on voltage value or fuel cell stack temperature value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell vehicle has a step-wise warming-up control unit which sets fuel cell voltage to minimum voltage and permit operation of auxiliary machine when voltage determined according to temperature of a fuel cell stack becomes more than minimum voltage, or when temperature of fuel cell stack becomes more than temperature corresponding to the minimum voltage. The fuel cell voltage is set to driving force generation minimum voltage and will permit operation of driving force generation source when the fuel cell electric-power generated voltage turns into the one or more driving force generation minimum voltages, or when the temperature of a fuel cell stack becomes more than temperature corresponding to driving force generation minimum voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a time chart when using various control. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The operating method involves coupling a hydrogen-(air)-oxygen-fuel cell, an accumulator (13) and an electric motor (12) of a fuel cell plant (11) in an electric manner by interconnection of switching elements (SE1,SE2) such that the fuel cell-plant supplies the electric motor and the accumulator with electric energy. The accumulator supplies the electric motor with electric energy. The accumulator is completely charged alone both by the fuel cell plant and by the electric motor operated as generator.    USE - Operating method for an electric energy-generating system, -supply system, and -consumption system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator supplies the electric motor with electric energy, and the accumulator is completely charged alone both by the fuel cell plant and by the electric motor operated as generator, and hence ensures simple operation without using an electric voltage converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric circuit diagram of a fuel cell plant.    Fuel cell plant (11)    Electric motor (12)    Accumulator (13)    Switching elements (SE1,SE2)    Electric voltage levels (U1,U2,U3)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a closed part whose front, side or rear sides are constructed from a forehead shade part (2). A housing (1) is provided with a power source. LEDs (3) are embedded on a printed circuit board (4). A power supply unit (5) is connected to a power source for forming an alternative photovoltaic cell (6) that is attached to a body.    USE - Clearance lamp for trailers and semi-trailers of commercial vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a clearance lamp.    Housing (1)    Forehead shade part (2)    LEDs (3)    Printed circuit board (4)    Power supply unit (5)    Alternative photovoltaic cell (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an injector of gas with a combustion chamber. A compressor is powered by an on-board system to generate electricity, and air is compressed on a board. A working compressor is connected with the injector and an electronic air control unit based on current operating status of a drive unit.    USE - Method for supplying fuel by direct injection of compressed natural gas to a compression ignition engine.
NOVELTY - The system has a transmission (4) connected to an output shaft of a gear (5), where the gear is mounted between an electrical machine (6) and a turbine (7). A glow plug (10) is formed as a sleeve.    USE - Diesel-electric power transmission system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diesel-electric power transmission system.    Transmission (4)    Gear (5)    Electrical machine (6)    Turbine (7)    Glow plug (10)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte comprises at least one substituted 1-mercapto-pyrrole-2,5-dione compounds (I) or substituted 2-mercapto-isoindole-1,3-dione compounds (II).    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte is useful for an electrochemical device (claimed) comprising non-aqueous primary battery, super capacitor, and non-aqueous secondary battery that is used in applications including power sources for e.g. portable phones, electric tools, automobiles and power storages.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides electrochemical device that exhibits high-temperature storability and prevents swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte comprises at least one substituted 1-mercapto-pyrrole-2,5-dione compounds of formula (I) or substituted 2-mercapto-isoindole-1,3-dione compounds of formula (II).    R1 = organic residue (optionally containing F);    X1, X2 = H, F, or organic residue (optionally containing F); and    R2 = organic residue (optionally containing F), where H of a benzene ring is partially or entirely replaced by F.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical device comprising a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a separator (3), and the non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a battery non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode lead (7)    Negative electrode lead (8)
NOVELTY - An interleaved DC-DC converter for fuel cells is disclosed. The interleaved DC-DC converter comprises an input capacitor, a first converter unit, a second converter unit, and an output capacitor. A high voltage ratio and low ripple DC power can be provided for a load by using the interleaved structure of the first converter unit and the second converter unit.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises anode material having plane level section in which the gas is generated under anode potential of 4.4 V or more.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for medium-to large-sized battery module used as power supply for two-wheeled electric vehicle, electric golf cart, electric truck, electric vehicle, E-bike, E-scooter, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for medium-to large-sized battery module.
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply module comprising a vehicle-mounted electric generator and a storage battery. A solar energy power supply module comprises a solar battery board, a voltage dependent resistor, a capacitor, a rectifier diode, another storage battery and a relay. The solar energy power supply module measures terminal voltage of the storage battery in a proportional integral derivative (PID) controller. The PID controller controls different LED lamp display systems and the solar energy power supply module by a triode and working state of the power supply module.    USE - Automatic bus air-conditioner ventilation fan double-power supply selecting control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environment-friendly, saves energy and utilized in all kinds of an air-conditioner bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an Automatic bus air-conditioner ventilation fan double-power supply selecting control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a base portion (7) that is provided with a groove for adapting a locking pin (1) in a battery box. A locking groove of the locking pin is provided with an elastic portion (2). A locating crank arm (5) is provided with a matched with a locating lever (3). The locking groove is rotatably assembled with an interlocking plate (6). The interlocking plate is provided with the elastic portion. The base is equipped with a rotation preventing locking portion. The base is provided with the interlocking plate to realize unlocking and locking action of a power input mechanism.    USE - Self-locking mechanism of battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism has simple structure, and the maintenance cost of the mechanism is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the self-locking mechanism of battery box.    Locking pin (1)    Elastic portion (2)    Locating lever (3)    Locating crank arm (5)    Interlocking plate (6)    Base portion (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a photovoltaic controller (3) that is provided with a direct current power supply. The photovoltaic controller is connected to a photovoltaic battery board (1) and a direct current power supply interface. A storage battery (2) interface is connected to the photovoltaic controller. The photovoltaic battery board is paved on the roof. A heat-insulating film layer is arranged on the photovoltaic cell plate.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The oil consumption of the vehicle-mounted power generating device can be reduced. The structure of the device can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generating device.    Photovoltaic battery board (1)    Storage battery (2)    Photovoltaic controller (3)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly and a current collector arranged within a case (20). Terminals (21, 22) of a cap plate (31) protrude from the cap plate, where the terminals are electrically coupled to the current collector. A protrusion portion of a separating part i.e. insulating resin, is fixed to the cap plate. A body portion of the separating part extends along length of the current collector and interposes between the current collector and an inner wall of the case. The collector is electrically and mechanically coupled to one of positive electrode or negative electrode.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium polymer battery and cylindrical battery for driving a motor for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separating part protects the current collector in the event of an impact on the case, and prevents the current collector from electrically connected to the case in the event of the impact. The electrode assembly can be stably fixed inside the case by the separating part, thus preventing short circuit of current generated in the electrode assembly to the outside of the case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The terminals are positive and negative terminals. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Case (20)    Terminals (21, 22)    Cap plate (31)    Seal stopper (33)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a waste gas heat exchanger, which is installed in an exhaust air passage of a vehicle, where an air passage pipe (3) is connected to a resonator (5) of the vehicle. An outside air inlet tube (2) is installed inside of the vehicle, in which air is flowed. The outside air inlet tube is provided for controlling temperature of a main battery (1) of the hybrid vehicle. A controller is provided for controlling a system with temperature, velocity of the vehicle, an indoor and outdoor air temperature, the resonator and an engine warming up operation of the main battery.    USE - System for controlling temperature of main battery for plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is provided for controlling a system with temperature, velocity of the vehicle, an indoor and outdoor air temperature, the resonator and an engine warming up operation of the main battery, and hence ensures improving the fuel efficiency in an effective manner and provides an easy cooling of the main battery, and also controls the effect of the heating and the space conjugation in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a temperature control system.    Main battery (1)    Outside air inlet tube (2)    Air passage pipe (3)    Resonator (5)    Air conditioner (5b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell bipolar plate (30) comprises a primary channel board (40) formed on a flow channel (41) for supplying fuel to a membrane-electrode assembly (21). The secondary channel board is formed on a fluid path channel (51) for supplying an oxidizing gas to the membrane-electrode assembly. A cooling channel (60) circulates a cooling unit between the channel plates, where an insulation layer (70) is selectively formed in a cool zone among the entire region of the cooling channel. The heat-generating temperature is provided in an inlet of the cooling channel to an outlet side.    USE - Fuel cell bipolar plate for a fuel cell stack (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat-generating temperature is provided in an inlet of the cooling channel to an outlet side, and thus reducing the temperature deflection of the separator, improving the performance of the fuel cell, decreasing the factor of the flooding, preventing the blazing fire occurrence of the fuel cell, and increasing the robustness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell stack with a fluid path herb.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell bipolar plate.    Membrane-electrode assembly (21)    Fuel cell bipolar plate (30)    Primary channel board (40)    Flow channel (41)    Fluid path channel (51)    Cooling channel (60)    Insulation layer (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing an encapsulant (172) over carrier. Several conductive vias are formed through the encapsulant to form an interconnect substrate (168). Semiconductor die (124,200) is mounted over the carrier. Interconnect substrate is mounted over the adjacent to the semiconductor die. Interconnect structure (180) is formed over the encapsulant, and is electrically connected to the conductive vias of the interconnect substrate.    USE - Method of making semiconductor device such as microcontroller, microprocessor, charged-coupled device, solar cell and digital micro-mirror device used in military application, aviation, automotive, industrial controller and office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnect structure is formed over the encapsulant, and is electrically connected to the conductive vias of the interconnect substrate, so that the coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch between the encapsulant and substrate can be reduced. Hence the stress between the encapsulant and substrate can be prevented during thermal cycling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Semiconductor die (124,200)    Substrate (144)    Interconnect substrate (168)    Encapsulant (172)    Interconnect structure (180)
NOVELTY - The converter system has current and voltage sensors which are provided to measure an alternating current (AC) current signal and direct current (DC) voltage signal. An inverter (108,110) is provided to convert DC to AC power based on an inverter control signal. An inverter controller is comprised with a current regulator which outputs a component signal based on DC voltage signal. The component signal provided in a positive feedback loop is configured to indicate an islanding condition.    USE - Converter system for photovoltaic array such as photovoltaic cell, fuel cell and electrolytic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The indication of islanding condition can be improved, and the disruption of the operation of power source can be prevented. Reduced energy consumption can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an inverter controller; and    (2) a method for controlling inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power system.    Power system (100)    Power converter (101)    DC filter (104)    DC boost converter (106)    Inverters (108,110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (20) comprises a container (21) with a hollow cylindrical-shaped dispensing device (30) used for dispensing the liquid (108). The dispensing device is connected to the container at a first side that is near the container. The dispensing device has an outlet opening (31) formed at a second side and comprises a protective layer formed in the region of the first side that is near the container. The protective layer is arranged back with respect to the outlet opening by a minimum distance.    USE - Device e.g. fuel cartridge for receiving, storing, transporting, and dispensing liquid, mounted in system for receiving, storing, transporting, and dispensing liquid such as flammable and/or chemically reactive liquid like fuel such as methanol used for internal combustion engine mounted in vehicles (all claimed) such as electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, boats, etc. Can also be used in fuel cell, motor-driven equipment and facilities such as garden equipment e.g. lawn mowers, kitchen and household appliances, computers, auxiliary equipment, ventilation systems, alarm systems, emergency systems, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows for easy and safe refueling of the fuel tank by the use of a container. Leakage of the liquid from the container into the dispensing device can be prevented reliably. The protective layer efficiently protects the cartridge from damages and prevents unwanted tampering. The container is stackable, chemical resistant, mineral oil-resistant, methanol-resistant, odor-proof, explosion proof, protected against overpressure, aging-resistant, recyclable, and easy to clean.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for receiving, storing, transporting, and dispensing liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the container.    Fuel cartridge (20)    Container (21)    Dispensing device (30)    Outlet opening (31)    Liquid (108)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure has battery casing (12) that is fixed to portion of vehicle, and on which a battery (10) is mounted. A rod (22) is connected to battery casing in state in which gap is provided between rod and front wall (11A) of battery, and the rod is provided for fixing the battery on battery casing. An interference inhibiting portion (40) is provided between rod and front wall of battery for inhibiting interference between battery and rod when forward inertia force provided towards front of vehicle acts on the battery.    USE - Battery mounting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area with the front wall of the battery can be increased so the load received by the battery can be reduced effectively. Since the interference inhibiting portion can inhibit the interference between battery and rod when forward inertia force acts on the battery, the battery can be prevented effectively from the damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery mounting structure.    Battery (10)    Front wall of battery (11A)    Battery casing (12)    Rod (22)    Interference inhibiting portion (40)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a battery case (10) in which an electric power generation element is accommodated. An electrode terminal (21) is electrically connected to electric power generation element, and exposed by the appearance of battery case. An electric current interruption valve (25) is provided in battery case on current pathway to interrupt electric current. An auxiliary terminal (26) is electrically connected to current pathway located between electric power generation element and interruption valve, and exposed by the appearance of battery case.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation element can be discharged using the auxiliary terminal after the electric current is interrupted by electric current interruption valve, such that the electric current can be sent with respect to load by connecting the auxiliary terminal with load. Therefore, the electrical energy remains stored in electric power generation element can be prevented by discharging the electric power generation element. The number of components can be reduced and cost can be reduced by giving two functions to auxiliary terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the secondary battery in electric current interruption state.    Battery case (10)    Electrode terminal (21)    Electric current interruption valve (25)    Auxiliary terminal (26)    Insulator (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a current sensor (I1) and a voltage sensor (V1) which detect an output current and output voltage of a fuel cell (110) respectively. An impedance calculating unit (165) measures the impedance of the fuel cell based on the output voltage and output current of fuel cell. An impedance measurement status determination unit (166) measures the time for measuring impedance of fuel cell. A mode control unit (164) transfers the mode of one-way converter (150) from discontinuous mode to continuous mode, when measured time exceeds threshold value time.    USE - Impedance measuring apparatus for measuring impedance of fuel cell used in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in boat, ship, airplane, robot, fixed-type power supply, and portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of the fuel cell can be measured accurately using a polyphase one-way converter which is connected to fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the function of the impedance measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (110)    One-way converter (150)    Mode control unit (164)    Impedance calculating unit (165)    Impedance measurement status determination unit (166)    Current sensor (I1)    Voltage sensor (V1)
NOVELTY - The system has power lines (PL1,NL1) that are connected to a power control unit (PCU) (120). A capacitor (C1) is connected between the power lines. The power storage apparatuses (BAT1,BAT2) are connected between the power lines in initial state of switching unit. The power storage apparatuses are connected in series between the power lines in final state of switching unit. A control apparatus (300) is provided for charging capacitor by making the switching unit into final state, after charging the capacitor by making the switching unit into initial state.    USE - Power source system of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the power source system can be simplified. The rush current at the time of power activation can be suppressed effectively. The energy efficiency of the vehicle can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PCU (120)    Control apparatus (300)    Power storage apparatuses (BAT1,BAT2)    Capacitor (C1)    Power lines (PL1,NL1)
NOVELTY - The system has a charger (200) that charges electrical storage apparatuses (BAT1, BAT2) at the time of charge of vehicle. The power lines (PL1, NL1) transmit the electric power input-output with respect to power conversion unit (120). The power lines (PL3, NL3) transmit the electric power output from charger. A switch (SMRB1) is connected between positive electrode terminal of electrical storage apparatus (BAT1) and power line (PL1), and a switch (SMRN2) is connected between negative electrode terminal of electrical storage apparatus (BAT2) and power line (NL1).    USE - Power source system of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switch is connected between the electrical storage apparatus and power line, the imbalance of the charge condition between electrical storage apparatuses can be eliminated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power conversion unit (120)    Charger (200)    Electrical storage apparatuses (BAT1,BAT2)    Power lines (PL1,NL1,PL3,NL3)    Switches (SMRB1,SMRN2)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing positive mix layer including positive electrode active material, organic solvent binder and polymer containing polyethylene glycol group, negative electrode containing negative mix layer including negative electrode active material, separator provided between the positive electrode and negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte impregnated into the separator.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric tool, hybrid electric vehicle and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has suppressed swelling characteristics.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery consists of a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a separator (3), and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises a negative electrode mixture layer containing a negative electrode material which contains silicon and oxygen as constitutent elements. The atomic ratio (x) of oxygen with respect to silicon is 0.5-1.5. The positive electrode contains a positive electrode mixture layer containing a complex oxide. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains a halogen-substituted cyclic carbonate and boric-acid triester.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, power source system and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics and high electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises a negative electrode mixture layer containing a negative electrode material which contains silicon and oxygen as constitutent elements. The atomic ratio (x) of oxygen with respect to silicon is 0.5-1.5. The positive electrode contains a positive electrode mixture layer containing a complex oxide (LiNiyMn2-y-zM1zO4, where M1 is cobalt, chromium, iron, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, zinc or lithium, y is 0.45-0.55 and z is 0-0.1). The nonaqueous electrolyte contains a halogen-substituted cyclic carbonate and boric-acid triester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of the nonaqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Armored can (4)    Insulating packing (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a gas diffusion layer (13c) which clamps a polymer electrolyte membrane (11) and an electrode layer (12a,12c). A separator (15c) forms a gas flow path (16c) between the membrane electrode assemblies. A hydrophilic property of the amorphous carbon film (C-B) formed in the separator is higher than the amorphous carbon film (C-G) formed in the gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer and separator are made of iron, stainless steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy, titanium and titanium alloy.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as motive power source for motor vehicle. Can also be used in solid oxide fuel cell and molten carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The drain property of generated water can be improved. The flooding in the polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be suppressed. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell is reduced. The size of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Electrode layer (12a,12c)    Gas diffusion layer (13c)    Separator (15c)    Gas flow path (16c)    Amorphous carbon films (C-B,C-G)
NOVELTY - The installation (10) has U-shaped conveyance paths (34,48) which are formed by providing conveyance paths (32,46) in components installation work regions (31,45). A workpiece conveyance trolley (41) is moved along the conveyance path. The upstream-most U-shaped conveyance paths (34A,48A) are connected to a downstream-most U-shaped conveyance paths (34B,48B) to enable workpiece conveyance trolley to circulate along the conveyance paths.    USE - Component attachment installation for attaching electric component such as battery to motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upstream-most U-shaped conveyance paths are connected to downstream-most U-shaped conveyance paths such that the workpiece conveyance trolley is enabled to circulate along conveyance paths, and number of components attached to motor vehicle is reduced, thus installation of components to vehicle is performed efficiently, and productivity can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a components attachment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the components attachment installation.    Components attachment installation (10)    Components installation work regions (31,45)    Conveyance paths (32,46)    U-shaped conveyance paths (34,48)    Upstream-most U-shaped conveyance paths (34A,48A)    Downstream-most U-shaped conveyance paths (34B,48B)    Workpiece conveyance trolley (41)
NOVELTY - A slurry composition contains electrode active material (A), conductive support agent (B), and microfibrillated cellulose fiber (C) as aqueous binder.    USE - Slurry composition is used for electrode e.g. positive electrode or negative electrode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, hybrid car, electric vehicles and electric-power-assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition is capable of improving the uniformity of dispersion of electrode-active material and conductive assistant, and binding between electrode collector, and electrode-active material and/or conductive assistant, without using an organic solvent. The lithium-ion secondary battery using the slurry composition has high charging/discharging characteristics and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode, which has a layer formed using the slurry composition, which is formed on an electrode collector;    (2) lithium secondary battery, which has electrode having layer formed using the slurry composition as positive and/or negative electrode; and    (3) aqueous binder.
NOVELTY - The terminal cover (1) has a cover main portion (10) that covers a battery post (31) and terminal section (2). An operation hole (121) is provided so as to pass through the side surface of the cover main portion. A lid portion (13) is provided for covering the operation hole. A terminal cover main portion is switched between a closed state where the lid portion covers the operation hole and an open state where the lid portion does not cover the operation hole.    USE - Terminal cover for covering battery post and terminal portion of battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal cover can be handled easily, so that opening and closing is possible. The terminal cover removed from the terminal portion can be prevented, when external force is provided to the terminal cover. The terminal cover is provided with electric insulation that covers the terminal portion and battery post, so that short and earth-leakage by contact can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the attachment state of terminal cover.    Terminal cover (1)    Terminal section (2)    Cover main portion (10)    Lid portion (13)    Battery post (31)    Operation hole (121)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery pack case (1) that is accommodated with battery module. The side elements (109) are provided in floor panel, and respectively provided with side element side bracket (72) having fixation surface as corresponding to surface of battery side bracket (71) of lower battery case (11). The fixation surface of side element side bracket is positioned in position offset from side element to vehicle outer side, and overlapped with fixation surface of battery side bracket for making side element to support battery pack case through brackets.    USE - Support structure of battery pack of electric vehicle such as wagon type electric vehicle, box type electric vehicle, sedan type electric vehicle and sport utility electric vehicle (SUV).    ADVANTAGE - The support structure of battery pack can accept the tolerance variation in the dimension between battery packs, and dimension between side elements, so that the battery pack can be supported to the side element of the vehicle structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the support structure of battery pack of electric vehicle.    Battery pack case (1)    Lower battery case (11)    Battery side bracket (71)    Side element side bracket (72)    Side element (109)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of positive electrode material involves obtaining molten material by preparing raw material composition, and melting raw material by carrying out arc melting process under inert atmosphere or reducing atmosphere within container formed using refractory material. The positive electrode material contains compound having olivine-type, pyroxene-type, or Nasicon-type crystal structure.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material used for secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material is manufactured efficiently with excellent purity, reliability and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of melting apparatus.    Arc-melting apparatus (1)    Melting container (2)    Jacket (3)    Raw material composition (5)    Solidified material (12)
NOVELTY - An active material contains a lithium-manganese based oxide having layered crystalline structure and in which content of manganese is more than other transition metal. Lithium (1 mol) is included in lithium-transition metal oxide (1 mol). Oxygen is released together with release of lithium during first charging in high voltage of 4.4 V or more. The layered structure contains domains exhibiting electrochemical activity due to a structural change in voltage of 3.5 V or less after first charging.    USE - Active material for anode used in lithium secondary battery used as power supply for two-wheeled vehicles, golf cart, truck, bike, scooter, power storage system, power tools, hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium secondary battery having excellent durability and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material contains a lithium-manganese based oxide having layered crystalline structure and in which content of manganese is more than other transition metal. Lithium (1 mol) is included in lithium-transition metal oxide (1 mol). Oxygen is released together with release of lithium during first charging in high voltage of 4.4 V or more. The layered structure contains domains exhibiting electrochemical activity due to a structural change in voltage of 3.5 V or less after first charging. The active material contains a conductive material to improve the electrical conductivity of the lithium manganese-based oxide in voltage of 3.5 V or less after charging. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material contains lithium-manganese oxide and lithium-containing transition metal oxide. that has a difference between charge and discharge capacities in a first cycle (irreversible capacity) of at least 200 mAh/g when charge and discharge are performed in a voltage range of 2.5 V to 4.3 V.    USE - The active material is used for the cathode of a lithium secondary battery suitable for a battery module acting as a power source for an electric vehicle e.g. electric two-wheeled vehicle, electrical golf cart, electric truck, electric bike and electric scooter, power tool, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By mixing transition metal oxide having high irreversible capacity with composite dimensional manganese oxide (CDMO), which has high capacity and good lifetime characteristics but is difficult to charge and discharge if used alone, an inexpensive cathode material exhibiting high capacity and excellent lifetime characteristics is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode active material contains lithium-manganese oxide (xMnO2.(1-x)Li2MnO3, where x is more than 0 and less than 1) and a lithium-containing transition metal oxide. The lithium-containing metal oxide has the formula Li2NixCu1-xO2 (where 0 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 1).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.
NOVELTY - The valve (103) has a housing (104) defining an internal bore of a set of fluid ports (107a, 107b, 108a, 108b). A rotatable spool is positioned within the internal bore and rotated about a longitudinal axis, and a set of canted seals is positioned on the rotatable spool at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. One of the canted seals is positioned to selectively seal off a first fluid port from a second fluid port and another canted seal is positioned to selectively seal off a third fluid port from a fourth fluid port. A handle (105) is coupled to a portion of the rotatable spool.    USE - Valve e.g. fluid control valve, electrically-actuated or fluid-actuated valve, for use in a motor vehicle industry for controlling delivery of fluid e.g. liquid and gas, in a cabin or passenger compartment and/or sleeper unit of a vehicle i.e. heavy duty vehicle, for controlling flow of heated air.    ADVANTAGE - The valve permits easy fluid flow through the fluid ports. The canted seals are positioned upon the rotatable spool that is actuated to open or close communication between the fluid circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for forming a valve    (2) a method for controlling delivery of fluid through a valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a valve incorporated into a heating system.    Valve (103)    Housing (104)    Handle (105)    Handle stop (106)    Fluid ports (107a, 107b, 108a, 108b)
NOVELTY - The wind turbine has encapsulated dustproof/waterproof housing which is provided with a power generator. The generator is connected vertically with a steel shaft or aluminum shaft to which the air collection wing of approximately 1 mm sheet steel is welded. The steel shaft is made of a steel pipe with approximately 100 mm diameter. The total diameter and height of the blades are about 2 meters.    USE - Wind turbine for motor vehicle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The operation efficiency of the wind turbine is improved. The manufacturing process of the wind turbine is performed easily as the air collection wing is made of aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) comprises a fuel cell (3) that is provided with a compressed gas storage portion (7) for storing the fuel for fuel cell. An expansion device (9) releases the fuel from compressed gas storage portion under the provision of electric power. The expansion device comprises a bungee cord (14) that is provided with a movable piston (15) in free piston type.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be released favorably by the expansion device so that the efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved effectively. The fuel cell system can be operated in simple and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Compressed gas storage portion (7)    Expansion device (9)    Bungee cord (14)    Movable piston (15)
NOVELTY - The battery supporting device arranges battery packs (100,110) in a lower portion of a vehicle chassis. A deformable support (130) carries one end of the battery pack in the vehicle width direction. The deformable support deforms when the input load is applied from one end of the battery pack in the vehicle width direction so that other end of battery pack is moved in the load input direction and moved downwards relative to the vehicle chassis.    USE - Battery supporting device for supporting lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle such as electric car, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery supporting device is simple in structure and reliable. The interference disturbing the components during collision can be prevented. The battery can be supported even during the crash, and the battery charging capacity is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery supporting device.    Propeller shaft (60)    Battery packs (100,110)    Outer carrier (120)    Battery end fixing portion (122)    Deformable support (130)
NOVELTY - The device has a beep generation unit that is set for generating preset warning audible signal at outside of vehicle. The speakers with specific direction characteristics are provided. A main speaker is mounted on base for generating predetermined warning sound with primary sound quality. An auxiliary speaker is mounted on base for generating predetermined warning sound with secondary sound quality. The warning sound with primary sound quality and warning sound with secondary sound quality are heard simultaneously to outside the vehicle.    USE - Device for indicating presence of vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The forward and backward direction of the vehicle can be identified accurately with sound of actually noticed beep. The safety of the pedestrian and visually impaired person can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the device for indicating presence of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an original model i.e. CAD model, of a stamped part. A compensation process is performed on the original model, where the compensation process includes a two step morphing process such as global surface morphing process and local surface morphing process, providing a compensated model of the stamped part. A compensated tool is created based on the compensated model of the stamped part, where the stamped part is manufactured with the compensated tool having spring back compensation. A model surface is extracted from the original model.    USE - Method for manufacturing a stamped part i.e. bipolar plate (claimed), for a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, which is utilized to supply power to an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables creating the compensated tool based on the compensated model of the stamped part, which is manufactured with the compensated tool having the spring back compensation such that stable and reliable surface compensation with high accuracy and surface quality for large lateral spring back of the fuel cell bipolar plates can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a two step morphing process for a spring back.    Original surface (200)    Global morphed surface (202)    Target morphed surface (204)
NOVELTY - The metal fitting (10) has a cylindrical fuselage structure (11) whose one end (11a) is occluded while the other end (11b) is opened. A rod-shaped axial structure (12) is extended towards the opened end side from the occluded end side such that the rod-shaped axial structure maintains space with respect to the internal peripheral surface of the fuselage structure.    USE - Terminal metal fitting e.g. closed barrel type for use with electric wire (claimed) for battery, inverter, motor for driving electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the conduction defect can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal metal fitting.    Terminal metal fitting (10)    Fuselage structure (11)    Occluded end of fuselage structure (11a)    Opened end of fuselage structure (11b)    Rod-shaped axial structure (12)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle (1) has fuel filling joint hydraulically connected to fuel tank. A fuel cell unit is connected to pressure reducing valve to generate electric power through reaction of fuel and oxidizing agent. A high-pressure side structure supports the fuel tank, the joint, and pressure reducing valve while keeping relative arrangement. A low-pressure side structure supports the pressure reducing valve and fuel cell unit while keeping relative arrangement. A main structure detachably fixes the high-pressure side structure and the low-pressure side structure.    USE - Motorcycle such as scooter type motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle with series of devices for leading fuel from a fuel storage tank to a fuel cell unit are easily assembled, workability of a leak inspection for a channel that hydraulically connects the devices is high, and handling in assembly work and the inspection is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pressure reducing valve is connected to the fuel tank to reduce pressure of the fuel to pressure. Another pressure reducing valve is connected to pressure reducing valve to reduce pressure of the fuel to another pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of the motorcycle.    Motorcycle (1)    External cover (11)    Side stand bracket (32)    Side stand (33)    Front forks (58)
NOVELTY - The high voltage battery pack apparatus has two battery packs (20,30) installed in a center console (10) of the vehicle. A battery housing is fastened to a floor plate, for covering the battery packs. A center console cooling device (60) is provided with a cool air flowpath (64) for flow of the cool air to the battery packs and for flow of the cool air to the back of the center console.    USE - High voltage battery pack apparatus for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicles, water motor vehicles including boats and ships, aircraft, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and hydrogen-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packs can be uniformly cooled through a cool air flowpath to improve cooling performance, while minimizing the number of cooling fans. The battery pack is compact. Since the number of cooling fans is minimized and the discharging duct is not used, the weight reduction and cost saving can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the high voltage battery pack apparatus.    Center console (10)    Battery packs (20,30)    Battery housing (50)    Cooling device (60)    Cool air flowpath (64)
NOVELTY - A heating unit (13) and a cooling unit (14) are provided. The side of a cell connector (5) set facing the terminal (4) of the battery (1) is heated with the heating unit. The side of battery cell housing (17) set facing the battery terminal is cooled with the cooling unit. The cell connector is welded with the battery terminal at the final step. The heat for heating the terminals between the heating unit and the battery terminal, and/or the heat for cooling the terminals between cooling unit and the battery terminal is transmitted through heat conduction process.    USE - Method for controlling temperature of terminal of battery such as lithium-ion battery mounted in motor vehicle (all claimed), for welding of cell connector. Uses include but are not limited to stationary applications such as wind turbines, vehicles such as hybrid and electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, laptops, mobile phones, MP3 players, power tools, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A temperature gradient is generated even in a very small space in the battery terminal, by controlling the temperature of battery terminal as specified. Less expensive components are used in the battery, so that cost of battery is reduced. The cooling of welding point is prevented, so that a good weld is assured. The welding time is reduced. High energy storage densities can be achieved. Maximized contact area causes an optimized heat transfer. Less energy consumption and higher yield are achieved. A further low-cost battery can be realized by avoiding special heat-resistant components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for controlling temperature of terminal of battery, for welding of cell connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the temperature control device.    Battery (1)    Battery terminal (4)    Cell connector (5)    Heating unit (13)    Cooling unit (14)    Battery cell housing (17)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion battery comprises: a positive electrode (14); a negative electrode (12); a microporous polymer separator (16) soaked in an electrolyte solution, which is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and an ion exchange polymer material any of (i) incorporated as a binder in any of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, (ii) deposited onto a surface of any of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, (iii) incorporated into the microporous polymer separator, or (iv) deposited onto a surface of the microporous polymer separator.    USE - The lithium ion battery is useful: in stationary and portable devices, such as consumer electronic, automobile, and aerospace industries; and for generating electric current during battery discharge by way of reversible electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has high energy density, a general non-appearance of any memory effect when compared to other kinds of rechargeable batteries, a relatively low internal resistance, and a low self-discharge rate when not in use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of forming an ion exchange polymer material, comprising forming a crown ether or a cryptand, where the crown ether or the cryptand has one of an hydroxyl (OH) group or an amino (NH) group, and replacing a functional group attached to a polymer with the crown ether or the cryptand, and forming the ion exchange polymer material having a pendant crown ether or a pendant cryptand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium ion battery during a discharging state.    Secondary lithium ion battery (10)    Negative electrode (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Microporous polymer separator (16)    Interruptible external circuit. (18)
NOVELTY - The device has cell cartridge (10) that fixes the unit cell (11) to the cartridge case (12) in a square shaped. The cell cartridges are laminated and connected by sealing with the cartridge case of each cartridge. The long bolt holes (13) are formed in the extrinsic circumference of the cartridge case, so that each cartridge case is assembled by the long bolt (14). A gasket (16) is provided for sealing both sides of the cartridge case.    USE - Cartridge type device for stack assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The device can maintain assembling structure for binding the cartridge case among several cell cartridges with sealing and assembling the stack is stayed, thus the manufacturing time and cost can be reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cartridge type device.    Cell cartridge (10)    Unit cell (11)    Cartridge case (12)    Bolt hole (13)    Long bolt (14)    Gasket (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a location alignment instrumentation unit (110) for obtaining an image of mounting element (S) settled to top and bottom of a pair of gas diffusion layers (30,30') in an inspection table (102). The instrumentation unit detects the location information of gas diffusion layers after image processing. The instrumentation unit determines occurrence of presence of error, and measures whether gas diffusion layers are arranged in a predetermined position of MEA (10).    USE - Device for sensing location alignment error between gas diffusion layer and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for fuel cells such as molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, phosphoric-acid fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and direct methanol fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The component defect can be prevented in advance by easily detecting the position alignment state between gas diffusion layer reciprocity and membrane electrode assembly at image sensing mode, such that the poor quality problem of fuel cell can be effectively improved. The stacked state between gas diffusion layer reciprocity and membrane electrode assembly can be determined quickly and accurately. The damage according to the external contact can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the location alignment error detection method of the gas diffusion layer and membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the location alignment error sensing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    MEA (10)    Gas diffusion layers (30,30')    Inspection table (102)    Location alignment instrumentation unit (110)    Mounting element (S)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy generating apparatus provided with a lighting board that is installed in an outer side of a vehicle body. A lighting board drive unit adjusts posture of the lighting board. A vehicle monitoring detection unit detects a position of a vehicle. A main solar position output unit theoretically produces a solar position in parking and stopping state using a program of the lighting board. A parking and stoppage detection sensor performs parking and stoppage confirmation of the vehicle.    USE - Solar position tracking system for use in an electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The system theoretically produces a solar position in parking and stopping state using program of the lighting board so as to improve solar power generation efficiency. The system can confirm parking and stopping state of the vehicle to perform generating operation by the solar energy generating apparatus after exposure state of sun is confirmed so as to reduce maintenance and management cost and ensures efficient operation. The system accurately produces actual location of the lighting board by using an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor so as to improve reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar position tracking system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has a stand (500) mounted on a vehicle. A power plant (200) converts three phase alternating current into direct current. A paper windmill is rotated by a storage battery connection wiring (600). A bearing cover is fixed with ball bearings. A rotating blade is fixed on a flange. A frame is mounted on a front side of a stator and connected with a rotating cylinder. A stator case is mounted on a backside surface of the stator. A paper windmill anchoring bolt (180) is inserted in a center part of a rotor.    USE - Auxiliary generator for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has low power consumption, and maintains charging level of a storage battery of the vehicle according to voltage variations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an auxiliary generator.    Paper windmill anchoring bolt (180)    Power plant (200)    Relay module (400)    Stand (500)    Storage battery connection wiring (600)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a humidifier pipe diluting a hydride fuzzy line. A deformation pipe is connected with the hydride fuzzy line to deliver hydrogen. A main wire tube is connected with a purge valve. Hydrogen is flowed in the purge valve from a fuel cell. Cross section of a pipe is arranged between the deformation pipe and the humidifier pipe that is arranged between the purge valve and the main wire tube. Flexible material corresponding amount of hydrogen divergence repository is flowed in the purge valve and expands rate determination.    USE - Hydrogen exhaust apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus maintains amount of hydrogen flowed in humidifier through the purge valve in a regular manner by separately forming quarter repository, thus ensuring better dilute performance of hydrogen. The apparatus reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hydrogen exhaust apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device connects the circulation line of cooling water of the electrical field cooling system and circulation line of cooling water of the cooling system of stack to ON/OFF interlocking valve in the malfunction of the cooling pump. The cooling pump is provided for the electrical field or the stack for the emergency driving mode implementation.    USE - Device for controlling cooling pump of fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling of the cooling pump for the electrical field of the fuel cell of vehicle and stack in the malfunction of each cooling pump can be secured and the drive stability of the vehicle is improved. The damage of the automotive electric elements by the non-operation of the cooling pump for the electrical field can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling cooling pump of fuel cell in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device.    Stack (10)    Cooling pumps (12,20)    Circulation line of cooling water (14,28)    Radiator (22)    Interlocking valves (30,32)
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting conductor (81-85) that electrically connects one of an input terminal and an output terminal of a semiconductor element (23-25) to a connection terminal of an electronic device. The connecting conductor is a block structure. The connecting conductor is made of aluminum material. The connecting conductor is used to connect an output terminal of the semiconductor element to the connection terminal of an external device.    USE - Semiconductor device such as power electronic unit (PEU) mounted in electric vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The effects of excess heat and electromagnetic waves on the circuit board are reduced. The durability of the semiconductor device is improved. The rigidity of the semiconductor element is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power electronic unit.    PEU (1)    Semiconductor module (2,3)    Case (7)    Semiconductor elements (23-25)    Connecting conductors (81-85)
NOVELTY - The circuit (10) has two sets of capacitors (C1-C4) and switches, energy source i.e. microbial fuel cell (MFC) (100), and an external load (R) operatively arranged such that one of the sets of capacitors is connected to the energy source in parallel while the other set of capacitors is connected to the load in series, and vice versa. The capacitors are connected for alternately charging the capacitors in parallel with the source and discharging the capacitors in series with the load, respectively.    USE - Electronic circuit i.e. capacitor circuit, for increasing voltages from an energy source i.e. MFC (claimed), with relatively low voltages, to provide constant energy supply and for charging capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitors are connected for alternately charging the sets of capacitors in parallel with the energy source and avoiding voltage reversal and discharging the sets of capacitors in series with the load, respectively and providing increase in the output voltage from the source, thus improving performance of the electronic circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The external load is designed as a rechargeable battery and a microbial electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen. The switches are designed as single pole double throw type switches (110). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for providing increased voltages from a MFC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electronic circuit.    Capacitors (C1-C4)    External load (R)    Electronic circuit (10)    MFC (100)    Single pole double throw type switches (110)
NOVELTY - A case (7) comprises a cylindrical sidewall (71) that forms an internal space (S) within the case. Lower and upper openings (7H1,7H2) are correspondingly formed to be opposite to each other on both ends of the sidewall. Several semiconductor modules include a lower semiconductor module (2) which is mounted on the sidewall on a side of the lower opening, and an upper semiconductor module (3) which is mounted on the sidewall on a side of the upper opening, respectively. A circuit board (55) is positioned between the lower and upper semiconductor modules in the internal space.    USE - Semiconductor control device e.g. power electronic unit used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in the size of the entire control device in terms of width and depth can be achieved, by efficient use of an internal space that is allowed layout-wise in the case. The radiation of heat generated by heat sources can be improved, while securely distancing circuit boards that need to be distanced from heat sources and high current paths from such elements. The positioning precision of the positioning pins can be attained without complicating a configuration of the circuit boards, and hence the circuit boards can be precisely positioned with each other. The number of assembling steps of the entire control device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power electronic unit in a state where one of the power modules is assembled.    Lower semiconductor module (2)    Upper semiconductor module (3)    Case (7)    Circuit board (55)    Sidewall (71)    Internal space (S)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion battery has an electrode winding group (102) which wounds and a separator (403) interposed between a positive electrode (401) and a negative electrode (402), a battery can which accommodated electrode winding group and an electrolyte solution and a lid for sealing battery can, and lid includes a cleavage valve. In differential scanning calorimetry profile measured by combining positive electrode mixture constituting the positive electrode in charged state with electrolyte is designed such that the heat generation subpeak is 150-230 degrees C.    USE - Lithium-ion battery is used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery has high capacity, output characteristics and safety, and suppressed abnormal heat generation and rapid inner pressure raise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrode winding group of lithium-ion battery.    Electrode winding group (102)    Positive electrode (401)    Negative electrode (402)    Separator (403)    Core (404)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a case (40) housing the electrode assembly. A cap plate (31) is coupled to the case, and a terminal (23) is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly. The terminal comprises a base portion (23a) located on the cap plate and a protrusion portion (23b) protruding from the base portion and spaced from the cap plate. An end of the protrusion portion is fixed to the base portion and another end of the protrusion portion is a free end. The case is made of aluminum or stainless steel.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, lithium polymer battery and cylindrical battery, for use in a battery module of a portable electronic device and for use as a power supply for driving a motor of a hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion portion is provided to ensure that the terminals are connected with each other in a stable manner. The terminal and an insulation part are easily installed in the cap plate and stably combined with each other in a fixed manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Fastening members (21, 22)    Terminal (23)    Base portion (23a)    Protrusion portion (23b)    Groove (23c)    Cap assembly (30)    Cap plate (31)    Case (40)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises: a lithium-nickel-manganese metal oxide compound as a cathode active material; and a lithium-metal oxide compound as an anode active material.    USE - As a lithium secondary battery (claimed) which is useful for a cell phone, a notebook computer, an automobile, an uninterruptible power source and a portable music device.    ADVANTAGE - The present lithium secondary battery achieves a high capacity and a longer life without reduction in a lower voltage in the battery. Particularly by using LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 having a high capacity in a potential range of greater than or equal to 4.5 V to Li to keep a battery working voltage high, an energy density of the battery effectively increased which ensures a high capacity even in a voltage range for a conventional battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery comprises: a lithium-nickel-manganese metal oxide compound of formula Lia1(Nix1Mn2-x1-y1(M1)y1)O4 (I) as a cathode active material; and a lithium-metal oxide compound of formula Lia2(M2)1-y2(M3)y2Oz2 (II) as an anode active material.    M1=at least one selected from Ti, Si, Mg, or Al, and comprises Ti and Al;    a1=0-1;    x1=0.4-0.6;    y1=0-0.4;    M2=at least one selected from Si or Sri;    M3=at least one selected from Fe, Ni or Cu;    a2=0.5-2.5;    y2=0.05-0.3;    z2=0-2.
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (20) comprises a positive electrode (21) having a positive electrode active material layer containing a positive electrode active material having a vanadium-based compound as a main component, and a negative electrode (22) having a negative electrode active material layer containing a negative electrode active material into which lithium ions are inserted/deinserted reversibly. The vanadium-based compound (0.5-10 wt.%) is dispersed in the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - The lithium ion secondary battery is useful as a power source for electronic devices, communication devices and electric automobiles such as hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery exhibits high energy density, output density and safety, good charge and discharge cycle characteristics, and improved performance and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode mix layer (21a)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator. (23)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a central part provided with through-holes (40) in circular form along longer side direction, where the through-hole occupy 2-20 percent of a total area of the assembly. An anode (20), a cathode (30) and a separation film are arranged at a lower part of a battery exterior part (50).    USE - Electrode assembly such as jelly-roll type electrode assembly, stacked type electrode assembly and Z-stack/folding type electrode assembly, for use in a pouch-type secondary battery of a battery module or battery pack in a electric golf cart, an electric lorry, an electric commercial vehicle, an electric-bike, an electric-scooter, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly suppresses fusion site of a battery case by well-fixing the battery case and prevents internal short-circuit so as to improve safety of a secondary battery. The assembly has porous structure, so that impregnation property of electrolyte can be enhanced. The assembly improves performance of the secondary battery and prolongs service life of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a pouch-type secondary battery    (2) a method for manufacturing a pouch-type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Anode (20)    Cathode (30)    Through-holes (40)    Battery exterior part (50)
NOVELTY - The power storage control apparatus (14) comprises a power storage control unit configured to determine a connection state of a consumption apparatus (22) with a power supply. An expected amount of power usage by the consumption apparatus in a connected state is determined by a power storage control unit. A target value of power storage is adjusted for a power storage apparatus based on a change in connection state and the expected amount of power usage by the consumption apparatus. The consumption apparatus is wirelessly connected to the power supply to perform a wireless power transfer.    USE - Power storage control apparatus for a consumption apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, an electric scooter, an electric bicycle, a cellular phone, a portable information terminal, a portable game console and a portable battery.    ADVANTAGE - More suitable natural energy use environment is realized. Efficient power storage control is performed based on the power consumption of an apparatus. Consumption apparatus is effectively charged with the power stored in the power storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power system.    Photovoltaic panel (11)    Power storage control apparatus (14)    Connector (21)    Consumption apparatus (22)    System control apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (15), an inverter (7) that supplies electric power to the electric motor and a radiator (6) that cools a coolant. A coolant passage (2) circulates the coolant through the electric motor, the inverter and the radiator. The liquid leakage detection sensors (4a-4h) are provided in the coolant passage. The valves (3a-3h) are provided in the coolant passage. A controller (12) is configured to close the valves provided at two locations, between which a portion where liquid leakage is detected by the liquid leakage detection sensors is located.    USE - Electric vehicle such as pure electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can maintain the cooling function effectively even when the leakage of the coolant is occurred.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling system of the electric vehicle.    Coolant passage (2)    Valves (3a-3h)    Liquid leakage detection sensors (4a-4h)    Radiator (6)    Inverter (7)    Electric motor (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing battery layers on the sides of substrate (1202). The first battery layers are connected with second battery layers. The battery layers are provided with cathode (1200), electrolyte (1208), anode (1210), cathode contact (1204) and anode contact (1212).    USE - Method for maximizing energy density of solid state battery (claimed) used in consumer electronics, medical device and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the solid state battery can be reduced. The energy density of solid state battery can be maximized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid-state battery; and    (2) device for maximizing energy density of solid state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid state lithium battery.    Cathode (1200)    Substrate (1202)    Cathode contact (1204)    Electrolyte (1208)    Anode (1210)    Anode contact (1212)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a fiber sheet by an electro-spinning process (S1). The fiber sheet is provided with a resin fiber. Roughness is implemented in a surface of the resin fiber by a roughening process (S2). Liquid is filled in the fiber sheet. A catalyst metal is adhered to a surface of the resin fiber by a plating process (S3).    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adhering the catalyst metal to the surface of the resin fiber by the plating process so as to improve reliability of a surface area of the catalyst metal in an effective manner, so that manufacturing efficiency of a positive electrode and a negative electrode can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing an electrode for a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electro-spinning process (S1)    Roughening process (S2)    Plating process (S3)
NOVELTY - The electrode e.g. electrode sheet (11), has an active material (14) coated with a sheet-like metal foil (12). A hole (13) is formed in the metal foil, where hole area ratio of per unit area is larger than current collection lead (15) i.e. current collection element, separated from a connection part (16). Maximum value of the hole area ratio is 50 percent. Minimum value of the hole area ratio is 20 percent. A burr is protruded along thickness direction of the metal foil. The current collection element is connected to an end side of an electrode main body along width direction.    USE - Winding-type electrode e.g. electrode sheet and belt-shaped electrode, for a secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized as a main power supply and an auxiliary power supply for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hole is formed in the metal foil, where hole area ratio of per unit area is larger than the current collection lead separated from the connection part so as to improve current collection efficiency and power density and energy density of a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating an omitted state of an active material of an electrode.    Electrode sheet (11)    Sheet-like metal foil (12)    Hole (13)    Active material (14)    Current collection lead (15)    Connection part (16)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a positive electrode active material content layer for containing an active material. The active material with charge voltage of 4.4 V on lithium standard is utilized as a positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is arranged on a positive electrode collector. Active material content of the positive electrode active material content layer is 85 mass percent. Average surface roughness (Ra) of a surface connected with the positive electrode active material content layer of the positive electrode collector is 70-5000 nm.    USE - Positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery (Claimed) that is utilized in an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized as a power supply of portable apparatuses such as notebook computer, mobile telephone and handy video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The average surface roughness of the surface connected with the positive electrode active material content layer of the positive electrode collector is 70-5000 nm so as to improve charging and discharging efficiency, so that a highly efficient lithium secondary battery can be achieved in a stable and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery i.e. lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view representing surface roughness of a positive electrode.    Reference length (L)    Reference line (M)    Average surface roughness (Ra)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an evaporator (17) provided downstream of confluence position of two flow paths on an intake side of a compressor (11). A pump (34) supplies a heat medium to a heat source (31). A radiator (33) e.g. blower fan, releases heat of the medium. A heat storage unit (19) includes a heat exchange region in which heat is exchanged between another heat medium flowing through one of the paths and a heat storage material. Another heat exchange region is provided upstream of the radiator and in which heat is exchanged between the former heat medium supplied to the source and material.    USE - Air conditioning system for use in an electric vehicle (EV) and a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) i.e. fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated by the heat source is absorbed by the heat storage unit in a heat recovery circuit, so that amount of heat to be released by the radiator is reduced, thus reducing power consumption for releasing heat in the radiator. The flow path through which the heat medium is made to flow, is provided on an inner wall side of a casing, thus extending the flow path in an easy manner, and hence improving efficiency of heat exchange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat medium is liquid, gas, or gas-liquid two-phase state medium. The heat storage material is a latent heat storage material selected from a group consisting of sodium acetate hydrate, sodium sulphate hydrate, paraffin, erythritol and sodium acetate trihydrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an air conditioning system.    Air conditioning system (1)    Compressor (11)    Evaporators (17, 18)    Heat storage unit (19)    Heat source (31)    Radiator (33)    Pump (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stretching part having a projecting surface (42a) located opposite to an electrode sheet (S1) and projecting toward the sheet in a position corresponding to a region of the sheet without an electrode layer. The stretching part comprises a retracted surface (41a) retracted from the sheet relative to the projecting surface in a position corresponding to another region with the electrode layer. The stretching part comprises a relief surface (44a) retracted away from the sheet in a position corresponding to an edge portion of the sheet, and applies tension to the former region.    USE - Press apparatus for an electrode used in batteries of hybrid electric vehicles and small electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures that in stretching process bend-straightening is performed while heat treatment is performed at a temperature of about 60 to 150 degree Celsius, so that effect of reducing necessary stress for plastic deformation can be improved, and effect of correcting distortion or warp of the electrode by heating can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing apparatus for an electrode    (2) a manufacturing method for an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a guide roller.    Electrode sheet (S1)    Retracted surface (41a)    Projecting surface (42a)    Relief surface (44a)    Step portion (243)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (V) has a frame (F) that includes main frame, seat frame (15), roof frame (16), and a shield support portion. The main frame includes a battery case integrated with rear portion of head pipe. A seat post (21) integrated with rear portion of battery case. The seat frame is connected to seat post upper end for positioning a seat (2). The roof frame is raised from seat frame rear end to support a roof (4). The shield support portion is projected from head pipe and enabled to support a head lamp (32) mounted on front surface side of windshield (3).    USE - Electric three-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery case and the seat post are provided at components of the main frame, simplification of structure can be contributed and the weight of the electric vehicle can be reduced. The structure in which the footrests protruding to the left and right outer sides of the battery case are secured to the battery case is configured to ensure that the footrests can be firmly supported by the highly rigid battery case. The leg shield is supported by the shield support portion and the footrests, so that the support structure is made simple and firm. Since the backrest positioned on the upper side of the seat is mounted to the roof frame, the support member for exclusive use for supporting the backrest is unnecessitated. Since the roof joined to the upper edge portion is comprised of the centrally raised arcuate shape in cross section, enhanced rigidity and improved draining properties are ensured. The enhancement of external appearance of the electric vehicle can be contributed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric three-wheeled vehicle.    Seat (2)    Windshield (3)    Roof (4)    Seat frame (15)    Roof frame (16)    Seat post (21)    Head lamp (32)    Frame (F)    Electric three-wheeled vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device which is sealed with cladding material has a lithium supply source in which a lithium ion is doped with a negative electrode. An active material layer comprises a positive electrode and a negative electrode containing a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material which are respectively formed in a surface of a foil-shaped collector (8). The collector comprises a through-hole (10) having an inner wall which is formed with several protrusions (9).    USE - Electrical storage device such as hybrid capacitor and secondary battery e.g. lithium ion capacitor for use as power supply source in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode having uniform thickness can be manufactured easily. The internal resistance of the electrical storage device can be greatly reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the collector.    Collector (8)    Protrusion (9)    Through-hole (10)
NOVELTY - A lithium composite metal oxide has crystal structure belongs to crystal system including hexagonal system and R-3m space group, and lattice constant a of 2.87 Angstrom or less computed based on crystal system and R-3m space group according to powder X-ray-diffraction measurement using copper-K ( alpha )-ray.    USE - Lithium composite metal oxide is used as active material for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used for mobile telephone, motor vehicle and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing the lithium composite metal oxide has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium composite metal oxide (Li-xNiO2\|a, where x is 1.05-1.30 and a is (-0.1)-0.1) has crystal structure belongs to crystal system including hexagonal system and R-3m space group, and lattice constant a of 2.87 Angstrom or less computed based on crystal system and R-3m space group according to powder X-ray-diffraction measurement using copper-K ( alpha )-ray. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium composite metal oxide, which involves contacting aqueous solution containing nickel and alkali containing lithium, producing coprecipitate, obtaining coprecipitate slurry, separating obtained coprecipitate slurry into solid and liquid, obtaining solid content, maintaining and baking mixture obtained by mixing solid content and lithium compound at 300-550 degrees C, obtaining lithium composite metal oxide (L1), maintaining and baking mixture obtained by mixing lithium composite metal oxide (L1) and lithium compound at 600-800 degrees C and obtaining lithium composite metal oxide (L2).
NOVELTY - The purified-water supply system (1) includes sensors (6) which detect the levels of purified water in corresponding cells (101) of a battery (10). A control unit (7) operates a pump (3) for a predetermined period when any one of the sensors has detected that the level of the purified water is below a predetermined level.    USE - Purified-water supply system for battery package of electric commercial vehicle e.g. battery-driven forklift.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates supplying of purified water to each cell of the battery package according to the level of purified water in each cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a water supply system for battery package.    Purified-water supply system (1)    Pump (3)    Sensors (6)    Control unit (7)    Battery (10)    Cells (101)
NOVELTY - Vanadium electrolyte solution is manufactured by preparing 1st electrolyte solution which contains 1.5-3.8 mol/L tetra- or tri-valent vanadium ion, preparing 2nd electrolyte solution which does not contain vanadium ion or is not included substantially, and performing simultaneous oxidation-reduction electrolysis of the solutions to obtain vanadium electrolyte solution which contains pentavalent or bivalent vanadium ion from the 1st electrolyte solution. The 1st electrolysis process uses a constant current, and 2nd electrolysis process uses constant voltage after the 1st electrolysis process.    USE - Manufacturing method of vanadium electrolyte solution for batteries.    ADVANTAGE - High concentration vanadium electrolyte solution with suppressed production of sludge is efficiently manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the manufacturing method of vanadium electrolyte solution which contains pentavalent vanadium ion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has at least one battery module (100) provided with battery cells, each having a vent that discharges gas. The battery cells are arranged in one direction. A housing (150) accommodating the battery module, has an inlet (I) and an outlet for air, and an opening and closing device disposed in the inlet.    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for driving motor of vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable small electronic equipment such as cellphone, notebook, computer, camera, camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of battery cells since battery cells are cooled by using air of the vehicle interior as a cooling medium. Improves stability by shielding entrance of inlet connected to vehicle interior when harmful gas is detected or temperature of battery cell is equal to or greater than a predetermined temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery module (100)    Housing (150)    Inlet (I)
NOVELTY - The heat dissipation plate (10) has a porous metal foam plate and a sheet plate stacked on both sides of the metal foam plate. The porous metal foam plate and the sheet plate are interposed between battery cells (20). The metal foam plate is compressed by the expansion of the battery cells to respond to changes in volume of the battery cells. The metal foam plate and the sheet plate are made of aluminum.    USE - Heat dissipation plate for battery module (claimed) used in battery e.g. secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hybrid battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium secondary battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and other alternative fuel vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle, bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft including boats and ships, aircraft, high-tech products such as digital camera, cellular phone, notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Improve heat dissipation performance through air cooling due to increased specific surface area. Extends lifespan and improves reliability of the battery module by enhancing heat dissipation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module having a heat dissipation plate.    Heat dissipation plate (10)    Battery cells (20)
NOVELTY - Lithium-iron-titanium-phosphate compounds (I) having multiple integrated phases are new.    USE - (I) are useful as an electrode (claimed) in electrochemical devices e.g. lithium-ion batteries, which are useful for consumer electronic applications and larger scale energy storage applications including hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, and in transportation applications.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provide high power and capacity, long cycle and calendar life, and excellent safety characteristics (including thermal stability) to the lithium-ion batteries, and can be economically manufactured with less toxicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium-iron-titanium-phosphate compounds of formula ((1-x)LiFePO4.LixTix(PO4)a) (I) having multiple integrated phases are new, where both the lithium iron phosphate and the lithium-titanium compound of formula (LixTix(PO4)a) (A) are electrochemically active.    x = greater than 0 to less than or equal to 0.3; and    a = 1-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composition comprising (I) (in which x is greater than 0 to less than or equal to 0.1) and a binder;    (2) an electrode comprising the composition and a current collector; and    (3) a process for preparing (I).
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has a negative electrode active material structure with protrusions (101), and a bar which serves as a connecting bridge over protrusions. The bar is selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, silicon nitride oxide, aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, polyimide, and polyamide, or titanium, aluminum, copper, and silicon.    USE - Negative electrode for power storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, lithium-ion capacitor, air cells used as power supply for electronic appliance. Uses include but are not limited to display device, lighting device, desktop personal computers or laptop personal computer, image reproduction device such as DVD, portable information terminals such as mobile phone, portable game machine, e-book reader, video camera, digital still camera, high-frequency heating apparatus such as microwave, electric rice cooker, electric washing machine, air-conditioning systems such as air conditioner, electric refrigerator, electric freezer, electric refrigerator-freezer, freezer for preserving DNA, dialysis device. Can also be used in vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motorized bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bar increases the strength of the protrusions and prevents protrusions from falling from a current collector. Provides a power storage device with high charge/discharge capacity, performs charge/discharge at high speed, and can suppress deterioration of battery characteristics due to charge/discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the negative electrode depicting a step in the negative electrode manufacturing method.    Protrusions (101)    Common portion (102)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises: a core capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium; and a coating layer formed on at least a portion of a surface of the core, where the coating layer comprises a composite metal halide comprising an alkali metal and a metal with an oxidation number of greater than or equal to 2.    USE - In preparing electrode such as cathode and anode for lithium battery (claimed) useful in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle such as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material provides lithium battery having excellent storage stability, life characteristics, and high rate characteristics under high temperature conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrode comprising the electrode active material;    (2) a lithium battery comprising the electrode; and    (3) a method of manufacturing an electrode active material, involving: preparing a resultant by contacting a metal halide or its precursor containing an alkali metal and a metal with an oxidation number of greater than or equal to 2 with a core including a cathode active material or an anode active material.
NOVELTY - A composite cathode active material comprises: an overlithiated metal oxide having a layered structure; a material having an olivine structure; and at least one of: an inorganic material including a nitride or carbide of a non-transition metal, or nitrogen atoms doped in the material having an olivine structure.    USE - In making cathode for lithium battery (claimed) useful in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle such as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The composite cathode active material provides lithium battery having improved thermal stability, high C-rate characteristics, and increased electric capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a cathode including the cathode active material;    (2) a lithium battery including the cathode.
NOVELTY - Process for preparing a catalyst, comprises: depositing a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide or a metal carbonate from a metal solution onto the surface of a functionalized carbon support material to form a first material; and sintering the first material to form the catalyst, which is a carbon-supported, metal-based, lithium-air battery catalyst.    USE - The process is useful for preparing a carbon-supported, metal-based catalyst, which is useful as a cathode in lithium-air battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a cathode comprising the carbon supported catalyst produced by the process, a binder, and a current collector; and    (2) a lithium-air battery comprising an anode comprising lithium, a non-aqueous electrolyte, and the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium-air cell including the carbon supported catalyst material.    Cell (200)    Holder (210)    Aperture (220)    Cathode (230)    Lithium anode. (240)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (300) has a second electrode (42) coupled to case and has portion extending outside of the case. An extensible component (53) extends from the case while a short bar (81,82) electrically coupled to exposed portion of second electrode, has at least a portion located on the extensible component with predetermined gap (C1,C2). The extensible component couples the short bar electrically to a first electrode (41) in response to an overcharging condition of the rechargeable battery, to short-circuit the electrodes via the short bar.    USE - Rechargeable battery for HEV.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of the rechargeable battery when overcharged by short-circuiting outside electrode terminals and maintaining the short circuit state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    First electrode (41)    Second electrode (42)    Extensible component (53)    Short bar (81,82)    Rechargeable battery (300)    Gap (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The circuit has several cells (32) connected in series during charging of a cell module (30). A switch element (70) is opened and closed with the control signal (S1-S6) of a control line branched from adjacent wiring. A resistive element (80) is inserted in the control line in series between a control-input terminal (82) of the switch element and the adjacent wiring. An anti fuse element (78) is connected between each wiring intermittent by opening and closing of the control-input terminal and the switch element.    USE - Voltage monitoring circuit mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid motor vehicle (PHEV), or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the switch for electric current interruption provided in the battery module with several cell is connected in series and comprised by providing the switch element and the anti fuse element in open state, the high voltage applied to the voltage monitoring circuit, can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage monitoring circuit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell module (30)    Cell (32)    Switch element (70)    Anti fuse element (78)    Resistive element (80)    Control-input terminal (82)    Control signals (S1-S6)
NOVELTY - The heat exchange apparatus (1) includes an opening-adjusting valve (40) which adjusts a degree of opening of a refrigerant path between a first heat exchanger (14) and a temperature-regulated section e.g. storage battery (31). An electronic control unit (ECU) (80) increases or decreases the degree of opening of the opening-adjusting valve to respectively heat or cool the temperature-regulated section.    USE - Heat exchange apparatus for exchanging heat between refrigerant and temperature-regulated section e.g. storage battery installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables appropriate regulation of the temperature of a temperature-regulated section through exchange of heat with a refrigerant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a heat exchange apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a heat exchange apparatus.    Heat exchange apparatus (1)    First heat exchanger (14)    Storage battery (31)    Opening-adjusting valve (40)    ECU (80)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanofiber-forming structure (40) has base material (10) containing oxygen-ion conductive oxide, and metal catalyst (30) provided on one surface (10a) of the base material.    USE - Structure is used for manufacture of carbon nanofiber structure and carbon nanofiber electrode (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to dye-sensitized solar cell, lithium-ion secondary battery, lithium-ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber structure is efficiently manufactured using the carbon nanofiber-forming structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon nanofiber structure, which is obtained by supplying source gas containing carbon to carbon nanofiber-forming structure, and growing carbon nanofiber by chemical vapor deposition method;    (2) carbon nanofiber electrode, which is obtained by transferring carbon nanofiber aggregation layer of the carbon nanofiber structure to a conductive substrate; and    (3) manufacture of carbon nanofiber structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the carbon nanofiber-forming structure.    Base material (10)    Surface of base material (10a)    Metal oxide layer (20)    Surface of metal oxide layer (20a)    Metal catalyst (30)    Carbon nanofiber-forming structure (40)
NOVELTY - The device has an electromagnetic valve and a pressure pump water tank pipeline spraying water mist under pressure pump water in a water tank to a wet cold wind pipe. An evaporation-rotatable fan is provided such that cold air pipe spray head passes through fast evaporation, where water mist evaporation takes place to generate wet cold wind and cold moist air. A heat exchanger reduces the temperature and wet cold wind into a wet hot air outlet to the outside. A part of water wet hot steam is condensed into water drop to the water tank.    USE - Solar energy carriage cooling device for environment-friendly vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes cooling of the carriage through the head, and is energy-saving and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The device has a heater fixed with an upper cover plate that is fixed with a bottom part of a power supply module. The upper cover plate and a lower bottom plate are fixedly connected with a heating chip. The lower bottom plate is connected with the power supply module and provided with an insulating heat conducting gasket. The insulating heat conducting gasket is connected with the power supply module. The heating chip is electrically connected with the power supply module.    USE - Power battery heating device for use in an electric automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device maintains load power battery temperature of a car in a stable manner. The device is reasonable in structure.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains composite particles of oxide containing lithium, silicon, and iron and/or manganese, and carbon material. The size of the particles is 1-20 micro m. The positive electrode material exhibits diffraction peak corresponding to Bragg's angle (2(theta )) is 33 plus or minus 2 degree measured using X-ray diffraction method using copper-K (alpha ) as X-ray source. The half value width of the diffraction peak is 0.55 degree or more.    USE - Material is used for positive electrode component for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material provides lithium-ion secondary battery with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode component;    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - The storage battery has clapboard whose bottom is provided with a sealing cover (3). A baffle plate cover is embedded in a barrel-shaped electrode plate (2). An electrode plate group structure is formed in the inner portion of a battery main portion (1).    USE - Barrel-shaped electrode plate storage battery used for electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), lifesaving car, ship and warship.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the storage battery can be reduced. The utilization rate, production yield, quality and durability of the storage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode plate storage battery.    Battery main portion (1)    Barrel-shaped electrode plate (2)    Sealing cover (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Positive electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a transmission unit (230) for transmitting the multicast packet with the communication terminal registered by the multicast group, and a directory (220), which registers the battery state of the vehicle through the communication terminal. A battery sensing unit is provided, which is attached to the vehicle and perceives the battery state. A storage unit (240) is provided for maintaining the gas station information positioned in the constant radius in the cell coverage.    USE - System for transmitting filling station according to vehicle battery information.    ADVANTAGE - The directory registers the battery state of the vehicle through the communication terminal and a battery sensing unit is provided, which is attached to the vehicle and perceives the battery state, and thus enables transmitting the gas station information to the operator of the vehicle against nodes subscribed to the multicast group at less time and the network resource is saved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for transmitting filling station according to vehicle battery information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a base station. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base station (200)    Receiver (210)    Directory (220)    Transmission unit (230)    Storage unit (240)
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust duct installed at a wheel house front surface, and a hot air injection hole formed on a heating coil. An inverter output unit converts an output of the vehicle, and a heating coil is formed with an inhaled external air mounting. An electric motor is mounted on a driving shaft.    USE - Ice-making device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively prevents damage from accident and ensures safety for a user.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has unit cells (11) laminated in the electroproduction aggregate (10) consists of pressing unit (60), pressure plate (50), porous plate (40), end plate (30) and current collector (20). The current collector is electrically connected with outermost cell unit of electroproduction aggregate. The porous plate is installed between outermost unit cell and current collector. The end plate adheres closely to current collector to pressurize the outermost cell unit. The porous plate increases temperature of outermost cell unit by the pressure of end plate as the electric resistance.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of outermost unit cell is accelerated by increasing the electric resistance toward the outermost unit cell of the electroproduction aggregate in the initial ignition at the sub-zero temperature condition through the pressing unit. Cool starting of the vehicle is improved by even temperature distribution of the electroproduction aggregate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell stack.    Electroproduction aggregate (10)    Unit cells (11)    Current collector (20)    End plate (30)    Porous plate (40)    Pressure plate (50)    Pressing unit (60)
NOVELTY - The structure has a lock nose assembly and a battery connected to a door frame-type structure component. The door frame-type structure component is matched with a pad lock to lock two ends of the battery. The ends of the battery are connected to a top part of the lock nose assembly.    USE - Vehicle battery case board lock nose structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has high safety factor, high anti-shearing strength and better anti-picking effect so as to avoid stealing phenomenon. The structure is simple in structure, convenient to install, firm to use and inexpensive, and has prolonged service life.
NOVELTY - An anodal active material has carbon layer or conductive high molecular material layeroxide layer and core material layer. The core material layer contains silicon, silicon oxide and/or their alloy.    USE - Anodal active material is used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, electric truck, electric commercial vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising anodal active material has excellent durability, reversible capacity property, conductivity and mechanical strength, and suppressed output deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anodal active material; and    (2) middle or large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - A tin metal salt, cobalt metal salt, iron metal salt and graphite are dissolved in distilled water to prepare a metal salt solution. A reducing agent is mixed to the metal salt solution and heat processed to obtain a mixture. The mixture is stirred at 70-90 degrees C to form a reducing agent-metal ion complex solution. The reducing agent-metal ion complex solution is heated at 100-120 degrees C and heat-treated to obtain tin-cobalt-iron-carbon-composite anodal active material.    USE - Manufacture of tin-cobalt-iron-carbon-composite anodal active material used as negative electrode active material of lithium secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tin-cobalt-iron-carbon-composite anodal active material is economically manufactured with high productivity by a simple process. The lithium secondary battery using the tin-cobalt-iron-carbon-composite anodal active material has excellent battery characteristics, durability, power and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which contains the tin-cobalt-iron-carbon-composite anodal active material as negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The suspension clamp has a clamp unit that is hingedly attached to one end of a frame (12). The electrodes (20) are extended along a membrane-facing surface of the clamp unit and the frame. A suspension component (26) is attached to the clamp unit and the frame, and is configured to suspend the suspension clamp. A recess (50) is formed in a membrane-facing surface for receiving the electrodes. The electrodes are symmetrically located in one direction so as to maximize contact between the electrodes and membrane sample (28).    USE - Suspension clamp for use in water uptake measurement system (claimed) for testing conductivity of membrane sample of fuel cell used in power vehicle. Can also be used in testing of resistance, impedance, proton permeability and through-thickness of membrane sample.    ADVANTAGE - The practical, inexpensive measurement system can be obtained and the accurate and reliable measurement of conductivity of the membrane sample can be effectively performed while controlling the temperature and humidity to which a sample is exposed. Since the electrodes can be flushly mounted with respect to the surface that faces the frame such that the electrodes do not damage a membrane sample during testing of the membrane sample.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the suspension clamp.    Frame (12)    Electrodes (20)    Suspension component (26)    Membrane sample (28)    Recess (50)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte material comprises a eutectic formulation of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH), where the electrolyte material is present in a solid state at ambient temperatures. A ratio of KOH to NaOH in the eutectic formulation is 40:60-65:35 wt.% such as 57:43 wt.%.    USE - The electrolyte material is useful in an electrolyte-separator of a battery and a composite electrode-electrolyte (all claimed), where the battery is useful in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material exhibits high conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composite electrode-electrolyte; and    (2) a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of an electrochemical device.    Thermal battery (100)    Anode (102)    Electrolyte-separator (104)    Cathode. (106)
NOVELTY - The retaining element (1) has multiple side plates (12) that form an anode compartment (10) with an air-distributing structure. The air-distributing structure is provided with a height difference to form air-distributing path from the side plates. An auxiliary venting opening (123) is formed on the same side plate with the anode injecting hole (121). The auxiliary venting opening is covered by an air-permeable and hydrophobic membrane.    USE - Retaining element of metal-air cell unit e.g. zinc-air cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air-distributing structure is provided with a height difference to form air-distributing path from the side plate, the generated gas can be smoothly exhausted from the separator through the air-distributing path. Thus the pressure inside the casing can be maintained and thus the problem of electrolyte leakage can be solved. Thus, the preserve-ability of the cell unit can be improved. The void volume can be reduced so that more metal slurry material can be filled into the anode compartment metal slurry anode is formed. Thus, the capacity of the cell unit can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a metal-air cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of retaining element.    Retaining element (1)    Anode compartment (10)    Side plates (12)    Anode injecting hole (121)    Insertion hole (122)    Auxiliary venting opening (123)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen station has a primary accumulator (36-1-36-3) that stores the hydrogen gas compressed by the compressor (13). The primary hydrogen gas supply piping (16) connects the compressor and the primary accumulator for supplying the compressed hydrogen gas to the primary accumulator. The heat exchanger (41) cools the hydrogen gas supplied from the primary accumulator. The primary branch line (46-1-46-3) is connected with the secondary accumulator (68-1,68-2) which comprises the accumulator unit (65-1-65-3) for expansion.    USE - Hydrogen station.    ADVANTAGE - The filling rate fall at the time of continuous filling and the completion pressure drop of filling can be moderated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of hydrogen station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (13)    Primary hydrogen gas supply piping (16)    Primary accumulators (36-1-36-3)    Heat exchanger (41)    Primary branch lines (46-1-46-3)    Accumulator units (65-1-65-3)    Secondary accumulators (68-1,68-2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus detects the state of a secondary battery mounted in a vehicle. A variable resistance (21) sets information regarding new secondary battery, when secondary battery is replaced by new one. A/D conversion unit (22) acquires the information set by variable resistance. A CPU (29) detects the state of new secondary battery based on information acquired by the A/D conversion unit. The A/D conversion unit acquires the information set to the variable resistance, when new secondary battery electrically connects and receives power supply.    USE - Apparatus for detecting state of secondary battery such as lead acid battery, mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The CPU detects state of new secondary battery based on information regarding new secondary battery acquired by A/D conversion unit, such that the state of the battery can be detected accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the secondary battery state detection apparatus.    Variable resistance (21)    A/D-conversion unit (22)    Voltage sensor (24)    Current sensor (25)    CPU (29)
NOVELTY - The deterioration estimation apparatus has a controller which computes resistance change rate of a secondary battery. The controller computes the constants based on the relationship between multiple resistance change rates measured in time to mutually differ, and the time corresponding to each resistance change rate. A memory is provided to memorize the information regarding the constants. A secondary battery outputs the energy for driving a vehicle.    USE - Deterioration estimation apparatus for estimating the resistance change rate used for evaluation of the deterioration state of a secondary battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration estimation apparatus has a controller which computes resistance change rate of a secondary battery, where the controller computes the constants based on the relationship between multiple resistance change rates measured in time to mutually differ, and the time corresponding to each resistance change rate, and thus ensures that the estimated precision of resistance change rate is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a deterioration estimation method for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a square root of elapsed time and resistance change rate.
NOVELTY - The electrode plate e.g. positive electrode plate (4), negative electrode plate (5) includes active-material particles (10) held in a collector (9). The base material of the collector has a structure defined by polyhedral cavities (11) arranged regularly. The active-material particles are accommodated in the corresponding cavities.    USE - Electrode plate for secondary battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a collector with a firm structure which prevents crushing or orientation change of active-material particles when pressure rises due to thermal expansion or shrinkage. Prevents peeling of the active-material particles from the collector. Allows the active-material particles to be efficiently accommodated in the cavities of the collector within a limited predetermined space, thus capacity increase is made possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and side view of an electrode.    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Collector (9)    Active-material particles (10)    Polyhedral cavities (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a control apparatus (16) which adjusts the flow volume of a waste gas supplied to an air-cooling condenser (44) or the flow volume of a waste gas supplied to a water-cooling condenser (46) based on the comparison result of heat supply and heat demand or the comparison result of power supply and power demand. The air-cooling condenser includes a thermoelectric converter (60) which performs thermoelectric conversion based on temperature difference of waste gas and oxidizing-agent gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the temperature difference between waste gas and oxidizing-agent gas to be recovered as electrical energy, thus improving electric power generation efficiency. Reduces waste-gas temperature, and allows condensing and recovery of water vapor in waste gas, and suppresses generation of waste heat. Promotes water self-supporting property and heat self-supporting property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Control apparatus (16)    Air-cooling condenser (44)    Water-cooling condenser (46)    Thermoelectric converter (60)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a thermoelectric conversion mechanism (60) arranged between an air-cooling condenser (44) and a water-cooling condenser (46), where the thermoelectric conversion mechanism thermoelectrically converts temperature difference of waste gas and oxidizing agent gas. A control apparatus (16) adjusts the flow volume of the waste gas supplied to the air-cooling condenser or the flow volume of the waste gas supplied to the water-cooling condenser based on the comparison results of heat supply and demand heat amount.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell system for use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the thermoelectric conversion part to perform thermoelectrically conversion by temperature difference with waste gas and oxidizing agent gas between the air-cooling condenser and the water-cooling condenser based on the comparison results of the heat supply and the demand heat amount, so that the structure of the system is compacted easily. The system allows the flow volume of the waste gas supplied to the water-cooling condenser of waste gas supplied to an air-cooling condenser to be adjusted selectively or simultaneously based on the comparison result of power supply and demand power or the comparison result of heat supply and demand heat amount, thus recovering the heat energy of waste gas as heat energy of hot water to achieve water independence, and hence achieving improvement of overall electric power generation efficiency of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solid oxide fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solid oxide fuel cell system (10)    Control apparatus (16)    Air-cooling condenser (44)    Water-cooling condenser (46)    Thermoelectric conversion mechanism (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating (s10) a paste-form of specific composition comprising an electrode active material and a binder with specific average particle diameter on an electrode collector. A paste-form of another composition comprising another binder is coated (s20) on the former composition, where average particle diameter of the latter binder is larger than average particle diameter of the former binder. The paste forms of different compositions are dried. An electrode compound-material layer is formed (s30) on the paste form compositions.    USE - Method for manufacturing a negative electrode (claimed) of a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized as a power supply of an electric motor mounted in a motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel motor vehicle and car (from drawings). Can also be used as a nickel-hydrogen battery, and power supply for a personal computer (PC), a portable terminal and electricity products.    ADVANTAGE - The paste-form of compositions comprising binder is coated on the other paste-form of composition comprising other the binder, where average particle diameter of the binder is larger than average particle diameter of the other binder segregation, so that uneven distribution of the binders can be reduced, thus easily manufacturing electrode with sufficient adhesion power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a negative electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Paste-form of compositions coating step (s10, s20)    Electrode compound-material layer forming step (s30)
NOVELTY - The particles (1) comprise a fuse scale-like shape non-crystalline solid electrolyte. Distribution particle size of a particle body is 0.1-5 micrometer. The non-crystalline solid electrolyte contains oxide solid electrolyte that is selected from lithium phosphate, thin lithium phosphorus oxynitride and lithium niobate. Thickness (C) of the particle body is 0.01- 0.5 micrometer. Longest line segment in a main surface of the particle body is utilized as a line segment (A). A longest line segment in the line segment is utilized as a line segment (B).    USE - Solid electrolyte particles for a solid electrolytic membrane (claimed) that is utilized for an all-solid-state battery electrode of a lithium cell for a personal computer, a video camera, a mobile telephone and a communication apparatus. Can also be used for a high capacity battery for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The particles comprise the fuse scale-like shape non-crystalline solid electrolyte so as to improve densification of a solid electrolytic membrane in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solid electrolytic membrane    (2) a solid electrolyte particles manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of solid electrolyte particles.    Line segments (A, B)    Thickness of a particle body (C)    Solid electrolyte particles (1)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has an oxidant gas feeder (20) for fuel cells, which is provided with fixing protrusion (20a) being fixed to the first attachment surface (60c) of supporting unit (60). The second attachment surface (20b) located in the vertical plane (68) which respectively includes the gravity center (G1) of the oxidant gas feeder is formed in the fixing protrusions. The supporting unit can support the oxidant gas feeder for fuel cells in the position of gravity center.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents wrench deformation of the other end part which supports the oxidant gas feeder in supporting unit since the bending-stress by the load of the oxidant gas feeder is not generated in the other end part that supports the oxidant gas feeder in supporting unit by making the supporting unit support the oxidant gas feeder in the position of gravity center.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure showing the relationship between the gravity center of the oxidant gas supply machine for fuel cells at the time of the oxidant gas supply machine for fuel cells being supported by the supporting unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Oxidant gas feeder (20)    Fixing protrusion (20a)    Second attachment surface (20b)    Supporting unit (60)    First attachment surface (60c)    Vertical plane (68)    Gravity center (G1)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves depositing glass particles on the circumference of a rod (20) by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process to produce glass-particles deposited housing (13). The rod is drawn from the glass-particles deposited housing. The surface of the glass-particles deposited housing is heated after the preparation of the glass-particles deposited housing by the flame which is not included with the raw material of glass particles.    USE - Method for manufacturing porous glass tube used as fluid isolation material for isolating highly purified hydrogen used in fuel cell of motor vehicle, domestic stationary fuel cell, hydrogen station and large-sized chemical processing plant, from mixed gas.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of glass-particles deposited housing can be effectively heat-processed. The adhesion strength between the deposits of the glass particles in surface layer vicinity of glass-particles deposited housing can be easily improved. The dropping-off of the glass-particles powder from the surface of glass-particles deposited housing at the time of conveyance can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the process for manufacturing porous glass tube.    Center hole of porous glass tube (12)    Glass-particles deposited housing (13)    Rod (20)    Burner (21)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a body, a chassis with a brake system and a brake pedal. An engine control unit comprises an electric motor with a rechargeable battery to power the electric motor when the motor functions as a generator. A stopping electric car unit and a mechanical reducer are connected with the motor and a drive shaft. A roof and bonnet of a car body are mounted on solar panels to charge a traction battery. Brake disks are mounted on electric generators.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car.
NOVELTY - The assembly (200) has a membrane electrode assembly (104) and a cathode separator plate (208) which is provided with series of corrugations providing air flow paths between opposing edges of plate. Gasket (105) provides fluid seal around peripheral edge of electrode assembly between separator plate and membrane electrode assembly. Metal shim (107) is provided between gasket and separator plate, and is provided as integral portion of separator plate. Metal shim has strips which longitudinally extend transverse of corrugation of separator plate and opposing edges of plate.    USE - Fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - As the metal shim has strips which longitudinally extend transverse of corrugation of separator plate and opposing edges of plate, the leakage around membrane electrode assembly can be reduced without adversely affecting air flow along corrugation of separator plate, and the sealing of fuel cell assembly can be improved. The number of components used in assembling process for fuel cell can be reduced. The wastage of material while forming the shim and plate assembly can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for forming fuel cell assembly; and    (2) a method for forming fuel cell separator plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (104)    Gasket (105)    Metal shim (107)    Fuel cell assembly (200)    Cathode separator plate (208)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode terminal and a positive terminal. The coupling device is provided with the capacitor and the filter. The pulse circuit is attached to the lead storage battery. A filter is provided between the capacitor and the pulse circuit. The capacitor and the pulse circuit are connected to the cathode terminal and the positive terminal.    USE - Capacitor lead set battery for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The small size battery is achieved. The capacitor and the pulse circuit can be connected to the lead storage battery simultaneously, and can perform the forceful prevention of the degradation of lead acid battery. The longevity of the capacitor lead set battery can be achieved.
NOVELTY - The cylindrical secondary battery has a central shaft (15) whose one end is provided with a notch (30). The notch includes a guide portion (31) and a holding portion (32). The protrusion (23) of a negative electrode current collector (20) projects to the engagement recessed part side of the holding portion with respect to an interface boundary of the holding portion and guide portion. The length of the protrusion in an engagement direction is made less than the length of the engagement recessed part of the holding portion.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery for e.g. vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, or lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - Makes the width of the interface boundary of the holding portion and guide portion smaller than the width of the protrusion, thus the central shaft can be reliably held by the current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the center shaft and negative electrode current collector of cylindrical secondary battery.    Central shaft (15)    Negative electrode current collector (20)    Protrusion (23)    Notch (30)    Guide portion (31)    Holding portion (32)
NOVELTY - A base is added to a mixture obtained by mixing a lithium compound, a phosphoric acid compound and water, and a bivalent iron compound is then added to the obtained mixture, such that ratio of lithium and iron in the mixture is 1.5-2.5. The pH of the resultant mixture is adjusted to 3-6, and hydrothermal reaction is carried out to obtain lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Manufacture of lithium iron phosphate used for manufacturing lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides lithium iron phosphate having purity, yield and uniform and fine particle size. The lithium ion battery using lithium iron phosphate has high capacity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material, which involves baking lithium iron phosphate obtained by hydrothermal reaction under inert gas or reducing environment; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which contains lithium iron phosphate-type positive electrode active material as positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - The storage battery includes a bushing whose extension line and central line are parallel. The central line is extended in a direction in which a terminal (2) is located. The lower portion of the terminal and the conductive portion (15) of the bushing are embedded in a cover body (1) by insert molding.    USE - Storage battery for vehicle e.g. four-wheeled motor vehicle, two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need to fix the terminal to the cover body, thus enabling easy and fast assembling of the storage battery. Suppresses deformation of back side part of the cover body into a concave shape, and prevents formation of gap between the outer peripheral surface of the conductive portion and synthetic resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a cover body with an upper cover.    Cover body (1)    First cover portion (1A)    Second cover portion (1B)    Terminal (2)    Conductive portion (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an enclosure (20) that is provided to surround the fuel cell (30) or fuel cell unit. A tube (42) is connected to the exhaust outlet (36) and is configured to collect water from the exhaust outlet. A chamber (40) is connected to other end of the tube. The other tube (44) is led from the top of the chamber to the enclosure outlet (22). The chamber is provided to condense and hold water. The enclosure is arranged to collect the heat emitted from the fuel cell or fuel cell unit.    USE - Apparatus for operating fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell and direct-methanol fuel cell (all claimed) in cold environment. Can also be used for operating hydrogen PEM fuel cell, direct ethanol fuel cell and direct formic acid fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to communication repeater, air monitor, water monitor, weather monitor, seismic monitor, remote surveillance, remote internet, cell phone, signal booster, chemical injection pump, compression system, remote portable power system, electronic shut down device, man down repeater station, LED lighting solution, video and communication packages, camera and filming power sources, wildlife monitoring system, forklift, scooter, laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively operates the fuel cell in extreme cold environments and manages water and heat exhaust produced by the fuel cell. The apparatus easily extends the operating temperature of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system; and    (2) a method for operating fuel cell or fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the remote power source apparatus.    Remote power source apparatus (10)    Enclosure (20)    Enclosure outlet (22)    Fuel cell (30)    Exhaust outlet (36)    Chamber (40)    Tubes (42,44)
NOVELTY - Ferromanganese ammonium phosphate is obtained by preparing a mixed solution of bivalent manganese ions, iron ions, and phosphate ions, adding ammonia to adjust pH to 7-9, and coprecipitating.    USE - Manufacture of ferromanganese ammonium phosphate used as precursor in manufacture of positive-electrode active materials of lithium secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, other information technology apparatus, hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid motor vehicles, electric vehicles, electric power leveling applications, and electric power storage applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy industrial manufacture of ferromanganese ammonium phosphate having fine particle diameter, and excellent battery characteristics, such as high capacity and high output in cases when used as positive-electrode active material. No toxic compounds are used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ferromanganese ammonium phosphate of formula: NH4MnxFe1-xPO4.H2O, where x is greater than 0 and less than 1, is obtained by preparing a mixed solution of bivalent manganese ions, iron ions, and phosphate ions, adding ammonia to adjust pH to 7-9, and coprecipitating. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ferromanganese ammonium phosphate having a sodium content of 0.01 %mass or less;    (2) manufacture of positive-electric active material; and    (3) positive-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises a carbon film-carbon nanohorn aggregate-silicon-oxide composite containing carbon film which covers at least a portion of surface of composite particles including silicon-oxide particles, and carbon nanohorn aggregate arranged on the surface of silicon-oxide particles.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, and gasoline-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has high charge/discharge capacitance, excellent cycle characteristics, and electroconductivity. The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the negative electrode active material has excellent rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The system (200) has hydrogen fuel cassettes (210A, 210B) comprising a housing defining an interior region and a hydrogen storage material in the interior region. A hydrogen recovery unit has a receptacle to receive the fuel cassettes. The hydrogen recovery unit recovers hydrogen from the hydrogen storage material. A heating system heats the hydrogen storage material to recover the hydrogen. The heating system comprises heating elements e.g. thermal prongs or thermal vanes, for insertion into a cassette module. A controller receives information from the cassettes and the recovery unit.    USE - Hydrogen storage, distribution, and recovery system for a hydrogen powered vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle and modified internal combustion engine vehicle. Can also be used for a catalytic heater, a portable electrical generator, an emergency electrical generator and a vehicular auxiliary equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system ensures safety, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, reliable and transportability of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydrogen storage and recovery system.    Hydrogen storage, distribution, and recovery system (200)    Hydrogen fuel cassettes (210A, 210B)    Hydrogen recovery system (220)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of serially electrically coupled fuel cells compressed together to operate as one of multiple fuel cell stacks (102-1-102-N) and sharing an integral internal fuel supply manifold. Another set of serially electrically coupled fuel cells is compressed together to operate as another fuel cell stack. The stacks are electrically and parallely coupled relative to a fuel cell bus (104). A controller (108) e.g. microprocessor, shunts a sub-set of one of the stacks through multiple switches i.e. FETs, when the sub-set remains electrically connected to the bus.    USE - System for in-line shunting of serially electrically coupled fuel cells in a fuel cell stack system.    ADVANTAGE - The system performs in-line shunting of the fuel cells to reduce and potentially minimize on-line recovery effects relative to the fuel cell stack system by shunting the sub-set during a system operation. The system selects a shunting order to reduce mass transportation effects associated with supplying adequate reactant gases such as oxygen, to the cells during and after the shunt, such that another sub-set of cells can be selected that is less likely to exacerbate mass transit issues related to the former sub-set. The system enhances electrical output of the fuel cell stacks through the in-line shunting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for in-line shunting of a set of serially electrically coupled fuel cells    (2) a computer-readable storage medium storing a program comprising a set of instructions for in-line shunting of a set of serially electrically coupled fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell stack system employing an in-line shunting system.    Fuel cell stacks (102-1-102-N)    Fuel cell bus (104)    Controller (108)    Direct current converter (112)    Customer bus (118)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode (21), and a case (26) housing the electrode assembly. A cap plate (31) is coupled to the case. A terminal (22) is electrically connected to the electrode assembly, and protrudes from the cap plate. A connecting part (50) i.e. connecting plate, is formed on the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrodes, and includes two short-circuit tabs (51, 52) within a body. A short-circuit part i.e. circular plate, is spaced from the short-circuit tabs.    USE - Rechargeable battery i.e. prism shaped lithium polymer battery, for use in an electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and used as a power source for driving a motor of a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for cylindrical lithium polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit tabs are inserted into the connecting part so as to easily install the short-circuit tabs and to prevent the case from being oxidized by maintaining the case in an electrically neutral state. The short-circuit part electrically connects the short-circuit tabs when internal pressure of the battery increases to predetermined pressure so as to reduce risk that the battery can ignite or explode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Negative electrode (21)    Terminal (22)    Case (26)    Cap plate (31)    Connecting part (50)    Short-circuit tabs (51, 52)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The device has a charge-release device (206) placed by an open circuit device (208) under the influence of high electrical field built at the circuit device to release positive charges or negative charges depending on polarity of high electrical field output produced by a high electrical field driver (207). The charge-release device is electrically connected to electrolyte solution (204) such that the positive or negative charges activate one of electrodes (201, 202) to accelerate chemical reaction to enlarge current output that is controllable by adjustable bandwidth of the field output.    USE - Electrochemical device i.e. rechargeable battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The frequency-modulated high electrical field driver can produce high electrical field output with single polarity at a frequency to drive the open circuit device where high electrical field by providing external energy interacting with the electrolyte solution of the device to change activation energy at the electrodes so as to cause chemical reactions to happen at the electrodes resulting in obtaining current flowing between electrodes of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are oxidation electrodes and reference electrodes. The electrolyte solution is alkaline electrolyte solution, acid electrolyte solution or base electrolyte solution. The charge-release device is one of carbon nano tube (CNT), fullerene, graphene membranes, or boron-doped diamond thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical device.    Electrodes (201, 202)    Electrolyte solution (204)    Charge-release device (206)    High electrical field driver (207)    Open circuit device (208)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a mixture layer including a positive-electrode active material, a conducting agent and a binder. The mixture layer is formed on a surface of a collector (1). The positive-electrode active material is made of composite oxide with olivine structure. The conducting agent includes fibrous carbon (5), where a carbon coating layer (2) is formed on the surface of the collector. A part of the positive-electrode active material and a part of the fibrous carbon enter into pits (3) that are formed in the carbon coating layer.    USE - Positive electrode for a cylindrical rechargeable lithium ion battery (claimed) that is utilized in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device enables enhancing content of a positive-electrode active material and density of the electrode to enhance energy density per unit volume by studying materials and compositions of the positive-electrode active material, the conducting agent and the binder constituting the positive-electrode mixture and formation of a carbon coating layer on the surface of a collector used as a substrate of the mixture so as to reduce electrode resistance by improving electron conductivity of the positive electrode. The device has improved binding property of the interface between the carbon coating layer formed on the collector and the mixture layer through the use of an appropriate amount of olivine positive-electrode material so as to enhance density of the positive electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The olivine structure is expressed by LiaMxPO4 structure, where M represents a transition metal including iron and manganese.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a positive electrode for a rechargeable lithium ion battery.    Collector (1)    Carbon coating layer (2)    Pits (3)    Secondary particles (4)    Fibrous carbon (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a negative electrode (206) which is provided with a common portion. Several protrusions protruded from the common portion. A layer with graphene provided over the common portion and the protrusions. The common portion and several protrusions is comprised with silicon. A protective layer is provided between a top portion of several protrusions and the graphene.    USE - Power storage device e.g. lithium-ion secondary batteries such as sealing-type lithium-ion secondary battery, cylindrical lithium-ion secondary battery and square-type lithium-ion secondary battery. Can also be used in lithium-ion capacitors, and air cells.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage device has high charge capacity and discharge capacity. The charge/discharge of the device can be performed at high speed. The deterioration in battery characteristics due to charge/discharge is small. The yield of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode (206)
NOVELTY - The method involves powering a processor (420) e.g. microprocessor, including a known location using electrical energy generated by a renewable energy source e.g. wind turbine. Data input to an interactive field is received through a graphical user interface, where the data input comprises a request for delivery of a perishable and frozen good or service. A delivery request is generated from the data input to the interactive field. The delivery request is transmitted from the processor to a provider (442), where the provider delivers the requested good or service to the known location.    USE - Method for delivering perishable and frozen goods e.g. food such as groceries and medicines, or services e.g. tune up clothier services such as tailor or dry-cleaning service, from pharmacy and automotive supplies to a location of an electric vehicle e.g. train and light rail transportation vehicle, of a customer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing solar canopies without an ability to charge the vehicles so as to reduce capital construction cost. The method enables the solar canopy, a storage facility and a power conditioner to be provided to power equipment associated with power refrigeration units or freezer units so as to allow delivery of perishable and frozen goods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for delivering perishable and frozen goods or services from pharmacy and automotive supplies to a location of an electric vehicle of a customer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a processor.    Charge station (400)    Plug (402)    Cord (404)    Processor (420)    Provider (442)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group on which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate (6) are wound through a separator. The negative electrode plate is provided with the collector exposure portion (16) in which the current collector is exposed in the winding direction on the outermost periphery of the electrode group. The negative electrode lead (6a) is connected to the electrode plate on the internal peripheral side relative to the longitudinal center of the electrode plate.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer or vehicle-mounted equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can suppress the excessive temperature rise, even when the internal short circuit arises by the use of foreign materials such as a nail. The safety of the battery is improved, and the energy density of the battery is not impaired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the negative electrode plate in longitudinal direction.    Negative electrode plate (6)    Negative electrode lead (6a)    Negative electrode active material layer (14)    Collector exposure portion of negative electrode plate (16)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive and a negative electrode containing a positive and negative electrode collector. The positive electrode and negative electrode active material layer (13,14) which contains the positive and negative electrode active material in which occlusion-discharge is possible for the lithium ion. The coating containing the lithium carbonate is provided in the portion of the negative electrode active material. The lithium carbonate content of positive electrode material layer is greater than the lithium carbonate content of negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as power supply for motor vehicle. Can also be used plug in hybrid electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle, a mobile telephone, a notebook-type personal computer, and a video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of the negative electrode at the time of charge can be suppressed effectively and the deterioration of a negative electrode active material is suppressed since the lithium carbonate content of positive electrode material layer is greater than the lithium carbonate content of negative electrode active material layer so that the cycle life of an nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Boundary line of negative electrode active material layer and positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer and positive electrode active material (13,14)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has primary positive electrode active material and secondary positive electrode active material. Primary positive electrode active material has a cobalt content of 15 atomic% or more of in transition metal. Secondary positive electrode active material has a cobalt content of 5 atomic% or less in transition metal. Average secondary particle diameter (r1) of primary positive electrode active material is less than average secondary particle diameter (r2) of secondary positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery formed using the positive electrode active material has improved output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Battery container (17)
NOVELTY - The storage apparatus has a holding unit (210) which holds a connector. A reel (220) winds up a charge cable (202) automatically, when placing the connector on the holding unit. The reel is made to rotate in a direction to wind up the charge cable, by a spring (230). A securing portion is engaged with the reel to prevent a rotation of the reel. The reel is released by a release apparatus. The reel is rotated by an electric motor.    USE - Apparatus for storing charge cable of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charge cable can be accommodated automatically in the apparatus, when the user placed the connector on the holding unit, the convenience of the user to use the charge cable after charge can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging cradle.    Charge cable (202)    Holding unit (210)    Reel (220)    Latch tooth (222)    Spring (230)
NOVELTY - The electrode has electrode active material layer which is provided with electrode active material (210) and binder. The surface of electrode active material is covered by binder in binder coating portion (220). The binder coating portions formed on the surface of electrode active material are connected with each other by binder in binder connection portion (230). The binders are comprised with acrylate-type polymer and conjugated diene type polymer. Several cavities (240) are formed on the electrode active material.    USE - Electrode such as positive electrode, negative electrode, and counter electrode for electrochemical element such as lithium ion secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, and lithium-ion capacitor used in mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder coating portions formed on the surface of electrode active material are connected with each other by binder in binder connection portion, such that the adhesiveness of electrode active material layer and collector can be improved, and the wettability with respect to electrolyte solution can be enhanced. Hence the internal resistance can be reduced, and the cycling characteristic of electrode can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode for electrochemical element.    Electrode active material (210)    Binder coating portion (220)    Binder connection portion (230)    Cavity (240)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group on which a positive electrode plate (1a) and a negative electrode plate (2a) are wound. A separator is housed in a cell casing. The pole plate of positive electrode plate of opposite polarity of the cell casing is provided with the collector exposed portions (21,22) in which the collector is exposed at the outermost circumference of the electrode group. The current collector tabs (11,12) are located in the collector exposed portions, and are connected outside the electrode group.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for providing power supply to portable electronic device e.g. notebook-type personal computer and mobile telephone, electric tool, hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with high safety can be provided, even when the internal short circuit arises within the battery at the time of abnormality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top views of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.    Positive electrode plate (1a)    Negative electrode plate (2a)    Positive electrode lead (5)    Negative electrode lead (6)    Current collector tab (11,12)    Collector exposure portions (21,2,31)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (5) and a negative electrode (6) that are wound through a separator, and respectively contains a positive electrode collector and a negative electrode collector (11). A lower layer (12) is formed on the surface of the negative electrode collector, and an upper layer (13) is laminated on the lower layer. A positive electrode collector exposure portion (15) and a negative electrode collector exposure portion (16) are opposed and arranged in the outer peripheral portion of the electrode group.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is improved, since an excessive raise of the battery temperature is suppressed, without impairing a high energy density, when the internal short circuit by big foreign materials occurs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Negative electrode collector (11)    Lower layer (12)    Upper layer (13)    Positive electrode collector exposure portion (15)    Negative electrode collector exposure portion (16)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate that are wound with a separator by an electrode group. A positive electrode collector is exposed through one collector exposure portion (11) to the winding direction by an outermost periphery side of the electrode group. The positive electrode collector is exposed through other collector exposure portion (12) in the center of the electrode group. A positive electrode lead (5) is connected with an exterior electrode, and is provided in other collector exposure portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as power supply of portable electronic devices such as notebook-type personal computer and mobile telephone, and driving power supply of electric tool, hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-outputting is attained by the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The safety of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is ensured by simple structure, even when an internal short circuit arises within a battery at the time of abnormality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the positive electrode plate.    Positive electrode lead (5)    Collector exposure portions (11,12)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing lithium source compound addition process to add raw material compound to a surface of intermediate portion, so that the raw material compound is adhered to the surface of intermediate portion. The lithium complex oxide is produced by baking the intermediate portion in specific state where the surface is adhered to raw material compound according to lithium source compound addition process. The raw material compound is comprised with anhydrous lithium hydroxide.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode active material for liquid-type lithium secondary battery mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in electrolyte lithium secondary battery, gel electrolyte lithium secondary battery, and polymer electrolyte lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium complex oxide is produced by baking the intermediate portion in specific state according to lithium source compound addition process, such that the generation of mixing non-uniformity in the case of baking is suppressed. Hence the lithium complex oxide of desired composition is synthesized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode plate.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Positive electrode collector (21)    Positive electrode active material layer (22)    Positive electrode active material particle (22b)    Binder (22c)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has several unit cells (101), each of which includes a gas discharge valve (103) on one surface of battery container. A duct (110) guides gases discharged from respective gas discharge valves of the unit cells. A sealing portion (150) is provided between the duct and one surface of the battery container and is set to connect gas discharge valves and a gas exhaust path formed within the duct. A cooling structure (180) is set to cool other surfaces of battery container. A thermal connection portion is set to connect duct and cooling structure.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in hybrid electric vehicle and pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery is provided with such a configuration, that the heat of one surface of each unit cell can be transferred to the cooling structure through the sealing portion, the duct and the thermal connection portion. Thus the temperature distribution of each single battery cell can be moderated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (100)    Unit cells (101)    Gas discharge valve (103)    Duct (110)    Sealing portion (150)    Cooling structure (180)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery component (20) has a metal plate (22) in which a recess line (21) is formed. A soldering pattern (23) is welded into the recess in-line. The width of bottom portion positioned at the inner side of recess line is narrowly formed than the width of the metal plate. The recess line is formed in the top surface of the metal plate.    USE - Component for secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery, nickel-cadmium cell, nickel-metal hybrid battery and nickel-zinc battery used in portable electronic product such as video camera, cellular phone and laptop computer. Can also be used in power tool, electric bicycle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric truck, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and bulk power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the soldering pattern is welded into the recess in-line formed in metal plate, the flow of excess current can be irreversibly isolated. The increase of resistance due to the presence of soldering pattern can be avoided. Thus, the safety of secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery component.    Secondary battery component (20)    Recess line (21)    Metal plate (22)    Soldering pattern (23)    Local heating area (A)
NOVELTY - The clip (10) has a head (50) and a leg portion (60) which is suspended down from the head. The engaging portions (61) are extended and tilted from the leg portion in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction in which the leg portion is suspended down. An internal protrusion (72) is formed on the internal peripheral surface of the holding unit (70) and is extended along the insertion direction of the temperature sensor (20).    USE - Clip for attaching temperature sensor to case-shaped panel used for accommodating battery (all claimed) of vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal protrusion is formed on the internal peripheral surface of the holding unit and is extended along the insertion direction of the temperature sensor, so that the structure of the clip is simplified and the attachment and detachment of the clip and components can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective of clip attached to panel.    Clip (10)    Temperature sensor (20)    Head (50)    Leg portion (60)    Engaging portion (61)    Holding unit (70)    Internal protrusion (72)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy accumulator planar and plate-shaped battery cells arranged next to one another in a stack in a common housing, in electrical connection state. A collection strip and/or labyrinthine capillary structure (13) are provided in the housing for collecting condensate. The collection strip and/or the capillary structure are opened into collection container (10).    USE - Battery for electrically-driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The condensation within housing of battery is performed easily, so that the service life of the battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the battery, and the schematic views of the housing base and interior of the housing cover.    Coolant collector (7a,7b)    Bottom portions of housing (8a,8b)    Discharge opening (9)    Collection container (10)    Labyrinthine capillary structure (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has a disc-shaped conductive portion (13) which is crimped to a periphery of a hole (14). A groove (17) is located on one surface in the periphery of the hole. A perpendicular flange (21) is located on the outer circumference of the conductive portion. The groove on a metal plate (12) is filled with the crushed perpendicular flange when the conductive portion is inserted into the hole and is crimped to the metal plate. The conductive portion is made of aluminum material. The metal plate is formed of copper material.    USE - Crimping structure for metal material, used in bus-bar (claimed) for connecting terminal electrodes between batteris e.g. lithium ion batteries mounted in electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The crimping structure is used to stably and tightly join metal materials. The electrical resistance is reduced even when the joined metal materials are formed from different materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bus bar of metal material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrically-conductive portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal plate (12)    Disc-shaped conductive portion (13)    Hole (14)    Groove (17)    Perpendicular flange (21)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell module (12) which generates electrical energy by electrochemical reactions of fuel gas e.g. hydrogen gas and oxygen-containing gas e.g. air. A condenser (14) condenses water vapor in exhaust gas discharged from fuel cell module (12) by heat exchange between exhaust gas and a coolant. A control device (16) implements control to use exhaust gas as heat medium during charging, and use oxygen-containing gas as coolant during discharging to keep temperature of secondary battery (60) in a chargeable and dischargeable state.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control device implements control to use exhaust gas as heat medium during charging, and use oxygen-containing gas as coolant during discharging to keep temperature of secondary battery in chargeable and dischargeable state, the losses of electrical power can be suppressed and heat utilization effect can be improved without any excessive losses in the electrical power. The water self-sustaining operation and thermally self-sustaining operation of the fuel cell system can be facilitated effectively. The power generation efficiency, heat efficiency, and load following performance of the fuel cell system can be improved effectively. The temperature of the exhaust gas can be decreased to condense the water vapor in the exhaust gas to collect the condensed water, thus generation of waste heat can be suppressed. The operating temperature of fuel cell system can be maintained using heat energy generated in fuel cell system, without supplying additional heat from the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Condenser (14)    Control device (16)    Secondary battery (60)
NOVELTY - The management involves establishing discharge voltage set points for corresponding energy sources e.g. utility grid, wind generator, off-grid generator, local energy storage and solar cell array as a function of corresponding priorities. The present voltage of a DC bus is compared with each discharge voltage set point. The discharge of the corresponding energy source to the DC bus is permitted if the present voltage of the DC bus is less than the corresponding discharge set point.    USE - Management of electrical energy in charging system for EV.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates management of electrical energy flow or power among different energy sources, thus enhancing the charging of EV as well as the delivery of power from one energy source to another.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a modular electrical power management system for charging an EV.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an EV battery pack charging arrangement with energy management system interfacing with multiple energy sources.
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a current interruption mechanism to a connecting terminal (23) to seal an end of a through-hole. Gas is flown from another end of the through-hole to examine air leakage between the connecting terminal and the current interruption mechanism. The though-hole is sealed by inserting a terminal stopper into the through-hole, where the terminal stopper includes an elastic unit and a metal plate. The metal plate is welded to the connecting terminal. An inversion plate (27) is attached to a sealing tab (26).    USE - Method for manufacturing a sealed battery e.g. alkaline nickel secondary hydrogen battery and non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery, which is utilized to operate portable electronic equipment such as cell phone, portable personal computer and portable music player, and electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables sealing the through-hole with the terminal stopper made of an elastic unit so as to enclose space with the through-hole and current interruption mechanism, so that the electrolyte or washing water does not enter the through-hole, thus avoiding malfunction due to corrosion of the current interruption mechanism, and hence obtaining a sealed battery with high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an external terminal of a sealed battery.    Positive electrode substrate (20)    Connecting terminal (23)    Sealing tab (26)    Inversion plate (27)    Collector holder (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a bipolar structure (16) in a cavity (102) so as to define two compartments (108a, 108b) in the cavity, where the compartments are separated by the bipolar structure. A periphery of the bipolar structure is sealingly connected to the cavity. A fluid is circulated in one of the compartments of the cavity toward the other compartment. The sealing of the bipolar structure is evaluated from a measurement of the difference in the pressure of the fluid in the compartments. A support grid (114) is provided in the latter compartment.    USE - Method for evaluating a sealing of a bipolar structure for an electrochemical generator i.e. lithium battery, in a power supply of an embedded system with low thickness such as credit cards and smart labels, a power supply of a mobile phone and a power supply of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The periphery of the bipolar structure is sealingly connected to the cavity, and the fluid is circulated in one of the compartments of the cavity toward the other compartment, so that the method enables detecting the leakage through the bipolar structure to be tested in a reliable and easy manner and allowing to test the components before introducing the components into a stack pole i.e. electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an installation for implementing a sealing evaluating method.    Bipolar structure (16)    Sealing evaluating installation (100)    Cavity (102)    Compartments (108a, 108b)    Support grid (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring temperature (y) at a level of an exterior wall of a traction battery module (10). An estimation of temperature (T) at a core of the module is calculated on basis of the measurement of the temperature. A diffusion model of heat generated in accumulation elements used for charging the module, is established. A value of temperature required in input of the model is determined such that a difference between the measured temperature on level of the wall and an output temperature of the model is approximately nil.    USE - Method for estimating temperature at a core of a module of a traction battery of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The estimation of the temperature at a core of the module is calculated on basis of the measurement of the temperature so as to obtain the estimation of internal temperature of the battery to the accumulation elements, thus guaranteeing efficient and safe operation for the battery capacity throughout an operating range of the vehicle and using information provided by the processing module, and hence increasing reliability and autonomy of the electric and hybrid vehicles. The method enables utilizing the information so as to improve availability of the battery relative to a battery without a processing module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a managing device for managing energy of a traction battery of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for estimating temperature at a core of a module of a traction battery of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    Temperatures (T, y)    Traction battery module (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Processing module (20)
NOVELTY - The sealing structure has an insertion section (2) with a columnar outer shape. A reception section (3) formed integrally with a storage case which stores a fluid. An O-ring (4) fixed between the insertion section and the reception section seals fluid in the storage case. The insertion section includes larger-diameter columnar portion, smaller-diameter columnar portion and step portion. The reception section includes larger-diameter cylindrical portion, smaller-diameter cylindrical portion and step portion. An accommodation region accommodates the O-ring.    USE - Sealing structure used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the annular clearance between the insertion section and the reception section is sealed, the leakage of the fluid can be prevented. The reduced amount of the permeated gas is allowed to stay in space between the O-ring and the two back-up rings. The O-ring is prevented from being moved by the pressure of the permeated gas and pressed against either one of the back-up rings. The O-ring can be protected properly to ensure improved sealing performances. The O-ring and the back-up rings can be fitted easily. The high sealing performances can be exhibited with a simple structure for reducing manufacturing costs of the sealing structure. The amount of the O-ring to be deformed due to a change in pressure can be reduced. The elasticity of the O-ring required for sealing can be retained sufficiently. The life of the O-ring can be prolonged. Since the filling ratio of the O-ring is set to a value greater than the predetermined value, the application range of materials for the O-rings can be broadened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sealing structure in a state with the insertion section fitted in the reception section.    Insertion section (2)    Reception section (3)    O-ring (4)    Outer threaded portion (24)    Inner threaded portion (34)
NOVELTY - The system has an electromotor (2) and a power electronics (7) with multiple electronic units (10, 12, 13A-13C), connected with a high-voltage battery (4) for controlling the electromotor. Consumers (17) are connected to onboard network transducers, and a charger is connected with an external network (3). A cooling device (8) is assigned to the electronic units that are arranged freely in a central housing (16) and connected with the high-voltage battery through a common connection (15). A cooling unit (9) is centrally formed with an air cooling device.    USE - Electric drive system for a vehicle i.e. motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces utilization of large number of housing portions, mounting plates and terminals, thus reducing assembly effort and cost of the electric drive system. The system avoids separate cables between electronic units and the high-voltage battery, enhances installation space ratio in a vehicle and achieves a tidier appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric drive system for a motor car comprising a power electrical connection arranged in a central housing.    Electromotor (2)    External network (3)    High-voltage battery (4)    Power electronics (7)    Cooling device (8)    Cooling unit (9)    Electronic units (10, 12, 13A-13C)    Common connection (15)    Central housings (16)    Electromotor Consumers (17)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a service disconnect switch (13) that is adapted to break the connection between the positive battery terminal (14) and the positive battery output terminals (15). The connection between the positive battery terminal and the positive battery output terminals has an external circuit line (21) that extends out of service disconnect switch. A loop is created, and is adapted to receive the current clamp to measure the current through the circuit line.    USE - Arrangement for measuring current on high voltage battery for electrical vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improved battery measuring arrangement is obtained by accurate current and voltage measurement for positive and negative terminals by separate clamp. The complete current used by the vehicle is measured by only one current clamp is easy and cost-effective way. The circuit line is relatively short to minimize the power loss and to minimize disturbances picked up by the circuit line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery with service disconnect switch.    Arrangement (1)    Service disconnect switch (13)    Positive battery terminal (14)    Positive battery output terminal (15)    External circuit line (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying air to a fuel cell (3) using an electric turbocharger (10). A turbine (11) of electric turbocharger is operated with respect to the gas flow from the fuel cell. A burner (14) is arranged at upstream of the turbine. A cooling system is provided for removing the waste heat from fuel cell by using a cooling medium. The fuel is supplied to the burner in dependence of temperature of the cooling medium.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be cooled efficiently. The waste heat from the fuel cell can be removed efficiently. The temperature of the cooling medium can be adjusted easily. The large amount of fuel can be easily supplied into the burner. The power required to operate the turbocharger can be reduced so that electrical performance of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the fuel cell system and a flowchart illustrating the process for operating fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Electric turbocharger (10)    Turbine (11)    Burner (14)
NOVELTY - The system (112) has a bidirectional matrix converter (BMC) coupled to a direct current (DC) energy storage system (ESS) (122) i.e. rechargeable high-voltage battery pack. An alternating current (AC) interface electrically couples the BMC in parallel with an AC power supply during a vehicle-to-source operation mode. A control module controls operation of the BMC during the operation mode to condition AC voltage at the interface using energy from the DC ESS. The power supply is designed as an electrical power grid (102). An electrical system (120) is configured and arranged as the BMC.    USE - Onboard vehicle-to-grid power line quality conditioning system for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system avoids occurrence of power system distribution problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an onboard vehicle-to-grid power line quality conditioning system.    Electrical power grid (102)    Onboard vehicle-to-grid power line quality conditioning system (112)    Electrical system (120)    DC ESS (122)    Data communication module (124)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a regulation/control unit (24) for adjusting fuel cell output, which is required for a fuel cell stack (11), based on present energy requirement. The regulation/control unit causes that an output prediction unit predicts current based on the required fuel cell output and detected temperature results, which are output by a temperature detection unit. The regulation/control unit causes that an operating mode size adjusting unit adjusts operating mode size based on the predicted current results and the detected temperature results.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a power supply for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating mode size adjusting unit adjusts the operating mode size based on the predicted current results, which are output by the output prediction unit, and the detected temperature results, which are output by the temperature detection unit, thus improving operating efficiency of the fuel cell independent of deterioration of the fuel cell while ensuring required fuel cell output of the fuel cells, and hence improving drivability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air output seal valve (15)    Hydrogen supply container (16)    Regulation/control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a mass point on a surface of particles i.e. ellipsoid, irrespective of size of each particle at equal intervals. Repulsive force (E) is set with respect to the mass point arranged on the surface of other particles among the particles of the mass point arranged according to the interval of the mass points arranged on the surface of the particle. The particles are arranged in the interval such that the particles do not overlap mutually.    USE - Method for simulating particle packing-structure for all-solid state battery mounted in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables ensuring that the distance between the mass point of ellipsoid and mass point of another ellipsoid is decided by the value divided by the particle endoplasm point interval such that the mass points are mutually arranged adjacent to the ellipsoid irrespective of the size of the ellipsoid, so that potential energy of repulsion with respect to the mass points is set as a same value, thus avoiding overlapping of ellipsoid comrades at time of compression, and hence adjusting the number of objects of the mass point according to the precision of the simulation result required in analysis time while achieving improvement of safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing a relationship of repulsive force and distance between particle endoplasm points.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Repulsive force (E)    Distance between particle endoplasm points (r/AS)
NOVELTY - The box (1) has a battery box body (5) arranged in a body of an electrical or hybrid vehicle such that a charging connecting piece (7) connects a charging connector opening of the body with the battery box body. The connecting piece comprises a charging interface (9) at a body-side end. An electric conductor produces an electrical interconnection between the body-side end of the charging connecting piece and an electrical interface inside the vehicle, where the conductor is guided to the battery box body via the charging connecting piece.    USE - Box for a battery i.e. traction battery, that is utilized to drive an electric machine i.e. three-phase electromotor, of an electrical or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box body is arranged in the body of the electrical or hybrid vehicle such that the charging connecting piece connects the charging connector opening of the body with the battery box body, thus assembling the battery box in the electrical or hybrid vehicle in a simple manner at reduced time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The charging interface is designed as a charging socket or charging box. The electric conductor is designed as a signal conductor or a cable. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrical or hybrid vehicle    (2) a method for assembling a battery box in an electrical or hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.    Battery box (1)    Rear-side part of battery box (2)    Battery box body (5)    Charging connecting piece (7)    Charging interface (9)
NOVELTY - The drive system has front wheels which are driven by internal combustion engine and rear wheels which are driven by electric motor. The front wheel drive system includes a 900 cubic centimeter (cc) engine and three 300cc engines. A gear box is modified to accommodate up to four engines. The exhaust system of the engines are modified to allow exhaust gases to heat up a water chamber in the exhaust pipe system, in which water is turned into steam which in turn runs a steam generator. The steam generator charges the battery which powering the electric motor of the rear wheel drive system.    USE - Drive system for vehicles, e.g., cars.
NOVELTY - The combination-type motive power battery module has a lithium ion battery pack which comprises lithium ion batteries connected in series mutually and electrically. Each lithium ion battery contains a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A lithium manganese cell pack comprises lithium manganese cells connected in series mutually and electrically. Each lithium manganese cell contains a positive electrode and a negative electrode.    USE - Combination-type motive power battery module used with engine of vehicle or large standby generator. Can also be used for electric vehicle and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a small and lightweight structure which achieves high efficiency, excellent discharge characteristic, and large electrical capacitance. Reduces manufacturing cost, and ensures high safety.
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a second flow control valve (14) which allows a cooling fluid to flow from a cooling fluid inlet pipe (11) to an ion exchanger (15) through a second bypass pipe (20). A space velocity controller regulates the flow volume of the cooling fluid to the ion exchanger with the second flow control valve so that the space velocity of the cooling fluid is maintained within a predetermined range.    USE - Control apparatus for regulating the temperature and flow of a cooling fluid for fuel cell stack in fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setting the flow volume of cooling fluid according to the service condition of temperature ion exchange resin, thus optimizing the performance of ion exchange resin in the ion exchanger and reducing the replacement frequency of the ion exchange resin. Can effectively prevent thermal deterioration of ion exchange resin, thus prolonging the lifetime of the ion exchange resin and reducing running cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell cooling system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Cooling fluid inlet pipe (11)    Second flow control valve (14)    Ion exchanger (15)    Second bypass pipe (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium transition-metal type compound is obtained by maintaining a secondary particle structure during slurry mixing for an electrode coating, and crushing a secondary particle under pressure during press of the coating electrode, where the compound has a function in which insertion and detachment of lithium ion are performed.    USE - Lithium transition metal type compound for a positive electrode-material of a lithium secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized in a portable apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable fax, portable copy, portable printer, stereo headphones, video movie, liquid crystal TV, handicap cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, electric tool and motive power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compound improves energy density, durability, cycling characteristics and storing characteristics, and charging/discharging capacity of the battery. The compound is prepared in an economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery    (2) a lithium secondary battery    (3) a method for manufacturing a lithium secondary battery positive-electrode material.
NOVELTY - The cell stack has a flat type single cell provided with an electrolyte (112) that is arranged between a fuel electrode and an air electrode, where the fuel electrode is arranged opposite to the air electrode. A fuel electrode side interconnector (12) and an air electrode interconnector (13) respectively supply fuel gas i.e. hydrogen, and oxidizing agent gas i.e. oxygen, to the fuel electrode and the air electrode. A metal film (123) is arranged between thin plates. A fuel gas manifold (19) and an oxidizing agent gas manifold (20) are penetrated in the cell along lamination direction.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell stack for use in a motor vehicle and a domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The metal film is arranged between the thin plates so as to increase contact area between the thin plates, so that electrical conductivity of the cell stack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel electrode is made of metal such as nickel and zirconium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solid oxide fuel cell stack.    Fuel electrode side interconnector (12)    Air electrode interconnector (13)    Fuel gas manifold (19)    Oxidizing agent gas manifold (20)    Electrolyte (112)    Metal film (123)
NOVELTY - The frame has arrester (3) that is attached to attachment portion on its outer side. A fastening unit is inserted into opening for fastening arrester to a counterpart arranged in a cell (1) of the frame.    USE - Electrochemical cell frame of electrochemical cell frame assembly for battery (all claimed) mounted in motor vehicle and electricity powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibrations and shock of the electrochemical cell can be maintained efficiently by the arrester. The reliability of the electrochemical cell is improved as the cell borders are arranged in alternative manner. The cell frames can be connected together is secured manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrochemical cell.    Cell (1)    Edge area (2)    First arrester (3)    Conductor (4)    Active region (7)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has a hinge (20) that connects a first cover unit (2) and a second cover unit (10), and supports pivoting of the second cover unit with respect to the first cover unit. The length of the connection ends (b1,b2) of the cover units is longer than the width dimension (W) of the hinge.    USE - Cover for occluding fuse connection area of battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the hinge is improved without inhibiting the bending characteristic of the hinge since the length of the connection ends of the cover units is longer than the width dimension of the hinge, while restraining maximum stress of the hinge edge to low amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cover (1)    First cover unit (2)    Second cover unit (10)    Hinge (20)    Width dimension (W)    Connection ends (b1,b2)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2) that are used for discharging lithium ion. A porous layer is formed on a surface of the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The porous layer includes a ceramic particle with positive resistance temperature characteristics (PTC) and polyolefin particle, and elements provide a semiconductivity to the ceramic particle. A battery cover (9) is fixed to an opening edge part of a battery tin (4) by crimping a gasket (12). A safety valve (11) is inserted between positive electrode terminal parts (10).    USE - Industrial lithium ion secondary battery for an energy vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides high reliability and safety to environmental response motor vehicles, and prevents the internal short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Battery tin (4)    Battery cover (9)    Positive electrode terminal parts (10)    Safety valve (11)    Gasket (12)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has solid electrolyte layer (30) that is provided between positive electrode active material layer (12) and negative electrode active material layer (22). A silicon layer (40) is provided between solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode active material layer, and is located in annular outer periphery region (40h) containing outer-periphery edge portion. A center region (40c) is located inside outer periphery region. A thickness of outer periphery region is greater than thickness of center region.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery used as power supply for electric equipment and electronic device. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The growth of the dendrite in the outer-periphery edge portion vicinity of the negative electrode active material layer is suppressed, by moderating the current concentration in the outer-periphery edge portion vicinity of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery. The cycling characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery are improved. The short circuiting effect of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery is prevented, when charging/discharging operating is repeatedly performed by the non-aqueous electrolyte battery. The efficiency and performance of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Solid electrolyte layer (30)    Silicon layer (40)    Center region (40c)    Annular outer periphery region (40h)    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal (2) connected with an electric power generation element. A part provides a groove part (11) along a long side edge of an upper surface of a connector cover (10) and provides another groove part (12) in a long side of the cover. One of the groove parts and a convex part are detachably engaged with respect to the part. The negative electrode terminal is connected with a connector (8). A tray (3) is provided in an engine compartment.    USE - Lead acid battery for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the vibration at a time of vehicle-mounting and loosening a nut. The terminal is in not contact with the lead acid battery, thus improving the safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an attachment method for a lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead acid battery.    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Tray (3)    Connector (8)    Connector cover (10)    Groove parts (11, 12)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery (20), has an electrode group (6) in which a positive electrode plate (W1) and a negative electrode plate (W3) are wound through a separator (W5) that is accommodated in a battery container (7). A non-aqueous electrolyte is injected in the battery container. A phosphazene type flame retardant and ionic liquid contains a cation component and an anion component that are mixed with a non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery i.e. cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery, for use as an onboard power supply of an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle (HV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures safety at a time of abnormality and suppresses fall of the highly efficient discharge characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode plate (W1)    Negative electrode plate (W3)    Separator (W5)    Electrode group (6)    Battery container (7)    Cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has anode fuel elements (18) formed completely or partly from metallic lithium. Two cathodes (14) are arranged on opposed sides of a twin anode (12) in contact with separator elements (20). A cathode contact element (24) is made of an electrical conductive material. An oxygen electrode element (28) with a porous structure is located on the cathode contact element. The oxygen electrode element comprises a catalyst converter for formation and decomposition of lithium oxide. The oxygen electrode element stays in contact with one of the separator elements of the twin anode.    USE - Lithium air battery for electrochemical conversion of lithium with oxygen into electrical power and supply of electrical power to an electrically operated vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compact lithium air battery is formed in simple structure with improved properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator elements are made of water and gastight material. The cathode contact element is formed in a form of a metal sheet, a film and a net.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a structure of electrochemical cells of a lithium air battery.    Twin anode (12)    Two cathodes (14)    Anode fuel elements (18)    Separator elements (20)    Cathode contact element (24)    Oxygen electrode element (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves sealing an opening portion of a battery case (11a), and connecting a positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal (2) of cover (11b) with an electric power generation element. A hole of fixing jig (4) is penetrated to a support (5) engaged with a tray (3). An engaging unit is engaged with a sealing unit (11c) of battery case and the cover. The fixing jig is fitted with a fitting portion. A nut is fixed to upper surface of the battery (11) using a holder cover (12). The upper surface of nut is opposed mutually with the opposite face of nut.    USE - Method for attaching lead acid battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the lead acid battery can be improved, since the fixing jig cannot be moved, even if the vibration by the time of driving of vehicle is received and the nut of the fixing jig is loosened. The durability of the lead acid battery can be improved. The lifetime of the lead acid battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lead acid battery.    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Tray (3)    Fixing jig (4)    Support (5)    Battery (11)    Battery case (11a)    Cover (11b)    Sealing unit (11c)    Holder cover (12)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has battery element (35) which is provided with positive electrode tab (25) and negative electrode tab (26). A separator is arranged between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. A positive electrode terminal (16) and positive electrode tab connection board (18) are switched to the state spaced apart from the state contacting the positive electrode terminal and positive electrode tab connection board, when the temperature of low melting alloy (20) exceeds preset temperature.    USE - Square-shaped secondary battery for mobile telephone, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode terminal and positive electrode tab connection board are switched to the state spaced apart from the state contacting the positive electrode terminal and positive electrode tab connection board, when the temperature of low melting alloy exceeds preset temperature, so that the electric current can be interrupted, and the energy loss can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode terminal (16)    Positive electrode tab connection board (18)    Low melting alloy (20)    Positive electrode tab (25)    Negative electrode tab (26)    Battery element (35)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material (1) comprises mother particles (11) comprising lithium cobalt oxide, and a coating layer (12) comprising lithium titanate.    USE - Electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized in a portable electronic device such as camera, timepiece and electric tool, and for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves output, cycle life and capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode body    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode active material.    Electrode active material (1)    Mother particles (11)    Coating layer (12)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a heat-resistant insulating layer (3) that is provided with the heat-resistant particle and a binder which are formed in the surface of a porous substrate (2). The heat-resistant insulating layer is provided with a porosity inclination in the thickness direction. The porosity of the heat-resistant insulating layer (6) which exists on the opposite side to the porous substrate is set larger than the porosity of the heat-resistant insulating layer (3) in the porous substrate side.    USE - Separator used in electrical device (claimed) such as secondary battery for motor drive used in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion power of the porous substrate of the separator with a heat resistant insulating layer is improved. The omission of the heat-resistant insulating layer in the time of cell preparation is suppressed. The electroconductivity of the positive electrode active material layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator.    Separator (1)    Porous substrate (2)    Heat-resistant insulating layer in porous substrate side (3)    Heat-resistant insulating layer in opposite side of porous substrate (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode (2) comprising zinc and zinc compound as a negative electrode active material. A film (3) comprises an ion exchange resin i.e. cation exchange resin, coated on the negative electrode or negative electrode active material. An electrolyte (4) comprises aqueous alkali solution as electrolyte solution, where the negative electrode, the film and the electrolyte are chosen from a group comprising ion containing metal having melting point lower than zinc melting point and higher than zinc normal electrode potential.    USE - Alkali secondary battery for an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the negative electrode, the film and the electrolyte to be chosen from a group comprising ion containing metal having melting point lower than zinc melting point and higher than zinc normal electrode potential, thus carrying out lifetime improvement of charging/discharging cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a test cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Film (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Cover (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has warm-up unit that stops electric power generation of the fuel cell (1) until warming-up is completed, and supply of generated electric power to battery when the stop command of fuel cell system main structure is alerted at the time of warming-up of the fuel cell. The charge permission unit permits charge to the battery (55), even when charge exceeds the normal upper limit charging rate set at the time of vehicle travel and stop of warm-up.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generated electric power of the fuel cell at the time of the stop of warm-up can be increased, so that temperature increase rate of he fuel cell at the time of the stop of warm-up can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Stack cooling device (4)    Electric power system (5)    Battery (55)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has an active material layer maintained on a surface of a collector (62). The active material layer contains an electrode active material and an aqueous binder, where the electrode active material is lithium transition metal composite oxide with a layer structure. The surface of the collector is provided with a corrugation (62a) having arithmetic mean roughness of 0.3 micrometer to 1 micrometer and another corrugation (62b) having arithmetic mean roughness of 0.01 micrometer to 0.2 micrometer on the surface.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used as a nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the corrugation on the surface of the collector to be maintained in the rage of 0.01 micrometer to 0.2 micrometer on the surface of another corrugation, so that the capacitance maintenance factor can be improved, thus improving the adhesiveness between the collector and the electrode active material layer, and hence achieving reliable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of surface of a positive electrode collector.    Collector (62)    Corrugations (62a, 62b)
NOVELTY - The device has a high-voltage battery (HV-bat) and a high-voltage component (HV-komp), for example in the form of an inverter, where the high-voltage component is connected with the battery terminals over a switchable sliding valve (S-main plus,S-main minus). A reference resistor (R-0) is provided with a voltage measuring device for detecting the voltage applied between the respective pole and the reference potential of the vehicle body. The reference resistor is selectively switchable at the pole of the high-voltage battery via a switch (S-iso plus,S-iso minus,S-aux).    USE - Device for detecting an insulation resistance of a high-voltage battery system, particularly a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a high-voltage battery and a high-voltage component, for example in the form of an inverter, where the high-voltage component is connected with the battery terminals over a switchable sliding valve, and thus ensures improved detecting device with reduced component costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an insulation resistance detecting device.    High-voltage battery (HV-bat)    High-voltage component (HV-komp)    Reference resistor (R-0)    Switch (S-iso plus,S-iso minus,S-aux)    Sliding valve (S-main plus,S-main minus)
NOVELTY - The module has cell arrays including battery cells (10) provided with a surface (12) facing another surface (11). A wide surface (13) connects the surfaces. A support (150) is provided between the cell arrays. A housing receives the cell arrays and the support. The support includes a base portion interposed between the battery cells and a flange portion vertically connected to the base portion. The flange portion corresponds to a side of the battery cells. The support is formed in L shape or T shape. The housing includes plates (110, 120) to face each other.    USE - High-output large-capacity small-sized battery module for driving an external device i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The module includes one of the battery cells inserted into the base portion and the flange portion, and the battery cells can be easily arranged such that side portions of the battery cells are fixed without a separate unit and stability of the battery module is improved. The support is provided with fastening portions for fastening other plates, thus improving fixing force of the battery cells. The module provides arrangement between the battery cells to be easily implemented when the module guides a position of the cell array by an insertion between terminal portions and a terminal hole, thus improving productivity of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Surfaces (11, 12)    Wide surface (13)    Plates (110-140)    Support (150)
NOVELTY - The housing (6) has a moderate temperature unit distribution system, a moderate temperature inlet unit (4) and a moderate temperature return unit (3), where the inlet and return units are separated and led out at an end of the housing. Multiple terminals (1) for moderate temperature elements (2, 7, 8) are formed at another end of the housing. A terminal of the moderate temperature inlet unit and a terminal of the moderate temperature return unit and the moderate temperature elements are connected in parallel.    USE - Housing for a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for receiving battery cells i.e. lithium ion cells, for a motor car i.e. electromotive drivable motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for stationary application and wind-power plants, hybrid motor car and electrical motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal of the moderate temperature inlet unit and the terminal of the moderate temperature return unit and the moderate temperature elements are connected in parallel, thus enhancing reliability, safety, efficiency and service life of the battery. The housing provides high utility value battery to be equipped with the motor car, thus reducing cost during maintenance and/or replacement of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a housing for a battery comprising a moderate temperature inlet unit and a moderate temperature return unit.    Terminals (1)    Moderate temperature elements (2, 7, 8)    Moderate temperature return unit (3)    Moderate temperature inlet unit (4)    Battery housing (6)    Terminal inlet (9)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric discharge station comprising control and monitoring electrical transformers. A security channel is provided between tires of an automobile. A wheel base is located on a bottom bar of an electric current feed. Multiple motors, multiple batteries and an efficient power mechanism are utilized for lifting a trigger.    USE - Transport energy system for an automobile i.e. electric car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a storage battery connected with an engine of a vehicle body and an inverter. The inverter is connected with a lower part of a thermo-electric coupler that is fixed with a carriage. A lower part of an engine exhaust pipe is connected with the carriage. A back side of the carriage is equipped with a valve that is connected with a drain-pipe.    USE - Ice and snow heating and melting vehicle i.e. van.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure, and reduces working time, labor intensity and processing cost and ensures high snow removing efficiency.
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon composite electrolyte membrane comprises composite electrolyte membrane layer(s) (11,12) having structure in which graphene nanostructures are embedded into hydrocarbon electrolyte membrane.    USE - Hydrocarbon composite electrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell stack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to ship, boat, bus, truck, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, industrial and household appliance, portable device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon composite electrolyte membrane has excellent mechanical stability, thermal stability, and reduced gas permeability. The fuel cell stack is economically manufactured, by the hydrocarbon composite electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrocarbon composite electrolyte membrane.    Composite electrolyte membrane layer (11,12)    Hydrocarbon electrolyte membrane layer (21,22,23)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lithium battery main body shell whose upper part is provided with a MPEG-1 audio layer-3 (MP3) module, a radio module, a signal output module and a control input interface. The signal output module and the control input interface are connected with the MP3 module and the radio module. The signal output module is a wireless Bluetooth output module or wired output interface. A lithium battery main body supplies power to the MP3 module and the radio module.    USE - Lithium battery for an electric bicycle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has better working efficiency.
NOVELTY - The box has a box body provided with a bottom shell and a surface shell. The bottom shell and the surface shell are provided with a bottom plate and a surface plate, respectively. A side surface of the bottom plate is integrally extended with a bending connection part. A fastening bolt is fixedly connected to a peripheral side plate.    USE - Electric vehicle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, and can realize pushing and pulling effect of the box body in a convenient manner.
NOVELTY - The battery set has a supporting plate connected with a battery unit along vertical direction. The battery unit is fixed between left and right sides of the supporting plate.    USE - Car battery set.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set is simple in structure, easy to process and convenient to assemble, disassemble and maintain, and has better stability, strong operability, stable performance, better reliability and better production efficiency.
NOVELTY - The structure has a box body provided with a connecting part. Lower end of the box body is provided with another connecting part. The connecting parts are connected with each other by a bolt. Outer edge of the connecting part is extended with a skirt structure. The lower end of the box body is coated with sealing glue.    USE - Waterproof and dustproof structure for an electric vehicle battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The box body is sealed by sealing glue so as to effectively prevent entry of dust and water.
NOVELTY - The module has an insulating box body provided with battery connecting sheet. An outer surface of the insulating box body is matched with a battery box. The battery box is fixed with a pin. An upper part and a lower part of the insulating box body are matched with multiple batteries that are arranged in serial or parallel manner.    USE - Electric vehicle power battery module for use in large-scale industries.    ADVANTAGE - The module has smart design, high safety and wide application range. The module is simple in structure, convenient to install and maintain and inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The structure has pressing plates connected to a battery. Two power supply units are arranged at certain gaps, and connected in series. The power supply units are linked with a battery core.    USE - Power supply module structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply units are connected in series, thus reducing existence of internal and external temperature difference. The structure exhibits improved performance and prolonged service life. The structure is convenient to assemble and maintain and safe and reliable to use. The design of the module structure enables realizing automatic mass production in a simple manner.
NOVELTY - The device has a ventilation outlet collecting pipe fixed in a fuel cell module. The fuel cell module is connected with a pipeline. An outlet of an air compressor is connected with a humidifier. The humidifier is connected with a branch. The branch is connected with a gas distribution pipe. An end of the gas distribution pipe is connected with a gas distribution block. The gas distribution block is arranged on surface of an air inlet hole. An air outlet air collecting pipe is connected with a fuel cell air outlet tail pipe.    USE - Ventilating device for a closed fuel battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better sealing efficiency, working efficiency, and waterproof and dust-proof effects. The device is prevented from being damaged.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box provided with a battery box upper cover and a box body lower cover. A battery management system is arranged in the battery box that is provided with storage battery anode end and battery cathode end. A positive electrode is electrically connected with the storage battery cathode end. A storage battery module is connected a battery status parameter reading port in series or in parallel. A management system maintenance port is electrically connected with the battery management system that is electrically connected with the storage battery module.    USE - Electric vehicle-mounted energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple in structure and smart design. The device is dustproof and waterproof and safe and reliable to use and maintain. The device has prolonged service life, high popularization value and wide range of application.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery pack system body provided with a radiating module. The radiating module is fixed in a shell body, an air outlet pipe and an air inlet pipe that are fixed on a battery module. The radiating module is provided with an exhaust fan. The radiating module is divided into a control module that is connected with the battery module. The control module and the radiating module are fixed on a bottom plate. The battery module is provided with a dustpan-shaped structure.    USE - Battery pack system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts a battery that is fixed on a shell body so as to directly carry out wind cooling and temperature reducing effect and improve radiating effect of the battery pack system body. The system occupies less space.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a rectifier bridge whose output end is connected to a power supply output end of two inductors. The inductors are connected with a resistor, capacitor and diode absorbing circuit. The resistor, capacitor and diode absorbing circuit is fixed to a power supply output end of a capacitor.    USE - Vehicle-loaded power-charger processing circuit for phase-shifting full-bridge diode peak.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit reduces leakage inductance of a diode parasitic capacitor and a transformer, improves working efficiency, reduces the loss, and improves the current sampling precision.
NOVELTY - The device has an elastic element fixed on a ground. A shock absorber is provided with a force transmission rod. A piezoelectric ceramic sheet is provided with the shock absorber. The shock absorber is sleeved on a vehicle suspension system. The vehicle suspension system is connected with an electricity-taking device by a wire.    USE - Bumping mechanical energy generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, less heat, better environment protection effect and high utilization rate. The device avoids electromagnetic interference.
NOVELTY - The platform has a driving motor connected with a vortex fan. A support frame is arranged around a sound pressure sensor. The sound pressure sensor is connected with a data collecting system. An inlet of the vortex fan is connected with an air filter silencer through a connecting pipeline. A frequency converter is connected with the driving motor. A rotating speed sensor is arranged on the support frame by a movable bracket.    USE - Changing air fuel cell auxiliary system noise and high frequency performance test platform.    ADVANTAGE - The platform has high accuracy, reliability and better aerodynamic performance. The platform can conveniently remove and replace different components to test the components so as to reduce generation of noise.
NOVELTY - A gas spreading layer comprises titanium and its alloy as raw material, a metal-ceramic composite material porous thin strip, which is produced by powder metallurgy processing method and thermal treatment surface layer material ceramic method, and multi-spaces of the titanium nitride on the surface of the layer.    USE - Gas spreading layer of composite material for use in a hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spreading layer has high mechanical strength and low resistance contact between a catalyst electrode and a dual-polar plate, so that the resistance in the cell is lowered, the current conducting efficiency and running efficiency of a hydrogen fuel cell is improved, and stable structural support for a membrane electrode is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a gas spreading layer, which involves selecting the raw materials, processing raw materials, mixing, forming, sintering, heat treatment, and machining.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for preparing a gas spreading layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The capacitor has positive electrode and negative electrode that are distributed on the surfaces of the separator. The collector electrode of the positive and negative electrodes is arranged on the separator. The positive and negative electrodes are impregnated in electrolyte solution. The carbon nanotube film is coated on the positive and negative electrodes.    USE - Coin-shaped carbon nanotube capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as storage battery for vehicle and home.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the carbon nanotube capacitor can be effectively reduced and the electrostatic capacitance can be improved. The capacitor is small in size and less in weight. The service life of the capacitor is improved.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a carriage installed on a frame of a tricycle main body. The tricycle main body is provided with a 220 V high fidelity sound box. The 220 V high fidelity sound box is fixed with a battery through a load inverter. The carriage is provided with a lamp box and a satellite positioning device.    USE - Mobile publicizing advertisement vehicle i.e. electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle has wide application range and better energy-saving and environment-friendly effects, and is inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) units directly welded on multiple direct copper clad ceramic substrates, a radiating bottom plate, a shell, a cover plate and a water-cooling radiator. Each IGBT unit is provided with a main electrode, a control electrode, multiple IGBT chips and a diode chip. Two ceramic substrates are provided with multiple IGBT half-bridge units. Each ceramic substrate is arranged on the radiating bottom plate. The cover plate is covered with the shell. The radiating bottom plate is arranged with the water-cooling radiator.    USE - IGBT module for a large electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The module has high reliability.
NOVELTY - The structure has an air inlet cavity that is formed by side wall of a cavity sealing plate, a back sealing plate, and a bottom sealing plate. The side surface of the sealing plate is provided with a pipeline connected with the air inlet cavity of air filter. An air inlet grid is connected with inner side of a power battery cabin. The top surface and bottom surface of power battery cabin are provided with a cavity bottom surface sealing plate and a battery cabin bottom close board respectively.    USE - Air inlet structure of air filter used in battery cabin of passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The air inlet structure featured with simple structure can be manufactured easily at low cost. The air inlet structure can effectively prevent rain water from flowing into the battery, as the top surface and bottom surface of power battery cabin are provided with cavity bottom surface sealing plate and a battery cabin bottom close board respectively.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has an electric car main portion that includes driving system and solar power generation system. The solar power generation system is provided with a storage battery and solar battery panel. The solar battery panel is connected with the storage battery. The driving system is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Solar energy generation type electric vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar power generation system is connected with the driving system, the electricity is generated from the solar energy for driving the vehicle. The resources are utilized by the electric vehicle adequately and continuously. The environment-friendly effect of the electric vehicle is improved. The energy consumption of the electric vehicle is reduced.
NOVELTY - The trailer has a trailer box body whose outer surface is provided with a solar energy battery plate. The trailer box body is provided with a vertical shaft wind power generator and a vanadium redox battery energy storage device. A solar battery board and the vertical shaft wind power generator are connected with the vanadium redox battery energy storage device. The trailer box body is fixed to a lower part of a trailer wheel.    USE - Complementary wind power generation trailer. Uses include but are not limited to an army frontier defense sentry field, a geological exploration field, a scientific investigation work station and a remote electricity generating area.    ADVANTAGE - The trailer is environment-friendly, and allows a user to conveniently pull a wire, and can be quickly moved according to user requirements. The trailer can be utilized as an emergency power supply, and has large energy storage capacity and prolonged service life, and reduces work difficulties.
NOVELTY - The structure has a single chip controller which is used for controlling a battery pack unit and detecting the voltage and feedback compensation of a voltage detection/compensation circuit. A line switching circuit is included with two switch circuits having switches connected to anode and cathode of the battery pack unit respectively. The relay drive circuits are controlled by controller to make the switches turned OFF respectively, when the battery pack unit is detected to be damaged.    USE - Power battery group interlocking structure.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be operated in lower voltage state, even when the battery pack unit is damaged. The contact detection circuit is used to detect the relay switch is normal or not, so as to avoid the two switches from turning ON or OFF simultaneously.
NOVELTY - The alarm has solar energy battery sheet which is set on a shell. The shell is provided with a LED illuminator is connected with a storage battery connected with the shell portion. A magnet is connected with the storage battery and connected with a wireless signal emitter.    USE - Solar energy car load alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the solar energy car load alarm can be reduced and high luminous efficiency can be improved. The performance of the solar energy car load alarm can be stably improved.
NOVELTY - The battery frame base has front and back fixing plate pull rod that is provided with hole on both sides of a base main portion. The front end of the base main portion is provided with an air filter bracket. The left side of the base main portion is provided with an engine control unit connected with a support frame engine through a fixing hole and a long hole.    USE - Dismountable type multifunctional battery frame base.    ADVANTAGE - The dismountable type multifunctional battery frame base is compact in structure.
NOVELTY - An inorganic compound containing crystals including trivalent iron as constituent element is ground to form precursor inorganic powder with average particle diameter of 1.8 mu m or less. The obtained inorganic powder is subjected to heat-treating and reducing to obtain olivine-type crystals (I) as positive electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material (claimed) used for lithium-ion secondary battery for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material having excellent discharge capacity, is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inorganic compound containing crystals including trivalent iron as constituent element is ground to form precursor inorganic powder with average particle diameter of 1.8 mu m or less. The obtained inorganic powder is subjected to heat-treating and reducing to obtain olivine-type crystals of formula: LiMxFe1-xPO4 (I) as positive electrode material.    x=0 or more and less than 1;and    M=niobium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, cobalt and/or nickel.
NOVELTY - A surfactant and inorganic powder containing lithium, iron, phosphorus and oxygen having average particle diameter of 1.8 mu m or less are mixed, heated, olivine-type crystals (I) are precipitated in the inorganic powder and carbon containing layer is formed on the inorganic powder surface, to obtain lithium ion secondary battery positive electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery positive electrode material (claimed) is used for portable electronic device and electric vehicle e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically manufactures lithium ion secondary battery positive electrode material with high discharge capacity, and few output voltage decreases when the electric current at the time of discharge is large.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A surfactant and inorganic powder containing lithium, iron, phosphorus and oxygen having average particle diameter of 1.8 mu m or less are mixed, heated, olivine-type crystals of formula: LiMxFe1-xPO4 (I) are precipitated in the inorganic powder and carbon containing layer is formed on the inorganic powder surface, to obtain lithium ion secondary battery positive electrode material.    x=0-1;and    M=niobium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, cobalt and/or nickel.
NOVELTY - An elliptical unit block is formed by molding soft magnetic metal powder containing sendust alloy powder having maximum grain size of less than 180 mu m, high flux powder, molybdenum permalloy powder or mega flux (silicon steel powder) in the form of rectangular parallel pipe and rounding edge of rectangular parallel pipe.    USE - Elliptical unit block is used for powdered magnetic core production (claimed) in inductor. Uses include but are not limited to solar power inverter, wind power inverter, electric vehicle, laminated silicon steel and amorphous core.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides formation of elliptical unit block having excellent direct current superimposition property at high current and efficiency. The elliptical unit block has high density, and low winding length, core loss characteristics and noise characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of powdered magnetic core, which involves sticking elliptical unit block using heat-resistant and fire-resistant epoxy or polyurethane adhesive.
NOVELTY - The bracket has side plates (1,2) that are respectively connected with a back plate (3). A baffle plate (5) is arranged on the side plates. The bottom plate is provided with a rolling shaft. A port of back plate is fixed with a power supply end of a battery. A locking mechanism (7) is inserted in the side plates. The locking mechanism is a rod.    USE - Battery assembly bracket for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The effective contact of back plate with battery can be realized effectively. The loosening of locking mechanism can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery assembly bracket.    Side plate (1,2)    Back plate (3)    Bottom plate (4)    Baffle plate (5)    Locking mechanism (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cylindrical structure provided with an inner cavity which is arranged at an inner case (4). An electric core (7) is arranged at upper cover plate (5) and a lower cover plate (8). A positive pole is arranged at the core. An isolating film and cathode sheet winding are connected with each other. The isolating film is separated from adjacent anode sheet and cathode sheet. A superconductive heat dissipation monomer (1) is arranged at sealed hollow structure of radiating case. The radiating case is filled with super-conductive heat dissipation liquid.    USE - Annular superconducting lithium ion power battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conductivity and radiating performance of the annular superconducting lithium ion power battery can be improved. The speed, stable battery performance and service life of the annular superconducting lithium ion power battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the annular superconducting lithium ion power battery.    Superconductive heat dissipation monomer (1)    Inner case (4)    Upper cover plate (5)    Electric core (7)    Lower cover plate (8)
NOVELTY - The power battery has a casing that is provided with a hard metal or hard casing that is formed for mounting battery core casing. An electric core (3) is provided with a soft monomer battery core which is provided with a heat-conducting foil (2). The soft single electric cores are connected in parallel in casing through a bus electrode.    USE - Lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the lithium ion battery can be reduced. The can be reduced. The service lifetime of the lithium ion battery can be prolonged. The safety of the lithium ion battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium ion power battery.    Heat-conducting foil (2)    Electric core (3)    Pole (4)    Cylinder manifold (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a roof solar energy battery plate that is installed on top outer wall of window solar energy battery plate. The side of window solar energy battery plate is set with inner wall of roof. A motor rotates window solar energy battery plate between stowed position and use position. The top wall of window solar energy battery plate is closed at stowed position. An inverter control unit is connected with the electric auxiliary compressor. The power supply input interface is connected with storage battery through inverter control unit.    USE - Solar energy control system used for vehicle air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The sun-shading effect can be enhanced and the lighting area of vehicle closing window solar energy battery plate can be improved, when the vehicle closing window solar energy battery plate is located at the folding position. The starting time of the refrigeration can be accurately calculated. The power consumption of the vehicle air conditioner can be reduced. The user convenience can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar energy control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The yacht has a sensor that is used for driving a propeller of a direct current series-excitation motor. The sensor is used for collecting the output voltage of a storage battery. A discharge controller is used for outputting the control signal to a charging switch circuit. The sensor is used for sensing speed of the adjusting pedal. The sensor is for collecting the sensor signal and speed regulation function of direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter. The switch circuit is used for outputting the control signal to the motor switch circuit.    USE - Speed adjustable solar yacht.    ADVANTAGE - The speed can be adjusted effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the yacht. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling apparatus has an inlet tube (130) which is formed in one side of a case (100). A discharge pipe (140) is formed in an opposite side of the inlet tube. An electrode terminal/tap (210) of the battery pack/cell (200) is arranged in multiple slots formed on upper side of the case. An inner side of a sealed section (300) is combined with slots of the case, such that the electrode terminal/tap of the battery pack/cell is protruded outside with the sealed section. The sealed section is provided with a bonding groove (300a) and a through-hole (300b).    USE - Battery cooling apparatus for car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode terminal/tap of the battery pack/cell is protruded outside with the sealed section, the insulation property of the battery cooling apparatus can be maintained. Thus, the temperature deflection of the battery pack/cell can be minimized and the cooling efficiency of the battery cooling apparatus can be improved. The structure of the battery cooling apparatus can be simplified in compact form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cooling apparatus.    Case (100)    Inlet tube (130)    Discharge pipe (140)    Cell (200)    Electrode tap (210)    Sealed section (300)    Bonding groove (300a)    Through-hole (300b)
NOVELTY - The bag has a hydrogen fuel cask installed at a fuel cell and used for supplying fuel to the fuel cell. An adapter is connected with a water pail that is used for storing the water, where the adapter supplies electricity to the fuel cell. A zipper (RTM: Slide fastener) enables attaching/detaching the fuel cell.    USE - Portable fuel cell bag for a portable electronic device i.e. smart phone.    ADVANTAGE - The bag has wide range of applications.
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing pressurized purge gas into a fuel cell (3) for purging a region e.g. anode compartment (4), of the fuel cell or a fuel cell system (1), where the purge gas is produced by a reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, which is triggered by burning hydrogen and oxygen mixture in presence of a catalyst (13). An anode outlet is connected with environment and/or a water separator during the purging process. The reaction of hydrogen and oxygen takes place in a pressure tank that stays in connection with the region to be purged, over a valve device (10) and/or a diaphragm.    USE - Method for purging a region e.g. anode and cathode compartments (all claimed), of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, and/or a fuel cell system of a vehicle i.e. motor car, before starting the fuel cell. Can also be used for purging an air filter, a humidifier, an intercooler, an afterburner, and an exhaust turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows purging the region of the fuel cell using the pressurized purge gas produced by the controlled detonating gas reaction, so that sufficient pressure is generated using less amount of hydrogen, thus ensuring a simple, safe and reliable purging process with less energy expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reaction is a controlled detonating gas reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode compartment (4)    Valve device (10)    Catalyst (13)
NOVELTY - Operation of fuel cell is carried out at 140-260 degrees C. The fuel cell has a catalyst layer consisting of electrolytic membrane formed from polybenzimidazole compound and/or vinylphosphonic acid, preferably vinylphosphonic acid.    USE - Operation of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables operation of fuel cell in wide temperature range under high temperature non-humidification conditions, and generates power at 140-260 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing two sheets, where each sheet comprises a support layer (55) with an ionomer layer. A solvent is applied to each sheet, where the solvent is selected from alcohol and isopropanol. The ionomer layers of the sheets are made of different ionomers, and contacted with each other to form a composite membrane comprising a composite ionomer layer between the support layers. The support layers are formed of foamed PTFE, where the composite ionomer layer exhibits a thickness greater than about 5 microns.    USE - Method for manufacturing a water vapor transportation membrane i.e. fuel cell humidifier unit, for an electrochemical conversion assembly of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables contacting the ionomer layers of the sheets with each other to form the composite membrane that comprises the composite ionomer layer between the support layers, so that a need for a separator between the support layers can be avoided, thus reducing manufacturing and handling costs of the water vapor transportation membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite material membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water vapor transport membrane during manufacturing process.    Ionomer membrane layer (45)    Backer layer (50)    Support layer (55)
NOVELTY - The device has a motorized vehicle generating mechanical and wind energy. The mechanical and wind energy is transformed into electrical energy by utilizing electromagnetic induction mechanisms or wheels. Rotary axes of equipment generate electrical energy. An axle is provided with a bearing and a coupler for providing rotary motion. The axes are coupled with rotor magnets and coils (4). Rectangular plates are installed under asphalt. A steel rebar is formed with an inlet hole. An extrusion wheel (1) receives transmission power from a drive shaft. Copper rods are accommodated within channels.    USE - Device for transmitting mechanical wind energy from part of bicycle, motorcycle, car, lorry, train, bus and machine (all claimed) in industry, resident and hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces air pollution and fuel cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for transmitting mechanical wind energy.    Extrusion wheel (1)    Axis cylinder (2)    Crown part (3)    Coils (4)    Cylinder (6)
NOVELTY - The system has water-cooled plates (90) that are installed in several battery modules (130). A manifold (70) is connected to the water-cooled plate and fluid is distributed through each waterway (30) to the water-cooled plate. A controller (190) is provided for monitoring the pressure of the waterway. A flow control valve (110) regularly maintains the pressure of the waterway and controls the flow control valve proportionally to the pressure amount.    USE - Water pressure control system of parallel connected type cooling system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling/heating reliability and perfection of the parallel connected type cooling system can be improved. The stability of the electric vehicle electrical equipment cooling system can be improved and the activation and competitive power of the parallel water cooling system component market can be raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water pressure control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water way (30)    Manifold (70)    Water-cooled plate (90)    Flow control valve (110)    Battery module (130)    Controller (190)
NOVELTY - The piezoelectric element (1) has a laminated main portion (7) on which a piezoelectric material layer (2) and an internal electrode layer (3) are laminated and heated, so that a resin is generated. The resin is formed in the surface of a metallizing electrode (4) which is electrically connected with an internal electrode layer and is provided in the side surface of the laminated main portion. An electroconductive bonding material with conductor and resin and a lead element are electrically connected with the metallizing electrode.    USE - Lamination type piezoelectric element used for piezoelectric actuator, used in injection apparatus of fuel-injection system for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in pressure sensor element and piezoelectric circuit element.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric material layer and an internal electrode layer are laminated and heated, so that the resin is generated by the supply of the oxygen to the piezoelectric material layer, such that the increase in the oxygen hole in the electric field concentration portion of piezoelectric material layer can be suppressed effectively. The fall of displacement amount can be suppressed reliably. The oxygen can be supplied effectively at the time of the use in the high temperature, hence the increase in the oxygen hole in the electric field concentration portion can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) piezoelectric actuator;    (2) injection apparatus; and    (3) fuel-injection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lamination type piezoelectric element.    Lamination type piezoelectric element (1)    Piezoelectric material layer (2)    Internal electrode layer (3)    Metallizing electrode (4)    Laminated main portion (7)
NOVELTY - The system has electric-powered vehicles and electromobile trains connected with an electric network. Photovoltaic panels are placed along roads. Sliding contact lines are located in crash barriers. Attachment arms are placed in an axis of swiveling bogies. The electric-powered vehicles and the electromobile trains are provided with swivel-mounted beams for contacting with the sliding contact lines. The bogies are provided with electric motor traveling units. A bearing is placed on a road.    USE - System for electrifying road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic views of a road electrifying system.
NOVELTY - The layer (1) has a surface, where conical structures are provided at a region adjacent to the surface. The structures are located on a subsurface of an active material (3) of lithium-ion conductor. The active material is provided as a particulate material, where 80 percent of the layer is provided with the active material and 20 percent of the layer is provided with binders (5) and conductivity additives (4). The binders and additives are retained adjacent to the active material, where thickness of the layer is in range of 10 micrometer to 1 mm.    USE - Compressed thick electrode material layer for a lithium-ion battery of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The 80 percent of the layer is provided with the active material, 20 percent of the layer is provided with the binders and conductivity additives, and the conical structures are provided at the region adjacent to the surface of the layer, thus increasing lithium-ion-exchange with electrolytes, and hence achieving improved electrochemical properties and high charging- and discharging cycle stability of the electrode material layer while avoiding crack formation and mechanical degradation of the electrode material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode material for a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a compressed thick electrode material layer.    Compressed thick electrode material layer (1)    Metallic substrate (2)    Active material (3)    Conductivity additives (4)    Binders (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a main portion that is provided with a shell, a stator and a rotor. A conducting ring is sleeved on the shell. A stator is electrically connected with the conducting ring. The conducting ring and a contact electrode are slidingly contacted with each other. The contact electrode is connected with a power supply unit.    USE - Stator power supply device of brushless motor used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The acceleration time of stator power supply device can be shortened. The maintenance cost of the brushless motor can be reduced. Hence the performance of the vehicle can be improved.
NOVELTY - The electric automobile battery box has outer box main portion provided with multiple rows of guide wheels having a guide groove. The outer box main portion is arranged on the rear frame with a guide column. The guide column is provided with a silica gel pad. The outer box main portion front side is provided with a lock hole. An inner box main portion is provided with a guide groove. The front side of inner box main portion is provided with a lock pin that is matched with the lock hole of outer box main portion, and two anti-fake code units.    USE - Electric automobile battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of battery box is reduced. The battery box can be utilized conveniently and reliably. The battery box can be monitored effectively through information management system or handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) system.
NOVELTY - The fan has housing with vehicle case top cover, and an air exchange fan motor to drive fan main portion. The top portion of the air exchange fan housing is provided with solar battery plate. The solar energy battery plate is connected with the air exchange fan motor.    USE - Solar ventilation fan mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The natural lighting effect of solar energy is utilized to drive the fan. The power consumption of storage battery of vehicle is reduced. Occurrence of electric deficiency is prevented. The structure of the fan is simplified. The fan can be utilized conveniently. The need of open air-conditioner for reducing the temperature in the vehicle is eliminated. Fuel oil consumption is reduced. The comfort of the passenger is improved, when vehicle is parked for long time in high temperature.
NOVELTY - The system has supplier server (20) that converts the general commercial alternating current (AC) source into the direct current. The supplier server transmits account data in the charge according to the charging apparatus (10). The profit is stored in the electric charge corresponding to the electric energy. The cash payment about the charged amount according to account data is performed by transmitting license plate numbers in supplier server. The charging apparatus remits the electric charge cost to the account of the common parking lot administrator among the charged amount.    USE - Accounting system for charging electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) parked in apartment house.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical charging fee is received through the license plate numbers and the amount of used electric power IS sent in the charging apparatus to the user. The electric vehicle can be charged at the common parking lot of the near apartment house. The electric vehicle charge facility can be managed in the common runner window with the simple installation. The manufacturing cost of the accounting system can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for accounting method for charging electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the accounting system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging apparatus (10)    Supplier server (20)    Gall altar word (50)    Battery (60)    Database (70)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a cable connect portion extended with a semicircular shaped elastomer connection part to fix a cable for supplying power from a power source of a battery. The connection part is equipped with a support piece. An insertion part is interposed at a lower part of a tightening elastomer top part. A semicircular shape elastomer lower part of the insertion part is connected to an upper side of the battery provided inside the vehicle.    USE - Battery terminal for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal allows easy fastening of a joint nut in a narrow space formed in the clamping portion such that the supporting plate formed in the connection part inclinedly binds the terminal to the vehicle, thus preventing the terminal from being broken away from a battery post by securely joining the battery post, and hence improving conducting ratio of the battery.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of catalyst involves dipping carbon carrier in metal catalyst precursor solution, and growing carbon nanotubes from carbon carrier.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for electrode assembly for methanol fuel cell (claimed).
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises electrolytic solvent, cathode active material and halogen element.    USE - Secondary battery is used for battery module for battery pack used for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent output characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises electrolytic solvent, cathode active material (Li(NixMnyCoz)O2, LiFePO4 or Li(NiaMnbCoc)O2), and halogen element (20 weight% or more).    x=0.2-0.3;    y=0.6-0.7;    z=0-0.2;    x+y+z,a+b+c=1;    a=0.3-0.7;    b=0.2-0.5;and    c=0.1-0.2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery module; and    (2) battery pack.
NOVELTY - An assembled battery (1) is consists of batteries (4) in the accommodating space (2d) inside of a case (2). A cover (3) is fixed to close the opening (2e) of the case. A bus bar (11) is electrically connected to the terminal (4b) of each battery. A pushing body (5A,5B) in one side of the overlap direction of the batteries within the accommodating space pushes the batteries elastically towards the other side of the overlap direction by the predetermined force from a press portion (5b).    USE - Assembled battery for mounting in fixed-type power supply device which supplies electric power to moving bodies such as motor vehicle, home-use televisions and commercial point of sale (POS) systems.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of battery is easily suppressed by setting clearance gap between the batteries to increase the air permeability within the accommodating space of the case. Arising of excessive stress in the connection between the flat portion of the bus bar and the terminal of each battery is easily suppressed by the easy bending of the bus bar in the bending portion. Bus bar is connected to the terminal of each battery easily before fixing the support and case and as well as the cover to the case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Case (2)    Accommodating space (2d)    Opening (2e)    Cover (3)    Batteries (4)    Terminal (4b)    Pushing bodies (5A,5B)    Press portion (5b)    Bus bar (11)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (A) has several battery cells (1) such as lithium-polymer battery cells in which resin-hardener mixture (2) is poured under pre-stress. The battery cells are spaced apart from each other. Each battery cell is gap less by generating vacuum peripherally under pretension.    USE - Accumulator e.g. laminated lithium-polymer battery for use in electric vehicle such as electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of operation of accumulator at high load is reduced efficiently, while stabilizing the cycle time of the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the accumulator.    Battery cells (1)    Resin-hardener mixture (2)    Distance holder (3)    Plastic housing (4)    Accumulator (A)
NOVELTY - The device has a flow-path switch part i.e. shutter valve (24), switching flow of air passed through heaters (11), and releasing the air induced in a battery case (30) to an exterior. A temperature sensor (32) detects temperature of a battery (10). A temperature control part (15e) controls the battery based on a maximum temperature and minimum temperature. The control part implements temperature uniformization control to circulate air between the heaters in the container when temperature difference of the battery is beyond a predetermined switch temperature difference.    USE - Device for adjusting temperature of a battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a parallel-type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reliably eliminates temperature difference of the battery, thus suppressing cooling control and heating control at time of switch of an air conditioning, preventing temperature rise of surroundings of an upstream battery easily, weakening strength of the heaters, and circulating air between the heaters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature adjusting device of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (10)    Heaters (11)    Temperature control part (15e)    Shutter valve (24)    Battery case (30)    Temperature sensor (32)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (1) has U shaped anode gas flow paths (23,24) between the anode separator (20) and gas diffusion layer (40). Anode gas can pass through the anode gas flow paths from the anode entrance (21) to the anode exit (22). A rib (25) separates the anode gas flow paths to the anode separator so to have anode gas flow paths with different pressure losses.    USE - Fuel cell stack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell stack is applied widely and effectively to the electric vehicle, and output fall of the fuel cell stack is prevented by favorably and effectively maintaining the moist state of electrolytic membrane in the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric exploded view of the components of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Anode separator (20)    Anode entrance (21)    Anode exit (22)    Anode gas flow paths (23,24)    Rib (25)    Gas diffusion layer (40)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (100) has anodes arranged at the contact bonding layer (60) that attaches separators (30,40) on the outer periphery of a membrane electrode assembly (10) of a single cell (110). A hydrogen channel member (51) has a hydrogen channel connected between the manifold (M1) for hydrogen supply and the anode in the contact bonding layer. The hydrogen channel member has a wall that protrudes along the penetration direction of the manifold for hydrogen supply.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintainability of fuel cell is improved while reducing its size and suppressing increase of pressure loss of reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the fuel cell in assembled state.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Separators (30,40)    Hydrogen channel member (51)    Contact bonding layer (60)    Fuel cell (100)    Single cell (110)    Manifold for hydrogen supply (M1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has several measurement nodes that are provided to connect both ends of each voltage measurement circuit (18). The measurement circuit is connected between the one measurement node and the other measurement node. Several capacitors (32) are respectively connected between several cell side nodes (22) and the measurement nodes arranged at the both ends of the column (14). The electrostatic capacitance of each capacitor and resistance value of each resistor (30) is provided to satisfy the preset expression, while setting filter time constant.    USE - Apparatus for measuring voltage of assembled battery such as primary battery e.g. fuel cell and secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The filter frequency characteristic of each measurement channel of the multistage filter circuit becomes uniform. The number of resistors can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage-measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage measurement apparatus (10)    Column (14)    Voltage measurement circuit (18)    Cell side node (22)    Resistor (30)    Capacitor (32)
NOVELTY - Lithium silicon nitride comprises main phase. Lithium silicon nitride has electronic conductivity.    USE - Lithium silicon nitride for electrode of lithium secondary battery used for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium silicon nitride exhibits high electronic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium silicon nitride comprises main phase which is represented by formula LiSi2-xAlxOxN3-x. Lithium silicon nitride has electronic conductivity.    x=0.2-0.7.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium silicon nitride which involves mixing lithium nitride, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, and lithium carbonate and sintering mixture at temperature of 1700-1800K and load pressure of greater than or equal to 10 MPa.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph demonstrating temperature dependence of lithium silicon nitride conductivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing exhaust from a combustion system (2) to an inner housing (12) of a heat recovery silencer (10). Heat transfer fluid in a heat recovery flow path (15) i.e. channel, formed between the inner housing and an outer housing (16) of the silencer is heated to form heated heat transfer fluid (26) e.g. vapor. The heated fluid is made to flow into an inlet port of an auxiliary device. The heated fluid is used to perform an operation with waste heat for forming used heated heat transfer fluid. The used fluid is recycled back to an inlet of the flow path.    USE - Method for recovering waste heat from a combustion system such as diesel engine and internal combustion engine. Uses include but are not limited to recover waste heat for generating electricity, dehydrating natural gas, heating water, and influencing or accelerating chemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recovering waste heat from the combustion system in an efficient manner and using the waste heat to perform an auxiliary operation that can eliminate the need for another combustion system to prevent unnecessary emissions and eliminate the need for multiple combustion systems to prevent unnecessarily unsafe working conditions. The method enables eliminating sound emanating from the exhaust system of the combustion system so as to efficiently recover waste heat from the exhaust gas from the combustion system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The auxiliary device is a heat exchanger, a gas dehydrator, or a regeneration unit. The heat transfer fluid is one of diethylene glycol, purified water, triethylene glycol, synthetic oil, silicon fluid, or refrigerant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heat recovery silencer.    Combustion system (2)    Heat recovery silencer (10)    Inner housing of silencer (12)    Heat recovery flow path (15)    Outer housing of silencer (16)    Heated heat transfer fluid (26)
NOVELTY - A battery heating circuit is provided, comprising: a plurality of swithchgears, a switch control module, an energy storage circuit and a polarity reversal unit. The energy storage circuit comprises a current storage element and a plurality of charge storage elements, in which the plurality of charge storage elements are connected with the plurality of swithchgears in one-to-one series to form a plurality of branches which are connected in parallel to each other and then connected with the current storage element in series. The switch control module is connected with the switchgears for controlling the switchgears to switch on and off so that energy flows reciprocatingly between the battery and the energy storage circuit when the switchgears are switched on. The polarity reversal unit is connected with the energy storage circuit for reversing a voltage polarity of the charge storage elements when the switchgears are first switched on and then switched off. The heating circuit provided in the disclosure can improve charge-discharge performance of the battery, improve security when heating the battery and enhance work efficiency.
NOVELTY - The suction nozzle (100) has a suction port that sucks moisture inside the gas filler nozzle (300) when the suction nozzle is interlocked with the gas filler nozzle. The suction nozzle has a cylindrical ouster shape to be inserted into a receptacle of the gas filler nozzle, so as to be interlocked with the gas filler nozzle. An outer periphery of the suction nozzle is opposed to an inner periphery of the gas filler nozzle when the suction nozzle is interlocked with the gas filler nozzle, and the suction port is formed in the outer periphery.    USE - Suction nozzle for suction device used for sucking moisture inside gas filler nozzle fixed in gas filling device used in gas filling system used for filling gas fuel to gas consuming device (all claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The potential failure or trouble due to freezing of the moisture in between a receptacle and nozzle when the nozzle is interlocked with the receptacle to supply a gas to a gas consuming device, such as a fuel cell vehicle can be readily prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas filler nozzle;    (2) gas filling device;    (3) gas consuming device; and    (4) gas filling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen supply station including a suction device.    Suction device (10)    Gas filling device (30)    Suction nozzle (100)    Nozzle support base (200)    Gas filler nozzle (300)
NOVELTY - Active material comprises a monoclinic system beta -type titanium composite oxide which comprises a first element comprising at least one of molybdenum and tungsten and satisfies condition such that B1 is greater than A1, where A1 is an intensity of a peak which is derived from (110) plane of the monoclinic system beta -type titanium composite oxide in a wide-angle X-ray diffraction pattern, and B1 is an intensity of a peak which is derived from (002) plane of the monoclinic system beta -type titanium composite oxide in the wide-angle X-ray diffraction pattern.    USE - The active material is useful in non-aqueous electrolyte battery of battery pack (all claimed), which is used in power sources for digital cameras, and in-car uses in two to four-wheeled hybrid battery automobiles, two to four-wheeled battery automobiles and motor assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material exhibits high crystallinity, excellent diffusivity of lithium ions, excellent initial volume and large-current performances, and excellent cycle life performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing the active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (2) a battery pack comprising the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery pack.    Unit cells (21)    Thermistor (25)    Protective circuit (26)    Positive conductor (34a)    Negative conductor (34b)
NOVELTY - The solid lithium secondary cell has a solid electrolyte layer (20) that is formed within an insulating frame (12), with a positive and negative electrode layers (22,24) respectively provided on the corresponding surface of the electrolyte layer. Current-collecting plates (14,16) are provided on the electrode layers such that a portion of each plate is within the frame. A powder of the electrode layer that contacts the plate fills a space between the frame and the outer peripheral side surface of the plate.    USE - Solid lithium secondary cell. Uses include, but are not limited to, electric motor vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, portable electric appliances e.g. notebook computer, cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a solid lithium secondary cell that employs an electrically insulating frame part and that is capable of restraining the coming-apart of a current-collecting member from the electrolyte-electrode layered assembly or reduction of the contact area of a current-collecting member with the electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production method for a solid lithium secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solid cell.    Insulating frame (12)    Current-collecting plates (14,16)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Positive electrode layer (22)    Negative electrode layer (24)
NOVELTY - The electrode (110) has an active portion which comprises of electrochemically active nanoparticles (140). A matrix of electrically conductive nanomaterial is provided to connect the electrochemically active particles. The electrically conductive material (170) comprises of less than about 30 percent by weight of the electrode, and has carbon single-wall nanotubes. The nanoparticles comprise of semiconducting carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, graphene, a carbon-based nanostructured material, a doped carbon nanostructure, boron-doped nanotubes and nitrogen-doped nanotube.    USE - Electrode for electrochemical device e.g. battery such as lithium-ion battery (all claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Can also be used in electrochromic device e.g. smart window.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity loss during cycling, can be avoided. The operating performance of the electrochemical device can be improved. The electrodes provide the durable high-reversible capacity and highly improved rate capability. The electrochemical capacity of the electrode can be improved more effectively. The energy density and other desirable characteristics of the electrode are enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the two significant portions of the electrode including the electrically or electrochemically active material portion and the connective matrix.    Electrode (110)    Active nanoparticles (140)    Electrically conductive material (170)
NOVELTY - Capacitor (200) comprises first (220) and second (240) plate; an insulator (100) positioned between the plates, includes first and second dielectric layers; and interface between the dielectric layers, includes additives, where interface is conductive layer, insulating layer, semiconducting layer, semi-insulating layer, metallic layer, semi-metallic layer or non-dielectric layer.    USE - For storing energy (in gigajoule) as capacitor insulator, used in electronic devices and electrically powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The insulator and its material layers, particularly its ultra-thin additive-bearing interface, can exhibit primarily covalent bonding of all atoms. Such bonding structures may be more effective in stopping, hindering or recombining energetic free electrons than ionically-bonded structures. By using such metal layers with free electrons with excellent quality of dielectric material sandwiching the metal, provides high frequency alternating current use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus comprising insulator having dielectric layers with interface including additives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows multilayer capacitor.    Insulator (100)    Capacitor (200)    Substrate (210)    First plate (220)    Second plate (240)
NOVELTY - The terminal block has a terminal cover (32) which includes a fitting portion (32J) fitted into the terminal block, a hinge portion (32H) engaged with the fitting portion, an arm portion (32B) engaged with the hinge portion, and a cover body (32C) engaged with the arm portion. The arm portion has a predetermined length so that by hinge operation of the hinge portion, the cover body covers both the external extraction positive-side fastening portion and the external extraction negative-side fastening portion which are positioned at different heights.    USE - Terminal block for vehicle-mounted battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of being applied to a case in which a stepped portion exists between a positive terminal and a negative terminal, or there is no space for attaching a slide cover. Reduces the number of components, and eliminates risk of short circuit which occurs between the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery via a tool when the terminals are fastened. Prevents positive and negative terminals from being simultaneously brought into contact with each other at the place where the cap or the slide cover is hard to be attached. The selection of positive or negative side of the fastened portion can be performed by use of only one part of the terminal cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal cover.    Terminal cover (32)    Arm portion (32B)    Cover body (32C)    Hinge portion (32H)    Fitting portion (32J)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (1) has a semiconductor unit (30) that is provided with semiconductor element (31) having conductor boards (33-36), and a pair of fin plate (22). A frame (21) has an opening portion (21c) to insert semiconductor unit. The semiconductor unit is accommodated inside cooling case. The cooling case is located opposite to conductor board. A specific fin plate is arranged in an opening portion of frame, and is provided with connection portion (22c). The front-end portion of connection portion is joined to the peripheral portion of opening of frame.    USE - Semiconductor module for inverter of power converter device mounted in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the front-end of connection portion of specific fin plate is joined to the peripheral portion of opening of frame, the stress resulting from the temperature-distribution difference which acts on connection portion can be reduced. The generation of heat in the connection portion of thermal radiation base in which power semiconductor element is accommodated, can be suppressed effectively. The reliability of the semiconductor module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor module.    Semiconductor module (1)    Frame (21)    Opening portion of frame (21c)    Fin plates (22)    Connection portion (22c)    Semiconductor unit (30)    Semiconductor element (31)    Conductor boards (33-36)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a vertical plate whose upper and lower ends are respectively connected to a transverse plate and a base plate. A lower end of a substrate is fixedly connected with a motor. A lower end of a screw rod passes through the base plate, and is connected with an output shaft of the motor. A nut pair is fixedly connected to a connecting piece. The screw rod and an upper end of the transverse plate are rotatably connected with an optical rod. An upper end of the screw rod is fixedly connected with a connecting sheet. A lower polished rod end passes through the substrate.    USE - Servo driving mechanism for a vehicle dirt collector in a photovoltaic power station.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism connects a brush with a photovoltaic assembly so as to easily incline a photovoltaic component in same angle by adjusting a telescopic rod.
NOVELTY - The plate has a pressure plate main body provided with a limiting plate. The limiting plate is utilized for fixing a storage battery. The pressure plate main body is clamped between the storage battery and a through hole. An electric appliance box is fixed with the pressing plate main body and a mounting plate.    USE - Vehicle storage battery fixing pressing plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has reasonable stress, high structure intensity, high stability and high safety factor.
NOVELTY - The device has a main body connected with a suspension bracket of an automobile engine. The automobile engine is provided with a hole. The main body is provided with a vertical plate. An inclined fixing plate is arranged on the main body. A side surface of the main body is matched with a fastening lug. Two ends of the inclined fixing plate are connected with the fastening lug through a hook.    USE - Passenger car starting storage battery fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the automobile engine to start a running process while bumping an electrode terminal under stable condition of a storage battery without any displacement.
NOVELTY - The device has a base whose two sides are fixed with baffle plates. Each baffle plate is provided with a hook hole. A soleplate of the base is provided with four fixing counter bores. A pressing plate is fixed with a pressure plate and connected with a bent plate. Two pull rods are fixed with a hook via the hook hole. An end of a screw rod passes through the pressing plate. A nut is fixed on a locking hole. The base is matched with a damping pad. A side of the base is provided with an air filter. An end of the base is linked with supporting feet for an engine control unit (ECU).    USE - Storage battery fastening device for a compact-type automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The device is reasonable in structure, and ensures firm battery connection, and has wide practicability, and can be easily fixed on a suspension bracket of an automobile engine to provide a support for a storage battery via an ECU fixing bracket with wiring harness effect.
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery located in a battery cavity. The battery cavity is provided with a battery, an infrared emitter and an infrared receiver. A signal output end of the infrared receiver is connected with a microprocessor. The microprocessor is connected with an alarm device through a signal wire.    USE - Car storage battery anti-theft system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, and conveniently realizes battery theft-proof function.
NOVELTY - The device has a driving wheel and a gear box provided with a control switch. The control switch is connected with a controller that is connected with a variable speed case. An engaged ratio adjusting device is connected with the gear box.    USE - Electric tricycle climbing electric control device for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device has reasonable structure. The device improves electric tricycle climbing ability and usage rate of a battery. The device saves electric energy.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a motor-assisted bicycle body connected with a driving wheel of an electric motor. The electric motor is driven by a storage battery power supply. A fuel oil generator is connected with the storage battery through a charging circuit. The charging circuit is an independent charger.    USE - Internal combustion-type double-charging motor bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is convenient and flexible to use, and has economic benefit, and satisfies human user requirements while driving for long distance and reduces oil consumption.
NOVELTY - The appliance has a storage battery connected with a wind wheel. A roof part is provided with a wheel wind energy generating device and connected with the storage battery.    USE - Appliance for generating wind energy from a wind wheel of an electric automobile. Can also be used for charging a mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance can convert wind energy into electric energy so as to allow people to charge a mobile phone while forgetting to take a mobile phone charger during travel.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) comprises a fuel cell converter (10) which is arranged between a fuel cell (2) and a load device. A battery converter (5) is arranged between a battery (3) and the load device. A frequency setting unit (9) is configured for setting drive frequency bands such that the drive frequency band of the fuel cell converter and the drive frequency band of the battery converter do not overlap when the load of the load device exceeds a predetermined threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle and used as power generation equipment for buildings e.g. house.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell system is provided with a fuel cell converter and a battery converter, the noise which is generated in a high-load region is suppressed effectively and provides improved silence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Battery (3)    Battery converter (5)    Frequency setting unit (9)    Fuel cell converter (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has conversion rate charge number setting unit (4) sets conversion rate coefficient for correcting basic conversion rate extracted by basic conversion rate extraction unit (3) based on vehicle information other than vehicle speed acquired by vehicle information acquisition unit (2). A musical interval conversion unit (9) calculates musical interval conversion rate by correcting extracted basic conversion rate with set conversion rate coefficient and generates signal of report sound by converting signal of sound source (8).    USE - Vehicle approach notification apparatus for electrically-driven moving object (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pedestrian can notice electrically-driven moving object presence with the feeling similar to the sound emitted by engine vehicle. The independent danger avoidance action can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the vehicle approach notification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle approach notification apparatus (1)    Vehicle information acquisition unit (2)    Basic conversion rate extraction unit (3)    Conversion rate charge number setting unit (4)    Sound source (8)    Musical interval conversion unit (9)
NOVELTY - The charge system has a charging device that charges the electrical storage apparatus in any one charge mode of primary charge mode and the secondary charge modes in which bigger electric power than the electric power supplied in primary charge mode is supplied. An indicating device indicates either primary charge mode or secondary charge modes to a user according to the state of the electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Charge system of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience of the user can be improved when charging the electrical storage apparatus of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) charge method of vehicle;    (2) electric power supply system; and    (3) electric power supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    Battery (110)    Outlet socket (114)    Reduction gear (140)    Driving wheel (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves assembling a cell including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The small amount charging is performed until a positive electrode potential (CC) with respect to a metal lithium (Li) reference electrode becomes a potential exceeding an Me dissolution potential, before performing an initial conditioning charge on the assembled cell. The positive electrode potential of the cell is maintained to be greater than or equal to the Me dissolution potential for a predetermined time.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method can prevent metal foreign objects from locally precipitated on the negative electrode regardless of types of positive electrodes, so that the detoxification of the metal foreign material can be performed reliably without affecting battery performance. The method can provide the reliable and lower-cost lithium secondary battery that is hard to produce the short circuit. Since by regulating the charge amount small, the micro charge of short time can be achieved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph relating the potential difference, elapsed time and current of the short-term electric potential behavior. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Potential difference (AA)    Elapsed time (BB)    Positive electrode potential (CC)    Negative electrode potential (DD)    Current (FF)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of carbon-coated lithium or sodium-containing oxoate compound involves mixing aqueous solution of precursor of lithium or sodium-containing oxoate compound and water-soluble fuel, carrying out combustion reaction, forming gel-like amorphous intermediate complex and heat-processing gel-like amorphous intermediate complex at high temperature than the combustion reaction, to obtain carbon-coated lithium or sodium-containing oxoate compound powder.    USE - Manufacture of carbon-coated lithium or sodium-containing oxoate compound used for positive electrode active material for lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery used for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in system hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-coated lithium or sodium-containing oxoate compound having excellent electrochemical characteristics is economically prepared, with reduced energy consumption, in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery, which has positive electrode containing the positive electrode active material including carbon-coated lithium or sodium-containing oxoate compound powder.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell module (12) which generates electrical energy by electrochemical reactions of a fuel gas and an oxygen-containing gas. A condenser (14) includes an air cooling condensing mechanism (44) and a water cooling condensing mechanism (46) using hot water stored in hot water storage unit (18) as the coolant. A thermoelectric conversion mechanism (60) for performing thermoelectric conversion by temperature difference between exhaust gas and oxygen-containing gas between air cooling condensing mechanism and water cooling condensing mechanism.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas containing the fuel gas and the oxygen-containing gas partially consumed in the power generation reaction is hot, thus the exhaust gas is utilized effectively. The water component in the exhaust gas can be condensed easily to achieve the perfect circulation of the water required for reforming. The water self- sustaining operation and supply of the required electrical power to the loads can be performed easily. The power generation efficiency can be improved. The generation of waste heat is suppressed, and water self-sustaining operation is facilitated. Since the temperature of the oxygen-containing gas is increased, thermally self-sustaining operation is facilitated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the fuel cell system for carrying out the control method.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Condenser (14)    Hot water storage unit (18)    Air cooling condensing mechanism (44)    Water cooling condensing mechanism (46)    Thermoelectric conversion mechanism (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a condenser (14) for condensing water vapor in an exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell module (12) by heat exchange between the exhaust gas and a coolant to collect the condensed water and supplying the collected condensed water to the fuel cell module. The condenser includes an air cooling condensing mechanism (44) using the oxygen-containing gas as the coolant. The air cooling condensing mechanism includes a thermoelectric converter (60) for performing thermoelectric conversion by a temperature difference between the exhaust gas and the oxygen-containing gas.    USE - Fuel cell system used in stationary and mobile applications, e.g. fuel cell system mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature difference (heat energy) between the exhaust gas and oxygen-containing gas is collected as electrical energy to effectively improve power generation efficiency. Generation of waste heat is suppressed, and water self-sustaining operation is facilitated since temperature of exhaust gas is decreased to make it possible to condense the water vapor in the exhaust gas and collect the condensed water. Thermally self-sustaining operation is facilitated easily since the temperature of the oxygen-containing gas is increased. Operating temperature of the fuel cell system is maintained using only heat energy generated in the fuel cell system, without supplying additional heat from the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a structure of a fuel cell system for carrying out a control method.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Condenser (14)    Air cooling condensing mechanism (44)    Thermoelectric converter (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (50) has a fluid introduction path (58) through which the fluid passing through the moist fluid flow path is introduced into a filter chamber (60). A filter (62) mounted in the filter chamber, is provided with a filter unit (66) for transmitting the fluid introduced from the introduction path into the filter chamber to remove foreign matter in the fluid. A water storage unit (72) is provided below the filter. A fluid discharge path (70) provided to discharge the fluid passed through the filter.    USE - Filter apparatus arranged on fuel cell system (claimed), for removing foreign material in fluid e.g. hydrogen gas. Can also be used in removing foreign material in fuel such as petrol.    ADVANTAGE - The inexpensive and compact filter apparatus can be achieved. The filter can be reliably prevented from clogged due to freezing even when left under low temperature after the system is stopped. The failure of filter by freezing of the filter unit of the fuel cell system can be prevented. Since the water-repellent process is performed to the upper portion of the filter unit of the filter, the water content adhering to the upper portion of the filter unit of the filter is repelled by water-repellent process, so that the water content adhered to the filter unit and remained can be discharged effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the filter apparatus.    Filter apparatus (50)    Fluid introduction path (58)    Filter chamber (60)    Filter (62)    Filter unit (66)    Fluid discharge path (70)    Water storage unit (72)
NOVELTY - The duct has tube surface which carries external air introduction to motive power engine. A muffling material laminates epidermis layer (21) for making nonwoven fabric impregnate thermosetting resin. A gas flowing adjusting layer (22) consists of ductility paper material. The gas flowing adjusting layer laminates one pair between epidermis layers, while epidermis layer is arranged at outer surface of a front-back both surface. An intermediate layer (23) consists of material same as epidermis layer is pinched between pair of gas flowing adjusting layers.    USE - Air intake duct for motive power engine such as gasoline engine and fuel cell such as storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - More effective damping effect of induction noise can be intended, while exhibiting sufficient heat resistance and water resistance. The air permeability can be adjusted to the suitable range and radiated sound can be suppressed by laminating the gas flowing adjusting layer. The high air intake duct of the damping effect of an induction noise can be manufactured without making number of units increase. Since it is not necessary to attach a separate cover to air-intake-duct outer periphery, the outer diameter of an air intake duct can be made small and size reduction of the whole air intake duct can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of the muffling material.    Epidermis layer (21)    Gas flowing adjusting layer (22)    Intermediate layer (23)
NOVELTY - A separator (10) has a layer (A) containing polypropylene resin (a1), and layer (B) containing resin composition containing polypropylene resin (b1) and filler, and has beta eta-activity. The content of filler in the layer (B) is 20-80 %mass with respect to 100 %mass of the resin composition.    USE - Separator is used for battery (claimed) e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and waterproof permeable film for separation membrane. Uses include but are not limited to manufacture ultrapure water, purification of chemical solution, water treatment, clothing, sanitary material, communication apparatus, domestic electrical apparatus, electric vehicle, uninterruptible power supply, office automation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is safe, and has excellent heat resistance, air permeability, crack resistance, and electrolyte solution diffusion-retention characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery having separator.    Separator (10)    Secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Gasket (26)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises lithium-silicon oxide (I).    USE - Positive electrode material is used for positive electrode component for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery using the positive electrode material has suppressed internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises lithium-silicon oxide of formula: Li2+x(M,M1)(Si,M2)O4 (I), where M is chosen from iron, manganese, cobalt and nickel, M1 is element which compensates the electric charge equivalent to x of lithium positive ion by substituting portion of M or silicon, preferably lithium, sodium and potassium, M2 is element which compensates the electric charge equivalent to x of lithium positive ion by substituting portion of M or silicon, preferably boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, scandium, yttrium, magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium, and x is more than 0 and 0.25 or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode component; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The square sealed secondary battery has an insulation section (30-1) which is molded to a box shape to cover an electrode structure. Bottom of the box shaped insulation section is formed in a shape in which an upper face is removed from faces of a hexahedron having an approximately cuboid shape. Width (B) of a pair of lateral faces which oppose one another in the insulation section is narrower than a width of the electrode structure in which the pair of lateral faces is opposed to each other.    USE - Square sealed secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery for use as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric vehicle (EV), and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The square sealed secondary battery is excellent in the insertion property to the battery armored can of the electrode insert at the time of manufacture. The battery capacity per battery structure product can be improved. The damage of the square sealed secondary battery can be suppressed so the risk of the poor insulation by damage can be reduced. The risk of the internal short circuit with the electrode structure and the armored can is reduced. The interference with the insulating sheet and armored can is prevented. The square sealed secondary battery can be manufactured easily with improved reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of square sealed secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the insulating section used by the square sealed secondary battery.    Insulation section (30-1)    Side surfaces (30a,30b)    Bottom face portion (30c)    Folding portion (30e,30f)    Width of pair of lateral faces (B)
NOVELTY - A particulate-form support is dispersed in a solvent, and a compound containing noble metal element is dissolved in the solvent. The surface of the support is made to support a noble metal by electrodeposition method using the raw material mixed solution to obtain dispersion liquid of electrode catalyst. The support has oxygen reduction ability, and does not contain noble metal element.    USE - Manufacture of dispersion liquid of electrode catalyst for manufacturing electrode catalyst for electrode structure for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell and air cell (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, mobile telephone and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode structure using the electrode catalyst dispersion liquid has high electric potential, and suppressed deterioration of performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dispersion liquid of electrode catalyst;    (2) manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves removing a solvent from dispersion liquid of electrode catalyst; and    (3) electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Membrane-electrode gas diffusion layer joined component (70)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (72)    Catalyst layer (74a,74b)    Fuel cell (80)    Separator (88a,88b)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply control apparatus has power feed control device that is equipped with voltage detection unit that detects output voltage of battery (9) or alternator (7). A switching unit (30) switches power feed destination to primary in-vehicle apparatus group to which voltage higher than minimum voltage is applied, and to secondary in-vehicle apparatus group. A control unit (10) outputs step up command to voltage conversion unit (20), and to output command for switching between primary and secondary in-vehicle apparatus groups to switching unit.    USE - Electric power supply control apparatus for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since one voltage conversion unit performs a voltage fall in addition to a voltage rise, the number of objects of the voltage conversion unit with which a vehicle is provided can be reduced, and components cost can be reduced. Thus the consumption of electric power can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of voltage conversion distribution box in electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Alternator (7)    Battery (9)    Control unit (10)    Voltage conversion unit (20)    Switching unit (30)
NOVELTY - The car has a platform provided with a staggered of a conveying component and a platform edge of a blocking piece, and a bearing frame for lifting a scissors rod. A back wheel carrier is provided with an upright post that is installed with a motor provided with a telescopic belt buckle provide traction power to the end part. A loading platform is provided on two sides of a front end block of the rod part. A mobile vehicle carries a self-locking universal wheel.    USE - Transfer car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a transfer car.
NOVELTY - The system has a stack unit provided with an air electrode and a fuel anode. An air supply line supplies air to the air electrode. A fuel supply line supplies fuel to the fuel anode. An exhaust line ejects high temperature exhaust gas from the stack unit through a vortex tube. A heat exchanger is installed at a downstream side of a vortex tube for preheating air. The heat exchanger exchanges heat of the exhaust gas that is ejected from the vortex tube through an air supply line. A vortex generator is arranged with a case and fixed to the vortex tube.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high air preheating efficiency and high working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The exchanger (5) has a fluid e.g. glycol water, flow disturbance plate (13) on which a separation wall (23) i.e. partition or separation wall (23a), is arranged. The separation wall extends over distance (d) lower than or equal to width (l) of the disturbance plate according to a fluid flow direction (18). The plate has a set of disturbers (19) in relief on the plate and spaced so as to delimit a fluid circulation channel (20). The separation wall is arranged in the channel while extending parallel to the flow direction of the fluid in order to define a fluid circulation circuit.    USE - Heat exchanger for thermally regulating temperature of a component i.e. battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery, of a motor vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exchanger can be adapted to size of the battery module to be cooled. The fluid flow disturbance plate and the separation wall are flexible so as to adapt the circulation of the fluid on one or more circuits and/or one or more circulation paths in a simple manner, thus increasing heat exchange and improving performances of the heat exchanger. The separation wall is arranged on the disturbance plate in a flexible manner according to the needs so as to easily modify fluid circuits of the heat exchanger by changing the positioning of the separation wall on the disturbance plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module    (2) a method for producing a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an inner perspective view of a heat exchanger of a battery module.    Distance (d)    Width of fluid flow disturbance plate (l)    Heat exchanger (5)    Fluid flow disturbance plate (13)    Fluid flow direction (18)    Disturbers (19)    Fluid circulation channel (20)    Separation wall (23)    Partition/separation wall (23a)
NOVELTY - The heater (100) has a case part (130) equipped with a heating part (110). The heating part is arranged with a heating layer (111). A heat radiation pin (120) is fixed with the heating part. An inner pipe (112) is matched with the heating part. An insulating layer (111c) is arranged on a carbon nano-tube (CNT) layer (111a). The heating part is connected to an external power supply. The heating part is provided with a cooling water flow-through hole. An overheating prevention unit is mounted on the heating part for cut off electricity supplied to the heating layer.    USE - Cooling water heater for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater can maximize a heat-transfer area and prevent heat loss during heat transmission of a cooling channel so as to improve heating efficiency in an effective manner. The heater reduces number of components so as to simplify structure of the heater and maximize space availability in an engine room. The heater occupies less space and prevents a user from fire accidents. The heater has prolonged service life. The overheating prevention unit is mounted on the heating part for cut off electricity supplied to the heating layer so as to prevent generation of fire accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling water heater. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling water heater (100)    Heating part (110)    Heating layer (111)    CNT Layer (111a)    Insulating layer (111c)    Inner pipe (112)    Heat radiation pin (120)    Case part (130)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a filtering stage (5) comprising a capacitive unit (5b) including a capacitor (C) and connected to a three-phase or single-phase power supply system (3). A monitoring unit (8) detects a deviation of a value of capacitance of the capacitor from voltages and currents measured in input terminals of the filtering stage. A step-down transformer stage (6) is connected to the filtering stage. A step-up transformer stage (7) is connected to a battery (2) and coupled with the step-down transformer stage.    USE - Device for charging a battery of a vehicle i.e. electric car (claimed), from a three-phase or single-phase power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring unit detects the deviation in the capacitance value of the capacitor in a simple and inexpensive manner, so as to reduce the battery charging performances, to inform a user about the need for replacing a capacitive filter, or to prohibit the charging of the battery if deterioration of the filter is very high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric car    (2) a method for controlling an electric car battery charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a device for charging a battery of a car. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (C)    Battery charging device (1)    Battery (2)    Three-phase or single-phase power supply system (3)    Filtering stage (5)    Capacitive unit (5b)    Step-down transformer stage (6)    Step-up transformer stage (7)    Monitoring unit (8)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has an intermediate layer (2) comprising a phase change material e.g. hydrated salts, and metal-type electric components (5) coupled to the intermediate layer and arranged to connect to a battery. The electric components convert electrical energy in the battery into thermal energy that is stored by the material such that the stored thermal energy is transmitted to a passenger compartment of a vehicle, where the material is conversable by melting to absorb an excess of heat in an inner side of the vehicle when the material is not recharged.    USE - Bodywork structure for controlling or modifying temperature of a passenger compartment of a car such as electric car or hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric components convert the electrical energy in the battery into the thermal energy that is stored by the material such that the stored thermal energy is transmitted to the passenger compartment of the vehicle so as to ensure satisfactory control over the temperature of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling or modifying temperature of a passenger compartment of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a bodywork structure with two metal electric resistors coupled to an intermediate heat transfer layer.    Bodywork structure (1)    Intermediate layer (2)    Interior panel (3)    Exterior panel (4)    Metal-type electric components (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises layered lithium manganese complex oxide, electrically conductive material, and binding material. Lattice constant of complex oxide along space group R(-3) m is set to a=2.864-2.878 Angstrom and c=14.27-14.39 Angstrom . X-ray diffraction intensity ratio of (003) plane and (104) plane of complex oxide I(003)/I(104) is greater than or equal to 1.    USE - An electrode material for secondary battery used for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Production of irreversible capacitance is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode material comprises layered lithium manganese complex oxide, electrically conductive material, and binding material. Complex oxide is represented by formula xLi(Li1/3Mn2/3)O2.(1-x)LiMO2. Lattice constant of complex oxide along space group R(-3) m is set to a=2.864-2.878 Angstrom and c=14.27-14.39 Angstrom . X-ray diffraction intensity ratio of (003) plane and (104) plane of complex oxide I(003)/I(104) is greater than or equal to 1.    M=transition metal; and    x=0-1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) lithium secondary battery equipped with positive electrode by which positive electrode active material layer containing electrode material is held, negative electrode, and nonaqueous electrolyte on positive electrode collector; and    (2) manufacture of electrode material for secondary batteries which involves preparing mixture of layered lithium manganese complex oxide, electrically conductive material, and binding material and performing electrochemical process by setting upper limit voltage to 4.5-5V and setting minimum voltage to 2-3V with respect to mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph demonstrating charging/discharging curve of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a supply device (56) comprising a flow path (68) that is oriented with respect to a main flow direction (62) transverse to a connection direction (28). The supply device is formed such that a surface application of a boundary face (64) is increased along the main flow direction of the flow path and/or an electrode (22) i.e. anode, is formed such that an electrochemical activity of the electrode is increased along the main flow direction to increase a gas conversion related to a surface element of the boundary face at the electrode along the main flow direction.    USE - Fuel cell device e.g. high temperature fuel cell device such as oxide-ceramic high temperature fuel cell device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply device is formed such that the surface application of the boundary face is increased along the main flow direction and/or the electrode is formed such that the electrochemical activity of the electrode is increased along the main flow direction to increase the gas conversion related to the surface element of the boundary face at the electrode along the main flow direction, thus reducing a gas depletion in the main flow direction, and hence increasing an electric power over an entire cell surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing or operating a fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell device with multiple fuel cells.    Electrode (22)    Connection direction (28)    Supply device (56)    Main flow direction (62)    Boundary face (64)    Flow path (68)
NOVELTY - The system has a measuring system measuring electric voltage at a fuel cell stack. An evaluating device evaluates the measured electrical voltage. The measuring system performs time sequence measurements of the electrical voltage, and the evaluating device computes standard deviations (41-43) of the individual series of measurements of the electrical voltages and evaluates a time course of the standard deviations. A display device displays evaluation of the time course of the standard deviations.    USE - Fuel cell system for an auxiliary generator, a fuel cell heater or a range extender utilized in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The measuring system performs the time sequence measurements of the electrical voltage of the fuel cell stack, and the evaluating device computes the standard deviations of the individual series of measurements of the electrical voltages and evaluates the time course of the standard deviations, thus effectively monitoring the system in an inexpensive and simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for monitoring an operating mode of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a time profile of standard deviations of individual series of measurements of electrical voltages of a fuel cell stack.    Standard deviation (sigma-U)    Reference standard deviation of series of measurements of electrical voltage (sigmazero-U)    Measurement periods (T1-T3)    Time profile of standard deviations (4)    Standard deviations of individual series of measurements of electrical voltages (41-43)
NOVELTY - The battery system is electrically connected to an inverter of the drive system mounted in vehicle, through an intermediate circuit comprising an intermediate circuit capacitor which is discharged in the presence of charged state. The power is removed from the battery module (30), and the capacitor is charged with a predefined intermediate capacitor voltage. The power removed from the predetermined battery module is temporarily stored in another battery module at the lowered first state of charge.    USE - Method for balancing charge differences between battery modules of battery system e.g. lithium ion battery system, using level adjustable output voltage, during the standstill of drive system mounted in motor vehicle (all claimed), hybrid or electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustments in the states of charge of battery modules can be performed efficiently during standstill of the drive system. Balancing of charge differences between the battery modules is carried out efficiently. The intermediate circuit capacitor can be controlled simply and inexpensively. The discharging process of capacitor can be carried out very accurately and easily. The functional accuracy and safety of the motor vehicle can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for balancing charge differences between battery modules of battery system, using level adjustable output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery module (30)    Battery cell (301)    Diode (311)    Semiconductor valve (314)    Output (316)
NOVELTY - The separating device (17) has a fuse (40) and an electrical switching element (42). The separating device is formed so that the fuse opens, when the electrical switching element is closed. The terminal of fuse is connected to terminal of resistor (41).    USE - Separating device for battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in motor vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuse is opened, when the electrical switching element is closed with a small delay, current flow between the battery cells and battery terminal is interrupted. The structure of the battery is simplified and cost of the separating device is reduced. The hazard of the maintenance personnel is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separating device.    Battery (10)    Separating device (17)    Fuse (40)    Resistor (41)    Electrical switching element (42)
NOVELTY - The end plate has a sandwich insert (100) comprising a sandwich structure in which multiple plates (110, 210, 310, 410) are bonded by a coupling unit e.g. bolt, rivet, assembling pin and liquid or film type adhesive. Outer-surfaces of the insert are surrounded by a plastic injection molding material. Material-reducing spaces (212) are provided at a central section of one of the plates. Multiple anti-bending plates are inserted into the material-reducing spaces. The insert is made of material such as steel material, nonmetallic material, carbon-based material and composite material.    USE - End plate for a fuel cell of a fuel cell stack mounted on a fuel cell vehicle e.g. passenger vehicle such as sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry and various commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric car and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hydrogen-powered vehicle and a petrol-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer-surfaces of the sandwich inserts are surrounded by the plastic injection molding material, thus simplifying utilization of different materials for reducing weight and improving strength. The anti-bending plates are inserted into the material-reducing spaces of the plate such that the sandwich insert can be prevented from being bent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a sandwich insert of an end plate for a fuel cell.    Sandwich insert (100)    Plates (110, 210, 310, 410)    Manifold forming portions (111, 211, 311, 411)    Current collector plate coupling openings (112, 312)    Material-reducing spaces (212)
NOVELTY - The device (9) has a reservoir region (19) including an outlet (21) to feed water contents toward a fluid output (11). Another reservoir region (20) includes another outlet (22), and water contents are guided toward the fluid output, so that the former reservoir region is connected in series with the fluid output over the latter reservoir region. The former outlet is arranged deeper than the latter outlet in an installation position of the device, so that sediment (23) of the water contents is prevented at the drain port, and the former outlet is completely covered.    USE - Device for separating fluid i.e. water, from a fuel cell system for a vehicle (claimed) for generating motive power to propel the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outlet of the reservoir region is arranged deeply than the other outlet of the other reservoir region in the installation position of the device, so that the sediment of the water contents is prevented at the drain port, and the former outlet is completely covered, thus enabling the safe separation of the fluid from a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system for a vehicle    (2) a method for operating a device for separating fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a fluid separating device of a fuel cell system.    Fluid separating device (9)    Fluid output (11)    Reservoir regions (19, 20)    Outlets (21, 22)    Sediment of water contents (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves decoupling of an electric machine (2) from the drive wheels (5,6), and operating the electric machine in a primary operating mode with electric energy from an electric energy storage unit (8) while the electric machine is decoupled from the drive wheels. The electric machine is operated in a secondary operating mode with the kinetic energy, which is generated during operation of the electric machine in the primary operating mode. The electric energy generated from the electric machine in the secondary operating mode is stored in the electric energy storage unit.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle, particularly a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle by a control device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric machine is operated in a secondary operating mode with the kinetic energy, which is generated during operation of the electric machine in the primary operating mode, where the electric energy generated from the electric machine in the secondary operating mode is stored in the electric energy storage unit, and thus enables heating of the electric energy storage unit in a short time with reduced heat loss and energy loss for start-up of the internal combustion engine, and also increases the efficiency of the battery by heating the electric energy storage unit with reduced quantity of heat during discharging and charging of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Electric machine (2)    Clutch (4)    Drive wheels (5,6)    Electric energy storage unit (8)    Control device (9)    Display unit (10)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module (1) has a thermoelectric element (6) and thermoelectric materials (20) that are arranged between the walls (2,5). The thermoelectric element and the thermoelectric materials are electrically connected through a connection (26). The wall (2) is made to face the hot side (7) provided with a surface (8) having specific emissivity. The wall (2) is spaced apart from the surface (8) of hot side such that heat energy from the wall (2) is transferred by heat radiation to the surface (8). The temperature of outer surface (3) of wall (2) is 900 degrees C.    USE - Thermoelectric module for use in motor vehicle, and thermoelectric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric module is resistant to thermal expansion and/or mechanical stresses. The use of the thermoelectric module can be enabled at high temperature. The life of the thermoelectric module is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operation of the thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side view of the thermoelectric module, and the perspective view of the thermoelectric element.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Walls (2,5)    Outer surface of wall (3)    Thermoelectric element (6)    Hot side (7)    Surface of hot side (8)    Thermoelectric material (20)    Connection of thermoelectric element and thermoelectric material (26)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus has a voltage converter (110) that is located between one electrical storage apparatus (150) and an inverter (120). The smoothing capacitors (C1,C2) are provided to blunt the output voltage from the voltage converter. Another electrical storage apparatus (200) is connected parallely with smoothing capacitor. A control unit (30) is provided to switch the connection of electrical storage units (BAT1,BAT2) from serial connection to parallel connection, when specific input voltage of inverter is reached.    USE - Apparatus for controlling power supply of electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power stored in the several electrical storage apparatus can be utilized effectively. The distance range of the electric vehicle can be extended with the electric power stored in several electrical storage apparatuses. The energy efficiency of the electric vehicle can be improved. The rush current to the relays can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (30)    Voltage converter (110)    Inverter (120)    Electrical storage apparatuses (150,200)    Electrical storage units (BAT1,BAT2)    Smoothing capacitors (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (10) has a power module (2) that is closely-contacted outside and is equipped with cooling element. The coolant path is formed between the inner surfaces of cooling elements. The partition (24) which separates an upstream coolant path and a downstream coolant path from the inner surface of cooling element toward the first cooling element is extended. A fin (26) is extended toward second cooling element from the inner surface of first cooling element.    USE - Device for cooling power module such as inverter and direct current (DC)-DC converter of electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling efficiency of the power module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cooling device.    Power module (2)    Cooling device (10)    Cooling case (12)    Partition (24)    Fin (26)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an energy storage unit (2) i.e. hydrogen tank, firmly installed in the vehicle. A back-up energy storage unit (4) is matched with type of the energy storage unit and another energy storage unit (3) i.e. battery, where storage capacity of the back-up energy storage unit is smaller than storage capacities of the two energy storage units. The back-up energy storage unit is interchangeable and removable from the vehicle. The former energy storage unit and the back-up energy storage unit are connected with each other over a valve and a pressure reduction device.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle comprises the backup energy storage unit, so that an additional range of the vehicle is increased, thus enabling reaching of a nearest hydrogen gas station. The back-up energy storage unit has small size and small storage capacity, so that the back-up energy storage unit is removable from the vehicle in a simple manner. The back-up energy storage unit is interchangeable, so that an empty storage unit is taken into retail stores to exchange the obtainable storage units. The back-up energy storage unit is light in weight, so that exchange of the back-up energy storage unit is performed in an inexpensive manner. The valve can be electrically controllable, thus improving safety of the vehicle during emergency shut-down. The back-up energy storage unit is coupled with the vehicle in a simple and safe manner, so that quick and simple exchange of the storage unit is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The back-up energy storage unit is designed as a back-up hydrogen tank or a back-up battery e.g. high voltage (HV) battery or a low voltage (LV) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Energy storage units (2, 3)    Back-up energy storage unit (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an energy storage device i.e. high voltage battery (20), storing electric power regenerated by a drive motor (14). An electronic control unit (24) controls a fuel cell, a gas supply unit, a voltage regulator (22), the motor and the storage device. The control unit places the regulator in a direct connection state under control during regeneration of electric power by the motor. The control unit stores the electric power in the storage device while decreasing oxygen or hydrogen concentration by the gas supply unit to decrease electric power outputted from the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit stores the electric power in the storage device while decreasing oxygen or hydrogen concentration by the gas supply unit to decrease electric power outputted from the fuel cell, such that the regenerative electric power can be collected into the energy storage device in high efficient and reliable manner without opening a contactor during power generation of the fuel cell, thus improving efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas supply unit consists of a hydrogen tank and an air pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram schematically of an overall structure of a fuel cell vehicle equipped with a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Drive motor (14)    High voltage battery (20)    Voltage regulator (22)    Control unit (24)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-producing apparatus has hydrogen-producing body where hydrogen-producing substance which reacts with reaction liquid and produces hydrogen is accommodated, reaction container where hydrogen-producing body is positioned provided with exhaust passage where produced hydrogen is discharged, solution supply flow channel which introduces the reaction liquid into the hydrogen-producing body, liquid feeding flow path where reaction liquid flows, and reaction layer positioned on the outer periphery of the liquid feeding flow path.    USE - Hydrogen-producing apparatus for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Required amount of hydrogen can be exactly produced without using large-scale mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the whole hydrogen-producing apparatus.    Hydrogen-producing apparatus (1)    Solution chamber (2)    Reaction container (3)    Reaction chamber (4)    Hydrogen-producing body (5)    Reaction liquid (6)    Liquid feeding pipe (7)    Non-return valve (8)    Plunger (9)    Pressurization spring (10)    Case (11)    Discharge flow path (12)    Connection part (13)    Hydrogen consumption apparatus (14)    Liquid feeding flow path (15)    Reaction layer (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves using lasers (51,52) with same pulse period. The laser (51) is irradiated to a target material (21), and a plume (P1) is generated. The laser (52) is irradiated to target material (22), and a plume (P2) is generated after progress of delay time from the irradiation time of laser (51). The clusters (C1,C2) are produced in plumes during progress of delay time, and plume (P2) is collided with the produced cluster. The cluster production space is maintained in the inert gas atmosphere of pressure of specific value.    USE - Method for producing cluster of nanosize core shell structure.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laser is irradiated to specific target material, and plume is generated after progress of delay time from irradiation time of laser, the cluster is produced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process for producing cluster.    Target materials (21,22)    Vertical substrate (41)    Lasers (51,52)    Clusters (C1,C2)    Plumes (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery case which is provided with the interior space whose ratio of the dimension (H) of the height direction and the dimension (W) of the width direction parallel to the electrode surface is set within the predetermined range. The negative electrode plate is provided with the negative electrode active material that contains 0.016 mass % or more of antimony, after chemical formation. The positive electrode plate is formed in clad type.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicles and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The cycle-life performance and the stirring capability of the electrolyte solution by hydrogen gas can be improved effectively. The stratification of the electrolyte solution can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the relationship between negative electrode active material and antimony content of electrolyte solution. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Catalyst comprises a composite metal of iron and nickel, where the catalyst is used in a decomposition reaction of at least one compound comprising hydrazine or its hydrates.    USE - The catalyst is useful for generating hydrogen, which is useful for supplying to a fuel cell, as a hydrogen source (claimed), where the fuel cell is useful for automobiles and portable fuel cells (cellular phones and personal computers).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst: is efficient in generating hydrogen under controllable conditions without heating to a high temperature, when compared with conventional metal catalysts; achieves complete hydrazine decomposition reaction, hence produces the hydrogen with high selectivity without using any precious metal, hence it is cost effective; and exhibits improved catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for generating hydrogen, comprising contacting the catalyst with the compound comprising hydrazine or its hydrates.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several cells provided with the battery pack (10,20) providing the cell voltage and cell temperature information. A control unit (80) receives the cell voltage and cell temperature information from the switching unit (40), which is connected between the positive terminals of the load (30) driven with the military power. A switching unit (50) is connected between the positive terminals of the battery pack (20) by determining whether a malfunction is generated while controlling the switching units.    USE - Battery pack dual-parallel apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply reliability of the electric vehicle can be enhanced effectively by providing simpler structure. The occurrence of malfunction in each battery pack can be easily determined by connecting load to two battery packs. The stability of the system can be expanded. The stability and double capacity of the battery in the abnormal occurrence of the specific battery pack can be improved and the life span can be battery can be lengthened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack dual-parallel method for supplying power of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the battery pack dual-parallel apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10,20)    Load (30)    Switching unit (40,50)    Request unit (70)    Control unit (80)
NOVELTY - A battery-cell separator is obtained by sulfonating a polyolefin-type nonwoven fabric containing core-sheath-type composite fibers containing polypropylene as core component and polyethylene as sheath component. The battery-cell separator has ratio of cross-sectional area of polypropylene and cross-sectional area of polyethylene of more than 60/40 and 90/10 or less, and ratio of melting peak area of polyethylene at low-melting point and melting peak area of polypropylene at high-melting point in differential scanning calorimetry curve of 0.15-1.2.    USE - Separator is used for battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc battery and nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, cordless telephone, notebook personal computer, audio instrument, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent tensile strength. The battery comprising the separator has high capacity and suppressed self discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - The electric battery bracket has a quadrangle lower fixing frame that is placed with battery (16). Another battery (26) is placed in a quadrangle upper fixing frame (21). The lower end of a lower supporting rod (14) is fixed on the upper end of the lower fixing frame. An upper supporting rod (24) is fixed at the lower end of upper fixing frame.    USE - Laminated push pull type electric battery bracket for vehicle e.g. car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The space in the laminated push pull type electric battery bracket is utilized effectively. The connection elements between the storage batteries in the bracket is reduced, thus the structure of the electric battery bracket is simplified. The electric battery bracket is installed conveniently. The battery is maintained in the battery bracket effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laminated push pull type electric battery bracket.    Lower supporting rod (14)    Batteries (16,26)    Upper fixing frame (21)    Upper supporting rod (24)    Connecting column (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has sheet-storing storage battery power supply control system, and fuel oil power driving system. The thin plate storage battery is connected with the electric energy management control unit. The storage battery, fuel oil engine, transmission, clutch, fuel management control unit and power driving system are set at spare tire storage compartment of the vehicle through the clutch converter.    USE - Multi-energy hybrid vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the vehicle is increased, the charging time is shortened, the wind power generation is increased, the space occupied by the vehicle is reduced and the cost of the vehicle is reduced.
NOVELTY - The hybrid battery pack has lithium ion battery group and lead acid battery group that are connected in parallel. The lithium ion battery group and the lead-acid battery group performs distance at the identical time.    USE - Hybrid battery pack for electric vehicle e.g. electric car of city traffic and public transport system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lithium ion battery group and the lead acid battery group are connected in parallel in the hybrid battery pack, the efficiency of the hybrid battery pack is improved, and the safety of the hybrid battery pack is realized. The cost of the hybrid battery pack is reduced. Since the lithium ion battery group is set as motor battery, and is changed periodically, the cruising mileage of the electric vehicle is improved.
NOVELTY - The flywheel (1) has a digital-to-analogue converter that converts a power mode digital signal into a power mode analogue signal. A power model is connected with a digital-to-analogue converter. An operational amplifier connected with the digital-to-analogue converter converts a voltage of power model signal into a rated voltage. A Hall sensor is connected with a power-assisted bicycle and fixed close to permanent magnets (2). The operational amplifier is connected with a power-assisted bicycle motor controller (29).    USE - Flywheel mounted with multiple magnetic blocks of magnetic flux sensor used in power-assisted bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The required power can be matched, and the power consumption can be saved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power-assisted bicycle.    Annular groove rotating disc (1)    Permanent magnet (2)    Hall sensing element (3)    Electric motor controller (29)    Electric bicycle battery (55)
NOVELTY - The device has turbine (17) by which the exhaust gas is driven. The turbine is connected with the large speed ratio deceleration driving unit and direct current motor (1). The turbine and electric generator are provided with the dotted line inclined gear transmission. The gear shaft is connected with the turbine that is connected with the transmission shaft (9) by the spline (13). The transmission shaft support portion is provided with the arc-shaped tubular component.    USE - Diesel engine waste gas generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The energy recycling efficiency and power generation efficiency can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the diesel engine waste gas generating device.    Direct current motor (1)    Gear (5)    Transmission shaft (9)    Spline (13)    Turbine (17)
NOVELTY - The inclined battery containing device has a main portion which is provided with a seat portion and a conductive terminal plug. The seat portion is formed with a battery containing space. An opening is formed in the outside of containing space. A lifting cover is pivoted around the opening of containing space. The containing portion for containing the battery is fixed with the upper portion of sides and is exposed to the outside. The conductive terminal plug is installed in the side lid of battery containing portion.    USE - Inclined device for containing battery used in electric vehicle such as scooter (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery inserted in the containing space, can be lifted easily by using the lifting cover. The sufficient space can be provided for operating the battery. Good operating environment can be provided. The battery containing device can be used conveniently.
NOVELTY - The middle film electrode block frame assembly has four strip-shaped opened type frames that are arranged adjacent to one another through connecting structure. The connecting structure is provided with a double dovetail connecting element that includes a pair of symmetrical dovetail structure.    USE - Middle film electrode block frame assembly for processing fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the strip-shaped opened type frames are arranged adjacent to one another only through connecting structure, the material consumption of the middle film electrode block frame assembly is reduced. The frame assembly is prevented from stress deformation. The slope of the double dovetail connecting element ensures certain self-lock function, thus the precision of the frame assembly is improved. Hence, the stability and the reliability of the frame assembly are improved.
NOVELTY - The reinforcing structure has tray that is equipped with upper pressing plate (1) fixed to the storage battery by long screw rod. The long screw rod is provided with mounting hole. The upper pressing plate is provided with turned-over edge (3) having width higher than the two ends of upper pressing plate. The two ends of the upper pressing plate are provided with reinforcing plate (2).    USE - Pressing plate reinforcing structure for storage battery used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be fixed effectively without consuming more cost. The upper pressing plate is reasonable in structure, rigidity in performance, simple in structure, light in weight, high in reliability, and convenient to install and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the pressing plate reinforcing structure.    Upper pressing plate (1)    Reinforcing plate (2)    Turned-over edge (3)    Bolt hole (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle (200) provided with a driving wheel (100). An ON/OFF switch is provided with multiple exhaust ducts that are installed in a front surface of a wheel house. Multiple hot air injection holes are formed on a heating coil. Multiple exhaust duct conduits and duct fans are arranged on an inverter. An electric motor is driven by a suction impeller. A driving shaft is rotated in the suction impeller. The exhaust duct conduits are provided with the heating coil. The heating coil is fixed in a temperature adjustment switch.    USE - Ice-making device for use in vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device protects a human body from safety accident by a vehicle. The device prevents the vehicle from pile-up accident and ensures safe operation of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an ice-making device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Driving wheel (100)    Vehicle (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves carrying out fuel cell reaction by using hydrogen and air as a reactive gas. The anode and cathode of the fuel cell is supplied through a separator. A power supply unit applies the voltage for supply of the reactive gas in the fuel cell. A current measuring apparatus measures the current generated in the fuel cell as per each voltage class, so that the referred tafel slope of electrode activity is saved.    USE - Measurement method for electrode activity of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode activity of the fuel cell can be evaluated effectively during drive environment of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the measurement method for electrode activity of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Separator (12)    Power supply unit (21)    Current measuring apparatus (22)
NOVELTY - The battery management system is comprised of a battery and several cooling fans. Each of the cooling fans are driven (S20) according to the availability ratio of cooling fans in each battery management system. The availability ratio of each cooling fan is determined (S18) based on the determined (S16) air volume of the cooling fans. The cooling fan availability ratio of the battery management system is additionally increased (S19) with high temperature, while determining (S17) whether the temperature deflection exists within optimal range.    USE - Cooling control method of high voltage battery system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled more efficiently, using the calorific value generated in each battery, without wastage of energy. The availability ratio of each cooling fan can be determined efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the cooling control method of high voltage battery system mounted in electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Determining air volume of cooling fans (S16)    Determining whether temperature deflection exists within optimal range (S17)    Determining availability ratio of each cooling fan (S18)    Increasing cooling fan availability ratio (S19)    Driving of cooling fans (S20)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller storing cascade connection combinations of cells. An output link connects a cathode output terminal and anode output terminal to an outside, and serial links are attached with the output terminals serially. A battery module is equipped with cells, and parallel links are switchable to attach the output terminals to a battery in parallel manner.    USE - Battery system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system possessively changes the connection between the cells by implementing various combinations of cascade connections and/or the parallel connection with the serial links, so that output of the battery is efficiently controlled, thus improving performance of the balancing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system.
NOVELTY - The module automating assembly apparatus has a buffer unit, which is equipped with a clinching unit, where a base plate and a vacuum plate are equipped with a slope adjustment unit. A cylinder has a cradle, where another base plate is arranged on a bottom side base board of the cradle. A clinching cylinder body is mounted on the latter base plate, where a cylinder rod is connected to a rear side of the vacuum plate. A body end of a push cylinder is mounted in a side upper corner unit of the latter base plate through a hinge.    USE - Module automating assembly apparatus for assembling the top cover and bottom cover of the battery use in electronic devices, particularly mobile phone, notebook and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clinching cylinder body is mounted on the latter base plate, where a cylinder rod is connected to a rear side of the vacuum plate, and hence enables minimizing the moment contact area in a phase between the bottom cover and increases the phase and the contact area of the bottom cover, and also prevents the misalignment between the bottom cover in an effective manner, thus prevents the generation of the inferior goods of the battery in an easy manner.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether the high-current section is entered into the fuel cell stack, The deterioration degree of the fuel cell stack is calculated, when the fuel cell stack is in constant at the high-current section entrance state. The correction stack cooling pump RPM is saved, when the current stack cooling pump RPM is estimated based on the deterioration calculated value. The cooling pump driven to the correction stack cooling pump RPM is controlled.    USE - Method for controlling cooling pump of fuel cell system used in vehicle power source.    ADVANTAGE - Since the calorific value of the fuel cell stack is increased during endurance progressing of the fuel cell stack, the degradation degree of the fuel cell stack can be calculated to undergo feedback control RPM of the cooling pump. The cooling water of the RPM can be increased and the cooling performance of the fuel cell stack can be improved, when RPM of the cooling pump is undergone feedback control based on the calculated degradation. The breakdown of the cell performance can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process for controlling cooling pump of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing photo-etching process to obtain an electrode array pattern, where the electrode array pattern is provided with a photo-resist micro structure. A layer of a carbon film is deposited on the photoresist micro structure. A film of the silicon substrate is deposited for pyrolysis to produce a carbon nanofolding structure. The carbon nanofolding structure is attached with upper and side surfaces of a single electrode to obtain three-dimensional carbon micronano electrode array structure.    USE - Three-dimensional carbon nanoelectrode array manufacturing method for a heat insulation structure of an integrated corrugated carbon nanotube for fuel cell, biological chip and micro-electrochemical sensor in microelectromechanical field.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilization of a microelectromechanical system so as to provide an integrated corrugated carbon nanotube with firm structure and better biological compatibility,    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a three-dimensional carbon nanoelectrode array manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A high-capacity cathode slurry preparing method involves baking carbon powder and an conductive agent in a vacuum oven and adding 88-96 wt.% of carbon powder, 0.5-2 wt.% of conductive agent, 1-3 wt.% of carboxymethylcellulose, 0.5-3 wt.% of styrene butadiene rubber and 2-5 wt.% of polyacrylic latex binder (LA132) into water. The mixture is vacuumized and agitated for 6-10 hours in an agitator. 5-1 wt.% of isopropanol is added before 1-2 hours of slurry discharge. Double filtration is performed by a filter screen to obtain the cathode slurry.    USE - Method for preparing high-capacity cathode slurry for use in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing slurry with high binding, thickening and defoaming functions, and reduced cathode slurry bubble.
NOVELTY - Preparing proton exchange polymer membrane, involves dissolving monomer, polymeric ion liquid, initiator is 20 to 90:80 to 10:0, in methanol, mixing, carrying out polymerization reaction under protection of nitrogen, after the reaction is finished, obtaining ion polymer by dissolving, precipitating, washing and drying, where polymer is dissolved in solvent to prepare proton exchange polymer membrane by the method of casting film, the resulting proton exchange polymer membrane at 60-80 degrees C by phosphoric acid for 24-36 hours, taking out after wiping off surface of phosphoric acid.    USE - For preparing proton exchange polymer membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The price of the raw material is low, and the cost is low. The ionic liquid containing proton exchange polymer membrane, combined with the ionic liquid and polymer, has good thermodynamic stability. The proton exchange polymer membrane for polymeric ion liquid monomer with other monomer, ion liquid participating in polymerization, there is no leakage. The polymer acid keeps the main body polymer is polymer structure, an ionic polymer doped with phosphoric acid interacts with ability to prevent leakage of phosphoric acid, the proton exchange polymer proton conductivity of the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing proton exchange polymer membrane, involves dissolving monomer, polymeric ion liquid, initiator is 20 to 90:80 to 10:0, in methanol to after mixing, carrying out polymerization reaction under protection of nitrogen, after the reaction is finished, obtaining ion polymer by dissolving, precipitating, washing and drying, where polymer is dissolved in solvent to prepare proton exchange polymer membrane by the method of casting film, then the resulting proton exchange polymer membrane at a temperature of 60-80 degrees C by phosphoric acid for 24-36 hours, taking out after wiping off surface of phosphoric acid, then for 36 hours at 110-120 degrees C drying for 24 hours in vacuum.
NOVELTY - The plate has a double pole plate body whose two ends are connected with a lower end of a cooling fluid inlet and an outlet hole of a cooling fluid guide groove. An air flow guiding groove plate part comprises an air inlet and an outlet liquid hole. A reverse side of an air guide groove part is connected with the air inlet and the liquid hole. The guiding groove plate part comprises a hydrogen inlet, outlet fluid holes and a hydrogen flow guide groove. A reverse side of the hydrogen flow guide groove is connected with the hydrogen inlet and the outlet fluid holes.    USE - Fuel battery stream guidance polar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate ensures that cooling fluid can be utilized for reducing flowing resistance of the fuel cell guiding polar plate in an effective manner. The plate has high efficiency. The plate can be prevented from easily blocked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel battery stream guidance polar plate.
NOVELTY - The system has an inverter control unit connected with a storage battery of an electric auxiliary compressor. A compressor control device receives and determines cooling time, where the cooling time is multiplied with walking speed of human to obtain distance between a mobile terminal and a car. A motor control device is attached to a window solar energy battery plate that is rotated from a folding position to a user position when the obtained distance is lower than or equal to distance between the mobile terminal and a control motor.    USE - Solar car intelligent positioning refrigeration control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can immediately provide cooling effect in a front part of the car according to a hand-hold mobile terminal. The system can calculate the distance in an accurate manner, and save energy. The window solar energy battery plate is located at the folding position of the car so as to improve the sun-shading effect and lighting area in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar car intelligent positioning refrigeration control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The starting apparatus (11) has a fuel cell tank (16) connected to a fuel cell to supply fuel (30) to the fuel cell. A fuel cell starter (18) is connected to the fuel cell and the fuel cell tank. A processor (12) is in communication with the fuel cell starter to transmit a start signal to the fuel cell starter. The fuel cell starter is arranged to start the fuel cell in response to the start signal.    USE - Starting apparatus for emergency starting of fuel cell used in mobile communication device e.g. smart phone.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures convenient and rapid starting of fuel cell in case of emergency by providing a starter that generates and/or harvests power on its own, independent of other power supply and that is able to start the fuel cell and obtain energy for a variety of device functions by shaking the portable electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell starting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a mobile communication device.    Starting apparatus (11)    Processor (12)    Fuel cell tank (16)    Fuel cell starter (18)    Supply fuel (30)
NOVELTY - The evaporator (200) includes a box (300) with walls that form an evaporating chamber (301). A corner wall (333) connects the bottom wall (331) and side wall (332) of the box in an intersecting state. A first curvature radius (R1) at the inner surface (333i) of the corner wall facing the evaporating chamber is made larger than the second curvature radius (R2) of an evaporation promoting material (500).    USE - Evaporator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable evaporation of water in the evaporation chamber, thus ensuring stable reforming reaction and stable electricity generation by the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of an evaporator for fuel cell with a corner wall portion being enlarged.    Evaporator (200)    Box (300)    Evaporating chamber (301)    Bottom wall (331)    Side wall (332)    Corner wall (333)    Inner surface (333i)    Evaporation promoting material (500)    First curvature radius (R1)    Second curvature radius (R2)
NOVELTY - The battery has end plates arranged in a position that interposes battery groups, and plate shaped restraint bands (4a-4d) provided along a near terminal installation surface (11c) in which a terminal is located among the battery groups, and mutually connected with the end plates to restrain the battery groups. A flexible flat cable (42) is connected with a thermistor element (41) that is in contact with the terminal installation surface. The terminal consists of a positive electrode terminal (11a) and a negative electrode terminal (11b).    USE - Assembled battery for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible flat cable is connected with the thermistor element that is in contact with the terminal installation surface such that size of the thermistor element can be reduced, thus suppressing fall of temperature-measurement precision at the time of mounting the battery in the vehicle by utilizing a dead space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an assembled battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Plate shaped restraint bands (4a-4d)    Positive electrode terminal (11a)    Negative electrode terminal (11b)    Terminal installation surface (11c)    Thermistor element (41)    Flexible flat cable (42)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has fuel cell (10) whose generated electric-power is supplied to the reactive-gas flow path (11). The off gas emission flow path is provided to emit off gas from the fuel cell. The off-gas neutralization portion (33) is provided in the off gas emission flow path to neutralize the acid contained in the off gas with respect to slaked lime. The off-gas neutralization portion is provided with calcium oxide. The calcium oxide and water content contained in off gas are reacted, to generate and neutralize slaked lime.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, rail vehicle, boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pump becomes unnecessary, the cost for manufacturing the fuel cell four-wheeled vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Reactive-gas flow paths (11,12)    Off-gas neutralization portion (33)    Electronic control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has a fuel gas flow channel supplying fuel gas to a fuel cell (330), and a gas introducing part provided on the fuel gas flow channel. The introducing part introduces the fuel gas of gas pressure into the fuel gas flow channel. A pressure-reduction valve (320) is provided on the fuel gas flow channel, and reduces gas pressure of the fuel gas. The fuel gas flow channel is provided between the pressure-reduction valve and the fuel cell. Another gas introducing part introduces the fuel gas of another gas pressure lower than the former gas pressure into the channel.    USE - Fuel cell system for an electric power supply system utilized for supplying electric power to an external load of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. passenger car and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The gas introducing part introduces fuel gas of gas pressure lower than another gas pressure into the channel, thus supplying the fuel gas to the fuel cell appropriately from a fuel gas supply source, electric power generated by the fuel cell to external load, and avoiding differential pressure from gas-pressure difference of the two gas pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (30)    High-pressure hydrogen tank (310)    High-pressure hydrogen filling port (312)    Pressure-reduction valve (320)    Fuel cell (330)