NOVELTY - The electrode assembly has an electrode tap (310) that is connected to an electrode and a current collector. An electrode lead (410) is connected with the electrode tap made of oxide film (311) and silver. The density of the insulating material of hand shield (C) of electrode tap and electrode lead is lower than the density of the hand shield extrinsic area including the current collector in which the active material is coated.    USE - Electrode assembly for lithium secondary battery of rolled-up type, stacked type and folding type (all claimed) used as power source of electric vehicle (EV), electricity commercial vehicle such as electric bicycle (E-bike) and electric scooter (E-scooter), electrical golf cart, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in pouch type secondary lithium ion polymer battery and prismatic type secondary battery for cellular phone, camcorder and notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The ultrasonic welding operation of the electrode assembly can be improved, so as to improve the welding strength and the battery capacity. The heat generation improvement of the battery can be achieved according to the cell interior resistance reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a secondary battery; and    (2) a method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rawing showing the main part cross-sectional view of the welding range (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode tap (310)    Oxide film of electrode tap (311)    Electrode lead (410)    Oxide film of electrode lead (440)    Hand shield (C)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting the electrolyte inside the battery case. The first degree of vacuum is formed within the vacuum chamber. The vacuum destruction process is performed repeatedly, so as to destroy the first vacuum formed within the chamber and to form the second degree of vacuum in chamber.    USE - Method for manufacturing pouch-type secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle, electricity commercial vehicle, electric-bike, electric-scooter, electrical golf cart, electricity truck, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in-type hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is injected in the vacuum environment and the vacuum destruction process is performed easily. The electrolyte impregnation property of secondary battery can be improved. The time for forming electrical hole in battery can be reduced. The whole manufacturing time of the battery can be reduced. The battery processing efficiency can be improved. The service lifetime of the battery can be extended. The operation performance of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the vacuum destruction process.
NOVELTY - The monitoring system has sensor unit (5) with current sensors located by a magnetic shielding device for covering against magnetic field generated by adjacent electrode current circulation. The processing units have correcting section that corrects the measurement of current circulating through each one of the electrodes based on effects of external variables have on magnetic field behavior.    USE - Monitoring system for electric current circulating through each one of single cathodes or anodes forming electrolytic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables more accurate measurement of the current of each electric unit within the electrolytic cell (cathode or anode) by using ferromagnetic barrier acting as magnetic shield to reduce the effects of magnetic fields adjacent to the target one and by correcting the measurement based on heat factors that alter the measurement. Obtains more accurate data since magnetic shielding reduces the impact of magnetic fields generated by conductors surrounding the unit to be measured to allow reduction of measurement interference. Obtains more efficient control process by improving the current measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for monitoring the electric current circulating through each one of the single electric units constituting an electrolytic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view, end view, and partial side view of a monitoring system.    Ferromagnetic plates (1,4)    Sensor bar (2)    Field line (3)    Sensor unit (5)
NOVELTY - The system has an absorption heat pump (150) that is connected with a fuel cell generation system (140), for collecting the carbon dioxide. The refrigerant of absorption heat pump is circulated through absorber (153), regenerator (151), condenser (152), and evaporator (154). The evaporator supplies the thermal energy to regenerator. The heated steam is passed through the absorber and condenser and is cooled. The fuel cell generation system generates the heating source of high temperature using the fuel cell.    USE - Device for collecting and storing carbon dioxide generated in power generation plant or industry plant.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity enhancement and economical efficiency enhancement of carbon dioxide capturing and storing system can be achieved, by driving the regenerator using the heating source of high temperature generated in heat recovery system of fuel cell. The global warming problem is resolved by collecting the carbon dioxide ejected due to the use of the fossil fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the carbon dioxide capturing and storing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell generation system (140)    Absorption heat pump (150)    Regenerator (151)    Condenser (152)    Absorber (153)    Evaporator (154)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery lid (6) that is provided with a protrusion portion (51) projecting towards inside of battery can (1), and is faced inner surface of sidewall portion (21) of the battery can. Lid thickness (Tu) of abutting portion (52) is thicker than lid thickness (Tt) of sealing portion (54) and thinner than lid thickness (Tt) of sealing portion. The abutting portion is located on outer side of protrusion portion and abutting top of the sidewall portion of battery can. The sealing portion is located on the inner side of the protrusion portion and sealing an opening portion.    USE - Rectangular shaped secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Mixing of metal foreign material into the battery by sputter can be prevented while welding battery cover to the battery can. Safety of the square secondary battery can be ensured, and service life period of the battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the junctional portion of battery can.    Battery can (1)    Battery lid (6)    Protrusion portion (51)    Abutting portion (52)    Sealing portion (54)    Lid thicknesses (Tt,Tu)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has connection unit (6L,6R) that is connected with battery cells (1), and circuit substrate (8) that mounts circuits for battery cells. The cell support is integrally formed with battery cell storage units. The base unit (4L,4R) supports battery cell storage units and impact relaxation ribs (21L2-21L4). Each of the impact relaxation ribs is formed between outer circumference of base unit and exterior surface of each of battery cell storage units. The impact relaxation rib is configured in a shape capable of transformed in a direction to which impact is applied.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle e.g. electric motorcycle, electric bicycle and electric power-assisted bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The impact resistance of the battery pack can be improved without using a buffer material which is a separate component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show an exploded perspective view of battery pack, and a perspective view of the inner surface of the other-side cell support.    Battery cell (1)    Base units (4L,4R)    Connection units (6L,6R)    Circuit substrate (8)    Impact relaxation ribs (21L2-21L4)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has insulating bus-bar holder (8) that covers upper surface of battery laminated portion (2) fastened by fastening unit (4). Fastening unit is provided with side surface cover portion and upper surface covering portion used for covering side surface and upper surface of battery laminated portion. Bus-bar holder is divided into middle holder (8A) located in middle, and side surface holder (8B) located in side surface of both sides of middle holder respectively. Side surface holder and middle holder are mutually fitted with fitting structure.    USE - Power supply device of motor mounted in electric vehicle and electrical storage apparatus (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and electrically-driven motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressing of the battery laminated portion by tool can be released immediately, so that the workability of an assembly is increased. The situation of electrically-connecting the armored cans of a battery cell can be avoided, so that the safety can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle;    (2) a electrical storage apparatus; and    (3) a manufacturing method of the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power supply device.    Battery laminated portion (2)    Fastening unit (4)    Insulating bus-bar holder (8)    Middle holder (8A)    Side surface holder (8B)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte containing diisocyanate compound and non-aqueous solvent containing saturated cyclic carbonate which does not have fluorine atom.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) used for personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable fax, portable printer, headphone stereo, video player, liquid crystal television, cleaner, portable compact disk player, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, motor, motor vehicle, motor bike, bicycle with motor engine, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electric tool, electronic flash, camera, and power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery with outstanding charge/discharge characteristic at high current density can be formed, and capacity degradation of non-aqueous electrolyte battery during storage at high temperature can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte containing diisocyanate compound of formula (1) and non-aqueous solvent containing saturated cyclic carbonate which does not have fluorine atom.    A=2-15C hydrocarbon group with principal chain and greater than or equal to 2 branched chains.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery containing negative electrode and positive electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion and non-aqueous electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The learning data reuse judgment apparatus has an electronic controller (11) that replaces a learning value regarding a vehicle control stored in a static RAM (SRAM) (19) and electrically EPROM (EEPROM) (20) to. A SRAM (31) and EEPROM (32) store learning value index and diagnosis code. A judgment unit (36) judges a decision of reuse of the learning value stored in a SRAM and EEPROM (19,20) before a replacement, according to the index code of the diagnostic information which shows abnormality generated on a vehicle.    USE - Learning data reuse judgment apparatus for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The required learning value can be recycled as much as possible regarding the vehicle control. The deterioration of riding comfort and engine driving ability can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for learning data reuse judgment method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the scanning tool illustrating a reading of a learning value and a write-in process.    Electronic controller (11)    SRAM (19,31)    EEPROM (20,32)    Judgment unit (36)    Scanning tool (50)
NOVELTY - The control system (12) has drive motor (26,28) and deck motor (42) connected to electric power storage unit. The controller unit (14) has low charge processing unit (66) to perform step of disabling motors, if amount of charge of power storage unit reaches or falls below threshold set in advance, and step of causing decelerated travelling mode to be executed, if restart permission signal is received. The drive motor disabled state is released while maintaining deck motor disabled state, and allowed speed of drive motor is reduced to specific limit relative to normally allowed speed.    USE - Motor control system for electric motor-driven vehicle such as mower vehicle. Can also be used in farming device, excavator, and cleaning machine.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of motor in electric motor-driven vehicle is performed efficiently, when the amount of charge of an electric power storage unit to which a drive motor and an auxiliary motor are connected is reduced, and the travelling range is increased. The occurrence of a situation which is not desirable with respect to the durability of a component even in a case where a manual switch is turned off during rotation of drive motor and auxiliary motor is eliminated. The overloading of drive motor and auxiliary motor is prevented, so that the motor in electric motor-driven vehicle is protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the configuration of mower vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mower vehicle (10)    Motor control system (12)    Controller unit (14)    Drive motors (26,28)    Deck motor (42)    Low charge processing unit (66)
NOVELTY - An electrode layer is obtained by melting solid electrolyte on an electrode active material where solid electrolyte comprises sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, francium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, radium, phosphorus, and/or sulfur.    USE - Electrode layer is used for all-solid-state battery (claimed) e.g. secondary battery for electric power storage apparatus and motor motive power source. Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state battery having electrode layer has excellent cycle characteristics, and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode layer; and    (2) all-solid-state battery.
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has negative electrode active material layers (2) formed on a negative electrode electrical power collector (1). A resin layer (3) absorbs and discharges non-aqueous electrolyte between the negative electrode electrical power collector and one of the negative electrode active material layers or among the negative electrode active material layers. Swelling degree of the resin layer with respect to the nonaqueous electrolyte of the resin layer is greater than 20 %.    USE - Negative electrode plate for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, of a battery pack (all claimed) of a vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and next-generation clean energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin layer absorbs and discharges the non-aqueous electrolyte between the negative electrode electrical power collector and one of the negative electrode active material layers or the negative electrode active material layers so as to prevent liquid exhaustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery    (2) a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode plate.    Negative electrode electrical power collector (1)    Electrode active material layers (2)    Resin layer (3)    Negative electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode assembly accommodated in a case (4). Positive and negative electrode terminals are arranged in the case, and deliver and receive electricity of the electrode assembly. A pressure-sensitive type electric current interruption apparatus (40) blocks an electricity supply path formed among the electrode assembly and the electrode terminals. A partition (38) receives and changes pressure within the case. An electrically-conductive part (14) is fractured and the partition is deformed while rising pressure within the case. An elastic body (84) biases the partition.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (claimed) such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, for use in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically-conductive part is fractured and the partition is deformed while rising pressure within the case, so that sensitivity of the electric current interruption apparatus can be improved, thus suppressing increase of electrical resistance in the electricity supply path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The elastic body is a disk spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pressure-sensitive type electric current interruption apparatus.    Case (4)    Electrically-conductive part (14)    Partition (38)    Pressure-sensitive type electric current interruption apparatus (40)    Elastic body (84)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has positive mix layer or negative mix layer (34) formed of the electrode mixture particles formed by granulating an electrode active material and a binder on electrical power collector of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate. A separator particle layer is formed of the separator particles formed by granulating polyolefin particles between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but not limited to portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost by simplifying the manufacturing process of the lithium ion secondary battery and reducing battery resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the storage battery storage unit.    Negative electrode electrical power collector (32)    Negative mix layer (34)    Powder molding apparatus (40)    Powder feeder (52)    Pressure rollers (54,56)    Copper coil (W)
NOVELTY - The battery case has a battery tray supporting a battery unit. A battery cover (50) is fixed to the battery tray. A pressure relief part (60B) is arranged on an upper surface of the battery cover. The pressure relief part is provided with a low weak part (61). The pressure relief part is connected to an opening part (62). The opening part is formed on an upper surface of a cover part (90) that seals the opening part. A claw part (91) is provided with the cover part. A sealing part is held by the cover part such that the claw part is engaged with a peripheral part of the opening part.    USE - Battery case for use in a battery pack (claimed) that is mounted in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing part is held by the cover part such that the claw part is engaged with the peripheral part of the opening part, so that safety of a battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional and perspective views of a pressure relief part of a battery case.    Battery cover (50)    Pressure relief part (60B)    Low weak part (61)    Opening part (62)    Cover part (90)    Claw part (91)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether anode gas is present in an anode gas flow path (44) and exhibiting a contactor (30) in connected state if the anode gas is detected in the anode gas flow path. Cathode gas is supplied to a cathode (11B) through a cathode gas flow path (41). An electrical load i.e. drive motor (M), is connected to a fuel cell (11) if voltage of the fuel cell reaches predetermined voltage by a voltage detection device (34). Electric power generation of the fuel cell is performed while maintaining the voltage at or below the predetermined voltage.    USE - Method for activating a fuel cell system that is used as a power supply system of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables connecting the electrical load after activation of the fuel cell is completed so as to generate electric power, thus avoiding the cathode from being at high potential point. The method enables performing electric power generation in the fuel cell while maintaining the voltage at or below the predetermined voltage, thus preventing deterioration of the fuel cell at the time of activation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Drive motor (M)    Fuel cell (11)    Cathode (11B)    Contactor (30)    Voltage detection device (34)    Cathode gas flow path (41)    Anode gas flow path (44)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling hydrogen gas pressure of a fuel battery under working condition. Theoretical value of the fuel battery is calculated. Flow channel parameter is obtained. Fuel battery water flooding control process is performed. Reaction temperature coefficient value of the fuel battery is calculated. A monitoring platform is utilized for monitoring sensor parameter. Control instruction is transmitted to the monitoring platform by an execution device.    USE - Water-proof fuel battery controlling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving application range of a battery and controlling the battery in a stable, simple and accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a water-proof fuel battery controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell connection circuit protection device (10) has multiple battery cells (B1 to B8) serially connects with the opposite polarity of the battery cells of multiple backward direction sensing elements, which has P-channel metal oxide semiconductor type field effect transistors (F1 to F7). The backward direction sensing elements connect to ground. A monitoring integrated circuit portion (100) measures the cell voltage, while sensing the existence of the backward direction noise voltage. The resistors (R11 to R17) are installed between the source end and gate of the field effect transistor.    USE - Cell connection circuit protection device for a high voltage battery of an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or a hydrogen fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring integrated circuit portion measures the cell voltage, while sensing the existence of the backward direction noise voltage, and thus prevents flowing of the backward direction noise voltage in the monitoring integrated circuit portion, and hence reduces the malfunction or burning possibility of the monitoring integrated circuit portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a cell connection circuit protection device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell connection circuit protection device (10)    Monitoring integrated circuit portion (100)    Battery cells (B1 to B8)    P-channel metal oxide semiconductor type field effect transistors (F1 to F7)    Resistors (R11 to R17)
NOVELTY - The test apparatus (10) comprises an output unit (400), which outputs the voltage of multiple battery cells, which are connected to a battery management system (300). A discharger (200) is connected to a battery module (100), in which the battery cells are equipped. The battery module is connected to an electrode terminal, where a sensing module senses the voltage of multiple battery cells connected to the electrode terminal. An input-output terminal is electrically connected to the outer portion of the electrode terminal, where a discharger is connected to the input-output terminal.    USE - Test apparatus for a battery module of an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is connected to an electrode terminal, where a sensing module sense the voltage of multiple battery cells connected to the electrode terminal, and thus efficient inspects the welding fail of the battery module, while reducing the failure rate of the battery module, and hence ensures the efficient usage of the basic materials in the manufacturing of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a test apparatus of a battery module.    Test apparatus (10)    Battery module (100)    Discharger (200)    Battery management system (300)    Output unit (400)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has multiple division passage portions that divide the fluid which is passed to fluid path. Multiple division passage portions are arranged in inner side of fuel cell. The inflow and exhaustion of oxidizing agent are possible in oxidizing agent separator based on central side portion. The oxidizing agent separator is laminated on side of other oxidizing agent fuel separator in which inflow and exhaustion of fuel are possible through central side portion. The fuel separator produces energy by electrochemical reaction of fuel and oxidizing agent.    USE - Fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and molen carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical reaction of fuel or oxidizing agent is symmetrically formed as fuel or oxidizing agent flows into bi-directionally and accordingly electrochemical reaction is uniformly generated, such that the generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved reliably. The uniform generation of temperature gradient with thermal stress prevarication figure of stack can be achieved effectively. The durability of fuel cell can be extended reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel separator (110)    Fuel separator main portion (112)    Separators (120,130)    Oxidizing agent discharge manifold (126a,126b)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically interconnecting battery cells (12) in parallel. The battery cells are electrically interconnected in series. The battery cells are positioned between first and second non-conductive components. The non-conductive components are disconnected to allow access to battery pack. A heating device is positioned to overlap portion of first grouping of battery cells and portion of the second grouping of battery cells. The heating device is electrically interconnected with the battery cells to apply power from battery cells to heating device.    USE - Method for heating battery assembly (claimed) used in automotive application and commercial electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heating device is positioned to overlap the portion of first grouping of battery cells and portion of second grouping of battery cells, and is electrically interconnected with the battery cells, the battery pack assembly can be heated efficiently, and the battery pack can be maintained at the optimal operating temperature to ensure longest possible life cycle, rated capacity, and nominal charge and discharge rates. Hence, the excellent battery pack performance can be achieved. The electric current to the heating device is directly acquired from the battery pack, thus the need for auxiliary current source and additional wiring can be avoided. Hence, the implementation cost can be reduced, and overall reliability of the assembly can be improved. The weight of the assembly can be reduced, thus the assembly can be easily moved from place to place and carried by the typical person.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack assembly showing the heating device wrapped around the cells.    Battery cell (12)    Battery pack (14)    Jumper plate (15)    Housing (16)    Printed circuit board (18)
NOVELTY - Preparation of silicon oxide-carbon composite involves preparing mixed solution by mixing silicon oxide gel with polymer solution prepared by dissolving polymer material in solvent, preparing composite having one-dimensional structure by electrospinning the prepared mixed solution, and heat-treating the resultant composite. The silicon oxide gel is obtained by reducing precursor of the silicon oxide through sol-gel method.    USE - Preparation of silicon oxide-carbon composite used for cathode material for lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, electric power storage system, mobile telephone, camcorder, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides silicon oxide-carbon composite having excellent ionic conductivity, electrical conductivity and reduced volumetric expansion during the insertion of lithium ions reduced through the complexation with carbon and the adjustment of the oxidative state of silicon by the heat treatment. The lithium secondary battery obtained by the cathode material containing the silicon oxide-carbon composite has high capacity and durability.
NOVELTY - The battery system (20) has multiple batteries (21,22), which are connected with each other, where the monitoring electronics of the batteries have units for checking plausibility. The plausibility checking units are arranged to execute a mutual plausibility check of a current value (I-1) determined by a current measuring unit of the former battery and of another current value (I-2) determined by the current measuring unit of the latter battery.    USE - Battery system for a motor vehicle, particularly hybrid- or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plausibility checking units are arranged to execute a mutual plausibility check of a current value determined by a current measuring unit of the former battery and of another current value determined by the current measuring unit of the latter battery, and hence ensures increased reliability and high service life of the batteries, cost effective wiring for battery current measurement, and battery current measurement with high flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for checking the plausibility of battery current measurements; and    (2) a motor vehicle with a drive train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system with two batteries.    Communication link (16)    Battery system (20)    Batteries (21,22)    Current values (I-1,I-2)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating an electrical contact bridge (101) of two electrical terminals (102) of wear-dependant contactors (100,110). Insulation resistance between the electrical terminals is measured by opening the contact bridge. The prepared measure is activated, if the insulation resistance falls below a given value.    USE - Method for diagnosing aging of wear-dependant contactor for use with battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the measured insulation resistance between electrical terminals is activated, if resistance falls below given value, the renewed switching ON of the contactor can be prevented. The safety of the contactors while separating the electrical contact bridge can be ensured. The secure motor car driving can be realized. The structure of the measurement resistor can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the battery; and    (2) the motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery.    Wear-dependant contactors (100,110)    Electrical contact bridge (101)    Electrical terminals (102)    Electrical output (104)    Lithium ion cell (106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a generator which is operated according to a rotatory power so that a rotating blade which receives an air resistance, is rotated according to a speed of running when a concentration board is comprised of a motorcycle front headlight portion. A concentration grill is set up in a front surface of a vehicle so as to reduce a drag coefficient to half and gather air resistance. Heat generated in an internal combustion engine in the vehicle is cooled through a ventilation hole so that an air circulation in the vehicle can be smoothened.    USE - Apparatus for producing energy for electric vehicle e.g. electric motorcycle, and electric car (all claimed). Can also be used in truck and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drag coefficient striking the side of the concentration board can be reduced to half. The rotation speed of the rotating blade can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric car.
NOVELTY - The fixation structure (1) has a plate structure (11) that is fixed with an extension portion (21) extended from an upper end portion of battery module (3) to a side, and provided to cover the upper surface of battery module. A fastening element (14) is penetrated by the edge portion of plate structure. The plate structure is fastened by a vehicle main portion (2) from a downward direction, and is fixed to the fastening element in a state in which the battery module is suspended by vehicle main portion. An accommodating portion is provided to accommodate the battery module.    USE - Battery module fixation structure for vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper surface of battery module is covered by plate structure, the permeation of water from the upper direction of battery module to the battery module can be prevented. The whole weight of battery module fixation structure can be reduced, when the battery module is fixed firmly with respect to vehicle main portion. The cost required for manufacturing battery module fixation structure can be reduced. The battery module can be provided for storing electric power supplied to the propulsion motor in vehicle. The running stability of vehicle can be increased. The damage caused to the extension portion can be prevented. Since the inner surface of accommodating portion do not contact the whole side surface of battery module, the thermal radiation from battery module can be released favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module fixation structure.    Battery module fixation structure (1)    Vehicle main portion (2)    Battery module (3)    Plate structure (11)    Fastening element (14)    Extension portion (21)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell holder (114) that is arranged between fuel electrode side separator (104) and air electrode side separator (105). A sealing material (115) is arranged in clearance gap between fuel electrode side separator and edge of cell, and clearance gap between cell holder and edge of cell. An insulator (117) is arranged between metal foil and air electrode side separator. A slit (1141) is arranged to surface which contacts metal foil (116) of cell holder located in lower portion of metal foil exposed to oxidizing agent gas flow path.    USE - Fuel electrode support-type flat solid-oxide fuel cell for motor vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The excess sealing material can be made to flow into the inside of slit by positioning the slit to surface of cell holder, such that the sealing material protruding from clearance gap between cell and cell holder can be prevented, even if there are several sealing materials in the load at the time of stack, and the characteristic deterioration of air electrode by alkali metal and silver can be prevented in solid oxide fuel cell to improve the service life of the solid oxide fuel cell can be reliably improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode side separator (104)    Air electrode side separator (105)    Cell holder (114)    Sealing material (115)    Metal foil (116)    Insulator (117)    Slit (1141)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has an insulating adhesive tape (33) that covers both surfaces of lamination direction of electrode assembly (12). The electrode assembly is provided with an opposing portion and non-opposing portion (37). A positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer arranged opposite on both surfaces of the lamination direction are projected in opposing area of opposing portion. A connector (38) is provided to connect adhesive tape facing non-opposing portion.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug in hybrid vehicle and industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of performance of the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed. The position shift of the insulation film in the jig can be suppressed. The assembly property of the electrode assembly can be improved. The operation covering the electrode assembly can be simplified. The permeability of the electrolyte solution accommodated in the case with the electrode assembly can be improved. The manufacturing process of the electrode assembly can be simplified. The position shift of the sheet components can be suppressed. The insertion property of the electrode assembly to the case can be improved. Since the fall of the performance of the secondary battery can be suppressed, electric power can be stably supplied from the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery of electrical storage apparatus.    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode assembly (12)    Adhesive tape (33)    Non-opposing portion (37)    Connector (38)
NOVELTY - The battery management system comprises an internal resistance measurement unit that measures internal resistance of a secondary battery before exchange. A resistance increase rate calculation unit computes the increase rate as to the measured initial value of an internal resistance (R'). A capacity maintenance-factor calculation unit computes the maintenance factor as to the measured initial value of full charging capacity. A resistance deterioration aspect derivation unit derives the advancing aspect of deterioration of a secondary battery from the computed resistance increase rate (R).    USE - Battery management system for replacing a battery mounted in a domestic electrical appliance and a vehicle, such as a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system comprises an internal resistance measurement unit that measures internal resistance of a secondary battery before exchange, and thus enables to provide optimal battery to multiple users at the time of traveling mode of deterioration of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a replacement method of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the resistance increase rate threshold value in a battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal resistance (R')    Resistance increase rate (R)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (40) comprises a photoelectrode (20) equipped with a porous electron carrying layer (24) with a pigment on a transparent conductive substrate (11). A positive hole transport layer (26) has a portion filled into the pore of the electron carrying layer. A counter electrode (30) is arranged so that the photoelectrode is opposed on both sides of the positive hole transport layer. The electron carrying layer shows the maximum value in a pore volume distribution, whose pore diameters are 160 nanometer to 1 micrometer. The electron transport material is titanium dioxide.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell, particularly a solid type dye-sensitized solar cell for a solar panel and batteries for household use, an object for offices, power supply of the electrical appliances for factories, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and an electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a photoelectrode equipped with a porous electron carrying layer with a pigment on a transparent conductive substrate, and thus improves the solar cell characteristic, ensures low conversion efficiency of the solar cell, easily scatters the light, suppresses the scattering of light, easily arrives the light to the back of an electron carrying layer, and enables to produce the dye-sensitized solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell module.    Transparent conductive substrate (11)    Photoelectrode (20)    Porous electron carrying layer (24)    Positive hole transport layer (26)    Counter electrode (30)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (40)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has a solar panel arranged on a front machine cover of an automobile. A storage battery and a solar panel are connected for storing solar energy. A fully-automatic temperature control system is connected with a motor and an air conditioning compressor through a temperature control switch. The fully-automatic temperature control system sends an instruction to the compressor motor to stop operation when temperature is less than preset temperature. The compressor motor is normally operated by using the instruction when temperature is greater than the preset temperature.    USE - Automatic automobile solar air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner has an air-conditioning compressor controlled by a thermostat that is automatically connected when passengers open a door so as to avoid starting of a car engine by simply tapping the thermostat. The conditioner allows a user to automatically preset temperature control for operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic automobile solar air conditioner.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has super capacitor (2) and diode (9) which are electrically connected with contactors (7,8). A pre charging loop (3) is electrically connected with power diode. A power generation system generates electric energy. A driving system drives the vehicle. A vehicle controller (6) controls the main portion. The resistor is connected in series with contactors. The voltage of super-capacitance group is lifted to the voltage of power battery.    USE - Battery power system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power system can be operated in all working conditions. The efficiency of the system can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power battery system (1)    Super capacitor (2)    Pre charging loop (3)    Vehicle controller (6)    Contactors (7,8)    Diode (9)
NOVELTY - The learner-driven electric vehicle has a motor controller that is respectively connected with an electronic accelerator pedal, an electric motor and a power storage battery. A connecting shaft is provided with one end that is connected with an output shaft of motor, and other end is connected with a fly wheel. An upper portion of the connecting shaft is provided with a connecting sleeve. The connecting shaft is provided with pair of counter-mounted conical roller bearing.    USE - Learner-driven electric vehicle e.g. car for use in training application of road transport industry.    ADVANTAGE - The learner-driven electric vehicle provides a zero-emission, low noise, and pollution-free electric small venues coach car. The learner-driven electric vehicle meets the requirements of the driving school training and control process and the same coach car fuel, reliable and ensures driving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power transmission structure of the learner-driven electric vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar energy room upper vehicle generating system and power drive traveling mechanism of a power supply system that are connected through the walking controller of lighting system. One end of the solar energy power generating plate (2) is hinged with a carriage (5), and is composed of several blocks of solar batteries connected in series. The carriage door is provided with room, wardrobe chamber, a kitchen and the toilet. The passage opposite to the case upper wall is provided with a front window.    USE - Solar powered mobile type electric touring car for sightseeing.    ADVANTAGE - The car is safe and convenient to maintain. The requirement of the existing vehicle is achieved. The service life of the touring car can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar powered mobile type electric touring car.    Touring car head (1)    Solar energy power generating plate (2)    Light permeable window (3)    Carriage (5)    Hinge (6)
NOVELTY - The system has an ignition detecting module connected with an output end of a vehicle storage battery that is connected to an output end of a vehicle electronic device power supply unit. A switch module is connected with the ignition detecting module. An NPN transistor is connected to an input end of the ignition detecting module. A resistor is connected with a capacitor. The capacitor and another resistor are connected to ground. A power supply chip is connected with a controlled end of the switch module. A transistor is connected with the switch module.    USE - Electronic system for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system consumes less power, and is environment-friendly, simple in structure and convenient to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle electronic device power management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a frame provided with a seat that is fixed with a handle (8). A wheel is connected with a driving motor (21). A controller (46) is connected with a traction storage battery. A cylinder is provided with a generator assembly and the traction storage battery. A cylinder engine is provided with a four-wheel electric motor.    USE - Traction storage battery integrated electric motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a traction storage battery integrated electric motor vehicle.    Handle (8)    Driving motor (21)    Controller (46)
NOVELTY - The electric motor car has a frame, seat, handle (8), driving motor (21), controller (46) and traction battery. The traction battery is arranged in the frame. A rear supporting rod is provided with storage battery box with inclination is less than 16 degrees . The traction storage battery is rectangular shaped structure. The inclination of the traction battery is less than 16 degrees is used to maintain the inclination of traction battery placed above static device. The battery of the vehicle is balanced.    USE - Electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the electric motor car can be improved, when the riding time for the storage battery is normal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric motor car.    Handle (8)    Driving motor (21)    Inclined plane (37)    Controller (46)    Chain (55)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a handle bar (8) connected with a wheel. An anti-inclination-typed object is fixed with a vehicle frame. A bottom part of a seat cushion is connected with a front wheel that is connected with the anti-inclination-type object, where the anti-inclination-typed object is a static device i.e. ladder-shaped carrier.    USE - Vehicle i.e. bicycle (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes riding-type anti-inclining object, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a bicycle.    Handle bar (8)    Side inclined plane (37)
NOVELTY - The device has a tail gas pipe (6) connected with an energy-collecting heat exchanger (1) that is arranged in an upper end of a heat conducting oil pipeline. An input end of a heat exchanger (2) is connected with a thermal energy storage tank (3) that is provided with a high temperature heat-conducting oil pump. The heat exchanger is connected in parallel with a bypass pipe of a control valve. A front end of the heat exchanger is provided with a pressure-reducing expansion valve. The energy-collecting heat exchanger is formed with a tail gas heating cavity (1.1).    USE - Automobile exhaust gas storage heat energy conversion device for a large electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas effect and improves temperature difference power generation by using an energy storage heat converter for a large electric appliance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile exhaust gas storage heat energy conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an automobile exhaust gas storage heat energy conversion device.    Energy-collecting heat exchanger (1)    Tail gas heating cavity (1.1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Thermal energy storage tank (3)    Tail gas pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a generator rotating shaft placed parallel with ground, where a middle part of the rotating shaft is provided with a single chip or an integral piece. Sides of two fan blades are connected with the rotating shaft in a horizontal direction along an arc-line, where two ends of the arc-line are equipped with an included angle of about 45 degrees. A wind wheel is integrally formed with the arc-line along an angle of about 181 degrees, where length of the wind wheel is less than width of a vehicle.    USE - Vehicle wind driven generator device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes an effective vehicle driving process with minimal cost so as to achieve better optimization of wind energy and mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle wind driven generator device.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery module electrically connected with a high voltage power distribution system and a battery management system. A fixing bracket is provided with a bottom plate. A front connecting plate and a rear connecting plate are installed on a vehicle body through a mounting bolt. The battery module is connected with the bottom plate of the fixing bracket. The high voltage power distribution system and the battery management system are fixedly installed at an upper part of the fixing bracket through the mounting bolt.    USE - Integrated-type power battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is simple in structure and firm, and has better shock resistance effect and high stability, and avoids need of an extra mounting bracket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an integrated-type power battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The device has a heat photovoltaic cell connected with a fuel cell through a connector. The fuel cell is provided with an anode, a cathode and a solid electrolyte that is located between the anode and the cathode. The solid electrolyte is provided with an oxygen ion channel that is placed between the cathode and an absorption layer. Photoelectric conversion material is located between two reflection films. The heat photovoltaic cell is a tubular heat photovoltaic cell, where the connector is made of lanthanum ceramic material or iron-based alloy material.    USE - Composite power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device recovers heat energy of the fuel cell, and directly converts the heat energy into electric energy, and improves energy conversion efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composite power generating device.
NOVELTY - The method involves dissolving vanadium pentoxide powder into analytically pure concentrated sulfuric acid solution. De-ionized water is filtered to obtain quinquevalent vanadium ion solution. The quinquevalent vanadium ion solution is utilized as electrolyte solution and the sulfuric acid solution is utilized as anode electrolyte solution to obtain vanadium ion electrolyte of mol ratio of 1: 1. The vanadium ion electrolyte is added with additive and dissolved to obtain vanadium electrolyte, where the additive comprises 0.5-1.5 mass % of phosphorus-containing compound.    USE - Vanadium electrolyte preparation method for a vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing stability of the vanadium electrolyte and prolonging service life of a vanadium battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The phosphorus-containing compound is phosphoric acid, orthophosphorous acid or pyrophosphoric acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a vanadium electrolyte preparation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a solar battery sub-assembly connected with a vehicle-mounted battery component through a charging circuit. The vehicle-mounted battery component is electrically connected with a vehicle-mounted battery pack. The charging circuit is electrically connected with a protection circuit. The charging circuit and the solar battery sub-assembly are electrically connected with a rectifying filter circuit. The protection circuit is provided with an over-voltage protection circuit and an over-current protection circuit. A conversion circuit is connected with an inverter circuit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar power supply module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has high utilization efficiency, simple structure and prolonged service life, and ensures safe and stable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle-mounted solar power supply module. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a commercial power voltage unit provided with a low voltage electricity mixing unit. An intermittent charging module is provided with a storage battery. An enhancing power generation part is fixed under a mirror. A light illumination part is provided with a specular reflection function and provides an intensifying generating energy.    USE - Solar power generation device for use in an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively improves a current stabilizing function and safety of an electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar power generation device.
NOVELTY - The device has a soft-switching power conversion circuit comprising a full-bridge phase-shifting power conversion main circuit, an LLC resonant circuit, a rectifying circuit and a filter circuit. The full-bridge phase-shifting power conversion main circuit is provided with a transformer. The LLC resonant circuit is connected with a central point of a switch arm and provided with an inductance (LS), an excitation inductor (Lm) and a capacitor (Cs). The rectifying circuit is provided with rectifier diodes (D1-D4).    USE - Electric vehicle charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces switch loss of the soft-switching power conversion circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle charging device.    Capacitor (Cs)    Rectifier diodes (D1-D4)    Excitation inductor (Lm)    Inductance (LS)    Resistor (RL)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of electromagnetic induction control system, comprising a controller, a storage battery, a driving circuit, an electric motor, a speed regulating handle, a brake handle, a protective element, wherein it further comprises an inverter, a three-phase motor, a second battery, a rectifier, a voltage stabilizer, a solar battery board, one end of the storage battery is connected with inverter, the other end is connected with the three-phase motor is connected, the three-phase machine and the second battery, the second battery is connected with the rectifier, the rectifier is connected with the voltage stabilizer, voltage stabilizer is connected with the controller, the solar panel is connected with the storage battery. The utility model's beneficial effects as follows: the three-phase motor, three phase one of the induced electromotive force generated by the electric motor, induced electromotive force as the second battery can be electric vehicle supply voltage, the solar panel also can continuously supply electric quantity of storage battery, and prolongs the using time and increase the driving.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one running control system of electric motor car, comprising a power supply, a vehicle charger, a controller, a motor, electrical apparatus element, a brake handle, a speed regulating handle, a motor, a electric appliance element, a brake handle, a speed regulating handle are respectively connected with the controller, wherein it further comprises a solar battery, a solar energy charging circuit, electric power supply, solar battery and solar energy charging circuit is connected with the power supply in parallel, a vehicle charger, a solar charging circuit are respectively connected with the circuit's power supply connected in parallel with the power supply, the circuit's power supply connected in parallel with the power supply is connected with the controller. The utility model's beneficial effects: increasing the power, which saves the converter, saves the electric energy and prolongs the travelling distance's electric motor car, the solar battery can be time to the vehicle-mounted power supply, electric power supply taking charge of electric vehicle is not enough electric quantity of electric motor car can effectively prolong travelling distance, energy-saving and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - After the anode of the adjustable resistor's The utility model claims one combined type vehicle-mounted power supply, comprising a super capacitor C and one end of the power battery B; super capacitor (C)'s with adjustable resistor R1 in series, and then with the cathode's diode D is connected, a diode D R3 is connected and then connected with the cathode of the power battery B's, the power battery B's anode C's other end is connected with the super-capacitor, the anode of the diode's cathode's power battery B are respectively used as the positive electrode and the negative electrode composite vehicle's power supply, negative cathode of the power battery B's current limiter S with adjustable resistor R2 in series to form a branch's two ends connected in parallel with diode D's. Using super capacitor with high power and high energy and power density super-capacitance digital-KW/Kg's, the power battery's power density hundreds Wh/Kg. Composite type power supply reduces the large current charging and discharging, the damage is frequently started's power battery and prolong service life of the battery.
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has a fuel oil engine connected with a fuel oil system and a flywheel. The fuel oil system is arranged on a middle shaft part of a motorcycle body. An overrunning clutch and a motor hub arranged on a rear wheel of the motorcycle body. The flywheel is connected with a battery box. An electric motor is provided with a waste heat collecting device. An independent control unit is connected with a power supply line in an oil-electricity conversion switch before switching independent power supply of motorcycle brake into double-power supply.    USE - All-weather gasoline-electricity dual-power motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat collecting device is arranged between the fuel oil engine and a storage battery to improve residual heat performance of the battery during a winter season. The motorcycle has oil-electricity double-control function, and can reduce charging time, thus preventing the engine from defect. The motorcycle has prolonged service life and inexpensive, and improves operation efficiency and ensures normal riding efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an all-weather gasoline-electricity dual-power motorcycle in partial section.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one light emitting device for car wheel hub, comprising an LED light source is fixed on the hub's power supply and light emitting device is set on the car body and connected with the vehicle storage battery is connected with the up's, wherein said LED light source by the power transmission module is connected with the light emitting device is connected with the power supply, said power transmission module comprises a plurality of secondary coil and said secondary coil's plurality of primary windings, wherein said secondary coil is set inside automobile wheel hub with the LED light source, and the primary coil is set up on the vehicle body and the light emitting device is connected with the power supply, said device further comprises a solar cell's upper vehicle hub, said solar battery and LED light source; The device's light emitting structure is simple, reliable and durable and is worth to be popularized.
NOVELTY - A one jade bovine vehicle, relating to one kind of ability, convenient use, low cost, stable function jade cow's vehicle. A head assembly, the vehicle body, wherein the upper mounting bracket assembly on the vehicle body's corn, cow's bracket assembly mounted on the upper part in the groove's frame assembly, bracket assembly and the frame in the groove's assembly, the back shaft is connected with the front part or two sides of the middle part is installed with a lifting device, an automatic or manual. A frame assembly's in the groove are respectively the crystal silicon photovoltaic battery component (1), thin film photovoltaic battery component (2), thin film photovoltaic battery component (3), thin film photovoltaic battery component (4), in the groove's frame assembly's two sides and rear side are respectively opened one, the thin film photovoltaic battery component (2), thin film photovoltaic battery component (3) can left and right, thin film photovoltaic battery component (4) can extend above the head's corundum bovine vehicle, wind power generator assembly (5), a wind power generator assembly (6).
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of wind-solar complementing electrically-operated car, comprising an electric car body, wherein the electric motor car is provided with wind power charging module (6) upper body and solar charging module (2), a rear structure of the vehicle body part is provided with a storage battery group (3) and drive module (7), the front part is provided with an indicating module (5) and the steering module (1), a vehicle body lower part is provided with a base system 4, wherein the solar charging module MPPT way 2 through the storage battery group (3) taking energy management, wherein said wind power charging module (6) by variable frequency inverter to the storage battery group (3) taking energy management. The utility model has following beneficial effects:'s can be used at the same time and wind energy solar energy into electric energy and stored in the storage battery, the electric vehicle provides power, compared with the traditional's electric motor car, it saves the trouble for's commercial power charging, at the same time, reduces the energy consumption in the process of environment-friendly and clean.
NOVELTY - A solar emergency guarantee one pulling unfolding mechanism for solar photovoltaic power station, relating to one kind of traction unfolding mechanism. This utility model solves the problem's solar power supply system can not meet relevant regulations's road transportation management regulations to ensure solar emergency power supply caused by the inconvenience. The utility model's multiple groups of telescopic guide rails parallel to the carriage's width direction's support structure is vertically arranged in parallel, a plurality of fixed end's telescopic rod is set up on the supporting pedestal, the upper end of one side and upper expansion joint's lowest end of one side is provided with one traction fixing ring, the other side of upper end of the expansion joint and the other side's upper end are respectively provided with one guide pulley, two sides of the other joint the upper end and the lower end of the telescopic Sylphon's's are respectively provided with one guide pulley, one end of steel cable's at the lowest end is set in the telescopic upper section's upper's traction fixing ring and the other end of steel rope snake's from bottom to top in turn is wound in a plurality of expansion joint and the other one traction fixing ring upper. This utility model is used for solar emergency.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of block type battery cabin structure, comprising a battery cabin, said upper battery cabinet comprises a battery cabin and a battery cabin bottom plate frame, a battery cabin frame is provided with bottom plate is installed in the bottom plate mounting hole is provided with a battery cabin bottom plate, a battery cabin frame and the battery cabin bottom plate is circumferentially fixed. The utility model combines the battery cabin is divided into battery cabin frame and the two sides of the bottom part of the battery tank, the structure is simplified, the manufacturability is good, and the structure is simple. Reasonable design a plurality of edge, which ensures a certain's welding area, so as to stabilize the upper connecting effect in the battery cabin frame and battery cabin bottom plate, material waste in the manufacturing process, it has good practicability and good market application prospect's.
NOVELTY - The system has a pipeline connected with a water pump (40). A battery pack cooling unit (100) is fixed with a controller in a battery pack (10). A water circulation loop is connected with a radiator (50). Another water circulation loop is connected with another radiator. The battery pack cooling unit is provided with valves (60, 70). One of the valves is arranged on the water circulation loops. The battery pack is provided with a temperature sensor. A water tank (20) is provided with a water outlet port (22) and a water inlet port (24).    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls power supply of the battery with better operation in proper temperature range, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle battery pack cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (10)    Water tank (20)    Water outlet port (22)    Water inlet port (24)    Water pump (40)    Radiator (50)    Valves (60, 70)    Battery pack cooling unit (100)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one wind energy of bicycle tail lamp, comprising a lamp holder (5), is installed in the middle (3) and fan (9), wherein said lamp holder (5) and is installed in the middle (3)'s one end of said is installed in the middle 's (3)'s other end is connected with the fan outer frame (1), the fan outer frame (1)'s are the inner side is equipped with a fan (9), the fan (9)'s one end is connected with a generating device (2), said lamp holder (5) is equipped with upper rechargeable battery (7) and bulb (6) and is provided with an upper cover (4), said middle 's (3)'s adjustable's mounting hole (10) is formed in the middle, said's power generating device (2) is connected with the rechargeable battery (7). This utility model has simple structure, beautiful appearance, convenient to assemble, using wind energy for power supply, which ensures the tail lamp when riding's can be.
NOVELTY - One solar energy for vehicle, comprising of one's body can be sealed, one solar device and one constant temperature. Wherein the edge's sealing box body is provided with a sealing strip, the box body can be the time in the box. One solar device comprises a solar battery board, one voltage conversion device and one storage battery, the solar panel is electrically connected with the voltage conversion device, a voltage conversion device is electrically connected with a storage battery, a solar battery board for absorbing solar energy, a voltage conversion device, which is used for the solar energy generated by the voltage to a common voltage and output, and one storage battery for storing and outputting electric energy. Constant temperature is arranged on the side in the box body up through the lead is connected with the solar device to provide one power, the constant temperature plate to work normally. The utility model can ensure the quality's carrying's food and food fresh, cleaning's solar device, energy-saving and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of electric automobile battery voltage collecting terminal, comprising one sheet-shaped main body, said one end of sheet-shaped main body is used for the electric automobile battery pole column's fixed end (1), and the other end is a cylindrical lead crimping end cutting and crimping to form's (2). The utility model claims a voltage collecting terminal, the large area fixing ends is welded on the battery's surface, and the other end is provided with a lead crimping end of can be enhanced and welding lead wire's firmness.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of lithium battery shell, said lithium battery shell with laminated structure's housing wall, said wall comprises shell's outer layer is fixedly connected with the plastic layer and barrier layer's's inner layer, said barrier layer is the barrier layer or the middle plastic plate is aluminium foil, two sides of the plastic film layer's aluminium-plastic composite film layer. This utility model adopts's barrier metal exposed on the inner surface's lithium battery shell upper shell wall, enhances the corrosion resistance's lithium battery shell. Barrier layer improves the barrier's lithium battery shell, which remarkably improves the service life's lithium battery's expansion, attenuation and so on in the lithium battery using process abnormal accident rate, at the same time the high toughness's barrier layer, reduces the squeezing the battery shell of the battery's fracture area, reduce the electric core with the external oxygen's contact area, so as to reduce the big-capacity battery's burning rate and improve the security's lithium battery.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a electric bicycle's upper battery mounting bracket, wherein said mounting bracket is integrally injection moulded structure, comprising a substrate, provided with a clamped battery's upper mounting groove on the front end face's base plate is provided with two parallel convex side up on the back end's's base, the two convex side along the up and down direction is provided with a plurality of first connecting holes and a plurality of second connecting hole. Adopting said structure, when the battery on the electric bicycle with small capacity's time up, the battery inserted and fixed in the mounting bracket upper, then the mounting bracket and the whole battery is fixed on the battery fixing frame up, so under the precondition of not changing the electric bicycle's frame's, which meets the small-capacity battery's installed; when using large capacity battery's time, the battery is installed on the battery fixing frame up, so up to realize the same style electric bicycle can be two different types's.
NOVELTY - The patent claims one power battery box for electric vehicle, comprising a battery pack, wherein it further comprises a lower box body and an upper cover, a lower box body is set with a welding tray, welding tray is set up with a battery frame, a battery frame is provided with fence and bottom supporting part, a battery pack in the battery frame. The advantages are as follows: the welding tray is placed on the patent's lower box body bottom at the same time the battery pack in the battery carrier, the battery carrier and the welding tray to bear the weight's battery pack. Reinforcing the bearing capacity's bottom of the lower box body, there is no need to use thicker's bottom plate, it can bear heavy weight's's battery pack. It not only saves the material's cell, further reduces the weight's battery box, reduces the load when the automobile's's, so as to save resource's.
NOVELTY - One for high energy density, small volume's leisure style golf bag vehicle lithium battery, comprising an upward opening's battery shell, battery shell upper cover is provided with a battery, the battery cover is equipped with a battery pack's side is welded with a battery pack, the battery shell is connected with upper Anderson, Anderson plug-in and the protective plate and the battery pack.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one battery pack fixing structure, comprising a cover plate, it further comprises a fixing frame, a fixed frame comprising a bottom plate, two sides of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a side plate, two sides of the cover board and the two side plates are matched and fixed. The bottom plate and two side plates are welded to form an integral's structure, and then is matched and fixed with the cover plate, reduces the assembly step, the utility model's protection up can be battery X, Y, Z directions under the extreme condition's automobile collision to prevent the battery pack fly into the passenger compartment to ensure the safety's. And the holes are provided with the upper bottom plate, side plate and cover plate, the fixing structure is compact and reliable battery pack's condition, which effectively reduces the weight's integrated structure.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one constant temperature control's with microbial fuel cell, comprising: a fuel cell main body, a temperature controller, a temperature sensor, a refrigerating/heating device and sealed container, said microbiological fuel battery main body, said temperature sensor and said refrigerating/heating device sealed in said sealed container, said temperature controller is located outside said sealed container's; said temperature sensor's output end is connected with input end of said temperature controller's; said temperature controller's output end is connected with said refrigerating/heating device's input end of the controller. Through the constant temperature control, the microbiological fuel cell with stable's working environment temperature, so as to ensure the working performance's microbiological fuel cell, prolongs the service life's microbe fuel cell.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of power battery of electric car system, comprising a closed main box body, and the power battery system's high voltage bus is connected, low voltage and communication wiring harness and is placed in the closed power battery in one's main box body, sealing the main box body one side of the electric maintenance cabin, an electric maintenance chamber set in the high-low voltage electric element, an electric cabin is provided with one maintaining maintenance door, maintenance door and electric maintenance chamber are movably connected. This utility model can be used for electric automobile.
NOVELTY - One liquid flow type electric vehicle lithium battery pack temperature control device, which relates to the technical field of temperature control hot exchanger's with the water tank, the water tank is connected with the water pump, water pump is connected with the two-position three-way electromagnetic valve, a two-position three-way electromagnetic valve are respectively connected with the heating chamber, the external radiator, the heating chamber through the one-way valve with the external radiator is connected with the heating chamber, an external radiator are connected with the hot exchanger, control unit is respectively connected with the hot exchanger, a water pump, a two-position three-way electromagnetic valve, a heating cavity, an external radiator, it is provided with good sealing, high power density, is convenient to control, big flow quantity's, heating quickly, it is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one socket connector with protection plate's electric vehicle power battery system, comprising a power battery box body, a connector, a high pressure positive electrode connector, a high pressure negative electrode connector and low voltage socket connector, said high voltage electrode, high voltage cathode socket and low voltage socket connector is mounted on the power battery box body, the connector plate is box body's at least two open ends, the connector plate is fixed on the power battery box upper side face, said high pressure anode connector, a high pressure cathode socket and low voltage socket connector plate opposite to the opening, the connector protecting plate is located at the high voltage anode connector and the cathode connector and high pressure low pressure connector one side lower part. By preventing the possible safety problem the power battery's high and low pressure connector below the connector plate.
NOVELTY - The charging center (1) has a solar power system generating power by a photovoltaic plate. The photovoltaic plate forms a cover (40) that is three-dimensionally, movably supported on a frame (4) in a central bearing (3) in the center. The cover is homokinetically supported in the bearing in the center. An electrical controller (30) is connected with a light sensor (2) and with a wind measuring system (12). The wind measuring system measures wind direction. Weight of a battery (20) corresponds to two times weight of the cover.    USE - Mobile charging center for an electric car. Can also be used for a bicycle, a telephone, a navigation apparatus and a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile charging center enables the electrical car and/or apparatuses to temporarily store power created with solar and/or wind energy in the batteries independent of public electricity mains, so that electric cars are recharged day and nighttime with the energy created with the solar and/or wind energy. The charging center is constructed in lightweight structure so that the charging center is transportable and used at any locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mobile charging center for an electric car.    Mobile charging center (1)    Light sensor (2)    Central bearing (3)    Frame (4)    Wind measuring system (12)    Battery (20)    Electrical controller (30)    Cover (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves classifying unit cell into multiple groups of fuel cell stack (110). The fuel cell stack is connected to the voltage measurement circuit (130). The alternating current (AC) is applied in fuel cell stack driven by operating direct current (DC). The voltage measurement circuits are connected to form voltage measurement channels to measure voltage value. The voltage value is delivered to MICOM (140) from voltage measurement circuit. The harmonic distortion modulus is calculated about measured voltage value based on frequency analysis.    USE - Failure diagnostic method of fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle and used as power supply for handheld device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage measurement circuits are connected to form voltage measurement channels to measure voltage value, the operating voltage of fuel cell stack can be decreased and the components cost can be reduced while the malfunction location can be classified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a failure diagnostic apparatus of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the failure diagnostic apparatus of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Alternating current generation circuit (120)    Capacitor (124)    Voltage measurement circuit (130)    MICOM (140)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a battery case (1) that comprises an opening portion (1a). A cover material (2) is fixed through the opening portion of the battery case. A welding unit (8) is formed through an edge portion (21a) of the cover material. A protruding unit (22) protrudes on an outer side of the battery case. A portion on an outer side surface (22a) of the protruding unit is flat shaped. An electric power generation element (3) has a flat portion (32) and a curved portion (31). The curved portion of the electric power generation element is arranged at the opening portion of the battery case.    USE - Battery, particularly a lithium ion battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The welding unit is formed through the edge portion of the cover material and the protruding unit protrudes on the outer side of the battery case, and thus suppresses the varying height position of the cover material, and thus arranges the cover material of equal height position in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery.    Battery case (1)    Opening portion (1a)    Cover material (2)    Electric power generation element (3)    Welding unit (8)    Cover material edge portion (21a)    Protruding unit (22)    Outer side surface (22a)    Curved portion (31)    Flat portion (32)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has valve (80) that is positioned at the pump, for blocking the flow of the electrolyte to pump and center of each battery cell. An electrolyte supply unit supplies the electrolyte stored in the electrolyte reservoir to the battery cell. The electrolyte is supplied to the separator (20) which is placed separately at the outside of the electrode plates (11,12). A battery cell is laminated in the multiple serial portions. The battery main portion is provided to supply the anolyte to the front surface of the battery cell.    USE - Redox flow battery for preventing shunted current.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the shunted current can be prevented even when manifold is not altered. The flow resistance and pumping loss of the fluid can be prevented. The energy efficiency of the battery can be improved and the component damage can be minimized. The performance dispersion of the battery cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view schematically showing the structure of the unit cell portion for blocking shunted current using valve.    Membrane (10)    Electrode plates (11,12)    Separator (20)    Electrolyte conduit line (40)    Valve (80)
NOVELTY - The auxiliary power unit has a loop which is provided to reflux water of a water storage tank to a steam generator through a pre-heating water tank. The loop is provided to exchange heat to the steam generator through an engine exhaust gas pipe. A pneumatic motor is driven by compressed air of an air chamber, and an engine driving force is assisted for driving force through an engine shaft pulley.    USE - Auxiliary power unit used for collecting waste-heat energy of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the engine driving force is assisted for driving force through engine shaft pulley, the fuel for motor vehicle can be reduced effectively. Since the temperature of waste gas is lowered, the bad influence to greenhouse effect can be reduced in effective manner. Thus, the environmental conservation effect can be achieved easily.
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) includes two battery cells (101,102) with first and second metallic element. Anode and cathode are separated by a porous separator, with an anode in electrical connection with first metallic element, and cathode in electrical connection with second metallic element. An electrolyte is disposed within metallic elements. An air space is disposed between two adjacent cells of two battery cells, and adapted to receive gaseous cooling fluid. Adjacent battery cells are connected by electrically conductive interconnections disposed in at least one air space.    USE - Quasi-bipolar battery assembly. Uses include but are not limited for a rechargeable lead-acid batteries for automobiles, trucks and other vehicles and industrial applications, rechargeable lithium-ion or nickel-metal hydride for hybrid and electric vehicles, and rechargeable lithium-ion and primary zinc-alkaline batteries for myriad of consumer uses.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery assemblies, life cycle, current distribution, reduces ohmic losses and superior cooling unit since batteries allow adequate heat removal for individual cells. Eases cell quality control and screening since cells are separate units prior to battery assembly, and improves cooling since cells are spaced apart.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical side cross-sectional view of two monopolar battery cells forming a quasi-bipolar cell construction.    Anode active material (56)    Assembly (100)    Battery cells (101,102)    Anode wall (105)    Quasi-bipolar electrode (109)
NOVELTY - The propulsion unit has a steam generator that communicates with a steam turbine through a vapor accumulator. The steam turbine is kinematically connected with a variator. A control unit is electrically connected to a temperature sensor, a choke cover position sensor, a pressure transducer, an angular velocity sensor, a shaft revolution sensor, a supply valve and the variator.    USE - Propulsion unit for vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle comprises a cooling plate (420) equipped in a cartridge (440), where multiple cell modules (410) are formed at an outer tube of the cartridge. A water inlet is connected in the lower region of the cooling plate, while flowing the cooling water through a water out portion within the cavity. The water out portion and water inlet are positioned on the same side of the cooling plate. A radiation plate is provided with a radiator, in which the cell module discharges the heat generated from the cartridge. A thermal pad (430) is provided to absorb the heat from the radiation plate.    USE - Vehicle, such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle for transporting passengers or cargo.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation plate is provided with a radiator, in which the cell module discharges the heat generated from the cartridge, and thus effectively cools the heat generated in the cell module of the vehicle, increases the heat exchange time between the cell module and the cell module, and thus enhances the cooling efficiency of the cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module of a vehicle.    Cell modules (410)    Cooling plate (420)    Thermal pad (430)    Cartridge (440)    Cartridge panel (443)
NOVELTY - The device has a punching part provided with a stripper for fixing a sheet of a battery case with the stripper by performing a drawing process. A punching die is mounted on the punching part. A storage unit is fixed with an electrode assembly that is fixed with the sheet. A lower-side of an opening of a penetration part upturns a main block. A block die is mounted on an upper side of the penetration part. The battery case is provided with a resin layer and a metallic layer. An installation die is fixed with the block die. A stationary die is formed with the sheet of the battery case.    USE - Device for manufacturing a case of a battery cell i.e. lithium secondary battery, of a battery pack of a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The storage unit is fixed with the electrode assembly that is fixed with the sheet of the battery case so as to perform a drawing process by different dies, remove generation of wrinkle in exterior of the battery case and prevent fault of a product, so that a battery case manufacturing process can be rapidly performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery case manufacturing method    (2) a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for manufacturing a case of a battery cell in partial section.
NOVELTY - The module has a battery cell laminate unit connected with multiple battery cells along parallel direction. A housing part is provided with an upper portion and a sub-module case. An upper module case is connected with the sub-module case. A lower part of a main body is fixed in a side of the battery cell laminate unit. Splice plates are fixed in a side of the battery cell laminate unit. The battery cell laminate unit is connected to an assembling structure. The assembling structure is arranged in another housing part. The former housing part is arranged facing the latter housing part.    USE - Battery module for a battery pack of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module facilitates assembly structure of the housing parts and decomposition of the housing parts. The module can easily mount the battery cells. The module easily changes length of the splice plates during replacement process. The module improves safety during heat radiation in the splice plates. The module can be easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a low direct current (DC)/DC converter (LDC) (600), and a controller (700) that controls the switches (400,500) according to charge mode of electric vehicle. A high voltage battery (300) stores the drive power of the electric vehicle. The switch (500) is connected between a high voltage battery and LDC. One side of switch (400) is connected between power conversion section of a high voltage battery charger (200) and LDC, and the other side of switch (400) is connected to input terminal of LDC. The high voltage battery charger outputs high DC voltage.    USE - Power supply device of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel efficiency and the power efficiency of the electric vehicle are improved. The need for additional charging apparatus is eliminated, hence the cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for supplying power to vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery charger (200)    High voltage battery (300)    Switches (400,500)    LDC (600)    Controller (700)
NOVELTY - The cover (500) has a cover plate (510) that includes a sidewall (520) which is extended along the edge at one side. The thickness of the extended sidewall of the cover plate is 2.5mm-3.5mm. The cover plate integrally formed of a magnesium alloy sheet is mounted on an accommodation space (530) of a circuit board. The cable link holes (521,522) are penetratedly formed in the sidewall. The grommet mounting elements (523,524) having penetration holes (523a,524a) communicating with the cable link holes, are coupled to the inner side of the sidewall.    USE - Cover for inverter compressor for use in air conditioning system of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the cover is reduced, and the fuel consumption is improved according to the small and light conversion of the compressor.Therefore, the cover has excellent electromagnetic wave shield function, and the malfunction by the electromagnetic interference between the electrical equipment is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cover.    Cover (500)    Cover plate (510)    Sidewall (520)    Cable link holes (521,522)    Grommet mounting elements (523,524)    Penetration holes (523a,524a)    Accommodation space (530)
NOVELTY - The device has terminal bolt that is supported by plastic section and electrically connected to electrode assembly. The plastic section and sealing section are arranged at outer surface of case (1). The sections are provided with a joining surface facing outer surface of the case. A rivet is supported by sealing section and extended from inside to outside case. The rivet is electrically connected to electrode assembly and terminal bolt. The plastic section is formed of material with hardness greater than a hardness of sealing section.    USE - Electric storage device such as lithium ion battery cell and nickel-metal hydride battery cell used in automobile, motorcycle, portable terminal and laptop computer. Can also be used in secondary battery cells, primary battery cells and electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the plastic section is formed of material with hardness greater than a hardness of sealing section, the section with less flexibility is produced. Thus the plastic sections can withstand rotational torque from the terminal bolt. The plastic deformation across the rivet caused by caulking can be prevented. Since the outer wall portion of the outer gasket and terminal retainer serve as covers, the short between the cover plate and the rivet, and cover plate and terminal bolt can be prevented. The flatness and mechanical strength of the cover plate is increased and so the sealing effect and durability are increased. The cost of the device is reduced due to fastening structure of a plastic section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell.    Case (1)    Case main portion (2)    Cover plate (3)    Terminal structure (9)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has a rechargeable battery pack with rechargeable batteries (101), each having a terminal. A connector electrically connects terminals of neighboring rechargeable batteries while a gas supply unit (61) provides inert gas to the rechargeable batteries. A valve (54) provided between the gas supply unit and the rechargeable batteries, and controls supply of the inert gas.    USE - Battery module for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of the battery module since gas supply unit supplies the inert gas to the rechargeable batteries to prevent or control explosions or ignition when a rechargeable battery overheats or internal pressure of rechargeable battery increase because of abnormal reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery module.    Gas supply pipe (51)    Valve (54)    Gas supply unit (61)    Battery module (100)    Rechargeable batteries (101)
NOVELTY - The anode has metal fibers (11) with a three-dimensional (3D) network structure, and a silicon-containing layer (20) having a thickness of about 0.3 micrometers or less formed on a surface of and inside the metal fiber 3D network structure. A glue layer made of a metallic material, a carbonaceous material, or a composite material (14), is provided between the metal fibers and the silicon-containing layer.    USE - Anode for lithium battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle such as electric bicycle, portable electronic device such as personal data assistant, mobile phone, laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy density, capacity, and lifetime characteristics of the lithium battery by using the anode including a silicon-containing layer having a predetermined thickness on a surface or in a 3D network structure of metal fibers, and including a metallic material, a carbonaceous material, or a composite material in pores of metal fibers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially enlarged sectional view of the anode.    Metal fibers (11)    Composite material (14)    Silicon-containing layer (20)
NOVELTY - A composite anode active material comprises lithium-titanium oxide particles and a titanium nitride layer on a surface of the lithium titanium oxide particles.    USE - Composite anode active material is used for lithium battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal data assistant, mobile phone, laptop computers, electric bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite anode active material having excellent charging and discharging characteristics is manufactured economically by simple method. The lithium battery comprising composite anode active material has excellent cyclic stability, thermal load capacity, and operation reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Preparation of composite anode active material, which involves forming lithium titanium oxide particles, mixing lithium-titanium oxide particles with an amount urea-based compound to obtain a mixture, and thermally treating the mixture; and    (2) lithium battery (100), which contains cathode (114), anode (112) containing composite anode active material, and an electrolyte disposed between cathode and anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of lithium battery.    Lithium battery (100)    Anode (112)    Separator (113)    Cathode (114)    Battery case (120)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell operation method involves detecting a voltage difference between voltages of a first unit cell (31a) and a second unit cell (31b) in a fuel cell (10). The voltage difference is determined to be out of a predetermined range. The humidity of a first reactant gas and second reactant gas are adjusted before being supplied to a first reactant gas passage and a second reactant gas passage which are provided in first separator and second separator if the voltage difference is determined to be out of the predetermined range.    USE - Operation method for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability and the output performance of the fuel since the difference between the voltages of the first unit cell and the second unit cell are set within the predetermined range and when the voltage difference exceeds the range, humidification control is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Controller (20)    First unit cell (31a)    Second unit cell (31b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (100) has a pair of bipolar plates which is in contact with each other. The bipolar plates are comprised of peak portions and sidewalls connecting the peak portions. A flow channel is defined by each sidewall of the bipolar plates and the membrane electrode assembly (104). Each sidewalls of the bipolar plate is included with end portions and a main portion located between the end portions. The end portions are provided adjacent to one of the peak portions, and the main portion is included with one stepped shoulder portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack of PEM fuel cells for converting hydrogen and oxygen into water to produce electricity in vehicle (claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - As the bipolar plate has corrugated portion defined by adjacent pair of proximal and distal peak portions and sidewall segment including stepped shoulder portion, the improved fuel cell stack operational performance is achieved without diminishing the structural integrity of interfacing fuel cell stack components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack within the vehicle.    Vehicle (98)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cells (102)    Membrane electrode assembly (104)
NOVELTY - The electricity charging/discharging device has an ion-exchange conductive channel unit obtained in a container (1) for connecting with predetermined openings (13,14) while penetrating through separators. The channel unit consists of ion exchange columns and conductive channels. The inner conductive channels are obtained in ion exchange columns and outer conductive channels are obtained outside of ion exchange columns. The conductive channels come together to extend out of the container to obtain a first electrode (221) and a second electrode (231).    USE - Electricity charging/discharging device for secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure which eliminates the use of electrode plates of ditches, resulting saving production cost, has a light weight for relatively increasing its weight-power density, has big surface areas of positive and negative electrodes per volume unit for increasing its volume-power density. Provides a simple structure, light weight, increased volume per unit, enhanced charging/discharging power per unit and a saved production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electricity charging/discharging device.    Container (1)    Second opening (12)    Openings (13,14)    First electrode (221)    Second electrode (231)
NOVELTY - The wind generator has wing portion (31) which is arranged around the cylindrical main portion (21) of rotor (20). The flange is formed in the sides of cylindrical main portion. A rotating blade (30) is rotated around pivot shaft (33). A planetary gear (40) is installed at flange (22) of rotor and the rotating speed of rotary plate (60) is increased. A connecting unit connects the sun gear (50) at the direction in which angle of wing portion is closed. The extension spring (71) is moved towards the central axis (A), when the rotating speed of plate is decreased.    USE - Wind generator for generating electric power for secondary battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The angle of rotating blade can be controlled according to the rotating speed of multiple rotating blades equipped in the rotor, so that overload is not generated on the rotor of generator. The wind generator is simple in structure. The power generation efficiency of the wind generator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isolation perspective view of the wind generator.    Rotor (20)    Cylindrical main portion (21)    Flange (22)    Rotating blade (30)    Wing portion (31)    Pivot shaft (33)    Planetary gear (40)    Sun gear (50)    Rotary plate (60)    Extension spring (71)
NOVELTY - The device has a top plate (10) and a bottom plate (20) that are arranged in top and bottom portions of a fuel cell (100). A structure (40) is connected to a fuel cell stack (1) using a sealing material (52). The fuel cell is provided with ceramic material or synthetic resin. The sealing material is provided with glass.    USE - Coupling device for fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can be easily separated from the fuel cell stack so as to prevent the damage from occurring in the isolation process of structure from the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coupling device.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Top plate (10)    Bottom plate (20)    Structure (40)    Sealing material (52)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The jelly roll manufacturing system has cutting unit which is configured to cut the length of pattern unit. A length sensing unit is configured to sense the length of positive electrode plate supplied from positive electrode plate supply unit (10), and is fixed to clamping portion. The tape is adhered to pattern cut surface at tape adhesion position by tape adhesion portion. The tape is moved according to operation of tape cutting unit (40). The clamping portion is configured to clamp the sides of the positive electrode plate according to the cutting position.    USE - Jelly roll manufacturing system for lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical short generated in the lithium ion secondary battery can be prevented. The efficiency of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved. The stable coiling process of jelly roll manufacture system can be performed without the deformation of the anode plate. The durability of the lithium ion battery can be improved. The lithium ion battery can be produced at high speed. The leakage current occurred in the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion battery jelly roll manufacturing method for the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the lithium ion battery jelly roll manufacturing system for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode plate supply unit (10)    Tape server (30)    Tape cutting unit (40)    Cathode pattern cutting section (100)    Winding unit (110)
NOVELTY - The cooling apparatus (100) has a baffle region (21) that forms a sound pressure inside a space (12) and a positive pressure with a path inside a space (11). The baffle region partitions off the space (12) connected to the space (11). The baffle region forms the path for being connected to the space (12) between the reservoir inner wall surfaces. An ion filter assembly (70) removing bubble among the cooling water is installed at a reservoir (10) into one portion. The reservoir is provided to store cooling water.    USE - Cooling apparatus for fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the cooling apparatus can be reduced. The weight of the vehicle can be reduced. The bubble among the cooling water circulating the stack cooling loop can be smoothly removed. The takedown time of bubble can be shortened. The maintainability of the vehicle for the de-bubbling can be drastically improved. The efficiency for heat dissipation of the fuel cell stack can be increased. The cooling water flowing noise by inside of the cooling water bubble can be improved. The bond of the ion filter assembly about the reservoir and separation are facilitated. The replacement of the ion filter assembly is possible without the separate tool. The cooling water can be prevented from being water-leaked in the replacement of the ion filter assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of the cooling apparatus for the fuel cell.    Reservoir (10)    Spaces (11,12)    Baffle region (21)    Ion filter assembly (70)    Cooling apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The battery case has main and sub anti-penetration covers (250) that are arranged in an inner portion of housing (100). The gas is flowed from outlet ports (122) formed at back side (120) of housing. A battery module is arranged inside the housing. The inlet ports are arranged in through-hole formed in a sidewall of the main anti-penetration cover. A bottom surface (270) of sub anti-penetration cover is extended to the downward direction of the outlet port. The through-holes (262) are arranged opposite to the outlet port formed inside the housing.    USE - Battery case with waterproof function for accommodating battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-polymer battery used in electric vehicle (EV) such as electric and passenger cars, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The inflow of moisture into housing can be prevented effectively. The penetration of rainwater into inner portion of housing can be prevented efficiently by the covers. The battery module arranged in the inner portion of housing can be protected safely from the rainwater. The movement of battery module inside the housing can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the inflow or outflow process of fluid through inlet and outlet ports of battery case.    Housing (100)    Back side of housing (120)    Outlet port (122)    Sub anti-penetration cover (250)    Through-hole (262)    Bottom surface of sub anti-penetration cover (270)
NOVELTY - The rupture disk (10) has a foam or neoprene gasket (11) abutting a battery box (41), a circular reverse buckling disk (12), and an outlet ring (13). The buckling disk sandwiched between the gasket and outlet ring is surrounded by fasteners (31) which affix the gasket and outlet ring to the box. The circumferentially extending edge of each of the teeth (28) on the outlet ring is positioned on the concave side (23) of the disk and next to a score formed on the buckling disk. Both gasket and outlet ring have circumferentially spaced tabs aligned together for passage of fasteners.    USE - Rupture disk for relieving pressure between interior and exterior of battery box such as used for automotive, industrial, and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The rupture disk offers a cost efficient and unique design well suited for mass production requirements. The rupture disk is quick and easy to installation using only quick mounting threaded fasteners. The disk also offers a rugged design which allows the disk to withstand full vacuum without any additional support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side sectional view of a rupture disk in use.    Rupture disk (10)    Gasket (11)    Reverse buckling disk (12)    Outlet ring (13)    Concave side (23)    Teeth (28)    Fasteners (31)    Battery box (41)
NOVELTY - The fuel storage system (610) has a support system (618) that is coupled to an undercarriage of the vehicle. A fuel tank (612) is coupled to the support system. A suspension system (616) is coupled to the support system. The suspension system and the support system are configured to carry the vehicle loads. The suspension system is provided with multiple leaf springs (627) and control arms (626). Each of the leaf springs is pivotally coupled to the vehicle frame rails.    USE - Fuel storage system for fuel cell powered vehicle, for storing fuel such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and air.    ADVANTAGE - Since the springs and control arms are adapted to the suspension system and the suspension system is coupled to the support system, a sudden shock impulse can be damped and the generated kinetic can be dissipated as the vehicle is driven. Hence the vehicle structural loads and reaction loads of the suspension system can be cooperatively carried. The control arms of the suspension system can minimize the movement of the vehicle and passengers caused by road irregularities such as debris, potholes, and uneven roads. Since the fuel tanks and the support system are coupled directly to the suspension system, the redundancy of support element components and the suspension system components can be minimized. Since the combined space occupied by the suspension system, support system, and the fuel storage system are minimized, the storage volume of the fuel tanks can be maximized. Since the redundancy of the suspension system components and the large volumes of fuel storage in the fuel tanks are minimized, the utility and comfort of the vehicle can be optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the suspension system of the vehicle incorporating fuel storage system.    Fuel storage system (610)    Fuel tank (612)    Suspension system (616)    Support system (618)    Control arm (626)    Leaf spring (627)
NOVELTY - Composite cathode active material comprising substituted lithium-metal-oxides (I), or lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-oxides (II) or (III) is new.    USE - The composite cathode active material is useful in a cathode which is useful in a lithium battery (all claimed) that is useful in an electric vehicle e.g. a hybrid vehicle such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite cathode active material provides: an improved capacity; and high charge/discharge characteristics and improved high-temperature stability for the lithium battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composite cathode active material comprising substituted lithium-metal-oxides of formula (I), or lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-oxides of formula (II) or (III) is new.    M1, M2 and M3 = Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Al, Mg, Zr or B;    M4 = Mn, Ti or Zr, where M1, M2 and M3 are different from one another;    x = greater than 0.5 to less than 1;    a, b ,c, z, p, q, r, p1, q1, r1 = greater than 0 to less than 1, where a+b+c is 1, ((1-x)x a) divide by ((1-x)x c+x) is greater than 0 to 0.14, p+q+r is 1, p divide by r is greater than 0 to 0.14, z1+p1+q1+r1 is 1, and p1 divide by q1 is greater than 0 to 0.14;    s = 1.9-3; and    z1 = greater than 0.2 to 1.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises mixed metal fluoride (I) containing iron, and metal chosen from yttrium, manganese, copper, zinc and chromium.    USE - Cathode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics in high-current change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises mixed metal fluoride of formula: Fe(1-x)MxF3 (I).    M=yttrium, manganese, copper, zinc or chromium;and    x=0.01-0.15.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell power module (10), a ripple current generator (11), and an electronic load device (12) that consumes the power generated by the fuel cell power module. The ripple current generator is connected to the fuel cell power module and the electronic load device. The ripple current generator includes a variable resistor and a capacitor. The variable resistor is connected to the positive terminal of the fuel cell power module. The variable resistor has a predetermined frequency. The variable resistor has a frequency corresponding to white noise.    USE - Motor power simulation apparatus for fuel cell power module evaluation for use in motor vehicles such as sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The real world characteristics of a fuel cell vehicle are accurately reflected using motor power simulating apparatus. The requirement for a separate testing facility is eliminated. The amount of costly test equipment such as a motor dynamometer that is required to evaluate a fuel cell power module is reduced. The durability and performance properties of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle are evaluated, since the power performance of the fuel cell power module is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural diagram of motor power simulation apparatus for fuel cell power module evaluation which reflects properties of a vehicle.    Fuel cell power module (10)    Ripple current generator (11)    Electronic load device (12)
NOVELTY - An electric power storage battery has a negative electrode electrolyte solution (32) comprising copper redox-system substance and polyethylene imine.    USE - Electric power storage battery e.g. redox flow-type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power storage battery has excellent electroconductivity, and ion mobility, and favorable energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the redox flow-type battery.    Charging or discharging cell (11)    Inert gas supply tube (13)    Exhaust pipe (14)    Water-seal portion (15)    Negative electrode electrolyte solution (32)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (100) consists of electrical power collector and active material layer (102) formed on electrical power collector. The active material layer comprises graphite (103) as active material, and has load length rate of 50-98.5%. The load length rate is ratio average line of the roughness curve obtained through measurement of surface roughness of the active material layer with respect to reference length of sum of cross sectional lengths cut out by line resulting from parallel shifting, by 10 mu m inward from the surface of the active material layer.    USE - Negative electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery obtained using negative electrode has reduced precipitation of lithium metal during charging at low temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode consists of electrical power collector and active material layer formed on electrical power collector. The active material layer comprises graphite as active material, and has load length rate of 50-98.5%. The load length rate is ratio average line of the roughness curve obtained through measurement of surface roughness of the active material layer with respect to reference length of sum of cross sectional lengths cut out by line resulting from parallel shifting, by 10 mu m inward from the surface of the active material layer. The density of active material layer is 1.2 g/cm3 or more. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of negative electrode.    Negative electrode (100)    Current collector foil (101)    Active material layer (102)    Graphite (103)    Binder (104)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode compound material comprises solid solution positive electrode active material and solid electrolyte containing lithium and sulfur.    USE - Positive electrode compound material is used for all-solid-state lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic small electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode compound material has high content rate of lithium, and provides all-solid-state lithium ion battery having excellent charge/discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode compound material comprises solid solution positive electrode active material (aLi2MnO3-bLiNi1-yM1yO2-cLiM2vM3wM4xO2, where M1 is cobalt, manganese, aluminum, iron, copper, vanadium, zinc and/or chromium, M2-M4 is nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, iron, copper, vanadium, zinc and/or chromium, when a-c is 0-1, a+b+c=1, y is 0-1, and when v, w, x is 0-1, v+w+x=1), and solid electrolyte containing lithium and sulfur. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for all-solid-state lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group that is housed in cylindrical battery case (5). An opening of battery case is sealed by sealing board. An insulating board (6) having through-hole (7) is provided above electrode group. The insulating board is restrained by groove portion (5a) formed on side wall of battery case in a state in which outer periphery edge of insulating board is in contact with inner periphery surface of battery case. The portion of insulating board located outward in radial direction of through-hole is 1mm away from inner periphery edge portion (5b) of groove portion.    USE - Sealed secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as driving power supply of motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulating board is restrained by groove portion formed on side wall of battery case in a state in which outer periphery edge of insulating board is in contact with inner periphery surface of battery case, the temperature of the groove portion of the battery case is not increased even when it is exposed to hot gas emitted within the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view and top view of the battery case.    Cylindrical battery case (5)    Groove portion (5a)    Inner periphery edge portion (5b)    Insulating board (6)    Through-hole (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains electrode active material particles containing transition-metal lithium-phosphate compound having olivine structure, and carbonaceous material. The carbonaceous material covers the electrode active material particles, and couples between electrode active material particles. The electrode material contains agglomerates in which several electrode active material particles which are coated by carbonaceous material are agglomerated together. The average compressive strength of agglomerate is 0.05-2.0 kgf/mm2.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrode paste for electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for vehicle-mounted motor.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using the electrode material has excellent discharge characteristics and internal resistance, and high capacity, and is lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery electrode paste, which contains the electrode material, a conductive support agent, a binder, and a solvent.
NOVELTY - A carbon material comprises graphite particle and a carbon fine particle having primary particle diameter of 3-500 nm, and composite particles. The microscopic Raman (R) value of composite particles selected at random is 30 measured with a microscopic Raman spectroscopy apparatus. The Raman R(90/10) values of composite particle are 1-4.3.    USE - Carbon material is used for negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the carbon material has excellent input and output characteristics, even at low temperatures, and high peeling strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon material comprises graphite particle and a carbon fine particle having primary particle diameter of 3-500 nm, and composite particles. The microscopic Raman (R) value of composite particles selected at random is 30 measured with a microscopic Raman spectroscopy apparatus. The Raman R(90/10) values of composite particle are 1-4.3. The total number of particle is (microscopic Raman R value of small particle when observed from microscopic Raman spectroscopy apparatus with microscopic Raman R value arranged sequentially from the smallest particlex 0.9)/(microscopic Raman R value of small particle when observed from microscopic Raman spectroscopy apparatus with microscopic Raman R value arranged sequentially from the smallest particlex 0.1). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of carbon material.
NOVELTY - The system has a main relay (20) whose ends are connected between the anode of the battery pack (10) and a node (70). Both ends of main relay (30) are connected between cathode of battery pack and node (80). A pre-charge unit (40,41) is connected in parallel to second main relay and provided with serial circuit with a first pre-charge resistor and a first pre-charge relay. A pre-charge unit (50,51) is connected in parallel to the first main relay. Both ends of operational amplifier (60) are connected to nodes for generating voltage applied from load through output terminal.    USE - System for controlling relay used in internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the battery management system can be improved and the operator convenience can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for relay control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the relay control system.    Battery pack (10)    Main relay (20,30)    Pre-charge unit (40,41,50,51)    Operational amplifier (60)    Nodes (70,80)
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly (1) comprises a battery module that is provided with base substrate and battery cell. Several unit battery modules are stacked on the base substrate to surround cell cover. The battery case (40) is coupled to the base substrate. The first case (41) and second case (42) are combined with each other for surrounding front surface and rear surface of the battery module.    USE - Battery module assembly for secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium-metal battery, lithium-ion battery and lithium-ion polymer battery used in information technology (IT) product and automobile such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery module assembly can effectively provide coupling reliability with inner sensing membrane which is coupled to the battery module. The inside of the battery case can be sealed by tightly combining the first case and the second case in lateral direction. The generation of error during assembly of the battery module can be prevented. The cooling efficiency of the battery module assembly can be improved. The productivity of the battery module assembly can be improved. The operation performance of the battery module assembly can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery module assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module assembly.    Battery module assembly (1)    Base material (30)    Battery case (40)    First case (41)    Second case (42)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves injecting a non-aqueous electrolyte (9) in a cell (8) by an electrical storage device (10). The charging-discharging is performed between a positive electrode (1) and a lithium ion supply source (5). An electrochemical contact is performed between a negative electrode (2) and a lithium ion supply source. A unit of the non-aqueous electrolyte is replaced in the cell for electrical storage devices. A charge voltage is in range of 5 Volt to 6 Volt on the basis of metallic lithium (4). An electric potential of the negative electrode is from 0.01 Volt to 0.1 Volt.    USE - Manufacturing method for an electrical storage device (Claimed), particularly a lithium ion secondary battery in motor vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method involves performing a charging-discharging between a positive electrode and a lithium ion supply source, thus reducing cost, size and weight, simplifying the manufacturing process, improving the long-term stability and discharge capacity of the electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional of an electrical storage device.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Metallic lithium (4)    Lithium ion supply source (5)    Cell (8)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (9)    Electrical storage device (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (7) has several energy storage cells (9) for storing electrical energy. A battery housing (8) of made of aluminum, is equipped with the energy storage cells, and is arranged adjacently to a cooling element for cooling the energy storage cells. The cooling element is designed as a cooling tube (12) located at the outside of the battery housing. A heat insulating element is made of foam or nonwoven fabric, and is arranged between the cooling tube and the metal sheet (15).    USE - Battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structure of the battery can be enhanced with effective cooling section. The energy storage cells can be protected efficiently. The leakage of the moisture from the condenser tube can be prevented. The thermal insulation of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (7)    Battery housing (8)    Energy storage cells (9)    Cooling tube (12)    Metal sheet (15)
NOVELTY - The power supply circuit (I) has a power supply unit connected with two batteries, particularly a fuel cell (1) and a secondary battery (2) in series. A converter (5) increases voltage of the power supply unit by the operation of two switching elements connected in series. The load unit and the converter are connected in parallel. The power supply unit has a connection point in the connection line that connects the two batteries. The converter has another connection point in the connection line that connects the switching elements. The connection points are connected through a reactor (L1).    USE - Power supply circuit for a fuel cell and a secondary battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply circuit enables efficiently maintaining the output allocation to the fuel cell and the secondary battery in a predetermined state by increasing the voltage applied to the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Inverter (3)    Motor (4)    Converter (5)    Power supply circuit (I)    Reactor (L1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a temperature-control system (2) arranged in a energy storage housing (3) and provided with a liquid temperature-control medium that flows for cooling and/or heating multiple battery cells (1) that are arranged in the housing. An absorbent element (4) is arranged between the cells and the housing such that any temperature-control medium flowing-out of the temperature-control system is absorbed by the absorbent element. An electrically insulating layer (5) is impermeable to the temperature-control medium and arranged spatially between the absorbent element and the cells.    USE - Energy storage apparatus for storing electrical energy to drive electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically insulating layer is impermeable to the temperature-control medium and arranged spatially between the absorbent element and the battery cells such that the energy storage apparatus can be protected against a harmful effect of the temperature-control medium even when the temperature-control medium escapes from the temperature-control system, thus achieving enhanced energy storage of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The absorbent element comprises a bulk material or a fluid-absorbing material such as non-woven fabric.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy storage apparatus.    Battery cells (1)    Temperature-control system (2)    Energy storage housing (3)    Absorbent element (4)    Electrically insulating layer (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (24) has a thermoelectric conversion module (27) which performs thermoelectric generation process according to temperature difference with heat receiving and dissipating boards. An air pipe (29) is provided to cool cooling water (W) in a heat pipe (28). One end of canister is connected to inlet pipe used for introducing inhalation air into internal combustion engine, and other end of canister is provided with communicating tube connected to air pipe. The canister is provided with an adsorbent used for adsorbing evaporative fuel at communicating tube.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus used for water cooling type multicylinder internal combustion engine such as four-cycle gasoline engine mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By introducing the air pipe, the cooling water can be cooled, without using a cooling fan. The number of components required for thermoelectric-generation apparatus can be reduced so that the manufacturing cost of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus can be reduced. The invasion of the foreign material into the air pipe and canister can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric-generation apparatus (24)    Thermoelectric conversion module (27)    Heat pipe (28)    Air pipe (29)    Cooling water (W)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves arranging a side of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18) on a gas diffusion layer (27a). Another side of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is arranged on another gas diffusion layer (27b). The outer periphery trimming process to the outer peripheral portion is performed along a resin impregnation portion (28a) after making the outer peripheral portion of the former gas diffusion layer. The latter gas diffusion layer is integrated. Another resin impregnation portion (28b) is formed by hot press.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrolytic membrane and electrode structure for fuel cells used as a vehicle mounted fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method involves arranging a side of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane on a gas diffusion layer, and thus suppresses the damage to a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, firmly joins a gas diffusion layer and a solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18)    Anode electrode (20)    Gas diffusion layers (27a,27b)    Resin impregnation portions (28a,28b)    Sealing elements (42,44)
NOVELTY - The fire extinguishing system comprises an electrical storage device that arranges a cell (26) provided with a flat shallow box shape in a battery holder in a storage container (11). The flat shallow box shape is arranged in an empty position of the battery accommodation position and detects the cell accompanied by the fire. A fuming fire extinguishing device (16) extinguishes fire extinguishing aerosol. A battery accommodation division (15a) arranges the preset number of cell. A fire extinguishing device accommodation division (15b) accommodates the fuming fire extinguishing device.    USE - Fire extinguishing system for detecting the electric fire of the electric vehicles, such as a truck and a bus.    ADVANTAGE - The fire extinguishing system comprises an electrical storage device that arranges a cell provided with a flat shallow box shape in a battery holder in a storage container, and fuming fire extinguishing device extinguishes fire extinguishing aerosol, and thus suppresses fire extinguishing when the electric fire detects automatically, in which the cell arranged in multiple numbers to the electrical storage device originated abnormally, also suppresses the ignition of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage container (11)    Battery accommodation division (15a)    Fire extinguishing device accommodation division (15b)    Fuming fire extinguishing device (16)    Cell (26)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material consists of a powder (24) and a coating layer (26). The coating layer covers one or more portions of the powder surface. The powder consists of a primary phase and a compound phase. The compound phase has a phase (A) containing element (a) chosen from silicon, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zirconium, niobium, and magnesium, and element (b) chosen from tin, indium, bismuth, and zinc. The thickness of the coating layer is 10 mu m or less.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for negative electrode of electrical storage device (all claimed) e.g. hybrid capacitor and all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable music player, portable terminal, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides the high-capacitance negative electrode with excellent ion conductivity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded cross-sectional view of the particle of negative electrode.    Particle (22)    Powder (24)    Coating layer (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (100) and a separation plate (20) stacked on each other and coated with phosphor (50) at a predetermined position. A phosphor sensor is arranged at an upper peripheral position above the MEA and the separation plate to sense the phosphor on the stacked MEA and the separation plate. A controller determines whether the MEA and the separation plate have been stacked in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory manner, based on whether the controller has received a signal from the phosphor sensor.    USE - Device for stacking a fuel cell stack i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack, utilized as a main power source to a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The phosphor is coated at a predetermined position on the MEA and the separation plate, so that the phosphor sensor can automatically sense the phosphor, thus ensuring accurate and efficient stacking of the MEA and the separation plate, and associating gas and coolant flow fields of the MEA and gas and coolant manifolds of the separation plate with respect to each other in a precise manner, and hence reducing the risk of leakage of the gas and coolant provided to the fuel cell stack, and ensuring uniform stack performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stacking a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating steps for coating phosphor on the MEA and the separation plate.    Separation plate (20)    Gas and coolant manifolds (22, 24, 26)    Phosphor (50)    MEA (100)    Gas and coolant flow fields (102, 104, 106)
NOVELTY - The device has heat exchanger (16) flowed through by hydrogen and a cooling medium of a fuel cell. A cooling medium line (19) comprises a portion (21) made of a better heat conducting material, where the portion is connected with a portion (22) made of the better heat conducting material of a hydrogen line (18) over a heat guide element (23) i.e. heat pipe, that is made of an electrical insulative material i.e. plastic. The two portions and the heat guide element are made of a metallic material or graphite. Surfaces of the two portions are coated with a corrosion-resistant material.    USE - Heating device for heating hydrogen flowing to a fuel cell in a fuel cell system that is utilized for provision of electric power i.e. electric driving power, for driving a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling medium line comprises the portion made of the better heat conducting material, where the portion is connected with the portion made of the better heat conducting material of the hydrogen line over the heat guide element that is made of the electrical insulative material, thus ensuring better heat exchange for heating the hydrogen over a cooling medium without large impairment of insulation resistance and without utilizing additional components, lines and junctions, and hence facilitating operation of the fuel cell with high system safety. The portions of the cooling medium line and the hydrogen line are made of the graphite, thus reducing weight of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heating device for heating hydrogen.    Heat exchanger (16)    Hydrogen line (18)    Cooling medium line (19)    Portion of cooling medium line (21)    Portion of hydrogen line (22)    Heat guide element (23)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fuel cell stack including a membrane electrode assembly and a bipolar plate (206) having a corrugated portion defined by a series of proximal and distal peak portions (216, 218) and partially stepped sidewalls (212) connecting the proximal and distal peak portions. The proximal portions are in contact with the assembly, such that the each sidewall and assembly partially define flow channels. Each flow channel includes width and depth (D) equal to width of each sidewall including shoulder portions (214) such that the plate includes uniform thickness.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The flow channel includes the width and the depth equal to the width of each sidewall segment, which includes the shoulder portion such that the bipolar plate includes uniform thickness, thus enabling alteration of the channel geometry to accommodate inherent forming limits of the selected precursor material, and improving the ability to form candidate metallic bipolar plate with deeper channels without impacting corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a bipolar plate flow channel.    Depth of a flow channel (D)    Bipolar plate (206)    Partially stepped sidewalls (212)    Shoulder portions (214)    Proximal portion (216)    Distal peak portion (218)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a combination of an air cleaner (16) and an air intake, which is adapted to intake cool air in an interior of a battery housing. An object set is a set of one or more operational objects. A combination of the air intake and a portion of the object set, which is arranged along a longitudinal side of the battery housing.    USE - Cooling device for the vehicle-mounted battery pack of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has a combination of an air cleaner and an air intake, which is adapted to intake cool air in an interior of a battery housing, and hence ensures efficient operation of the cooling device with small power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle with a cooling device.    Battery pack (10)    Housing upper section (11)    Housing lower section (12)    Air cleaner (16)    Hybrid vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The switch has a switching current path (150) to connect two electrical terminals (100,160) to conduct a switching power supply current (i). A shunt (R5) is serially merged into switching current path. An electrically conductive shift element (120) is serially integrated in current path to electrically disconnect the current path. An electrically activated pyrotechnic igniter (130) is provided to activate shift element to disconnect current path. Control output end of an electronic circuit (OP) is connected with igniter while control input end is connected with shunt.    USE - Pyrotechnic switch for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery of battery system used in motor car e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the pyrotechnic switch can be improved and the switching time of the pyrotechnic switch can be reduced. The hazardous current and voltage can be disconnected surely. The precision and safety of the switch can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the battery; and    (2) a method for controlling pyrotechnic switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the pyrotechnic switch.    Electrical terminals (100,160)    Electrically conductive shift element (120)    Electrically activated pyrotechnic igniter (130)    Switching current path (150)    Electronic circuit (OP)    Shunt (R5)    Switching power supply current (i)
NOVELTY - Incineration plant comprises a heat treatment chamber (1) with a fireproof insulating lining in the interior of the heat treatment chamber and an exhaust gas purification system. The insulating lining is resistant against hydrofluoric acid. The emission control system comprises at least one acidic scrubber (3, 4) and at least one basic scrubber (5).    USE - The incineration plant is useful for enrichment of precious metals of fluorine-containing materials, preferably for incinerating fluoro-organic materials, poly(tetrafluoroethene) films, herbicides, fuel cells, catalysts and/or pastes (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for enriching precious metals of fluorine-containing materials, comprising heat treating the materials in the heat-treatment chamber with the fireproof insulating lining, which is resistant against hydrofluoric acid, and cleaning the exhaust gases generated during the heat treatment, where the cleaning comprises (a) optionally thermal post-combustion in a post-combustion chamber (2), (b) washing the exhaust gases with water and/or acid, and (c) washing the exhaust gases with an alkaline solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the incineration plant.    Heat treatment chamber (1)    Post-combustion chamber (2)    Acidic scrubber (3, 4)    Basic scrubber (5)    Exhaust gas line (6)
NOVELTY - The device has main conductive element which is provided with a jacket (80), a sheathed hollow space (90), and an inlet opening (60). The inlet opening is arranged in the main direction (100) of an outlet opening (110). The additional conductive element is provided with a cover (140), coated cavity (150), inlet opening (160) and outlet opening (130). The outlet opening of additional conductive element is connected with the inlet opening (120) of main conductive element.    USE - Exhaust gas guide device for use with exhaust system of motor vehicle such as motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The construction of the degassing system is improved, as the vent port of the battery pack with the exhaust system of the vehicle is connected effectively. The flexibility of the design of the exhaust gas guide device is increased. The damage to the catalyst can be prevented effectively. The separate piping for the discharge of degassing of the battery is unnecessary, so that leakage of battery gases in the unexpected place can be avoided effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) exhaust system; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust gas guide device.    Inlet opening (60)    Jacket (80)    Sheathed hollow space (90)    Main direction (100)    Outlet opening (110,140)    Inlet opening (120,160)    Cover (140)    Coated cavity (150)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a thermally controllable unit which is provided for influencing a current flow (18) to a thermoelectric element (16) with a battery cell (10). The thermoelectric element and thermally controllable unit are thermally coupled with each other. The thermoelectric element, thermally controllable unit and battery cell are connected in series for influencing the flow of current. A temperature switch is connected in series to positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor and pyroelectric conductor.    USE - Battery system for electric drive system of electrically powered vehicle such as motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, stationary applications such as wind turbine and mobile devices such as laptop, mobile phone and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The thermally controllable unit and battery cell are connected in series for influencing the flow of current, hence the heat transfer and cooling operation can be performed efficiently. The need of cooling liquid thermal management systems can be avoided. The reliability and safety can be improved. The cost can be reduced. The safety-related cooling function can be attained. The weight reduction of the mobile system can be achieved significantly. The overall efficiency can be improved. The quick charging can be attained without over-sizing of temperature for normal driving. The high energy density can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery system.    Battery cell (10)    Thermoelectric element (16)    Flow of current (18)    Pole terminal (20)    Insulator (22)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a housing (110) that is provided with the first wing portion (140) and the second wing portion (150). A motor unit (120) is equipped in inner one-side of the housing. A rotation housing (130) is equipped in the other side of the motor unit, and is rotated with the driving force of motor unit. The second wing portion adjacent with the first wing portion is arranged inside housing, and is arranged and rotated according to the rotation of first wing portion. A second wing connecting portion (160) is formed through center of the second wing portion.    USE - Wind power generation device mounted in electric vehicle and ventilation apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the wind power generation device can be improved. The wind power generation device can be operated in environment-friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) a ventilation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wind power generation device (100)    Housing (110)    Motor unit (120)    Rotation housing (130)    First wing portion (140)    Second wing portion (150)    Second wing connecting portion (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing history of cell-impedance in a cell. Difference of past comparison value and current comparison value of the cell-impedance is produced based on the history of the cell-impedance. An impedance map table is generated in an evaluation phase. Rate of temperature change of the battery pack is measured. A measurement request is sent to an electronic control unit (ECU) when vehicle driving time exceeds with fixed service.    USE - Vehicle battery pack managing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving performance and management efficiency of a battery management system. The method enables receiving battery pack repair information and improving safety of the battery pack and a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a vehicle battery pack managing method.
NOVELTY - A binder resin composition comprises 1-5 wt.% first monomer containing hydrated functional group, 0.1-5 wt.% second monomers containing carboxyl group, 90-98.9 wt.% third monomer that does not contain hydrated functional group and carboxyl group, where the monomers are subjected to emulsion-polymerization to obtain a and a polymer emulsion having glass transition temperature of -20 degrees C to 20 degrees C. The average particle diameter of the polymer emulsion at pH of 8-10 is 1.2-1.5 times the average particle diameter at pH of 1-3.    USE - Binder resin composition for preparing compound-material ink (claimed) that is utilized in a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery electrode of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides rapid charging/discharging characteristics and cycling characteristics to the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a compound-material ink, comprising binder resin composition and an electroconductive material.
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has a thermo-electric module (4) positioned between a rectangular shaped heat-transfer portion (2) and a heat radiating part (3). An electric circuit (5) is electrically connected to the thermoelectric module. The electric circuit is attached to a surface side of the heat-transfer portion. A protrusion part is formed among surfaces of the heat-transfer part and the heat radiating part. The thermoelectric module is positioned between the protrusion part and the heat transfer part.    USE - Thermoelectric structure for protecting an electric circuit i.e. power supply, of a sensor node in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric circuit is electrically connected to the thermoelectric module and attached to the surface side of the heat-transfer portion, so that outstanding electric generating capacity and reliability of the structure are exhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thermoelectric structure.    Thermoelectric structure (1)    Rectangular shaped heat-transfer portion (2)    Heat radiating part (3)    Thermo-electric module (4)    Electric circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The device has pipe structure (1) that is composed of air inlet pipe section (11), guide pipe section (12) and exhaust pipe section (3). Guide pipe section is equipped with multiple parallel guide flow plates (2) at inlet end of exhaust pipe section. Guide pipe section is installed on wind wheel and inner guide pipe section of generator (4). Wind wheel (3) is provided at front end of generator. Wind wheel is connected with output end of rotor's engine drive. Outer surface of generator and inner wall of guide pipe section form ring cavity (6).    USE - Supplementary device for wind energy on electric vehicle. Can also be used in car, fuel vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Wind wheel drives the rotor of generator to rotate for generating electric energy through rectifying and voltage stabilizing. The electric energy can be directly supplied to the motor. The electric energy can be stored in the storage battery, so that supplement portion of electrical energy reduces the charging time of accumulator and the travelling distance of automobile. Hence service life of electric vehicle battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the supplementary device for wind energy.    Pipe structure (1)    Guide flow plates (2)    Wind wheel (3)    Generator (4)    Ring cavity (6)    Inlet pipe section (11)    Guide pipe section (12)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains platinum powder having an interface with cerium oxide (CeOx, where x is 1.5-2) on surface, and mixed conductor powder.    USE - Electrode catalyst used as oxygen electrode material of solid oxide steam electrolysis cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst provides solid oxide steam electrolysis cell having high performance in low-temperature region of 500 degrees C or less, and improved oxygen evolution reaction activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode catalyst; and    (2) solid oxide steam electrolysis cell.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode material comprises a mixed graphite material including graphite (A) made of artificial graphite, and graphite (B) made by processing natural graphite into spherical lumps. A mixture layer formed by applying a mixture that includes 1.5 parts mass styrene butadiene rubber as binder, 100 parts mass water, 100 parts mass mixed graphite material and 1.5 parts mass carboxymethylcellulose on a copper foil with the dry-paint-film thickness of 150 mu m, drying the mixture at 70 degrees C for 12 hours, and then pressurizing at 1 t/cm2, has porosity of 25-36%.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicles, and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode formed using negative electrode material has high energy density, output, and excellent high-current load characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises electrolyte salt, electrolyte solvent, and electrolyte additive containing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic and/or aminated aromatic compounds each in concentration of 0.01-5%.    USE - Electrolyte is used for manufacture of electrochemical cell for consumer electronics, stationary application as storage of renewable energy, grid leveling, large hybrid diesel engine, military, hybrid electric vehicles, and aerospace application (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, telephone, audio equipment, television, calculator, digital camera and player, MPEG audio layer-3 player, digital versatile disk, videocassette recorder, camcorder, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell having electrolyte has excellent cycle characteristics, efficiency and cooling efficiency, reduced evolution of gas and swelling of cell, is safe and requires reduced space in housing or battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical cell;    (2) manufacture of electrochemical cell; and    (3) usage of electrolyte in electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - Anodal active material comprises lithium titanium oxide particles coated with carbon aerogel.    USE - The anodal active material is useful in a secondary battery that is used in a notebook, a mobile electric device, an electric vehicle, a smart grid and a super capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The anodal active material is prepared in a cost-effective manner with improved conductivity and reduced time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparing a negative active material comprising preparing intermediate agglomerates using lithium titanium oxide particles, preparing resorcinol-formaldehyde sol, mixing the intermediate agglomerates and resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) sol to prepare the lithium titanium oxide sol, preparing a mixture of the mixed agglomerate by immersing the agglomerates into an acetone solvent, and heating the lithium titanium oxide agglomerates.
NOVELTY - The humidifier has second cover unit (330) in which the second inlet (321) for inflowing the un-reacting gas of the high-humidity ejected from the stack. A hollow fiber membrane (100) is formed and in which the second vent for discharging the un-reacting gas. The first cover unit (320) is formed for covering the termination of the film housing and covering the second end of the film housing (310). A supporter is provided in the end portion of the film housing and shouting wet resin is integrated in the space within the film housing.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, and solid oxide fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification performance of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be improved. The degradation of the fuel cell can be reduced and the moisture can be smoothly delivered to the fuel cell among the high speed operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the humidifier for the fuel cell.    Hollow fiber membrane (100)    Film housing (310)    First cover unit (320)    Second inlet (321)    Second cover unit (330)
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state battery (10) consists of positive electrode layer (11), negative electrode layer (12), and solid electrolyte layer (13). The solid electrolyte layer is interposed between the positive and negative electrode layers. The positive electrode layer contains positive electrode active material and solid electrolyte. The difference between resistivity accompanying ion transfer and resistivity accompanying electron transfer in the positive electrode layer is 0-2 K Omega cm.    USE - All-solid-state battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state battery has high discharge capacity per unit volume and unit weight of the positive electrode active material, and provides the lithium ion secondary battery with excellent charge and discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the all-solid-state battery.    All-solid-state battery (10)    Positive electrode layer (11)    Negative electrode layer (12)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotary plate (21) in which spacers (210) are formed along circumference of wheel and are combined in main portion (10). A rotary plate (22) is mounted on center through bearing (220). A sensing module is connected to connection connector (500). A stop unit (30) is arranged in space between rotary plates. A control unit is arranged in rear side of protective plate (61) and is supplied with power through connection connector from electricity generation unit (40) that produces electricity by rotating action between rotating units (20) linked to main portion.    USE - Hubcap apparatus with sensing function of lane distance and vehicular gap and advertisement function of logo and brand of own company, mounted vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is arranged in rear side of protective plate and is supplied with power through connector by rotating action between rotating units linked to main portion, so that the accuracy of the distance of lane measurement can be improved and the energy consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of hubcap apparatus.    Main portion (10)    Rotating units (20)    Rotary plates (21,22)    Stop unit (30)    Electricity generation unit (40)    Protective plate (61)    Spacers (210)    Bearing (220)    Connection connector (500)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a valve unit i.e. solenoid valve, integrally connected to a hydrogen exhaust line. A water draining line and the hydrogen exhaust line are formed in a depositing block. The depositing block is connected to a fuel anode output stage of a fuel cell stack. The valve unit opens and closes the hydrogen exhaust line, the water draining line and an exhaust line of the depositing block. A sensor measures water collected amount in an inner side of the depositing block. A side of a giant nozzle zip block is connected to the hydrogen exhaust line.    USE - Integrated valve apparatus for use in a hydrogen supplying system (claimed) of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus controls hydride fuzzy and water output of a fuel cell vehicle without using multiple control systems, thus reducing weight of an apparatus main body. The apparatus requires less number of components, and has low construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an integrated valve apparatus.
NOVELTY - Composite anode active material comprises: lithium titanium oxide particles; and a phosphate layer on a surface of the lithium titanium oxide particles.    USE - The composite anode active material is useful for a lithium battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery, which is useful as a power source for a portable electronic device such as mobile phones and laptop computers, electric bicycles, electric vehicles and large-capacity power storage devices.    ADVANTAGE - The light weight composite anode active material exhibits high charging and discharging characteristics, cycle stability and operational reliability, and improved ion conductivity, electron conductivity, thermal load capacity and long lifetime characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing the composite anode active material comprising mixing lithium source, titanium source and phosphate anion (PO43-) source together to prepare a precursor mixture, and thermally treating the precursor mixture; and    (2) a lithium battery comprising a cathode (114), an anode (112) including the composite anode active material and an electrolyte disposed between the cathode and the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a lithium battery.    Anode (112)    Separator (113)    Cathode (114)    Battery case (120)    Sealing member. (140)
NOVELTY - The plate has an suction plate body formed with a first vacuum chuck hole and inserted within vacuum pressure supply hole. The vacuum pressure supply hole supplies vacuum pressure, which is absorbed by a separator. A second vacuum chuck hole is formed with an inner side of the suction plate body. A gasket formation area of the suction plate body is formed with a third vacuum chuck hole, which is extended from the second vacuum chuck hole along perpendicular direction. The separator is inserted with a seating guide groove. A separator guide pin guides arrangement of the separator.    USE - Suction plate for a separator of a separator transfer apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vacuum pressure supply hole supplies vacuum pressure, which is absorbed by the separator so as to secure anchoring force, improve reliability about the location alignment, so that the suction plate can be steadily arranged in the edge of the separator using the seating guide groove and the separator guide pin. The separator is utilized for a separator transfer apparatus based on alteration of size according to property of the equipment so as to facilitate design change according to property of the test equipment and the separator transfer apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator transfer apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a suction plate.
NOVELTY - The composite structure of electrode and bipolar plate has concavo-convex portion that is formed on electrodes using the milling machine in predetermined width. The electrode is provided with carbon felt. A porous separating film is bonded to the electrode side to face the bipolar plate. The active material of the oxidation state is stored in tank.    USE - Composite structure of electrode and bipolar plate used in redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the composite structure is provided with internal resistance, the performance of the redox flow battery can be improved. The long term endurance and efficiency of the redox flow battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar plate and electrode composite structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the composite structure of electrode and bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has gas an exhaust valve (60) that ejects water through outlet, while inner portion fluid path is connected with exit of exhaust path (25). The gas impurity is flown into exhaust path and inner portion fluid path in opening of inner portion fluid path through gas inlet and water inlet respectively. A water trap (21) is installed in outlet side of fuel cell stack for storing the water which is ejected from bottom surface of fuel anode. The exhaust path ejects gas impurity which is flown through gas inlet (26) to inside of water trap.    USE - Fuel anode discharge apparatus used for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components used in fuel anode discharge apparatus can be reduced effectively, such that the manufacturing cost of fuel anode discharge apparatus can be reduced reliably. The water stored in water trap is ejected to fuel anode of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel anode discharge apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Water trap (21)    Exhaust path (25)    Gas inlet (26)    Water inlet (27)    Exhaust valve (60)
NOVELTY - The control unit (100) has a power supply terminal (111) to which main power supply is supplied. A sensor (121) is provided to input a detection signal to a detection terminal (112). A backup power supply unit (113) is provided to generate backup supply based on main power supply. A power supply switching unit (114) is provided to switch a supply source of the power supply from the main power supply to the backup power supply based on detection signal. An unlock unit (115) unlocks the door lock or window lock by utilizing the switched backup power supply as an operation power supply.    USE - Control unit for semiconductor device used for controlling power window, engine, and brake of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lock release of a door lock or a window lock can be performed reliably in the event of emergency more early, since unlock unit is provided for unlocking the door lock or window lock by utilizing the switched backup power supply as an operation power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a semiconductor device; and    (2) a control method of control unit of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (100)    Power supply terminal (111)    Detection terminal (112)    Backup power supply unit (113)    Power supply switching unit (114)    Unlock unit (115)    Sensor (121)
NOVELTY - The motor has an evaporator (1), a steam pipe (2), a rotor cavity (3), a rotor (4), an output shaft (5), a power generation assembly (6), a condenser (7), a primary return pipe (10), an inner return pipe (11), and a temperature-control throttle. The inherent portions are provided with motor water cooling system, a motor cooling water pump, a motor cooling water pipe, and a motor exhaust pipe (8).    USE - Ranking motor for vehicle, for generating driving force and electric power by using ranking cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the ranking motor.    Evaporator (1)    Steam pipe (2)    Rotor cavity (3)    Rotor (4)    Output shaft (5)    Power generation assembly (6)    Condenser (7)    Motor exhaust pipe (8)    Primary return pipe (10)    Inner return pipe (11)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a capacitor (102) that stores an electrical energy from a solar cell (101), and outputs the accumulated electrical energy to an electrical device. An electrical energy from the solar cell is supplied to the capacitor through a maximum electric power point tracking module. A converter (105) converts the output voltage from the capacitor into predetermined voltage.    USE - Power supply device for solar system of electric system mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car, electric vehicle and bicycle. Can also be used in mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be supplied effectively from the solar cell to the electrical devices such as secondary battery and load while improving the fuel consumption of motor vehicle. The voltage drop of the secondary battery can be prevented and the degradation of the battery can be effectively avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a solar system;    (2) a electric system; and    (3) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted electricity system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted electricity system (1)    Vehicle-mounted solar system (100)    Solar cell (101)    Capacitor (102)    Converter (105)
NOVELTY - The device (60) has an index setting unit (61), which sets the index for kneading based on motion energy of particles of an electricity storage material, free path of the particles of electricity storage material and kneading time for electricity storage material. A condition setting unit (62) sets a condition for the kneading based on the set index for the kneading. A kneading controlling unit (63) regulates the kneading of the electricity storage material based on the set condition for the kneading.    USE - Kneading device for electricity storage material used for electrode of battery e.g., lithium-ion secondary battery of vehicle e.g., hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle. Can also be used for electricity storage material of capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of battery is improved, since the damaged state of particles of an electricity storage material during kneading is predicted at a stage before kneading, and kneads the electricity storage material in such that the particles of electricity storage material are less likely be damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a kneading method for an electricity storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a kneading device.    Drive motor (40)    Kneading device (60)    Index setting unit (61)    Condition setting unit (62)    Kneading controlling unit (63)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system has a catalytic converter (12) arranged in the flow path and having surfaces of a material with the ability to elicit the conversion of primary gases in exhaust gases arriving thereat into other gases. A damper (14) defines two alternative flow paths for exhaust gases from the engine to the outlet. A control unit is designed so as to receive data from operating parameter determining unit and to control the operating parameter determining unit so as to select one of the alternative flow paths in which to conduct exhaust gases.    USE - Exhaust system for wheel borne motor vehicle e.g. goods vehicle, bus (all claimed) and connected to vehicle combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust system is simple and cost beneficial since only one heat exchanger and one catalytic converter are need to realize two flow paths. A reliable way of realizing the alternative flow paths and the possibility of choosing between them are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a processing method for exhaust gases from combustion engine of motor vehicle;    (2) a computer program; and    (3) an electronic control unit in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a part of the exhaust system.    Line (10)    Conducting coil (11)    Catalytic converter (12)    Heat exchanger (13)    Damper (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has the resonance circuits (74,75,79,80) that are connected to the detection coils (72,73,77,78) located in circumference of a primary coil (58) provided to transmit electric power to power receiving portion. The process portions (76,81) are provided to determine presence/absence of to-be-detected object based on the output from resonance circuits. A detection coil wire is wound around the detection coils such that that the circumference of detection axis line is surrounded and the axis line is inclined from a perpendicular direction.    USE - Power transmission apparatus of electric power transmission system (claimed) used for transmitting power to vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the detection axis line is inclined from perpendicular direction, the metal located in the side of the power transmission apparatus can be detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a power receiving apparatus; and    (2) an electric power transmission system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power transmission apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Primary coil (58)    Upper side detection coils (72,77)    Side detection coils (73,78)    Resonance circuits (74,75,79,80)    Process portions (76,81)
NOVELTY - The authentication system has a server that manages auxiliary electric energy supplied to battery from electrical storage apparatus of vehicle (16), and sets the tolerance of auxiliary electric energy corresponding to vehicle or individual (24) according main electric energy currently recorded for vehicle or individual. The vehicle or external charging device (20) is authenticated based on combination of external charging device identification information and personal identification information.    USE - Authentication system used as electric power system (claimed) for authenticating vehicle such as electric vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid car and fuel cell vehicle and external charging device in residence or facility such as house, apartment, commercial establishment such as convenience store and supermarket, hospital, and government and municipal offices.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience, versatility or the precision of authentication between the vehicle and the external charging device can be improved. Since the authentication installation for authenticating directly between the vehicle and external charging device is not required, the cost of the installation can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of indirect authentication of the vehicle and external charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (16)    External charging device (20)    Individual (24)    Residence (90)    Facility (92)
NOVELTY - The system has a transmitter coil and a receiver coil spaced from transmitter coil. A transmitter circuit in form of a Class-E amplifier comprises an inductor and a transistor, and a first transmitter capacitor (Cpar) in parallel with transistor. A primary tank circuit is set in parallel with first capacitor. A primary tank circuit is provided with transmitter coil. A second transmitter capacitor (Cres) is arranged in parallel or series with the coil. A third transmitter capacitor (Cser) is set in series with inductor between first capacitor and primary tank circuit.    USE - Inductive power transfer system for electric vehicle or wireless sensor charging.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides high frequency, cost effective and efficient solution for medium range inductive power transfers in the absence of field-shaping process. Light-weight system can be achieved. High efficiency for lower coupling factor can be achieved, due to the smaller receiver coil size. The system is able to achieve high efficiencies, even under situations where perfect alignment is not always achievable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the semi-resonant Class-E topology amplifier.    Transmitter capacitors (Cpar,Cres,Cser)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) comprises a normal cell that has a power generation characteristic higher than a monitor cell (110-m). An electrolytic membrane of the monitor cell is provided with a predicted value of lifetime of the electrolytic membrane of the normal cell that is calculated based on the fatigue test result about the electrolytic membrane of a normal cell. An allowable frequency of the stress is generated, which arises as a lifetime predicted value of the electrolytic membrane that generates dryness-and-moisture change in the electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in fuel cell system (Claimed) of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane of the monitor cell has a predicted value of lifetime of the electrolytic membrane of the normal cell that is calculated based on the fatigue test result about the electrolytic membrane of a normal cell, thus the lifetime of a monitor cell is made longer than the lifetime of a cell and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of a monitor cell, and thus enable monitor cell to make the lifetime of a fuel cell stack equivalent to the lifetime of a cell normally and improves the durability of a fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system with voltage cell for controls operations of the fuel cell stack according to the monitoring result; and    (2) a manufacturing method for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Control portion (20)    Monitoring portion (22)    Anode gas supply system (50)    Monitor cell (110-m)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode assembly (12) which is connected to electrically-conductive element and electrically connected with an electrode terminal. A positioning unit (35) is adjoined to plate-like portion (36) and a cover (14) is adjoined to the bottom wall (13a) of main portion (13), while fixing the electrode assembly to the positioning unit. A pair of protrusions (38,39) is respectively adjoined with respect to side walls (13d,13e) of main portion, and respectively contacted with positive and negative electrode terminals (15,16).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as lithium-ion secondary battery mounted in riding vehicle and commercial vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The overlap of connection portion with non-coated portion of active material layer of electrode in layered form can be suppressed. Since the movement of electrode assembly to the width direction or height direction is suppressed, the damage to junction portion of the positive electrode current collection tab group and the positive electrode electrically conductive structure and the junction portion of the negative electrode current collection tab group and the negative electrode electrically-conductive structure by vibration can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Electrode assembly (12)    Main portion (13)    Bottom wall (13a)    Side walls (13d,13e)    Cover (14)    Positive electrode terminal (15)    Negative electrode terminal (16)    Positioning unit (35)    Plate-like portion (36)    Protrusions (38,39)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has first separator (40) that includes second turning portion containing second bending portion is extended from separator boundary portion orthogonal to negative electrode boundary portion in separator plane portion. The first separator is folded in zigzag shape. Negative and positive electrode current collection tabs (28,34) are electrically connected with negative and positive electrode terminals and are protruded by the edge provided in the separator turning portion (44) side which is mountain-folded with respect to the fixation surface.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion secondary batter mounted in vehicle such as riding vehicle and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly can be formed in simple manner. The current collection efficiency of the electrical storage apparatus can be improved. The enlargement of extension of separator turning portion from separator plane portion can be suppressed by shortening the separation distance between electrodes fixed to separator. Thus the falling of energy density of electrical storage apparatus can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator turning portion of first separator is located in both ends in the direction where the negative electrode boundary portion of negative electrode sheet is extended. A second separator (41) is provided between surfaces of two electrodes on the opposite side to the fixation surface (40a).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrode assembly.    Case of battery (12)    Negative and positive electrode current collection tabs (28,34)    Separators (40,41)    Fixation surface (40a)    Separator turning portion (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a terminal plate (16b), an insulation element (18b), and an end plate (20b) positioned by a lamination direction of a laminated body (14) equipping electrolytic both sides with an electric power generation cell (12) having electrolyte-electrode structure to position an electrode. A separator is provided, in which the electric power generation cell is laminated. The insulation element provides a recessed unit (68) by which an edge unit at the side of the laminated body is opened. An electroconductive heat insulation element (70) is accommodated in the recessed unit.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use as vehicle-mounted fuel cell stack mounted in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack has a terminal plate, an insulation element, and an end plate positioned by lamination direction of laminated body equipping electrolytic both sides with an electric power generation cell having electrolyte-electrode structure to position an electrode, and thus reduces the number of handling components, simplifies handling of components, and improves assembly workability favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack. (Draawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric power generation cell (12)    Laminated body (14)    Terminal plate (16b)    Insulation element (18b)    End plate (20b)    Recessed unit (68)    Heat insulation element (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an attachment tab (38) provided in an insulation film (37) that covers an electrode assembly (12). The tab is fixed to a positive electrode electrically conductive member (27) and a negative electrode electrically-conductive member (28). The electrode assembly is inserted in a case main body (13). A positive electrode current collection tab (21) comprises a positive electrode current collection tab group (25), and a negative electrode current collection tab (24) comprises a negative electrode current collection tab group (26), where the main body is made from metal.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery, for storing power for an electric motor for an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the positive electrode current collection tab group and the negative electrode current collection tab group enables the storage apparatus to have increased current collection efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a mode in which an electrode assembly is inserted in a case main body.    Electrode assembly (12)    Case main body (13)    Positive electrode current collection tab (21)    Negative electrode current collection tab (24)    Positive electrode current collection tab group (25)    Negative electrode current collection tab group (26)    Positive electrode electrically conductive member (27)    Negative electrode electrically-conductive member (28)    Insulation film (37)    Attachment tab (38)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus is provided with the electrode assembly that interposed the separator and laminated between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A case accommodates the electrode assembly. The case has a case main body (13) of a box-shape tube that has a bottom wall (13a) and an opening portion (14) on the opposite side to the bottom wall. A cover body plugs up the opening portion. The side walls (13b to 13e) are standingly arranged the case main body from the bottom wall. The two side walls are differing in length from each other.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for storing the power supply to the electric motor used as a power engine in vehicles, such as electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus is provided with the electrode assembly that interposed the separator and laminated between a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and case accommodates the electrode assembly, and thus improves the insertion property of the case to avoid the collision between the electrode assembly and the side wall, suppresses generation of the lamination shift of the electrode assembly, and hence improves the energy density of the secondary battery while increases the number of layers of the negative electrode and the positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an external appearance of a case main body.    Case main body (13)    Bottom wall (13a)    Side walls (13b to 13e)    Opening portion (14)    Opening end (14a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises metal separator, which provides a reactive-gas supply port that supplies the reactive gas. The reactive-gas discharge port discharges the reactive gas from the reactive-gas flow path to a horizontal direction end. A contact area per unit area of a convex portion (38a-e) is provided in the gravitational direction of the metal separators (18,20). An electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (16) is smaller than another contact area per unit area of another convex portion (38a-c) provided in the center of the gravitational direction.    USE - Fuel cell, particularly polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as a fuel cell system mounted on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has metal separator, which provides a reactive-gas supply port that supplies the reactive gas, and thus reduces the stagnant water of separator surface while performing the electric power generation stably with the simple structure, and hence suppresses generation of a droplet favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric power generation cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electric power generation cell (12)    Electrode structure (16)    Metal separators (18,20)    Convex portions (38a-e,38a-c)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition comprises dilithium sulfide, element chosen from phosphorus, silicon, germanium, aluminum, and boron, and lithium-containing compound are amorphized, to obtain sulfide glass. The sulfide glass is heated at temperature more than crystallization temperature, and cooled at cooling rate of more than 1 Kx S-1 using copper-potassium ( alpha ) ray, to obtain glass ceramics. The X-ray diffraction measurement is carried out with respect to sulfide glass, peak corresponding to lithium-containing compound is observed at angle (2( theta )) of 20.2-23.6 degrees .    USE - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material used for manufacturing lithium solid 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 method enables manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material having excellent lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material composition comprises dilithium sulfide, element chosen from phosphorus, silicon, germanium, aluminum, and boron, and lithium-containing compound (Lix, where X is halo) are amorphized, to obtain sulfide glass. The sulfide glass is heated at temperature more than crystallization temperature, and cooled at cooling rate of more than 1 Kx S-1 using copper-potassium ( alpha ) ray, to obtain glass ceramics. The X-ray diffraction measurement is carried out with respect to sulfide glass, peak corresponding to lithium-containing compound (I) is observed at angle (2( theta )) of 20.2-23.6 degrees . An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium solid battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a first separator (21a) that includes first protruding portion which covers one side of positive electrode (19) and protrudes into bottom wall side from edge of positive electrode. A second separator (21b) is provided with second protruding portion (30b) which covers other side of positive electrode and protrudes into same direction as first protruding portion. The protruding portions are located in side of bottom wall and are joined together. One of the joined protruding portions is joined to a negative electrode which adjoins positive electrode.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the second separator is provided with second protruding portion which covers the side of positive electrode and protrudes into same direction as first protruding portion, and the protruding portions of separators are located in bottom wall side and joined together, the joining location strength of positive electrode and negative electrode can be increased, and the fixed force of positive electrode and negative electrode can be strengthened. Thus, the insertion property of the electrode assembly can be improved, and the fall of the energy density can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the portion of electrode assembly accommodated in the case.    Positive electrode (19)    First separator (21a)    Second separator (21b)    Second protruding portion (30b)    Adhesion portion (32)
NOVELTY - The inspection system has a service plug (14) that interrupts an electric circuit, which is formed by connecting between the battery cells, and removes an electricity supply element. An inspection apparatus (40) connected to the service plug conducts the electricity supply inspection of a battery pack. The service plug has a fitting unit that fits the supply element. An electrode unit of the inspection apparatus is fitted to the fitting unit.    USE - Inspection system for a battery pack mounted in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inspection system has a service plug that interrupts an electric circuit, which is formed by connecting between the battery cells, thus enables the inspection apparatus to be easily connected to a battery pack without using the main power supply terminal of a battery pack, and reducing the work process in the electricity supply inspection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a inspection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery block (10a,10b)    Service plug (14)    Main power supply terminal (20)    Bus-bar (30)    Inspection apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The monitoring circuit (20) has two terminals (11,12) through which the monitoring circuit is connected with the high-voltage terminals of a contactor, so as to determine the contact resistance of contactor. A comparator circuit is implemented as an operational amplifier and is adapted to output the output signal of a control unit through the output of comparator circuit, when the monitoring circuit determines that contact resistance of contactor in the closed state, exceeds the predetermined threshold value.    USE - Monitoring circuit for battery mounted in motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The measuring device is installed in the battery pack, for determining the age of contactor built-up within the battery pack, so that the contactor can be verified while driving and the rapid aging of contactor can be detected. The conservative estimates of the aging condition of contactor can be corrected so that longer and safer use of contactor can be enabled. The expected early failure of contactor causing the production error can be detected early, by the additional check of the contact resistance. The comparator circuit is implemented as operational amplifier, in which operational amplifiers are short-circuit proof, do not require frequency compensation, have very big input voltage ranges and consume little power. The batteries comprise relatively high energy density as well as great thermal stability. The lithium-ion batteries are not affected by memory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the monitoring circuit.    Terminals (11,12)    Monitoring circuit (20)
NOVELTY - The plug connector (16) has high voltage components (14) which are mechanically connected in a plug-in position with a mating contact portion and are electrically contacted with a plug contact portion through several pole power cables (12, 13). Plug contact portion and mating contact portion are locked in the plug-in position by means of a locking device (17) having an electronic controller (18) for measuring the voltage of control electronic components using a voltage measuring unit. Voltage measuring unit is connected with electronic controller through communication network.    USE - Plug connector for releasable electrical connection of battery system of motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plug contact portion and mating contact portion are locked in the plug-in position by means of the locking device, hence the use of service plug can be avoided. The component cost can be reduced. The plug connector can be safely opened during accidents without need of power supply. The use of protective adhesive and shooters can be avoided, hence harm to people can be relieved. The connector can be opened even without the absence of voltage. The repair and the replacement of connector can be performed easily. The easy maintenance can be attained. The lithium-ion battery cells are provided, hence energy density and thermal stability can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Pole power cables (12,13)    High voltage components (14)    Plug connector (16)    Locking device (17)    Electronic controller (18)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a monitoring device (30) for monitoring the charging, voltage and/or temperature of the battery cell. A terminal (11) is connected in an electrically conductive manner to an electrode (1) of the battery cell. A fuse (13) serves to interrupt a current path (12) leading to the terminal. The monitoring device is connected by a contact (14) to the current path between the electrode and the fuse, and connected by another contact (15) to the current path between the fuse and the terminal.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium-ion battery cell for a battery in an electric powered car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring device is connected by the contact to the current path between the electrode and the fuse, and connected by another contact to the current path between the fuse and the terminal, thus enabling the monitoring device to communicate with the terminal in spite of the interruption of the current path by the fuse, so as to enable detection of heating of the battery cells due to overcharging, and hence improving the safety of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for discharging a battery cell    (2) a car i.e. electric powered car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a housing cover of a battery cell with electrodes, collectors, and a fuse.    Electrode (1)    Terminal (11)    Current path (12)    Fuse (13)    Contacts (14, 15)    Monitoring device (30)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (12) and a pressurized air conveyor (16) for providing compressed air to the fuel cell having an operating pressure. Another pressurized air conveyor (22) is utilized for providing compressed air at a pressure higher than operating pressure of the fuel cell. The latter pressurized air conveyor has a storage volume (20) for storing the compressed air at the higher pressure. An air suspension system is provided for the former pressurized air conveyor and the latter pressurized air conveyor.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The air conveyor provides compressed air at the pressure higher than operating pressure of the fuel cell, thus significantly enhancing transient behavior of the fuel cell system. The air conveyors are dimensioned in a small manner, and one of the conveyors is provided with small delivery rate with high pressure, thus reducing costs and weight of the car. The storage volume is simple and inexpensive. The system allows quick load change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Pressurized air conveyors (16, 22)    Storage volume (20)    Control device (26)
NOVELTY - The membrane humidifier has a hollow fiber membrane module having two housings (400). Several hollow fiber membranes (410) are arranged within the housings of the hollow fiber membrane module so that the terminal ends of the respective housing abuts the respective ends of the hollow fiber membrane module, if the housings are attached in the end. A hollow fiber membrane guide structure (430) is connected with an end of the housings in circumferential direction.    USE - Membrane humidifier for fuel cell of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for motor car e.g. passenger car, jeep, sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric car, plug-in hybrid electric car, vehicles with hydrogen propulsion and other vehicles for alternative fuel (e.g. Fuel, which is obtained from other resources than petroleum) comprises. As herein a hybrid vehicle a vehicle with two or more drive sources is used, e.g. Vehicles both with gasoline and electric drive.    ADVANTAGE - The gravitational forces between the closely packed hollow fiber membranes are oozed effectively so that the membrane humidifier can be used conveniently and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the membrane humidifier.    Housings (400)    Hollow fiber membranes (410)    Capping material layer (420)    Hollow fiber membrane guide structure (430)
NOVELTY - The device has an air supply terminal (62) which connected to an emergency air supply device (60). The air supply terminal is formed on an air supply spacer supplying air to a cathode of a fuel cell stack (10). The emergency air supply device is removably engaged to the air supply terminal to supply air to the fuel cell stack, when a high voltage battery is completely discharged.    USE - Fuel cell startup device used for passenger vehicle such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck and commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and gasoline-powered and fuel cell electric-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The emergency air supply device is removably engaged to air supply terminal to supply air to fuel cell stack, when high voltage battery is completely discharged, so that the electricity production of fuel cell stack can be achieved even complete discharge of high-voltage battery is occurred. Hence, the convenience, salability and stability of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved. The fuel cell startup can be achieved by simple action of engaging the emergency air supply device to air supply spacer in quick-connect engagement manner, so that the driver can be allowed to directly take on-site action.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell startup method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell startup device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air blower (32)    Radiator (42)    Emergency air supply device (60)    Air supply terminal (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating two adsorbers with heat transfer fluid (HTF) by which the motor exhaust gas in a hot HTF circle is warmed up. The HTF is cooled by a HTF radiator in a cold HTF circle. A cold phase change material (PCM) battery communication with the adsorbers is loaded and the hot HTF circle is coupled with a heating core.    USE - Method for operating vehicle climate control system (claimed) of vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation effect of the climate control system can be enhanced by efficiently improving the efficacy of the adsorbers so that the engine load and fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced significantly. Thus the performance of the climate control system can be improved favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle climate control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle with the climate control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    Climate control system (102)    Passenger compartment (104)    Driving wheels (106)    Combustion engine (108)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has several battery modules (12), in which each battery module comprises several battery cells stacked side by side or sequentially arranged. The battery module includes a dummy cell that is arranged with a temperature sensor between two battery cells. Each dummy cell comprises two temperature sensors, in which one temperature sensor detects the temperature of first side of dummy cell and other temperature sensor detects the temperature of second side of the dummy cell positioned in the battery cell of respective battery module.    USE - Battery for motor car such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dummy cell with temperature sensor is arranged between two battery cells which are stacked one behind the other and positioned side by side. The temperature sensors are positioned in a stack of battery cells easily and reliably. The temperature of the battery modules of motor car battery and thus the temperature of the motor car battery can be safely and reliably determined. The determination of the temperature of motor car battery from the temperatures of the battery modules is simple and reliable. The thickness of the dummy cell is dimensioned so that the dummy cell can be arranged in a space-saving manner between the two battery cells, and simultaneously secure recording of the temperature sensor can be enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the motor car battery.    Motor car battery (10)    Battery module (12)    Inner casing (13)    Outer casing (14)    Control device (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves directing a cleaning jet (40) of gas and/or sublimable solid particles as a jet medium by a device for beam generation (42) on the to-be-cleaned surface (20) of the housing (10). The cleaning jet after striking the to-be-cleaned surface is sucked by a suction device (50). The sublimable solid particles contain carbon dioxide. The device for beam generation is used for producing the carbon dioxide snow beams.    USE - Method for purifying battery cell housing for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for use in wind turbine, vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, laptops and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The metal casing of the battery housing is cleaned such that error-free electrical insulation is produced. The particle and/or lint-contamination of the substrate surface can be reliably removed. The substrate surface is not contaminated with particles so that no liquid can creep into the substrate surface such that high process reliability, high degree of automation, short process times can be achieved without harmful solvents. The cleaning effect is increased by electrostatic charging of the fluid and/or ionization, because the targeted impact of the abrasive on object to be cleaned suffers less wastage. The carbon dioxide snow blasting is the use of liquid carbon dioxide, from which the solid particles are produced directly as an abrasive, so that continuous beam supply is possible and high degree of automation of the process can be achieved. Due to the lower kinetic energy of the carbon dioxide particles, the carbon dioxide snow cleaning is much less abrasive than the dry ice blasting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell housing.    Battery cell housing (10)    To-be-cleaned surface (20)    Cleaning jet (40)    Device for beam generation (42)    Suction device (50)
NOVELTY - The connector has two parallel current paths (30, 40), where one of the current paths has a very low resistance value greater than zero, and another current path has resistance value in the range of milliohms to kilohms range. The current paths are formed over discrete resistors (35, 45) that are provided with given resistance values. A set of wires is provided with gradated lengths. The current paths are formed from a solid material, and the paths are arranged in a layered manner.    USE - High ohmic connector for a battery module i.e. traction battery module, that is utilized in a power train of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The current path has very low resistance value greater than zero, and another current path has resistance value in the range of milliohms to kilohms range, thus avoiding arc or external or internal short circuits, and allowing the housing of the connector to be provided in a compact manner. The connector prevents fires and/or degassing of cells i.e. lithium-ion cells, of the module. The connector has quick response time and protects components such as contactors. The connector has cost-optimized construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module    (2) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a high ohmic connector.    Contacts (10, 20)    Current paths (30, 40)    Discrete resistors (35, 45)
NOVELTY - The electrical fuse (1) has melting device (40) provided in current path (30), so that electrical overload is automatically separable by melting and/or evaporation in current path. A magnet (50) is provided for deflecting a light arc generated between separate melting device elements (42) based on separation of the current path.    USE - Electrical fuse for interrupting current path in battery such as lithium-ion battery in motor vehicle such as electromotive drivable motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in stationary equipment, mobile phone, portable computer, video camera, MPEG audio-layer 3 (MP3) player, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanically separated ends of the current path are provided, so that safe isolation of a current path in case of overload is ensured using electrical fuse having simple, cost-effective and weight and volume saving design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical fuse.    Electrical fuse (1)    Current path (30)    Melting device (40)    Melting device elements (42)    Magnet (50)
NOVELTY - The half bridge circuit (20) has two switching units (11,12) for connecting or disconnecting battery cell (14) with respect to battery line (18). The switching units measure the current flowing through the battery cell. The switching unit (11) is configured as sense FET whose source terminal is electrically connected to non-inverting input of a feedback amplifier (2) of the external wiring (15). The inverting input of the feedback amplifier is connected to current measuring terminal of sense FET.    USE - Half bridge circuit for battery such as lithium ion battery of motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The error or malfunction of the individual battery cells can be detected reliably by measuring the current flowing through the battery cell. Thus, the battery cell can be connected or disconnected with respect to battery line, based on the measured current flowing through the battery cells. The need for expensive components for measuring current can be avoided, and the power loss occurring in the current measurement can be greatly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the half bridge circuit.    Feedback amplifier (2)    Switching units (11,12)    Battery cell (14)    External wiring (15)    Battery line (18)    Half bridge circuit (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves computing the intercell maximum deflection and the cell impedance. The cell impedance which is added up with the module is computed. The cell impedance which is the impedance of the cell equipped in modules is measured at cells. The impedance of the target module is stored (S250), if the intercell maximum deflection exceeds the allowable variation. The rate of temperature change of a battery pack is measured.    USE - Method for managing battery pack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the impedance change can be sensed and multiple module deterioration difference sensing can be stored easily, the performance of the vehicle and the battery management system can be improved. Since the management efficiency of the battery management system is improved, the information including the battery pack repair or the replacement can be received. Hence the safety of the battery pack, vehicle and operator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for managing battery pack of vehicle.    Step for receiving request through CAN communication units (S210)    Step for determining whether measured current exceeds critical current (S220)    Step for comparing rate of temperature change and rate of temperature change high limit of battery pack (S230)    Step for comparing intercell maximum deflection with allowable variation (S240)    Step for storing impedance of target module (S250)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has an anode lead (130) and a cathode lead (140) that are formed in the metals having different resistance. The metals are bonded together. A protective circuit module (PCM) (120) is connected to anode and cathode leads of battery cell (110). An external input/output (I/O) terminal is electrically connected to protection circuit of a protecting circuit board (PCB) (122). The electrode assembly is interposed between the cathode and anode of battery cell. The anode and cathode separation film structure is sealed with the electrolyte inside the battery case (112).    USE - Battery pack such as lithium-ion polymer secondary battery pack for device such as cellular phone, handheld computer, smartphone, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit of the battery pack can be prevented. The solderability of the metals can be improved. The simple combining process of the electrode assembly and PCM of the battery pack can be performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell (110)    PCM (120)    PCB (122)    Anode lead (130)    Cathode lead (140)
NOVELTY - The cooling water pressure controlling device has a pressurizing piston (12) that is installed at an inner side of a cylinder (11) and moves linearly. A pressurizing piston driving element (13) moves backward and is connected to a cooling water reservoir (20) and a gas encapsulated type cylinder. A return spring (14) is equipped in the pressurizing piston and the cylinder and a safety valve (16) maintains the pressure of the cylinder.    USE - Cooling water pressure controlling device for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The pressurizing piston driving element is connected to the cooling water reservoir and the gas encapsulated type cylinder and the safety valve maintains the pressure of the cylinder, thus enhances the operating pressure control of the cooling water, also prevents the leakage generation by the cooling water, and thus ensures system drive safety of the cooling water pressure controlling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling water pressure controlling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylinder (11)    Pressurizing piston (12)    Pressurizing piston driving element (13)    Return spring (14)    Safety valve (16)    Cooling water reservoir (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (S20) whether the mode of a vehicle is starting mode based on the virtual vibration, speed and virtual engine sound in the vehicle by a control unit. The velocity of the vehicle is detected (S40) after detecting (S30) the setting mode. The virtual vibration and virtual engine sound is generated (S50) according to the crystallization.    USE - Method for providing virtual vibration and virtual engine sound to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The virtual vibration and virtual engine sound can be generated and provided efficiently with respect to the setting mode of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for providing virtual vibration and virtual engine sound to vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method for providing the virtual vibration and virtual engine sound to vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to determine whether mode of vehicle is starting mode based on virtual vibration, speed and virtual engine sound (S20)    Step to detect setting mode (S30)    Step to detect velocity of vehicle (S40)    Step to generate virtual vibration and virtual engine sound according to crystallization (S50)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one storehouse in the bottle push-pull movable frame, comprising a hopper for fixing the battery's active on the battery chamber, it further comprises fixing frame's the battery cabin, the said upper fixing frame are provided with a guide rail, said movable frame through the roller shaft along said guide rail, said movable frame one end is provided with a limiting plate by the bolt and the fixing frame are fixedly connected. The advantages of this utility model are adopts in the hopper's horizontal sliding movable push-pull electric bottle is fixed on the battery cabin, greatly convenient for the normal maintenance and maintenance's battery, and it has simple structure and convenient use.
NOVELTY - The frame has a box-type integral structure that is composed of upper rectangular frame (11) and lower rectangular frame (12). The upper and lower rectangular frames are connected using vertical rods (13) and diagonal draw bar (14). An arc-shaped cabin is provided for containing cable.    USE - High strength frame for vehicle such as solar racing car (claimed) and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame having high strength and low weight can be provided with strong anti-impact ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the high strength frame for vehicle.    Auxiliary connecting block (6)    Upper rectangular frame (11)    Lower rectangular frame (12)    Vertical rod (13)    Diagonal draw bar (14)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one distributed power supply comprehensive experiment device for natural gas. At present, there is no one can satisfy the full working condition test's distributed power supply system with the can's performance characteristic test's natural gas distributed power supply comprehensive experiment device. The utility model's comprising a gas internal combustion engine generating set, micro-turbine electric generating set, waste heat utilization module, a test load, a data acquisition processing system and control system, a fuel gas internal combustion engine generating set and micro-turbine electric generating set through the cable and test load is connected, the electric energy output end and micro gas turbine data acquisition processing system are respectively and gas internal combustion generating set's generating unit's electric energy output end of the waste heat utilization through pipeline is connected with the fuel gas internal combustion engine generating set and micro-turbine electric generating set up, a waste heat between the module and the test load is connected with a pipeline. The utility model can satisfy the full working condition test and energy efficiency characteristic test's distributed power supply system's.
NOVELTY - The support structure has a brace (38) which is attached to a primary side of the housing (18). A hinge tab is attached to a secondary side of the housing to position a portion of the housing between brace and hinge tab. A living hinge is provided to connect the brace to the hinge tab. The living hinge is permitted to the relative movement between brace and hinge tab (40) to attachment of both of brace and hinge tab to the housing.    USE - Support structure for battery cell e.g. lithium polymer battery cell of battery assembly e.g. lithium polymer battery assembly used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the lithium polymer battery cells is reduced to stack multiple battery cells, so that the overall cost and size of the electric vehicle can be reduced. The vibration occurred in the cell during usage of the vehicle can be reduced. The movement of the support bracket can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for mounting battery cells to circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell of the battery pack.    Housing (18)    Top surface (26)    Brace (38)    Hinge tab (40)    Attachment tab (56)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing electrode mixture slurry (2) which consists of dispersoid containing electrode active material and dispersion medium. The slurry provided in kneading container (3) is kneaded by kneading blade (5) provided in kneading shaft (6) that is rotationally driven. The load concerning kneading shaft and rotational speed or rate of strain of kneading shaft is measured. The yield stress of electrode mixture slurry is computed from measured value. The determination is made to check whether the process to knead is continued based on computed yield stress.    USE - Method for kneading electrode mixture slurry of battery such as lithium ion battery (claimed) used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone and note book personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the yield stress of electrode mixture slurry is computed from measured value, and the determination is made to check whether the process to knead is continued based on computed yield stress, the slurry discarded can be made into the minimum and the fall of productivity can be suppressed by detecting the abnormal change of the fluid flow characteristic in real time, at the time of manufacture of the electrode mixture slurry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a multi-axial kneading apparatus; and    (2) a method for manufacturing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multi-axial kneading apparatus of the electrode mixture slurry. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multi-axial kneading apparatus (1)    Electrode mixture slurry (2)    Kneading container (3)    Kneading blade (5)    Kneading shaft (6)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly (10) has a pair of catalyst layer (13A,13C) that is arranged on both sides of polymer electrolyte membrane (11). The anode gas diffusion layer and cathode gas diffusion layer are provided on both sides of polymer electrolyte membrane and a pair of catalyst layer. The anode gas diffusion layer and cathode gas diffusion layer are provided with porous portion having electro-conductive particle and polymeric resin as a main component. A porous membrane is formed by the porous portion stacking the sheet in which porosity of several layers differs.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) such as polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used for motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system, and domestic-use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous membrane can be formed by the porous portion stacking the sheet in which porosity of several layers differs, the water retention property and water-repellent property of gas diffusion layer can be improved, so that the electric power generation performance can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode catalyst layer (13A)    Cathode catalyst layer (13C)    Anode gasket (15A)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has operation controller (200) which carries out the operation control of the fuel cell (100), based on external requirement load. A distortion grasping unit matches with the continuation condition of a operation of the fuel cell and the distortion tolerance, which can suppress the damage based on distortion of an electrolytic membrane (111), and grasps the distortion detected. An output outputs a correction command that aims at correction of distortion, when distortion detected on electrolytic membrane exceeds distortion tolerance range.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since a correction command that aims at correction of distortion is output when the detected distortion on the electrolytic membrane exceeds a distortion tolerance, the operation control of the fuel cell can be carried out while suppressing damage to the electrolytic membrane, thus, durable improvement is achieved in regards with maintenance and improvement of suppression of electric power generation performance degradation due to damage to electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (100)    Electrolytic membrane (111)    Operation controller (200)    Memory (210)    Fuel system (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has secondary batteries (A,B) that are connected in parallel. The electric current interruption apparatus is operated by expansion at the time of the overcharge of secondary battery (B). The positive electrode and negative electrode are accommodated in the container. An electrolyte is accommodated in the container. The capacitance of secondary battery (B) is lower than the capacitance of secondary battery (A).    USE - Lithium ion battery pack used for electric vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric current interruption apparatus operates by the expansion at the time of overcharge of second secondary battery, the overcharge can be prevented, so that the thermal runaway and bursting of battery pack can be prevented reliably. Since the battery pack is equipped with first secondary battery other than second secondary battery, the service life-time of battery pack can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view showing the state where the battery pack is connected to external circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Armored can (2)    Internal positive electrode lead (4)    Internal negative electrode lead (5)    Secondary batteries (A,B)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating (S1) minimum-temperature by checking whether external temperature is turned below predetermined temperature. The stack temperature falling rate of fuel cell is detected (S2). The freezing temperature falling rate of fuel cell is estimated. The freezing within fuel cell is prevented (S3) for generating electric power to warm air inside fuel cell, when stack temperature falling rate is determined to be less than freezing temperature falling rate.    USE - Method for stopping fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing within fuel cell is prevented for generating electric power to warm air inside fuel cell, when stack temperature falling rate is determined to be less than freezing temperature falling rate, thus the improvement of electric power generation stability at the time of starting and deterioration suppression of fuel cell can be improved, and increase of the fuel consumption by freezing prevention electric power generation can be suppressed. The lifetime improvement of fuel cell can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of stopping fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for estimating minimum-temperature (S1)    Step for detecting stack temperature falling rate of fuel cell (S2)    Step for preventing freezing within fuel cell for generating electric power (S3)    Step for completing freezing prevention electric power generation process (S7)    Step for performing cathode gas circulation process (S9)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has entrance sealing valve (34) that open and closes the cathode gas supply flow path (31) which supplies an oxidizing agent to the cathode. An exit sealing valve (36) opens and closes the cathode offgas emission flow path (35) in which the oxidizing agent off gas emitted from the cathode circulates. A hydrogen presence-or-absence estimation unit (51) estimates a stuck state at time of starting of fuel cell. A valve opening order regulation unit regulates the valve opening of entrance sealing and exit sealing valve based on stuck state.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation stability at the time of starting, since a valve opening order regulation unit regulates the valve opening of entrance sealing and exit sealing valve based on stuck state, so that the fuel cell can be started after making the stuck state in the fuel cell at the time of starting in a favorable state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Cathode gas supply flow path (31)    Entrance sealing valve (34)    Cathode offgas emission flow path (35)    Exit sealing valve (36)    Hydrogen presence-or-absence estimation unit (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has electrically-conductive element (30) to connect non-formation unit and electrode terminal (15). Electrode terminal is provided with external terminal unit (32) protruded to exterior of casing (11), and first metal fastening unit (33) arranged inside casing and connected to external terminal unit. Electrically-conductive element is provided with second metal fastening unit (30a) electrically connected with first metal fastening unit. Convex portion (36) formed in one metal fastening unit is protruded and contacted with other metal fastening unit.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, riding vehicle and commercial vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance of the fastening units which electrically connect electrode terminal and electrically-conductive element can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Casing (11)    Electrode terminal (15)    Electrically-conductive element (30)    Second metal fastening unit (30a)    External terminal unit (32)    First metal fastening unit (33)    Convex portion (36)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises nonaqueous solvent and lithium salt. The nonaqueous solvent contains 15-40 vol.% fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate and 45-85 vol.% fluorine-containing linear carbonate and/or fluorine-containing chain ether, and 10 vol.% or less cyclic carbonate which does not contain fluorine.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) e.g. laminated-type lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles, and storage battery for mobile communication terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte suppresses the elution of manganese from positive electrode active material, precipitation of manganese on the surface of negative electrode, deterioration of rate characteristic of cell, and improves charging/discharging cycle characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Battery element (10)    Positive electrode lead (21)    Negative electrode lead (22)    Exterior component (30)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a main case (12) and a lid (13). The lid closes an opening of the main case. An electrode assembly (14) is accommodated inside the main case. A welding portion (20) is formed in between an open end face (12a) of the main case and an inner surface (19) of the lid. A gap (K) is formed at the inner side of the main case. The gap is provided in between the lid surface and a surrounding wall (16) of the main case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery for motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of blowhole in the welding portion is prevented by discharging gas from the welding position towards the accommodation space through the gap. The gap is formed reliably by a tapering portion of the main case. The formation of tapering portion and manufacture of main case are performed at the same time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the case and the electrode assembly.    Main case (12)    Open end face (12a)    Lid (13)    Electrode assembly (14)    Surrounding wall (16)    Inner surface (19)    Welding portion (20)    Gap (K)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode material has active material containing transition metal and ferrocene. The transition metal has an oxidation-reduction potential higher than the oxidation-reduction potential of ferrocene. The transition metal is selected from a group including manganese, cobalt and nickel. The amount of ferrocene contained in the active material is set as 2-4% of the gross mass of positive electrode material.    USE - Positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and portable apparatuses such as notebook-type personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacture of lithium secondary battery having a highly efficient discharge characteristic is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of the discharge characteristic of the lithium secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode plate (10) has an active material laminated block (2) consisting of a conductive layer (4) in between a pair of active material layers (3,5). The conductive layer consists of electrically conductive material and binder. The tensile strain of the binder of conductive layer according to JIS-K-7161 (1994) standards is larger than the tensile strain of the binder of active material layers. The tensile elasticity modulus of the binder of conductive layer according to JIS-K-7161 (1994) standards is made small.    USE - Negative electrode plate for secondary battery of battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and portable apparatus such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The improvement of the charging and discharging characteristic of the battery is improved irrespective of the volume change of the active material used in the negative electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the structure of the negative electrode plate.    Electrical power collector (1)    Active material laminated block (2)    Active material layers (3,5)    Conductive layer (4)    Negative electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - A lithium complex oxide film comprises 75-100 vol.% lithium complex oxide having spinel structure, and belongs to space group Fd-3m crystallographically.    USE - Lithium complex oxide film is used for electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, fixed-type electrical storage system, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing lithium complex oxide film has excellent battery characteristics, favorable capacitance density, and reduced gaps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium complex oxide film comprises 75-100 vol.% lithium complex oxide (LiMn2-yNiyO4, where y is 0-0.6) having spinel structure, and belongs to space group Fd-3m crystallographically. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium complex oxide structure;    (2) electrode; and    (3) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has a control equipment (65) which controls a secondary battery (51). The control unit is accommodated in a storage case (61). A balance weight (31) is thermally coupled to the secondary battery and absorbs the heat emitted by the battery. A placing board (38) is formed from a heat insulating material and is fixed to a notch portion (32) that is formed in the balance weight. The placing board is provided between the control equipment and the balance weight.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat emitted from the control equipment is insulated with the placing board, thus, temperature rise of thermal absorption portions are suppressed, and the secondary battery is efficiently cooled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Balance weight (31)    Notch portion (32)    Placing board (38)    Secondary battery (51)    Storage case (61)    Control equipment (65)
NOVELTY - The battery has nonaqueous electrolyte which contains lithium bisoxalate borate. A negative electrode is formed on negative electrode core that is provided with negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material. The negative electrode active material is provided with graphite particles and configured to set 10% graphite particle diameter in volume based cumulative particle size distribution of graphite particle to D10 so that ratio D90/D10 is greater when particle diameter is set to specific value.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for vehicles such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The high capacitance nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery ensures high input-output characteristics and high durability in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Armored can (1)    Sealant (2)    Electrode terminals (5,6)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) consists of flat-shaped winding electrode component wound on elongate positive electrode plate and elongate negative electrode plate through elongate separator, and exterior component which accommodates winding electrode component and non-aqueous electrolyte of flat shape. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is formed using nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt containing oxalate complex as anion, and difluoro lithium phosphate.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to smart phone, portable computer, personal digital assistant, portable music player, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of flat-shaped winding electrode component wound on elongate positive electrode plate and elongate negative electrode plate through elongate separator, and exterior component which accommodates winding electrode component and non-aqueous electrolyte of flat shape. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is formed using nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt containing oxalate complex as anion, and difluoro lithium phosphate. 8 or more Layers of winding portions of separator are present in the center portion of flat-shaped winding electrode component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode terminal (18)    Negative electrode terminal (20)    Insulation components (21,22)    Sealant (23)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a supply flow path (34) for distributing a cathode gas from a supply section to a fuel cell (20) and a discharge flow path (36) for cathode off gas emitted from fuel cell. A bypass flow path (35) distributes the gas from supply section to the discharge flow path not via the fuel cell. An adjustment unit raises a back pressure when a temperature sensor (44) detects that the cathode gas temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. A control unit (70) controls switching operation of a switch unit (45) so that cathode gas is distributed to the bypass flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cathode gas is distributed to the bypass flow path when the cathode gas temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, thus supplying hot cathode gas to a fuel cell is avoided, and the deterioration and performance decrement of the fuel cell is suppressed.    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)    Fuel cell (20)    Supply flow path (34)    Bypass flow path (35)    Discharge flow path (36)    Temperature sensor (44)    Three-way valve (45)    Control unit (70)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises high voltage positive electrode active material operated at voltage of 4.5 V or more, and low electric potential plateaux possession positive electrode active material having plateaux formed using low electric potential plateaux forming material at electric potential of 3.8 V or less or 3.8 V or less as charge voltage.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium-ion electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for electric component and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion electrical storage device obtained using the positive electrode material has excellent reliability and cycle characteristics, and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion electrical storage device; and    (2) manufacture of lithium-ion electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode compound material layer (21a)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus a cooling-medium channel (27) through which the cooling medium flows into the other side surface side from one side surface side of an electrical storage cell (C). The cooling-medium channel is formed between the electrical storage cell and an electrical storage cell holder (26). A seal protrusion (26e) extends at the flow direction of cooling medium in an upper section (28b) of electrical storage cell holder while a lower section (28c) is provided protruding in the lamination direction. The seal protrusion is press-contacted to an insulating sheet (22).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for supplying electric power to motor generator of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses leaking of cooling medium from the cooling-medium channel without providing a special sealing unit since the seal protrusion extends at the flow direction of the cooling medium in the upper section of the electrical storage cell holder while the lower section is provided protruding by the lamination direction. Ensures a sealing effect by suppressing leaking of cooling medium from the cooling-medium channel. Improves the rigidity of the main surface since the lamination direction width of the main surface reinforcement section of the electrode sheet can strongly press the main surface reinforcement section to the inner side of the main surface of an electrical storage cell. Improves the cooling capability of the electrical storage cell since the insulating sheet can restrain the worst area covering the electrical storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Insulating sheet (22)    Electrical storage cell holder (26)    Seal protrusion (26e)    Cooling-medium channel (27)    Upper section (28b)    Lower section (28c)    Electrical storage cell (C)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material has a crystal phase including sodium-tin-phosphorus-containing complex (NaSn2(PO4)3).    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for nonaqueous metal-ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, and electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has reduced reaction electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous metal-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the nonaqueous metal-ion battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Nonaqueous electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (4)    Nonaqueous metal-ion battery (10)
NOVELTY - The sulfide solid electrolyte layer manufacturing method involves pressing a thiophosphate dimer (Li4P2S6) of a vitreous state at the temperature below a glass transition point at a range of 150 degrees Celsius to 335 degrees Celsius.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte layer manufacturing method for batteries e.g., lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephones or vehicles e.g., electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte layer manufacturing method improves the ion conduction performance of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bar graph of a lithium ion conductivity result. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves coating an electrode paste containing binder (136) on a negative electrode foil (132x) for forming a belt-shaped electrode paste layer (133p). The formed electrode paste layer is subjected to heat-drying process for forming a belt-shaped active material layer (133x). A surface portion (HR11h) of an opposing portion (HR11) of a conveyance roller (HR1) is heated. Hot air (NF) is sprayed on a second center region (133p2) of the electrode paste layer, while heating first center region (133p1) of an electrode paste layer through negative electrode foil.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. square-shaped closed-type lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and battery use apparatus such as hammer drill.    ADVANTAGE - The migration of thickness direction of binder at the both ends of width direction of electrode paste layer can be prevented, so that the active material layer is prevented from being peeled from edge portion of width direction of electrode foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the spraying process of hot air on second center region of negative electrode paste layer, while heating opposing portion of conveyance roller and first center region of negative electrode paste layer through negative electrode foil.    Negative electrode foil (132x)    Belt-shaped electrode paste layer (133p)    First center region (133p1)    Second center region (133p2)    Belt-shaped active material layer (133x)    Binder (136)    Conveyance roller (HR1)    Opposing portion of conveyance roller (HR11)    Surface portion (HR11h)    Hot air (NF)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a pressing element (100) which pressurizes an electrode laminated main structure. An overcharge inhibiting agent generates gas to raise an internal pressure during an overcharge. An electric current interruption mechanism interrupts electrical-connection with an electrode plate and foreign terminals (130,131) during pressure rise. The pressing element makes an applied pressure of a middle region weaker than applied pressure of a periphery region, before interruption mechanism operates and when both regions are pressurized equally and normally.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as electric power source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery can prevent overcharge state by emitting large amount of gas and rapidly operating electric current interruption mechanism, without increasing the compounding quantity of overcharge inhibiting agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the lithium ion secondary battery apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressing element (100)    Deformation element (101)    End plate (120)    Restraint band (121)    Foreign terminals (130,131)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing attachment process to attach the lithium ion secondary battery by accommodating the electrode portion and electrolyte solution in battery container. The positive/negative electrode plate is laminated on flat shaped structure by flat stack. A separator is inserted in the battery. The charging or discharge of the secondary battery is performed by high-rate (10C). The lithium ion secondary battery is restrained by applying a load to the thickness direction of the secondary battery.    USE - Method for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle, used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging reaction in the electrode portion can be produced uniformly. The performance of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Low electric power flow (1C)    High-rate (10C)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a control CPU (111), which regulates a step up converter (110) and stops charge of a main battery (BH) while turning OFF a switch (140,141) and disconnecting step up converter from main battery, when the output electric power of a solar panel (10) is below the reference electric power. The control CPU judges whether the step up converter is continued without stopping charge of the main battery based on time, when the output electric power of the solar panel that is larger than the reference electric power turns into below the reference electric power.    USE - Charging device used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Life decline of a switch which connects or disconnects a charging circuit and a battery is suppressed, since voltage drop of the battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of a charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Charging device (1)    Solar panel (10)    Step up converter (110)    Control CPUs (111)    Switches (140,141)    Main battery (BH)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery detective unit (100) which senses whether a main battery is detached from a vehicle or not. The detachment of battery in vehicle is sensed after performing a vehicle sleep mode conversion using battery detective unit. A control unit (400) confirms on/off state of accessory power source in vehicle. Information about detachment of battery is received from battery detective unit when off state of power source is confirmed. Alarm signal about battery detachment state is provided to operator of vehicle using alert portion (300), by control unit.    USE - Device for preventing theft in vehicle e.g. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The detachment of the battery in the vehicle can be efficiently detected so that alarm signal about battery detachment state can be efficiently provided to the vehicle operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preventing theft in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the device for preventing theft in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detective unit (100)    Operator input unit (200)    Alert portion (300)    Control unit (400)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a solar cell panel (110), a condensing battery (120) and a heating panel assembly (130), where the solar cell panel is installed in the upper portion of a panel holder (111) which is arranged in the constant height of the apparatus in a perpendicular manner. The heating panel assembly is coupled with a union projection or a projection insertion groove which is assembled, so that the impact is delivered to the vehicle. A fixing screw is inserted into a part to cover the surface of a heat line and road (1).    USE - Apparatus for preventing road freezing.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has a solar cell panel, a condensing battery and a heating panel assembly, where the solar cell panel is installed in the upper portion of a panel holder which is arranged in the constant height of the apparatus in a perpendicular manner, and thus ensures simple and efficient prevention of road freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Road (1)    Solar cell panel (110)    Panel holder (111)    Condensing battery (120)    Heating panel assembly (130)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery (C1) has an electrode group (100) formed by winding an electrode plate, a battery can (101) in which the electrode group is provided, and a holder (102) attached on an outer circumference surface of the electrode group such that winding state of the electrode group is maintained, and deformed with respect to expansion of electrode group along radial direction, and comprises electrolyte injected into the battery can.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used as cordless electronic device power supply. Uses include but are not limited to industry, electric vehicle, electrical component, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has stable battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the lithium-ion secondary battery.    Electrode group (100)    Battery can (101)    Holder (102)    Positive electrode active material layer (103)    Lithium-ion secondary battery (C1)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a refrigerant loop (10) that causes refrigerant to circulate between battery (1), evaporator (14) and heater (54). A heat control unit heats the refrigerant using heater, when the temperature of refrigerant for the battery is lower than a permissible lower limit temperature for battery. Heat control unit reduces the temperature of refrigerant that is equal to or less than a permissible upper limit temperature for battery by increasing output of compressor (11), when temperature of refrigerant for battery is higher than permissible upper limit temperature for battery.    USE - Thermal management system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption by the operation of air conditioning can be suppressed, and the fall of the cruising range of the vehicle can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of thermal management system for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermal management system for electric vehicle.    Battery (1)    Refrigerant loop (10)    Compressor (11)    Evaporator (14)    Heater (54)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode active material containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide, and silicon-containing compound and/or its reaction product in vicinity of negative electrode. The silicon-containing compound has functional group with silsesquioxane structure chosen from vinyl group and phenyl group.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Cover component (14)    External positive electrode terminal (38)    External negative electrode terminal (48)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has positive electrode current collection tab (34) and negative electrode current collection tab that constitute positive electrode tab group (40) and negative electrode tab group brought together within the range of an electrode assembly (20) in lamination direction. The tab group includes reference tabs serving as a reference for tabs brought together in lamination direction, and outboard tabs. The length of protrusion direction in positive or negative electrode sheets (30,31) from end portion of outboard tab is greater than length from end portion of reference tabs.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction arising with welding of tab and electrically-conductive portion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the positive electrode current collection tab and positive electrode tab group.    Electrode assembly (20)    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Negative electrode sheet (31)    Positive electrode current collection tab (34)    Positive electrode tab group (40)
NOVELTY - A gaseous feedstock chosen from carbon dioxide, gaseous hydrocarbon and their mixtures is converted to liquid reaction product at ambient temperature and pressure by forming a reaction mixture by contacting the gaseous feedstock with ionic liquid, and supplying energy to the reaction mixture.    USE - Conversion of gaseous feedstock chosen from carbon dioxide, gaseous hydrocarbon and their mixtures to liquid reaction product e.g. gasoline, kerosene, jet-fuel or diesel fuel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Amount of energy required in converting gaseous feedstock to liquid reaction product is less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the operation of electrochemical reactor in conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol.    Electrochemical reactor (1)    1st electrode (10)    2nd electrode (20)    Proton permeable membrane (21)    Vessel (30)    Zinc chloride solvent (31)    Electric potential (32)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has battery cell arrangement in which battery cells (100) are stacked. The battery cell is set with electrode assembly and electrolyte sealed in the battery case. The electrode assembly is set with positive and negative terminals between which separation membrane is located. The fixing elements (210) are integrally coupled to outer surface of each battery cell and are made of rubber, plastic, silicone, or thermoplastic urethane resin. The assembly structures (220) are coupled to each other, so that stable stacking structure is formed by battery cell arrangement.    USE - Battery module such as prismatic-type battery module and pouched-type battery module e.g. lithium ion secondary battery of battery pack for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fixing elements can be united effectively with battery cell. The performance of the battery module can be improved. The generation of deformation to the battery module can be prevented. The time and cost required for manufacturing the battery module can be saved. The assembling process of the battery module can be simplified. The degree of difficulty during the manufacturing of battery module can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery pack; and    (2) a battery pack device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (100)    Battery module (200)    Fixing element (210)    Assembly structure (220)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor (40) that is arranged between first lead half portion (42) and second lead half portion (44). An overlap edge portion (54,56) is provided to contact PTC thermistor. The lead half portions are formed larger than planar view shape of PTC thermistor. The PTC thermistor is engaged by insertion recessed portion formed in overlap edge portion of lead half portions. An exposed portion of PTC thermistor is covered by protective material (72), and not covered with overlap edge portion of lead portions.    USE - Alkaline storage battery such as nickel hydride storage battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the case of external short circuit can be suppressed efficiently using alkaline storage battery. The size reduction of the built-in location of the PTC thermistor in positive electrode lead can be obtained easily. The contact of electro-conductive particle can be reduced and electrical resistance value can be increased rapidly. The manufacture of alkaline storage battery can be made easier with improvement of producibility, improved shape stability and low incidence rate of inferior goods. The malfunction of PTC thermistor can be prevented, by setting the operating temperature of a PTC thermistor to 80 to 100 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the upper portion in armored can.    Nickel hydride storage battery (2)    PTC thermistor (40)    Lead half portions (42,44)    Overlap edge portions (54,56)    Protective material (72)
NOVELTY - Electro-conductive paste comprises: metallic particles; a glass frit; an organic vehicle; and a salt with an anion comprising an oxygen atom and a halogen atom.    USE - The paste is useful in a precursor for the preparation of a solar cell of a module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste provides solar cell with increased cell efficiency, increased fill factor and reduced resistance between electrodes and wafers. The solar cell has high Ohmic sheet resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLIAMS are included for:    (1) a solar cell precursor comprising a wafer, and the paste on the wafer;    (2) the preparation of a solar cell, comprising provision of the solar cell precursor, and firing of the solar cell precursor to obtain a solar cell;    (3) a solar cell obtainable by the process, comprising electrodes with a halogen content of 0.1-40 mmol/kg based on the number of halogen atoms/ions and the total weight of the electrode; and    (4) a module comprising the solar cell and at least a further solar cell.
NOVELTY - The housing has an electronic component (14) which is arranged on a housing cover (12) on a metal core printed circuit board to monitor a battery cell (10). The housing cover is subdivided into two portions (15,16) which are electrically associated with an electrode (17) of the battery cell.    USE - Housing for battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell of battery module used in motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and wind-powered device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the two subdivided portions of the housing cover are electrically associated with electrode of battery cell, the electronic component can be contacted with the two portions. Thus, the temperature of the battery cell can be detected very accurately and cost-effectively, and the excellent thermal coupling with the housing cover can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view of the battery cell, and a sectional view of the housing cover.    Battery cell (10)    Housing cover (12)    Electronic component (14)    Portions of housing cover (15,16)    Electrode (17)
NOVELTY - The assembly (16) has an attachment unit i.e. snap fit feature or tab (20), for attaching an assembly unit to a battery (12) formed of interconnected cells (14, 14A-14F). Fused connections make electrical contact with the interconnected cells to provide sense connection to the interconnected cells of the battery that is fused. The fused connections include a fuse device located within the assembly unit for open-circuiting the corresponding sense connection when excessive current flows through the fuse device. A fuse holder supports the fuse device and makesl contact with the cells.    USE - Fused cover assembly for providing fused sense connections to interconnected cells of a battery system (claimed) utilized in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly makes electrical connections to the cells for sensing individual cell voltages such that the electrical connections are protected from being shorted together or shorted to a vehicle chassis, thus preventing damage to the cells, battery or vehicle in which a battery system is installed. The assembly allows a circuit board assembly to be more easily assembled by an automated equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery system that includes a fused cover assembly.    Battery (12)    Interconnected cells (14, 14A-14F)    Fused cover assembly (16)    Snap fit feature or tab (20)    Bussing plate (24)
NOVELTY - A structure comprises polymer fiber structure comprising fibers having fiber diameter of less than 1 micron; and catalytic material particles supported on the polymer fiber structure.    USE - As an electrode which is useful in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structures, i.e. electrodes have more catalyst surface area available for an oxygen reduction reaction because a large percentage of catalyst in such electrodes can directly contact the fuel in the fuel cell. Such electrodes require less catalyst than electrodes using conventional supported catalysts, hence permitting low or ultralow catalyst loadings. In addition, these catalysts are more efficient for oxidization of the fuel, i.e. provide higher power density than conventional fuel cell electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) making nanofiber-nanoparticle network to be used as electrode of fuel cell, involving electrospinning polymer-containing material onto a substrate for forming nanofibers on the substrate; and electrospraying catalyst-containing material onto the polymer-containing material or nanofibers; and    (2) catalyst for a fuel cell selected from platinum on carbide derived carbon support.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a thermoelectric module (2) arranged in a single-piece flat tube (8) and comprising a housing with walls (6, 7) facing each other. A set of thermoelectric elements is arranged between the walls of the housing and provided with surfaces that lie opposite to each other. The tube includes walls (4, 5) that lie opposite to each other, and the thermoelectric module stays in thermal contact with the walls of the flat tube. A flow channel (10) is formed among the housing, side walls (9) and one of the walls of the flat tube, where fluid is made to flow through the flow channel.    USE - Thermoelectric device for use in a heat exchanger of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that overall efficiency of the vehicle in increased, the risk of damage of the thermoelectric modules by the external influences is avoided, and thermal efficiency of the device is increased. The device consumes less current with reduced thermal stresses and reduced heat loss, and is simply integrated into the heat exchanger. The flat tube is designed in simple and cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement of a thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric device including side walls to be arranged between thermoelectric modules in a mounted state.    Thermoelectric device (1)    Thermoelectric module (2)    Walls of a flat tube (4, 5)    Walls of housing (6, 7)    Single-piece flat tube (8)    Side walls (9)    Flow channel (10)
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises composite particles including composite core, and coating layer formed on the composite core. The composite core comprises carbonaceous base and nanostructure on carbonaceous base. The coating layer comprises metal oxide. The content of coating layer formed on the nanostructure is more than content of coating layer formed on the carbonaceous base.    USE - Anode active material is used for lithium battery (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery comprising the anode active material has high voltage and high energy density, improved lifetime characteristics and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium battery, which comprises cathode comprising cathode active material, anode comprising anode active material, and separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; and    (2) manufacture of anode active material, which involves forming composite material comprising particles including composite core, mixing the composite material, catalyst and primary solvent to prepare primary solution, mixing metal alkoxide and secondary solvent to prepare secondary solution, adding the secondary solution to the primary solution to prepare tertiary solution, washing and drying the tertiary solution to obtain dried product, and heating the dried product.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an electric power generation part generating electric power for interconnecting with an electric power system i.e. single-phase three-wire commercial system (2). A grounding point electric potential detection part detects grounding point electric potential, which shows electric potential of a grounding point. An electric power system abnormality detection part detects abnormality of the electric power system based on electrical potential difference of grounding phase electric potential that is detected by a grounding phase electric potential detection part.    USE - Distribution type-electric power generating apparatus e.g. fuel cell power generating device and solar power generation device, for use in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power system abnormality detection part detects the abnormality of the electric power system based on the electrical potential difference of the grounding phase electric potential that is detected by the grounding phase electric potential detection part so as to detect abnormality of the electric power system, thus improving safety of the apparatus in a better manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an abnormality detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a distribution type-electric power generating apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Distribution type-electric power generating apparatus (1)    Single-phase three-wire commercial system (2)    Pillar top transformer (3)    Electricity distribution panel (5)    Control apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle i.e. cultivation machine, has an electric motor supplying rotational driving force to a rotation part. A vehicle-mounted battery (30) supplies electric power with respect to the electric motor. An electric power supply part converts alternating current into direct current that is supplied to the electric motor. A battery monitoring apparatus (50) is provided between the electric power supply part and the battery. The battery monitoring apparatus monitors and blocks electric current from the battery when the electric current exceeds a predetermined current limiting value.    USE - Electrically driven working vehicle i.e. small-sized cultivation machine. Can also be used in a lawn mower, a snow-removing vehicle and a harvesting machine.    ADVANTAGE - The battery monitoring apparatus monitors and blocks the electric current from the battery when the electric current exceeds the predetermined current limiting value so as to prevent the vehicle from electric power failure due to unnecessary discharge and earth-leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrically driven working vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle-mounted battery (30)    Battery monitoring apparatus (50)    Electric current detector (501)    Control part (504)    Acceleration sensor (505)
NOVELTY - The device i.e. charging/discharging apparatus (1), has a voltage conversion circuit i.e. switching circuit (5), converting alternating voltage supplied from an electric power grid into direct current (DC) voltage. Alternating current is sent by an alternating current component through a side of an electric vehicle (4) and capacitors (C1, C2) when a charge cable (8) is connected to the electric vehicle. An energized state is tested by detecting the alternating current with a current sensor (CS). The voltage conversion circuit outputs the DC voltage containing pulsating current.    USE - Power converter device i.e. charging/discharging apparatus, for a charging/discharging system that is utilized in an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The voltage conversion circuit outputs the DC voltage containing pulsating current so as to test the energized state of a feed route between a DC power supply source and a DC power supply destination apparatus in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging/discharging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power converter device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C1, C2)    Current sensor (CS)    Charging/discharging apparatus (1)    Electric vehicle (4)    Switching circuit (5)    Charge cable (8)
NOVELTY - A battery case is formed from austenitic cast iron formed on base containing iron alloy having an austenitic phase as main phase in normal temperature area.    USE - Battery case is used for nonaqueous secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and sodium ion secondary battery for electrical storage apparatus of vehicle e.g. forklift for cargo handling in freezer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery case has excellent corrosion resistance with respect to electrolyte solution of nonaqueous secondary battery, and low heat conductivity. Since the temperature of battery does not fall easily, continuous-operation time of cargo handling working within freezer is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery assembly of battery case.    Battery case main component (1)    Cover component (2)    Ring grooves (13)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium salt, non-aqueous organic solvent, and thioester compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile telephone, portable electronic device and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent cycle characteristics even at high-temperature environment and high capacity. The deterioration of negative electrode active material during charging/discharging characteristics is suppressed. The negative electrode active material has high volume expansion and contraction ratio during occlusion-discharging of lithium ions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium salt, non-aqueous organic solvent, and thioester compound of formula (I).    R1,R2=1-5C alkyl optionally substituted with fluoro.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery (11), which has a positive electrode (6) and a negative electrode (3) which are arranged opposite to each other, and electrolyte solution; and    (2) manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte, which involves mixing lithium salt, nonaqueous organic solvent and thioester compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (6)    Separator (7)    Lithium secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - The reactor (2) has a coil (6) covered with a core (5). The core is covered by a case (3). Cross section of windings (4) is trapezoidal-shaped. The windings wound around the coil. Top and bottom bases are located in an outer side of the coil. A lower base is located in an inner side of the coil. Length of the top and bottom bases is shorter than length of the lower base. A clearance gap is filled with the core containing a magnetic body. The core is made of insulated resin. The magnetic body is arranged between adjacent windings.    USE - Reactor for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic body is arranged between the adjacent windings so as to improve rigidity of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a reactor.    Reactor (2)    Case (3)    Windings (4)    Core (5)    Coil (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a sealing part (20) equipped with a stopper that is protruded from a surface at a side of an injection hole of a metal sealing board. The sealing part is positioned adjacent to surroundings of a seal part, and a lid (18) is in contact with a surface of a protrusion direction side of the stopper. A welding part (22) of the lid penetrates the metal sealing board about a plate thickness direction. A battery case (10) is equipped with a case main body (16) and the lid, and an opening is formed in the battery case.    USE - Closed type battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a driving power supply of a portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, and a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lid is in contact with the surface of the protrusion direction side of the stopper, thus improving positioning accuracy of the height direction of the sealing part that seals the injection hole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a closed type battery.    Closed type battery (1)    Battery case (10)    Case main body (16)    Lid (18)    Sealing part (20)    Welding part (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has a winding electrode body (80) formed by winding a positive electrode and a negative electrode. An electric current interruption mechanism e.g. current interrupt device, is operated when internal pressure of a battery case rises. The electrode body includes a region (A) located in an innermost periphery of the electrode body, and another region (B) extending outward from the former region orthogonal to a winding axis, where distance between first and second electrodes in the former region is greater than distance between third and fourth electrodes in the latter region.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. square-shaped lithium secondary battery, for use in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used as a nickel-hydrogen battery for a personal computer and a portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves operation precision of a CID in an overcharge state improves, thus suppressing deterioration in battery characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a winding shaft of a winding electrode body.    Regions (A, B)    Thickness of regions (TA)    Winding thickness of winding electrode body (TT)    Winding electrode body (80)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an exterior body accommodating positive and negative electrodes (2, 3) with electrolyte solution. An electrode part of the positive and negative electrodes includes an electrode layer (2b), in which an adsorption and de-adsorption of ion is enabled. The electrode layer contains granular carbon material, and the electrolyte solution is impregnated in the electrode layer. Ion content provides an electrostatic capacitance to the electrode part, where the ion content contained in the electrolyte solution is provided between the carbon materials in the electrode layer.    USE - Capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor, for an electronic device and a vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor is designed such that the ion supply at the time of capacitance expression is enabled in an easy manner, and suppresses characteristic degradation of the capacitor, thus achieving prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a capacitor in partial section.    Capacitor element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrode layers (2b, 3b)    Negative electrode (3)    Sealing element (7)
NOVELTY - The composite material synthesis involves using catalysis in absence of acoustic stabilizing or oxidizing agents.    USE - Method for synthesizing composite material of metallic nanoparticle and conductive polymeric for use as surface modifier of interest (all claimed), for manufacturing sensors and biosensors, electronic devices, solar cells, electrodes for fuel cells, artificial muscle and neural tissues and catalysis, and for protecting against corrosion.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides composite material which provides direct applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an ultraviolet-visible spectroscopic graphical representation depicting irradiation of aniline, aurate and lithium perchlorate before application. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has a battery housing shell internally formed with a hollow cavity. A battery is arranged on a bracket cavity. An outer surface of the battery is provided with an insulating heat conducting layer. The insulating heat conducting layer is coated with an anti-corrosive layer. A vehicle solar energy panel is connected with the battery. A temperature sensing switch is fixed with a heat storage unit. The heat storage unit is connected with a heat preservation shell. A vehicle solar energy light collecting plate is provided with a heating wire.    USE - Electric vehicle battery constant temperature protection device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes constant-temperature protection battery, and prolongs service life of the battery, and is better in energy-saving effect, environment-friendly and convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle battery constant temperature protection device.
NOVELTY - The battery has safety valve (22) whose hollow portion is provided with a valve main portion (26) which is opened or closed selectively. The hollow portion of safety valve is partially covered with a valve cover (30). The safety valve and valve cover are formed with the atmosphere cavity (29). The safety valve is opened, when the air pressure time in the case is reached to the preset pressure, so that the case cavity is connected with the atmosphere cavity, when the air pressure time in the case is reached to the preset value for sealing hollow portion.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery installed in mobile phone, notebook computer and portable electronic product, electric automobile and electric tool. Can also be used in sodium sulfur battery, sodium nickel chloride battery and vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery life can be ensured. The safe and reliable battery can be attained. The shell deformation or explosion can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Safety valve (22)    Through-hole (24)    Valve main portion (26)    Atmosphere cavity (29)    Valve cover (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has a micro-porous base film whose surface is coated with a coating layer that is provided with components of specific percentage. The components is made of chemical material is carboxylic styrene butadiene latex, carboxylic styrene butadiene rubber dispersion, polyurethane water dispersion, acrylic acid-amine latex, acrylic acid-amine copolymer dispersion, solvent dispersion and vinylidene fluoride or vinylidene fluoride aqueous dispersion.    USE - Lithium ion power battery of electric automobile, electric train and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The security and service life of lithium battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of lithium ion power battery.
NOVELTY - A new one's car anti-theft battery box, belonging to the electromechanical technical field, comprising two middle concave periphery is battery cover's raised frame, left and right two accumulator pressure cover is connected with the battery's to be placed a box body, wherein a plurality of round hole upper cover plate's said two battery pressing cover are respectively equipped with corresponding's burglar-proof lock's, four's multiple circular holes is provided with a convex frame, battery bottom cover and battery cover is the same as the shape of the bottom of the metal plate's, the utility model has simple and reasonable structure, convenient to use, low in cost, which effectively prevents the accumulator's being the battery's, it has wide market prospect.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one electric vehicle's battery box, comprising a battery pack, a plurality of polar ear pressing plate, a plurality of metal screw, circuit board and balance chip group, the utility model based on's existing's upper battery box and balancing system provides for one polar ear pressing plate and circuit board, baffle's the polar ear pressing plate is less than the height of the baffle's existing polar ear pressing plate, and the distance between the baffle and the battery chamber's upper cover's the polar ear pressing plate is greater than the height's balance system system, at the same time, circuit board's upper and a plurality of metal screw's position corresponding to upper is provided with an opening, the circuit board can be through a plurality of metal screw and the polar ear pressing plate, so that the balance system can be mounted to the polar ear pressing plate's space between the baffle plate and the battery box cover, so as to solves the problem that the system cannot be installed on the balance's in battery box And it has the maximized's lithium ion battery capacity, long service life and saves's space's beneficial effects.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one electric vehicle's battery module, the battery module group comprises an upper cover plate, a lower cover plate, a 6-12 battery, a connecting piece, a flexible connecting piece further comprises a high pressure, a high pressure flexible connecting piece protecting cover through the locating hole fixed on the shell's upper battery module, at the same time, the high pressure soft connecting piece, battery upper part is uniformly distributed with longitudinal sides of the battery core locating piece, the locating piece corresponding to the lower side is provided with upper, lower two sides of the cover board is provided with a bump's lower locating piece, the battery monomer. This utility model's battery module is put in the " T " - shaped battery pack case to solve the arrangement problem's power battery up to a certain degree, improves the utilization rate of the space's, low development cost.
NOVELTY - One new-type electric vehicle battery tray, comprising a bottom plate, a supporting rod, said supporting rod is provided with five, respectively is the first supporting rod, a second supporting rod, a third supporting rod and the fourth supporting rods, fifth supporting rod, said first, fourth, fifth supporting rod are composed of a L-shaped supporting part and upright fixed link, said first, fourth and fifth supporting bar's L-shaped supporting part through the vertical fixing rod is fixed on the upper bottom plate, said second and third supporting rod is a vertical rod, the edge of said first supporting rod is located on the base plate's upper side, said fourth, fifth supporting rods distributed on the edge of the first support rod's bottom side's upper side, and said first, fourth and fifth supporting bar's L-shaped supporting part are on the outer side's bottom plate, said second and third supporting rod upper base plate are respectively located at the first, fourth, Position the fifth supporting rod's upper. The utility model is featured with simple structure, the battery tray battery is stable and reliable, firm's upper.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one automobile's manual detachable storage battery terminal, comprising a terminal main body, clamping piece, movably clamped, and movable card protection cover; said terminal main body comprises one terminal contact piece, the outer side is sleeved with a holding sheet, said terminal contact strips has a binding post, the terminal contact piece and clamping piece's one end is provided with a big movable card, said big movable connecting end's card and the terminal contact piece and clamping piece is set as supporting point, the other end is movably clamped's capable of rotating around said supporting point is provided with the lower pressing wrench's terminal contact piece and the other end of said clamping piece is equipped with a rotatable's's small movable card, time when the movable card is inclined position, the top of the lower limit's spanner, said protective cover comprises a connecting part connected with the first cover body and second cover body's, said first cover body is installed on the clamping piece's exterior, the second cover body is installed on the external's binding post.
NOVELTY - The device has a shell (6) whose inner surface is coated with anti-corrosive coating. The battery pack (1) is arranged in parallel to inner layer of shell. The outer surface battery pack is provided with insulating heat conducting layer. A conversion switch (71) is provided on a circulating water tube inlet. A cooling device (74) is provided on upper surface of the solar energy panel (73) that is provided with a storage device. The water pipe (5) is connected with heat preservation shell and outer heat preservation shell whose cavity is filled with insulating particles.    USE - Battery constant temperature protection device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery constant temperature protection device with energy-saving and environment-friendly characteristics can be achieved. The battery constant temperature protection device can be operated conveniently, so that service life of the battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery constant temperature protection device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Water pipe (5)    Shell (6)    Conversion switch (71)    Solar energy panel (73)    Cooling device (74)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one new-type gas humidifier, an inorganic membrane element, a shell, a porous baffle plate, the gas distributor tube layer, gas distributor, ;said, pore plate, the upper end and the lower end, wherein the shell is provided with a porous baffle plate, inorganic film element is fixed on the upper, upper pore plate is set in the shell, the top of the shell, the bottom are respectively provided with upper and lower ends, upper and lower ends are respectively provided with middle part dry gas inlet and outlet, gas inlet inner tube layer gas distributor, the lower side wall of the shell is provided with a moisture inlet, inner shell layer gas distributor, upper side wall of the shell is provided with a moisture outlet opposite's moisture inlet is set drain valve. Dry, moisture respectively flows through the tube layer and shell layer's inorganic membrane element. Problem that domestic production field gas humidifying's the humidifier adopts porous ceramic film, metal film or porous zeolite molecular sieve film is used as humidifying medium, energy-saving and environment-friendly, pollution is small, and the efficiency is high, which can effectively solve the humidifying system for fuel cell, humidifying, humidifying and fresh-keeping.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one for vanadium lithium phosphate battery's ultra-low-temperature starting power supply, comprising a power supply shell, a power supply in the shell's battery pack and protection plate, wherein the battery pack is lithium vanadium phosphate battery protective plate with over-temperature protection function by thermal monitoring probe is connected with each single battery in the battery temperature monitoring, taking off the circuit time battery pack according to any one of one single battery exceeds the safe temperature set value, wherein the power supply shell is provided with a protection plate's recovery button. The utility model has green and environment-friendly, has no pollution to the environment, low temperature high-current discharge performance is excellent, it can realize ultra-low temperature (-40 degrees centigrade), long cycle life, the service life can reach more than 5 years, self-discharge rate, high capacity density, it can fast charging, the working voltage platform and so on, with an over-heat protection function, good safety performance and protection circuit is provided with a recovery button, time when the electric vehicle, electric energy is not enough can not ignition starting, pressing the recovery button, the ignition can be easily starting the vehicle.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of electric automobile power battery's water-cooling heat radiating system, comprising a battery box and a plurality of battery, said a plurality of battery is installed on the battery box, further comprising pulsating heat pipe, a phase change material and water cooling device, said phase change material is filled in the battery box, said pulsating heat pipe and battery pack are inserted into phase change material, said pulsating heat pipe is located between the adjacent two battery groups, and condensation section's said pulsating heat pipe orderly passes through the battery box and water cooling device. The utility model uses the water cooling way of pulsating heat pipe's taking cooling effect to improve the heat efficiency, and it is energy-saving and environment-friendly, at the same time, but also guarantees stability and continuity's, avoid the battery group of the heat accumulating too much caused by the accident.
NOVELTY - The system has a main body provided with a solar battery board, a storage battery, a super capacitor and a control circuit. The control circuit is utilized for controlling a solar panel i.e. super capacitor. The solar panel is charged at vehicle acceleration time. A storage battery discharge current motor is connected with the storage battery. The vehicle acceleration time is controlled by the storage battery discharge current motor. A voltage conversion control circuit is connected with the solar panel and the control circuit in series.    USE - Vehicle solar energy power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the super capacitor to control electric energy of the storage battery storing solar panel so as to prolong the service life of the battery. The system prevents the battery from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle solar energy power system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle solar energy power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has two chargers (4, 7) provided with a switch control circuit (5) and a battery module (6) i.e. lithium battery module or lead-acid battery module. A super capacitor module (1) is connected with a starting motor (2). The chargers are connected with the super capacitor module. The super capacitor module is fixed with the battery module through a DC/DC module (3). An upper part of a circuit main body is connected with the switch control circuit.    USE - Composite starting power supply circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has high safety performance and prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite starting power supply circuit controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a composite starting power supply circuit.    Super capacitor module (1)    Starting motor (2)    DC/DC module (3)    Chargers (4, 7)    Switch control circuit (5)    Battery module (6)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one direct current contactor for electric vehicle combined circuit, comprising a main contactor, a charging contactor, charging resistor, a discharging resistor, a support capacitor, the power supply voltage sensor, a capacitive voltage sensor and power unit, said power supply voltage sensor, a capacitive voltage sensor and supporting capacitor are connected between the anode of the power supply voltage, said charging contactor, charging resistance connected in series with said main contactor are connected in parallel to form a parallel circuit, the parallel circuit is connected between said power supply voltage sensor and said voltage sensor, wherein said discharge resistor one end of which is connected to said charging contactor and charging resistor, the other end is connected to the cathode's high voltage power supply. Compared with the existing technology, this utility model is said direct current contactor combination circuit has more reliable performance and longer service life's.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one detachable four-pivot balance heavy fork truck storage battery roof rack, comprising a ceiling, a ceiling right end's frame, frame is composed of a plurality of and 's is not sealed is formed by splicing, the ceiling's left side is fixed with a left support, right side is fixed with a right's front support and right rear support, left support, right front support's lower end and right back support are reserved with a plurality of threaded holes. This utility model is rational in structure and design, the premise of ensuring the strength of the whole structure to ensure the safe's driver's by detachable's application to realize the electrophoresis processing's components to achieve better's rust-and-corrosion resistance processing technique, at the same time, the detachable, greatly saves the transporting space, reduces the transportation cost, improves the convenience's.
NOVELTY - The system has driving motor which includes front wheel driving motor (14) and back wheel driving motor (24). The front wheel drive motor controller (15) is connected with front wheel driving motor. The output shaft of front wheel driving motor is connected with front wheel speed reducing mechanism in transmission connection through first transmission shaft. The driving motor output shaft is connected with rear wheel (21) through second transmission shaft (23).    USE - Four dual-motor drive and control system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The four dual-motor drive and control system can reduce the weight of vehicle and can improve transmission efficiency in efficient manner. The four dual-motor drive and control system has simple structure, and ensures environment-friendly, low cost and high performance efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the four dual-motor drive and control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Front wheel driving motor (14)    Front wheel drive motor controller (15)    Rear wheel (21)    Second transmission shaft (23)    Back wheel driving motor (24)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one electro-hydraulic pliers for emergency socket, comprising one electro-hydraulic callipers battery shell, upper shell is provided with a battery and positive electrode output terminal and negative electrode output terminal, each electrode is connected with one output terminal of the alligator clip. 's is beneficial, this utility model can under the emergency condition using an external power supply to the electric vehicle storage battery hydraulic clamp. When the electric hydraulic clamp special battery suddenly damaged, can be by simply modifying the utility can be electro-hydraulic clamp, the work will not be affected.
NOVELTY - The wind/light energy hybrid electric vehicle (1) has a wind energy generating electronic system and electronic system of photovoltaic electricity generation. The wind energy power generation systems has an air inlet cover (3), an air channel (4), two permanent-magnet wind energy generating device (5), an air outlet (6), a charging controller, photovoltaic generating electronic system of mono-crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell, a thin film silicon photovoltaic battery (7) and charging controller connected by a lead wire.    USE - Wind/light energy hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The two seed system effectively and dynamically generate static electricity at the same time, and thus the need for external power supply for the electric automobile is eliminated. The single charge can be effectively run through a long distance of range 400-1600km. The storage battery and the super capacitor are effectively combined to produce a good energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind/light energy hybrid electric vehicle.    Wind/light energy hybrid electric vehicle (1)    Air inlet cover (3)    Air channel (4)    Two permanent-magnet wind energy generating device (5)    Air outlet (6)    Thin film silicon photovoltaic battery (7)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an electric automobile field, especially one photoelectric hybrid pure electric vehicle. Photoelectric complementary pure electric automobile comprises a power system, a vehicle body illumination system, a transmission system and a peripheral part, wherein the power system comprises two 108 V solar panel's connection, through the solar controller to charge to the battery pack, the battery pack and to the direct current motor, the vehicle body illumination system, comprising a 12 V battery pack, it is composed of 18 V solar charge cell phone battery board, a battery pack independent to the car body, meter, speaker, electronic display screen power supply; said's transmission system, the flange and driving bridge floating connection technology. The utility model optimizes the structure of vehicle body, the power performance is good, the operation is stable, the photo-electric complementary super -, solar energy charging, can prolong the cruising ability 30%.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one new energy burglar-proof charger, comprising a charger main body and is set on the charger main body's upper power line, and a power supply interface is installed on the upper's power supply wire, said power supply interface upper end is provided with a wireless transmitting device, the power supply interface is provided with one circuit board, said two sides of the charger main body is provided with a rectangular groove, the rectangular groove is equipped with said wind generator, said charger main body lower end face is provided with a solar battery plate, the utility model uses the wind power and solar energy combined's method is charging wire break alarm of electric vehicle, when the riding time, two ends of the wind generator can be pulled out by the adhesive paper is adhered on the electric motor car charger main body up, it can according to the wind direction to ornament charger main body and the wind power generator's relative angle so that it can contact the wind's more by solar electric motor car. The utility model is simple in structure, can be used as the maximum endurance of electric motor car, increases the performance of electric motor car's, the economic benefit is good.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of air supply system and vehicle. Said air supply system comprises orderly connected's inflating pump, an air dryer assembly and an exhaust valve, and further comprising a control module, said control module is connected with said inflating pump and said exhaust valve, detecting said inflating pump is in the power-off state, the time when said pump is in the state, said exhaust valve is opened so that taking. Therefore, time under the inflating pump, the inflating pump related gas path, the pump load is started, so as to avoid or at least reduce the inflating pump cannot be started's.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one method for preparing hydrogen and taking composite type water supply's power supply system comprises a renewable energy generation device, a water electrolysis device, hydrogen compression device, hydrogen storing device, further comprising a power supply distribution device, hydrogen fuel cell, renewable energy source generating device and the power distribution device is connected with the power distribution device is respectively connected with the water electrolysis device, device for obtaining renewable energy source's power distribution electric energy input power distribution device's water electrolysis device, electric device, hydrogen fuel battery through power distribution device are respectively distributed to the water electrolysis device; This utility model uses one by using renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy taking water and storing hydrogen taking composite type water supply power supply's method, only needs to store hydrogen resource's of up to combat tunnel or island, it can solve the above problems, and does not produce any pollution on the power supply time.
NOVELTY - This utility model relates to an automobile engine heat recycling field, specifically relates to one kind of automobile engine's thermal control system, the system comprises a first heat exchanger is mounted in the pressurizing intercooler's upper (E1), a second cooling water tank heat exchanger's upper (E2), the third heat exchanger is mounted on the lubricating oil cooler's upper (E3), the fourth heat exchanger is mounted in an exhaust pipe's upper (E4), the fifth heat exchanger is mounted IN THE EGR cooler's upper (E5), the sixth heat exchanger is mounted in the exhaust pipe's upper (E6) set heat exchanger (E7), and said first heat exchanger (E1), a second heat exchanger (E2), a third heat exchanger (E3), the fourth heat exchanger (E4), the fifth heat exchanger (E5), a sixth heat exchanger (E6) and heat exchanger (E7) set up are installed with a temperature sensor. The utility model can realize the engine's maximum degree control temperature, which avoids the energy loss in the form's taking heat recycling, improve waste gas energy utilization efficiency.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one wind power generating device, comprising a cuboid frame structure's support frame, the inner part is uniformly provided with multiple wind wheel and generator device; One generator device, which is fixed at the bottom's support frame; One wind wheel, it is composed of blade and wheel hub, the wheel hub and the said generator device connected with vertical; One wind collecting plate, which is in the form of equal distance are respectively installed on the two sides of the said support. This utility model claims one kind of road up can effectively use the generated by the vehicle's air taking wind power generation's device and can effectively use the resource's, energy-saving and environment-friendly's wind power generation device.
NOVELTY - The device has a bracket (2) fixed in a wind groove (1). A wind wheel (3) is equipped with a middle part of a shaft (7). Two ends of the shaft are fixed on a shaft base (8). The wind wheel is connected with a transmission gear (5) that is fixedly connected with a transmission device. The transmission device is connected with a generator (11) that is connected with the wind wheel. The wind wheel is provided with a blade (4). A big transmission wheel (6) and a small transmission wheel (10) are connected with each other through a transmission belt (9).    USE - Vehicular wind power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high wind energy generating efficiency and simple structure, and is safe, reliable and practical to use and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicular wind power generating device.    Wind groove (1)    Bracket (2)    Wind wheel (3)    Blade (4)    Transmission gear (5)    Big transmission wheel (6)    Shaft (7)    Shaft base (8)    Transmission belt (9)    Small transmission wheel (10)    Generator (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a piston (16) provided with a one-way piston valve (15). A first one-way valve (21) and a second one-way valve (22) are installed on a hydraulic motor (4). A first oil pipe (31) and the first one-way valve are connected with a third one-way valve (23). The third one-way valve is connected with a second oil pipe (32). An energy accumulator (5) is connected with the second oil pipe through a third oil pipe (33). The hydraulic motor is connected with a generator (6). The generator is provided with a control line and connected with a storage battery (7) and a controller (8).    USE - Energy feeding pump active damping system for use in a vehicle and a bridge construction field.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy feeding pump active damping system.    Hydraulic motor (4)    Energy accumulator (5)    Generator (6)    Storage battery (7)    Controller (8)    One-way piston valve (15)    Piston (16)    One-way valves (21-23)    Oil pipes (31-33)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one low energy consumption lithium ion battery pack's voltage collecting circuit, comprising a battery group, the anode collecting circuit, and the total negative electrode collecting circuit, a collecting circuit connected in parallel, a single chip, a up said anode collecting circuit is provided with gating switch and resistor, said total cathode collecting circuit is collecting common place, said collecting parallel circuit is connected up in parallel branch is equipped with resistor, said anode collecting circuit from each series battery positive electrode is starting point, gating switch, resistance to a single input port, said collecting parallel branch is connected with the anode collecting circuit and the total negative electrode collecting circuit. When the time needed to collect the voltage, a single chip control gating switch, collecting circuit and voltage data is transmitted to the single chip machine, it does not need time to collect the voltage, cutting off gate switch. Through the single chip control up each anode collecting circuit selecting pull's switch, so as to avoid collecting time voltage anode collecting circuit and parallel upper branch resistor's energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one vehicle battery electric quantity monitoring device, said device comprises an electric quantity detector for detecting said battery's electric quantity, starting detector that is applied to detect whether the vehicle is started, and a controller, and said electric quantity detector and said detector for vehicle is started under the condition that the said vehicle's is not started, performing the following operation's at least one of the electric quantity's said is less than or equal to the first preset value battery's, sending out alarm signal, and said battery electric quantity is less than or equal to said first preset value and is descending's, sends forbidding said battery to the power utilization device's signal, the first preset value is greater than said starting electric quantity by the monitoring device can ensure the battery has enough electric quantity for a vehicle's.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one for hydrogen fuel battery test device, belonging to the hydrogen fuel cell's testing field. The device comprises a base, a water tank, a cover, an electrolytic cell, hydrogen fuel cell, solar cell, a load, a cylindrical container and so on. The utility model is the water storage tank and storage tank form water tank, the structure is more compact, the solar battery can be electrolyzed water to form hydrogen and oxygen to realize automatic charging, at the same time, with a cover upper water tank through upper cover downwards's pores to the water tank for water injection, it can prevent dust fall into the water, the pollution is hydrogen fuel cell, greatly improves the service life's hydrogen fuel cell. By one selecting switch and the secondary transfer test controller's selection switch, tissue can flexibly test the electrolytic water and fuel cell power generation.
NOVELTY - The fixing frame has the base (1) whose upper portion is provided with an upright post (2). The base is bent upwards to form two sides of a side plate (3). The upright post is connected with a pressing plate (4) which is vertically or horizontally fixed to the battery pack. A handle is connected to the middle portion of the pressing plate. A protective plate (9) is provided in the upright post.    USE - Fixing frame for battery pack for portable mobile device such as small notebook computer. Can also be used in workstation, communication equipment, shooting equipment, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upright post is connected with the pressing plate which is vertically or horizontally fixed to the battery pack, thus the assembling and disassembling of battery pack in the fixing frame can be performed easily. The space occupied by the fixing frame can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack fixing frame.    Base (1)    Upright post (2)    Side plate (3)    Pressing plate (4)    Protective plate (9)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has battery core (20) that is provided in battery housing. An electrolyte is poured in battery shell (10) of the housing and in the battery shell of lithium battery top cover (30). The battery shell top cover of the lithium battery is provided with relief valve, such that pressure relief valve cover is provided with through-hole mesh enclosure (60). An inner covering net is covered on the valve and the cavity. The mesh enclosure is provided for the battery outer covering valve, relief valve and cover cavity.    USE - Lithium ion battery packed in lithium ion battery pack (claimed), used in electric vehicle, and electric energy storage field.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrolyte that is poured in battery shell of housing, and battery shell top cover is provided with relief valve whose cover is provided with through-hole mesh enclosure, the safety of lithium ion battery and the battery pack can be improved. The battery pressure in the battery spark injection time can be controlled by effectively preventing thermal managing system for vehicle battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion battery top cover mesh enclosure provided on the lithium ion battery outer upper surface.    Battery shell (10)    Battery core (20)    Lithium battery top cover (30)    Conductive connector (40)    Mesh enclosure (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has anode material formed by combining 85-95wt.% of lithium vanadium phosphate, aqueous adhesive and 1-10wt.% of conductive agent. Cathode material is formed by combining 85wt.% of graphite, 95wt.% of aqueous adhesive and 1-10wt.% of conductive agent. The aqueous adhesive is selected from one of 103 glue, 103A glue, 105 glue and 105A glue. The conductive agent is selected from one of IS SP, conductive graphite and ultra-conductive carbon black.    USE - Lithium vanadium phosphate and graphite C system lithium ion battery for use in a high cold area such as hybrid power vehicle and pure electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is environment-friendly, inexpensive, safe to use and simple to operate, and has high product quality, better discharging performance and high density, voltage platform and cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium vanadium phosphate and graphite C system lithium ion battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation view of a lithium vanadium phosphate and graphite C system lithium ion battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The assembly has a membrane electrode assembly unit provided with a gas diffusion layer. A double-effect membrane electrode is provided with a perfluoro-sulfonic acid proton-exchange film. A hydrogen-side catalyst layer and an oxygen side catalytic layer are respectively connected with two sides of the double-effect membrane electrode. The membrane electrode assembly unit is fixed with the hydrogen-side catalyst layer, the double-effect membrane electrode and the oxygen side catalytic layer.    USE - Integrated renewable fuel cell performance membrane electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has better electrode corrosion resistance effect and high integrated renewable fuel cell utilization rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an integrated renewable fuel cell performance membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating an integrated renewable fuel cell performance membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an air supply mechanism (11) to input ambient air. The output air obtained from air supply flows through humidifier (18), fuel cell stack (14), main path adjusting system (13), and hydrogen diluter (15). Other paths of air are obtained from air supply mechanism flows through the branch adjusting system (17) into hydrogen diluter, so that air amount and air pressure of fuel cell stack and load working condition is stable during fuel cell's operation.    USE - Method for performing safe emission of hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of hydrogen can be reduced to realize the safe discharge of hydrogen from fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air supply mechanism (11)    Main path adjusting system (13)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Hydrogen diluter (15)    Branch adjusting system (17)    Humidifier (18)
NOVELTY - The system has an air supplying unit provided with a pipeline filter silencer (1) and an air compressor (2). A hydrogen supply unit is provided with a pipeline storage tank, an electromagnetic valve (4), a control valve (5), a water distributor (6) and a hydrogen exhaust discharging valve (8). A cooling unit is provided with a pipeline expansion water tank (9), a cooling circulating pump (10), a filter (11), a thermostat (12) and a heating pipe (13). The control valve is matched with an outlet. An electric reflux pump (7) is connected with the water distributor and a heat exchanger (3).    USE - Fuel cell engine system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to use, and reduces components volume and weight and energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell engine system.    Pipeline filter silencer (1)    Air compressor (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Electromagnetic valve (4)    Control valve (5)    Water distributor (6)    Electric reflux pump (7)    Hydrogen exhaust discharging valve (8)    Pipeline expansion water tank (9)    Cooling circulating pump (10)    Filter (11)    Thermostat (12)    Heating pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The pack has several serially connected batteries (201,202) which are extended with an anode ear (2011) and a cathode ear (2022) respectively. One of the batteries is fixedly connected with a metal strip (203). The batteries are arranged facing each other. The metal strip is fixedly connected between anode ear and cathode ear. The metal strips are overlapped on the batteries, anode ear and cathode ear.    USE - Lithium ion battery pack for use in communication equipment, mobile electronic device, electric tool, electric toy, electric bicycle and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the lithium ion battery pack can be simplified. The production efficiency of the lithium ion battery pack can be improved. The defect rate of the lithium ion battery pack can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembling method of lithium ion battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (201,202)    Metal strip (203)    Vertical plane (204)    Anode ear (2011)    Cathode ear (2022)
NOVELTY - The battery has anode material lithium vanadium phosphate, adhesive, conductive agent, cathode graphite, aqueous adhesive, aqueous dispersant and conductive agent. The aqueous adhesive is made of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). The aqueous dispersant is made of sodium carboxy-methyl cellulose (CMC).    USE - Lithium-vanadium-phosphate and graphite C-system lithium ion battery for a high-cold area hybrid power vehicle, a pure electric automobile and a large power energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high lithium ion battery capacity and density, prolonged cycle life, low temperature performance and better multiple-power charging and discharging performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium-vanadium-phosphate and graphite C-system lithium ion battery preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing characteristics relationship of a lithium-vanadium-phosphate and graphite C-system lithium ion battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a power battery (11) with a sealed container (10) that is connected with a heat exchanger (6). A vehicle-mounted air conditioner system is connected with the sealed container by a vacuum pump (13). Hot air or cold air is injected into the sealed container through the vacuum pump by the heat exchanger. Working temperature range of the power battery is maintained when the sealed container is in vacuum state at constant temperature. The sealed container is provided with a heat insulating layer.    USE - Electric automobile power battery constant temperature controlling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing electric automobile power battery constant temperature process with simple structure and convenient realization function, improving battery performance and prolonging service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile power battery constant temperature controlling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric vehicle power battery constant temperature controlling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat exchanger (6)    Air inlet channel (8)    Sealed container (10)    Power battery (11)    Vacuum pump (13)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (5) and a negative electrode (6) stacked with each other. A separator (7) is accommodated inside a cladding material (3) that is formed on a film-form part i.e. laminate film (2). A positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are connected with the positive and negative electrodes. The terminal passes through inner side of the cladding material through a terminal side of the cladding material. Width of a blocking area (10b) located inside an angular part is less than 3 mm. The film-form part covers both surfaces of the battery element.    USE - Film-covered battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for a portable electronic device, a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and electric-power-assisted bicycle, and cordless electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The blocking area between a heat welding part of the film-form part and a non-weld part is small, so that the film-form part does not peel easily, and poor insulation problem is suppressed, so as to improve performance and reliability of the battery without increasing number of parts in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a film-covered battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a film-form part of a film-covered battery in heat welding state.    Laminate film (2)    Cladding material (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Separator (7)    Blocking area (10b)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing carbon-particle groups, where average fracture strengths of the carbon-particle groups are different. The carbon-particle group with smallest average fracture strength is chosen from the carbon-particle groups before mixing. A carbon-particle mixture is obtained by performing isostatic-pressing process, where ratio of the average fracture strength of the second carbon-particle group with respect to the average fracture strength of the first carbon-particle group is 1:5.    USE - Method for manufacturing a negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries of an electric vehicle and a hybrid-type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries with excellent electrolyte solution permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of an SEM image.
NOVELTY - The system has an atomization device (23) atomizing water supplied to a gas-liquid separator (22). The gas-liquid separator and the atomization device are connected with each other. An exhaust pipe (36) guides gas to the atomization device. A conduit tube (41) supplies the water to the atomization device. A conduit tube valve (43) opens and closes the conduit tube. A control apparatus controls opening/closing of the conduit tube valve. The control apparatus closes the conduit tube valve when load of a cargo handling motor is larger than threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for commercial vehicles i.e. forklifts. Can also be used for a tow-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus closes the conduit tube valve and a circulation pipe valve when the load of the cargo handling motor is larger than threshold value, so that generated water and recycled water are not transduced into small diameter parts of a venturi part through the conduit tube and a circulation pipe, atomization process is not implemented, and a forklift is maintained at a specific position when performing cargo handling work, so as to prevent local spraying of generated water and recycled water during the cargo handling work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an atomization device.    Gas-liquid separator (22)    Atomization device (23)    Exhaust pipe (36)    Conduit tube (41)    Conduit tube valve (43)
NOVELTY - The system has a quasistable state ascertainment unit (51) to detect quasistable state of a fuel cell (1) based on cell voltage during operation of the fuel cell. A cathode gas circulation process unit (52) performs oxygen-deficiency electric power generation continued by electric power generation by an oxidizing agent in a cathode and reduces oxidizing agent concentration. A scavenging-air necessity judgment unit (53) judges requirement of scavenging-air process that is performed after operation of the fuel cell is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses residual of generated water within the fuel cell, improves stability of electric power generation, suppresses deterioration of the fuel cell, and reduces power consumption of a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Quasistable state ascertainment unit (51)    Cathode gas circulation process unit (52)    Scavenging-air necessity judgment unit (53)
NOVELTY - The material (1) has a core particle (2) including positive electrode active materials, and a binder (4) provided to a surface of the core particle. An electrically conductive carbon material (3) includes an amorphous carbon whose structure is maintained in a non-aqueous electrolyte, where the electrically conductive carbon material is distributed by a surface of the core particle. An electrically conductive coating material (6) includes graphite that is distributed on the core particle covered with the binder and the electrically conductive carbon material.    USE - Positive electrode active composite material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Can also be used for a vehicle such as plug-in hybrid motor vehicle (PHV), hybrid vehicle (HV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The material is provided with sufficient fixed force, so that the material is hard to peel the electrically conductive material and other target substance on the surface of the positive electrode active material particle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a positive electrode active composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a positive electrode active composite material.    Positive electrode active composite material (1)    Core particle (2)    Electrically conductive carbon material (3)    Binder (4)    Electrically conductive coating material (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. secondary battery (10), has an electrode assembly (14) comprising a positive electrode active material layer and a negative electrode active material layer facing the positive electrode active material layer. The positive and negative electrode active material layers are coated to a non-opposing part (24). The non-opposing part is arranged toward an end of the electrode assembly along lamination direction. An adhesive tape (25) is covered with a front-end of the non-opposing part and stuck by an opposing part (T) on an end surface of the electrode assembly.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery, for storing power supply to a drive motor i.e. electric motor, in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and industrial vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and an electrical double layer capacitor for an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the apparatus enables easy insertion property to a case of the electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.    Opposing part (T)    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode assembly (14)    Non-opposing part (24)    Adhesive tape (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a metal foil (25) comprising a positive electrode sheet (18) and a positive electrode active material layer (26) containing a positive electrode active material formed in a formation area (18b). A positive electrode sheet (19) is formed in a surface of the metal foil. Another positive electrode active material layer (27) containing another positive electrode active material is formed in another formation area (19b), where electric potential of the latter positive electrode active material is lower than electric potential of the former positive electrode active material.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle such as riding vehicle and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus detects charge condition in an easy manner when charge and discharge processes are performed repeatedly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a disassembled electrode assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode assembly (12)    Positive electrode sheets (18, 19)    Formation areas (18b, 19b)    Metal foil (25)    Positive electrode active material layers (26, 27)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing non-aqueous solvent. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode core and a positive electrode active material layer to be formed on the positive electrode core. The solvent contains 3070 vol.% of ethylene carbonate with temperature rate of 25 degree Celsius. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a difluoro lithium phosphate and/or monofluoro lithium phosphate ranging about 2.0-2.8 g per ml of packing density of the material layer. A negative electrode external terminal (6) is crimp-fixed to a sealant (2).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. high capacity secondary battery, for use in a battery driven motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains the difluoro lithium phosphate and/or monofluoro lithium phosphate ranging about 2.0-2.8 g per ml of packing density of the positive electrode active material layer, thus enabling the high productivity of the battery with low-temperature output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Armored tin (1)    Sealant (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (5)    Negative electrode external terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling-medium path (24) provided with a cooling medium passing through supplied from a suction duct formed between electrical storage cells (C). An intermediate duct (42) connects a cooling-medium path (27) of two electrical storage modules (M1, M2) and is extended in a lamination direction, where two ends of the intermediate duct is closed in the lamination direction. An up-and-down part of the intermediate duct is closed by a top constraining element and a lower constraining element that is connected between end plates (23).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate duct connects the cooling-medium path of two electrical storage modules, and is extended in the lamination direction, where two ends of the intermediate duct are closed in the lamination direction, thus enabling equal cooling of the electrical storage cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flow path of a cooling medium.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Suction duct (C)    Electrical storage modules (M1, M2)    End plates (23)    Cooling-medium paths (24, 27)    Intermediate duct (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a positive electrode sheet (18) interposed between a positive electrode plane part (18c) and a negative electrode plane part (19c) and overlapping a negative electrode sheet (19). A positive electrode folding part (18d) has a bending part (18b) which extends from a positive electrode boundary part (E2) of the positive electrode plane part in a zigzag manner. A negative electrode current collection tab (28) is provided in each negative electrode folding part (19d), and a positive electrode current collection tab (24) is provided in each positive electrode folding part.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery, for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and an electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The bending part of the positive electrode folding part extends from the positive electrode boundary part of the positive electrode plane part in a zigzag manner, so that positive and negative electrodes are arranged in a zigzag manner, thus increasing current collection efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode boundary part (E2)    Positive electrode sheet (18)    Bending part (18b)    Positive electrode plane part (18c)    Positive electrode folding parts (18d)    Negative electrode sheet (19)    Negative electrode plane part (19c)    Negative electrode folding parts (19d)    Positive electrode current collection tab (24)    Negative electrode current collection tab (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control unit electrically connected to electrical storage apparatus groups and vehicle apparatuses when starting signal is input to the control unit. A connection process unit connects a part of electrical storage apparatus group. An electric current detection unit detects detection electric current value that is compared with predetermined upper limit electric current value for predetermined time when the detection electric current value is more than the upper limit electric current value.    USE - Control apparatus for controlling supply of electric power from the electrical storage apparatus module i.e. secondary batteries (claimed) to vehicle apparatus such as electric motor and audio apparatus, for an industrial vehicle and a riding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is electrically connected to the electrical storage apparatus groups and vehicle apparatuses when the starting signal is input to the control unit. The apparatus has a connection process unit connecting the part of the electrical storage apparatus group, thus suppressing excess electric current flowing into the vehicle apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a starting process of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A new type car one air purifier, referring to the top's the technical field of automobile fittings, a purifier shell is provided with a solar panel, the lower part's solar panel is provided with a nano-metal net, a purifier shell's outer side of the upper is provided with an air inlet, a purifier shell's lower part outer side is provided with an air outlet, and the metal net's lower part is provided with a fan, one side's electric fan is provided with a ultraviolet lamp, a purifier shell's base is set at the bottom of the outer sleeve's base with a protective sleeve, the protective sleeve is provided with absorbing chassis's, and purifier shell and the vehicle-mounted socket. It has simple structure, reasonable design, convenient use, and it also can remove bacteria, virus, formaldehyde, benzene and other organic poison, which can make the air purifying, is benefit for the human health, the solar energy to generate electricity, saving electric energy, using nanometre material, the purifying effect is good, and the bottom's cleaner is provided with a protective sleeve, the process can prevent the vehicle's in bumping.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one pedal front drive steering bicycle, front drive front steering, are installed on the left and right foot pedal's front parts are reciprocating movement drives the transmission shaft to rotate to drive the front wheel to rotate, the transmission shaft is connected with the steering shaft fork, upper outer surface is a solar panel. The bicycle is totally enclosed, it can alternately reciprocating pedal and back strength is main power, a solar power generation and electro-motion as auxiliary power, the front drive front steering high security's bicycle. Solar power to charge the battery, energy saving and realize zero discharge's. It can avoid riding bicycle travel under the environment's air blowing, solarization, rain and human body's bad effect.
NOVELTY - The sensor has a diaphragm for dividing an inner portion of a housing part into two abandoned well livers. A measuring unit measures bend of the diaphragm by using a difference value of atmospheric pressure of an air communication port and a battery communication part. Two contact parts are placed apart from each other. A connector is connected to a relief valve (300). A coordinator controls elastic force of an elastic unit that pressures the diaphragm. The air communication port is formed in one of the abandoned well livers.    USE - Cooling-and-heating sensor for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is small in size, light in weight and inexpensive. The sensor is provided with a temperature sensor that is installed at the vehicle battery so as to measure temperature value of the vehicle battery according to pressure value, thus performing a cooling control operation in an effective manner and enhancing durability of the vehicle battery. The sensor has high response speed, better marketability and high efficient electric power management capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cooling-and-heating system    (2) a cooling-and-heating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a cooling-and-heating system.    Battery (100)    Cooling-and-heating sensor main body (200)    Relief valve (300)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material comprises 70-95 wt.% of nickel-based lithium composite oxide, 5-30 wt.% of carbon material, and other unavoidable impurities.    USE - The cathode active material is useful in an anode of a lithium battery (all claimed) that is useful in an electronic device and a power storage system of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material has improved stability, high temperature resistance, long life span and can be manufactured in an economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing cathode active material comprising mixing and dissolving nickel-based composite oxide and the carbon material in a solvent, stirring the mixed solvent containing the nickel based composite oxide and the carbon material, and dying the mixed solvent.
NOVELTY - Recovering platinum in Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) comprises: reacting MEA in a first solution for separating platinum catalyst and Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer); stirring; separating the residual platinum catalyst from a second solution in which the platinum catalyst separated from the first solution is contained; vacuum heating the second solution; transferring the second solution into a drying tank; removing the organic solvent from the vacuum heated solution for reuse; and substituting the dried platinum catalyst with nitrogen.    USE - The method is useful for recovering platinum in MEA (claimed) of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of separating platinum in MEA within short time with high separation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for recovering platinum in Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) comprising a solvent recovery pump for moving the recovered solvent to a solvent storage tank, a condenser condensing the vapor at more than 30 degrees C, a reactor for reacting MEA in a first solution to separate platinum catalyst and Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer), a stirrer rotating the reactor, a shower to separate the residual platinum catalyst from a second solution in which the platinum catalyst separated from the first solution is contained, a slurry recovery pump connected to the solvent recovery tank and the reactor, and a cooling package connected between the reactor and a dryer to regulate the temperature of the condenser.
NOVELTY - The system has an ECU (70), which calculates dischargeable electric power, which a lithium ion storage battery (30) is supplied with respect to an electric load (43). The ECU regulates a MOS switch (50) in an electrical connection state, in which the electric power supply with respect to the lithium ion storage battery independent electric load is prohibited, when the dischargeable electric power of the second storage battery calculated by the electric power calculation unit is below the electric power threshold value defined based on the power consumption by the electric load.    USE - Vehicles electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power of lithium ion storage battery is utilized actively and efficient energy utilization is attained. Malfunctioning accompanying the power failure of an electric load is suppressed, since even if dischargeable electric power of lithium ion storage battery is falling to less than the power consumption of the electric load, as a result of the fall of temperature, electric power is supplied with respect to the electric load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a vehicles electric power system outline. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Alternator (10)    Lithium ion storage battery (30)    Electric loads (41-43)    MOS switch (50)    ECUs (70,80)
NOVELTY - The system has a designation servicing center fixed closely to a current car. A driver unit transmits information of cars to a car mechanic business site terminal through a network. The designation servicing center searches the information of cars and performs fix reservation process. The car mechanic business site terminal transmits fix reservation information to the driver unit that is provided with battery state information. The driver unit is connected with a motor vehicle unit. The car mechanic business site terminal transmits status information of the battery with the driver unit.    USE - System for providing status information of a battery of a portable terminal and an electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system recognizes and confirms state of a battery of a portable terminal and performs warning process in a critical point. The designation servicing center provides designation servicing center reservation information to facilitate arrangement of the system so as to provide safe driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing status information of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for providing status information of a battery of a portable terminal and an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hold unit (33) that is provided to compare the resistance value and the hold value which the sampling unit (32) sampled in the middle of low-temperature period. The resistance value which the sampling unit sampled at the time of completion of the low-temperature period is kept as a hold value. A gas determination unit (34) compares high-height of the resistance value currently kept by the hold unit and a preset gas determination level, and determines the existence or nonexistence of detection target gas.    USE - Apparatus for detecting gas such as carbon monoxide, methane, and hydrogen contained in reformed gas, used in fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas determination unit is provided to compare high-height of the resistance value currently kept by the hold unit and a preset gas determination level, and determine the existence or nonexistence of detection target gas, the gas detection apparatus can shorten the time to gas detection in a low-temperature period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block circuit diagram of the gas detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas sensor (2)    Signal processing unit (3)    Sampling unit (32)    Hold unit (33)    Gas determination unit (34)
NOVELTY - The module (20) has a calculating unit that calculates a value indicating state of unit cell (101) from a measurement value of sensor. A storage unit records a calculated value calculated by calculating unit. A determination unit determines unauthorized use of main portion. A control unit controls calculating unit, storage unit, and determination unit. The control unit deletes calculated value recorded in storage unit and prohibits calculated value recorded in storage unit when unauthorized use of main portion is determined.    USE - Battery module in power supply device for vehicle and fixtures.    ADVANTAGE - Since calculation control of the battery state of unauthorized battery is prohibited, the deterioration degree of the cell is not newly stored in the memory even if the battery module of unauthorized uses circulates in a market. Therefore, the battery module of unauthorized use becomes a battery without value in a market and cannot circulate as a regular battery. Thus the reliability of the battery module can be ensured and unauthorized use of the battery module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (1)    Battery controller (10)    Battery module (20)    Sensor unit (41)    Unit cell (101)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bridge circuit substrate (40) that is provided with the wiring for connecting switching element of the power semiconductor modules (35,36) as bridge circuit. The smoothing capacitor element and capacitor element for noise filters are accommodated in a condenser casing (11). The power semiconductor modules are arranged to the bottom portion inner surface of case element. The bridge circuit substrate is arranged to direction crossing with the bottom portion of the condenser casing, such that condenser casing and power semiconductor module are straddled.    USE - DC-DC-converter apparatus mounted in electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bridge circuit substrate is arranged to direction crossing with the bottom portion of the condenser casing, the storage space can be made small. Since the smoothing capacitor element and the capacitor element for noise filters are accommodated in the condenser casing, the vibration-resistant property or the impact-resistant improvement can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the high voltage module accommodated in the DC-DC-converter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condenser casing (11)    Power semiconductor modules (35,36)    Bridge circuit substrate (40)    Choke coil (42)    Lead terminal guide (50)
NOVELTY - The commercial vehicle has battery cell (41) which is an electric power source and is arranged in a vehicle main portion (33). A balance weight (31) is arranged in vehicle main portion. The balance weight is provided with weight unit (32) and weight main portion arranged from the weight unit. The battery cell is provided on both sides of the weight main portion, and is thermally coupled with the weight main portion. The rectangular shaped weight unit and weight main portion is located in center of transversal direction of weight unit.    USE - Commercial vehicle such as forklift e.g. power shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Since battery cell provides on both sides of weight main portion and couples with weight main portion, the commercial vehicle can cool the battery cell efficiently. The square-shaped battery can be cooled efficiently, by utilizing the balance weight as thermal absorption element. The temperature difference in the square-shaped battery is reduced by performing cooling from both sides of the square-shaped battery by the protrusion unit of the weight main portion and the heat-transfer plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack of the forklift.    Battery pack (30)    Balance weight (31)    Weight unit (32)    Vehicle main portion (33)    Battery cell (41)
NOVELTY - The all-solid-state battery (10) has positive electrode layer (4) that contains an active material and a solid material. A carbon conductive layer (5) is provided in contact with positive electrode layer. An electrical power collector (6) is connected to positive electrode layer through conductive layer. The electrolyte layer is clamped by positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer (2). The amount of deformation of conductive layer is larger than the amount of deformation of the collector upon application of a compressive force.    USE - All-solid-state battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for information-technology equipment such as mobile telephone, and electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the all-solid-state battery is improved. The discharge capacity of the all-solid-state battery is increased and the battery resistance is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of all-solid-state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of all-solid-state battery.    Negative electrode layer (2)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Conductive layer (5)    Electrical power collector (6)    All-solid-state battery (10)
NOVELTY - The module has housing (4) with two opposing walls (7,8), multiple thermoelectric elements (1) with two opposing surfaces and multiple conductor bridges (2). The conductor bridges are connected to the thermoelectric elements. One of the surfaces of the thermoelectric elements is in thermal contact with a plate-shaped support element (3). A combination of the thermoelectric elements and the conductor bridges is in thermal contact with the support element. The thermal stresses balancing device is arranged to compensate the thermal stressed by the support element.    USE - Thermoelectric module of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of thermal stresses is reduced as much as possible, and a negative impact on the thermoelectric elements is avoided. The thermoelectric elements are easy to integrate into the wall of an enclosure. The thermal resistance is minimized, and the efficiency of the thermoelectric module is increased. The assembly process is simplified, since the thermoelectric module has compact structure. The production cost is reduced, since the number of components is reduced. The stability of the thermoelectric module is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric elements.    Thermoelectric elements (1)    Conductor bridges (2)    Support element (3)    Housing (4)    Walls of housing (7,8)
NOVELTY - The aircraft has a fuel cell system with one or more components installed in an air stair envelope (10) with the air stair uninstalled or removed. A service panel in the aircraft passenger deck floor provides access to the air stair space of the envelope from within the aircraft. Preferably, one of a trash compactor, a trash storage, a chiller, or an inverter is positioned in the envelope.    USE - Aircraft for passenger transport.    ADVANTAGE - Otherwise unused space such as the air stair space onboard the aircraft is utilized to house the fuel cell system and its components such as hydrogen tanks, or store other items such as a trash compactor, a chiller, and an inverter. By integrating the galley components to the air stair space, additional floor space in the galley or for adding more passenger seats can be created while more food or drink products can be stored in the space. The air stair space can also be used for storing other items, such as pillows, blankets, extra cups or plates, and extra drinks, when such items are not accessed immediately. By locating the fuel cell system component between the cabin roof and aircraft skin, space can also be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of an air stair envelope on an aircraft.    Air stair envelope (10)    Galleys (16)    Lavatory (18)
NOVELTY - The charging system (10) has a vehicle-mounted charging controller (50) and a charging-site charging controller (24) which cooperate to charge the vehicle-mounted electric storage device (16) of an electrically-driven vehicle (12) with a necessary amount of energy, which corresponds to the amount of energy consumption in next-time running of the electrically-driven vehicle, such that shortage of renewable energy is compensated for by charging with the system energy. The vehicle-mounted charging controller controls charging of the vehicle-mounted electric storage device.    USE - Charging system for electrically-driven vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, plug-in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers charging system that minimizes system energy or commercial energy applicable to electrically-driven vehicle. Reduces cost of system energy required for charging vehicle-mounted electric storage device. Maximizes amount of renewable energy used for charging vehicle-mounted electric storage device. Estimates amount of energy consumption in next-time running based on past energy consumption history during running of electrically-driven vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a charging system.    Charging system (10)    Electrically-driven vehicle (12)    Vehicle-mounted electric storage device (16)    Charging-site charging controller (24)    Vehicle-mounted charging controller (50)
NOVELTY - The cell stack has fuel cell (10) that has one end cell at ends of the fuel cell stack. The flow field plates have flow channels (34,40) and separate the fuel cells in the fuel cell stack. The diffusion media material of the diffusion media layers (20,24) is selected so that diffusion media material has a lower intrusion into flow channels of flow field plates in the end cells of the fuel cell stack than the intrusion into the flow channels in the other cells. The diffusion media material at end cells has higher modules of elasticity than diffusion material of media layer in other cells.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g., Proton exchange membrane fuel cell and hydrogen fuel cell, for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel stack has improved end cell performance and reduces end cell instability by providing a diffusion media for the end cells that has less of an intrusion into the flow field channels than the diffusion media for the flow channels of the other cells, in which the intrusion can be reduced by providing diffusion media material at end cells with higher module of elasticity than diffusion material of media layer in other cells, so as to increase the flow rate through the flow channels in the end cells relative to the flow rate through the flow channels in the other cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stability increasing method of end cells in fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a series of end cells in a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (10)    Diffusion media layers (20,24)    Bipolar plates (28,30)    Flow channels (34,40)    Stamped metal sheets (36,38)
NOVELTY - The cell stack has fuel cell (10) that has one end cell at end of fuel cell stack. The flow field plates have flow channels (34,40) and separates the fuel cell in the fuel cell stack. The diffusion media material of the diffusion media material layers (20,24) is selected so that diffusion media material has lower intrusion into flow channels of flow field plates in the end cells of the fuel cell stack than the intrusion into flow channels in other cells. The diffusion media material at end cells has lower compressibility than diffusion media material of diffusion media layers in other cells.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g., hydrogen fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cells, for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel stack has improved end cell performance and reduces end cell instability by providing a diffusion media for the end cells that has less of an intrusion into the flow field channels than the diffusion media for the flow channels of the other cells, in which the intrusion can be reduced by providing diffusion media material at end cells with lower compressibility than diffusion media material of diffusion media layers in other cells, so as to increase the flow rate through the flow channels in the end cells relative to the flow rate through the flow channels in the other cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stability increasing method of end cells in fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a series of end cells in a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (10)    Diffusion media layers (20,24)    Bipolar plates (28,30)    Flow channels (34,40)    Stamped metal sheets (36,38)
NOVELTY - The heater apparatus (11) has a first heater (32) which heats the cells arranged in the outer side of a battery (12). A second heater (33) heats the cells arranged inside the battery. A controller (22) controls the electric power supplied to the first and second heaters. The controller decreases the power supplied to the second heater at a predetermined timing after starting supply of the electric power to the first and second heaters.    USE - Heater apparatus used for heating battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The immediate heating property of the battery can be improved by using the heater apparatus. Hence, the battery can be heated up uniformly. The structure of the heater apparatus can be simplified in compact form. The power consumption of the heater apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery heater module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heater apparatus (11)    Battery (12)    Controller (22)    First heater (32)    Second heater (33)
NOVELTY - The plug has a center electrode (5) inserted by front end side of shaft hole of insulator (2). A ground electrode (27) is arranged at front-end (26) of main metal fitting (3) to form gap (28) between center electrodes. A curved-shape bending portion (272) is connected at front-end of electrode base (271). A film layer (31) of electrode tip (273) is provided with material having oxidation resistance superior than that of ground electrode preform that expose electrode base and is provided in end surface (27F) and outer surface excluding surface (27A) located in center electrode.    USE - Spark plug used for combustion apparatus such as internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The film layer of electrode tip is provided with material having oxidation resistance superior than that of ground electrode preform that expose electrode base and is provided in end surface and outer surface excluding surface located in center electrode, so that the oxidation corrosion of ground electrode can be prevented effectively and the overheating of ground electrode can be prevented more reliably. Since the need to provide film layer in bending portion is reduced, the shortening of machining time and reduction of manufacturing cost can be achieved and the productivity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of spark plug.    Insulator (2)    Main metal fitting (3)    Center electrode (5)    Front-end of main metal fitting (26)    Ground electrode (27)    Surface located in center electrode (27A)    End surface (27F)    Gap (28)    Film layer (31)    Electrode base (271)    Curved-shape bending portion (272)    Electrode tip (273)
NOVELTY - A slurry contains a negative electrode material containing an active material comprising particles (A) having silicon, tin, germanium and/or indium, a binder containing a polymer (B) obtained by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing styrene, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and a crosslinking agent in the presence of a reactive surfactant, and a dispersion medium containing water.    USE - Slurry for manufacturing negative electrode used for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle components and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry provides lithium ion battery having high capacity and excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion battery negative electrode (1);    (2) manufacture of slurry; and    (3) manufacture of lithium ion battery negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of lithium ion battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Container (4)    Collector (5)    Lithium ion battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving an interrogation signal of from a data transmission module (14) of an information transmitter (11). A reply signal is sent in response to the received interrogation signal by the transmission module, where the reply signal comprises salvage-relevant information and received by an information interrogation unit. The transmitter is supplied with electrical power by an energy module (13). Electromagnetic energy of the received signal is converted into electrical power from the energy module by an antenna element (12). The power stored in a capacitor element.    USE - Method for providing information i.e. vehicle identification information such as vehicle identification number, during recovery of damaged motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding utilization of functional vehicle-side antenna device. The information transmitter exhibits simple and robust structure, withstands relatively serious traffic accidents and reduces utilization space. The information transmitter has two-dimensional geometric design, so that the information transmitter can be arranged in a simple manner as an adhesive film or self-adhesive film at different points of a structure of the motor car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wireless communicating information transmitter    (2) a system for providing information during recovery of damaged motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an information transmitter.    Information transmitter (11)    Antenna element (12)    Energy module (13)    Data transmission module (14)    Evaluation module (15)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a temperature control device (7) for cooling and/or heating a rechargeable battery (2), and a control device (4) for controlling the temperature control device. The control device is connected with a data source (3) providing meteorological data of a travel route of a motor car in a data-transmitting manner. The control device controls the temperature control device based on the meteorological data. The control device is connected with a temperature sensor (9) in a temperature signal-transmitting manner. A data memory (10) is connected with the control device.    USE - Temperature control system for a rechargeable battery i.e. lithium-ion-battery, of a battery system connected with a drive system of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control device is connected with the data source in a data-transmitting manner, and controls the temperature control device based on the meteorological data, thus enabling the battery to operate with optimal operating temperature, and hence increasing service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for reinitializing starting of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature control system.    Temperature control system (1)    Rechargeable battery (2)    Data source (3)    Control device (4)    Temperature control device (7)    Temperature sensor (9)    Data memory (10)
NOVELTY - The device (12) has a deflecting element (16) arranged in flow direction of the volume flow before a measuring section (11), which imparts a swirling motion to the volume flow. An ultrasonic sensor has an ultrasonic transmitter (13) on one side of the measuring section, and an ultrasonic receiver (14) on another side of the measuring section. A connecting line (15) between the ultrasonic transmitter and the ultrasonic receiver intersects a central axis (17) of the measuring section at an angle different from 90 degrees.    USE - Device for detecting a volume flow of a medium flowing through a measuring section, particularly for detecting the moisture of the volume flow, in a fuel cell system of an electrically-powered vehicle(all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The volumetric flow of the medium is detected in an accurate manner through the improved flow detection device without uniform distribution of the of the volumetric flow. The deflection element ensures safe, reliable and simple detection of the volume flow, and is manufactured in an inexpensive manner. The structure of the flow detection device is energy efficient to allow reliable application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system with an air conveying device to promote the air supply to a cathode compartment of the fuel cell; and    (2) a method for supplying air to a fuel cell in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a volume flow detection device.    Measuring section (11)    Volume flow detection device (12)    Ultrasonic transmitter (13)    Ultrasonic receiver (14)    Connecting line (15)    Deflecting element (16)    Central axis (17)
NOVELTY - The battery housing portion has a wall (14) with two wall elements (16), which are made of a continuous fiber (18) having reinforced thermoplastic plastic material (41), where the wall elements are spaced apart in regions by a thermal insulation material (22). A retaining element (20) is arranged in a recess (24) of the thermal insulation material, where the retaining element is clamped between the spaced apart wall elements. The retaining element has a screwable self-tapping screw.    USE - Battery housing portion for containing a traction battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retaining element is arranged in a recess of the thermal insulation material, where the retaining element is clamped between the spaced apart wall elements, and hence ensures attaching the components to the battery housing portion in a simple, stable and convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery housing portion for containing a traction battery of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wall portion of a battery housing portion.    Wall (14)    Wall elements (16)    Continuous fiber (18)    Retaining element (20)    Thermal insulation material (22)    Recess (24)    Reinforced thermoplastic plastic material (41)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an electrical energy conversion unit which is provided with a supply unit and a battery unit. A trigger warming-up unit, a gas releasing unit and a cold boxing unit are provided for hot boxing.    USE - Cold boxing assembly for power units of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A backup power supply apparatus (10) has comparison control unit (22) that controls output voltage after comparing the input terminal (16) with the output voltage of the discharge circuit (19). The output voltage is made lower than the voltage of the input terminal when battery (11) is in connection state at the input terminal. The output voltage is made more than the operating voltage of the collision detector (13) when battery is in non-connecting state at the input terminal.    USE - Backup power supply apparatus for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of the fuel consumption of the vehicle accompanying start of the emergency power source by controlling the output voltage of the discharge circuit by the comparison control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the backup power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Backup power supply apparatus (10)    Battery (11)    Collision detector (13)    Input terminal (16)    Discharge circuit (19)    Comparison control unit (22)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell main body (1) for supporting a holding work tool (26). An observation port is provided with a transparent plate in a flange, which carries out sealing engagement with the cell main body. The holding work tool is supported in the cell main body such that an end surface area (25a) in a half cell type lithium ion battery (25) is formed parallel to the transparent plate. Illumination light from a confocal microscope is emitted through the observation port provided in the flange and injected into the end surface area.    USE - Observation cell for use in an electric vehicle and a portable terminal to carry out microscopy of change of an internal structure of a power supply device i.e. lithium ion battery, during charging/discharging along cross-sectional direction.    ADVANTAGE - The holding work tool is supported in the cell main body such that the end surface area in the half cell type lithium ion battery is formed parallel to the transparent plate so as to carry out microscopy of the internal structure of an actual product and the lithium ion battery of the internal structure along cross-sectional direction orthogonal to extension direction of a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. The cell carries out sealing accommodation of the holding work tool holding the lithium ion battery so as to observe the internal structure of the lithium ion battery during operation of the cell and to record time-dependent change of the internal structure of the lithium ion battery during operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a sectional view of a cell main body.    Cell main body (1)    Half cell type lithium ion battery (25)    End surface area (25a)    Holding work tool (26)    Torsion spring (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an electrically-conductive member (19,20), which has a projection unit (21) that protrudes in the side facing a tab (14c,15c) from a plane unit (19a,20a). The projection unit has a curved-surface portion (21a) convex on the outer side of the front end side. The curvature radius of the front-end portion of the curved-surface portion is one half or more of the width of the base end of the curved-surface portion. The electrically-conductive member is welded to the tab in the curved-surface portion.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle, propulsion motor and electric equipment. Uses include but are not limited to secondary battery (claimed) e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery and capacitor e.g., electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - In the state in which sheets lamination is carried out with respect to the electrically-conductive member, generation of a sputter in the periphery of a projection unit is prevented, and target portion is welded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a secondary battery and schematic cross-sectional view of the welding unit of the tab of an electrode and an electrically-conductive member. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Apparatus (10)    Tabs (14c,15c)    Electrically-conductive members (19,20)    Plane units (19a,20a)    Projection unit (21)    Curved-surface portion (21a)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery is obtained by accommodating electrode group and electrolyte solution in battery case. The electrode group has a negative electrode plate comprising negative electrode active material and negative electrode grating, and a positive electrode plate comprising positive electrode active material and positive electrode grating, and arranged mutually opposite through separator. The expansion process is carried out in positive electrode grating or negative electrode grating using lead alloy comprising 1.1-2.5 %mass tin, and 0.05-3 %mass antimony.    USE - Lead acid battery is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent cycle characteristics and corrosion resistance, and is prepared with high productivity, by a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lead acid battery.    Battery case (1)    Cell chamber (2)    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode plate (3a)    Negative electrode plate (3b)    Separator (3c)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (BU) has a storage case (16) accommodating an assembled battery module (11) in accommodation space (S). The storage case consists of a lower case body (14) and an upper case body (15). Terminal parts e.g. terminal block and connector (18), connect an external apparatus in a vehicle. Terminal covers (40) are attached to an outer side of a side part. The terminal covers are provided with opposing board parts (42) that are projected above the terminal parts. The opposing board parts oppose the side part. The terminal covers cover the terminal parts.    USE - Lithium battery unit i.e. lithium ion storage battery, for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal covers cover the terminal parts, so that pouring of water in the battery unit at a vehicle mounting state is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating an actual vehicle mounting state of a lithium battery unit.    Lithium battery unit (BU)    Accommodation space (S)    Assembled battery module (11)    Lower case body (14)    Upper case body (15)    Storage case (16)    Connector (18)    Terminal covers (40)    Opposing board parts (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a sponge compression process (S01) to compress a sponge material. A sponge is penetrated to an opening part in a definite period after releasing a compression state of the sponge material. An assembly process (S02) is performed for covering a battery pack main-body part by a cover part. A sponge decompression process (S03) is performed to closely contact the sponge material to the opening part when the sponge material is expanded on a radial direction outer side after cancelling the compression state of the sponge material.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery pack i.e. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, that is utilized in a vehicle. Can also be used for a lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing the sponge decompression process to closely contact the sponge material to the opening part when the sponge material is expanded on the radial direction outer side after cancelling the compression state of the sponge material, so that working time for covering the battery pack main-body part by the cover part can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a battery pack manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sponge compression process (S01)    Assembly process (S02)    Sponge decompression process (S03)
NOVELTY - The battery (10a) has a negative electrode active material layer (25) formed on an electrical power collector to form a negative electrode (21). A positive electrode active material layer (28) is formed on the electrical power collector to form a positive electrode (22). The material layers are stacked in turn through a separator. An electric power generation element (20) is positioned inside an exterior body (30). Electrode terminals (24a.27a) are integrally extended from the electrical power collector as different bodies and derived from the exterior body in electrically insulated state.    USE - Laminate-type battery for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a fuel-cell vehicle and a hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminals are integrally extended from the electrical power collector as the different bodies and derived from the exterior body in the electrically insulated state, so that the battery can be prevented from influence of a uniform cell layer when an external short circuit occurs, thus protecting battery functions, and hence realizing battery reuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic and sectional views of a laminate-type battery.    Laminated-type battery (10a)    Electric power generation element (20)    Negative electrode (21)    Positive electrode (22)    Electrode terminals (24a.27a)    Negative electrode active material (25)    Positive electrode active material layer (28)    Exterior body (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator interposed between a strip-shaped positive electrode and a strip-shaped negative electrode. A sealant (30) occludes an opening of a case (20). A non-aqueous electrolyte is accommodated in the case. A spacer (50) contacts an electrode group (10) and the sealant and holds space of the electrode group and the sealant. The spacer fixes a relative position of the electrode group with respect to the case. A specific formula is satisfied when volume in a region enclosed by the case and the sealant and opening area of the spacer are in a specific value.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery for use in a hybrid-type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer fixes the relative position of the electrode group with respect to the case so as to suppress damage to the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolytic battery.    Electrode group (10)    Case (20)    Sealant (30)    Spacer (50)    Division part (70)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has a heat generating body with a semiconductor element that is provided with a coolant flow path. A cooler (20) is extended and equipped with the distribution direction of a cooling medium in the coolant flow path, where the heat generating body is thermally coupled outside the cooler with a plate fin. The cooling medium is flown through a supply path (34,44,60) and is supplied to the coolant flow path.    USE - Semiconductor device, particularly an inverter device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler is extended and equipped with the distribution direction of a cooling medium in the coolant flow path, where the heat generating body is thermally coupled outside the cooler with a plate fin, and thus ensures reduced difference of the cooling efficiency between the heat generating bodies by the cooling medium in the semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a semiconductor device.    Inverter device (10)    Cooler (20)    Flow-path formation elements (31,41,51)    Supply path (34,44,60)    Switching elements (Q1,Q3,Q5)
NOVELTY - Naphtha boiling range hydrocarbon composition comprises n-paraffins, iso-paraffins, aromatics, and naphthenes. The composition is produced by hydrocracking a hydrotreated bio-renewable feedstock, comprises C4-C9 hydrocarbons and greater than 80 wt.% n- and iso-paraffins and is free of benzene.    USE - The composition is useful: as feed stock for steam crackers, fuel cell fuel, solvent for food contact applications, fuel, gasoline blend stock or fuel blend stock; and for catalytic reforming units, producing olefins, benzene toluene and xanthene aromatics and hydrogen, industrial burners, boilers, and turbines and as industrial solvent.    ADVANTAGE - The composition: utilizes biorenewable naphtha that exhibits boiling point of 70-400 degrees F, specific gravity of 0.68-0.74 at 20 degrees C, low octane ratings (less than 40 research octane number) thus resulting blend easily meets United states performance requirements for vapor pressure and octane rating and is superior feed components for steam crackers; is utilized as solvent having low flash point; and exhibits Reid vapor pressure of greater than 10 Psi and is blended at 1-30% concentrations with ethanol, thus providing renewable gasoline replacement for automobiles having improved energy density.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging multiple cells (c1-c12) in receiving locations, by taking account of the respective internal resistances of the cells and the suitability of each individual location to dissipate heat, where the locations having the ability to evacuate the highest heat are assigned to the most resistive cells, and vice versa. The cells are arranged by taking into account an electrical connection scheme of the cells, where the cells are identical to within manufacturing dispersion of the cells, and the cells are connected in series.    USE - Method for producing an electric battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cells are arranged in receiving locations, by taking account of the respective internal resistances of the cells and the suitability of each individual location to dissipate heat, thus enabling to produce a battery in which the temperature rise is reduced such that battery life is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cells are lithium cells or nickel metal halide cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery.    Cells (c1-c12)    Terminals (V-plus, V-minus)    Battery (14)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a fluid circuit which is comprised with the fluid conduits (2,3) through which a working medium flows. A pump unit (5) delivers the working medium which is the mixture of ethanol oil. An evaporator (7) evaporates the working medium. A condenser (8) liquefies the working medium. The pump unit, an expansion machine (10) and a motor/generator unit (19) are formed as a structural unit by connecting coaxially through a shaft (16). The pump unit is designed as vane pump or radial piston pump.    USE - Device for utilizing waste heat of drive device e.g. internal combustion engine of vehicle (all claimed) e.g. passenger car or truck, by Rankine cycle.    ADVANTAGE - As the pump, the expansion machine and the motor/generator unit are formed as the structural unit, the compact structure is realized and the installation space can be reduced, and the high operating efficiency is achieved. The intermediate buffering of electrical power is not necessary and the electrical/mechanical conversion losses are reduced. The reduced effort regarding the drive of the feed pump is achieved. The pump unit is inexpensive, space saving and very efficiently works without generating much noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for operating device; and    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the device.    Device (1)    Fluid conduits (2,3)    Pump unit (5)    Evaporator (7)    Condenser (8)    Expansion machine (10)    Shaft (16)    Motor/generator unit (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (21) has a stacked electrode assembly formed by stacking a set of layers of a positive electrode plate and a set of layers of a negative electrode plate with a separator interposed between the electrode plates. An outer body (6) stores the electrode assembly and non-aqueous electrolyte, which contains lithium bis oxalato-borate. Boron-containing substance is derived from the lithium bis oxalato-borate. The outer body is formed using a laminated insulating film (13) having an outer surface area of 300 square cm or larger, where the battery has capacity of 10 ampere-hour.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, for driving supply of a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer body has the outer surface area of 300 square cm or larger leading to a sufficiently large surface area, thus improving heat-releasing characteristics. The battery allows carbon dioxide gas to be dissolved into the non-aqueous electrolyte so as to improve preservation stability at high temperatures. The battery allows vinylene carbonate to be added to the non-aqueous electrolyte in order to form covering on a surface of negative electrode active material, thus preventing degradation of the negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Outer body (6)    Positive electrode terminal (10)    Sealed part (12)    Laminated insulating film (13)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (21)
NOVELTY - An energy storage device comprises a source of lithium ions, nanoparticles (105), each being encapsulated in conductive polymer shells, configured and arranged to volumetrically change due to lithiation and delithiation due to movement of the lithium ions created by an electrical potential; and a conductive polymer network configured and arranged to bond the nanoparticles and accommodate volumetric changes of the nanoparticles during lithiation and delithiation.    USE - As energy storage device (claimed), used in portable electronics, hybrid and electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be continuously deep cycled up to 5000 times without significant capacity decay, and the solution synthesis and electrode fabrication process is highly scalable and compatible with existing slurry coating battery manufacturing technology. These advancements are applicable to high performance composite electrodes and for permitting them to be readily scaled up for manufacturing next generation high-energy lithium-ion batteries, as used in applications including electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems that require both low-cost and reliable battery systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing energy storage device involving providing an anode for an energy storage device via solution phase synthesis which includes synthesizing a conductive polymer network; encapsulating anoparticles in conductive polymer shells; and bonding the nanoparticles to the conductive polymer network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of energy storage device.    Nanoparticles (105)    Conductive polymer surface coating (110)    Conductive polymer network (115)
NOVELTY - The partition board (200) has guide portion that causes partition board to move in predetermined direction when each single cell (100) is arranged on partition board, a first pin protruding in predetermined direction to position partition board in predetermined direction, and a second pin provided from top to bottom direction of partition board at location different from location of first pin, and protruding the same direction as the direction in which the first pin protrudes.    USE - Partition board used in battery stack and arranged between single cells of battery stack mounted in vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Each single cell can be easily arranged on the partition board by positioning the partition board in advance. Suppresses inclination of partition board with the use of second pin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method or restraining single cells arranged in predetermined direction in battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery stack in which the partition board is used.    Battery stack (1)    Single cell (100)    Positive electrode terminal (110)    Negative electrode terminal (120)    Partition board (200)    End plates (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing (S1a) primary contact element of formation unit on primary formation contact portion of main arrestor in slightly manner. A secondary contact element of formation unit is pressed (S1b) on secondary formation contact portion of auxiliary arrestor in slightly manner. The formation treatment of main arrestor and auxiliary arrestor is performed (S5) by separating (S6a) primary formation contact portion of main arrestor and by separating (S6b) secondary formation contact portion of auxiliary arrestor.    USE - Method for forming arrester of electrochemical cell for battery (all claimed) used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of formation unit with electrochemical cell can be enhanced. The capacitance of electrochemical cell can be improved. The arrester of electrochemical cell can be formed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrochemical cell; and    (2) a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram illustrating process for forming arrester of electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for pressing primary contact element of formation unit on primary formation contact portion of main arrestor (S1a)    Step for pressing secondary contact element of formation unit on secondary formation contact portion of auxiliary arrestor (S1b)    Step for performing formation treatment of arrestors (S5)    Step for separating primary formation contact portion of main arrestor (S6a)    Step for separating secondary formation contact portion of auxiliary arrestor (S6b)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically charging a power supply unit (3) to a predetermined charge state before or during driving a motor car (1). The power supply unit is electrically separated from an electrical onboard network (2) of the motor car after ending the driving operation. An activation signal is input into an input unit (7) in a parked state of the motor car such that the power supply unit is connected again with the electrical onboard network for terminating an over-discharging protective function as a result of the activation signal input.    USE - Method for operating a power supply unit i.e. rechargeable battery, of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables electrically separating the power supply unit from the electrical onboard network of the motor car after ending the driving operation such that an undesired over-discharging of the battery can be reduced when turning off the power supply unit from the motor car over a long time period, thus enhancing working reliability of the motor car while increasing service life of the power supply unit. The method enables enabling quick and comfortable disconnection of the power supply unit from the onboard network of the motor car by a user without additional units and without greater technical effort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a motor car.    Motor car (1)    Electrical onboard network (2)    Power supply unit (3)    Input unit (7)    External electrical charger (9)
NOVELTY - The structure system uses energy exploited from a drive head wind to drive a wind generator accommodated in a vehicle as a current supplier.    USE - Structure system for power generation in road vehicle e.g. electric car and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation in the vehicle can be performed efficiently while significantly reducing the production cost of the structure system.
NOVELTY - The method comprises connecting reinforcing fibers with a polymer matrix and then molding the mixture with a fiber-reinforced composite material, forming a membranous polymer base on a surface of a base layer and then performing surface treatment on the molded fiber-reinforced composite material using a flame, and forming a char-layer by heating the material at 1000-3000 degrees C for less than 5 seconds. The flame is propane gas flame or acetylene gas flame. The char-layer is generated by frictionizing the material. The reinforcing fibers comprise a carbon long fiber.    USE - The method is useful for surface processing a fiber reinforced composite separator for a fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell that is useful as a power source for non-polluting vehicles, mobile phone and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of surface processing the fiber reinforced composite separator with reduced current loss and high efficiency thus improving fast response characteristics, electric current density and power density of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises connecting reinforcing fibers with a polymer matrix and then molding the mixture with a fiber-reinforced composite material, forming a membranous polymer base on a surface of a base layer and then performing surface treatment on the molded fiber-reinforced composite material using a flame, and forming a char-layer by heating the material at 1000-3000 degrees C for less than 5 seconds. The flame is propane gas flame or acetylene gas flame. The char-layer is generated by frictionizing the material. The reinforcing fibers comprise a carbon long fiber. The membranous polymers base is molded with phenol resin.
NOVELTY - The power device has engine (12) whose air outlet is connected with air inlet end of evaporation catalyst (1) whose outlet end is connected with an air outlet pipe. The bypass of evaporation catalyst is connected with a silica gel pipe (3) which is connected to water outlet. The bypass of air inlet end is connected with the other end of silica gel pipe that is connected to one end of hydroxide ion generator (4). The other end of hydroxide ion generator is connected to negative pressure pipe (10) through bypass pipeline.    USE - Rotative type double-purpose solar power assisting device installed in vehicle such as gasoline car.    ADVANTAGE - The pollution to the environment can be reduced efficiently. The traffic capacity can be reduced. The hydrogen discharge efficiency can be ensured. The sufficient combustion can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the rotative type double-purpose solar power assisting device.    Evaporation catalyst (1)    Silica gel pipe (3)    Hydroxide ion generator (4)    Negative pressure pipe (10)    Engine (12)
NOVELTY - A small one roof solar LCD display device, comprising a frame (1), a damping foam (2), a telescopic steel pipe (4), a liquid crystal LCD display (3), a solar panel power generation module (8), wherein the outer frame (1) of top angle fixing damping foam (2), LCD display (3) is fixed on the damping foam (2) packaged in the upper outer frame (1), The utility model's divaricate saposhnikovia root, dust-proof and rain-proof, corrosion resistance, at the same time, it is easy to install and disassemble only for small vehicle is equipped with luggage rack can be installed.
NOVELTY - The utility model relates to the field of navigation light, aiming at providing one small volume, good compatibility, convenient to install and replace, low power consumption, high reliability integrated AIS's beacon, comprising a beacon main body, said beacon lamp's main body is arranged with a solar panel, upper part of said beacon lamp's main body is provided with a light emitting device, the lower part said illuminator's light emitting device is provided with a controller and a remote control terminal system, the lower part of said beacon lamp's main body is provided with a base, said base is set up storage battery and controller thereof. This utility model is used for sea and river water and so on navigation auxiliary navigation, road vehicle intelligent traffic, flight control.
NOVELTY - A small one roof LED SOLAR ENERGY display device, comprising a frame (1), a damping foam (5), a steel wire rope (4), a full-COLOUR LED DISPLAY screen (7), a solar panel power generation module (8), wherein the outer frame (1)'s top surface and two narrow side's inner wall is fixed with a solar panel power generation module (8), a full-COLOUR LED DISPLAY screen (7) frame (1) is connected with the solar panel generating module (8) is connected with the outer frame (1) is set with damping foam (5), the utility model's is wind-proof, dust-proof and rain-proof, corrosion resistance, at the same time, it is easy to install and disassemble only for small vehicle is equipped with luggage rack can be installed.
NOVELTY - One for high-efficient battery electric vehicle charging device. It adopts constant current charging the pulse charging stage, standing, storage battery instantaneous discharge, standing, recycling the process's constant current charge, improve the charging efficiency and service life of battery, wherein the switched-capacitor circuit by absorbing storage battery discharge, and the energy's absorption to switched-capacitor circuit's storage capacitor charging circuit upper stage so as to reduce the waste's electric energy, the electric energy utilization rate.
NOVELTY - A small vehicle top with one windscreen wiper's LCD solar energy display device, comprising a frame (1), a damping foam (2), a telescopic steel pipe (4), a liquid crystal LCD display (3), a solar panel power generation module (8), a wiper (9), wherein the outer frame (1) of top angle fixing damping foam (2), LCD display (3) is fixed on the damping foam (2) packaged in the upper outer frame (1), The utility model's divaricate saposhnikovia root, dust-proof and rain-proof, corrosion resistance, at the same time, it is easy to install and disassemble only for small vehicle is equipped with luggage rack can be installed.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar battery sheet (1) provided with a power generating device (2) and fixed on a car body (3) that is provided with the power generating device. A heat-absorbing film is arranged on a lower surface of the solar battery sheet. A heat insulation film (5) is adhered on a surface of the car body. The power generating device is provided with a charging controller, a storage battery and an inverter. The charging controller is connected with the inverter. The heat insulation film is made of transparent material.    USE - Solar energy heat power generation system for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The system saves power and reduces heat energy loss, and has better heat insulation effect and prolonged service life. The system is simple in structure, convenient to operate and environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy heat power generation system for a car.    Solar battery sheet (1)    Power generating device (2)    Car body (3)    Heat insulation film (5)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one solar cell chip cutting machine automatic fetching device, relating to the solar battery plate cutting machine device technology field. A truck, further comprising a hydraulic lifting system, a crystal bar locking device, an extensible device, a machine tool locking device AND A PLC CONTROLLER, said machine tool locking device is fixed on the lower side's vehicle main frame, said telescopic device is fixed up on the vehicle's lifting frame, said locking device is fixed on the crystal's said end telescopic device, a lifting frame's upper hydraulic lifting system and the lifting car, said hydraulic lifting system and a telescopic device is controlled by said PLC CONTROLLER. Said device can automatically pick-and-place crystal rod, reduces the labour intensity of worker's, improves the working efficiency, and can prevent the crystal's harm to human body caused by falling.
NOVELTY - The utility model of pure electric vehicle magnesium-water heating device belongs to pure electric automobile heating's equipment technology field, comprising a reaction device for producing acid zymolytic hydrogen, proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell, a pressure reducing valve, a dehydrator, a fan, and a control circuit, said reaction device for producing acid zymolytic hydrogen comprising a reaction container, a syringe pump, a safety valve, an exhaust valve, a one-way valve, a pressure meter, a filter and a PTC HEATER, between the upper said reaction container is provided with an injection pump, an injection pump with the reaction container is provided with a one-way valve, the lower reaction container is provided with a PTC HEATER, said PTC HEATER is embedded in the reaction vessel. The utility model has following beneficial effects: pure electric vehicle's magnesium-water heating device and process, and it has energy-saving and environment-friendly, simple and convenient installation, safe use, reliable work, high operating efficiency, low operation cost, long service life and so on, and there is no any pollutant discharge, solves current domestic pure electric automobile cab heating the road haul's.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a vehicle air conditioning system, belonging to the technical field relates to one split-type alternating current for vehicle air conditioning system. This utility model's vehicle alternating current split-type air conditioning system further comprising at least one set of electric source management device and vehicle storage battery group, time when the vehicle is running, the vehicle engine drives vehicle direct current generator, power supply management device DC24V direct current power supply through the power supply management device into the 220V single-phase alternating current to the alternating current car air conditioning device for operating power when the automobile parking time, an external 220V alternating current commercial power, direct current power supply system automatically stops the power supply management device connected with commercial power input 220V, directly switching alternating current to the alternating current air conditioning device for vehicle operation. Less automobile is parking or driving time, driving's are the same one sleeve air conditioner system, system structure is simple, and low running noise, the air flow uniformly.
NOVELTY - The utility model relates to the technical field of motor vehicle, which is one of solar double-power vehicle internal combustion engine, comprising a vehicle body, a solar panel, a storage battery, an electric motor, an internal combustion engine and clutch type power conversion device, the front part's car with a driving chamber, a lower body part through the wheel shaft is equipped with a wheel, the vehicle body's back part upper end of supporting frame is equipped with a solar panel, the back's body is fixedly installed with a storage battery, an electric motor and an internal combustion engine, the solar panel's power output terminal's input terminal connected with the storage battery electrically connected with the output terminal's input terminal's battery through lead and is electrically connected with the motor are connected together. The utility model has reasonable and compact structure, convenient use, the solar panel charging through the clutch power conversion device can conveniently and quickly switching power, it has strong cruising ability, is convenient to use, green and environment-friendly, economical and efficient's.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one for vehicle power supply device, said power supply voltage stabilizing device for vehicle integrated with a battery, the battery is coupled to the first electric device set between said first electric apparatus to set power supply's normal power supply interface, which is coupled to the time the vehicle's only the electric quantity of the battery is higher than a predetermined threshold between the battery and the second electric device set to said second electric device set power supply's power supply control interface, and is coupled with said normal power supply interface and said power supply interface's control unit.
NOVELTY - The device has a multi-energy management unit which is connected with an electric power system, an internal combustion engine power system, a solar power system, a wind energy power system and a fuel cell power system. The power system provides power to the automobile. The multi-energy management unit is used according to vehicle load. The power system is selected correspondingly to drive the automobile.    USE - Multi-energy source electric vehicle teaching device.    ADVANTAGE - Experimental teaching and fault setting can be performed efficiently, thus experiment cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for multi-energy source electric vehicle teaching device realizing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multi-energy source electric vehicle teaching device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a current value of an electric motor. A judgment is made whether rotating speed of the electric motor is lesser than 100 rpm. A MCU is utilized for detecting fault of the electric motor. Rotating speed of the electric motor is determined in a capacitance discharge mode.    USE - Automobile power capacitor energy discharging method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing energy discharging time so as to ensure high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating an automobile power capacitor energy discharging method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a pump (1), sub-system (2), multi-way valves (4,40), a controller (5), and a radiating pipeline (3) that is provided with a cooling pipe (30) and a recycling pipeline (31). The two multi-way valves are set on the cooling pipeline and the recycling pipe. The controller is connected with two multi-way valve and each sub-system and configured to sense the temperature and temperature control state of each sub-system. Each sub-system are enabled to control the multi-way valve to make the cooling liquid flow direction in subsystem for cooling, based on the sensed state.    USE - Thermal management device for electric vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The subsystem temperature's sensitive degree can be controlled effectively for the temperature management in the vehicle. The vehicle's heat energy use efficiency and thermal control, can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating thermal management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the thermal management device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pump (1)    Sub-system (2)    Radiating pipeline (3)    Multi-way valves (4,40)    Controller (5)    Cooling pipe (30)    Recycling pipeline (31)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a working platform whose front end is connected with a carriage. A working table is provided with a locating device and an industrial personal computer. Two sides of the working table are respectively connected with a water tank and a power supply device. The carriage is equipped with an industrial control machine that is connected with a soil monitoring device, an air water environment monitoring device and a sample table. The carriage is installed on a top exhaust device.    USE - Solar environment monitoring vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures long time monitoring and power monitoring efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar environment monitoring vehicle.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of electric bicycle, especially one capable of electric bicycle battery holder's a plurality of batteries. The main battery box assembly solves the problem that the electric bicycle's's is complex, and it is not easy to box only can be installed and the battery's power supply volume of one battery, the battery is not enough, the battery out of work one whole changing using's is not convenient; The utility model comprises a battery box cavity (1), wherein said's battery box cavity (1) is more than 2, each battery box cavity is provided with an anode plug (2) and the negative plug (3), an anode plug and cathode plug and adjacent battery box cavity's's battery box cavity through line (4) is connected above the battery box cavity is provided with a battery's pressing bar (5).
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a rechargeable battery (4) fixed on a vehicle frame (2). A drive motor (5) is provided with a power generating device (6) that is connected with the rechargeable battery. The power generating device is provided with a generator, a controller, an inverter and a storage battery i.e. chargeable storage battery. The generator is provided with the drive motor and the controller. The inverter is connected with the controller and the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is connected with the storage battery. The vehicle frame is provided with a front wheel (1).    USE - Automatic power generating-type electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure and convenient to use, and satisfies user requirement. The vehicle has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an automatic power generating-type electric motor vehicle.    Front wheel (1)    Vehicle frame (2)    Rechargeable battery (4)    Drive motor (5)    Power generating device (6)
NOVELTY - The airship has a thin film solar battery array covered on an upper surface of a boat body. A longitudinal surface of a cycloidal paddle propeller is arranged at two sides of the boat body in a symmetrical manner. A V-shaped tail wing is fixed at a bottom surface of the boat body. A hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is located on the boat body. Each side of the boat body is connected with a multi-tube-type air charging plane wing. The air charging plane wing is arranged close to multiple pneumatic cylinder bearings. An exhaust air pump is installed on the air charging plane wing.    USE - Cycloidal paddle hybrid airship.    ADVANTAGE - The airship adopts the boat body that is connected with the multi-tube-type air charging plane wing so as to reduce helium air filling amount. The airship occupies less space, and is light in weight, and has low manufacturing cost. The V-shaped tail wing is connected with a composite control system so as to improve control response speed of the airship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a cycloidal paddle hybrid airship.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of three-pivot balance weight type forklift, wherein it is set up with a power device on the vehicle frame, a lifting device, a moving mechanism and a control mechanism, a power device is a walking motor is set up power supply box and the power box is connected on the frame's, a lifting device is an oil pump motor, a power pump, a , a sliding frame's at the front end of the frame, a moving mechanism refers to an output chain wheel chain wheel and the walking motor's axle is connected with the drive's, control mechanism comprises a gear shift handle's, an operating rod, a valve block, a steering wheel, a brake device, a throttle switch in the vehicle frame. The utility model not only can conveniently and quickly stacking carrying article loading, but also has compact structure, flexible movement, high reliability's.
NOVELTY - One wind-light complementary infrared sensing energy-saving street lamp, belonging to the field of environmental energy utilization and infrastructure technology field. The street lamp composed of a solar battery board, an infrared INDUCTION LED LAMP, a wind generating set, a lamp rod and a Y-type street lamp pedestal, a light control unit, a time control unit, a central intelligent controller, a storage battery set, a lighting load and a rotating shaft, wherein said central intelligent controller is respectively connected with the solar battery board, a wind generating set, a light control unit, a time control unit, a light emitting load, storage battery group, said solar panel is connected with the light control unit connected with said luminous load with the infrared INDUCTION LED lamp. The utility model greatly reduces the waste lamp's energy. Upper lamp post's reflecting device capable of reflecting lamp continuously lighting device for motor vehicle, which ensures the safety of driving.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind turbine head device (1) provided with a buckle-type wind blade (11) and a wind wheel (12). An outer surface of a taper-shaped photovoltaic power generation device (2) is uniformly distributed with two photovoltaic plates (21). A cone-shaped mixing electric power storage device (3) is fixed on the photovoltaic power generating device. Three fixing pins (4) are uniformly distributed on the photovoltaic power generating device. The fixing pins are provided with a cushion, a magnet part, a shell, an adjusting ring and an adjusting column.    USE - Car roof mounted wind generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has high space utilization rate and high environment adaptability. The generator is convenient to install, and avoids consumption of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car roof mounted wind generator.    Wind turbine head device (1)    Taper-shaped photovoltaic power generation device (2)    Cone-shaped mixing electric power storage device (3)    Fixing pins (4)    Buckle-type wind blade (11)    Wind wheel (12)    Photovoltaic plates (21)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one for detecting the residual electric quantity of the battery's capacity's detection device, said battery monomer battery, said detecting device comprises a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure, and a controller's's electrolyte in said single cell in said single battery's, which is set outside said single battery's and lead and the said pressure sensor, wherein said controller is configured to received by said pressure sensor and the temperature sensor's signal, and according to the obtained as battery's pressure and temperature value calculated by the said storage battery's remaining capacity. The utility model also claims one with the device for detecting the residual electric quantity of the battery's capacity's detection device's storage battery and the vehicle's battery. The utility model's detection device's is advantageous in that it can automatically detecting the residual electric quantity of the battery's capacity and storage battery further comprises an automatic heating time and so on.
NOVELTY - The device has an insulation detecting unit fixed with anode and cathode insulating switch circuits. A cathode voltage reducing resistor is serially connected with an anode voltage reducing resistor of an electronic switch circuit. An end of the anode insulating switch circuit is connected with an anode battery pack. The cathode insulating switch circuit is connected with a cathode battery pack. Ends of the anode and cathode insulating switch circuits are short circuited. A sampling resistor is connected to a vehicle body. A device body is fixed with a micro-controller.    USE - Electric automobile power battery pack insulation detecting device for use in an industrial development field.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes anode and cathode battery packs during insulation wire failure so as to prevent large short circuit current during battery insulation wire failure. The device prevents injuring of workers during fire and solves power battery pack single point insulating safety problem in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile electric power battery pack insulation detecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric automobile power battery pack insulation detecting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A storage battery terminal one position adjusting, wherein the technical solution is that it comprises adjusting head, and a sliding handle, said rod body one end of adjusting head, said sliding handle is sleeved on the rod body relative to the shaft, the two sides of the shaft is provided with a sliding handle limiting block. The utility model can time according to copper core size change adjusting head, a regulating head and the copper core is connected with the sliding handle's up and down regulator and the sliding handle limiting block's two ends of collision, the impact force to the terminal. The utility model claims the bolt, and three function integrated hammer, which simplifies the assembling tool, which makes the assembly operation is simple and fast, avoiding repeatedly replacing tool's trouble caused by, which greatly improves the production efficiency.
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery cathode one combined Pb-C plate, comprising a negative plate, pure lead carbon plate, said cathode plate and the carbon plate pure lead seamless fixed together, the utility model's is one of negative plate, it's normal negative plate's lead and oxide as active material to provide stable discharge performance, but also with high pure graphite carbon powder's cathode as super capacitor, battery improves the big current discharge and heavy current quick charging hand's performance. Battery in the using process so as to ensure the maximum vehicle actual use, improving the service life of the battery. The Pb-C sheet size and thickness can be adjusted according to the actual battery polar plate size and corresponding capacity, flexibility is high.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a household photovoltaic hydrogen and fuel cell combined supplying system of heat and power machine, the structure is an intelligent controller is respectively connected with the solar module array, a system safety feedback sensor, a visualization operation panel, an electrolytic tank, a fuel cell, electrolytic cell is respectively connected with the hydrogen storage device, the oxygen/air storage device, a hydrogen storage device, the oxygen/air storage device is respectively connected with the fuel cell, the fuel cell is respectively connected with the heat exchanger, the electric energy output control device, purified water storage device, a heat exchanger for hot water to the outside, the electric energy output control device to the electric terminal. The utility model is composed of a solar battery subassembly array converting the solar energy into the electric energy, and the intelligent controller is converted into constant voltage direct current output, it provides direct current power supply is electrolytic cell, by the pure water to generate hydrogen and oxygen, and are stored by storage device, and finally transmitted to the fuel cell stack through chemical reaction energy into heat energy and the electric energy for the user to use.
NOVELTY - One assembling structure for lead-acid storage battery, which is used for solving acid accumulator polar group fastening assembly, comprising a storage battery shell is provided with six single grid in the storage battery shell, each single grid is assembled by positive and negative electrode plate and clapboard's pole group, it is between the said each pole group and the single wall is provided with an elastic plug side frame, side frame two sides of the elastic plug pressing pole group and a single . The utility model uses the elastic plug side frame can reduce the use number's frame, at the same time, the plate is pressed by the extrusion's force is uniform, the polar group squeezing effect. The utility model's design, it can simplify the battery assembling operation, the storage battery assembling reliability, eliminate or reduce the polar group loosing so as to make pole plate active material off's.
(CN203351713-U)   NOVELTY - The utility model claims time one's battery pack cooling and heating structure, it can efficiently cool the battery to form a battery group's, and out of control due to heat the battery monomer to extinguish fire. The utility model's cooling and heating structure to make flat heat pipe (2) is connected with the battery monomer (1) at least one's contact's surface heat laminated to a plurality of flat's battery monomer (1) and a plurality of flat heat pipe (2). The base plate (5) upper part is provided with a battery cell compared to the outer side and the cooling source heat contact's heat radiating part (9). Flat heat pipe (2)'s substrate (5)'s heat pipe part (6), the fire extinguishing, the working liquid is sealed to the working liquid's outward expansion's hollow annular sealed loop (7) is set. Upper sealed loop in the working liquid (7) is provided with the heat pipe part (6)'s abnormal rising internal pressure damage to make the fire extinguishing time of working liquid's working liquid outflow part (8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cooling structure.    Cell (1)    Flat heat pipe (2)    Substrate (5)    Heat-pipe portion (6)    Enclosure circuit (7)    Working-fluid outflow portion (8)    Thermal radiation portion (9)
NOVELTY - One of electric automobile battery radiator, comprising a radiator body, wherein the box body is a shutter's, electric vehicle battery box's shutter is placed in the inner box is equipped with a temperature sensor and a refrigerating sheet, adjustable-speed fan and a controller, the temperature sensor is connected with the input end of the controller is connected with the output end of the controller are respectively connected with refrigerating sheet and adjustable-speed fan. Time when the electric car battery box in the temperature is too high, the controller opening the adjustable-speed fan and refrigeration piece, the battery, the device has simple structure, it is easy to manufacture, is convenient to different types of electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims one piezoelectric power generating device, comprising a piezoelectric ceramic and metal shell's piezoelectric ceramic is adhered on the upper and lower surfaces of said metal shell is variable cross section shape, the middle part is thin, the metal shell close to the said piezoelectric ceramic binder is thicker. Through said method, the utility model can be placed on the road, from vehicle's large shaft load effect, good rigidity, high energy conversion efficiency is high, the service life is long.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of temperature difference generator, a heat exchanger, a heat exchange system and vehicle. According to the temperature difference generator, a temperature difference generator The utility model's is, comprising a first insulating substrate and the second insulating substrate and at least one of Peltier paste element on the first insulating substrate and the second insulating substrate's; at least one of Peltier paste element through the first electrode and the second electrode are connected in parallel or in series, the first insulating substrate and the second insulating substrate's sleeve is made of elastic material. The utility model's temperature difference generator's first insulating substrate and the second insulating substrate is elastic material's sleeve-shaped, so as to make the temperature difference generator is not limited by the heating element's shape, the temperature difference generator's technique. In addition, by selecting proper's sleeve's size, up through the temperature difference generator's elastic tightening insulating substrate heating element, the vibration caused by the temperature difference generator to loose, to improve the installation reliability.
NOVELTY - The system has a unit provided with an air supply mechanism, a humidifier, a main path adjusting system unit, a branch adjusting system unit and a hydrogen diluter. The air supply mechanism is connected with the humidifier. The main path adjusting system unit is connected with the hydrogen diluter. The air supply mechanism is connected with the branch adjusting system unit that is connected with the hydrogen diluter and the main path adjusting system unit.    USE - Fuel cell air supplying system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high strength ad high safety performance, and is simple in structure, and avoids hydrogen tail row generation phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell air supplying system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen system provided with a hydrogen storage tank (5), a control valve element (6), a hydrogen tail exhaust valve (8) and a buffer tank (7). The buffer tank is installed on the control valve element. The control valve element is connected with a stack hydrogen inlet pipeline. The stack hydrogen inlet pipeline is inserted into an upper part of the buffer tank.    USE - Vehicle fuel cell engine system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces voltage fluctuation rate, and has prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle fuel cell engine system acceleration and deceleration control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle fuel cell engine system.    Hydrogen storage tank (5)    Control valve element (6)    Buffer tank (7)    Hydrogen tail exhaust valve (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing anode electrodes in an anode electrolyte storage tank. Cathode electrolytes are stored in a cathode electrolyte storage tank, where flow rate of the cathode electrolytes and the anode electrolytes are about 400 to 1000 L/h. Operation temperature of the anode electrolyte storage tank and the cathode electrolyte storage tank are about 10-35 degrees Celsius. An oxidation reduction reaction process is performed by positive and negative electrolytes, where current density and voltage of the oxidation reduction process are about 40 to 80 mA/cm2 and 0.8 to 1.65V.    USE - All-vanadium redox flow battery operating efficiency improving method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving all-vanadium redox flow battery efficiency so as to improve all-vanadium redox flow battery service life. The method enables improving efficiency and safety of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing an all-vanadium redox flow battery operating efficiency improving method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode plate fixed with thirty sheets. A battery groove is connected with two grids. A cast-weld pole group comprises a positive plate and a negative plate. The cast-weld pole group is formed in a battery groove. An upper cover plate is connected with an acid nozzle protective block that is matched with an upper cover edge. The upper cover edge is connected with two exhaust ports.    USE - 6-DZM-12 type electric moped lead-acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple to assemble, has better working performance, better production rate and purchase rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lead-acid storage battery assembly process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a 6-dzm-12 type electric moped lead-acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a radiator (3) whose air inlet end is connected with an outlet end of a tail gas channel (2). A filter (4) receives infrared radiation wave and transmits radiant energy to a photovoltaic cell (5). The photovoltaic cell converts the received radiant energy into electric energy. An exhaust end of an automobile engine (1) is connected with an air inlet end of the tail gas channel. A power output end of the photovoltaic cell is connected with a power input end of a storage battery (6). An inlet end of a waste gas collecting tank (8) is connected with the radiator.    USE - Automobile tail gas residual heat thermal photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces automobile fuel utilization rate for about 10% and avoids thermal pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The filter is made of silicon (Si) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) photonic crystal material. The photovoltaic cell is made of 0.3-0.5eV type semiconductor material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating operations of an automobile tail gas residual heat thermal photovoltaic system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Automobile engine (1)    Tail gas channel (2)    Radiator (3)    Filter (4)    Photovoltaic cell (5)    Storage battery (6)    Waste gas collecting tank (8)
NOVELTY - The lithium air battery has anode pouches (2) having multiple anodes are provided in multiple numbers when compared to cathode pouches containing multiple cathodes. The anode and cathode pouches are separately arranged, when charging. The anodes provided in the anode pouch or bipolar case are continuously replaced by other lithium metal anode (10). The lithium metal anode is periodically protected by cathode pouches from oxygen and water.    USE - Lithium air battery mounted in plug-in type vehicle used in school and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The degenerating or exploding of the lithium metal can be prevented. The lifetime of anode can be prolonged. The reaction between the lithium ion and oxygen can be performed reliably. Since the battery is cooled in air, the temperature control of the battery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the lithium air battery.    Anode pouch (2)    Air permeable membrane (3)    Solid electrolyte interface film (5)    Water-soluble electrolyte (6)    Lithium metal anode (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves resealing the released area of the pouched type battery case. The supersonic vibration is added in the outside of the inlet port. The gas is degassed and released in the inner portion. The charging/discharging is performed after doing the edge sealing of pouched type battery case. The electrolyte is injected through the inlet port to pouched type battery case and the predetermined portion of the pouched type battery case is released.    USE - Method of sealing of pouch type secondary battery for of wireless mobile apparatus and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte buried in the electrolyte inlet is removed using the ultrasound excitation in the degassing process of the pouch type secondary battery, so that the insulation resistance fault can be reduced. The corrosion of the pouched type battery case can be prevented to improve the life span. The moisture penetration path is blocked due to the electrolyte removal, so that the stability of the battery and adhesive strength can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the pouch type secondary battery.    Pouched type battery case (100)    Inlet port (130)    Electrode assembly (200)
NOVELTY - The kiosk a card reader unit that reads the information stored in an information card. A communication unit exchanges the information and data. A light emitting unit consists of a power source from a power supply unit. The power supply unit selectively supplies the power supplied from an electric power supply station of a solar cell module (2111) which produces electricity using the solar energy. A control unit controls the power supply unit, light emitting unit, communication unit, card reader unit, touch screen and display unit.    USE - Kiosk for holding bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the kiosk is provided with the stand-alone type electrical power system, the bicycle interception can be watched easily. Hence environment-friendly kiosk can be achieved. The external appearance of the kiosk is improved and the kiosk is installed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the kiosk for holding bicycle.    Solar cell module (2111)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly has an electrode lead that is combined with an electrode tap. The electrode tap is extended from anode and cathode. A multiple-engagement pattern is implemented in multiple stepped structures formed in a binding site of the electrode lead and electrode tap. The multiple-engagement pattern is provided with protrusion unit that is protruded over specific depth and width different from depth and width of binding site of electrode lead and electrode tap.    USE - Laminated type electrode assembly of electrochemical device such as secondary battery (all claimed) such as pouch type secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery used in cellular phone, camcorder, notebook computer and vehicle such as electric vehicle such as electric bike, electric scooter, electrical golf cart and electricity truck, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in prismatic type secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode tap and electrode lead in secondary battery are combined by implementing multiple-engagement pattern in stepped structures formed in binding site of electrode lead and electrode tap, for improving bond strength of the electrode assembly with high clinching efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical device is formed of lithium, manganese oxide or lithium-manganese composite oxide. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing electrode assembly; and    (2) an electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the welding strength of the secondary battery during manufacturing process of the secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an air-conditioner loop (10) that circulates refrigerant for battery between a battery, an evaporator and a heater. A thermal management control unit is configured to heat refrigerant for battery using heater when temperature of refrigerant for battery is lower than target temperature for refrigerant for battery. The heat from refrigerant for battery is absorbed at evaporator by causing refrigerant for air conditioner to circulate when temperature of refrigerant for battery is higher than target temperature for refrigerant for battery.    USE - Thermal management system used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery can be controlled reliably, and the charge of the battery can be stored efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling thermal management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermal management system.    Air-conditioner loop (10)    Compressor (11)    Radiator (32)    Motor (33)    Thermal management system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel (20) e.g. petrol, at an anode-side and supplying oxidizer at a cathode-side. Urea is supplied as fuel to a fuel cell stack (12) during starting and final phase of operation of a fuel cell system (10). Reformate (24) is supplied as the fuel to the fuel cell stack during phase of operation of the fuel cell system. Hydrogen containing reformate and urea is supplied as the fuel to the fuel cell stack during operation between the starting phase and the final phase. Power of the fuel cell system is varied over an amount of the supplied urea.    USE - Method for operating a high temperature fuel cell system i.e. solid oxide fuel cell system (claimed), used as an auxiliary unit i.e. auxiliary power unit, for generation of electrical power on board of a motor car. Can also be used in a stationary application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the supply of the urea as the fuel to the fuel cell stack during the starting and final phase of operation of the fuel cell system, thus preventing backflow of the oxidizer from a residual gas burner due to flow of anodes with the fuel, avoiding oxidization of the anodic catalyst by guiding decomposition products of the urea in entire temperature range at reduced atmosphere, avoiding thermal decomposition of the urea, and enabling the supply of urea with appropriate preliminary heating and even heating of the fuel cell stack over the anodes and cathodes, so that thermal stresses are avoided within the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Reformer (18)    Fuel (20)    Reformate (24)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has an electrical generator unit (12) attached to an electrical voltage tap (7), and producing an electrical generator-output voltage (Vga). A regulating unit (14) regulates an electric current (I2) flowing through another electrical voltage tap (8) by adjusting the electrical generator-output voltage and a converted electrical output voltage (Va) such that an electrical current (Ib1) flowing through battery units (5) is equal to an electrical current (Ib2) flowing through other battery units (6), which are electrically connected in parallel to each other.    USE - Power supply unit for supplying components of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The regulating unit regulates the electric current flowing through the voltage tap by adjusting the electrical generator-output voltage and the converted electrical output voltage such that the electrical current flowing through the battery unit is equal to the electrical current flowing through other battery units, thus ensuring quick and equal aging of battery strands and the battery units, and hence optimizing a service life of the unit. The unit ensures uniform loading of the battery units in the two battery strands, and avoids premature interchanging of the battery units. The unit provides optimized power management. The unit is inexpensively manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection diagram of a power supply unit.    Electric current flowing through an electrical voltage tap (I2)    Electrical currents flowing through battery units (Ib1, Ib2)    Converted electrical output voltage (Va)    Electrical generator-output voltage (Vga)    Power supply unit (1)    Battery units (5, 6)    Electrical voltage taps (7, 8)    Electrical generator unit (12)    Regulating unit (14)
NOVELTY - The energy storage arrangement (3) has a rechargeable energy storage device (8) with a lithium-based storage element (10), and another rechargeable energy storage device (9) in the form of a double layer capacitor (11), which is connected in parallel to the former energy storage device. The former energy storage device has a nominal charging between 30 ampere-hours and 50 ampere-hours. The internal resistance of the latter energy storage device is less than 5 milliohms at a temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius.    USE - Energy storage arrangement for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage arrangement has a rechargeable energy storage device with a lithium-based storage element, and another rechargeable energy storage device in the form of a double layer capacitor, which is connected in parallel to the former energy storage device, and hence ensures increased service life of the motor vehicle with reduced weight of the energy storage arrangement, where the energy storage arrangement is a fully adequate replacement for a lead-acid battery in the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle with an on-board electrical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an on-board electrical system of a motor vehicle.    On-board electrical system (1)    Energy storage arrangement (3)    Energy storage devices (8,9)    Lithium-based storage element (10)    Double layer capacitor (11)
NOVELTY - The AC power supply taking-out apparatus (1) has an inverter unit (14) that is installed in a storage room of an electric vehicle, and is provided to convert electric power of DC power supply into AC power. An outlet panel (6) is provided with an electric power feeding opening (7) which outputs AC power. A striker (9) holds a trunk lid of storage room in a half-opening state, and ensures a predetermined clearance gap. The air intake duct (8L, 8R) is made to protrude from predetermined clearance gap to the exterior of storage room.    USE - AC power supply taking-out apparatus for converting DC power supply mounted in electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle into AC power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The AC power supply taking-out apparatus can be accommodated compactly at the time of non-use condition. The installation work can be simplified at the time of use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the AC power supply taking-out apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    AC power supply taking-out apparatus (1)    Outlet panel (6)    Electric power feeding opening (7)    Air intake duct (8L,8R)    Striker (9)    Inverter unit (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel modification catalyst contains compound consisting of barium, strontium, and calcium formed on alumina particle surface and catalyst component e.g. rhodium, platinum, iridium, palladium, ruthenium, and/or nickel supported on surface of the compound.    USE - A fuel modification catalyst for fuel reforming system (claimed), internal combustion engine, combustor, or fuel cell mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration under the influence of the sulfur content contained in reformed fuel or reactive gas is prevented, and fuel modification catalyst has excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the particle structure of the fuel modification catalyst.
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. storage module, has a positive electrode terminal (23) provided with a cylindrical part (43). The positive electrode terminal is penetrated into a through-hole (50) of a case (11). An internal thread part (46) is formed in an internal peripheral surface of the cylindrical part when a hexagonal nut (56) makes the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part to fasten the positive electrode terminal with respect to the case while turning screw direction of the thread part into right-handed-rotation direction. An electrode assembly is accommodated in the case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used as a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, a nickel hydride battery and a capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor, in an industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal thread part is formed in the internal peripheral surface of the cylindrical part when the hexagonal nut makes the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part to fasten the positive electrode terminal with respect to the case so as to suppress declining difficulty of fastening force of the electrode terminal with respect to the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Case (11)    Positive electrode terminal (23)    Cylindrical part (43)    Internal thread part (46)    Through-hole (50)    Hexagonal nut (56)
NOVELTY - The floor structure has floor element (10) that is coupled with horizontal surface portion of chassis side panel element by bolt (30) and nut (31) in peripheral portion (11), so that floor element is set as floor panel. A storage space is vacated between floor elements. Another peripheral portion (21) of another floor element (20) is coupled with horizontal surface portion by bolt and nut, so that another floor element is set as floor panel. The horizontal surface portion of panel element and peripheral portions of floor elements are arranged in an order from upper direction.    USE - Floor structure for vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freedom degree of the design of the floor structure to satisfy the requirement of the vehicle chassis can be ensured. The strength and rigidity required for the floor can be improved. The housing articles e.g. battery can be protected efficiently in inside storage space. The attachment or detachment efficiency can be improved. The maintenance work of the battery can be achieved. The dynamic performance and stability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the floor structure for vehicle.    Side sill (2)    Floor elements (10,20)    Peripheral portions (11,21)    Bolt (30)    Nut (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying paste-form electrode mixture coated on a surface of a base material (20) in a drying process, where thickness of the base material is about 10 micrometers. Weight of an electrode (10) dried by the drying process is measured using ultrasonic wave in a weight measurement process. Temperature of the electrode is equalized to desired temperature between the drying process and the weight measurement process. The electrode is cooled or heated up by using a temperature control roll (71).    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, of a battery e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables precisely measuring weight of the electrode using the ultrasonic wave with an ultrasonic sensor and without using a temperature correction ultrasonic sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for manufacturing a battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Electrode (10)    Base material (20)    Coating apparatus (50)    Drying furnace (60)    Temperature control rolls (71, 72)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery main body enclosed with an electric power generation element (120). A fixing part i.e. spacer (12), fixes the battery main body to a predetermined position, and an inner side resin layer (110a) and an outer side resin layer (110c) are mutually welded in exterior parts (110), where the outer side resin layer is formed with material of melting point to be higher than melting point of the inner side resin layer. The fixing part is welded by the inner side resin layer.    USE - Thin battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used as a power supply for a running drive.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior parts and the spacer are adhered directly at low temperature, so that number of parts of the battery can be reduced, and moldability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thin battery.    Spacer (12)    Exterior parts (110)    Inner side resin layer (110a)    Outer side resin layer (110c)    Electric power generation element (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element that is enclosed with the inside of a pair of an exterior member (110). A spacer (12) is attached between the exterior member, and has a resin portion (13) that is formed from a thermoplastic resin material. The resin portion has a softening point that is lower than melting point of an inner side resin layer (110a) and higher than the environmental temperature of the battery.    USE - Thin battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, used for vehicles such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reduce the usage amount of the resin material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged cross-sectional view of upper side exterior member, lower side exterior member, spacer and resin portion of a thin battery.    Spacer (12)    Resin portion (13)    Exterior member (110)    Inner side resin layer (110a)    Intermediate metal layer (110b)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has three-dimensional porous aluminum electrical power collector that is filled with a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material. The negative electrode active material contains a metal acid lithium.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a digital camera, a notebook personal computer, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a secondary battery with high capacitance and excellent in charging/discharging cycling characteristics. Deterioration of the battery characteristic is suppressed, and excellent safety is obtained.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a negative electrode (2), which has a negative mix layer that has a material containing lithium and an element which is alloyed as a negative electrode active material. A non-aqueous electrolyte has a fluorine-containing organometallic salt which has an oxalic acid group. The content of the fluorine-containing organometallic salt includes 0.01-10wt.% oxalic acid group in the non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for portable apparatus, power tool, and vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, smartphone, electric tool, electric vehicle and electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Cycling and quick-charge characteristics are improved, due to fluorine-containing organometallic salt which has an oxalic acid group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and cross-sectional view of a non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Armored can (4)    Insulators (5,12)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a discharge electric current integrating process to start integrating of a value of an electric current. A pressure drop detection process is performed to detect fall amount of a pressure more downstream than a cutoff valve (15) of a fuel-supply flow path (42) when the value of the integrated electric current becomes a predetermined value or more. A failure determination process is performed to judge that the cutoff valve is out of order when the fall amount detected in the pressure drop detection process is larger than predetermined value.    USE - Cutoff-valve fault detection method of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault detection of a cutoff valve can be performed reliably with high precision, even when it is a case where the cutoff valve and the at least two valve of the ON-OFF valve are provided in the fuel-supply path. Since the cutoff valve and the at least two valve of the ON-OFF valve are provided in the fuel-supply flow path, even when it is a case where an example cutoff valve fails, the leakage of a fuel can be reliably prevented by ON-OFF valve. Thus a fail-safe function of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cutoff-valve fault detection method of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Cutoff valve (15)    Air compressor (32)    Fuel supply flow (42)    Alarm (53)
NOVELTY - The battery (RB1) has an exterior case (11) accommodating an electrode group (1). The electrode group is filled with electrolyte solution. A position shift prevention part (6) position-fixes the electrode group in a predetermined position in the exterior case. An easily deformable part (12Aa) fixes a current collection lead (5) to the position shift prevention part. The position shift prevention part is displaced according to deformation of a battery tin. The current collection lead is separated from an external terminal (11f).    USE - Secondary battery i.e. laminated lithium secondary battery, for an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used as a battery for power supplies of portable electronic devices such as mobile telephones and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection lead is separated from the external terminal, so that the current collection lead is fixed to the position shift prevention part, a position shift of the electrode group within the battery can be suppressed at time of normal operation, and the battery can exhibit a current chopping function rapidly at time of inner pressure rise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (RB1)    Electrode group (1)    Current collection lead (5)    Position shift prevention part (6)    Exterior case (11)    External terminal (11f)    Easily deformable part (12Aa)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an assembled battery (10) from which an electrode terminal of positive electrode (3) and negative electrode (4) is led-out by a particular direction. A grounding unit (2A) is extended in electrode taking-out direction which is the leading out direction of electrode terminal and is grounded to an installation surface. A gravity center position is located in a non-electrode taking-out direction side rather than intermediate position at the outermost end of electrode taking-out direction and the outermost end of non-electrode taking-out direction.    USE - Power supply device such as electrically connected pack battery stack of drive motor for hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, for home use.    ADVANTAGE - The gravity center position is shifted to the non-electrode taking-out direction side with respect to the intermediate position of the outermost ends of non-electrode taking-out direction and electrode taking-out direction, so that it is easier to fall down on the non-electrode terminal side than electrode taking-out direction side when the force is excited by earthquake. Thus, even if the power supply device falls, the electrode terminal is easily prevented from damage. The supporting portion if vehicle chassis fixes specific portion for mounting of every vehicle model, thus preventing fall and providing reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Domestic power supply device (1)    Grounding unit (2A)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Assembled battery (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying powdery granulated particle (41) containing an active material and a binder on a polyolefin-type separator (Z) so that a deposit (42) is formed. The deposit is press-molded so that the mixture layer (43) is formed on the polyolefin-type separator. The polyolefin-type separator is charge controlled by corona discharge treatment.    USE - Method for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mixture layer can be formed on the polyolefin-type separator, the expansion and contraction of the active material can be tracked at the time of charging/discharging. The polyolefin-type separator can be expanded and contracted, so that the expansion-contraction difference is not produced between the active material and the polyolefin-type separator. Thus, the crack and peeling of the mixture layer do not occur easily. The durability of the electrode plate can be improved efficiently. The fall of capacitance maintenance-factor of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of manufacturing the lithium ion secondary battery.    Feeding roller (1,2)    Powdery granulated particle (41)    Deposit (42)    Mixture layer (43)    Polyolefin-type separator (Z)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises multiple panels (200), where each panel is coupled to a panel inflow port and a panel outflow port. An internal cavity is provided for connecting the panel inflow port to the panel outflow port. A frame is rotationally mounted into the panels. A system inflow port and a system outflow port are connected to a heat exchanger. A panel generator generates electricity from fluid motion through panel. A tubing system is connected to the system inflow and outflow ports of each panel. The tubing system is connected to a one-way valve.    USE - Apparatus for generating electricity and extracting heat.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus comprises multiple panels, where each panel is coupled to a panel inflow port and a panel outflow port, and thus enables improving the visibility through the window to and from the outside to brighten or darken a room to retain heat in the room or to optimize solar energy flux through the surfaces of the panels, and preventing the fluid from reentering the panel, and also easily removing the heat from a room, where the system is installed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) a system comprises a slat angle subsystem that sets an angle relative to the plane of a windowpane; and    (2) a process for setting a common slant angle for a set of parallel panels in a window blind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a system frame.    Panel (200)    System inflow tube (501)    System outflow tube (502)    Inflow port (505)    Outflow port (506)
NOVELTY - The electromobile has a rotation clutch of adhesion which is set into rotation with the semi-axes and rear pairs of wheels or the shaft of the motor of the inner combustion, the shaft of speed box of shaft, cardan shaft, and take-off gearwheels of differential mechanism of front axle. The electric motor includes a shaft which is set into rotation clutch of adhesion, differential mechanism, rear axle semi-axes and wheel with the off motor of the inner combustion to displace the electromobile by rear stud switch so as to change the point of windings.    USE - Electromobile.
NOVELTY - The method involves maintaining a solution made up of dissolved lithium, manganese, nickel, hydroxycarboxylic acid, polyhydroxy alcohol, and optional metallic compound at an elevated temperature, which is below boiling point of solution. The gel is maintained at elevated temperature until gel ignites and burns to form lithium-manganese-nickel-oxide powder. The powder is then calcined, and the calcined powder is annealed to crystallize powder. The annealed powder is then subjected to microwave treatment, with proviso that one microwave treatments is effected, so to obtain spinel material.    USE - Producing method for lithium-manganese-nickel oxide spine material as cathode material of lithium-ion electrochemical cell or battery used in e.g., hybrid electric vehicles, laptop computers and cell phones.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cycability and rate capability of spinels, enhances the electrochemical performance of Lithium-Manganese-Nickel-Oxide spinel of a cathode material by subjecting annealed material to microwave treatment, with proviso that one microwave treatments is effected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solution includes water as a solvent for the lithium compound, the manganese compound, and the nickel compound, which are thus water soluble salts thereof, with elevated temperature is at range of 90 to 100 degrees Celsius, but preferably at 90 degrees Celsius. The calcination temperature is at the range of 400 to 600 degrees Celsius, but preferably 500 degrees Celsius. The annealing temperature is 700 to 900 degrees Celsius, but preferably at 700 to 800 degrees Celsius.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the field emission scanning electron microscopy images of the mesoporous Lithium-Manganese-Nickel-Oxide annealed at 700 and 800 degrees Celsius and 700 and 800 degrees Celsius using microwave irradiation.
NOVELTY - The method (S100) involves defining (S110) upper limit voltage of voltage range for monitoring cell. Minimum voltage of voltage range is defined (S120) for monitoring cell. Upper limit and lower limit of pressure loss range of hydrogen gas is defined (S130) in monitoring cell based on upper limit voltage and minimum voltage. Monitoring cell is manufactured (S140) so that pressure loss of hydrogen gas in monitoring cell is settled in pressure loss range.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell of fuel cell system (all claimed) mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upper limit voltage and minimum voltage are provided in appropriate value, so that the fall of voltage or negative voltage in monitoring cell can be suppressed. Thus, effective monitoring of voltage in monitoring cell is achieved and the fuel cell system achieves size reduction, cost reduction and resource-saving, facilitation of manufacture and improvement of usability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process for manufacturing fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Process for manufacturing fuel cell (S100)    Step for defining upper limit voltage of voltage range for monitoring cell (S110)    Step for defining minimum voltage of voltage range for monitoring cell (S120)    Step for defining upper limit and lower limit of pressure loss range of hydrogen gas in monitoring cell based on upper limit voltage and minimum voltage (S130)    Step for manufacturing monitoring cell so that pressure loss of hydrogen gas in monitoring cell is settled in pressure loss range (S140)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an active material layer (31a) that is formed on a surface (131a) of a metal foil (131) and is provided with penetration portion (81). The recessed sections (85) are formed in a surface (31ab) on the opposite side from the side of the metal foil. The recessed portion deeper than predetermined depth and the penetration portion are filled with filler compositionally different from active material layer. The filler is comprised from the insulating material.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the recessed portion deeper than predetermined depth and the penetration portion are filled with filler compositionally different from active material layer, the generation of the micro short resulting from the missing portion generated in the active material layer can be suppressed. Thus, the durability and reliability of the secondary battery can be improved effectively. The electrical performance of the secondary battery can be improved. The reliable secondary battery can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the winding portion of the secondary battery.    Active material layer (31a)    Surface on opposite side of metal foil (31ab)    Penetration portion (81)    Recessed section (85)    Metal foil (131)    Surface of metal foil (131a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a secondary battery (Vbat), a charger (Vchg) and n-type metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) transistors (T1,T2) that control electrical connection between secondary battery and a load (RL). One of the transistors controls electrical connection between charger and secondary battery. Diodes (D1,D2) include cathodes which are connected between secondary battery and charger. Capacitors (CP1,CP2) include electric charges which are transferred to gate of transistors. A battery control apparatus (100) controls charging/discharging of the secondary battery.    USE - Battery apparatus used in portable apparatus and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption at the time of charging/discharging of the secondary battery can be reduced. The circuit area of the battery apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery apparatus (10)    Battery control apparatus (100)    Capacitors (CP1,CP2)    Diodes (D1,D2)    Load (RL)    NMOS transistors (T1,T2)    Secondary battery (Vbat)    Charger (Vchg)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has several square batteries (10) whose long sides are mutually opposed each other through a spacer (20a-20c). A rib (21) is formed in surface of spacer parallel to direction perpendicular to direction of square battery. The ribs are contacted to long side of square battery. The refrigerant paths (22a-22c) divided by adjacent ribs are formed in longitudinal direction of rib between adjacent square batteries. The cross-sectional area of refrigerant paths becomes small from center portion side of long side of square battery towards edge-portion side.    USE - Assembled battery for power supply of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space between the ribs at the side of the center portion of the long side of square battery is smaller than the space between the ribs of edge-portion side, so that the swelling in the center portion of the long side of square battery can be suppressed more effectively. The cooling structure of assembled battery can cool the square battery uniformly, even if square battery swells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the portion of assembled battery.    Square battery (10)    Spacer (20a-20c)    Rib (21)    Refrigerant path (22a-22c)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves making positive, negative electrodes and separator into swirl electrode housing by winding process. The electrode housing is press molded to obtain flat-shaped electrode housing (11). The electrode housing is inserted into armored can (12a), so as to inject electrolyte solution. The press pressure for press-mold swirl electrode housing is set to pressure at which flat electrode housing is swelled with electrolytic solution injected. The armored can of secondary battery (1) is compressed and swollen electrode housing is compressed through armored can.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid type electric vehicle, electric vehicle, backup power supply for rack of computer server, backup power supply for wireless base station such as mobile telephone, home internal, power supply for electrical storage for factory and power supply of street light such as electrical storage apparatus and signal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of electrode housing can be suppressed and the flat secondary battery can be compressed and maintained at pressurized state, so as to prevent the fall of the electrical property by swelling of electrode housing. The safety valve can be valve-open to prevent the damage of the armored can, when internal pressure is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the state which pressurizes the battery laminated structure from both end surfaces.    Flat secondary battery (1)    End plate (4)    Electrode housing (11)    Armored can (12a)    Sealing board (12b)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery stacked portion with flat secondary batteries (1). The end plates (4) are arranged on ends of stacked portion. The bind bars are connected to end plates for securing batteries by applying a prescribed clamping force in stacking direction. The secondary batteries are provided with electrode portion (11) having positive electrode and negative electrode that are spirally wound through separator. The electrode portions of batteries are press-molded into a flat shape using a pressing pressure higher than clamping pressure applied by bind bars.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle and electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) used in wireless base station, mobile telephone, factory, street light, signal apparatus and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of electrode portions by clamping pressure can be prevented since electrode portions of batteries are press-molded into a flat shape using a pressing pressure higher than clamping pressure applied by bind bars. Hence, the deterioration in electrical property of batteries can be prevented effectively over a long period of time, without damaging exterior cases of batteries. Thus, the lifetime of battery pack can be extended. Since the positive electrode and negative electrode are fixed to a compaction state, swelling of electrode portion can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing battery pack;    (2) an electrical storage apparatus; and    (3) an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Flat secondary batteries (1)    End plates (4)    Electrode portions (11)    Outer cases of batteries (12)    Sealing board (12b)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a battery cell (1) that is provided with a square armored can of which thickness is thinner than width. The can is provided with electrolyte solution injecting nozzle (30) to inject electrolyte solution inside. A closing plug is provided to occlude electrolyte solution injecting nozzle. The battery cells are stacked in position of electrolyte solution injecting nozzle positioned at the same surface side of battery stack. The fastening unit (5) is positioned at a position which overlaps electrolyte solution injecting nozzle or closing plug.    USE - Power supply device for use in electrical vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle and electrically-driven motorcycle and electrical storage apparatus (claimed). Can also be used in wireless base stations, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal and electrical storage for factories and street light.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper surface of the closing plug 32 is covered with the fastening unit, the situation intended and extruded by the high pressure inside an armored canister can be suppressed even if the internal pressure of one of the battery cells rises. Thus the obstruction state of the electrolyte solution injecting nozzle is maintained without providing another component to obstruct and so the reliability of a power supply device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Fastening unit (5)    Gas dust (6)    Electrolyte solution injecting nozzle (30)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The pack has bus bar (3) that is provided with multiple through holes (38) into which the electrode terminals of the battery cells (1) to be connected are inserted. A stop ring (7) is inserted into the electrode terminal inserted into the gap through hole to connect the electrode terminal with the bus bar. A plated layer (34) is formed on a portion of the entire surface of the bus bar facing the stop ring. The stop ring is electrically connected to the plated layer on the surface of the bus bar.    USE - Battery pack for use in electric vehicle such as plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid type electric vehicle, and electrical storage apparatus (all claimed). Can also be used in wireless base stations, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal and electrical storage for factories and street light.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of the region where a bus-bar is electrically connected by the stop ring can be prevented by the plated layer on the surface of a bus-bar. An electrode terminal can stably electrically be connected by the bus-bar through a stop ring over a long period of time. The corrosion of a welding ring can also be prevented. Since the plated layer is not provided in the region which inhibits electrical connection with an electrode terminal and a bus-bar, the material of a positive/negative electrode terminal differs reliably and also production cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the bus-bar.    Battery cells (1)    Bus bar (3)    Stop ring (7)    Plated layer (34)    Through hole (38)
NOVELTY - The system has pair of end plates located at both ends of battery laminated case. A bind bar (4) is obtained from joining horizontal and vertical sections (4X,4Y) to L-shape. The end surface plates (4T) are provided to press outer surfaces of end plates. The battery laminated case is pressurized in lamination direction by end plates. A separation gap (17) is provided between inner corner of horizontal and vertical sections and end surface plates of bind bar and outer corner of end plates, at which bind bar and end plates are in non-contact state.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle such as hybrid car and electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) for supplying power to household use, street lights and factories.    ADVANTAGE - Since the separation gap at which bind bar and end plates are in non-contact state can be provided between the inner corner of respective sections and the end surface plates of bind bar and outer corner of end plates, the pair of end plate of the battery system can be arranged in the normal position with bind bar with simple structure. Thus, the end plate can be fixed stably and reliably to the normal position with bind bar at pressurized state over the long period of time. The bad effect resulting due to the expansion of the square battery can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the bind bar of the battery system.    Bind bar (4)    End surface plates (4T)    Horizontal section (4X)    Vertical section (4Y)    Separation gap (17)
NOVELTY - The battery system (100) has a pair of end plates (3) that pressurizes a battery laminated case (2). A bind bar (4) is provided to fix end plates at fixed space. The end plates are provided with first through hole through which fixing bolt (23) is penetrated to pass vertically. A connection section (4P) provided to ends of bind bar is provided with second through hole at position for penetrating fixing bolt. The fixing bolt inserted into through holes is fixed to fixing frame (9). The bind bar is fixed to end plates. The bind bar and end plates are fixed to fixing frame.    USE - Battery system for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle (claimed) and hybrid vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end plate can be fixed through the fixing bolt which fixes bind bar connected with the end plate to the fixed frames, the bind bar and the end plate can be connected at the sufficient bond strength. The battery laminated case can be fixed in the ideal pressurized state by the pair of end plate over the long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Battery laminated case (2)    Pair of end plates (3)    Bind bar (4)    Connection section (4P)    Fixing frame (9)    Fixing bolt (23)    Battery system (100)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a battery cell (1) which is provided with a gas exhaust valve (11) that is connected integrally with an armored can in cell. A gas duct (6) is provided with a joining aperture (6b) to interconnect with the gas exhaust valve. A duct discharge unit (6x) is connected to gas discharge duct (36). Inner diameter (d) of gas duct is formed in a manner so as to be smaller than the outer diameter (a) of the gas exhaust valve within gas duct and between joining aperture and the duct discharge unit.    USE - Power supply device of electrical storage apparatus used in electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electrically-driven motorcycle. Uses include but not limited to wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal, factory and street light.    ADVANTAGE - The rupture of gas exhaust passage by the gas exhaust valve can be avoided by providing inner diameter of gas duct smaller than the outer diameter of the gas exhaust valve. The penetration of metal piece into a gas exhaust passage can be prevented. The malfunctioning by the induction noise of the circuit board can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Gas duct (6)    Joining aperture (6a)    Duct discharge unit (6x)    Gas exhaust valve (11)    Gas discharge duct (36)    Power supply device (100)    Outer diameter (a)    Inner diameter (d)
NOVELTY - The device has a circuit board (9) on which a first component (51) with an electronic circuit is mounted. A second component (52) whose height is lower than the first component is mounted on circuit board. The circuit board is provided with a second area (9b) facing a gas duct (6) in which the circuit board is placed. A first area (9a) of the circuit board is the area other than second area on circuit board. The first component is mounted in first area and second component is mounted in second area while mounting.    USE - Power supply device for electrical storage apparatus used in electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle and electrically-driven motorcycle, wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal, factory and street light.    ADVANTAGE - Since the first component and second component are mounted in first area and second area respectively while mounting, the need of spacing apart the gas duct and circuit board is abolished because the height of power supply device excludes electronic component with high height by overlapping region of the gas duct and circuit board. Thus the height of the power supply device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Gas duct (6)    Circuit board (9)    Area of circuit board (9a,9b)    Components (51,52)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has integrated circuit that detects cell voltage of battery cells (C1-C11). Number of battery cell linked to lower integrated circuit is even-number when origins that respectively connect voltage detection pins at low voltage-sides of lower and upper integrated circuits are on same side as pair of substrate connecting portions (26). Number of battery cell linked to lower integrated circuit is odd-number when origins that respectively connect voltage detection pins at low voltage-sides of integrated circuits are on different side to substrate connecting portions.    USE - Power supply device for electrical storage apparatus for use in electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electrically-driven motorcycle. Uses include but are not limited to wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, home internal, factory, and street light.    ADVANTAGE - Since several integrated circuits are provided, the number of cell voltages of the battery cell can be restrained few. The proof pressure can be restrained low, so that the number of battery cell per integrated circuit can be decreased effectively. Hence manufacturing cost of the integrated circuit can be significantly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the integrated circuit of power supply device.    Circuit board (20)    Voltage detection line (22)    Substrate connecting portions (26)    Power supply device (100)    Battery cells (C1-C11)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning in such as way that a battery laminated portion (2) is covered by end plate (3) and a positioning section (30) provided in portion of end plates becomes coplanar with a surface of each battery cell (1). End plate is pressed with a jig so that the thickness in lamination direction of battery laminated portion become narrower than the state fastened by a fastening portion (4). Fastening portion is fixed to the end plate. Jig is released from the end plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing power supply device of electric vehicle such as plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electrically-driven motorcycle, used for electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) and signal apparatus combined with solar cell such as backup power supply apparatus for wireless base station, computer server and mobile telephone, street light, home internal and for electrical storage in factory.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells located in line with the same surface as the positioning section before fastening the battery laminated portion by the fastening portion in order to uniformly maintain heat dissipation of each battery cell. Thus, improve operability of the assembly is achieved and the external shape of the actual battery cell is achieved by providing efficiently improved flexibility at the time of manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a power supply deice;    (2) an electric vehicle; and    (3) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Battery laminated portion (2)    End plate (3)    Fastening portion (4)    Positioning section (30)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an end plate (3) that covers end surfaces of a battery stack (2). The battery cells (1) are stacked in the battery stack. A fastening component (5) is extended in stacking direction of battery cells for fastening the end plates. An outer canister is arranged in the battery cell. A current breaker mechanism is arranged at the inner surface of the outer canister so as to interrupt rise in internal pressure of the outer canister. The current breaker mechanism is arranged at position in which fastening component is uncovered.    USE - Power supply device e.g. backup power supply apparatus of electrical storage apparatus for electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electrically-driven motorcycle, signal apparatus, wireless base station, computer server, mobile telephone, street light, household application and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning of current breaker mechanism can be prevented effectively during fastening of battery cells. The unnecessary pressure applied to current breaker mechanism can be prevented, since current breaker mechanism is not be directly pressed by fastening component. The occurrence of change in working pressure of current breaker mechanism can be prevented. The normal operation of current breaker mechanism can be ensured. The operational stability of current breaker mechanism can be secured. The mechanical strength of power supply device can be improved. The fastening reliability of battery cells can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view explaining the removal process of gas dust from power supply device.    Battery cell (1)    Battery stack (2)    End plate (3)    Fastening component (5)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage detection circuit (3) which detects voltage of each unit cell. Voltage detection line (6) connects electrode terminal (1A) of each unit cell to input side of voltage detection circuit and provides resistance adjustment unit (7) to equalize electrical resistance of long voltage detection line (6X). The voltage detection circuit detects the voltage of unit cell through the voltage detection lines equalizing the electrical resistance by the resistance adjustment unit.    USE - Battery system for motor in electric vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle and electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) for solar cell, wind power generation and off-peak electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage detection circuit detects the voltage of unit cell through the voltage detection lines equalizing the electrical resistance by the resistance adjustment unit, the overcharge and over-discharge of the battery can be prevented. Thus the voltage of each battery can be accurately detected and deterioration of a unit cell with fall of an electrical property can be effectively prevented. The imbalance of the electrical resistance of the long voltage detection line and short voltage detection line can be eliminated. The electrical resistance of the voltage detection line can be effectively equalized, such that the bad effect can be eliminated. The failure of the voltage detection line can be detected rapidly, and the safety of the electric storage apparatus can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery system.    Electrode terminal (1A)    Voltage detection circuit (3)    Voltage detection line (6)    Long voltage detection line (6X)    Resistance adjustment unit (7)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a block-shaped joint element (2) that includes opening units (200-202) formed to be open to each end surface (206-208) which contacts with connection object element, and an internal channel (20) which communicates with all opening units. The seal units (52,62,72) contact with inner wall of opening units, and prevent coolant leak from internal channel to exterior. Male coupling elements (5-7) connect block-shaped joint element (2) to connection object element. The fixing tool (23,32,42) fixes the connection object element to element block-shaped joint (2).    USE - Device for connecting components of refrigerant circulation cycle apparatus and heat pump cycle apparatus of air conditioner used in vehicle such as fuel cell mounting vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The components can be directly fixed to the block-shaped coupling element without interposing piping by using components connecting device. Since a same portion can be used for the three male coupling elements, the number of components and component management expense can be reduced. The size of refrigerating-cycle apparatus is reduced, so that mounting space of apparatus can be reduced. The generation of void resulting from shrinkage of element at the time of brazing joining can be suppressed. The workability of block-shaped joint element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of component connecting device.    Components connecting device (1)    Block-shaped joint element (2)    Male coupling elements (5-7)    Fixing tools (23,32,42)    Seal units (52,62,72)    Opening units of block-shaped joint element (200-202)    End surface (206-208)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (32) consists of negative electrode active material containing natural graphite having surface coated with amorphous carbon. The electrostatic capacitance of negative electrode active material is 0.122- 0.160 F/g or less. The content of amorphous carbon in negative electrode active material is 4-7 wt.%.    USE - Negative electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having improved durability and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode; and    (2) manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Battery case (2)    Electrode component (3)    Positive electrode (31)    Negative electrode (32)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1A) has insulators (5A) that are formed with housing portions positioned between the coil (2) and the positioning portions of coil, and exposed portions positioned in contact with end faces of coil. A solid bottom of case (4A) is formed to accommodate braid (1OA) of coil, magnetic cores (3), and insulators. A gap (g) is formed between inner bottom face (40i) of case and both coil and magnetic cores. The exposed portions of insulators are provided with base plates (54) to support assembly of coil and cores such that gap is formed with respect to case.    USE - Reactor of converter such as direct current (DC)-DC converter for power converter device (all claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and air conditioning machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the exposed portions of insulators are provided with base plates to support assembly of coil and magnetic cores such that gap is formed with respect to case, the contact of coil and magnetic core with the case can be avoided by adjusting the gap. Thus, the reactor can reduce the noise resulting from the external vibration transmitted through case or the vibration of the case transmitted to braids and also a vibration of the coil. The braids can be positioned accurately and easily to case by making a guide through-holes and the engagement protrusion, and the reactor is formed with fewer portions, and tightening process or hardening process are unnecessary. Thus, the reactor is excellent in assembly operativity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor.    Reactor (1A)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Case (4A)    Insulator (5A)    Braid (10A)    Inner bottom face of case (40i)    Base plate (54)    Gap (g)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises secondary particles which consist of lithium containing transition metal oxide (I), which has layer structure. The secondary particle has some gap on its surface or its inner side and median diameter (D50) of 5-15 mu m, and is formed by aggregating primary particles having crystalline diameter of 30-200 nm. The layer structure portion changes to spinel structure by performing charge or charging/discharging under voltage of 4.3-4.8 V.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the electrode has high cycle characteristics and discharge properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises secondary particles which consist of lithium containing transition metal oxide of formula: Li1.5(NiaCobMnc(Li)d)O3 (I), where a is more than 0 to less than 4, b is more than 0 to less than 1.4, c is more than 0 to less than 1.4, d is 0.1-0.4, sum of a-d is 1.5, sum of a-c is 1.1-1.4, which has layer structure. The secondary particle has some gap on its surface or its inner side and median diameter (D50) of 5-15 mu m, and is formed by aggregating primary particles having crystalline diameter of 30-200 nm. The layer structure portion changes to spinel structure by performing charge or charging/discharging under voltage of 4.3-4.8 V. When spinel structural change ratio of lithium-manganese oxide of changing layer structure portion changes to lithium-manganese oxide of spinel structure is set to 1, spinel structural change ratio is 0.25-1.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has oscillating section (K1) that is provided with fixed and free ends (CE1,FE1). Oscillating section (K2) is provided with fixed and free ends (CE2,FE2), and oscillating plate. Weight sections (M1,M2) are bonded to free ends of oscillating sections (K1,K2) respectively. The free end and fixed end positions of the oscillating sections are different from each other in the direction of axis (CA) perpendicular to oscillating surface (FS), with an oscillating surface as reference and main portion is set to stationary state with respect to oscillating surface.    USE - Piezoelectric generating apparatus used for transforming vibrational energy into electrical energy using piezoelectric effect and mounted in electronic device in bicycle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnitude of the principle vibration that arises in the oscillating section and secondary undulation can be adjusted. The secondary undulation which arises in oscillating section can be suppressed so that the decline in generating efficiency caused by secondary undulation can be improved. Thus the generating efficiency of the piezoelectric generating apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the piezoelectric generating apparatus.    Piezoelectric generating apparatus (1)    Axis (CA)    Fixed ends (CE1,CE2)    Free ends (FE1,FE2)    Oscillating surface (FS)    Oscillating sections (K1,K2)    Weight sections (M1,M2)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage cell (10) has a low inductance capacitive parallel path that is connected in between the poles. The capacitive parallel path is the integral component of the energy storage cell. The capacitive parallel path is provided with a dielectric layer having a high dielectric constant. The dielectric layer is arranged outside of the cell housing.    USE - Electrical energy storage cell mounted in electric energy storage module of vehicle such as liaison Vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The total inductance of the outwardly acting battery cell can be reduced during switching operations. The oxidation of the cell housing can be prevented. The german equivalent serial resistance (ESR) and german equivalent serial inductance (ESL) can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electrical energy storage cell.    Electrical energy storage cell (10)
NOVELTY - The device (10) performs charging process and discharging process to activate electrochemical processes in a battery cell (21) and to impress block-like forming currents into the battery cell. The block-like currents are conducted by MOSFET transistors (30,40) operated in switched mode. The electrical energy drawn during the discharging process of the battery cell is returned to a supply system for supplying the battery cell with electrical energy.    USE - Formation device for forming battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell of battery of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desired maximum frequency with required current amplitude can be achieved. The battery cell can be formed in simple manner. The additional cost for implementation of adjustable smoothing restrictor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for forming the battery cell of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the formation device.    Battery cell formation device (10)    Battery cell (21)    MOSFET transistors (30,40)    Direct current intermediate circuit (50)    Voltage entry device (90)
NOVELTY - The fuse unit (1) has an electroconductive circuit (5) that is integrally embedded under the main portion (3), and battery connecting ends (51,53) that are connected to respective batteries. An alternator connecting end (52) is connected to a generator. A fuse-element is connected to circuit and blocks current pathway during over-current. A joint bolt of battery terminal is connected to battery connecting end (51) at battery post of battery. An alternator joint bolt (60) is extended in the same direction as the battery terminal and is embedded under unit main portion.    USE - Fuse unit used for electric power distribution in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the alternator joint bolt is extended in the same direction as the battery terminal and is embedded under the fuse unit main portion, the connection with batteries and alternator in the fuse unit can be in simple manner in narrow work space efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuse unit.    Fuse unit (1)    Unit main portion (3)    Electroconductive circuit (5)    Battery connecting ends (51,53)    Alternator connecting end (52)    Alternator joint bolt (60)
NOVELTY - Aqueous composition comprises: (a) sodium at a concentration of 1000-1400 ppm measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, (b) chloride at a concentration of 1200-1600 ppm or chloride at a concentration of 0-1 ppm measured by 35chlorine NMR (35Cl NMR); (c) hypochlorous acid at a concentration of 16-24 ppm or hypochlorous acid at a concentration of 2300-2700 ppm; (d) superoxide radical at a concentration of 94 mu M measured by 5-(diisopropoxyphosphoryl)-5-1-pyrroline-N-oxide NMR (DIPPMPO-NMR); and (e) hydroxyl radical at a concentration of 241 mu M measured by DIPPMPO-NMR.    USE - The aqueous composition is useful for electrodialysis and fuel cell application, and as microbicidal agents in the home, hospital and other settings.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous composition can be prepared without using a separator or separating membrane/diaphragm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aqueous composition comprises: (a) sodium at a concentration of 1000-1400 ppm measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, (b) chloride at a concentration of 1200-1600 ppm measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry or chloride at a concentration of 0-1 ppm measured by 35chlorine NMR (35Cl NMR); (c) hypochlorous acid at a concentration of 16-24 ppm measured by colorimetry or hypochlorous acid at a concentration of 2300-2700 ppm measured by 25Cl NMR; (d) superoxide radical at a concentration of 94 mu M measured by 5-(diisopropoxyphosphoryl)-5-1-pyrroline-N-oxide NMR (DIPPMPO- NMR); and (e) hydroxyl radical at a concentration of 241 mu M measured by DIPPMPO-NMR or hydroxyl radical at a concentration of 0-10 ppm measured by mass spectrometry (MS).
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a capacitive parallel path that is interconnected between poles of a battery cell main portion. The parallel path is embodied as a discrete capacitor (11). The capacitor is arranged within a cell housing (12). The capacitor is interconnected over a large area between an inner side of the cell housing and an outgoing conductor (13) of a negative pole (14) of the battery cell main portion. A space between the cell housing and the outgoing conductor of the negative pole is partly filled by the capacitor.    USE - Battery cell of battery module (claimed) for high-voltage battery system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A total impedance of the battery cell of battery module comprising interconnected battery cells at high frequencies and an inductance that acts toward the outside can be greatly reduced by the low-inductance, capacitive parallel path. The harmful effects of avalanche operation of electronic semiconductor switches of the converter can be reduced. Design of the battery cell can remain unchanged in order to provide the capacitive parallel path as discrete capacitor. Simple retrofitting of the battery cell with the capacitor is also supported. Since the harmful degradation or aging effects of electronic power semiconductor switches on account of switching process at high frequencies are reduced and destruction of the semiconductor switches is avoided, the service life of semiconductor switches can be lengthened. Hence the efficiency of the semiconductor switches can be increased as a result of the reduced losses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell.    Capacitor (11)    Cell housing (12)    Outgoing conductor (13)    Negative pole (14)    Insulating layer (15)
NOVELTY - Active material comprises monoclinic oxide that is lithium-titanium-niobium oxide (I) and has a unit cell volume of greater than or equal to 795 Angstrom 3.    USE - The active material is useful in non-aqueous electrolyte battery that is used in battery pack (all claimed) for digital cameras and batteries mounted on vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material: exhibits high capacity, high rate performance, high energy density, superior productivity and quick charge/discharge performance; is prepared easily by the method in which impurity phase is reduced; and provides battery pack that exhibit excellent cycle performance at large current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Active material comprises monoclinic oxide that is lithium-titanium-niobium oxide of formula (I) and has a unit cell volume of greater than or equal to 795 Angstrom 3.    x = 0-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprising: a positive electrode (7); a negative electrode (6) containing the active material; and a non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (2) a battery back comprising the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of flat type non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Coil electrode group (1)    Baggy case (2)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Positive electrode terminal (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of cells (CM) connected via high voltage lines and a high voltage interface to disconnection devices arranged outside of the battery. A control system controls and monitors operating status of the cells. A metallically conductive compartment is provided within a housing (GH), and accommodates parts of the control system, where lines of the high voltage interface, which lead to outside of the battery are led through common-mode interference dampers. Battery module controllers (CSC) are connected via a galvanically isolating mechanism to a central unit (ZE).    USE - High voltage battery for an electrical or hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is provided with enhanced design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The common-mode interference dampers are formed from ferrite rings and Vitroperm cores. The battery module controllers are a bus high battery module controller and a bus low battery module controller. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high voltage battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a high voltage battery system for a motor vehicle.    Cells (CM)    Battery module controller (CSC)    Housing (GH)    Capacitor (K)    Central unit (ZE)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly (100) that consists of a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A case accommodates the electrode assembly. The terminals (14,15) are electrically connected to the electrode assembly and exposed from the case. A protective circuit module (30) is provided with the connecting elements (31,32) which are electrically connected to the terminals. The insulating portions (41,42) are located between the terminal and the connecting element. Several openings (41a) are formed in the insulating portions.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as lithium-ion rechargeable battery of battery module (claimed) for use as power supply for electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection structure of the terminal can be improved. The connection status of the terminal and protective circuit module can be easily checked for accurately detecting the defective bonding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Terminals (14,15)    Protective circuit module (30)    Connecting elements (31,32)    Insulating portions (41,42)    Openings (41a)    Electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrode assembly (20) that has a negative electrode that is opposed to positive electrode, and a separator between the positive and the negative electrode. A container (10) houses electrode assembly and the non- aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode terminal (13) is electrically connected to positive electrode and negative electrode terminal (14) electrically connected to negative electrode. A short-circuiting mechanism short circuits positive and negative electrode terminal when internal pressure rises. The non-aqueous electrolyte has lithium bis(oxalato)borate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for e.g., electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short-circuiting mechanism being prone from erroneous activation when battery is used over a long period of time, by using the lithium bis(oxalato)borate as the non-aqueous electrolyte of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The content of the lithium bis(oxalato)borate in the non-aqueous electrolyte is not less than 0.05 moles per liter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Container (10)    Positive electrode terminal (13)    Negative electrode terminal (14)    Electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a base plate, and a terminal that is in a protruding relationship with respect to an upper portion of the base plate. The terminal is at a center of the cap-up (140). A connection portion connects the base plate and the terminal. A trench-shaped safety vent (144) is in the base plate. The safety vent has a shape of a circle along the base plate. The base plate has a top surface, a bottom surface and an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface.    USE - Secondary battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, for e.g., electronic devices Can also be used for hybrid automobiles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Minimize the risk of a safety plate clogging up the through-hole by forming a safety vent in the base plate of the cap-up, which may be ruptured when internal pressure of the can of the battery rises abnormally, so that that the terminal and connection portion may break away to the outside of the can, thus, rapidly discharging internal gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cap-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Cap-up (140)    Safety vent (144)    Safety plate (150)    Insulating plate (160)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly and a non-aqueous electrolyte, where the electrode assembly having a positive electrode (5), a negative electrode (6) and a separator separating the positive electrode and the negative electrode, where the separator has a three-layer laminated structure, the melting point of the middle layer being lower than either of two outer layers, and the non-aqueous electrolyte including lithium bis(oxalato)borate.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed), used in electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery provides high productivity, has high capacity, superior safety and cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Outer can (1)    Sealing Plate (2)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) comprises an electrode assembly (20) formed by winding a positive electrode, a negative electrode opposed to the positive electrode, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and a non-aqueous electrolyte, where the capacity of the battery is not less than 4 Ah, the number of stacked layers of the positive electrode in a section that includes the center is not less than 50. The positive and negative electrode opposed capacity ratio is 1.1 to 1.4. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium difluorophosphate.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, hybrid cars, and the like.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the battery is not less than 4 Ah. The number of stacked layers of the positive electrode in a section that includes the center of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is not less than 50. The battery has improved low-temperature output characteristics and exhibits high capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view illustrating non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Container (10)    Container body (11)    Sealing plate (12)    Positive electrode terminal (13)    Negative electrode terminal (14)    Negative electrode collector (16)    Electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The ceramic coated separator has a microporous membrane that has a first surface and a second surface, in which microporous membrane is one of the single layer, multiple layers, single and/or multiple ply structure. A ceramic coating is made up of layer of ceramic particles in a polymeric binder and is on one surface of microporous membrane. The ceramic coating on one surface of microporous membrane has a thickness of about 1.5 micrometer to 5.5 micrometer.    USE - Ceramic coated separator for energy storage device e.g., secondary lithium ion battery, used in electric vehicle drive system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides high dimensional stability at elevated temperatures and improves safety, cycle life, high temperature performance of lithium ion battery, while reducing reaction interface, surface or boundary, interfacial layer between the separator and battery electrodes during use, and prevents further oxidation or reduction reactions from occurring during use, since a ceramic coating is made up of layer of ceramic particles, made up of inorganic particles, in a polymeric binder, made up of combinations of polymers, and is on one surface of microporous membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ceramic particle has an average particle size ranging most preferably 0.01 micrometer to 2 micrometer in diameter. The ceramic coated separator has thermomechanical analysis (TMA) machine direction (MD) dimensional change of -2% or more, most preferably at less than 175 degree Celsius, and TMA transverse direction (TD) shrinkage at 0.5% or less, most preferably at less than 160 degree Celsius, when ceramic coating on at least one surface of microporous membrane has a thickness of about 1.5 micrometer to 5.5 micrometer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the single side coated membrane, separator membrane or separator.
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) comprises: an electrode assembly (20) including a positive electrode (21), a negative electrode (22) opposed to the positive electrode, and a separator (23) disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and a nonaqueous electrolyte, where the capacity of the battery is not less than 21 Ah, the negative electrode is provided on the outer periphery side of the electrode assembly, and the nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium difluorophosphate.    USE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is useful in an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that exhibits improved low-temperature output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Electrode assembly (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrode assembly (20) including a positive electrode, a negative electrode opposed to the positive electrode and a separator placed between the positive and negative electrodes. Non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium difluorophosphate. A container (10) houses the electrode assembly and the non-aqueous electrolyte and comprises positive and negative electrode terminals (13, 14) on an end face (10a). The container is roughly parallelepiped in shape, where a ratio of height dimension to length dimension of the container to be viewed from front is less than 0.5.    USE - Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicles and hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is designed such that the ratio of height dimension to length dimension of the container to be viewed from front is less than 0.5, so that temperature of the battery can be maintained, thus improving storage characteristics and low-temperature output characteristics of the battery. The battery contains bis-oxalato-borate, so that cycling characteristics of the battery can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium bis-oxalato-borate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Container (10)    End face (10a)    Positive and negative electrode terminals (13, 14)    Electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has an electrode assembly (20) including a positive electrode, a negative electrode opposed to the positive electrode, and a separator disposed between positive electrode and negative electrode, a nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium bis(oxalato)borate and a metallic container (10) housing the electrode assembly and nonaqueous electrolyte. At least portion of container has positive electrode potential.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics and storing characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Metallic container (10)    Negative electrode terminal (14)    Positive electrode collector (15)    Electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has an electrode assembly (20) that includes positive and negative electrodes, with a separator disposed between the electrodes. A container (10) houses the electrode assembly and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB), with a portion of the container made from stainless steel.    USE - Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The use of stainless steel as a constituent material of the container ensures that the container will not be prone to damage even if the battery heats up, thus resulting in a secondary battery having improved thermal stability and endurance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified sectional view of the prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Prismatic non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Container (10)    Container body (11)    Sealing plate (12)    Electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The recirculation device (100) has a body consisting of a first passage (250) to receive an exhaust (220), a second passage (260) to receive fuel (120), and a third passage (270) to receive an exhaust and fuel mixture (200), and a longitudinal axis extending from the second to third passage. A nozzle comprises an inner cavity for directing fuel towards an orifice. A piston is actuated along the longitudinal axis by the exhaust controlling the flow of fuel passing through the orifice. A mixing chamber is located within the body to receive an exhaust and receive fuel from the orifice.    USE - Recirculation device for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a recirculation device which can passively control anode recirculation flow based on anode compartment exhaust pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Recirculation device (100)    Fuel (120)    Exhaust and fuel mixture (200)    Exhaust (220)    First passage (250)    Second passage (260)    Third passage (270)
NOVELTY - The gas storage system (22) includes a group of capsules formed within a substrate (12) and containing gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. An activation element delivers energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one capsule to release stored gas.    USE - Gas storage system. Uses include, but are not limited to, fuel cell system (claimed), antidote, fluid, or solid storage, propelling items such as darts, reconnaissance device e.g. small flying robot, deploying sensors, provide buoyancy control to small underwater autonomous vehicles, portable electronics e.g. cell phones.    ADVANTAGE - The capsules are designed such that, when packed together, the capsules are able to hold the storage pressure without having their sidewalls bursting, since the reciprocal forces that the capsules exert on each other's sidewalls balance and compensate for the thinness in their walls.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for constructing a system that stores gas;    (2) a system for digitally controlled release of a fluid;    (3) a fuel cell system;    (4) a controller for regulation the operation of a gas storage system; and    (5) a method for regulating operation of a gas storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the diagrammatical view of a digital gas storage system.    Digital gas storage device (10)    Chamber (11)    Substrate (12)    Slave control electronics (16)    Control chip substrate (20)    Gas storage system (22)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has battery cells (10) which are provided with a vent formed in a first surface. Housing is provided with side walls to define a recess for receiving the battery cells. A top cover is positioned on the housing element so as to cover the recess. A sub-cover is provided with first and second sides extending over the first surface of the battery cells. The sub-cover is provided with a protrusion formed on the first side that is located between adjacent battery cells positioned within the recess so as to define a space between adjacent battery cells.    USE - Battery module for driving electric vehicle and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sub cover of the battery module can be located between tops of the battery cells and the housing, so that the battery cells and the housing accommodating the battery cells can be allowed to be space apart from each other at predetermined interval. Thus, the insulation property can be enhanced between the battery cells and the housing. The gas or heat generated from the battery cells can be discharged easily without using a vent cover. Hence, the safety and durability of the battery module can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    Top cover plate (131)    Fastening hole (145)    Through-hole portion (148)
NOVELTY - A battery packaging and/or battery fire-inhibition device (10) have galvanic cell (1) comprising phosphate-containing compound(s) (11) and organic electrolyte.    USE - Battery package and battery fire-inhibition device e.g. battery hard shell housing and flexible film packaging is used for pouch cell and battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery for motor car and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the package has favorable cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic view of the battery package.    Galvanic cell (1)    Cathode (2)    Battery packaging and/or battery fire-inhibition device (10)    Phosphate-containing compound (11)    Base component (12)    Heat-unstable film (13)
NOVELTY - The element (10) has a box-shaped housing (12) for receiving electrodes (14) e.g. copper electrodes, and electrolytes (16). A safety valve (22) is provided in the housing to relieve an over-pressure in the element. A protective material (30) is combined into a package (28), and protects surroundings of the element from substances, which leave the element through the valve. The protective material contains salt and/or active carbon. The package has a bag (36), which is filled with protective material. The bag is manufactured from a fabric and a meltable film.    USE - Galvanic element i.e. lithium-ion-cell, for an electrochemical battery i.e. lithium-ion-battery (all claimed), of an electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The protective material protects the surroundings of the element from substances, which leave the element through the safety valve, thus effectively protecting surroundings of the battery against the substances from an interior of the galvanic element. The element is manufactured in simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a galvanic element.    Galvanic element (10)    Box-shaped housing (12)    Electrodes (14)    Electrolytes (16)    Safety valve (22)    Package (28)    Protective material (30)    Bag (36)
NOVELTY - The equipment has manufacture stations (302) processing a starting product sequential to an end product (304) by an adjustable manufacturing process parameter of a manufacturing process step. A manufacture control device controls the stations. The stations are arranged one after the other. A manufacturing equipment controller adjusts the parameter according to a statistical experimental design to predetermined manufacturing process parameter values during start-up of the equipment. The controller detects characteristic parameter of an intermediate product and the end product.    USE - Manufacturing equipment for manufacturing an electronic semiconductor circuit for an end product i.e. battery such as lithium ion battery, that is connected with a drive system of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing equipment controller detects the characteristic parameter of the intermediate product and the end product by utilizing a data-based model, thus improving manufacturing tolerances, characteristic parameters of intermediate products and characteristic parameters of the end product, and hence achieving higher yield of the end product within manufacturing tolerances and/or lower panel of the end product outside of the manufacturing tolerances. The data-based model guarantees high accuracy for the manufacturing tolerances and can be quickly and easily parameterized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an end product by a manufacturing equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a manufacturing equipment.    Data-based model (202)    Manufacture stations (302)    End product (304)
NOVELTY - The plug (10) has a plug base (20), and an operating element (12) movably arranged at the base. The element is movable from a position to another position, and has a safety loop (30) and a high-voltage loop (32), where electrical contact is established between safety control and high voltage conductors (14, 16) in the former position by the loops. The contact between the conductors is interrupted in the latter position by the loops. A sealing membrane (24) e.g. bellows, made from plastic or metal is arranged above an opened area of the plug in the latter position of the element.    USE - Safety plug for securing an electrical system i.e. battery such as traction battery e.g. lithium-ion-battery, utilized with a drive system of a motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a storage battery and lithium-polymer-ion-battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing membrane e.g. bellows, made from plastic or metal is arranged above the opened area of the plug in one of the positions of the operating element, thus offering tightness against the penetration of moisture into the electrical system during maintenance or service operation, and hence protecting the electrical system against damages e.g. corrosion and short-circuits. The safety plug avoids the need for separate mounting of the plug base, thus saving fastening units, and increasing stability of a housing of the electrical system. The sealing membrane is made from plastic or metal, thus achieving high flexibility and high gas tightness in the electrical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a safety plug in a closed condition.    Safety plug (10)    Operating element (12)    Safety control conductors (14)    High voltage conductors (16)    Plug base (20)    Sealing membrane (24)    Safety loop (30)    High-voltage loop (32)
NOVELTY - The circuit device has a controllable switching unit (T) and a resistor (R1) that are interconnected between poles of a supply voltage source (V1) in series with coil (L) of an injection valve. The control input of the switching unit is connected with output of a comparator (K) whose inverting input is supplied with current by the coil representing the voltage. The non-inverting input of comparator is connected with a nodal point (P), negative pole of the supply voltage source and control unit outputs (A1,A2) respectively through resistors (R2-R4).    USE - Circuit device for actuation of solenoid injection valve in battery of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnected circuit device can be constructed in simple and inexpensive manner. Since the non-inverting input of the comparator is connected with the nodal point, negative pole of the supply voltage source and control unit outputs through resistors, the solenoid injection valve can be actuated efficiently and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuit device.    Control unit outputs (A1,A2)    Comparator (K)    Coil (L)    Nodal point (P)    Resistors (R1,R2-R4)    Controllable switching unit (T)    Supply voltage source (V1)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving route information from a user, where the route information includes a start location and a destination location. The route information is used to automatically develop a route. Operating mode selection command is received from the user to assign a certain operating mode of a hybrid vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (10), to a certain segment of the route, where the route includes a set of individual segments. The start location and the destination location are used to develop the route.    USE - Method for selecting mode e.g. electric mode and charge-sustaining mode, of operation of a hybrid vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Can also be used for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), two-mode hybrid, full hybrid, power-assist hybrid, mild hybrid, series hybrid, parallel hybrid, series-parallel hybrid, power-split hybrid, BAS or BAS-plus hybrid, hydraulic hybrid, pneumatic hybrid, fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles, passenger car, cross-over vehicle, sports-utility vehicle, recreational vehicle, lorry, bus, and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables storing customized route with operating mode selections for certain route segments at the vehicle and automatically implementing the customized route when the vehicle recognizes the stored route so as to evaluate the route after the route is developed and/or driven and to provide the user with feedback in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top sectional view of a hybrid vehicle.    PHEV (10)    Battery (30)    Electric motor (32)    Inverter (34)    Engine (36)    Generator (38)
NOVELTY - Metal electrode arrangement comprises a cathode catalyst layer (14), an anode catalyst layer (16), and an ion conducting membrane (12), which is arranged between the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer. The ion conducting layer comprises a polyphenylene sulfide mat with a first polymer absorbed in the mat. The polyphenylene sulfide mat comprises polyphenylene sulfide-containing structures.    USE - The metal electrode arrangement is useful for a fuel cell (10).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing the ion conducting membrane comprising combining a polyphenylene sulfide containing resin with a water-soluble carrier resin to form a resinous mixture, molding the resinous mixture to form a molded resinous mixture, where the molded resinous mixture has polyphenylene sulfide containing structures within the carrier resin, contacting the molded resinous mixture with water to separate the structures polyphenylene sulfide containing structure from the carrier resin, optionally sulfonating the polyphenylene sulfide containing structures, molding the polyphenylene sulfide containing structure into a mat and absorbing a first polymer into the mat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Ion conducting membrane (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Flow field plate (18, 20)
NOVELTY - Metal electrode arrangement comprises a cathode catalyst layer (14), an anode catalyst layer (16), and an ion conducting membrane (12), which is arranged between the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer. The ion-conductive membrane comprises a first polymer and polyphenylene sulfide containing structures, which are dispersed within the first polymer. The first polymer comprises protic groups.    USE - The metal electrode arrangement is useful for a fuel cell (10).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing the ion conducting membrane comprising combining a polyphenylene sulfide containing resin with a water-soluble carrier resin to form a resinous mixture, molding the resinous mixture to form a molded resinous mixture comprising polyphenylene sulfide containing structures within the carrier resin, contacting the molded resinous mixture with water to separate the structures polyphenylene sulfide containing structure from the carrier resin, optionally sulfonating the polyphenylene sulfide containing structure, mixing the polyphenylene sulfide containing structures with the first polymer to obtain a polymeric composition, and molding the polymeric composition into a membrane, where the polyphenylene sulfide containing structures are distributed within the carrier resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Ion conducting membrane (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Flow field plate (18, 20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a base plate (7) comprising an opening (9) formed behind a rear seat (2). A covering plate (12) covers an upper part of a battery pack (5). An air intake opening is opened in an area between a covering plane of the covering plate and an upper side of the pack to suck external air for cooling the pack. An air outlet aperture (16) discharges air from inner side of the pack. An air duct is formed by deepening a side wall positioned at the pack such that an upper end part of the pack opens in the area and a lower end part of the pack opens below the base plate.    USE - Battery pack cooling structure for an electric vehicle i.e. passenger car (from drawings). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air duct is formed by deepening the side wall that is positioned at the pack such that the upper end part of the pack opens in the area and the lower end part of the pack opens below the base plate, thus preventing the penetration of rainwater and foreign matter into the battery pack, and achieving enhanced cooling performance for the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack-fastening section.    Rear seat (2)    Battery pack (5)    Base plate (7)    Opening (9)    Covering plate (12)    Air outlet aperture (16)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber felt (2) of uneven shape comprises ridge portion (4) protruding outward at least on single side in strip shape, and groove portion (6) formed among the ridge portion. The volume density of ridge portion is higher than the volume density of the bottom wall of groove portion (8).    USE - Carbon fiber felt is used in electrodes (claimed), e.g. redox flow secondary battery electrodes, and sodium sulfur secondary battery electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber felt provides electrodes having excellent electroconductivity, liquid permeability, and reduces pouring pressure loss by arranging flow direction of electrolyte solution. Since the volume density of the electrolyte solution is not inhibited, the groove portion formed in the carbon fiber felt surface does not collapse easily. Since the circulation of the electrolyte solution is not inhibited, the carbon fiber felt can be conveniently used as an electrode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon fiber felt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows longitudinal view and top view of groove portion.    Carbon fiber felt (2)    Ridge portion (4)    Groove portion (6)    Bottom wall of groove portion (8)
NOVELTY - The device has an n-type semiconducting volume (2) comprising wide band gap and high electrical output conductivity, and another n-type semiconducting volume (3) comprising narrow band gap and lower electrical output conductivity, where the two volumes are in a close surface contact with each other and to power supply lines. Movable charge carriers are accumulated in the latter semiconducting volume as a sequence of interband transitions during charging. An isolating depletion zone (2a) is formed in the former semiconducting volume.    USE - Reversible electrical energy storage device i.e. reversible battery such as lithium-ion battery, for storing electrical energy for operating a vehicle. Can also be used for wind-power plants and photovoltaic plants.    ADVANTAGE - The isolating narrow depletion zone is formed in the narrow band gap semiconducting volume such that charge transfer is only carried-out and substance transport through ion can be avoided, thus enabling cost-effective storage of the electrical energy in the energy storage device. The energy storage device is manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wide band gap semiconducting volume consists of a mayenite-type electride that is derived from a basic composition of calcium oxide and aluminum oxide, n-type silicon carbide or an n-type CVD diamond layer. The narrow band gap semiconductor consists of n-type silicon, bismuth sulfide, alkaline earth metal hexaboride, a cobalt triantimonide and half-heusler compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reversible electrical energy storage device.    Arresters (1, 4)    N-type wide band gap semiconducting volume (2)    Isolating depletion zone (2a)    N-type narrow band gap semiconducting volume (3)    Depletion zone (3a)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle battery has battery module (10) having battery cells with connection poles and degassing breaking points. The degassing breaking points of the battery cells are arranged on one side of the battery module and are offset inward in relation to the connection poles of the battery cells to form a recess. A guide element (16) positioned in the recess and extending along all of the battery cells, is configured to define a degassing channel and an accommodation space (18) for the battery module control device (19).    USE - Motor vehicle battery used as traction battery or as electrical energy store in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A compact design for battery module of motor vehicle battery can be provided, so that the installation space of the battery can be reduced. The guide element can provide a simple and installation-space-optimized provision of the degassing channel and the accommodation space of the battery module control device. The degassing breaking points are opened in the event of a fault in or damage to a battery cell due to an overpressure in the battery cell so that the respective battery cell of the battery module can be degassed through the respective opened degassing breaking point. The battery module control device does not project in relation to the battery cells, so that space-saving integration of the battery module control device in the battery module can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module of motor vehicle battery.    Battery module (10)    Module wall of battery module (12)    Guide element (16)    Accommodation space (18)    Battery module control device (19)
NOVELTY - The key has a housing (2), and an outwardly arranged axial seal (4) formed at a battery box opening (3). A battery box cover (12) projects above a battery box (10), and designed such that the seal is compressed by a projecting area (12a) of the cover. A battery box diaphragm (20) is movable on the housing in a locking direction, and a diaphragm holding unit (21) is engaged into a housing holding unit (5). The diaphragm holding unit acts together with the housing holding unit, where the diaphragm is fixed to the housing in and/or against the direction when the box is pushed into the opening.    USE - Motor vehicle key.    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm holding unit acts together with the housing holding unit, where the diaphragm is fixed to the housing in and/or against the direction when the box is pushed into the opening, thus achieving good and reliable sealing function for preventing penetration of moisture into the battery box, while simultaneously maintaining easy accessibility to a battery in the battery box. The designing of the diaphragm holding unit and axial seal ensures simple exchanging of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a motor vehicle key.    Housing (2)    Battery box opening (3)    Outwardly arranged axial seal (4)    Housing holding unit (5)    Battery box (10)    Battery box cover (12)    Projecting area (12a)    Battery box diaphragm (20)    Diaphragm holding unit (21)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a winding base body (3) provided with winding material (4), and a rotatable planet winder (5) arranged around the winding base body. The planet winder is provided with ring gears (7) that are formed with a central through-hole (8), where the ring gears are rotatable around a rotational axis (100). The through-hole is provided for feedthrough of the winding base body along the rotational axis by the planet winder. The planet winder includes a winding material coil made of the winding material.    USE - Winding device for manufacturing an energy store (claimed) in a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The winding base body is provided with the winding material and the rotatable planet winder arranged around the winding base body, so that the winding base body can be manufactured with different geometries and cross-sections in a simple manner while reducing cost and re-equipping time of the device. The device includes winding material detour units to achieve a comparatively efficient and compact arrangement of components of the ring gears. The device produces an energy store in an automated, quick and inexpensive manner, saves energy, provides better accessibility of the device for maintenance, service and mounting purposes, and facilitates conveyor belt-like transportation of the base body for linking in a production line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an energy store.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a winding device.    Winding device (1)    Winding base body (3)    Winding material (4)    Rotatable planet winder (5)    Ring gears (7)    Central through-hole (8)    Rotational axis (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting voltage drop of the heating resistor elements (1) arranged in measuring object within a cooling-off period. The concentration related voltage value is generated from detected voltage drop of elements. The voltage drop arose in elements at fixed measurement time is detected. A fiducial value is set according to predetermined calculation relationship from stored outrider voltage value. The concentration of gas in measuring object is calculated by converting voltage drop detection time into concentration of gas.    USE - Method for measuring concentration of combustible hydrogen gas from fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of hydrogen gas can be measured precisely without receiving influence of environmental temperature, since concentration of gas in measuring object is calculated by converting voltage drop detection time into concentration of gas. The leakage of hydrogen gas from hydrogen component periphery of fuel cell can be detected effectively. The manufacturing cost of measuring apparatus can be reduced. The structure of measuring apparatus can be simplified, since detection element is set as minimum structure of heating resistor elements. The degradation in measurement performance of measuring apparatus can be prevented, since requirement of oxidation catalyst is prevented. The detecting ability of measuring apparatus can be maintained stably over the long period of time, since corrosion resistance metal is coated in the heating resistor elements. The maintenance effort of measuring apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of the hydrogen sensor for hydrogen detector.    Heating resistor element (1)    Electrode pin (2)    Lead wire (4)    Explosion-protection filter (5)    Gas diffusion space (6)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly comprises an anode, a cathode and a separation membrane. The anode comprises lithium cobalt oxide and lithium nickel complex oxide as an anode active material, which is reacted with fluorine-containing polymer and forms a coating layer on its surface. The anode active material has a high rolling density due to a bimodal form in which the average particle size of the cobalt oxide and average particle size of lithium nickel complex oxide are different from each other.    USE - Electrode assembly is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly has low final discharge voltage, and provides lithium-ion secondary battery having improved capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode assembly comprises an anode, a cathode and a separation membrane. The anode comprises lithium cobalt oxide and lithium nickel complex oxide as an anode active material, which is reacted with fluorine-containing polymer and forms a coating layer on its surface. The cathode comprises carbon and silicon oxide as a cathode active material, in which the operating voltage is 2.5-4.35 V. The anode active material has a high rolling density due to a bimodal form in which the average particle size of the cobalt oxide and average particle size of lithium nickel complex oxide are different from each other.
NOVELTY - A mixed cathode active material contains cathode active material and lithium-manganese oxide.    USE - Mixed active material is used for cathode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, laptop computer, electric vehicle, diesel vehicle and gasoline car.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed active material has excellent output characteristics and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mixed cathode active material contains cathode active material of formula: LiFe1-xM"xM'yXO4, and lithium-manganese oxide of formula: aLi2MnO3.(1-a)LixMO2, where x is 0.9-1.2, M is aluminum, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt, chromium, vanadium and iron, a is 0-1, M" is scandium, titanium, chromium or vanadium, M' is transition elements, and X is phosphorus, silicon, sulfur, arsenic or antimony.
NOVELTY - A cathode material (100B) comprises a lithium metal core (10) and a carbon membrane (20) on the lithium metal core.    USE - Cathode material is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery and lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, power storage device, smart phone, mobile device, information technology instrument, handheld computer, electronic paper, bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery obtained by the cathode material has high capacity, durability and charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode material, which involves mixing liquid organic compound and lithium precursor, obtaining lithium dispersion solution, irradiating ultrasonic wave, pyrolysing, heat treating, filtering and drying; and    (2) secondary battery which comprises cathode containing cathode material, anode, and separation film between the anode and the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the cathode material.    Lithium metal core (10)    Voids (10V)    Carbon membrane (20)    Through-hole (20H)    Cathode material (100B)
NOVELTY - A particle-type cathode active material comprises an active material core containing a metal or a quasi-metal which can form an alloy with lithium, and a carbon membrane in which the active material forms a core and which comprises at least one through-hole.    USE - Particle-type active material is used for cathode for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to smart phone, handheld computer, electronic paper and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery formed using the cathode active material has high capacity, high charge-and-discharge characteristics, high efficiency, excellent electroconductivity, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of particle-type cathode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of cathode active material.    Active material core (10)    Void (10V)    Carbon (20)    Through-hole (20H)    Cathode active material (100B)
NOVELTY - Anode comprises an anode active material and a porous binder including a nanopore. The anode mixture density is 1.5 g/cc or greater.    USE - The anode is useful in a lithium battery (claimed), which is useful in an electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle comprising plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, laptop computer or smart phone.    ADVANTAGE - The anode: utilizes porous binder with nanopores, which increases a contact area of the anode with an electrolyte solution and accommodates a volumetric change of the anode active material during charging/discharging, thus prevents deterioration of the anode active material and provides lithium battery with improved discharge capacity, lifetime characteristics, improved high rate characteristics; has improved thermal stability; and provides lithium battery that can be used in device that operates at high temperatures and requires high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a binder composition comprising a reaction product of a polymer with at least one first reactive functional group linked to a main chain, and an oligomer with at least one second reactive functional group able to form an ionic or covalent bond with the at least one first reactive functional group; and    (2) manufacturing an electrode, comprising preparing an electrode active material layer comprising the binder composition and drying the electrode active material layer in a vacuum at 200 degrees C or higher to form a nanopore within the binder.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator has a porous base material (11) and an adhesive porous layer (13) containing adhesive resin which is disposed on surface(s) of the porous base material. The surface of the porous base material containing the adhesive porous layer has a dynamic friction coefficient of 0.1-0.6 and 10-point mean roughness of 1-8 mu m.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, camcorder, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator has excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery containing separator has high yield, excellent electrolyte solution retainability, and stable cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of surface of the adhesive porous layer of a separator attached on the electrode plane.    Porous base material (11)    Adhesive porous layer (13)    Electrode (15)    Electrolyte solution (17)
NOVELTY - The catalytic electrode formed by: attaching a carbon nanotube (10) to a surface of an electrode; attaching a linking agent (12) including 4,4'-((8,16-dihydro-8,16-dioxodibenzo(a,j)perylene-2,10-diyl)dioxy)dibutyric acid di(N-succinimidyl ester) (DDPSE) to a sidewall (11) of the nanotube via a pi - pi interaction; and attaching a catalytic enzyme to the DDPSE, is claimed. The catalytic enzyme is either a multicopper oxidase (MCO) or pyrroloquinoline quinone dependent glucose dehydrogenase.    USE - The catalytic electrode such as gas-diffusion electrode is useful in a biological fuel cell such as enzymatic fuel cells and hybrid microbial fuel cells of a biosensing device such as electrochemical galvanic sensor and self-powered sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotubes provide large electrochemical surface area for enzyme immobilization on the electrode, so that the electrochemical surface area can be increased, as the amount of nanotubes increased, and better oxygen reduction can be observed. The electrode has improved hydrophobicity and mechanical stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a carbon nanotube functionalized with a linking agent.    Carbon nanotube (10)    Sidewall of nanotube (11)    Linking agent. (12)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises spherical graphite material (1a) whose surface and inner side is occluded with titanium containing inorganic oxide, where titanium containing inorganic oxide observed by elemental mapping of graphite material cross section consists of composite graphite material (1) that exists from surface of the graphite material to greater than or equal to 4% of depth of average particle diameter of the graphite material.    USE - Negative electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is utilized in an electronic device such as mobile telephone, video camera and notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle such as rail, golf cart and electrically driven cart, electrical storage apparatus and electric power system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material improves input characteristics and cycling characteristics of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing negative electrode active material    (2) a non-aqueous electrolyte secondarybattery    (3) a battery pack    (4) an electronic device    (5) an electric vehicle    (6) an electrical storage apparatus    (7) an electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode active material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Composite graphite material (1)    Graphite material (1a)    Inorganic compound (1b)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery comprises nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing non-aqueous solvent which dissolves lithium salt, negative electrode which contains negative electrode active material that can occlude-discharge lithium ion in electric potential nobler than 1 V, and positive electrode. Non-aqueous solvent contains less than or equal to 30 vol.% ethylene carbonate and the non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains compound which has isocyanate group.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery for notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable facsimile, portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal television, handy cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, motor vehicle, motorbike, bicycle with motor, bicycle, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electric tool, electronic flash, camera, power supply for load leveling, and natural energy storage power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Gas-evolution at the time of high temperature preservation is suppressed.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric power generator (51) driven by an engine (53) or a fuel cell which in turn is driven by gas, fuel gas, or liquid fuel from a gas container (52) or hydrogen storage facility. The generator is connected to the electrical supply system of a locomotive (10), enabling the device to supply the train set with electric train supply and or idle current of the locomotive provided with or without automatic engine idle stop. The gas for engine is one of compressed gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, butane, biogas or hydrogen gas.    USE - Device for energy supply of train set consisting of hybrid or diesel-electric locomotive.    ADVANTAGE - Provides substantial saving of fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, by capturing energy otherwise lost and equalizing energy by supplying such energy to the operation from a battery bank. Combines gas-driven electric power generator and hybrid operation for achieving significant environmental benefits in combination with diesel-gas-hybrid operation. Braking energy from traction motors is recovered and stored in batteries and can be used for powering the motors alone or together with the main generator. The generator is arranged in a separate carriage so that the locomotive can be used independently with minimal modification on the locomotive itself. The generator is provided with an automatic stop system for the locomotive to provide environmentally friendly and efficient electric train power or idle power in connection with parked train set. Achieves optimized energy smoothing, reducing energy consumption during operation of the locomotive and train set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an arrangement for automatic idling cut plus electric train supply.    Locomotive (10)    Diesel engine (11)    Electric power generator (51)    Gas container (52)    Gas engine (53)
NOVELTY - The structure (3) has an alternator connection unit (31) that is connected to an alternator (ALT). The soluble portions (32,34) are connected to alternator connection unit. The battery connection units (33,35) are connected to the batteries (B1,B2) while connecting to alternator connection unit through the soluble portions (32,34) respectively. The soluble portions (36a-36e) are connected to battery connection unit (33). The load connection units (37a-37c) are connected to a load (L) while connecting to battery connection unit (33) through soluble portions (36a-36e).    USE - Fuse circuit structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power from alternator is supplied to the first and second batteries only through second and first soluble portions respectively, the electric power of alternator is made not to be supplied to the batteries through two soluble portions. Thus, the electric power from alternator can be supplied to the batteries with reduced loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuse circuit structure.    Structure of fuse circuit for vehicle (3)    Alternator connection unit (31)    Soluble portions (32,34,36a-36e)    Battery connection units (33,35)    Load connection units (37a-37c)    Alternator (ALT)    Batteries (B1,B2)    Load (L)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode assembly (15) including positive and negative electrode plates (1,2), with a separator (30) interposed between the plates. An outer body stores the electrode assembly and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode plate contains a positive electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains an additive to form a covering on a surface of the active material and lithium difluorophosphate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicles. Can also be used for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of a 1,3-propane sultone even in a small amount can prevent the reactions between the nonaqueous electrolyte and the positive electrode active material and can provide a high-quality covering, such as a covering superior in lithium-ion permeability, that prevents the transition metal from being eluted. Prevents deterioration of the lithium-transition metal compound by including an additive to form a covering on a surface of the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a stacked electrode assembly.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Electrode assembly (15)    Separator (30)    Type-I cell (31)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has an electrode assembly consisting of positive and negative electrode plates, with a separator interposed between the plates. A container (10) houses the electrode assembly and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium bis(oxalato) borate, the container having a terminal (13,14) that is connected to the electrode assembly via a collector material. The collector material has a cross-sectional area not less than 1.5 square millimeters. The electrolyte contains lithium difluorophosphate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery in which heating-up of the battery interior is prevented even in the event of trouble, such as the battery being crushed due to impact from the exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Container (10)    Container body (11)    Sealing plate (12)    Terminals (13,14)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (21) has a stacked electrode assembly containing stacked layers of positive and negative electrode plates, with a separator interposed between plates. A laminated outer body (6) stores the stacked electrode assembly and a non-aqueous electrolyte and sealed up by a forming a sealed portion (12) on the periphery of the outer body. Terminals (10,11) are respectively connected to the positive and negative electrode plates via corresponding collector tabs, and each have a portion protruding outward from and end of the outer body.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that has a non-aqueous electrolyte into which LiBOB is added to cover the decomposition product of the LiBOB formed onto a surface of the negative electrode active material, with such a covering at normal temperature serving as a protective covering of the negative electrode active material. The positive or negative electrode terminal can have a large sectional area, thus increasing the heat-releasing characteristics. The capacity of the battery allows the positive and negative electrode plates to have a large surface area, increasing the heat-releasing characteristics. The outer body of a flexible laminated film increases the contact area between the outer body and the stacked electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB) or a boron-containing substance derived from LiBOB. The battery itself has a capacity of 10 ampere-hour.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Laminated outer body (6)    Positive electrode terminal (10)    Negative electrode terminal (11)    Sealed portion (12)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (21)
NOVELTY - A magnesium secondary battery consists of a negative electrode (2) for adsorbing and releasing magnesium ion, a positive electrode (1) for producing magnesium oxide product in discharging process, and a nonaqueous magnesium ion conductor arranged between the negative electrode and positive electrode. The positive electrode includes an accelerator for promoting the magnesium oxide product, which is easily decomposed to magnesium ion and oxygen molecule than magnesium oxide.    USE - Magnesium secondary battery e.g. F-type electrochemical cell is used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnesium secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics and battery characteristics, and is safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the F-type electrochemical cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Nonaqueous electrolytic solution (3)    Catalyst sheet (11)    Current collector (12)
NOVELTY - Catalyst prepared by (a) heating a mixture of cyanamide, polyaniline, carbon black, and a non-precious metal salt at a temperature of 700-1100 degrees C under an inert atmosphere, and (b) removing acid soluble components from the mixture, is new. The non-precious metal salt is an iron salt, a cobalt salt or a manganese salt.    USE - The catalyst is useful for preparing electrode (claimed) for a membrane electrode assembly, which is useful in a fuel cell for transportation vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is cost-effective and high in sensitivity, displays maximum power density of 0.79 W/cm at 0.4 V in hydrogen/oxygen at 1 bar back pressure, and avoids oxygen reduction reaction condition, and exhibits a catalytic activity similar to that for platinum-based metal catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a catalyst composition prepared by steps (a), (b) as above per see, and (c) mixing the catalyst with water and an ionomer suspension; and    (2) an electrode prepared by steps (a)-(c) as above per see, applying the catalyst composition onto a first side of a membrane, applying the catalyst composition onto a first side of a gas diffusion layer, placing the first side of the membrane in direct contact with the first side of the gas diffusion layer, and applying heat and pressure to the membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - A linear cathode material (100A) comprises conductive wires (10), lithium metal layer (20) which coats the conductive wires, and carbon layer (30) which coats the lithium metal layer.    USE - Linear cathode material is used for manufacture of cathode e.g. lithium foil cathode for manufacture of cathode assembly for battery e.g. secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery and lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to smart phone, mobile tool, information technology instrument, handheld computer, electronic paper, bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The linear cathode material is economically prepared. The battery obtained by the linear cathode material is safe, and has high capacity, stability, energy density, durability and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode assembly;    (2) secondary battery;    (3) manufacture of cathode; and    (4) lithium foil cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the linear cathode material.    Conductive wires (10)    Lithium metal layer (20)    Carbon layer (30)    Linear cathode material (100A)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has bridging switches (3, 4) for bridging a battery module, and a control apparatus (2) for controlling the bridging switches. A data interface (5) couples a data memory of the battery module to the control apparatus. The bridging switches are closed by the control apparatus based on data provided by the interface. A sensor device (6) comprises a sensor that detects an operating parameter of the battery module. The interface and the bridging switches are repeatedly connected to and disconnected from the battery module. The sensor device is connected to the interface.    USE - Battery management system for monitoring and controlling individual battery cells i.e. lithium ion battery cells, and a battery module of a battery system i.e. lithium-ion battery system, that is connected with a drive system of a motor car (all claimed) i.e. electrically driven motor car. Can also be used for a stationary installation i.e. wind power installation.    ADVANTAGE - The bridging switches are closed by the control apparatus based on data provided by the data interface, so that the system identifies whether the battery module is compatible with the already used battery modules in the battery based on the data stored in the battery module if the already used battery modules are exchanged for the battery module, thus preventing malfunction of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery management system.    Battery management system (1)    Control apparatus (2)    Bridging switches (3, 4)    Data interface (5)    Sensor device (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a vaporizer (6) to a battery (5) for cooling purpose. The vaporizer is connected to a coolant compressor (8) in a coolant circuit (2). A rotational speed (n) of the compressor is controlled by an electronic control unit independent of a coolant temperature (Tk) based on a battery temperature (Tb) in accordance with an empirically determined, stored characteristic curve such that thermal inertia of battery cells and the vaporizer is taken into account. A cooling capacity is controlled by the rotation speed of the compressor in the coolant circuit.    USE - Method for cooling a battery such as electrical heavy-duty battery i.e. high-voltage battery, of an electric drive and a hybrid drive in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational speed of the compressor is controlled by the electronic control unit independent of the coolant temperature based on the battery temperature in accordance with the empirically determined, stored characteristic curve such that the thermal inertia of the battery cells and the vaporizer is taken into account, thus enabling reduction of cost of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor car    (2) a battery    (3) an electronic control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a complete vehicle with two complete cooling circuits for refrigeration of an electrical battery in form of a high voltage battery.    Rotational speed of coolant compressor (n)    Battery temperature (Tb)    Coolant temperature (Tk)    Coolant circuit (2)    Battery (5)    Vaporizer (6)    Coolant compressor (8)
NOVELTY - The structure (2) has a device case (3) arranged on an engine compartment (94) for accommodating an electrical device (91). A vent pipe (4) is provided with an end opened to a flow path through which air flows, where another end of the vent pipe is connected to the device case. Angle between a vector along flow direction of the air in the flow path and a normal-line vector of an opening surface of the ends is formed in the range of 90 degree or less. The vent pipe is opened to an engine air intake duct (13) of an air-conditioner by a passenger compartment (95).    USE - Ventilation structure for an electrical device e.g. inverter and voltage converter, that is utilized for controlling a motor in a hybrid vehicle and a motor vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used in an electric vehicle and a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The angle between the vector along the flow direction of the air in the flow path and the normal-line vector of the opening surface of the ends is formed in the range of 90 degree or less, so that wet air inside the device case is inhaled by the air intake duct as the vent pipe is opened to the air intake duct of the air-conditioner, thus avoiding need of a fan for ventilating inside of the device case, and hence achieving the structure at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a ventilation structure.    Ventilation structure (2)    Device case (3)    Vent pipe (4)    Engine air intake duct (13)    Electrical device (91)    Dash panel (92)    Engine compartment (94)    Passenger compartment (95)
NOVELTY - The motor car (1) has a battery module (2) that is provided with a cooling device. A pressure reservoir (9) of cooling device is provided for supplying the compressed gas to the battery module for refrigeration. An expansion element e.g. throttle (10) is arranged between the pressure reservoir and the battery module. An air supply device (3) of the battery module is provided for supplying the air from an environment of the vehicle.    USE - Motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure reservoir of cooling device is provided for supplying the compressed gas to the battery module for refrigeration, the cooling performance of battery module can be improved. Thus, the battery life of motor car can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor car.    Motor car (1)    Battery module (2)    Air supply device (3)    Pressure reservoir (9)    Throttle (10)
NOVELTY - The device (150) has a discharge resistance unit that is provided for discharging a capacitor. An electrical storage apparatus (70) is arranged in outer side of vehicle width direction rather than the front-side frame (5) extended in front-back direction of vehicle (1), so that portion of electrical storage apparatus is located below lower end of front-side frame in vehicle front side rather than front wheel house (11) of vehicles. The main portion is attached to portion below the lower end of front-side frame in electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Discharge device of electrical storage apparatus used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the discharge device is attached to portion below the lower end of front-side frame in electrical storage apparatus, the electrical storage apparatus can be cooled by vehicle-running wind and the influence of the heat from engine can be avoided. The operator can access discharge device below the vehicle and perform discharge operation easily. The discharge device is attached to electrical storage apparatus, so that the need for operator to connect electrical storage apparatus and discharge device can be avoided. Thus the discharge circuit can be formed easily and misoperation can be avoided. The wiring and protection of the harness which connects electrical storage apparatus and discharge device can be made easily. As the discharge device is located in the height position, the water accumulation in the case and earth-leakage in the electric circuit within case can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the front portion of the vehicle by which discharge device of electrical storage apparatus is mounted.    Vehicle (1)    Front-side frame (5)    Front wheel house (11)    Electrical storage apparatus (70)    Discharge device (150)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has memories (2,3) that are provided with connecting elements (8-11). The memories are electrically connected with terminals (5) of battery (4) using connecting elements. The discharge current path (E) is provided for conducting discharge current (I) between the connecting elements. A pyroelectric switches (15,16) are provided to close the discharge current path in response to a crash signal caused by the mechanical jerk.    USE - Battery system for propulsion system of motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the discharge current path can be closed reliably by the pyroelectric switch in response to the crash signal, the electrical power in the memory can be discharged completely, such that explosion of battery system caused due to the occurrence of short circuit can be suppressed. The manual opening of the pyroelectric switch can be prevented. The damage of battery system can be indicated to the occupant of vehicle such that rescue measures can be performed to protect the third party. The overloading of damaged battery system can be prevented. The transmission of false states of battery management system to control device can be avoided such that safety of battery system can be ensured. The mechanical impact on memory and/or battery system can be prevented. The complexity and material cost of the battery system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery system (1)    Memories (2,3)    Battery (4)    Terminal (5)    Connecting elements (8-11)    Pyroelectric switches (15,16)    Discharge current path (E)    Discharge current (I)
NOVELTY - Solid electrolyte comprises element chosen from sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, francium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, radium, and barium, phosphorus, sulfur, and halogen.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for electrolyte sheet and electrode sheet of secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, and motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has excellent ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte sheet, which is obtained using solid electrolyte;    (2) electrode sheet, which is obtained using solid electrolyte; and    (3) secondary battery, which is obtained using solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The energy system (100) has a hydrogen generating apparatus (102) that generates hydrogen using water. The hydrogen storage apparatus (103) stores the hydrogen generated by the hydrogen generating apparatus. The electric power generating apparatus generates electric power using the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen storage apparatus. The hydrogen consumption apparatus (105) consumes the hydrogen which is not used for the electric power generation in the electric power generating apparatus.    USE - Energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The generation, storage and consumption of the hydrogen is effectively controlled when the hydrogen generated is exceeding the storage capacity of the hydrogen storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the energy system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy system (100)    Power generation equipment (101)    Hydrogen generating apparatus (102)    Hydrogen storage apparatus (103)    Hydrogen consumption apparatus (105)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (70) has a switching determination unit (51) that estimates the electric power supplied to an ignition coil by lithium ion battery (3). A power supply determination unit (61) determines whether the lithium ion battery functions as a power supply which supplies electric power to ignition coil. A switching control unit (62) switches the power supply to the lead battery (2) from lithium ion battery, when the required voltage of ignition plug is estimated to be more than threshold and the lithium ion battery functions as a power supply.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for controlling battery such as lead battery and lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shortage of power supply to ignition coil is prevented as the switching of power supply between lead battery and lithium ion battery is enabled. Hence fall of vehicle performance is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead battery (2)    Lithium ion battery (3)    Switching determination unit (51)    Power supply determination unit (61)    Switching control unit (62)    Control apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a number of synchronously switching half bridges identical to a number of cells of batteries, where the switching half bridges switch back and forth between two terminals in a same direction. Half bridge outputs are capacitively coupled with one another through direct coupling capacitors e.g. driving capacitors (C17-C24) and low-ESR electrolytic capacitors (C9-C16), for a charge transmission. The synchronously switching half bridges are controlled such that a pre-defined average current flow is adjusted based on charge packets that are transferred per switching.    USE - Method for performing a capacitive energy transmission for balancing cell voltages at a storage unit e.g. lithium ion battery or double layer capacitor in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The half bridge outputs are capacitively coupled with one another through the direct coupling capacitors for the charge transmission such that charging current of each cell can be individually regulated, thus ensuring that charge status in all cells of the battery can be identical at any time while minimizing power energy losses, and hence preventing an overloading of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a circuit device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a circuit device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Balancer terminals (Batt-1 - Batt-8)    Driving capacitors (C17-C24)    Low-ESR electrolytic capacitors (C9-C16)    Zener diodes (D1, D2)    FETs (Q1, Q2)
NOVELTY - The plate has a coupling part (181) coupled with a positive electrode or negative electrode of an electric power generation element. An elastic part (182) protrudes from the coupling part in an arc of a battery case along specific direction. The elastic part is provided with a surface-contacted contact part (185) in the battery case. The contact part is arranged between two ends of edge parts (183, 184), where the ends of the edge parts are connected with the elastic part and the coupling part. The contact part is connected with the battery case by welding.    USE - Rectangular shaped current collecting plate for use in a secondary battery i.e. square sealing-type nickel-hydrogen battery, utilized as power supply for a portable electronic device, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in a nickel cadmium battery, a lithium ion battery and a primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The two ends of the edge parts are connected with the elastic part and the coupling part, so that positive electrode and negative electrode of the electric power generation element can be connected in an easier manner, thus achieving high accuracy of the battery case in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side and sectional views of a rectangular shaped current collecting plate.    Negative electrode current collection part (18)    Coupling part (181)    Elastic part (182)    Edge parts (183, 184)    Surface-contacted contact part (185)
NOVELTY - The system has a characteristic detection part for detecting output characteristics at time of low load based on output voltage of a fuel cell for carrying out operation control of the fuel cell when the output voltage declines from predetermined threshold voltage. Running state of the fuel cell is changed for drying an electrolytic membrane based on output characteristics. A voltage drop factor specification part specifies factor that specifies fall of the output voltage due to water-content excessiveness of the electrolytic membrane and other factors.    USE - Fuel cell for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage drop factor specification part specifies the factor that specifies fall of the output voltage due to water-content excessiveness of the electrolytic membrane and other factors so as to elucidate the factor that specifies fall of open-circuit voltage of the fuel cell, so that damage caused to the electrolytic membrane can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating relationship between an open-circuit voltage for every factor that specifies fall of open-circuit voltage and membrane-resistance value.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (1), has a sealant (20) welded to a battery case (10). A reflection part (60) is arranged between a boundary line of the battery case and the sealant. A positive electrode compound material layer and a negative electrode compound material layer (32) are provided with carbon-type particles. Multiplication of permeability value of visible light of the reflection part and permeability value of visible light of the separator is less than specific value with respect to wavelength of the visible light of the separator.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. large-sized lithium ion secondary battery, for use as a drive source for a vehicle. Can also be used as a power supply for a personal computer and a portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The multiplication of the permeability value of the visible light of the reflection part and permeability value of the visible light of the separator is less than the specific value with respect to wavelength of the visible light of the separator, so that the secondary battery can suppress fusion of the separator when laser beam entraps in the battery case during welding process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Battery case (10)    Sealant (20)    Negative electrode compound material layer (32)    Reflection part (60)
NOVELTY - The electrode material has a first crystal and second crystal which are complex oxide in which all contain sodium and titanium. The first crystal is sodium-titanium-oxide, while the second crystal has crystal phase different from first crystal. The complex oxide containing sodium and titanium has an average particle diameter of 10 to 500 nanometers.    USE - Electrode material for use in secondary battery (claimed) used in portable electronic device or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent cycling characteristics of high capacitance electrode material since the first crystal and second crystal are complex oxide containing sodium and titanium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the figure which shows the X-ray diffraction pattern of sample.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a slurry coating process to coat positive electrode slurry (60) with respect to a predetermined slurry area (A1) of a positive electrode aluminum foil i.e. positive electrode base (51), where the slurry is provided with an active material, substrate solvent and binder. A surface-treatment agent coating process is performed to coat surface-treatment agent (64) in boundary lines (B1, B2) of the slurry area and expose the aluminum foil in a non-slurry area (A2). A surface treatment process is performed to raise surface tension of the aluminum foil.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode of an electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (all claimed), for storing and supplying power to a propulsion motor i.e. electric motor, of a vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and commercial vehicle. Can also be used for an electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing the surface treatment process to raise surface tension of the aluminum foil, so that generation of a protuberance part can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The binder is lithium manganate. The positive electrode slurry is normal methylpyrrolidone and polyvinylidene fluoride. The solvent is a positive electrode active material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode    (2) an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrode at a slurry coated state.    Predetermined slurry area (A1)    Non-slurry area (A2)    Boundary lines (B1, B2)    Positive electrode base (51)    Positive electrode slurry (60)    Surface-treatment agent (64)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor lamination unit (2) has a semiconductor module (12) to store a semiconductor element and the cooling plates (3a to 3g) that are laminated. A laminated structure (10) extends in the lamination direction from the cooling plate, in which a refrigerant supply pipe (4) and a refrigerant discharge pipe (5) are arranged at an edge unit. A housing (15) has a stopper (16) and supports the laminated structure. A supply pipe connection pipe (6) is connected to the refrigerant supply tube. A supply side connection pipe and the discharge side connection pipe (7) are fixed to the housing.    USE - Semiconductor lamination unit for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated structure extends in the lamination direction from a cooling plate, in which a refrigerant supply pipe and a refrigerant discharge pipe are arranged at an edge unit, thus suppresses the deterioration in the root of the refrigerant supply and discharge pipe due to vibration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of a semiconductor lamination unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a semiconductor lamination unit.    Semiconductor lamination unit (2)    Cooling plates (3a to 3g)    Refrigerant supply pipe (4)    Refrigerant discharge pipe (5)    Supply pipe connection pipe (6)    Discharge side connection pipe (7)    Laminated structure (10)    Semiconductor module (12)    Housing (15)    Stopper (16)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery module (10) including a set of battery cells and two opposite battery module walls (12) arranged between walls of a battery housing or walls of a bodywork structure. Deformation elements (15) are positioned between the battery module wall of the battery module and the wall of the battery housing or of the bodywork structure to indirectly fasten the battery module to the battery housing or to the bodywork structure. Side walls (17) of the deformation element are welded to the battery module wall.    USE - Battery i.e. traction battery, for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for an energy accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The base wall of the deformation element engages the wall of the battery housing or the wall of the bodywork structure, and the side edges of the deformation element engage on the respective battery module wall, so that a clearance is formed between the base wall of the deformation element and the respective battery module wall so as to absorb high load forces by the deformation element in a simple and reliable manner in the event of traffic accidents, thus protecting the battery modules or battery cells from impermissibly high loads. The base wall of deformation element is fastened releasably to the wall of the battery housing or to the wall of the bodywork structure, and side edges of the deformation element are fastened non-releasably to the battery module wall, so that the battery modules can be removed from the walls of the battery housing or from the walls of the bodywork structure and can be fit in the battery in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module of a motor vehicle battery.    Battery module (10)    Battery module walls (12)    Deformation elements (15)    Side walls (17)    Fastening bolt (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) comprises several battery modules (12) that are secured at the housing walls of the battery housing (11). The battery housing is provided with two housing modules positioned one above other and provided with housing module walls. The upper and lower edges of the housing module walls are engaged with the housing walls in teeth-like mesh form.    USE - Battery e.g. traction battery for vehicle e.g. motor car, hybrid vehicle and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper and lower edges of the housing module walls are engaged with the housing walls in teeth-like mesh form, the manufacturing of the battery can be simplified effectively and the safe and convenient use of the battery can be ensured. The housing modules and battery modules are operated separately with the same voltage so that the proportion of the total voltage of the battery can be reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Battery housing (11)    Battery modules (12)    Inner housing (13)    Outer housing (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an abnormality detection part i.e. thermostat (57), for detecting abnormality of a cylindrical-shaped condenser main body i.e. secondary battery, that is enclosed by an accommodating part. The abnormality detection part is arranged in a cavity part. Two storage cases (3) accommodated in the main body are arranged in a row along longitudinal direction. The abnormality detection part is positioned at a side of a terminal part of the condenser main body. The abnormality detection part contacts a connection part i.e. bus-bar, electrically to the terminal part.    USE - Condenser apparatus for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality detection part detects abnormality of the condenser main body that is enclosed by the accommodating part, so that malfunctioning of the abnormality detection part can be prevented and abnormality of the secondary battery can be detected, thus detecting malfunctioning of the apparatus correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The connection part is an internal bus-bar, a positive electrode bus-bar, a negative electrode bus-bar or external bus-bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage case.    Storage cases (3)    Open cavity part (8)    Holding part (14)    Center guide (23)    Thermostat (57)
NOVELTY - The battery housing (12) has a housing bottom portion (18) that is installed in the position of respective motor vehicle (10). An impact element is fixed in outer side of longitudinal side portion. The impact elements are connected with the longitudinal side portion which is provided for connecting transverse profile of housing bottom portion. The impact elements are extended over the entire length of longitudinal side portions. The housing bottom portion is formed from fiber reinforced plastic sheets in a sandwich structure.    USE - Battery housing for motor vehicle such as electrically propelled motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the impact elements are connected with the longitudinal side portion which is provided for connecting transverse profile of housing bottom portion, the crash safety of battery within the battery housing can be ensured effectively. The penetration of objects into the battery housing can be avoided, so that the damage to battery housing can be reduced. The load-bearing and load sharing capacity of the impact element can be improved. The rigidity and stability of the housing bottom portion can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery housing for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the motor vehicle and the battery housing for motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Battery housing (12)    Electrical primer mover (14)    Housing bottom portion (18)    Flange (24)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a battery system (2) with two battery strands (3, 4), which comprise two voltage taps (7, 8) for output of electrical output voltages (V1, V2). Input and output terminals (10, 11) are operationally and electrically connected with the taps, respectively. An electrical generator unit (12) is attached to one of the taps and produces electrical generator output voltage (Vga). A control unit (14) controls an electric current (I2) flowing through the other tap based on a zero value by adjustment of the generator output voltage and converted electrical output voltage (Va).    USE - Power supply unit for supplying vehicle component of a motor car (claimed) with electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the unit increases service life of the battery strands of the battery system by providing uniform load in the battery strands, and enables achieving an optimized energy management for various vehicle components. The unit is manufactured at reduced cost and requires reduced installation space, while reducing weight of the motor car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor car    (2) a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a power supply unit.    Electric current (I2)    Converted electrical output voltage (Va)    Electrical generator output voltage (Vga)    Electrical output voltages (V1, V2)    Power supply unit (1)    Battery system (2)    Battery strands (3, 4)    Voltage taps (7, 8)    Input terminal (10)    Output terminal (11)    Electrical generator unit (12)    Control unit (14)
NOVELTY - The engine has a double walled piston bushing (16) arranged inside a liquid-containing, pressure-stable channel. The piston bushing serves as a waste-gas heat exchanger for heating working fluid of an organic rankine cycle (ORC) process part that converts waste heat of the engine into mechanical or electrical power. A waste-gas heat exchanger is installed in a cylinder liner. Flux of working fluid of the waste-gas heat exchanger is in series or parallel to flux of the working fluid of the ORC of process part. A cooling system cools the engine.    USE - Combustion engine for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is combined with the ORC process part, so that the engine is efficiently cooled and functionality of the engine is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway perspective view of a combustion engine.    Double walled piston bushing (16)    Medium entry ORC circuit (17)    Medium exit ORC circuit (18)
NOVELTY - The motor car (1) is provided with an internal combustion engine (2), a high-voltage battery (5) and an electric machine (3) which is designed to start the internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine is started, when the imminent disconnection of the high-voltage battery is detected. The high-voltage battery is switched off, when the imminent collision or error is detected, or the failure of the component is detected.    USE - Motor car e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - As the internal combustion engine is started when the imminent disconnection of the high-voltage battery is detected, the safety of the vehicle is achieved, while eliminating the breakdown of the vehicle. Since separate motor is not needed for the starting of the internal combustion engine, the weight and cost savings are achieved. As high-voltage battery is switched off when the imminent collision or error is detected, or the failure of the component is detected, the hazard situations such as short circuit or other malfunction can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating the motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a side view of the motor car, and a flowchart illustrating the process for operating the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor car (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Electric machine (3)    High-voltage battery (5)    Control device (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a chemical-mechanical energy transducer (14), fuel cells (16, 28), an electrical energy storage device (34) and high-power energy storage device (13) that is arranged and mechanically and/or electrically drivable by a power unit (46). The high power energy storage device delivers power factor of 1.5 - 8, preferably 3 - 5 for driving the machine, where power factor is higher than sum of the powers of the chemical-mechanical energy transducer in the consumption-optimum operation range of the fuel cells.    USE - Drive device for driving machines with unsteady power demand for a combustion engine of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has excellent energy efficiency, and provides high dynamic performance. The device is suitable for locally emission less operation in large zero emission zones and guarantees for long haul operation with no-break travel of hundred kilometers, and provides high reliability against lying stays.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor car    (2) a signaling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric machine with driving wheels.    High-power energy storage device (13)    Chemical-mechanical energy transducer (14)    Fuel cells (16, 28)    Electrical energy storage device (34)    Power unit (46)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has inlets (20,22) that are provided for injecting liquids with portions of reaction mixture into volume and reaction volume into mixture. The liquids are provided with silicone oil and water. The portions of reaction mixture are configured for reacting in a chemical reaction to generate hydrogen. A barrier (24) is provided between reaction volume (16) and collection volume (18), is adaptable in position to provide different ratio of reaction volume to collection volume and is permeable to gaseous hydrogen provided with barrier function to water steam.    USE - Hydrogen generator for vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in aircraft such as airplane or helicopter, automotive such as car, coach or truck, ship and train.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator can be obtained with increased and improved bandwidth with optimized usability range, better sealing properties and reduced friction forces. By providing cleaning function with the silicone layer, encrusting of the inside of the apparatus can be avoided and thus the lifetime and efficiency of the generator over time can be increased. By arranging the cooling elements in the barrier layer, only the silicone oil is cooled, thus the encrustation of the outer sides of the cooling elements can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a system for generating hydrogen;    (2) a vehicle operated by hydrogen; and    (3) a method for generating hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen generator for providing hydrogen from suspension.    Hydrogen generator (10)    Reaction volume (16)    Collection volume (18)    Inlets (20,22)    Barrier (24)
NOVELTY - The system has opening-and-closing unit that has two MOSFET switches (21, 22, 23, 24) which forms a pair. The parasitic diode (21a, 22a, 23a, 24a) is provided in the semiconductor switching element and mutually oppose each other. The two MOSFET switches are connected in series as the anodes of the parasitic diodes are connected. The voltage detection circuit (40) monitors the state of the power source system provided at intermediate point between two MOSFET switch.    USE - Power source system for e.g., vehicle, using lead acid and lithium ion storage battery. Can also be used for nickel-cadmium storage battery and a nickel hydride storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enable to detect presence of abnormality in the semiconductor switching element by providing a condition-monitoring circuit in the intermediate position, which grasp conditions of switching element by contrasting the monitoring result in the intermediate position and the control state of a semiconductor switching element. Since the condition-monitoring circuit is provided between two of semiconductor switching elements, electric current flowing into a condition-monitoring circuit from a first storage battery side or second storage battery side, in the condition in which each semiconductor switching element is turned off, is prevented, thus, reduction of dark current that flows through condition monitoring circuit is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lead acid battery (12)    Lithium ion storage battery (13)    MOSFET switches (21, 22, 23, 24)    Parasitic diode (21a, 22a, 23a, 24a)    Voltage detection circuit (40)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has flange portions (52) that are placed in surroundings of opening portion (511) of cylindrical portion (51). A pair of longitudinal side portion (521) is opposed to transversal direction (Y) of main portion accommodating unit (5), while forming in longitudinal direction (X) of accommodating unit. A pair of horizontal side portion (522) is opposed to longitudinal direction, while forming in transversal direction. Each longitudinal and horizontal side portions are provided with fixed unit (53) for fixing accommodating unit to casing for cooling (2), respectively.    USE - Power converter device such as inverter mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance between semiconductor module and the casing for cooling can be ensured efficiently. The refrigerant leaks from the refrigerant flow path formed among both can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Casing for cooling (2)    Main portion accommodating unit (5)    Cylindrical portion (51)    Flange portions (52)    Fixed unit (53)    Opening portion (511)    Pair of longitudinal side portion (521)    Pair of horizontal side portion (522)    Longitudinal direction (X)    Transversal direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a base body (1) of a multilayer component that comprises piezoelectric layers (7) and internal electrode layers (8a, 8b). First and second polarity voltages are applied between the internal electrode layers for two different predetermined periods, where one of the predetermined periods is greater than the other predetermined period. Crack formations are generated in the base body during applying the first polarity voltage. Cracks are generated during applying the second polarity voltage, where the cracks run parallel to the internal electrode layers.    USE - Method for polarizing a multilayer component e.g. piezoelectric actuator (claimed) and multilayer capacitor, which is utilized for actuating an injection valve in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating the cracks during applying the polarity voltage such that the multilayer component can be manufactured with improved characteristics. The method enables preventing the uncontrolled cracking during polarization operation such that reliability and service life of the multilayer component can be enhanced. The method enables allowing the base body of the multilayer component to be manufactured in a compact manner by a by a monolithic sintered body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multilayer component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a base body of a multilayer component.    Base body (1)    Piezoelectric layers (7)    Internal electrode layers (8a, 8b)    Transition region (18)    Boundary surface between electrode layer and piezoelectric layer (19)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (100) has a cylindrical can (110), an electrode assembly (120) accommodated in the cylindrical can with an electrolyte and a cap assembly (140) sealing the cylindrical can. The cylindrical can has a bottom portion (111) and a side portion (112) extending from the bottom portion to the cap assembly. A safety vent (1110) having a thickness gradient is formed in the bottom portion. The safety vent is a concentric circle having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the bottom portion.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic devices and power sources of hybrid automobiles or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since a safety vent having a gradient is formed on a bottom of the cylindrical can, the cylindrical can may be prevented from being cracked due to an external shock applied during an assembling process while controlling a rupture pressure of the cylindrical can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)    Cylindrical can (110)    Bottom portion (111)    Side portion (112)    Electrode assembly (120)    Cap assembly (140)    Safety vent (1110)
NOVELTY - The device has a container which is designed for installation into the accumulator (1). A main element is movably arranged in the interior of container. A determination unit (5) is provided for determining the position of main element in interior of container and outputting an output signal whose intensity depends on the position of main element. An evaluation unit (8) is provided for receiving the output signal of determination unit, to determine density of the electrolyte as a function of the intensity of output signal and consequently to determine the charge state of accumulator.    USE - Device for determining charge state of electrolyte-filled accumulator mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device determines the charge state of accumulator, in which the health risk of user is largely excluded. The charge state of battery is automatically determined by the determination unit, and the user does not come into contact with the harmful electrolyte, so that the risk of injury of the user is largely excluded. The device can determine the actual charge state accurately at any time, since at low outdoor temperatures the start-stop is automatically disabled, and the operation of the start-stop system from the actual state of charge of battery can be made dependent. The state of charge of a new battery can be used as a proof of authenticity for battery manufacturer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement comprising starter battery and device.    Accumulator (1)    Lead-acid battery cells (2.1-2.6)    Lead plates (3.1-3.5)    Determination unit (5)    Evaluation unit (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a horizontal screw rod (50) installed in an upper portion of a frame (20) that is fixed in a bearing part (B1). A right and left carriages (60) are movably installed in between the screw rod and a vertical screw rod (70). A vertical feed large part (80) is installed in the vertical screw rod. Motors (100, 200) are fixed with a spring stopper (22a) that is fixed in an inclination rail of a forward and backward carriage (40). A laser sensor (90) for sensing accumulation thickness in Vinyl. Corbels are protruded in an upper portion of a horizontal supporting board (41).    USE - Vinyl thickness measuring apparatus for a battery shield of a cellular phone and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus measures accumulation thickness in the vinyl and accurately avoids the fault in battery of the cellular phone and an electric vehicle. The apparatus can obtain vinyl thickness mean data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vinyl thickness measuring apparatus.    Bearing part (B1)    Frame (20)    Spring stopper (22a)    Forward and backward carriage (40)    Horizontal supporting board (41)    Horizontal screw rod (50)    Right and left carriages (60)    Vertical screw rod (70)    Vertical feed large part (80)    Laser sensor (90)    Motors (100, 200)
NOVELTY - A cathode material of nano-zinc ferrite is prepared by dissolving zinc salt in 8-12 ml deionized water to obtain 0.05-1.0 mol/L solution (A), dissolving ferrous salt in 8-12 ml deionized water to obtain 0.1-2.0 mol/L solution (B), mixing solution (A) and (B) to obtain dispersion liquid, stirring for 10 minutes, adding 0.2-1.0 mol/L additive, placing into hydrothermal reactor, heating at 120-180 degrees C for 12-24 hours, cooling, filtering, washing, drying to obtain red brown reaction precursor, placing in crucible, roasting at 750-850 degrees C for 0.5-3 hours, and reducing temperature.    USE - Preparation of cathode material of nano-zinc ferrite for lithium ion battery (claimed) used for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Preparation process is easy to implement. Product has excellent electrochemical performance.
NOVELTY - The voltage supply has a fuse (3) in a path between a vehicle battery (2) and one of two voltage supply connections (41,42) for a load. A switchable clamping circuit transistor (6) produces a current path between the voltage supply connections to activate the fuse. An energy store (7) stores the energy needed to drive the switchable clamping circuit transistor when producing the current path. A charging circuit charges the energy store at least while the switchable clamping circuit transistor does not produce the current path.    USE - Voltage supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy store does not require a separate auxiliary voltage since the charges are provided from the vehicle battery. This proves to be energy-efficient since additional converters for auxiliary voltages are less energy-efficient than direct charging from the vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic circuit diagram of an electrical circuit for fuse disconnection in a control unit.    Vehicle battery (2)    Fuse (3)    Clamping circuit transistor (6)    Energy store (7)    Voltage supply connections (41,42)
NOVELTY - The test method involves measuring a frequency response from a control input of the power supply to the output of the power supply and comparing the frequency response to a predetermined metric based on the measurement. Based on the comparison, the component e.g., energy reserve capacitor (C-ER) is determined as valid when the frequency response falls within the predetermined metric.    USE - Test method for verifying a component coupled to an output of a power supply, particularly to detecting whether a critical energy storage component e.g., energy reserve capacitor, is properly installed within a power supply system that provides power to an automotive airbag system. Can be used for power supply testing with an energy reserve measurement (ERM) system for an automotive safety system. Can also be used for in-situ circuit testing and verification in general power supply systems.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable operation by proper verification of the energy reserve capacitor to avoid situations that may occur and prevent energy reserve capacitor from supplying adequate power to deploy the airbag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a test device; and    (2) a method of operating a power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a power supply system.    Power supply system (100)    Car battery (101)    Airbag system (103)    Signal generator (116)    Energy reserve capacitor (C-ER)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generating system (100) has a thermoelectric assembly (10) having two heat exchangers in thermal communication with thermoelectric elements. The working fluid flowed through the other heat exchanger is cooler than one working fluid whose first portion (19) flows through one heat exchanger. The first portion of one working fluid flows through a heat exchange portion (15) after flowing through the thermoelectric assembly. The heat exchange portion recovers heat from the first portion of working fluid.    USE - Thermodynamic power generating system for producing electricity. Can be used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generation system provides electrical power generation with high efficiency and or provides recuperation of residual heat with high efficiency. Heat from working fluid such as engine exhaust can be used to speed up heating of the engine block at start-up, achieve faster heating or engagement of the catalytic converter to reach light-off temperature to reduce overall emissions, or even improve thermal comfort of vehicle driver and passengers. The system also protects the thermoelectric material or elements from overheat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a thermoelectric power generating system.    Thermoelectric assembly (10)    Heat exchange portion (15)    First portion of one working fluid (19)    Second portion of one working fluid (21)    Thermoelectric power generating system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves requesting an interruption of the high voltage system in a first control system. The interruption of the high voltage system in a second control system is requested. The automatic interruption of the high voltage system is performed by one of the control systems. The absence of voltage of the high voltage system is determined after automatic interruption.    USE - Method for deactivating electric high voltage system e.g. traction system of motor vehicle such as battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage system of the motor vehicle can be maintained easily and safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the motor vehicle electric high voltage system deactivating process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A nanocomposite comprises carbonized polymer base and metal or metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed in the carbonized polymer base.    USE - Nanocomposite is used for active material for negative electrode for secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite has high conductivity. The battery containing the electrode formed using the nanocomposite has high cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nanocomposite.
NOVELTY - A separator has a composite membrane, a porous base material containing a thermoplastic resin, and an adhesive porous layer containing an adhesive resin and disposed on surface(s) of the porous base material. The difference between the Gurley value of the porous base material and the Gurley value of the composite membrane is 75 seconds/100cc or less. The difference between the tortuosity factor of the porous base material and the tortuosity factor of the composite membrane is 0.30 or less.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, camcorder, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery using the separator has excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrode, ionic permeability and shutdown characteristics. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery containing separator has high yield, excellent electrolyte solution retainability, and stable cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a storage tank to the control valves and a feed pump. The control valves are connected to the heat exchangers. An engine is connected downstream to the heat exchanger, and connected to a condenser. The condenser is connected to the exhaust pump which is connected to the storage tank. The working fluid is passed to the heat exchangers. The mass flow of working fluid to the heat exchangers are varied by the control valves, at predetermined heating medium temperature and phase state of working fluid.    USE - Method for controlling heat recovery system in motor vehicle e.g. commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By varying the mass flow of working fluid to the heat exchangers by control valves at predetermined heating medium temperature and phase state of working fluid, the optimum efficiency and safe operation of the system are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the flow controller with temperature controller and feed controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature controller (4)    Subordinate mass flow controller (5)    Feed controller (6)
NOVELTY - A battery-cell separator comprises a nonwoven fabric comprising polysilsesquioxane compound.    USE - Battery-cell separator for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in an electric vehicle. Can also be used in a large sized installation type battery.    ADVANTAGE - This battery-cell separator has better heat resistance, radical resistance, weather resistance, corrosion resistance and chemical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing battery-cell separator, which involves carrying out electrospinning of an electrode of a battery such that polysilsesquioxane is dissolved in a solvent and a nonwoven fabric is formed on a surface of the electrode.
NOVELTY - A separator contains adhesive resin whose adhesiveness expresses by heating on at least one surface of a base material. The fabric weight of adhesive resin in adhesive resin-containing surface is 1 g/m2 or less.    USE - Separator is used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant, motor vehicles, electric-power-assisted bicycle, domestic electric power storage system, and business use electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high-temperature-storage characteristics, charging/discharging characteristics, load characteristics and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a power supply level sensing structure operatively coupled to two power supply units (16, 20). The supply units are selectively electrically coupled with electrical power that is supplied from one of the supply units to the other supply unit while a first power supply level is detected by the structure to be below a first predetermined power threshold value, and with electrical power that is supplied from the latter supply unit to the former supply unit while a second power supply level is detected by the structure to be below a second predetermined power threshold value.    USE - Bicycle power supply system for supplying power to bicycle components e.g. electrically operable front and rear derailleurs, electrically adjustable seat post and electrically adjustable front and rear suspensions.    ADVANTAGE - The supply units are selectively electrically coupled with the electrical powers that are supplied from one of the supply units to the other supply unit while the power supply levels are detected by the power supply level sensing structure to be below the respective predetermined power threshold values such that the power supply system can automatically use different power supply units to supply the power to the bicycle components in an improved manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power supply units are formed as a battery i.e. rechargeable battery such as nickel hydrogen battery or lithium ion battery, a capacitor and a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a bicycle power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bicycle power supply system (10)    Controllers (14, 18)    Power supply units (16, 20)    Electric power line communication section (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether the RESS is charged. The vehicle in a drive-ready state is determined. The cooling of the RESS is initiated, if the RESS is not charging and the vehicle is not in the propulsion ready state with conditions to promote capacity loss for the RESS.    USE - Method for maintaining rechargeable energy-storage system (RESS) of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle such as sedan, combination sedan, truck and jeep and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for maintaining rechargeable energy-storage system (RESS) of vehicle can be reduced with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control system for maintaining rechargeable energy-storage system (RESS) of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a vehicle with RESS and the control system for cooling the RESS.    Vehicle (100)    Chassis (112)    Housing (114)    Wheels (116)    Electronic control system (118)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a torque limiter (12) connected to an output side of a torque conversion gear (11). A speed-up conversion gear (15) is connected with a torque output side rotary disk of an energy storage unit (14). A torque input side rotary disk (13) rotates and performs energy storage process when the speed-up conversion gear is rested still by simultaneously stopping the torque output side rotary disk. Rotation torque of the torque output side rotary disk is accelerated, and energy output process is performed when the speed-up conversion gear starts.    USE - Apparatus for storing energy generated by a class-two torque spring in a wind generator system that is utilized in a toy motor vehicle and a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation torque of the torque output side rotary disk is accelerated, and the energy output process is performed when the speed-up conversion gear starts so as to improve energy storage efficiency and increase practicability of a product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy storage apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy storage apparatus (1)    Torque conversion gear (11)    Torque limiter (12)    Torque input side rotary disk (13)    Energy storage unit (14)    Speed-up conversion gear (15)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material (11) comprises lithium-manganese complex oxide particles (3). The surface of the lithium-manganese complex oxide particles are covered by a phosphate film (2) and a carbon film (1).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent electroconductivity, and provides the light-weight non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries with excellent thermal stability, and charging and discharging cyclic characteristics, and high energy density. The occurrence of elution of manganese in the batteries during the charging process at high temperature is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves forming a phosphate film on the surface of the lithium-manganese complex oxide particles by phosphating process, and covering the formed phosphate film using carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the positive electrode active material.    Carbon film (1)    Phosphate film (2)    Lithium-manganese complex oxide particle (3)    Positive electrode active material (11)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, 1st lithium salt which has boron atom, 2nd lithium salt which does not contain boron atom, and compound consisting of vinylene carbonate, fluoroethylene carbonate, ethylene sulfite, and/or propane sultone.    USE - An electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrical storage devices used for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) and power supplies of non-commercial machines and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ion secondary battery operates at a high voltage and has high cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, 1st lithium salt which has boron atom of formulae (1) and/or (2), 2nd lithium salt which does not contain boron atom, and compound consisting of vinylene carbonate, fluoroethylene carbonate, ethylene sulfite, and/or propane sultone.    X=F, Cl, or Br;    R1=optionally substituted 1-10C hydrocarbon;    a=0 or 1;    n=0-2;    R2=H, F, or 1-10C hydrocarbon; and    m=0-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery containing electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrical storage devices, positive electrode which has positive electrode active material that operates with electric potential of greater than or equal to 4.4 V (vs Li/Li+), and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The structure has connection element (11) fixed to outer surface of metal casing (6) and made of metal material. An annular fixing element (14) fixes shield portion (4) of shield wire (1) to connection element. The connection element has cylindrical extension portion (24) extended from connection element portion to inside of insertion hole (7) of metal casing, and cylindrical extension portion (25) extended from tip of extension portion (24). The shield portion is clamped by fixing element from outside in radial direction so that shield portion is fixed to extension portion (25).    USE - Shielded connector structure for connecting shield wire with motor, inverter and battery of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components for assembling the shielded connector structure can be decreased so that the design of the shielded connector structure can be simplified effectively and cost of the shielded connector structure can be reduced significantly. Since the shield portion of the shield wire is clamped by the fixing element for fixing to the extension portion, the water barrier property of the shielded connector structure can be enhanced. Thus the damage to the shield wire and target object can be suppressed reliably and the maintainability of the shielded connector structure can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the shielded connector structure.    Shield wire (1)    Shield portion (4)    Metal casing (6)    Insertion hole (7)    Connection element (11)    Annular fixing element (14)    Cylindrical extension portions (24,25)
NOVELTY - The tire rebounding system includes a micro motor which is designed in central portion of an aluminum wheel. The micro motor rotates according to movement of the vehicle, and takes notice of point exercising according to deviation of 5-15 mm in up and down directions.    USE - Tire rebounding system.    ADVANTAGE - The tire rebounding system includes a micro motor which is designed in central portion of an aluminum wheel, and thus reduces excessive energy consumption of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the tire rebounding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is prepared by using renewable energy sources to generate electricity for a power device, utilizing a water electrolysis device to produce hydrogen, compressing, storing, and transporting to a hydrogen fuel cell.    USE - Method of preparing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of a method of preparing hydrogen.
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid (I) or (II) is new.    USE - Ionic liquid is used for processing agent for lubricating oil, and electrolyte solution. Uses include but are not limited to machinery, motor, power transmission device, lithium ion secondary battery, lithium metal secondary battery, dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The processing agent using the ionic liquid has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic liquid of formula (I) or (II) is new.    R1-R3=saturated or unsaturated, or linear, branched or cyclic 1-20C alkyl, 6-30C, or 7-31C (all optionally substituted by halo, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxy, acyl, alkyl sulfanyl, aryl sulfanyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, arylamino, hydroxy, carboxy, formyl, mercapto, sulfo, mesyl, p-toluenesulfonyl, amino, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, trimethylsilyl, phosphinico or phosphono);    A1-A3=linear or branched 2-4C alkylene;    n=1-50;    Q1,Q2=ammonium ion, imidazolium ion, pyridinium ion, pyrrolidinium ion, pyrrolinium ion, pyrazinium ion, pyrimidinium ion, triazolium ion, triazinium ion, quinolinium ion, isoquinolinium ion, indolinium ion, quinoxalinium ion, piperazinium ion, oxazolinium ion, thiazolinium ion or morpholinium ion;and    m,q=0-50.
NOVELTY - Separator comprises a porous base material and a porous coating layer whose one surface is coated with inorganic particles, a binder polymer and poly-dopamine.    USE - The separator is useful for an electrochemical device i.e. lithium secondary battery (all claimed) for an electric vehicle, a cellular phone, a camcorder and a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has improved adhesion between the porous coating layer and the porous base material and is highly safe. The affinity between the separator and the electrolyte are improved and the wettability of the electrolyte is improved so that the output and cycleability of the electrochemical device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte, a cathode, an anode and the separator that is interposed between the anode and the cathode.
NOVELTY - The aim is to provide a new portable, convenient application, e.g. for outdoor use, that allows consumers to quickly secure a stable supply of emergency power. It includes a housing containing a battery and charging circuits, socket for connecting loads, alligator clips for connection to rescue vehicle battery and protection circuit with LED status indicators. The battery has a power control panel, and can provide external power to the cigarette lighter socket, to provide external power connection. A lamp holder is provided and the unit can provide external power. A power control board is provided with a protection circuit that can operate if the positive and negative clips are wrongly connected and can immediately cut power for a preset time.
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, where the positive electrode has a positive electrode core and a positive electrode active material layer formed on the core. A packing density of the positive electrode active material layer is 2.0-2.8 g/ml. A capacity of the battery is greater than 21 Ah. The positive electrode has a positive electrode core exposing portion in which the positive electrode active material layer is not formed and in which the electrode core is exposed.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, is useful as a power supply for an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacity, and improved output characteristics, durability, storage characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery comprises a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, where the positive electrode has a positive electrode core and a positive electrode active material layer formed on the core. A packing density of the positive electrode active material layer is 2.0-2.8 g/ml. A capacity of the battery is greater than 21 Ah. The positive electrode has a positive electrode core exposing portion in which the positive electrode active material layer is not formed and in which the electrode core is exposed. A positive electrode protecting layer containing insulating inorganic particles and conductive inorganic particles is formed in a region of the positive electrode core exposing portion contiguous with the positive electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Rectangular outer can (1)    Sealing plate (2)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal. (6)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, where the positive electrode has a positive electrode core and a positive electrode active material layer formed on the positive electrode core. The negative electrode has a negative electrode core and a negative electrode active material layer formed on the negative electrode core. The amount of positive electrode active material is greater than or equal to 100 g, and the amount of negative electrode active material is greater than or equal to 50 g.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, is useful as a power supply for an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved cycle characteristics and discharge characteristics, and high capacity and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, where the positive electrode has a positive electrode core and a positive electrode active material layer formed on the positive electrode core. The negative electrode has a negative electrode core and a negative electrode active material layer formed on the negative electrode core. The amount of positive electrode active material is greater than or equal to 100 g, and the amount of negative electrode active material is greater than or equal to 50 g. The capacity of the battery is greater than or equal to 15 Ah. The positive electrode active material is a lithium-containing transition metal composite oxide, and the negative electrode active material is a carbon material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Outer can (1)    Sealing plate (2)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal. (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a report sound generation unit that includes a first report sound generation unit (1) to generate a report sound which notifies presence of a vehicle. A second report sound generation unit (2) that generates the report sound of a negative phase with the report sound which is generated by the first report sound generation unit. The first report sound generation unit and second report sound generation unit is provided with the sound tubes (11,12) which discharge the report sound generated from one side of a diaphragm of a speaker (3).    USE - Vehicle presence reporting apparatus for quiet vehicle, such as electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The directivity of the report sound generated by the report sound generation unit, is extended. The vehicle presence reporting apparatus can be made easy for the pedestrian to hear in the report sound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the electromagnetic alarm unit, a side view of the electromagnetic alarm unit, and a rear elevation view of the electromagnetic alarm unit.    First report sound generation unit (1)    Second report sound generation unit (2)    Speaker (3)    Stay (10)    Sound tubes (11,12)
NOVELTY - The system has primary gear that is fixed on an axle of the vehicle. A plate surrounds the axle of the vehicle. Several generators generate the electricity on the plate. A secondary gear is fixed on a rotator rod of each generator meshing with the primary gear. A battery stores the electricity generated by the generators.    USE - System for generating automatic current electricity in vehicle such as electric car, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The machines can easily works on current electricity, so that the number of rotation of vehicle per minute is more due to the extra rotation quantity. The supply of external energy to the vehicle can be avoided. The wastage of petrol/diesel for cars can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the system for generating automatic current electricity in vehicle.
NOVELTY - Negative electrode comprises: a negative electrode layer (3b) comprising a negative electrode active material, conductive agent and binder; and a current collector (3a), where a ratio of the active material, conductive agent and binder in the negative electrode layer is 68-96 mass%, 2-30 mass%, and 2-30 mass%, respectively, and the negative electrode active material comprises a monoclinic complex oxide (I).    USE - The negative electrode is useful for a battery, preferably nonaqueous electrolyte battery, which is useful in a battery pack (all claimed). The battery pack is useful as power sources for digital cameras, portable telephone and vehicles such as two- to four-wheel vehicles hybrid electric cars, two- to four-wheel electric cars and assist bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has long term reliability, an excellent repetitive rapid charge/discharge performance and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Negative electrode comprises: a negative electrode layer (3b) comprising a negative electrode active material, conductive agent and binder; and a current collector (3a), where a ratio of the active material, conductive agent and binder in the negative electrode layer is 68-96 mass%, 2-30 mass%, and 2-30 mass%, respectively, and the negative electrode active material comprises a monoclinic complex oxide of formula (I).    M1 = Zr, Si or Sn;    M2 = V, Ta or Bi;    x = 0-5;    y = 0-1;    z = 0-2; and    a = -0.3-0.3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprising a negative electrode (3), a positive electrode (5) and a nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a flat type nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Negative electrode (3)    Negative electrode current collector (3a)    Negative electrode layer (3b)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode. (5)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an electric power saving mechanism for braking distinguishing device and includes a distinguishing device which has a detecting member connected to the braking system for vehicles, and a speed detecting member for monitoring the moving status of the vehicle. A control device has one end coupled to the light system and the other end of the control device is electrically connected with the distinguishing device. When the distinguishing device distinguishes that the vehicle is in braked status via the detecting member and the speed detecting member detects that the vehicle is stationary, the distinguishing device sends at least one stop signal to the control device which turns off the braking light, the head lights or other lights, while the third braking light is maintained. The electric power of the vehicle is saved when the vehicle is stopped before the traffic lights. The present invention saves electric power and reduces the fuel consumption and increases the life of the battery.
NOVELTY - A metal-fuel reaction system comprises a metal raw material supply unit, a steam supply unit, a metal-fuel reaction device, a noble gas supply unit, a burning unit and a carbon source supply unit. The metal-fuel reaction device comprises an inner tank containing the reactor. The reactor communicates with the metal raw material supply unit and the steam supply unit so that a metal raw material is reacted with steam to generate a combustion gas and a metal compound. The burning unit communicates with the reactor to heat the reactor by burning combustion gas. The reactor eliminates oxygen by filling noble gas so that a carbon source material and the metal compound, under anaerobic environment, produce vapor metal by heating the burning unit.
NOVELTY - The mirror has a shell body (1) arranged with a rear-view mirror unit (2) that is arranged in an interior of the shell body. The shell body is equipped with a solar battery. The rear-view mirror unit is provided with an LED lamp (4) of the solar battery. A power supply is provided with a control switch (5) that is arranged in an automobile. The LED lamp is formed with blue light or red light.    USE - Vehicle rear-view mirror.    ADVANTAGE - The mirror adopts a solar battery to the LED lamp, and is energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle rear-view mirror.    Shell body (1)    Rear-view mirror unit (2)    LED lamp (4)    Control switch (5)
NOVELTY - A kind of vehicle solar energy semiconductor refrigerating device, relating to a kind of solar energy semiconductor refrigeration device, specifically a kind of vehicle solar energy semiconductor refrigerating device. Technical problem to be solved is to provide a kind of low cost, simple, convenient and does not consume energy, relative to the vehicle air conditioner system, does not consume fuel, energy-saving and environment-friendly. The device is provided with a semiconductor refrigerating sheet 4, a semiconductor refrigerating end of refrigeration system according to claim 4 wherein a, the radiating end is installed on the vehicle, a cold end 5 is a semiconductor refrigerating sheet refrigeration system according to claim 4. the radiating end of the heat radiating plate 6, is provided with a solar battery 1 the first axial-flow fan 8, the roof is a semiconductor refrigerating sheet 4 the refrigerating end is set with storage battery (3), the vehicle controller 2, a direct current fan (8), a solar battery (1), storage battery (3), controller (2) and a circuit.
NOVELTY - A mixed cathode active material comprises primary cathode active material having layered structure containing lithium transition-metal oxides, and secondary cathode active material having olivine structure containing positive electrode active material.    USE - Mixed cathode active material is used for anode for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed), battery-powered electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed cathode active material has reduced operating voltage difference of material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mixed cathode active material comprises primary cathode active material having layered structure containing lithium transition-metal oxides (LiFe1-xMxM'yXO4, where the X is P, Si, S, As or Sb, x is more than 0 and less than 1, y is 0 to 0.5 or less, M is group 7 element or group 9-12 element and M' is transition metal elements), and secondary cathode active material having olivine structure containing positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The electric machine (1) has a heat sink (20) with a cavity (23) on a first face, and is disposed on a motor case (11). A power wiring unit (40) is arranged on the first face of the heat sink to connect a power module (30) to a winding (13). A control wiring unit (50) is disposed on a second face of the heat sink and controls the power module. An electrolytic capacitor (60) is arranged in the power wiring unit and housed in the cavity of the heat sink. An electronic component (70) is disposed on a side of the power wiring unit that is facing the first face of the heat sink.    USE - Rotating electric machine for electric power steering apparatus (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An electrolytic capacitor reduces a ripple of the drive electric current. A broken piece of an exploded electrolytic capacitor is prevented from contacting a control wiring unit by the covering of the heat sink. An electrolytic solution leaking from the capacitor is caught by a cavity of the heat sink, thus, leaking solution is prevented from dripping to the control wiring unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power steering apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a rotating electric machine.    Electric machine (1)    Motor case (11)    Winding (13)    Heat sink (20)    Cavity (23)    Power module (30)    Power wiring unit (40)    Control wiring unit (50)    Electrolytic capacitor (60)    Electronic component (70)
NOVELTY - The engine system has an engine receiving a first portion of liquid alcohol. A series of heat exchangers forms a Rankine heat recovery cycle which extracts heat from engine exhaust and transfers heat into a second portion of liquid alcohol so as to convert it into gaseous alcohol. The exhaust also heats a heat exchanger-catalyst to reform the gaseous alcohol into a hydrogen-rich reformate to be introduced into the engine. A control system controls ratios of both alcohol portions, maximizing amount of the second portion while using minimum amount of the first portion to avoid knock.    USE - Engine system e.g. for long-haul trucking, methanol-powered vehicles or heavy-duty vehicles used in non-long-haul applications.    ADVANTAGE - The Rankine heat recovery cycle utilizes a unique heat exchange technology to take advantage of special properties of methanol, while the control system maximizes amount of methanol used in the cycle while meeting the requirement for knock suppression in a high compression ratio, highly turbocharged spark ignition engine, resulting in improved efficiency and economical and environmental attractiveness of natural gas and coal-derived fuel. The engine can provide a 15 to 25 percent more fuel efficient than an existing heavy-duty diesel engine used in long haul trucking and 20 to 30 percent more efficient than a heavy-duty vehicle used in non-long-haul applications, as can be 50 to 60 percent more fuel efficient than an existing port fuel injected gasoline light duty vehicle engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a methanol Rankine cycle with high pressure high temperature fluid introduced into the engine.
NOVELTY - The modular battery assembly has first frame assembly (1000) provided with lower portion and upper portion that is removably coupled to lower portion. The first frame assembly is set with several guide slots that are extended between lower portion and upper portion. A first set of battery assemblies (700) including several battery cells supported on corresponding battery trays, are received within respective guide slots of first frame assembly.    USE - Modular battery assembly used for providing power to power grid, computing device in data center, and vehicle such as electric vehicle hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assemblies are supported effectively for storing power by receiving battery assemblies including battery cells supported on corresponding battery trays, within respective guide slots of first frame assembly. The modular battery assembly is provided with increased packaging efficiency, improved scalability, and easy assembling and disassembling efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for assembling battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame assembly for supporting battery assemblies.    Battery assembly (700)    First frame assembly (1000)    Upstanding post (1030)    Frame element (1052)    Connector (1054)
NOVELTY - The temperature control system (100) has a control unit (140) for controlling a relay (130), where the relay is provided for supplying the short-circuit current to a battery (110) for a starter of a motor. A starter motor (120) is provided with a power source, where the battery for the starter of the motor is a lithium secondary battery. The battery for the starter of the motor is an olivine lithium-ion secondary battery, where a temperature sensor (111) is provided for measuring the temperature of the battery. A voltage sensor (113) measures a voltage of the battery.    USE - Temperature control system for the battery for a starter of a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is provided for controlling a relay, where the relay is provided for supplying the short-circuit current to a battery for a starter of a motor, and hence ensures increasing the temperature of the battery in an effective manner and maintains the battery for the starter of the motor in a room temperature, and also improves the fuel efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a temperature control method for a battery for a starter of a motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a temperature control system.    Temperature control system (100)    Battery (110)    Temperature sensor (111)    Voltage sensor (113)    Starter motor (120)    Relay (130)    Control unit (140)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has heat-resistant layers (43b,44b) that are provided on the surfaces of the resin layers (43a,44a). An electrode group is wound to an axial center (40a) such that the heat-resistant layers mutually oppose each other to accumulate a pair of separators (43,44). The winding start edge portion of separator (43) is connected to the axial center. A resin sheet (45) is accumulated on the winding start edge portions of the separators.    USE - Secondary battery used as motive power source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin sheet is welding along the width direction of separators, the heat-resistant layers can be connected with the axial center easily with desired strength. Hence, the separators can be wound around the axial center smoothly without any corrugation. Since the resin sheet is arranged among the heat-resistant layers, molten resin can fully ensure the path that dissolves into the one of the heat-resistant layers. The battery can be manufactured easily by electrode group using resin sheet. Thus, the manufacturing cost and maintenance expenses of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Axial center (40a)    Separators (43,44)    Resin layers (43a,44a)    Heat-resistant layers (43b,44b)    Resin sheet (45)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery cover (3) obstructing an upper part of a battery body (2). Positive and negative electrode external terminals (5A, 5B) are provided in the cover. A current collection terminal (11B) is connected to a bundle part through which a battery end is connected to the terminal, and another end bundled in a current collector foil lamination part (4B) in flat thickness direction of an electric power generation element group (4). A holding part (21) is inserted in a lower side curved part of the lamination part from both group sides and lifted to a body upper part side.    USE - Square secondary battery i.e. vehicle-mounted lithium ion secondary battery, for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery includes an open part extending between a lower side curved part of the current collector foil lamination part and the bundle part, so that electrolyte solution can be actively introduced in an inside of the electric power generation element group from the open part, so as to shorten infiltration time of electrolyte solution and to improve productivity of a square secondary battery, while easily recovering the battery with internal resistance stably, and manufacturing the battery in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut away perspective view of a square secondary battery.    Square secondary battery (1)    Battery body (2)    Battery cover (3)    Electric power generation element group (4)    Current collector foil lamination part (4B)    Positive and negative electrode external terminals (5A, 5B)    Current collection terminal (11B)    Holding part (21)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrolyte fluid path (20) provided with multiple fluid paths (201-219) to allow flow of electrolyte. A carbon-felt is provided with a micro-pore. A side surface of a main body (10) is formed with fluid paths at constant interval. The main body is provided with an anode and a cathode. The main body generates electricity according to flow of the electrolyte. Different widths of the fluid paths are formed. A foremost part is fixed in the main body. One of the fluid paths is formed in a top-end part of the main body.    USE - Redox flow electrode for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves electro-production by reducing electro-production time and uniformly diffuses the electrolyte in an electrolyte flow apparatus of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a redox flow electrode.    Main body (10)    Electrolyte fluid path (20)    Fluid paths (201-219)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrolyte fluid path (20) formed on a main body (10). Another electrolyte fluid path has lateral fluid paths located in mutually up and down directions of the redox battery. The anode and cathode are installed at an electrolyte flow apparatus that is formed at the carbonfelt. The multiple fluid paths (201 to 219) of the former electrolyte fluid path are formed to the foremost portion of the main body. The fluid path is formed in the top-end portion of the main body and is set up in a definite ratio.    USE - Electrode for a redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid paths of the electrolyte fluid path are formed to the foremost portion of the main body and are formed in the top-end portion of the main body and are set up in the definite ratio, thus ensures stable electroproduction of the electrolyte without the delay the time, also ensures uniformly diffusing the electrolyte throughout the pelt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an electrode.    Main body (10)    Electrolyte fluid path (20)    Fluid paths (201 to 219)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging (S10) the insulating film to the sides of metallic conductor. The insulating film is pressurized (S20). The pair of electrode rods are connected to both ends of the metallic conductor and the fixed electric current is applied to the electrode rod pair so that the metallic conductor is heated up (S30). The contact unit and the insulating film are adhered (S40) to the metallic conductor by fusing the contact unit with the heat delivered from the metallic conductor.    USE - Method for manufacturing electronic tap of secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium cell, nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium secondary battery mounted in digital camera, cellular phone, notebook computer and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating film is adhered to the metallic conductor by the melting of the contact unit. The aperture between the insulating film and the metallic conductor are removed. The air inrush between the insulating film and the metallic conductor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for manufacturing electronic tap of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for arranging the insulating film to the sides of metallic conductor (S10)    Step for pressurizing the insulating film (S20)    Step for heating metallic conductor (S30)    Step for contacting insulating film with the metallic conductor (S40)
NOVELTY - The membrane humidifier comprises a case (10) and a hollow fiber membrane bundle (11) that is installed inside the case. Multiple hollow fiber membranes are provided, which are spiraly arranged in the hollow fiber membrane bundle. A mesh (12) is provided, which is equipped in the hollow fiber membrane bundle. Multiple fluid paths (13,13a,13b) are provided, which are equipped in the case. A guide vane (14) is provided for distributing humidified air to fluid path of the spiral shape between the case and the hollow fiber membrane bundle.    USE - Membrane humidifier for humidifying the air supplied in a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane humidifier comprises a case and a hollow fiber membrane bundle that is installed inside the case, and thus enables improving the accessability of the humidified air to the hollow fiber membrane, and reducing the dead zone to the bunch entire region, and improving the whole by-pass factor amount of the necessary humidified air, and reducing the loss of kinetic energy of the humidified air by improving the heat transfer rate to the turbulence enlargement by the fluid path lateral hollow desert, and also saving the volume of a membrane humidifier for improving the humidification efficiency of the membrane humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a membrane humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (10)    Hollow fiber membrane bundle (11)    Mesh (12)    Fluid paths (13,13a,13b)    Guide vane (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a horizontal fan (1) for driving a revolution multiplier (2) by using wind and a buffer (3) for dealing with a water hammer. An alternator (4) generates power through the revolution multiplier. A negative conductor wire (5) connects the alternator to a central unit (7). A positive conductor wire (6) connects the alternator to a positive pole. A control unit allows a battery to supply energy to electric motors of a vehicle. Another positive conductor wire (8) performs operation same as that of the former positive conductor wire and the negative conductor wire.    USE - Self-powering device for an electric vehicle e.g. car and motorcycle. Can also be used for a helicopter.    ADVANTAGE - The revolution multiplier increases the number of revolutions of the alternator so as to provide sufficient energy to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a self-powering device for an electric vehicle.    Horizontal fan (1)    Revolution multiplier (2)    Buffer (3)    Alternator (4)    Negative conductor wire (5)    Positive conductor wires (6, 8)    Central unit (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has a set of cell coverings (42) comprising external first and second planar faces (44, 46) facing away from two battery cells i.e. prismatic battery cells, received in an internal space. The cell coverings are constructed such that the planar faces define a set of parallel converging air flow spaces (48, 48') between the adjacent cell coverings, where the converging air flow spaces are wider at an air inlet end (50) of the air flow spaces and narrower at an air outlet end (52) of the air flow spaces such that the battery cells in the internal space abut each other.    USE - Apparatus for cooling a rechargeable battery pack in an automotive vehicle i.e. electric vehicle such as parallel road-coupled plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a pure electric vehicle and a serial hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures a controller for incrementally decreasing speed of a fan at predetermined time intervals if temperature sensed by sensors and calculated temperature differences are below respective thresholds, thus reducing power expended while operating the fan. The apparatus ensures a skew pattern of posts for enhancing the air flow through the associated air flow spaces so as to obtain convective cooling by reducing formation of hot spaces in horizontal zones between the posts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The prismatic battery cells are lithium ion type prismatic battery cells such as F014 battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack apparatus to define a converging air inlet plenum and a diverging air outlet plenum.    Battery pack apparatus (30)    Cell coverings (42)    Planar faces (44, 46)    Parallel converging air flow spaces (48, 48')    Air inlet end (50)    Air outlet end (52)
NOVELTY - Positive active material comprises a large diameter active material, and a small diameter active material. The small diameter active material comprises a nickel-based lithium-transition metal composite oxide and a coating layer comprising a manganese-containing compound on at least a portion of its surface.    USE - The positive active material is useful in a positive electrode of a lithium battery (all claimed), which is useful in electric vehicles, power tools, mobile phones, portable computers, combustion engines, fuel cells or super-capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The positive active material: provides the battery, which exhibits high capacity and high-power output; and exhibits improved thermal stability, electrical conductivity and electrode density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium battery (30) comprising: a positive electrode (23) comprising the positive active material; a negative electrode (22) facing the positive electrode; and an electrolyte disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the structure of the lithium battery.    Negative electrode (22)    Positive electrode (23)    Separator (24)    Battery case (25)    Lithium battery (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has an anode supply manifold (118) in fluid communication with the anodes of the fuel cells (112), and an anode exhaust manifold (120) in fluid communication with the anodes of fuel cells and an anode exhaust conduit. A recycle loop (122) fluidly couples the anode supply manifold and anode exhaust manifold. A fan (124,126,128,130) in fluid communication with the anodes of fuel cells, controls flow of fluid through anode supply manifold, anodes, exhaust manifold, and back to anode supply manifold through recycle loop after fuel cell system is shutdown.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances durability of the fuel cell system without sacrificing hydrogen-hydrogen shutdown strategy, since carbon corrosion in the fuel cell system is minimized by controlling flow of fluid through the anodes of fuel cells after the fuel cell system shutdown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system illustrating decrease in hydrogen concentration as air leaks into the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cells (112)    Anode supply manifold (118)    Anode exhaust manifold (120)    Recycle loop (122)    Fan (124,126,128,130)
NOVELTY - An all-solid ion secondary cell has a positive electrode active material layer (107) formed by binding positive electrode active material particles (102) and solid electrolyte particles (104) using vanadium oxide glass having ionic conductivity, a negative electrode active material layer formed by binding negative electrode active material particles and solid electrolyte particles (105) using vanadium oxide glass having ionic conductivity, and a solid electrolyte layer (108) provided between the positive and negative electrode active material layers.    USE - All-solid ion secondary cell is used for electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electrical energy storing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid ion secondary cell has excellent energy storability and cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid ion secondary cell.    Positive electrode active material particles (102)    Solid electrolyte particles (104)    Negative electrode active material particles (105)    Positive electrode active material layer (107)    Solid electrolyte layer (108)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery is provided with the electrode component containing a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The operation upper limit electric potential of positive electrode is 4.5 V or more on a metallic lithium reference. The electrode body contains lithium-titanate content layer. The lithium-titanate content layer is separated with the negative electrode.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle, personal computer, portable terminal other electric products.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery has excellent oxidation resistance, and suppressed deterioration of battery capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte, which comprises nonaqueous-electrolyte solution secondary battery containing a fluorinated carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of external shape of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (30)    Negative electrode (40)    Separator (50A)    Lithium-titanate content layer (51)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery shell (12) that is provided with a connection element (40) integrally provided with a cylindrical engaging portion (46) which is extended from a connection portion (42). The cylindrical engaging portion is engaged in the internal hole of the electrode terminal (22). The connection element is formed by the electrically-conductive material. A spring element (52) is fitted in the internal hole of the engaging portion, for pressing the engaging portion to the inner surface of the electrode terminal.    USE - Battery connection structure used in secondary battery apparatus (claimed), used for connecting electrode terminals of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, or power supply of electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminals of the secondary battery can be connected easily and reliably. The insertion property can be improved, when the spring element can be pushed in. The ring board is attached to the axial direction other end of the spring main unit, so that the folding is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the arrangement relationship of connection structure of the secondary battery apparatus.    Battery shell (12)    Electrode terminal (22)    Connection element (40)    Connection portion (42)    Cylindrical engaging portion (46)    Spring element (52)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has casing (30) provided to accommodate battery (20) positioned around battery cells (22) that are linked with each other by connection element (25r). A cooling fan is arranged to supply air to space inside casing for cooling battery. A bracket (38) provided on inner wall surface of casing is projected near battery cell degassing valve (22v) facing connection element. The bracket is contacted with connection element, when casing subjected to external pressure is crushed, for preventing contact between inner wall surface of casing and degassing valve.    USE - Automotive battery apparatus installed below front seat of box type hybrid vehicle such as passenger car. Can also be installed below back seat and trunk of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage preventive measures of the degassing valve are performed at low-cost by preventing contact between inner wall surface of casing and degassing valve, thus the cooling efficiency of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement of the bracket of the automotive battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Automotive battery apparatus (10)    Battery (20)    Battery cell (22)    Degassing valve (22v)    Connection element (25r)    Casing (30)    Bracket (38)
NOVELTY - The switching element unit (1) has smoothing capacitor (50) which includes dielectric portion (53) that is formed of ceramic material. Positive and negative electrode-side connection electrodes (P1,P2) are connected to electrode terminals (51,52) of capacitor. The positive electrode-side terminal portion (31) of serial element unit and positive electrode-side connection electrode are connected with each other while negative electrode-side terminal portion (32) of serial element unit and negative electrode-side connection electrode are connected with each other.    USE - Switching element unit used in inverter circuit for controlling rotary electric machine used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode side connection electrode and negative electrode side connection electrode can be positioned to the same side in reference orthogonal direction with respect to some serial element unit, the simplification of the wiring structure can be provided in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the switching element unit.    Switching element unit (1)    Positive electrode-side terminal portion (31)    Negative electrode-side terminal portion (32)    Smoothing capacitor (50)    Electrode terminals (51,52)    Dielectric portion (53)    Positive and negative electrode-side connection electrodes (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The protection element (10) has heat generating portion (14) which is laminated on insulated substrate (11). An insulation portion (15) is laminated on insulated substrate, so that heat generating portion is covered. A soluble conductor (13) is laminated over the electrodes (12,A1,A2) from heat generating lead electrode (16). The current pathway of soluble conductor is provided between electrodes is cut by melting process. A thin portion (13b) is arranged on heat generating portion. The thickness of the think portion is thinly molded into concave shape flatly.    USE - Protection element for battery pack (claimed) of lithium ion secondary battery used in hybrid car, electric vehicle, and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The thin portion of the protection element can be cut easily by melting process by heat generation of heat generating portion without reducing the current capacity of the soluble conductor. The stable pre-arcing time/current characteristic of the protection element can be ensured. The solder fuse of the protection element obtained by heat generation of the heat generating portion can be induced by the wettability of molten solder discharge electrodes. The safety of the user can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the protection element.    Protection element (10)    Insulated substrate (11)    Electrodes (12,A1,A2)    Soluble conductor (13)    Thin portion (13b)    Heat generating portion (14)    Insulation portion (15)    Heat generating lead electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The element has a heat generating element lead electrode (16) that is stacked on insulation structure (15) and connected to center of soluble conductor (13) whose ends are connected to electrodes formed on ends of substrate (11). The conductor on pathway between electrodes is cut by melting by heat generation of heat generating element (14) on substrate. The electrode is positioned by extending in direction different from longitudinal direction of conductor, so that area stretched with electrode is larger than area in connection position of electrode and conductor.    USE - Protection element for battery pack (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery pack used in electronic apparatus such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and electric tool such as electric screwdriver, and transporting apparatus such as hybrid car, electric vehicle and electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit blocking can be carried out reliably by use of protection element. The molten solder can be divided reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the protection element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insulated substrate (11)    Soluble conductor (13)    Heat generating element (14)    Insulation structure (15)    Heat generating element lead electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has magnetostriction rod (2) that is provided with magnetostriction material, and which allowed magnetic force line to pass in axial direction. A reinforcement rod (3) is provided with non magnetic material. A composite rod is provided with junction portion (41). A coil (5) is arranged, so that voltage is generated based on change of density. The density of force line is changed, by displacing one end of composite rod relative to other end in perpendicular direction relative to axial direction, and expanding-contracting magnetostriction rod.    USE - Electricity generating element for use in wireless switch for housing illumination system, tire pressure sensor, seatbelt wearing detection sensor of vehicle and housing security system, used for power supply of transmitter and sensor network.    ADVANTAGE - Since the magnetostriction rod can be made to produce uniform stress easily, by using the reinforcement rod which provided appropriate stress for the magnetostriction rod, the generating efficiency of the electricity generating element can be improved. The weight and size of the element can be reduced, and the cost of the element can be lowered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electricity generating element.    Electricity generating element (1)    Magnetostriction rod (2)    Reinforcement rod (3)    Coil (5)    Junction portion (41)
NOVELTY - The system (A) has a cartridge box (C) for an air cell cartridge which is provided with an air cell. A system-state determination unit determines whether the air cell cartridge is abnormal, when electrolyte solution or water is injected to the air cell cartridge, or when operating the system, or when the system startup is performed. A cartridge use prohibition unit prohibits use of the air cell cartridge, when the abnormality is determined in the air cell cartridge.    USE - Air cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Malfunction of the air cell system can be detected previously, thus generation of failure can be prevented. Mismounting of the air cell cartridge can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air cell system.    Electrolyte solution tank (5)    Electrolyte solution supply pipe (6)    Air supply pipe (20)    Air cell system (A)    Cartridge box (C)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material comprises a phosphate containing lithium and manganese, and a metal oxide. The manganese site of phosphate is substituted by zirconium, tin, yttrium and/or aluminum, and the phosphorus site is substituted by silicon and/or aluminum.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries e.g. lithium secondary batteries used in portable electronic device, vehicles, and electric power storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having high capacity even with respect to high rates, as electroconductivity of phosphate vicinity is improved, and excellent cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - A biaxially-stretched nylon film (3) uses nylon resin as raw material. The average value in 4 directions of tensile shock elasticity according to JIS K7160 is 4800 kJ/m2 or more. The 4 directions include orthogonal direction (transverse direction TD) with respect to extrusion direction (machine direction MD) of molding, direction sloping from MD at 45 degrees , MD direction, and direction sloping from MD direction at 135 degrees .    USE - Biaxially-stretched nylon film is used for laminate films used for cold-molding of laminated wrapping materials, and exterior materials of batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium cells mounted in electric vehicles, tablet-type terminal devices, smart phones, etc. The wrapping material is used for press-through pack wrapping of pharmaceuticals, daily necessaries, refill wrapping of liquid detergents, and foodstuffs packaging.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-stretched nylon film has excellent deep-drawing moldability during cold-molding, pinhole resistance, stretching stability, and film-thickness precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminate film comprising the nylon film; and    (2) manufacture of biaxially-stretched nylon film, which involves molding a raw film (1) by using the raw material, biaxially stretching the raw film by tubular method, and heat-setting the film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the apparatus used for manufacturing biaxially-stretched nylon film.    Raw film (1)    Heat-set film (2)    Biaxially-stretched nylon film (3)    Tubular stretching apparatus (10)    Film manufacturing apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve portion that is provided in the channel portion into which the moisture fluid is flown. A cover portion covers the outer peripheral surface of the channel portion, so that a heating medium path is formed for warming the outer peripheral surface of the channel portion. The cover portion is provided with an inlet and a discharge port in the upper portion, so that the heating medium is passed through the lower portion of the channel portion.    USE - Valve used in fuel cell system (claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adherence of the valve portion to the main portion by freezing can be prevented. Freezing of generated water can be suppressed more reliably. The freedom degree of valve layout is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of cathode pressure regulation valve.    Cathode pressure regulation valve (36)    Main portion (361)    Internal channel (361a)    Main portion cover (362)    Water jacket (363)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator has a porous base material, and an adhesive porous layer containing an adhesive resin, provided on surface(s) of the porous base material. The ratio (standard deviation/average value) of the standard deviation of the weight per area of the adhesive porous layer with respect to the average value (in g/m2) of the weight per area of the adhesive porous layer is 0.3 or less.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, camcorder and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery containing the separator has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator has a porous base material, and an adhesive porous layer containing an adhesive resin, provided on surface(s) of the porous base material. The pore diameter in the aqueous porous layer at the maximum value of the maximum peak in the pore diameter distribution is 0.02-0.1 mu m, measured by pore diameter distribution measurement test. The pore diameter distribution width ( epsilon ) is 0.4 or less.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, camcorder and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent ionic permeability, and adhesiveness with respect to electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery containing the separator has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator has a porous base material, and an adhesive porous layer containing an adhesive resin, provided on surface(s) of the porous base material. The pore diameter in the aqueous porous layer at the maximum value of the maximum peak in the pore diameter distribution is 0.02-0.1 mu m, measured by pore diameter distribution measurement test. The pore diameter distribution width ( epsilon ) is 0.4 or less, which is calculated using a relation: epsilon =(D90-D10)/D50, where D90, D10 and D50 are respectively pore diameters at integrated values of 90%, 10% and 50% in the pore diameter distribution. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has metal plates (11,12) that are placed in a gap at specific interval and is positioned on the coplanar. An alloy bridge (13) fills the gap of metal plates while melting points of metal plates are different from each other. The metal plates are provided with the protrusion units (11a,12a) which are opposite with each other. The thickness of first protrusion unit is raised from the thickness direction central unit of other protrusion unit.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery used in electronic device e.g. video camera, cellular phone, portable personal computer, digital camera, laptop computer and vehicle such as electric bicycle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, of battery module used in battery pack (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The excess current flows into the secondary battery is sectioned rapidly and the safety of the secondary battery can be secured, since the protection circuit does not operate normally. The increase of resistance can be minimized. The safety about the excess current can be enough secured based on the thickness of the connecting portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery module; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Connecting portion (10)    Metal plates (11,12)    Protrusion units (11a,12a)    Alloy bridge (13)    Height of protrusion unit (H)
NOVELTY - Positive active material comprises a lithium transition metal composite oxide (I).    USE - The positive active material is useful in an electrode for a lithium secondary battery (all claimed), preferably a lithium ion secondary battery, which is useful in a vehicle, preferably an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is excellent in discharge capacity, charge-discharge cycle performance, initial efficiency, and high rate discharge performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Positive active material comprises a lithium transition metal composite oxide of formula (Li(1+ alpha )Me(1- alpha )O2) (I), where a molar ratio (cobalt/Me) of cobalt contained in the Me is 0.24-0.36, and when a space group R3-m is used for a crystal structure model based on an X-ray diffraction pattern, a half width of a diffraction peak that attributes to a (003) line is 0.204-0.303 degrees , or a half width of a diffraction peak that attributes to a (104) line is 0.278-0.424 degrees .    Me = transition metal element including Co, Ni or Mn, where (1+ alpha /1- alpha ) is greater than 1.2 to less than 1.6 (preferably less than or equal to 1.25 to 1.5).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing the positive active material, comprising mixing a lithium compound with a carbonate precursor of a transition metal containing cobalt, nickel or manganese, sintering the mixture at 800-850 degrees C to prepare a lithium transition metal composite oxide, and using the lithium transition metal composite oxide as the positive active material for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The turbocharger (12) has a compressor (14) with a shaft (24) that is mounted in a rotational manner and is mechanically independent from a shaft (22) of a turbine (13). An electrical machine (15) is interposed between the turbine and the compressor, and has a first rotor (25) which is mechanically connected to the turbine shaft and a second rotor (26) is connected to the compressor shaft. The first rotor has a winding (27) which is electrically fed with a system of multi-phase currents by an external electronic control device (16) which is arranged in a fixed position.    USE - Turbocharger for supercharged internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The turbocharger provides an electrical machine which is easy to operate and cost-effective. The ratio of an internal combustion engine is stationary at high revolution per minute, thus, overall energy efficiency of the turbocharger is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a turbocharger.    Turbocharger (12)    Turbine (13)    Compressor (14)    Electrical machine (15)    Electronic control device (16)    Turbine shaft (22)    Compressor shaft (24)    First rotor (25)    Second rotor (26)    First rotor winding (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has opening portion that is provided with door structure (42) so that attachment or detachment for obstruction of opening portion is possible. An on-off valve (15) is positioned at vicinity portion of door structure while providing operation portion (43) for switching the valve to opening and closing states. The door structure is provided with interference portion in which obstruction of opening portion is impossible, when door structure is existed in operation position different from operation position in case where operation portion is in normal operating state.    USE - Apparatus for supplying and storing hot/cold water, for use with fuel cell power generating device of fuel battery cogeneration system heat-source equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction of the opening portion is impossible in the interference portion, when the door structure is existed in the operation position different from operation position in case where the operation portion is in normal operating state, so that the forgetting of operation portion of the on-off valve within the exterior case to return can be prevented with simple structure. The operation of on-off valve is attained only by removing a cover element, without removing the whole piping cover so that the maintenance operation can be carried out easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of on-off valve of door structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water supply line (4)    On-off valve (15)    Prevention mechanism (40)    Door structure (42)    Operation portion (43)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has an edge part flow path (40) for distributing gaseous thermal medium and divided into a heat regulation flow path (31) and an outside channel (34) by a flow-path formation part i.e. division board (33). The outside channel is formed facing across the heat regulation flow path, and adjoins an outer surface (21A) of a secondary battery with two sides of another heat regulation flow path (32) along parallel direction. A temperature control process of a battery group is performed by distributing the thermal medium to the former heat regulation flow path.    USE - Battery module for controlling temperature of a secondary battery i.e. square-shaped battery such as battery cell, of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outside channel is formed facing across the heat regulation flow path, and adjoins the outer surface of the secondary battery with two sides of the other heat regulation flow path along parallel direction, so that inclination of temperature control efficiency of the secondary battery can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gaseous thermal medium is air and carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery module.    Battery module (10)    Secondary battery outer surface (21A)    Heat regulation flow paths (31,32)    Division board (33)    Outside channel (34)    Edge part flow path (40)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a positive electrode active material layer (34) that contains positive electrode active material. A first binder (37) comprises of alginic acid, while a second binder (39) comprises of macromolecule of water solubility and/or water dispersibility. The first binder is unevenly distributed in a region that contacts a positive electrode electrical power collector (32) in the positive electrode active material layer, while the second binder is unevenly distributed in the surface side region of the positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, PC, and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Corrosion of positive electrode electrical power collector is prevented, while resistance characteristic is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the positive electrode sheet.    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (32)    Positive electrode active material layer (34)    First binder (37)    Second binder (39)
NOVELTY - The cooling water collection method involves removing first piping connected to the tank (202) which stores cooling water then sucking cooling water in the tank through a second piping. The first piping removed from the tank is connected with storage container (108) then connecting air suction port of the air blower (106) to the storage container. The air in the storage container is sucked by driving the air blower then cooling water is collected in the storage container.    USE - Cooling water collection method for fuel cell power generating device (claimed) used in e.g. electric power generation plant, vehicle-mounted fuel cell, general cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy recovery of cooling water by sucking cooling water in tank through second piping then connecting first piping removed from tank, and air suction port of blower, to storage container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device during cooling water collection. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel blower (101)    Modifier (102)    Inverter (104)    Air blower (106)    Storage container (108)    Tank (202)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has an electrode with masking layer (31) having an adhesion layer (17) and a peeling layer (30) which covers the adhesion layer. The masking layer is intermittently formed in the longitudinal direction of a belt-shaped metal foil (13). An active material layer (14a) of electrode is formed by coating slurry (S) containing active material, on belt-shaped metal foil. The electrode is wrapped in the separator in state in which tabs protrude, then separator is joined by the adhesion layer.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply in e.g. vehicle, electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents thickness non-uniformity in the edge part of the active material layer even if active material layer is formed intermittently on belt-shaped metal foil since electrode is wrapped in separator. Enables easy assembly since position alignment of a tab becomes easy by making tab protrude from electrode from the edge in which adhesion layer exists.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) a secondary battery; and    (2) a manufacturing method of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating the steps in the electrode manufacturing method.    Belt-shaped metal foil (13)    Active material layer (14a)    Adhesion layer (17)    Peeling layer (30)    Masking layer (31)    Slurry (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode assembly accommodated in a case. A rectangular-shaped positive electrode current collection tab is fixed in a space formed between the electrode assembly and the case. A front-end edge (25a) of the positive electrode current collection tab is fixed at a point along width direction. A straight line ties the point and another point to make a reference line (L1). The reference line is inclined and formed along direction away from a central line (L2) from a front end of the tab when the straight line is extended from center along width direction of the tab.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, for supplying power to a propulsion motor of a vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The reference line is inclined and formed along direction away from the central line from the front-end of the tab when the straight line is extended from center along width direction of the tab, so that the tab does not contact with an over current protection device, thus improving current collection efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows enlarged and schematic views of a rectangular-shaped positive electrode current collection tab.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reference line (L1)    Central line (L2)    Positive electrode current collection tab front-end edge (25a)    Over current protection device (40)    Welding part (50a)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a negative electrode active material layer (41) formed opposite to positive electrode active material layer (31) in separator (20). An extension portion (23) faces positive electrode lead portion (39) of positive electrode foil (38). A separator outer peripheral portion (120) is arranged between positive electrode outer peripheral portion (130) and negative electrode outer peripheral portion (140). A permeation-complicating portion (20A) is provided in separator outer peripheral portion in longitudinal direction of separator to avoid permeation of lithium ion.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used for portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, and vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the permeation of lithium ion is avoided effectively by providing the permeation-complicating portion in the separator outer peripheral portion in longitudinal direction of separator, the occurrence of the short circuit between the positive and negative active material layers under high-temperature aging can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode housing of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Separator (20)    Permeation-complicating portion (20A)    Extension portion (23)    Positive electrode active material layer (31)    Positive electrode foil (38)    Positive electrode lead portion (39)    Negative electrode active material layer (41)    Separator outer peripheral portion (120)    Positive electrode outer peripheral portion (130)    Negative electrode outer peripheral portion (140)
NOVELTY - The power module apparatus has a power semiconductor (3) which is soldered into a metal layer (2) provided in left side of a substrate (1). A cooler (7) is soldered into a metal layer (5) provided in the right side of the substrate. A hollow portion (7a) is formed in the cooler along the cooling passages (7b,7c). The cooling passages are divided into the several regions by the hollow portion of the cooler.    USE - Power module apparatus for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler is soldered to the metal layer provided in the right side of the substrate, thus the temperature of the heat transmitted to the power semiconductor can be reduced. The cooling passages are divided into several regions by the hollow portion of the cooler, so that the force of thermal expansion can be divided by the hollow portion, even if the temperature difference becomes large between the hot power semiconductor and low-temperature cooler, thus the thermal stress can be reduced, and the lifetime of the solder can be improved. The power module apparatus can be manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power module apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Metal layers (2,5)    Power semiconductor (3)    Cooler (7)    Hollow portion of cooler (7a)    Cooling passages (7b,7c)
NOVELTY - The system has a MOS switch (21) and SMR switch (24) provided in a feeder (17) that electrically connects a lead acid battery (12) and a lithium ion storage battery (13), and switches electrical connection and interruption of the storage batteries. A discharge circuit (40) is connected in a position where reverse polarity voltage is applied in the feeder based on reverse connection of one of the batteries. Electric charge of parasitic capacitor provided in SMR switch is discharged by applying the reverse polarity voltage in discharge state.    USE - Power source system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system connects the batteries in a mutual and parallel manner, thus suppressing generation of malfunction at the time of reverse connection of the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a discharge circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lead acid battery (12)    Lithium ion storage battery (13)    Feeder (17)    MOS switch (21)    SMR switch (24)    Discharge circuit (40)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical storage part i.e. capacitor (36), connected with a fuel cell (31) by an electric power wiring (34). An electric motor i.e. propulsion motor (21), receives electric power supply from the fuel cell or the capacitor. A regeneration detection part detects regeneration of the electric motor. An electric power blocking part i.e. contactor (37) blocks electric power supply between the fuel cell and the capacitor. A vehicle controller (27) controls the power supply between the fuel cell and the capacitor when voltage of the fuel cell is more than a threshold voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system for commercial vehicle i.e. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle controller controls the power supply between the fuel cell and the capacitor when voltage of the fuel cell is more than the threshold voltage value, so that the fuel cell is prevented from being damaged due to high voltage. The system avoids usage of a DC-DC converter, so that the system is simple in structure and low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Propulsion motor (21)    Vehicle controller (27)    Fuel cell (31)    Electric power wiring (34)    Capacitor (36)    Contactor (37)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (7) has a heating pipe (16) that guides hot exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine (1), and a cooling tube (17) that directs liquid coolant and has a thermoelectric generator (13) for generating electrical voltage from temperature difference between heating tube and cooling tube. The heating tube, the thermoelectric generator and the cooling tube are arranged adjacently in stacking direction. The heating tube and/or a support tube are arranged in cooling tube in the stacking direction at mutually facing wall portions of respective tubes.    USE - Heat exchanger for exhaust system of internal combustion engine of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency is improved. The temperature distribution can be homogenized. The thermoelectric transformation efficiency can be improved within the thermoelectric generator. The temperature gradient can be reduced. The thermal conditional voltage change can be compensated. The surface pressure in the wall of tube can be reduced. The heat transition between the support tubes and the heating or cooling tube can be improved. The heat exchanger can be manufactured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the internal combustion engine and a sectional view of the heart exchanger.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Heat exchanger (7)    Thermoelectric generator (13)    Heating pipe (16)    Cooling tube (17)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an electrical system (38) that includes a set of on-board electrical devices e.g. headlight (16), and an electrical low-voltage supply system (40) is arranged for supplying the on-board electrical devices. A set of batteries (42-46) is arranged as an electric low voltage energy storage. The supply system is connected to the electrical system. The batteries are arranged with a storage capacity that is large enough to provide power to the electrical devices to operate for a predetermined maximum time period such as 10 minutes, even after accidental failure.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are arranged with the storage capacity that is large enough to provide power to the electrical devices to operate for the predetermined maximum time period even after accidental failure, thus increasing the likelihood to provide selected functionalities even after destruction or damage of the batteries due to the accident such as front crash, and hence providing safety to the people. The on-board electrical devices have increased efficiency. The supply system has increased robustness and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Headlight (16)    Electrical system (38)    Electrical low-voltage supply system (40)    Batteries (42-46)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining concentration of hydrogen fluoride in a region of a lithium ion battery (11) and/or an air conditioning apparatus using a sensor system during operation of a motor car, where the sensor system comprises a sensor (12). Received measured concentration values of the sensor system are transmitted to a circuitry (13) that adjusts the concentration values with a threshold value. A warning e.g. visual warning and auditory warning, is output by an actuator system when the concentration values exceed the threshold value.    USE - Method for detecting hydrogen fluoride and warning people in a region of a motor car (all claimed) in case of accident or fire. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The measured concentration values of the sensor system are transmitted to the circuitry that adjusts the concentration values with the threshold value, and the warning is output by the actuator system when the concentration values exceed the threshold value, thus enabling provision of the warning to vehicle occupants and people located outside the vehicle, and hence protecting the occupants and the people against a hazardous condition and injury by blowing out the hydrogen fluoride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a security system for recognition of hydrogen fluoride in a region of a motor car and warning people    (2) a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a security system.    Security system (10)    Lithium ion battery (11)    Sensor (12)    Circuitry (13)    Memory (14)
NOVELTY - The battery management system (6) has a current path (80) that is provided between poles (10,20) of a battery cell (15). The current path between the poles of the battery cell is closed in response to receiving a triggering signal. The current path is configured such that a light arc is prevented in a fuse portion (400) of the battery cell by closing the current path, after the fuse portion is triggered.    USE - Battery management system for battery cell e.g. lithium-ion battery cell in traction battery system of motor vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The firing or bursting of the traction battery system of the vehicle can be prevented efficiently during hazardous situation of the motor vehicle. The safety of the battery system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery system.    Battery management system (6)    Poles (10,20)    Battery cell (15)    Current path (80)    Fuse portion (400)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has voltage sources (14) connected in series via contacts (12) by a reversible interruptible, conductive connection. The connection is functionally designed such that a series circuit of the sources is produced by the connection when a battery housing (16) is closed, and reversibly interrupted when the housing is opened. The connection is connected with an openable cover (18) of the housing such that the series circuit is reversibly interrupted by the connection when the cover is opened. Insulation elements enclose the contacts of the sources after opening the housing.    USE - Lithium-ion battery system for use in a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation elements enclose the contacts of the voltage sources after opening the battery housing, thus avoiding the need for separate safety measures during operating the voltage sources to be maintained, and protecting a service technician against electrical shock. The system simplifies handling of the cover of the battery housing, and provides reliable isolation of the contacts of the voltage sources. The system avoids formation of a gap between the cover and the battery housing, thus avoiding penetration of tools below the cover, and contacts of hands of the service technician with live parts of the system. The system avoids unintentional collision of unprotected contacts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reversible interruptible, conductive connection is a plug connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a battery system with three voltage sources connected in series.    Battery system (10)    Contacts (12)    Voltage sources (14)    Battery housing (16)    Openable cover (18)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has electrical conductors (24) electrically conductively connected with an electrode of the cell within a prismatic battery cell housing (18) i.e. hard case battery cell housing. The conductors are guided out from the housing through an opening in the housing. Plastic sealings (26) are cast between the conductors and the housing. A cell winding is welded at the conductors. The plastic sealings are connected with the conductors and/or the housing in form-fit and/or force-fit manner. The plastic sealings are manufactured by a nanomolding process.    USE - Lithium-ion battery cell for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell reduces a number of assigned components for electrical feedthrough by the battery cell housing, thus reducing manufacturing cost and a weight of the cell and the battery. The cell produces stable fixation of the electric conductors in the battery cell housing, prevents penetration of moisture into the cell over an entire service life of the cell, and ensures robustness relative to mechanical stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a battery cell    (2) a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top and side views of battery cells connected by cell connectors.    Battery cell (10)    Cell connectors (14)    Prismatic battery cell housing (18)    Electrical conductors (24)    Plastic sealings (26)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (1) has a current collector (20) penetrating through a housing (10), where the current collector is electrically and conductively connected to an electrode of the battery cell. An electrically insulating seal (30) is provided between the housing and the current collector, where the material of the seal includes nanoparticles, and the seal is produced by a primary forming process. The seal seals the interior space of the housing against air and/or fluid. A fuse (40) is arranged in the current collector.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell for a battery in an electric motor powered car (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid car, a wind power plant, a mobile phone, an MP3 player, a power tool, a plug-in hybrid vehicle, an electro vehicle, and a micro hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically insulating seal is provided between the housing and the current collector, where the material of the seal includes nanoparticles, thus enabling to achieve higher mechanical robustness of the seal with respect to the housing while providing sufficient and permanent insulation of the electrode in the housing against moisture in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a lithium-ion battery cell    (2) an electric motor powered car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Housing (10)    Current collector (20)    Electrically insulating seal (30)    Fuse (40)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery case (15) attached to an upper surface of a floor panel (9) under a front seat (7). An upper case (19) is provided with an outer wall part (23). A lower case (18) is provided with a vertical wall part (21). A cross part (13) is arranged on the battery case. A fixing part (26) protrudes at an edge part of a vehicle rear side at a side-sill (14). The side-sill is arranged among side edge parts of a base part (20) of the lower case. The fixing part is fixed to an attaching part of the floor panel with a bolt (29). A battery (25) is arranged in the battery case.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing part is fixed to the attaching part of the floor panel with the bolt, so that bonding strength of the fixing part and the base part is improved, thus protecting the battery case when external force acts from a vehicle side and preventing the fixing part from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Front seat (7)    Floor panel (9)    Cross part (13)    Side-sill (14)    Battery case (15)    Lower case (18)    Upper case (19)    Base part (20)    Vertical wall part (21)    Outer wall part (23)    Battery (25)    Fixing part (26)    Bolt (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether conditions are present for effective use of a passive cooling system (142) of a vehicle (100) for a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) (122). The RESS is cooled by using the passive cooling system when the determination is made that the conditions are present for effective use of the passive cooling system. The RESS is cooled using an active cooling system (144) when the determination is made that the conditions are not present for effective use of the passive cooling system.    USE - Method for cooling a RESS i.e. battery such as nano-phosphate lithium ion battery, of a vehicle e.g. electric car and hybrid electric car. Can also be used for a saloon car, a wagon, a truck, or a sport utility vehicle, two-wheel drive vehicle such as rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive vehicle, a four-wheel drive vehicle or all-wheel drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables cooling the RESS by using the passive cooling system when the determination is made that the conditions are present for effective use of the passive cooling system, and by using the active cooling system when the determination is made that the conditions are not present for effective use of the passive cooling system, thus cooling the RESS to a desired temperature level in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control system for cooling a RESS of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a vehicle that includes a RESS and a control system for cooling the RESS.    Vehicle (100)    RESS (122)    RESS control system (124)    Passive cooling system (142)    Active cooling system (144)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a housing (2) provided with an air inlet and an exhaust air outlet, and batteries arranged within the housing. A cooling fan is installed within the housing and operated to produce airflow in the housing to cool the housing. A flux path opening/closing mechanism is arranged in a cool air delivery path and operated to open the delivery path when the mechanism is subjected to pressure of airflow produced by the fan and to close the delivery path if the fan is deactivated and the mechanism is subjected to decrease of pressure of the airflow.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The flux path opening/closing mechanism is arranged in the cool air delivery path in a simple manner and operated to open the delivery path when the mechanism is subjected to pressure of airflow produced by the fan and to close the delivery path if the fan is deactivated and the mechanism is subjected to decrease of pressure of the airflow, thus ensuring operation stability of the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with an exhaust air cap, which is secured at the housing while surrounding the exhaust air outlet of the housing, so that foreign matters such as rain water, cannot penetrate/enter inside the battery pack. The structure of the housing facilitates installation of the battery pack into the vehicle in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle in which a battery pack is installed.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1)    Housing (2)    Vehicle (100)    Rear part of vehicle (101)    Rear seat (102)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an intake passage (18) that is provided between a passenger cabin (14) and traction battery (12). A battery fan (24) is provided for supplying air from passenger cabin to the battery through the intake passage. A controller (30) is provided to generate a signal indicating blockage of air flow through the battery, when the difference in temperature within the intake passage and passenger cabin is greater than predetermined temperature difference amount.    USE - System for cooling traction battery of vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV).    ADVANTAGE - The traction battery can be cooled efficiently by supplying inside air of passenger cabin into battery case through intake passage, such that battery performance can be improved and service life of the battery can be prolonged. Improved thermal management of battery can be ensured. The air from the interior of passenger cabin can be efficiently supplied to the battery, without affecting the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) operations of the passenger cabin. Reduction or absence of air flow through battery can be detected. The blockage of air flow through the battery can be detected efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the system for cooling battery and plan view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    System for cooling traction battery (10)    Traction battery (12)    Passenger cabin (14)    Intake passage (18)    Battery fan (24)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The structure has an installation type connector (10) attached to a side surface of a power controller (30) positioned in an engine compartment of a vehicle and attached adjacent to an engine (40) positioned in the compartment. A cable side connector (12) is linked to the installation type connector. A fixing bolt (5) installs the cable side connector, and is fixed to the installation type connector and located between a tube fuse (3) and the engine while electrically connecting a conducting path i.e. cable, with the installation type connector, and the connectors are provided with the fuse.    USE - Connector structure for an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting path is equipped with the glass fuse such that the glass fuse prevents flow of overcurrent into an inverter from a battery. The tube fuse is blown out at time of vehicle collision so as to improve safety of the vehicle. The attachment state of the bolt can be monitored easily as the bolt is arranged in the structure in a visible manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The installation mold connector is a repeater. The conducting path is a cable. The installation type connector is a rectangular parallelepiped installation type connector. The tube fuse is a glass-tube fuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an installation type connector.    Tube fuse (3)    Fixing bolt (5)    Installation type connector (10)    Cable side connector (12)    Power controller (30)    Engine (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has a rear floor panel (103) whose rear end is fixed with a back panel (105). A left-right paired support frame (2) is extended to an upper-surface part (12) of the battery pack along front-back direction. A front-end part (25) of the support frame is fixed to the rear floor panel. A rear-end part (23) of the support frame is fixed to the back panel. The support frame is arranged between a battery pack (1) and the back panel. Curved parts (2A) curve such that mutual space is expanded as heading to a vehicle front-back direction rear side.    USE - Support structure for a battery pack i.e. power supply unit, of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The curved parts curve such that the mutual space is expanded as heading to the vehicle front-back direction rear side so as to protect the battery pack of the vehicle when external force is received.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a support structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1)    Left-right paired support frame (2)    Curved parts (2A)    Upper-surface part (12)    Rear-end part of a support frame (23)    Front-end partof a support frame (25)    Rear floor panel (103)    Back panel (105)
NOVELTY - The device has a DC-DC converter (3) for converting voltage of an onboard power supply. A bypass circuit is turned OFF when the DC-DC converter converts the voltage. The voltage of the supply is supplied to a load group (8) when an ignition key is OFF. The bypass circuit is equipped with a switch connected in parallel with the DC-DC converter. A semiconductor relay is connected in parallel with the switch. The switch turns ON and OFF the semiconductor relay when the ignition key is ON/OFF. The semiconductor relay is turned OFF when the DC-DC converter converts the voltage.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows contact resistance of the NC relay contact to be extraordinarily smaller than ON-resistance of a parasitic diode such that electric current mainly flows through a NC relay-contact side and the NC relay contact does not operate when an idle stop signal is supplied to a control part, so that the operation sound such as switching sound does not generate when the idle stop signal is not supplied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The onboard power supply is an AC dynamo (1) or a battery (2). The semiconductor relay is an N channel FET (11). The switch is a normally-closed (NC) relay contact (6) or a P channel FET.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power supply device for vehicles.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    AC dynamo (1)    Battery (2)    DC-DC converter (3)    NC relay contact (6)    Load groups (8, 9)    N channel FET (11)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a drive source (2) of an internal combustion engine (20), and a Rankine cycle (3) which makes waste heat of engine as heat source. A connection unit (4) connects an expander shaft (331) which is a rotation output shaft of expander (33) with drive source shaft (21) of drive source so that an output of expander of Rankine cycle assists an output of drive source. An output control unit (5) controls judgment that auxiliary output of expander shaft with respect to drive source shaft is negative, as one condition to make output of drive source to be high.    USE - Vehicle drive device mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine can be reduced, using the waste heat of the internal combustion engine effectively. The regeneration energy for output assistance of the internal combustion engine can be ensured. The output of the internal combustion engine can be improved. Thus, the stop of the internal combustion engine by the load of the expander can be prevented more effectively. The cheap and simple vehicle drive device can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle drive device.    Vehicle drive device (1)    Drive source (2)    Rankine cycle (3)    Connection unit (4)    Output control unit (5)    Internal combustion engine (20)    Drive source shaft (21)    Expander (33)    Expander shaft (331)
NOVELTY - The piezoelectric ultracapacitive stack is provided with a first ultracapacitor (207-1) electrically connected to a second ultracapacitor (207-2) so that the respective outputs of ultracapacitors are combined. A piezoelectric core of the ultracapacitor is provided with first and second surfaces opposite to electrodes (202). The first surface is coupled to the second electrode. An electrolyte material is formed either between first surface and first electrode or between second surface and second electrode.    USE - Elastomeric piezoelectric ultracapacitor for generation of energy such as solar, wind, wave and fossil fuel, used as power source for electric bike, motorbike and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric ultracapacitors can be employed to charge energy storage devices such that higher voltage can be achieved efficiently. Since the forces exerted on the piezoelectric element induce a voltage across the surfaces of element which is applied to the ultracapacitor through the coupling, the current created by piezoelectric materials is quite small, due to the extremely high input impedance of the piezoelectric material. Thus, the voltage causes a charge to accumulate on the electrodes of the ultracapacitor, such that the charge can be prevented from returning to the piezoelectric element or otherwise being neutralized by diodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the piezoelectric ultracapacitors.    Electrodes (202)    First piezoelectric ultracapacitor (207-1)    Second piezoelectric ultracapacitor (207-2)    Polymer gel electrolyte (213)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode that contains porous aluminum electrical power collector with which slurry that distributes the positive electrode active material occluding lithium ion to solvent is filled, a lithium metal negative electrode, and a separator. The separator is made of a porous resin film in which hole has a three-dimensional ordered array structure.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium system secondary battery for use as power supply of apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is excellent in high capacity, discharge rate characteristic, and charging/discharging cycling characteristics since generation of short circuit by the growth of lithium dendrite is prevented by using porous resin film in which hole with three-dimensional ordered array structure for separator and using porous aluminum electrical power collector for electrical power collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the discharge test of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The short circuiting element (150) has a thermal expansion member (158) set on at least one outer side of first electric conduction body (151) and second electric conduction body (152) and expands at predetermined temperature. A short circuit container (161) suppresses expansion of a volume with which melting layer (153) is combined. The melting layer short circuits the electric conduction bodies when part or all of low melting-point alloy layer (155) melts if temperature in electrical storage element exceeds predetermined temperature.    USE - Short circuiting element for electrical storage element (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery in electrical storage element system (claimed) of e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable short-circuiting and stable discharging operation of the positive and negative electrode sides of electrode body when temperature in electrical storage element rises excessively since low melting-point alloy layer is melted to short circuit the first and second electric conduction bodies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the short circuiting element.    Short circuiting element (150)    First electric conduction body (151)    Second electric conduction body (152)    Melting layer (153)    Low melting-point alloy layer (155)    Thermal expansion member (158)    Short circuit container (161)
NOVELTY - The Dual Green Automotive Vehicle is driven by electrical energy and recharged by pneumatic energy which is provided into the vehicle by an external air compressor. The conversion of fuel vehicle to DGAV is made by replacing the principle components of the fuel vehicle such as internal combustion engine, radiator, fuel tank and exhaust system with an electrical energy source that stores and supplies electrical energy, a pneumatic energy source that stores and supplies pneumatic energy, an electrical energy to mechanical energy converter that drives the vehicle, an electronic controller that controls the speed of the vehicle, and a pneumatic energy to mechanical energy converter connected to a mechanical energy to electrical energy converter that stores electrical energy in the electrical energy storage device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stroke sensor (202) that detects the operating quantity of the pedal (12). A fixing unit (220) is provided in the sensor arm (218) to fix the sensor arm to bracket (206). A projection section (222) is positioned in a symmetrical position on both sides of the rotation center of the stroke sensor.    USE - Operation amount detection apparatus in brake system of various vehicles such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the projection section is positioned on both sides of a rotation center in a symmetrical position, the shakiness resulting from a manufacturing error can be suppressed. The detection accuracy of the stroke sensor can be improved. The influence of the detection capability on the stroke sensor can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the operation amount detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Brake pedal (12)    Stroke sensor (202)    Bracket (206)    Sensor arm (218)    Fixing unit (220)    Projection unit (222)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, lithium salt which has boron atom, lithium salt which does not have boron atom, and phosphate ester.    USE - An electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrical storage devices used for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) and power supplies for noncommercial machines and for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ion secondary battery operates at a high voltage and has high cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, lithium salt of formulae (1) and/or (2) which has boron atom, lithium salt which does not have boron atom, and phosphate ester.    X=F, Cl, or Br;    R1=optionally substituted 1-10C hydrocarbon;    R2=H, F, or optionally substituted 1-10C hydrocarbon;    a=0 or 1;    m=0-4; and    n=0-2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery containing electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrical storage devices, positive electrode containing positive electrode active material which operates with electric potential of greater than or equal to 4.4 V (vs Li/Li+), and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The structure has a first layer placed on a textile-type conductive substrate and comprising a set of one-dimensional nanostructures. A second layer is placed on the first layer, and comprises graphene and graphene oxide. The layers are alternately layered on the conductive substrate, where the nanostructures comprise a carbon fiber and a cylindrical crystal carbon nanotube. The substrate comprises a textile fiber (112) and a conductive layer (114) provided on a surface of the textile fiber. The textile fiber includes a set of fiber strands that is woven in a predetermined pattern.    USE - Porous electrode structure for an energy storage device (claimed) e.g. electrochemical capacitor such as supercapacitor or ultracapacitor, for a hybrid electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle, and for military application, aerospace application and medical application.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is featured with flexibility, porous properties, high specific surface area and high electrical conductivity, and includes the textile-type conductive substrate of a flexible material, a one-dimensional nanostructure layer and a graphene layer formed on the textile-type conductive substrate. The structure has strong durability against a stress generated in a number of charge-discharge cycles or a physical stress generated by continuous movement of the storage device, thus realizing high capacity and high power for the storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode structure    (2) an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a textile fiber and a conductive layer forming a textile-type conductive substrate included in an electrode structure.    Textile fiber (112)    Conductive layer (114)
NOVELTY - The system has received signal strength detection units (23,24) that detect received signal strength of electromagnetic wave received in receiving antennas (19,21). A phase difference detection unit (25) detects the phase difference of the electromagnetic wave received in receiving antennas. A position pinpoint unit (26) pinpoints the position of tire (2) by calculating the position of tire pressure detector (4) based on the received signal strength and the phase difference.    USE - System for determining position of tire of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid car, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and gasoline powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of tire position determination can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the tire pressure monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tire (2)    Tire pressure detector (4)    Receiving antennas (19,21)    Received signal strength detection units (23,24)    Phase difference detection unit (25)    Position pinpoint unit (26)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode mixture layer provided on an electrical power collector. The electrode mixture layer contains an active material and binder resin. The binder resin contains the polymer which has a unit based on a vinyl cyanide monomer. The electrode mixture layer has a moisture content of 500-30,000 ppm.    USE - Electrode for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a battery of a notebook computer, a mobile telephone, an electric vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cracking and chipping at the time of a deformation processing are prevented since the since the electrode mixture layer has favorable oxidation resistance, adhesiveness and flexibility. Flexibility of the electrode mixture layer is improved with a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of a secondary battery; and    (2) a manufacturing method of an electrode for a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A battery active material comprises monoclinic ( beta )-type titanium-based oxide or lithium titanium-based oxide. The monoclinic ( beta )-type titanium-based oxide or lithium titanium-based oxide has peak of 24.4-24.88 degrees at 2( theta )1 assigned on (011) measured by X-ray diffraction pattern obtained by wide-angle X-ray diffraction using copper-potassium-( alpha ) rays as the X-ray source.    USE - Battery active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, digital camera, hybrid electric vehicle and assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent cycling characteristics, and suppressed fall of capacitance and heavy-current performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte battery; and    (2) battery pack.
NOVELTY - A polarizable electrode material comprises porous carbon particles, electroconductive auxiliary agent, tungsten oxide powder and binder. The tungsten oxide is dispersed in the polarizable electrode material such that the surface area of the tungsten oxide per 1 g of the polarizable electrode material is 0.2-less than 6 m2.    USE - Polarizable electrode material is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, solar cell, wind power generation and momentary stop compensating device.    ADVANTAGE - The high withstand voltage-type electric double layer capacitor comprising polarizable electrode material has high-energy density, excellent long-term reliability, and favorable electrostatic capacitance and time-independent deterioration resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1000) has a socket terminal (200) that is inserted into outer side of an electrode terminal (110). The electrode terminal is protruded to one side of a battery module (100). The battery module is provided with several elastically contact property portions (220). A socket (300) is coupled to a terminal (400) such that the electrode terminal and the terminal are electrically connected with each other through the socket terminal.    USE - Apparatus for connecting terminal and electrode terminal of battery module e.g. secondary battery module such as nickel-cadmium battery module, nickel-metal hydride battery module and lithium secondary battery module used in digital camera, cellular phone, notebook and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal can be connected effectively with the terminal of battery module, since socket is coupled to the terminal such that the electrode terminal and the terminal are electrically connected with each other through the socket terminal. The requirement of separate tool for connecting terminal and electrode terminal can be prevented. The turnaround time of terminal and electrode terminal can be reduced. The battery module can be assembled and disassembled conveniently and the easily. The maintenance and repair of battery module can be facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode terminal of battery module.    Battery module (100)    Electrode terminal (110)    Socket terminal (200)    Elastically contact property portion (220)    Socket (300)    Terminal (400)    Apparatus for connecting terminal and electrode terminal of battery module (1000)
NOVELTY - The angled battery cell (100) has a pouch-shaped battery cell (110) that is arranged in a polygonal-shaped cell case (120). An electrode assembly of pouch-shaped battery cell is arranged in a pouch-shaped battery case. A polygonal-shaped terminal case (130) is coupled with one end of the cell case. The external input/output terminals of terminal case are connected with the electrode terminals of the pouch-shaped battery cell.    USE - Angled battery cell e.g. lithium secondary battery for battery module of battery pack used in portable device such as cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad and netbook, and light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembling expandability of battery module can be facilitated. The explosion of battery can be prevented by collecting gas emitted in the battery cell. The durability and rigidity of pouched-type battery cell can be improved. The stability of battery cell can be improved. The weather-resistant and heat sealing property of battery cell can be improved. The intensity of battery case can be improved. The inflow of foreign substance into the battery cell can be prevented. The capacity of pouched-type battery cell can be reduced. The cooling efficiency of battery cell can be enhanced by arranging the cooling elements between battery cells. The occurrence of swelling in battery cell due to the continuous use of battery or the abnormal operation can be prevented. The thickness, width and volume of laminating structure can be reduced. The pouched-type battery cell can be protected from the external shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the angled battery cell.    Angled battery cell (100)    Pouch-shaped battery cell (110)    Polygonal-shaped cell case (120)    Polygonal-shaped terminal case (130)
NOVELTY - The high voltage battery pack comprises a battery module (12) and a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the battery module. A heating wire is provided, which is adhered to the battery module. A heater controller is provided for controlling the electric power supply to the heating wire. A heater element (23) is provided, which is adhered to a side of the battery module. A double sided tape (25) is provided, which is installed in the heater element. Multiple air passages (23a) are formed to cover a cooling channel (12a) of the battery module in the heater element.    USE - High voltage battery pack for vehicle, such as hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage battery pack comprises a battery module and a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the battery module, and thus enables reducing the weight and cost of a high voltage battery pack by reducing the number of component in the configuration of the high voltage battery pack, and reducing the size of the high voltage battery pack, and also efficient installation of the high voltage battery pack for reducing the heating-up period of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a high voltage battery pack.    Battery module (12)    Cooling channel (12a)    Heater element (23)    Air passage (23a)    Double sided tape (25)
NOVELTY - The sensor device (100) has a voltage impressing unit (130) that applies voltage to a piezoelectric element and a control unit (120) that controls the approval times of the voltage applied to the piezoelectric element according to the input distance value of the vehicle. The piezoelectric element generates the ultrasonic signal and the vibration is generated in response to the voltage, which is applied to a detecting sensor. The distance value measured with an ultrasonic sensor (110) controls the output of the approval times of the voltage impressing unit.    USE - Sensor device for use in a vehicle apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the approval times of the voltage applied to the piezoelectric element according to the input distance value of the vehicle, the piezoelectric element generates the vibration and the ultrasonic sensor controls the output of the approval times of the voltage impressing unit, thus efficiently controls the vibration of the piezoelectric element, and thus enhances the operator park convenience.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an object sensing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows block diagram of a sensor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sensor device (100)    Ultrasonic sensor (110)    Control unit (120)    Voltage impressing unit (130)
NOVELTY - Forming an active material, comprises providing a starting material comprising lithium, at least one transition metal and oxygen, mixing the starting material with an activating material comprising a metal compound, and annealing the mixture for a time and temperature such that lithium present in the starting material is extracted from the starting material via reaction with the B of the AB compound.    USE - The method is useful for forming an active material that is useful in an electrode of a battery such as primary and secondary batteries (all claimed) and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of effectively forming pre-activating over-lithiated layered oxide active materials by controlling lithium extraction with reduced irreversible capacity loss thus improving capacity, coulombic efficiency, performance rate and cycle life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Forming an active material comprises providing a starting material comprising lithium, at least one transition metal and oxygen, mixing the starting material with an activating material comprising a metal compound of formula (AB), and annealing the mixture for a time and temperature such that lithium present in the starting material is extracted from the starting material via reaction with the B of the AB compound.    A = organic moiety or a metal; and    B = halo or chalcogen.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method-1 for making a battery comprising providing an electrolyte, an anode and a cathode comprising a chemically delithiated active material, and assembling the electrolyte, anode and cathode into a battery, where the active material is chemically delithiated by a method that forms a lithium halide or lithium chalcogenide reaction product by extracting lithium from the starting material; and    (2) the battery formed by the method.
NOVELTY - The industrial truck (2) has an energy supply unit (5) for supplying the industrial truck with electrical energy, where a change of the energy supply unit takes place in the horizontal direction. A sighting device is connected with the energy supply unit and displays an alignment of the energy supply unit by the alignment with an optical marking at the industrial truck. The alignment of the energy supply unit is accurate for the insertion in a receiving chamber (3). The optical marking is arranged on the industrial truck above an opening (17) of the receiving chamber.    USE - Industrial truck, particularly counterbalance forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The industrial truck has an energy supply unit for supplying the industrial truck with electrical energy, where a change of the energy supply unit takes place in the horizontal direction, and thus ensures simple and cost-effective handling of the industrial truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion of an industrial truck.    Vehicle frame (1)    Industrial truck (2)    Receiving chamber (3)    Energy supply unit (5)    Opening (17)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte particle comprises component selected from sodium, potassium, a rubidium, a cesium, francium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, radium, phosphorus and sulfur, where the particle size of the component is measured by a laser-diffraction-type particle size distribution measuring method, the volume-based average particle diameter of the solid electrolyte particle is 0.01-50 micrometer.    USE - Solid electrolyte particle for use in composition for manufacturing electrode layer of battery (all claimed) that is utilized in for two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, etc. which make the portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, and a motor a motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte particle has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composition comprising solid electrolyte particle.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material contains iron-metal (M) sulfate (I).    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing the positive-electrode active material has high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material contains iron-metal (M) sulfate of formula: Fe1-xMxOHSO4 (I).    M=transition metal elements other than iron;and    x=more than 0 and less than 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive-electrode can (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A thin film sulfur covering conductive carbon is formed by covering surface of conductive carbon with sulfur film. The conductive carbon has BET specific surface area of 500 m2/g or more. The sulfur film has thickness of 0.4-5.    USE - Thin film sulfur covering conductive carbon is used for positive electrode compound material of all-solid-type lithium sulfur battery (all claimed) for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode compound material containing the thin film sulfur covering conductive carbon provides all-solid-type lithium sulfur battery with excellent rate characteristics and discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode compound material; and    (2) all-solid-type lithium sulfur battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid-type lithium sulfur battery.    Negative electrode electrical power collector (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode compound material layer (4)    All-solid-type lithium sulfur battery (10)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte is obtained from lithium sulfide and sulfide compound chosen from diphosphorus trisulfide, phosphorus pentasulfide, silicon sulfide, germanium disulfide, boron sulfide and aluminum sulfide. The solid electrolyte does not contain organic solvent containing water. The peak areas of the phosphate bond of phosphate compound (I) observed by 70 to -20 ppm area of 31PNMR spectrum comprises 1-50% peak areas of total-phosphorus element observed by 170 to -20 ppm area of spectrum.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, electric power storage apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has high ion conductivity. The lithium ion battery provided using solid electrolyte has reduced deterioration during charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A recombinator (100) for a flow battery comprises: at least one input configured to provide a halogen containing flow stream and hydrogen gas to a reaction chamber; and a substrate located in the reaction chamber, where the substrate is configured to be directly heated and the substrate contains a catalyst, where the recombinator is configured to react the hydrogen gas and the halogen using the catalyst to form a hydrogen-halogen compound.    USE - As recombinator for a flow battery (claimed) such as aqueous zinc-halogen flow batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Conventional systems use a separate heating element for temperature control of the reaction chamber. Using a catalyst substrate which can also serve the function of temperature control (i.e. the substrate is the heating element) enables much higher reactor efficiency as well as quicker heating response time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a flow battery system comprising the recombinator; and an aqueous halogen flow battery; and    (2) operating a recombinator involving providing a halogen containing flow stream to a recombinator comprising a directly heated substrate comprising a catalyst; providing hydrogen gas to the recombinator; and reacting the halogen with the hydrogen gas using the catalyst to form a hydrogen-halogen compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram illustrating operation of a flow battery system during charge mode.    Recombinator (100)    Flow cells (201)    Reaction zone (207)    Reservoir (208)    Conduit (220, 222)    Pump (402)    Venturi injector (602)
NOVELTY - An active material has negative electrode active material particles provided with surface layers containing oxygen and titanium or aluminum on total or portion of active material surfaces.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle and smart phone.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing active material has excellent battery capacity and cyclic characteristics, and suppressed deposition of corrosion products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode, which has active material.
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an ester compound (I), an electrolyte salt, and an organic solvent.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte is useful in a lithium secondary battery (claimed), which is useful in an electric vehicle and electronic device such as a cellular phone, a camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte prevents the ignition or explosion of the battery due to overheating by reducing the internal temperature of the battery so that the safety of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an ester compound of formula (R1-C(=O)-O-R2-O-R3) (I), an electrolyte salt, and an organic solvent.    R1 = linear or branched 1-5C-alkyl or 6-30C-aryl (both optionally substituted);    R2 = linear or branched optionally substituted 1-5C-alkylene; and    R3 = linear or branched 1-5C-alkyl, 6-20C-aryl (both optionally substituted) or H, where one of R1 and R3 is aryl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery comprising an anode, a cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a battery box front cover, a battery box for placing batteries is composed of a plurality of the multiple battery connected in series by a plurality of wires, the inner side of the battery box cover is provided with a fixing device, the fixing device can be a plurality of wires are separated from each other in the battery box is fixed on the inner side of the front cover. This utility model also claims a battery box and an electric motor car. By the technical solution of the utility model can optimize the wiring structure of the battery box and the battery box to ensure the inner wire and the wire are not contacted, further can make the wire and the battery does not contact and eliminate the potential safety hazard, and it is convenient to maintain the battery box device.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a pressure balance device, comprising a cylinder body (10), the inner cavity is provided with the adjusting piece (20) is set in the inner cavity of the adjusting piece (20) is divided into mutually independent buffering cavity and an adjusting cavity, and an elastic piece (30) is set in the cavity of the elastic element (30) of the first end is fixed, the elastic element (30) is against the second end of the elastic adjusting piece (20), air inlet hole and an air outlet hole, which are set on the cylinder body (10), an air inlet hole and air outlet hole are connected with the buffer cavity connected with the exhaust hole, the upper part is provided with the cylinder body (10), an exhaust hole with the adjusting cavity are connected with each other. The pressure balancing device of the utility model has small volume, low cost, no maintenance, especially suitable for compact design to be of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a lithium battery packaging structure, comprising a shell (1) and a shell cover (2), a shell (1) and the bottom of the shell cover (2) are equipped with the battery pole piece of the pole piece groove (3), the shell cover (2) is provided with a slot on the surface of the shell (1) (6), said shell (1) inserted in the slot (6), wherein the shell (1) of the shell opening is provided with a screw hole (4), a shell cover (2) is fixed on the shell (1) through a screw (5) and a screw hole (4), the shell cover (2) is a screw passing through the screw hole (7) is concave, concave of the end face of the screw are the same. This utility model has simple structure, the processing technique is simple, the production cost is low, and the screw passes through the shell and the shell cover are fastened, which can ensure the relative position between the battery core and the shell in the shell is stable and not change, avoids a core loosing the contact;
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of electric vehicle by using waste heat of the heating device heating the battery case, wherein the device controlled by a control of a temperature sensor, a heating temperature sensor, electromagnetic valve A, an electromagnetic valve B and an electric heater, a circulating pipeline in turn to a plurality of heating device in the water pump A and the vehicle are connected in series, electromagnetic valve A is set on the upper part of the pipe section in the medium flow passage A inlet of the circulating pipeline, a circulating pipe B in the water pump B, a battery box, a water tank and an electric heater B in series, a circulating pipeline further comprises a bypass connected in parallel, connected with the tee joint A and the three-way B and a circulating pipe. From the outlet end of the water pump A according to the order through the circulating pipeline C of the inlet end of the heating device, a radiator and a water tank A to the water pump A, an electromagnetic valve B is set on the bypass on the pipe section between the radiator and the tee joint B. Electric automobile can effectively use waste heat generated in a battery case heating, reduce the consumption of electric energy, improve the utilization efficiency of the energy.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of electric vehicle battery liquid cooling device, comprising a battery box, the battery box is provided with a plurality of interconnected battery module, the battery module is sleeved in a sleeve composed of a single battery, the battery sleeve inner wall and a outer wall, the surrounding liquid cooling tube in a mould, in the battery box is filled porous medium, the porous medium is filled in the gap phase change material, the utility model can satisfy all kinds of battery temperature control according to a specifically large power battery, and the structure is compact, it is convenient, it has great market prospect.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of phase change material comprising the air cooling type electric automobile battery heat management device, comprising a battery on the outer wall of the interlayer, the interlayer is connected with the shell of the battery to the outer wall, between the inner shell and the outer shell of the interlayer is filled with porous medium, wherein pores of the porous medium filling the phase change material, the interlayer shell is provided with a radiating fin. A heat radiated by the transmitted to the inner shell of the interlayer through the heat is transmitted to the outer shell body through the porous medium in interlayer, at last through the radiating fin for air cooling mode to radiate. Interlayer of porous medium pore-filling the phase change material can ensure a constant temperature is maintained at the best working temperature range. This utility model is simple in structure, easy to manufacture, convenient to be popularized and applied, at the same time can ensure the battery inner temperature distribution and the battery temperature is maintained in the best working range.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims an air cooling device of battery of electric motor car, comprising a battery box, wherein the battery box is provided with a plurality of battery module are connected with each other, further comprising a turbulent flow device, according to a plurality of turbulent flow along the cooling air flowing direction is provided with the battery box on two sides of the wall. Wherein the utility model is capable of flowing through a cooling air flow rate to each cell a uniformly flowing state, so that a temperature of each battery module are uniformly distributed. This utility model is simple in structure and obvious in effect, and it is easy to carry out, and has wide application prospect.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of compact type liquid cooling device of battery of electric motor car, comprising a battery box, the battery box is provided with a plurality of interconnected battery module, the battery module is sleeved in the heat conducting shell composed of a single battery, a shell wall and a outer wall, the outer wall of the heat conducting shell is provided with a cooling pipe, the cooling pipe is installed on the shell outer channel wall of the channel with the cooling pipe. This utility model has simple and compact structure, is convenient to be popularized and applied, and the battery temperature is effectively controlled in the best working temperature range, which is suitable for each kind of a power driving device has potential market prospect.
NOVELTY - A loading cab set for power supply device, relating to a kind of loading a power supply attached device, especially belonging to the technical field of integrated power supply device of a loader driving cab. Is provided with a junction box (3), wherein the shell of the junction box outer side is provided with a wiring plug (5), the input end thereof is provided with two paths of power supply wire are respectively connected with a vehicle-mounted power supply (1) and the spare power supply device (8) is connected with the power supply wire of the junction box inner part is provided with the fuse (7) and a relay (4), the standby power supply device is a storage battery. The utility model is provided with circuit orderly standard, high safety factor, convenient detection and maintenance;
NOVELTY - The plate has a main body provided with an air plate and a hydrogen plate that are connected by a circular flow plate to form a parallel flow channel. A cooling flow passage is provided with three parts, two boards and a membrane electrode. The membrane electrode is contact with the circular flow plate of the parallel flow channel. Two boards of the cooling flow passage are arranged together to form a snake-shaped flow passage. An outer side of the circular flow plate is provided with a sealing ring. An air inlet and an air outlet passage are fixed at an outer side of the sealing ring.    USE - Circular fuel cell bi-polar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a circular fuel cell bi-polar plate.
NOVELTY - The plate has an air plate connected with a hydrogen plate. The air plate is formed with a round hole. A traditional flow channel flow field design is changed. A traditional bank is provided with a cylinder body. An electronic support is provided with the cylinder body. A periphery of an air electrode is connected with radiating fins. An end of the cylinder body is connected with a pole plate. A contact is provided with the air electrode. Distance between the hydrogen plate and the air plate are calculated corresponding to a position of the cylinder body.    USE - Self-breathing-type fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate enlarges reaction area. The plate has anti-corrosion effect, better conductivity, gas permeation resistance, high intensity and heat conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a self-breathing-type fuel cell bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - Connected in series can increase cycle life of the battery pack device, relating to the technical field of the series-connected rechargeable battery group,... one end of the first capacitor is respectively connected with one end of the anode of the coil of the relay of the one end of the resistor 13, one end of the resistor 11, the anode of the capacitor, one end of the resistor 12 is connected with the 24V power supply, and connected with the other end. One end of the first block is connected with the anode of a diode, the integrated block 16 is connected with the cathode of a capacitance diode a is connected with a ground connection, an integrated block 14 pin are respectively connected with the 12 pin of the integrated block, one end of the resistor 17 is connected, and the other end of the resistor 17 are respectively connected with the 8 pin integrated block, pin 13 is connected with a ground connection, it not only can be returned to its original state in the whole storage battery connected in series, but also can be separated from the whole series-connected rechargeable battery group, the circulation service life of the circulating service life and single battery of the whole storage battery group in series as long as, and can directly display situation of a battery, which is good for early discovery state of single battery, it is convenient to take corresponding measures.
NOVELTY - The system has a right bridge shell (3) provided with a right pipe shaft (4) that is fixed on a connecting plate (5). A lower part of a fan-shaped plate is provided with the connecting plate that is connected with a sleeve. The connecting plate is fixed with a middle part of the fan-shaped plate that is formed with a brake rope guide hole. The fan-shaped plate is fixed with a right fixing surface frame (53). A right half axle (10) is connected to the right pipe shaft. A right brake (8) is arranged on the right pipe shaft and connected to a right brake mounting surface.    USE - Alternating current storage battery integrated electric fork-transmission system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, convenient to maintain, easy to manufacture and inexpensive, and has better processing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an alternating current storage battery integrated electric fork-transmission system.    Right bridge shell (3)    Right pipe shaft (4)    Connecting plate (5)    Right brake (8)    Right half axle (10)    Right fixing surface frame (53)
NOVELTY - The device has a main control processor module, a USB extension module, a serial port converting module, a GPS module, an Ethernet communication module, a keyboard module, a USB interface keyboard module, an LCD module, a serial port debugging module, a video module and an audio module connected with each other. The audio module and the video module are connected with the USB extension module. The main control processor module is connected with an RS232/RS485 serial port debugging module corresponding to a data transmission protocol.    USE - Electric vehicle hydrogen system fuel cell terminal device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle hydrogen system fuel cell terminal device.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of using a hybrid energy system structure, comprising a mixed energy system assembly is set in the box of the box body and a cylinder sleeved to the fixed box body, wherein the cylinder body is provided with parallel to each other on the peripheral wall, and the distance between them is equal to a number of a plurality of annular reinforcing rib is circular tube, one end of the cylinder body opening, the inner wall of the circle surface of the two sides is provided with two rows of guide rail seat, the guide rail holder is in a uniform centre height is composed of three needle roller bearing on the same bearing base, a guide rail seat fixed cabin in the gap between two annular reinforcing rib in the cylinder body, and an outer surface of the box body wall is provided with two rows of guide rails, a guide rail and a guide rail seat is matched with the inner wall of the cylinder. This utility model is set with a convenient and easily box pushing cylinder and can automatically.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery terminal (1) fixed on a storage battery and formed with a first through hole (5). A front end of a copper nose part (2) is opened with a second through hole (4). The storage battery terminal and the nose part are matched with each other and arranged on a surface of a concave structure (7) and a convex structure. The concave structure and the convex structure are matched with each other. A connecting device is connected to the storage battery terminal that is formed with multiple bulge structures.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery connecting device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and improves stability of the copper nose part, connectivity, terminal operating ability and safety performance of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lead-acid storage battery connecting device.    Storage battery terminal (1)    Copper nose part (2)    Through holes (4, 5)    Concave structure (7)
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame body comprising an anode electrolytic liquid inlet common flow channel (1) and a cathode electrolyte outlet common channel that is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode electrolyte inlet part. Two sides of an electrode area are connected to an electrolyte unit that is matched with the positive electrode and the negative electrode electrolyte inlet part. A liquid outlet common passage is provided with a main flow passage and a multi-level distribution flow passage. The multi-level distribution flow passage comprises a flow channel baffles plate.    USE - Vanadium redox flow fuel battery electrode frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has uniform electrolyte distribution function and large power stack generating function, and improves performance of a fuel battery in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vanadium redox flow battery electrode frame.    Anode electrolytic liquid inlet common flow channel (1)
NOVELTY - The method involves taking vanadium pentoxide. The vanadium pentoxide is heated at temperature of about 300-650 degrees centigrade. Reaction product sulfur acid solution is stirred with hydrogen sulfide gas reducing agent. Solid impurities are filtered by utilizing filter solution. Vanadyl sulfate solution is obtained. The obtained vanadyl sulfate solution is evaporated and crystallized. A vanadium battery electrolyte is dipped in pure crystal concentrated sulfuric acid solution.    USE - Vanadium battery electrolyte manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The charging circuit has a voltage booster circuit connected with a battery. A fifth pin of a three-phase rectifier bridge is connected with an anode of an electrolytic capacitor. A voltage booster circuit is provided with an inductor and a rectifier diode. An end of a resistor is connected with a PWM drive chip. Another resistor is connected with a gate electrode of a P-channel depletion mode FET. A drain electrode of the P-channel depletion mode FET is connected with the voltage booster circuit. The voltage booster circuit is fixed with an end of the inductor.    USE - Electric motor car brake boost battery charging circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The charging circuit can convert rotational energy of a three-phase motor into electric energy to charge the battery, and improves endurance capacity of the battery and extends charging time period of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric motor car brake boost battery charging circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has a power switch tube (Q2) whose cathode is connected with an end of a resistor. An anode of a diode (D3) is connected with the power switch tube. Another power switch tube (Q3) is connected with a collector. A cathode electrode is connected with a photovoltaic cell plate. A lifting bus of a capacitor (C3) is connected with another diode (D4). An anode of the latter switch tube is connected with an end of a cathode and a relay (RY1). The latter diode is connected with an end of the relay. An end of another relay (RY2) is connected with a cathode of a storage battery.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle photovoltaic charger circuit for an energy vehicle hydrogen system.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has low switching loss, high conversion efficiency, wide input voltage range and high safe performance and reliability, and realizes power point tracking control process and real-time monitoring and voltage charging process so as to ensure high battery charging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic charger circuit controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell vehicle photovoltaic charger circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (C3)    Diodes (D3, D4)    Power switch tubes (Q2, Q3)    Relays (RY1, RY2)
NOVELTY - The device has an ultra-capacitor module (1) whose end is connected with a motor (5), a load (6), a storage battery (8) and a starting motor (9) via a hard wire. An end of a DC voltage supply (3) is connected with an ultra-capacitor management unit (2). Another end of the voltage supply is connected with the motor, the load and the starting motor via the wire. The management unit is connected with an engine control unit (7) via a CAN bus. The capacitor module realizes recycling of braking energy according to starting driving working condition and normal driving working condition.    USE - Ultra-capacitor based energy storage device for use in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an ultra-capacitor based energy storage device controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an ultra-capacitor based energy storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Ultra-capacitor module (1)    Ultra-capacitor management unit (2)    DC voltage supply (3)    Motor (5)    Load (6)    Engine control unit (7)    Storage battery (8)    Starting motor (9)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims an electric car high-voltage power supply distributing module and electric vehicle cooling system, wherein the cooling system of the high voltage power supply module comprises a storage bottle, air valve, a cooling device, a filter, a cooling pipeline is set in the high voltage power supply distribution module, said each part through the transmission pipe connected with the shell body of the high voltage power supply distribution module is provided with an exhaust port, the upper part of the cooling pipe is provided with multiple through holes. It is clear that, this utility model provided by the embodiment in electric vehicle PDU cooling system air cooling method to cool the electronic components of the PDU, can satisfy the waterproof protection level and a circuit board, a relay and so on electric elements of the high voltage power supply module. Wind power source of the cooling system is selected from vehicle carrying the gas, is the number of the parts of the system design, but also reduces the production cost.
NOVELTY - This utility model is a main power generation device and a gasoline generating set composed of a foldable type air can be installed on the electric vehicle, and a auxiliary power supply is a kind of pure electric vehicle, comprising a vehicle body 1, an electric vehicle system (2), a storage battery group (3), a multifunctional charger 4, a foldable wind energy generating device (5), gasoline engine (6), permanent magnet brushless direct current motor 7, a power supply line and a power source line II and so on. When the electric vehicle is running, a first electric power of a battery of the electric vehicle is not need to start the gasoline generating set, only weak or unpredictable electric power of the storage battery group is less than the electric power of the storage battery unit, then start the gasoline generating set to generate power, and directly supply electric vehicle system, and 5 is a retractable and foldable state, the 5 stretching, as long as there is 1-2 wind power, the storage battery 5, a complete electric quantity, greatly prolongs the driving mileage of the electric vehicle, and saves a lot of energy, but also reduces the waste gas discharge and haze.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a starting auxiliary system of a super capacitor, a storage battery through the storage battery relay is connected with a key switch, a key switch connected with a starting relay is connected with the super capacitor module, a starting relay is connected with the starting motor, a super capacitor module by a control and display panel is connected with storage battery relay, a super capacitor module, a starting relay and motor are connected with the electric system control circuit. The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: 1, the bulldozer energy-saving novel field, and claims a new and feasible technical solution for energy saving and reducing consumption of the bulldozer, green and environment-friendly. 2, breaks through the traditional starting process of bulldozer, greatly prolongs battery life, reduces the recycling process caused by the energy consumption and pollution. 3, for prolonging the life of battery at the same time, it reduces the use cost of the user. 4. The method for improving the success rate of starting of engine, reduces the start is not successful caused by energy consumption.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of electric bicycle with a fixing device of improved structure, comprising a fixed component and a box, fixing component is installed on the electric bicycle body, the fixing component is fixedly provided with a power plug, a locating box is detachably installed on the fixing component, and the fixing component relative to electric bicycle body is fixed and the upper part of the battery box is fixed with a power plug matched with the power supply socket fixed element for accommodating the battery box of the box base, used for matching slide is connected with battery box and guiding the head end of guide rail in the box base and a box, and position is set with a locking unit of the electric bicycle body, one side of the box seat and the guide rail are coaxially hinged on the electric bicycle body, the guide rail can drive the box seat coaxially, a locking unit is able to guide rail and the other end is a locking electric bicycle on the vehicle body. The battery fixing device is featured with simple structure, simple and convenient operation, capable of realizing fast mounting and taking out the battery box.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims one kind of solar electrolysis oxygen generator, comprising an electrolytic water to produce oxygen, wherein it further comprises a vehicle window for electrolyzing water to produce oxygen supplying electrical energy to the solar battery board, wherein the solar battery board is electrically connected to a solar energy controller is connected with the electrolysis of the water oxygen machine. A solar battery plate is set on the window of the upper part for electrolyzing water to produce oxygen power supplying power, so as to provide oxygen for vehicle, and is green and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a gas mixer, wherein the mixer is provided with the air filter and exhaust gas turbocharger, comprising a shell and a pipe, wherein the shell body is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet is connected with the air filter, the air outlet and the exhaust gas turbocharger connected with the upper guiding pipe is provided with a regulating valve, wherein said shell is provided with a through hole, the pipe passes through the through hole is connected with the inner wall of the shell, and the air feeding pipe is provided with a plurality of through holes set on the one end of the inner tube in the shell, the power adjusting valve is set on the pipe at the outside of the shell, the air inlet is provided with an air turbulent flow device, wherein the air outlet of the Venturi and the tube type structure. This utility model makes the air and natural gas mixed more fully, so as to make the combustion more fully, and improves the performance of fuel cell engine and super-standard standard.
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle connected with two liquid storage containers (201, 202). An inner part of each liquid storage container is filled with liquid working medium. A liquid channel (3) is arranged between the two liquid storage containers that are connected together. An electric energy generating device unit generates electric energy that passes through the liquid channel. The device unit is provided with an impeller (102) that is fixed with the liquid channel. The two liquid storage containers are respectively fixed with front and rear parts of the vehicle along longitudinal direction.    USE - Light guiding liquid working medium kinetic energy storing device for an indicator light of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is energy-saving, and has vehicle liquid shaking effect under certain inertia. The device allows liquid working medium to flow through the liquid channel for generating kinetic energy, improves power conversion efficiency of a vehicle and reduces liquid discharging difficulties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a light guiding liquid working medium kinetic energy storing device.    Liquid channel (3)    Impeller (102)    Liquid storage containers (201, 202)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has walls (6a-6g) that intersect each other to define cells (2a-2f) adjacent to each other and to contain plates. Each cell is internally provided with a laminar element (4), surface (5) resting on wall of cell and other surface (7) opposite to surface (5), and placed in contact with external plate. The laminar element is shaped in such a way as to be provided with convex portions on surface (7) and constrained to wall of cell through connection units. The connection units are removed and are of type coupled through a sliding movement.    USE - Container for plates of electric battery such as lead battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminar element of container is elastically deformable and is produced through molding process separately from container, in standardized sizes so that laminar element comes into contact with plates for electric battery. The permanent deformation of laminar element towards side walls of cell can be prevented efficiently when comes in contact with the plates. The need for manufacturer to produce several moulds for each container to be made can be eliminated efficiently, depending on number of plates that is positioned in cells of container. The plates inserted in cells can be maintained effectively, so that the plates remain compacted and stationary in insertion position even when electric battery is moved to any other position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of container.    Container (1)    Cells (2a-2f)    Laminar element (4)    Surfaces of wall (5,7)    Walls (6a-6g)
NOVELTY - The battery has a solid electrolyte layer (3) between a positive electrode active material layer (4) and a negative electrode active material layer. The positive electrode active material layer is a sintered compact consisting of powder containing positive electrode active material particles (4a). The solid electrolyte layer is a sintered compact consisting of powder containing NASICON type solid electrolyte particles (3a). The positive electrode active material particles and the NASICON type solid electrolyte particles are isolated by a thin film of silicon acid film (9).    USE - All-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to: a battery for information related equipment, such as a personal computer, a video camera, a mobile telephone, or a communication apparatus; or battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the quantity of the degraded positive electrode active material generated in a sintering process in the sintered compact by inhibiting reaction of the positive electrode active material and NASICON type solid electrolyte in the sintering process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of an all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) a manufacturing method of silicon acid lithium covering particles used to manufacture the all-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an explanatory figure which shows the specific example of the aspect of the thin film of silicon acid lithium.    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    NASICON type solid electrolyte particles (3a)    Positive electrode active material layer (4)    Positive electrode active material particles (4a)    Thin film of silicon acid lithium (9)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves coating slurry (S) which contains active material, in a single surface of the metal foil (11). A sensor (19) detects the mark located corresponding to each active material layer (17) intermittently formed in single surface when coating slurry to the other surface of metal foil then the position of the edge part of the active material layer formed in single surface is determined based on detection. The coating position of the slurry intermittently coated to the other surface is decided for every active material layer based on determined position of edge part.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode used in electrical storage apparatus of secondary battery (all claimed) for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents thickness non-uniformity in the edge part of the active material layer since active material layer is precisely formed in the opposite positions on surfaces of metal foil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) an electrical storage apparatus; and    (2) a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating the coating state of the active material to the back surface of metal foil.    Metal foil (11)    Active material layer (17)    Sensor (19)    Roller-type coating device (50)    Slurry (S)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a first edge part cell (16a) arranged corresponding to an electric power generation cell. The first edge part cell has a dummy electrode structure (82), and metal separators (38,84) which clamp the dummy electrode structure. The metal separator (84) is formed by adhering the convex-shaped obstruction seals (92b).    USE - Fuel cell stack used for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple and inexpensive structure since metal separator of edge part cell is simply formed by adhering the convex-shaped obstruction seals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the first edge part cell of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    First edge part cell (16a)    Metal separators (38,84)    Dummy electrode structure (82)    Obstruction seals (92b)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling device has a heat exchange block (12) formed by cooling plates (16), and a vacuum pump which pressure-reduces interior of heat exchange block through a cooling medium flow supply path. The heat-exchange block has a first cooling mode which cools the battery cell (Ec) with the sensible heat of the cooling medium such as cooling water (w1), and a second cooling mode which cools the battery cell with heat-pipe action when interior of heat exchange block is pressure-reduced with the vacuum pump.    USE - Cooling device for battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Acquire sufficient cooling capacity with the sensible heat of a cooling water, while attains energy-saving and cooling of battery during stop after a vehicle drive, since heat of battery cell is absorbed with vaporization latent heat of cooling water formed by pressure reduction of small amount of cooling water enclosed in heat exchange block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat exchange block of the battery cooling device.    Heat exchange block (12)    Cooling plates (16)    Heat sink (24)    Battery cell (Ec)    Cooling water (w1)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has an accommodating part (S) in which a secondary battery in between an inflow path (41) of an inner surface of case (11) and the exhaust passages (43) is not positioned is provided with a battery control equipment e.g. battery electronic control unit (ECU), service plug (54), system main relay along with the secondary batteries. The battery control equipment on the accommodating part is equipped with a communication prevention part (51a) of storage case (51) which faces the inflow path with one surface of the secondary battery.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses inclination of temperature control between the some secondary batteries accommodated in a battery pack while being able to improve mounting property. Improves temperature control efficiency with respect to the module batteries by heating or cooling a cooling medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the battery packs.    Battery pack (10)    Case (11)    Inflow path (41)    Exhaust passages (43)    Storage case (51)    Communication prevention part (51a)    Service plug (54)    Accommodating part (S)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generation system has a gas detector (13) that outputs a gas detection state signal (16) showing an abnormal signal when the density of the combustible gas in a system is not in a first tolerance. A microcomputer (11) opens a fuel shut off valve (3) which also closes when an abnormal signal is supplied. A protection function circuit (12) consists of a hardware in which when an abnormal signal is supplied, the circuit closes the fuel shut off valve not via the microcomputer.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system for electrical energy power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reinforce fuel-shut-off function without a component of the same kind falling into abnormal operation for the same reason like multiplexing of a microcomputer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power generation system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the detailed structure of the inflammable gas detector and a control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel shut off valve (3)    Microcomputer (11)    Protection function circuit (12)    Gas detector (13)    Gas detection state signal (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing fuel pressure fall process to reduce pressure of fuel to pressure required to supply fuel amount required for discharge of fuel cell (2). The oxidizing agent circulation process is performed to return oxidizing agent emitted from fuel cell through oxidizing agent circuit (73) after fuel pressure fall process. The fuel enclosure process is performed to calculate fuel supply amount of fuel diffuses in cathode based on difference of density difference of density of fuel in anode and density of oxidizing agent in cathode.    USE - Stop control method of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By inhibiting the electrochemical reaction of reactive gas efficiently at the time of power generation stop, the durability of fuel cell system can be improved. The fuel cell system can shorten hydrogen diluted time at the time of restarting in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Battery (11)    Air compressor (32)    Oxidizing agent circuit (73)
NOVELTY - The system has a target electric current setting unit that sets (S12) target electric current of electric power generation during starting of a fuel cell based on density of predetermined gas inside an anode of fuel cell. A determination unit determines (S13) whether supply amount lack of reactive gas arises based on target electric current. A mode selection unit selects (S15-S17) the starting time power generation mode or reactive-gas supply mode based on deterioration degree of fuel cell without performing electric power generation, if the lack of reactive gas arises.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time power generation mode or reactive-gas supply mode is selected favorably based on deterioration degree of the fuel cell, and the increase in electric potential can be eliminated effectively by setting the target electric current so that the deterioration of the fuel cell can be suppressed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the starting method of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to ascertain density of predetermined gas inside anode of fuel cell (S11)    Step to set target electric current of electric power generation (S12)    Step to determine whether supply amount lack of reactive gas arises (S13)    Step to acquire deterioration degree of fuel cell (S14)    Steps to select starting time power generation mode or reactive-gas supply mode (S15-S17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a condensed water tank (19) which stores condensed water which is produced in exterior case (33) by heat exchange with fuel cell. A drain unit (34) is arranged for draining condensed water out of exterior case when water in condensed water tank is more than predetermined water level. A catch basin (37) is connected to condensed water tank through derivation piping (31). A bypass piping (39) is connected below the position at which derivation piping of the condensed water tank is connected in catch basin.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since bypass piping is connected below the position at which derivation piping of the condensed water tank is connected in catch basin, the backward flow of waste water to condensed water tank through drain unit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic ad section view of the fuel cell apparatus and catch basin.    Condensed water tank (19)    Derivation piping (31)    Exterior case (33)    Drain unit (34)    Catch basin (37)    Bypass piping (39)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separators (24a,24b) which are arranged alternatively with electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (26a,26b). An active-gas flow path supplies reactive gas along electrode plane. A pair of cell voltage terminal (120,122) detects the cell voltage of the unit cell. An inlet port vicinity of reactive-gas flow path is provided with one cell voltage terminal and the exit vicinity of reactive-gas flow path is provided with the other cell voltage terminal.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The uneven distribution of current density distribution of separator can be detected easily and correctly, so that electric power generation condition can be detected correctly. The stoichiometry of the reactive gas supplied at an early stage can be raised when generation of current concentration is detected, so that deterioration of fuel cell can be prevented and the durability of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators (24a,24b)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (26a,26b)    Cathode side electrode (34)    Exit buffer element (68)    Pair of cell voltage terminal (120,122)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a magnetic core that is penetrated inside the coil. The case (6) accommodates the coils and magnetic core. A sealing resin (5) is filled inside the case. A lid (9) covers the opening portion of the case. A warmer unit (9C) is provided in the inner surface of the lid and is embedded under the sealing resin.    USE - Reactor for converter of power converter device (all claimed) such as bidirectional direct current (DC)-DC converter mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the case and the lid are firmly fixed, even when the reactor is used at high frequency, the lid attached to case does not deviate from case by suppressing the shakiness of the lid due to vibration, and the generation of the noise during use of the reactor can be effectively prevented.    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 an exploded perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Sealing resin (5)    Case (6)    Lid (9)    Warmer unit (9C)
NOVELTY - The car (1) has a power supply unit (3) which energizes an on-board network of car main portion. A conversion unit (7) converts electrical output voltage (V1,V2) into modified electrical output voltage (V'2). The modified voltage is output to the connecting elements (4,5,9). The connecting elements (5,9) are electrically connected to warm-start starting unit (6) for warm starting an internal combustion engine, and with cold-start starting unit (10) for cold starting the internal combustion engine.    USE - Motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The unwanted voltage drops of the battery in the motor car can be prevented effectively. The structure of the motor car is simple, so that fuel consumption of the motor car can be reduced effectively. The performance of the battery unit is improved effectively, so that manufacturing cost of the motor car can be reduced effectively. The malfunction in the electrical system of the motor vehicle due to the electric voltage spikes can be prevented effectively, so that occurrence of electrical surges can be prevented. The pulse-pause ratio can be adjusted efficiently during engine startup.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of motor car and conversion unit.    Motor car (1)    Power supply unit (3)    Connecting elements (4,5,9)    Warm-start starting unit (6)    Conversion unit (7)    Cold-start starting unit (10)    Electrical output voltages (V1,V2)    Modified electrical output voltage (V'2)
NOVELTY - The device has a reservoir (8) for a liquid (12), and an electronically controlled metering pump (21) for conveying the liquid into an exhaust gas passage (60) of an internal combustion engine. An atomizer (30) atomizes the liquid introduced into the exhaust gas passage, where an opening of the atomizer opens into the exhaust gas passage. The atomizer includes a piezoelectric actuator (45) for generating ultrasonic vibrations, and a surface (33) facing the exhaust gas passage, where the surface is vibrated by the ultrasonic vibrations.    USE - Liquid atomization device for use in an exhaust gas after-treatment device for an internal combustion engine of a car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The atomizer includes the piezoelectric actuator for generating ultrasonic vibrations, thus enabling the liquid to be atomized into fine droplets and introduced into the exhaust gas passage in a simple manner and at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exhaust gas after-treatment device for an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an exhaust gas after-treatment device with an atomization device.    Reservoir (8)    Liquid (12)    Electronically controlled metering pump (21)    Atomizer (30)    Surface of atomizer (33)    Piezoelectric actuator (45)    Exhaust gas passage (60)
NOVELTY - The system (40) has a battery string (30) that is provided with a battery module (20) having a battery cell (10), and an identification (ID) storage unit (15). The unambiguous ID of the battery module is stored in a storage unit (25). A control unit (35) is used for communication with the ID storage units of the battery modules in the location to query the unambiguous identifiers. The control unitis adapted at the start of the battery system within the storage unit to associated one to one ID in the ID storage unit of the battery module stored unambiguous ID match.    USE - Battery system used inmotor vehicle (claimed), hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the battery module can be exchanged without replacing the entire battery pack. The thermal stability of the battery system can be improved. The integrity of the battery modules in the battery system can be monitored. The illegal tuning of the battery system can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for the initialization of battery system;    (2) a battery; and    (3) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Battery cell (10)    ID storage unit (15)    Battery module (20)    Storage unit (25)    Battery string (30)    Control unit (35)    Battery system (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has a bracket (29) that attached to an upper surface side of a floor panel arranged under a mat side recessed portion (22). An attaching portion (31) is arranged to an upper portion of the bracket. A clearance gap (35) of an opening portion (34) is formed with respect to the attaching portion in the mat side recessed portion, while forming space between a lower surface of the mat side recessed portion and the upper surface of the floor panel. The spaces of the upper and lower sides of the mat side recessed portion are communicated by the clearance gap.    USE - Battery pack structure mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water entering into the battery pack can be prevented, even if water is penetrated in the mat side recessed portion. Thus the waste water property from the mat side recessed portion can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the mat side recessed portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mat side recessed portion (22)    Bracket (29)    Attaching portion (31)    Opening portion (34)    Clearance gap of opening portion (35)
NOVELTY - The battery attachment structure has a battery brackets (40,50) that are fixed to a battery tray (10) into which batteries (8) are mounted linearly. Each bracket has holding portions (41,51) that elastically press the corresponding batteries from the upper direction.    USE - Battery attachment structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves working efficiency due to reduced man-hour with respect to battery attachment. Ensures that the batteries are held in place by the corresponding holding portions, even when the battery swells resulting from the increase in temperature during charging or a mounting environment, thus suppressing concentration of pressing load to suppress swelling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the battery attachment structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Batteries (8)    Battery tray (10)    Rib (14)    Battery brackets (40,50)    Holding portions (41,51)
NOVELTY - The engine has a generator linked to a rotating shaft of an exhaust gas turbine (9). The generator controls electric current of an exciting coil and electric power generation. Rotation speed of the exhaust gas turbine or flow volume of exhaust gas is measured. The electric current of the exciting coil is controlled and the generator is operated when measured value exceeds threshold value. The exhaust gas turbine is fixed with an exhaustion side of a turbocharger to measure supercharging pressure in an inhalation side turbine.    USE - Internal combustion engine for use in an energy-saving motor vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current of the exciting coil is controlled, and the generator is operated when measured value exceeds threshold value so that the generator interlocked to the exhaust gas turbine is stopped when energy of exhaust gas is small and the generator interlocked to the exhaust gas turbine is operated when energy of the exhaust gas is large, thus charging a charging battery in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine.    Exhaust gas turbine (9)    Copper wire (16)    Connecting point of a charging battery (17)    Charging battery (18)    Charging control apparatus (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a lithium iron battery (11) whose both ends are provided with positive and negative electrodes (111,112). A pair of connecting cable (133) is connected to positive and negative electrode connection sheets (131,132) respectively. An electrical connection module (13) is provided with an output connector (134) to output electricity of the lithium iron battery. An exterior of the lithium iron battery, a bracket (12), and the electrical connection module are covered, and the pair of connecting cable and the output connector is placed in a vacuum environment.    USE - Battery for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery for vehicle can be waterproof, fire prevention, anti-vibration and safe. The heat energy of the lithium iron battery can be released quickly. The stability of the battery can be improved effectively. Thus, the service life of the battery for vehicle can be enhanced in effective manner. Hence, the convenience of the operation of the battery for vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery for vehicle.    Battery for vehicle (1)    Lithium iron battery (11)    Bracket (12)    Electrical connection module (13)    Positive and negative electrodes (111,112)    Positive and negative electrode connection sheets (131,132)    Pair of connecting cable (133)    Output connector (134)
NOVELTY - The capacitance-type microphone has a trench which is formed in thickness direction of semiconductor substrate. A thin plate is adhered to upper surface and/or lower surface of substrate side wall between adjacent channels. A sound wave is detected using electrostatic capacitance of penetration channel space changing, when a substrate side wall capacitance electrode vibrates by a sound wave. The upper surface of substrate side wall capacitance electrode is adhered to surface insulator substrate, and lower surface is adhered to the second surface insulator substrate.    USE - Capacitance-type microphone e.g. capacitance-type ability sensor such as acceleration sensor, angular velocity sensor, and pressure sensor, and various devices such as acoustic transducer, speaker, earphone, inkjet device, pump device, secondary battery, fuel cell, for electrical double layer used in micro generator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is formed in the thickness direction of substrate, so that the size of semiconductor sensor can be reduced with increased sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical double layer capacitor; and    (2) micro generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the microphone.    Semiconductor substrate (111)    Recessed portion (112)    Insulating film (113)    Electrically conductive film (115)    Thin plate (119)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode terminals (104,105) attached to cover (102). The positive and negative electrode electrical power collectors (180,190) are arranged to connect positive and negative electrodes with positive and negative electrode terminals. The one end of negative electrode connecting terminal (155) is connected to negative electrode external terminal (151) and the other end is crimped by negative electrode external terminal through tinning layer (120) whose material hardness is lower than that of negative electrode external terminal.    USE - Secondary battery such as square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The tinning layer has material hardness that is lower than that of negative electrode external terminal that crimps connecting terminal, so that the negative electrode crimped portion can be favorably stuck in metal plating layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cover (102)    Positive electrode terminal (104)    Negative electrode terminal (105)    Tinning layer (120)    Negative electrode external terminal (151)    Negative electrode connecting terminal (155)    Positive electrode electrical power collectors (180)    Negative electrode electrical power collectors (190)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly comprises an insulating layer (160) that is formed in a tab portion of an anode collector (110). A separation film (130) is positioned in between the anode collector and a cathode collector (150), where an exposed unit is formed on the tab portion. The insulating layer is made of ceramic material, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and barium sulfate or styrene butadiene rubber. A membranous polymers film is made polyacrylate, polystyrene, polyacrylic acid, poly acrylonitrile, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyimide, polyurethane and polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Electrode assembly for an electrochemical cell (Claimed) of a wireless mobile apparatus. Can also be used for hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, battery electric vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separation film is positioned in between the anode collector and a cathode collector, where an exposed unit is formed on the tab portion, and thus simplifies the structure of the electrode assembly, and hence prevents the physical short circuit of the cathode and anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical cell with a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode assembly.    Anode collector (110)    Cathode active material (120)    Separation film (130)    Cathode collector (150)    Insulating layer (160)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a conductive resin composition (4) which is prepared by a thermoplastic resin and a carbon-type electrically-conductive material, which has a composition volume ratio of 50/50-15/85. A reinforcing material (5) is incorporated in the separator, which is made from a carbon fiber or a nonwoven fabric. Dent formations of circulation grooves (3,3A) for fluids are carried out on both surfaces of the separator, respectively.    USE - Separator for fuel cell used in e.g., electric vehicle, household appliances, and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - High strengthening of the separator is achieved, and enable to eliminate effectively problems such as elution of a metal component, and a weight increase. A degree of freedom of circulation groove design is improved. An internal stress of the is decreased, since a compacting pressure is applied at the time of compression molding, thus, deformation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a separator for fuel cell.    Separator (1)    Flow hole (2)    Circulation grooves (3,3A)    Conductive resin composition (4)    Reinforcing material (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves joining gas diffusion electrode and resin frame portion to polyolefin using modified polyolefin that transduces functional group and provides adhesiveness. A modified polyolefin film is accumulated on the surface of thickness direction one or both of the gas diffusion electrode and a resin frame portion. The modified polyolefin film is fused. The gas diffusion electrode and resin frame portion are joined.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery electrode such as fuel cell, air cell and secondary battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat sealing is performed with low pressure, so that big pressure loading is not acted on gas diffusion electrode. Thus the deformation and damage arising in gas diffusion electrode can be suppressed. As the modified polyolefin is mutually dissolved with polypropylene, the resin frame portion consists of gas diffusion electrode and polypropylene can be efficiently joined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrode after joining.    Gas diffusion electrode (11)    Resin frame body (21)    Modified polyolefin film (31)    Clearance gap (41)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an external shape that is formed by end surfaces (153a) of unit cells (153,154) that are mutually opposite to each other. A partition including insulating material is inserted between end surfaces of unit cells. Partition portions are extended in the shape of screen in direction along end surface of unit cells. The first partition portion is arranged to end surface side of first unit cell compared with second partition portion. The second partition portion is arranged to end surface side of second unit cell compared with first partition portion.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply of mobile TV receiver. Can also be used for mobile device such as mobile telephone and tablet type personal computer, and vehicle such as electric vehicle (PEV) and hybrid type electric vehicle (HEV), electric motorcycle, and electric-power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the partition is inserted between the end surface of first unit cell and the end surface of second unit cell, the space is provided between the end surface of first unit cell, and the end surface of second unit cell. Thus the impact force that transmits between unit cells can be suppressed. As the case portion can be integrally formed as partition, the number of portions can be reduced. Thus the manufacturing cost can be efficiently reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and side views illustrating the relationship of rib with respect to unit cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case portion (12)    Rib portion (121a,121b,121g,121f,121h)    Unit cells (153,154)    End surfaces of unit cells (153a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has current collection tab that is provided in each electrode so that the current collection tab consisting of metal foil is protruded from end of electrode. An electrode terminal (15b,16b) is welded to current collection tab group (28,29) which collected the current collection tabs of same-polarity. One portion of current collection tab group is provided with a portion (33) which is thinner than thickness of current collection tab group before the press by press. A welding unit is provided in thin portion to weld electrode terminal and current collection tab group.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as lithium ion battery for use in vehicle such as motor vehicle, industrial vehicle, electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the welding unit is provided in the thin portion to weld the electrode terminal and current collection tab group, the certainty of welding of the current collection tab and electrode terminal can be improved, and the fall of the output performance in the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and sectional views of the current collection tab joined with electrode terminal.    Electrode terminals (15b,16b)    Current collection tab groups (28,29)    Thin portion (33)    Recessed portion (34)    Bottom (34a)
NOVELTY - The carbon material has carbon as main component. The amount of water desorbed when heating at 50 degrees Celsius or more in temperature-programmed-desorption gas analysis is 3.0 x 10-7 mol per square meter or less on a surface area reference.    USE - Carbon material for carrier of positive electrode (claimed) of metal air secondary battery (claimed) used in, e.g., electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the charging/discharging energy efficiency in a metal air secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph which shows the result of a temperature-programmed-desorption gas analysis. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an electrode assembly that is accommodated in a case (20). An electricity supply path is formed between an electrode assembly (30) and electrode terminals (520a,520b). An electric current interruption apparatus (400) makes supply path a state into which electric current does not flow when pressure within case is more than electric current interruption pressure value. A gas passage portion (70) is provided in a wall of case, for allowing gas to pass through between inner side and outer side of case, according to gas volume which is generated in the case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery mounted vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, for storing electricity used for driving motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas passage portion allows the gas to pass through between inner side and outer side of case according to gas volume generated in the case, the increase in the pressure within the case during normal use of the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed, and the operation precision of the electric current interruption apparatus can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Case (20)    Electrode assembly (30)    Gas passage portion (70)    Electric current interruption apparatus (400)    Electrode terminals (520a,520b)
NOVELTY - An electrical power collector (1) is obtained by sintering iron based powder (10), has a porosity of 30-55 vol.%, and consists of an electroconductive metal layer in at least one portion on the surface of inner periphery of void (12).    USE - Electrical power collector is used for electrodes, especially negative electrodes of electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed) used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, personal computers, mobile communication apparatus, domestic electrical appliances, office apparatus, and industrial apparatus. Can also be used for electrical double layer capacitors and lithium ion capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power collector is economical, and effectively prevents peeling-off of active-material layer. Since the electrical power collector has high porosity, a large amount of active materials can be filled. The electroconductive metal layer enables smooth exchange of electricity with active material. The collector provides electrical storage apparatus with improved charging/discharging capacity and excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrical power collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the electrical power collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical power collector (1)    Iron based powder (10)    Copper plating layer (11)    Void (12)
NOVELTY - A clad foil band has a 3-layer structure consisting of a base layer containing copper (alloy), and surface layers containing nickel (alloy) formed on both surfaces of the base layer. The clad foil band has a tensile strength of 485 MPa or more initially, and 300 MPa or more after maintaining at 450 degrees C for 4 hours. The clad foil band has a total thickness of 35 mu m or less.    USE - Clad foil band is used for manufacturing active-material current collectors, especially negative-electrode current collectors (all claimed) of lithium ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles. Can also be used for hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, distributed power supplies, portable information terminals, mobile telephones, and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The clad foil band has low reduction in strength. During heating in manufacture of electrode, deterioration in adhesiveness of active material by oxidation of electrode surface is prevented. The clad foil band provides high-capacity batteries having prolonged drive time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery active-material current collector; and    (2) manufacture of negative-electrode current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method of clad foil band. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Foil strip of copper or copper alloy (1)    Foil strip of nickel or nickel alloy (2,3)    Laminate (4)    Cold-rolled raw material (5)
NOVELTY - The support structure has first attachment location and second attachment location which are spaced apart so that battery pack (10) can be supported as a cantilever by the frame (Fr), and fixed to the same frame. The first attachment location is fixed to the frame with predetermined fixed width, and the second attachment location is fixed to the frame with fixed width narrower than the predetermined fixed width. The second attachment location is provided so that fixation surface can protrude in the frame side.    USE - Support structure for battery pack (claimed) for e.g. vehicles such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the influence that acts on the battery pack supported by the frame since the twist that rises on the frame can also be reduced. Improves the design freedom of battery pack since the battery pack is fixed to the vehicle body frame through carrier brackets. Improves the structure freedom degree of support structure since a carrier bracket can absorb the twist of vehicle body frame and twist stress applied to the battery pack can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the attachment aspect of battery pack from other battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Lower case (12)    Upper case (13)    Right side carrier bracket (30)    Frame (Fr)
NOVELTY - The lithium air battery has ionic gel which contains micropore, and in which charge and discharge is possible. A carbon nanotube, graphene, or graphite sheet powder is mixed by a fixed ratio of 1 to 50 percent weight of a range with respect to an ionic liquid. The ionic gel is dried from 30 minutes at a temperature range of 25 to 250 degrees Celsius, and a hydrophobic gas diffusion layer is provided. The structure of ionic gel-like air electrode containing micropore consists of negative electrode/ionic liquid using the negative electrode material.    USE - Lithium air battery or air electrode for lithium-air secondary batteries for e.g. motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium air battery with improved performance since the ionic-conduction channel and air diffuser passage are ensured. Prevents battery deterioration by using dry cleaning oxygen from an oxygen cylinder in the lithium-air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows microscopic views of electron, ion, and oxygen.
NOVELTY - The flexible printed circuit board (101) is attached to the assembled battery in line, and the direction of cells is arranged so that upper surface of cells can be crossed. A notch unit (3a,3b) with form extended in the width direction is provided while a belt shape which makes the align direction of cells in longitudinal direction is formed. The sum total of the incision depth from one side end (S1) of first notch unit and other side end (S2) of second notch unit is larger than a width direction.    USE - Flexible printed circuit board for cell used for assembled battery for e.g. motor vehicle related fields and household appliance related field.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the production of damage since a shape distortion is followed easily when the shape distortion of variation between cells is larger. Prevents the stress concentration on front-end since the front-end of notch unit is roundish.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the deep flexible printed circuit board.    Connection unit (2)    Notch unit (3a,3b)    Flexible printed circuit board (101)    One side end (S1)    Other side end (S2)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium metal complex oxide particles (3) sequentially coated with phosphate film (2) and carbon (1) on their surface. The complex oxide contains nickel or cobalt as a main component.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent electroconductivity between particles, and reduced desorption of oxygen by decomposition of the lithium metal complex oxide particles in high-temperature environment during charging. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having positive electrode active material has high capacity and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of positive electrode active material.    Carbon (1)    Phosphate film (2)    Lithium metal complex oxide particles (3)    Lithium nickel complex oxide particles (3a-3g)    Lithium metal complex oxide particles having phosphate film and carbon film (11)    Lithium nickel complex oxide particles which have phosphate film and carbon film (11a-11g)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode active material is provided with a matrix (2) which consists of an oxide solid electrolyte. The microcrystal size measured by the Xray powder diffraction (XRD) measurement using a copper K (Cu K) alpha ray distributed in the matrix consists of the silicon-oxide solid electrolyte composite portion containing silicon particles (2) is set to 100nm. The oxide solid electrolyte is amorphous or low crystalline.    USE - Negative electrode active material for secondary batteries such as lead acid battery, lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydride storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery, sodium sulfur battery and redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the secondary battery can be improved by consisting of a silicon-oxide solid electrolyte composite portion. The cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved. The negative electrode active material for secondary batteries and silicon-oxide solid electrolyte composite portion can be easily manufactured. The nanoization and composite process of silicon can be performed simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of negative electrode active material for secondary batteries;    (2) negative electrode for secondary batteries;    (3) a secondary battery; and    (4) silicon-oxide solid electrolyte composite portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the negative electrode active material for secondary batteries.    Silicon particle (1)    Matrix (2)
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel battery (1) has an anion exchange membrane (2) and a cathode (3) that are positioned in contact state at atmosphere. Anode (4) is arranged on opposite side to the cathode on both sides of the anion exchange membrane. Fuel accommodating unit (5) is arranged in a position in which the anode is immersed, and accommodates fuel liquid (A). An electrolyte supply unit (6) is provided to supply electrolyte (C) between the anode and the anion exchange membrane.    USE - Liquid fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The durability and electric power generation performance of the liquid fuel battery are improved while improving the handleability of the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the liquid fuel battery.    Liquid fuel battery (1)    Anion exchange membrane (2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Fuel accommodating unit (5)    Electrolyte supply unit (6)    Fuel liquid (A)    Electrolyte (C)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, phosphorus compound (I) and lithium salt without containing boron atom.    USE - Electrolyte solution used for non-aqueous electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for power supply for machines, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery provided using electrolyte solution has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, phosphorus compound of formula (I) and lithium salt (B) without containing boron atom.    R3=optionally substituted 1-10C organic group;    M=H, Li, Na or K;and    b=1 or 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The non-contact electric power supply (10) includes repeating coils (43,53) that are positioned between plate-shaped primary and secondary cores (41,51). A resonant capacitor (61) is connected to the winding of the repeating coils to comprise a resonance circuit. During power transmission, the cores are arranged so as to face each other such that the winding axis line of the winding follows the thickness direction of the cores. The repeating coils then shift to the core sides facing each other, then shift away from the facing position of the cores.    USE - Non-contact electric power supply for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of a non-contact electric power supply which can strengthen magnetic coupling with respect to a position shift of the repeating coils, while suppressing increase in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the power transmission pad and the power receiving pad.    Non-contact electric power supply (10)    Primary core (41)    Repeating coils (43,53)    Secondary core (51)    Resonant capacitor (61)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (60) has setting unit which sets charge finish time of battery (Bm). A plan creation unit draws up plan of charge process which charges battery with electric power from external power supply device (16), and completes charge by set charge finish time. A charge process unit performs charge process based on drawn-up plan. The plan creation unit has update unit to update drawn-up plan, when electric power (Psp) generated by photovoltaic power generation unit (40) is charged to battery.    USE - Charging control apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge process of the battery by the electric power from the power supply device can be performed effectively, even when there is necessity to charge battery by electric power generated by the solar panel, by updating drawn-up plan of charge process, when electric power generated by photovoltaic power generation unit is charged to battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle-mounted charging control apparatus.    External power supply device (16)    Photovoltaic power generation unit (40)    Vehicle-mounted charging control apparatus (60)    Battery (Bm)    Electric power generated by photovoltaic power generation unit (Psp)
NOVELTY - The harvester (100) has a main portion (101) that is provided to form a fluid chamber (104). The coils (116,118) are provided to surround the portion of fluid chamber. A ferromagnetic fluid (106) is located in fluid chamber to occupy less than an entirety of fluid chamber, such that ferromagnetic fluid is provided to form a free floating mass that is moved within fluid chamber. The movement of main portion enables movement of free floating mass of ferromagnetic fluid relative to coil, such that magnetic flux is changed within a volume surrounded by coil to induce current in coil.    USE - Chaotic vibration energy harvester for harvesting vibrational energy such as kinetic energy produced by individual object such as human body or automobile seat.    ADVANTAGE - The durability, flexibility and vibrational frequency range of operation of chaotic vibration energy harvester can be increased over systems using free floating fluid mass instead of a moving solid magnet to induce flux change. The energy harvesting and damping controller can instruct adjuster to reduce the amount of energy being harvested, so that damping of the system can be increased. The amount of energy harvested from chaotic vibration energy harvester can be decreased to increase damping. The ferromagnetic fluid forms a free floating mass within fluid chamber by occupying less than an entirety of fluid chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling chaotic vibration energy harvester; and    (2) a non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer program for harvesting vibrational energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a chaotic vibration energy harvester.    Chaotic vibration energy harvester (100)    Main portion of harvester (101)    Fluid chamber (104)    Ferromagnetic fluid (106)    Coils (116,118)
NOVELTY - The structure guides air inhaled from intake (26) opened to compartment (28) by suction of cooling-fan apparatus (16) to vehicle-mounted battery (12). Multiple bezels are arranged by the intake in the mutually spaced state. An acoustic absorber is positioned in position spaced from bezels within cooling duct (18) to cooling-fan apparatus side. The bezels are enabled to change direction with pivoting, as a mutual interval is changed. The acoustic absorber is enabled to change direction by pivoting so that effective passage sectional area of cooling duct is changed.    USE - Air suction structure of motor vehicle-mounted battery cooling duct.    ADVANTAGE - The noise reduction effect, cooling effect and foreign material penetration inhibitory effect can be adjusted, without requiring increase/decrease in the drive speed of the cooling-fan apparatus according to the condition of the vehicle. The noise propagated from the cooling-fan apparatus to the vehicle interior through the cooling duct can be reduced. The invasion of the foreign materials such as dust and a water droplet in the cooling duct can be reduced. The inhalation resistance of the cooling air into the cooling duct by the bezels can be reduced. The battery pack can be cooled effectively. Sound-absorption efficiency can be made high, and the sound-insulation effect can be made high. Increase of the inhalation resistance of the cooling air into the cooling duct can be suppressed by full open of bezels. Cooling of the battery pack can be secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling device of the vehicle mounted battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted battery (12)    Cooling-fan apparatus (16)    Cooling duct (18)    Intake (26)    Compartment (28)
NOVELTY - A binder comprises carboxymethylcellulose lithium salt.    USE - Binder is used for negative electrode of lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply of portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, portable information terminal, video camera, digital camera, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrical power collector. The binder layer in the negative electrode does not peel off during press work. The lithium secondary battery containing negative electrode has excellent electrochemical stability and battery performance. The binder acts as a dispersing agent for dispersing an electrode active material to a dispersion medium, and acts as a leveling agent at the time of coating to an electrical power collector.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a flow path (13) for pump (11) and the flow path (14) for pump (12) that are arranged parallely. The cooling water is flowed through the flow path. A heat exchange object apparatus (26-30,32) is arranged in flow path among several flow paths, so that the air and the thermal medium are heat-exchanged. A thermal-medium flow downstream of the flow path (13,14) are connected parallely. The switching valve (17,18) are operated, so that the object apparatus to-be-cooled is connected with the other flow path among specific flow paths.    USE - Thermal management system used for cooling heat exchange object apparatus such as battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal medium can be circulated between the heat exchange object apparatus and air thermal-medium heat exchanger, so that the heat of the heat exchange object apparatus can be thermally radiated by air thermal-medium heat exchanger. The heat exchange object apparatus can be cooled as much as possible, even when abnormality generate in one flow path for pumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the operation mode of the thermal management system for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermal management system (10)    Pumps (11,12)    Flow paths (13,14)    Switching valves (17,18)    Heat exchange object apparatuses (26-30,32)
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state battery (10) comprises a battery element which has a positive electrode active material layer (1), a negative electrode active material layer (2) and a solid electrolyte layer (3) formed between positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. The negative electrode active material layer contains graphite and sulfide solid electrolyte as negative electrode active material. The graphite has hardness of 0.36 GPa or more determined by nanoindentation method. The battery element is restrained by pressure of more than 75 kgf/cm2.    USE - All-solid-state battery is used for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state battery has high charging rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (4)    All solid-state battery (10)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell stack that receives anode gas and cathode gas which are supplied with respect to anode and cathode, so that flow direction of anode gas and cathode gas are mutually opposed. The current density of generated electric power has certain value. The temperature of fuel cell stack is controlled to 30 degrees C-65 degrees C or less and stoichiometry ratio of cathode gas is controlled to 1.0 or more and 1.5 or less. A dry suppressing unit performs controlling of stoichiometry ratio of anode gas to 1.25 or more and 5 or less.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The size and space utilization of fuel cell system is reduced, such that the cost of fuel cell system is reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell electric vehicle (20)    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Electric power supply mechanism (80)    Control unit (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a tank (1) that sets an assembled battery in state immersed in a fluid (20). A fluid supply structure (2) supplies non-conductive fluid in which battery (10) is to be immersed. A conductive substance supply structure (3) supplies a conductive substance (30) to improve conductivity of fluid. A control mechanism (4) controls fluid supply structure such that the battery is immersed in non-conductive fluid and controls conductive substance supply structure such that conductive substance is added to fluid.    USE - Apparatus for processing assembled battery used in electrical storage, solar cell panel, wind power generation, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The processing apparatus can discharge the assembled battery of a high voltage safely and rapidly. The output voltage of assembled battery in which multiple secondary batteries are connected in series can be reduced. The processing apparatus of the assembled battery can use the assembled battery as the battery for driving which makes it drive an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for processing assembled battery.    Processing tank (1)    Fluid supply structure (2)    Conductive substance supply structure (3)    Control mechanism (4)    Assembled battery (10)    Fluid (20)    Conductive substance (30)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has coil (2) that is formed by winding a winding. Magnetic core is penetrated to inside of the coil. Case (6) accommodates an assembly (10) of the coils and the magnetic core. Lid (9) covers a portion of an opening of the case. The case and the lid are provided with a case side press engaging unit (6P) and cover side press engaging unit (9P) which are respectively pressed mutually.    USE - Reactor used for converter e.g. bidirectional direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter of power converter device (all claimed) mounted in vehicles such as hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rattling of the lid can be suppressed more effectively with a simple structure even when the reactor can be used in the high frequency and a heavy current. The reactor can suppress shakiness of the lid by easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Case (6)    Case side press engaging unit (6P)    Lid (9)    Cover side press engaging unit (9P)    Assembly of reactor (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a motor generator (21) that is mechanically coupled with an engine output shaft. Relays (43a,43b) are provided to determine whether a main battery (41) and a sub battery (42) are electrically coupled. The relays are turned ON during operation of the motor generator, and the batteries are electrically coupled. The relay is turned OFF when voltage of the sub battery is below predetermined voltage or the charging current of the sub battery is below predetermined electric current.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus for automatic stop and automatic restart of engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage drop of the sub-battery can be prevented. The lack of electric power supplies to electric load can be prevented. The fuel-consumption can be improved. The vehicle stability at the time of driving can be improved. The absorption of torque in the torque converter can be eliminated. The usage frequency of the starter can be reduced, and the starter can be protected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor generator (21)    Air conditioning compressor (31)    Main battery (41)    Sub battery (42)    Relays (43a,43b)
NOVELTY - The sheet (70) has a frame-shaped gasket (40) that is provided with primary junction portion. A groove portion (83) is made to face a sheet edge portion along sheet surface direction. An electrolytic membrane (21) is stacked on frame-shaped gasket. The frame-shaped gasket and electrolytic membrane are bonded together by a joining element (91).    USE - Joining sheet of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the groove portion is made to face sheet edge portion along sheet surface direction, the generation of bubble in the sheet element cab avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a joining method of the sheet element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the joining sheet.    Electrolytic membrane (21)    Frame-shaped gasket (40)    Joining sheet (70)    Groove portion (83)    Joining element (91)
NOVELTY - The structure has a guide holding element (50) that is provided in a taper guide unit (61) which guides an latching hook (43) with respect to an latching hole (35). A forward guide unit inserts the latching hook into latching hole. A push-up unit pushes the latching hook inserted into latching hole to upper side from lower side in front end position. A bolt holding unit holds a tightening bolt (41) including the engaging hook in pushed up position.    USE - Clamp structure for securing battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the guide holding element is maintained in latching unit, the attachment to the latching unit of guide holding element can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of clamp structure.    Latching hole (35)    Tightening bolt (41)    Latching hook (43)    Guide holding element (50)    Taper guide unit (61)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has idle-stop unit which interrupts current extraction from the fuel cell according to an operating state of fuel cell system. The idle-stop return unit continues the current extraction from the fuel cell according to operating state of fuel system. The idle-stop return unit limits the current which is extracted from the fuel cell after idle-stop return, based on output voltage of fuel cell prior to return from idle-stop.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the output voltage at the time of the reset from idle stop of fuel cell is reduced efficiently, as the current is extracted from the fuel cell after idle-stop return, based on output voltage of fuel cell prior to return from idle-stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power system (5)    Inverter (54)    Battery (55)    Junction box (57)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A flow battery comprises electrolyte (A) containing aqueous solution with active material (30) which includes at least one mobile ion, electrolyte (B) containing aqueous solution with active material (40) and at least one mobile ion, electrode (i) (10) in contact with aqueous electrolyte (A), electrode (ii) (10) in contact with aqueous electrolyte (B), and separator (20). The flow battery is capable of operating with a current efficiency of 85% or more with a current density of 100 mA/cm2 or more. The separator has thickness of 100 microns or less.    USE - Flow battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, lead-acid battery, capacitor and reversible fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow battery has current efficiency of 90% or more, round trip voltage efficiency of 60% or more and current density of 100 mA/cm2 or more, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flow battery.    Electrode (10)    Separator (20)    Active materials (30,40)    Tank (50)
NOVELTY - The system has hardware processor that is configured to perform computational fluid dynamics simulations on environment based on description of environment. A heat recirculation matrix (HRM) is generated based on the computational fluid dynamics simulations. A resource utilization matrix (RUM) is generated based on the HRM and a power curve. A power consumption distribution vector is generated based on the HRM and the RUM. A thermal map of the environment is generated, based on the power consumption distribution vector.    USE - System for energy usage simulator, for analyzing energy efficiency for data center such as cyber-physical system by studying and testing different data center geometrics, workload characteristics, platform power management schemes, scheduling algorithms, and data center configurations.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanisms can perform multiple simulations for multiple configurations of the data center in iterative manner in order to select desired configuration. The physical environment, management architectures can be designed efficiently, and the cyber-physical interactions manifested through heat exchanges are controlled between components in the data center.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for the energy usage simulator; and    (2) a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program for the energy usage simulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the data center.    Data center (100)    Multiple servers (110)    Workload managing module (130)    Server managing module (140)    Cooling managing module (150)
NOVELTY - Cathode comprises a current collector made of lithium metal oxide, a conductive material, graphite and a binder.    USE - The negative electrode is useful in a lithium secondary battery that is useful in a module of a battery pack of a device such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode exhibits increased charge and discharge capacity, and enhances service life and energy density of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cathode comprises a current collector made of lithium metal oxide of formula (LixMyOz) (I), a conductive material, graphite and a binder.    M = Ti, Sn, Cu, Pb, Sb, Zn, Fe, In, Al or Zr; and    x, y, z = oxidation number of M.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising a cathode, an anode, a separator and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The kiln (2) comprises a case (4) and a burning space unit (6) that is formed in the case. An elevation door is provided, which is installed at both sides of the case. A heating roller (40) is provided, which is installed at one side of a main body (8). A heat rod (40R) is inserted inside a roller pipe (40P). A guide ring (50) is formed with a rotary shaft (54). A belt (52) is provided, which is connected to the rotary shaft. A drive motor is operated by the signal of a control unit. The control unit is connected to a chain. A sprocket is installed at one end of the rotary shaft.    USE - Kiln for sintering of light-emitting diode. Uses include but are not limited to electrical device for electric vehicle, cathode material, crystalline system silicon semiconductor for solar cell and ceramics.    ADVANTAGE - The kiln comprises a case and a burning space unit that is formed in the case, and thus enables enhances space utilization about the burning space unit by reducing the waste of space generated according to separately set up the heat rod or the roller, and improving the productivity and plasticization efficiency of the baked material as the installation of the heating roller, and reducing the heat loss in the burning space unit for improving the productivity of the burned product. The heating roller is installed at one side of a main body, and thus enables reducing the damage of the baked material in the roller pipe of the heating roller for facilitating maintenance and repair of the heating roller, and easy maintenance and repair according to the rotation of the roller pipe by reducing the maintenance and repair cost, and also reducing the manufacturing cost of the kiln.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a kiln.    Kiln (2)    Case (4)    Burning space unit (6)    Main body (8)    Heating roller (40)    Roller pipe (40P)    Heat rod (40R)    Guide ring (50)    Belt (52)    Rotary shaft (54)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (100) comprises a control unit (110) and a memory unit (120) connected to battery (130), where the battery includes multiple secondary battery cells. The control unit is designed for receiving ignition-on state signal of burn to determine ignition-on state. A voltage measurement unit (140) is designed for measuring voltage according to the ignition-on state.    USE - Control apparatus for use in battery management system for battery pack for power storage system and load battery powered system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus comprises a control unit and a memory unit connected to battery, where the battery includes multiple secondary battery cells, and thus enhances robustness, confirms ignition-on state signals simply, and reduces power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for managing control apparatus by using ignition signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (100)    Control unit (110)    Memory unit (120)    Battery (130)    Voltage measurement unit (140)
NOVELTY - The assembly (101) has a zinc electrode arranged between separator layers of a set. A nickel electrode is arranged between separator layers of another set, where one of the electrodes is enveloped by the respective set of separator layers and the other electrode is not enveloped by the respective set of separator layers at respective ends of the assembly. The former set of separator layers is made of polypropylene. The latter set of separator layers is made of polyvinyl alcohol impregnated cellulose. A positive current collector substrate is folded over after a jellyroll is wound.    USE - Jellyroll electrode assembly for use in a cylindrical rechargeable nickel zinc power cell of a battery pack that is utilized in a cordless portable device e.g. power tool and lawn tool. Can also be used for an electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and consumer electronic.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly utilizes separator and electrode layer materials, so that the separator layers are sealed selectively enveloping only one of sandwiched electrode assemblies when the end of the assembly is subjected to heat sealing, thus avoiding use of extra separator material to unnecessarily envelop the electrode assemblies, and hence saving costs and allowing greater flexibility in internal cell design. The assembly utilizes borate and/or fluoride containing potassium hydroxide electrolyte along with the appropriate separator layers so as to reduce formation of dendrites, thus achieving a more robust and long-lived power cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of main components of a cylindrical nickel zinc power cell.    Jellyroll electrode assembly (101)    Negative collector disk (103a)    Positive current collector disk (105a)    Energy directors (108)    Cap (109)
NOVELTY - A high-surface area carrier-free catalyst has aerogel structure made of metal, and has BET specific surface area of 30 m2/g or more, preferably 50 m2/g or more.    USE - High-surface area carrier-free catalyst is used for fuel cell, electrolyzer, and metal-air battery e.g. metal-oxygen battery (all claimed), lithium-air battery and zinc-air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier-free catalyst has high surface area, selectivity, stability and dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of catalyst, which involves providing an aqueous solution or organic metal salt solution, adding an aqueous or organic sodium borohydride solution, aging the aqueous or organic mixture, washing the obtained metal hydraulic gel using water and acetone, separating the water, introducing obtained acetone-containing metal hydraulic gel into a dryer, drying such that acetone is replaced with liquid carbon dioxide, converting the carbon dioxide to the gas phase by increasing the temperature of the carbon dioxide-containing metal hydraulic gel to more than the critical point of carbon dioxide, and discharging;    (2) fuel cell, which consists of fuel cell electrode, membrane electrode assembly and/or catalyst layer containing the catalyst;    (3) electrolyzer, which consists of electrode, membrane electrode assembly and/or catalyst layer containing the catalyst; and    (4) metal-air battery, which consists of electrode, separator-electrode assembly and/or catalyst layer containing the catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a radiator (3) that is flowed through by air. The wind energy is obtained from the relative wind (1), which flows through the radiator grill.    USE - Method for energy recovery at motor vehicle, particularly passenger car from the wind using an energy recovery device (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient energy recovery from wind at the motor vehicle that is sufficient for energy supply to individual power consumers and charging of the battery of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for energy recovery at motor vehicle from the wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gasoline engine of a passenger car.    Relative wind (1)    Wind turbine (2)    Radiator (3)    Generator (4)    Shaft (6)
NOVELTY - The drive system has a traction battery that is configured for supplying an electric motor. A combustion engine configured for driving the asynchronous machine. The asynchronous machine is arranged for charging the traction battery upon a control signal to extend the range of the electric vehicle. The battery lines (11) with adjustable output voltage configured for generating voltage progressions. Each battery line is provided for supplying phase connections of the electric motor and connected to a phase connection of the asynchronous machine.    USE - Drive system for electric car and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable charging of the battery lines of the traction battery can to be ensured by the asynchronous machine. The efficiency of the drive system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for the loadings several battery strands; and    (2) an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the propulsion system.    Battery lines (11)    Battery modules (12)    Battery cells (13)    Switches (14,15)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has an electrically conductive matrix which is provided with a binder and a conductive additive. An electrically conductive matrix (12) is arranged in the locally delimited active areas (14) which are provided with an active material, a conductive additive, and a binder. The active material has a polyacrylonitrile-sulfur composite. The nano-scale carbon compound contains graphene, carbon nano-tubes, and carbon nano-fibers.    USE - Electrode for electrochemical energy storage device such as lithium-ion battery such as lithium-sulfur battery (all claimed) used in computers such as laptop, mobile telephone, smart phone, and mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rate capability of the energy store equipped with the electrode can be improved significantly, so that quick charging capability of the battery can be improved effectively. Since the reduction of the active material or the sulfur contained in the active material takes place in the solid matter, so that active areas with small diameter and small diffusion length can be achieved. The overvoltage is reduced, so that high energy density can be maintained even at higher rates. The design or the active areas is simple, so that performance data are easily controllable through the manufacturing process. The performance of the energy storage device with the electrode can be improved significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) energy storage device; and    (2) method for manufacturing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Electrically conductive matrix (12)    Active areas (14)
NOVELTY - A biogas containing methane and carbon dioxide as main component is blown to the liquid containing component to obtain processed biogas. The liquid containing component has capability to produce sodium bicarbonate by reacting with carbon dioxide in biogas. After the reaction, the concentrated residual methane gas is recovered by excluding carbon dioxide consumed for the production of sodium bicarbonate.    USE - Method of processing biogas containing carbon dioxide into methane for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently process the biogas by simple process, and economically provides concentrated methane gas and co-generated sodium bicarbonate with high quality. The co-generated sodium bicarbonate can be effectively used as fluid imparting agent, coating a metal soap, fire extinguisher, polishing agent, neutralizing agent, foaming agent in food additives and gastric antacid with respect to hyperchylia.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing system (1) of biogas, which consists of reactor containing liquid (3), gas supply path (10) for inducing biogas into liquid, supply source (2) for supplying biogas, and recovery path (18) for recovering residual gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of processing system of biogas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Processing system (1)    Biogas supply source (2)    Liquid (3)    Reactor (4)    Gas supply path (10)    Impurity removal devices (11, 12)    Recovery path (18)    Pressure-swing-adsorption apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system has cogeneration apparatus (N) which generates electric power and heat collectively, and a storage tank which collects the heat generated with cogeneration apparatus. An operation-control unit (H) controls the operation of cogeneration apparatus, and the cogeneration apparatus is operated in the setting output condition when the first operation time zone calculated from the operation determination timing is superior to the second evaluation value.    USE - Cogeneration system for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cogeneration system which can exactly define the operating form which is excellent in the evaluation value by evaluating the case to which cogeneration apparatus is operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control structure of cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Regulating valve (3)    Inverter (6)    Operation switch (14)    Operation-control unit (H)    Cogeneration apparatus (N)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element has a negative and positive electrode bodies which respectively provide active material layers in negative and positive electrode electrical power collectors. An electrolyte containing lithium is accommodated in an exterior body. The element has an electric current value that is defined by the magnitude of the required electric current during constant current discharge at 100% charge condition in 20 minutes to 0% of the charge condition.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element for e.g. offpeak electric power storage system, domestic distribution type electrical storage system, electrical storage system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables provision of electrical storage element that has low internal resistance not only in the high system on chip (SOC) state but also in the low SOC state. Enables the setting of the capacitance which can be used with respect to input-output of heavy current, since the voltage setting level of an overdischarge detection circuit can be set lower in the low SOC state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of the discharge curved of the lithium ion capacitor before and after an electric current test. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a main-control part (12) for controlling a power supply by an assembled battery (10) when state of the assembled battery is monitored and abnormality arises. A sub-control part (14) monitors operation of the main control part. The power supply is continued until abnormality condition arises based on the remaining capacity of the assembled battery and retraction running time. The main-control part computes remaining capacity of the assembled battery,and transmits regularly information regarding the remaining capacity of the assembled battery to the sub-control part.    USE - Control apparatus for an assembled battery for supplying a power supply to a running drive source e.g. motor, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables continuous utilization of the power supply supplied by the assembled battery in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a control apparatus for an assembled battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery (10)    Main-control part (12)    Sub-control part (14)    Temperature sensor (16)    Control apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A kind of drilling team diesel engine waste heat recycling device, a smoke reversing valve is installed on the flue gas outlet of the diesel engine, the smoke reversing valve on one of the outlet is set with high temperature waste gas discharge pipe, the smoke gas reversing valve to the other end of the first heat exchanger with a hearth, the hearth outlet of the heat exchanger is set with low temperature waste gas discharge pipe, a heat exchange chamber of heat exchanger is connected with the water supply pipe, a water supply pipe is connected with the water supply pump, the heat exchanger is a heat exchanging cavity is set with thermal discharge pipe, a pressure gauge, a liquid level meter, a pressure gauge, a gas reversing valve, a liquid level meter, a water supply pump is connected with a control line with the computer control system, the computer control system can make a machine generated by the high temperature waste gas heat in the heat exchanger of the low temperature water supply to the living area and working area of drilling team, the utility model can reduce the environment pollution, saves fuel and diesel engine discharging the high temperature waste gas heat exchanger and greatly reduces the temperature, it will not return to the well bottom of the combustible gas mixed by explosion.
NOVELTY - Lithium transition-metal oxide comprises a layered crystal structure including 1 mole of manganese and lithium respectively, where lithium deintercalation is carried out in the layered crystal structure at high-voltage of 4.4 V, and electrochemical activity is performed by the structural change at a potential of less than 3.5 V to release oxygen.    USE - The lithium transition metal oxide is useful in a positive electrode of a lithium secondary battery in a battery pack that is used as a power source of a power tool, electric vehicle e.g. electric bike and electric-scooter, electric motorcycle and electric golf cart (all claimed), hybrid electric vehicle and plugin hybrid electirc vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition-metal oxide has unique structure and high capacity during initial charging and discharging process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a secondary battery positive electrode comprising lithium transition metal oxide and cathode active material; and    (2) a medium-or large-sized high-power battery pack comprising a single cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell or module carrier (1), and a battery module comprising stacked battery cells (2) and thermally connected with the carrier, where the carrier has I, C or H-shaped cross-section. The carrier comprises a cooling channel (3) formed in a symmetrical plane (1a), where the channel is cast in the carrier during casting process of the carrier. An inlet and an outlet of the channel are arranged on a same narrow side of the carrier, where the carrier is designed as a single-piece. The channel is formed by a tube made from metal, where the carrier is made from aluminum.    USE - Battery i.e. secondary battery (claimed), for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module carrier comprises the cooling channel formed in the symmetrical plane, where the channel is cast in the module carrier during casting process of the module carrier, thus achieving best possible thermal conditioning of the battery cells with reduced susceptibility to damage. The module carrier has I, C or H-shaped cross-section, thus increasing structural rigidity of the module carrier. The arrangement of the inlet and outlet of the cooling channel ensures effective cooling of the battery cells. The arrangement of the cooling channel in the module carrier reduces weight of the battery, ensures uniform distribution of the temperature in the battery cells and ensures simple manufacturing of the battery. The module carrier is electrically insulated by painting, powder coating or dip coating, thus avoiding short circuits and leakages in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The module carrier is electrically insulated by painting, powder coating or dip coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell or module carrier.    Cell or module carrier (1)    Symmetrical plane of module carrier (1a)    Battery cells (2)    Cooling channel (3)    Carrier wall (89)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell device (200) whose cathode electrode is supplied with carbon dioxide produced from carbonate ion. The system reacts with the carbon dioxide supplied from fuel cell device. The ammonia supplied from outside produces induction liquid of high concentration. An anode electrode of fuel cell device reacts with hydrogen and produces electric power for generating fresh water.    USE - Forward osmosis-type complex system for producing fresh water.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively supply the fresh water, and improve the collection rate of the carbon dioxide. The heat from exhaustion of carbon dioxide improves thermal efficiency of complete system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view showing the arrangement of forward osmosis-type complex system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Osmotic pressure separating device (110)    Induction liquid separate unit (120)    Fuel cell device (200)    Heat recovery steam generator (300)    Carbon dioxide facility (400)
NOVELTY - The circuit has DAC controller (20) that outputs a control bit used for controlling electric current amount of an electric current DAC (10). Comparator (COMP1-COMPn) of voltage-current converting circuit (100) compares voltage-division of secondary battery cell (200) to reference voltage based on current generated by electric current DAC. DAC controller scans control bit, so that output voltage of secondary battery cells are detected from electric current value, when output current begins to flow into output transistor (M1n) based on output inversion of comparator.    USE - Secondary battery cell monitoring circuit used in secondary battery module (claimed) mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - By scanning the control bit, the output voltage value of each cell irrespective of a cell number can be detected. The secondary battery cell monitoring circuit that measures the voltage value of each vertical stack secondary battery cell is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric current DAC (10)    DAC controller (20)    Voltage-current converting circuit (100)    Secondary battery cell (200)    Comparators (COMP1-COMPn)    Output transistor (M1n)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has a battery cell group (2) and a bind element. Battery cells (1) are arranged in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The bind element is configured to make a plate-shaped element bent, and is configured to restrain the battery cell group to the surroundings of shaft. Side surface is arranged in parallel with width direction and thickness direction of the battery cell.    USE - Battery apparatus such as lithium ion battery used for electronic motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the battery apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery apparatus for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell group (1)    Battery cells (2)    Metal plates (4,5,6)    Terminal (10)    Bus bar (11)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a current collecting part provided with a metal foil including a current collection tab that is connected to an external output terminal. An active material layer (33) is formed on the current collection part. The metal foil is opened in the thickness direction to add force from the exterior along the side surface of the current collection tab when the current collection part is separated from the current collection tab. A set of slits (S) are arranged for suppressing deformation of the current collection part.    USE - Plate electrode for secondary batteries (claimed) i.e. lithium ion batteries used in mobile bodies and industrial applications. Uses include but are not limited to mobile bodies such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), forklift and shovel car, and industrial applications such as electric power storage of uninterruptible power system (UPS) and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection tab can track the curved surface of a rotating roll in the winding-up process reliably and suppress that stress concentrates on the fundamental part of the current collection tab to bend the base part of the current collection tab, thus suppressing the crack forming in the base part of a current collection tab and deformation of the current collection tab.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a secondary battery    (2) a method for manufacturing secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plate electrode.    Slits (S)    Electrical power collector (31)    Non-formation part (31a)    Boundary part (31b)    Active material layer (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a continuous transport mechanism (4) for continuously sending out a product generated in a heating container (2) to a product collection receptacle (3) while continuously sending raw material (M) supplied from a raw material container (1) into the heating container. A discharge pipe (5) takes out outside hydrogen sulfide generated within the heating container. The discharge pipe includes a condensing mechanism that condenses sulfur in sulfur vapor and a discharge mechanism that discharges the sulfur vapor in a vapor state.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing organic-sulfur system positive electrode active material of a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and motor vehicle, and as a power supply of a portable electronic device. Can also be used for manufacturing organic-sulfur system positive electrode active material of a sodium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus carries vapor of excess sulfur generated by heating a crude product generated in a downstream of the heating container along flow of direction of inert gas, so that excess sulfur is removed from the crude product and high capacity organic-sulfur type positive electrode material is synthesized abundantly, thus performing detachment and refinement of unreacted sulfur in a reliable and easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The continuous transport mechanism is a pusher-type continuous transport mechanism, roller hearth-type continuous transport mechanism and screw-type continuous transport mechanism. The product is a product containing unreacted sulfur.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of an organic-sulfur system positive electrode material continuous production apparatus.    Raw material (M)    Raw material container (1)    Heating container (2)    Product collection receptacle (3)    Continuous transport mechanism (4)    Discharge pipe (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a gasket (5) arranged between a tray flange (29) and a cover flange (31) and compressed when assembling a cover (7) to a tray (3). A vertical wall part (43) is provided at an outer side of the gasket and formed by being bent downward in an outer periphery front-end of the cover flange. A part of circumferential direction of the vertical wall part is extended downward. A positioning part is in contact with a front end surface of the tray flange, and positions the cover at right angle direction with respect to the tray.    USE - Cover positioning structure for a battery pack mounted in an under-floor of vehicle such as electric vehicle and electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure allows a positioning flange to be formed in the tray flange, so that assembly facilitation of the cover and size reduction of the battery pack can be achieved, thus ensuring sealing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Tray (3)    Gasket (5)    Cover (7)    Tray flange (29)    Cover flange (31)    Vertical wall part (43)
NOVELTY - The support structure has a support (61) which is equipped with lower holder (62) and an upper holder (68) which holds the lower portion and upper portion of battery modules (20), respectively. The lower holder is mounted in a battery case for holding the battery modules. All the battery modules are supported to battery case along vehicle width direction by fixing both the edges of the upper holder to the battery tray. A support element supports all the battery modules to battery case similarly to the support.    USE - Support structure of battery module of battery pack mounted in vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lower holder and the upper holder are provided in support, the battery module is collectively supported in a battery case in short time. The length of battery case is reduced so that size of battery pack is reduced. The rigidity of battery case is improved so that deformation of battery case by the external force applied to vehicle is prevented so that bending between the battery modules is prevented reliably. Hence insulation performance of battery module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (20)    Support (61)    Lower holder (62)    Upper holder (68)    Terminal exposure portion (71)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has battery cell group (2) that includes battery cells (1) which are arranged side by side. Each battery cell includes an upper surface (1a) which has an electrode, lower surface (1b) arranged facing the upper surface, and side surfaces (1c,1d) arranged between the upper surface and lower surface. A spacer (9a) has water/air flow hole (11) arranged in side surface and opened in the direction parallel to side surface. The metal plates (4,6) restrain the battery cell group from an outer side.    USE - Battery apparatus e.g. lithium ion battery apparatus for electric vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of battery apparatus is improved by arrangement of spacer between battery cells. The rigidity of battery apparatus is improved so that deformation of battery apparatus is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (1)    Upper surface (1a)    Lower surface (1b)    Side surfaces (1c,1d)    Battery cell group (2)    Metal plates (4,6)    Spacer (9a)    Water/air flow hole (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing a leg portion side which supports the active material in a positive electrode by an even stamping unit (60) along both sides of the lamination direction, while welding a positive electrode electrical power collector (21) and a leg portion (41). The even stamping unit is provided to press a specific position where the positive electrode electrical power collector is mutually deviated in a protrusion direction of a portion at which a positive electrode current collector foil is exposed.    USE - Terminal welding method for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, personal computer and electric product.    ADVANTAGE - The foil tear in the specific region by which the current collector foil is pressed can be prevented efficiently during terminal welding process of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the foil collection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Winding electrode portion (20)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (21)    Cover portion (30)    Leg portion (41)    Even stamping unit (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a plate-shaped positive electrode (3) laminated with a plate-shaped negative electrode. An electrode group contains a bag-shaped separator (5) whose sides (8) are heat-welded. Ratio of a weld part full length and separator outer periphery length is in the range of 0.4 to 0.6 cm. Thickness of the positive and negative electrodes inserted in the separator is 200 micrometers or more than 300 micrometers. The positive electrode includes an aluminum foil that is formed as a positive electrode current collector foil.    USE - Laminate type battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for an electronic device e.g. mobile telephone or notebook personal computer, domestic application, industrial application, and vehicle application. Can also be used for winding type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of the weld part full length and separator outer periphery length is in the range of 0.4 to 0.6 cm, so that high-outputting can be attained by prevention of a short circuit and suppression of wrinkles by ensuring intensity of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a laminate type battery.    Plate-shaped positive electrode (3)    Bag-shaped separator (5)    L-shaped weld part (7)    Separator sides (8)    Weld part areas (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrode body (10) comprising a positive electrode element (11) and a negative electrode element (12). A positive electrode tab (14) and a negative electrode tab (15) are connected to the positive electrode element. Conductors (16) are arranged at intervals with an extension end with respect to the tabs. A bridge is electrically connected between the conductors. A base end at a side of the tab of the bridge is spaced apart from a periphery of an outer edge part in a lamination exterior body (20). The bridge is cut by melting when an excessive electric current flows.    USE - Lamination exterior battery for a battery pack (claimed) that is utilized for a mobile device e.g. mobile telephone and as an electrical storage in vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a home and a store.    ADVANTAGE - The bridge is electrically connected between the conductors, and is cut by melting when the excessive electric current flows, thus suppressing damage to the electrode body, and facilitating high safety and simple structure of the battery. The battery reduces manufacturing process by reducing utilization of number of parts, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the battery. The battery pack has high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a lamination exterior battery.    Lamination exterior battery (1)    Electrode body (10)    Positive electrode element (11)    Negative electrode tab (12)    Positive electrode tab (14)    Negative electrode element (15)    Conductors (16)    Lamination exterior body (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery case (10) which accommodates the electric power generation element. An electric current interruption valve (25) interrupts the current pathway electrically connected with electric power generation element. The outer surface of battery case corresponding to the weak portion is covered with insulator having rigidity larger than battery case, when the strength of battery case is reduced. The weak portion is formed in the position which adjoins the current pathway located in the reaction zone side rather than an electric current interruption mechanism.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for use as motive power source, mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharge of secondary battery can be prevented, so that increasing of internal pressure of battery case can be suppressed. The electric current interruption mechanism is arranged in the inner side of secondary battery, so that large electrical energy can be stored in secondary battery .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power generation element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (10)    Negative electrode terminal (21)    Electric current interruption valve (25)    Terminal main portion (211)    Exterior electrode (213)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying electrolyte resin solution (9) to a main surface of porous base material. A catalyst layer (5) is formed on a catalyst trap layer (11) after forming the catalyst trap layer containing an electrolyte resin film on a surface layer part of a carbon paper that is set to an application base (10). The porous base material is heated while applying the resin solution to the main surface such that temperature of the porous base material is maintained to 40 to 70 degrees Celsius, and content of alcohol solvent in the electrolyte resin solution is 50 wt.% - 70 wt.%.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cells from a noble metal catalyst i.e. platinum catalyst, for a general household and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the catalyst layer on the catalyst trap layer after forming the catalyst trap layer on the surface layer part of the carbon paper, so that burial of catalyst particles to the gas diffusion layer can be prevented, thus reducing an usage-amount of the metal catalyst, and manufacturing electrode with high utilization factor of the catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of a structure for manufacturing an electrode.    Gas diffusion layer (4)    Catalyst layer (5)    Electrolyte resin solution (9)    Application base (10)    Catalyst trap layer (11)    Catalyst ink (12)
NOVELTY - The cell (B1) has a stress inhibition mechanism (C) for inhibiting arising stress acting on a positive electrode (14). A positive electrode support plate (22) supports the positive electrode to a frame unit (30). A collar part (12b) inserted between segmentation frames (11, 21) is formed in an opening edge of a side plate (22b), while the positive electrode support plate vertically arranges the side plate to an outer edge of a baseplate (22a), which positions the positive electrode. The stress inhibition mechanism is provided between a positive electrode catalyst layer and the baseplate.    USE - Upper/lower stage air cell for use in an assembled battery (claimed) installed in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is provided with contact surfaces that are formed in an non-uniform manner, and the stress resulting from the contact surfaces is absorbed when the stress inhibition mechanism is elastically deformed such that the stress does not act on the positive electrode, so that deformation and failure of the positive electrode can be prevented, thus reducing contact resistance of a component interface, and hence preventing fall of electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a schematic view of an assembled battery.    Upper/lower stage air cell (B1)    Stress inhibition mechanism (C)    Segmentation frames (11, 21)    Collar part (12b)    Positive electrode (14)    Positive electrode support plate (22)    Baseplate (22a)    Side plate (22b)    Frame unit (30)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has pressure fall converter (110) whose input terminal and output terminal are respectively connected with solar panel (10) and auxiliary machine battery (BL). Terminals of converter (12) are respectively connected with main battery (BH) and machine battery, so that charging of battery (BH) is possible. Vehicle control apparatus (13) is provided to control converter (110), so that output electric power of panel becomes largest. The converter (12) is controlled by control apparatus, so that output voltage of converter turns into specific voltage.    USE - Charging device mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary machine battery can be constant-voltage-charged by the pressure fall converter, the auxiliary machine battery can be stably charged with regard to irrespective of the solar radiation state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging device (1)    Solar panel (10)    Pressure fall converter (12,110)    Vehicle control apparatus (13)    Main battery (BH)    Auxiliary machine battery (BL)
NOVELTY - The system has electrical storage blocks i.e. battery block (21), connected together in series, where each electrical storage block comprises a current limiter that blocks a current pathway at inside of the electrical storage block. A controller (35) sends electric current through the electrical storage block and operates the current limiter in which an electric current value is high than a reference electric current value. Each storage block discriminates operating states of the current limiter based on voltage of the electrical storage block or a detected value of electric current.    USE - Electrical storage system e.g. secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system discriminates the operating states of the current limiter based on the voltage of the electrical storage block, or the detected value of the electric current in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery block to which six cells are connected in parallel to multiple series for demonstrating operation discrimination of a current limiter.    Battery block (21)    Cell (22)    Inverter (31)    Motor generator (32)    Controller (35)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a voltage fall converter (110) that converts output voltage of solar panel (10), and charges auxiliary machine battery (BL). A step up converter (111) converts the output voltage of solar panel, and charges main battery (BH). A control CPU (112) controls both charging circuits. CPU carries out constant voltage control of voltage fall converter so that output voltage of voltage fall converter is turn into target voltage, and carries out maximum power point tracking control of converter so that output electric power of solar power generation device is larger.    USE - Charging device for charging auxiliary machine battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device can suppress the oscillation of the output electric power of solar power generation device. Output electric power of solar panel can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging device (1)    Solar panel (10)    Voltage fall converter (110)    Step up converter (111)    Control CPU (112)    Main battery (BH)    Auxiliary machine battery (BL)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a solar panel (10) generating electric-power by sunlight. An input terminal is connected by the solar panel. An output terminal is connected by an auxiliary machine battery (BL). The output terminal converts output voltage of the solar panel and charges the battery. A control CPU (112) controls a voltage drop converter (110). The control CPU operates the voltage drop converter based on the output voltage and outputs electric power of the solar panel. The control CPU carries out preset time stop of the voltage drop converter.    USE - Charging device for charging a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device reliably charges the battery without influencing the output voltage of the solar power generation device i.e. solar panel. The control CPU carries out preset time stop of the voltage drop converter, thus reducing useless power consumption by operation of the voltage drop converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Auxiliary machine battery (BL)    Charging device (1)    Solar panel (10)    Voltage drop converter (110)    Control CPU (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a condensing point (D) inside of a single-crystal element (10) by a main light condensing system (85) of a condensing lens (C). A laser beam (B) is allowed to enter in the main light condensing system set with the aberration correction function of the single crystal element. The pulse-form laser beam is allowed to pass through the laser condensing unit, for relatively moving the laser condensing unit and single-crystal element such a process layer is formed and condensing point is formed inside the single-crystal element.    USE - Manufacturing method of internal process layer forming single-crystal element used for manufacturing mono-crystal silicon substrate for solar cell, sapphire substrate for LED and laser diode and used in illumination fields of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal process layer forming single-crystal element can be manufactured efficiently without damaging the to-be-irradiated surface of the single-crystal element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the manufacturing device of internal process layer forming single-crystal element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single-crystal element (10)    Condensing system (85)    Laser beam (B)    Condensing lens (C)    Condensing point (D)
NOVELTY - The bracket (7) has a battery module for an electric motor in rear and side parts of a driving wheel i.e. front wheel (111). A fuel tank (8) is adjoined in a rear part of a battery pack (1) along vehicle front-back direction, and pools fuel of an internal combustion engine. A mounting bracket (6) is attached with the battery pack and to a vehicle body. A projection wall surface is projected from the mounting bracket to vehicle width outward direction. The battery pack is arranged at the rear part of the front wheel.    USE - Positioning pin bracket for a battery pack in a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The projection wall surface is projected from the mounting bracket to the vehicle width outward direction, thus achieving countermeasure against breakage prevention by stepping-stone of the fuel tank even if the pin bracket mounts a high capacity battery pack and a large-sized fuel tank, and reducing weight and cost of the pin bracket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a driving wheel of a vehicle.    Battery pack (1)    Mounting bracket (6)    Positioning pin bracket (7)    Fuel tank (8)    Front wheel (111)
NOVELTY - The structure has exhaust port (4A) which is provided in the end of exhaust pipe (4). A floor panel is equipped with the through-hole (109B) in which the power cables (2,3) are penetrated. A protective cover (5) covers the through-hole and the power cable attached to the lower surface side of floor panel. The exhaust pipe is penetrated into the floor panel along the upper direction of protective cover. The space is formed in the protective cover for the insertion of exhaust port.    USE - Exhaustion structure of battery pack mounted in interior of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of exhaust pipe can be simplified, so that mounting property of the exhaust pipe to the vehicle can be improved and the clogging of exhaust port of exhaust pipe can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle.    Power cables (2,3)    Exhaust pipe (4)    Exhaust port (4A)    Protective cover (5)    Through-hole (109B)
NOVELTY - Making cathode comprises treating a surface of a current collector, and coating a negative active material layer on the surface of the current collector.    USE - The method is useful manufacturing a cathode that is useful in a lithium secondary battery used in a module of a battery pack of a device such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of manufacturing the cathode with increased charge and discharge capacities thus enhancing service life and energy density of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising a cathode, an anode, a separator and an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The pouch has a lower unit pouch sheet (120), which is united with a lower surface of a top housing module (122). The top housing module has a base plate (110) of a metal material, where a polymer layer is formed in a side of the base plate. The polymer layer is selected from a group of a cast polypropylene, polyethylene, pyrophosphate, urethane, polyethylene terephthalate, polyimide and nylon. The lower unit pouch sheet has a material, which is selected from a group of alloy, aluminum, copper, nickel, where the top housing module is connected to an electrode of an electrode assembly (200).    USE - Pouch for the secondary battery (Claimed) used in a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lower unit pouch sheet is united with a lower surface of a top housing module, where the top housing module has a base plate of a metal material, and hence ensures improving the insulation property of a pouch in an effective manner and reduces the manufacturing cost of the pouch, and also reduces the weight of a battery in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery with a stack or folding type structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a pouch.    Base plate (110)    Reinforcement layers (111,112)    Lower unit pouch sheet (120)    Top housing module (122)    Electrode assembly (200)
NOVELTY - The analyzer has a signal input part connected with a signal analysis area for generating a standard sinusoidal wave. The signal analysis area varies frequency of the standard sinusoidal wave to obtain impedance spectrum fast Fourier transform (FFT) or shot-time Fourier transform (STFT) to compute output of a signal processing part. Voltage varied according to reaction extent of a super capacitor is changed to convert standard sinusoidal wave into an active signal for measuring current that is input to potentiostat.    USE - Super-capacitor analysis electro-chemical impedance analyzer for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The analyzer analyzes a fuel cell or battery in a convenient manner. The analyzer generates various patterns of the potensiostat and a fast digital filter for processing a collected signal and a measurement program so as to ensure high productivity. The analyzer ensures better evaluation performance in all frequency bands.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a super-capacitor electro-chemical impedance analysis method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a super capacitor analysis electro-chemical impedance analyzer.
NOVELTY - The battery (16) has a cool air induction element that is arranged for inducing air so as to cool a battery case (16a). Air inlet is arranged inside the battery case. Air outlet is arranged outside the battery case. Multiple battery cells are distributed along the layout path of the battery case.    USE - Battery for electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cool air induction element is arranged for inducing air so as to cool the battery case, the cooling efficiency is improved. The battery cell is efficiently cooled. The performance of the battery is improved, the life span of the battery is prolonged, the waste of energy is prevented and the driving distance of the electric vehicle is maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (16)    Battery case (16a)    Blower apparatus (20)    Transition duct (30)    Side block (162)
NOVELTY - The cover unit (1) has a sleeve-type connecting socket (2) which makes electrical contact with a rechargeable battery. The lower portion of the connecting socket is embedded in the plastic material of the cover unit. Friction-reducing sliding elements (3) are in the form of strips, which are arranged inside the connecting socket and are separated from one another over internal circumference of the connecting socket.    USE - Cover unit for rechargeable battery (claimed) used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing process for production of a rechargeable battery is improved, since separations which are provided between sliding elements create free spaces which allow flexible matching of individual sliding elements during insertion of a pole shaft. Disturbing friction is reduced, since contact area between the sliding elements and the pole shaft is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a rechargeable battery.    Cover unit (1)    Connecting socket (2)    Sliding elements (3)    Housing unit (4)    Pole shaft (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has at least one electric motor (2) that is powered by an energy storage and generation source (3), such as a battery. The motor drives at least one of two wheels (11). The manual drive unit e.g., pedals (13) is provided for transferring motion to at least one of two wheels (12) via transmission unit. The electric motor is connected to energy storage and generation source through a control unit, which regulates the operation of electric motor during normal fault free operation, and turns on and/or off according to speed parameters of speed vehicle.    USE - Motorized electric vehicle having at least two wheels e.g., electric bicycle and scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lower power consumption without affecting the performance of the electric motor by providing the control unit that turns on/off according to the speed parameters of the vehicle, which limits power consumption, when no control is requested from on motor operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of energy management in motor driven device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the motorized vehicle having at least two wheels.    Electric motor (2)    Generation source (3)    Front wheel (11)    Rear wheel (12)    Pedals (13)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power supply system (2) comprising a determining unit for determining maximum allowable power of a rechargeable electric storage battery (BATPIN). The determining unit comprises two mappings (3, 4) to read first and second maximum powers based on temperature and state of charge of the battery. A calculation unit (5) calculates maximum permissible power of the battery arranged to calculate the sum of the first power assigned to a first coefficient between 0 and 1 and the second power assigned to a second coefficient less than the first coefficient value.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric propulsion vehicle and hybrid propulsion vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The calculation unit calculates the maximum permissible power of the battery arranged to calculate the sum of the first power assigned to the first coefficient between 0 and 1 and the second power assigned to the second coefficient less than the first coefficient value so as to detect the mapping values corresponding to a loading phase and a braking phase, so that the first coefficient can be decreased at the long breaking phase to obtain an acceptable maximum power of the battery weaker than the first read power, thus protecting the battery against ageing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for regulating charging of a rechargeable electric storage battery of an electric or hybrid propulsion vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rechargeable electric storage battery (BATPIN)    Power supply system (2)    Mappings (3, 4)    Calculation unit (5)
NOVELTY - The method comprises: dipping carbon fiber in a hydroxy group containing solvent; processing the carbon fiber dipped in the hydroxyl containing solvent with ultrasonic wave; and heat-treating the carbon fiber processed with ultrasonic wave. The ultrasonic treatment is carried out for 1 minute to 48 hour. The heating step is carried out under an air atmosphere at a temperature of 100-1000 degrees C for 10 minutes to 24 hours.    USE - The method is useful for modifying a surface of carbon fiber that is useful in a carbon electrode for a redox flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of maximizing the specific surface area of the carbon fiber and improving the electrochemical characteristic of the carbon fiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a surface-modified carbon fiber.
NOVELTY - The structure has power supply (32) in which an electronic component is housed in a case. A plate-shaped interior portion (40) is attached to one side of the case of the power supply, and is provided to cover the one side. The case of the power supply is provided with gap that passed through from inside to outside of the case when the interior portion is attached. The interior portion is provided with a rib of a height that covers the gap of the case, and is protruded in a position adjacent to the gap. The interior portion is provided on mounting surface that is mounted to the case.    USE - Power supply mounting structure of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ribs are provided to cover the gap of the case effectively, so that the foreign object getting into the power supply can be inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (20)    Rear seat (22)    Luggage compartment (24)    Power supply (32)    Interior portion (40)
NOVELTY - The housing has hinge rotation portions (131,132) that are provided in multiple secondary battery packs in edge of pair among two pairs of edges which faces as to a square columnar shaped rack housing main portion. Multiple secondary battery packs are installed in the internal space among vertical direction edges of the rack housing main portion to the diagonal direction, so that hinge rotation of rack housing main portion is performed.    USE - Secondary battery rack housing used in power storage system (claimed), mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power storage system occupies less space and efficient use of space can be achieved. Maintenance or repair secures space between secondary battery racks can be efficiently ensured. Space between secondary battery racks can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of the power storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hinge rotation portions (131,132)    Secondary battery pack (210)    Power storage system (300)
NOVELTY - The in-wheel driving device (100) has a motor (120) equipped with a stator (122) and a rotor (121). A transmission unit (130) disposed adjacent to the motor, has an opening (133) and is configured to receive rotation power from the rotor and rotate the car wheel (110). A rigid shaft (140) is inserted into the opening to fix the motor to a car body. The motor has a housing (126) with a repair hole (125) formed in the outer surface of the housing body unit (123) and penetrating through a part of the housing body unit bending and extending from the rigid shaft.    USE - In-wheel driving device for car e.g. hybrid car, fuel cell car, electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to easily repair the motor since rotor and the stator can be accessed from the outside of the in-wheel driving device. Improves operational convenience since motor can be repaired without having to disassemble the entire in-wheel driving device when motor is disposed at the outermost side of the car wheel. Saves space required for the motor and the transmission unit by providing the motor and the transmission unit in the car wheel. Provides an in-wheel driving device with small volume and a simple structure, thus reducing the weight of the car and improves driving performance of the car accordingly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the in-wheel driving device.    In-wheel driving device (100)    Car wheel (110)    Motor (120)    Rotor (121)    Stator (122)    Transmission unit (130)    Opening (133)    Rigid shaft (140)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has terminals that define V-shaped portions, and electrically connect to circuit boards respectively. A conductor is arranged within the V-shaped portions of terminals. The conductor main portions (20,24) are provided to respectively position first terminal relative to first locating pin and second terminal relative to first locating socket. First locating pin and first locating socket are cooperated to align the terminals in a lateral direction.    USE - Electrical connector assembly for use with battery pack system (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery monitoring and control data can be communicated between the battery pack controller and battery monitoring and control circuitry via low voltage signal circuitry, so that the need for high voltage signal transmission from each battery to the battery pack controller can be eliminated. The packaging space and weight of high voltage cables from each battery to the battery pack controller can be eliminated. Since the probability of high voltage short circuit can be reduced, the reliability of connector assembly can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack system.    Electrical connector assembly (10)    Circuit board (12)    Conductive trace (16)    Electrical component (18)    Conductor main portions (20,24)
NOVELTY - A porous silicon-based electrode active material comprises silicon phase, silicon oxide phase and silicon dioxide phase and having porosity of 7-71%.    USE - Porous silicon-based electrode active material is used for secondary battery (claimed) used as energy storage system for mobile phone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery comprising porous silicon-based electrode active material has high capacity, and improved durability, initial coulombic efficiency and charging/discharging cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous silicon-based electrode active material comprises silicon phase, silicon oxide (SiOx) phase and silicon dioxide phase and having porosity of 7-71%.    x=more than 0 and less than 2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery, which comprises a cathode comprising cathode active material, separator, anode comprising anode active material, and electrolyte. The cathode active material or anode active material contains electrode active material; and    (2) preparation of porous silicon-based electrode active material, which involves mixing fluorine-based solution and metal precursor solution, contacting mixture with silicon oxide-containing particles, electrodepositing metal particles on the surface of silicon oxide-containing particles, contacting the metal particle-electrodeposited with an etching solution, contacting with metal removing solution, removing the metal particles, mixing the silicon oxide-containing particles with solution of alkaline hydroxide in a polar solvent, evaporating, and then heat-treating.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises a porous silicon oxide-based composite having lithium dispersed on a carbon coating surface.    USE - Active material is used for forming electrode of lithium ion battery (claimed) for mobile phones and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the electrode formed using the active material has high discharge property and density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) preparation of porous silicon oxide-based composite, which involves coating the surface of porous silicon oxide particles with carbon, and mixing the coated particles with a lithium precursor and obtaining mixture, and heat-treating the mixture.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (100) has a negative electrode (102), a porous separator (106) adjacent to negative electrode, and a positive electrode (104) separated from negative electrode by porous separator. The positive electrode has a current collector (108), porous matrix (112), and insulator particles (114) extending from porous matrix. Each of the insulator particles has an average spacing from each of the other of insulator particles of between 1 nanometer and 500 nanometers. The porous matrix is electrically conductive matrix formed from conductive material such as conductive carbon.    USE - Electrochemical cell for metal/oxygen based battery e.g. rechargeable lithium-ion battery used as energy storage system for portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of cell is increased due to inclusion of insulator particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of forming an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium-oxygen cell with two electrodes and a reservoir configured to exchange oxygen with a positive electrode for a reversible reaction with lithium.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Negative electrode (102)    Positive electrode (104)    Porous separator (106)    Current collector (108)    Porous matrix (112)    Insulator particle (114)
NOVELTY - The system (70) has a compressor compressing a gas mixture (60) comprising hydrogen. A desulfurization unit receives the compressed gas mixture. A hydrogen-extraction device receives a reduced-sulfur gas mixture. A hydrogen storage device receives an extracted hydrogen gas. The desulfurization unit removes a part of the sulfur contained in the compressed gas mixture and generates the reduced-sulfur gas mixture. A fuel cell receives the extracted hydrogen gas and generates electricity, where the system is fluidly coupled to a network (20).    USE - Hydrogen extraction system (HES) for use in a hydrogen distribution system in residential or small-scale commercial applications to extract hydrogen from gas mixture of natural gas and hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurization unit comprises a regenerative thermal swing adsorption (TSA) type that is arranged, so that sulfur removed from the stream leaving desulfurization unit can be added back into a stream returning to a pipeline with the requirement of little or no maintenance. The system is cost-effective system for separation, purification, and/or compression of hydrogen gas, and requires relatively small number of components so as to occupy a small volume and/or a small footprint.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for extracting hydrogen from a gas mixture comprising natural gas and hydrogen    (2) a method for determining an energy price.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hydrogen distribution system.    Network (20)    Pipeline (30)    Hydrogen source (40)    Gas mixture (60)    HES (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting initial minimum and maximum anode pressure sensor values. The initial minimum and maximum values are respectively replaced with measured minimum and maximum anode pressure values, if measured pressures are less than initial pressures. A pressure difference between initial or replaced minimum and maximum anode pressure values is compared to a predetermined pressure difference threshold. The sensor failure is identified, if pressure difference is less than predetermined pressure difference threshold for a preset number of pressure samples.    USE - Method for detecting anode pressure sensor failure in fuel cell system e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The robust diagnosis algorithm can be provided for detecting the anode pressure sensor which is not working properly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves determining a desired time interval for sampling anode pressure measurements and a total number of samples of anode pressure measurements to be collected by a controller from an anode pressure sensor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for detecting anode pressure sensor failure in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Injector (16)    Pressure sensor (24)
NOVELTY - The connection system has connectors which firmly connect the housing bases (2,11) and housing upper portions (1,10) of heat exchanger. The inwardly projecting protrusions (3,12) are formed in connector at housing upper portion, and the inwardly projecting receiving portions (4,13) are formed in connector at housing base. A gap (17) is formed between the protrusion and receiving portion and is filled with adhesive agent.    USE - Connection system for heat exchanger (claimed) of accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator and nickel metal hybrid accumulator used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of housing portions with connection system is enhanced so that high energy efficiency of heat exchanger is achieved. The stable and simple structure and weight optimized design of heat exchanger are ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and schematic views of the connection system for heat exchanger.    Housing upper portions (1,10)    Housing bases (2,11)    Protrusions (3,12)    Receiving portions (4,13)    Gap (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a coolant temperature is less than an ambient temperature plus a first calibrated value. The process of determining whether coolant temperature is less than RESS temperature plus a second calibrated value or not is performed. A diagnostic pass is recorded when the coolant temperature is less than the ambient temperature plus the first calibrated value, and less than the RESS temperature plus the second calibrated value.    USE - Method for diagnosing performance of active cooling system for cooling rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) with coolant in battery electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-intrusive active cooling system diagnostic methodology can be employed to provide timely analysis by the intrusive diagnostic operation when necessary, so that the diagnostic energy need during typical operation can be reduced. The cost savings for electric vehicles can be yielded through the reduction of energy use by the diagnostic mechanisms, and customer satisfaction can be increased through improved vehicle driving range. The performance of the active cooling system can be monitored in a non-intrusive manner by comparing the coolant temperature with the ambient temperature and/or RESS temperature. Use of the non-intrusive method and system can reduce the amount of energy used in monitoring the active cooling system, as the intrusive diagnostic operation is only performed when called upon by the non-intrusive method or system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of RESS active cooling system, portion of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and diagnostic system for diagnosing performance of the RESS active cooling system for battery electric vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    RESS active cooling system (12)    Refrigerant compressor (18)    Condenser (20)    Heat exchanger (23)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a device (8) that is provided for separating liquid water from a product gas current of a fuel cell (2). The device is provided with a porous separator layer (11) impervious for transmission of gaseous substance and liquid water. The porous separator layer is made from knitted fabric and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The separator layer is designed as selectively membrane from palladium, transmissive for hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the fuel cell due to the entry of the water into the electrochemical active area of the fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air conveying device (6)    Device for separating liquid water from a product gas current (8)    Porous separator layer (11)
NOVELTY - The system (1) as a fuel cell (2) that is provided with an anode compartment (4) and a cathode compartment (5). An exhaust gas is flown from the anode compartment by a device (8) for the separation of liquid water. The device is provided with a hydrophilic liquid water permeable membrane (11) whose one side (12) is provided with exhaust gas from the anode chamber and another side (13) is in contact with a material flow from and/or to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the fuel cell due to entry of water in the system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode compartment (4)    Cathode compartment (5)    Device for separation of liquid water (8)    Hydrophilic liquid water permeable membrane (11)    Sides of hydrophilic liquid water permeable membrane (12,13)
NOVELTY - The device arranges the battery modules (5) in a stacking direction (Y) in a row (B). The battery modules are provided with a hollow profile structure. The guide channels (27) are formed in the hollow profile structure of the battery modules in the stack direction. A stacker bar (29) is guided on the guide channels. The end sides of the battery modules are comprised with the chip boards (33). A spacer (21) is arranged between the battery modules.    USE - Device for arrangement of battery modules in battery case of vehicle battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the stacker bar is guided on the guide channels that are arranged in the battery modules in the stack direction, the easy arrangement of the battery modules are achieved, and the reduced installation space in the battery box is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box with battery modules.    Battery modules (5)    Spacer (21)    Guide channels (27)    Stacker bar (29)    Chip boards (33)    Row (B)    Stacking direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The windwheel and generator structure has a windwheel unit and a generator that are arranged behind a radiator grill in an engine compartment of an electrically propelled automobile. The windwheel unit is provided to drive the generator such that electric voltage is induced. The induced electric voltage is set for charging a battery or a battery pack in the electrically propelled automobile during driving operation.    USE - Windwheel and generator structure for producing electric power for electrically propelled automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The charging time and charging cost of the battery or battery pack in the electrically propelled automobile can be reduced. The reliability of the windwheel and generator structure can be improved.
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has heat exchanger tubes (7) that are arranged on the flow channel in which to-be-cooled exhaust gas is flowed and cooled by liquid coolant. A housing (4) is provided with a housing wall and tube plates (9). The tube plates are arranged to delimit flow space for the coolant. The deflection regions (12,13) are arranged at tube bundle heat exchanger tubes. The heat exchanger tubes in deflection regions are covered at an angle of 90 degrees .    USE - Heat exchanger for cooling exhaust gas in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The noise emission and the throttle losses can be reduced, since the motor car is provided with exhaust gas recirculation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the exhaust gas heat exchanger with and without housing wall.    Heat exchanger (1)    Housing (4)    Heat exchanger tube (7)    Tube plate (9)    Deflection regions (12,13)
NOVELTY - The transport container (10) has a container main structure which is made of non-combustible material, and a cooling unit (14) for providing the liquid nitrogen or gaseous refrigerant in inner space of container main structure. A temperature sensor (16) is provided for sensing the temperature of lithium ion battery or temperature of container. A gas sensor (20) is equipped for sensing the gas composition in inner space of container.    USE - Transport container for lithium ion battery used in wind turbine, motor car such as hybrid and electrical motor car, electronic apparatus such as laptop and mobile telephone, and stationary application.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling unit is provided for providing liquid nitrogen or gaseous refrigerant in inner space of container main structure, so that the thermal damage to battery in container is prevented. Hence safety of battery is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the transport container.    Transport container (10)    Cooling unit (14)    Temperature sensor (16)    Gas sensor (20)    Speaker (24)
NOVELTY - The batteries (100,200) has housings (101,201), and a single cell with positive and negative electrodes which are arranged in housing. Positive tap poles (103,203) are connected to positive electrode. Negative tap poles (102,202) are connected to negative electrode. A main portion is provided with a thermal switch to change the switching state of main portion when exceeding a temperature within housing beyond a temperature threshold level in sequence of temperature-dependant expansion and/or deformation and to trigger a safety mechanism to prevent the temperature rise of housing.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery and KFZ battery used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the lithium ion battery can be improved. A simple security solution is implemented for the battery. The damage of the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for securely operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic cross-sectional view of the battery.    Batteries (100,200)    Housings (101,201)    Negative tap poles (102,202)    Positive tap poles (103,203)    Thermal bimetal elements (106,107,206,207)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing film stack (11). The film stack is loaded in a casting tool. The casting tool is closed. The frame is formed by casting around the edge region of the film stack. The casting tool is opened after removal of a frame which is provided film stack. The polarity of connection lugs (12) of film stack is identical to each other. The superposed connection lugs are crimped. The flanged connection lugs are welded.    USE - Method for manufacturing film battery such as lithium-ion battery or lithium polymer battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The working reliability of the battery system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view, the front view, and a sectional view of the film battery.    Copper foil (1)    Separator film (3)    Aluminum foil (4)    Film stack (11)    Connector lug (12)
NOVELTY - The cell voltage monitoring apparatus (1) has an analog to digital (A-D) converter (3) for converting the voltage of the battery cells (C1 to Cn) of a battery (BT) into a digital value. The connection of each battery cell is selectively changed by a multiplexer (2). The digital value acquired from the A-D converter is processed by a processing apparatus (4) as a cell voltage value of each battery cell. A noise period estimation unit (4b) is provided to estimate a noise period based on the cell voltage value acquired from the A-D converter.    USE - Cell voltage monitoring apparatus for a battery used as a motive power source in vehicles, such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage monitoring apparatus synchronizes the noise frequency with the sampling frequency to avoid misdetection of a cell voltage. An aliasing difference is reduced through an analog filter circuit, where the detection accuracy of a cell voltage is improved in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sampling period of the A-D converter is adjusted by a sampling-period adjustment unit (4c).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cell voltage monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell voltage monitoring apparatus (1)    Multiplexer (2)    Analog to digital converter (3)    Processing apparatus (4)    Noise period estimation unit (4b)    Sampling-period adjustment unit (4c)    Battery (BT)    Battery cells (C1 to Cn)
NOVELTY - The packing-structure simulation method involves arranging (S101) a mass point on the surface of the particles. The particles are arranged (S103) in space to avoid overlap. The space is compressed by the repulsive force work between the particles in the state, where mass points are fixed. The linear element is arranged (S106) at random compressed space. The bindability of the particles is evaluated (S107) in the presence of the linear element.    USE - Packing-structure simulation method for performing simulation to pack the structure of the particles, such as active material of a battery in vehicles, such as a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The particles are arranged in space, such that the overlapping is avoided, where the space is compressed by the repulsive force work between the particles in the state, where mass points are fixed, thus ensures that mass points are disposed on the surface of the particles to reduce the calculation load in the compression process of the particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a packing-structure simulation apparatus has a particle arrangement unit; and    (2) a computer program for executing packing-structure simulation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the flow of operation of a packing structure simulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Arranging a mass point on the surface of the particles (S101)    Arranging the mass point on the surface of the ellipsoid (S102)    Arranging particles in space to avoid overlap (S103)    Arranging random linear element (S106)    Evaluating bind-ability of the particles (S107)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric current interruption apparatus (2) that interrupts an electricity supply path (21). The interruption apparatus is provided with separation chambers (41,42) separated from the electrode assembly within a case (1). A board (3) is deformed into the isolation room side so that electricity supply path is interrupted according to difference of the pressures of separation chambers. A hydrogen-permeable membrane containing zeolite film is provided to selectively transmit hydrogen from the inside of the case to separation chamber (41).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and lead acid battery mounted in vehicle and electric equipment. Can also be used in closed capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the separation chambers are separated with the hydrogen-permeable membrane, the hydrogen is moved to one separation chamber interior, and the pressure is increased at the time of abnormal operation of electrical storage apparatus. Thus the electricity supply path is interrupted. The electric current can be interrupted reliably at the time of abnormal operation of electrical storage apparatus. The electric current interruption at the time of electricity supply operation can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Case (1)    Electric current interruption apparatus (2)    Board (3)    Electricity supply path (21)    Separation chambers (41,42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. secondary battery (10), has an electrode assembly (14) comprising a separator (23) provided between a positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (22). A tab group (41) is protruded from an end of the electrode assembly. The tab group has an extension part (72) extended in a lamination direction of the electrode assembly. An electrically-conductive part (61) has a holding part i.e. clamping part (81), curved with respect to an extension direction of the extension part. A part of the extension part is held at the holding part.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for driving a propulsion motor of a motor vehicle and an industrial vehicle. Can also be used for an electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the extension part accommodated in the accommodating part curves in the extension direction such that the length of the extension part becomes short, thus suppressing that the installation space of the tab group becomes long in the extension direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of an electrical storage apparatus.    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode assembly (14)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)    Tab group (41)    Electrically-conductive part (61)    Extension part (72)    Clamping part (81)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming active material layer in a metal foil (51), and applying a slurry (60) with respect to predetermined slurry region (A1) in the metal foil. An oxide film of the surface of metal foil is removed which is a boundary line of the slurry region and non-slurry region (A2) in which the metal is exposed. The electrode is molded in aspect in which at least one portion of removal region to which the oxide film is removed is contained.    USE - Manufacturing method for electrode for electrical storage apparatus (all claimed), e.g. secondary battery used for vehicles such as electric vehicle (EV), and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the generation of protuberance unit by removing the oxide film especially when using aluminum. Suppresses the performance decrement of the secondary battery that originates in the distance between each electrode since the positive electrode can be reduced, and the negative electrode overlap in state that interposes the separator in between.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the state in which slurry is applied.    Metal foil (51)    Slurry (60)    Transfer apparatus (61)    Slurry region (A1)    Non-slurry region (A2)
NOVELTY - The battery has a flat-shaped winding electrode portion (1) that includes a separator arranged between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode, negative electrode and separator are laminated mutually. The pinching support portions (2,3) are configured to pinchingly support flat sections (5,6) of electrode portion. The negative electrode is comprised of a negative mix layer containing a negative electrode active material and a negative electrode electrical power collector. The densities of the negative mix layer are in the range of 1.1-1.52 g/cm3.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the battery characteristic can be suppressed, even if the flat-shaped winding electrode portion is restrained. The arising of non-uniformity in the thickness of the negative mix layer can be suppressed. The thickness of the negative mix layer can be prevented from being increasing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Flat-shaped winding electrode portion (1)    Pinching support portions (2,3)    Flat sections (5,6)    Curved portions (7,8)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20) comprises positive electrode (21) containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (22) containing negative electrode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing organic compound.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electrical equipment or vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Oxidative decomposition of electrolyte solution on surface of positive electrode is prevented, and decline of discharge capacity of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20) comprises positive electrode (21) containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (22) containing negative electrode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing organic compound having structural unit of formula (I).    R1, R2=H, alkyl, alkoxy, or halo;    X=O, S, or NR3; and    R3=H or alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte containing organic compound having structural unit (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode compound material layer (21a)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has positive electrode sheet (21) in which an active material layer (21b) is formed in one surface, and separators (23) which interpose the positive electrode sheet. An electrode assembly (14) is provided on which a negative electrode sheet (22) different from the positive electrode sheet is laminated. The first extension unit (51) and second extension unit (52) have folding unit (26) laminated and formed by the first and second extension units, and a weld unit is welded by the lamination direction of electrode assembly in at least one portion of folding unit.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus, e.g. secondary battery for vehicles, e.g. EV, and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the first separator and second separator from being stripped since the first extension unit is folded and the welding area is increased. Maintains the shape of folding unit since the second weld unit does not separate easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Electrode assembly (14)    Positive electrode sheet (21)    Active material layer (21b)    Negative electrode sheet (22)    Separators (23)    Folding unit (26)    First extension unit (51)    Second extension unit (52)
NOVELTY - The structure has two slide elements (33a, 33b) mutually extending along a width direction of an end plate (15) for engaging two slide elements (35a, 35b) that are provided in an electric unit (17). The slide elements extend along a slide direction of the end plate and the electric unit. A terminal (19) i.e. insertion aperture, slides to a direction in which the electric unit is detached from an electrode terminal of a total negative electrode of a battery assembly (13) in a power supply device (11).    USE - Attachment structure for attaching an electric unit to a battery assembly in a power supply device mounted on an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal i.e. insertion aperture, slides along the direction in which the electric unit is detached from the electrode terminal of the total negative electrode of the battery assembly in the power supply device, thus preventing short circuit between the terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an attachment structure in a state attaching an electric unit to a power assembly.    Power supply device (11)    Battery assembly (13)    End plate (15)    Electric unit (17)    Terminal (19)    Slide elements (33a, 33b, 35a, 35b)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves assembling a lithium ion secondary battery (S1), and charging the assembled lithium ion secondary battery (S2). The area capacitance value of the lithium ion secondary battery is measured while performing the aging process that maintains the charged lithium ion secondary battery to predetermined temperature higher than room temperature (S3). The capacitance value of the lithium ion secondary battery is computed from the area capacitance value (S4) and determined if reference value is satisfied (S5).    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery mounted in e.g. EV, plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery which is excellent in productive efficiency since the measurement of capacitance value after the aging process is not necessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lithium ion secondary battery assembly step (S1)    Lithium ion secondary battery charging step (S2)    Aging process and measurement step (S3)    Capacitance value computing step (S4)    Reference value determination step (S5)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves drying of an active material paste (32) that is coated to a first surface (M1) of metal foils (21,25). The active material paste is not coated on a second surface (M2) which is an opposite surface the metal foil first surface. The active material paste is dried in a state in which a lower surface of a contact member (36) turns into a formation surface (36b) in which a fin (37) is formed and made to contact in a heat transfer member (35).    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode (claimed) for secondary battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, and nickel hydrogen secondary battery, used for e.g., vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Failure of a metal foil is suppressed and drying of an active material paste is accelerated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a heat transfer member.    Metal foils (21,25)    Active material paste (32)    Heat transfer member (35)    Contact member (36)    Formation surface (36b)    Fin (37)    First surface (M1)    Second surface (M2)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a first (20a) and a second (20b) separators which interpose a positive electrode (18) and negative electrode (19). An electrode assembly (12) is accommodated in a case (11). The separator is provided with protruding portions (30a-30b) which protruded from each edge surface (18a-18d) of the positive electrode, respectively. The protruding portion is provided with a column shaped nonelectroconductive member (31) that is extended along a protrusion direction.    USE - Secondary battery e.g., lithium ion battery for e.g., electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of an electrode assembly increased and a position shift in a case is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of an electrode assembly accommodated in a case.    Secondary battery (10)    Case (11)    Electrode assembly (12)    Positive electrode (18)    Edge surfaces (18a-18d)    Negative electrode (19)    First separator (20a)    Second separator (20b)    Protruding portions (30a-30b)    Column shaped nonelectroconductive member (31)
NOVELTY - The element has a pore comprising a micropore provided with hole diameter smaller than mesopore i.e. open pore. A carbonaceous wall comprises an outer enclosure of the mesopore that constitutes a three-dimensional meshwork structure, where the micropore is formed in the carbonaceous wall. An air hole part forms a connecting hole continuously, where half value width of pore volume distribution of the pore is 2 nm or less, and half value width of the diameter distribution of the connecting hole is 50 nm or more.    USE - Porous carbon element for a positive electrode of a metal air cell (claimed) e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte battery, such as coin cell type lithium-air secondary battery, utilized for vehicle mounting use, a fixed-type power supply use, and home-use power supply use. Can also be used for a positive electrode of an air sodium secondary battery, an air aluminum secondary battery, an air magnesium secondary battery, an air cesium secondary battery and a primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The element allows the air hole part to form the connecting hole continuously such that the diffusibility of lithium ion or oxygen improves and output characteristics of the battery improves, so that half value width of the pore volume distribution of the pore is 2 nm or less and the half value width of the diameter distribution of the connecting hole is 50 nm or more, thus improving output characteristics and achieving high capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a metal air cell.    Negative electrode layer (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Micro-porous film (7)    Lithium-air battery (10)
NOVELTY - The case has a tray unit for supporting a set of batteries. A cover unit is arranged on the tray unit. A pressure relief part is equipped in an opening part. The opening part (62) is formed in a predetermined area of an upper surface of the cover unit. A sealing unit is fixed to the cover unit in an outer peripheral part of the opening part, and seals the opening part. One end of the sealing unit is removed with respect to the cover unit while another end of the sealing unit is fixed to the cover unit    USE - Battery case for mounting in a bottom part of an electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure relief part can be opened to release gas within the case favorably, so that safety of a vehicle-mounted battery pack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pressure relief part.    Opening part (62)    Flange part (71)
NOVELTY - The contactless energy transfer apparatus (10) has a controller (22) which adjusts resonant frequencies of a resonant system (18) and alternating current power output from an alternating voltage source (11) when the impedance of a load (14), e.g., secondary battery, fluctuates. A constant variable circuit (15) changes the inductance value of an inductor (21), or the capacitance value of the capacitors (16,17) so that the resonant frequencies of the resonant system and the alternating current power output are set in near-matching state to improve the power factor.    USE - Contactless energy transfer apparatus for supplying electric power to secondary battery mounted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power factor since the constant variable circuit changes the inductance value of the inductor, or the capacitance value of the capacitors to improve the power factor. Allows for suitable electric power supply from an alternating voltage source by improving the power factor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the contactless energy transfer apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Contactless energy transfer apparatus (10)    Alternating voltage source (11)    Load (14)    Constant variable circuit (15)    Capacitors (16,17)    Resonant system (18)    Inductor (21)    Controller (22)
NOVELTY - The power converter device has a discharge switch (6) which contacts/separates a positive electrode of a smoothing capacitor (16), and a rush current prevention resistance (4). A control unit (5) has a fault detector which determines whether the discharge switch is out of order in an electric current or voltage values as compared with predetermined value. A rectifier diode (14) and a switch (15) for short circuit is connected between the rush current prevention resistance and the positive and negative electrode of the smoothing capacitor, respectively.    USE - Power converter device for e.g., vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provide a power converter device which detects a failure of a discharge switch, thus, safety is ensured. Enlargement of the power converter device and cost increase are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rush current prevention resistance (4)    Control unit (5)    Discharge switch (6)    Rectifier diode (14)    Switch for short circuit (15)    Smoothing capacitor (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a bidirectional direct current (DC)-DC converter (51-5n) transmitting electric power between a sub-battery (4) and a main battery (8). A control part (6) controls the operation of the converter. An output terminal of a solar panel (1) is connected to an input terminal of a maximum power point tracker (MPPT) (2), where an output terminal of the MPPT is connected to the sub-battery. A first input/output terminal (T1) of the converter is connected to the sub-battery. A second input/output terminal (T2) of the converter is connected to the main battery.    USE - Solar charge system for a mobile body (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle (HV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The bidirectional DC-DC converter transmits electric power between the sub-battery and the main battery, so that highly efficient electric power electrical transmission is achieved, thus achieving efficiency improvement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a mobile body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a mobile body. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Input/output terminals (T1, T2)    Solar panel (1)    Maximum power point tracker (2)    Sub-battery (4)    Bidirectional DC/DC converters (51-5n)    Control part (6)    Main battery (8)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100) has at least one pump (104a,104b) for pumping heat transfer fluid about each of two temperature control circuits (108a,108b,110a,110b). A control unit (102) controls the flow rate of the heat transfer fluid based on a measured cell temperature, a measured load on the battery pack (20), a measured charging rate, a measured heat transfer fluid temperature, and/or a measured ambient temperature.    USE - Cooling system for controlling temperature of rechargeable electric battery pack (claimed) for vehicle (claimed), such as passenger vehicle or fork-lift truck. Can also be used in electricity grid storage, portable power generator, or back-up power supply in telecommunications applications.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate control or more variable control of the temperature of the battery cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling the temperature of a rechargeable electric battery pack for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling system.    Battery pack (20)    Cooling system (100)    Control unit (102)    Pumps (104a,104b)    Temperature control circuits (108a,108b,110a,110b)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has multiple battery cells (12) i.e. lithium ion cells, for storing electrical power, and an acceleration sensor (14) for detecting acceleration. An evaluating device i.e. measuring electronic system (16), evaluates signals of sensor. The evaluating device is electrically connected with the battery cells via a coupling path (20) such that the evaluating device is supplied with the electrical power. The evaluating device is coupled with a control device (18) by which discharging of the electric power to a vehicle or to a drive unit of the vehicle is controlled.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery and traction battery such as high volt battery, for providing electrical power for an electric drive motor of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evaluating device is electrically connected with the battery cells such that the evaluating device is supplied with the electrical power stored in the battery cells, thus allowing extended statements over accelerations of the battery, and avoiding damage of the battery due to too high acceleration. The battery ensures a prolonged autonomy of acquisition of accelerations due to small power consumption of the evaluating device and large amount of electrical power stored in the battery cells. The battery eliminates ignition of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12)    Acceleration sensor (14)    Measuring electronic system (16)    Control device (18)    Coupling path (20)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has a thermoelectric module (26) provided on an exhaust gas contact surface (16) of the generator. A heat storage chamber (30) is filled with heat storage material and provided on another exhaust gas contact surface (32) of the generator. The contact surface contacts exhaust gas (18), where thermal energy is transferred from the latter exhaust gas contact surface to the heat storage chamber. The heat storage chamber is arranged outside a heat conduction path from the former exhaust gas contact surface to the thermoelectric module.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for use in a thermoelectric device for installation at an exhaust line of a vehicle i.e. commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas contact surface is arranged at the heat storage chamber that is in contact with the exhaust gas, thus preventing overheating of the thermoelectric module even when high/high-energy exhaust gas volume flows. The generator is designed for maximum efficiency during a journey with relatively low average speed, thus ensuring efficiency for energy recovery even during urban journey, and simultaneously preventing overheating of the thermoelectric module during a journey. The generator allows the transfer of the thermal energy of the exhaust gas while bypassing the heat storage, thus improving thermal resistance of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric generator.    Thermoelectric generator (10)    Exhaust gas contact surfaces (16, 32)    Exhaust gas (18)    Thermoelectric module (26)    Heat storage chamber (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves synthesizing a fuel cell catalyst for an anode using an electrochemical technique (S10), and forming an electrode for the anode using the synthesized fuel cell catalyst (S20). An electrolysis catalyst used to electrolyze water is synthesized on the electrode formed of the fuel cell catalyst, and electrolysis catalyst is simultaneously loaded on the anode formed of the fuel cell catalyst, where the electrolysis catalyst is introduced on the formed anode in the form of particles.    USE - Method for manufacturing an anode for a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (claimed) for a motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger car, a sports utility vehicle (SUV), a bus, a lorry, a watercraft such as a boat and a ship, an aircraft, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, a hydrogen-powered vehicle, and an alternative fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolysis catalyst used to electrolyze water is synthesized on the electrode formed of the fuel cell catalyst, and the electrolysis catalyst is simultaneously loaded on the anode formed of the fuel cell catalyst, thus enabling to minimize the deformation of a membrane electrode assembly when introducing the water electrolysis catalysis, by providing a simplified process for introducing the water electrolysis catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a fuel cell anode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for synthesizing a fuel cell catalyst (S10)    Step for forming an electrode using the synthesized fuel cell catalyst (S20)    Step for forming an electrolysis catalyst (S30)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (10) has a humidification membrane (16), and an intake channel (22) that is arranged for intake of a supply air (12). A humidification medium i.e. exhaust air (20), is introducible into the humidification membrane through the intake channel. A discharge passage (24) is arranged for removing the humidification medium from the humidification membrane. A set of flaps (30, 32) is arranged in one position in which the humidification medium of the humidification membrane flows in one direction that is different from another direction.    USE - Humidification arrangement for moistening a fuel cell stack of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set of flaps is arranged one position in which the humidification medium of the humidification membrane flows in one direction that is different from another direction, thus meeting humidification demand in a simple manner. The humidification membrane has high efficiency, and pressure loss is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for moistening a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a humidifier of a fuel cells system in which a humidification membrane is supplied with a high volume of moist air of a fuel cell stack, and air provided in cross-stream to the humidifier is passed through the membrane, and exhaust air flow is provided into inlet and outlet of the membrane provided with flaps.    Humidification arrangement (10)    Supply air (12)    Humidification membrane (16)    Exhaust air (20)    Intake channel (22)    Discharge passage (24)    Flaps (30, 32)
NOVELTY - The module has housing (20) which is provided with unit cell and the positive temperature co-efficient (PTC) element. A pair of terminal assembly (30) is installed in the outside of the housing. The unit cell is arranged between external devices and electrically connected. A terminal plate is connected to the unit cell and electrically connected to a connector for controlling the amount of the current flowing between the terminal plates.    USE - Battery module for video camera, digital camera, cellular phone, portable personal computer, laptop computer, power tool, electric bicycle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety assurance toward the temperature rise of the battery module can be improved. The fault generation can be reduced so that the PTC element in the battery module can improve the productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the terminal assembly.    Housing (20)    Terminal assembly (30)    Terminal plate (31)    Fastening bolt (32)    PTC washer (33)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100,200) has pair of electrodes (121,122) with opposite polarity that are protruded at one side face of housing (110,210), and are separated from each other. Pair of electrode grooves (221,222) with opposite polarity are protruded on other side face of housing, and are separated from each other. Alignment projection (141) alignment holes (241) are protruded on side faces of housing. Battery management system (BMS) input-output terminal (131) is protruded in one side of housing and BMS input-output terminal groove (231) is formed in other side face of housing.    USE - Battery cell accommodated in battery module (claimed), for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need of separate element for connecting each terminal of the multiple battery cells can be avoided and several battery cells are accommodated inside the battery module conveniently, so that the manufacturing cost of the battery module can be reduced. The battery module can be manufactured with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of battery module.    Battery cell (100,200)    Housings (110,210)    Electrodes (121,122)    BMS input and output terminal (131)    Alignment projection (141)    BMS input and output terminal groove (231)    Alignment hole (241)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) comprises three subtraction short hand (40), two subtraction short hand (30), one subtraction short hand (20) that are engaged with a driving shaft (14) of a motor unit (10), for driving above wheel (2). The motor unit is used to decrease the rotation speed generated by the rotation power of the driving shaft. One subtraction short hand is coupled to a herb (50) of the wheel, and is used to decrease the rotation speed slowing down with the subtraction short hand.    USE - In-wheel driving apparatus for use in electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The in-wheel driving apparatus slows down the rotating speed of the motor, and the efficiency of the driving apparatus is increased. The production cost is effectively reduced since the number of component is reduced. The size of the wheel is minimized, and the interference with component is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the in-wheel driving apparatus.    In-wheel driving apparatus (1)    Wheel (2)    Motor unit (10)    Driving shaft (14)    One subtraction short hand (20)    Two subtraction short hand (30)    Three subtraction short hand (40)
NOVELTY - The system has built-in memory such as flash memory (240) in which boot loader (242) command is inputted through vehicle communication line. A computing device (100) is configured to generate the boot loader command, and request of boot loader command is received through vehicle communication line. CPU (230) is provided to transmit the update file for performing the corresponding request from the computing device. A battery sensor module is configured to update the relevant function of boot loader according to the corresponding request.    USE - Method for updating battery sensor module in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The function of boot loader embedded in the battery sensor module can be efficiently updated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for updating battery sensor module in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for updating battery sensor module in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Computing device (100)    Communication interface (210,220)    CPU (230)    Flash memory (240)    Boot loader (242)
NOVELTY - The system (11) has a fuel cell (FC) step up converter controller (31) that is used for controlling output of FC (12). Inverter controller (32) is used for controlling an output supplied to converters (15,22) with output from secondary battery. Controllers are connected so that mutual communication of failure information of each control object is possible. Operation of control object by FC step up converter controller/inverter controller of side which received the failure information is stopped by two controllers, when failure information transmitted from the controller is received.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system mounted on fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for mobile objects such as robot, boat and ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is effective in suppression of the tagging-along failure. The failure of the semiconductor element by counter electromotive voltage can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Fuel cell step up converter (15)    Battery step up converter (22)    Fuel cell step up converter controller (31)    Inverter controller (32)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary cell comprises lithium transition metal complex oxide as positive-electrode active substance. A silicon-containing cyclic compound and/or reaction product are present in the vicinity of a negative electrode contained in the lithium secondary cell. In the silicon-containing cyclic compound, at least one of atoms constituting the ring is a silicon atom, and the compound has at least one vinyl group.    USE - Lithium secondary cell is used as power supply for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary cell has excellent cycling characteristics of 4.2V or more, and high electric potential charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium secondary battery, which involves preparing positive electrode which contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide as positive electrode active material, and negative electrode, and supplying silicon containing cyclic compound to the negative electrode; and    (2) vehicle, which mounts lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte containing multimer of phosphate ester (I) and fluorinated phosphate ester (II).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for mobile telephone, notebook computer, two-wheeled vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent long-term cycle characteristics even at high temperature and high voltage conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte containing multimer of phosphate ester of formula (I), and fluorinated phosphate ester of formula (II).    R1-R5=aliphatic hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbyl;    n=1 or more;and    R6-R8=aliphatic hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbyl, at least one of R6-R8 is fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (3)    Negative electrode electrical power collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The module (20) has electrical wire (41) that is connected to one end section of the terminal (37), and a connecting section (40) is connectable to a single cell is formed on the other end section of the terminal. The connector (30) is held at the holding section so as to be movable from a non-contact position in which the connector is not connected to a single cell to a contact position in which the connector connects the connecting section of the terminal and a single cell, and is engaged with the single cell.    USE - Battery wiring module mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector is held at holding section so as to be movable from non-contact position to contact position and engaged with single cell, the connection of the terminal for detecting the state of cell can be made effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery wiring module.    Terminal portion (12)    Battery wiring module (20)    Terminal (37)    Connecting section (40)    Electrical wire (41)
NOVELTY - The hub (1) has an intermediate shaft (43) meshing with another intermediate shaft (46) via intermediate pinions (44, 45) and intermediate gear wheels (47, 48). The latter intermediate shaft meshes with an annulus gear (71) that is attached to a hub (7). An axial slider (61) is arranged on the latter intermediate shaft between the intermediate wheels. The latter intermediate shaft is coupled to two idling gear wheels using the axial slider. An uncoupled position of a coupling/uncoupling unit is obtained by keeping the axial slider in a central position without coupling to the idling wheels.    USE - Motorized hub for electric driving of motorized wheels of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric car, hybrid car and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate shaft is coupled to the two idling gear wheels using the axial slider, and the uncoupled position of the coupling/uncoupling unit is obtained by keeping the axial slider in the central position without coupling to the idling gear wheels, thus enabling reduction of a change in ratio of the hub, and hence enabling the vehicle to be driven at a maximum speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial cross-sectional view of a motorized hub.    Motorized hub (1)    Hub (7)    Intermediate shafts (43, 46)    Intermediate pinions (44, 45)    Intermediate gear wheels (47, 48)    Axial slider (61)    Annulus gear (71)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has a primary conductive element (10a) which is extended along a terminal mounting wall (4a) to connect a tab (8a,8b) and a current interrupter device (140). The secondary conductive element (22) is connected to the current interrupter device at a position that is far from the terminal mounting wall than the connecting section of the primary conductive element and the current interrupter device. The secondary conductive element is extended along the terminal mounting wall to connect current interrupter device and electrode terminal (12a,12b).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as secondary lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, and lead acid battery, mounted in vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary conductive element is extended along the terminal mounting wall to connect current interrupter device and electrode terminal, so that the size of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (2)    Terminal mounting wall (4a)    Tabs (8a,8b)    Primary conductive element (10a)    Electrode terminals (12a,12b)    Secondary conductive element (22)    Current interrupter device (140)
NOVELTY - An electrode includes a base material and a nanoporous metal catalyst layer. The nanoporous metal catalyst layer has open nanopores which are three-dimensionally interconnected, and pore size and pore connection portion size such that hydrocarbon having an alcohol group passes through the connected pores in order to be in contact with the surface of a catalyst and cause a reaction.    USE - Electrode is used for compartmentless fuel cell and abiotic saccharide-air fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for handheld device.    ADVANTAGE - The compartmentless and abiotic saccharide-air fuel cell using the electrode has high capacity, and is environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) compartmentless fuel cell, which includes fuel electrode and oxygen electrode coated with a polymer membrane into which catalyst layer is introduced on base material and which blocks hydrocarbon having alcohol group and allows diffusion of oxygen molecules; and    (2) abiotic saccharide-air fuel cell, which includes fuel electrode, oxygen electrode to which polymer membrane is applied, and container capable of containing hydrocarbon having alcohol group, and uses hydrocarbon having alcohol group as fuel.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has pair of sockets (300) that are combined with multiple flexible bars for covering the outside of the socket terminal (200). The socket terminal is provided to the outside of the electrode terminal (110). A sub pack case cover (760) is hinged in one side of storage unit (750) while case (500) is coupled to the other side of the storage unit. The electrode terminal is inserted into the inner side of the socket terminal and is electrically connected to sub pack case cover.    USE - Battery pack of battery such as primary battery and secondary battery e.g. nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium secondary battery used in digital camera, cellular phone, notebook computer and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection of the battery modules can be realized and the attaching/detaching of the battery module can be facilitated. The releasing of nut due to the fastening torque shortage generated in the mode can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode terminal (110)    Socket terminal (200)    Socket (300)    Case (500)    Storage unit (750)    Sub pack case cover (760)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a housing (100) for accommodating multiple battery cells (20) and comprising two opposite walls (140). A partition (200) separates two adjacent cells, where each adjacent cell comprises a conduction plate. A guiding unit (220) translatably guides the conduction plate along a compression axis (X) within the housing. An engaging unit is engaged with a complementary guide unit that is arranged on the housing. Immobilizing units (241, 245, 251, 255) immobilize two adjacent battery cells on an axis perpendicular to the compression axis.    USE - Battery module for use in a vehicle such as electric propulsion vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The immobilizing units immobilize the adjacent battery cells on the axis perpendicular to the compression axis, so that the cells are immobilized and compressed in a simple and inexpensive manner. The elements of connection electrically connect the cells with each other so as to avoid the risk of disconnection when the module is subjected to vibration. The module can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The partition is carried out for a cutting and stamping part of a metal iron strip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Compression axis (X)    Battery module (1)    Battery cells (20)    Housing (100)    Opposite walls (140)    Partition (200)    Guiding unit (220)    Immobilizing units (241, 245, 251, 255)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (1000) has an elastic cell damper (200) that is arranged between sides of a pouch-type cell (100). A partition (300) is adhered closely to both sides of the elastic cell damper so that the electrode material (110) is shut tightly by the pouch and an electrode tap (120) is drawn out for side outside of the pouch-type cell. The elastic cell damper is combined with the pouch-type cell. The elastic cell damper is formed so that the portion of the elastic cell damper is protruded to edge portion outside of the pouch-type cell.    USE - Secondary battery module e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery module, nickel-cadmium battery module and nickel-metal hydride battery module for digital camera, cellular phone, notebook and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic cell damper is combined with the pouch-type cell so that the assembly of the secondary battery module can be simplified and size of the secondary battery module can be reduced significantly. Since the portion of the elastic cell damper is protruded to edge portion outside of the pouch-type cell, the short circuit of the pouch-type cell can be prevented reliably. Thus the durability of the secondary battery module can be improved efficiently and the life span of the secondary battery module can be prolonged effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the secondary battery module.    Pouch-type cell (100)    Electrode material (110)    Electrode tap (120)    Elastic cell damper (200)    Partition (300)    Secondary battery module (1000)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen energy and green energy supply is prepared by generating power using renewable energy in electrical equipment, electrolyzing to obtain hydrogen, compressing, storing, reacting in fuel cell, combusting to obtain thermal energy, water purifying and storing.    USE - Method for preparing hydrogen energy and green energy supply for charging battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces drinking water and reduces pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen energy and green energy supply preparation system.
NOVELTY - Nitrogen-doped graphene contains 3-12 wt.%, preferably 4-12 wt.% of nitrogen, calculated as N, based on the total weight of carbon and nitrogen contained in the nitrogen-doped graphene.    USE - The nitrogen-doped graphene is useful for producing an aerogel, an electrode (where the electrode is an electrode for fuel cells, preferably for fuel cells operating under acidic conditions, or, alternatively preferably, for fuel cells operating under alkaline conditions), a battery, a supercapacitor, preferably an all solid state supercapacitor, or a catalyst, preferably an electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reactions (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen-doped graphene can be effectively and efficiently used as catalyst, preferably as electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reactions, as or in electrodes, in supercapacitors or in batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing nitrogen-doped graphene, which involves: (i) treating graphene oxide with a nitrogen-containing compound selected from cyanamide, dicyandiamide, melamine, melam, melem, melon, urea, ethylene diamine, ammonia, mixtures of these compounds and mixtures of these compounds with barbituric acid, cyanuric acid and/or cyanuric chloride; and (ii) heating the resulting mixture;    (2) nitrogen-doped graphene, obtainable by the process above;    (3) an aerogel based on nitrogen-doped graphene;    (4) use of the aerogel as or in electrodes, in batteries, in supercapacitors, preferably in all solid state supercapacitors, or as catalysts, preferably as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions;    (5) an electrode comprising nitrogen-doped graphene and/or the aerogel;    (6) a catalyst comprising nitrogen-doped graphene and/or the aerogel; and    (7) an all solid state supercapacitor (ASSS) comprising nitrogen-doped graphene and/or the aerogel and/or the electrode.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous battery has a positive electrode that contains a positive electrode active material consisting of transition metal compound containing different types of element chosen from a group having oxygen, sulfur, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. The sum total of the containing weight of the elements chosen from the group exists in a charged state rather than the time of existing in the state by which non-aqueous battery is discharged.    USE - Non-aqueous battery for e.g. electronic device, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a non-aqueous battery with low-cost and high capacitance density and a charging/discharging electric potential. Enables use of non-aqueous battery not only as a secondary battery but as a primary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the result of having done the charging/discharging test using the prepared strontium ferrite positive mix electrode.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (U) has a main-portion (1) that is accommodated in an exterior case (11). A supporting leg portion (2) is provided with standing portion that is stood up upward from a base portion. A concave clearance gap (4A) is formed under lateral width direction or front-back direction at both sides of main portion. An upper-side portion of clearance gap is provided with a downward convex portion (23) that prevents a sling (5) from deviation on an outer side of clearance gap, when sling is inserted in clearance gap and applied on upper wall portion of clearance gap.    USE - Fuel cell unit for warm water system. Can also be used in heat pump unit and hot water storage tank unit.    ADVANTAGE - The number of the components of the fuel cell unit can be reduced and so that manufacturing cost of the fuel cell unit for warm water system can be reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and a side view of the fuel cell unit for warm water system in suspension state.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main-portion (1)    Supporting leg portion (2)    Concave clearance gap (4A)    Sling (5)    Exterior case (11)    Downward convex portion (23)    Fuel cell unit (U)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1000) has an equipotential application portion (200a) in which application water equipotential structure (210) is provided on the battery case (100). The application water equipotential structure is inserted into equipotential application holes of equipotential application portion. An insertion portion is extended and formed to the rod shape from one side of the supporting portion. The cross section of equipotential application hole is narrowly formed than the cross section of insertion portion.    USE - High-capacity battery pack for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The safety driving of operator can be improved, and the reliability of battery pack can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery case (100)    Lower case (120)    Equipotential application portion (200a)    Application water equipotential structure (210)    Battery pack (1000)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a current detector (130) which detects output terminal current of converter (30). A current standard signal rate of change amplifier (120) uses current control value of mixing controller as reference value and outputs current standard signal corresponding to reference value. A triangle wave generating unit (150) generates triangle wave signal. A triangle wave amplifier (160) amplifies the generated triangle wave signal. A comparison unit (170) compares current standard signal and amplified triangle wave signal, and outputs pulse wave signal to converter.    USE - Apparatus for controlling bi-directional high voltage direct current (DC)-DC converter of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-capacity converter can be effectively and stably controlled through pulse width modulation (PWM) control technique. The dynamic characteristics of converter can be improved and control resolution and precision of bidirectional converter can be raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling converter of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the apparatus forcontrolling bi-directional high voltage direct current (DC)-DC converter of fuel cell vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Converter (30)    Apparatus for controlling converter of fuel cell vehicle (100)    Current standard signal rate of change amplifier (120)    Current detector (130)    Triangle wave generating unit (150)    Triangle wave amplifier (160)    Comparison unit (170)
NOVELTY - The device (1000) has an aeration box (340) in which a pore (341) is formed in the upper side of housing (100) in which aqueous acid solution is stored. An air supply unit (310) is installed at the outside of housing and supplies air transferred from air pipe (330). A lithium ion is generated in a lithium reaction portion by performing the reaction of lithium manganese oxide with the aqueous acid solution. A pitch (331) is installed at the inner bottom of housing, and is connected to air pipe (320) installed at inside of housing whose exterior wall is made of porous polymer film.    USE - Lithium detaching device for manufacturing manganese oxide lithium ion for lithium secondary battery used for cellular phone, electric vehicle industry and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction speed of the lithium manganese oxide and the aqueous solution spraying air can be enhanced easily. The lithium ion can be generated reliably by the reaction of lithium manganese oxide with the aqueous acid solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium detaching device.    Housing (100)    Air supply unit (310)    Air pipes (320,330)    Pitch (331)    Aeration box (340)    Pore (341)    Lithium detaching device (1000)
NOVELTY - A cathode comprises an electrode assembly and an electrolyte. The electrode assembly comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separation film interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The negative electrode comprises lithium-titanium oxide as negative electrode active material. The electrolyte comprises a phosphate-based compound as an additive.    USE - Cathode is used for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion polymer battery for battery module for battery pack for device e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage (all claimed), electrical scooter and electrical two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery using the cathode has excellent durability and safety, and high power property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte;    (2) secondary battery; and    (3) preparation of secondary battery, which involves polymerizing gel polymer electrolyte, mounting on the battery case, electrode assembly, polymerization initiator and transmitting lithium salt.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst comprises catalyst particle containing palladium, gallium, and cerium.    USE - An electrode catalyst for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst is capable of providing excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparation of electrode catalyst which involves providing mixture comprising palladium precursor, gallium precursor, and cerium precursor and reducing palladium, gallium, and cerium precursors of mixture to form catalyst particle; and    (2) membrane electrode assembly (110) for fuel cell comprising cathode, anode disposed to face the cathode, and electrolyte membrane (200) disposed between cathode and anode in which cathode and/or anode comprises electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (110)    Electrolyte membrane (200)    1st catalyst layer (210)    1st primary gas diffusion layer (221)    2nd primary gas diffusion layer (221')
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has battery case (50) that is provided with battery tray (30) containing battery (20). A cooling unit (60) is provided in end portion of battery case in longitudinal direction of battery case for cooling air into battery case. An air flow passage (42) is provided above the battery in center portion in second direction perpendicular to first direction inside the battery case. One end of air flow passage is connected to cooling unit. An electric cable (56) is arranged between air flow passage and battery cover for supplying electric power of battery to motor.    USE - Battery pack of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can stably support an electric cable, by absorbing a superfluous length of the electric cable. Since the air flow passage and the electric cable are provided in the convex portion of the battery cover, a thickness of the battery case in other region than the convex portion can be reduced. The electric cable can be prevented from coming into contact with the bus bars due to deformation of the vehicle portion, when an external force is exerted from the lateral side of the vehicle, so as to secure the insulating performance of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery (20)    Battery tray (30)    Air flow passage (42)    Battery case (50)    Electric cable (56)    Cooling unit (60)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a kind of a bicycle delay display circuit of the super capacitor energy storage, comprising a storage element to one or more serially connected super capacitor is composed of a super capacitor circuit for balancing the voltage of the super capacitor voltage-sharing circuit for super-capacitor charging circuit for charging for electric bicycle power supply for a discharging circuit for monitoring the voltage change of the external monitoring circuit, wherein the one end of the super capacitor is grounded, and the other end is connected with the charging circuit and the discharging circuit, wherein the voltage-balancing circuit connected to the two ends of the super capacitor, and the monitoring circuit is connected to the external voltage input end. This utility model uses super capacitor as energy storage element, is provided with weight and volume is small, the service life is long, the cost is low, the maintenance-free. And a super capacitor power supply with oxygen, is convenient to install, saves the cost and improves the production efficiency and solves the problem that the product selling maintenance and improves the stability of the product.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of electric vehicle battery box, comprising a battery box and a base, a battery box is movably fixed on the base, a battery box is composed of upper cover (6), a box body (1) and a lower cover (3) which are connected, the upper part cover (6) is provided with an electric quantity indicating dial (13) and a handle (7), the bottom of the lower cover (3) is provided with a switch (4) and a power supply plug (5), a base of the upper part shell (14), a bottom plate (2) and a lower shell (11), an upper shell (14) and a lower shell (11) through a screw is fixed on the bottom plate (2), two ends of the shell (14) is provided with the upper cover (6) of the lock (10), a lower cover (3) is provided with a battery short circuit protecting device. The beneficial effect of the utility model is capable of preventing short circuit, good radiating performance, waterproof performance, beautiful and convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a battery receptacle (4) arranged in a housing (2) for receiving a long buffer battery for an electronic memory and a control unit. The receptacle includes a battery compartment (12) that is delimited by a first stop (6) and a second stop (8). The compartment holds the long buffer battery between the first and second stops. A third stop (14) of the receptacle arranged between the first and second stops hold a short buffer battery that has length smaller than length of the long buffer battery, where one of the buffer batteries is held in the compartment.    USE - Vehicle data recording unit i.e. tachograph, for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recording unit can use buffer batteries of different physical size in a space-saving manner, so that additional installation parts required for adaptation to the size of the buffer battery are eliminated, thus reducing tooling costs and production costs for the recording unit, and hence simplifying the manufacturing process of the recording unit. The first stop and/or the second stop are designed to be resiliently elastic in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the buffer battery such that the buffer battery is held in the battery receptacle in a permanently reliable manner in the event of vibrations that occur during driving operation of the motor vehicle. The battery receptacle is formed as a single-piece injection-molded plastic component together with the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, a spring element and a plug chamber, so that the battery receptacle are produced in an inexpensive, simple, and fast manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a vehicle data recording unit.    Vehicle data recording unit (1)    Housing (2)    Battery receptacle (4)    Stops (6, 8, 14)    Battery compartment (12)
NOVELTY - The ignition plug has an insulator (2) with shaft hole. A main metal fitting (3) is provided in outer periphery of insulator and is provided with protrusion (21). An insulator has a latching unit (14) latched by diameter reducing unit (21A). The acute angle at corner between straight line orthogonal to axis (CL1) and contour line of latching unit is less than that of corner between straight line orthogonal to axis and contour line of reducing unit. The Vickers hardness of board packing (22) at centre point (CP1) of line segment (SL1) is greater than that of line segment (SL2).    USE - Plasma-jet ignition plug used for combustion apparatus such as internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The Vickers hardness of board packing at centre point of line segment is greater than that of line segment, so that the protrusion deformation of protrusion towards radial inside can be suppressed effectively and the damage of insulator can be prevented more reliably. The contact area to latching unit increases remarkably the contact pressure of board packing, so favorable airtight-ness is realizable. The board packing is in surface-contact with respect to latching unit and diameter reducing unit, so that the stress to insulators and damage of insulator can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the ignition plug.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of diameter reducing unit and latching unit.    Insulator (2)    Main metal fitting (3)    Latching unit (14)    Protrusion (21)    Diameter reducing unit (21A)    Board packing (22)    Axis (CL1)    Centre point (CP1)    Line segments (SL1,Sl2)
NOVELTY - The electrolytic membrane comprises a porous polymeric material including nanomaterials, and an electrolyte. The nanomaterials are ammonium-functionalized, and comprise ammonium bound to the surfaces of the nanomaterials. Pores of the membrane have a mean size of 200-500 nm. The membrane has a porosity of 50-70%, and a thickness of 40 mu m. The electrolyte is alkaline electrolytic solution.    USE - The electrolytic membrane is useful in an alkaline electrochemical cell (claimed), a metal-air battery such as zinc-air battery and alkaline electrolyzers for energy conversion and storage devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane has high efficiency and improved anion conductivity, mechanical properties and physico-chemical and thermal stability, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for forming an electrolytic membrane.
NOVELTY - The battery wiring module (20) has a connecting element that connects adjacent positive and negative electrode terminals. A resin protector (30) is provided to hold the connecting element. The primary electrical wire holding section (40) and secondary electrical wire holding section (44) are capable of holding each of two different types of electrical wire groups (W1,W2) provided to the resin protector. The secondary electrical wire holding section is arranged to cover the primary electrical wire holding section.    USE - Battery wiring module mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the primary electrical wire holding section and secondary electrical wire holding section are capable of holding each of two different types of electrical wire groups, the two types of electric wire group can be provided without adding components. The working efficiency of the battery wiring module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional of the battery wiring module.    Battery wiring module (20)    Resin protector (30)    Primary electrical wire holding section (40)    Secondary electrical wire holding section (44)    Electrical wire groups (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly has a battery module (10) in which several battery cells (11) are stacked in one direction. The coupling unit (21) is in contact with the side surface portion of the battery module. The cooling unit (22) is extended from coupling unit, so as to project away from the battery module. The one surface of cooling plate is in contact with cooling portion of the heat pipe (20), while other surface of cooling plate is provided with cooling passage (33).    USE - Battery module assembly for assembling secondary battery such as nickel cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-zinc battery, and lithium secondary battery used as power source for portable electronic machine such as video camera, handheld computer and cellular phone and for vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, diesel vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated from the battery module including the battery cell can be cooled effectively. The operation performance of the battery module assembly can be improved. The effectiveness and reliability of the battery module assembly can be improved. The efficiency of the battery module assembly can be improved. The thermal conduction of the battery module assembly can be improved. The stability of the battery module assembly can be improved. The manufacturing of the battery module can be facilitated. The lead time of the battery module assembly can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (10)    Battery cell (11)    Heat pipe (20)    Coupling unit (21)    Cooling unit (22)    Cooling passage (33)
NOVELTY - Electrically conductive sheet material (1) comprises a base body (2) containing fibers. At least part of the fibers has carbon fibers.    USE - Used as an electrically conductive sheet material.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive sheet material is flexible, has a low electrical resistance, and can be produced on a large scale in the most simple, cost-effective and reproducible manner possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS is also included for:    (1) an assembly comprising a sheet material and an electrical source, which has a line direction between a first half-cell and a second half-cell, along which the fibers are aligned; and    (2) producing an electrically conductive sheet, comprising (a) providing at least one fibrous web, (b) pre-consolidating the fibrous web, (c) generating a fold-like structure, and connecting fold edges to form the sheet material, and (d) carbonizing and/or graphitizing the sheet material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a sheet material having channels in the basic body.    Electrically conductive sheet material (1)    Base body (2)    Channels (3)    First frontal plane (4)    Second frontal plane (5)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) comprises a battery pack case (101) and an electrode assembly of an anode, separation film or cathode structure that is embedded in the battery pack case. An elasticity absorber is provided for absorbing the low speed impact load in the battery pack case. A side support element is provided for surrounding the side of outermost battery cells (102) of the battery cell assembly in the battery pack case. The battery cell is provided with a metallic layer and a resin layer. Multiple unit modules are mounted in the battery pack case.    USE - Battery pack, such as lithium secondary battery for use as a power source of an electric vehicle, such as cell vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack comprises a battery pack case and an electrode assembly of an anode, separation film or cathode structure that is embedded in the battery pack case, and thus enables reducing the size of the battery pack, and improving the mechanical rigidity of a battery pack, and enhances the reusability of the battery cell in the low speed collision, and improving the offending and receptivity of a battery pack about the low speed impact load, and reducing the weight of a battery pack for vehicle fuel ratio improvement, and also reducing the manufacturing cost of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery pack case (101)    Battery cell (102)
NOVELTY - This utility model solar energy electric vehicle charging device, comprising a solar energy battery board and the tail box, wherein the solar battery board comprises a central solar energy battery plate, a solar battery board, the solar battery plate, the first side plate, the second solar battery solar battery board side, the central solar battery plate is set on the tail box on the upper part, a solar battery board, the solar battery plate, a first side plate, a second solar battery surface solar battery plate are respectively and rotatably connected with the edge on the tail box. A five to a solar panel, to form a large area of the solar battery plate and charging device of electrically-propelled vehicle, when no charge can be a multi-panel folding to the tail box. The utility model passes through solar energy electric motor car charging device capable of charging gun of electric motor car convenient, increase mileage.
NOVELTY - The device has solar energy battery plate (1), heat exchanger (2), wet cold air pipe (3), evaporation fan (5), water tank (6), pressure pump (7), electromagnetic valve (8), cold-air drying pipe (9) and cooling fan (10). The battery plate converts the solar energy into electric energy to drive evaporation fan and cooling fan while starting pressure pump at same time to spray water supplied through wet cold wind pipe connected in water tank into exchanger. The moist hot steam is condensed into water drop to the water tank after reduction of temperature of heat exchanger.    USE - Solar energy automobile carriage cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the energy carriage cooling device can be simplified. The internal decoration of the automobile can be maintained effectively. The wastage of water resource can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy carriage cooling device.    Solar energy battery plate (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Wet cold air pipe (3)    Evaporation fan (5)    Water tank (6)    Pressure pump (7)    Electromagnetic valve (8)    Cold-air drying pipe (9)    Cooling fan (10)
NOVELTY - The starting power supply has a battery pack formed of lithium vanadium phosphate, and a protective plate. The battery pack comprises an anode, a cathode, a septum, an electrolyte and an external housing. The anode is formed of lithium vanadium phosphate. The cathode is formed of graphite and electrolyte is formed of lithium hexafluorophosphate. The mass ratio of the lithium vanadium phosphate and graphite is 1.5-2.5:1.    USE - Ultra-low temperature starting power supply mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environment-friendly starting power supply is obtained. Low temperature high-current discharge performance is improved, so that the durability of the starting power supply can reach more than 5 years. The self-discharge rate of the starting power supply is reduced and capacity density of starting power supply is increased. The electric vehicle can be charged quickly. The protective plate is provided with over-temperature protection function, so that safety is ensured. The ignition start of electric vehicle can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ultra-low temperature starting power supply mounted in electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a kind of electric sliding door driving mechanism for vehicle air conditioner, wherein it comprises orderly connected with the storage battery, the efficiency is higher than 75% high efficiency control circuit, efficiency is higher than 75% high-efficient motor and the air conditioning compressor. The vehicle with work of the electric air conditioner is separated from the work of the engine of vehicle, do not influence the working is stable. This utility model of vehicle capable of continuously work for 4-12 hours for electric air conditioning.
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus has a generator (2) that is arranged at intervals in a wind tunnel (1), from which a wind passes-through from an end to another end, while driving a vehicle (21). The back-and-front surfaces are equipped with a fan (4,5) that connects a rotating shaft of the fan and a main shaft of a main body (3) of the generator through a fluid clutch (6,7). An electric power generation of the main body of the generator is enabled at the time of an advancing or reversing of the vehicle. A protective cover protects the main body of the generator from rain or snow.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus mounted in a vehicle, particularly a large sized vehicle, such as an electric train and a bus for generating electric power by using wind force.    ADVANTAGE - The back-and-front surfaces are equipped with the fan that connects the rotating shaft of the fan and the main shaft of the main body of the generator through the fluid clutch, and thus prevents the weakening of the rotational force of the fan. The protective cover protects the main body of the generator from rain or snow, and thus ensures the normal driving of the vehicle by effectively preventing the cross wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an installation state of an electric power generating apparatus in a train.    Wind tunnel (1)    Generator (2)    Main body (3)    Fan (4,5)    Fluid clutch (6,7)    Vehicle (21)
NOVELTY - The battery box (1) has a flange (11) configured to be connected to an inner peripheral edge of an installation hole formed in a floor panel of a vehicle. A side wall (12) gently continues with the flange, and extended downward. A bottom wall (13) has a periphery gently continuing with the side wall, and formed with at least one open hole (13A) in its center. A corner portion (16) gently continues with the side wall and the bottom wall forming curved surface. A center of curvature of the curved surface is set inside a corner of a battery to be placed on seat portions (14).    USE - Battery box for storing battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water and mud are prevented from invading in the battery box from the lower portion of a vehicle. The opening of the battery box can be made smaller than the dimension of the battery box. The size of an installation hole to be opened up in the floor panel for mounting the battery box thereon can be reduced, thus enhancing the strength of the vehicle body. The flange of the battery box can be spot welded to the floor panel, even if a metal plate is molded by deep drawing to produce a battery box, thus the battery box can be mounted onto the floor panel prior to the painting process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The seat portions are projected upper than the bottom wall, at least one of the seat portions disposed at each both sides of the open hole. A bottom cover closes the open hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery box.    Battery box (1)    Flange (11)    Side wall (12)    Bottom wall (13)    Open hole (13A)    Seat portions (14)    Corner portion (16)
NOVELTY - Producing a vitreous anode active material, involves: a heat treatment step of heat treating a raw material mixture having a composition that is capable of forming a mica group mineral, and thereby forming a raw material melt; and a cooling step of cooling the raw material melt, and thereby vitrifying the raw material melt.    USE - For producing a vitreous anode active material (claimed) useful in anode layer of batteries e.g. lithium batteries used in e.g. automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces, with excellent productivity, an anode active material having the composition of a mica group mineral.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vitreous anode active material of formula: XY'3ZSi3O10A'2 (I).    X=element selected from at least one of K, Na, Ca, Li and Sr;    Y'=element selected from at least one of Mg, Fe(II), Al and Li;    Z=element selected from at least one of Si, Al, Fe(III), Ge, Ga and B;    A'=element selected from at least one of OH, F, Cl, O and S.
NOVELTY - The drive system has an internal combustion engine (1), whose waste heat is converted into electrical energy or mechanical energy by an organic Rankine cycle system (2). The power of the internal combustion engine is forwarded to a drive wheel (4) by a drive train (3). The organic Rankine cycle system provides mechanical energy or electric current, which is stored in an energy storage device (5) or is introduced into the drive train. The energy storage device provides electrical energy to an electric motor.    USE - Drive system for a vehicle or a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive system has an internal combustion engine, whose waste heat is converted into electrical energy or mechanical energy by an organic Rankine cycle system, where the energy storage device provides electrical energy to an electric motor, and hence ensures reduced fuel consumption of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive system.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Organic Rankine cycle system (2)    Drive train (3)    Drive wheel (4)    Energy storage device (5)
NOVELTY - The circuit (200) comprises a sub-circuit (202) with two transistors (T5,T6) and an evaluation unit (204). The bases of the transistors are connected with each other and with two terminals (206,208) of the sub-circuit. The third terminal (212) of the sub-circuit is connected with an input (218) of the evaluation unit through a current mirror (216), and the fourth terminal (210) is connected with another input (214) of the evaluation unit. The sub-circuit is integrated into a signal circuit (220) through the former and latter terminals for monitoring of the electrical network.    USE - Circuit for use with a battery for monitoring interlock or pilot lines of an electrical network of a motor vehicle (all claimed), particularly an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient monitoring of the electrical network is enabled while meeting the safety criteria in a reliable manner. Short-circuit is prevented by efficiently detecting an error and by disrupting the supply of current into the electrical network if a sensitive condition is detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle with an electric drive motor and a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a circuit for current measurement in interlock loops.    Circuit (200)    Sub-circuit (202)    Evaluation unit (204)    Terminals (206,208,210,212)    Inputs (214,218)    Current mirror (216)    Signal circuit (220)    Transistors (T5,T6)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (20) has a connector (40) which is configured to receive a charging plug (30). An ejection mechanism is positioned with respect to the connecter, to eject the plug under predetermined conditions. The ejection mechanism is included with a spring configured to apply a force against the plug when inserted in the connector. A release lever is configured to selectively retain the spring in a compressed position. An actuator is configured to control the release lever.    USE - Electric vehicle charged in vehicle charging station (claimed). Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle, commercial vehicle or utility vehicle such as pickup trucks, vans, minivans, sports utility vehicles, sedans, or coupes.    ADVANTAGE - The automated ejection and retraction sequence for the connector, plug and cord used in vehicle charging station is realized. The driver does not have to exit the vehicle in order to unplug the charging plug in the vehicle charging system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle charging station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle charging station connected to the vehicle.    Charging station (10)    Electric vehicle (20)    Charging plug (30)    Connector (40)    Plug assembly (80)
NOVELTY - The attenuating system has a liquid solution leakage detection unit (116) that is communicatively coupled to the liquid solution leakage sensors (114) to detect an occurrence of a liquid coolant leakage in the battery system (102) based on the information provided by the sensors. The valves (112) are communicatively coupled with the detection unit to allow the leaked liquid solution to drain from the battery system when a leakage of liquid solution is detected by detection unit. The liquid solution is ethylene glycol solution.    USE - System for attenuating damage of high voltage battery system in vehicle (all claimed) such as electric car, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle e.g. motor car, ship and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the battery system caused by leakages of liquid coolant can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for attenuating damage of battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for attenuating damage of high voltage battery system in vehicle.    Vehicle (100)    Battery system (102)    Valves (112)    Liquid solution leakage sensors (114)    Liquid solution leakage detection unit (116)
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery (101) to which a charge current is supplied by a power source. A transistor (102) is set to supply current to capacitor based on the charge current. A capacitor (103) is provided to accumulate electrical charge based on charge current. A comparator is provided to output a signal indicating completion of charge of storage battery, when a potential terminal of the capacitor is reached a reference potential. The potential terminal of capacitor is connected to terminal of transistor and an input terminal of comparator.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. charger for charging lithium secondary battery used in mobile terminal such as mobile phone and smart phone and used as power supply device of electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The charger with encoder can be manufactured effectively. The power consumption of the charger can be reduced. The loading capacity of charger can be improved. The high thermal stability of the charger can be achieved. The deterioration of battery properties can be reduced. The exploding of battery due to occurrence of short circuit or increase of temperature at inside can be prevented. The safety of the battery can be ensured. The reliability of the charger can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the semiconductor device.    Storage battery (101)    Transistor (102)    Capacitor (103)    Resistant element (104)    Voltage current conversion circuit (105)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive component (10) has fuse (16) which is provided with a lead wire (16a) arranged along an axial direction in the long pipe of a long cylindrical conductor (12). The external electric wire with a terminal and the connection of other lead wire (16b) connected to the external connection terminal (20) are enabled within the long pipe while one lead wire is connected to the long cylindrical conductor within the long pipe.    USE - Electroconductive component used as connection element for connecting positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal of adjacent cell in battery module used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive component with built-in fuse can replace the fuses easily after the fuse cut by melting in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electroconductive component with built-in fuse.    Electroconductive component (10)    Long cylindrical conductor (12)    Fuse (16)    Lead wires (16a,16b)    External connection terminal (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell vehicle (2) has an inverter (34) which receives electric power supply from a battery (50) while receiving electric power supply from a fuel cell (10) through a polyphase converter (20). A control apparatus (60) makes small ratio of the fuel cell power supply with respect to the battery power supply when the number of the voltage conversion circuits to drive is a predetermined specific number, compared with the case which the number of voltage conversion circuits to drive is except the specific number.    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces ripple current by making power supply of a fuel cell small, since a ripple current is dependent on the magnitude of the electric power which a polyphase converter handles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system mounted in a fuel-cell vehicle.    Fuel-cell vehicle (2)    Fuel cell (10)    Polyphase converter (20)    Inverter (34)    Battery (50)    Control apparatus (60)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an air conveying device (12) for compressing supply air for a fuel cell (3), and an intercooler (13) i.e. air- or liquid heat exchanger, through which compressed air- and liquid cooling medium flow of an independent cooling circuit (19) is carried out. Another air- or liquid heat exchanger (15) is provided in an exhaust air region of the cell for flowing exhaust air and the medium. A turbine (16) is arranged in a flow direction of the exhaust air downstream of the intercooler. A valve device i.e. thermostat valve, controls flow of the air and the medium of the intercooler.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical driving power in a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. rail-bound or trackless land vehicle, logistics van and watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The air- or liquid heat exchanger is provided in the exhaust air region of the fuel cell for flowing the exhaust air and the medium, and the turbine is arranged in the flow direction of the exhaust air downstream of the intercooler, thus achieving simple and compact realization so as to ensure a compact structure of the system and to guarantee an efficient, safe, cost-effective and reliable cooling of the compressed supply air according to the air conveying device and ensure additional cooling of the cooling medium. The system exhibits improved cooling performance and avoids utilization of cooling system. The fuel cell system exhibits improved overall efficiency, and ensures better controllability, adaptability and functionality in all operating conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic pneumatic circuit diagram of a vehicle with a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Air conveying device (12)    Intercooler (13)    Air or liquid heat exchanger (15)    Turbine (16)    Independent cooling circuit (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (B1) has positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2) and electrolyte interposed in between the positive and negative electrodes. The positive electrode has an active material layer (11) arranged on an electrical power collector (12). The positive electrode has an electron supply compound layer (13) performing irreversible supply of electrons to an electrical power collector surface (12b) not opposing the negative electrode. The negative electrode has an active material layer (21) arranged on an electrical power collector (22).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable electronic devices such as portable personal computer (PC) and hand-held video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The recovery of the battery capacity and the improvement of the battery durability are possible by preventing the deterioration of positive electrode active material. The damage of electrode active material due to the offset of electrode by vibration is prevented effectively. The safety at the time of using the battery is improved by preventing the generation of short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the internal structure of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Active material layers (11,21)    Electrical power collectors (12,22)    Collector surface (12b)    Electron supply compound layer (13)    Battery (B1)
NOVELTY - The power converter device (3) has a pressing element (1) that pressurizes a semiconductor lamination unit (2) and contains an elastic element (11), which presses an abutting plate (12) abutted at an edge unit (29). A front unit (120) contacts the abutting plate at a main surface (220) of a cooling pipe (22). A pair of rib unit (121) is arranged in the direction folding ends of the front unit. The elastic element (11) has a convex unit that protrudes in the semiconductor lamination unit side. The abutting plate has the convex unit and the recessed unit to engage in the front unit.    USE - Power converter device for generating the drive current to be supplied with electricity to an alternating current motor as a motive power source of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device has an abutting plate with a convex unit and a recessed unit to engage in a front unit and an elastic element with a convex unit that protrudes in a semiconductor lamination unit side, thus easily performing the positioning of the abutting plate and the elastic element, improving the bending rigidity, reducing the number of units of the pressing elements and preventing an increase of the weight and the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a power converter device.    Pressing element (1)    Semiconductor lamination unit (2)    Power converter device (3)    Elastic member (11)    Abutting plate (12)    Cooling pipe (22)    Edge unit (29)    Front unit (120)    Rib unit (121)    Main surface (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a film on a battery container for storing thermoelectric current. Heat current amount is measured by a current measuring apparatus. The film is made of a solid material e.g. gunpowder, graphite, industrial carbon and silicone. An electric vehicle output storage feeder is fixed in an electric vehicle battery. Chemical reactive heat making current is transmitted to an electric vehicle by the electric vehicle output storage feeder. A silica gel insertion part is fixed in the battery container. Three film spaces are formed in the battery container.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electric vehicle i.e. car, battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving installation of an electric vehicle battery by reducing weight of the electric vehicle battery. The method enables reducing long distance movement of the electric vehicle battery. The method enables reducing charging time and output degradation of the electric vehicle battery. The method enables improving efficiency of the electric vehicle battery and service life and reducing battery consumption amount by forming the film with the solid material. The method enables reducing management expense of the electric vehicle battery, cost of the electric vehicle battery, cost of fuel and maintenance charge of the electric vehicle battery. The method enables improving weight quality. The method enables avoiding damage to the electric vehicle battery due to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electric vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - A cathode is obtained by depositing negative electrode mixture on a current collector. The negative electrode mixture comprises negative electrode active material. The negative electrode active material comprises lithium titanium oxide particles formed on the surface of each of a crosslinking polymer coating layer. The lithium titanium oxide particles on the coating layers are formed which maintains the pore structure formed between the particles. The crosslinking polymer is phosphate-based compound.    USE - Cathode is used for secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for battery module for battery pack for device e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid-electric vehicle, system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage (all claimed), electric scooter and electric bike.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the cathode has excellent durability and safety, and high power property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of secondary battery;    (2) secondary battery;    (3) battery module;    (4) battery pack; and    (5) device.
NOVELTY - A compound chosen from phosphorus sulfide, germanium sulfide, silicon sulfide, and boron sulfide, sulfide of a metal element of group (I) or group (II) and a halogen compound are contacted with a solvent to obtain ion-conductive substance. The halogen compound comprises lithium, boron, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, calcium, magnesium, strontium, barium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, germanium, arsenic, selenium, tin, antimony, tellurium, lead or bismuth, and fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.    USE - Manufacture of ion-conductive substance e.g. sulfide-type glass used for ion-conductive substance and crystallized ion-conductive substance for battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to sodium rechargeable battery, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of ion-conductive substance with excellent yield and working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound chosen from phosphorus sulfide, germanium sulfide, silicon sulfide, and boron sulfide, sulfide of a metal element belonging to group (I) or group (II) and a halogen compound are contacted with a solvent to obtain ion-conductive substance. The halogen compound is of formula: MwXx (where M is lithium, boron, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, calcium, magnesium, strontium, barium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, germanium, arsenic, selenium, tin, antimony, tellurium, lead or bismuth, w is 1 or 2, X is fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo, and x is 1-10). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of crystallized ion-conductive substance; and    (2) battery.
NOVELTY - A gas permeable sheet comprises water-repellent porous layers (31,32) adhered using hot-melt adhesive agent (33).    USE - Gas permeable sheet is used for membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for power supply of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas permeable sheet has excellent electroconductivity and gas permeability. The fuel cell obtained using gas permeable sheet has favorable battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas permeable sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of gas permeable sheet.    Gas diffusion layer (30)    Water-repellent porous layers (31,32)    Hot-melt adhesive agent (33)
NOVELTY - A precursor comprises complex transition-metal compound (I).    USE - Precursor is used for preparing lithium composite transition metal oxide for anode for lithium battery for module for battery pack for device, e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material provided using precursor is economical and environmentally-friendly. The battery provided using anode material has high energy density and excellent charging and discharging characteristics, chemical stability and cycling efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A precursor comprises complex transition-metal compound of formula: NiaMbMn1-(a+b) (OH1-x)2 (I), where M is chosen from titanium, cobalt, aluminum, copper, iron, magnesium, boron, chromium, zirconium, zinc and group (IV) transition metals, a is 0.15-0.3, b is 0-0.1 and x is 0-0.5. The content of manganese is 60-85 mol%. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of precursor, which involves mixing transition metal salt and aqueous solution of basic substance, adding reducing agent and co-precipitating;    (2) lithium complex transition metal oxide, which is manufactured using transition metal precursor;    (3) anode, which comprises lithium complex transition metal oxide as cathode active material;    (4) lithium battery, which comprises anode;    (5) battery module, which comprises lithium secondary battery;    (6) battery pack, which comprises battery module; and    (7) device, which comprises battery pack.
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises lithium transition-metal oxide, in which the transition metal is chosen from nickel, manganese and cobalt, and heterogeneous element chosen from titanium, cobalt, aluminum, copper, iron, magnesium, boron, chromium, bismuth, zinc and zirconium which is provided on the surface portion and inner portion of the lithium transition metal oxide.    USE - Anode active material is used for lithium secondary battery for battery module used for battery pack for device e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing anode active material has excellent high-speed charging characteristics, output characteristics and durability. The degradation of electric characteristics of the battery at high voltage is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-transition metal compound.
NOVELTY - A vanadium pentoxide powder is reduced under hydrogen atmosphere to obtain vanadium (IV) oxide powder and vanadium (III) oxide powder. Vanadium (IV) oxide powder and vanadium (III) oxide powder are dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid to obtain tetravalent vanadyl sulfate solution and trivalent vanadyl sulfate solution, respectively. Tetravalent vanadyl sulfate solution is used as positive electrolyte for vanadium battery. Trivalent vanadyl sulfate solution is used as negative electrolyte for vanadium battery.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte is used for vanadium-redox-flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently provides electrolyte with high quality and stability by a simple process, and reduces processing time.
NOVELTY - The system has an inlet duct (1) connected with a combustion chamber (15) by sleeve (13). An inner tube is filled with a liquid fuel and inserted in an outer tube. A fuel distribution plate (7) is fixed with an atomizer (6) and the inner tube. The atomizer is provided with a hole (10) and connected to the outer tube and the inlet duct. The sleeve is formed with tertiary holes for passage of gas in a burner. The burner is connected is surrounded by a double jacket for recirculating post-combustion gas and cooling an outer side of the combustion chamber.    USE - Integrated system for reforming hydrocarbons and alcohols to generate hydrogen-rich streams for feeding fuel cells in a burner.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses an insulation housing that prevents hot spots of temperature greater than 200 degree Celsius on an outer surface of the burner and ignition sources and minimizes heat loss in the outer side of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an integrated hydrocarbons and alcohols reforming system.    Inlet duct (1)    Atomizer (6)    Fuel distribution plate (7)    Hole (10)    Sleeve (13)    Combustion chamber (15)
NOVELTY - Anode (13) comprises an anode active material layer comprising an anode active material, a first protective layer (11) arranged on the anode active material layer, and a second protective layer arranged on the first protective layer, where the first protective layer comprises a liquid electrolyte having a viscosity of less than 5 centipoises at 20 degrees C, and the second protective layer comprises an ion conductive solid electrolyte membrane.    USE - The anode is useful in a lithium air battery (claimed) of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode efficiently improves the lifespan of the lithium air battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium air battery comprising the anode, a cathode spaced apart from the anode and a liquid electrolyte arranged between the cathode and the anode, where the cathode is effective to utilize oxygen as a cathode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium air battery.    Lithium air battery (10)    First protective layer (11)    Second current collector (12)    Anode (13)    First current collector. (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has evaporator (30) that evaporates reformation water. Gas to be processed is passed through catalyst to catalytic reactor arranged adjacent to evaporator via partition (52). Gas flow paths (31,501-503) are arranged in vicinity of evaporator for sending gas to reactor from former stage processor, so that thermal radiation is possible. Gas flow paths are included with intermediate flow path provided in a location where reactor and evaporator face each other. A downstream end of intermediate flow path is connected to upstream end of catalytic reactor.    USE - Fuel treating apparatus used for supplying hydrogen gas to electric power generation stack.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel treating device with reduced size can effectively cool the reformed hydrogen mixture gas passing through the catalyst. Since heat exchange with the evaporator mainly cools the hydrogen mixed gas, the catalytic reactor can improve the efficiency of fuel treating apparatus. The catalysts which let the reformed hydrogen mixed gas and the hydrogen mixed gas pass can be cooled, and the size reduction of fuel treating apparatus can be attained. The gas flow path formed of the space enclosed by the groove and the uneven surface can be molded with high precision by press work of the partition and the peripheral element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the structural element of transformation unit.    Exhaust passage (12)    Evaporator (30)    Gas flow paths (31,501-503)    Partition (52)    Lower cover (57)