NOVELTY - A low temperature liquid phase fuel re-forming unit has a reaction chamber and a fuel heat exchanger. Fuel solution and catalyst solution are mixed, and the mixed solution is fed to the reaction chamber. The mixed solution is subjected to chemical reaction until the fuel conversion is complete. The obtained fuel is oxidized into carbon dioxide and water, and made to flow into the heat exchanger. The catalyst solution is made to re-enter into the reaction chamber such that the fuel is reacted with the catalyst to form a complete circulation system.    USE - Low temperature liquid phase fuel re-forming unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A low temperature liquid phase fuel re-forming unit has a reaction chamber and a fuel heat exchanger, where the reaction chamber contains fuel solution and catalyst solution. The fuel solution and catalyst solution are mixed, and the mixed solution is fed to the reaction chamber. The mixed solution is subjected to chemical reaction at 20-200 degrees C under pressure of 0.1-20 MPa until the fuel conversion is complete. The obtained fuel is oxidized into carbon dioxide and water, and made to flow into a heat exchanger. The catalyst solution is made to re-enter into the reaction chamber in a high valence state such that the fuel is reacted with the catalyst to form a complete circulation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a low temperature liquid phase fuel re-forming unit.
NOVELTY - The battery cooler (10) has a cooling pack (40) inserted in a clearance gap in between the battery cells. The cooling pack has an inflow port and an outflow port. The inflow and outflow ports are connected by a U-shaped flow path. A center rib (50) is provided in between an outbound path and an inbound path of the U-shaped flow path. The center rib maintains a fixed clearance gap in between the battery cells.    USE - Battery cooler for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of cooling efficiency is suppressed by preventing the crushing of cooling pack due to the expansion of battery cell. The guide ribs enable easier insertion of cooling pack in between the battery cells. The rubbing of cooling pack with the battery cell is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cooler.    Battery cooler (10)    Cooling pack (40)    Connection pipes (41,42)    Center rib (50)    Guide rib (51)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode layer provided on a positive electrode electrical power collector, and a negative electrode comprising a negative electrode layer provided on an anode collector. An insulating film is formed on a surface of the positive and negative electrodes. The negative electrode layer is made of lithium titanate, and the film is made of an insulating inorganic compound, a cellulose fiber and a binder, where the average fiber diameter of the cellulose fiber is 0.1 micrometer or more.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for a power supply of a hybrid electric vehicle and an electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery utilizes the insulating film instead of the separator, thus ensuring better input-output characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1)    Exterior member (2)    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode terminal (7)    Negative electrode terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel gas which is supplied to an anode flow path (12), and an oxidizing agent which is supplied to a cathode flow path (13). A fuel gas supply flow path (21a,22a,23a,25a) is provided with which the fuel gas is connected to the inlet port of anode flow path, and a cutoff valve (22) is provided in the fuel gas supply flow path. An electronic control unit (ECU) (60) controls the opening and closing of cutoff valve, and the cutoff valve is closed when the anode pressure detected by a pressure sensor (27) is more than the upper limit pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system, e.g. fixed-type fuel cell system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell system which can continue an electric power generation of fuel cell even if an injector performs open failure. Prevents the lack of hydrogen in the fuel cell stack by controlling the electric power regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Anode flow path (12)    Cathode flow path (13)    Fuel gas supply flow path (21a,22a,23a,25a)    Cutoff valve (22)    Pressure sensor (27)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has electrode bundle (20) to which a positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate are wound in the laminated body laminated by offsetting through the separator. An electrical power collector (31,32) is coupled with the exposed portion (21B,22B) in which the positive or negative electrode plate is exposed, and a front portion (13) opposes the flat surface of the electrode bundle. A cross-sectional deformation unit for rigid reinforcement (16) is formed corresponding to the region which the electrical power collector extends.    USE - Secondary battery for vehicles, e.g. electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents an internal short circuit from arising since a positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate can be contacted. Achieves rigidity improvement by changing the cross-sectional deformation unit for rigid reinforcement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the secondary battery for vehicles.    Cross-sectional deformation unit for rigid reinforcement (16)    Electrode bundle (20)    Exposed portion (21B,22B)    Electrical power collector (31,32)    Insulating sheet member (40)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a fuel flow path (7) for a fuel side electrode (2) opposingly arranging and supplying liquid fuel to the fuel side electrode, and an oxygen flow path (10) for an oxygen side electrode (3) opposingly arranging and supplying oxygen to the oxygen side electrode. An opposing surface (S2) to which another opposing surface (S1) opposes the fuel flow path of the fuel side electrode opposing the oxygen flow path of the oxygen side electrode toward a perpendicular direction upper side passes to a perpendicular direction lower side.    USE - Fuel cell for an automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the fuel cell ensures high electric power generation performance by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic expanded block diagram of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Opposing surface (S1, S2)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Fuel flow path (7)    Oxygen flow path (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus (6) for controlling a drive of a fuel cell (10), a fuel gas supply piping (22), a fuel off-gas emission piping (23), a fuel gas circulation piping (24), fuel supply apparatuses (28A, 28B) and a bypass piping (32). The control apparatus comprises a switch unit for switching opening/closing driving and a continuous valve opening drive in one of the fuel supply apparatuses, where opening-and-closing switch threshold value is set to a low value compared with the continuous switch threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel-cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a four-wheeled vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle, a two-wheeled vehicle, a unicycle, a train, a boat and a ship and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system reduces the frequency of switching of opening/closing driving of the fuel gas supply apparatus and the continuous valve opening drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of main structures of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control apparatus (6)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel gas supply piping (22)    Fuel off-gas emission piping (23)    Fuel gas circulation piping (24)    Fuel supply apparatuses (28A, 28B)    Bypass piping (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode assembly (14) with a positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (22). A separator (23) is provided between the electrodes. A negative electrode tab (32) is provided in the edge portion (22c) of the negative electrode, and is welded with the electrically-conductive element (42). The electrically-conductive element is provided with a wide portion (51) and a narrow portion (52) of different widths. The welding location (P) of the negative electrode tab and the electrically-conductive element is provided in the narrow portion.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) mounted in vehicles such as electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydride battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the welding location of the negative electrode tab and the electrically-conductive element is provided in the narrow portion of the electrically-conductive element, the diffusion of heat due to welding can be prevented. Thus the welding of the negative electrode tab with an electrically-conductive element can be performed suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrode assembly (14)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Edge portion (22c)    Separator (23)    Negative electrode tab (32)    Electrically-conductive element (42)    Wide portion (51)    Narrow portion (52)    Welding location (P)
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. secondary battery (10), has a case (11) in which an electrode assembly (14) is accommodated, and an injection hole (91) for injecting an electrolyte solution. An insulation cover (111) is arranged between electrically-conductive members (41, 42) and an inner surface (11a) of the case. The insulation cover is protruded in a side of the electrode assembly, and a protrusion part (122) is fixed between the electrically-conductive members.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (claimed), for storing power supply to a propulsion motor in a vehicle such as electric vehicle and a plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the apparatus reduces the short circuit by the electrically-conductive members, and prevents the through-hole from being closed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Case (11)    Inner surface (11a)    Electrode assembly (14)    Electrically-conductive members (41, 42)    Injection hole (91)    Insulation cover (111)    Protrusion part (122)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a tray element (20) which accommodates a battery module (5) mounted in an electric vehicle. A cover element (10) is enabled to cover an opening portion of the tray element. A gas exhaustion hole (11b) is provided in the tray element or the cover element, so as to exhaust internal gas to several places. A closure element (31) is consisted of a material whose melting point is lower than that of the tray element and the cover element, so that the gas exhaustion hole is obstructed.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproofness is ensured, when the gas is emitted inside. The gas can be reliably exhausted to the exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery module (5)    Cover element (10)    Gas exhaustion hole (11b)    Tray element (20)    Closure element (31)
NOVELTY - The pack has a balance weight (31) extended in a perpendicular direction, and a battery module (60) installed in the balance weight. A thermally-conductive member (70) is provided between the battery module and the balance weight, before an interposed part interposed between the battery module in the thermally-conductive member and the weight installing the battery module, where the volume of a perpendicular direction lower part (71) when the interposed part is divided into 2 parts at center of a perpendicular direction is larger than the volume of a perpendicular direction upper part (72).    USE - Battery pack for a commercial vehicle i.e. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery pack reduces the inclination to the perpendicular direction downward direction of the battery module installed in the member extended in the perpendicular direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating an attachment process of a battery module.    Balance weight (31)    Battery module (60)    Thermally-conductive member (70)    Perpendicular direction lower part (71)    Perpendicular direction upper parts (72)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rib group (131) protruding toward a battery case formed in a spacer member (13), where ribs comprise a center side rib (131A) formed in a position corresponding to an area facing a winding body (15) in a predetermined direction and outer side ribs (131B) other than the center side rib. The battery case is made to contact the ribs by making height in a predetermined direction of the center side rib lower than the height in the predetermined direction of the outer side rib.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for electrically storing operation electric power supplied to a propulsion motor of a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell in which the wall surface is contained in the electrical storage apparatus swelled is restrained appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a spacer member and a cell that are in contact. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Spacer member (13)    Winding body (15)    Upper cover (112)    Rib group (131)    Centre side rib (131A)    Outer side rib (131B)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery as a negative electrode active material layer (42) with a high-density part (61) and low density part (62) from which the density which is the mass per unit volume relatively becomes the height. The high-density part is along at least one part which is one side of each edge which comprises the outer periphery (32a) of the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to comparatively suppress easily a negative electrode active material layer which is stripped from negative electrode metal foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Electrode assembly (14)    Outer periphery (32a)    Negative electrode active material layer (42)    High-density part (61)    Low density part (62)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a case (11) in which electrode assembly (14) is accommodated. The case is divided by wall (51,52) as first storage chamber (S1) in which electrode assembly and electrolyte solution (61) are accommodated, and second storage chamber (S2) in which inhibitor of a liquid or flame retardant (62) of liquid is accommodated. The first storage chamber is positioned in position containing center of case. The second storage chamber is positioned on outer side of first storage chamber.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrolyte solution and an inhibitor are accommodated separately normally, the fall of the battery characteristic resulting from mixing of inhibitor is avoided. Therefore the improvement of stab such as nail, and the safety with respect to crushing-under-pressure can be aimed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Case (11)    Electrode assembly (14)    Wall (51,52)    Electrolyte solution (61)    Flame retardant (62)    Storage chambers (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a single cell (50) comprising a pair of separators (60, 61) interposing an electric power generation part (63) from both sides. A convex-shaped part (110) contacting one of the separators of the single cell is formed in an outer peripheral part of the electric power generation part in the separator. A concave shaped part (120) is formed in the outer peripheral part of the electric power generation part of the separator of the single cell.    USE - Fuel cell stack for a fuel cell system of an electric power generation system e.g. mobile body i.e. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the stack reduces the shift of the surface direction of the single cell and prevents the damage and the deformation of the single cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a part of a stacked single cell.    Stack (10)    Single cell (50)    Separators (60, 61)    Electric power generation part (63)    Convex-shaped part (110)    Concave shaped part (120)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has a battery tray (41) which is provided with accommodating unit to accommodate battery module (30). The tray is provided with columnar fixing element (70) around accommodating unit. End side of first bracket element (50) is fixed by first fastening element on fixing element. Other end side is equipped with second bracket element (100) fixed to battery module, while providing engagement hole. Hole is formed with larger diameter than diameter of fixing element. Predetermined clearance gap is ensured between engagement hole and fixing element.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery pack for driving propulsion motor in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the predetermined clearance gap is ensured between engagement hole and fixing element, the movement of the battery module by the repelling force at the time of vehicle collision can be suppressed. The predetermined clearance gap can be ensured between the engagement hole and the fixing element. The enlargement of the accommodating unit of battery tray can be prevented and failure of battery module can be suppressed. The battery module can be favorably fixed to the battery tray. The battery module can be easily accommodated in each accommodating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Vehicle-mounted battery pack (10)    Battery module (30)    Battery tray (41)    First bracket element (50)    Columnar fixing element (70)    Second bracket element (100)
NOVELTY - The system has an atomization device (42) connected with a gas-liquid separator (34) and an exhaust pipe (43) for atomizing the generated water. A water conduit (50) guides the water to atomization device from gas-liquid separator. A water storage unit (52) stores the water from atomization device. A control apparatus operates an electric heater (55) using an electric power arising with high electric potential avoidance control, when high electric potential avoidance control is performed during evaporation of generated water and no load running state of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on fuel cell type commercial vehicle. Can also be used in construction vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can perform high electric potential avoidance of the fuel cell in the no load running of fuel cell. Hence, the appropriate process of generated water can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Gas-liquid separator (34)    Atomization device (42)    Exhaust pipe (43)    Water conduit (50)    Water storage unit (52)    Electric heater (55)
NOVELTY - The machine has a traveling body that enables movement of a vehicle body, and a revolving superstructure provided on the traveling body. A single cell (20a) is provided in the revolving superstructure, and a battery (20) is utilized as an electric power source. A hydraulic pump is driven through an inverter, and an electric motor supplies electric power of the battery. A single cell voltage detection apparatus (21) detects voltage of the single cell of the battery, and a judgment part (22a) judges whether the voltage of the single cell exceeds over a single cell voltage threshold value.    USE - Electrically driven construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine grasps the battery deterioration condition event at the time of a prolonged non-use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrically driven construction machine.    Battery (20)    Single cell (20a)    Single cell voltage detection apparatus (21)    Controller (22)    Judgment part (22a)
NOVELTY - The device has cylinder main portion (82) which accommodates slave piston of electrically-driven brake device (16). Actuator housing is provided to accommodate gear connected with cylinder main portion. Driving force is transmitted from electric motor to piston. Actuator housing is extended in shaft direct direction of piston. Motor housing is connected with actuator housing so as to form casing of electric motor (72). Reinforcing stay is connected between connection portions of motor and actuator housings and connection portions of cylinder main portion and actuator housing.    USE - Braking device for vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reinforcing stay can be connected between the connection portions of motor and actuator housings and connection portions of cylinder main portion and actuator housing, the reinforcement stay can raise the strength between the portions. Thus, the vibration and noise resulting from rotation of the electric motor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the braking device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Electrically-driven brake device (16)    Vehicle stability assistant-apparatus (18)    Electric motor (72)    Cylinder main portion (82)
NOVELTY - The sensor has an electro conductive external connection unit (17) electrically connecting an electrode terminal of an edge part of a serial connection or parallel connection and an external terminal. A detection part (32) is attached to the external connection unit for detecting the electric current of the external connection unit. The detection part is provided with a core (33) arranged with a magnetic body arranged such that the external connection unit is enclosed. A spacer is positioned in a relative location of the external connection unit and the core.    USE - Current sensor for use in a battery module (claimed) utilized as a drive source for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer is provided with a pair of insertion parts penetrated by the core such that the external connection unit is arranged among the pair of insertion parts, so that a simple sensor structure can be attained for handling the relative location of the external connection unit and the core.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a current sensor.    Electro conductive external connection unit (17)    Electric wire (20)    Detection part (32)    Core (33)    Engaging part (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a fresh air inlet duct (9) implanted in a support and protection housing (1), and an electric battery (2) positioned in the housing so as to allow air, which is injected into the housing by the duct to be rejected outside by an electrolyte discharge pipe (11). The housing includes a lower vat (3) equipped with a horizontal bottom (6), a lateral wall (4) having four vertical front faces (8), and a cover (5). The duct emerges in the front face of the wall in a zone corresponding to upper part of the face.    USE - Device for renewal of air in a support and protection housing of an electric battery of a car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the battery to be permanently surrounded by fresh air layer to thermally isolate the engine to prevent heating of the engine. The electrolyte discharge pipe is installed in lower part of the housing for assuring efficient renewal of air in the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air renewal device.    Support and protection housing (1)    Electric battery (2)    Lower vat (3)    Lateral wall (4)    Cover (5)    Horizontal bottom (6)    Vertical main faces (8)    Fresh air inlet duct (9)    Electrolyte discharge pipe (11)
NOVELTY - The battery (81) has a middle spacer (101) arranged in multiple numbers along cell height direction side of the battery at predetermined intervals. A first inclination part (101a) is formed toward a cell height direction upper side of the battery. A second inclination part (101b) is formed toward a cell height direction lower side of the battery. An angular part is arranged between the first inclination part and the second inclination part of the spacer. A notch part of the spacer is notched over the inclinations part in the cell height direction of a battery container.    USE - Assembled battery for an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The pushing pressure force acts on the battery container by expansion accompanying charging/discharging of a flat winding electrode group distributed over cell height direction, which is the direction vertical to winding axial direction of the electrode group, and the spacer positioned along the cell height direction of the battery has strong force, thus suppressing expansion and deformation of the battery container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery.    Square secondary battery (1)    Assembled battery (81)    Cell holder (91)    Middle spacer (101)    Inclination parts (101a, 101b)
NOVELTY - The square secondary battery (100) has an insulating sheet (110) affixed on an outer surface of a battery can. The insulating sheet is provided with a base material layer and an adhesion layer. The insulating sheet is affixed along the long side of the broad side surface (101a) of a battery can (101), to cover the broad side surface of battery can. An adhesion layer is piled up and provided in winding start edge portions (110s) and the winding end portion (110e) of insulating sheet, so that narrow side surface (101b) between winding start and end edge portions is covered.    USE - Square secondary battery such as lithium ion battery for vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and pure electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The adhered state of the adhesive tape and the insulating sheet is maintained, even if the insulating sheet peels from the battery can, thus the exposing of outer surface of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Square secondary battery (100)    Battery can (101)    Broad side surface of battery can (101a)    Narrow side surface (101b)    Insulating sheet (110)    Winding end portion (110e)    Winding start edge portion (110s)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrochemical cell (Z) arranged in a housing (2) for storing electrical energy. A contact (A) connects a load and/or a source of electrical energy to the cell. The battery voltage of the cell is provided in an operative switch position of a fuse switch (4). The battery voltage of the cell connects the contact in a backup switching position (S) of the fuse switch. The fuse switch is arranged in the housing. The fuse switch is actuatably tranferred for operating in the backup switching position.    USE - High volt battery for use in battery system of security system for motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuse switch is arranged inside the housing, and does not protrude through an opening of the housing to be operable by pressing such that the housing forms a non-wound sealing a fuse switch case, so that a complicated and costly sealed opening in the housing for the fuse switch is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an actuator for actuation of a locking switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high voltage battery.    Contact (A)    Backup switching position (S)    Electrochemical cell (Z)    High volatge battery (1)    Housing (2)    Fuse switch (4)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has multiple solar trackers (3) comprising a structure that is formed by two pillars (4), which hold ends of two beams, where the ends of the two beams are extended along ends of a roof (6). The roof covers a carrier, and the solar trackers and a horizontal shaft are rotatably attached with a movable rod (9) and pivoted between two positions. The movable rod is driven by an actuator (10) to produce necessary charge for solar tracking movement. The solar trackers comprise a photovoltaic panel (11) that is fixed to the horizontal shaft by supports.    USE - Outer cover for parking an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar trackers are technically designed such that the cover is adapted to recharge electric vehicles, thus providing photovoltaic electrical power to the electric vehicles. The movable rod is driven by the actuator to produce necessary charge for the solar tracking movement, thus producing necessary movement to track the solar trackers from east to west in a quick and safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an outer cover.    Cover (1)    Solar trackers (3)    Pillars (4)    Roof (6)    Movable rod (9)    Actuator (10)    Photovoltaic panel (11)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has reactive face which is provided with relief and hollow forming flow channel (2) for reagent. An inlet manifold (3) opening is longitudinally extended in plane of plate in first longitudinal direction between first lower end (21) and second upper end (20). A dispenser orifice (12) is extended longitudinally in plane of plate in second longitudinal direction between first end lower and second upper end. The first and second longitudinal directions are provided parallel to each other and vertical when plate is in use vertical position.    USE - Plate for stacking of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate can prevent accumulation of water in the gas channels and prevent backflow of outlet manifold to the discharge port. Thus the water management at the fluid inlet and outputs at low temperatures can be enabled so as to improve performance and lifetime of the cell in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reactivate face of plate of fuel cell.    Plate (1)    Flow channel (2)    Inlet manifold (3)    Dispenser orifice (12)    Second upper end (20)    First lower end (21)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has an accommodation space in the inner portion of a partition wall (130). A partition wall fluid path is connected to an air inlet having multiple flow paths. The inflow windows (152a,152b,152c) are connected with the accommodation spaces. The partition wall windows (156a,156b,156c) are formed along the width direction of the partition wall and the accommodation spaces. A forward and backward gap is located in the inner portion of the air inlet. A hollow is kept in an exhaustion case, in which the air outlet is formed. A connection case is positioned between the inflow cases.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inflow windows are connected with the accommodation spaces and the partition wall windows are formed along the width direction of the partition wall and the accommodation spaces, thus smoothens the air flow into the accommodation spaces, minimizes the inflow window deviation, also increases the passage flux of the partition wall window, maintains the pass flux declination between each window, and thus enhances the pressure among each fluid path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a partition wall window.    Partition wall (130)    Flow path (143)    Inflow windows (152a,152b,152c)    Partition wall windows (156a,156b,156c)
NOVELTY - The system has a pipe adapted on a vehicle such that air is entered into one end of the pipe and discharged from another end of the pipe when the vehicle is running. Generators are adapted in the pipe to generate electricity. A fan is adapted on a rotor of the generators and rotated by entry of air in the pipe. A battery drives the vehicle through electricity and stores the electricity generated by the generators. A primary funnel is adapted at the first end of the pipe for widening an opening for the entry of air and creating venturi effect to increase flow of the air entered in the pipe.    USE - System for generating electricity for driving an electric propelled vehicle i.e. electric car. Can also be used for a train, bus and a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be used in any vehicle or machines which can works on current electricity without supplying external energy to the vehicle or machine. The system can produce electricity required for long drives. The system is pollution free, and provides unlimited mileage to the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fan is an exhaust fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement of a pipe with a primary funnel.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a used for one of the vehicle body and vehicle structure, a box body structure include: used for accommodating box body and air hole structure of component, said air hole structure of vehicle is on said upper box body, a vent structure include: for the gas and the box body of the external gas phase flow of gas channel in the box body, wherein said vent structure further comprise: for limit and/or inhibiting of flame spread to box body in the box body or box body outside of the external flame spread of fire extinguishing component to said box body, a fire extinguishing member is located in said gas channel. Through the embodiment of this utility new type can be valid to improve the safety of the box body structure.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one super capacitor mix power vehicle charging device, comprise starting system, engine, planet row mechanism, a generator and a super capacitor, starting system with engine connect, engine and generator through planet row mechanism connecting the planet row mechanism comprise gear ring, planet wheel, planet rack and sun wheel, engine output shaft and the planet frame is fixedly connected, the generator and the solar wheel is fixedly connected, the generator and the super-capacitor through is electrically connected with the controller. This utility new type can be quickly the super capacitor from zero voltage status, until the lowest working voltage of generator, not only saves the external charging port of vehicle, but also reduces the cost, and it has strong of practicability.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a new-type hydraulic one vehicle variable-frequency AC constant-frequency self-generation system, comprise hydraulic pump, hydraulic motor, hydraulic pump controller, permanent magnet AC generator, an inverter and engine speed governor. Time relative traditional scheme, this utility new type can be valid vehicle parking and driving self-power generation, and obviously improve the output electric energy mass and improves the system reliability and generality; the electric device power consumption is increased, can be in parallel through the output power. Because the hydraulic transmission system is flexible, there is no need for a base plate, which greatly reduces the system cost and installation difficulty, it can satisfy military and civil each of a application requirements. Because the system frequency-conversion generator can be valid in reducing the fuel consumption of engine and improve the power generation efficiency of the power generating machine, reducing emission pollution and maintenance cost, satisfy claim of green and environment-friendly, so the solution having the high of social benefit, economic benefit and important of strategy.
NOVELTY - A one-vehicle hydraulic variable-frequency AC from the power generation system, hydraulic pump, hydraulic motor, permanent magnet AC generator and inverter connecting in turn, input end of hydraulic pump connect to automobile engine, further comprise hydraulic control system, input end of hydraulic control system connecting to hydraulic motor, output end connecting to hydraulic pump. Input end of hydraulic pump can connect to power takeoff. Further comprise engine speed governor, the speed governor of engine connect to inverter input end, first output end connecting to automobile engine, second output end connect to hydraulic control system. This utility new type can be valid vehicle parking and driving self-power generation, and obviously improve the output electric energy mass and improves the system reliability and generality, in parallel through the output power, does not need for base plate process, greatly reduces the system cost and installation difficulty. System time parking frequency-conversion generator can be valid reducing the fuel consumption of engine and discharging pollution and maintenance cost, satisfy claim of green and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - A vehicle hydraulic transmission one mix energy conversion self-generation system, input end of hydraulic transmission system connecting to vehicle power output device, output end connecting to intermediate frequency permanent magnet generator, intermediate frequency permanent-magnet generator of first output end connecting to first direct current charging module of input end, second output end connecting to first input end of inverter, output end of solar battery board connecting to second direct current charging module of input end, output end of direct current charging module connecting to battery group and direct current bus, direct current bus connecting to second input end of inverter, monitoring module connect to intermediate frequency permanent-magnet generator, a direct current charging module, an inverter, a battery group and direct current bus. This utility new type can be valid to realize parking and driving self-power generation, and obviously improve the output electric energy mass, using solar battery composed of mix power system can be valid reducing the fuel consumption of engine and discharging pollution and maintenance cost, green environmental protection of satisfy.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one battery electric quantity monitoring device and automobile solves the vehicle can not start time, the driver is not easy to directly judge whether the battery is shortage or electricity caused by the problem of. This utility new type of battery electric quantity monitoring device comprise the connecting battery, used for according to the voltage of a battery status display is voltage indication light of different colours. This utility new type of battery electric quantity monitoring device of automobile working status and lower the working status, it can for battery electric quantity monitoring process, and the different voltage status low battery display different light colour of the driver through observation indicating lamp colour so as to know the battery status.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one with rain wiper of external rear-view mirror, upper include exterior rear-view mirror shell and a rear-view mirror bracket, said external rear-view mirror shell through exterior rear-view mirror bracket connecting on the vehicle side, said external rear-view mirror shell surface set with rear-view mirror surface, said external rear-view mirror shell connecting up one bottom base, upper base set with a windscreen wiper driver, output end of said upper windscreen wiper driver connecting one wiper rotating shaft, a wiper rotating shaft connecting a windscreen wiper. This utility new type driving in rainy and snowy days of low, the rear-view mirror can be itself integrated of the windscreen wiper quickly and efficiently clean side of mirror face of solar energy glass mirror surface, the driver provide clear of the rear field of view, the rear-view mirror can be itself integrated of the windscreen wiper and nozzle, cleaning, removing the video mirror face of solar energy glass mirror rear outer attachment of dust, dirt, provide clear of the rear field of view.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one, comprise inner part of main body, main body set with one search, and the main body of lamp is 30 degrees, the surface of the body set with one layer solar panel, solar energy plate connecting battery, battery connecting searchlight. Daily in driving process, the solar plate can for a battery charging, of use when open, opening lamp, battery is provide searchlight lighting energy, there is no need to provide vehicle energy.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one bicycle solar LED illuminating lamp, LED lamp and comprise solar plate, bottom end of said LED lamp. one with a bracket, said bracket is one movable connecting with the LED lamp, one said bracket one side connecting side relative to the LED lamp of a hoop., a clamp with one fixing connecting bracket, the top end of said LED lamp. bracket two, a second bracket fixed connecting with the LED lamp, a solar plate and a LED lamp through two fixing connecting bracket. This utility new type of follows: structure is simple, it is easy to install, is energy-saving and environment-friendly, safety and reliable.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one atmosphere lamp device of automobile, include installation of a solar panel, a charging control circuit, battery, switch device on the automobile skylight in mounting and connecting the input end of LED lamp, the solar panel is connected with the charging control circuit of the top part in the vehicle, a charging control circuit output end and input end of electric connecting battery, output end of battery and the switch device electrically connect, switch device electrically connecting with the LED lamp. This utility model rationally uses the space vehicle, and has a good feeling of use.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main body provided a cab room framework (4), two table motors (5), a lithium battery (6), a solar plate (7), a rear brake, a controller (12), an electric current convert switch, a shock absorber (15) and a carriage frame (16). The two table motors drives a wheel shaft. Small and large motor loads are respectively utilized during light load time and moderate time. A charging IC is connected with the lithium battery that is connected with the cab room framework. Left and right sides of the carriage frame are fixed with the solar plate.    USE - Five-wheel double-structured rotary tillage energy-saving agricultural vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a five-wheel double-structured rotary tillage energy-saving agricultural vehicle.    Cab room framework (4)    Two table motors (5)    Lithium battery (6)    Solar plate (7)    Controller (12)    Shock absorber (15)    Carriage frame (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a permanent magnet synchronous motor, a motor driving inverter bridge, a capacitor, a rectification circuit and a charging interface circuit that are connected with each other.    USE - Quick-slow charging electric machine driving-charging integrated device for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device has wide range of applications, and occupies less space in an electric car and reduces weight of an electric appliance and ground charging device configuration defects. The device avoids the need to utilize a ground charging device so as to realize battery group charging process, thus reducing charging cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a quick-slow charging electric machine driving-charging integrated device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a charging unit provided with an electric machine driving inverter bridge, a support capacitor, a 220V alternate current (AC) interface circuit, a rectifying circuit and a direct current (DC)/DC conversion unit.    USE - 220V AC function featured electric machine driving DC/DC conversion charging device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has light weight, and ensures high speed of the motor, occupies less space, improves inverter and motor efficiency, realizes motor power condition and charging function of the battery group and increases inverter bridge capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a 220V AC function featured electric machine driving DC/DC conversion charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A one waste heat generating set using a control system, relating to power device technology field. Loop of generator set common cooling system one generating set, electric adjusting three-way valve one, electric adjusting three-way valve two, electric adjusting three-way valve, a motor, a radiator, a fan and a connecting pipeline, the outside loop provide two of cooling system of hot source generating set, electric adjusting three-way valve one, electric adjusting three-way valve two, electric adjusting three-way valve, hot exchanger, heating water pump, a heating system is composed of a upper hot exchanger set with temperature sensor, control system and a motor, temperature sensor, electric adjusting three-way valve one, electric adjusting three-way valve two, electric adjusting three-way valve, electric generating set connect. This utility new type generating set can reasonably in produce process of waste heat for external provide hot energy, to satisfy the requirement for hot water or heating of people in working and life, develops recycling of waste heat, improves the valid operation of thermal generator set.
NOVELTY - This utility new type is a one vehicle vibration generating device, the device using cantilever beam and ratchet wheel is vibration pickup mechanism, a one-way bearing and gear machinery vibration energy transfer mechanism, a direct current permanent-magnet generator is an electromechanical energy convert mechanism with USB interface of electric energy processing circuit for alternating current electric energy of not taking a rule to realize the vehicle electric device. This utility new type cantilever beam and the ratchet wheel mechanism used for vibration, in the operation of the vehicle vertical direction of convert linear motion into rotational motion, and then through one-way gear mechanism of high efficiency driving low damping permanent magnet direct current generator working, compared with normal of linear vibration generating device, capable of transferring and convert efficiency is obviously improved vibration of machinery. This utility new type is a renewable energy generation, vibration efficiency, energy transfer and convert high efficiency, long service life, using USB interface is suitable for multiple vehicle electric device use and strong universality.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one a municipal road., drain pipe and hollow pipeline lower road, battery and fan is installed in the hollow pipeline, rain sensor, a solar panel and wind up the way light device, through mounting of solar battery, to provide power to the lamp. way at night, battery, when the condition of rain, the rain sensor working and starting the fan working, the wind of the fan through air outlet to the upper road and moving up the redundant water through water outlet of flowing in pipe, it can maintain road most short drying time, reduces the dust to ensure pedestrian vehicle walking of drying in the municipal road.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one solar bicycle tail lamp, belonging to bicycle safety technology field. This utility new type comprise a solar panel, an LED lamp, a power supply switch, a charging battery, a DC voltage booster circuit, a solar panel is connected with the rechargeable battery set with diode, a solar panel close to the edge of the position set with power supply switch, a charging battery and the LED lamp set with DC voltage booster circuit, DC voltage booster circuit in one complementary tube comprises oscillating circuit. One end of the solar panel set with a rotating shaft, a rotating shaft end and the bottom end of sleeve connecting the top end of lantern ring is provided with a fastening screw. This utility new type daytime solar energy as charging battery charging, open switch, a charging battery is an LED lamp, an LED lamp as caution taillight structure has simple structure, low cost, convenient of use.
NOVELTY - The method involves conveying engine circulation cooling liquid as a working medium. The engine circulation cooling liquid is formed as mixture of water and ethanol and condensed by a steam condenser. Rear cooling and low temperature saturated steam pressurizing process is performed by utilizing a circulation water pump. An engine is provided with as a heat preservation layer structure. An engine exhaust manifold is located in an evaporator. An automobile tail pneumatic exhaust tube is located in a steam heating tube.    USE - Method for generating direct current power from engine circulation cooling liquid waste heat to supply power to an automobile power battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating power from cooling liquid heat and tail pneuma discharge of engine, so that generation of heat during power generation is avoided, utilization rate of fuel is improved and discharge of tail pneuma is reduced, thus improving power property of the automobile engine. The steam heating tube can heat engine tail pneuma to form high-temperature and high-pressure gas that flows into a screw rod expander after forming saturated steam of the cooling liquid through the condenser, where the steam-water separator sets reciprocating circulation of rear cooling water and the screw rod expander drives a synchronous generator to generate electricity for forming direct current power supplied to an automobile power battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for generating direct current power from engine circulation cooling liquid waste heat to supply power to an automobile power battery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the a power device one alarm. The electric force alarm device comprise shell (10), an LED lamp (80), the shell (10). in, and a reflecting strip (50), the shell (10). in, used for reflecting environment light. This utility new type of technology solution can improve the caution effect and adaptability is strong.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one used for a double-ring seal ring of electric automobile battery bag, comprise seal ring main body, the seal ring main body of one end surface is propped against the external end cover of electric appliance base, and the other end surface seal ring is propped against the outer end of cover of plug of the electric appliance, the appliance base and connecting part of plug of the electric appliance through the seal ring main body with the outside, seal ring main body comprise external ring and an inner ring, a seal ring main body one end of fixing card is set in the frame. Using the double-ring for seal ring of electric automobile battery bag, seal ring of the structure is H shape, forming the inner and outer two channel seal rings that seal property is more reliable, improves the safety coeffcient seal, dust-proof and water-proof valid so that the electric connecting and reliable contact, good use property of electric automobile battery bag, H-type framework ring seal ring to prevent excessive deformation, a seal ring main body compression amount is not more than the design value, seal ring compressed time frame is not easy to fall off, and the seal ring is stressed time from taking out the frame change.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to an electric vehicle lithium battery technology field, especially relates to a lithium battery assembling one connecting plate and electric vehicle lithium battery of a one anti-vibration and. tab through hole welding disk and the upper connecting plate, the time lug of battery chip is inserted to connecting plate of upper pole ear, and then bending is welded to the welding disk up, one by one is welded with the lead, the processing process is simple and easy, the valid polarity is reverse, a short way, to break the tab and so on of the accident, provide the yield of production process, at the same time, the lug is inserted in the pole ear rear welding to the welding disk upper, pole ear is not easy to be broken or fall off, and connecting plate for battery assembly also has function of similar support plate can be futher from battery group caused by the vibration of the individual battery chip shift and so on so as to valid the shock strength of the battery group can be valid to prevent vibration caused by electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one electric motor car battery quick changing system, the system comprise, battery cabin and calliper, a cabin door bag cabin door connecting rod I, a connecting rod II, a door plate inner cabin door, door outer plate and anti-collision beam, side edge and a battery chamber with a fixed pin shaft bracket of push rod motor and door, upper part of front end set with a cam of the transmission tube shaft, a card clamp and return spring are through the pin shaft connecting the bracket upper calliper, a calliper bracket is fixedly connected to the upper floor structure for vehicle body. Because using the structure, the driver only needs to press of door switch in the vehicle, it can control the opening and closing of cabin door, the opening and closing the cabin door at the same time of locking of the requirement for battery bag and improves the use life of battery cabin and battery, solves the problem that the current technology is complex and not fixed, bad safety, low transmission efficiency and short service life of technology.
NOVELTY - Copper core lead set and in one of a electric vehicle battery copper core wire connection terminal, comprises of outside, wherein upper of copper core from up to low in turn with a pier column of cylindrical upper edge, pier, the pier lower edge, body, lower column pier and bottom pier, the pier column and outer side of lower column pier has two symmetrical rectangular bulge, upper pier column center axis with an opening on the wiring screw edge of upper column pier, base is trapezoid. The beneficial effect is that it has good applicability, strong firmness, low cost of.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one a vehicle power battery system exhaust device, include. battery mould group in each of battery module group set pneuma tube, and a battery module group set pneuma tube connected system of total exhaust tube, the exhaust valve of. said system total exhaust tube exit,. isolating valve of the power battery cooling system air inlet and. the exhaust valve and a separating valve between of said linkage mechanism, wherein said exhaust valve for control open and close of a system total exhaust tube exit, said isolation valve used for control said cooling system air inlet open and closed, a linkage mechanism for time in the said exhaust valve to open said isolating valve close said air inlet. According to the vehicle power battery system exhaust device of this utility new type, the battery module of air, gas and smoke would not through power battery cooling system of air entering into passenger compartment, so as to ensure the passenger of life of safety in passenger compartment.
NOVELTY - A one industrial vehicle battery acid circulation formation level regulating device, wherein the device centre line of rectangle upper two side wall is a semicircular pipe type, high of transfusion tube and drainage tube, tube lower end of upper liquid level at the upper, an infusion tube lower end of lower liquid level of the lower infusion tube and pumping tube upper part of one side surface of the upper tubular of infusion port and a , an infusion tube and drainage tube of middle part from the upper to the lower in turn with the shape of a plate and convex screw, a plate, a screw for mounting seal glue ring of seal groove. The beneficial effect is that it has clean and environment-friendly, flexible and efficient of.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one electric motor using a lithium battery bag, include lithium battery bag shell, lithium battery bag shell. multi-block lithium battery with a lithium battery group, multi-block lithium battery connecting form a structure connected in series with the battery plate in series, the anode of multi-block lithium battery connecting anode input end of a battery protection plate through battery plate in series, a lithium battery group of total negative electrode connecting battery protection plate of the cathode input end, the anode of battery protection plate, a cathode output end through battery power total cable leading-out connecting motor, in series between the battery plate and battery protection plate. with insulation isolation plate. This utility new type the battery plate to realize protection function for each block of lithium battery, the battery plate and battery protection plate connected in series is used for realizing insulation. The purpose of insulation isolating plate, which can ensure the electric motor car using long-term stable working of lithium battery bag, weight is light, the cost is low, the process is simple, the use life is long, long continuing mileage of.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one high voltage lithium ion battery, comprise a positive current collector and negative current collector and several composite plate, a composite pole piece using metal aluminium foil is one surface of the base material, metal aluminium foil coated with anode material layer of the other metal surface of aluminium foil is coated with the cathode material layer, two of the composite electrode sheet set with microporous membrane, between the two metal aluminum foil base material is filled with electrolyte, the outer edge of composite pole piece using seal glue taking insulation. This utility new type only using metal aluminium foil as base material of composite pole piece, material cost is low, the technique is simple, it reduces the manufacturing cost of high voltage lithium ion battery, and greatly improves the safety and circulation service life of lithium battery, it is suitable for application of electric vehicle and energy storage.
NOVELTY - In order to overcome the existing technology power battery bag air cooling system air inlet waterproof effect is bad, for entering into air inlet of liquid cannot be discharged of problem, this utility new type provide the one a power battery bag air cooling system inlet pipe comprise air inlet pipe main body and the liquid part, said air inlet pipe main body comprise first tube section and second tube section, a first tube section and second tube section are orderly connected, and form the connecting corner, upper absorbing liquid component is located at a corner of the main body lower side inner wall of air inlet pipe, a lower liquid part of the upper air inlet pipe main body has liquid part. At the same time, this utility new type also provide the power battery bag using air cooling system and vehicle of the power battery bag air cooling air inlet system. This utility new type provide power battery bag of air cooling system has good air inlet pipe of water proofing and drainage effect.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a mix power of automobile battery one group of hot management system, wherein the cold air of air conditioner cooling system in turn through air channel assembly (4), a fan volute (3), battery module (2) and the air channel assembly (1) rear discharging battery system. This utility new type can be the working temperature of a battery in the best range 20 degrees centigrade to -40 degrees centigrade to ensure the consistency of battery temperature so as to ensure property of battery group and prolong the service life.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one quick charging cabinet of electric vehicle system, include: a connecting with the commercial power rectifying circuit of the first relay is connected with the rectification circuit of connecting is composed of the solar panel is connected with the wind power generator is composed of power supply unit, unit connecting with the power supply of electric current detecting circuit, the second relay is connected with the electric current detecting circuit of connecting, and a first relay, a second relay connecting of battery, connecting with the battery of a voltage detecting circuit, a charging circuit, main control unit, input panel, a display screen, a first relay, electric current detecting circuit, the second relay, a voltage detecting circuit, a charging circuit, input panel, a display screen and a main control unit connect. This utility new type by the solar panel is connected with the wind power generator is composed of power supply unit as the other power supply is battery provide power, commercial power network is provide. of battery power supply, can ensure the fast charging service is not influenced, and it can also save resource.
NOVELTY - This utility new type belongs to the LED driving technology field, which is a one LED car lamp module driving power supply, the driving power supply in accordance with EMC and it can satisfy use of different vehicle battery voltage. The The upper circuit design, using linear constant current of wide voltage input mode of a LED electric current, the 3 way output, according to set of LED car lamp module according to different driving electric current different output electric current, input end TVS tube and electrolytic capacitor using a double protection. The upper PCB structure design, all using chip component, a circuit using high conducting hot plate of aluminium base PCB, the IC the radiating requirement and enhance reliability. Input output are using a connecting connector, and ensures the reliable, at the same time, is convenient to install and later maintenance, reduces the change cost.
NOVELTY - The bridge has a clapboard formed with a rectangular space that includes a monomer battery, where the clapboard is divided into multiple battery boxes. The monomer battery is fixed with an adjacent plate by an arc-shaped lug buckle part that is fixed at an end of an upper plate. A polar plate is fixed with the arc-shaped lug buckle part, where length of the polar plate is about 5mm to 25mm and two monomer batteries are arranged in a parallel manner.    USE - Welding-free solder-type bridge for a battery structure utilized in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bridge has simple structure, and replaces artificial welding by the polar plate so as to eliminate the need to use a connecting block and a lead part, thus improving production efficiency and reducing production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a welding-free solder-type bridge.
NOVELTY - The battery has 50-60 wt.% iron, 20-30 wt.% calcium carbonate and 30-40 wt.% anhydrous chloride praseodymium.    USE - Vanadium-praseodymium iron phosphate battery for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has large capacity and high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium-praseodymium iron phosphate battery manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The device has an automatic electric core feeding machine whose end is fixed with a first conveyor belt. An electric core is placed at an upper part of the first conveyor belt. A battery box is placed on a second conveyor belt. An electric core pressing plate side screw mounting machine, a turning machine, a laser point welding machine and a battery copper/mounting machine are connected in series. An electric core side bolt mounting machine is equipped with an automatic electric core box. A separating and removing machine is connected with a channel.    USE - Electric automobile lithium battery production device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes reasonable arrangements for various processes so that whole assembly process can be automated so as to replace artificial finished operation and improves production efficiency and product quality of a battery group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile lithium battery production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile lithium battery production device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a discharge front temperature value of a power battery. A low-pressure system high-pressure interface is connected to a power bus high-voltage interface. A battery heater is connected to the high-pressure interface. A power supply device is connected to the low-voltage system high-pressure interface. A high-voltage battery interface is connected to the power bus high-voltage interface through a current-limiting resistor. An anode end of the high-pressure interface is electrically connected with a main contact point of a heating contact part.    USE - Power supply management method for a power battery bag utilized in a vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables realizing valid power distribution efficiency of a vehicle engine in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power battery bag. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a collect module (7) detecting power supply status of an IG power supply unit (2). A controller (3) controls the power supply status of the IG power supply unit, and is connected to a meter (4). A switch circuit (5) is connected with a regular power supply path (101) and provided with a switch element. The controller is connected with a combination instrument of a microprocessor. A signal input unit (8) sends user instruction signal to the controller that is provided with a logic operation unit.    USE - Vehicle instrument static electric current control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids cut off regular power supply path so as to effectively prevent supply block between the battery and the instrument. The system reduces static electric current consumption of battery so as to prevent loss of electricity phenomenon. The system has prolonged service life, and improves quality of a vehicle power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle instrument static electric current control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    IG power supply unit (2)    Controller (3)    Meter (4)    Switch circuit (5)    Collect module (7)    Signal input unit (8)    Regular power supply path (101)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has upstream pipe (11,21) that supplies electrolyte from tank (106,107) to the battery element (100c). A downstream pipe (12,22) returns the electrolytic liquid to tank from battery element. The upstream piping and battery element are connected through upstream or downstream pipes. The housing pipes (10A, 20A) are connected at the end of tanks through leakage preventing holes (10h, 20h). The leakage preventing holes are provided at the other end side of the openings (10o, 20o).    USE - Redox liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte quantity from tank can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of Redox liquid flow battery.    Redox liquid flow battery (1)    Housing pipes (10A,20A)    Leakage prevention holes (10h,20h)    Openings (10o,20o)    Upstream piping (11,21)    Downstream pipe (12,22)    Battery element (100c)    Tanks (106,107)
NOVELTY - The structure has primary and secondary battery module housings (18,22) which are spaced apart from each other to define a gap. The outer cover is attached to battery module housings and is arranged in the gap formed between housings, such that the internal power electric device is passed through the cover and the connecting structure of battery module (14,16). The cover is arranged in a closed position at seal cavity.    USE - Outer cover packaging structure used for vehicle power battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing and maintenance of vehicle are easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle power battery module;    (2) method for manufacturing vehicle; and    (3) method for maintaining vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of outer cover packaging structure.    Battery modules (14,16)    Battery module housings (18,22)    Fastener (39)    Transverse support rail (48)    Switch (116)
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims a high efficiency energy of one bipolar lead acid battery, comprise a positive polarity end electrode, end electrode negative polarity and positive polarity is set on electrode end, the negative polarity end of ambipolar polar plate electrode, positive polarity end is equipped with positive electrode plate, a negative polar end electrode is provided with negative polarity; ambipolar polar plate on the positive electrode end relative side is equipped with the negative electrode, the positive electrode is provided with a negative end electrode in relative side between the positive electrode end and the negative electrode of a bipolar plate, each set with absorbing electrolyte between the positive electrode of ambipolar polar plate and negative electrode end of fibre separator, the top of each fibre separator each with pneuma. room, each pneuma room are separated, set with a safety valve, a safety valve upper end. with a cover plate at the top of the each pneuma room, the room a pneuma. independently, each pneuma room of each set with a safety valve, an expansion and contraction of any one compartment of produce pressure would not affect the other compartment.
NOVELTY - A lead paste comprises positive electrode lead paste and negative electrode lead paste. The positive electrode lead paste comprises 950-970 pts. wt. lead powder, 80-86 pts. wt. sulfuric acid, 110-125 pts. wt. water, 3-4 pts. wt. colloidal graphite, 30-50 pts. wt. red lead, 1-1.5 pts. wt. stannous sulfate, 0.5-1 pt. wt. sodium sulfate and 0.7-0.9 pt. wt. short fiber. The negative electrode lead paste contains 1000 pts. wt. lead powder, 75-81 pts. wt. sulfuric acid, 105-120 pts. wt. water, 0.6-0.8 pt. wt. short fiber, 6-7 pts. wt. barium sulfate and 1-1.5 pts. wt. lignin.    USE - Lead paste is used for low-temperature lead-acid battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable lead-acid battery obtained using lead paste has improved acceptance, low temperature discharge performance and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead paste comprises positive electrode lead paste and negative electrode lead paste. The positive electrode lead paste comprises 950-970 pts. wt. lead powder, 80-86 pts. wt. sulfuric acid having concentration of 1.3-1.4 g/cm3, 110-125 pts. wt. water, 3-4 pts. wt. colloidal graphite, 30-50 pts. wt. red lead, 1-1.5 pts. wt. stannous sulfate, 0.5-1 pt. wt. sodium sulfate and 0.7-0.9 pt. wt. short fiber. The negative electrode lead paste comprises 1000 pts. wt. lead powder, 75-81 pts. wt. sulfuric acid having concentration of 1.3-1.4 g/cm3, 105-120 pts. wt. water, 0.6-0.8 pt. wt. short fiber, 6-7 pts. wt. barium sulfate, 1-1.5 pts. wt. lignin, 4-5 pts. wt. humic acid, 3-5 pts. wt. acetylene black and 1-1.5 pts. wt. semi-carbonized wood, and expander. The volume ratio (Kg/L) of lead powder and expander in negative electrode lead paste is 1000:8-12. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of lead paste.
NOVELTY - The plate has an end plate body provided with an outer end plate, a pressure buffer i.e. elastic component, and a pressure equalizing dispersing plate. The pressure buffer is placed between the outer end plate and the pressure equalizing dispersing plate. An upper side of outer end plate is provided with a pressure buffer fixed column. The pressure buffer is arranged in a cylindrical structure. A T-type groove is fixed with a transverse H-shaped fastener. The pressure buffer is made of elastic property metal material or non-metal material.    USE - Fuel battery end plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has high production efficiency, and reduces processing error caused by galvanic pile internal stress of partial pressure and processing cost, improves electric stack life and performance regulating pressure of a galvanic pile, and satisfies galvanic pile and space requirements without changing appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel battery end plate.
NOVELTY - The battery cooling system (200) has a power battery (10) which is cooled by a cooling medium of a selecting material. The cooling medium is used as a fire extinguishing agent. A cooling circuit (210) is selectively opened by a releasing mechanism to provide the cooling medium in the space of the power battery. A valve (32) is an electric control valve which is an electromagnetic valve. The temperature of the power battery is detected by a temperature sensor (272). The cooling medium is carbon dioxide.    USE - Battery cooling system for use in power vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling medium can be used as the refrigerant and the fire extinguishing agent, the cooling medium can be sprayed on the fire easily at the time when abnormal power battery in the vehicle catch fire. Hence the escape time of the passenger can be reserved more, and the safety of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power battery (10)    Valve (32)    Battery cooling system (200)    Cooling circuit (210)    Temperature sensor (272)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery (2) arranged with an air inlet (1). A lower part of a battery bag is fixed with an air outlet (7). An upper part of a battery bag cover plate is connected with a battery bag support frame (4). A middle part of the battery bag cover plate is located with a cooling fan (6). Two sides of the battery bag support frame are placed with a guide plate. An upper part of the guide plate is formed with a through-hole. A bottom part of the battery bag support frame is connected with an air pipe (5).    USE - Hybrid power vehicle battery bag cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures radiating effect of the battery bag, and has reasonable arrangement, flow rate, prolonged service life, better performance and small volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hybrid power vehicle battery bag cooling device.    Air inlet (1)    Battery (2)    Battery bag support frame (4)    Air pipe (5)    Cooling fan (6)    Air outlet (7)
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one with solar energy plate of tool vehicle, comprise one tool cabinet body, one solar panel, one control module, one power supply converter, multi-charging battery and one compressor, the tool cabinet body is one of a hollow cabinet body, the air compressor in the containing space of the tool. cabinet body, the solar plate is assembled on the tool cabinet body up, absorbing solar energy and convert into electric energy, a produce of the energy storage with the charging battery, the control module electrically connecting the charging battery, as charging and discharging over-charge and over-discharge of control, the power supply converter connecting to the control module, to supply power to the air compressor and related electric device.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one solar energy utility technology field, especially relates to a solar one light electric four wheel driving vehicle, comprise car body, power device and power device, the vehicle body comprise shell and driving main body, a shell front part and the top of a. first main single crystal solar battery plate and second main single crystal solar battery board, a rear part. the secondary single crystal solar battery board, a first main single crystal solar battery board, a second main single-crystal solar panel and secondary single crystal shell integrated design, the solar panel is connected with the second main single crystal solar battery board of one side and the secondary single crystal solar battery plate of one side through hinge and second main single crystal solar battery board up. pneumatic support pole bracket, upper pneumatic support pole bracket is two pneumatic support pole. This utility new type of solar panel is connected with the upper shell are integrally designed, the whole mass is light, beautiful and elegant.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one motor of electric automobile energy-saving controller, it comprise electric current detector, a battery voltage detector collect electric current of motor electric current signal input to the single chip machine, rotating speed detector collect of motor rotating speed signal input to the single chip, battery voltage monitor to collect to of signal transmission to the single chip, output end connecting battery electric current distribution device one input end, electric current distribution device and the other one input end connecting the super capacitor, and the other one input end. one input end. single chip output control signal and a transmission motor to pulse width modulator and current distribution device, electric current distribution device one end output by the pulse width modulator connecting to motor, motor output end also connecting motor of charging, and the other output end electric current distribution device of connecting charging of motor, output end of the electric motor brake charging device connecting to the super capacitor. This utility new type can be widely applied to the electric vehicle in the field.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one modern type electric vehicle, wherein, streamline and edges and corners of frame of integrated compare, so as to ensure the beauty of vehicle. Battery box using front of middle tube, and using structure of side, also can using battery box bag of match manner, convenient to take out two modes of battery. The modern type electric vehicle, mainly composed of a vehicle body and the standard, the vehicle body is mainly composed of vehicle frame and battery, vehicle frame is mainly composed of head tube, upper tube, a middle tube and a lower fork, bike flat fork. In tube in close to the upper tube, lower tube and are formed of region of part. with a battery. Selecting structure of battery box is side rotating structure, one of the fixed piece to make the as one point, then the battery can pull up the rotating in the outer tube. Time when the battery is pulled out homing, between the middle tube and lower tube. and one limiting structure.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a connection section (20) for connecting an electrical line to a battery, and a grounding portion (30) for connection of a ground terminal of a vehicle. A contact portion (40) is provided for connecting an external terminal for charging the battery. The contact portion is formed in sections by folding the material of the device. The contact portion is formed such that an open inner region (42) on two sides is formed within the contact portion. The connection section, grounding portion and the contact portion are made from a copper alloy.    USE - Grounding device for a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact portion is formed in sections by folding material of the device and made from the copper alloy, thus providing an improved grounding device, which is cost-effective and simple, preventing the damage of the contact portion, and increasing the mechanical stability of the grounding device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a grounding device for a battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a grounding device.    Grounding device (10)    Connection section (20)    Grounding portion (30)    Contact portion (40)    Inner region (42)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an electrochemical element (4) including a positive current collector (5) and a negative current collector (6) arranged within a housing (2). The positive current collector is connected to a positive power-tap (7) on an outer surface of the housing or a lid (3). The negative current collector is connected to a negative power-tap (8) on the outer surface of the housing or the lid. The lid is connected to the housing by a glass solder. The electrochemical element is fastened on the lid through the current collectors. The lid and the housing are made of a metal material.    USE - Memory cell i.e. lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed), for a drive of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lid is connected to the housing by the glass solder and the electrochemical element is fastened on the lid through the positive and negative current collectors, thus increasing the durability of the memory cell, preventing the generation of short circuit between the adjacent memory cells, ensuring robust construction of the memory cell and reducing the manufacturing cost of the memory cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a memory cell in opened state.    Memory cell (1)    Housing (2)    Lid (3)    Electrochemical element (4)    Positive current collector (5)    Negative current collector (6)    Positive power-tap (7)    negative power-tap (8)
NOVELTY - The memory cell (1) has a lid (3) divided into a first region (4) and a second region (5), which is electrically insulated from the first region. An outer surface of the first region is used as a positive current tap, and an outer surface of the second region is used as a negative power-tap. A positive current collector contacts with an inner surface of a housing (2) or the first region. A negative current collector contacts with an inner surface of the second region. The housing and the lid are formed with no recess for current-conducting connection with the current collectors.    USE - Memory cell i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), for a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing and the lid are formed with no recess for current-conducting connection with the positive current collector and the negative current collector, thus reducing the number of components of the memory cell and manufacturing cost of the memory cell, and preventing the penetration of moisture into the housing. The first region of the lid is electrically connected with the housing by welding, thus ensuring tight connection between the housing and the lid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first region of the lid is electrically connected with the housing by welding. The first region and the second region are formed by plate-shaped elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a memory cell.    Memory cell (1)    Housing (2)    Lid (3)    Regions of lid (4, 5)    Negative terminal (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (800) has a side wall part provided with a frustum-shaped side surface in which a case is positioned around an impeller. A feed pipe is positioned along a vertical surface with respect to a rotating shaft for releasing air to a blade along a tangent of a rotation trajectory of the impeller and a small diameter part of the side wall part. A windmill apparatus is provided with an exhaust pipe that discharges the air along an axial direction of the impeller, where a wind power generator (100) i.e. DC generator, is driven with the windmill apparatus.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The windmill apparatus is provided with the exhaust pipe that discharges the air along axial direction of the impeller such that the wind power generator is driven with the windmill apparatus, so that electric power generation can be enabled from travelling airflow at high efficiency by the wind power generator, while achieving size reduction of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view and a front view of a motor vehicle.    Wind power generator (100)    Motor vehicle (800)    Vehicle body (810)    Radiator grille (820)
NOVELTY - The generator makes an electric power generation vehicle to stretch by gravity of earth when a lower part of a cylinder of the electric power generation vehicle is inserted in a rail of a running path (2) of a seesaw. The generator makes the seesaw to stop if the running path of the seesaw enters into a curve road surface (1) and the electric power generation vehicle to roll down a downward slope such that the electric power generation vehicle carries out rotation driving and produces electric power.    USE - Gravity generator for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The generator makes the seesaw to stop if the running path of the seesaw enters into the curve road surface and the electric power generation vehicle to roll down the downward slope, so that the electric power generation vehicle carries out rotation driving and produces electric power without fear of radioactivity or nuclear power plant disaster.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a running path of a seesaw.    Curve road surface (1)    Running path (2)    Movable stick (3)    Stand (4)
NOVELTY - An olivine-type lithium silicate compound contains lithium substituted by specific metallic elements (X,Y' and Z).    USE - Olivine-type lithium silicate compound for manufacturing positive electrode active material of secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine-type lithium silicate compound provides secondary battery having excellent charging and discharging characteristics and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type lithium silicate compound has compositional formula: Li2-aXbY'cZdMmSiO4.    X=metal in +2 oxidation state chosen from Mg2+, V2+, Co2+, Zr2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+ and Zn2+, preferably Co2+ and Ca2+;    Y'=metal in +3 oxidation state chosen from Al3+, V3+ and Zr3+, preferably V3+;    Z=metal in +4 oxidation state chosen from V4+ and Zr4+, preferably Zr4+;    M=Fe, Ni, Co, Al, Zn, Mn, V and Zr;    a=more than 0 and 0.5 or less;    b=0-0.25;    c=0 or more and less than 0.167;    d=0-0.125;    2b+3c+4d=a;and    m=0.5-1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of olivine type silicate compound, which involves carrying out hydrothermal reaction of basic aqueous dispersion (A) containing lithium compound, silicic-acid compound and metal compound containing metal (M); and    (2) manufacture of secondary battery positive electrode active material, which involves performing hydrothermal reaction of basic aqueous dispersion (A), supporting carbon, and baking.
NOVELTY - A tetrasulfonated poly(arylenebiphenylsulfone)copolymer (I) is new.    USE - Tetrasulfonated poly(arylenebiphenylsulfone)copolymer is used for cation exchange membrane/electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tetrasulfonated poly(arylenebiphenylsulfone)copolymer is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tetrasulfonated poly(arylenebiphenylsulfone)copolymer of formula (I) is new.    Ar1-Ar3=groups chosen from group of formulae (i)-(vi);    Y'=-S-, -O-, -N-, - C(=O)- or -S(=O)2-;    X=groups of formula (vii) or (viii);    M=-H, -Li, -Na, -K, -Rb, -Cs or Fr;    n=0.01-1;and    z=10-800.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of tetrasulfonated poly(arylenebiphenylsulfone)copolymer;    (2) cation exchange membrane;    (3) cation exchange membrane/electrode assembly; and    (4) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a separator stacked on a membrane electrode assembly (12) in horizontal direction, and a reactant gas channel through which reactant gas flows along electrode surfaces in another horizontal direction. The channel includes wave-shaped channel portions arranged in vertical direction and extended in the latter horizontal direction in wave-like shape. One part of the wave-shaped channel portions is provided at an end in vertical direction protruded outwards from a planar region of electrode catalyst layers in the vertical direction.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is simple in structure, and easily and reliably discharges generated water to accumulate in lower portions of an oxidant gas channel and a fuel gas channel in vertical direction from the oxidant gas channel and the fuel gas channel. The dissolved ions are not trapped in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane, thus suppressing degradation of solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and preventing decrease in the performance of electrodes. The cell improves durability of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (24)    Coolant channel (38)    Sealing parts (42, 44)
NOVELTY - The method involves configuring a bipolar plate forming apparatus to progressively form a bipolar plate (170, 270) by using shaping step to change shape of a pre-formed stainless steel sheet (170A, 270A) such that maximum deviation from nominal thickness as a result of the shaping step relative to formation of the bipolar plate from a single-step forming process is reduced. The sheet is provided to the bipolar plate forming apparatus such that the shape of the sheet is converted into a bipolar plate shape upon operation of the bipolar plate forming apparatus on the sheet.    USE - Method for preparing a stainless steel bipolar plate e.g. austenitic stainless steel bipolar plate and ferritic stainless steel bipolar plate (all claimed), for a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane or polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, for a propulsion system in a vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for a lorry, a motorcycle, an aircraft, a spacecraft and a watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing a same preform tool to preform draw shapes to be obtained by adjusting draw depth to reduce tool redundancy and utilizing the metal-based bipolar plate for forming the fuel cell, thus providing an inexpensive fuel cell for the vehicle, while improving formability of a thin stainless steel sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating steps used in progressive formation of a stainless steel bipolar plate.    Bipolar plates (170, 270)    Pre-formed stainless steel sheets (170A, 270A)    Dies (210, 220)    Step for forming bipolar plate (300)    Step for providing cutting, trimming, perimeter piercing and related separation of excess (340)
NOVELTY - A cooling control method comprises measuring, by a controller, an exterior temperature of a vehicle; measuring, by the controller, a temperature of the battery; setting (S4), by the controller, a cooling reference temperature based on the measured battery and exterior temperatures, when the exterior temperature of the vehicle exceeds a first temperature; and cooling (S11), by the controller, the battery by adjusting an intensity of a cooling fan based on the set cooling reference temperature to prevent the temperature of the battery from exceeding a second temperature.    USE - Cooling control method used for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases efficiency of managing the temperature of the battery by adding the exterior temperature to control input variables, increases battery lifespan, improves output power management, and minimizes noises resulting from the operation of the cooling fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a cooling control system for a battery comprising a controller; and    (2) a non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions executed by a processor or controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the cooling control method.    Expected time of arrival receiving step (S1)    Reference time determining step (S2)    Outside and first temperature comparing step (S3)    Cooling reference temperature setting step (S4)    Battery cooling step (S11)
NOVELTY - The energy storage assembly has a first memory cell (2) having a first current tap (7), a second memory cell having a second current tap, and a cell connector. The first current tap is electrically conductively connected to the second current tap by the cell connector. The cell connector is wound by a bundle of wires arranged in a flexible ring. The flexible ring is extended over the first and second current taps. The first U-shaped area and second U-shaped area are provided in the flexible ring.    USE - Energy storage assembly for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate portions are deformed in the deformation direction, so that each intermediate portion is formed with a shaft. Thus, the deformation or the shaft allows sufficient flexibility of the ring. The deformation direction can be oriented in all spatial directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing an energy storage assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the first memory cell of energy storage assembly.    First memory cell (2)    Housing (3)    Cap (4)    Electrochemical item (5)    First current tap (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting a change rate/pitch of measurement data at start of measurements to a master control device. Deviations/differences of the measurement data are transferred from a current slope. Information lossless reconstruction correct readings are increased from the rate of changer /slope and the received deviations/differences by the master control device. A gain value is transmitted to the master control device through a data bus by a defined value, after the change rate/pitch is changed.    USE - Method for compressing data in battery management system in hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving lossless compression of the data transmission, so that a maximum number of sensor control units can be increased, thus maintaining the same track width of the data bus. The method enables exploiting characteristic patterns of sensor data, so that the temperature of a battery module gradually increases during operation and levels off at a certain temperature value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery management system.    Battery pack (10)    Housing (12)    Battery modules (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting a change rate/pitch of measurement data at start of measurements to a master control device. Deviations/differences of the measurement data are transferred from a current slope. Information lossless reconstruction correct readings are increased from the rate of changer/slope and the received deviations/differences by the master control device. A gain value is transmitted to the master control device through a data bus by a defined value, after the change rate/pitch is changed.    USE - Method for compressing data in battery management system in hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving lossless compression of the data transmission, so that a maximum number of sensor control units can be increased, thus maintaining the same track width of the data bus. The method enables exploiting characteristic patterns of sensor data, so that the temperature of a battery module gradually increases during operation and levels off at a certain temperature value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery management system.    Battery pack (10)    Housing (12)    Battery modules (14)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has an electrode group (3) that is accommodated in a case (2). The electrode group is comprised of a separator inserted through between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The organic electrolyte is permeated or soaked in the electrode group, and the occlusion/release of lithium ion is repeated. The separator is made of woven fabric or non-woven fabric. A pressure of 0.3-1.1 kgf/cm2 is applied to the main surface of the electrode group.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. lithium secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor (all claimed), used for mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electrical double layer capacitor, electrolytic capacitor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Movement of electrolyte solution becomes easier by applying pressure through the separator with respect to the positive and negative-electrode, so that the service life of the electrochemical device can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrochemical device.    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Case (2)    Case main portion (2a)    Electrode group (3)    Main surface of electrode group (3a)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (21) has a pair of end surface electrode that is attached to both ends of capacitor element. A mold resin (20) is poured into the case to mold the capacitor element. One end of a bus-bar (2) is connected to pair of end surface electrode of capacitor element, and other end of bus-bar is exposed from mold resin and connected with an external terminal. The bus-bar is provided with a through-hole (8) provided in a contact portion with mold resin surface inside a bead (7). A portion of through-hole is embedded to the mold resin.    USE - Case mold type capacitor used for electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus and motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bus-bar is provided with through-hole provided in the contact portion with mold resin surface, the mechanical strength of the bus-bar can be increased, while suppressing the generation of the crack of mold resin of the case mold type capacitor. The reliability of the case mold type capacitor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure of the case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bus-bar (2)    Bead (7)    Through-hole (8)    Mold resin (20)    Case mold type capacitor (21)
NOVELTY - The power module (1) has a solder metal layer (3) that is provided in an upper surface of a cooling block (2). A resin thin layer (4) is provided in the upper surface of the solder metal layer. A power semiconductor element package (7) is provided in the upper surface of the resin thin layer that is a hardened layer of an epoxy resin. The metal plating having wettability with the solder of the solder metal layer is performed to a joint surface (2a) of the solder metal layer of the cooling block.    USE - Power module for use in a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power module has a solder metal layer that is provided in an upper surface of a cooling block, thus ensures the heat dissipation of the power semiconductor element, and improving the reliability of the power module, efficiently releasing heat generated from an inverter, and reducing the size of the inverter in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for a power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power module (1)    Cooling block (2)    Joint surface (2a)    Solder metal layer (3)    Resin thin layer (4)    Power semiconductor element package (7)
NOVELTY - The housing structure (1) has a wall (1.1) that is provided with a reinforcing structure (S). A fastening point (B1-B3) for fixing a fuel system component and/or for the mounting of a housing main portion in an installation space is formed in a specific region with the reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure is formed as ribs in honeycomb form or square form. The housing main portion is formed of metal or fiber-reinforced plastic material.    USE - Housing structure of fuel cell stack for engine compartment of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel system component fixed at the fastening point can be protected efficiently from damage by the reinforcing structure. The stiffness of the reinforcing structure can be improved. The weight of the reinforcing structure can be reduced. The assembling process of the housing structure in the installation space can be performed easily. The manufacturing cost of the housing structure can be reduced. The heat management of the fuel cell stack can be enhanced. The cold-start capability of fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the housing structure of fuel cell stack.    Housing structure (1)    Wall (1.1)    Guide element (3)    Fastening points (B1-B3)    Reinforcing structure (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an energy-storage device including a ultra-high energy density capacitor (301) provided with an electrode that forms a cathode (313) of the capacitor and another electrode that forms an anode (312) of the capacitor, where the cathode and the anode are separated from one another by a non-electrically conducting region that has non-uniform permittivity value. The capacitor supports an operational regime with electric field. The anode contains refractory material that does not melt at temperatures below 1800 degrees C, where the anode and the cathode are made of doped silicon.    USE - Electric apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle and uninterruptible power supply, wind turbine, mobile phone, digital camera, electric rail, electric bus, electric forklift, electric crane, electric based vehicle, emergency lighting, toy, wireless remote controller and a personal data assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus uses vacuum between capacitor plates instead of dielectric fill material and uses the electrodes engineered with thin insulating films so as to reduce leakage due to electron field emission, thus maximizing energy density. The apparatus is designed such that corners and edges are rounded via silicon oxidation so as to avoid e-field spiking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an ultra-high energy density capacitor.    Voltage source (99)    Ultra-high energy density capacitor (301)    Anode (312)    Cathode (313)    Thin film (314)
NOVELTY - The battery module (200) has a battery disconnect unit (BDU) (160) that is arranged on one side surface of unit module assembly (190) and is provided with terminal connection units (161) arranged on surface of unit module assembly. The unit modules are mounted on inner portion of module case (210), so that the electrode terminal portions of the unit modules are opened. A bus bar assembly (300) is provided with a cover plate (301) formed of electricity insulating material in the module case and is provided on the electrode terminal portions of the unit modules.    USE - Battery module used in battery pack for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly of middle or large-sized battery pack can be facilitated and the safety of battery pack can be ensured. The stability of the battery module can be improved. The ribs are protruded to the direction of unit module in order to prevent the interference between electrode terminals. Thus the danger by contact between electrode terminals can be prevented effectively. The structure of the battery module can be simple and compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unit modules include flake type battery cells or the cell assemblies that are adjacently arranged on one side of unit module assembly. The anode and cathode terminals are arranged on surface of unit module assembly. Several bus bars are provided on the cover plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of pouched type battery cell.    BDU (160)    Terminal connection unit (161)    Unit module assembly (190)    Battery module (200)    Module case (210)    Bus bar assembly (300)    Cover plate (301)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has a bypass switch (22) that is switched to a connection state so that the direct supply of power is enabled from the capacitor (2) to the load, when the voltage of the capacitor is high enough to drive the load. The direct current-direct current converter (25) boosts the voltage of the capacitor so as to supply the load with power, when the voltage of the capacitor is less than the minimum voltage capable of driving the load.    USE - Power supply device for hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter can be driven using the electrical energy remaining in the capacitor even when the voltage of the capacitor is less than the minimum voltage capable of driving the inverter. Thus the electrical energy of the capacitor can be used effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device.    Capacitor (2)    Electric motor (5)    Bypass switch (22)    Direct current-direct current converter (25)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a controller (50) that controls the power conversion device (30), when power charged in the capacitor (20) is supplied to the motor generator (60) and the charging capacity of the capacitor is less that predetermined value, so as to charge the capacitor using the power stored in the battery (40). The battery is charged using the power stored in the capacitor, when the charging capacity of the battery is less that predetermined value.    USE - Charging/discharging system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the capacitor can be charged by ensuring the charging capacity of the battery, the electric power which the motor generator electric-power-generates can be utilized effectively. Thus, without reducing the lifetime of the battery by performing charging/discharging control of the suitable electric power, the energy efficiency can be improved and the fuel consumption of a vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging/discharging system applied in vehicle.    Charging/discharging system (1)    Capacitor (20)    Power conversion device (30)    Battery (40)    Controller (50)    Motor generator (60)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a capacitor (20) and a battery (40) which are provided for supplying electric power to a motor generator (60), and are charged using electric power generated by the motor generator. A power converter device (30) mutually charges/discharges between the capacitor and the battery. A controller (50) controls the power converter device to charge the battery using electric power charged by the capacitor, or charge the capacitor using the electric power charged by the battery, based on the charge condition of the capacitor and the battery.    USE - Charging/discharging system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging control of the suitable electric power matched with each characteristic of the capacitor and the battery can be performed without reducing the lifetime of the battery. Therefore, charging/discharging control can be performed without enlarging the capacity of the capacitor, and the capacity of the battery. Since covering the high output and highly frequent charging/discharging especially regarding the battery becomes unnecessary, things specialized for the application such as what suppressed the upper limit of the output and expanded the capacity, can be selected, and cost can be held down while being able to reduce a size. Moreover, by reducing the size of the battery and restraining a weight, when mounted in the vehicle, fuel-consumption performance and loading property can be improved. Thus the energy efficiency can be improved and the fuel consumption of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the vehicle in which the charging/discharging system is applied.    Charging/discharging system (1)    Capacitor (20)    Power converter device (30)    Battery (40)    Controller (50)    Motor generator (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode (30) and a negative electrode (40) both are arranged so that positive electrode active material layer (34) and negative electrode active material layer (44) mutually oppose. The negative electrode active material layer is provided with an opposing region (N-F) which opposes positive electrode active material layer, and a non-opposing region (N-NF) which does not oppose positive electrode active material layer. The non-opposing region is provided with a high-density portion (N-HD) that has high-density than the opposing region.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid motor vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The high-density portion functions in the negative electrode active material layer as the region where the moving speed of an electric charge carrier and the occlusion rate are relatively slow. Therefore the movement of the electric charge carrier to non-opposing region is suppressed, and the capacity degradation by preservation can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrodes (30,40)    Electrode active material layers of electrodes (34,44)    Opposing region of negative electrode active material layer (N-F)    High-density portion in non-opposing region of negative electrode active material layer (N-HD)    Non-opposing region of negative electrode active material layer (N-NF)
NOVELTY - The electrode has positive electrode which is formed from positive electrode current collector foil. A negative electrode is formed from negative electrode current collector foil, and negative electrode active material layer (1d) is formed on negative electrode current collector foil. The surfaces of positive and negative electrode active materials have phase selected from graphene phase and amorphous phase as surface layer. The layer of activated carbon is formed in the surface of positive and negative electrode active material layers.    USE - Electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery can prevent the precipitation of metallic lithium dendrite on the negative electrode active material surface at the time of over quick charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Foil-shaped electrical power collector (1a)    Protrusion element (1b)    Projection hole (1c)    Active material layer (1d)    Activated carbon layer (1e)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a magnetic core (3) that comprises a coil (2). A joining layer (42) is positioned between the coil and the metallic element. The joining layer is configured from a double-sided adhesive sheet (420) that is provided with an insulating sheet (422). A coil side contact bonding layer (425) is in contact with the coil and a metal side contact bonding layer (427) in contact with the metallic element. A thickness (tc) of the coil side contact bonding layer is thicker than the thickness (tm) of the metal side contact bonding layer.    USE - Reactor used with converter for power converter device (all claimed) mounted in plug-in hybrid motor vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for air conditioning machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of coil side contact bonding layer is thicker than thickness of metal side contact bonding layer, the reactor can be excellent in heat dissipation and insulation, and also excellent also in productivity. The exterior of the reactor can be improved in effective manner, and the size reduction of the reactor can be achieved. The contact area of the inner core portion and sealing resin can be increased, and the noise in the reactor can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of reactor and double-sided adhesive tape.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Magnetic core (3)    Joining layer (42)    Double-sided adhesive sheet (420)    Insulating sheet (422)    Coil side contact bonding layer (425)    Metal side contact bonding layer (427)    Thicknesses (tc,tm)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains sodium- metal phosphate-containing crystal phase (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for hybrid ion battery (claimed). e.g. sodium-ion battery and lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, personal computer, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has high electric potential, and provides safe hybrid ion battery having excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains sodium-metal phosphate-containing crystal phase of formula: Na4M3(PO4)2P2O7 (I), where M is nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, vanadium, chromium, copper, or zinc. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid ion battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of hybrid ion battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Anode collector (5)    Hybrid ion battery (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has case in which electrode assembly is housed. Several arc-shaped grooves are joined to the ends of intersecting grooves. The regions are surrounded by imaginary lines and the edge of pressure release valve (20), when imaginary lines are extended along intersecting grooves and intersect edge of pressure release valve are envisioned. The portions that are in contact with arc section of region are larger than portions that are in contact with arc section of second region. The area of the first region is larger than area of second region.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The scattering of fragment to region can be suppressed, when pressure relief valve cleaves by forming arc groove separation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the valve element.    Pressure release valve (21)    Linear element (23)    Arc element (25)    Intersection channel (27)    Arc groove (29)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a plate whose lower-side is provided with a frame. A battery is mounted on the frame. A transfer lifter is contacted with the frame. A ball bearing is movably installed in the plate along gravity direction. A perpendicular plane is arranged in a lower part of another plate. A guide hole is formed on the frame. A guide pin is connected to the frame through the guide hole. A frame settling pin is connected to a lower-side of the frame. A through-hole is formed in a central part of the former plate. A combining unit is bonded with an extrusion unit.    USE - Battery equipment apparatus for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves rectilinear movement of the battery. The apparatus executes pressurization of an engaged position control of the battery in a vehicle, so that tightening of battery equipment in the vehicle can be facilitated and installation time of the battery can be reduced. The apparatus maintains horizontal state of the frame in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery equipment apparatus.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a holding portion connected to a front end of another holding portion. A plug part (300) is provided with a car battery side terminal. A housing part (100) is provided with an electrical equipment side terminal. The electrical equipment side terminal is attached and detached to an upper end of the housing part. A guide projection part (110) is inserted into a lower end portion of a guide slit (710). A part of the latter holding portion is curved along upper direction of an engaging structure (500) that is provided with a safety lever (700).    USE - Locking apparatus for a high voltage disconnect switch of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is convenient to maintain, repair and assemble and simple in structure, and has high work efficiency. The apparatus selectively maintains power supply and cut off of power supply of a high voltage battery according to work hours so as to improve safety of an operator. The apparatus avoids impact or vibration between the plug part and the housing part during operation of a vehicle. The apparatus reduces usage of parts so as to improve durability and reduce manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a locking apparatus for a high voltage disconnect switch of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Housing part (100)    Guide projection part (110)    Plug part (300)    Engaging structure (500)    Safety lever (700)    Guide slit (710)
NOVELTY - Electrode assembly comprises a cathode current collector coated with a cathode active material, and a cathode having an uncoated area and curved portions. The curved portions are wound into a jelly roll form. The uncoated area is formed in the curved portions.    USE - The electrode assembly is useful in a secondary battery (claimed) that is useful as a power storage unit for an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly has reduced internal resistance, and improves energy density, capacity, charging/discharging efficiency, performance and life span of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising the electrolyte, which is provided in the electrode assembly formed in a case.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a front wheel (3a) linked to a front side of an electric bicycle body portion that is provided with a battery (1). A concatenated frame (10) is located in an end of the front wheel. Another concatenated frame (20) is positioned in a rear wheel (3b). A fixing unit (30) is installed between the front wheel and the rear wheel. The fixing unit fixes the concatenated frames. Multiple solar cells (41) are arranged between the concatenated frames. The battery is equipped with a storage battery (50) that is electrically connected with an aspect panel (40).    USE - Photovoltaic power generation function featured electric bicycle for charging a portable electronic instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The aspect panel produces electricity by utilizing sunlight so as to steadily replenish electricity utilized in the battery and prolong service life of the battery, thus driving the bicycle through the generated electricity. The bicycle is convenient to use. The bicycle has high electricity production efficiency and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photovoltaic power generation function electric bicycle in partial section.    Battery (1)    Front-wheel (3a)    Rear wheel (3b)    Concatenated frames (10, 20)    Fixing unit (30)    Aspect panel (40)    Solar cells (41)    Storage battery (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit for operating a progression amount controlling element that controls power delivered to a heat transfer unit. A heating unit heats a battery pack. A temperature sensor senses temperature of the battery pack. The progression amount controlling element is positioned at a side of an exhaust pipe. A vane motor is operated with the control unit. A frame provides supporting force to a variable vane. A rectangular plate unit is connected with a link unit. The heat transfer unit delivers heat to a heat pipe, and connected to the heating unit.    USE - Device for heating a battery pack of a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device has high economic benefit. The temperature sensor senses the temperature of the battery pack so as to quickly normalize initiating operation of a vehicle, thus improving operating efficiency of the vehicle and reducing fuel consumption of the vehicle. The device effectively utilizes waste heat due to exhaust gas ejected in an engine of the vehicle so as to reduce energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heating a battery pack of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for heating a battery pack of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The solar powered integrated system comprises a solar cell (110) for converting sunlight into electric power. A battery charger (120) is provided for charging a battery pack (140). A hybrid converter (130) is provided for converting the alternate current power source into direct current power supply. The battery pack is provided for discharging the direct current power supply from the battery charger. A battery management system (150) is provided for managing the charging or discharging of the battery pack. The solar cell is made of crystalline or thin film type material.    USE - Solar powered integrated system for generating electricity in electric vehicle, diesel vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar powered integrated system comprises a solar cell for converting sunlight into electric power, and thus enables reducing the inconvenience of the administration and installation of the solar powered integrated system. The movement and carrying of the solar powered integrated system are facilitated. The stability of the solar powered integrated system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar powered integrated system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (110)    Battery charger (120)    Hybrid converter (130)    Battery pack (140)    Battery management system (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling flow of hydrogen into a fuel cell stack from a hydrogen feeding valve. High load and light load of the hydrogen is determined based on pulse width modulation. Controlled waveform of the hydrogen feeding valve is determined with threshold waveform of the hydrogen feeding valve. Hydrogen flow amount to the fuel cell stack is determined according to on/off state of an intermittent control mode. The on/off value state of intermittent control mode is changed for controlling waveform of the hydrogen feeding valve.    USE - Method for re-circulating hydrogen in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing hydrogen flow rate from an ejector to the fuel cell stack, so that performance of the ejector can be maintained in a regular manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen recirculation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a method for re-circulating hydrogen in a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas supply unit that supplies anode gas to anode pole of fuel cell by prescribed pulsating-pressure force. A cooling water supply unit supplies prescribed cooling water flow volume based on moist state of electrolytic membrane or thermal radiation requirement of fuel cell. A control unit controls flow volume of cooling water and pulsating pressure (DD,EE) of anode gas, so that cooling water pressure (FF) in a fuel cell stack falls outside a specific range over which the pulsating-pressure force varies.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls flow volume of cooling water and pulsating pressure of anode gas, so that cooling water pressure in the fuel cell stack falls outside the specific range over which pulsating-pressure force varies and the fuel cells generate electricity by electrochemically reacting cathode gas supplied to cathodes with anode gas supplied to anodes in order to supply cooling water to anodes through separators. Thus, the separator does not provide sound vibration and noise and hence durability of the system is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of the time chart while performing control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure (AA)    Temperature (BB)    Anode pressure (CC)    Pulsating pressures (DD,EE)    Cooling water pressure (FF)
NOVELTY - The battery module (50) has heat-transfer plate (70) that is respectively provided between adjacent battery cells. Each heat-transfer plate is provided with a to-be-clamped portion (71) provided between adjacent battery cells, and a to-be-joined portion (72) joined to the conjugate. The second heat conductive layer (73) is comprised, so as to contact with the conjugate. The second heat conductive layer provided on the heat transfer plate that is the furthest from the conjugate, when the to-be-joined portion is joined to the conjugate has the second thickness thicker than first thickness.    USE - Battery module for vehicle such as forklift and power shovel.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the battery cell, and battery module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the battery module.    Battery module (50)    Heat-transfer plate (70)    To-be-clamped portion (71)    To-be-joined portion (72)    Second heat conductive layer (73)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has first battery module and first electronic component that are mounted in the mounting portions (33-36) and is installed in an extending portion. A second battery module and a second electronic component are arranged in the state joined to extending portion at the perpendicular direction lower side of the mounting portion. The mounting portion is provided to vacate a space for a perpendicular direction and is provided in pack main portion with respect to the second battery module and the second electronic component.    USE - Battery pack of commercial vehicle (claimed) such as power shovel and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can suppress the fall of thermal radiation performance. Since the battery module is supported by each mounting portion, the force for fixing the battery module to the weight main structure can be reduced. The bracket for fixing the battery module to the weight main structure can be reduced in size, and the size reduction of the battery pack can be achieved. Thus, the material cost can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Balance weight (31)    Mounting portions (33-36)    Cover element (43)    Battery module (60)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a current collector, an electrode active material layer located on the current collector and inorganic particles having two or more radical polymerization functional groups and dispersed on the electrode active material layer.    USE - Electrode is used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, smart phone and tablet personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has uniform distribution of polymer electrolyte, and provides lithium secondary battery having excellent durability and discharging capability and reduced leakage. Since polymerization reaction can directly occur between monomers and the inorganic particles in a precursor solution when a polymer electrolyte is formed by in-situ polymerization, an interface between the electrode and the electrolyte can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises a complex oxide having crystallographic structure of lithium-metal oxide-containing compound (I) and metal oxide-containing compound (II).    USE - Electrode active material is used for positive electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery used for power supply of portable electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material provides the lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent cyclic characteristics and high reversible capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material comprises a complex oxide having crystallographic structure of lithium-metal oxide-containing compound of formula: Li2MO3 (I) and metal oxide-containing compound of formula: A2M1-yM?yO3 (II).    A=lithium or sodium;    M,M?=tetravalent metal chosen from ruthenium, iridium, platinum, tin, or titanium;and    y=0-1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of complex oxide, which involves providing precursor powders, mixing the precursor powders, and heat-treating the mixture of precursor powders.
NOVELTY - The system has an overflow valve supplying exhaust gas to a receiver through a channel. A one-way valve is arranged in a function port. The one-way valve contains compressed gas. The receiver is connected with a control unit that controls a bypass valve. A pressure transducer receives the exhaust gas from the receiver. A displacement sensor is connected with a rack-and-gear of a high pressure fuel pump through an exhaust pipeline. The function port is installed at a heat exchanger.    USE - Turbo compressor work controlling system.
NOVELTY - The electrolytic periodic generator has an electrolytic decomposition device which synthesizes water from hydrogen and oxygen which generate on electrodes. The decomposition device feeds electrical load by current generated of the synthesis which reduces hydrogen and oxygen on the electrodes, while the electromagnetic force reduces from a voltage maximum value of a galvanic element of an electrolytic circuit to zero.    USE - Electrolytic periodic generator.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a low-cost and simple electrolytic periodic generator by using an electrolytic decomposition device.
NOVELTY - The cathode structure has electrode which is arranged in the lower portion of flow field plate (2). One side of contact membrane electrode (3) is provided with flow channel (1) and other end is provided with groove (22). The stream channel is connected with several round holes (23) through groove.    USE - Cathode structure of proton exchange membrane fuel battery for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The uniformity of the oxygen concentration flow channels can be improved, so that cathode mass transfer loss can be prevented and the battery property can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cathode structure.    Flow channel (1)    Flow field plate (2)    Contact membrane electrode (3)    Groove (22)    Round hole (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has an evaporator fan A (3), a fan bracket (4) and a heating fan B that are successively arranged on inner casing (1) and lower casing (6). The front end of evaporator (2) is provided with a flange. The fan bracket is provided with four fan fixing holes. The lower casing is provided with water storage tank and wire outlet hole.    USE - Electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has compact structure and high refrigerating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle battery.    Inner casing (1)    Evaporator (2)    Evaporator fan (3)    Fan bracket (4)    Lower casing (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves coupling a flexible sunshade (10) comprising photovoltaic material to a vehicle and moving the flexible shade from a retracted position to an extended position. An electrical charge is created in response to the sunlight hitting the photovoltaic material. The electrical charge is collected and regulated in response to operation of a charge controller operatively connected with the flexible shade. The electrical charge is stored in a battery operatively connected to the charge controller.    USE - Method of using automated vehicle sunshade for generating electric energy used for powering portable devices such as cell phone, laptop, or global positioning system (GPS) unit, and used during tailgate parties, road side concessions or parade viewing.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle sunshade can be retracted and extended easily and can be utilized to shade areas around the vehicle depending on the placement of the sunshade on the vehicle. Hence, enables shade to be provided near the vehicle for tailgate parties, road side concessions or parade viewing and for advertisements, team sports, and custom graphics. The automated vehicle sunshade can be used to shield the windows of a vehicle from retaining snow on the windows, thereby requiring no need for brushing of the snow away from the windows with a snow brush. The sunshade can be used to shield the car, similar to a covering over a parking spot and prevent ice from forming on the windows and the within the key lock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the vehicle sunshade mounted on vehicle and the sunshade in closed position.    Vehicle sunshade (10)    Compartment (12)
NOVELTY - The disconnection detection method involves measuring (S10) phase current in a motor through a power cable from an inverter. Multiple phase currents are converted (S20) into a stationary coordinate system. The cable solid wire index is calculated (S40) using the stationary coordinate system axis currents, which are derived. The disconnection of the power cable is detected (S50) by a cable solid wire index.    USE - Method for detecting disconnection of a power cable of a motor in a vehicle, such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection detection method involves converting multiple phase currents into a stationary coordinate system, thus improving the detection reliability, accurately and rapidly detecting the connection of line to the power cable, and preventing the accidentally disconnection of the power cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a motor control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Measuring phase current in a motor through a power cable from an inverter (S10)    Converting multiple phase currents into a stationary coordinate system (S20)    Calculating cable solid wire index (S40)    Detecting the disconnection of the power cable by a cable solid wire index (S50)    Performing follow logic necessary after disconnection (S60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a positive electrode (31) that is formed in positive electrode electrical power collector (4) by adhering positive electrode active material layer (2). A negative electrode (32) is formed in anode collector (3) by adhering negative electrode active material layer (1). The electrolyte solution is sealed in a battery container. The positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer are adhered by opposing surface (33).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode area efficiency can be increased, by reducing the electrode thickness. The energy density deterioration can be reduced and input-output density can be improved. The hybrid vehicle of the electrical storage apparatus can be obtained with high input-output, safety, and the outstanding fuel-consumption performance, safety, and quick charge. The electrical storage apparatus provided with high output performance or quick charge speed with high safety for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of positive electrode tab connection portion of electrical storage element and the array state of electrode.    Negative electrode active material layer (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (2)    Anode collector (3)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (4)    Positive electrode (31)    Negative electrode (32)    Opposing surface (33)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an insulating direct current (DC)-DC converter (30) provided with a primary coil (31) which is connected in parallel to a secondary battery (1), and is arranged to store energy by electric current supplied from the secondary battery. The electric current stored in primary coil is made to flow from the primary coil to secondary coil (32) connected in series to the capacitor (2).    USE - Power supply device for supplying power to load such as inverter for driving electric motor (all claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric current stored in primary coil is made to flow from the primary coil to secondary coil connected in series to the capacitor, the electrical energy of the capacitor can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device.    Secondary battery (1)    Capacitor (2)    DC-DC converter (30)    Primary coil (31)    Secondary coil (32)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has current detection circuit (5) which detects voltage concerning shunt resistance provided between bypass switch (SW2) and load (Lo). First detected value is detected by current detection circuit when turning bypass switch off, while in normal operation except when restarting engine after idling stop. Second detected value is detected by current detection circuit when turning bypass switch on. Control unit (41) is provided to calculate current flowing to load from battery (B) through bypass switch based on difference between detected values.    USE - Power supply circuit for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection accuracy of the electric current flowing into load can be improved by determining the failure of the electric current detection circuits. The stable voltage for the load mounted in the idle stop vehicle can be outputted continuously, so that the electric current flowing into the load can be detectable precisely and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply circuit (1)    Current detection circuit (5)    Control unit (41)    Battery (B)    Load (Lo)    Bypass switch (SW2)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has an electrode connecting section (22) which is provided with a first slide plate (19) which slides over one side (14) of a battery cell assembly (12) from one end so as to connect positive electrodes (16) to first voltage detection terminals (18). A second slide plate (21) of electrode connecting section is slid over one side of the battery cell assembly from the other end so as to connect negative electrodes to second voltage detection terminals (20).    USE - Power supply device used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components for connection of the electrodes can be decreased, without changing the positive electrode and negative electrode in the adjoining connection of the electrodes with voltage detection terminals in unit cell, thus the weight of power supply device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell assembly with positive and negative electrodes.    Battery cell assembly (12)    Side of battery cell assembly (14)    Positive electrode (16)    First voltage detection terminal (18)    First slide plate (19)    Second voltage detection terminal (20)    Second slide plate (21)    Electrode connecting section (22)
NOVELTY - Silicon nanoparticles (BB) comprise an oxide film (I) and carbon layer (AA) on the surface.    USE - Silicon nanoparticles are used for negative electrode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, electric vehicle, electric golf cart, electric bicycle, electric truck, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electrical scoter, electricity commercial vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon nanoparticles provides lithium secondary battery having improved charge/discharge characteristics and durability, and high capacity. The surface oxidation of silicon nanoparticles occur during grinding process is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silicon nanoparticles comprise an oxide film of formula: LixSiyOz (I) and a carbon layer on the surface.    x,y=more than 0;and    z=0-2(x+4y).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of silicon nanoparticles, which involves injecting lithium source in the silicon particles, mixing, and heat-treating the mixture at 700-1200 degrees C;    (2) negative electrode, which comprises the silicon nanoparticles; and    (3) lithium secondary battery, which comprises a negative electrode active material comprising silicon nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of silicon nanoparticles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon layer (AA)    Silicon nanoparticles (BB)
NOVELTY - Synthesis of electrode material involves mixing polyol solvent, transition-metal compound, polyacid anionic compound, lithium-based compound and combustible liquid and flame-spraying reaction solution.    USE - Synthesis of electrode material used for lithium secondary battery for mobile communication, electronic products and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material is economically synthesized in short time. The lithium secondary battery containing the electrode material has excellent thermal stability and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for synthesizing electrode material.
NOVELTY - An anode active material is amorphous silicon oxide-carbon complex having core-shell structure. The core-shell structure consists of core portion containing silicon oxide particles free of silicon crystals, and shell portion. The shell portion is a coating layer containing carbon material, and is provided on at least one surface of core portion.    USE - Anode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, camcorder, notebook computers and cellular phones.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides lithium ion secondary battery having excellent capacity, safety, improved lifetime, and reduced volume expansion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material is amorphous silicon oxide-carbon (SiOx-C) complex having core-shell structure. The core-shell structure consists of core portion containing silicon oxide (SiOx) particles free of silicon crystals, and shell portion. The shell portion is a coating layer containing carbon material, and is provided on at least one surface of core portion. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery, which consists of anode containing anode active material; and    (2) manufacture of anode active material.
NOVELTY - The immersion tolerant electrical energy storage system has enclosure which includes first and second housing portions interconnected with a seal mechanism to define a sealed internal chamber within which the battery pack is disposed. The thermal management system thermally managing the battery pack and includes a heat exchanger, external thermal management loop sealed relative to heat exchanger, and internal thermal management loop sealed relative to heat exchanger and enclosure.    USE - Immersion tolerant electrical energy storage system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the transfer characteristics within the battery pack since the inert gas with enhanced thermal conduction properties is introduced and inert gases or inert gases with increased thermal conductivity. Reduces the severity and reduces the potential for thermal events within the immersion battery pack, since the oxygen content of the gaseous atmosphere within the pack is lowered by purging the interior with inert gas, and retaining that gas within the interior of the pack at slight positive pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electric vehicle that includes immersion tolerant electrical energy storage system.    Electric vehicle (10)    Electric motor (14)    Battery packs (16)    Passenger cabin (18)
NOVELTY - The method (50) involves monitoring a voltage of the fuel cells in a fuel cell stack. A voltage signal is determined (52) whether as lost from the cells. The remedial actions are performed to cause the stack to operate favorable for stack durability. The cells with lost signals are determined whether as healthy prior to the signal lost. The stack is operated (58) under the actions if the cells are healthy. The stack is operated (60) in a power limitation mode in which the stack power output is limited if the voltage of the cells are not healthy.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system such as such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell in vehicle using control system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the control system operates the fuel cell stack in the power limitation mode if voltage of the fuel cell is not healthy, the hard driving of the fuel cell stack is prevented. Hence the amount of the load drawn by the stack can be reduced during a subzero start. Since more reactants can slip to exhaust with the longer warm-up times, the damage of the fuel cell sack can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control system for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process for operating the fuel cell system in response to the loss of cell voltage monitoring signal.    Process for operating fuel cell system (50)    Step for determining whether voltage signal is lost (52)    Step for implementing remedial action (54)    Step for operating fuel cell stack under remedial action (58)    Step for operating fuel cell stack in power limitation mode (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a specific layer on a thin film formation material part. Another specific layer is formed in an upper part of another thin film formation material part. A deposition composite membrane is formed. The deposition composite membrane is heat-treated. The deposition composite membrane is contacted with the former thin film formation material part that is connected with a supporter. A side of the pre-heated deposition composite membrane is etched by using etchant that comprises ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing a composite foil film of an electrode of an electro chemistry conversion device such as a secondary battery, a fuel cell and an ultra capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling porous of the deposition composite membrane by adjusting thickness of the deposition composite membrane. The method enables implementing a micro-structured deposition composite membrane through a vacuum deposition process so as to improve operating performance of an electrode of an electro chemistry conversion device such as a secondary battery, a fuel cell and an ultra capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composite foil film is made of silver, gold, aluminum, tin, lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, iron, lanthanum or samarium material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite foil film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a composite foil film.
NOVELTY - The battery arrangement has a battery (10), which has battery cells (11). A terminal plate (15), in which terminal (12) of each battery cell is arranged so that the battery cells are connected to one another electrically. A perforated plate (16) is arranged above the terminal plate, and has holes (17) through which a cooling medium (19) is to be sprayed. Spacer elements are arranged on the terminal plate for ensuring the predefined spacing of perforated plate from the terminal plate.    USE - Battery arrangement for vehicles e.g., motor vehicle, hybrid drive vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves efficient, inexpensive and simple cooling of a battery. Boosted cooling of terminals via splash pots and inter-cell cooling are achieved in a simple way. Enables battery cells to be cooled and discharges corresponding waste heat, which restricts or avoids increase in electric resistance in the battery cells. Cooling of battery is improved and production and material costs are reduced, since only a small installation space requirement for cooling of battery is necessary. Ensures targeted cooling of locations of the battery that are heated by the waste heat and that are impaired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling method for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a battery arrangement.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (11)    Terminals (12)    Terminal plate (15)    Perforated plate (16)    Holes (17)    Cooling medium (19)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has circuit board (300) that is secured to upper side of battery module (100) to which battery cell (200) is connected. A bus bar (310) is arranged at one side of the circuit board and penetration hole is formed at other side of the circuit board. The bus bar is extended into the penetration hole to electrify the electric signal of battery tap (230), and is extended in diagonal direction of the circuit board. The battery tap is protruded from the bus bar. A battery protection circuit is provided to measure over discharge and superheat temperature of the battery module.    USE - Tap connection apparatus of battery pack of secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to wireless mobile apparatus, electric vehicle, petrol car, hybrid electric vehicle and diesel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since bus bar is extended in diagonal direction of circuit board, short circuit of the battery pack during assembling process is reduced and workability of the battery pack is improved. The battery pack can be mass produced and accident of the operator is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the tap connection apparatus of battery pack.    Battery module (100)    Battery cell (200)    Battery tap (230)    Circuit board (300)    Bus bar (310)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a motor (8), which is driven with a battery. The motor comprises a rotor (40) having a magnet (46) that is rotated with a stator (30). The stator has a coil (34) that is arranged in a hollow form. A motor case (20) has an oil space, which is formed in a secondary cooling cover (52). Multiple cooling channels have the flaw shifts that are connected to a primary cooling cover (51). A secondary motor (29) cover is arranged in the other side of a motor body (27). A primary motor cover (28) is arranged in opened one side of the motor body.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is driven with a battery and the motor comprises a rotor having a magnet that is rotated with a stator, thus provides excellent cooling effect of the motor, and also increases durability of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electric vehicle.    Motor (8)    Motor case (20)    Motor body (27)    Motor covers (28,29)    Stator (30)    Coil (34)    Rotor (40)    Magnet (46)    Cooling covers (51,52)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack including a gas outlet of the fuel cell stack (2) connected to a gas discharge pipe (5). A branch pipeline (8) is arranged at the gas outlet and connected to a gas inlet of an air compressor (1) for enabling the air compressor, a gas transmission pipe (4), the fuel cell stack and the branch pipeline to form a circulating loop. A loop air valve (9) is arranged on the branch pipeline. The air compressor, an inlet air valve (6), a pressure limited valve (7), a temperature sensor and the loop air valve are connected to a controller.    USE - Low-temperature quick start system.    ADVANTAGE - The air compressor and the fuel cell stack are in communication with a circulating loop by arranging the branch pipeline for carrying-out quick cold start on the fuel cell under a condition of low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a low-temperature quick start system.    Air compressor (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Gas transmission pipe (4)    Gas discharge pipe (5)    Inlet air valve (6)    Pressure limited valve (7)    Branch pipeline (8)    Loop air valve (9)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has bearing with inner and outer rings (120,130). A seal lip (140) has a seal lip inner ring lip engaging segment that engages with an inner ring sealing lip surface (128). An electrical power generator (310) is paired to a magnetically polarized material (324). The engagement between the inner ring lip engaging segment and the lip surface retains a consistent distance between material and power generator and a relative motion between the material and generator core by rotation of rings generates an electrical output, during operation.    USE - Power generating bearing assembly used in vehicles, wind turbines, and automated machinery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the relative motion between magnetically polarized material and generator core by rotation of rings and generates electrical output, during operation, a continued electrical current can be obtained. Hence this power can be utilized to operate bearing condition monitored equipment and the inclusion of electrical power-generating device can be eliminated. Thus by generating power at the location, the system can operate completely independent and un-tethered from any other device by providing sufficient power for wireless signal communications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectioned view of the power generating bearing assembly.    Power generating bearing assembly (100)    Inner and outer rings (120,130)    Inner ring sealing lip surface (128)    Seal lip (140)    Electrical power generator (310)    Magnetically polarized material (324)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching off a pre-charge relay. A capacitor is turned-on based on switching of the pre-charge relay. A trigger signal of a hybrid vehicle is received. A main relay is turned-on based on reception of the trigger signal of the hybrid vehicle. The main relay is serially connected with the capacitor. The main relay is connected in parallel with the pre-charge relay and a battery. Capacitor voltage is pre-set by the main relay. The capacitor voltage is generated based on pre-charging fault at a pre-determined range.    USE - Method for controlling pre-charging of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing changing of ON/OFF state of the pre-charge relay and the main relay and improving cost reduction of a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a method for controlling pre-charging of a hybrid electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Heat exchanger arrangement for a technical object whose temperature is to be controlled, preferably a battery for an electric vehicle drive, comprises a flat heat exchanger which has an inflow duct and an outflow duct and which is traversed by a flow of a heat carrier medium, which heat exchanger is in heat-conducting contact with internal surfaces of the object whose temperature is to be controlled. The heat exchanger is in the form of a heat-exchanging pouch formed from a foil material, and a pressure pouch which is filled with a compressible medium.    USE - The heat exchanger arrangement is useful for a technical object whose temperature is to be controlled, preferably a battery for an electric vehicle drive (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger arrangement: can be produced in a simple manner; allows good heat transfer to adjacent walls; and ensures uniform pressure loading of the flow-guiding baffle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Heat exchanger arrangement for a technical object whose temperature is to be controlled, preferably a battery for an electric vehicle drive, comprises a flat heat exchanger which has an inflow duct and an outflow duct and which is traversed by a flow of a heat carrier medium, which heat exchanger is in heat-conducting contact with internal surfaces of the object whose temperature is to be controlled. The heat exchanger is in the form of a heat-exchanging pouch formed from a foil material, and a pressure pouch which is filled with a compressible medium and which is formed from a foil material is arranged parallel to heat-exchanging pouch.
NOVELTY - The negative electrode plate a negative electrode active material that includes an activated carbon whose average particle diameter is 1 micrometer or less. Content in the negative electrode active material after the chemical forming of activated carbon is 0.5-10 mass percentage. The activated carbon of the negative electrode active material is provided with big electric double-layer capacitance.    USE - Negative electrode plate for lead acid battery (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The big electric double-layer capacitance of the activated carbon can be used effectively, and the lead acid battery is excellent in charge characteristic and partial state of charge (PSOC) cycle-life performance in an instantaneous heavy current.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises lithium-manganese oxide having layered structure. The cathode active material is doped with one or more multivalent elements chosen from tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium and chromium, and a fluoro compound.    USE - Cathode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material provides battery with excellent durability by reducing a side reaction of the particles surface of the cathode active material with an electrolyte due to charge and discharge at a high voltage of 4.4 V or more, and high capacity by suppressing the formation of a nonconductor thin film produced on an electrode plate of the battery due to precipitate of the side reaction, high density and output characteristics, and reduced resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode active material, which involves synthesizing a transition metal compound precursor, mixing the element(s) with multiple oxidation state element chosen from lithium supply source and transition metal compound precursor, and heat-treating the mixture at 600-800 degrees C; and    (2) lithium secondary battery, which consists of a cathode comprising the cathode active material, an anode comprising an anode active material, and an electrolyte provided between the cathode and the anode.
NOVELTY - A sintering-type nickel positive electrode comprises positive electrode active material including nickel hydroxide as main component. The positive electrode active material is in particulate form, and contains primary particles including zinc on surface and in inner portion, and secondary particles formed by stacking the primary particles.    USE - Sintering-type nickel positive electrode is used for alkaline storage battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient sintering-type nickel positive electrode has improved high-temperature charging efficiency without causing increase in resistance, and favorable output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sintering-type nickel positive electrode.
NOVELTY - A lithium complex oxide has mean secondary particle diameter of 3-29 mu m and spinel-type crystal structure, and contains complex oxide of nickel and manganese. At least one portion of space group is P4332.    USE - Lithium complex oxide for positive electrode active material of positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, mobile telephone and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium complex oxide provides secondary battery having excellent cycle characteristics and rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium complex oxide has mean secondary particle diameter of 3-29 mu m and spinel-type crystal structure, and has compositional formula: Li(1+x)(Ni,Mn,M1)(2-x-p)M2pO(4-a).    M1=Co, Fe, Cr and/or Cu;    M2=B, P, Pb, Sb, Si, Ti, Mg, Al and/or V;    x=0-0.2;and    p,a=0-1.    At least one portion of space group is P4332. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium complex oxide, which involves mixing and pulverizing a raw material containing lithium source, nickel source, manganese source and metal (M1), raw material containing metal (M2) and solvent, drying the obtained slurry to produce a precursor, baking at 600-1200 degrees C and forming sintered material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and electrolyte solution, and has operating voltage of 5 V.
NOVELTY - The unit has a channel (1) guiding driving wind, and supplying an air flow to a propeller (2) such that the propeller comes into a rotational movement and operates an alternator (3) for delivering produced current to batteries.    USE - Current generation unit for an electric vehicle i.e. electric car. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the alternator continuously supplies the batteries of the vehicle with current during driving such that the batteries are always sufficiently charged, thus allowing driving of the vehicle without interruption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a current generation unit.    Channel (1)    Propeller (2)    Alternator (3)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has battery module (120) that is arranged inside housing (110) that is closed to prevent ingress of outside air. Inlet duct (130) is formed with inhalation hole (131) for introducing cooled gas into battery module. Discharge fan (140) is set with exhaust pipe (141) for discharging gas from inner side of battery module. The ends of loop duct (150) are connected to exhaust pipe and inlet hole to deliver gas. Heat exchanger (160) is connected to loop duct to cool heated gas. The flow of cooling fluid is moved in pipe (161) for cooling heat exchanger.    USE - Closed cycle battery cooling system for cooling batteries used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By blocking the flow of external air into the hermetic case, the stability of the battery can be improved. As the generation of toxic gas in the battery module is prevented, and the temperature of the battery module is maintained, the short circuiting and electrical leakage in the battery module can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the closed cycle battery cooling system.    Closed cycle battery cooling system (100)    Housing (110)    Battery module (120)    Inlet duct (130)    Inhalation hole (131)    Discharge fan (140)    Exhaust pipe (141)    Loop duct (150)    Heat exchanger (160)    Pipe (161)
NOVELTY - The system has an evaporation supply unit (300) that vaporizes the LNG stored in LNG storage tank (100). The LNG stored in LNG storage tank is supplied to a fuel cell unit (200). The exhaust gas is generated in the evaporation supply unit. A heater (330) heats up waste-heat recovery heat exchanger (320). The exhaust gas in vaporizer (310) is heat-exchanged. The thermal medium is passed to vaporizer through waste-heat recovery heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel feeding system for fuel cell mounted in container ship.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas generated in fuel cell unit is vaporized to heating source, such that necessary of separate energy damping for vaporizing LNG can be reduced. The waste heat of exhaust gas can be utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel supplying method for fuel cell mounted in container ship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    LNG storage tank (100)    Fuel cell unit (200)    Evaporation supply unit (300)    Vaporizer (310)    Waste-heat recovery heat exchanger (320)    Heater (330)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material of lithium-ion secondary battery has an amorphous carbon layer provided on the surface. The variation of peak area ratio (D/G ratio) of negative electrode active material is set as quality control parameter. The D/G ratio is obtained by heating a test-material for predetermined number of times with changing heating temperature. The D/G ratio is measured by Raman scattering spectroscopy.    USE - Quality control method of negative electrode active material of negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for portable information terminal and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of negative electrode active material is accurately controlled even if the thickness of the amorphous carbon layer contained in the material is thin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode, which involves testing to-be-tested material using the quality control method; and    (2) negative electrode active material, which is obtained by heating (a) the material, obtaining D/G ratio (I) measured by the Raman scattering spectrometry in excitation light wavelength of 488 nm under room temperature of 0.5 or more, and heating (b) 20 mg material in presence of mixed gas comprising 80% nitrogen and 20% oxygen at gas flow rate of 2.5 cm/second and at 3K/minute. When heating temperature reaches 480 degrees C, the change rate of D/G ratio from D/G ratio (I) to D/G ratio (II) is less than 10%. When heating temperature reaches 630 degrees C, the D/G ratio (III) is 0.25 or less.
NOVELTY - The terminal-connection component (10) has a limitation element (26) by which the rotation relative to an electrode terminal is restricted. A rotation element (30) is included with has an axial portion (31) that passes through the electrode terminal and a secondary terminal (50). The rotation element is rotatably held in a position in which, when the axial portion is rotated, a load is applied to the electrode terminal and the secondary terminal through a press unit (32) that applies pressure to the electrode terminal and secondary terminal.    USE - Terminal-connection component of battery module (claimed), used for connecting terminals such as electrode terminal and other terminal to each other with cell of battery module used in electric vehicle or a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The press unit of rotation element is arranged between the terminal formation surfaces of the cell, so that the shortening of terminal-connection components can be attained. The assembly work of the terminal-connection component can be simplified. The working efficiency of the terminal connection operation can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of terminal-connection component.    Terminal-connecting component (10)    Limitation element (26)    Rotation element (30)    Axial portion (31)    Press unit (32)    Secondary terminal (50)
NOVELTY - A molten salt battery (100) consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator between positive and negative electrodes, and an electrolyte containing molten salt comprising sodium ions. The content of water in the molten salt is 300 mass ppm or less.    USE - Molten salt battery is used as power supply for electric power storage apparatus e.g. electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles for domestic, household and industrial fields.    ADVANTAGE - The molten salt battery has excellent cycle characteristics and suppressed internal short circuit with electrodes. The battery effectively suppresses generation of sodium oxide originating in reaction of moisture and sodium, and precipitation of dendrite with respect to sodium oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of molten salt battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of molten salt battery.    Nut (7)    Collar portion (8)    Washer (9)    Battery case (10)    Molten salt battery (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrically-conductive elements (41) which are spaced apart and positioned in direction orthogonal to opposing direction of safety valve (102) and opposing element, and lamination direction of electrode assembly (14). The opposing element is provided with protrusion portion (122) provided in surface near conductive element. The thick portion (71) and thin portion (72) are welded from which second electrically-conductive element is tabular. The protrusion portion is overlapped with thin portion from opposing direction.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery for storing power supply to propulsion motor in vehicles such as electric vehicle, plug in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus can discharge the gas within the case using the safety valve in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode assembly (14)    Electrically-conductive element (41)    Thick portion (71)    Thin portion (72)    Safety valve (102)    Protrusion portion (122)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple terminals (40,50) that are inserted in the combining holes. Multiple terminals are provided between the terminal units (10). A combining element (30) is combined in the terminal unit according to load by the bond of the terminal unit. The combining element is connected with the switch (20) including the combining hole formed in the end portion of the power line.    USE - Power connection device of battery pack (claimed) for accommodating battery such as secondary battery installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power connection device can easily sense the binding state of terminal and can prevent the battery damage due to the excess current approval like the short circuit of the high voltage line. Since the sensing of the abnormal terminal fastening of battery management system or the user is unable to recognize, the generated battery damage of the terminal due to the vibration of the vehicle can be prevented. The occurrence of damage due to battery damage of can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the power connection device.    Terminal unit (10)    Switch (20)    Combining element (30)    Terminals (40,50)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of silicon oxide involves introducing primary silicon oxide (I) and secondary silicon oxide (II) into a reaction chamber, and heat-treating the primary silicon oxide and the secondary silicon oxide in a reducing atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of silicon oxide used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used in vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the manufacture of silicon oxide with high oxygen content, by simple process, and provides the secondary battery with excellent stability, durability, and charge or discharge cyclic characteristics, and high initial efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of silicon oxide involves introducing primary silicon oxide of formula: SiOx (I) and secondary silicon oxide of formula: SiOy (II) into a reaction chamber, and heat-treating the primary silicon oxide and the secondary silicon oxide in a reducing atmosphere.    x=0-2;and    y=0-1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery, which consists of a cathode, an anode, a separation film, and an electrolyte provided between cathode and anode. The anode contains an anodal active material.
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises silicon particles of silicon, silicon oxide and silicon alloy, where outer shape of the silicon particles is polyhedron.    USE - Anode active material is used for cathode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle, cellular phone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has excellent durability. The lithium secondary battery comprising the anode active material has excellent capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A separation film (1) has circular truncated cone shaped-pores (2) formed on both sides along thickness direction, in which pore (2a) having diameter of 10-100 nm is formed on one side and pore (2b) having diameter of 1-50 nm is formed on other side.    USE - Separation film is used for electrochemical device e.g. lithium secondary battery (all claimed), lithium-ion secondary battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, sulfuric acid-lead battery and nickel-cadmium battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, cellular phone, notebook computer, and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The separation film provides electrochemical device having excellent durability. The blocking of separation film by a by-product during secondary battery storage and cycle test is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical device; and    (2) manufacture of separation film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of separation film.    Separation film (1)    Pores (2,2a,2b)
NOVELTY - Use of a ceramic-oxide powder for the production of a separator element for a lithium-ion battery, is claimed. The ceramic-oxide powder comprises greater than 85 wt.% of silicon dioxide (SiO2), less than 10 wt.% of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), less than 10 wt.% of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), and less than 5 wt.% of other ceramic oxides. The ceramic-oxide powder has a specific surface area of 5-40 m2/g.    USE - The ceramic-oxide powder is useful for the production of a separator element for a lithium-ion battery, where the separating element is a separator, a separation film that is a part of a separator consisting of films, a coated separator, and an electrode coating (all claimed), and the battery is useful in a portable electronic device (telephones, computers, and digital cameras), and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic-oxide powder improves corrosion resistance of the separator element, thus prolonging service life and improving performance and stability of the battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly (200) has groove that is formed in exterior lower portion of main portion for bonding strength reinforcement of main portion. Electrically insulating coating layer is formed in groove in state where through holes (310) are punched in position corresponding to separation distance of electrode terminals. The coating layer is formed in exterior of conductive conjunction material (300) except for bolting groove, while forming bolting groove in upper end center of bolt.    USE - Battery module assembly used in middle or large-sized battery pack used in electric vehicle e.g. car, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in diesel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal connection portion can be hermetically sealed from outside with the electrically insulating coating layer of the fastening element and conductive conjunction material, so that the manufacture fairness and manufacturing cost of the battery module assembly can be decreased. Since the structure of the battery module assembly can be compact, the size and capacity of the desired output can be achieved. Thus the mechanical tightening and insulation can be easily performed to the structure and the design of being free of the battery module assembly can be facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fastening element (400) is provided with tightening extension portion that is prolongated from main portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module assembly.    Battery module assembly (200)    Battery module (210)    Conductive conjunction material (300)    Through-hole (310)    Fastening element (400)
NOVELTY - The control system has an interface that receives a mission input (80) indicative of a desired mission (130). A control module (46) determines the desired mission that represents a specific conclusion based on analyzing data located in the databases (110A-110C). The control module includes a transform avatar (66) that determines a proposed transform (120) based on the mission input. The control module includes a calculation avatar (72) that receives the proposed transform and analyzes the data located in the database based on proposed transform that determines desired mission.    USE - Control system for determining desired mission based on avatars. Uses include but limited to various applications such as wind turbine, aviation, transportation such as rail, electric vehicles, automobiles, etc., medical devices, motor drive applications such as pumps, heating ventilation and cooling (HVAC), elevators, conveyers, etc., alternative energy applications e.g., solar, wind, etc., and power applications e.g., steam turbines or gas turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The need for an agent to analyze relatively large databases can be eliminated. The agent can disregard or waste a portion of the data that is used to determine the desired mission can be prevented. The control system can provide a relatively quick and cost-effective alternative to determining various missions with enhanced accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of determining a desired mission based on avatars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a dataflow diagram of a control module.    Control module (46)    Transform avatar (66)    Calculation avatar (72)    Mission input (80)    Databases (110A-110C)    Proposed transform (120)    Desired mission (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S210) a crystallization induction layer on a cathode collector. A laminating structure of a silicon layer is formed (S220) on the crystallization induction layer. The silicon layer is crystallized (S230), according to the directed decision by the crystallization induction layer. A negative active material layer is formed (S230).    USE - Method for manufacturing cathode (claimed) for lithium secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - High-capacity cathode can be economically manufactured. The charging capacity of the battery is not reduced and the lifetime can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a cathode for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing cathode for secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for forming crystallization induction layer on cathode collector (S210)    Step for forming laminating structure of silicon layer on crystallization induction layer (S220)    Steps for crystallizing silicon layer and forming negative active material layer (S230)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a switching device (25) with three terminals (24,26,28). A channel (20) of device provides positive and negative directions current flow paths to allow positive, negative directions currents to flow from second terminal to third terminal in response to turn-on switching control signals (18) from a control module supplied to first terminal. A diode (22) provides other negative direction current flow path to allow negative current to flow from third terminal to second terminal in response to turn-off switching control signal supplied to first terminal.    USE - Power conversion system for rectifier (claimed) used in electric vehicle (EV) system such as pure electric vehicle system, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) system and fuel cell electric vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The conduction loss in association with the operation of the power conversion system is reduced, by conducting negative direction current in the channel rather than in diode. Thus, efficiency of the power conversion system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating power conversion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power conversion system.    Power conversion system (10)    Control signal (18)    Channel (20)    Diode (22)    Terminals of switching device (24,26,28)    Switching device (25)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes an electric machine, a battery (23) configured to provide power to the electric machine, and a gauge configured to change its physical appearance in response to venting of the battery to indicate venting of the battery.    USE - Vehicle, e.g., hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an external indicator that would allow one to visually determine whether the cells have vented without having to break the battery seal, as breaking the battery seal may compromise the battery. A visual battery cell venting indicator may save a technician from being exposed to hazardous materials resulting from cell venting, when the battery is in a repair facility, a laboratory, or in a similar place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a battery cell venting indicator.    Battery (23)    Vent port (24)    Battery cell venting indicator (32)    Tube (34)    Universal paper indicator (36)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode active substance is an oxide containing rhenium at least. Preferably, the oxide further contains an element or a group capable of serving as a monovalent cation.    USE - Negative electrode active substance for lithium battery (claimed) used as primary or secondary battery, e.g., vehicle-loaded battery.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active substance exhibits good performance and high capacity in lithium battery by using an oxide containing rhenium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a lithium battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode power collector (4)    Negative electrode power collector (5)
NOVELTY - The laminate (10) has a positive electrode layer (11) adjacent a first surface of a solid electrolyte layer (13), and a negative electrode layer (15) adjacent a second surface of the solid electrolyte layer. An intermediate layer (12,14) is disposed between the positive electrode layer and the solid electrolyte layer and/or between the negative electrode layer and the solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer contains a lithium-containing oxide having a garnet crystal structure. The intermediate layer contains monoclinic Li2MO3, where M represents titanium or manganese.    USE - Electrode/electrolyte laminate for all-solid type secondary battery (claimed) for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a notebook-type personal computer, a portable phone, a digital camera, or an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate is capable of realizing a higher battery capacity. The laminate can be integrally formed by firing while suppressing or preventing the reaction that causes decrease in the electric discharge capacity, at the time of firing, thus battery characteristics equivalent to or more than those of an organic electrolytic solution secondary battery can be obtained while solving the problems, such as safety problems, of the conventional organic electrolytic solution secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a model view illustrating one exemplary layer construction of an electrode/electrolyte laminate.    Laminate (10)    Positive electrode layer (11)    Intermediate layers (12,14)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)    Negative electrode layer (15)
NOVELTY - The power generation device has a solid oxide fuel cell (250) housed within a thermal transpiration membrane chamber, and a hydrocarbon fuel source. The device is configured to self sustain combustion of hydrocarbon fuel within the chamber from the hydrocarbon fuel source after ignition of the fuel, thus creating a temperature gradient between the inside and outside of the chamber, the temperature inside the chamber is higher than the temperature outside the chamber.    USE - Thermal transpiration-based single chamber solid oxide fuel cell power generation device, e.g., for portable power source or auxiliary power unit for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The micro fuel cell does not have a need to pump the gas using an extra energy source because the fuel and oxygen needed will automatically flow into the chamber by thermal transpiration process. The micro fuel cell is thermally self sustained, eliminating the significant drawback of thermal management that is an issue related to conventional micro fuel cells. The micro fuel cell is orientation independent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrocarbon fuel from the hydrocarbon fuel source and ambient air comprising oxygen outside of the thermal transpiration membrane chamber flow through the thermal transpiration membrane chamber to the inside of the thermal transpiration membrane chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an integral perspective view and an exploded perspective view of the thermal transpiration-based single chamber solid oxide fuel cell power generation device.    Solid oxide fuel cell (250)    Platinum mesh catalyst (252)
NOVELTY - The electric compressor has a circuit accommodating portion that stores a circuit portion and is integrated with the housing. a heat sink (36) that is formed protruding on a circuit portion side of a partition (32) which rises vertically and divides an interior of a housing and a circuit accommodating portion. The heat sink is arranged in contact with a semiconductor element (43) of a power substrate (41) facing the partition. A top end portion and a bottom end portion of the heat sink gradually narrow in width until reaching a tip portion (T).    USE - Electric compressor used for air conditioner of vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric pump.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit element can be efficiently cooled by the free convection in the circuit accommodating portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic top view and sectional view of the cooling structure.    Partition (32)    Heat sink (36)    Power substrate (41)    Semiconductor element (43)    Tip portion (T)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an insulator (65) provided between a current collecting plate (21) and a battery cover (3). Battery cover comprises a battery cover side fixing portion (3b) that engages the insulator. Insulator comprises a current collecting plate side fixing portion (65c) that fixes the current collecting plate. Battery cover side fixing portion fixes between the insulator and battery cover by penetrating and crimping a convex section that protrudes to battery inner side in a fixing hole pierced by an opposing surface opposite to the battery cover of insulator.    USE - Square secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration and impact are transmitted to the battery cover from the current collecting plate through the insulator, when vibration and impact are added to current collecting plate, so that the adding of vibration and impact to the gasket is prevented in order to maintain the sealing property of gasket. Thus, the square secondary battery has increased and high impact resistance and vibration-resistant property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the battery cover side fixing portion and current collecting plate side fixing portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Square secondary battery (1)    Battery cover (3)    Battery cover side fixing portion (3b)    Current collecting plate (21)    Insulator (65)    Current collecting plate side fixing portion (65c)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a collector having elastic elongation of 1.3% or more and an electrode layer comprising a negative electrode active substance, a conductive support agent, and a binder arranged on a surface of the collector. The negative electrode active substance comprises silicon-aluminum-containing alloy (I).    USE - Negative electrode is used for electric device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and capacitor for electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, motor vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising negative electrode has excellent cycle characteristics, and energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has a collector having elastic elongation of 1.3% or more and an electrode layer comprising a negative electrode active substance, a conductive support agent, and a binder arranged on a surface of the collector. The negative electrode active substance comprises silicon-aluminum-containing alloy of formula: SixAlyMzAa (I).    M=C or Nb;    A=unavoidable impurities;    x,y,z=0-100;    a=0-0.5;and    x+y+z+a=100.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material capable of occluding and discharging lithium, and an electrolyte solution containing a non-aqueous electrolysis solvent and a sulfone compound (I). The positive electrode contains a sulfate radical.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, vehicles and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacity and driving voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material capable of occluding and discharging lithium, and an electrolyte solution containing a non-aqueous electrolysis solvent and a sulfone compound of formula (I). The positive electrode contains a sulfate radical.    R1,R2=optionally substituted alkyl, and carbon atom of R1 and R2 couple together through a single bond or a double bond to form cyclic structure.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery having electrode element, electrolyte solution and exterior component, which involves producing positive electrode containing the positive electrode active material and sulfate radical, opposingly arranging positive and negative electrodes, producing an electrode element, and enclosing the electrode element and electrolyte solution in exterior component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (3)    Anode collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a cell (10) that is provided with bond pad (20), and is formed between laminated surfaces (13). The bond pad is made of polymer material, which is double sided tape. A partition portion is formed between laminated surfaces of the cell, and preventing foaming hole formed in side portion of cell. The cell is provided with two electrode terminals that are formed in same side.    USE - Module of secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium-metal battery, lithium-ion battery and lithium-ion polymer battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid vehicle, used in energy storage field.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of adhesion of cell inter-cell can be improved, adhesion of each inter-cell of the secondary battery module can be enhanced and electrical spark can be prevented. Stability and reliability of the secondary battery module can be improved, and firing or explosion of secondary battery module can be removed by preventing outside air injection between laminated cells. Precision of the adhesion of laminated each cell inter-cell of the secondary battery module can be increased, and generation of gap between cell inter-cells can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (1)    Cell (10)    Laminated surface (13)    Bond pad (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery consists of negative active material comprising amorphous carbon, and positive active material comprising lithium metal phosphate with group (II-XII) metals, and fluorine, sulfur and/or nitrogen.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for module for battery pack for devices e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and power storage (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent temperature stability, cyclic characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery consists of negative active material comprising amorphous carbon, and positive active material comprising lithium metal phosphate of formula: Li1+aM(PO4-b)Xb (I), where M is group (II-XII) metals, X is fluorine, sulfur and/or nitrogen, a is -0.5 to 0.5, b is 0-0.1 and x is 0-0.5.
NOVELTY - A precursor liquid or slurry stream comprising a reaction precursor, and supercritical liquid stream containing water are injected into a hydrothermal synthesis reactor, and hydrothermally reacted (100) to obtain inorganic slurry. The discharged inorganic slurry is filtered, to obtain inorganic particles. The precursor liquid or slurry stream contains a material (A) which provides ammonia at a high temperature of the supercritical liquid stream such that blockage of stream at reactor by change in acidity (pH) during the hydrothermal reaction is inhibited.    USE - Manufacture of inorganic particles used as cathode material for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for medium-to-large sized battery module. Uses include but are not limited to electric golf cart, electricity two-wheeled vehicle, electric bicycle, electric vehicle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of inorganic particles with high productivity. The inorganic particles provide battery with excellent durability, cycle characteristics and output characteristics, and high temperature stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of synthesizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrothermal synthesis reaction (100)
NOVELTY - A sodium ion battery comprises cathode containing sodium, electrolyte containing sodium and electrochemically active anode material containing electrochemically active phase. The electrochemically active phase is free of crystalline grains of size of 40 nm or more, and comprises electrochemically active and inactive chemical elements. The electrochemically active chemical element does not comprise oxygen, sulfur and halogen.    USE - Sodium ion battery is used in electronic device (claimed) e.g. portable computer, tablet display, personal digital assistant, mobile telephone, motorized devices e.g. personal or household appliance and vehicle, instrument, illumination devices e.g. flashlight and heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium ion battery has high energy density, low volume expansion, improved life cycle and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of sodium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a battery retaining device of electric motorcycle. The electric motorcycle comprises a frame, a floorboard configured on the frame as the foot rest for the rider, and a battery located below the floorboard. The floorboard is formed with an opening corresponding to the battery. The battery retaining device comprises a supporting unit located below the floorboard and connected with the frame, and a cover unit fitted with the supporting unit. The cover unit comprises a positioning mechanism configured on the frame, a reinforcing mechanism engaged with the positioning mechanism and pressing against the battery, and a cover plate combined with the reinforcing mechanism and fitted with the opening of the floorboard. Thereby the storage space under the seat cushion and the maneuverability are not affected, and the force that the reinforcing mechanism acted on and shared with the cover plate can be further utilized to effectively protect the battery.
NOVELTY - A charging apparatus for vehicle with backup power supply includes the automotive charger and the backup power supply device. The car charger includes a car power input terminal and a power output terminal; the backup power supply device is disposed in the internal of the vehicle charger, and includes an energy storage unit. The backup power supply device is electrically connected to the car power input terminal and a power output terminal; wherein the energy storage unit for storing power input via the car power input terminal, and the power output terminal is used to output the electric energy.
NOVELTY - The cooling device (10) has a battery module, where a cooling element is provided for supplying a refrigerant to a hollow (160) of a duct body (100). The coolant discharging ports (110) are formed on the duct body, where a refrigerant feed through is formed on the duct body. The battery cells are provided for the charging or discharging of a unit cell or the unit module, where a battery pack is formed in a structure. The battery modules are embedded in a pack case. A bead (120) is formed at a left side of an alignment of coolant discharging ports.    USE - Cooling device for cooling multiple battery modules and multiple battery packs in a battery system (Claimed) or an energy storage system, an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is provided, where a cooling element is provided for supplying a refrigerant to a hollow of a duct body, and hence enables reducing the generation of the noise in an effective manner and performs the maintenance and the repair of a cooling device in a reliable manner, and also reduces the manufacturing cost of the cooling device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery system with a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of an energy storage system.    Cooling device (10)    Duct body (100)    Coolant discharging port (110)    Bead (120)    Mounting connecting unit (130)    Hollow (160)
NOVELTY - The wind power generator has a wind-basket windmill (10) adjusted upward for receiving wind in an air collecting apparatus (30). A large size thrust self-adjusting roller bearing is arranged facing toward the wind direction for windmill rotation independently of the bearing. A wind-proof device (50) is provided for reducing the rotary resistance of the air collecting apparatus. A rudder (60) induces rotary power under the action of wind of base speed. A ventilation opening (70) is closed by the pulling of a spring and is opened by the strong wind pressure.    USE - Wind power generator for installing on mountain shelter, apartment rooftop, villa rooftop, rooftop of building or for use in a vehicle (Claimed), particularly hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient utilization of wind energy is enabled. Efficient wind power generation is enabled from the inefficient wind force by collecting the low speed wind energy and utilizing the collected wind energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wind power generator with a wind-basket windmill.    Wind-basket windmill (10)    Air collecting apparatus (30)    Wind-proof device (50)    Rudder (60)    Ventilation opening (70)
NOVELTY - The battery module comprises multiple battery cell arrangements, which are aligned on an electrode terminal, in which a cylindrical battery cell form a battery cell laminate. The battery cell laminate is embedded in between primary module case (100) and secondary module case (200). The outside input-output terminals (130,230) are mounted on the module case, in which an anode terminal and a cathode terminals are equipped. The cylindrical battery cells are serially connected in the battery cell laminate. A battery cell storage unit (250) is positioned at the inner surface of the module cases.    USE - Battery module for a battery pack of a device, such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell laminate is embedded in between primary module case and secondary module case, where the outside input-output terminals are mounted on a module case, and thus ensures the miniaturization of the battery module, while simplifying the structure of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a device with a power source; and    (2) a battery pack with a bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Module cases (100,200)    Outside input-output terminals (130,230)    Battery cell storage unit (250)    Nut (551)    Battery pack (600)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a master battery management system (BMS) module (100) that receives the status information of the batteries (300,301,302 to 30N) through wireless telecommunication. The slave BMS modules (200,201,202 to 20N) generates the balancing control signal based on the energy dose consumed information obtained through a wireless communication portion. The slave BMS module performs the balancing operation of the battery according to the control signal. A consumption energy producing portion computes the energy dose consumed based on the determined signal strength of the battery.    USE - System for balancing a battery of a electric vehicle or a hybrid electricity vehicle. Can also be used for a digital camera, Motion picture expert group-one audio layer-three player, a cellular phone, personal digital assistant or a portable game device.    ADVANTAGE - The slave battery management system module performs the balancing operation of the battery according to the control signal, where a consumption energy producing portion computes the energy dose consumed, and thus efficiently decreases the malfunctioning of the balancing system, eliminates the need of the complex wiring within the balancing system, efficiently performs the battery balancing processing, efficiently grasps the energy dose consumed through the wireless telecommunication, and hence prevents the discharge of battery according to the unnecessary balancing operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for balancing a battery of a electric vehicle or a hybrid electricity vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a balancing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Master battery management system module (100)    Slave battery management system modules (200,201,202 to 20N)    Batteries (300,301,302 to 30N)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte comprises mixture of alkaline molten salts and lithium salt.    USE - The nonaqueous electrolyte is useful in a lithium secondary battery (claimed) that is useful as a power source for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has increased capacity and long life span, and increases energy density and safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery, comprising the non-aqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode such as a cathode made of active material comprising lithium-based metal oxide, and a negative electrode such as anode made of aluminum.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has a main monitoring circuit (21) which monitors several physical quantities indicating the battery state of battery pack (1). A sub monitoring circuit (22) monitors a portion of the physical quantities separately from the main monitoring circuit. The control units (23,24) detect the malfunction of battery pack on the basis of physical quantities indicating the battery state from main monitoring circuit and portion of the physical quantities from sub monitoring circuit.    USE - Apparatus for monitoring battery state of battery pack in battery system installed in vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control units detect the malfunction of battery pack on the basis of physical quantities indicating the battery state from main monitoring circuit and portion of the physical quantities from sub monitoring circuit, so that circuit configuration of sub monitoring circuit can be simplified and production cost of battery monitoring apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system; and    (2) method for monitoring battery state of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery monitoring apparatus.    Battery pack (1)    Battery monitoring apparatus (2)    Main monitoring circuit (21)    Sub monitoring circuit (22)    Main control unit (23)    Sub control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The cell stack (10) has buffers that are provided at inlet and outlet of coolant flow field (38). A pair of coolant supply passages (22a) is provided on both sides of buffer in flow field width direction at inlet of flow field. A pair of coolant discharge passages (22b) is provided on both sides of buffer in flow field width direction at outlet of flow field. The buffer has triangular shape having vertex protruding outward of flow field from within range of flow field width of flow field. A recess protruding inwards of triangular shape is provided on side of vertex.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is provided with simple structure and the coolant can be supplied to the entire surface of the power generation area uniformly. The local degradation or stagnation of water due to the non-uniform temperature can be suppressed. The degradation of the cooling efficiency can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the main components of the fuel cell of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Coolant supply passage (22a)    Coolant supply passage (22b)    Coolant flow field (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has fuel supply source (30) for supplying fuel to fuel cell stack (10). An air supplying source (50) supplies air to fuel cell stack according to air pressure differential between outside and fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system used in public building, vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need of air blower or compressor for supplying air, which uses electricity produced in fuel cell can be eliminated. Therefore the efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved and the component charge of the complete system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel supply source (30)    Air supplying source (50)    Flow meter (55)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The tiltmeter has a circular-shaped solar cell panel provided with a current information input unit that is included with current information. A GPS information receiving part receives GPS information. Slope of a road is computed based on an angle of solar cells. A power measurement part measures electric energy that is generated in the solar cell panel. An information storage unit stores angle of the solar cells of the solar cell panel and the GPS information. A chargeable battery is charged by electric power. A calculation unit determines high degree of sun and position of a vehicle.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car (from drawings) tiltmeter for measuring slope of a road.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel is provided with the solar cells that are installed at the vehicle so as to measure slope of the road while positioning the vehicle on the road measured by supplying energy to the vehicle in an environment-friendly manner. The tiltmeter performing mounting process of sensors so as to simplify slope measuring procedure of the road and reduce mounting space of the sensors, thus increasing degree of freedom of design of the tiltmeter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring slope of a road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle i.e. car tiltmeter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) comprises an air supply unit (20) that supplies air to an air electrode (11) of a fuel cell (15). A fuel cell stack consists of the unit fuel cells ejected from the air electrode. A hydride fuzzy apparatus (70) ejects the water accumulated in a fuel anode (12). A water trap (60) dispenses the moisture ejected from the fuel anode installed at a hydrogen exhaust line (61) connected to an outlet side. A hydrogen recirculation unit (50) recirculates the exhausted hydrogen ejected from the fuel anode. A hydrogen providing unit (30) supplies hydrogen to the fuel anode.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell vehicle and an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system comprises a hydride fuzzy apparatus that ejects the water accumulated in a fuel anode, and thus increases the hydrogen availability ratio, improves the durability capacity of the fuel cell system, prevents the flooding phenomenon of the fuel cell by the water accumulated in the fuel pole side, and also improves the operating technique effect of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydride fuzzy method of 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).    Air electrode (11)    Fuel anode (12)    Fuel cell (15)    Air supply unit (20)    Hydrogen providing unit (30)    Hydrogen recirculation unit (50)    Water trap (60)    Hydrogen exhaust line (61)    Hydride fuzzy apparatus (70)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The converter has a quasi-resonant multiplier stage (18-2) comprising a rectifier coupled between a boost node and an intermediate node, a stage capacitor coupled to the intermediate node, another rectifier coupled between the intermediate node and another boost node, and a resonant capacitor and a resonant inductor coupled in series between a switching node and the latter boost node. A quasi-resonant circuit (22) includes another resonant capacitor and a resonant inductor coupled in series between the two boost nodes. A clamp is coupled to the stage capacitor.    USE - Power converter for use in a photovoltaic solar system and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quasi-resonant circuit includes the resonant capacitor and the resonant inductor coupled in series between the two boost nodes, thus increasing voltage gain of the converter to increase the output voltage, and hence providing the converter with robust, reliable, efficient and stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid power converter system comprising a photovoltaic panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power converter with quasi-resonant multiplier stage with parallel inputs.    Switch node (Ns)    Switching converter (16)    Quasi-resonant multiplier stage (18-2)    Output stage (20)    Quasi-resonant circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) comprises a fuel cell stack (10) and an air supply path (11) for connecting an air blower (30) and the fuel cell stack. The air blower is provided for supplying air to the fuel cell stack. Another air supply path (52) is provided for supplying air to heating ventilation and cooling system of a vehicle through a blower fan (51). A branch line (61) is provided, which is connected to the latter air supply path. A flow path change valve (71,72) is provided, which is connected to the branch line. A humidifier (40) humidifies the air supplied in the former air supply path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack and an air supply path for connecting an air blower and the fuel cell stack, and thus enables facilitating the operation of the air blower by avoiding the malfunction of the battery controller, malfunction of the bidirectional converter, discharge of the main battery and malfunction of the air blower. The marketability and reliability of the fuel cell vehicle are improved. The time of the starting off the fuel cell vehicle is reduced. The deterioration of the fuel cell stack is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system of a fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air supply paths (11,52)    Air blower (30)    Humidifier (40)    Blower fan (51)    Branch line (61)    Flow path change valves (71,72)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple axisymmetric mirror layers that receive neutrons from the neutron source and reflect the neutrons in a redirected path. The mirror layers include an inner mirror layer and an outer mirror layer. The inner mirror layer reflects neutrons from the neutron source that are incident on the inner mirror layer N times, such that N is an integer. The outer mirror layer reflects neutrons that are incident on the outer mirror layer N+i times, such that N and i are even numbers.    USE - Apparatus for collecting and directing neutrons used for studying man-made or natural material and structure such as fuel cell, battery, car engine and cultural heritage object.    ADVANTAGE - By nesting the mirrors, relatively short optics can be produced that are comparable to focusing guides in flux collection capabilities. The method can improve the performance of small-angle-scattering, imaging, and other instruments with compact neutron sources. The collection efficiency of the mirrors is improved, while reducing distortions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for collecting and directing neutrons; and    (2) method for forming mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nested axisymmetric mirror layers.    Compact neutron source (12)    Mirrors (20,22)    Focal point (28)
NOVELTY - The battery module (400) has built-in battery cells and a case (100), which is mutually interlocked and another case (200) is provided outside the input-output terminals (300) connected to a bus bar. The battery cell connect the bus bars mounted on the inner side of a battery cell storage unit for electrical contact of battery cells. The battery module is mounted by a respective insert injection molding with latter case into one body. A joint groove is formed in the corresponding home structure in a hook. The battery cell is provided with lithium secondary battery.    USE - Battery module for use as an energy source in engineering development. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is mounted by a respective insert injection molding with the case into one body and the joint groove is formed in the home structure in a hook, thus ensures simplifying the procedure for installing the battery module, also ensures providing improved safety, and thus endures vibration, impact and flow of excess current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Cases (100,200)    Opening (230)    Input-output terminals (300)    Battery module (400)
NOVELTY - The capacitor charge and discharge management device (100) comprises multiple capacitors (20) parallely connected to each other. A switch (30) is provided to determine the discharge path of the charging channel of the capacitor, in which load electricity is filled. A control unit (40) controls the operation of the switch, such that each capacitor is serially connected during the discharge of multiple capacitors. The capacitor is provided with an electric double layer capacitor, pseudocapacitor or a lithium ion capacitor. The control unit controls the electric capacity of the capacitor.    USE - Capacitor charge and discharge management device for use in an electronic circuit, such as a cellular phone, a domestic appliance or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the operation of the switch, such that each capacitor is serially connected during the discharge of multiple capacitors, and thus enhances the operational efficiency of the capacitor charge and discharge management device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for a capacitor charge and discharge management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a capacitor charge and discharge management device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery cell (10)    Capacitors (20)    Switch (30)    Control unit (40)    Capacitor charge and discharge management device (100)
NOVELTY - The weld construction has interconnected welding articles, made from metals or alloys of metals with different hydrogen solubility and resistance to oxidation. The metal article with a higher hydrogen solubility and with low resistance to oxidation has a resistance to a metal coating, which has hydrogen solubility than the metal article.    USE - Weld construction.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte comprises support phase and ion conductive phase adsorbed on the support phase. The support phase is electrospun fiber film. The ion conductive phase includes lithium salt, and polymer which is complexed with lithium ions. The polymer has ether functional group.    USE - Polymer electrolyte is used for battery (claimed) for mobile phone, laptop, and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte has excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, flexibility, high ionic conductivity, interfacial stability and electrochemical stability, is economically prepared by simple process and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of polymer electrolyte; and    (2) battery.
NOVELTY - The flat battery (10) has a power generation element comprising a positive electrode (4), a negative electrode (5), a separator (6) and an electrolyte solution. An insulating element is inserted between a case (1) and the cover plate. A plate-like collector (7) is arranged between the case and the positive electrode. The collector is welded to the bottom portion of case, to maintain the contact between the positive electrode and the central portion of the collector, such that the central portion of the bottom is displaced toward the outside of the case, when the case is deformed.    USE - Flat battery such as lithium ion battery for use in motor vehicle, wristwatch and electronic office equipment and factory automation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of the contact pressure of collector and positive electrode can be suppressed, without applying big elastic force to positive electrode. Thus the discharge characteristic of battery can be improved, and the battery characteristic can be maintained over long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the flat battery.    Case (1)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Separator (6)    Collector (7)    Flat battery (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a separator that is provided between positive electrode and negative electrode. The gas permeability resistance of the surface direction where the separator is perpendicular with respect to the thickness direction is 100 second or less. The gas permeability resistance of the thickness direction of separator is higher than the gas permeability resistance of the surface direction.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-polymer battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is provided with the structure with which local precipitation of the metal impurities at the negative electrode can be reliably prevented in short time. Since the container main portion and cover portion of the battery case are made of lightweight metal, the weight energy efficiency can be improved. The separator strength can be improved effectively. Since the generation of micro short circuit is prevented, the safety and reliability of the battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relationship between detoxifying process time and the precipitation range of the metal foreign material of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hybrid-type lithium complex oxide consists of a particulate lithium complex oxide comprising a core and a shell covering the core. The shell consists of one or more layers. The core consists of lithium complex oxide (A) comprising layered lithium complex oxide, and the shell consists of lithium complex oxide (B) comprising spinel-type lithium complex oxide, inverse-spinel-type lithium complex oxide, layered lithium complex oxide, silicate-type lithium complex oxide and/or olivine-type lithium complex oxide. The core and shell contain materials different from each other.    USE - Hybrid-type lithium complex oxide is used for forming active material for positive electrode in lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal handy-phone system, small computer, electric power storage and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery containing hybrid-type lithium complex oxide has high discharge capacity per unit volume, and excellent thermal stability and cycle characteristics when used at temperature higher than room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hybrid-type lithium complex oxide, which involves preparing a mixture containing lithium complex oxides (A) and (B), and applying compressive force and shear force to the prepared mixture.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has control unit (40) that controls temperature of battery cell. A temperature detection unit (20) detects temperature of battery cell. The control unit controls a neutralizing agent sprayer (30) for spraying of neutralizing agent in the battery cell. A transmitted outflow sensor (10) comprises impulse quantity detection sensor (11) that senses the impact applied to the lithium ion battery, voltage detection sensor (12) that senses voltage of lithium ion battery, and gas detect sensor (13) senses the gas generated due to electrolyte.    USE - Apparatus for preventing fire of lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fire of lithium ion battery can be prevented, by efficiently spraying neutralizing agent on the battery cell. Secondary damage of electric vehicle can be prevented due to the fire of the lithium ion battery. Human life of rescuer can be protected, and driver of electric vehicle can be saved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery fire prevention method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for preventing fire of lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmitted outflow sensor (10)    Impulse quantity detection sensor (11)    Voltage detection sensor (12)    Gas detect sensor (13)    Temperature detection unit (20)    Neutralizing agent sprayer (30)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has upper cover element (13) in which inner portion is combined, and is provided to cover cooling pipe (12) in cooling plate (11). The refrigerant is flowed into one side of the cooling plate. A bonding groove is formed along the out-wall border portion of cooling plate. The cooling plate is combined and is contacted with one side of a cell module in which a battery cell is laminated. A lower side cover material (14) is coupled to the other side of the cooling plate while providing corresponding to the upper cover element.    USE - Battery module-cooling apparatus of lithium secondary battery module assembly (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent energy density can be achieved, the reliability of the device operation can be improved and the cooling efficiency can be improved. The stable storage and flow reliability of the refrigerant flowing inside the cooling pipe can be secured. The operation performance of the battery module assembly can be improved. The working dependability of the cooling apparatus can be secured. The precision of the bond of the cooling pipe and cooling plate can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module cooling apparatus.    Battery module cooling apparatus (10)    Cooling plate (11)    Cooling pipe (12)    Upper cover element (13)    Lower side cover material (14)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery housing (100) in which air-conditioned air is introduced into a front and is discharged from a rear. Several battery rows (300) are provided in battery housing so as to be perpendicular to a flow of the air-conditioned air, and set parallel to each other. Internal duct (400) is set between a pair of adjacent battery rows among battery rows, so that air-conditioned air flows into front end face through rear end face adjacent to front end of rear battery row. The front end face is set adjacent to a rear end with a greater cross-sectional area than the rear end.    USE - Battery assembly for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly can effectively manage the air-conditioned air and reduce the deviation in battery temperature distribution. The fuel efficiency can be increased. The cooling performance can be improved. The rigidity reinforcement can be removed to reduce the weight. The temperature difference between battery rows can be reduced. Since the air-conditioned air can be introduced into the front large area and discharged from the rear small area, the discharging speed of the air-conditioned air can be increased. The air-conditioning equalization can be achieved efficiently. The cooling performance and endurance of the battery modules can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle having battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery assembly for the vehicle.    Battery housing (100)    Region (180)    Battery rows (300)    Internal duct (400)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode side coating section in which an anode mixture layer is formed on both main surfaces of an anode current collector, a first anode single-side coating section in which the anode mixture layer is formed only on a first main surface located on an outer circumference side of both main surfaces of the collector, and an anode double side non-coating section in which both surfaces of the collector are exposed. The area density ratio of the anode mixture layer on the first main surface side of the first anode single-side coating section is equal to or more than 1.2.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include, but are not limited to, a battery pack, an electronic apparatus, an electric vehicle, an electric power storage apparatus, and an electric power system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery that ensures favorable cycle characteristics, since the area density ratio of the anode mixture layer on the first main surface side of the first anode single-side coating section is equal to or more than 1.2.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery pack;    (2) an electronic apparatus;    (3) an electric vehicle;    (4) an electric power storage apparatus; and    (5) an electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Battery can (11)    Insulating plates (12,13)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Cathode (21)    Anode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The battery fastening device has a cap member (4) having a passage that is opened through its assembling portion (41) and handling block (42), and communicates with the receiving channel of a tube member (3). A battery assembly (1) is received into the receiving channel, with the positive terminal of the assembled attached to the passage. A cover member (5) is defined between a seat tube (2) and the tube member and tightly sleeves on an outer periphery of the tube member, tightly positioning the tube member in the tube to stably position the assembly within the tube.    USE - Battery fastening device for seat tube of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery fastening device in which a tube member is tightly positioned in the seat tube because of the cover member, so that the battery assembly is stably positioned within the seat tube. The user can easily and conveniently change the battery assembly when the cap member is departed from the tube member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the battery fastening device.    Battery assembly (1)    Seat tube (2)    Tube member (3)    Cap member (4)    Cover member (5)    Assembling portion (41)    Handling block (42)
NOVELTY - The battery (30) has an electrode group (8) that is formed by winding the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate around the axial center portion (7) through the separator. The axial center portion is provided with a hollow tube having polygonal cross-sectional shape. A hollow portion is penetrated to the region included in the curved portion at the axial direction. A circular portion is directly formed in the intersection portion (71) of edges of curved portion.    USE - Square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact-pressure of the winding electrode with the change of the diameter of axial center can be adjusted appropriately. The production characteristics of battery can be improved effectively, and the degradation stemming from bearing pressure of the wound electrode group can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Axial center portion (7)    Electrode group (8)    Secondary battery (30)    Intersection portion (71)    Innermost periphery surface of electrode group (81)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a reservoir (12) that contains solution of first reversible redox couple reactant. The flow battery cells (54) receive the solution. A hydrogen sensor is connected to and in fluid communication with the reservoir to receive gas from a top region of a cavity of the reservoir. A current sensor (70) senses electrical current generated within electrochemical cell (22) by an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and reactant, and provides a current signal indicative of sensed electrical current.    USE - Flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller can signal the power converter to stop providing electrical current to the flow battery stack to prevent the solution from becoming overcharged, so that the safety of the flow battery system is improved by consuming the hydrogen gas produced by hydrogen evolution through the electrochemical reaction within electrochemical cell. The use of excess valve is omitted, so that the complexity of the system is reduced. The purge gas reservoir is omitted because the likelihood of air entering the electrode and flowing into the reservoir is greatly reduced as the electrode is sealed within reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flow battery system.    Flow battery system (10)    Reservoir (12)    Electrochemical cell (22)    Flow battery cells (54)    Current sensor (70)
NOVELTY - The slurry composition has a negative electrode active material, a water-soluble polymer, a particulate-form binder, and water. The negative electrode active material has a compound with silicon content. The water-soluble polymer includes 20-60wt.% acidic radical-containing monomer, and 0.1-30wt.% silicon-containing monomer.    USE - Slurry composition for negative electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed) for electric vehicles or portable terminals e.g., notebook computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a lithium ion secondary battery with excellent cycling characteristics and improved lifetime, by using the slurry composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The acidic radical-containing monomer includes either a carboxylic acid group, a sulfonic acid group, or a phosphoric acid group. The water-soluble polymer also includes a fluorine-containing monomer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a slurry composition manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The separator comprises a porous base material having pores, inorganic particles, a porous coating layer comprising 10-99% of ((polyvinylidene fluoride)a-(hexafluoropropylene)b), and a binder layer comprising 50-99% of ((polyvinylidene fluoride)c-(hexafluoropropylene)d), where the sum of a and b is 100, the sum of c and d is 100, b is greater than or equal to 0, d is greater than 0, and the difference of b and d is greater than or equal to 3. The porous coating layer and the binder layer have a fraction of 30-90%. The porous coating layer further includes 0.5-5 wt.% of a dispersing agent.    USE - The separator is useful in an electrochemical device (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery that is useful in electric vehicles, cellular phones, camcorders and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The separator effectively improves cyclability and safety of the electrochemical device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator comprises a porous base material having pores, inorganic particles, a porous coating layer comprising 10-99% of ((polyvinylidene fluoride)a-(hexafluoropropylene)b), and a binder layer comprising 50-99% of ((polyvinylidene fluoride)c-(hexafluoropropylene)d), where the sum of a and b is 100, the sum of c and d is 100, b is greater than or equal to 0, d is greater than 0, and the difference of b and d is greater than or equal to 3. The porous coating layer and the binder layer have a fraction of 30-90%. The porous coating layer further includes 0.5-5 wt.% of a dispersing agent. The dispersing agent comprises acrylic copolymer. The inorganic particle has a permittivity constant of greater than or equal to 5, and is present in an amount of 3-50 pts. wt. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrochemical device; and    (2) a method for manufacturing separator.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electric power generation element (3) and non-aqueous electrolyte (5) that accommodate in exterior portion. An electric current interruption mechanism (7) interrupts electric current corresponding to the raise of pressure in exterior portion. The hydrogen adds to electrolyte. The main component contains hydrogen to generate the gas by a decomposition reaction, when electrolyte is in overcharge state. The carbon dioxide permselective membrane (13) having polyamide amine dendrimer forms the portion of exterior portions, and selectively permeates carbon dioxide.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery of battery system (claimed) used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent safety of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery at the time of high temperature and overcharge can be realized. The outstanding effect of the battery system can be achieved at the time of charging/discharging. The inner pressure rise by the carbon dioxide gas can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Electric power generation element (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Electric current interruption mechanism (7)    Carbon dioxide permselective membrane (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a water electrolyzer connected with an oxygen-hydrogen electrochemical generator. A cylinder is connected with a system main body through a wire. A space aircraft is provided with a gas supply line that is provided with a locking unit. A metal-hydrogen accumulator is provided with a connection pipe.    USE - Manned space aircraft regenerative electrochemical power supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manned space aircraft regenerative electrochemical power supply system generating method.
NOVELTY - A vehicle detection device for detecting a rechargeable battery including an engine, an electric generator, a rectified voltage regulator, a switch and a controlling unit is disclosed. The engine provides kinetic energy. The electric generator transforms the kinetic energy into electric energy. The rectified voltage regulator processes the electric energy to generate a charging current. The switch is coupled between the rectified voltage regulator and the rechargeable battery. The controlling unit detects the charging current and determines whether the switch is turned on or off according to the detection result.
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve housing unit installed at a side of a fuel cell stack. A rotary shaft of a valve plate is connected with a spinning control motor. The valve plate is installed at the valve housing unit to open and close the valve housing unit. An impact unit transfers impact force to the valve plate. A blow block is connected with an impact cam. The valve plate is rotated by using rotatory power of a spinning control motor. The impact unit is installed at an outside center portion of a rotary cover. An impact housing unit is connected to an impact rotator.    USE - Air interception valve for a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The valve generates impact force by using the rotatory power of the motor in an effective manner, thus operating the valve plate in a smooth manner. The valve has less number of components, and prevents power loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an air interception valve.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) comprises: an anode (12) comprising lithium; a cathode (16) defining a surface in contact with oxygen, where the cathode comprises ruthenium oxide; and a non-aqueous electrolyte (14) formed between, and in contact with, both the anode and the cathode. The cathode is covered by ruthenium oxide over more than 50% of its surface. The cathode further comprises electrically conductive metal oxide, and an electrically conductive current collector, where the ruthenium oxide is attached to a surface of the conductive current collector.    USE - The aprotic lithium-oxygen battery is useful in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery exhibits increased stability over repeated charges and discharges, and can be manufactured in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery (10) comprises: an anode (12) comprising lithium; a cathode (16) defining a surface in contact with oxygen, where the cathode comprises ruthenium oxide; and a non-aqueous electrolyte (14) formed between, and in contact with, both the anode and the cathode. The cathode is covered by ruthenium oxide over more than 50% of its surface. The cathode further comprises electrically conductive metal oxide, and an electrically conductive current collector, where the ruthenium oxide is attached to a surface of the conductive current collector. The cathode defines a porous structure. The metal oxide provides oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction activity, functions as a current collector, and exhibits thermal stability up to 220 degrees C. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a lithium-oxygen battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an aprotic lithium-oxygen battery.    Lithium-oxygen battery (10)    Anode (12)    Electrolyte (14)    Cathode (16)    Oxygen source. (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing electricity storage cell (1) having an assembled electrode (10). An electrolyte (12) in outer package portion (11) is made to communicate with another electrolyte (21) in tank (20). A lithium electrode (22) is immersed in another electrolyte to form liquid communicating state. The lithium electrode is made to be electrically connected to positive electrode (101) or negative electrode (102). Lithium-ions generated at lithium electrode are supplied into outer package portion. The lithium is doped into positive or negative electrode.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrical storage device such as lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the electrical storage device is simplified, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a doping tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of manufacturing electrical storage device.    Electricity storage cell (1)    Assembled electrode (10)    Outer package portion (11)    Electrolytes (12,21)    Tank (20)    Lithium electrode (22)    Positive electrode (101)    Negative electrode (102)
NOVELTY - The handle has a central tube (13) connected to a female part (12). The female part is connected to a fastening part (11). An extension pipe (14) is connected with the central tube. A battery module (15) is fixed in an inner side of the central tube. An elastic projection part is formed in the central tube. The battery module is connected with a battery. A terminal is connected with an external jack. The external jack is connected to a case. A groove is formed on the elastic projection part. A sliding prevention pad (16) is fixed in an inner side of the fastening part.    USE - Handle for a bicycle extender.    ADVANTAGE - The handle can be extended with the extension pipe and adhered to various bicycle accessories. The handle can charge a cellular phone by utilizing the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a handle.    Fastening part (11)    Female part (12)    Central tube (13)    Extension pipe (14)    Battery module (15)    Sliding prevention pad (16)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cover (3) sealingly closing a housing. An electrochemical element is arranged in the housing. Positive and negative current taps are provided on an outer surface of the housing or the cover, and connected with positive and negative current collector of the element, respectively. The cover is inserted in the housing so that a circular side surface (11) of the cover is covered by an outer surface (10) of the housing. A chamfer (13) is formed at an edge of the side surface. A weld seam (16) is arranged between the chamfer and the outer surface.    USE - Memory cell i.e. lithium ion accumulator (claimed), for driving a vehicle via an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The chamfer is formed at the edge of the circular side surface of the cover, and the weld seam is arranged between the chamfer and the outer surface of the housing, thus effectively avoiding projection of the weld seam laterally of the housing, and providing a robust, sealed and process-safe connection between the cover and the housing, and hence allowing sealed stacking of the memory cells at each other without occurrence of short-circuit between the memory cells while increasing a life span and reducing a failure rate of the cell. The cell is cost-effectively manufactured, and facilitates bending of the edge of the chamfer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a memory cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed sectional view of a memory cell.    Cover (3)    Outer surface of a housing (10)    Circular side surface of a cover (11)    Chamfer (13)    Weld seam (16)
NOVELTY - The separator has a porous membrane layer formed by containing an inorganic oxide particle, where the porous membrane layer is formed by gel casting method. A porous support body is provided between the inorganic oxide particle and a fibrous material, where the inorganic oxide particle is aluminum-type material, and the porous support body is a porous film, a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric and a knitted fabric. Polyester, polyolefin, polyamide, an aramid and a cellulose are mentioned as a material of the porous support body.    USE - Battery-cell separator for use as a lithium cell or a capacitor separator in a hybrid vehicle and an uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has low resistance, so that thinned separator can be obtained. The porous support body is provided with the porous membrane layer, so that intensity of the separator can be improved.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrical storage apparatus i.e. sub-battery (22), storing electrical energy. A photovoltaic power generation part i.e. solar panel (18), generates photovoltaic power. A power inverter circuit i.e. step-down chopper circuit (24a), is arranged between the photovoltaic power generation part and the storage apparatus. An electric power feeding control part controls electric power feeding of electronic devices such that supply of electric power to the electronic devices is blocked when the storage apparatus is charged.    USE - Electric power charging control apparatus for a charge system that is mounted in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power feeding control part controls electric power feeding of the electronic devices such that supply of electric power to the electronic devices is blocked when the storage apparatus is charged so as to improve charge efficiency while charging the generated electric power at a main battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electronic devices are a MBECU (16), a pressure fall side control part (24b), a pressure rise side control part (26b) and a SBECU (32). The storage battery is a lithium ion storage battery. The electric power feeding control part is a power supply ECU (38).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charge system.    MBECU (16)    Solar panel (18)    Sub-battery (22)    Step-down chopper circuit (24a)    Pressure fall side control part (24b)    Pressure rise side control part (26b)    SBECU (32)    Power supply ECU (38)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a closed housing in which a set of fuel cells (1) is provided with a fuel-cell stack (2). The housing is formed from a base part (3) and a cover (4). An elastically deformable element (6) i.e. spring element such as helical spring, is arranged between the housing cover and the fuel-cell stack. The elastically deformable element is arranged for exercising pressure on the fuel-cell stack. The fuel-cell stack is pre-tensioned in a stacking direction and the cells forming the stack are temporarily fixed together.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastically deformable element is arranged for exercising pressure on the fuel-cell stack, thus enabling to balance voltage degradation due to wear in the fuel-cell stack, while facilitating maintenance and/or repair work at the fuel cell arrangement, and increasing service life of the fuel-cell stack. The fuel cells are provided in a compact form. The housing has a light-weight construction, thus reducing weight of the fuel cells. The base part is insulated so as to provide enhanced heat management and enabling cold start of the fuel cell arrangement. The fuel-cell stack is able to be separated from the base part without large efforts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cells (1)    Fuel-cell stack (2)    Base part (3)    Cover (4)    Elastically deformable element (6)
NOVELTY - The super capacitor (100) has an electrode assembly (110), a pouch cell (120) enclosing an outer peripheral surface of electrode assembly, and a resin case (130) molding the pouch cell. One side of lead wire is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and other side exposed to the outside of the resin case is bonded to an outer peripheral surface of resin case. The pouch cell is made of laminate film configured of metal thin plate and polymer resin layers stacked on both surfaces of the metal thin plate.    USE - Super capacitor for use in e.g. electronic devices. Uses include but not limited to portable information communication devices, electric automobile or the like.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cycle life characteristics of the super capacitor since the super capacitor has rigidity against the external impact, electrolyte solution is not leaked and swelling phenomenon is not generated even though charging and discharging operations are repeatedly performed at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of super capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the super capacitor.    Super capacitor (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode taps (111)    Pouch cell (120)    Resin case (130)    Lead wire (140)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises (a) electrode portion provided with positive electrode and negative electrode that face each other through a separator, (b) non-aqueous electrolyte, and (c) porous heat resistance layer that is disposed at least in one of a space between the positive electrode and the separator and a space between the negative electrode and the separator and contains an inorganic filler, where a porosity of the separator is 70-80 vol.%.    USE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, preferably lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen battery is useful in portable power sources for personal computers and portable terminals, and vehicle driving power sources.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery is lightweight and can afford high energy density, and hence suitable to be used as high output vehicle driving power sources of electric cars and hybrid cars. Stress possibly applied to foreign matter can properly be reduced and prevented, in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises (a) electrode portion provided with positive electrode and negative electrode that face each other through a separator, (b) non-aqueous electrolyte, and (c) porous heat resistance layer that is disposed at least in one of a space between the positive electrode and the separator and a space between the negative electrode and the separator and contains an inorganic filler, where a porosity of the separator is 70-80 vol.%, and a ratio of a porosity of the porous heat resistance layer with respect to the porosity of the separator is 0.3-0.6.
NOVELTY - The oxygen-permeable membrane comprises a thermoplastic resin membrane, and inorganic porous particles having pores that have a pore diameter of less than or equal to 10 Angstrom contained in the thermoplastic resin membrane, where the thermoplastic resin membrane has a surface on which hydrophobic treatment is effected. The hydrophobic treatment is performed by applying silane treatment agent having hydrophobic functional groups.    USE - The oxygen-permeable membrane is useful in an armouring material of an air secondary battery (all claimed) such as lithium secondary battery that is useful for electronic devices such as video camera, notebook-sized personal computer, cellular phone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen-permeable membrane has excellent oxygen-permeability and water-barrier property, and is capable of preventing the electrolyte from leaking out, thus increasing energy density, lifespan and performance of the secondary battery. The inorganic porous particle is sufficiently attached with the thermoplastic resin membrane, so that breaks and cracks of the oxygen permeable membrane can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an armouring material for an air secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic partial cross sectional view of an air secondary battery.    Armouring material (1)    Air electrode (32)    Negative electrode (33)    Outer periphery of armouring material (34b)    Negative electrode lead. (46)
NOVELTY - The module has first, second and third area (R1,R2,R3). The heat exchanger (50) has an annular oxygen-containing gas supply chamber (102a) to which the gas is supplied. An annular oxygen-containing gas discharge chamber (102b) is provided, to which the heated gas is discharged. The heat exchange pipes (96) have one end connected to gas supply chamber and other end connected to gas discharge chamber. A circumscribed non-uniform flow suppression plate (115) is provided along a minimum circumscribed circle which is tangent to outer surfaces of the multiple heat exchange pipes.    USE - Fuel cell (FC) module for generating electricity in FC system by electrochemical reactions of fuel gas and oxygen -containing gas used in stationary and mobile applications and in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since first area is provided at centre, second area is provided around the first area, and third area is provided around the second area, heat waste and heat radiation are suppressed and thus the heat efficiency is achieved , and thermal self -sustaining operation is facilitated, and simple and compact structure is achieved in the entire fuel cell module. Since the annular oxygen containing gas supply chamber, the annular oxygen-containing gas discharge chamber, and the heat exchange pipes are provided in the heat exchanger, and thus simple structure is achieved easily and production cost is reduced. By the guidance of the circumscribed non-uniform flow suppression plate, and thus non -uniform flow and blow-through of the combustion gas are suppressed, and hence heat exchange efficiency is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the FC peripheral component.    Heat exchanger (50)    Heat exchange pipes (96)    Oxygen-containing gas supply chamber (102a)    Oxygen-containing gas discharge chamber (102b)    Non-uniform flow suppression plate (115)    First , second and third areas (R1,R2,R3)
NOVELTY - The sub-frame has a region that is designed as a support ring for maintaining an electrical energy storage device. The support ring is provided with upper and lower side support structures for electrical energy storage device. The upper and lower side support structures are made from fiber-reinforced plastics, and are formed of two shell half portions.    USE - Sub-frame for maintaining electrical energy storage device in motor vehicle, and used for manufacturing integrated electric drive module.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the sub-frame is simple, and can maintain the electrical energy storage device stably in a motor vehicle. The crushing element is provided with respect to the front-end portion or rear-end portion of a vehicle, so that vigor can be absorbed during collision. The manufacturing cost can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A slurry composition contains a carbon compound powder, a binder resin, a hydrophobic organic solvent and a dispersing agent.    USE - Slurry composition for producing electrode of redox flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition provides redox flow battery having excellent durability, driving stability and physical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of redox flow battery electrode.
NOVELTY - Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises manganese oxide layer formed on substrate by electrolytic treatment, where the manganese oxide layer has recesses and projections on the surface.    USE - The electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte battery is useful for supplying power for mobile devices and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high discharge capacity.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises artificial graphite (A) and a carbon material (B). The spacing (d(002)) of the (002) surface of the graphite structure measured using powder X-ray diffractometry is 0.335-0.339 nm, the total volume frequency of the particle size distribution measured using laser diffractometry is 50%, and the particle diameter (D50) is 4-10 mu m. The particle diameter (D50) of carbon material (B) is more than the particle diameter (D50) of the artificial graphite (A).    USE - Negative electrode material is used for negative electrode sheet for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric device, electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides lithium-ion battery having excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode sheet; and    (2) lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - A control unit reads operation amount of accelerator pedal, vehicle speed, and engine revolution per minute, as a status signal. The control unit determines whether power generation by exhaust-gas driven generator (11) is in inhibited or allowed state when determining that the engine output is required to be assisted by motor generator based on reading result of status signal. The control unit stops the power generation by exhaust-gas driven generator to drive motor generator by power from battery (14), when determining that the power generation is in inhibited state.    USE - Control device for controlling exhaust-gas driven generator of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The acceleration requested by a driver is simultaneously realized while preventing the occurrence of an abnormality in engine, and the high fuel efficiency is improved to achieve high drivability and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the control device for hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Air cleaner (3)    Throttle valve (5)    Exhaust-gas driven generator (11)    Battery (14)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a battery compartment cooling system In hybrid vehicle. The system comprises a battery compartment (2), bilevel ducts (3, 4), blower (5) and flap actuator (6). The bi-level ducts (3, 4) have a flap (7) at the intersection of duct (3) and duct (4). The blower (5) in the system is the pull type blower and placed innovatively behind the battery compartment (2) in such manner that when it pulls the air from the bi-level duct, the battery compartment area gets covered by the waves of cooling air, thus ensuring the cooling of the battery compartment. The bi-level duct is routed from the battery compartment (2) and has two branches as duct (3) and duct (4). The duct (3) is for sucking the cabin air and the other duct (4) is connected to the rear air-conditioner (8) inside the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The trike has a front wheel and rear wheels with trailers and a solar cell mounted on the trike. A 24-48 V electromotor-rechargeable battery is charged with solar power. The 24-48 V electromotor is forwardly attached to a trike chassis with the front wheel and the rear wheels at a steering column or on a rear axle to transfer force by a toothed belt or a chain on the front wheel or when assembling on the rear axle on the rear wheel and on a bottom. A two-wheeled trailer chassis is formed in a U-shape and rearwardly coupled.    USE - Solar-operated trike for use as a kit for children for school projects.    ADVANTAGE - The two-wheeled trailer chassis is formed in the U-shape and rearwardly coupled to increase stability and diminish the violation risk with rotatable trailer coupling. The design of the trike inspires interesting and simple possibilities for the children for technical problems and inspires interest in the professional world to help the children in the career choice.
NOVELTY - The system has a damping/pneumatic spring unit (1) provided with collecting element for collecting heat energy produced by operation of the damping/pneumatic spring unit. The heat energy is directly exploited by a measuring device from the collecting element, where the collecting element comprises warmed up ambient air. The collecting element heats passenger space (10) of a vehicle and converts the heat energy into electrical power. The damping/pneumatic spring unit is integrated into an existing circuit of an internal ventilation of the vehicle.    USE - Damping/pneumatic spring system for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and warm vehicle during winter season.    ADVANTAGE - The collecting element collects the heat energy produced by the operation of the damping/pneumatic spring unit, where the heat energy is directly exploited to the measuring device, thus reducing energy consumption of the system in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a damping/pneumatic spring system.    Damping/pneumatic spring unit (1)    Choke (8)    Passenger space (10)    Sensor (11)    Control device (12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has individual pack parameters used for determining series/parallel configuration needed for meeting minimum energy requirements of the pack over whole secondary lifetime.    USE - Vehicle system battery pack.
NOVELTY - The battery pack is provided in rectangular parallelepiped shape. Two pairs of plus terminals and a minus terminal are provided on an upper surface. The plus terminals or the minus terminals are arranged in the adjacent position.    USE - Battery pack positioned on vehicle such as four-wheeled motor vehicle or two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the plus and minus terminals can be provided on the upper surface and arranged in the adjacent position, the battery pack can be mounted easily irrespective of the arrangement structure.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent containing a cyclic carbonate, a linear carbonate, 0.001-5 %mass vinyl sulfonyl fluoride. The linear carbonate comprises a symmetric linear carbonate and an asymmetric linear carbonate. The ratio of asymmetric linear carbonate in the linear carbonate is 51-95 vol.%. The cyclic carbonate is ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate. The linear carbonate is symmetric linear carbonate.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion capacitor and lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution provides electrical storage device having excellent electrochemical properties and discharge capacity maintenance rate even at high-voltage cycle, and reduced production of gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device.
NOVELTY - The method involves curving hermetic sealing excessive portion (130,140) in the side surface of an electrode assembly storage unit and fixing jigs (110,120) to battery cell (100). An adhesiveness portion (170,180) is applied on the hermetic sealing excessive portion. The hermetic sealing excessive portion is roundly cut vertically with a preheated block (150,160) and is adhered closely to the side surface of the electrode assembly storage unit. The electrode assembly storage unit is provided with an anode, a cathode and a separation film that is provided between the anode and cathode.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery cell e.g. lithium secondary battery cell for device such as cellular phone, tablet computer, notebook computer, power tool, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The automation of battery cell manufacturing process and the production efficiency are improved. The structural stability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery cell; and    (2) a battery cell mounting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the process for manufacturing battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Jigs (110,120)    Hermetic sealing excessive portion (130,140)    Preheated blocks (150,160)    Adhesiveness portions (170,180)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating intake air drawn from upstream of a turbocharger via a gas-to-gas heat exchanger (34), the gas-to-gas heat exchanger in communication with exhaust gases, and then heating a fluid with the heated intake air via a gas-to-liquid heat exchanger (36), the fluid flowing through the engine (10).    USE - Method of heating vehicle engine during cold start.    ADVANTAGE - Viscous energy losses due to relatively cold fluid may be reduced, and combustion chamber heat loss and pumping losses are also reduced due to the heated intake air. When pumping loss reduction and powertrain fluid heating are not desired, but exhaust cooling is desired, intake air may flow through the heat exchangers in a second direction such that the exhaust is cooled for exhaust catalyst cooling, for example.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for heating a vehicle engine during cold start.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an engine including a gas-to-gas heat exchanger and a gas-to-liquid heat exchanger.    Engine (10)    Throttle (20)    Gas-to-gas heat exchanger (34)    Gas-to-liquid heat exchanger (36)    Wastegate (55)
NOVELTY - The battery tray (20) has a reinforcement clamp (26) disposed on the outer surface and vertically extended from the under surface of the tray (32) to the upper surface of the tray (34) along the sidewall of the tray (36). Fixing units are disposed on the upper surface and the under surface of the tray to fix both upper and lower end portions of the reinforcement clamp.    USE - Battery tray for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger automobile, sports utility vehicles (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deviation of battery upon vehicle crash. Prevents interruption of power supply in vehicle in case of collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a battery tray.    Battery tray (20)    Reinforcement clamp (26)    Under surface of the tray (32)    Upper surface of the tray (34)    Sidewall of the tray (36)
NOVELTY - A fuel composition comprises hydrogen peroxide as oxidant and propane as fuel at a mass ratio of 90:11-35.    USE - Fuel composition for use in fuel cell in military and civilian submarine for producing electric power propulsion.
NOVELTY - The method involves displaying a message for limited adjustable number of seconds, and checking whether a driver is present within specified distance of destination. A vehicle is operated on the battery when the driver is present within specified distance of destination. Specified amount of power consumption or specified time duration is obtained from start point of the engine.    USE - Method for extending battery range of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables prolonging service life of the battery and preventing short engine rune times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.
NOVELTY - The anode active material (17) has a silicon-carbon nanotube composite (15) and a carbon nanotube (13). The high purity silicon particle (11-1) of silicon-carbon nanotube composite is inserted into the internal space of carbon nanotube which is formed in exterior wall. The diameter of carbon nanotube is 50-200 nm and the axial length of the carbon nanotube is 1-5 m.    USE - Anode active material for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in cellular phone, camcorder, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material can be manufactured easily. The silicon particle is destroyed by volume expansion of silicone when high purity silicon particle is inserted into the internal space of carbon nanotube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the manufacturing method of the anode active material; and    (2) the electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the anode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vaporized silicon particle (11)    High purity silicon particle (11-1)    Carbon nanotube (13)    Silicon-carbon nanotube composite (15)    Anode active material (17)
NOVELTY - The high-speed staking apparatus comprises an anode plate connected at both sides of a separation film (3) equipped in a supply unit. A negative plate is arranged on one side of the separation film, in which a gripper is equipped. An arrangement space is formed in between the negative plate and anode plate. A presser portion (200) is equipped on the gripper, in order to pressurize the laminating direction of a cell stack (10). The gripper has primary gripper (100) and secondary gripper, which are installed at either sides of the separation film. The anode plate faces the negative plate.    USE - High-speed staking apparatus for a secondary battery used in a digital camera, a cellular phone, a notebook computer or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presser portion is equipped on the gripper, in order to pressurize the laminating direction of a cell stack, where gripper is equipped on the separation film, and thus improves the productivity of the cell stack, while enhancing the stacking speed, and enhances the operational efficiency of the high-speed staking apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a high-speed staking method for a secondary battery used in a digital camera.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-speed staking apparatus.    Separation film (3)    Cell stack (10)    Gripper (100)    Lower unit gripper (110)    Upper end gripper (120)    Translating gripper (130)    Presser portion (200)
NOVELTY - A battery consists of cathode comprising an active material disposed on supporting underframe (130) and anode. The active material containing active catalyzer releases oxygen and lithium by reduction reaction. The reduction reaction includes reduction of lithium compound. The catalyzer catalyzes the reduction reaction.    USE - Battery used as energy storage device e.g. backup power, portable electronic device and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved energy storage capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross section of single element of energy storage electrode.    Electrode (100)    Substrate (110)    Seed layer (115)    Underframe (130)    Active layer (150)
NOVELTY - The structure has a head tube making a front portion of a body frame and steerably supporting a front wheel. A front facing sheet shields a region surrounding the head tube. A battery is arranged in front of the head tube and inside the front facing sheet. The battery is arranged such that electrodes of the battery face forwards.    USE - Battery arrangement structure for a straddle type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure allows effective usage of a space above the battery.
NOVELTY - The case mold type capacitor has a capacitor element (1) that is provided with bus-bars (2,3) having connection portions respectively connected to electrodes. A sealing board (4) is coupled with a case (5) so that notch section (6) is sealed. A mold resin is provided to fill the case so that main portion and connection portions of bus-bars are covered. The bus-bars are provided to penetrate the sealing board and fixed to sealing board so that the first terminal portion of first bus-bar and second terminal portion of second bus-bar is exposed to exterior of case.    USE - Case mold type capacitor used for electronic device such as filter and snubber, electric equipment, industrial apparatus and motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bus-bars are provided to penetrate the sealing board and fixed to sealing board so that the first terminal portion of first bus-bar and second terminal portion of second bus-bar is exposed to exterior of case. Thus the dimensional accuracy between the terminal portions of bus-bars can be improved without increasing the material cost and high reliability can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing case mold type capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the case mold type capacitor.    Capacitor element (1)    Bus-bars (2,3)    Sealing board (4)    Case (5)    Notch section (6)
NOVELTY - A metallic nickel as an anode (2) and a cathode (3) are installed in an electrolytic cell (1) comprising an electrolyte solution (4) comprising mixed solution of ammonium nitrate and an ammonium halide. A nickel ammine complex is generated by electrolyzing with pH of 6 or more. A saturated nickel amine complex is deposited as a particulate-form nickel hydroxide, to obtain nickel hydroxide.    USE - Manufacture of nickel hydroxide used for manufacturing nickel oxide used as electrode material of solid electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed), nickel-hydrogen battery, and lithium-ion battery for hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables safe manufacture of nickel hydroxide having high purity with reduced generation of alkali metal. The nickel oxide manufactured using the nickel hydroxide has high crystallinity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nickel hydroxide; and    (2) nickel oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating manufacture of nickel hydroxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Electrolyte solution (4)
NOVELTY - The ventilation system has an electric fan (32) with an outlet for directing airflow within the canopy (16) of a mobility scooter. A bracket (34) mounts the fan within the confines of the canopy. A power supply unit including a battery (38) provides electrical power to the fan. A connection such as a hook and eye fabric (42) secures the protective cover (40) of the power supply unit battery to the scooter body.    USE - Ventilation system for mobility scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fan of the ventilation system has its own dedicated power supply independent from the scooter power supply, the ventilation system can be easily retrofitted into any scooter having a canopy. The dedicated power supply ensures that power supply for the electric motor of the scooter is not able to be run down even if the fan is left accidentally running for long time. The case protects the battery from elements and provides for convenient attachment of the securing unit to the battery. The use of hook and eye fabric to secure the battery and case to the scooter body allows the battery to be positioned easily and quickly and easily detached and attached when required. The battery can be easily transported or carried away from the scooter for charging or storage, since the case is in form of a bag. The mounting section of the bracket is movable relative to the clamping section to adjust fan position so as to vary airflow direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a mobility scooter with the battery pack removed and exposing a securing strip.    Canopy (16)    Electric fan (32)    Bracket (34)    Battery (38)    Protective cover (40)    Hook and eye fabric (42)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing ion exchange microporous membrane, involves (a) obtaining melt-extruded membrane by ion-exchange fluorine resin by melt extrusion process, (b) performing bi-directional stretching both vertical and horizontal stretching membranes, and (c) orienting the stretches of the membranes biaxially by heating to obtain final product.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing ion exchange microporous membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing microporous membrane having excellent ion exchange property, increased adhesion with the resin, uniform thickness and pore size, stable dimensions. The microporous membrane has reduced membrane resistance and groove voltage. The presence of chlorine increases proton exchange across the membrane, permeability of the cations or effective area of the cations permeable membrane, and reduces energy consumption during industrial production of the membrane.
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the change of prevailing pressure in a fuel cell (12) with respect to time. The humidity of a polymer electrolyte membrane (18) which separates an anode chamber (14) from a cathode chamber (16) of the fuel cell is determined based on the change of pressure in the fuel cell over time. The change in prevailing pressure in the anode chamber of the fuel cell with respect to time is detected.    USE - Method for determining humidity of polymer electrolyte membrane separating an anode chamber from cathode chamber of fuel cell for vehicle e.g. motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The humidity of polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell can be determined easily and reliably at low cost. The fuel cell system can be operated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a fuel cell system;    (2) a device for determining humidity of polymer electrolyte membrane; and    (3) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system of vehicle, and graphical view illustrating the pressure drop in anode chamber.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Anode chamber (14)    Cathode chamber (16)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (18)
NOVELTY - A grating consists of an upper frame portion (1) having top region, a lower frame portion (3) having lower portion, and a mesh portion (2) containing intersecting strands provided between upper frame portion and lower frame portion. The grating is made from lead alloy containing tin and/or calcium. The ratio of mass (Wu) of upper half with respect to total mass (W1) of mesh portion is 62.5-67%. A coating layer (2b) having high-tin content is provided on one or more portions of the surface of grating. The lower frame portion does not contain the coating layer in the surface.    USE - Grating is used for electrode of lead-acid battery (claimed) used for power supply of devices e.g. air-conditioner and fan, and idling-stop vehicles used for short-distance riding mode.    ADVANTAGE - The grating provides the lead-acid battery with excellent durability, charge-acceptance property, and output characteristics, and high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead-acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the grating.    Upper frame portion (1)    Mesh portion (2)    Grating frame (2a)    Coating layer (2b)    Lower frame portion (3)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises an electrolyte layer (3), positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (4). The positive electrode and negative electrode are provided on both sides of the electrolyte layer. Both the positive electrode and the negative electrode are electrodes made of a composite containing electrode active material having an electroconductivity which changes based on insertion/desorption of ions and polycarboxylic acid which is fixed within the composite.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable personal computer, mobile telephone, portable information terminal, hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has excellent output density, cycle characteristics and high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure of the electrical storage device.    Electrical power collector for positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Electrical power collector for negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A free-standing hybrid nanomembrane comprises carbon nanotube sheets (CNS) and conducting polymer coated on CNSs which are densified sheets formed by evaporating alcohol from carbon nanotube aerogel sheets. The conducting polymer is coated on the CNSs by vapor phase polymerization.    USE - A free-standing hybrid nanomembrane for energy storage electrode as a supercapacitor (all claimed), sensors, actuators, optical devices, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid nanomembrane is transparent, mechanically robust, and electrically conductive with high electrochemical capacitance, high flexibility, and low bending resistance change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of hybrid nanomembrane which involves allowing oxidant solution containing iron(III) p-toluenesulfonate (Fe(III)PTS), pyridine, and butanol to flow on carbon nanotube sheets (CNSs), completely evaporating butanol, adding monomer for conducting polymer polymerization to CNSs stained with oxidant solution free from butanol, and performing vapor phase polymerization in a sealed state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic diagram of PEDOT-coated CNS nanomembrane, a scanning electron microscope image of the morphology of a hybrid nanomembrane, an atomic force microscopy image of the surface morphology and height profile of a hybrid nanomembrane with average thickness of 66 nm on an Si wafer in which thickness deviation of hybrid nanomembrane is determined from root-mean-square of heights, a photo image of a free-standing and optically transparent hybrid nanomembrane in ethanol, and a photo image of a helically twisted hybrid nanomembrane/PET film.
NOVELTY - The separation film (S2) comprises a metal ion-adsorption capability polymer, which is made of porous base material including alginate, chitosan, carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin or polyacrylic acid. An organic-inorganic complex coating layer is formed on one side of the metal ion-adsorption capability polymer. The metal ion-adsorption capability polymer includes the metal ion or polymetal ion.    USE - Separation film for an electrochemical device (Claimed) used in an electric vehicle, a cellular phone, a camcorder and a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-inorganic complex coating layer is formed on one side of the metal ion-adsorption capability polymer, and thus prevents the degradation of the battery capacity due to the metal ion precipitation at the cathode surface, while preventing the cycle fading or the storage-stable degradation of the battery of the electric vehicle or the cellular phone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrochemical device with a lithium secondary battery; and    (2) a method for manufacturing a separation film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a separation film.    Cathode (A)    Anodal active material (AA)    Anode (C)    Cathode active material (CA)    Separation film (S2)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring (S100) a reference voltage before being applied to a vehicle sensor. The compensation voltage value is deviated (S200) from the reference voltage value. The final sensing value is outputted (S300) to the vehicle sensor based on the compensation voltage value. The compensation voltage value is obtained (S400) with respect to the final sensing value. The normality sensor output voltage value is computed based on the designed reference voltage. The sensor output voltage value is compensated (S500) with respect to the forecast sensor output voltage value.    USE - Method for improving the accuracy of a vehicle sensor using a reference voltage compensation device.    ADVANTAGE - The compensation voltage value is deviated from the reference voltage value, where the final sensing value is outputted to the vehicle sensor, and thus ensures the efficiency in compensating the compensation voltage value within the vehicle sensor, improves the sensing precision of the vehicle sensor, and enhances the operational efficiency of the reference voltage compensation device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a precision enhancement device for a vehicle sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a accuracy improving method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Measuring a reference voltage before being applied to a vehicle sensor (S100)    Deviating the compensation voltage value from the reference voltage value (S200)    Outputting the final sensing value to the vehicle sensor (S300)    Obtaining the compensation voltage value (S400)    Compensating the sensor output voltage value (S500)
NOVELTY - The damping device (10) has a damping unit (12) which is provided with an energy conversion unit (14). The energy conversion unit is provided with an energy conversion element (16) which converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy. The energy conversion element is formed integrally with the damping unit. The energy conversion element is provided with an electro-active material formed as an electro-active polymer.    USE - Damping device for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of cost, weight and other components can be saved. The more comfortable environment can be achieved. The quieter driving experience can be achieved in the vehicle and the security be increased. The function of the energy conversion element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle with damping devices.    Damping device (10)    Damping unit (12)    Energy conversion unit (14)    Energy conversion element (16)    Vehicle (26)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (200) comprises an electrode assembly that is mounted inside a battery case. A temperature measurement element (210) measures the temperature of the secondary battery. The electrode assembly is a folding type structure. A stack type structure is a stack-folding type structure. The battery case is made of a metal. The battery case has a resin layer and a metallic layer. A laminated sheet is made up of an aluminum. The secondary battery is a lithium secondary battery. The temperature measurement element is adhered to an inner surface of the battery case.    USE - Secondary battery, such as a lithium secondary battery and a lithium ion polymer battery for use in a secondary battery test apparatus and a device, such as a desk-top computer, cellular phone, tablet computer, notebook computer, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery comprises a temperature measurement element that measures the temperature of a secondary battery, and thus simply and appropriately measures the temperature of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (200)    Temperature measurement element (210)    Angular type can (230)    Insulating property top cap (240)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100) has a fixing element (130) that fixes an outer pipe (120) and an ejecting refrigerant-pipe in a connected state of a refrigerant inlet pipe (115). The outer pipe has a pipe (121) having refrigerant inlet pipe and ejecting refrigerant-pipe. The ejecting refrigerant-pipe is connected to the refrigerant inlet pipe. A cooling plate (110) has a fluid path that is provided for the refrigerant to move in an inner portion. A slit (125) is separately formed in a longitudinal direction. A fastening element (140) screws the refrigerant inlet pipe and ejecting refrigerant-pipe.    USE - Cooling system for a vehicle, such as an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling system has a cooling plate, in which a fluid path is provided for the refrigerant to move in an inner portion, and thus minimizes the generation of harmful impact delivered to the cooling plate, and also prevents the damage of the cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling system of vehicle.    Cooling system (100)    Cooling plate (110)    Refrigerant inlet pipe (115)    Outer pipe (120)    Pipe (121)    Slit (125)    Fixing element (130)    Fastening element (140)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a binder containing a vinyl chloride resin and polyvinylidene fluoride. The weight ratio of vinyl chloride resin and polyvinylidene fluoride is 8:2-3:7. The degree of polymerization of the vinyl chloride resin is 900 or more or degree of polymerization of polyvinylidene fluoride is 5000 or more.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and electric power storage field.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is economically manufactured by simple process, and provides secondary battery having excellent capacity retention ratio in charging-discharging cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (3)    Anode collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - Producing a metal complex, comprises performing galvanic substitution reaction of particles having manganese(II,III) oxide surface with a metal salt solution, and forming metal nanocrystals having diameter of 0.5-5 nm on the surface.    USE - The metal complex is useful in electrodes for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces metal complex having high density in simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the metal complex produced by the above method.
NOVELTY - The system has a micro control unit (MCU) (100), a relay (200), a battery (300), a smoothing capacitor (400) and a currently driven motor (500). The battery outputs a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal in the MCU than the relay, according to a voltage from the MCU. The relay performs an ON or OFF operation, according to the PWM signal outputted in the MCU. A smoothing capacitor charge unit (410) charges the smoothing capacitor in advance, according to the PWM signal.    USE - Electronic power steering (EPS) system for preventing flow of inrush current into smoothing capacitor in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inrush current flowing into the smoothing capacitor can be prevented in effective manner. The PWM signal is controlled according to the computed result and amount of the current flowing is controlled according to the degree of use of the smoothing capacitor. Thus the durability of the smoothing capacitor can be improved. The lifetime of the smoothing capacitor is computed, by measuring the charging voltage of the smoothing capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the EPS system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    MCU (100)    Relay (200)    Battery (300)    Smoothing capacitor (400)    Smoothing capacitor charge unit (410)    Currently driven motor (500)
NOVELTY - The generator (100) has a wind power generation module (130) that generates wind power with the movement of surrounding air to the direction same as the rotational direction of a rotator (110). The wind power generation module is installed in order to be positioned independently during the rotation of the rotator with gravity from the rotation of the rotator installed at the outer ring of a bearing (120). The bearing has an inner ring and the outer which is coaxially installed at rotator that rotates centering on a horizontal shaft intersecting about the gravity direction.    USE - Wind power generator installed in wheel of electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle development can be promoted effectively. The electricity can be produced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wind power generator.    Wind power generator (100)    Rotator (110)    Bearing (120)    Wind power generation module (130)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell system that is provided for producing electricity after reacting with reactant. A recirculation system is provided for circulating the product generated in fuel cell system. A burning system is provided for generating carbon dioxide and water, by reacting an oxygen and hydrogen included in product. A turbine power generation system is provided for generating electricity according to the rotation of turbine. A heat exchanger is provided to exchange external heat of gas passing through turbine power generation system.    USE - Electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - As the product generated in the fuel cell system is reused as the reactant of the fuel cell system, the electric power generation efficiency of electric power system can be improved. The exhaustion of the product due to the environmental contamination can be prevented. The spectral efficiency of electric power system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The pouch (200) has a multi-layer film structure in which the metal ultra-thin layer (20), inner resin layer (10) and the outer resin layer (30) are laminated. The inner resin layer is provided with the open area (11) so that the metal ultra-thin layer is exposed. The metal ultra-thin layer is made of aluminum. The outer resin layer is made of nylon resin.    USE - Safety-enhanced pouch for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery of cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The delivery of heat and the current generated due to the internal short-circuit of the battery can be reduced. The firing or the explosion of the battery can be prevented and the safety of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the pouch.    Inner resin layer (10)    Open area (11)    Metal ultra-thin layer (20)    Outer resin layer (30)    Pouch (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a battery case (200) whose upper end cap (500) is comprised with a cathode terminal (520). An electrode assembly is inserted to the inner portion of a casing portion, and an electrolyte is injected to the inner portion of the battery case. An inlet port for electrolyte injection is formed in the one-side section of the upper end cap. A ball portion made of aluminum is inserted in the inlet port after injecting electrolyte.    USE - Prismatic type secondary battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bending of the battery case exterior can be prevented, and the safety of the battery can be improved. The manufacturing operation can be performed conveniently, and improved reliability can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the prismatic type secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Battery case (200)    Upper end cap (500)    Cathode terminal (520)    Electrolyte inlet (530)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly fixed in a battery case. A case cap is provided with an electrode terminal while connecting the battery case to a top opening of a rectangular-shaped casing body. An upper end of the casing body is opened with a metal material and formed with a secondary through hole that is utilized for exhausting air of a battery case inner portion through a vent. An electrolyte pouring inlet allows electrolyte main-liquid to flow in the battery case inner portion. The case cap is fixed with an anode, a cathode and a separation film.    USE - Secondary battery for a battery pack of devices such as cellular phone, handheld computer, notebook computer, net book, tablet personal computer (PC), smart pad, light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery discharges inner portion gas, shortens process time and improves processing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Delivering oxygen to tissues in a human subject, comprises administering a formulation of either carbon-derived carbide to which hemoglobin is irreversibly adsorbed or a formulation of carbon-derived carbide in which pore size is tuned to reversibly adsorb oxygen.    USE - The method is useful: for delivering oxygen to tissues in a human subject; in tissue engineering matrices to enhance tissue production variety, growth and size; and to deliver oxygen, as an oxygen source for underwater fuel cells. No biological data given.    ADVANTAGE - The method: prevents toxicity of the hems in medical uses; utilizes carbide-derived carbon, which is biocompatible, stable (i.e. it does not dissolve away and thus expose the hems) has ability to irreversibly bind and hold large amounts of functional hemoglobin variants, enhances war fighter performance in high altitude, adverse conditions or submersion and provides safe and effective blood substitute for combat casualty care; and utilizes carbide derived carbon hemoglobin based oxygen carrier, which is superior to current hemoglobin based oxygen carrier, less expensive and can be produced in large scale due to continuing improvements in yield and the pathogen (HIV, hepatitis A virus or bovine spongiform encephalopathy) free nature of prokaryotic expression systems and inexpensive nature of carbide derived carbon substrate (less than 10 cents/g), exhibit reduced toxicity due to relatively large carbide derived carbon particle size and irreversible hemoglobin adsorption and has efficient target oxygenation due to the high surface area and adsorptivity of carbide derived carbon material and choice of hemoglobin adsorbed.
NOVELTY - The wheel has a rim (1) and a battery (3) of which are made into one structure. Multiple herbs are combined in center of multiple spokes (2). Multiple batteries are electrically connected in each spoke using a connection line (31). The end of the spoke is provided with an herb bonding groove (6) in which the hub is combined.    USE - Wheel for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience of carrying the electric bicycle is increased, and the storage and the use of the electric vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the wheel.    Rim (1)    Spoke (2)    Battery (3)    Herb bonding groove (6)    Connection line (31)
NOVELTY - Preparing a spinel type lithium manganese oxide comprises: dispersing manganese compound in a solvent to produce a slurry; crushing the slurry; spray drying the milled slurry to produce spherical particles of manganese oxide; mixing and stirring manganese oxide particles and lithium compound; heat treating the mixture; and classifying the heat treated particles.    USE - The method is useful for preparing a spinel type lithium manganese oxide that is useful in a positive electrode mixture of an anode of a secondary battery such as a lithium secondary battery (all claimed) used in a vehicle such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spinel type lithium manganese oxide can be prepared with high strength and improved electrochemical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) spinel type lithium manganese oxide;    (2) positive electrode mixture comprising the spinel type lithium manganese oxide; and    (3) an anode for a secondary battery, comprising the positive electrode mixture coated on a current collector.
NOVELTY - The machine has a fusion forming jig part (41) connected with a lower part of a molding unit (42). A flame conduction slope part (43) is located at an upper part of the molding unit. A cooling part (45) is installed at a side of the molding unit. A guide portion (46) is fixed with a center part of a perforated part (47). A torch part (51) is fixed at an upper part of a holding fixture (48). A buffer spring (49) is mounted in a lower part of the holding fixture that is located at an upper part of the molding unit. The molding unit is connected to a leading end of a battery terminal (12).    USE - Fusion forming machine for a battery terminal of a vehicle i.e. vessel, a heavy-equipment and an agricultural machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine quickly and uniformly fuses the leading end of the battery terminal by using the molding unit and the fusion forming jig part so as to improve payability, quality and productivity about a product. The machine regularly maintains flame intensity of the torch part through an automatic gas control pressure apparatus so as to ensure stable molding process of the battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows exploded perspective and cross-sectional views of a fusion forming machine.    Battery terminal (12)    Fusion forming jig part (41)    Molding unit (42)    Flame conduction slope part (43)    Cooling part (45)    Guide portion (46)    Perforated part (47)    Holding fixture (48)    Buffer spring (49)    Torch part (51)
NOVELTY - Method for recovering fuel cell performance involves supplying cooling water to fuel anode, performing electrode inversion process, supplying air instead of supplying fuel (hydrogen) to air electrode and generating electric potential difference between air electrode and fuel anode.    USE - Recovery of fuel cell performance (claimed).
NOVELTY - The battery guiding apparatus (20) comprises a bottom plate and a battery that is mounted on the bottom plate. A support bracket (25) is provided, which is fixed on a base (22). A rotation bracket (25') is provided, which is rotated about the support bracket. A connection unit (26) is provided, which is mounted on the bottom plate. A supporting unit (28) is provided, which is equipped in both ends of the connection unit. A roller (40) is provided, which is installed at the rotation bracket. A bracket rotary shaft (34) is pivotally located in a rotation axis hole (30).    USE - Battery guiding apparatus for settling a battery in a specific location of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery guiding apparatus comprises a bottom plate and a battery that is mounted on the bottom plate, and thus enables reducing the frictional force through the contact with the roller. The impact applied with the weight of the battery is reduced. The damage of the battery is reduced. The replacement of the battery is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery guiding apparatus.    Battery guiding apparatus (20)    Base (22)    Support bracket (25)    Rotation bracket (25')    Connection unit (26)    Supporting unit (28)    Rotation axis hole (30)    Bracket rotary shaft (34)    Roller (40)
NOVELTY - The mesh form inserting device has an air vent, which is formed in one side of a main body (A), where a mesh form is united with a cover of a motor vehicle battery. A holder (B) is provided, where a mesh form forcing unit (C) presses in the mesh form in a fixing unit of the cover. The fixing unit is connected to an inner side of the air vent. The mesh form forcing unit is provided in an upper side of the main body, and is located in a back side of the holder. An air intake is formed in a lower end surface, where a vacuum pump is connected to the air intake of an elevating rod.    USE - Mesh form inserting device for a vehicle battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - The air vent is formed in one side of a main body, where a mesh form is united with a cover of a motor vehicle battery, and thus prevents the occurrence of the situation, where the mesh form is not combined securely by the mistake of the operator, and ensures an easy and convenient operation of the mesh.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mesh form inserting device for a vehicle battery cover.    Position control panel (14)    Right and left direction control instrument (15)    Feeder (30)    Main body (A)    Holder (B)    Mesh form forcing unit (C)
NOVELTY - The handle supporting apparatus comprises a cover (10) and a handle (20) that is equipped in an upper side of the cover. A rotation projection (21) is horizontally protruded in one side of an end (22) of the handle. A seating groove is extended to the transverse direction in the upper side of the battery cover. The rotation projection is inserted into an accommodating groove (30). A support projection is provided for supporting the exterior of the handle in the opposite side of the rotation projection. A jamming protrusion is protruded in the end of the rotation projection.    USE - Handle supporting apparatus for battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The handle supporting apparatus comprises a cover and a handle that is equipped in an upper side of the cover, and thus enables improving the satisfaction of the user for rotatably adopting the handle of the battery. The cover is protected by the external impact or the vibration of the battery. The installation of the handle is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of a handle supporting apparatus.    Cover (10)    Handle (20)    Rotation projection (21)    End (22)    Accommodating groove (30)
NOVELTY - The battery pack comprises a battery module (100) is equipped at the inside of a battery sub module (110). Multiple battery cells are equipped in the battery module, where a primary electrode tap and a secondary electrode tap are equipped on the battery module. The battery cells are equipped on the rear surface of the battery sub module. A guide pin is formed in a multi-purpose holder portion (120a). An align hole is inserted into the electrode taps. A bus bar (124) is formed in the front side of the multi-purpose holder portion, in which a printed circuit board substrate (130) is formed.    USE - Battery pack for use in a portable electronic instrument or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are equipped in the battery module, where a primary electrode tap and a secondary electrode tap are equipped on the battery module, and thus improves the structural stability of the battery pack, while enhancing the economical efficiency of the battery pack, and hence improves the assemblability and productivity of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery module (100)    Battery sub module (110)    Multi-purpose holder portion (120a)    Bus bar (124)    Printed circuit board substrate (130)
NOVELTY - The ultrasonic welding device has a main portion that is comprised with a transferring roller unit which is used for transferring the welding object. An ultrasonic welding horn (20) is used for adding supersonic vibration to the welding objects (30,34). A roller stripper (100) is used for separating the welding object from the anvil. An ultrasound actuator receiving control signal from a computer is configured to vibrate the ultrasonic welding horn.    USE - Ultrasonic welding device used for manufacturing secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and electric vehicle (EV), electricity commercial vehicle, electronic-bike (E-bike), electronic-scooter (E-scooter), electrical golf cart, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The impurity such as electrode powder can be effectively removed, and the separation of the electrode material can be facilitated effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the ultrasonic welding device.    Roller stripper (100)    Roller portion (110)    Air jet hole (120)    Air line for travel (121)    Rotary shaft (130)    Joint (140)
NOVELTY - The ultrasonic welding device has a transferring roller unit that is comprised with horizontal rollers (110, 120) with different external diameter. Two side of an anvil (20) is comprised with supporting rollers (130,140) which are arranged between the two rollers. The welding object after the welding from the anvil is arranged in the transferring roller unit which is configured for transferring the welding object. An ultrasonic welding horn (10) is configured for adding supersonic vibration to the welding object supported by the anvil.    USE - Ultrasonic welding device used for manufacturing secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and electric vehicle (EV), electricity commercial vehicle, electronic-bike (E-bike), electronic-scooter (E-scooter), electrical golf cart, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the horizontal roller of the electrode portion can be improved, and the supporting force about the electrode can be enhanced. The generation of vibration in ultrasonic melting can be reduced, and the occurrence of electrode tremor can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ultrasonic welding device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ultrasonic welding horn (10)    Anvil (20)    Stripper (40)    Supporting rollers (110,120)    Rollers (130,140)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material consists of a composite coating layer. The composite coating layer comprises a metal-containing compound in the surface of the cathode active material. The metal-containing compound is obtained by the reaction of a coating precursor with a lithium transition metal oxide.    USE - Cathode active material is used for positive electrode mixture used for anode of secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery (all claimed) used for power supply of vehicles e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material provides the lithium secondary battery with excellent stability, durability and rate characteristics, and high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material consists of a composite coating layer. The composite coating layer comprises a metal-containing compound in the surface of the cathode active material. The metal-containing compound is obtained by the reaction of a coating precursor with a lithium transition metal oxide (LixMO2, where M is MnaM'1-b, M' is aluminum, magnesium, nickel, cobalt, chromium, vanadium, iron, copper, zinc, titanium, or boron, x is 0.95-1.5 (including 0.95 and1.5), and a is 0.5-1 (including 0.5-1)). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode active material;    (2) positive electrode mixture;    (3) anode; and    (4) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises an electrode tab, a terminal (35) fixed to the electrode tab (43a) and connected to an external circuit, and an elastic insulating component which is fixed to the terminal, and which prevents the electrode tab from reconnecting with the terminal when the electrode tab is separated and spaced from the terminal by being interposed between the electrode tab and the terminal.    USE - Secondary battery is used for electronic devices e.g. smart phone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has simple structure and excellent reliability, and prevents the electrode tab from reconnecting to the terminal when the electrode tab is separated from the terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of elasticity insulating component mounted-secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Terminal (35)    Battery module (43)    Electrode tab (43a)    Current interception device (45)    Elasticity insulating component (47)    Space protrusion (47C)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of secondary battery involves impregnating an electrode assembly in an electrolyte, vibrating the electrolyte having the electrode assembly at vibrational frequency of 20-100 kHz, and enhancing wetting property between the electrode assembly and the electrolyte. The electrode assembly has a separation film interposed between an anode and a cathode, and the secondary battery is embedded in a battery case.    USE - Manufacture of secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in mobile apparatus and vehicles e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the secondary battery with excellent electrochemical performance, impregnation property, ionic and electroconductivity, and stability even at high temperature.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of secondary battery involves injecting an electrolyte into a chamber, immersing and impregnating the electronic assembly, having a separation film interposed between the positive and negative poles, in an electrolyte filling the chamber and moving, along with the electrolyte, the electrode assembly to a battery case. The secondary battery has an electrode assembly, impregnated in an electrolyte, and built into a battery case, which enhances wetting between the electrode assembly and the electrolyte.    USE - Manufacture of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for mobile apparatus, electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient manufacture of secondary battery having excellent electrochemical characteristics, impregnation property, ion conductivity and electronic conductivity of an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A composition of matter comprises metal nanoparticles dispersed in a protein matrix comprising an elastic protein or its homolog or fragment.    USE - As electrocatalyst in an electrochemical half-cell and in a fuel cell; for preparing nanoparticles of a metal (claimed); and for producing electrical energy from fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a simple, robust, efficient method for forming nanoparticles. The metal nanoparticles dispersed in a protein matrix can be prepared by reducing ions of the metal in the presence of the elastic protein to provide zero-valent metal nanoparticles dispersed in the protein matrix.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrocatalyst comprising the composition;    (2) an electrode comprising an electrically conductive support and the composition on the support;    (3) an electrochemical half-cell comprising the electrode and a housing for maintaining an electrolyte in contact with the electrode;    (4) a fuel cell comprising an electrolyte membrane and an anode and a cathode sandwiching the electrolyte membrane, at least one of the cathode and anode comprising the electrode; and    (5) preparing nanoparticles of a metal, involving: reducing ions of the metal in the presence of an elastic protein and/or its homolog or fragment to provide zerovalent metal nanoparticles dispersed in a protein matrix comprising the elastic protein.
NOVELTY - The device has an electronic unit (2) for controlling a closure (3) that keeps the battery (1) fixed to the machine. The electronic unit has a circuit for conditioning the signal from battery and a voltage divider that provides a set voltage value corresponding to a threshold value for the charging voltage of battery. Outputs of both circuits are connected as inputs of a comparator. The output of comparator is connected to an input of a microcontroller connected to a bistable solenoid controlled by two relays such that when solenoid is activated, the closure is released and alert is activated.    USE - Battery lock device for machines e.g., an electric forklift, conveyor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the battery from being improperly manipulated. Saves cost by the capability to know the real state and replacement of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery lock method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of operation of the battery lock device.    Battery (1)    Electronic unit (2)    Closure (3)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a separator plate (150) that is mounted between electrode plates and one-unit separation sheet to cover side surfaces of electrode plates constituting electrode tab non-formation region. Electrode plates are stacked in height direction on basis of plane, such that plates with opposite polarities face each other in which separator plate and sheet are mounted between electrode plates. Stack is constituted by electrode plates with different sizes, and absolute value of difference in thickness between electrode plates facing each other is 0 to 79 micrometer.    USE - Electrode assembly such as wound type and jelly-roll type electrode assembly for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in mobile phone, portable computer, smartphone, smart pad, netbook computer, light electric vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage unit as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Since the stack is constituted by electrode plates with different sizes and specific absolute value of difference in thickness between electrode plates facing each other, the smartphone can be curved to improve grip. The capacity of device per unit volume can be improved and electrolyte impregnation speed can be non-uniform. The yield and manufacturing efficiency can be improved and combustion and explosion of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode assembly.    Cathode plate (130)    Cathode tab (138)    Separator plate (150)    Anode plate (170)
NOVELTY - The separator (18) has a single layer of enmeshed fibrillated microfibers and nanofibers entangled with one another, where the separator shrinks less than 5 % when exposed to temperature of 200 degree celsius for 1 hour. The separator exhibits interstices between each entangled microfiber. The separator exhibits mean flow pore size of less than 2000 nanometer. The microfibers have average fiber diameter greater than 3000 nanometer, and the nanofibers have average fiber diameter less than 1000 nanometer.    USE - Insulating, nonconductive microporous polymeric separator for use in a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, hybrid automobile, watch, cell phone and a laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The separator adds electrolyte to a cell prior to sealing to provide necessary ion generation, thus preventing contact of an anode and a cathode to allow for selected ion migration from the electrolyte. The separator accords ability to attune porosity and pore size to desired level through single nonwoven fabric. The separator exhibits isotropic strengths, low shrinkage, high wettability levels and pore sizes related directly to layer thickness through proper selection of materials and production processes. The separator is designed such that production process is highly efficient and yields a combination of polymeric nanofibers within polymeric microfiber matrix onto a substrate through high shear processing that is cost effective. The separator ensures pores to properly close upon exposure to abnormally high temperatures so as to prevent excessive and undesirable ion transfer upon battery failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable lithium ion battery including a battery separator.    Battery (10)    Outside housing (12)    Anode (14)    Insulating, nonconductive microporous polymeric separator (18)    Electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte glass comprises alkali metal element(s), phosphorus element, sulfur element, and halogen element(s) chosen from iodine, chlorine, bromine and fluorine, and has two mutually separated exothermic peaks at 150-350 degrees C as measured by differential scanning calorimetry in a dry nitrogen atmosphere at 20-600 degrees C and heating rate of 10 degrees C/minute.    USE - Solid electrolyte glass is used for solid electrolyte glass-ceramic for positive electrode compound material and negative electrode compound material for all-solid-state battery (all 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 solid electrolyte glass has excellent ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte glass;    (2) solid electrolyte glass-ceramic;    (3) positive electrode compound material;    (4) negative electrode compound material; and    (5) all-solid-state battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a mounting block which is provided with a wall arranged orthogonal to upper and lower surfaces. A plug connector is extended from a portion of upper surface to form a terminal. A unitary fuse assembly is arranged partially around mounting block, unitary fuse assembly having a bus plate (131) arranged under lower surface to form a terminal and a fuse element is adjacent to wall and orthogonal to and connecting one terminal to another.    USE - Circuit protection assembly for power sources e.g. batteries in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse can be configured to protect against damage caused by an overcurrent condition. A fuse is constructed to physically open or interrupt a circuit path and isolate electrical components from damage upon the occurrence of specified overvoltage and/or overcurrent conditions in the circuit. An insulating nut is fitted over the post has been used to isolate the fuse and the ring terminal to prevent current from bypassing the fuse and damaging the protected circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuse assembly.    Fuse assembly (100)    Housing (120)    Bus plate (131)    Ring terminals (140,150)    Nut (145)
NOVELTY - The terminal (40) has a clamping unit (20) that includes lower and upper plates (21,22) inclined by extending the end portions of insertion unit (10). A bolt fixing portion fixing a clamping bolt (23) is integrated with the lower plate by bending both width direction ends of lower plate downward. A guide portion is integrated with upper plate by bending one width direction upper end of upper plate downward to prevent a clamping nut (24) not to be tightened when the upper plate and the lower plate are stably contacted and a contacting force arrive at a threshold value.    USE - Connecting terminal for storage battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The guide portion can be integrated with the upper plate by bending one width direction upper end of upper plate downwards, so that loosening of clamping nut can be prevented. The durability of connection terminal can be improved by preventing corrosion of clamping bolt. The inclined upper and lower plates can be arranged in parallel in order to prevent damages to post terminal caused by excessive tightening, and clamping force applied to the post terminal can be improved. The strength of upper plate can be improved and the movement of clamping nut can be restricted by prominently forming reinforce unit from the lower portion of upper plate towards the top surface of upper plate. The clamping nut can be coupled from inclined or top direction, so that the connection work can be easily performed, and the obstructions of neighboring devices can be avoided. The connection terminals can be used to safely withdraw power from the post terminals regardless of vibrations of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the storage battery connection terminal.    Insertion unit (10)    Clamping unit (20)    Lower and upper plates (21,22)    Clamping bolt (23)    Clamping nut (24)    Storage battery connection terminal (40)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises positive electrode active material, sulfide solid electrolyte, and fibrous carbon. The fibrous carbon is distributed unevenly in the surroundings of the positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for manufacture of all-solid-state battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used for power supply of vehicles and portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material provides the all-solid-state battery with excellent charge or discharge cyclic characteristics, and enables securable lithium-ion path in the positive electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery (10);    (2) manufacture of positive electrode material; and    (3) manufacture of all-solid-state battery.    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 - A positive electrode material comprises positive electrode active material and fibrous carbon. The fibrous carbon is bonded with the positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for manufacture of secondary battery e.g. all-solid-state battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used for power supply of vehicles and portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material provides the all-solid-state battery with excellent charge or discharge cyclic characteristics, and enables securable lithium-ion path in the positive electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode material; and    (2) manufacture of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows 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 working vehicle has a control apparatus (200) that varies a target SOC of an electricity storage device (11) based on a total required power of a hydraulic pump (4) and a traveling electric motor (9). The control apparatus determines a loaded condition of a vehicle as heavy load, medium load and light load, according to a magnitude of a total required motive power. The control apparatus sets the target SOC more than a value set during a medium load when the loaded condition is determined as heavy load, when SOC of the electrical storage apparatus is larger than a lower limit.    USE - Working vehicle e.g. hybrid wheel loader. Can also be used in hydraulic shovel, forklift, construction vehicle and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous operation of the working vehicle can be carried out without power down, even when a heavy-loading operation is done continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hybrid wheel loader. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diesel engine (1)    Hydraulic pump (4)    Traveling electric motor (9)    Electricity storage device (11)    Control device (200)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises inverse spinel structure crystal phase of lithium-iron-vanadium oxide compound (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell obtained by the positive electrode active material has excellent discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises inverse spinel structure crystal phase of lithium-iron-vanadium oxide compound of formula: LiM1-xFexVO4 (I).    M=Co or Ni;and    x=more than 0 to less than 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium cell; and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A nano fiber nonwoven fabric is formed using a polymer solution containing dissolved polymer. A functional material is coated on the nano fiber nonwoven fabric, to obtain a nonwoven fabric separator.    USE - Manufacture of nonwoven fabric separator (claimed) used for lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile apparatus and information technology instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical manufacture of nonwoven fabric separator having excellent tensile strength, pore size, porosity, air permeability, thermal shrinkage ratio, heat resistance and chemical resistance, and reduced voltage delay characteristics. The environmentally-friendly lithium secondary battery containing nonwoven fabric separator has excellent stability and ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonwoven fabric separator.
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has a rectangular separation film (20) that is reeled over an electrode unit, so as to cover a stepped portion. Electrode unit having first area is laminated with first electrode laminate formed in stepped portion of stepped pulley. Electrode unit having second area smaller than first area is laminated with second electrode laminate. Second electrode laminate is laminated with stepped portion along vertical direction about plane. Stepped pulley is formed by area difference of first/second electrode laminates.    USE - Electrode assembly used in secondary battery used for device such as cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tension of each inter-layer and separation film generated during assembling can be cancelled and the stability of the electrode assembly can be improved within the battery during insertion and the bending of the electrode stack. The pressing space on-time can be inhibited and the visual defect of the electrode assembly can be cancelled. The tension of the inclined surface can be removed by forming separation film on the stepped pulley. The electric capacity is maximized and the zygosity of the electrode tap can be improved, by overlapping the electrode taps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of electrode assembly;    (2) a secondary battery; and    (3) a device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram showing the method for cancelling the tension of the separation film.    Electrode assembly (1)    Electrode stack (5)    Rectangular separation film (20)    Jig (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating control variables (6) by a temperature management computer unit (2) through a processing process of multiple temperature affecting input variables (5). An adaptive performance graph is determined based on the control variables when the computer unit detects temporary free computing capacity. The adaptive performance graph is stored as a vector representation in a memory unit (3). The vector representation defining vectors are required depending on the function displaced by appropriate filter units (4-1-4-n).    USE - Method for implementing temperature management of temperature of a high-power energy storage device in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing the amount of data and the load of the computer unit i.e. CPU load, upon detection of free computational resources, thus requiring less computing time. The method enables achieving fast reacting temperature management for optimum performance efficiency, so that high safety and high service life for the high-power energy storage device in the motor car are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control unit for implementing a temperature management of temperature of a high-power energy storage device in a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a control unit.    Temperature management computer unit (2)    Memory unit (3)    Filter units (4-1-4-n)    Input variables (5)    Control variables (6)
NOVELTY - The circuit device (400) has a primary battery (401), a secondary battery (402), an electric machine (403) connected between the primary and secondary batteries. The electric machine is connected to the primary battery through a switching arrangement (404), and is connected to the secondary battery through a switching arrangement (405). A controller (406) is configured to control the switching arrangements, such that the current that has direct current component flows through the electric machine.    USE - Circuit device for operating electric machine e.g. vehicle engine (claimed) connected with 12V power system and 48V power system of vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The operating efficiency of electric machine is improved, as the current having DC component flows through electric machine by controlling the switching arrangements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the circuit device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Circuit device (400)    Primary battery (401)    Secondary battery (402)    Electric machine (403)    Switching arrangements (404,405)    Controller (406)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has multiple equally oriented battery cells (2) provided with two parallel sides, where each battery cell comprises a cell terminal (3), a positive terminal (4) and a negative terminal (5). The battery cells are formed as bag cells that are arranged between a graphite-containing film (6). A cooling channel (7) is provided in a region of the cell terminal of the battery cells, where the cooling channel transfers heat to the cell terminal and the graphite-containing film. The cooling channel is provided with a rectangular outer cross-section and a round internal cross-section.    USE - Electrical energy storage unit i.e. traction battery, for a motor car e.g. hybrid car and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling channel is provided in the region of the cell terminal of the battery cells, where the cooling channel transfers heat to the cell terminal and the graphite-containing film, thus increasing efficiency of the storage unit. The storage unit is compact in structure. The battery cells can be manufactured in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The graphite-containing film is designed as an electrical isolating plastic film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electrical energy storage unit.    Electrical energy storage unit (1)    Equally oriented battery cells (2)    Cell terminal (3)    Positive terminal (4)    Negative terminal (5)    Graphite-containing film (6)    Cooling channel (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel dispatcher has an outer shell with a layer that is curved to define a central longitudinal chamber, a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first longitudinal edge is bent inwardly to the longitudinal chamber to form a longitudinal lip. An inner shell is positioned and contacted with the inner wall surface of the outer shell, and is provided with several ribs which are extended outwardly. The fuel supplied to the perforation portions is received in the inner shell, so that fuel flows into the flow channels and exits from the slot.    USE - Fuel dispatcher for fuel cell stack used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be efficiently supplied to the fuel cell in the fuel cell stack. The operating efficiency of the fuel dispatcher can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method involves for manufacturing fuel dispatcher.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Ion-leading polymer membrane (12)    Floe field plates (18,20)    Gas passages (22,24)    Gas diffusion layers (26,28)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has a connector (130) electrically interconnected between two battery cells (100A, 100B). The connector comprises a connection bridge, which is extended in an extension plane. The connection bridge comprises a voltage measuring terminal (150), which is executed to provide a reversible mechanical and electrical interconnection with a plug (145). The voltage measuring terminal is arranged as protruding element at the connection bridge and provided with a cantilevered end part. The connector is provided with a support material and a coating material.    USE - Battery module for use in a lithium ion accumulator of a liaison vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector comprises a small electric resistor, so that reliability of electrical contacts can be improved for long time period. The connector has high mechanical elasticity. The module can be manufactured and assembled at reduced costs. The module increases working reliability of lithium ion accumulators. The voltage measuring terminal can be manufactured in a simple manner. The module is simple to assemble, and the coating material provides better electric conductivity of a liaison vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cells (100A, 100B)    Connector (130)    Plug (145)    Voltage measuring terminal (150)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The insulating element (10) has a side wall portion whose height (14) is set greater than or equal to the height (15) of an entire mutually facing elevation area of two electrochemical cells (12). A front region (17) is provided to partially cover the front ends (16,18) of the electrochemical cell. An electrically insulating plastic element is provided in a main portion.    USE - Insulating element for preventing electrical sparkover between electrochemical cells of energy storage device (claimed) e.g. rechargeable lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to laptop, mobile phone, smart phone, electrical tool, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - Effective electrical insulation can be realized at smooth wall portions and at edges of the electrochemical cells or electrochemical cell housing. The electrical sparkover between electrochemical cells of energy storage device can be prevented efficiently. The reliability, service lifetime and stability of the insulating element can be improved. The insulating element can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. The power density of the energy storage device can be maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side views of the insulating element with electrochemical cell.    Insulating element (10)    Electrochemical cell (12)    Height of side wall portion (14)    Height of mutually facing elevation area (15)    Front ends (16,18)    Front region (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a polarization curve (2), which describes a voltage-current-dependence, of a fuel cell. The polarization curve is approximated by a linear function (3) under a preset condition. A detected operation of the fuel cell approaching into a full load region, and an instantaneous fuel cell voltage (U) detected below a minimum fuel cell voltage (Umin) are provided as the condition. A fuel cell current (Iumin) with a minimum voltage of the fuel cell is determined based on the linear function.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell for a drive system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polarization curve is approximated by the linear function under the preset condition, thus quickly, accurately and easily determining a maximum power of the fuel cell for judging an aging condition and/or a life span of the fuel cell. The method allows quick adaptation of the linear function to changed, characteristic parameters of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing a coordinate system with a voltage-current-curve of a fuel cell with a linear approximation function for determining a fuel cell current in a minimum fuel cell voltage.    Fuel cell current (Iumin)    Instantaneous fuel cell voltage (U)    Minimum fuel cell voltage (Umin)    Polarization curve (2)    Linear function (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus which controls a driving torque of a vehicle. A start switch (178) is operated by the driver in order to start and stop the control apparatus. The driving torque of the vehicle is limited, when the accelerator pedal is operated at the time of restarting, while restarting if the switch is again operated during driving of the vehicle after stopping by operating the switch. The limiting of the driving torque is cancelled, if the throttle opening becomes smaller than the predetermined value.    USE - System for controlling vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The desired driving torque can be achieved by once returning the accelerator pedal as long as the driver continues stepping on the accelerator pedal without re-operating the switch, while the driving torque is limited. The driving torque can be regenerated by little operation, while driving torque is not produced suddenly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hybrid vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (100)    Motive power division mechanism (130)    Reduction gear (140)    Battery (150)    Start switch (178)
NOVELTY - The patterned substrate (31) has a substrate body and multiple solid patterns (311) set on the substrate body. At least partial pitches between the solid patterns are different.    USE - Patterned substrate for electro-optical semiconductor element (claimed), such as LED, organic LED or solar cell, used in various fields. Uses include but are not limited to illumination, vehicles, display apparatuses, communication industry and computers.    ADVANTAGE - An electro-optical semiconductor element with higher electro-optical efficiency is achieved by configuring solid patterns on the patterned substrate while the solid patterns are arranged with various spaces and/or pitches.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electro-optical semiconductor element.    Patterned substrate (31)    Electro-optical semiconductor unit (32)    Solid patterns (311)    First semiconductor layer (321)    Second semiconductor layer (322)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor electrode has material which is formed on semiconductor electrode surface with film thickness of 10 nm or less. The material contains metal material or semiconductor having bang gap of 4 eV or less.    USE - Semiconductor electrode is used as photoelectrode for secondary battery, fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor electrode with improved band edge potential enables improvement of conversion efficiency by promoting the chemical reaction which occurs at semiconductor/electrolyte interface.
NOVELTY - The cell stack (10) has a stack frame (14) which is formed by stacking power generation cells (12) in a stacking direction. A knock pin (62) extending in the stacking direction is provided between the end plates (20a,20b) provided at both ends of stack frame for positioning stack frame. The end plate is provided with an insertion hole (58) for insertion of the knock pin. The diameter-increasing surfaces (58S1,58S2) are formed in an inner circumferential surface (58S) of insertion hole in radial direction spaced from knock pin to increase diameter of insertion hole.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the diameter-increasing surfaces are formed in the inner circumferential surface of insertion hole in radial direction spaced from knock pin to increase diameter of insertion hole, the knock pin does not directly contact the end plates. Hence the occurrence of the electric corrosion can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Power generation cells (12)    Stack frame (14)    End plates (20a,20b)    Insertion hole (58)    Inner circumferential surface (58S)    Diameter-increasing surface (58S1,58S2)
NOVELTY - The flow battery (20) has a cell that is provided with an electrolyte separator layer between the first and second electrodes (42,44). A storage portion (30) is fluidly connected with cell. A liquid electrolyte (22,26) is provided with electrochemically active specie (24,28). An electric circuit (48) is electrically coupled with electrodes and provided with a voltage-limiting device (50) that is configured to limit a voltage potential across electrodes in response to a transition of cell from an inactive, shut-down mode with respect to an active, charge/discharge mode.    USE - Flow battery e.g. redox flow battery and redox flow cell for selectively storing and discharging electrical energy generated in renewable energy system such as wind-powered system for converting into chemical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage-limiting device facilitates the reduction in the cell voltages during transition the periods of starting-up or shutting-down, the undesired corrosion reactions can be reduced and thus the performance and useful life of the flow battery can be enhanced. Since the cover gas serves to blanket the cell in a chemically inert environment, the air or oxygen is prevented form entering into the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of controlling a voltage potential in a flow battery during a mode transition to control corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flow battery with the voltage-limiting device.    Flow battery (20)    Liquid electrolyte (22,26)    Electrochemically active specie (24,28)    Electrodes (42,44)    Electric circuit (48)    Voltage-limiting device (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a compressor (100) for compressing received air. A drain valve (200) discharges condensate water from a fuel cell (300). An evaporator (400) receives a portion of compressed air and condensate water and supplies the humidified air to the cell. A heat exchanger (500) receives a second portion of compressed air and transfers the heat from received air to the evaporator air and condensate water mixture, to discharge cooled air to a humidifier (600). The humidifier humidifies the cooled air from the heat exchanger and supplies the humidified cooled air to the fuel cell.    USE - Apparatus for supplying air of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicles such as passenger automobiles including sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, watercraft including boats and ships, aircraft, and in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles using fuels derived from resources other than petroleum.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification efficiency is enhanced and the durability of the humidifier is maintained, since the temperature of the supplied air is decreased due to the use of heat exchanger. The apparatus can effectively cool the oversupplied air and supply humidity through relatively simple system. The entire output efficiency of the system is increased, since air is quickly supplied to the fuel cell. The balance of the condensate water is improved by cooling the air under the condition with the maximum load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for supplying air of a fuel cell vehicle.    Compressor (100)    Drain valve (200)    Fuel cell (300)    Evaporator (400)    Heat exchanger (500)    Humidifier (600)
NOVELTY - The portion (10) has a side open cavity (14) in which a traction battery (12) is received. A wall (16) is provided with two layers (18, 20). The first layer is provided with a cavity and side (22). The second layer is provided with a side (24) facing the vicinity of a battery housing portion main portion and facing away from the cavity. The first layer is made of a first material (26), which is media-resistant to an electrolyte of the traction battery. The second layer is made of a second material (28), which is constant than the first material.    USE - Battery housing portion for a battery case of a traction battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The first layer is made of the first material, which is media-resistant to the electrolyte of the traction battery, and the second layer is made of the second material, which is constant than the first material, so that temperature resistance of the battery housing portion can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a battery housing portion.    Battery housing portion (10)    Traction battery (12)    Side open cavity (14)    Wall (16)    Layers (18, 20)    Sides of layers (22, 24)    Materials of layers (26, 28)
NOVELTY - The sun protection device (1) has an integrated solar cell (20) and an integrated drive unit (22) which serves to bring the sun protection device from a rest position in a working position. The sun protection device has a clamping unit (30), with the help of which the sun protection device is releasbly clamped between two vehicle-fixed fastening points. The sun protection device has an elongate housing (5) which has the clamping unit at an end. The clamping unit has a clamping screw (34) which is movable relative to the elongate housing.    USE - Sun protection device for a disk of a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sun protection device has an integrated solar cell and an integrated drive unit which serves to bring the sun protection device from a rest position in a working position, where the sun protection device has a clamping unit, with the help of which the sun protection device is releasbly clamped between two vehicle-fixed fastening points, and thus ensures improved attachment and handling of the sun protection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a sun protection device.    Sun protection device (1)    Housing (5)    Solar cell (20)    Drive unit (22)    Clamping unit (30)    Clamping screw (34)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a high-voltage battery, which is arranged in a lower region of the motor vehicle and is protected by a housing (1). The housing has a sandwich bottom (2) of two mutually spot-welded sheets. The sheets are provided with embossments, where two sheets of the sandwich floor are peripherally sealingly connected to each other. The two sheets are spaced from each other in the central region and are partially joined together at the embossments.    USE - Motor vehicle for use with a high-voltage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle has a high-voltage battery, which is arranged in a lower region of the motor vehicle and is protected by a housing, where the housing has a sandwich bottom of two mutually spot-welded sheets, and hence ensures protecting the high-voltage battery against damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a half model of a housing of a high voltage battery of a motor vehicle.    Housing (1)    Sandwich-bottom (2)    Housing cover (3)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (2) has a first component (11) provided with a first channel. A second component (17) is provided with a second channel. A thermoelectric element (18) is adapted for generating a heat stream. The first and second channels control temperature of first and second external components. The thermoelectric element is arranged between the first and second components. A first fluid connection element (15) is connected to the first channel and a second fluid connection element (16) is connected to the second channel.    USE - Heat exchanger for a motor car e.g. hybrid and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The exchanger utilizes mounting components with two separate fluid circuits, so that the exchanger is assembled in a simple manner, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the exchanger. The thermoelectric element is arranged between the first and second components, so that leakage current of the thermal fluid is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (2)    Components (11, 17)    Flat tubes (12)    Fluid connection elements (15, 16)    Thermoelectric element (18)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a housing (2) tightly sealed by a lid (3). An electrochemical cell is provided in the housing, where the electrochemical cell is provided with first and second current collectors. The first and second current collectors are connected to a first current tap (7) and a second current tap (8). The lid is provided with a base plate (9) that closes the housing. The first current collector, the second current collector, the first current tap and the second current tap rest on a rib (4), and are connected to the rib. The rib is an integral part of the base plate.    USE - Memory cell for use in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The memory cell ensures cost-effective production and maintenance free operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical cell is designed as lithium-ion rechargeable battery, nickel-metal hybrid battery or the lithium metal polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a memory cell.    Memory cell (1)    Housing (2)    Lid (3)    Rib (4)    Current taps (7, 8)    Base plate (9)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a housing (2) tightly sealing lid (3). An electrochemical element (4) is arranged in the housing and provided with positive and negative current collectors (5, 6). The housing provides the lid that is opposite to a bottom (9). The lid with the bottom connects an outer surface (10). The lid is inserted into the housing, so that a peripheral side surface (11) of the lid from the outer surface of the housing is covered. The lid is welded with the outer surface. An extension for supporting the lid is formed at the outer surface. The lid is clamped with the outer surface.    USE - Memory cell i.e. lithium-ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The memory cells are stacked close together by avoiding a welding seam overhang effect without leading to a short circuit between the memory cells, so that dense and reliable connection between the lid and the housing ensures increased lifespan and a low failure rate of the memory cell, thus producing the memory cell in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a memory cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a memory cell.    Memory cell (1)    Housing (2)    Lid (3)    Electrochemical element (4)    Positive current collector (5)    Negative current collector (6)    Bottom (9)    Outer surface (10)    Peripheral side surface (11)
NOVELTY - The number of addressing control devices (18,20,22) in a data frame in the address regions are encoded, while encoding the operator regions of the other data frame and the logical operators. The data frames in bit masks are analyzed at the intersections for determining the potential savings of the messages. The maximal blocks of the corresponding bits are transmitted as messages through the communication bus (90).    USE - Method for requesting services through communication bus such as CAN bus between master controller and several subordinate control devices such as sensor control units for battery management system of electrically powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of communication traffic regarding service requests such as cell-balancing or a line fault diagnosis from the main control unit is allowed based on the control units, especially the sensor control devices. The service request communication described on a controller area network (CAN) bus is simplified. The method can be implemented easily and without collision with already assigned CAN identities (IDs) in the range of the vehicle CAN. Through the use of CAN IDs, no additional cost for the selective addressing of control devices, in particular the sensor control units or the specification of the logical operators is needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for requesting services through communication bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a partially cut view of a battery pack, and a schematic view of a battery management system.    Battery pack (10)    Housing (12)    Battery module (14)    Control devices (18,20,22)    Communication bus (90)
NOVELTY - A transition metal(s) is accommodated in an airtight casing as metallic-element supply component. A group I and group II metal hydroxide is supplied as a reacting agent. The element supply component and reacting agent are heated at temperature more than melting point of reacting agent or decomposition point. The pressure in the airtight casing is reduced to 1 atmosphere or less. Thus, manufacture of metal hydride is enabled.    USE - Manufacture of metal hydride used for supplying water and air in tank and generating hydrogen (all claimed), and used as hydrogen storage material for fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of metal hydride by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing apparatus, which comprises a airtight casing, reacting agent contained in the airtight casing, hydride holding component, heating apparatus which heats the casing reacting agent and hydride holding component, and a decompression device; and    (2) usage of metal hydride in supplying water and air in tank and generating hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of manufacturing apparatus.    Airtight casing (1)    Reacting agent (2)    Hydride holding component (3)    Heating mantle (4)    Vacuum pump (6)
NOVELTY - The electrically-driven working vehicle has a battery accommodating unit (50) which accommodates several batteries (B) for work apparatus in a chassis side. Several electrodes (51) are provided in the battery accommodating unit. A holding apparatus (52) is provided in the battery accommodating unit to press down several batteries for the work apparatus. An operation of the holding apparatus is stopped by a control apparatus and the batteries for work apparatuses are kept away from the electrodes, when a collision is received.    USE - Hybrid electrically-driven working vehicle e.g. electrically-driven garbage collector, electrically-driven tanker lorry, and electrically-driven suction wheel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operation of the holding apparatus is stopped and batteries for work apparatuses are kept away from the electrodes, the battery can be separated reliably and physically. Thus, the high voltage in the electrically-driven working vehicle can be made into the safe voltage effectively. Hence, the serial connection of the some battery for work apparatuses can be released reliably, and the electric shock accident by big electric power can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the front view of battery accommodating unit.    Battery accommodating unit (50)    Electrode (51)    Holding apparatus (52)    Slider (53)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The system has thermoelectric-conversion apparatuses (17,41) whose thermoelectric conversion modules (24,50) perform thermoelectric conversion based on temperature difference with hot sections (26,52) and low-temperature sections (27,53), respectively. Engine cooling circuit (61) supplies cooling water to second hot section of second thermoelectric-conversion apparatus as a high temperature medium after supplying cooling water of internal combustion engine as a low-temperature medium to first low-temperature section of first thermoelectric-conversion apparatus.    USE - Thermoelectric-conversion system for use in internal combustion engine (claimed) such as water cooling type multi-cylinder internal combustion engine or four-cycle gasoline engine of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric-conversion system in which the electric power generation amount of thermoelectric-conversion apparatus can be increased using cooling water to internal combustion engine can be achieved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermoelectric-conversion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle provided with thermoelectric-conversion system.    Thermoelectric-conversion apparatuses (17,41)    Thermoelectric conversion modules (24,50)    Hot sections (26,52)    Low-temperature sections (27,53)    Engine cooling circuit (61)
NOVELTY - The exterior body (1) has a safety valve (2), which is used for inner pressure rise prevention is formed by a porous metal sheet (21). The one end side of safety valve is arranged inside, while the other end side is arranged outside. The safety valve is fixed to the sealant layer of an exterior film (11) through a contact bonding layer (3) which has a high molecular compound, in the state in which the safety valve is interposed between the corresponding outside edge portions in the stacked exterior film of two sheets.    USE - Exterior body e.g., lamination-type exterior body, of electrochemical elements e.g., lithium ion capacitor, for battery (all claimed) e.g., lithium ion battery, used for electronic devices and vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, notebook personal computer, tablet personal computer, mobile telephone, multifunctional mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safety valve is attached by sufficient strength. Degassing at the time of inner pressure rise is ensured, and explosion-protection property is improved. Number of units is reduced and the simplification of structure and improvement of productivity are achieved, since the safety valve is combined with a lead terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the exterior body for electrochemical elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a battery exterior body.    Exterior body (1)    Safety valve (2)    Contact bonding layer (3)    Exterior film (11)    Porous metal sheet (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves locally using a heating unit for a separator for fuel cells and a plate-shaped element. The separator is clamped by a pair of plate-shaped elements by a predetermined load. The separator is locally heated by the heating unit, according to a position and a direction of a wave which is produced (S2) in the separator. The separator is molded (S5) in a target shape.    USE - Method for molding separator for fuel cells used as power supply in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator can be molded in the target shape, without impairing the corrosion resistance of the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for molding separator for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process of molding separator for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for confirming set of separators (S1)    Step for producing wave in separator (S2)    Step for performing shape evaluation of separator (S3)    Step for determining heat-input pattern (S4)    Step for molding separator in target shape (S5)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an external terminal unit (30) which is provided with a fixing unit (31). The front-end (36) of the connection unit (32) is fixed to a battery case (10) which consists of an integral metal material. The external terminal unit is provided with rigidity improvement unit (34) which makes the bending rigidity per unit length of the connection unit higher than bending rigidity per unit length of fixing unit and the front-end of connection unit.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic devices such as notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rigidity improvement unit is provided in the connection unit, the rigidity of connection unit is improved. Thus the rupture of the connection unit can be suppressed even when a repeated stress is applied to the connection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Battery case (10)    External terminal unit (30)    Fixing unit (31)    Connection unit (32)    Rigidity improvement unit (34)    Front-end of connection unit (36)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode assembly (14) with positive and negative electrodes (21,22) in between which a separator (23) is pinched. A positive electrode tab (31) is provided with positive electrode metal foil (21a) exposed in a surface of active material layer of two electrodes. An electrically-conductive element (61) is electrically joined to positive electrode tab that is welded with positive electrode. A positive electrode side protrusion portion (71) which opposes positive electrode tab and lamination direction of electrodes is welded by positive electrode tab.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for storing power for driving propulsion motor e.g. electric motor mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and industrial vehicle. Can also be used in nickel hydride battery and electrical double layer capacitor mounted electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode tab and the separator are joined by welding, the position shift with the separator and the electrodes can be suppressed suitably. The electrical storage apparatus can be efficiently manufactured with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrode assembly (14)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode metal foil (21a)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)    Positive electrode tab (31)    Electrically-conductive element (61)    Positive electrode side protrusion portion (71)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves first coating process of slurry in first surface of electrical power collector (11), and forming first electrode layer (12) on first surface of electrical power collector, and performing second coating process of same slurry and forming second electrode layer (14) on a sheet material (13) simultaneously with a first coating process. The second electrode layer is transferred on second surface of electrical power collector, and peeling a sheet material from a laminated body.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery electrode of e.g. lithium ion battery. Uses include but not limited to portable devices, such as a mobile telephone and a digital camera, electric vehicle (EV), and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Forms a more uniform electrode layer reliably in both surfaces of electrical power collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the transferring process during manufacturing method of battery electrode.    Electrical power collector (11)    First electrode layer (12)    Sheet material (13)    Second electrode layer (14)    Transfer roll (15)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises 70 %mass or more negative electrode active material containing 12-35 %mass silicon oxide and graphite, 6-12 %mass acetylene black as a conductive support agent containing carbonaceous microparticles, and binder resin. The particle size (D50) of silicon oxide is 2/5 more than particle size (D50) of graphite. The sum of content of silicon oxide, graphite, conductive support agent and binder resin is 100 %mass. The sum of content of conductive support agent and binder resin is 8-20 %mass.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium polymer secondary battery, sodium-ion battery, sodium polymer secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides electrical storage apparatus having excellent battery characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material comprises 70 %mass or more negative electrode active material containing 12-35 %mass silicon oxide of formula: SiOx, where x is 0.3-1.6 and graphite, 6-12 %mass acetylene black as a conductive support agent containing carbonaceous microparticles, and binder resin. The particle size (D50) of silicon oxide is 2/5 more than particle size (D50) of graphite. The sum of content of silicon oxide, graphite, conductive support agent and binder resin is 100 %mass. The sum of content of conductive support agent and binder resin is 8-20 %mass. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) electrical storage apparatus.
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (3) arranged between a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2). The negative electrode contains an active material that occlude-discharges lithium with a reaction electric potential higher than 0.8V on basis of melt deposition potential of lithium and an electrically conductive agent containing graphite material. A non-aqueous electrolyte i.e. electrolyte solution (15), contains propylene carbonate, succinic anhydride and hexafluoro benzene.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a domestic small electric power storage apparatus, a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has outstanding charge/discharge characteristic and reliability, and can suppress characteristic deterioration at the time of an overcharge by inhibiting reaction of the non-aqueous electrolyte and the electrically conductive agent containing graphite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view and a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode lead (11)    Electrolyte solution (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating and welding a laser beam toward an alignment portion from an outer surface of a case (11) during first joining process. A rotary tool (T) rotated to a welding portion (B) formed at first joining process is made to contact during second joining process, and is joined by friction stir welding process. A connector joint is exposed to an outer surface of the airtight container.    USE - Manufacturing method of airtight container e.g. lithium ion battery mounted as power supply of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The junction portion can be formed effectively without having defect, so that the pressure resistance and air-tightness effect can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the joining process of airtight container.    Case (11)    Upper surface of case (11a)    Electrode assembly (12)    Welding portion (B)    Rotary tool (T)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a negative electrode (20) which is located in an outermost layer along a lamination direction of an electrode assembly. Several coating and uncoated sections are alternatively positioned in an outer surface (25b) along the lamination direction of the negative electrode. The coating and uncoated sections are formed for covering a full length from one end to other end of the negative electrode. The coating and uncoated sections are parallel to the edge of the negative electrode.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion battery mounted as secondary battery (claimed) in motor vehicle. Can also be used in industrial vehicle, electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application quantity of the active material with the low contribution with respect to the output can be suppressed. The adhesiveness of the metal foil and the active material can be maintained favorably. The equalization of the elongation amount of the metal foil of the negative electrode can be attained. Hence, the generation of wrinkles in the metal foil can be suppressed and the fall of output of the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the component of the electrode assembly.    Positive electrode (19)    Negative electrode (20)    Positive electrode metal foil (22)    Positive electrode active material layer (23)    Outer surface of negative electrode (25b)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode pole plate (11) containing a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode pole plate (12) containing a negative electrode active material. A notch part is provided in one of two surfaces located in a square armored can (15), where the length and height of the notch part are smaller than that of the square armored can. Thickness of the square armored can is 0.30-0.40 mm and depth of the notch part is 0.10-0.25 mm. The square armored can is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy.    USE - Square non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for an electric vehicle, a plug in hybrid vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the battery thickness is suppressed at the time of plumping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a square non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Square non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode pole plate (11)    Negative electrode pole plate (12)    Separator (13)    Square armored can (15)
NOVELTY - The detection apparatus (1) has detection circuit (11) which consists of the first wiring (21) and second wiring (22), and resistor (R). The first and second wiring are wired facing the safety valve of the each second battery. A detection unit (14) detects the resistance value of a detection circuit. The determination unit (15) determines the operation of a safety valve based on resistance value.    USE - Detection apparatus for use in battery unit of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the operation of safety valve since the determination unit determines the operation of safety valve based on resistance value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram for battery unit and a detection apparatus.    Detection apparatus (1)    Detection circuit (11)    Detection unit (14)    Determination unit (15)    First wiring (21)    Second wiring (22)    Resistor (R)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage pack (P) has two or more secondary batteries (15) having pressure relief valve (26) that opens when internal pressure of pack case (25) exceeds open pressure, and is connected to the inside and outside of sealed pack case. The pressure relief valve is provided in the bottom wall (25c) of the pack case so that the pressure relief direction (Y) may be face down to gravitational direction.    USE - Electrical storage pack such as battery pack used in forklift. Uses include but not limited to motor vehicle, industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Emits the discharge accompanying the cleavage of pressure relief valve since pressure relief valve is provided in the bottom wall of the pack case so that the pressure relief direction may be face down to gravitational direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary batteries (15)    Pack case (25)    Bottom wall (25c)    Pressure relief valve (26)    Electrical storage pack (P)    Pressure relief direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a cover (14) for closing an opening (13x) of a case (13). A pressure relief valve (18) is provided in the cover. The pressure relief valve has a thin film thinner than the cover. The pressure relief valve has a thick portion thicker than the thin film. The pressure relief valve has a thin portion thinner than the cover. A convex portion (24) is provided in the outer periphery of the pressure relief valve.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery for motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure relief valve is opened at an appropriate working pressure by preventing deformation of the pressure relief valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Case (13)    Opening (13x)    Cover (14)    Pressure relief valve (18)    Convex portion (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has ECU (50) which sets the target pressure of the fuel gas which flows in into fuel gas flow channel (12) for every predetermined period. An anode pressure sensor (25) detects the pressure of the fuel gas which flows in into the fuel gas flow channel. The ECU controls the drive of the injectors (23A,23B) so that pressure of fuel gas detected by anode pressure sensor approximates a mark pressure. At the time of start-up, the ECU sets normally maximum threshold value of drive command value of second fuel gas injection apparatus lower than during electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the high electric potential state of the cathode electrode of the fuel cell at early stage at the time of starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel gas flow channel (12)    Injectors (23A,23B)    Ejector (24)    Anode pressure sensor (25)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has thermal fuse (1161,1162) which is inserted by conducting paths. The connecting terminals (111-114) are arranged and spaced apart from each other in signal transmission path between control portion (115) for commanding the electric current supply with respect to heat generating portion or electric current supply path to heat generating portion. The connection portion is electrically connected between connecting terminals.    USE - Battery pack used in notebook type personal computer, vehicle and electrical storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The melt cutting of the thermal fuse during manufacturing of the battery pack can be avoided. The thickness of the battery package can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the battery pack can be reduced. The malfunction occurred in the battery pack can be prevented. The components used for manufacturing battery pack can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Battery unit (10)    Connecting terminals (111-114)    Control portion (115)    Thermal fuse (1161,1162)
NOVELTY - The battery has a solid electrolyte layer (3) arranged between a positive electrode layer (1) and a negative electrode layer (2). An insulation part is arranged in an outer surface edge of the solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer is arranged in an area enclosed by the insulation part, where thickness of the insulation part is smaller than thickness of the solid electrolyte layer. Arithmetic mean roughness (Ra) of a surface of the insulation part that contacts the solid electrolyte layer at time of manufacture is below 6.3 micromRa.    USE - All-solid-state battery for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the battery is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an all-solid-state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a manufacturing method of an all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (4)    Anode collector (5)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has an electric power generation element (5) that is accommodated in a battery exterior formed with a laminate film (3). A temperature sensor (15) detects the temperature of a battery which is provided in the surface of laminate film. The temperature sensor is provided with a sheet material (7) which is covered between the surfaces of the laminate film. The sheet material is joined to the surface of the laminate film around the temperature sensor, and an airtight region (Q) inside a joined junction portion (P) is provided in a negative pressure.    USE - Battery pack structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the atmospheric pressure presses on the surface of the laminate film through the sheet material, the temperature sensor can be firmly attached with respect to the laminate film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack structure (1)    Laminate film (3)    Electric power generation element (5)    Sheet material (7)    Temperature sensor (15)    Joined junction portion (P)    Airtight region (Q)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has attachment opening parts (10,11) that accommodate battery modules (3,4), respectively. A battery frame (7) is attached with battery module. The leg parts (8,9) attach fastening unit (14) from battery modules, and are arranged so that mutually opposing leg parts (8s4-8s6,9s1-9s3) may be engaged alternately in comb-tooth shape on bridging part (7b).    USE - Battery pack for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the rigidity of battery pack with respect to impact applied to battery modules since the battery modules are arranged adjacently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the internal of battery pack in the state that cover is removed.    Battery modules (3,4)    Battery frame (7)    Bridging part (7b)    Leg parts (8,9)    Opposing leg parts (8s4-8s6,9s1-9s3)    Attachment opening parts (10,11)    Fastening unit (14)
NOVELTY - The battery case has cover unit (20) having locating pin (25) protrudingly provided by the gasket (30) vicinity along joining direction of cover unit and tray unit (10). The tray unit is pierced along joining direction, and formed with positioning hole (15) where the locating pin is inserted. Before the gasket arranged in annular groove part (13) by which locating pin is formed contacts both the cover unit and tray unit, the length setting of locating pin is performed so that it may approach into positioning hole.    USE - Battery case for use in battery module of electronic vehicle and hybrid electronic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures waterproofness of the case since before the gasket arranged in annular groove part by which locating pin is formed contacts both the cover unit and tray unit, the length setting of locating pin is performed so that it may approach into positioning hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principal part expanded sectional view of the structure of the battery case.    Tray unit (10)    Annular groove part (13)    Positioning hole (15)    Cover unit (20)    Locating pin (25)    Gasket (30)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has positive electrode (2) that has electrode active material from which electronductivity change with insertion and detachment of ion. A anionic material is fixed inside positive electrode, and a composite body having anionic material and porous carbon material. The negative electrode (4) has porous carbon material.    USE - Electrical storage device for electrical double layer capacitor used in electronic devices e.g., portable personal computer, mobile telephone, and portable information terminal (PDA). Can also be used for hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a storage device with excellent power density and capacitance density by providing anionic material that is fixed inside positive electrode, composite body having anionic material and porous carbon material, and negative electrode with porous carbon material, so that the ion which inserts and detaches an electrode active material and porous carbon material can be easily moved now.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the structure of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical power collector of positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Electrical power collector of negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring fluctuation according to the total time of the electric power supplied to an electric power grid (1), and generating electric power by a complementation power generation equipment (3). An electric power generation output is changed by characteristic values, and the fluctuation of the electric power is determined, so that part of the fluctuation is negated. The electric power is produced to the complementation power generation equipment, and determination and production steps of the electric power are repeated.    USE - Method for controlling electric power generation output in an electric power grid of an electric generating facility such as nuclear power station, thermal power station and water power station.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively utilizing the capability for complementation power generation grid to change the electric power generation output, so that the fluctuation of the electric power generation output by renewable energy power generation equipment can efficiently reduce the influence on the electric power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a control program comprising a set of instructions for implementing a control method    (2) a control apparatus comprising a monitoring part for monitoring fluctuation according to total time of the electric power supplied to an electric power grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a control apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric power grid (1)    Renewable energy power generation equipments (2)    Solar panel (2a)    Complementation power generation equipment (3)    Electric power generation output control apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The stator has conductor segment which is inserted in other side from one side of axial direction of stator core (120), so that segment is positioned along radial direction of two slots (160) positioned with unit coil to coil distance. The leg portion of segment is protruded from end surface of other side of axial direction is offset and folded to radial direction. A stator coil is formed by connecting leg portion of conductor segment in unit coil which adjoins radial direction. The strand of conductor segment of winding start and end are positioned in same slot (S1).    USE - Stator of rotary electric machine mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stator of the rotary electric machine can reduce the maximum potential difference between the conductor segments without the strand of the conductor segment of winding start and winding end adjoining within the same slot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the stator.    Stator (100)    Stator core (120)    Teeth (140)    Slot (160)    Conductor segment (180)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an electrical storage level acquisition unit (10) which acquires an electrical storage level of an electrical storage apparatus (2). An electrical storage level control unit (12) steps down the electrical storage level of the electrical storage apparatus, when the electrical storage level is higher than a predetermined level. A deterioration degree estimation unit (11) estimates the deterioration degree of the electrical storage apparatus, when the electrical storage level of the electrical storage apparatus is below the predetermined level.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus diagnosis system for lead acid battery of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves precision on estimation of deterioration degree of an electrical storage apparatus by using the electrical storage apparatus diagnosis system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical storage apparatus diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical storage apparatus diagnosis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage apparatus (2)    Electrical storage level acquisition unit (10)    Deterioration degree estimation unit (11)    Electrical storage level control unit (12)    Electrical storage apparatus diagnosis system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (101) has a power receiving portion (110) which power-receives electric power from apparatus main portion (200). A rectifier (140) rectifies the received electric power. A smoothing capacitor (141) smoothens the rectified electric power. A voltage detection unit (144) detects the receiving voltage at time of position alignment of apparatus main portion. A control unit (180) connects relay (146) between the smoothing capacitor and voltage detection unit, when voltage of the smoothing capacitor is less than preset value.    USE - Non-contact power receiving apparatus of non-contact electric power feeding system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the non-contact power receiving apparatus is simple, so that manufacturing cost and components cost of the non-contact power receiving apparatus can be reduced effectively. The electric power transmission efficiency of the vehicle can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Non-contact power receiving apparatus (101)    Power receiving portion (110)    Rectifier (140)    Smoothing capacitor (141)    Voltage detection unit (144)    Relay (146)    Control unit (180)    Apparatus main portion (200)
NOVELTY - The box has a circuit part (11) in which an electronic component (14) is mounted, and an electro-conductive heat radiating members (20) for diffusing the heat of the circuit part. An electro-conductive case (25) accommodates the circuit part between the heat radiating members, and is provided with case main bodies (25A) covering the circuit part. A ground connection part (30) is connected to the ground of a vehicle, and a heat radiating member connection part (35) is connected to the heat radiating members.    USE - Electrical-connection box for a power supply i.e. battery, to load in a vehicle such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a case of an electrical-connection box.    Circuit part (11)    Electronic component (14)    Heat radiating member (20)    Electro-conductive case (25)    Case main bodies (25A)    Ground connection part (30)    Heat radiating member connection part (35)
NOVELTY - The power converter device has a step up converter (3) which comprises a switching transformer, and raises an output voltage of a fuel cell (1) with switching. An inverter circuit (5) converts direct-current power which the step up converter outputs into alternating current. A controller changes an operating frequency of the step up converter based on the output voltage of the fuel cell. The controller changes the operating frequency of the step up converter to a direction made high.    USE - Power converter device for fuel cell system and distributed power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the step up converter can be operated to not saturate the magnetic flux density of the high frequency step-up transformer, the reliable power converter device can be manufactured easily. Since the switching loss of the power converter device at the time of the rated output can be reduced, the highly efficient converter device can be produced. Hence the cost of the converter device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power converter device.    Fuel cell (1)    System (2)    Step up converter (3)    Inverter circuit (5)    Filter (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery relay (3) for regeneration electric current acceptance for which a regeneration electric current parallelly connected with a diode (10) for sending a drive current through a direction of an electric motor (8) from a battery (4). An electronically controlled part (5) is controlled to make a relay (1) for regeneration electric current discharge into a conduction state. The diode is parallelly provided in a direction through which an electric current flows into the battery from a power line with the battery relay for electric power feeding interruption.    USE - Battery protection apparatus for a vehicle i.e. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the apparatus enables the electric power feeding to the power line, and prevents the regeneration electric current flowing into the battery completely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a protection apparatus for processing regeneration electric current. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Relay (1)    Battery relay (3)    Battery (4)    Electronically controlled unit (5)    Electric motor (8)    Diode (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a solar cell (10) which supplies electric power. A power conditioner (20) transforms electric power supplied from solar cell into electric power supplied to load (61a-61c). An opening-and-closing relay (45) is arranged between power conditioner and system power supply (90). An electric power sensor (47) detects the power failure of system power supply. A control unit (70) parallels opening-and-closing relay, when it is detected that the relay is parallel-disconnected, and power failure is restored.    USE - Power source system such as domestic-use power source system and large-scale solar power system for supplying electric power to load e.g. electrical appliance such as house-hold air-conditioner, house-hold water heater, house-hold illumination device, storage battery and electric vehicle. Can also be used in distributed power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit parallels opening-and-closing relay, when it is detected that the opening-and-closing relay is parallel-disconnected, and power failure is restored, the electric power from electric power generation unit can be automatically supplied to load, without switching the operation mode in a power conditioner from grid connection mode to self-supporting mode. The electric power generated in electric power generation unit at the time of power failure can be used, while eliminating the need of reconnecting electrical appliance to use in emergency outlet socket. The convenience at the time of power failure can be improved. The electric power consumption of load can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power source system (1)    Solar cell (10)    Power conditioner (20)    Branch unit (33)    Opening-and-closing relay (45)    Electric power sensor (47)    Load (61a-61c)    Control unit (70)    System power supply (90)
NOVELTY - The charging apparatus has a piezoelectric type electricity generating unit (100) that generates an alternating current through a piezoelectric effect, during delivery of pressure by a vibration force by an engine of vehicle during driving. An electric charging treatment unit (200) converts the alternating current generated in the piezoelectric type electricity generating unit to a direct current, and supplies constant voltage to charge a chargeable battery (310) of a high-pass terminal (300).    USE - Apparatus for charging power source of high-pass terminal mounted on vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The separate charge connecting cable is not required. The power source can be charged, regardless of weather condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the apparatus for charging power source of high-pass terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Piezoelectric type electricity generating unit (100)    Piezoelectric elements (110,120)    Electric charging treatment unit (200)    High-pass terminal (300)    Chargeable battery of high-pass terminal (310)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main battery, and a switching unit which is configured for supplying power source to the main battery (10). A measurement instrument (30) is electrically connected to the main battery and sub battery (20) which are connected with each other.    USE - Apparatus for preventing re-booting of measuring instruments in dynamometer of car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage drop of the main battery can be prevented, and the measurement instrument can be continuously provided with stable power source from the sub battery. The damage of the measurement instrument can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for preventing re-booting of measuring instruments in dynamometer of car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main battery (10)    Sub battery (20)    Measurement instrument (30)    Relay (100)    Switch (210)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a solar cell (51) feeding a power source for operation of an air conditioning control part (40). Operation of a thermoelectric element-type air blower (30) is controlled based on the operation of the air conditioning control part. A control signal is input to a window switch (3) to open a window (1) through a window opening and closing part (20). The thermoelectric element-type air blower blows outside air to the window. An indoor air suction part and an outdoor air suction part are formed on the air blower.    USE - Air conditioning apparatus for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus discharges hot internal air, so that vehicle inner temperature can be maintained in a convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air conditioning apparatus controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air conditioning apparatus.    Window (1)    Window switch (3)    Window opening and closing part (20)    Thermoelectric element-type air blower (30)    Air conditioning control part (40)    Solar cell (51)
NOVELTY - The electromechanical battery has parallel plate capacitor with at least one first plate and at least one second plate. The mutual movement of the first and second plates towards or away from each other with change in the charge held by the parallel plate capacitor is controlled by a mechanical spring (11) having a non-linear force-displacement relationship in state voltage across the parallel plate capacitor remains constant with changes in the charge held by the parallel plate capacitor.    USE - Electromechanical battery e.g. three dimensional electromechanical battery for storing and supplying electric charge at constant voltage, in e.g. static application or automotive such as electric vehicle or locomotive application.    ADVANTAGE - Electromechanical battery stores and supplies electric charge at constant voltage in static application or automotive or locomotive application by controlling the mutual movement of the first and second plates towards or away from each other with change in the charge held by the parallel plate capacitor by mechanical spring having non-linear force-displacement relationship in state voltage across the parallel plate capacitor remains constant with changes in the charge held by the parallel plate capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the parallel plate transducer.    Movable plate electrode (10)    Mechanical spring (11)    Fixed electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a shell i.e. solar panel, provided with a fixing shaft and another fixing shaft. A front wheel is connected with the former fixing shaft through a front fork. A rear wheel is connected with the latter fixing shaft through a rear fork. The shell is provided with a handle and a seat surface and provided with a storage battery and a motor for driving. The storage battery is connected with the motor through a chain wheel transmission. The rear wheel is provided with a driving rear wheel pedal.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle improves the solar electric motor car endurance ability, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a bottom of a battery pack shell with a liquid level sensor, and connecting the level sensor and an electromagnetic valve with a battery management system (1). The electromagnetic valve is connected with the battery pack shell. A lower shell body is provided with a leakage gap, and a fixing beam (4) is provided with a battery. The battery pack shell is provided with a power battery module (2). A liquid leakage signal is sent to a vehicle communication unit.    USE - Method for controlling internal battery pack to prevent effusion of fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling internal battery pack to prevent effusion of fluid without increasing weight of the battery pack at low cost, and effectively solving inner liquid of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal battery pack.    Battery management system (1)    Power battery module (2)    Upper shell (3)    Fixing beam (4)    Battery bag shell (5)
NOVELTY - The cell has a heat conducting element arranged on a battery sheet, where the heat conducting element includes an electrically insulating layer that is connected to a guide element and a hot cell sheet. An extending end of a shell is connected with a positive terminal and a negative terminal.    USE - Cell for an electric vehicle and a hybrid power vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively conducts heat from battery core, simplifies internal structure of the battery, and prolongs service life of battery, so that the battery is stable for a long time of working.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a spent slurry pool (17) connected with an outlet (14) of a connecting pipeline, where the spent slurry pool is provided with an upper electromagnetic valve (16). The filter tank is divided into a stock solution cavity (11) and a rear cavity (12). The rear cavity is provided with an upper output port (18), where the output port is connected to an electrolyte driving pump (19). An inlet (13) and the outlet are respectively located on a filter tank (10). A membrane (3) is filled with zinc particles (5).    USE - Device for separating zinc oxide from zinc-air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively compounds a liquid circulation device in zinc-air fuel cell electrolyte of zinc oxide to prevent a zinc electrode of zinc oxide from damage, and improves utilization rate of raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for separating zinc oxide from a zinc-air fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for separating zinc oxide from a zinc-air fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Membrane (3)    Zinc particles (5)    Filter tank (10)    Stock solution cavity (11)    Rear cavity (12)    Inlet (13)    Outlet (14)    Upper electromagnetic valve (16)    Spent slurry pool (17)    Upper output port (18)    Electrolyte driving pump (19)
NOVELTY - The assembly has first storage battery group connected with a second storage battery group e.g. lead-acid battery or lithium phosphate, and two driving motors. The second storage battery group is provided with two one-way clutches that are respectively connected with output shafts of the driving motors. An electromechanical coupling box is provided with two input ends that are respectively connected with output ends of the one-way clutches. An output end of the electromechanical coupling box is connected with an electric automobile transmission shaft.    USE - Pure-electricity dual-engine energy feedback power assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can effectively solve vehicle starting and overtaking problems. The assembly enables solving power shortage problems of a main machine during switching process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pure-electricity dual-engine energy feedback power assembly.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a rear wheel hub fixed with an inner ring. The inner ring is installed with a middle part of two ring teeth. The inner ring is fixed with a concave sliding groove of a large gear. A gear transmission mechanism of the large gear is connected with each ring tooth. The gear transmission mechanism is provided with a driving gear and a medium gear. The driving gear is fixed with the inner ring. A motor is connected with a shell of an arc frame. A rear wheel is provided with a rear wheel bracket and the rear wheel hub. A movable shaft is connected with a center of the arc frame.    USE - Chain-free foot pedal electric and solar power three-driving gear transmission bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle adopts the gear transmission mechanism to generate driving force moment and physical ground friction resistance torque, so as to reduce wind resistance effect by a handle in two seat riding modes, so that electric power and solar power can be driven out to achieve better comfort effect, thus ensuring better long endurance mileage effect. The bicycle reduces labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a chain-free foot pedal electric and solar power three-driving gear transmission bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a drying vehicle body (1) fixed with a wheel (5) and an upper part of a drying box (2). A side of the drying box is fixed with a solar panel (3) by a folding bracket (4).    USE - Agricultural solar sideline-product drying vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is convenient to move, and reduces sideline-product drying time consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an agricultural solar sideline-product drying vehicle.    Drying vehicle body (1)    Drying box (2)    Solar panel (3)    Folding bracket (4)    Wheel (5)
NOVELTY - The component has substrate connected with multiple rods, formed with a catalyst layer and coated with organic material. The catalyst layer is coated with catalyst material. An intermediate layer is formed between the substrate and the catalyst layer. The catalyst layer is coated with coating material. The coating material is adhered with the catalyst material and a molybdenum metal material layer. A catalyst component unit is fixed with another intermediate layer and adhered with another molybdenum metal material layer. The latter intermediate layer is connected with multiple atom layers.    USE - Nano-structure thin film catalyst component.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material is coated with another coating material so as to improve surface energy utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a nano-structure thin film catalyst component.
NOVELTY - The frame has an outer frame (1) and an inner frame (4), where the outer frame is provided with a flow channel (7) that is set with a submerged flow port (11). An inner side of the outer frame is provided with a first seal part (9). A second seal part (13) is buckled with a multi-layer concave-convex structure. The first seal part is connected with the second seal part. A cross section of the first seal part is provided with a W-shaped multi-layer rib structure. A cross section of the second seal part is provided with a W-shaped groove structure.    USE - Liquid flow battery frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid flow battery frame.    Outer frame (1)    Inner frame (4)    Flow channel (7)    Seal parts (9, 13)    Submerged flow port (11)
NOVELTY - The helmet (100) has a front air vent (12) and a rear air vent (14) connected by an airflow channel. A solar cell panel (10) on top of the helmet is electrically connected to a fan (110) in the rear air vent. A main switch is provided for the front air vent. A solar cell panel switch is connected with the main switch. With the main switch opening the front air vent, the solar cell panel is activated to power the fan. With the main switch closing the front air vent, the solar cell panel is deactivated.    USE - Helmet for protecting rider's head from head injury in case of collision. Can be used by e.g. motorcyclists, bicycle riders, as well as by athletes, and construction workers.    ADVANTAGE - By using a helmet with air vents and a solar-powered fan, effective and stable optimal cooling can be provided even when the motorcycle or user runs slowly or stops. The heat absorbent pads or sheets absorb then dissipate the heat from within the helmet, stabilizing the temperature within the helmet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and rear perspective views of a helmet.    Solar cell panel (10)    Front air vent (12)    Rear air vent (14)    Helmet (100)    Fan (110)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrochemical cells (500) in series and in parallel. An electronic circuit board (400) has a metal oxide semiconductor FET (MOSFET) component connected to cells and operable to dissipate charge of cell. The positive and negative battery terminals (200) are fastened with the electronic circuit board. An enclosure (300) is provided with interchangeable and removable structures, and is adapted to function as spacers at the two ends of the battery.    USE - Battery for motorized vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery with characteristics such as low weight, rechargeable, rugged, sealed, self monitoring and low self-discharge rate is provided to be an ideal source for vehicles. The heat is effectively transmitted to the external from the battery. The manufacturing cost of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery terminal, and an electronic circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery (100)    Positive and negative battery terminal (200)    Enclosure (300)    Electronic circuit board (400)    Electrochemical cell (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a metal ion in an aqueous solution. Mist is formed in the aqueous solution. The mist is introduced into a plasma flame by a heat-process, where plasma of the plasma flame is an argon gas plasma.    USE - Method for manufacturing a micro-particle carrier for electrode catalysts of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (claimed), which is utilized in vehicles e.g. electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the introducing mist into the plasma flame, so that extensive propagation of a PEFC can be achieved, durability of the PEFC can be improved, durability of the electrode catalyst can be improved and high electric potential and stable electrode catalyst can be realized. The cost of the fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode catalyst    (2) a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating CV curve obtained by A battery characteristics evaluation.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power converter device i.e. inverter (170), electrically connected to a vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus (110). An electric current detector detects electric current input-output by the electrical storage apparatus. A control apparatus main body carries out offset learning of output value of the electric current detector. A vehicle (100) controls the power converter device, which charges the electrical storage apparatus without carrying out continuing of electric power supply to load of vehicle exterior at specific state.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus for charging a vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery or lead acid battery, or electrical double layer capacitor, utilizing electric power from a power supply of an exterior part of a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle controls the power converter device, which charges the electrical storage apparatus without carrying out continuing of electric power supply to the load of the vehicle exterior at the specific state, so that electric power supply to external load during external charge can be achieved and output value of an current sensor about the electrical storage apparatus can be obtained in an appropriate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle (100)    Vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus (110)    Motor generator (130)    Power transmission gear (140)    Inverter (170)
NOVELTY - The lorry has a machine body (8) whose lower end is fixed with a front wheel (1) and a rear wheel (11). The machine body is fixed with a power system (13). A lower end of the power system is connected with an exhaust tube (12). An upper part of the machine body is fixed with a cabin (6). A front side of the machine body is connected with a door frame (5) by a hydraulic control system (4). The cabin is provided with a power switching device (7) that is fixed with a selecting button area (14), the power system and two battery groups (9, 10).    USE - Multi-functional forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The forklift utilizes the two battery groups to realize switching process of two working modes. The forklift ensures long working time. The forklift is environment friendly, and has better energy-saving effect and wide range of applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-functional forklift.    Front wheel (1)    Hydraulic control system (4)    Door frame (5)    Cabin (6)    Power switching device (7)    Machine body (8)    Battery groups (9, 10)    Rear wheel (11)    Exhaust tube (12)    Power system (13)    Selecting button area (14)
NOVELTY - The car has a front wheel (1), a rear wheel (2), two shells (3, 4), a motor (5), a battery (6), a motor controller (7), a MPPT (8) and a solar plate (9) that are connected with each other. A battery management system is provided with a battery group. A front wheel brake and a rear wheel brake are connected with a brake pedal. The rear wheel is formed as a triangular-shaped structure.    USE - High-speed direct drive car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is convenient to operate and environment-friendly, and has high car driving speed, high safety performance, high working efficiency and wide range of applications, and reduces energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a high-speed direct drive car.    Front wheel (1)    Rear wheel (2)    Shells (3, 4)    Motor (5)    Battery (6)    Motor controller (7)    MPPT (8)    Solar plate (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a voltage detecting module obtaining real-time voltage value of an automobile power supply system. A main control unit is provided with a base voltage storage module. A charging and discharging power supply unit and a battery are connected with each other in a parallel manner. The main control unit is controlled by the automobile power supply system and connected with the power supply unit that is connected with the automobile power supply system. An automobile running status detecting unit is connected with the main control unit.    USE - Automobile auxiliary engine power supply controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves automobile power supply system instantaneous discharging ability, operation property and ignition efficiency, obtains power supply output voltage, maintains constant electric current and prolongs service life of the battery of an automobile engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile auxiliary engine power supply controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile auxiliary engine power supply controlling device.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining starting time data of a fuel battery stack. A generator/motor machinery is coupled with an automobile wheel to produce electric energy during braking or deceleration operation. A switching circuit is connected with an energy management electrical machine/electric motor. A fuel battery module distributes the electric energy. A controller is connected with a regenerative braking module and a propelling module. The electric energy is stored in an energy storage device of an automobile main body. A heat exchanger is connected with a cooling circuit by a cooling pump.    USE - Mixed diesel power automobile regenerative braking unit slowing down or stopping controlling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables dissipating locomotive or diesel automobile mixed power to produce energy of the fuel battery stack so as to reduce automobile hot energy regenerative braking power wastage rate, thus improving regenerative braking electric driving energy management performance, storage capacity and utilization rate of the battery of the automobile and increasing cost and weight of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a mixed diesel power automobile regenerative braking unit slowing down or stopping controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The blanket has a blanket body (1) formed with an electric heating wire wrapping layer (2) and a covering layer and provided with an electric heating wire (3) and a power supply. The electric heating wire wrapping layer and the covering layer are matched on the blanket body. The electric heating wire is matched on the electric heating wire wrapped layer. The power supply is matched in the covering layer. The electric heating wire is connected with the power supply. An upper part of the blanket body is provided with an elastic adhesive belt (5) and adhesive (6).    USE - Wind electric heating blanket for a cold and warming device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric heating wire wrapping layer maintains human body in a warm state during riding an electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind electric heating blanket.    Blanket body (1)    Electric heating wire wrapping layer (2)    Electric heating wire (3)    Elastic adhesive belt (5)    Adhesive (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a large automobile main body provided with a hot water tank. A solar absorption refrigerating machine is arranged in the automobile main body that is provided with an upper shell and a solar heat collector. The solar heat collector is connected with an absorption-type refrigerating module that is connected with the hot water tank. An air inlet tube of a water tank is connected with a cooling water tank. A water outlet tube of the water tank is connected with an absorption refrigerator. An engine body is fixed to a reciprocating circulation loop by a pipeline.    USE - Large automobile engine solar energy cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures normal engine operation, improves energy conversion ability of a solar heat collector, and reduces power consumption rate, and has high cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a large automobile engine solar energy cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The organic Rankine cycle composite system has suction end (4) which is connected with internal combustion engine (5). A smoke catalytic purification device (8) is connected with flue gas entrance of heat exchanger (9). The smoke exit of heat exchanger is connected with exhaust valve (11) through silencer (10). The internal combustion engine is connected to main shaft (26) of power transmission sub-system through crankshaft. The main shaft, starting motor (27) and auxiliary transmission mechanism (29) are connected to power transmission device (28).    USE - Organic Rankine cycle composite system for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the organic Rankine cycle composite system is simplified easily, so that the efficiency of the organic Rankine cycle composite system can be improved. The energy consumption of the internal combustion engine can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating organic Rankine cycle composite system for internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the organic Rankine cycle composite system for internal combustion engine.    Suction end (4)    Internal combustion engine (5)    Smoke catalytic purification device (8)    Heat exchanger (9)    Silencer (10)    Exhaust valve (11)    Main shaft (26)    Starting motor (27)    Power transmission device (28)    Auxiliary transmission mechanism (29)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a power supply plug connected to a control circuit plate by a lead. Two sides of an air cleaner main body are respectively provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The circuit plate and a quiet fan switch are installed in the air cleaner main body. A foot pad is installed at a bottom part of the air cleaner main body. A compass and a solar receive module are installed on a top part of the air cleaner main body. The air cleaner main body is made of a plastic material. The circuit plate is connected with a power supply management circuit.    USE - Dual-power supply vehicle i.e. car, air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier has energy saving effect, and is easy to use and carry. The purifier can purify inside air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a dual-power supply vehicle air purifier.
NOVELTY - The cleaner has a power supply plug connected to a control circuit. An air cleaner main body is formed with an air inlet and an air outlet. A circuit plate is installed on the air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body. A bottom part of the air purifier main body is provided with a foot pad. A loudspeaker, an answer key and a microphone are embedded in the air cleaner main body that is fixed with a solar receive module.    USE - Bluetooth car air cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaner is environment-friendly, convenient to use and carry and easy to answer a phone in a car, and has better energy-saving effect, and realizes air purification operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a Bluetooth car air cleaner.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery stack (10) and an anode electrolyte storage tank (20) that are connected with each other. The battery stack is connected with a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop and a cathode electrolyte storage tank (30). A low price vanadium ion solution supply device (40) is connected with the anode electrolyte storage tank. A valence vanadium ion solution recovery device (50) is connected with the anode electrolyte storage tank. High-valence vanadium ion is formed as tetravalent vanadium ion and quinquevalent vanadium ion.    USE - Electrolyte balance vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures high-valence vanadium ion solution and high mol amount of the anode and cathode electrolyte vanadium ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium battery electrolyte balancing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrolyte balance vanadium battery.    Battery stack (10)    Anode electrolyte storage tank (20)    Cathode electrolyte storage tank (30)    Low price vanadium ion solution supply device (40)    Valence vanadium ion solution recovery device (50)
NOVELTY - The module has upper cover (1), shell, seal (5), lithium battery (7), composite phase change material (6), battery fixing module, battery protection plate (4) and self-recovery circuit protector (3). The upper cover and shell are connected to cavity of seal. The cavity is divided into upper half cavity and lower half cavity filled with composite phase change material. Upper semi-cavity is equipped with one end of seal plate circuit. Other end is connected with external connecting pole. The battery is maintained at ideal working temperature range and valid absorbing hot quantity.    USE - Composite type phase change material fill lithium battery module for use in vehicle such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature can be regulated automatically. The difference in the battery temperature can be suppressed. The composite type phase change material fill lithium battery module is safe and reliable to use. The operating efficiency of the composite type phase change material fill lithium battery module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the composite type phase change material fill lithium battery module.    Upper cover (1)    Self-recovery circuit protector (3)    Battery protection plate (4)    Seal (5)    Composite phase change material (6)    Lithium battery (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery module box (4) which is formed with a through-hole of case top cover and battery monomer portion (1) arranged with sintering hot tube (2) made of phase change metal material. The evaporating end of sintered metal hot tube is set on battery monomer portion and condensing end that is inserted to through-hole of battery module box. The evaporation end is covered with metal outer layer and main middle layer filled with metal phase change material. The metal outer layer is made of copper or aluminum.    USE - Thermal management system of power battery such as lead-acid battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery used in electric car and battery powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The radiating effect and the energy utilization ratio are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of thermal management system.    Batter monomer portion (1)    Sintering hot tube (2)    Sub middle layer (3)    Battery module box (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a refrigerant pipeline assembly (2) that is provided with a refrigerant inlet tube (21) whose output end is connected with the refrigerant entrance of each heat exchange core assembly (1). A flow input end of the refrigerant inlet tube is connected with the refrigerant exit of each core assembly. Each core assembly is connected in parallel with the refrigerant pipeline assembly.    USE - Evaporator assembly used in electric automobile battery group (claimed). Can also be used in vehicle air conditioner, household air conditioner and cooling communication industry.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of the refrigerant flow resistance and large temperature can be avoided. The refrigerant is entered into the heat exchange core, so as to ensure the consistency of battery temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric automobile battery group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the evaporator assembly.    Refrigerant inlet tube (1)    Heat exchange core assembly (2)    Fixing bracket (3)    Refrigerant pipeline assembly (21)    Refrigerant tube (22)
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims an automobile sun shield comprise sun-radiating solar energy generating module and a fan, solar power generation module fixed on the sun shield, a fan fixed on the sun shield, a solar generating module and the fan through lead connect. This utility new type sun-shield by absorbing sunlight, solar power generation to produce driving direct current fan working so that the air in the vehicle, in the radiating and cooling effect, valid use of the solar energy, and the energy can be saved.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer porous structure by utilizing conducting proton and ion polymer. The catalyst layer is adhered with water-nano-particles. Nano-granule preparation process is performed. A nano-tube is connected to a support base.    USE - Fuel battery catalyst layer processing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding flooding phenomenon and determining water layer thickness in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel battery catalyst layer preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel battery catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - This utility new type base tube assembly is one of a bicycle, comprises a one base tube, one elastic sleeve, and one battery, an elastic sleeve pipe is equipped with one outer through first connecting part set on the base tube of in and out base tube of one set is connected with second part, first set the exinous of part with multi-friction part of the friction part is propped against the inner wall surface of base tube, the elastic sleeve fixed on the base tube, the second set is connected with part, battery is set in the elastic sleeve, and the bottom end of battery has one grasp between two grasp between groove of the elastic sleeve. Therefore, the user can through two groove the finger hold grasp two of battery, then the battery from the elastic sleeve is pulled out, so as to maintain or change for a battery.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed in an air cleaner main body top part. A circuit plate is installed on an air inlet. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body. A foot air purifier main body is installed on a bottom of an LED lamp. A torch switch is embedded in an air cleaner main body upper surface. A lithium battery is installed in the air cleaner main body embedded in an upper air purifier main body, a loudspeaker, and a microphone. A receiver is embedded in a key mounted on the air cleaner main body.    USE - Bluetooth and torch function vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier is energy-saving and environment-friendly and convenient to carry and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a Bluetooth and torch function vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed on a top part of a lower air cleaner main body. A power supply plug is connected to a circuit plate. An upper air cleaner main body is installed on an upper part of the air purifier main body. A microphone, a loudspeaker, an answer key, a timing set key and a liquid crystal display screen are embedded in the upper air cleaner main body.    USE - Bluetooth vehicle mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier is convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a Bluetooth vehicle mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one on-vehicle solar energy cooling device, comprise electrical source module, temperature sensor, cooling controller, a cooling fan and a radiating fan, said electric source module output end first with the refrigeration controller first input end electrically connect, said cooling controller second, third input end a and the electric source module output end and second temperature sensor electrically connecting, a radiating fan and input end of a cooling fan electrically connecting and refrigeration controller. This utility new type compared with the existing technology has simple structure, low cost, obvious characteristic of energy-saving and environment-friendly. The same no matter the vehicle running or parking status, it can be a vehicle interior temperature without the need of extra energy, the vehicle maintain the proper temperature of the driver and passenger provide comfort of environment and aging of the automobile due to high temperature caused by inner part of.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one for vehicle of box body structure and vehicle. The box body structure include: used for containing box of component of vehicle, the centre of the box body comprise the inner wall and outer wall of the box body. Wherein said box body is further include hot expansion anti-fire layer, a hot expansion anti-fire layer cover at least part of said inner wall of the box body or the box body upper wall. Because the hot expansion anti-fire layer can be valid to prevent heat transfer to the inner wall or outer wall of the box body up so as to valid the box body of high temperature-resistant property.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to the front drive, comprise between head and carriage, and carriage through the frame, the upper frame is provided with a vehicle seat cushion, the seat cushion is equipped with battery module, a vehicle front fork assembly through connecting with a front wheel, the front wheel is set up with a front wheel driving motor, the lower carriage is provided with one rear wheel shaft, a rear wheel two end connecting with two rear wheel, a front wheel driving motor and the battery module through connecting cable, through the driving motor is mounted on the front wheel upper the rear wheel structure only needs to install one of rear wheel shaft, the whole rear wheel structure is simplified, the manufacturing cost is greatly reduced, and the front wheel driving mode technology, a front wheel driving motor using common of permanent magnetic direct current motor, and the wheel hub of the front wheel integrally set, the structure is simple, rational and beautiful appearance.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one vehicle generating device, aiming to provide a one energy can be regenerated and at any time and any place can be a charging of vehicle generator device. It comprise frame main body, fan group, with the generator set and battery corresponding to the fan unit, the fan group and generating set is installed on the upper frame main body, a generating set of fan set and connecting, of a generator set and battery connecting. This utility new type of beneficial effects are as follows: the device has a certain self-maintenance ability, which ensures safety and wind energy generating process, and the energy can be regenerated, can process at any time and any place, has simple structure, convenient operation, high charging efficiency, coeffcient high safety, stability and high reliability, use range is wide.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to automobile auxiliary component technology field, and claims a luminous warning strip one, it comprises with one strip, one glowing, one sensing unit and one flexible solar panel, glowing and the sensing unit on the one transparent of seal strip main body, forming a whole with the flexible solar panel is adhered on the strip main body, glowing, sensing unit and a flexible solar panel is through lead electrically connect, the bending radian of the utility new type can fully match any vehicle of tightly adhered by adhesive sticking to the vehicle and preset position of upper, the luminance of external environment induction to a glowing opening and closing, when the vehicle is in static status and dark sky of low, glowing would produce active light so as to reach the function of warning.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one battery mounting device and a car, the battery mounting device include used for containing battery of the lifting structure, a battery mounting device further include: connecting structure, said connecting structure on said lifting mechanism surface. A car include the of the battery mounting device. Supporting structure and connecting structure of the new type of battery mounting device use a connecting reinforcement and sheet metal component of automobile, which greatly increases the stability. This utility new type of battery mounting device is simple in structure, convenient to assemble and disassemble, and it does not occupy the multi-of space, greatly improves the feasibility and adjustability of time battery is installed, and the whole set of other components provide more of available space, the space of the whole assembly is arranged.
NOVELTY - Solar electric tricycle, belonging to the technical field of vehicle generally. Comprise solar panel, a bracket, a wheel and is provided with a control mechanism, driving mechanism and battery of a vehicle body, wherein a solar battery plate with two of block, through a bracket set on the top and right side, rear and battery connected in series are connected in series, wherein the wheel with the vehicle body is provided with a damping system. This utility new type has simple structure, reasonable design, one style electric energy is enough, the stable running of green solar energy electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a telescopic darkening one warning spike, wherein the inner shell is sleeved in the shell, the outer shell and inner shell is installed with a sealing ring, the shell and the inner shell is provided with a compression spring, the inner shell can upper and lower move on the shell in lower under the action of external force and compression spring, a transparent cover is fixed the top end of the inner shell and the shell top end is exposed, a single chip controller is installed on the transparent cover and fixed up on the inner shell, battery is installed on the lower part of the single chip controller and fixed in the inner shell, a solar panel is installed on the lower part of the upper part of single chip controller transparent cover and fixed up on the inner shell, LED, light sensor, antenna connecting with the single chip controller is installed on the lower part of the upper part of the solar panel transparent cover and one end, spring action with the micro switch fixed connect, it can prevent damage of valid, driving and pressing of the vehicle, it can through change of light of spike reminding driver to pay attention to driving safety.
NOVELTY - One a piezoelectricity, electromagnetic type vibration energy power generation device, relating to a one generating device, especially relates to one a piezoelectricity, electromagnetic type vibration energy power generation device. Transmission, a piezoelectric power generation and the principle of electromagnetic generating this utility new type gear with the rack of the time pass through the automobile produce speed of vibration into the electric energy. This utility new type comprise pressing plate and support shell, shell is composed of a base and support frame body, fixed with a through hole of frame body on the top of the base is provided with a support spring is set between the bottom plate and the frame body top part is provided with a power mechanism, the power mechanism comprise a rack, the rack and the first gear in the support shell, the second gear and the fourth gear, the third gear and the fifth gear, the fifth gear fixed on the third transmission shaft upper, third transmission shaft two end a connecting with the same structure, a magneto-electric conversion mechanism, a magneto-electric conversion mechanism of coil, coil fixing disk, a magnet fixing disk, magnet and overrunning clutch is composed of position.
NOVELTY - Vehicle portable photoelectric heating solar water heater, belonging to the field of solar water heater. Between the wherein include cold water tank (1), hot water tank (2) and vacuum collecting hot tube (3), a cold water tank (1) and hot water tank (2) is support on the support fixing frame (4), multi-branch vacuum collecting hot tube (3) is installed on the cold water tank (1) and hot water tank (2), vacuum hot tube set (3) is connected with the hot water tank (2), and the cold water tank (1) and hot water tank (2) are set with a water outlet, the two water outlet through water outlet pipe (5) connected, a water outlet pipeline (5) is installed upper water regulating valve (6). The vehicle portable photoelectric heating solar water heater saves energy, has simple structure, is convenient to use, which can solve the travel way of bathing.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one electric vehicle of electric quantity display circuit, used for the electric vehicle comprise electric source phase of circuit connecting interface, wherein the circuit interface connecting with voltage regulator and voltage-dividing resistance R6, upper circuit interface is connected with high pressure display circuit, a medium-pressure display circuit, a low voltage display circuit and under-voltage display circuit, high pressure display circuit is connected in series with high voltage protection resistance R1 and high pressure indicating element, the voltage display circuit is connected in series with voltage protective resistance R2 and voltage indicating element, low pressure display circuit is connected in series with a low-voltage protection R3 and low pressure indicating element, under-voltage display circuit is connected in series with the under-voltage protective resistance R4 and voltage indicating element, high pressure display circuit, a medium-pressure display circuit, a low voltage display circuit and under-voltage display circuit in a connecting main voltage comparator is composed of anti-vibration module. This utility new type of electric quantity display circuit is simple, it can connect electric quantity and segment display can prevent the display section between adjacent frequent switching.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one based on a wireless sensor network of vehicle hydrogen system of fuel cell vehicle electric system control device comprise a centre module, an electric source module, an air conditioner system module, lighting system module, auxiliary system module, system module, an automobile human machine interaction platform, a display module, a key module, a reset circuit, a center module through WiFi radio frequency module connecting air conditioner system module, lighting system module, auxiliary system module, system module, an electric source module is an air conditioner system module, lighting system module, auxiliary system module, system module provide working power supply, vehicle human machine interaction platform connecting a center module. Information transmission using WiFi wireless communication manner, a manner using centralized control mode, operation is simple, the fault checking is convenient, which greatly simplifies the automotive electrical system a occupation of space.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one a battery insulation seal structure, include battery shell, cover plate of battery shell and upper cover plate is inserted in the upper of positive and negative poles, wherein the metal ring and seal ring between said pole and the cover plate set with the surface insulation process of the riveting piece is seal structure, said metal ring and the seal ring, metal ring and the rivet fastening match. This utility new type having improved seal and insulation property, increasing use life, and is suitable for large size battery seal fastening and so on.
NOVELTY - This utility new type is a one battery box, especially relates to a buoy one battery box for electric vehicle. Comprise tube, upper part of said tube set with fixed with the upper cover of said of upper cover set with in aviation plug. Buoy battery box has compact structure and improves the radiating property, fixing property is good, operation is convenient, which improves use life.
NOVELTY - A one endless track electric sliding plate vehicle lithium battery, include battery shell, battery shell is covered with a battery cover, a battery shell is equipped with battery group, the side of battery group connecting with a protective plate, wherein the battery shell is fixed upper connecting 6 pin plug 4 pin plug and pin plug 2, 6 pin plug 4 pin plug and pin plug and the battery 2 is connected, a battery group include monomer electric core, the monomer electric core through connecting nickel sheet, nickel sheet is provided with upper battery group B + welding point and battery group B-welding point.
NOVELTY - One up with wheels and a pull pole of battery, include the pull rod (1), a first-stage expansion interface (1.1), second level telescopic joint (1.2), connecting sheet (1.3), a turning roller (1.4), a battery interface terminal (2), a battery (3), lifting handle (4), a pull rod (1) connecting and can be retracted to the primary extension interface (1.1), the first-stage expansion interface (1.1) and can be retracted to connect two level expansion interface (1.2), the connecting sheet (1.3) and the second level extension interface (1.2) connecting the connecting piece (1.3) of the left and right two side is provided with turnover roller (1.4), connecting plate (1.3) with upper connecting battery body (3), a battery (3) is provided with a battery interface terminal (2) and lifting handle (4), wherein the battery interface terminal (2) is futher comprise: the battery anode, battery cathode, the type detection port, temperature detecting port.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a negative plate and a diaphragm of lithium ion battery, wherein the cathode sheet of lithium ion battery cathode comprise collector plate, at least one of the upper surface of the cathode collector plate are coated with active material layer, wherein the at least one active material layer of one surface with metal lithium. When the rear lithium ion battery use this utility new type negative plate, metal lithium due to the principle of local battery would dissolve the reaction, at the same time, generating the SEI film on the surface of active material layer of cathode sheet, and at least a portion of lithium ion is embedded into inner part of active material, so as to improve the capacity of lithium ion battery, to overcome Sn, Si and so on material the presence of large irreversible capacity caused by of manufacturing of capacity of a negative electrode and a positive electrode with positive polarity matching is not completely play and so on so that the capacity of lithium ion battery obtain a greatly improved. Therefore, this utility new type cathode sheet can improve the capacity of lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a scandium oxide stable zirconium oxide one waste ceramic chip of a device, the raw material include, damage or aging of scandium oxide stable zirconium oxide of waste ceramic chip in at least a one, said device comprise feeding port, a crusher, a flow groove, pump machine, first centrifuge, first dissolve kettle, second dissolve kettle, kettle, first precipitating kettle, second precipitating kettle, third precipitating kettle. The beneficial effect of the scandium oxide stable zirconia sintered body into a repeated regeneration of zirconium oxide and scandium oxide powder, a powder can be used for production of the SOFC electrolyte, or in other fields of application of the raw material, and using this utility new type can be a multi-times a recycling, especially circulation regeneration of scandium oxide, valid utilization of noble metal and the oxide creates substantially condition.
NOVELTY - One rear a liquid flow battery flow frame and the forming of pile, wherein the flow frame comprise embedded connecting of outer frame (1) and an inner frame (4), the outer frame is set with upper of multi - and flow channel (7), each and four sides of flow channel is set first seal part (10), a first seal the inner side of the outer frame is provided with reaction area part (9), the first seal part (10) and reaction region first seal part is correspond to the outer frame of the other side set with reaction area second seal part (12) and second seal part (13). of adjacent liquid flow frame first, second seal part and reaction region first, second seal part to be buckled with each other of concave-convex structure, multiple layers and the first seal part of adjacent liquid flow frame and the second seal part are buckled with each other form of seal for and flow channel, the reaction zone first rear seal part and the adjacent liquid flow frame of reaction region second seal part are buckled with each other for forming seal of reaction area.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a lithium ion power battery one liquid cooling structure, the structure include a main body frame, a water inlet end cover and water outlet end cover, a gasket, a battery monomer, monitoring device, collecting plate, bus plate and bolt part, a water inlet end cover and water outlet end cover through interference match with the main body frame connect together, forming 24 and cylindrical cavity 35 the cooling liquid flow channel, a gasket arranged on the end cover and the main body frame, a battery monomer is installed on the cylindrical cavity, through the convergent current piece are connected in parallel, and then is led out through the positive and negative plate, said monitoring device comprise monitoring device and monitoring device main body end cover two parts, water inlet end is installed on the upper cover, a fastening bolt through fixing, this utility new type has novel structure, convenient to manufacture and maintain, and the cooling effect is obvious, which can the working temperature of a battery of a reasonable temperature range, of hot out of control and avoid the safety hidden trouble.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one small power portable magnesium air battery, belonging to the new energy technology field. Internal include electrolytic groove (4), wherein the electrolytic groove (4) is composed of parallel of two block opposite to the mounting plate (5), an electrolytic groove (4) connecting with the connecting module, wherein the groove (4) is set with metal electrode (13), a mounting plate (5) is set with the air electrode (56), the electrolytic groove (4) of the bottom set with slag discharging box (6). This utility new type provide of small power portable magnesium air battery can power working, power density, discharge power stable, light, operation is simple, it is convenient to carry.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one fork vehicle electricity bottle and claims a one forklift electrolyte cleaning device set on the electric bottle of the side fork truck, the pumping of water pump principle, the device include water pump, water pump lower part connecting end of transition joint, lower end transition joint below the connecting transition tube, transition tube connecting the lower part absorbing steel pipe, absorbing steel pipe extending to the bottom of the battery box body, water pump upper part connecting upper end of the transition joint, the upper transition joint connecting water outlet soft pipe, water outlet soft pipe through the electrolyte of in need is placed out of container. Adsorption steel pipe and transition tube connecting the angle direction of the adsorbing sheet steel of tube can be freely adjusted convenient for absorbing electrolytic liquid to any corner of the battery box. Whole structure is simple, it can disassembly and assembly is convenient, the volume is small, and convenient storing.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cooling device (4) which is provided with several cooling elements (5,6) that are spaced apart. A receiving space (20) for a battery cell (10) is recessed between the cooling elements. The cooling elements are combined into the heat sink (15). The cooling elements are designed as cooling fins or cooling ribs. The cooling elements are integrally connected by a parallelepiped-shaped cooling block (18).    USE - High-voltage battery mounted in motor vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of the battery cells can be simplified. The manufacturing cost of the high-voltage battery can be reduced. The insertion of the battery cell is simplified in the receiving spaces of the cooling facilities. The efficient cooling of the individual battery cells can be achieved with little material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing high-voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the high-voltage battery.    High-voltage battery (1)    Cooling device (4)    Cooling elements (5,6)    Battery cell (10)    Heat sink (15)    Parallelepiped-shaped cooling block (18)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a housing (11) with a container (13) having an aperture (14) through which winding element is inserted into inner space (33) of housing. The container is designed as a mechanically solid plastic structural element (25). The plastic structural element is provided with a protective layer (29) which encloses inner space of the housing together with cover plate (23) of lid arrangement, so that the protective layer is resistant against the penetration of water and electrolytes into the inner space of housing.    USE - Lithium-ion battery cell for motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The materials required for manufacture of battery cell can be reduced, so that the manufacturing cost and weight of battery cell can be reduced. The corrosion resistance of the battery cell can be improved by the protective layer. Simplification of electrical insulation of the terminals can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of housing of the lithium-ion battery cell.    Housing (11)    Container (13)    Aperture (14)    Cover plate (23)    Mechanically solid plastic structural element (25)    Protective layer (29)    Inner space of housing (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (3) and a humidifier (10) which are connected to liquid or gaseous medium through a heatable duct element (11). The duct element is provided with an electric resistance heating portion which is implemented as an electrical circuit (16) having electrical lead portions (18). A temperature backup element (19) that is designed as fuse is formed as a portion of the electrical circuit or the lead portions to disrupt the electrical contact, when the temperature is above predetermined limit temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured fuel cell system can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. The temperature backup element can be accessed and replaced easily. The overheating and damage of the heatable duct element can be avoided. The efficiency and safety of the fuel cell system can be improved. The size of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system and heatable duct element in fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Humidifier (10)    Heatable duct element (11)    Electrical circuit (16)    Electrical lead portion (18)    Temperature backup element (19)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has fixed mold (18) attached to support structure (40), comprising cavity to accommodate metal preform. A mold structure is formed of two openable and closable portions that are movable towards and away from press plate (28). The mold structure has punching unit attached to the support structure, and is able to push into cavity through open groove of press plate when mold structure is closed, so that the metal preform is pressed against the walls of cavity and against cavity of fixed mold, resulting in formation of a hollow metal component having bottom wall.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing battery terminal for battery of automotive such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle from metal preform.    ADVANTAGE - The production of automotive battery terminal having a removable media, punching unit and piercing unit in the same apparatus is performed automatically and quickly by single machine. The installation space of battery terminal is reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the apparatus for the manufacture of terminals for batteries.    Fixed mold (18)    Press plate (28)    Clamping structure (32)    First pneumatic cylinder mold (37)    Support structure (40)
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one metal shell of a thin film capacitor, comprise of two lead, the metal shell and the capacitor core, a capacitor core of two end plated metal plating layer, a capacitor core and metal plating layer are set in the metal shell, the upper metal shell is provided with a through hole, two lead passes through the through hole of a connecting with the different of the metal plating layer, upper metal shell is provided with a fill, filling through the filling hole to fill of the gap between the metal shell and the capacitor core, the inner and outer metal shell of two side are provided with insulation layer. Metal shell guide hot coeffcient high, the heat can be radiated in time, improve the product property, metal shell non-combustible, explosion-proof, safety and high reliability, which can better meet for safety of high requirement of use occasions, such as home appliance, a frequency converter, a UPS, a photovoltaic electric vehicle and so on, and the insulation layer is provided with the inner and outer side of two metal shell can be futher improve utility of new type of safety.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a vehicle power battery assembling one arrangement structure, in particular to a vehicle power battery bag one, the comprise of upper shell and lower shell formed by shell, battery module in the shell, wherein the battery module of gap forming with the air inlet along the width direction of the shell of air inlet channel connected, and of forming a gap with the air inlet channel along the length direction of shell of middle channel connected, the width of air inlet channel from the air inlet to the shell inner extending of is gradually reduced. Of is provided for through air inlet channel, the air inlet of the middle passage of the air amount, improves the radiating effect of battery bag, battery bag in the temperature more uniformity.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one used for upper electric motor car of a folding solar panel, compared with the existing technology solves the problem that the solar panel cannot be set in the defect of upper electric motor car. This utility new type comprise solar panel B and fixed mounting of solar panel A the storage box of said solar panel and solar panel A through B bolts fixed mounted solar panel B with the solar battery plate A through lead are connected in series, further comprise solar panel C and connecting piece of solar panel C through a connecting piece and the B connecting installation, solar battery board of said solar panel C connected in series between the solar panel B up. This utility new type can be the solar combination folding can combination set in the solar storage box of electric motor car in time the electric vehicle riding, the solar panel can be unfolded in a solar energy charging time.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of slurry involves stirring mixture of thickener solution and dispersoid containing negative electrode active material, and optionally adding 5 %mass or less dispersion medium in the slurry. The product of weighted average specific surface area (m2/g) and solid content ratio of the dispersoid is 1.3 or more.    USE - Manufacture of slurry used for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, video camera, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode formed using the slurry has excellent adhesiveness in the interface of electrical powder collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry;    (2) electrode; and    (3) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode plates (10) comprising a conductive and corrosive resistant basement (13) and a grid (14) including edges with a sub-grid structure, where the basement and the grid are made from a composite, metal coated with conductive and corrosive resistant film, a conductive polymer, and lead/lead alloy. A hybrid electrolyte system comprises sulfuric acid gel (34) arranged in the grids of the electrode plates, and adsorbed glass mat (35) arranged between the electrode plates, where the grid is provided with bar, circle, diamond, honeycomb or rectangular pattern.    USE - Lead acid battery for a vehicle and solar and wind energy storages.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be manufactured with very large capacity and prolonged cycle life in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lead acid battery.    Electrode plates (10)    Conductive and corrosive resistant basement (13)    Grid (14)    Sulfuric acid gel (34)    Adsorbed glass mat (35)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (400) has multiple cells (101,102,103) that are connected within a pack case (210). A short circuit induction element (300) has the input-output terminals (111,112) that are equipped between the exterior of the pack case. A unit module has a battery cell assembly, which is electrically connected with the battery cells. The battery cells are surrounded with an outer cover. The unit modules are electrically connected with a module case. A needle bed conductor (500) reduces the current amplitude between the edge cells. A linear element has a wire (310) and a rubber band.    USE - Battery pack for use in a vehicle (Claimed), such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit induction element has the input-output terminals that are equipped between the exterior of the pack case and the unit module has a battery cell assembly, which is electrically connected with the battery cells, thus ensures safety of the needle bed penetration, and also reduces the current amplitude between the edge cell and the needle bed conductor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle with the power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Cells (101,102,103)    Input-output terminals (111,112)    Pack case (210)    Short circuit induction element (300)    Wire (310)    Battery pack (400)    Needle bed conductor (500)
NOVELTY - Computing device comprises an outer covering having at least a first portion which is an oxygen-permeable microstructure, where the first portion is integrally formed with the outer covering; an electronic component within the outer covering; and a fuel cell with an oxidant inlet that is in fluid communication with the first portion of the outer covering.    USE - The computing device is useful as laptop computers and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - Computing device may be provided with an opening, even if the computing components of the device do not require convection cooling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Computing device comprises an outer covering having at least a first portion which is an oxygen-permeable microstructure, where the first portion is integrally formed with the outer covering; an electronic component within the outer covering; and a fuel cell with an oxidant inlet that is in fluid communication with the first portion of the outer covering; or computing device comprises an outer covering comprising a material having: a first portion having an oxygen-permeable microstructure, and a second portion having a microstructure that is substantially non-oxygen-permeable; and a fuel cell with an oxidant inlet that is in fluid communication with the first portion of the outer covering.
NOVELTY - The device has an input inductive element, two power semiconductor dowels, two power diodes, an intermediate inductive element and modules of electrochemical capacitors. The load-bearing elements are connected on a pulse converter circuit of the direct current with a two-quadrant mode operation. A production of charge and discharge outline is provided with a sequential connection of a source of power supply, input inductive element, semiconductor key, intermediate inductive element and modules of electrochemical capacitors.    USE - Device for controlling charge and discharge process of powerful capacitive technological level energy to power electrically operated composition of direct current.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing electrical driving power in a vehicle (1) by using a fuel cell system (2). A starting procedure is to be started by using a remote trip unit (9) independent of a presence of a user (8) in close proximity to the vehicle. The starting procedure is performed by the remote trip unit when a start signal of the remote trip unit is presented. A determination is made whether temperature of the vehicle, the fuel cell system and/or an environment surrounding the vehicle is lower than temperature threshold value.    USE - Method for starting a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining whether temperature of the vehicle, the fuel cell system and/or the environment surrounding the vehicle is lower than temperature threshold value so as to enhance comfortable of the user of the vehicle equipped with the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for starting a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Compressed gas storage (6)    User (8)    Remote trip unit (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S1) a current comparison value using in a past period of time until a present time point flowed with battery cell current by using a filter. The current comparison value is compared (S2) with a predetermined limiting reference value. The constant current of the battery cell is determined (S3) for prediction period. The battery cell current is regulated (S4).    USE - Method for determining constant current of battery cell of battery used in motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reliable and quick determination of constant current of battery cell can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the battery management unit;    (2) the battery; and    (3) the motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process of determining constant current of battery cell.    Step to form current comparison value (S1)    Step to compare current comparison value with predetermined limiting reference value (S2)    Step to determine constant current of the battery cell (S3)    Step to regulate battery cell current (S4)
NOVELTY - The device (3) has a first function generator (6) i.e. sine sources, adapted for generating a continuous sine wave. A second function generator (8) i.e. pulse generator, is coupled with a radio frequency switch (7). The second function generator is acted with a predetermined pulse sequence. The radio frequency switch outputs the output oscillation signal and transmits the output oscillation signal to a component (1) e.g. bipolar plate or end plate, at a fuel cell. A power amplifier (9) is adapted for amplifying the oscillation output signal of the radio frequency switch.    USE - Vibration stimulation device for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows an increase in output and increase in service life of the fuel cell or fuel cell stack, so that reduction in repair costs, and warranty and goodwill costs is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for oscillation excitation at component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vibration stimulation device.    Component (1)    Vibration stimulation device (3)    Function generators (6, 8)    Radio frequency switch (7)    Power amplifier (9)
NOVELTY - The diaphragm pump (1) has lever arm portions that are arranged on both sides of rotational axis. The lever arm portion is kinematically coupled with a diaphragm (2) on a thrust side (22) of an armature (9). The power output of the armature is carried out at the diaphragm curved about the lever arm portions, such that the rotating movement of armature is converted into a translational motion of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is operated in push-pull process, if the armature is vibrated.    USE - Diaphragm pump e.g. vibration pump for supplying liquid media such as additive or fuel, and air to aquarium and battery for forklift truck, used in medical, laboratory and environmental engineering fields.    ADVANTAGE - By rotatable mounting of the armature on a bearing axis, the safe and precise guidance of the armature can be ensured in simple manner, so that the liquid media can be supplied accurately and effectively. Thus, the trouble-free and maintenance-free operation of the diaphragm pump can be ensured by the precise guidance of the armature. The diaphragm pump can be constructed in simple manner with low production and assembly costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the diaphragm pump.    Diaphragm pump (1)    Diaphragm (2)    Electromagnet (3)    Armature (9)    Thrust side of armature (22)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage circuit (1) has electric power generation units (2) each comprising of a pair of electrodes (2a,2b). One electrode is connected to an intermediate point (Dm) between diodes (3A,3B), while the other electrode is connected to another intermediate point (Cm) between capacitors (4A,4B). Cathode side electrodes (3a) are mutually short circuited, and connected with one electrode (4a) of a capacitor pair (4). Anode side electrodes (3b) are mutually short circuited, and connected with the other electrode (4b) of the capacitor pair.    USE - Electrical storage circuit for electric power generating apparatus of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective by reducing the number of diodes by half by using only two diodes to store DC voltage, while eliminating complication of the circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the electrical storage circuit.    Electrical storage circuit (1)    Electric power generation units (2)    Electrodes (2a,2b)    Cathode side electrodes (3a)    Diodes (3A,3B)    Anode side electrodes (3b)    Capacitor pair (4)    One electrode (4a)    Capacitors (4A,4B)    Other electrode (4b)    Another intermediate point (Cm)    Intermediate point (Dm)
NOVELTY - The electrode terminal has an external thread (2) screwed together in the nut (200). The connection unit (10) is provided with a flange (3) of smaller diameter than the external thread. The connection unit (20) is provided with a base unit (21) normally contacted to the flange of the connection unit (10). The connection unit (10) is made of carbon steel with mechanical strength higher than the mechanical strength of the connection unit (20). The connection units are joined integrally. The connection unit (20) is made of aluminum or copper.    USE - Electrode terminal of battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the external thread is made of material with high mechanical strength, the rupture of the external thread is reduced. Since the connection unit is made of copper or aluminum, the electron in the battery moves efficiently, and the high electric power can be achieved. The productivity of the electrode terminal can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode terminal.    External thread (2)    Flange (3)    Connection units (10,20)    Base unit (21)    Nut (200)
NOVELTY - The module has a holder (20) to hold end portions of electrical storage elements accommodated in a case. The inlet port (44a) and exhaust port (44b) of a heat exchange medium are made to contact the storage element region that is not maintained at holder. The inlet port is formed in predetermined direction so that the opening area of portion close to the holder is larger than the opening area of portion far from holder. The exhaust port is formed in predetermined direction so that opening area of portion close to the holder is smaller than opening area of portion far from holder.    USE - Electrical storage module of electrical storage apparatus (claimed) such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inlet port and exhaust port of the heat exchange medium are formed in predetermined direction so that the opening areas differ in size according to the positional relationship with respect to the holder, the flow volume of the heat exchange medium in the longitudinal direction of electrical storage elements is varied. Thus the temperature fluctuation in the longitudinal direction of the electrical storage element maintained at the holder is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrical storage module.    Holder (20)    Side walls (43a,43b)    Inlet port (44a)    Exhaust port (44b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery that is provided with waste gas valve for discharging gas emitted inside. A smoke-emitting path is provided for discharging the gas discharged from waste gas valve of batteries to outside. A smoke-emitting path is provided to extend in direction and provided with an opening at the end of direction. A resin-made sealing board is provided in the other end of smoke-emitting path in the direction. A recessed portion is formed in the surface at the side of smoke-emitting path.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin-made sealing board is provided in the other end of smoke-emitting path and recessed portion is formed in the surface at the side of smoke-emitting path, the melting of sealing board by heat of gas can be reduced. Thus the other end of smoke-emitting route can be efficiently sealed with resin-made sealing board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the battery pack.    Cell (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Partition Structure (30)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing defect winding portion by winding up an electrode plate of defect area by a core material without winding up electrode plate of good quality area. The area of winding length passing through positive electrode detection position (X) among positive electrode plates (P) and the area of winding length passing through negative electrode detection position (Y) among negative electrode plates (N) are provided to manufacture defect winding portion by winding up both-electrodes board of defect area by core material, when all are defect areas.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode structure of battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The winding-type electrode structure which is formed by winding the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate can be manufactured effectively. The winding-type manufacturing process and electrode winding apparatus can be provided to improve the yield of electrode structure by simple structure, while the defective portion in electrode plate is appropriately removed. The length of electrode plate containing defective portion can be shortened, and the yield can be improved. Since the discharge length of negative electrode plate is reduced and the discharge of good quality positive electrode plate is prevented, the yield can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrode winding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electrode winding apparatus.    Negative electrode plate (N)    Positive electrode plate (P)    Separator (S)    Positive electrode detection position (X)    Negative electrode detection position (Y)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a tray (11) which is provided with an accommodating unit (112) partitioned off with a rib (111). A battery cell (12) is positioned at the accommodating unit. A reinforcement metal fitting (13) is provided to mount an edge of rib along an extension direction of rib. A bracket (14) is provided to connect battery cell and tray. The tray is provided with a base (114) protruded from an inner peripheral wall of accommodating unit of a vicinity of rib. An anchor is buried under the base. A reinforcement metal fitting and bracket are connected with anchor.    USE - Battery pack for use as motive power source in electric vehicle such as car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcement metal fitting is provided to mount along extension direction of the rib formed between battery cells so that the tensile load acting along the rib is received with reinforcement metal fitting when external force moves battery cell within the accommodating unit of tray and collides battery cell with an inner wall. Thus, the concentration and rupture of tensile load on the junction portion of inner wall and rib can be prevented effectively while easily allowing changing the intense reinforcement metal fitting and exchanging reinforcement metal fitting without increasing the cost of manufacturing battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Tray (11)    Battery cell (12)    Reinforcement metal fitting (13)    Bracket (14)    Rib (111)    Edge of rib (111A)    Accommodating unit (112)    Base (114)
NOVELTY - The solution includes non-aqueous solvent and lithium salt in which the convergence electric current value in constant voltage charge of 4.9Volts is not greater than 0.015 and not less than 0.0001 milli-ampere per centimeter squared at 50 degree Celsius. Non-aqueous solvent has a carbonate solvent, and has a 40%mass or more of non-aqueous solvent which does not have a fluorine atom with respect to the total mass of the non-aqueous solvent. Lithium salt has lithium hexafluorophosphate, and the ionic conductivities in 25 degree Celsius are not less than 4 and not greater than 40 millisiemens per centimeter.    USE - Electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrical storage devices used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Can also be used for a non-commercial machines, and a power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery which operates at a high voltage and has a high cycle life by the electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a cooler (20) that arranges a fin (27) to a coolant flow path (P), when the coolant flow path is formed in the inside of a case (21). A semiconductor module (11-13) is arranged at the outer surface of cooler. The heat conduction of the front-end portion which opposes semiconductor module in the fin is carried out to the semiconductor module, when coolant directly contacts semiconductor module through opening (24a) formed in the case. A positioning portion positions alignment of semiconductor module on the outer surface of the case.    USE - Power converter device such as inverter mounted in electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the semiconductor module is cooled through fin, the cooling efficiency of the semiconductor module is improved. Since semiconductor module is positioned according to positioning portion, the positioning accuracy of semiconductor module is improved. The coolant which flows through coolant is guided to semiconductor module, so that the cooling efficiency of semiconductor module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the inverter.    Semiconductor module (11-13)    Cooler (20)    Case (21)    Opening (24a)    Fin (27)    Coolant flow path (P)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a semiconductor chip (120) is provided in the inside of the package (110) formed with sealing material. A die pad (130) is bonded by the back surface (CRS) of the semiconductor chip. A stretching electrode (124) is connected to the electrode of semiconductor element provided in the surface of chip, and is stretched to the back surface of chip. A bonding wire (140) is connected to stretching electrode in back surface. The sealing material exists between surfaces of chip and package.    USE - Semiconductor device for generating reference voltage to regulate threshold value of residual amount of vehicle-mounted lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The compressive stress of the semiconductor chip in the semiconductor device with which the package is easily formed of the sealing material is effectively reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (100)    Package (110)    Semiconductor chip (120)    Stretching electrode (124)    Die pad (130)    Bonding wire (140)    Back surface (CRS)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a functional block group (20) provided with functional blocks (30) that are operated when electric power is supplied from a battery (1). A control part (40) controls electric power supply from the battery to the functional block group. The electric power supply to the functional block group is started when the electric power is supplied to the functional block group. The electric power supply to the functional block group is stopped when detecting that a load apparatus is removed from an electric power feeding socket (2).    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for use between a battery and an electric power feeding socket i.e. cigar socket, for supplying electrical power to a load apparatus i.e. accessory, in a motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a portable navigation apparatus, a radar contact machine, a drive recorder, an LED light, a portable terminal, an audio player and a personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the electric power supply to the functional block group to be stopped when detecting that the load apparatus is removed from the electric power feeding socket, so that wastage of consumption of power from the battery can be avoided, thus improving convenience at time of connecting the electric power feeding socket to the load apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle mounted electric power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Electric power feeding socket (2)    Vehicle mounted electric power supply apparatus (10)    Functional block group (20)    Functional blocks (30)    Control part (40)
NOVELTY - The system has an alarm circuit outputting an alarm signal comparing a voltage value (VL) and a threshold value of electrical storage block inputs. A latch circuit holds the alarm signal. A transistor is operated by an output signal of the latch circuit to switch a relay e.g. system main relay (SMR-B) from on to OFF position. A controller changes the voltage value input into the alarm circuit or threshold value, while performing control of the output alarm signal from the alarm circuit to turn ON the relay by determining energized state of an electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Electrical storage system e.g. battery system such as nickel-hydrogen battery system and lithium ion battery system, for use in a vehicle. Can also be used as an electrical double layer capacitor system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller changes the voltage value input into the alarm circuit or the threshold value while performing control of the output alarm signal from the alarm circuit to turn ON the relay by determining energized state of the electrical storage apparatus, so that frequency of operation of the relay is increased when determining abnormality of an electric current interruption circuit, thus improving reliability with respect to the alarm signal of the alarm circuit by removing noise using a capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller is an electric control unit (ECU). The electrical storage apparatus is an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating drive instruction of a system main relay and operation of an electric current interruption circuit when making an electrical storage system into a starting state.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System main relay (SMR-B)    Voltage value (VL)    Timings (t11-t15)
NOVELTY - The wind generator has vertical axis wind turbine that produces energy by catching air flows raised by transport vehicles, which is combined with solar cells. The wind generator while rotating rotates a current generator which generates electric current. Permanent energies like general wind raised by running vehicles and natural winds blowing locally are recovered. Solar energy obtained by the solar panels are arranged at the top of the apparatus as air baffles.    USE - Wind generator.
NOVELTY - The hybrid power system (1) has an operation mode which transfers a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (10) to a standby state, while producing electric power combining the SOFC and a micro gas turbine (MGT) (50), when stopping the SOFC in a state which drive the MGT. A heating unit heats up a temperature in a generator room during transfer of the SOFC to the standby state, so as to maintain the temperature in the standby state.    USE - Hybrid power system for generating electric power using fuel cell such as SOFC, and internal combustion engine such as MGT and gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The time required by restarting from the pause of SOFC can be shortened, while improving durability of SOFC with respect to a frequent repetition of starting and stop of the power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hybrid power system during operating method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid power system (1)    SOFC (10)    MGT (50)    Chimney (60)    Oxidizing-gas supply system (70)
NOVELTY - The system (30a) has several power converters (305a-305d) that are coupled to a direct current (DC) power source. A control loop (323i) is adapted to provide a feedback signal to the power converter from the connection between the power converter and the coupled DC power source. A power conversion portion is adapted to convert power to discharge and charge the coupled DC power source. The power converters are adapted for serial connection to the other power converters. The control loop is adapted to set a voltage or current through terminals of the power converter.    USE - Distributed power system for managing distributed direct current (DC) power source such as solar cell (claimed), solar panel, electrical fuel cell, electrical battery in series installations.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows serial connection of sources operating under different conditions such as solar panels exposed to different light or temperature conditions. The serial connected panels at different orientations or different sections of the roof or structure can be installed. Since the power is optimized independently for each panel, the problem of low power utilization in building-integrated installations is avoided. Since the inverter does not require a wide input voltage, the construction is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for managing distributed direct current (DC) power sources in series installations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the distributed power system.    Distributed power system for managing distributed direct current power source (30a)    Power converter (305a-305d)    Module (320a)    Control loop (323i)    Terminal (330)
NOVELTY - Electrode for electrochemical capacitors comprises microporous carbon material and quinone or acid anhydride as a functional group in edge portion of the microporous carbon material.    USE - The electrode is useful in electrochemical capacitor (claimed) which is useful in lithium ion battery, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is environmentally-friendly and suitable for long term storage, and utilizes minimal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical capacitor;    (2) method for discharging electrochemical capacitor; and    (3) method of manufacturing electro-chemical capacitor electrode.
NOVELTY - The structure has a partition unit which is provided between the battery (15) and electrically-wired unit (16). The accommodation region of battery and electrically wired unit are partitioned OFF within the case. A heat sink is provided between lower surface of electrically-wired unit and partition unit. A cooling passage (24) circulates the cooling air that circulated the battery to the heat sink. A guidance unit guides cooling air to the surface of the electrically-wired unit from the middle of cooling passage.    USE - Cooling structure of power supply pack for vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of electrically-wired unit is cooled exactly, if the boundary of battery module and electrically-wired unit equipped in the heat sink. The cooling air can easily flow in the battery module, so as to improve cooling property of the battery module. The structure spaces apart the inlet opening and each end of the cooling duct from the battery module can be sufficient. The raise of surface temperature of the electrically-wired unit is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of cooling structure.    Hybrid electric vehicle (1)    Case (3)    Battery (15)    Electrically-wired unit (16)    Cooling passage (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a first storage unit that is provided to store energy consumption related data regarding energy consumption of electric vehicle. A second storage unit is provided to store route information of route areas. The likeness degree of first kind of both route areas is calculated based on difference of route information of route areas. The EV energy consumption estimation unit (7) is provided to estimate energy consumption of object EV in second route area to be energy consumption related data of selected route area and second route area using route information.    USE - Apparatus installed in management center and intelligent transport system (ITS) center of highway for estimating energy consumption of electric vehicle (EV) such as plug-in electric vehicle (PEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and air conditioner or coller.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption estimation of the object EV in the next driving route area can be performed at a high precision. The speed of the object EV in the next driving route area, transit time, and an acceleration can be calculated efficiently using reference data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy consumption estimation method for estimating energy consumption of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy consumption estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Relationship data storage unit (1)    Route information storage unit (2)    Electric vehicle parameter estimation unit (6)    Electric vehicle energy consumption estimation unit (7)    Energy consumption estimation units (72,73)
NOVELTY - The method involves inspecting the horn (20) and the anvil (30) bonded with the lead (15) positioned at the substrate (10) of battery electrode inserted between the processing surface of the horn, and the processing surface of the anvil. The step difference between the center portion corresponding to the position of the lead, and the edge portion that does not correspond to the position of the lead is detected as an abrasion loss. The replacement time of the horn and the anvil is determined based on the detected abrasion loss.    USE - Inspection method of manufacturing apparatus of electrode of nickel hydride storage battery used as power supply of electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the replacement time of the horn and the anvil is determined based on the detected abrasion loss, the replacement time of the ultrasonic bonding tool of the battery electrode manufacturing apparatus can be determined appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an inspection apparatus of battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the inspection apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (10)    Lead (15)    Horn (20)    Anvil (30)    Control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17) has several thermoelectric conversion modules (27) that are positioned between a lower pipe (23) and an upper pipe (28) in which a high temperature medium (G) and a low-temperature medium (W) circulate respectively. A guide unit (40) is provided to change flow of the high temperature medium, so that the high temperature medium between adjacent thermoelectric conversion modules is kept away from other thermoelectric conversion module.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus of internal combustion engine such as gasoline engine mounted in e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high temperature medium between adjacent thermoelectric conversion modules is kept away from other thermoelectric conversion modules, the thermal radiation between thermoelectric conversion modules can be suppressed effectively. The heat transfer efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion module can be improved, and the electric power generation amount can be increased in effective manner. The heat damage to the cable between thermoelectric conversion modules can be prevented reliably. The cooling capability of the engine can be improved. The calorie amount emitted between the thermoelectric conversion modules from exhaust gas can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17)    Lower pipe (23)    Thermoelectric conversion module (27)    Upper pipe (28)    Guide unit (40)    High temperature medium (G)    Low-temperature medium (W)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator (EE), and a layer (A). The negative electrode contains an alkali metal. The separator has a layer (B) containing polymers or copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene. The layer (B) is capable of reacting with dendrites of alkali metal. The layer (A) is provided between separator and negative electrode, and does not react with the dendrites of alkali metal. The ratio of hydrophilization treatment carried out in the separator is 10-80%.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used for vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and portable cordless products. Uses include but are not limited to compact disc player, multimedia player, mobile telephone, smart phone, notebook-type personal computer, tablet-type device, and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent charge or discharge cyclic characteristics, and suppresses the growth of dendrites from the electrode containing alkali metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the coin cell-type secondary battery.    Spacer (AA)    Current collector (BB)    Spring washer (CC)    Lithium metal (DD)    Separator (EE)
NOVELTY - An anode active material has core portion including lithium alloyed-(quasi) metal oxide (I) and a shell portion including a carbon material coated on a surface of the core, and core-shell structure.    USE - Anode active material is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, camcorder, cellular phone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising anode active material has excellent high capacity, cycle characteristics, volume expansion controlability, and initial efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material has core portion including lithium alloyed-(quasi) metal oxide of formula: (MOx-Liy)-C (I) and a shell portion including a carbon material coated on a surface of the core, and core-shell structure.    M=semimetal;    x=0-1.5;and    y=0-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode active material.
NOVELTY - The assembly has multiple folding-type unit cells i.e. mono-cell, provided with an up and down symmetry structure. An electrode is fixed in an outer side of a round-shaped main body that is originated from an A-type bar. The main body is provided with multiple cathodes and anodes. A rectangular-shaped separation film (21) laminates boundaries of the cathodes and the anodes. Multiple C-type bars are provided with the unit cells. The unit cells are separated from the A-type bar. The unit cells fold the separation film along one-way direction.    USE - Electrode assembly for a pouch-type/angular-type/can-type secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, of a battery pack of a cellular phone, a handheld computer, a smart phone, a smart pad, a net book, a light electronic vehicle (LEV), an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has better thickness comparison capacity. The assembly arranges a material in two sides of the symmetry structure so as to change design of a device according to placing directions of the unit cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electrode assembly.    Rectangular-shaped separation film (21)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly (140A) comprises a primary separation film (201A) that is interposed between a positive electrode sheet (152A) and cathode sheet (154A), where a secondary separation film (200A) is positioned at the opposite direction of the primary separation film. A lamination sheet is reeled on a coating layer. A binder layer (131A) is formed in between the primary separation film and secondary separation film. The inorganic material is made of barium titanate, lead oxide, lanthanum oxide, zinc oxide, tin oxide, lead titanate or strontium compounds.    USE - Electrode assembly for a secondary battery, particularly a lithium secondary battery used in a device (all claimed), such as a cellular phone, handheld computer, smart pad, notebook, light electronic vehicle, electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The primary separation film is interposed between a positive electrode sheet and cathode sheet, where a secondary separation film is positioned at the opposite direction of the primary separation film, and thus provides the excellent buffering effect according to the volume change within the electrode assembly, prevents the deformation of the electrode assembly due to the charging or discharging of the secondary battery, ensures the miniaturization of the secondary battery, while providing the excellent adhesive force, and hence prevents the generation of the interfacial friction power between the core and separation film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode assembly.    Binder layer (131A)    Electrode assembly (140A)    Positive electrode sheet (152A)    Cathode sheet (154A)    Separation film (200A,201A)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a control unit controlling a vehicular electronic control unit and a switch. A sub-battery supplies voltage to the vehicular electronic control unit. A battery supplies power source to the vehicular electronic control unit and the switch. The battery and the sub-battery are connected with an electric power converting section that is arranged with a voltage sensor unit. The voltage sensor unit is connected with the vehicular electronic control unit. The battery is positioned between an output terminal and an input terminal.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle improves stability of an electric power supply that is connected with a vehicular electronic control unit so as to improve reliability of the vehicle. The vehicle can be prevented from accident. The vehicle is arranged with a high voltage battery so as to reduce manufacturing cost of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Separating at least two gases or two liquids comprises contacting the gases or liquids with a membrane comprising a copolymer comprising 10-99 mol.% 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene-based structural units and 1-90 mol.% vinylidene fluoride-based structural units.    USE - The method is useful for: separating gases or liquids (claimed) in air purification, petrochemical, refinery and natural gas industries; and e.g. vapor separations (desalination of water by reverse osmosis), non-aqueous liquid separation (deep desulfurization of gasoline and diesel fuels), ethanol/water separations, pervaporation dehydration of aqueous/organic mixtures, olefin/paraffin, iso/normal paraffins separations, and other light gas mixture separations, and catalysis and fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes a membrane that exhibits carbon dioxide permeability of at least 5 Barrers and single-gas carbon dioxide/methane selectivity of at least 40 at 35 degrees C under 791 kPa feed pressure (all claimed).
NOVELTY - The assembly (30) has housing (60) that secures two conductive pins (62,63) removably electrically coupled to a negative voltage terminal (56) and a positive voltage terminal (57) of two battery modules (42,43). A detection circuit (64) is arranged in the housing and electrically coupled to the conductive pins, to output isolation resistance fault signal detected between negative pack voltage terminal (54) and enclosure (40). A light emitting device (65) is electrically coupled to the detection circuit and configured to emit light in response to isolation resistance fault signal.    USE - High voltage service disconnect assembly for determining isolation resistance fault of battery pack of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The isolation resistance fault in the electric vehicle can be determined quickly and effectively by reliably providing the visual indication of the isolation resistance fault signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the vehicle with high voltage service disconnect assembly.    High voltage service disconnect assembly (30)    Enclosure (40)    Battery modules (42,43)    Negative pack voltage terminal (54)    Negative voltage terminal (56)    Positive voltage terminal (57)    Housing (60)    Conductive pins (62,63)    Detection circuit (64)    Light emitting device (65)
NOVELTY - The airtight container has a metal case main portion (13) whose opening portion (S) is obstructed by the metal cover portions (14). The case (11) is provided with two annular welding portions of the outer side welding portion (42) and the inner side welding portion (41). The alignment portion (40) is comprised of inner side welding portion that is located inside case rather than the outer side welding portion.    USE - Airtight container e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure resistance and airtightness of the airtight container can be improved. Generation of weld cracking of a welding portion can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of airtight container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of inner side welding portion and outer side welding portion.    Case (11)    Metal case main portion (13)    Metal cover portion (14)    Alignment portion (40)    Inner side welding portion (41)    Outer side welding portion (42)    Opening portion (S)
NOVELTY - The system (2) comprises a fuel cell (4) that is equipped with an air inlet (8) and an exhaust air outlet (12). A membrane device (6) is equipped with an inlet (14), an outlet (16) and a vapor-permeable membrane. The membrane is arranged on the external surface of an exhaust air pipe (24). The exhaust air pipe is in fluid communication with the inlet of the membrane device. The membrane device is adapted for guiding an inert gas (28) from the inlet to the outlet and to give off the water vapor contained in the inert gas to an outside through the membrane.    USE - System for supplying inert gas to aircraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cost efficient, passive and reliable dehumidifaction of the inert gas for inerting purposes is achieved by a dehumidification device. The condensation or freezing of water vapor accumulated in the exhaust air is prevented. Therefore, the weight of the aircraft is marginally increased and the overall efficiency of the aircraft is increased by reducing the maintenance cost, and simplifying the design. The efficient and reliable drying of oxygen-depleted exhaust air of the fuel cell, is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for supplying an aircraft with inert gas; and    (2) an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the system for supplying inert gas to aircraft and the exhaust air pipe and the side views of the exhaust air pipe.    System for supplying inert gas to aircraft (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Membrane device (6)    Air inlet (8)    Exhaust air outlet (12)    Inlet (14)    Outlet (16)    Exhaust air pipe (24)    Inert gas (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting an elongate metal foil (20) between forming roll (10) and receiving roll (30,40), and minute extraction holes are molded to metal foil. The extraction hole is molded with respect to metal foil by receiving roll, even if half cut of metal foil extraction hole produces in receiving roll. The extraction waste (21) of elongate metal foil is punched by convexity formed in forming roll surface. A rotating brush is provided with respect to receiving roll, respectively removes extraction waste remained on receiving roll from elastic surface of receiving roll.    USE - Roll forming method of porous metal foil (claimed) used as electrical power collector electrode foil, and used for lithium ion battery of portable electronic device or electric vehicle, and lithium ion capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The residual of the process waste and metal fine powder used as the fatal disorder of the electronic device using porous electrode foil can be prevented. The coil-shaped porous metal foil as low-cost electrical power collector foil of process waste and metal fine powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coil-shaped porous molding metal foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the molding roll unit.    Forming roll (10)    Metal foil (20)    Extraction waste (21)    Receiving roll (30,40)    Elimination brush rolls (39,56)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a vane rotor (30) fixed to a driver-side shaft. A hydraulic pressure control valve (40) changes hydraulic pressure supplied to or discharged from an advancing chamber. A solenoid (50) controls the changing of the hydraulic pressure at the hydraulic pressure control valve. A first tubular portion (91) extends from a housing (20) toward the solenoid. A second tubular portion (23) cooperates with the first tubular portion to form an oil receiving chamber (90) that accumulates the oil outputted from a gap and discharges oil from an oil passage (72).    USE - Valve timing control device for controlling opening and closing timing of an intake valve and an exhaust valve in a motive force transmission mechanism of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents leakage of the oil to an outer side of the housing, thus utilizing a driving belt such as toothed belt, flat belt or V-belt, in a motive force transmission mechanism between a crankshaft of the combustion engine and the housing in the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for energy recovery from a waste heat current of a combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a valve timing control device.    Valve timing control device (1)    Housing (20)    Tubular portions (23, 91)    Vane rotor (30)    Hydraulic pressure control valve (40)    Solenoid (50)    Oil passage (72)    Oil receiving chamber (90)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a tank (4) receiving a hydrogen-added carrier liquid. A separator (3) separates hydrogen from the carrier liquid. A fuel cell (2) generates electrical energy from the hydrogen. A heating arrangement heats the hydrogen mixed with the carrier liquid. The heating arrangement comprises a first heat exchanger (11) that heats the carrier liquid with a carrier liquid return conduit (6). A second heat exchanger (12) heats the carrier liquid with the waste heat of the fuel cell. A third heat exchanger (13) heats the carrier liquid with the compressed intake air.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for a motor car for generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement heats most energy efficient hydrogen-enriched carrier fluid such that the hydrogen-enriched carrier fluid is safe to operate in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Separator (3)    Tank (4)    Carrier liquid return conduit (6)    Heat exchangers (11, 12, 13)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (60) has a battery cell housing cover (40) that is configured to close a battery cell housing (50). A composite electrode (30) is provided with positive electrode (17) and negative electrode (18) located within the battery cell housing. A degassing vent (15) is configured to discharge the gases from the cell main portion. A locking portion (20) has a channel structure (5) which is adapted to guide the gases in the cell main portion to the degassing vent.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium-ion battery cells used in motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The locking portion is configured to prevent leakage of the electrolyte contained in the battery. Since the locking portion with channel structure which is adapted to guide the gases in the cell main portion to the degassing vent, the channel distribution of the locking portion can increase the safety of the battery cell significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section al view of the battery cell.    Channel structure (5)    Degassing vent (15)    Positive electrode (17)    Negative electrode (18)    Locking portion (20)    Composite electrode (30)    Battery cell housing cover (40)    Battery cell housing (50)    Battery cell (60)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has outer boundary surface (4) above which heat-conducting medium (7) is formed. The heat-conducting medium is contacted with contact surface (3) of battery module (2) for improving heat transfer between battery module and the element.    USE - Element for controlling temperature of battery module in battery (claimed) used as rechargeable power source in plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conducting medium provided in outer surface of element can effectively improve the exchange of thermal energy between the element and battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the connection of temperature controlling element with battery module of battery.    Element for controlling temperature of battery module in battery (1)    Battery module (2)    Contact surface of battery module (3)    Outer boundary surface (4)    Heat-conducting medium (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting operation voltage at two individual cells (Z1-Zk) of a redox flow battery stack (1) of a redox flow battery using a battery management system. An amount of an appropriate potential gradient is calculated using difference of the operation voltages, and a manipulated variable of the battery is calculated using the gradient based on the dependence of the current value. The management system adjusts the manipulated variable based on the current value such that efficiency of the stack is maximized.    USE - Method for magnifying efficiency of a redox flow battery stack of a redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system adjusts the manipulated variable based on the current value such that the efficiency of the stack is maximized, thus increasing efficiency of the battery stack with reduced energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for magnifying efficiency of a redox flow battery stack of a redox flow battery comprising a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a redox flow battery stack.    Charge states (SOC)    Individual cells (Z1-Zk)    Redox flow battery stack (1)    Electrolyte circuits (3, 5)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an electrolyte by the pumps in a common fixed direction such that flow rates of the single cells in different charge states associated with different operation voltages are equaled. The operation voltage on the single cell is detected by a battery management system, for electrical protecting the redox flow battery.    USE - Method for electrical protection of redox flow battery stack through single cell monitoring.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical protection of redox flow battery stack can be enabled in simple and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for electrical protection of redox flow battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the redox flow battery stack.    Redox flow battery stack (1)    Electrolyte circuits (3,5)
NOVELTY - The carrier structure (250) has two carrier elements (270, 280) attached to a base body (260), where each carrier element includes a portion (272, 282) extending away from the base body starting from an attachment surface of the base body. Each portion comprises a mounting surface at which two energy storage cells (210, 220) are attached. A penetration element (276) is attached to one of the carrier elements and formed such that an envelope of the one of the storage cells is opened during mechanical contact between the storage cell and the penetration element.    USE - Carrier structure for use in an energy storage cell e.g. electrochemical and/or electrostatic energy storage cell, of an electrical energy storage of an electro-mobile motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a pure electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration element is formed such that the envelope of the energy storage cell is opened during the mechanical contact between the energy storage cell and the penetration element, thus enhancing pressure relief of the energy storage cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical energy storage comprising a carrier structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a carrier structure with a penetration element.    Energy storage cells (210, 220)    Carrier structure (250)    Base body (260)    Carrier elements (270, 280)    Portions (272, 282)    Penetration element (276)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (10) has a mount mechanism (84) in which the fuel cell stack (14) is mounted. The mount mechanism is with a back holding unit (88) which fixes the back of the fuel cell stack with respect to the vehicle body frame (86).While maintaining the vehicle length frontward direction of the fuel cell stack. The front maintenance unit (90) bending-deforms a shape, and maintains the holding function of the fuel cell stack when the external load is provided. Frontward maintenance unit fixes the vehicle length frontward direction of the fuel cell stack to the vehicle body frame.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure, and suppresses detachment of fuel cell stack from a mount mechanism, by the front maintenance unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the principal unit side surface of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Mount mechanism (84)    Vehicle body frame (86)    Back holding unit (88)    Front maintenance unit (90)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an ignition (IG) detection unit (11) that detects the state of IG switch (2) based on operation state of electronic component. Arithmetic process unit (12) collects the information showing the operation state of a vehicle, and determines OFF state or ON state of IG switch based on collection information. Mode transition unit changes to sleep mode for suppressing the electric power supply from battery (3) irrespective of detection result of IG detection unit, even if it is detected that IG switch is turned ON by IG detection unit.    USE - Control apparatus such as power steering electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal increase of dark current can be prevented beforehand without causing complication and cost increase of structure, and without adding new electronic component. The current consumption of the battery during vehicle non-use state can be prevented beforehand, without causing complication and cost increase of structure. The overdischarging of battery can be prevented and lifetime improvement of battery can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (1)    IG switch (2)    Battery (3)    IG detection unit (11)    Arithmetic process unit (12)
NOVELTY - The assembly (15) has multiple cooling fin assemblies (30) provided with a planar cooling fin defining a specific structure, and a foot (32) defining a flat surface (33) along an edge of the cooling fin. A frame structure is provided with structural components to contain multiple battery cells (40) and multiple cooling fin assemblies such that multiple cooling fin assemblies and battery cells are placed in the frame structure. The flat surfaces of the foot of multiple cooling fin assemblies are aligned to define a planar surface thermally engaged with a heat sink.    USE - Battery pack assembly for a vehicle propulsion system of an automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flat surfaces of the foot of multiple cooling fin assemblies are aligned to define a planar surface thermally engaged with a heat sink, so that fabrication and robustness of the thermal battery system can be improved, cost of the battery pack system can be reduced and alignment of module length of the thermal battery system with a module stack frame structure can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle propulsion system    (2) a method for assembling a battery pack assembly for an automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack assembly with stack of cooling fin assemblies and battery cells.    Battery pack assembly (15)    Cooling fin assemblies (30)    Foot (32)    Flat surface of foot (33)    Battery cells (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a charge time corresponding to a time in which charging of electric power generated by a fuel cell (2) to a battery (6) is executed by subtracting a time required in concentration adjustment process of gas inside of anode or cathode flow channels (21,22) from a preset stop process allowed time, after operating a stop switch (9). The charging process is executed while controlling output of fuel cell based on calculated charge time and target charge amount of battery. The adjustment process is executed after the charging process is finished.    USE - Method for stopping electrical power system of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging process can be performed after the stop operation by driver, so that the charging process can be performed within short period of time. Both the charging process and concentration adjustment process can be completed within the preset stop process allowed time, so that the uncomfortable feeling given to user can be mitigated, and the maintenance of vehicle can be performed quickly after the stop operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Battery (6)    Stop switch (9)    Anode flow channel (21)    Cathode flow channel (22)
NOVELTY - The state estimation apparatus comprises a storage unit (11a) that stores an impedance function regulating the frequency characteristic of an alternating current impedance. A measurement unit (11b) obtains the actual value data of the alternating current impedance based on the response signal outputted from a battery (1) with respect to the signal containing a frequency component from a signal generating unit (13). A calculating unit (11c) performs a fitting process that adjusts the impedance function, so that the difference with respect to the actual value data becomes small.    USE - Apparatus for estimating state of a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state estimation apparatus comprises a measurement unit that obtains the actual value data of the alternating current impedance based on the response signal outputted from a battery with respect to the signal containing a frequency component from a signal generating unit, and thus accurately estimate the state of battery in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle carrying a state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Storage unit (11a)    Measurement unit (11b)    Calculating unit (11c)    Signal generating unit (13)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device has an energy storage cell (Z), a first switch (S1) connected in series to the energy storage cell and a second switch (S2) connected in parallel to the energy storage cell. A micro controller (micro-C) of the energy storage cell is coupled at the switches for the control. The current of the energy storage cell is modulated to an information transmission.    USE - Energy storage device (E) for an energy storage system with battery management system (Claimed) for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device has an energy storage cell, a first switch connected in series to the energy storage cell and a second switch connected in parallel to the energy storage cell, and hence ensures simple, safe and cost effective energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for monitoring and controlling an energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an energy storage device.    Energy storage device (E)    Power cable (L)    Switches (S1,S2)    Energy storage cell (Z)    Micro controller (micro-C)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a seal (30) that is arranged on an outer surface of a bipolar plate (26). A cavity is formed on the bipolar plate. The seal is coated on the cavity that faces away from a wall (31) of the bipolar plate. The cavity facing side of the wall with counter-pressure is temporarily applied simultaneously by fluid, where the counter-pressure has a time curve as a function in the manufacture or application of the seal. The pressure-lossy seal is formed by injection-molding.    USE - Method for manufacturing a bipolar-seal unit for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables applying the seal to the bipolar plate, so that plastic deformation of the bipolar plate is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a tool for manufacturing a bipolar-seal unit for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a bipolar seal unit.    Bipolar plate (26)    Bipolar seal unit (28)    Seal (30)    Wall (31)    Apertures (34)
NOVELTY - The power unit (1) has a fuel cell unit (2) with a fuel cell (3) and a case-like mobile storage unit (5) that is provided in the form of a trolley. A memory (6) is provided for storing source of energy required for operation of the fuel cell unit. The mobile storage unit and the fuel cell unit are coupled to one another. A port (7) of the mobile storage unit is connected with corresponding terminal (8) of the fuel cell unit in the coupled state such that the source of energy is supplied from the memory.    USE - Power unit for use with cabin monument such as on-board kitchen and cab of vehicle such as passenger aircraft and commercial aircraft (all claimed), for generating operating material on board vehicle. Can also be used in recreation rooms, washrooms and toilet rooms for car.    ADVANTAGE - The power unit is user-friendly and is easy to use and handle. The replacement or exchange of the fuel cell unit is not required. The safe and reliable operation of the power unit is ensured. The operation time is reduced. The power system can be better adapted to the specific requirements. The oxygen content or the oxygen concentration in the protective housing can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a cabin monument;    (2) a vehicle; and    (3) a method for providing cabin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power unit.    Power unit (1)    Fuel cell unit (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Mobile storage unit (5)    Memory (6)    Port (7)    Terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17) comprises an exhaust pipe portion (31), into which the exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine flows. A cooling water pipe (34), in which the cooling water circulates the internal combustion engine. A hot section opposes the exhaust pipe portion. A low-temperature section opposes the cooling water pipe. A thermoelectric conversion module performs a thermoelectric generation according to the temperature difference of the hot and low-temperature sections. A switching element (56) switches a heat-transfer element (51).    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus for performing temperature rise of the cooling water and power generation using an exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric-generation apparatus comprises an exhaust pipe portion, into which the exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine flows, and thus ensures low cost of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus, and performs early warming-up and the thermoelectric generation of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric-generation apparatus (17)    Exhaust pipe portion (31)    Cooling water pipe (34)    Heat-transfer element (51)    Switching element (56)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a first component (4) arranged corresponding to a high pressure sensor (2) and a second component (5) arranged corresponding to the high-pressure hydrogen storage (3). The sealing rings (8,13) made of resilient material, are arranged between the two components. The components are connected by screwing the internal and external screw threads (6) of the components. The sealing rings are mounted on the opposite sides of the screw threads of the components.    USE - Device for attaching high pressure sensor to hydrogen system in fuel cell system of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure sensor can be attached to hydrogen system reliably in a safe manner, by connecting the components via sealing rings. The components can be sealed reliably by the sealing rings. Thus, the penetration of water and moisture into the screw thread of the components can be prevented reliably and corrosion of materials can be prevented. The damage of the sealing rings can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of the device for attaching high pressure sensor to hydrogen system in fuel cell system.    Device for attaching high pressure sensor to hydrogen system (1)    High pressure sensor (2)    High-pressure hydrogen storage (3)    Components (4,5)    Screw thread of components (6)    Sealing rings (8,13)
NOVELTY - The separators (11, 15) have a flow guide element (26) arranged in inflowing region (19) for evenly distributing a two-phase mixture on a cross section area of a droplet separator (21). A separator body (24) is arranged between the inflowing region and a collection area (20). The separator body is provided with apertures (23), where openings are vertically formed along flow of the two-phase mixture. The collection area is arranged below a gravity direction (g), where the two-phase mixture is perpendicularly to the direction of gravity.    USE - Liquid separators for use in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separators are compact in structure, and ensured to reduce construction volumes of the droplet separator, and deposits droplets in a fuel cell system in a better manner. The separators ensure that a partition wall can be arranged between the inflowing region and the collection area in a simple and efficient manner. The separators can pass the droplets in turbines in a quick manner, and protects the turbines from being damaged by the droplets. The separators occupy less installation space and achieve low pressure loss, high separator efficiency and better separation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of liquid separators.    Gravity direction (g)    Liquid separators (11, 15)    Inflowing region (19)    Collection area (20)    Droplet separator (21)    Apertures (23)    Separator (24)    Flow guide element (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying anode side and cathode side of a fuel cell system (1) by applying a vacuum after switching off of the electrical power drawn from the fuel cell (3). The anode side and the cathode side of the fuel cell system are filled with fuel. The water content in the fuel cell system by water content determination unit (24) from the measured values is compared with the predetermined water content. The fuel from one of a storage volume (11) for the different fuel reservoir (13,30) for filling the fuel cell system is used after drying.    USE - Method for preparing re-start of fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process can ensure a safe and reliable re-start at all ambient temperatures, without any adverse effect on the lifetime of the fuel cell occurs through the re-start. The construction of the fuel cell system is simple and efficient. The presence of leakage can be securely and reliably prevented. The penetration of oxygen is prevented or minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Storage volume (11)    Fuel reservoir (13,30)    Water content determination unit (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) is composed of battery cells (12a-12c) and cooling cells (14a,14b). Each cooling cell is arranged between adjacent battery cells, and the cooling cells are connected to coolant circuit for cooling battery cells. Each cooling cell is designed such that non-flammable substances in the cooling cell are mixed and unmixed according to the state of battery during accidental application of force. The substances are designed such that mixture of substances causes endothermic reaction.    USE - Battery used in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the mixture of non-flammable substances in cooling cell causes endothermic reaction, the risk of causing fire to the battery during accidental application of force is reduced and the safety of battery is improved. Thus, the life time of battery remains longer even below critical temperature during the event of accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12a-12c)    Cooling cells (14a,14b)    Water cooling conduit (16)
NOVELTY - An organic electrolyte comprises a phenyl group-containing compound (I).    USE - Organic electrolyte is used for storage battery e.g. pouch-type storage battery (all claimed) and fixed-type storage battery used as mounting for electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte provides battery having excellent initial storage capacity, durability and electrical capacity, suppressed internal resistance after storage at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic electrolyte comprises a phenyl group-containing compound of formula (I).    R1-R3=H, halo, 1-4C (halo)alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or cyclohexyl;and    R4=optionally substituted phenyl or cyclohexyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for storage battery, which comprises organic electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of coin-shaped storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Outer package component (11,13)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Separator (15)    Gasket (17)
NOVELTY - A power supply method of a battery power supply system is for supplying the power to a load. The battery power supply system comprises a fuel cell and an electric accumulator. The power supply method makes the electric accumulator supply power to the load after a user starts the battery power supply system. When the electric quantity of the electric accumulator is lower than a first electric quantity, the fuel cell is ignited to charge the electric accumulator; and when the electric quantity of the electric accumulator reaches a second quantity after the charge, the fuel cell is turned off. During the power supply process, the electric accumulator is fully responsible for supplying the power to the load while the fuel cell takes the responsibility for charge, so as to stably supply power to the load and significantly increase the serviceable life of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a post terminal whose circumference is equipped with an end of a terminal insertion part. The terminal insertion part is formed with an insertion hole. A presser portion is fixed to a tension part, which is placed on a supporting unit. The supporting unit is inserted into the insertion hole. The supporting unit and the tension part are extended to an edge of the presser portion. The presser portion is fixed with the insertion hole. A direction changing part is connected to the terminal insertion part. A head unit is contacted with the presser portion.    USE - Battery terminal connecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can maintain holding force along vertical direction in an effective manner so as to prevent the device from being damaged. The device prevents the post terminal from being deformed due to over-coupling. The device can maintain stable attaching condition so as to evenly deliver the terminal insertion part through the head unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery terminal connecting device.
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises conductive carbon powder, and nanoparticles of positive electrode active material having layered solid solution comprising lithium-manganese-containing compound (I), and spinel-type lithium manganese oxide at ratio of 100-80:0-20.    USE - Electrode material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery obtained using the electrode material has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode material comprises conductive carbon powder, nanoparticles of positive electrode active material having layered solid solution comprising lithium-manganese-containing compound of formula: xLiMO2.(1-x)Li2MnO3 (I), where x is 0-1, and M is 1 or more trivalent transition metal, and spinel-type lithium manganese oxide at ratio of 100-80:0-20. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode material; and    (2) manufacture of lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves recharging a battery by the use of multiple levels of load power, where each level of load power for recharging is selected depending on the state of the battery at the time concerned. The levels of load power are initially predefined and remain fixed during the process of recharging, where the state of the battery is defined by a parameter chosen among a charge state of the battery and a temperature of the battery at a given time, and the variation between two successive power levels increases or decreases during the recharging process.    USE - Method for recharging a battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is recharged by the use of multiple levels of load power, where each level of load power for recharging is selected depending on the state of the battery at the time concerned, thus enabling the battery to be recharged effectively in an optimized manner while enabling to achieve maximum charge state for the battery in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating recharging of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charge state (11)    Temperature variation (12)    Authorized maximum load (13)    Stages of rise in temperature (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has multiple thermally-conductive rods (102) provided with a side wall and connected with multiple battery units (101) through the side wall. Heat is transmitted from the battery units to the thermally-conductive rods. Housing accommodates the battery units and the thermally-conductive rods. The heat is emitted from an edge part of the thermally-conductive rod to an external environment of the housing. The thermally-conductive rod is utilized as an internal support structure of the housing. A fixation unit (104) fixes the battery units on a plane.    USE - Cooling system integrated battery pack for use in an electric vehicle i.e. electric drive vehicle, and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The thermally-conductive rod is utilized as the internal support structure of the housing, so that thermal radiation effect can be improved. The size of the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery units (101)    Thermally-conductive rods (102)    Fixation unit (104)    Screw (1031)
NOVELTY - New electric four-wheel vehicle, it relates to electric power transporting device technical field, upper end of overlapping photovoltaic plate is provided with a headrest, the sunshine tracker is installed on the lower end part of the back rest, a vehicle frame main body two side set with front guide wheel capable of steering, a vehicle frame main body of lower end back two side set with walking wheel, positive and negative rotation driving electric machine fixed on the walking wheel, a vehicle frame main body two side are provided with a vehicle handle, walking controller is mounted on the front end of the handle, a pedal is installed on the front end of the frame main body, the frame main body is set with seat, battery and inverter control box is hinged on the vehicle frame main body in one end cushion, upper propeller of photovoltaic panel, and the other end is hinged on the in overlapping photovoltaic plate of lower end, in end of overlapping photovoltaic plate through rotating support shaft connecting the rear end of the vehicle. It is the electric vehicle is connected with the photovoltaic generating valid so as to realize the new energy and daily short distance trip of dual function, and the walking lower in each environment of a.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a pneumatic vehicle one of a device, in particular, the control device, the data unit, a data unit receive external input signal, an air jet module, based on the said data unit to receive said external input signal of a flow rate control unit, a compressor module, receive from the said data sending unit of instruction, and said instruction according to a vehicle-mounted air compressor. In the preferable solution, said device further comprise a starting module and heating module, vehicle provide fast starting of compressed air of high temperature and high pressure.
NOVELTY - The ejector (100) comprises a nozzle unit (130) that is formed to move in the forward and backward direction about a chamber block (110). The nozzle unit is elastically supported with an elastomer (134) interposed within the chamber block. The recirculation hydrogen is flowed into an inner chamber (111) of the chamber block. The nozzle unit is connected with a hydrogen pipe (P), which is equipped on one side of the chamber block. A nozzle sprays the hydrogen to a diffuser (120) penetrated towards the chamber block, where the nozzle has a primary and secondary sealing portions (133,135).    USE - Ejector for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nozzle unit is connected with a hydrogen pipe, which is equipped on one side of the chamber block, and thus improves the fluid flow of the recirculation hydrogen within the ejector, while improving the re-cycling performance of the ejector, efficiently controls the position of the nozzle unit, while eliminating the need of the separate driving source, and hence simplifies the structure of the ejector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an ejector.    Ejector (100)    Chamber block (110)    Inner chamber (111)    Diffuser (120)    Nozzle unit (130)    Sealing portions (133,135)    Elastomer (134)    Hydrogen pipe (P)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine includes an exhaustion path that supplies waste gas of the fuel cell (4) to an exhaust manifold (19), while a cooling water path (40) is connected to the engine main body (2), the exhaust manifold and the fuel cell. During stoppage of the engine main body, a switch unit, consisting an engine by-pass valve (47) and a fuel cell by-pass valve (48), switches the cooling water path to supply cooling water to the exhaust manifold after passing the fuel cell during operation of the fuel cell.    USE - Internal combustion engine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an internal combustion engine which suppresses generation of condensed water within an exhaust manifold when supplying waste gas of a fuel cell to the exhaust manifold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the structure of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine main body (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Exhaust manifold (19)    Cooling water path (40)    Engine by-pass valve (47)    Fuel cell by-pass valve (48)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has an adjuvant heating apparatus for heating adjuvant (M) i.e. liquefied gas, in an adjuvant supply path i.e. supply line (32), while supplying the adjuvant to an adjuvant supply apparatus i.e. injection apparatus (36), through the adjuvant supply path from a storage tank (31). The heating apparatus uses engine cooling water/engine oil for a thermal medium. The heating apparatus is provided in a tube inner wall face vicinity of an internal combustion engine main body (11). A temperature sensor (37) is provided in the supply path of the upstream of the supply apparatus.    USE - Internal combustion engine for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine increases work of a turbine by supplying substance of gas such as water vapor/liquid, with suitable quantity to a turbine upstream from an exterior at time of transient operation such that transient response property can be improved by recovering supercharging pressure of a compressor in a temporary manner, so that discharge amount of unburned hydrocarbon can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adjuvant heating apparatus is a heat exchanger (34) or heater (35). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying adjuvant into an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine.    Adjuvant (M)    Internal combustion engine (1)    Internal combustion engine main body (11)    Storage tank (31)    Supply line (32)    Heat exchanger (34)    Heater (35)    Injection apparatus (36)    Temperature sensors (37, 38)
NOVELTY - The support structure (10) includes one or more intermediate frames (12) piled up on a base frame (11) attached to the vehicle side. An accumulator is formed along the base and intermediate frames. A first stage mounting space is formed between the base and intermediate frames, while a second stage mounting space is formed on the intermediate frame.    USE - Support structure for mounting battery module in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules are divided into multiple stages by being piled up in the intermediate frame to form a mounting space, thus enabling the mounting of a battery module in a restricted space in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Support structure (10)    Base frame (11)    Side walls of base frame (11b,11c)    Intermediate frames (12)    Side walls of intermediate frame (12b,12c)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) has positive electrode pole plate (11) which is provided with positive electrode active material to occlude/release lithium ion. A negative electrode pole plate (12) is provided with negative electrode active material to occlude/release lithium ion. The negative mix layer of negative electrode pole plate is provided with negative electrode active material which is made of carbon, silicon and silicon oxide. A non-aqueous electrolyte is made of ethynyl ethylene carbonate and adiponitrile as an additive.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as drive power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, smart phone, portable computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), and portable music player, and electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The room temperature cycling characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is ensured, so that the low-temperature cycling characteristics of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode pole plate (11)    Negative electrode pole plate (12)    Separator (13)    Winding electrode portion (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode side gas diffusion layer (23) and a cathode side gas diffusion layer (24) which are joined to both film surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (20). The surface roughness of an anode side MPL (23a) and a cathode side MPL (24a) is set to regulate the frictional force in a joint surface with an electrode catalyst layer of a MEA. The surface roughness of the anode and cathode side MPLs is set to predetermined range, so that the contact-pressure between the anode and cathode side MPL layers and the MEA is increased.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shift of the electrode catalyst layer of the MEA and the gas diffusion layer can be suppressed at the time of operation of the fuel cell. Hence, the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved. The fuel cell can be manufactured at reduced cost. The usability of the fuel cell can be increased, after suppressing damage to the electrode catalyst layer of the MEA in the joint surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the relationship of the force in membrane-electrode and gas diffusion layer assembly assumed when regulating the surface roughness of the MPL layer.    Electrolytic membrane (20)    Anode side gas diffusion layer (23)    Anode side MPL layer (23a)    Cathode side gas diffusion layer (24)    Cathode side MPL layer (24a)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium manganese complex oxide particle, where the surface of the lithium manganese complex oxide particle is coated phosphate film and carbon film.    USE - Positive electrode active material for use in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries for portable electronic devices, such as a mobile telephone, a notebook computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has better charging/discharging property, improved cycling characteristics under high voltage charge, and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium manganese complex oxide particle (xLi2MnO3-(1-x)LiAO2) where A is a transition metal and x is 0-1, and the particle surface of the lithium manganese complex oxide particle is coated phosphate film and carbon film. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of positive electrode active material.    Carbon film (1)    Phosphate film (2)    Lithium manganese complex oxide particle (3, 3a, 3b)    Positive electrode active material (11, 11a, 11b)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixing part fixing a battery on a mounting base. A lower end part of a columnar-shaped shaft (70) is fixed to a supporting part (30). The supporting part supports the mounting base. A strengthening part i.e. bracket (71), is arranged between the mounting base and the supporting part. A polygonal-shaped shaft support hole (62) is formed on a strengthening part. The fixing part is fastened with an upper end part of the shaft by a bolt and nuts (40, 53). The shaft is provided with a regulation part. Rotation of the shaft is regulated with respect to the strengthening part.    USE - Fixation structure for an automotive battery that is utilized in a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation of the shaft is regulated with respect to the strengthening part, so that the battery can be fixed to the mounting base reliably, effect of twist force from the shaft to the mounting base can be regulated, damage of the mounting base can be prevented, bolt or nut can be clamped to the shaft strongly, strength of the supporting part can be increased and rotation of the shaft can be regulated by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mounting base is a box-shaped case main body (20). The fixing part is a battery retaining bracket (35).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a fixation structure of a shaft.    Box-shaped case main body (20)    Supporting part (30)    Battery retaining bracket (35)    Nuts (40, 53)    Polygonal-shaped shaft support hole (62)    Columnar-shaped shaft (70)    Bracket (71)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a communication apparatus that transmits/receives data of communication information using electric power supplied from electric power generation device (12). An alerting device (18) transmits alerting signal for reporting state of communication system. The communication operation modes limit operations of communications apparatus, so that fuel consumption in electric power generation device is reduced. A controller (20) transmits alerting signal to effect of operation mode of apparatus having transferred to communication operation mode from alerting device.    USE - Communication system.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the communication system can be obtained effectively. The electric generating capacity of fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the communication system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-supply device (10)    Electric power generation device (12)    Communications apparatus (14)    Alerting device (18)    Controller (20)    Communication system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an identification-number provision unit which outputs a pulse voltage to a different module state detection unit, and provides an identification number. A capacitor (C2) is provided in the pulse output lines (PL) that connects the identification-number provision unit and the electricity supply circuit (20). A battery cell (101A-101D) outputs pulse voltage used as a frequency which is not transmitted, and provides the identification number, although identification-number provision unit is transmitted by the capacitor.    USE - Power supply management apparatus used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves productive efficiency of a power supply unit since structure of a module state detection unit can be shared. Utilizes reference signal input terminal as a trigger switch which starts a numbering process since numbering is performed to the module state detection unit of the module of connection highest flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the circuit structure in the power supply management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electricity supply circuit (20)    Battery cell (101A-101D)    Microcomputer (500)    Capacitor (C2)    Pulse output lines (PL)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple metal separation plate modules arranged at a lower part of an upper sealing evaluation landing plate and formed with multiple separator sitting areas. A lower sealing evaluation landing plate is equipped with one of the separator sitting areas. A transfer rail is connected with a separator conveying unit. The upper sealing evaluation landing plate is provided with multiple sealing measuring gas inlet ports. A transfer control unit controls locomotion of an adsorption plate that is mounted in a lower part of a separator conveying unit body.    USE - Multi-gas tightness testing apparatus for a fuel cell metal separation plate.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively performs gas tightness test in a fuel cell metal separation plate and reduces time required for testing gas tightness of the fuel cell metal separation plate so as to improve productivity of a product. The lower sealing evaluation landing plate is fixed with a supporter so as to improve seating precision while testing gas tightness of the fuel cell metal separation plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multi-gas tightness testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-gas tightness testing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a battery cell laminate (200) in which a battery cell (10) is laminated. A radiator (103) is mounted on the sides of lower portion end plate (113) and upper portion end plate (101). The outer side surface of laminate is surrounded with a module case (115). The bus bar assembly (300), bus bar cover (105) and wire cover (104) are mounted in front side of laminate. The anode terminal and cathode terminal of battery cell are vertically bent to inter opposition direction. A bus bar is adapted for connecting electrode terminal of battery cells in bus bar assembly.    USE - Battery module of battery pack used as power source in device such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The constant resistance between the inter-terminal and bus bar can be reduced. The structure of the battery module is stable. The assembly of the battery module is facilitated. The size of the battery pack can be reduced. The welding area between the electrode terminals of the battery cells can be organized. The welding reliability of the battery module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery pack; and    (2) a device comprising battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Battery module (100)    Upper portion end plate (101)    Radiator (103)    Wire cover (104)    Bus bar cover (105)    Lower portion end plate (113)    Module case (115)    Battery cell laminate (200)    Bus bar assembly (300)
NOVELTY - The liquid-cooled lifting cylinder combustion engine (1) has a cylinder (2) that is arranged in aluminum crankcase (3) which is surrounded partially by a coolant channel (4). The coolant is passed into the coolant channel. A tubular thermo-electric module (5) is arranged between the cylinder and the coolant channel. The tubular thermo-electric module is set to enclose the cylinder at predetermined degrees. The cylinder is provided with a liner (6).    USE - Liquid-cooled lifting cylinder combustion engine for motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of wear in the lifting cylinder combustion engine can be reduced by the aluminum crankcase. The generation of friction losses in the lifting cylinder combustion engine can be reduced. The fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced during warm-up phase. The lubricant quality in the engine can be improved by reducing fuel condensate in the engine. The engine warm-up acceleration can be increased. The emission of hydrocarbon from the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the crankcase of lifting cylinder combustion engine.    Liquid-cooled lifting cylinder combustion engine (1)    Cylinder (2)    Crankcase (3)    Coolant channel (4)    Thermo-electric module (5)    Cylinder liner (6)
NOVELTY - The motor car has a fuel cell system (2) which is arranged at a front end of a vehicle, and supplied with flow of cooling air (1b). An air circulation and treatment system is provided for processing air (3b) reacted with a fuel in the fuel cell system. The air circulation and treatment system is disconnected completely from the guide of the cooling air. An air compression unit is provided to suck processing air from a region before in relation to a windshield (6) of vehicle or from a region of wheel housing (7) of front wheels (8) of the vehicle.    USE - Motor car e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of processing air current can be reduced with higher running speed. The system efficiency can be increased with constant cell curve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the motor car.    Cooling air (1b)    Fuel cell system (2)    Processing air (3b)    Windshield (6)    Wheel housing (7)    Front wheels (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an anode-cathode stack (12) and a water inlet (22) which is provided for supplying liquid water to anode-cathode stack for humidification. The opening area (30) of the water inlet is designed in variable size. The size of the opening area is varied according to the movement of two cases whose border surfaces (24,26) are varied relative to each other. The boundary surfaces are formed with a circular ring and two annuli which are relatively rotated at a common center. A cylindrical surface is formed on the boundary surfaces relative to each other.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anode-cathode stack and water inlet is provided for supplying liquid water to anode-cathode stack for humidification, whose opening area is designed in variable size according to movement of two cases, such that the rapid and strong variation of liquid water amount can be achieved. The high dynamic operation can be attained. The liquid water can be promoted in short term, by simply changing the size of the opening area of ??the water inlet. The water balance can be changed very quickly. The pressure in the gas path can be controlled quickly and accurately. The adjustment of the size of the opening area of ??the water inlet can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode-cathode stack (12)    Water inlet (22)    Border surfaces (24,26)    Opening area (30)
NOVELTY - The battery system (10) comprises a battery (20) with battery modules (21,22). A monitoring device (100) is provided for monitoring functional state of the battery. The monitoring device comprises an optical display device (40), which is adapted to count the activation of battery modules, to optically represent a successful activation of each battery module integrated into the battery for exchange, using a separate display element (41,42). An acoustic signal unit (50) is provided for acoustically notifying the successful activation of each battery module integrated into the battery.    USE - Battery system for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring device is provided for monitoring functional state of the battery and comprises an optical display device, which is adapted to count the activation of the battery modules, to optically represent a successful activation of each battery module integrated into the battery for exchange, using a separate display element, and thus enables accurate display of information about the functional state, such as battery module voltage or charge state of the battery and successful activation or failure of the battery module in an efficient and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle with a battery system connected with a drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery system.    Battery system (10)    Battery (20)    Battery modules (21,22)    Optical display device (40)    Display elements (41,42)    Acoustic signal unit (50)    Monitoring device (100)
NOVELTY - The housing (10) has a housing wall (11) with a pair of interconnected mutually complementary housing wall sections (11a, 11b). The pair of complementary housing wall sections is formed as first terminal (21a) and second terminal (21b) of an electrode ensemble (20). An insulation layer is formed between the first terminal and the outer shell. The outer shell comprises a passage (50) through which an insulated electric connection (40b) is arranged between the first terminal and an electrode of the electrode ensemble. The first terminal is applied to the housing by a double-sided adhesive tape.    USE - Housing for an electrode ensemble of battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for portable electronic devices e.g. laptop computer, mobile phones and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The housing wall is provided with interconnected mutually complementary housing wall sections that are formed as terminals of electrode ensemble, thus reducing the assembly cost, assembling time of the housing for electrode ensemble, allowing electrical interconnection of electrode ensembles, and saving installation space of the housing for electrode ensemble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery with an electrode ensemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Housing (10)    Housing wall (11)    Housing wall sections (11a, 11b)    Electrode ensemble (20)    Terminals (21a, 21b)    Insulated electric connection (40b)    Passage (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a current collector with an electrode ensemble, and inserting the electrode ensemble and current collector in housing (18). A pressure tight sealed enclosure system is formed with a cover plate (6) that is placed on the housing. The gas is sucked out of the enclosure system through one of the openings (20, 23) in the cover plate temporarily during the filling of the enclosure system with an electrolyte. The extraction of gas from the enclosure system and filling of the enclosure system with an electrolyte are performed through the openings in the cover plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile phone, a laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The extraction of gas from the pressure tight sealed enclosure system and filling of the pressure tight sealed enclosure system with an electrolyte are performed through the openings in the cover plate, thus saving the time required for manufacturing the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a motor vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Cover plate (6)    Housing (18)    Openings (20, 23)
NOVELTY - The battery has several battery cells (1,1',1'') that are arranged one behind the other and braced with one another in a stacking direction (S). The front side wall (5) and rear side wall (6) of the battery cell are stuck to adjacent battery cells arranged in the stacking direction. The adjacent battery cells are connected together by an adhesive.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery used in battery system of partially or fully electrically driven motor car (all claimed) e.g. hybrid or plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of individual battery cells parallel to the stacking direction can be prevented by bracing the battery cells together. Thus, the battery cells can be protected against mechanical loads. The battery cells can be connected together easily by arranging an adhesive between the battery cells. The risk of tearing of the carrier tape attached to the adhesive can be prevented. The adhesive can be remained at the intended position, even if the carrier tape is removed. The stacked battery cells can be easily inserted into the battery housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for assembling battery;    (2) battery system; and    (3) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective view of the battery cell and battery cell stack.    Battery cells (1,1',1'')    Front side wall of battery cell (5)    Rear side wall of battery cell (6)    Battery cell stack (21)    Stacking direction (S)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (50) has a battery cell housing (30) which is closed by a battery cell cover. The positive and negative electrodes separated by a separator, are arranged in the battery cell housing. A transition portion (15) of the housing, is provided with a cross-section in which two perpendicular straight lines (11,13) are connected at intersection (21). The straight lines (11,13) are respectively perpendicular to side surface (12) and end face (18) of housing connected to transition portion of housing.    USE - Battery cell such as lithium ion battery cell of battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of bulge at the transition portion of the housing can be prevented, during welding of battery cell housing with the battery cell housing cover. Thus, the battery cells can be easily inserted into the battery module. The energy density and thermal stability of the battery cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell and portion of housing of battery cell.    Straight lines (11,13)    Side surface (12)    Transition portion (15)    End face (18)    Intersection (21)    Battery cell housing (30)    Battery cell (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a bipolar plate (1) in a flat-extending manner against the membrane-electrode unit (21). A gas chamber (24) of an anode (22) or a cathode (23) of the fuel cell (20) is formed between bipolar plate and membrane-electrode unit. A seal (10) is arranged for sealing gas chamber in such a way that coolant chamber (5) is also sealed by seal. Both bipolar plate halves (2,3) of bipolar plate is contacted by the seal.    USE - Method for sealing coolant chamber of bipolar plate of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since seal is arranged for sealing gas chamber in such a way that coolant chamber is also sealed by seal, the reliable sealing can be achieved while saving of material and time in the production of the fuel cell. As both bipolar plate halves of bipolar plate is contacted by the seal, the good sealing of the bipolar plate halves can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Bipolar plate (1)    Bipolar plate halves (2,3)    Coolant chamber (5)    Seal (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Membrane-electrode unit (21)    Anode (22)    Cathode (23)    Gas chamber (24)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a housing that is provided with a first housing portion (1) and second housing portion (2). The housing portions are connected with each other through fold portion (3). The fold portion is designed to make the first housing portion in open state upon application of the force, so that the second housing portion is operatively connected with new first housing portion without reforming the second housing portion while maintaining deformation state of fold portion in second housing portion for production of new fold portion.    USE - Battery cell such as lithium ion-battery cell of battery used in motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in mobile telephone, MPEG audio layer-3 player and power tools, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the problem related to hermetically sealed connection of the housing portion for the production of battery housing can be solved effectively, the housing portion can be used for the production of the new battery housing, so that reuse of individual battery cell components in the housing portion can be ensured. Hence the manufacturing cost of the battery cell can be reduced by reducing the use of material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the method for producing battery cell; and    (2) a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fold portion.    Housing portions (1,2)    Fold portion (3)    Projection portion (4)    Bead (5)    Break section (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has housing (2) with a first housing portion (3) and a second housing portion (4). The first housing portion is fastened to the second housing portion and formed with a spring-elastic clamping projection (10). The clamping projection with contact surface (K) presses against a side wall (7) of the second housing portion. The second housing portion is provided with two clamping projections, which are arranged opposite to the first housing portion. The first and the second housing portions are connected together at the contact surface by a weld seam (W).    USE - Battery for a battery system for a motor car (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The first housing portion is formed with a spring-elastic clamping projection with the contact surface, where the clamping projection presses against a side wall of the second housing portion, thus reducing the weight of the battery and reducing installation space of the battery. The first and the second housing portions are connected together at the contact surface by a weld seam, thus preventing unwanted displacement of the housing portions of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car with driving apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional side view of housing portions of a battery.    Contact surface (K)    Weld seam (W)    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Housing portions (3, 4)    Side wall (7)    Clamping projection (10)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises several galvanic cells (110) that are provided with electrical terminals (120). The galvanic cells are electrically connected with one another by cell connectors (130). A covering (140) is formed from an electrical insulative material, for covering the electrical terminals and cell connectors. A weld seam (160) is provided in a connection portion between the cell connectors and electrical terminals. A portion of the covering is formed from the optical transparent material.    USE - Battery for motor vehicle e.g. motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be manufactured with simple structure at low cost. The electrical terminals and cell connectors are covered by the covering so that the short circuit in the battery can be prevented. Thus the operating safety and stability of the battery can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the battery.    Galvanic cells (110)    Electrical terminals (120)    Connectors (130)    Covering (140)    Weld seam (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating an amount of time that a hydrogen concentration in the fuel cell stack (12) is zero, when the vehicle is in an off-state. An amount of carbon loss is calculated (50) based on the amount of time that the hydrogen concentration in the fuel cell stack is zero. The remedial actions are taken (66) if the total carbon loss estimation is greater than a predetermined carbon loss limit. The remedial actions are selected from voltage recovery with mitigation strategies, hydrogen addition after shutdown and reconditioning of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method for estimating amount of carbon support loss in fuel cells of fuel cell stack of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon loss due to air storage vehicle off-time can be efficiently estimated so as to mitigate carbon loss or the impact of carbon loss on fuel cell performance, once a predetermined estimated carbon loss limit is reached. Hence fuel cell failure is delayed to increase the life of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control system for estimating an amount of carbon support loss in fuel cells of a fuel cell stack in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system, flowchart explaining the operation for estimating cathode carbon loss in a fuel cell stack so as to take remedial actions if a predetermined threshold of cathode carbon loss is attained, and graph illustrating the relationship between vehicle run time and fuel cell voltage.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode input line (14)    Controller (26)    Step for calculating amount of carbon loss (50)    Step for taking remedial actions (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell system (1) has fuel cell (2) that is supplied with fuel gas and oxidant gas for generating electric power. A control device (6) controls driving of fuel supply devices (28A,28B), and includes driving-interval setting unit that sets driving intervals for the respective fuel supply device. Fuel-supply-device control units are configured to set valve-open durations of respective fuel supply device according to respective driving intervals.The driving-interval setting unit sets the second driving intervals to be shorter than first driving intervals.    USE - Fuel-cell system mounted on fuel-cell vehicle such as motor vehicle, train, ship, and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Since the driving interval of second fuel supply device is set shorter than driving interval of first fuel supply device, the anode pressure is controlled by opening the valve in second fuel supply device without waiting for next one of the first driving interval so that the anode pressure is quickly controlled even when anode pressure rapidly varies during driving intervals. Thus, the possibility for occurrence of stoichiometric insufficiency in the fuel cell is avoided, and the power generation in fuel cell stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control device (6)    Fuel supply devices (28A,28B)    Power drive unit (51)
NOVELTY - The dryer has a main body for drying an electrode during battery production. The electrode is coated with electrode medical mixture. A heating black controls inner side temperature of a vacuum chamber for removing electrode medical mixture. The vacuum chamber is provided with a re-winder. Coiling of the electrode is taken out through rotation of a un-winder and the re-winder. A winding controlling element controls rotating speed of the re-winder and the un-winder. The heating black is provided with a heater, which is a coil heater, an infrared ray heater or halogen lamp heater.    USE - Electrode dryer for manufacturing electrode assembly of a secondary battery of a battery pack that is utilized as a power source of an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dryer exposes coiling of the electrode in the vacuum chamber at high temperature level so as to achieve drying uniformity of the electrode and reduce drying time of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrode dryer.
NOVELTY - The supercharger (10) has a rotor (12) that is rotated with a rotational shaft (16) in a rotational axis (14). The turbine wheel (20) and compressor wheel (24) are torque-proof connected with the shaft. An air bearing unit (26) is arranged for axial mounting of rotor on housing element (28). An electromotor (40) is provided for driving rotor. A transmission unit (46) is coupled with shaft in the axial direction and integrated into the respective impeller back portions, for transferring the axial forces resulting gas forces on air bearing unit from compressor side and turbine side.    USE - Electrical propelled supercharger for energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The need for supplementary axial load disc can be avoided, so that the supercharger can be produced simply at reduced cost. The installation space of the supercharger can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical propelled supercharger for energy converter.    Supercharger (10)    Rotor (12)    Rotational axis (14)    Rotational shaft (16)    Turbine wheel (20)    Compressor wheel (24)    Air bearing unit (26)    Housing element (28)    Electromotor (40)    Transmission unit (46)
NOVELTY - The structure has a first plate (10) arranged on a side (11) and a second plate that is connected to the first plate. The first plate and second plate are stacked in rows (14, 15). The first plate has knob like projections (13) formed in series with respect to knob like projections of the second plate such that the knob like projections of the first plate partially overlap with the knob like projections of the second plate. The overlapping knob-like projections form a continuous channel. The knob-projections are in rectangular shape, rhombic shape or oval shape.    USE - Bipolar plate structure for a fuel cell (claimed) used to power an electric motor for driving a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plates include the knob like projections that are formed in series such that the knob like projections of the first plate partially overlap with the knob like projections of the other plate, thus improving cold starting capability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell with stack of bipolar plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a bipolar plate structure.    Plate (10)    Side of plate structure (11)    Planar surface (12)    Knob like projections (13)    Rows (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrochemical energy storage devices (12,12a) and tempering device (11) for exchanging heat with energy storage devices. A parallelepiped-shaped main portion (1) is provided for heat-conductive connection with energy storage devices. A fluid channel (6) has lateral surface (15), which is guided partially through main portion for guiding a flowing temperature control fluid along a main flow direction. The recesses (7) and/or projections are located on lateral surface, to increase the turbulence of temperature control fluid adjacent to recesses and/or projections.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery for supplying power to vehicle drive.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of battery is increased. The heat exchange between tempering device and base plate is improved, by increasing the turbulence in thermal treatment. The raised edges of areas can be avoided with lower rate of flow of temperature control fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing tempering device; and    (2) a method for operating tempering device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the partial schematic views of the tempering device with rectangular base and two channel connection devices.    Parallelepiped-shaped main portion (1)    Fluid channel (6)    Recesses (7)    Tempering device (11)    Electrochemical energy storage devices (12,12a)    Lateral surface of fluid channel (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining primary particle by a hydrothermal reaction when an olivine-type silicate compound is dried. A secondary particle is formed. A composite particle is formed by mixing the secondary particle and an electro conductive carbon powder when compressive force and shear force are applied. Reduction firing of the composite particle is carried out by utilizing inert gas and reducible gas at temperature of 200-300 degree Celsius. Gas flow rate is 0.1-1000 ml/min. Average particle diameter of the secondary particle is 3-150 micrometers.    USE - Method for manufacturing a positive electrode active material for a secondary battery i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion battery, which is utilized in a field. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a digital camera, a notebook PC, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction firing of the composite particle is carried out by utilizing inert gas and reducible gas at temperature of 200-300 degree Celsius, so that distortion of the olivine-type silicate compound can be prevented at time of manufacture, crystal-orientation property of the material can be improved, physical property of the battery can be improved and performance of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a positive electrode active material for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a positive electrode active material manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode which has ( alpha )-sodium iron (III) oxide ( alpha -NaFeO2) type crystal structure and positive electrode active material containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte containing cyclic sulfone acid compound.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Charging/discharging cycle performance is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode which has ( alpha )-sodium iron (III) oxide ( alpha -NaFeO2) type crystal structure and positive electrode active material containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide of formula Li1+(alpha)Me1-(alpha)O2, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte containing cyclic sulfone acid compound of formula (1).    Me=transition metal element containing Mn, Ni and Co;    (1+( alpha ))/(1-( alpha ))=1-1.6;    asterisk=part bonded with either R1 or R2;    R1,R2=mutually united group of formula (2) or H in formulae (3) and (4) or (5); and    R3=1-3C alkyl which may contain halo.
NOVELTY - The square secondary battery has a positive electrode terminal (51) which has an axial portion (52b) that is penetrated to an opening hole which opens to a battery cover (21). An outside hole portion (52c) is opened from the outer side of the battery to the axial portion, and an inside hole portion (52d) is opened from inside the battery to the axial part. A diaphragm (52f) is interposed between the outside hole portion and the inside hole portion, and deforms due to rise in pressure inside the battery to block an electrical connection between electrode group (3).    USE - Square secondary battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles e.g., electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves stable electric current interruption without a decline in energy efficiency of a square secondary battery by using a diaphragm which protrudes inside a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a square secondary battery.    Electrode group (3)    Battery cover (21)    Positive electrode terminal (51)    Axial portion (52b)    Outside hole portion (52c)    Inside hole portion (52d)    Diaphragm (52f)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a compressor (2) drivable by a turbine and/or an electrical driving apparatus (9), and a torso housing (6) for receiving a coupling shaft (4), which is in operative connection with a compressor running wheel ( 3) of the compressor. The compressor compresses fluid i.e. fresh air, supplied by a fluid channel (12). The fluid channel is formed by a fluid guide passage (13) present in the housing, and the wheel is arranged such that a fluid entrance side (18) of the wheel is turned toward the passage running through the housing.    USE - Supercharger device for increasing output of a drive unit of a drive device e.g. combustion engine and fuel cell, of a vehicle i.e. pure electrical motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor running wheel is arranged such that the fluid entrance side of the wheel is turned towards the fluid passage running through the torso housing, thus efficiently cooling the housing and/or the elements i.e. bearing of the coupling shaft, arranged in the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a region of a supercharger device of a drive unit.    Supercharger device (1)    Compressor (2)    Compressor running wheel (3)    Coupling shaft (4)    Torso housing (6)    Electrical driving apparatus (9)    Fluid channel (12)    Fluid guide passage (13)    Fluid entrance side (18)
NOVELTY - The drive device (1) has a compressor for compressing the air supplied to a fuel cell. The compressor is operatively connected to an impulse turbine (5) to which the exhaust gas of the fuel cell is supplied. The bearing portions (6,7) are cooled convectively by the coolant flow (14). The exhaust gas is removed from the bearing portions by supplying the coolant between the fuel cell and the turbine of a supercharger (2).    USE - Drive device for motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The drive device can be operated efficiently at high speed. The bearing portions in the drive device can be cooled effectively and easily. The efficiency losses of the drive device can be prevented. Desired coolant flow can be achieved over the bearing portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the drive device.    Drive device (1)    Supercharger (2)    Turbine (5)    Bearing portions (6,7)    Coolant flow (14)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a piezoelectric element (2) with an electrode (3) and a catalytic element (4). The piezoelectric element is coupled to the catalytic element, such that the gas flow (10) is made to pass through the catalytic element. The catalytic reaction of solid materials (11) and/or gas flow at the catalytic element, is configured to alter the natural oscillation frequency of the piezoelectric element.    USE - Device for measuring solid materials in gas flow, used in fuel cell arrangement (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid materials in the gas flow can be measured accurately in a simple and cost-effective manner, by measuring the alteration of natural oscillation frequency of piezoelectric element. The reformer of fuel cell arrangement can be controlled based on the measured solid materials in gas flow, so that the efficiency of the fuel cell arrangement can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell arrangement; and    (2) method for measuring solid materials in gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views of the device for the measuring solid material in gas flow and fuel cell arrangement.    Device for measuring solid materials in gas flow (1)    Piezoelectric element (2)    Electrode (3)    Catalytic element (4)    Gas flow (10)    Solid material (11)
NOVELTY - The connector (2) has a housing and a set of contacts alternatively arranged in a set of rows in the housing such that positions of the contacts are displaced in a row direction. The housing is formed between contacts in the set of rows with a partition wall. The partition wall is extended along a direction crossing the row direction. A front end region of a plate-shaped locking arm comprises a slot arranged at extensions of the partition walls. The lock arm extends from a front side of the housing. A locking arm and a locking projection are arranged inside a flitting arm (40).    USE - Electric connector for a fuel cell. Can also be used for a bus bar.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is formed between the contacts in the set of rows with the partition wall, which is extended along the direction crossing the row direction, thus preventing incorrect attachment of the connector with contacts in electrical connection with the plate element. The front end region of the locking arm can be arranged at a low position as upper ends of cell electrodes, so that voltage distribution of the locking arm is increased and locking clearance can be reduced so as to reduce size of the connector and to reduce manufacturing costs of the connector, while reliability of the connector is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connector attached to a fuel cell.    Electric connector (2)    Holding portion (13)    Locking groove (14)    Convex fitting element (15)    Fitting arm (40)
NOVELTY - The system (S1) has a first combustible gas injection device injecting combustible gas in a combustible gas supply fluid channel (a4). An ejector (24) is provided in combustible gas injection device fluid channel downstream to the first combustible gas injection device. A control part i.e. ECU (50), adjusts flow rate of combustible gas injected by the injection device. The control part coincides valve opening time duration of a second combustible gas injection device with valve closing time duration of the first injection device if a valve of the second injection device is opened.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle e.g. ship and airplane. Can also be used for a stationary system.    ADVANTAGE - The system sets combustible gas amount of an injector in low level and specific value of the injector to zero so as to prevent unnecessary hydrogen supply, efficiently utilize hydrogen and enhance electricity generation power of the fuel cell during interval section period of the injector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (S1)    Combustible gas supply fluid channel (a4)    Fuel cell (11)    Ejector (24)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - A carbon material comprises graphite and hardly-graphitized carbon material which covers the graphite and has nitrogen atom.    USE - Carbon material is used for negative electrode of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material has excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrical power collector, and is economically manufactured. The lithium-ion secondary battery obtained by the carbon material has excellent coulomb efficiency, cycling characteristics and input-output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composite material, which contains graphite and azulminic acid which covers the graphite; and    (2) manufacture of carbon material, which involves heat-processing the composite material containing graphite and azulminic acid which covers the graphite.
NOVELTY - An alkali-metal-air secondary battery comprises negative electrode which has alloy containing alkali metal and alkali metal or carbon-containing alkali metal, positive electrode which makes oxygen a positive electrode active material, and electrolyte solution containing glyme and salt of alkali metal in which greater than or equal to 1 part of the glyme and the alkali metal salt form the complex, and molar ratio alkali metal salt/glyme is 0.5-1.25.    USE - An alkali-metal-air secondary battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Volatilization and decomposition of electrolyte solution are suppressed, resulting in stabilized alkali-metal-air secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali-metal-air secondary battery comprises negative electrode which has alloy containing alkali metal and alkali metal or carbon-containing alkali metal, positive electrode which makes oxygen a positive electrode active material, and electrolyte solution containing glyme of formula (I) and salt of alkali metal in which greater than or equal to 1 part of the glyme and the alkali metal salt form the complex, and molar ratio alkali metal salt/glyme is 0.5-1.25.    R1, R2=1-9C alkyl optionally substituted by F, Ph optionally substituted by halo, and cyclohexyl optionally substituted by halo;    R3=H or CH3; and    x=1-6.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a pair of metal battery holding blocks (3a,3b) for holding several battery cells (2). The metal battery holding blocks are assembled in the height direction of the metal battery holding blocks. The clearance gap between the battery cell and one metal battery holding block is set smaller than the clearance gap between the battery cell and another metal battery holding block. A heat insulation block (4) is arranged in between the metal battery holding blocks.    USE - Assembled battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, domestic storage battery unit and emergency power supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission of abnormal heat generated in one battery cell to another battery cell is prevented by quickly radiating the heat through the metal battery holding blocks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the clearance gap in between the battery cells and the metal battery holding blocks.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (2)    Metal battery holding blocks (3a,3b)    Heat insulation block (4)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device (1) has a positive electrode (2) that contains positive electrode active material containing a crystal represented by a specific formula. A negative electrode (3) contains negative electrode active material containing an oxide material containing stannum, phosphorus, and/or boron. The positive electrode active material consists of crystallized glass containing lithium oxide, manganese oxide, iron oxide and phosphorus pentoxide. The negative electrode active material contains stannous oxide and phosphorus pentoxide.    USE - Electrical storage device such as lithium ion secondary battery used for portable electronic device or electric vehicle of hybrid type.    ADVANTAGE - The output obtained by electrical storage device can be stable even in the state of high voltage, without voltage changing rapidly in the case of discharge. The discharge capacity per weight of the negative electrode active material can be raised by containing the inorganic material. The precipitation of transition metal in the negative electrode active material surface can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has die head (70) that is rotated so rotation angle from reference position to predetermined direction is small, when angle control unit existed in high-end shape in which edge (4b), which follows width direction of coated electrode paste (4) by the end-shape measurement unit, is thicker than center (4a). The die head is rotated so that rotation angle from reference position to predetermined direction is enlarged, when angle control unit existed in the end-sagging shape in which edge portion is thinner than the center portion.    USE - Coating apparatus for electrode paste of secondary battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, used in electronics devices e.g., mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used for vehicles e.g., hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since end quantity and end sagging can be suppressed by rotating die head so that rotation angle from reference position to predetermined direction is enlarged or be small, when angle control unit existed in the end-sagging shape or high-end, viscosity range of the electrode paste which can be coated is expandable and uniform coating can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode paste coating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the tip of the die head of electrode paste coating apparatus.    Electrode paste (4)    Center (4a)    Edge (4b)    Die head (70)    First die block (71)
NOVELTY - The magnesium cell (10) has a positive electrode (12), which has a positive electrode active material containing a transition metal sulfide. The transition metal sulfide carries out oxidation-reduction reaction to magnesium. A solid electrolyte (16) conducts magnesium ion. A negative electrode (14) has a negative electrode active material containing magnesium.    USE - Magnesium cell for battery e.g., magnesium sulfur battery, used for electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to coin-shaped magnesium cell, button type magnesium cell, sheet type magnesium cell, stacked type magnesium cell, cylindrical-shaped magnesium cell, flat type magnesium cell, and square-shaped magnesium cell.    ADVANTAGE - Battery is utilized in a high temperature range, since heat resistance in the comparatively high temperature range is improved by utilization of positive electrode active material and a solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a magnesium cell.    Magnesium cell (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Solid electrolyte (16)    Casing (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing the dispersion liquid of nano-fiber which distributes cellulose nanofiber whose number-average fiber diameter is 1-50nm to dispersion medium. An average hole diameter is about 5 mu . The dispersion liquid is adhered to a porous sheet whose thickness is about 50 mu . The dispersion liquid adhered to the porous sheet is dried, and the dispersion medium is removed. The mesh of the cellulose nanofiber is formed in the hole of porous sheet by passing through drying process.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery-cell separator (claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and mobile electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The hole diameter is controlled by thermal drying, and the minute hole is formed by cellulose nanofiber within the hole of porous sheet, so that the battery-cell separator is easily manufactured without changing physical properties such as intensity of porous sheet, thickness and surface property, and the gas permeability resistance of the separator is controlled. The aggregation inhibitory effect of nanofiber is obtained and the aggregation of cellulose nanofiber is weakened at the time of drying, so that a network structure is easily maintained in the hole of the porous sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery-cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the observation image of the battery-cell separator obtained by scanning electron microscope.
NOVELTY - The power converter device (60) has a voltage booster circuit (20) that molds a partial waveform of an alternating current waveform by voltage-rising and outputting the direct current (DC) voltage from a DC power supply. A smoothing capacitor (3) outs the output voltage connected to the voltage booster circuit. An inverter circuit (40) molds remainder waveforms of the alternating current waveform by voltage-falling connected to the smoothing capacitor. A switch (7) is placed between the inverter circuit and an electric power grid (6). A control circuit (8) controls the voltage booster circuit.    USE - Power converter device for interconnection system (Claimed) for converting direct-current power output from a solar cell and a fuel cell into alternating current power.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device has a voltage booster circuit that molds a partial waveform of an alternating current waveform by voltage-rising and outputting the direct current voltage from a direct current power supply, and thus suppresses the rush current to the smoothing capacitor at the time of performing grid connection, reduces loss in circuits and improves power conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an interconnection system that has solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a interconnection system with a power converter device.    Smoothing capacitor (3)    Electric power grid (6)    Switch (7)    Control circuit (8)    Voltage booster circuit (20)    Inverter circuit (40)    Power converter device (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a center electrode (5) into an axial hole at an insulator (2). A metallic shell (3) is arranged around the insulator. An annular space (29) is defined by the circumferential surfaces of the insulator and shell. The insulation performance of the insulator is inspected based on whether dielectric breakdown is caused in the insulator. An area with the electrode, insulator and space is photographed to obtain an image, when the voltage is applied to the electrode. The occurrence of the breakdown is determined based on the photographed image.    USE - Method for inspecting spark plug used for commbustion apparatus such as internal combustion engine and fuel cell reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the occurrence of the dielectric breakdown can be determined based on the photographed image more reliably, the flashover and the penetration discharge can be discriminated from each other. Hence the insulation performance of the insulator can be inspected more accurately. Since the assembly of a gasket to the defective product can be prevented, the yield can be improved. The inspection accuracy can also be increased with reduced inspection time. The process load during the inspection can also be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the spark plug.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the inspection apparatus.    Spark plug (1)    Insulator (2)    Metallic shell (3)    Center electrode (5)    Annular space (29)
NOVELTY - The micro wind generator has protective cage accommodated wings, generator element, and charge controller which are arranged as three main elements. The wing is protected in protective cage, and is rotated at rotation speed of 800 rpm for generating wind energy. The generator element converts wind energy into alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) and outputs AC/DC current.    USE - Micro wind generator for generating power from wind, for electric bicycle, electromotor wheel, and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The quick operation and less noise emission of generator are ensured. The size and weight of generator are reduced so that the production cost of generator is reduced. The durability of micro wind generator is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric bicycle attached with micro wind generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery support structure has a battery case (5) that accommodates a battery (1), and having a bottom wall that thermally contacts the lower surface of the battery. A thermally-conductive disk (6) performs heat-exchange by thermally contacting the lower surface of the bottom wall of battery case, and circulates a thermal medium. The thermally-conductive disc and battery case are straddle from lower side. A battery mounting unit (8) is mounted and supported on the floor panel (10) of a vehicle.    USE - Battery support structure for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat transfer performance is maintained through uniform surface contact between the bottom wall of battery case and lower surface of battery. Weight is reduced due to thin structure of the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the battery support structure.    Battery (1)    Battery case (5)    Thermally-conductive disc (6)    Battery mounting unit (8)    Floor panel (10)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (20) has a solar cell module (21) that is accommodated inside a vehicle (10). The solar cell module is formed as a single sheet with flexibility. The solar cell module is located in the vicinity of glass in windshield (15), rear glass and side glass in an accommodation state. A drawing-out state retention mechanism (40) is arranged for maintaining the solar cell module in a state pulled out by the vehicle interior. The solar cell module is returned to the original accommodation state, when drawing-out state retention mechanism is released.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell module is formed as a single sheet, the space occupied by the module can be greatly reduced, and space efficiency and flexibility can be improved. Since the solar cell module can be pulled out and can be maintained in a state while connecting a connector, the operativity of the module can be increased. The solar cell module cannot become a hindrance during driving of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle provided with power supply device.    Vehicle (10)    Windshield (15)    Power supply device (20)    Solar cell module (21)    Drawing-out state retention mechanism (40)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte glass powder comprises lithium, phosphorus, sulfur, and oxygen. The waveform separation of peak of 370-470 cm-1 is carried out in the glass powder using a duplicate measurement by Raman spectrum. The standard deviation of area ratio of peak having largest area ratio among peaks having a center in the separated 420 cm-1, 406 cm-1, and 385 cm-1 vicinity is less than 4.    USE - Solid electrolyte glass powder is used for formation of solid electrolyte glass-ceramic powder used for compound material of electrode material used for manufacture of electrode and electrolyte layer used for lithium-ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, portable information terminal, motor, portable electronic device, and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte glass powder provides the lithium-ion battery with excellent performance, and suppresses the generation of hydrogen sulfide and heterogeneity of glass surface in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte glass powder;    (2) electrode;    (3) electrolyte layer; and    (4) lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has primary coil and secondary coil that are electromagnetically coupled for applying high voltage to an ignition plug. An igniter switches ON/OFF of electricity supply in the primary coil, engine control unit (ECU) supplies ignition signal to the igniter. An ionic current detection circuit detects the ion current generated in the ignition plug by using capacitor as a bias power supply. ECU calculates smoke for first time in resistance of ignition plug from detection signal based on ion current detected by ionic current detection circuit.    USE - Ion-current detection apparatus for detecting ion current generated in internal combustion engine mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-current detection apparatus does not repeat determination of smoke for combustion of internal combustion engine, and inhibitory control of smoke can be stably realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling ion-current detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for inputting detection signal corresponding to ion-current in ECU (S1)    Step for calculating discharge electric charge amount of capacitor in combustion of internal combustion engine (S2)    Step for calculating both ends voltage of capacitor in leakage-current measuring time based on discharge electric charge amount (S3)    Step for calculating both-ends voltage to smoke for first time in resistance of capacitor in leakage-current measurement time (S4)    Step for comparing moving average and smoke for first time in threshold value of smoke for first time in resistance in combustion of internal combustion engine (S6)
NOVELTY - The fluid supply system has an automatic closing valve or non-return valve (4) provided between the fluid tank (2) and the pressure reduction valve (5) for fluid utilization unit. The function proof pressure value of the utilization fluid tank or hydrogen tank is higher than the specified pressure range of the pressure reduction valve which reduces pressure of fluid flowing in a pipe (a1,a2) from the tank prior to supply to the fuel cell (1). The automatic closing valve is closed when the pressure of an upstream is less than the function proof pressure value.    USE - Fluid supply system for sending fluid e.g. hydrogen to fluid utilization unit in e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid supply system prevents an abnormality condition, such as a buckling while reducing invalid residual amount of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an entire block diagram of the fluid supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Fluid tank (2)    Non-return valve (4)    Pressure reduction valve (5)    Pipe (a1,a2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an opening and closing valve for discharging gas in a tank to a gas consumption apparatus. A pre valve control part performs pre valve control to open the valve and to intend gas emission of the gas in the tank from a fuel gas holder before start of operation of the gas consumption apparatus. A tank determination part determines the fuel gas holder to supply gas based on condition of the gas emission. A starting control part starts operation of the gas consumption apparatus after performing opening control of the valve.    USE - Apparatus for supplying a fuel gas i.e. hydrogen gas, to a gas consumption apparatus i.e. fuel cell, in a vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for supplying natural gas to an internal combustion engine in a natural gas vehicle, and fuel gas to the fuel cell utilized in a plant for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses back flow of the gas in the starting operation after raising freedom degree of tank mounting such that a temperature sensor is used for selecting the hydrogen gas holder of low gas pressure, so that determination precision of high-low pressure for the hydrogen gas holder is raised without using the pressure sensor, thus achieving cost reduction of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel gas holder is a hydrogen gas holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing a tank temperature transition measured in a test system and tank gas-pressure transition.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electric current measuring device has cells (10a) stacked between two current collecting plates (11,12) according to electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas. An electric current flows between two fuel cells (10). An electrode unit contacts a cell. Another electrode unit contacts another cell. A resistor sets temperature coefficient of resistance value to the predetermined value. A current measurement body is provided, in which the temperature coefficient of resistance value consists of another resistor set to the predetermined value.    USE - Electric current measuring device for measuring the electric current of a fuel cell of a fuel cell system (from drawings) for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current measuring device has cells stacked between two current collecting plates according to electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas, and thus correctly calculates the electric current flowing into a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cells (10)    Cells (10a)    Current collecting plates (11,12)    Air flow path (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealant (12) for sealing an opening in an exterior body. An external terminal is electrically connected to an electrode of a positive electrode plate or negative electrode plate. A thread groove is formed in a protrusion side to an outer side of the sealant at an outer peripheral part in a penetration location of the external terminal with respect to the sealant. A penetration inner part comprises a blind-rivet structure part that carries out crimping deformation, and is fixed with respect to the sealant by the crimping deformation.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in HEV (PHEV) and electric vehicle (EV), and an electrical storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the thread groove to be formed in a part of the outer peripheral surface of the external terminal currently fixed to the sealant such that a bolt for bonding a bus-bar and the external terminal fixed to the sealant is provided independently, so that reduction of number of parts is attained, thus reducing components cost and manufacturing cost of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The external terminal is a positive electrode external terminal and a negative electrode external terminal (22). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an edge strip of a negative electrode external terminal.    Sealant (12)    Counter-bore part (12a)    Negative electrode external terminal (22)    Insulation unit (32)    Pulling head (221)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device contains thioether nitrile compound (I).    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) is used for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer, electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, and lithium-ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has improved cycle characteristics and stable drive, with suppressed deterioration of time-dependent characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical storage device contains thioether nitrile compound of formula: (NC)m1-(R1XR2)n-(CN)m2 (I).    m1, m2=0 or 1 or more;    m1+m2,n=1 or more;    R1,R2=hetero atom, or 1C or more optionally substituted hydrocarbyl;and    X=O or S, in which and at least 1 X is S.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has a holding part (10) for holding a battery post. A plate-shaped unit (30) is electrically connected with the holding part. A stud bolt (40) is pressingly injected into a through-hole (31), and bites into the plate-shaped unit along rotation direction and extraction-and-insertion direction. A thread part comprising a thread groove is formed in an axial part of the stud bolt. An attaching part is located between the thread part and a head part, and attaches a current sensor, where the attaching part comprises diameter larger than the thread part.    USE - Battery terminal for electrically connecting a battery and an electric wire terminal i.e. wire harness, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal allows the stud bolt to be pressingly injected into the through-hole and to bite into the plate-shaped unit along the rotation direction and the extraction-and-insertion direction, so that process of bending the plate-shaped unit becomes unnecessary, the stud bolt is easily fixable and size of the terminal can be made small, thus simplifying manufacturing method of the terminal and achieving reduction of manufacturing cost and improvement of yield. The terminal allows the stud bolt to be fixed along the rotation direction when a holding protrusion protrudes along thickness direction of the plate-shaped unit, so that the stud bolt is fixed along the extraction-and-insertion direction when the plate-shaped unit bites into a holding slot, thus holding the terminal along the rotation direction and the extraction-and-insertion direction by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plate-shaped unit is an electric wire terminal-connection part. The holding part is an electrode fitting part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery terminal.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery terminal (1)    Holding part (10)    Plate-shaped unit (30)    Through-hole (31)    Stud bolt (40)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a coverage fixed quantity unit (180) for quantifying coverage of core-shell catalyst particles. A reproduction unit (120) improves the coverage of the core-shell catalyst particles by controlling electric potential of an oxidizing agent electrode. A determination unit (190) determines that the coverage of the catalyst particles measured by the coverage fixed quantity unit exists in a predetermined numerical range. A reproduction processing control unit (200) repeats the process of improving the coverage of the particles when the coverage exists in the numerical range.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system determines that the coverage of the particles measured by the coverage fixed quantity unit exists in the numerical range such that the reproduction processing control unit repeats the process of improving the coverage of the particles when the coverage exists in the numerical range, so that advancing of catalyst deterioration of a fuel cell is prevented, and frequency of replacement and repair can be reduced, thus maintaining performance of the fuel cell over a long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (100)    Reproduction unit (120)    Coverage fixed quantity unit (180)    Determination unit (190)    Reproduction processing control unit (200)
NOVELTY - The device has an assembled battery (1) incorporating a battery module (2). A battery case (5) accommodates the assembled battery. A battery cooling unit cools the assembled battery with refrigerant. A low-temperature dew point part generation unit i.e. heat sink (9), supplies low-temperature refrigerant to cool a part of the battery case and to regulate dew condensation position within the battery case. A heat exchange unit cools the refrigerant, and a refrigerant feed route supplies the cooled refrigerant to the low dew point part generation unit ahead of the battery cooling unit.    USE - Device for cooling a battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature dew point part generation unit regulates the dew condensation position within the battery case to a certain fixed part such that the low-temperature dew point part generation unit is set to a dew condensation position to protect an electrical output part of the battery module by taking earth-leakage preventive measure, so that amount of dew condensation water in the battery case can be managed appropriately, thus reducing occurrence probability of damage by dew condensation water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery cooling unit is a thermally-conductive board (6).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cooling device.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery module (2)    Battery case (5)    Thermally-conductive board (6)    Heat sink (9)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger apparatus (1) has a battery module (2) formed with groove part (8) between the lower end parts. A projection part (9) formed on the upper surface of a thermally-conductive board (7), is fitted to each groove part.    USE - Heat exchanger apparatus for assembled battery used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat exchange effect without enlargement of the assembled battery by fitting projection parts of thermally conductive board to groove parts formed in battery module so that thermal expansion of heating surface is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Heat exchanger apparatus (1)    Battery module (2)    Thermally-conductive board (7)    Groove part (8)    Projection part (9)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has a thermally-conductive material (60) positioned by the bottom wall part (20b) corresponding to the connecting face of a water jacket. Each front-end part of the thermally-conductive material is equipped with the comb-tooth shape which contacts the edge part of each single battery (40).    USE - Battery module for assembled battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange effect between the battery module and the water jacket inside the case can be improved by providing a thermally-conductive member compared with the case where only the side wall part of the case has been a heat path about the thermally-conductive member. Thus, the heat regulation efficiency of the battery module is improved and the enlargement of the battery module can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the inner structure of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Side wall part (20a)    Bottom wall part (20b)    Battery (40)    Thermally-conductive material (60)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has wall part facing a faced flat part of a cell (40). A box-shaped case is connected to a circumference of a side wall part (20a), where the box-shaped case is provided with a heat regulation unit that is used as a thermal connecting face. Range of the circumference of the wall part is based on a connecting face of an edge part of the cell. The interior space of the box-case is filled with a thermally-conductive material (60). A heat regulation unit performs heating or cooling of battery.    USE - Battery module for a battery mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is provided with the thermally-conductive material so as to improve heat regulation efficiency of the battery module and suppress enlargement of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermally conductive unit of a battery module.    Battery module (10)    Side wall part (20a)    Cell (40)    Sheet-like insulator (47)    Thermally-conductive material (60)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has a thermally-conductive component (50) which is arranged along the side wall part (20a) of a case by the corner part of the case corresponding to the surrounding wall part (20b) at the bottom face. The thermally-conductive component is contacting with the edge part of the cell (40) which adjoins the side wall part.    USE - Battery module used in assembled battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat regulation performance by enhancing heat exchange effect while suppressing enlargement of the battery module since thermally-conductive component provided in corner part, connects thermally the edge part of the cell and the connecting face of a water jacket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module illustrating a step in the battery module manufacturing method.    Battery module (10)    Side wall part (20a)    Surrounding wall part (20b)    Cell (40)    Thermally-conductive component (50)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has a battery module group (10) formed by stacking several battery modules (11). A heat exchanger plate (30) is interposed between a water jacket (20) and the battery module group in the direction orthogonal to the battery module lamination direction. The water jacket has a project area of the direction to orthogonally cross smaller than the project area of the battery module group, and the heat exchanger plate is provided over the region which becomes the difference of the project area of the battery module group and the water jacket.    USE - Battery unit for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The edge-part side of a battery module group will be thermally regulated through the heat exchanger plate, since the heat exchanger plate is provided over the region which becomes the difference of the project area of the battery module group and the water jacket. Thus, the fall of the heat regulation effect can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (1)    Battery module group (10)    Battery modules (11)    Water jacket (20)    Heat exchanger plate (30)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a heat-transfer part (30) interposed between a battery module group (10) and a heat regulation part i.e. water jacket (20). The heat regulation part provides a project area of the water jacket smaller than a project area of the battery module group along height direction. The heat-transfer part consists of a concave-shaped heat exchanger plate (31), which provides a project area larger than the project area of the battery module group. Heat-conductive gel (32) is filled in a recessed part of the heat exchanger plate.    USE - Battery unit for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conductive gel can be filled in the recessed part of the heat exchanger plate such that a battery module of an edge-part side of the battery module group can be thermally regulated by the heat regulation part through the heat exchanger plate and the gel, so that fall of a heat regulation effect can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery unit (1)    Battery module group (10)    Water jacket (20)    Heat-transfer part (30)    Concave-shaped heat exchanger plate (31)    Heat-conductive gels (32, 40)
NOVELTY - The heat transfer structure has a battery module (2) with cell unit (21) formed by stacked vertical flat-shaped cells (22) accommodated in a module case (23). A gap (delta) is provided in the circumference of the cell unit. An insulator (24) which is interposed between the side surface of the outermost cell of the cell unit and side surface of the module case, and heat transfer sheet (25) which contacts the side surfaces of the outermost cell and module case through the insulator, are provided in the gap.    USE - Heat transfer structure for battery module of assembled battery used in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures swelling space of the cells by providing the gap between the cells and case. Improves heat regulation performance by providing the insulator and heat transfer sheet in the gap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the illustrating the arrangement of the battery module unit and heat regulator.    Battery module (2)    Cell unit (21)    Cells (22)    Module case (23)    Insulator (24)    Heat transfer sheet (25)    Gap (delta)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a battery module group (10) formed by stacking several battery modules (11) in a case (C). A water jacket (20) provided in the outer side of the case heats or cools the battery module group with the heat or coolant via a notch (C1) formed in the bottom of the case. A heat conductive adhesive gel (30) provided in the notch region provides thermal contact between the battery module group and the water jacket.    USE - Battery unit for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes of the battery modules accommodated inside the case are not affected directly by the heat/cold of the water jacket, since the water jacket is provided outside the case. The fall of the heat regulation effect can be suppressed by the gel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery unit.    Battery module group (10)    Battery modules (11)    Water jacket (20)    Gel (30)    Case (C)    Notch (C1)
NOVELTY - The columnar electrode terminal (22) connected to the electrode assembly housed inside a case and fixed by a fixing nut (26) has tip part (23) which protrudes on the outer side of the case from a cover, and a base end part (24) positioned inside the case. The base end part has a parallel flat surface (24a) with respect to the axis line of the electrode terminal in the side peripheral surface in the secondary battery.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, etc., mounted in vehicle such as commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flat surface of the electrode terminal is made to abut the jig, thus suppressing rotation of the electrode terminal. Thus, when screwing the fixing nut together in the tip part of the electrode terminal which protrudes on the case outer side from the cover part, co-rotation of the electrode terminal is effectively suppressed by making the flat surface of the base end part abut the jig. The length of the base end part does not affect the outside dimension of the secondary battery, and the electricity accumulation capacity per unit volume does not fall.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode terminal fixed with a nut in the secondary battery.    Electrode terminal (22)    Tip part (23)    Base end part (24)    Flat surface (24a)    Fixing nut (26)
NOVELTY - The electrode contains an active material mixture containing the transition metal oxide and/or transition metal complex oxide having an average particle diameters of 1-20 mu , and a water dispersion binder with an average particle diameter of 0.1-0.3 mu , in which adsorption and desorption of lithium ion are possible.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion storage battery widely used as power supply for vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode with a stable shape can be manufactured at low cost by using the water dispersion binder having an average particle diameter of 0.1-0.3 mu in the active material mixture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery electrode.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has battery modules (10,20) which are provided to connect electrode portion in axial direction to end sides of cylindrical batteries (11,21) by plate-shaped electrically-conductive portions (30,40). The electrically-conductive portion (50) is extended in axial direction to connect electrically-conductive portions (30,40). A case portion (60) is protruded in direction separated from electrically-conductive portion (40) than electrically-conductive portion (30) while extending in the axial direction.    USE - Assembled battery mounted on vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the battery short circuit can be suppressed, when external force is received from the axial direction of cylindrical battery. The components used for manufacturing assembled battery are reduced, so that the cost of the assembled battery can be reduced. The durability of the battery can be improved. The temperature dispersion between cylindrical batteries can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery modules (10,20)    Cylindrical batteries (11,21)    Plate-shaped electrically-conductive portions (30,40,50)    Case portion (60)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a holder (20) formed by a thermally-conductive material, which holds battery (10,10a-10c) of the battery pack, and a coolant flow path (30) formed in the battery and holder. The coolant flow path has a cross-sectional area which becomes small towards downstream from the upstream of the direction (A1) into which a coolant flows, making contact area of the holder and the battery, large.    USE - Cooling structure for battery pack used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cools the battery uniformly since the contact area of a holder and the battery becomes large, while cross-sectional area of coolant flow path becomes small towards downstream of coolant flow direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the cooling structure of the battery pack.    Battery (10,10a-10c)    Holder (20)    Coolant flow path (30)    Holder parts (210,220,230)    Direction (A1)
NOVELTY - The all-solid-type electric double layer capacitor (10) has an inorganic solid electrolyte (12) which is provided with a garnet type or garnet-type resemblance crystal structure. The electrodes (14a,14b) are provided on both surfaces of the inorganic solid electrolyte. The inorganic solid electrolyte consists of lithium ion conductive compound which comprises the main constituent elements which are lithium, lanthanum, zirconium and oxygen, the substituted element containing niobium or tantalum and the additional element which are aluminum and magnesium.    USE - All-solid-type electric double layer capacitor for auxiliary power supply of memory backup power supply of e.g. electronic circuit, uninterruptible power system and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high capacitance all-solid-type electric double layer capacitor by using inorganic solid electrolyte with garnet type crystal structure as a solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of the structure of the all-solid-type electric double layer capacitor.    All-solid-type electric double layer capacitor (10)    Inorganic solid electrolyte (12)    Electrodes (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one a long service life without maintenance battery, include the battery shell, several battery electrode group and the battery cover, a plurality of battery electrode group is placed in a battery shell and battery cover through seal, wherein said battery polar group include connecting of several grid plate, the grid plate through a plate of each ear and a connecting bus bar, said each grid plate through hot melting glue. This utility new type for the polar group through surface hot melting glue dropping and enhances the electrode group in the battery shell of machinery intensity, increase anti-seismic property of electrode group, battery shell is designed as an elastic rib of battery shell, vibration intensity of battery, enhancing battery inside the polar group of anti-seismic property; at the same time, this utility new type using through hole form of grid plate, long service life of the lead paste activity substance filling up the mesh form of grid plate main body of net plate structure more compact is firm and durable.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one based on planar loop hot tube of power battery hot management system, wherein the upper module include box body, lower module box body and middle clapboard, the middle clapboard is set in the box body lower box body module and upper module is set between at least two of the monomer battery in the box body lower shell module, each battery monomer of the shell is provided with at least two block or more battery monomers connected in series or in parallel is composed of battery module group, said each battery monomer of block surface set with flat-plate loop hot tube, a flat loop hot tube divided into evaporation section, the gas line, a liquid line and condensation section, the evaporation section is set on said battery monomer surface, said condensing section is located in the upper module box body, a liquid storage chamber is set on the battery monomer in the box body above the lower module. This utility new type hot with heat radiation amount is large, radiating hot efficiency is high, the processing is simple, it can efficiently solves of power battery high temperature radiation, low temperature heating and heat preservation and heat recycling of the technical problem.
NOVELTY - Between battery hot management system, a charging machine and battery this utility new type claims a one of electric automobile mounted power distribution unit, before charging, detecting battery temperature, temperature is too low or too high, firstly starting heating element or cooling element, at this time, the power distribution unit and battery not distributing electric power, temperature for start. Electric automobile in travelling process, it can use electric motor of radiated heat is battery. This utility new type provide in of battery hot management system, charging time and during travel, it can use or not use the electric energy of the battery, improves the electric energy of battery;
NOVELTY - The storage unit (2) has a waterproof storage case which enables the arrangement below the seat (13) in the cabin (12) of a vehicle, and accommodates the electric condensers. A spacer (5) provides a clearance gap between the lower surface of the waterproof storage case and the floor surface of a cabin. The spacer is a coupler for fixing the storage case to the bottom face side of a seat, and a leg unit for arranging the lower surface of the storage case in predetermined height from the floor surface.    USE - Backup electrical storage unit mounted in vehicle for electrical equipment used for electric power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces risk of being based on permeation of water by setting the battery on a waterproof storage case. Improves security, and low manufacturing cost since the batteries has low voltage of 12-24 volts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the backup electrical storage unit mounted in vehicle.    Storage unit (2)    Spacer (5)    Cabin (12)    Seat (13)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The offsite type hydrogen station (1A) has a hydrogen fuel tank that is filled with hydrogen. A pressure accumulation unit (2) is equipped with an accumulator (211) provided to store the hydrogen transferred from the hydrogen fuel tank. The hydrogen-transport container (50) is connected with the pressure accumulation unit through a hydrogen transfer pipe (4). The hydrogen in the hydrogen-transport container is transferred to the accumulator at differential pressure state. The internal pressure of accumulator is lower than the pressure in the hydrogen-transport container.    USE - Offsite type hydrogen station used for filling hydrogen in fuel tank of vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By transferring the hydrogen to accumulator at differential pressure state, the time taken for discharging the hydrogen from hydrogen transport container can be reduced. The need for detention of the hydrogen transport container can be reduced. The transport cost of the hydrogen can be reduced significantly. The burden of installation of the offsite type hydrogen station can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a supply method of hydrogen with respect to offsite type hydrogen station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the offsite type hydrogen station.    Offsite type hydrogen station (1A)    Pressure accumulation unit (2)    Hydrogen transfer pipe (4)    Hydrogen-transport container (50)    Accumulator (211)
NOVELTY - The device has a receiving circuit (1) that receives signal current output from transmission circuit, and produces received signal. A regulation circuit (12) generates adjusting current to which magnitude is varied according to the voltage difference of voltage (VA) arise in wiring (W11) and voltage (VB) arises in wiring (W12), and gives adjusting current to wiring (W12). A comparator (15) reverses the logic level of the received signal based on the magnitude correlation of voltage (VA) and voltage (VB).    USE - Semiconductor device for voltage monitoring system (claimed) used for monitoring output voltage of assembled battery for supplying power to electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High noise tolerance can be achieved in the receiving circuit of semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for voltage monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the receiving circuit and transmission circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Receiving circuit (1)    Regulation circuit (12)    Comparator (15)    Voltages (VA,VB)    Wirings (W1,W12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has purge-valve control unit of controller (7) that controls the purge valves (49,50) based on the generated electric power of the fuel cell stack (2). The purge-valve limiting unit of the controller restricts the valve opening of the purge valve at the time of the cathode gas flow rate restriction by the cathode gas flow rate limiting unit of the controller. The generated-electric-power limiting unit of the controller restricts the generated electric power of the fuel cell stack at the time of a purge-valve restriction.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the generated water in a fuel cell stack is suppressed, since valve opening of a purge valve is restricted at the time of a cathode gas flow rate restriction, which restricts the generated electric power of a fuel cell stack at the time of a purge-valve restriction, even if case in which valve opening of a purge valve is restricted, thus, electric power generation defect on fuel cell stack due to increase in generated water is suppressed.    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)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Controller (7)    First surge path (47)    Purge valves (49,50)
NOVELTY - The device has computing unit that computes two types of magnetic field distribution based on magnetic field which originates in application electric current and generated from battery, when sending two types of application electric current via battery in predetermined charge condition. The computing unit computes two types of current distributions corresponding to application electric current from computed magnetic field distribution. An evaluation unit evaluates deterioration state of battery based on magnetic field or current distributions.    USE - Device for measuring magnetic field of battery (claimed) such as laminated type lithium ion battery for use as storage battery of electrical storage system, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, and mobile device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The highly reliable cell design which is not deteriorated easily due to the spatial area is made easily. The detection of capacity degradation of the lithium ion battery is enabled in short time. The magnetic field noise made in the case of magnetic field measurement is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery deterioration inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of measuring the magnetic field. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for setting lithium ion battery in state which lithium ion battery is discharged to device (50)    Step for performing offset magnetic field measurement process (51)    Steps for performing magnetic field measurement process (52,53)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has electric condensers (1), and a control unit (21) which controls the charging or discharging of the electric condensers. A storage case (30) accommodates the electric condensers and the control unit. A pair of cooling surfaces (23) is arranged in parallel with a pair of heat insulation walls with heat insulation space (HG) inside the storage case. The electric condensers are arranged between the cooling surfaces and heat insulation walls, and the control unit is arranged in the heat insulation space.    USE - Power supply device for electrical equipment and auxiliary machines of vehicles (claimed) e.g., plug-in-type hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, or hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for backup power supply apparatus of wireless base stations e.g., computer server, mobile telephone, or power supply for factories or street lights.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a power supply device which exhibits improved heat dissipation properties of electric condensers, reduced size and weight, efficient thermal radiation characteristics, ensured heat bonding between thermal radiation pin and electric condensers, and good thermal protection of circuit board, by using cooling surfaces and heat insulation walls.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supply device.    Electric condensers (1)    Control unit (21)    Cooling surfaces (23)    Storage case (30)    Power supply device (100)    Heat insulation space (HG)
NOVELTY - The system has sub-battery which is parallelly connected with a lead battery (PB). An electrical storage block is connected to the electric condenser in series. A storage case (30) is provided with a main surface for accommodating electrical storage blocks. A press surface (33) is configured to press one side of the main surface of the storage case by the lead battery, so that the storage case is pressed by the lead battery.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The lead battery can be provided with the vehicle-mounted power supply device whose connection is enabled even when no voltage conversion is occurred in efficient manner. The stress change by volume expansion of the electric condenser can be suppressed. The lifetime of the electric condenser can be improved efficiently. The vehicle-mounted battery system can fix the sub-battery and the lead battery by common fixing mechanism, and can simplify the fixed operation. The vehicle-mounted battery system can perform the exchange operation of the lead battery easily. The surface of the main surface of storage case can be pressed at the main surface of lead battery, so that the expansion can be suppressed in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a vehicle; and    (2) a vehicle-mounted power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle-mounted battery system.    Storage case (30)    Press surface (33)    Nut (46)    Cable (50)    Lead battery (PB)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a second electrical storage module (20) with a casing (24) which accommodates an electrical storage unit (22) with a higher energy density than a lead acid battery (12) accommodated in a casing (14) of first electrical storage module (10). A contact terminal (95) has a spring (98) which biases a pin (97) to contact an external terminal (96) when the second casing is arranged side by side to the first casing. The contact terminal is interrupted from electrically connecting with the external terminal when the second casing is removed from the first casing.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery system.    ADVANTAGE - Pulling apart of electrical storage unit from the lead acid battery is handled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an electricity supply with a lead acid battery and an electrical storage unit.    First electrical storage module (10)    Lead acid battery (12)    First casing (14)    Second electrical storage module (20)    Electrical storage unit (22)    Second casing (24)    Contact terminal (95)    External terminal (96)    Pin (97)    Spring (98)    Vehicle-mounted battery system (100)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has a drop-off prevention frame (4) that is provided in the cover main housing (2) through a strip-shaped hinge (3). A protection tube is provided to cover the electric wire connected to the battery terminal and penetrated in the frame. A slidable contact inclined surface (12) is contacted with the frame along mounting direction of the protection tube, and provided in an opening edge (7b) of edge portion of penetration hole (7) located opposite to the frame, when one side of the battery terminal is mounted with the cover main housing.    USE - Cover for battery terminal of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drop-off prevention frame can be connected with the cover main through the strip-shaped hinge and be smoothly returned to an original position in the slidable contact inclined surface along mounting direction of the protection tube. The harmful deformation and damage of the strip-shaped hinge can be prevented, while the closing operation property of the cover main housing can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cover for battery terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cover (1)    Cover main housing (2)    Strip-shaped hinge (3)    Drop-off prevention frame (4)    Penetration hole (7)    Opening edge of edge portion of penetration hole (7b)    Slidable contact inclined surface (12)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material comprises a powder containing graphite particles. The ratio of 10% cumulative volume diameter and 50% cumulative volume diameter is 0.1-0.25. 10% Cumulative volume diameter is 1.2-9.2 mu m and 50% cumulative volume diameter is 10-18.5 mu m. The powder has a specific surface area of 3-6.5 m2/g.    USE - Active material is used in negative electrodes of lithium ion batteries used in system modules (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, machine tools, distribution type electric power storage systems, and backup power supply systems.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has suppressed reduction in capacitance accompanying increase in charging/discharging cycle number. The active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode (112) consisting of an electrical power collector (115) and a negative-mix layer containing the active material and a binder, arranged on the surface of collector. The peak of differential pore volume measured by mercury intrusion method is 1 mu m or less in pore diameter. The ratio of total capacity of pores with a diameter 1 mu m or less with respect to the total capacity of pores with respect to a pore diameter of 1 mu m or more, is 3 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (101)    Positive electrode (110)    Separator (111)    Negative electrode (112)    Electrical power collector (115)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (A) has power conditioner (2) which is provided to supply electric power generated by fuel cell (10) to electric load in state. The power conditioner is formed, so that the purchased power reduction operation makes the output current to increase and decrease the purchased power from utility power system, when the power consumption of electric load is more than predetermined value during driving of fuel cell, and purchased power from utility power system is more than another predetermined value.    USE - Electric power generation system of fuel cell system used in factory, plant, business area and residential area.    ADVANTAGE - The generating efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved by simple structure of electric power generation system. The reverse power-flow of the electric power generation system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generating device (1)    Power conditioner (2)    Fuel cell (10)    Control portion (11)    Electric power generation system (A)
NOVELTY - The system (50) has an assembled battery (30) which uses molten salt as electrolyte. A temperature sensor (31) detects the temperature of the assembled battery, and the inverter apparatus (32) outputs the alternating voltage of a high frequency. When necessary to heat the assembled battery that the electrolyte is solidifying and fuse the electrolyte, the control apparatus (33) applies the alternating voltage that the inverter apparatus outputs based on the external power supply (34) to the assembled battery, until the detected temperature reaches predetermined value.    USE - Power source system for electric vehicle. Can also be used for an industrial electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - No need for preparing a high frequency electric power apparatus separately since the inverter apparatus mounted in an electric motor drive is temporarily utilizes as high frequency electric-power apparatus. Uses assembled battery by the self-heating by internal resistance which the molten salt battery itself has, without requiring heating apparatus, such as a heater, separately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the principal unit of the power source system mounted in a battery forklift.    Assembled battery (30)    Temperature sensor (31)    Inverter apparatus (32)    Control apparatus (33)    External power supply (34)    Power source system (50)
NOVELTY - The molten-salt-battery apparatus has an assembled battery (100) which gathers cell (20) of a molten salt battery. A thermal radiation portion (12) is provided with a channel (12p) arranged below the assembled battery. A fluid e.g. air is moved along a radiation fin (12f) of thermal radiation portion. A heating apparatus (13) is provided below the thermal radiation portion. A distribution apparatus e.g. fan is arranged to forcedly let the fluid to pass to channel of thermal radiation portion. The battery container (11) and radiation portion are integrally formed.    USE - Molten-salt-battery apparatus used in vehicle and home.    ADVANTAGE - The molten-salt-battery apparatus provided with temperature control structure for easily maintaining the assembled battery which gathers molten salt battery to appropriate temperature. The molten-salt-battery apparatus is simple in structure. The molten-salt-battery apparatus can be manufactured effectively at low cost. The temperature control of assembled battery through thermal radiation portion can be made easier. The favorable heat conduction can be ensured. The temperature of assembled battery can be lowered effectively. The intensity with respect to internal pressure can be easily secured by thickening partition wall. Since the apparatus is easily fixed to installation place and cells do not come apart, the integrated type is excellent in earthquake resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of heating apparatus and duct portion with respect to assembled battery.    Battery container (11)    Thermal radiation portion (12)    Radiation fin (12f)    Channel (12p)    Heating apparatus (13)    Cell (20)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - The positioning device has alignment portion (20) which inclines with respect to the shaft extended in the second direction, and is mounted with the inclined surface which can contact the edge of the partition portion (200) in a second direction. A drive mechanism moves the alignment portion toward the restraining tool (100), and makes the inclined surface (21) contact the partition portion.    USE - Positioning device for secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to remove the charging and discharging probe from the electrode terminal of a secondary battery by position shift of a secondary battery, since a drive mechanism moves the alignment portion toward the restraining tool, and makes the inclined surface contact the partition portion, thus, damage to secondary battery, when charging or discharging a secondary battery and inspecting a secondary battery, is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a positioning method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the positional relationship of an alignment portions and a restraining jig.    Alignment portion (20)    Inclined surface (21)    Restraining tool (100)    Partition portion (200)    Support (272)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted electrical storage system (200) has a power converter (230) which converts a direct-current power from a motive power electrical storage unit (300), which stores electric power for a drive motor (400), into an alternating current power. An electrically equipped electrical storage unit (210), that is different from the motive power electrical storage unit, supplies electric power to drive the power converter.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electrical storage system for vehicle drive power control system (claimed) of vehicles e.g., electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses overcharge and prolongs lifetime of electrically equipped electrical storage unit, reduces power consumption of lead battery, and achieves isolation of electrical storage system with main electrical storage unit and sub electrical storage unit from a battery for motive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle-mounted electrical storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle-mounted electrical storage system (200)    Electrically equipped electrical storage unit (210)    Power converter (230)    Motive power electrical storage unit (300)    Drive motor (400)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an inter leave mode power factor improvement part provided with a capacitor (C1) whose ends are connected to a pair of output terminals (T1, T2). An input part (1) is connected between an alternating current (AC) power supply and the power factor improvement part, where the input part is provided with common-mode chokes (CMC1, CMC2). Ends of rectifiers (D1-D6), switch elements (Q1-Q6) and inductors (L1-L4) are respectively connected with circuits, where other ends of the rectifier and switch element are connected in parallel to the pair of output terminals.    USE - Power converter device for converting AC power supplied from AC power supply to direct current (DC) power in a charger (claimed) for charging storage batteries in a plug-in hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for charging batteries in a domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The input part is provided with common-mode chokes, and is connected between the AC power supply and the power factor improvement part, so that inductance reduction of a current pathway is eliminated to suppress electric current variation by a bridgeless power factor improvement part, thus reducing electrical connection loss, and hence improving efficiency of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inter leave mode power factor improvement part is a power factor correction (PFC) section (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power converter device.    Common-mode chokes (CMC1, CMC2)    Capacitor (C1)    Rectifiers (D1-D6)    Inductors (L1-L4)    Switch elements (Q1-Q4)    Output terminals (T1, T2)    Input part (1)    PFC section (2)    Power converter device (10)
NOVELTY - The supply has a secondary battery (28) for charging electric power and connected in series with a secondary side coil. A capacitor (C) is connected between the secondary coil and the battery. A switch part performs electrical connection and interruption between the secondary coil and the battery. The switch part is controlled to a connection state such that the power is supplied to the secondary coil from a primary side coil and output from the secondary coil in a blocking state of the switch part if a control part determines that the capacitor is charged by the power.    USE - Non-contact electric power supply for use in a non-contact electric power feeding system of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor is connected to the secondary side coil and charged by transmitting electric power from the primary side coil, so that the switch part can be controlled by the connection state in a state in which the capacitor is charged, thus suppressing rush current in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary side coil is a receiving coil (22). The primary side coil is a power transmission coil. The control part is an electric power control part. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-contact charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a structure of a side of a vehicle.    Capacitor (C)    Receiving coil (22)    Secondary battery (28)    Electric power feeder (100)    Vehicle (200)
NOVELTY - The unit has a terminal block (20) attaching a motor side coil terminal (17) that connects an electric power apparatus i.e. drive-motor inverter, in exterior with a stator coil of a motor. A front case (14) surrounds an outer periphery of a motor housing (15) for supporting the block such that the terminal block is covered. A waterproof region (B) is formed inside of the terminal block by positioning a waterproof structure inside the front case. The waterproof structure is formed by a labyrinth structure (D) of maze that makes a permeation path to a terminal block inner side space (27).    USE - Motor drive unit for use in a V-belt-type continuously variable transmission type FF hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in a fixed reduction gear type electric vehicle, a stepped transmission type electric vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front case encloses the outer periphery of the motor housing and supports the terminal block, so that the terminal block is covered without a terminal block case for supporting the terminal block and a seal structure, thus reducing number of parts to attain cost reduction, and hence enabling simplification and high functionalization of the waterproof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high power terminal block structure of a motor drive unit.    Waterproof region (B)    Labyrinth structure (D)    Front case (14)    Motor housing (15)    Motor side coil terminal (17)    Terminal block (20)    Terminal block inner side space (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a storage chamber (20) including a sucking passage (21) for inhaling air. A discharge pathway (22) discharges air and accommodates an electrical storage module. A turbine (31) is provided in an intake passage for inhaling air in an engine (1) of a vehicle such that the turbine is rotated by flow of the inhaled air. A fan (32) inhales air from the sucking passage and discharges the air from the discharge pathway when the fan is connected with a rotating shaft (31a) of the turbine. An electromagnetic clutch (33) connects/disconnects connection to the turbine and the fan.    USE - Temperature regulating apparatus for adjusting temperature of an electrical storage module i.e. capacitor module, that accommodates electrical storage cells i.e. electrical double layer capacitors, for a drive motor in a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for chemical cells e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries and nickel-hydrogen secondary batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The fan inhales air from the sucking passage and discharges the air from the discharge pathway when the fan is connected with the rotating shaft of the turbine such that temperature of the electrical storage module can be adjusted without exerting influence on operation of the engine and air inhaled by the engine is not in contact with the electrical storage module, so that engine intake air temperature does not rise by heat generation of the electrical storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature regulating apparatus of an electrical storage module.    Engine (1)    Storage chamber (20)    Sucking passage (21)    Discharge pathway (22)    Turbine (31)    Rotating shaft (31a)    Fan (32)    Electromagnetic clutch (33)    Temperature regulating apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The module has a set of electrical energy storage cells such as standard lithium-ion cells, and a heat pipe (1) having a set of capillaries for receiving a fluid such as water, undergoing a cycle of evaporation and condensation. The heat pipe comprises a rectangular plate (2) that partly covers the electrical energy storage cells. A succession of branches (4) is inserted between the electrical energy storage cells. The plate and the branches are provided with a common interior volume in which the fluid circulates. The branches are provided in a parallel manner and are spaced regularly.    USE - Electrical energy storage module for supplying electric traction machine in a hybrid or electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The succession of branches is inserted between the electrical energy storage cells, and the plate and the succession of branches are provided with the common interior volume in which the fluid circulates, thus enabling to take away the heat of the cells at reduced costs, and ensuring a good thermal homogeneity between the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cells are provided in prismatic form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat pipe utilized for an electrical energy storage module.    Heat pipe (1)    Plate (2)    Branches (4)    Wings (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has an electrode group including a plane part by which positive and negative electrodes are positioned through a separator. A square shaped battery container (15) accommodates the electrode group. The battery container includes an outer side convex part (13) in an outer surface (1aa) of a side wall (1a) opposite to the plane part of the electrode group. The convex part is pressed such that an inner surface of the side wall of the battery container is transformed toward an inner side of the battery container. The positive and negative electrodes are wound in flat shape.    USE - Square shaped secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in an assembled battery (claimed) of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is mounted with a restraint board such that an inner surface of a side wall is in contact with an outer side surface of the plane part of the electrode group in a battery case and surfaces of the plane part are clamped by the side wall of the battery case, so that productivity of the battery is ensured, while maintaining size of the electrode group inserted in the battery case, thus suppressing fall and performance variation of charge-and discharge performance of the battery, and hence suppressing generation of a clearance gap between the electrode group and the battery case and ensuring security of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The square shaped battery container is an armored tin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a square shaped secondary battery.    Side wall (1a)    Outer surface (1aa)    Outer side convex part (13)    Square shaped battery container (15)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has a flat-shaped winding electrode body (10) including an expansion part inserted in an insertion aperture such that an electrode is recessedly provided by a winding core (21). A winding axial direction edge part of the winding electrode body is expanded. The expansion part is positioned at a hole deeper part side of the insertion aperture. The winding core is positioned at a near side of the insertion aperture. A fixation structure regulates movement of the expansion part with respect to the winding core. A separator (13) is formed around a plane part without corrugation.    USE - Square-shaped secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use as a drive source of a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery regulates movement of the negative electrode expansion operating plate and the positive electrode expansion operating plate, so that drop off of the expansion part and position shift with respect to the winding core can be prevented, thus fixing the battery in a position at which a metal foil exposure part and the expansion part are preset. The expansion operating plates are wound and inserted into the insertion aperture, so that reduction of production cost and improvement of productive efficiency can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The expansion part is a negative electrode expansion operating plate (31) or positive electrode expansion operating plate (41).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a winding electrode body.    Flat-shaped winding electrode body (10)    Separator (13)    Winding core (21)    Negative electrode expansion operating plate (31)    Positive electrode expansion operating plate (41)
NOVELTY - Sulfate salt (A) chosen from nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate and/or manganese sulfate, and potassium carbonate are mixed in an aqueous form to obtain a co-precipitation compound containing a transition metal element (X) having an element chosen from nickel, cobalt and/or manganese. The obtained co-precipitation compound and lithium carbonate are mixed, and baked at 500-1000 degrees C to obtain a positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for mobile phone, notebook computer and vehicle-mounted applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and economical manufacture of positive electrode active material. The lithium ion secondary battery containing positive electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode, which comprises an electrical power collector and an active layer provided on the electrical power collector. The active layer comprises an electroconductive material, a binder and the positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a hollow body provided with apertures (10, 11) such that a channel is formed in the hollow body. The channel opens the opening in opposite end portions. A periphery of a reservoir space (13) is greater than circumference of underlying portions of the mixing element such that the underlying portions form a thin flow channel (17) with respect to a cross-sectional area of the reservoir space. A periphery of the hollow body in an area of the flow channel below a transition is reduced from the reservoir space into the flow channel toward a lower end portion.    USE - Mixing element for use in a rechargeable electrochemical battery (claimed) of a vehicle for mixing of electrolytes.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing element exhibits improved efficiency, avoids effect of stratification of a battery, and improves desired mixing of the electrolytes. The mixing element can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner, and improves mechanical stability of the flow channel and ensures simple and safe mechanical mounting of the mixing element in the battery housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery with a mixing element.    Mixing element (1)    Electrolyte levels (8, 9)    Apertures (10, 11)    Reservoir space (13)    Thin flow channel (17)
NOVELTY - The setting (10) has a humidification unit (12) arranged in a housing (14) for humidifying a reaction medium for a gas cell stack of a gas cell system. The housing provides a first terminal (28) for introducing the humidified reaction medium and a second terminal (48) for discharging humidified reaction medium. The first terminal and the second terminal are arranged on two end faces (16, 18) of the housing. A lateral surface (20) of the housing is connected to the end faces. The humidification unit is formed as a bundle of hollow fiber membranes.    USE - Humidifier setting for a gas cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The first terminal and the second connection are arranged on two sides of the housing, so that the setting can be easily and installed in a simple manner, thus facilitating the assembly of the setting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a humidifier setting.    Humidifier setting (10)    Humidification unit (12)    Housing (14)    End faces (16, 18)    Lateral surface (20)    Terminals (28, 48)
NOVELTY - The case has a support body (31.1) provided with a gas passage opening (36.1) that faces a membrane outer surface (46) of a membrane-outer side (48). The support body is provided with a carrier body inner side (33.1) that is arranged in a diaphragm inner protection body. A membrane-supporting grid (52.1) includes a membrane covering (50). Multiple grid openings (55.1) are arranged between diaphragm support grid webs (53.1) in the form of gas passage apertures for degassing of a housing interior. The support body, a diaphragm (45) and housing are water-tightly connected with each other.    USE - Battery case for battery or accumulator for accommodating battery or accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The case can prevent the membrane by application-related stresses due to gas, and water pressure and/or damage by mechanical action while handling or plastically deformed. The case is designed in a space-efficient manner, so that cost of the case is reduced. The case is protected against high voltage during fire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery case.    Support body (31.1)    Carrier body inner side (33.1)    Gas passage opening (36.1)    Diaphragm (45)    Membrane outer surface (46)    Membrane-outer side (48)    Membrane covering (50)    Membrane-supporting grid (52.1)    Diaphragm support grid webs (53.1)    Grid openings (55.1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a first control unit which controls the increase of amount of cooling of anode side from amount of cooling of cathode side, by increasing the pressure of cathode side. A second control unit controls (S112) decrease of the pressure of anode side, by making stoichiometry ratio of anode. A third control unit controls (S114) stoichiometry ratio of cathode to be made to increase, to output required electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The homogenization of the water distribution in fuel cell can be attained, so as to obtain high required output of electric power generation rapidly and stably. The stoichiometry ratio control of cathode can be performed to achieve high output of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the output control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for satisfying required output of electric power (S100)    Step for increasing water quantity of cathode side (S102)    Step for performing water movement to anode side (S104)    Step for reducing the pressure of anode side (S112)    Step for increasing stoichiometry ratio of anode (S114)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is manufactured by adding A/96500 (mol) redox shuttle agent to electrolyte solution in which numerical value A (A.s) which is the input (electric currentx time (A.s)) of the same voltage range as the oxidation-reduction potential of redox shuttle agent to non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for less than or equal to 1 s after accelerator-off at the maximum speed assumed as real operating speed of vehicle is computed.    USE - Manufacture of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for vehicle used as object for vehicle drive power supplies (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fall of battery capacity by metal precipitation of lithium during overcharge can be suppressed without requiring special control and apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the manufacturing method of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Calculation process (S10)    Addition process (S20)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of secondary battery involves contacting electrolyte layer (13) containing solid electrolyte or electrode containing electrode active material with electrical power collector (11) and pre-doping conduction material to the electrode.    USE - Manufacture of secondary battery e.g. all-solid-state secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic electrical power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides secondary battery having high capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacture of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical power collector (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Lithium source (15)    Anode collector (16)
NOVELTY - The battery system (10) includes anode collector (1a) and positive electrode electrical power collector (1c) connected to negative electrode layer (1ba) and positive electrode layer (1bc) of electrode body (1b). The negative and positive electrode layers are laminated, with solid electrolyte layer (1bb) interposed in between to form a laminated body (1) to be accommodated in exterior body (2) with heating mechanism (4) on the outer side. A non-electrode part is formed at the surface opposing the exterior body of anode or positive electrical power collector, and connected to the exterior body.    USE - All-solid-state battery system used for e.g. mobile telephone and electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases battery heating efficiency of the all-solid-state battery system by providing heating mechanism on the outer side of the exterior body to easily transmit heat from the exterior body to the electrode layer, shortening heat time of battery and as well as the duration of heating quick charge of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the configuration of all-solid-state battery system.    Laminated body (1)    Anode collector (1a)    Electrode body (1b)    Negative electrode layer (1ba)    Solid electrolyte layer (1bb)    Positive electrode layer (1bc)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (1c)    Exterior body (2)    Heating mechanism (4)    All-solid-state battery system (10)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has winding electrode body and non-aqueous electrolyte containing the positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (20). A negative electrode active material layer has layer region (A) that at least contain graphite material and thickener. The ratio of the peak diffraction intensity based on X-ray diffraction method is layer region of the negative electrode active material layer is 0.01 to 0.5 which is larger than the opposing region (B) which opposes the positive electrode active material layer (14).    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte battery for use as portable power supply for e.g. personal computer, portable terminal and vehicle such as hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses internal short circuit of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery with improved battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the winding electrode body of the non-aqueous-electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Negative electrode (20)    Exposed anode electrode (24)    Layer region of negative electrode active material layer (A)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has separator (14,18,20) and electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (16a,16b) that are stacked alternately. A fuel gas flow channel and oxidizing agent gas flow path circulate reactive gases along electrodes of electrolytic membrane and electrode structure. A cooling-medium flow path circulates cooling medium. A pressure-loss adjustment component (66) adjusts pressure loss of one reactive gas to either one of exit side connection flow paths connected to entrance-side connection flow path (58,60) connected at inlet port of fuel gas flow channel.    USE - Fuel cell module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of each reactive-gas flow path adjoining and circulating the reactive gas can be adjusted uniformly. The fuel cell module can ensure favorable electric power generation performance. The number of separators can be reduced. Size reduction and simplification of the fuel cell stack can be achieved. The pressure loss of the inlet port of reactive-gas flow path or the exit can be adjusted. The pressure loss in the reactive-gas flow path can be homogenized with the pressure loss in reactive-gas flow path. The flow volume of the reactive gas supplied to reactive gas flow path can be adjusted to equivalent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electric power generation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell module (10)    Metal separator (14)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (16a,16b)    Entrance-side connection flow path (58,60)    Pressure-loss adjustment component (66)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises 1st solid electrolyte layer (2P) provided in positive electrode consisting of sintered oxide and 2nd solid electrolyte layer (2N) provided in negative electrode consisting of sintered oxide in which 1st solid electrolyte layer and 2nd solid electrolyte layer are bonded through 3rd solid electrolyte layer (2M) containing lithium nitride (9) and particles (8) of solid electrolyte.    USE - A secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook computer, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Thickness of solid electrolyte layer can be reduced, and secondary battery with high energy density can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery which involves forming 1st solid electrolyte layer on positive electrode consisting of sintered oxide, forming 2nd solid electrolyte layer on negative electrode consisting of sintered oxide, pressurizing 1st solid electrolyte layer and 2nd solid electrolyte layer through mixture of particles of solid electrolyte and metallic lithium and bonding, and forming 3rd solid electrolyte layer containing particles of solid electrolyte and lithium nitride by nitriding metallic lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the solid electrolyte layer part of an electric power generation element.    3rd solid electrolyte layer (2M)    2nd solid electrolyte layer (2N)    1st solid electrolyte layer (2P)    Particles of solid electrolyte (8)    Lithium nitride (9)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material has composite body formed by solidifying the gaseous mixture of silicon and an inorganic material which has electronic conductivity. The inorganic material is a metal sulfide such as iron sulfide. The gaseous mixture is obtained by vaporizing the mixture of silicon and the inorganic material.    USE - Negative electrode material for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle, portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high capacity negative electrode since high usage factor of the active material is obtained by uniformly dispersing electronic electrically conductive material in a silicon, which provides electronic conductivity without gap over the whole electrode material. Obtains excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics since all components participate in electronic transfer by the volume change accompanying charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has upstream supply line (L12) that is connected to combustion air supply inlet (6). The branch lines (L13,L14) are connected to downstream of the upstream supply line. An air supply line (L1) is provided to supply air (A23) to fuel cell (2). A heat exchanger (4) is provided to heat exchange the air between combustion air supply inlet and heat exchange medium (G3). A flow volume adjustment unit (5) adjusts the quantity of the air (A21,A22) which circulates in the branch lines respectively.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of fuel cell is adjusted easily and structure of the fuel cell system is simplified.    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)    Heat exchanger (4)    Flow volume adjustment unit (5)    Combustion air supply inlet (6)    Air (A21-A23)    Heat exchange medium (G3)    Air supply line (L1)    Upstream supply line (L12)    Branch lines (L13,L14)
NOVELTY - A battery electrode comprises imide system alkali metal salt (I).    USE - Electrode is used for battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for motor vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having the battery electrode has stable cycle characteristics, and excellent energy density, and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery electrode comprises imide system alkali metal salt of formula: M'N(R1SO2)(R2SO2) (I).    M=alkali metal ion;and    R1,R2=fluoro, 1-6C alkyl, or 1-6C fluoroalkyl in which at least one of R1 and R2 is fluoro.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has two chambers (29, 30) formed in an inner side of a fuel sub-tank (23) and mutually connected by an upper space in the fuel sub-tank. A fuel circulation pump (48) is interposed by a fuel-supply path (47). One of the chambers is connected with the fuel-supply path at the time of starting of the fuel circulation pump, and the other chamber is connected with the fuel supply path during operation after normal starting of the fuel circulation pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying liquid fuel to a fuel cell as a drive source of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system prevents generation of the air entrainment of the fuel feed pump even if the fuel feed pump is arranged in the side of the fuel tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel circulation system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel sub-tank (23)    Chambers (29, 30)    Fuel-supply path (47)    Fuel circulation pump (48)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a solid electrolyte layer (13) that is arranged between a positive electrode layer (11) and a negative electrode layer (12). The positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer of the solid electrolyte layer contain monocyclic monoterpene, tertiary alcohol, monocyclic monoterpene or carboxylate ester. The monocyclic monoterpene and tertiary alcohol are obtained from terpineol, 4-terpineol and dihydroterpineol. The monocyclic monoterpene and carboxylate ester are chosen from the terpinyl acetate, acetic acid menthyl, and dihydroterpineol acetate.    USE - All-solid-state battery e.g. sulfide type solid battery for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer are formed of compounds having high boiling point, the molded objects such as green sheet, printing layer and film can be formed efficiently without drying material in the formation process. Hence the laminated body of all-solid-state battery can be formed easily by the sheet forming construction process and printing construction process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of all-solid- state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a 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 method involves interposing a non-aqueous electrolyte between a positive electrode and negative electrodes. Charging/discharging cycle with environmental temperature of 35 to 45 degree Celsius is performed with respect to a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery as pretreatment process, where the positive electrode contains positive electrode active material, and the negative electrodes contain negative electrode active material. The negative electrode active material is lithium titanate or titanium oxide and lithium manganese compound.    USE - Method for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is utilized in a portable apparatus, a vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle, and domestic electrical storage application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables suppressing gas-evolution of charging/discharging cycle by performing the charging/discharging cycle process at environmental temperature in the range of 35 to 45 degree Celsius as pretreatment process, so that increase in pressure rise inside a battery is achieved and swelling pose problem is prevented, thus optimizing aging process in the manufacturing process of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium manganese compound is a compound containing aluminum, magnesium, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron, titanium, copper and chromium. AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a case (50) with an electric current interruption mechanism (30) which operates during inner pressure rise. A positive electrode sheet (10) has an active material layer (14) with a sheet active material formed on an electrical power collector. The largest frequency pore diameter based on mercury intrusion technique of the active material layer is 0.3 micrometer or more. The ratio for which a pore of 0.3 micrometer or more accounts in the active material layer is 30 volume percent or more when the whole space in the active material layer is 100 volume percent.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable power supply of vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Battery performance is maintained, while exhibiting high tolerance during overcharge of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode sheet (10)    Active material layer (14)    Electric current interruption mechanism (30)    Case (50)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has secondary battery which is laminated through electric insulation layer to form laminated portion. Positions of extension portion (311a-316a,311b-313b,321a-323a,321b-323b,324a-326a,324b-326b) of positive electrode current collector foil of secondary battery cell (311-316,321-323,324-326,331-336) and negative electrode current collector foil are mutually different between groups. The arbitrary adjacent battery modules are connected to extension portion of different current collector foil of polarity of secondary battery cell of group in other module.    USE - Assembled battery for motor mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity enlargement of the assembled battery can be achieved easily. The power density of the assembled battery can be improved. The assembled battery can be manufactured with high productivity. The volume of the junction portion between electrodes of battery modules can be reduced by distributing the position of junction portion. The size of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Battery modules (310,320)    Secondary battery cells (311-316,321-323,324-326,331-336)    Extension portions (311a-316a,311b-313b,321a-323a,321b-323b,324a-326a,324b-326b)
NOVELTY - The structure has a protective cover (20) covering an upper part of a battery (7) mounted in a vehicle. A cutting part (21) opens and closes an area required in order that the protective cover connects a battery terminal and a cable terminal. The cutting part is featured with a function of covering an upper direction of the battery terminal and the cable terminal when the battery terminal and the cable terminal are connected. The cutting part is inserted between the battery terminal and the cable terminal after the cable terminal is removed from the battery terminal.    USE - Battery protection structure for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves workability at the time of maintenance, and is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a protective cover in which a cutting part is formed diagonally upward from rear part.    Battery (7)    Vehicle fixtures (14)    Protective cover (20)    Cutting part (21)    Access hole (22)
NOVELTY - This utility new type is related to one suitable for a universal battery box of a multi-vehicle, comprise the shell module, provided with a holding cavity, the multi-battery module is set in the containing cavity of the shell module, controlling board, and a battery module of contact to a temperature of battery module, and a high pressure wire connector is set between the electrode of the battery module is a multi-of between the multi-battery module of a connected in series or in parallel. This utility new type of universal battery box, can be applied to a multi-types.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one electric motor car battery anti-explosion shell, comprise a main body, said main body is two symmetrical structure through bolt connecting with said main body one side upper fixed with a handle, a main body is provided with a battery containing chamber, a main body is a double-layer structure, a main body is provided with a explosion-proof layer, said anti-explosion layer is provided with anti-explosion ball, said explosionproof is filled with explosion-proof layer, a nickel-plated is provided with a fire extinguishing agent, said main body is provided with a clamping groove for fixing electric motor car battery, because of using said technical proposal, the structure is simple, the operation is simple, safety and practicability.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed in top part of an air cleaner main body. An air outlet is formed in a side of an air cleaner main body. A circuit plate is installed on an air inlet whose side is provided in an air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body, and the main body is installed on bottom of a LED lamp. A flashlight switch is embedded in an upper surface of the air cleaner main body. A lithium battery is installed in the air cleaner main body.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier saves energy. The purifier is convenient to use and carry, and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed in top part of an air cleaner main body. An air outlet is formed in a side of an air cleaner main body. A circuit plate is installed on an air inlet whose side is provided in an air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body. A timing setting key is set in the air cleaner main body, and a LCD screen is embedded in the air cleaner main body.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier saves energy, and is convenient to use and carry, and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed in top part of an air cleaner main body. An air outlet is formed in a side of an air cleaner main body. A circuit plate is installed on an air inlet whose side is provided in an air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body. A loudspeaker is installed on an air cleaner. An embedded audio interface is installed on the main body, and a LED lamp is installed in the air cleaner main body. A flashlight switch is embedded in an upper surface of the air cleaner main body.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier saves energy, and is environment-friendly and convenient to use and carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a power supply plug connected to a circuit plate, and an air outlet provided in an air cleaner main body. A circuit plate is installed on an air inlet whose one side is provided in the air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body which is formed at bottom of an air purifier main body. A loudspeaker is installed on the purifier main body that is embedded in an embedded audio interface. The air purifier main body is made of plastic material. An upper control circuit plate is distributed with a power supply management circuit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier is convenient to carry and use, and purifies the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a power supply plug connected to a control circuit of an upper plate, and an air outlet provided in an air cleaner main body. A circuit plate is installed on an air inlet whose one side is provided in the air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed in the air cleaner main body, which is formed at bottom of an air purifier main body. A loudspeaker is installed on the purifier main body that is embedded in an embedded audio interface. An answer key is embedded in the air cleaner main body, and an USB base is installed in the air cleaner main body.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier is convenient to carry and use, and purifies the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed at top part of an air cleaner main body, and an air inlet provided in an air cleaner main body. A quiet fan switch is installed at side of the air cleaner main body, and a foot is installed at bottom of an air purifier main body. A compass is installed at top part of the air purifier main body. A timing set key is set in the air cleaner main body, and a LCD screen is embedded in the air cleaner main body.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier saves energy and protects environment. The purifier is convenient to carry and use, and purifies the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module installed in a top part of an air cleaner main body, and a circuit plate installed on an air inlet side of the main body. A quiet fan switch is placed in a side of the main body, and a foot is provided on a bottom of the main body. A compass is installed on the top part of the main body, and a loudspeaker, an answer key and a microphone are placed in the main body. The main body is made of plastic, and an air inlet is equipped with a filter cotton. The loudspeaker, the microphone and the key are connected to a Bluetooth module by a lead.    USE - Bluetooth and compass function vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier realizes energy saving and environment protection. The purifier is convenient to carry. The purifier performs air purification, distinguishing direction and answering phone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a Bluetooth and compass function vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.
NOVELTY - The purifier has a solar receive module (4) installed in a top part of an air cleaner main body (1), and a circuit plate placed on an air inlet side of the main body. A quiet fan switch is provided in a side of the main body, and a foot is equipped on a bottom of the main body. A loudspeaker is installed on an upper part of the main body, and an audio interface i.e. universal serial bus (USB) interface, and a timing setting key are installed on the main body. The main body is embedded in a side of a semi-slip liquid crystal display screen. The main body is made of plastic.    USE - Timing function and sound box vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier realizes energy saving and environment protection. The purifier is convenient to carry. The purifier performs air purification and timing function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a timing function and sound box vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    Air cleaner main body (1)    Solar receive module (4)
NOVELTY - The device has an engine exhaust tail tube coil whose hot section is formed on an output end of an engine exhaust tail tube. A coil tube is installed with a nozzle. An input end of a vacuum condensing pump i.e. variable pump, is connected with a transduction section of a cold medium disk tube and a nozzle of an evaporator. An output end of the vacuum condensing pump is connected with an input end of the coil tube. The vacuum condensing pump is connected with an electric control box. The inner coil tube is filled with lithium bromide water solution.    USE - Engine tail exhaust heat temperature control device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has reasonable and compact structure and convenient use. The device does not need additional consumption power of low engine to realize energy-saving and environment-friendly effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an engine tail exhaust heat temperature control device.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide solar scooter riding device, comprising a main body rack (1), a brake device (2), a speed changer (3), tyre (4), a solar panel (5), electric energy storage device (6), a motor (7), wherein the upper part of said main body of machine frame is provided with a brake device (2) and transmission (3), upper machine body a rack main body can be opened from the side of two embedded block solar battery plate (5), a solar panel (5) and set on the storage energy of the machine body rear part device (6) and motor (7) connect.
NOVELTY - The seal has a seal element connected with a bottom plate of an upper cover, a battery set and a seal ring, where the seal ring is connected with the upper cover. The upper cover is formed with an outline part of a rectangle-shaped structure, where the seal ring and a convex end are formed with a concave cavity. A convex end is matched with the concave cavity that is an omega-type surface. An upper surface of a seal ring is formed with an adhesive layer and a coating layer. A bolt is fixed with the upper cover, a seal ring and a pressing seal fixing plate.    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack seal.    ADVANTAGE - The seal is convenient to mount, and improves reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of an electric vehicle battery pack seal.
NOVELTY - The plate has a cooling flow channel (10) fixed with a refrigerant inlet (11) and a refrigerant outlet (12). A high temperature area (20) is provided with a first reaction high temperature area (21) and a second reaction high temperature area (22). The cooling plate body comprises a first gas inlet (30) and a second gas inlet (40). The first and second reaction high temperature areas are provided with the first and second gas inlet. A local reaction low temperature area (50) is provided with a first reaction low temperature area (51) and a second reaction low temperature area (52).    USE - Cooling plate for a fuel battery system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, inexpensive and easy to detect reaction condition of fuel battery, and can ensure water content in proton exchange film material and improve electric current density stability and energy efficiency of fuel battery, which ensures prolonged service life of the fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling plate.    Cooling flow channel (10)    Refrigerant inlet (11)    Refrigerant outlet (12)    High temperature area (20)    Reaction high temperature areas (21, 22)    Gas inlets (30, 40)    Local reaction low temperature area (50)    Reaction low temperature areas (51, 52)
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a fork port channel one motor vehicle intersection, comprise a triangular bracket, base, information processing control system, a solar panel, a LED lamp I, an LED lamp II, a probe, a sound wave sensor and battery, wherein the base is set on the upper triangular bracket, wherein said base, said solar panel is connected with the base of a right-angled triangle, one side said base set with LED right angle lamp I, an LED lamp II and probe, wherein the probe is connected with the sound wave sensor connect the sound wave sensor and the LED lamp II through lead connecting the sound wave sensor and the LED lamp I and information processing control system connected in series of said information processing control system with the solar battery plate and battery connect, this utility new type has simple structure, convenient use, saving energy and so on.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one by using automobile exhaust waste heat power generation and heating of system, the system comprise in turn connect to pipeline of liquid storage tank, an evaporator, a gas storage pressurizing tank, a steam turbine, a steam generator and condenser, wherein said condenser connecting liquid storage tank form a circulation loop, a steam generator connecting with battery, said evaporator is closely wound on the exhaust tube upper, said liquid storage tank through the liquid inlet of temperature control pump and electromagnetic valve and the warm air blower are connected, the liquid outlet of said warm air blower connected liquid storage tank form a circulation loop. This utility new type automobile exhaust tube of automobile exhaust waste heat in the liquid gasification for electricity, for automobile use, the power generation and heat again, for vehicle passenger room process. The system structure is simple, it is convenient to carry out, and has good reliability and high power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A reverse turbine pressurizing wind energy generating one bicycle, which relates to a motion device technical field. Bicycle main body (4) of the front support pole (1) is set with upper wind energy generator (3) and battery (2), and the wind energy generator (3) and battery (2) connect with each other. Rear upper in the generator shell (31) is provided with a coaxial generator shaft (33), a generator shaft (33) is provided with a first generator set (32), second generator set (34), a generator shell (31) end is provided with a reduction box (35), a reduction box (35) of the gear shaft through key and the generator shaft (33) of connecting end. It can be through a wind energy power generation, there is no noise, no pollution, convenient installation, can solve the problem that time riding enthusiasts of power endurance riding, riding time in remote distance, there is no worry about using lighting device, an audio device, and a power endurance problem of other electric power.
NOVELTY - The energy storage system has half-bridge converters (5) whose input ends are connected with super capacitor energy-storing units (4) in parallel. The output ends of half-bridge converter are connected with inductor (1), LC series circuit (2) and filter capacitor (3). The LC series circuit and filter capacitor are connected in parallel. The energy-storing units are connected with voltage detecting unit (7). A controller (6) is connected with voltage detecting unit and super-capacitor energy-storing unit, and outputs the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the half-bridge converter.    USE - Cascade multi-level super-capacitor energy storage system used in electric automobile, emergency power supply and electric power automation device.    ADVANTAGE - The power balance between the different loops of super-capacitor energy-storing unit can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a discharge module control method of super-capacitor energy-storing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cascade multi-level super-capacitor energy storage system.    Inductor (1)    LC series circuit (2)    Filter capacitor (3)    Super capacitor energy-storing units (4)    Half-bridge converters (5)    Controller (6)    Voltage detecting unit (7)
NOVELTY - The device has two transmission shafts that are arranged in parallel. One of the transmission shafts and an end of another transmission shaft are connected on a mounting wall of an upper internal cylinder through a bearing. A transmission gear is connected with a one-way clutch input end through the latter transmission shaft. A gear speed increaser input end of a third transmission shaft is connected with a gear speed-increasing device output end through a fourth transmission shaft. An electric generator center shaft is connected with a generator and an electrode end of a battery.    USE - Vehicle suspension vibration energy recovery device for providing suspension to a vehicle while traveling on a bumpy road.    ADVANTAGE - The device is energy-saving and easy to operate, and fully satisfies the requirement of vibration energy recovery efficiency, simplifies upper structure design, reduces manufacturing cost, avoids energy wastage, improves vehicle riding comfort and provides high actual application value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle suspension vibration energy recovery device.
NOVELTY - The ore has a vehicle control system with an upper vehicle. A power system provides external power to a braking system of a vehicle. The vehicle control system is connected with a driver input system through a data bus. The vehicle control system receives instruction from the driver input system. The power system is connected with an external wiring. An electric system is connected with a power driving system and a battery management system through a power line. The battery management system is connected with a force driving system through the power line.    USE - Electric driving ore for use in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the ore reduces operation cost and provides energy-saving effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric driving ore. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a base pole (8) equipped with a cushion (9), where an upper lower part circumference surface of the base pole is uniformly distributed with a rear support connecting pole (14). A front shaft (3) is rotatably equipped with an upper driving wheel (4), and two ends of the front shaft is provided with a foot pedal (5). The front fork is fixed up with a driving motor (12), and a rear support pole (1) is equipped with a single battery unit. Three battery units are connected to the driving motor through a lead of a connection end.    USE - Multifunctional light electric vehicle for use as a riding walking tool. Can also be used for supporting a rear bench seat.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has simple structure and smart design. The vehicle can be folded when the vehicle is not in use, thus saving space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional light electric vehicle.    Rear support pole (1)    Front shaft (3)    Upper driving wheel (4)    Foot pedal (5)    Base pole (8)    Cushion (9)    Driving motor (12)    Rear support connecting pole (14)
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one power module, include a bottom plate, first electrode, second electrode, output electrode, insulation base plate arm, arm insulate base plate a conductive layer, insulation base plate arm through electric current conductive layer, lower bridge arm insulation base plate, lower bridge arm insulate base plate a conductive layer, two lower bridge arm of insulation base plate through electric current conductive layer, multi-and connection of the upper bridge arm power chip set, a multi-connection of lower bridge arm and power chip. Compared with the present technology, it can reduce the switch loss of valid power module and improves the reliability.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one battery cover structure include one battery cover, a battery upper cover body is set with several placing sensor of sensor mounting groove, said sensor mounting groove set with battery terminal of the bottom mounting hole, further set with one battery management module is a battery groove upper cover, a battery management module mounting groove and the mounting groove sensor is connected. This utility new type sensor and the battery management module is embedded intensively in the battery upper cover and saves the sensor and the battery management module on the electric motor car is placed in the space of the occupied space, and wiring embedded in the battery cover, a wiring is not loose, and battery of convenient to take.
NOVELTY - Waste heat utilizing seawater desalting system comprises a controller, a diesel generator, a diesel engine, a smoke tube, an exhaust heat recovering diesel generator of flue gas heat exchanger, and a seawater desalting device, which are connected in series. The diesel generator is set with a jar set outside. The jar set and seawater desalting device are connected through a cooling water connecting tube. The flue gas heat exchanger and the diesel generator are connected through a flue gas pipeline. The heat exchanger and the diesel generator are connected through a hot water connecting tube.    USE - Used as a waste heat utilizing seawater desalting system.    ADVANTAGE - The desalting system: utilizes waste heat; saves the energy; reduces the cost; and has small volume, simple structure and convenient operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the waste heat utilizing seawater desalting system.
NOVELTY - A one vehicle solar energy plate support frame, comprises the one with the combination with a materials handling vehicle with a set of support frame module, the support rack module comprises one first support frame and a second support frame one, the first support frame and the second support frame is pivoted, and the first support frame and the second support frame is set with a can be used for solar energy plate is installed one of combined part, besides, the first support frame with the inner part set with one damping device, the second support frame is set with one damping device the combined part, through the first support frame and the second support frame is pivoted to the folding size, and can be applied to the body of different size, being capable of saving space and convenient to store, at the same time, but also through the first support frame and the second support frame is set with a shock absorption device, and the solar plate from being damaged by the vibration in the vehicle travel time, so as to make this utility new type can improve the product applicability, easy storage and can improve the solar plate use life of.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a lead battery and having one battery of the backup power supply device. The lead battery can reduce cost and improve the rechargeable battery and durability, the battery is of negative plate in electrode group (1) of number is the number of the positive plate of the same number or sheet of plate number of at least one positive electrode, at least the cathode grid (2) at the most periphery frame (21) and the negative pole plate of the thickness (TALL) of the cathode grid (2) of the thickness (T2).
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one of a asphalt pavement hot regeneration vehicle, comprise chassis and a chassis is set on the upper of electric control system and spray system, an electric control system and a spray system through a control signal connecting, further comprise the said electric control system through a signal connecting of asphalt mixture regenerating system, said asphalt mixture regenerating system comprise heating and heat preservation chamber and heating mixing chamber. The asphalt pavement hot regeneration the bone of road vehicle can be a 100 % complete recovery, completely filling the rear adding asphalt, which not only ensures the original pavement aggregate level, but also saves the aggregate, it really embodies economic circulation to realize the energy-saving and environment-friendly. At the same time, the special vehicle also carries a hand press way machine, crushing pick and repairing tool, but also can bear a certain of road surface maintenance working.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a electrochemical cell (12,14) which is provided with a cell space (16) for partly accommodating anode and cathode. The cell space partially separates a cell housing (18) from external environment. A cellular uptake (20) is provided for receiving the cell, and is partially formed from a thermally conductive and electrically insulating material. The cellular uptake is contactingly arranged with the wall side end portion of the cell housing.    USE - Energy storage device such as lithium-ion battery used in computer, laptop, mobile phone, smartphone and highly-driven electric vehicle such as automobile, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the cell and the metallic cooling plate can be avoided effectively, as the cellular uptake is contactingly arranged with the wall side end portion of the cell housing. The structure of the energy storage device is simple, so that manufacturing cost of the energy storage device can be reduced effectively. The energy storage device with good thermal contact can be obtained. The effective temperature of the cell can be realized, so that lifetime of the energy storage device can be prolonged. The energy storage device with improved heat conduction path and good electrical insulation can be achieved. The stability of the energy storage device can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (10)    Electrochemical cell (12,14)    Cell space (16)    Cell housing (18)    Cellular uptake (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has container (2) that is made up of material which has a lid and includes synthetic resin material, while an electrical storage portion (5) is accommodated in the container. A thin portion (2f) is provided in the lid, and has thickness that is thinner than surroundings, and swells toward the outer side of the container by pressure rise in the container, while a protrusion (2g) protrudes toward the outward of container from thin portion.    USE - Battery e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium, for power supply of e.g., mobile vehicles e.g., bicycle and motor vehicle, machine, and point of sale systems.    ADVANTAGE - Since a thin portion swells toward outer side of container by pressure rise in container, while protrusion protrudes toward outward of container from thin portion, a user can visually recognize that pressure rise in container is occurring, when pressure in container rises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of one portion of the battery.    Battery (1)    Container (2)    Thin portion (2f)    Protrusion (2g)    Electrical storage portion (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode has complex oxide containing sodium and titanium and a composite with an electro-conductive carbon material for covering a surface part of the complex oxide. The electro-conductive carbon material is selected from carbonized material from a group of organic polymer, resin, and a tar, where quantity of the electro-conductive carbon material is 3.5 mass percentages with respect to 100 mass parts of the complex oxide.    USE - Negative electrode for a sodium ion battery (claimed) as a power supply of a domestic-use or industrial large sized electric power storage apparatus, an electric vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the electrode reduces the infrared drop of the sodium ion battery and improves the discharge capacity when using the complex oxide containing sodium and titanium as the negative electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a sodium ion battery comprising a separator interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode    (2) a sodium ion battery negative electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial sectional view of a battery case of a sodium ion battery.    Nut (7)    Collar part(9) Washer (8)    Battery case (10)    Electrode group (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves reporting alarm of ion exchange resin exchange when an average electric power generation output is below a standard, and carrying out continuous operation when average electric power generation output above a certain standard, when the accumulation generated energy of certain standard is reached. The alarm of ion exchange resin exchange is reported when the standard with current supply time is reached.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The unused portion of ion exchange resin that is not utilized until now can be used effectively, thus the operation cost such as labor cost in connection with the periodic maintenance can be reduced. The size of ion exchange resin apparatus can be reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the reporting process of periodic maintenance alarm. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electric power for fuel cell (1). The water is supplied to an oxygen side electrode (3) after the stop of the electric power generation. The water is discharged from the oxygen side electrode.    USE - Method for performing pre-processing of fuel cell such as alkali form fuel cell (AFC), PEFC, phosphoric acid form fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate form fuel cell (MCFC), solid electrolyte form fuel cell (SOFC) used for automotive application such as motor vehicle, boat, ship and aircraft and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen side electrode can be made to uniformly moisten and can be activated in power generation stop state i.e. the state in which the bias of pressure distribution is comparatively small. As a result, the electric power generation performance can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view illustrating the process of performing pre-processing of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Cell laminated structure (15)
NOVELTY - The board (10) has a circuitry layer (12) comprising an electroconductive material, and a base layer (30) formed in a side of the circuitry layer. The base layer is provided with a glass layer (32) formed in an interface with the circuitry layer, and a silver layer (33) is stacked on the glass layer. A glass is dispersed to the silver layer, where the area ratio of the glass exposed on a surface of the base layer is made into 55 percentages or less.    USE - Circuit board for a semiconductor device (claimed) such as LED and a power module to control an electric vehicle and a wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the circuit board ensures high bondability with the circuitry layer and bondability with the joining layer, and improves the junction reliability of the circuitry layer and the semiconductor element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor device comprising a joining layer made of metal sintered body formed between a semiconductor element and a base layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a circuit board.    Circuit board (10)    Circuitry layer (12)    Base layer (30)    Glass layer (32)    Silver layer (33)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery control apparatus (1) has switches (SW1a-SW1c,SW2a-SW2c) which correspond to the battery modules (3a-3c) selected as a battery module made into a connection state most earliest using a selection condition is made into a connection state. The control part (2) which performs controls that makes a connection state of the switch corresponding to the battery module which is not selected after using a connection state.    USE - Assembled battery control apparatus for power supply device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lengthens lifetime of assembled battery since control part which controls that makes a connection state the switch corresponding to the battery module which is not selected after using a connection state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the assembled battery control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Assembled battery control apparatus (1)    Control part (2)    Battery modules (3a-3c)    Temperature measurement parts (7a-7c)    Switches (SW1a-SW1c,SW2a-SW2c)
NOVELTY - A pyrolytic-hard charcoal material is a sheet material maintained in the form of two-dimensional plane formed by pyrolyzing a precursor of the hard charcoal. The sheet material has an average thickness of 1-200 nm and a geometric surface area of 10-2000 m2/g. The inner surface of the pyrolytic-hard charcoal material contains micropores or mesopores.    USE - Pyrolytic-hard charcoal material is used as adsorbent, decolorant, and electrode catalyst carrier of fuel cell and metal-air battery, and for manufacture of electrode of capacitor and secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery and sodium-ion battery, composite material, and gas sensor used in production of food.    ADVANTAGE - The pyrolytic-hard charcoal material provides the composite material with high toughening property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of pyrolytic-hard charcoal material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrical storage element that is provided with positive and negative electrode terminals at both ends. A bus-bar (60) is provided to electrically connect the elements. A case (40) is provided to accommodate elements and provided with opening portion (44a,44b) that is extended in preset direction and passed through heat exchange medium used for temperature control of element. A portion (60c) of bus-bars is extended in preset direction, and positioned along the wall surface of case where opening portion is formed, in the position different from opening portion.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery of battery module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical storage element is extended in predetermined direction, the heat exchange medium can be induced by extending the opening portion of a case in predetermined direction with respect to the whole electrical storage element. Thus the electrical storage element using heat exchange medium can be temperature-controlled efficiently. As portion of bus-bars is extended in predetermined direction, and positioned along the wall surface of case where the opening portion is formed, in the position different from opening portion, the opening portion of case is plugged up and heat exchange medium can pass opening portion smoothly. The opening portion is used for electrical storage element to supply heat exchange medium, the heat exchange medium can be efficiently supplied. As the direction of positive and negative electrode terminals can be equalized, the discharged gas can be packed into one space. Thus the structure of discharging gas can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Flange (22)    Case (40)    Openings (44a,44b)    Bus-bar (60)    Portion of bus-bars (60c)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1000) has a unit module provided with battery cells and multiple terminals (511,512,513) formed at one side of unit module. The fixing portions (620) are formed at both sides of the unit module. A connector (700) is coupled to one side of the unit module. The battery cells are provided with electrode tabs formed at one side and stacked in parallel with each other. A case is opened at both sides for receiving the battery cells. A lower cap is coupled to open side of the case and coupled to an opposite side to the side at which the electrode tabs are positioned.    USE - Battery module for lithium battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in digital camera, cellular phone, note book and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can easily configure a battery pack by easily connecting electrode terminals in series or in parallel with each other and easily connecting a voltage sensing line and a temperature sensor to the battery module. Hence, the battery pack can easily configure a voltage sensing line and a temperature sensing line by using pins that are not connected to the voltage sensing line in connectors of battery modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Terminals of unit module (513,512,513)    Fixing portion (620)    Connector (700)    Battery module (1000)    Battery pack (2000)
NOVELTY - The discharge control system (10) has a microcomputer (60) for issuing a discharge command for discharging the charge stored in a capacitor (40). The microcomputer issues a discharge stop command for stopping the discharge of the charge stored in the capacitor. A monitoring unit performs monitoring of the electric power supplied to the microcomputer. A discharge stop control unit determines whether to stop the discharge operation based on the power supply monitoring result when discharge stop command is received after the start of the discharge operation.    USE - Discharge control system for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge control system enables reliable discharge of the electric charge stored in the capacitor and completes discharging operation even when the discharge stop command is erroneously issued due to the collision of the vehicle after the start of the discharge of the capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for discharge device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle system containing the discharge control system.    Discharge control system (10)    Battery (14)    Capacitor (40)    Discharge circuit (46)    Microcomputer (60)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a two connection terminals that are located on terminal end. A block (330) of thermally conductive material is provided with an array of generally cylindrical voids configured to accept storage cells (30). A planar clamping plate (230) is provided with matrix of apertures configured to accept connection terminals. The storage cells are securely located between clamping plate on terminal end and chassis (140) on non-terminal end.    USE - Energy storage module for securing matrix of storage cells in energy storage unit (claimed), used in mobile applications such as hybrid and electric drive vehicles and stationary applications such as power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage module is configured with enough storage cells to meet high voltage or high power applications. Since the clamping plate provides sufficient clamping force on the storage cells, the cells can be secured during high shock or vibration experienced in heavy duty applications. The energy storage module can supplement the engine and generator during step power loads to prevent unacceptable amounts of voltage drop. Thus the electrical performance and life expectancy can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the energy storage module.    Energy storage module (10)    Storage cell (30)    Chassis (140)    Planar clamping plate (230)    Block (330)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device has a separator (431,432) disposed between a positive electrode (410) and a negative electrode (420), and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode active material layer (422) comprising a non-graphitizable carbon as a negative electrode active material. The negative electrode active material has a negative electrode active material weight per unit volume of the negative electrode active material layer of 0.92 g/cc or more and 1.13 g/cc or less.    USE - Energy storage device, e.g., non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle, or capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - An increased output and high durability can be attained by using non-graphitizable carbon as the negative electrode active material. High durability can be attained while an increased capacity and output are kept by controlling the particle size D90 of the negative electrode active material within a suitable range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative electrode active material has a particle size D90 of 4.3 micrometers or more and 11.5 micrometers or less, the particle size D90 being a particle size in particle size distribution in which a cumulative volume is 90%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of the electrode assembly of the energy storage device.    Positive electrodes (410)    Negative electrodes (420)    Negative electrode base material layers (421)    Negative electrode active material layers (422)    Separator (431,432)
NOVELTY - The storage (1) has battery cells (2) comprising a cell terminal (3) with a positive pole (4) and a negative pole (5). A cooling device (6) is provided for directly cooling the cell terminal and/or positive pole and/or negative pole. A heating device (7) is arranged between the battery cells for heating the battery cells and designed as a heating foil. The battery cells are designed as bag cells, cuboid cells or prismatic cells. Another cooling device (8) is connected with a cooling device of an internal combustion engine over a heat exchanger.    USE - Electrical energy storage i.e. traction battery, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device is provided for directly cooling the cell terminal and/or positive pole and/or negative pole, thus enabling the energy storage to have high efficiency during low ambient temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrical energy storage with battery cells.    Electrical energy storage (1)    Battery cells (2)    Cell terminal (3)    Positive pole (4)    Negative pole (5)    Cooling devices (6, 8)    Heating device (7)
NOVELTY - The metallic film (120) has recesses (150) e.g. V-shaped recesses, including distances relative to each other. The film has a rectangular shape with a large main expansion direction and a small auxiliary expansion direction, which is perpendicular to the main expansion direction. The recesses are provided on a side parallel to the main expansion direction. The recesses lie above each other after winding a film stack (100) with a non-conductive film (110) that is arranged between the metallic film and another metallic film (130), such that a lateral opening is formed in the wound film stack.    USE - Metallic film for manufacturing an electrode assembly of a battery cell i.e. rechargeable lithium-ion based battery cell, of a lithium-ion-cell based battery, which is used as an energy source for driving a motor of a vehicle (all claimed) such as a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel metal hydride-battery used as a stationary battery and for a portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop, and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The recesses are easily produced. The utilization of the recesses accelerates penetration of electrolyte into a battery housing and enlarges a penetration surface of the electrode assembly, thus quickly soaking the electrode assembly with the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode assembly    (2) an electrode assembly    (3) a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a film stack with metallic films.    Film stack (100)    Non-conductive film (110)    Metallic films (120, 130)    Recesses (150)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a front frame (11), a rear frame (12), a side frame (13) and another side frame (14) arranged around a battery module (1). A mounting part carries out arrangement of a wiring part i.e. wire harness, in a protector part (30). An energy absorption part is located in an edge part of the frame. The frame is provided with the protector part that is arranged on a side of the battery. The energy absorption part is provided with a recessed part (13c) i.e. opening part. An arrangement part (13i) of the wiring part is provided with the protector part.    USE - Structure for protecting a battery mounted in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is provided with the protector part that is arranged on a side of the battery, so that deformation of the protector part and the energy absorption part can be avoided, protective effect of the battery can be increased, battery can be protected by the protection part, energy absorption can be carried out by a framework, weight reduction of the structure can be achieved and shock-absorption property can be improved at time of vehicle collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective and sectional views of a battery protection structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (1)    Battery protection structure (10)    Front frame (11)    Rear frame (12)    Side frames (13, 14)    Recessed part (13c)    Arrangement part (13i)    Protector part (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an electrolyte solution insufficient time-calculation unit that computes electrolyte solution insufficient time detected by electrolyte solution insufficient detection unit. A storage unit stores the electrolyte solution insufficient time where the electrolyte solution insufficient time calculation unit is computed. A time information generation unit generates time information. An output-processing unit performs output processing which attaches time information to predetermined timing at stored electrolyte solution insufficient time.    USE - Commercial vehicle such as electrically driven battery forklift (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lack of battery fluid can be easily detectable by simple structure and the management with insufficient battery fluid can be easily performed. The energy use efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an amount state management system of electrolyte solution of commercial vehicle; and    (2) an electrically driven forklift.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left view of the battery forklift.    Commercial vehicle (1)    Load handling apparatus (3)    Front console (5)    Accelerator pedal (10)    Battery (11)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has an electrolyte layer (3), a positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (4). The positive electrode and negative electrode are provided on two sides of the electrolyte layer respectively. The positive electrode or negative electrode is provided with porous carbon material and anionic material.    USE - Electrical storage device for hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, portable personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, and portable information terminal (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device ensures high charging/discharging speed and capacitance density in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrode; and    (2) a porous sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical power collector for positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Electrical power collector for negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a negative electrode (4) and a positive electrode (2) provided on sides of an electrolyte layer (3). The electrodes consist of a composite body containing poly methacrylic acid and a porous carbon material, where a surface of the carbon material is coated with conductive polymer.    USE - Electrical storage device i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device eliminates the need to use a binder for electrode formation such that weight of the device is reduced. The internal resistance of the electrodes is made small. The device has high energy density. The device improves the electroconductivity of the electrodes, and has high-speed charging/discharging characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode    (2) a porous sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrical power collectors (1, 5)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Negative electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a fuel cell (5) and system components e.g. humidifier (9), water separator (10), compressor (11), expansion device (12), recirculation conveying device (16) and valve device (18), that are enclosed by a system housing (19), where air flow passing through the system housing is produced by an air conveying device (27). The air flow is passed through a heat exchanger (26) before entering into the system housing, where the heat exchanger is designed in an electrically heated manner. A cooling heat exchanger (8) is arranged in an area of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle (claimed) i.e. omni bus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell and system components e.g. humidifier, water separator, compressor, expansion device, recirculation conveying device and valve device, are enclosed by the system housing, where air flow passing through the system housing is produced by the air conveying device, thus ensuring simple, easy and efficient heating of the cell system for freeze starting of the vehicle. The fuel cell system is designed in a simple and compact manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell vehicle    (2) a method for preparation of starting of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system and a temperature control system of a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (5)    Cooling heat exchanger (8)    Humidifier (9)    Water separator (10)    Compressor (11)    Expansion device (12)    Recirculation conveying device (16)    Valve device (18)    System housing (19)    Heat exchanger (26)    Air conveying device (27)
NOVELTY - The assembly has electrode units (110,120,130) which are arranged with different length of electrical field. The length (L) and width (W) of electrode units are identical. The electrode units are laminated so that stepped pulley is formed between electrode units. The reversible capacity per the unit area of anode of electrode unit, and reversible capacity per the unit area of cathode of electrode unit are comprised to satisfy predetermined condition. The electrode units are laminated, so that the central point of the planar direction of each electrode unit is separated.    USE - Electrode assembly for battery cell such as lithium ion battery cell, lithium ion polymer battery cell, and lithium polymer battery cell mounted in mobile device such as cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The excellent electric capacity of the assembly can be achieved and the durability property of the assembly can be improved. The design freedom degree of the assembly can be improved. The dead space generated in the device installation can be minimized and the space utilization can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery cell; and    (2) mobile device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode assembly.    Electrode units (110,120,130)    Length of electrode units (L)    Width of electrode units (W)
NOVELTY - A carbon particles (B) are surface treated by an oxidizing agent and the oxidizing agent is removed. The surface-treated carbon particles are modified using silane coupling agent. The modified carbon particles (B) and particles containing element which releases lithium ion are connected using chemical bond (3), to form negative electrode material (2).    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode material for negative electrode sheet for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used for portable electronic device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient manufacture of negative electrode material. The negative electrode material provides lithium ion battery having excellent charging-discharging cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode sheet; and    (2) lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of negative electrode material.    Negative electrode material (2)    Chemical bond (3)    Carbon layer (4)    Particles (A)    Carbon particles (B)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises current collector, and an electrode layer containing conductive support agent, a binder, and a negative electrode active material arranged on the surface of the current collector. The negative electrode active material has composition containing silicon, tin and specific metal. The electrode layer has elongation ( delta ) of 1.29-1.7% (excluding 1.29% and 1.7%).    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed) e.g. capacitor, primary battery, and laminated flat dipolar-type lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor drive, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides electrical device having excellent cycle characteristics, output characteristics and durability, and high capacitance and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode comprises current collector, and an electrode layer containing conductive support agent, a binder, and a negative electrode active material arranged on the surface of the current collector. The electrode layer has elongation ( delta ) of 1.29-1.7% (excluding 1.29% and 1.7%). The negative electrode active material has composition of formula: SixSny'MzAa (I), where M is aluminum, vanadium and/or carbon, A is unavoidable impurities, x, y' and z is 0-100 %mass (excluding 0 %mass and 100 %mass), a is 0-0.5 %mass (excluding 0 %mass and 0.5 %mass), and x+y'+z+a is 100.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises negative electrode active material containing 3-70% alloy.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device e.g. laminated flat dipolar-type lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) primary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to motor drive, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides electrical device having excellent cycle characteristics, output characteristics and durability, and high capacitance and energy density.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode consists of electrical power collector, and electrode layer containing negative electrode active material, conductive support agent, and binder, arranged on surface of electrical power collector. The negative electrode active material is silicon-titanium-containing alloy (I). The elastic elongation of electrical power collector is 1.3% or more.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides lithium ion secondary battery having high cyclic characteristics and initial capacity, and well-balanced characteristics. The electric device obtained using negative electrode has high cycle durability and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode consists of electrical power collector and electrode layer containing negative electrode active material, conductive support agent, and binder arranged on surface of electrical power collector. The negative electrode active material is silicon-titanium-containing alloy of formula: SixTiyMzAa (I), where M is metal chosen from germanium, tin and zinc, A is unavoidable impurities, x, y and z are 0-100 (excluding 0 and 100), a is 0-0.5 (excluding 0.5), and x+y+z+a is 100. The elastic elongation of electrical power collector is 1.3% or more.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises an electrical power collector and an electrode layer comprising a negative electrode active material arranged on the surface of the electrical power collector, a conductive support agent and a binder. The negative electrode active material is obtained by mixing a carbonaceous material and alloy composition (I).    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed) e.g. capacitor and laminated flat dipolar-type lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor drive, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides electrical device having excellent cycle characteristics, output characteristics and durability, and high capacitance and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode comprises an electrical power collector and an electrode layer comprising a negative electrode active material arranged on the surface of the electrical power collector, a conductive support agent and a binder. The negative electrode active material is obtained by mixing a carbonaceous material and an alloy composition of formula: SixTiyMzAa (I), where M is germanium, tin and/or zinc, A is unavoidable impurities, x,y and z are 0-100 %mass (excluding 0 %mass and 100 %mass), a is 0-0.5 %mass (excluding 0 %mass and 0.5 %mass), and x+y+z is 100.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of laminated flat dipolar-type lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (11)    Anode collector (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has electric power collector and electrode layer containing negative electrode active substance, conductive support agent, and binder which are arranged on the surface of the electric power collector. The negative electrode active substance comprises silicon-aluminum alloy. The binder contains resin having elasticity modulus of less more than 1-more than 7.40 GPa.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid-electric vehicle, capacitor, lithium-ion secondary battery, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising the negative electrode has high cycle characteristics and high-initial capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has electric power collector and electrode layer containing negative electrode active substance, conductive support agent, and binder which are arranged on the surface of the electric power collector. The negative electrode active substance comprises silicon-aluminum alloy of formula: SixAlyMzAa, where M is carbon or niobium, A is unavoidable impurities, x is more than 0 %mass to less than 100 %mass, y is more than 0 %mass to less than 100 %mass, z is more than 0 %mass to less than 100 %mass, a is more than 0 %mass to less than 0.5 %mass, and x+y+z+a is 100 %mass. The binder contains resin having elasticity modulus of less more than 1-more than 7.40 GPa.
NOVELTY - Hydrothermal reaction of mixture of lithium compound, transition metal compound, silicic-acid compound and surfactant is carried out to obtain active material precursor containing olivine type silicate compound containing transition metals of iron, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, zinc, manganese, vanadium and zirconium. The surfactant is chosen from anionic surfactant and amphoteric surfactant.    USE - Manufacture of active material precursor used for manufacture of positive electrode active material for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion batteries. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using the active material precursor has high charging/discharging capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of secondary battery positive electrode active material, which involves supporting carbon to precursor and baking; and    (2) secondary battery having positive electrode, which contains positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The storage device has a rotor (1) formed from a stack of disks attached to each other, and a first spherical shaped evacuated housing (5) at which the rotor is rotatably mounted. The first spherical shaped evacuated housing is slidably supported within second spherical shaped evacuated housing (7). The first housing is more releasable definable at the second evacuated housing. The rotor is designed as a rotor of a reluctance stepper motor, and the stator of the reluctance stepper motor is arranged outside the second spherical shaped evacuated housing.    USE - Energy storage device for e.g. motor car, electric bike and scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor is rotatably mounted on the first spherical shaped evacuated housing, where the first spherical shaped evacuated housing is slidably supported within second spherical shaped evacuated housing, thus achieving an enhanced and small sized energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial sectional view of an energy storage device.    Rotor (1)    Pane (3)    Tie rod (4)    Spherical shaped evacuated housings (5, 7)    Coil case (8)
NOVELTY - Submarine fuel is obtained by reacting sodium hydride and water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen which reacts with liquid oxygen which is used for propulsion of submarine. The obtained sodium hydroxide on melt-electrolysis generates hydrogen, sodium metal and oxygen. The hydrogen and sodium metal reacts to produce sodium hydride which is stored for further use. The oxygen is liquefied and stored for further use.    USE - Submarine fuel for submarine and military use.
NOVELTY - The module has a support main portion (12) whose region is positioned with gas-permeable sheet (12B) of width narrower than the width of reinforcing material sheet (12A) in width direction center portion of reinforcing material sheet. The reinforcing material sheet is exposed to width direction both ends of support main portion. A laminated main portion is wound around porous hollow-shaped central canal and provided with separation membrane (14) and flow-path material (16) formed in gas-permeable sheet surface.    USE - Spiral-type separation-membrane module such as spiral-type carbon dioxide separation-membrane module for separating methane gas and carbon dioxide gas.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of gas in spiral wound module edge portion of support main portion of spiral-type separation-membrane module for carbon dioxide separation can be prevented effectively. The spiral-type separation-membrane module is excellent in carbon dioxide separation efficiency for high productivity. The spiral-type separation-membrane module can be manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing spiral-type carbon dioxide separation-membrane module. POLYMERS- The separation membrane for carbon dioxide separation is made of water absorbing polymer and carbon-dioxide carrier. The gas-permeable sheet which is porous resin sheet formed of polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, polysulphone, polyetheretherketone, polymethyl pentene, polyether sulfone, polypropylene, polyphenylene sulfide, polyethylene terephthalate and polyacrylonitrile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of support main portion, separation membrane formed on support main portion, and laminated constitution in module for carbon dioxide separation.    Support main portion (12)    Reinforcing material sheet (12A)    Gas-permeable sheet (12B)    Separation membrane (14)    Flow-path material (16)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of sulfur-infused carbonaceous material used as cathode material for use in lithium-sulfide battery involves providing a carbonaceous material, mixing elemental sulfur with carbonaceous material, and heating the mixed sulfur and the carbonaceous material at 445-1000 degrees C for a period of time under a pressure of more than 1 atm to generate sulfur vapor to infuse carbonaceous material with sulfur.    USE - Manufacture of sulfur-infused carbonaceous material used as cathode material for use in lithium-sulfide battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur-infused carbonaceous material is manufactured efficiently with excellent conductivity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-sulfide battery, which comprises cathode containing coal-sulfur composite including activated coal having heavy metal-ion impurity of less than 100 ppm, surface area of more than 1000 m2/g and sulfur content of 60 wt.% or more sulfur, electrolyte, and lithium anode; and    (2) reactor for producing sulfur-infused carbonaceous material.
NOVELTY - A power module (1) has a power module substrate (10) having an insulating layer containing copper or copper alloy, a circuitry layer (12) formed on one side of the insulating layer, and a semiconductor element (3) mounted on the circuitry layer. The semiconductor element is joined on the circuitry layer by silver sintering layer (31) which consists of a silver sintered compact in which silver oxide is reduced. The silver sintering layer is directly joined to the circuitry layer, and has porosity of 20-60%.    USE - Power module for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The power module has low thermal resistance, and junction reliability in cooling-heat cycle. The joint strength of semiconductor element and circuitry layer in the power module is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of power module.    Power module (1)    Semiconductor element (3)    Power module substrate (10)    Ceramic substrate (11)    Circuitry layer (12)    Silver sintering layer (31)    Silver dense layer (32)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a heat exchanger (30) exchanging heat between exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine (5) and working fluid of a Rankine-cycle system. A catalyst (40) purifies the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine. A branch pipe (11) branches from an exhaust pipe (10) of the internal combustion engine, and is connected to an exhaust gas inlet port part of the heat exchanger. A control part controls opening/closing of a valve (23) according to temperature of the heat exchanger and catalyst and running state of the internal combustion engine.    USE - Variable device for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls opening/closing of the valve according to temperature of the heat exchanger and catalyst and running state of the internal combustion engine, so that recovery of heat can be performed by the Rankine-cycle system, catalyst warming-up property can be improved, temperature of the heat exchanger and catalyst can be reduced and temperature of exhaust gas can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a variable device.    Variable device (1)    Internal combustion engine (5)    Exhaust pipe (10)    Branch pipe (11)    Valve (23)    Heat exchanger (30)    Catalyst (40)
NOVELTY - The auxiliary propulsion system comprises a solar roof module (2) including lifting force generating device (3) which is placed on a vehicle (1). A connection rod (4) changes the direction of the solar roof module. The lifting force generating device generates a lift force.    USE - Auxiliary propulsion system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary propulsion system comprises a solar roof module including lifting force generating device, and the connection rod changes the direction of the solar roof module, thus reduces the fuel consumption of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Solar roof module (2)    Lifting force generating device (3)    Connection rod (4)
NOVELTY - The linear combustion engine (100) has a cylinder (105) comprising a combustion section (130) and a driver section (160). The driver section has a compression mechanism for providing compression work during a compression stroke. A linearly movable piston assembly (120) is disposed adjacent to the combustion section. A linear electromagnetic machine (200) outside the cylinder directly converts kinetic energy of the piston assembly into electricity and vice-versa. The engine has a variable expansion ratio greater than 50 to 1.    USE - Linear combustion engine e.g. for distributed generation and or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine utilizes a free piston engine architecture in conjunction with linear electromagnetic machine for work extraction and a combustion control strategy, increasing thermal efficiency to above 50 percent which makes the engine suited for distributed generation and or hybrid electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a two-piston, two-stroke, integrated gas spring type linear combustion engine.    Linear combustion engine (100)    Cylinder (105)    Piston assembly (120)    Combustion section (130)    Driver section (160)    Linear electromagnetic machine (200)
NOVELTY - The battery has a purchaser terminal coupled to a connection unit. The connection unit is connected to a battery module. The connection terminal delivers driving power from the battery module. A local area communication module e.g. Wireless fidelity (Wi- Fi), Bluetooth, Zigbee and ultra wide band (UWB) provides identifying information for communicating with the purchaser terminal by using local area wireless communication. An access point (AP) module is connected to an USB port of a vehicle.    USE - Battery for supplying power to an electronic device, a vehicle i.e. lorry (from drawings), and an online account settlement system (claimed) that is utilized in e.g. small store or street stall.    ADVANTAGE - The battery supplies power to an electronic device, a vehicle and an online account settlement system that is utilized in small store or street stall, so that on-line payment can be easily made possible by utilizing the AP module even when cash is not possessed, thus contributing increase of selling due to sales increase and improving satisfaction of a consumer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an online account settlement system    (2) on-line account settling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A surface layer of basic ingredient of electrode material (1) having surface layer containing graphene phase or amorphous phase is fused and bonded with conductive material, and the basic ingredients of electrode material, conductive layer and surface layer-forming material are mixed with one another to form a mixture. The mixture is burnt to obtain an electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material used for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicles and hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides electrode material with controlled configurations of reaction substances, and prevents deterioration of performance of binding particles when reaction area is increased. The lithium ion secondary battery containing electrode material maintains cycle life performance of charging and discharging, even at high flow of electric current for long period of time, and has excellent safety, durability, capacitance and output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery, which consists of electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the pattern of cathode material.    Cathode material (1)    Lithium-containing metal phosphate compound (2)    Coating carbon material (3)    Carbon black (4)    Fibrous carbon material (5)
NOVELTY - Separator comprises a first uniaxially stretched porous substrate and a second uniaxially stretched porous substrate, where the first porous substrate is arranged on a surface of the second uniaxially stretched porous substrate, and the second porous substrate has a stretching direction. The first and second porous substrates intersect with each other.    USE - The separator is useful in an electrochemical device (claimed) that is useful for electric vehicles, cellular phones, camcorders and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The safe separator has improved mechanical property and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising a cathode, an anode, and a separator functionally interposed between the cathode and anode.
NOVELTY - The battery has a front end battery base module (1) connected with a battery head part module (21). A tail end battery base module (3) is connected with a rotating guide rail module (4) that is connected with a rotating shaft module. The rotating shaft module is mounted on a frame tube (5). The rotating guide rail module comprises a guide rail (41). A guide groove of the battery head module is formed with a battery tail module (23). The tail end battery base module is a fixedly mounted on the frame tube. A battery set is equipped with an LED unit.    USE - Rotating detachable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is convenient to assemble and disassemble, and improves battery residual electric quantity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rotating detachable battery.    Front end battery base module (1)    Tail end battery base module (3)    Rotating guide rail module (4)    Frame tube (5)    Battery head part module (21)    Battery tail module (23)    Guide rail (41)
NOVELTY - The structure has a non-sealed box body provided with a bottom plate. Four sides of the of the box body are connected with a top part of a battery of the non-sealed box body. A box cover is provided with a top plate that is connected with the wall plate. The box cover and the box body are buckled together to form a sealed space. The bottom plate is provided with a corrugated sandwich plate. The top plate and the wall plate are connected with the corrugated sandwich plate that is provided with upper and lower outer plates. Thickness of the corrugated sandwich plate is 0.5-1.2 mm.    USE - Electric automobile battery box corrugated laminboard protective structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes the box cover to protect the battery from being damaged, and has high mechanical strength, prolonged service life, better impact resistance and shock resistance effect, collision energy absorbing property and light weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric automobile battery box corrugated laminboard protective structure.
NOVELTY - The structure has an electric connecting battery whose electrode pile is connected with an access end. An output end is connected with an electric car wiring harness. The access end is connected with the output end. A conductive connecting piece is connected with the access end and the output end. The access end is connected with an output end of the electric connecting battery through the conductive connecting piece. The access end and the output end are connected with an insulation plate. The insulation plate is formed with a groove.    USE - Vehicle battery electrode connecting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure realizes power-off time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle battery electrode connecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle battery electrode connecting structure.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an ion conductive thin-film connected with two adjacent surfaces of a catalyst. The ion conductive thin-film is electrically connected with a polymer conductive thin-film that is formed with 60-80 wt.% of a polymer matrix. The catalyst is formed with molybdenum, carbon and ruthenium materials. A polymer substrate is covered by a cover.    USE - Fuel battery electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing multi-walled carbon nano-tubes (MWCNT). Silver nitrate solution and nickel nitrate solution are prepared. A block cathode sheet is arranged on a block anode sheet. A cathode sheet is coated on a catalyzer. A surface of a water-proof air ventilating layer is connected with the anode sheet and the cathode sheet that is provided with an electrolyte. The electrolyte is provided with a hydrazine hydrate. Concentration of sodium hydroxide solution is about 0.1 to 3 mol/L.    USE - Film-free direct hydrazine fuel battery manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures stability, and enables avoiding the need of ion exchange membrane and reducing battery cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a film-free direct hydrazine fuel battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves placing an electrode sheet sample in a muffle furnace. Carbon powder is added into an anhydrous ethanol. A waterproof ventilating layer is prepared. A sheet-shaped sample is entered into cold water. The carbon powder and catalyst are formed on a mercurous grid. A stainless steel net is connected with the waterproof ventilating layer. An anode sheet and a cathode sheet are assembled into a film-free direct sodium borohydride fuel battery. The cathode sheet is coated with a catalyzer. The anode sheet is arranged on a cathode block.    USE - Film-free direct sodium borohydride fuel battery manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables using non-platinum metal so as to ensure stable property, avoid ion exchange membrane usage and reduce battery cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a film-free direct sodium borohydride fuel battery manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The tank has a liquid storage tank body (1) connected with a cathode liquid storage tank unit (2) and an anode liquid storage tank unit (3). A bypass pipeline (4) is arranged between the cathode liquid storage tank unit and the anode liquid storage tank unit. A flow guide tube (5) is arranged on the liquid storage tank body. A front end of the liquid storage tank body is formed with a first through hole. Front ends of the cathode and anode liquid storage tank units are formed with second and third through holes, respectively.    USE - Liquid storage tank for a zinc bromine liquid flow energy storage battery mobile power supply vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tank prevents reversing of electrolytic liquid in the liquid storage tank body so as to realize 100 percent zinc bromine liquid flow energy storage battery low charging status in moving process. The tank reduces discharge of zinc bromine liquid flow energy storage battery due to reversing of different ion component in the electrolytic liquid that passes through the guide tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid storage tank modifying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a liquid storage tank.    Liquid storage tank body (1)    Cathode liquid storage tank unit (2)    Anode liquid storage tank unit (3)    Bypass pipeline (4)    Flow guide tube (5)
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one based on a car spraying of clean energy structure. This utility new type include mounting of solar panel, a temperature sensor, a microprocessor, a spray and water tank on the vehicle body up, through connecting with a microprocessor of spray opening is set up on the vehicle body, not only can time in time during the running or stopping the dust, but also can pass through high temperature through spraying for the vehicle body, the air conditioner use time, which is beneficial for health, but also can through the human body infrared induction device detection process, which avoids the water mist spraying to the passengers on the whole structure through a solar battery electric quantity of a water tank capable of storing collection of rain water to the solar panel front side and one of lighting device, auxiliary lighting, and it can effectively save electric energy of automobile, clean and environment-friendly, simple and practical structure.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one electric vehicle of double-motor driving system, wherein said driving system is output end of integrated control unit a connecting large power driving motor and small power driving motor, big power driving motor and small power driving motor through the power coupler integrate the rear power output transmission shaft of automobile up to the integrated input end of control unit connecting a super capacitance, a flywheel battery and wireless charging device. Because of using the structure, the utility model is of new type of has advantages as follows: 1, according to working of motor vehicle running status real time regulating the different power makes full use of energy, 2, it has better electric energy of a function, 3, for improving ignition performance of vehicle driving environment adaptive faculty.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one convenient to quickly change a battery of electric automobile battery box, battery box and include bottom plate. Wherein, battery box inside space is divided into six battery cabin, battery box left and right two side of each set with one baffle, the baffle and the battery box using hinge connecting, it can conveniently open or closed. Battery box front part set with one handle and the bottom is equipped with three rows of roller, each row is provided with three rolling wheels. Bottom plate is correspondingly set with three sliding groove, a bottom plate fixed connecting to the electric car body. This utility new type convenient for quick change battery of electric automobile battery box, battery can make the change process of the electric automobile is more convenient and labour-saving force, valid.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one automobile brake power generation and a power device, bracket and comprise of cylinder, a generator, battery up on the bracket, the motor and electric pneuma pump, a generator and the battery is connected with a battery and electric motor, said electric motor and electric pneuma pump is connected with a cylinder of the clutch is set on the transmission shaft is connected with said upper cylinder is connected with the brake tube is connected, a clutch and generator through gear transmission. This utility new type of clutch and generator through gear transmission, and clutch in the diameter of upper gear generator in upper shaft gear shaft is greater than the diameter of, the transmission efficiency is high, the generator; In addition, the mounting and dismounting is convenient, the manufacture cost is low.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the a one charging device and electric motor car, which is applied to electric motor car comprise: driving device is installed on the said upper electric motor car, unfolding mechanism set up on the said driving device, a driving device capable of driving said expanding mechanism outwards unfolded and overlapped folding, multi-of solar panel, are set up on the said expanding mechanism, and said electric motor car and electric connecting, and it can spread of a deployment mechanism to open can be overlapping of a deployment mechanism and is the time a developing mechanism, through open of said multi-plate absorption of solar energy is a charging device of electrically-propelled vehicle. Correspondingly, this utility new type further provide the one a electric vehicle. Through the technical solution of the utility model is new type, it can realize the automatic of through solar energy electric motor car for a charging operation of the user so as to improve the use experience of user.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one solar electric motor car and comprise one charger, one for connecting the commercial power grid of first input end, one second input end and one output end, one battery device, comprising input end and output end of charger of connecting and one output end, one motor, comprising one output end of battery device and the connecting of the first input end, one second input end and one output end, one wheel device with the output end of the motor connecting of first input end, one first control device, one second input end of the electric motor and the connecting of first output end, one second input end and the charger of the connecting of said second output end and one input end, one solar device with the input end of a first phase connecting device of output end. Time needed provide output power, a solar device priority provide power for motor. Time need not provide output power, a solar device charger for battery through a charging device and improves the endurance ability.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one electric car comprise car main body and the main body is installed on the upper of the front wheel and the rear wheel, a vehicle body is equipped with a generator, a drive, a rear wheel transmission connecting of the electric machine and battery group, the electric machine connect with the driver, main body with tail vane of wind wheel, the wind wheel connect with the generator, the generator through circuit and the battery and electrically connecting the vehicle main body is equipped with a top surface between the top suspension wing and the main body top surface forming a wind channel tail end. This utility new type uses the wind power to drive the generator to generate electricity, the electric car can obtain further of stroke, has stronger endurance ability.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a new-type energy-saving one vehicle, mainly composed of a vehicle body, an accumulator jar, a motor, a gear box, a generator set with pneuma of vacuum tyre cylinder in the upper wheel hub, one end pneuma cylinder through connecting part of the vacuum tyre outer wall connecting the other end passes through the vacuum tyre layer and the inner wall of the wheel hub and the wheel hub wall connecting, the pneuma cylinder passes through the vacuum tyre inner layer set with seal device, vacuum tyre set with gas collecting tube, the gas collecting tube fixed connecting the pneuma cylinder upper, upper gas collecting tube set with branch tube, and the other end of supporting tube and fixed on the wheel hub centre part of elastic connecting tube connecting the other end elastic connecting tube of the air storage box connect, this utility new type the pneuma cylinder is directly set on the vacuum tyre, improves the recovery rate of the vibration energy in the moving process to realize the continuously supplied of electric source, lifting the valid travel distance of, simple structure and low manufacturing cost.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one can save oil emission reduction, protection of battery car activate pulse device, comprise electric source anode end and cathode end, and connecting the electric source positive terminal and the negative terminal of rectification circuit, voltage regulator circuit and starting circuit, and connecting power amplifying circuit is provided with a pulse generator of the starting circuit output end, a pulse generator output end, a pulse generator connecting with a pulse adjusting circuit, a power amplifying circuit output end is provided with a filter amplitude limiting and shaping circuit and temperature compensation circuit, a filter amplitude limiting and shaping circuit comprise inductance L1, capacitance C1 and resistance R1, a temperature compensation circuit of capacitance C6 and resistance R14, a filter amplitude limiting and shaping circuit output end connect to power supply anode end and cathode end. This utility new type for vehicle such as machinery tool can save oil, reduces the tail pneuma, lifting power and so on. The other battery can prolong use life and reduced charging time and so on. And it has simple structure, stable working and wide application.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a refitted double-generator intelligent control direct current power supply system, comprise an automobile engine (1), a vehicle engine (1) driving the original generator (2), output input, vehicle electricity bottle group (6) of of the original generator (2) of output connecting raw battery group (6) connect to original direct current load (8), wherein the said automobile engine (1) of output end further through transmission connecting device (3) connecting to the generator (4), generator (4) output connect to of battery cell group (7) of input, to a battery group (7) of output connecting to direct current load is added (9). This utility new type is simple and practical in structure, one of direct current dynamo added up based on the original vehicle direct current generator of the generator through two intelligent and machine device, increasing the power supply ability of the whole vehicle.
NOVELTY - A lean liquid type one AGM battery fastening mechanism, two side comprise two opposite and parallel to each other of fixed plate, two fixed plate block located at a lean liquid AGM type of battery, and battery in parallel to the polar plate direction, two block fixing plate of upper edge forming a right angle with the extending of turned-over edge structure, a set with one flexible connecting mechanism of the lean liquid AGM type battery of the front rear is composed of connecting mechanism of foldable fixing plate of the two side is connected set with locating component at the centre of connecting mechanism of bending. Of connecting mechanism can be bent along with the straight line of locating part downwards bending process to drive the two side fixing plate to the middle of lean liquid AGM type battery move inwards and form of pressing force to the battery in parallel plate direction, at the same time, fixing plate of upper flanging structure for edge pressing force lower lean liquid AGM type battery form. This utility new type of simple structure is convenient to manufacture, deformation of battery can be valid to prevent the inner of is mounted on.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one battery box combination bracket, battery comprise bracket, said battery bracket is U type bracket and fixed on the upper of the support plate, the left end of said U type bracket is set with connecting component I, right end of U type bracket is set with connecting component II, the front end of the U type bracket is set with connecting part III, a connecting part III through rib plate and the battery fixing bracket, the front end of a connecting part III connect with loading step. This utility new type of electric bottle box combination bracket is featured with simple structure, light and reliable, small in volume, function of multi -.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one solar electric four wheel bicycle, comprise frame, two front wheels, two rear wheel, a steering mechanism of the driver seat, driving mechanism, a brake device, a front wheel steering mechanism, power supply system, an energy storage component and so on. This utility new type vehicle body is small, light weight, small wind resistance, speed is low, so the energy consumption is very low, only using solar energy to driving the secondary one is filled with low electrifying the solar light is enough, the mileage can reach 70-100 km, the each day operation to 30-50 km, placing in the outdoor natural illumination condition low, it can continuous multi-day without charging, good energy saving effect, small vehicle can carrier 1, is suitable for flat area and combining the old instead of walking, school children, the whole flexible steering, braking, easy operation, not provided with rear axle single-wheel driving, the structure is simple, and the cost is low.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one solar standing vehicle, comprise a main body, a lower main body front side equipped with a solar plate and receive the solar receive plate part connecting anti-collision device, the bottom of the main body is equipped with a wheel, two middle wheel pedal, a main body rear part is set with a box body, a box body upper part is a storage box, the storage box lower part connecting battery box, battery box lower part connecting driving device and solar energy convert device, a box body and are set with solar receive plate. This utility new type the following beneficial effects: through mounting the solar receive upper plate on the main body to provide energy, but also can through battery charging provide energy driving standing vehicle, use of a two energy can save energy and use is convenient, the structure is simple, it is beautiful and so on.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a portable folding one solar electric vehicle, comprise car body, two of the rear wheel is installed on the rear end of and below the vehicle battery is installed on the lower part of the vehicle body for driving rear wheel of motor and to provide electric energy of motor, further comprise through rotating shaft I is rotationally installed on the direction pole of the front end, direction pole is installed on the lower part of front wheel installed on the two direction handle pole 1 of up installed on the upper vehicle body of the chair back body, upper direction pole and the vehicle body is provided with a fixed locking device of the chair back two side is equipped with a solar panel through an angle adjusting device. Normal riding time, locking device through the direction pole and the vehicle body is locked, when there is no use time, through locking device, the direction pole to the outer side, at this time through the hand pulling the handle can realize the function of small stair-climbing pull trolley, and it is convenient to carry. Through angle adjusting device can adjust the deflection angle of solar plate, so as to convert the photoelectric efficiency of solar energy plate.
NOVELTY - Battery electrode and said electric motor car of this utility new type claims a one of electric motor car controller (12), said controller (12) comprises: a motor unit (121), used for a control of motor of electric vehicle operation, pulse unit (122), used for produce the electric pulse, a pulse unit (122) of (11) of polar plate, said electric pulse used for for a battery (11) of upper plate produce of a crystal. This utility new type of electric motor car of controller through pulse unit of controller produce electric pulse can be electrolysis battery plate in use up produce process of lead sulphide, avoids the activity of material is reduced, the battery capacity so as to prolong the use life of battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a data processing module connected with a collect module, which collects power lead acid battery wire parameter data. The parameter data is sent to a data processing module by a sending module. The data is processed in the data processing module and sent to a display module, which receives and displays the processing result. An alarm module generates the warning information if processing result exceeds to the pre-set value, which is a high temperature abnormal condition.    USE - Lead-acid power battery management system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system displays the result, and has fully prolonged the battery use life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lead-acid power battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The charger has a traction motor inverter connected with a boost inductance. An electric driving compressor inverter controls operation of a compressor motor, and is connected with a switch group. A traction motor controls operation of another switch group. A decoupling capacitor is connected with the traction motor inverter and the electric driving compressor inverter. The boost inductance and a transistor are connected together through the traction motor inverter based on PWM rectification function. The boost inductance is connected to an external alternating current power supply.    USE - Electric vehicle charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle charger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This utility new type vanadium battery technology field, specifically relates to seal structure is one of a vanadium battery, comprise steel structure plate, a screw rod, a screw cap, a flow channel side plate and spring. This utility new type compared with the existing technology, the built-in spring structure, spring is set between channel side plate of the steel structure plate, the screw cap is the time the galvanic pile module, together with the compression spring, so that energy storage to the spring in the spring releasing energy in the assembled stack, and the galvanic pile for forming constant pressing action, so as to improve the electric stack module of leak tightness, avoids the mutual leakage; on the other hand, because the pressing force enough, it also avoids the time of multi-stack module assembly, galvanic pile module of middle sink downwards, of the flow channel so as to avoid the error caused by the positive and negative holes are penetration caused by the discharge of liquid.
NOVELTY - This utility new type to solve the problem that provide one of a vehicle-mounted valve control sealed battery bracket, the volume of new UPS control system of lead-acid battery is volume of the original battery is reduced, in order to adapt new battery of the coordination between the original vehicle tool so design a new battery one bracket, so as to solve the new battery with the original vehicle tool of installation, connecting and so on. Vehicle carrier valve control sealed battery bracket, bracket include bottom beam, bracket fixing groove, a gap adjustment frame, an adjusting frame bolt, a fastening bolt, a frame body and battery tightening frame, wherein said vehicle-mounted valve-controlled sealed battery bracket by bracket bottom beam and two part is composed of a frame body, said frame body two end set with bracket bottom beam, a bottom bracket upper beam set with bracket fixing groove. This utility new type of beneficial effects: because the need for volume requirement of new-type battery, the special bracket of vehicle between the tool and battery is the improved structure;
NOVELTY - The device has a circuit breaker control unit provided with an open circuit execute component and a breaking execute component. An open circuit control part is connected with an intelligent battery switch control unit. A detection unit is connected with the intelligent battery switch control unit for detecting whether passenger is available in a cab to obtain a detecting result that is sent to the intelligent battery switch control unit. The battery switch control unit sends a control signal to the open circuit control part.    USE - Vehicle battery loss preventing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can automatically detect performance of a vehicle battery so as to turn-off the vehicle battery under unnecessary condition, so that normal working of the vehicle battery can be ensured according to need, thus preventing lack of the vehicle battery, and hence prolonging service life of the vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle battery loss preventing device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims an automobile tail pneuma thermal circulation generating device, include vehicle radiator, further comprise, expansion and evaporation room connect a pneuma of automobile exhaust, said evaporating room set with evaporation tube, said evaporation tube one end and liquid outlet of said liquid storage tank connecting tube, and the other end and the air inlet tube of said expander said evaporation of connecting tube, air outlet tube and return tube of a liquid storage tank and a radiator of car of said expander is a connecting, machinery output shaft of a machine connecting with a generator, a generator connecting with battery, the automobile tail pneuma heat circulation power generation device, the internal combustion engine fuel combustion of waste discharge a pneuma of energy loss caused by taking the a, not only save the energy, and improves the utilization rate of fuel, at the same time reduces the high temperature exhaust a pneuma of caused by environment pollution, improves the environmental property of vehicle use.
NOVELTY - The device has a large tent vehicle body whose lower part is provided with multiple wheels (11). The large tent vehicle body is connected with an upper wall of an indirect-direct evaporative cooling machine (7) that is formed with a secondary air inlet. The secondary air inlet is provided with a wind power generating unit (1) and a solar panel unit. A shading plate (4) is connected with a pulley (9). A wind pipe (10) is provided with multiple diffusers (13). A lower part of a row chair (12) is connected with a water storage tank through a cold water pipeline.    USE - Large tent and vehicle combined evaporative cooling and wind-light complementary power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves temperature and saves energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a large tent and vehicle combined evaporative cooling and wind-light complementary power generation device.    Wind power generating unit (1)    Shading plate (4)    Indirect-direct evaporative cooling machine (7)    Pulley (9)    Wind pipe (10)    Wheels (11)    Row chair (12)    Diffusers (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper high pressure box shell body and a lower high pressure box shell body that are connected with a high pressure tank. The upper high pressure box shell body and the lower high pressure box shell body are fixed with an electric wooden plate, a high-low voltage connector and a battery management system control plate. An upper part of the electric wooden plate is coated with a protective-type component and formed with a circular hole and a square hole. The circular hole is matched with a fuse that is matched with a square hole.    USE - High voltage battery box structure for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has high safety performance, and is convenient to assemble and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a high voltage battery box structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a driving vehicle converting kinetic energy into potential energy. Compressed air is made to pass through a pump pressure control system. Power is supplied to a driving bridge of a pneumatic motor. A battery pack is installed on an air compression pump that is fixed with four tires. The tires are made of rubber material. Compressed air is made to enter into a pneumatic motor to generate power. A driving bridge, a speed reducer and a differential transmission device driving tire are fixed with an automatic lift device.    USE - Automatic test-bed driving device for use in a multi-wheeled vehicle, a four-wheeled vehicle, a tricycle and a two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, scientific and reasonable in design and environment-friendly, and reduces carbon content, noise generation rate, energy consumption rate and material utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic test-bed driving device.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel bracket (1) whose upper part is connected with a solar panel (2). A wind energy device body (3) is provided with a lower part of the solar panel bracket. A generator (10) is provided with a storage battery (9). The wind energy device body is provided with a wind wheel (6). A wind energy shaft (5) is connected with a belt wheel (4). An upper part of the wind energy shaft is connected with the wind wheel and a belt wheel. A belt (7) is connected with the belt wheel and a generator wheel (8). The storage battery is fixed at an upper part of a bottom bracket (11).    USE - Environment-friendly electric automobile charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can collect sunlight and wind power resources so as to improve electric automobile charging efficiency. The system is reliable to use and simple to assemble, and has high safety performance and better energy-saving and environment-friendly performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an environment-friendly electric automobile charging system mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an environment-friendly electric automobile charging system.    Solar panel bracket (1)    Solar panel (2)    Wind energy device body (3)    Belt wheel (4)    Wind energy shaft (5)    Wind wheel (6)    Belt (7)    Generator wheel (8)    Storage battery (9)    Generator (10)    Bottom bracket (11)
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one for electric vehicle of battery box. One battery box, comprise a box body, the box body comprise bottom plate of the box body and the bottom plate of the box body is surrounded around the front and back of the left and right side wall, the bottom plate of the box body and the side wall of one of the cavity is provided with an opening, the opening of a cavity and the box body can be set with seal connecting of box cover. This utility new type is provided with detachable seal connecting the box body of box cover, the seal is installed on the battery box, the battery box cover can prevent the battery is exposed in the outside air to prevent external water and impurity entering into the box body, so as to increase the protection strength of battery box, use this utility new type of battery box can prolong the service life of battery.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a battery cabinet body structure. South Africa for vehicle battery, design of battery cabinet not only to be considered limited of space (South Africa railway is narrow), and is considered local to the defect of battery body, a battery cabinet comprise a cabinet body, a cabinet body structure of battery mounting frame is installed in the cabinet body, and seal plate and cabinet door of the cabinet body up, a battery mounting frame comprise at least one layer battery mounting plate, battery mounting table are set with one multi-used for limiting lateral movement of battery baffle plate, said each layer of battery mounting plate of upper surface are set with easy taking battery of insulation base plate. This utility new type can satisfy the South Africa vehicle for installation of battery, and it is convenient for placing battery.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one a new energy automobile power battery group, include monomer battery, the adjacent monomer battery through welding connect, single battery through hole upper end and lower end of the monomer battery is set on the same structure using the bracket or bi-pass battery using the bracket in hole, adjacent single-pass hole battery using bracket and/or bi-hole battery bracket with each other using the combination connecting to battery group, battery group edge set with output bracket. This utility new type provide one of a new energy automobile power battery group overcomes the defects of the existing technology, high safety, easy processing and manufacturing, good cooling effect, and heat dissipation of battery group monitoring and provide enough of space.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one new type electric car power battery group safety management system, comprise power battery group, battery group is composed of multi-power of the power battery monomer, the upper power battery group output line set with charge/discharge electric current detecting module, upper of each power battery monomer set with air pressure detecting module, temperature detecting module and a voltage detecting module, data collect system and each pressure detecting module, temperature detecting module, a voltage detecting module and a charging/discharging electric current detecting module is connected with a charging/discharging management system and data collect system. This utility new type in turn a monomer pressure, temperature, voltage of power battery group, power battery charging/discharging amount of the four parameter, as long as there is one of the charge/discharge stop condition, stopping charging/discharging, if all normal continuously detecting, from all the valid power monomer battery over-charging or over-discharging and prolong the use life of power battery group, improving the safety of power battery group detection process in.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one battery hot management control system, comprise the whole vehicle controller, through CAN bus is electrically connected with the controller connecting with the whole of battery manager, a electric connecting with the battery manager for the power of battery of battery group of air blowing fan, used for heating module of power battery group, used for a first temperature detector of temperature of monomer battery in power battery group and used for a battery using second temperature detector of evaporator of temperature, through CAN bus electrically connecting with the whole vehicle controller of air conditioner controller, and a said air conditioner is electrically connected with the controller and the connecting of battery using an electromagnetic valve and air conditioner using an electromagnetic valve. This utility new type a battery hot management control system, it can realize the whole hot management system of coordination control and property optimization, the power battery group different environment and different working temperature meet the requirement of 0-40 degrees and prolongs the use life of power battery group at the same time the power battery group of property.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one with one-way valve of a type zinc air fuel battery, include zinc air fuel battery pile, the galvanic pile of the air inlet side and the air outlet side are set with wind cover, said air outlet side of the air cover through a connecting pipeline, the air inlet side air cover through pipeline b connecting an air filter, said upper pipeline set with a one-way valve a, pipeline b set with upper one-way valve. Compared with the existing technology, this utility new type with high efficiency, use life is long and so on.
NOVELTY - This utility new type aims to provide one of a with voice prompt undervoltage of battery of electric motor car. This utility new type of technical solution is as follows: a battery container, a voice prompt box and battery cover, battery container the upper part of is fixed connecting, voice prompt box is located at upper part of battery container is fixed connect, further set with voice loudspeaker voice prompt box up, a volume regulating button, two side enough electric quantity indicating lamp and electric quantity is not enough, sound a loudspeaker voice prompt box of the is fixed connecting, a volume regulating button, a sufficient electric quantity indicating lamp and electric quantity indicating lamp is located one side box of voice prompt is fixed connect, the battery cover is located at the upper part of the voice prompt box is fixed connect, the battery upper cover is further set with a handle and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft passes through the handle and cover of battery is fixed connect. Long time battery would discharge the use life of battery, a voice prompt can prompt the driver to charge in time protection battery, prolongs the use life of battery.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one with tapered metal anode of metal air fuel battery. Comprise shell, metal electrode, an air electrode, the upper electrolyte cavity and the lower electrolyte cavity, a shell set with middle hole of clapboard, the shell is divided into upper and lower two part, a shell upper part side wall of the upper multi-hole, a shell is set on the top of electrolyte perfusion, the shell is provided with a liquid outlet, a metal electrode is which is set in the shell, said air electrode is the metal electrode surface relative conical surface, said upper electrolyte cavity by the gap of metal electrode and air electrode is composed of a lower electrolyte cavity part of lower insulating plate and shell. This utility new type provide a one anode is easy to precipitate, long maintenance period and use cost of metal air fuel battery. This utility new type compared with the existing technology, the anode is easy to precipitate, long maintenance period and use cost is low.
NOVELTY - This utility new type patent use is convenient, the structure is simple, function, safety and reliable, with small wind power generator, a solar generating and forming one of the multifunction electric power and electric quantity convert system. Using a power lithium ion storage battery group module large specific capacity, and reliable connecting, good interchangeability, can be quickly replaced, parameter of one of the standard energy storage power battery group module of configuration according to the current electric motor car is 50 kilometre distance a consumption of electric quantity and 2-3 times of common domestic electric appliance of daily power consumption of the required. Furthermore, household intelligent multifunctional energy storage power system to finish the energy storage and power battery bidirectional fast convert. Is not only suitable for the resident of area, remote mountainous area and rural shortage area, but also is suitable for application of family in municipal.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one on-vehicle electric label of solar power supplying circuit. The solar power supply circuit mainly comprise, energy-storing element, a voltage detecting module and the main control circuit. Photocell and the energy storage element is connected with the solar energy into the electric energy to the energy storage element, energy-storing element store electric energy through a voltage for the main control circuit module. This utility new type circuit from zero V to realize the function of charging, improves the utilization rate of solar energy, and it can solve the problem that the time charging voltage value in the chip of high energy consumption area and voltage protection of voltage can not be caused by the rising of the system more stable of operation.
NOVELTY - The box has a temperature collect plate and main control plate provided with a control system. The temperature collect plate mainly collects temperature of a battery in a battery surface through DS18B20-type temperature sensor. Temperature of an air inlet and an air outlet is calculated. Radiating and heating function of a box body is monitored by a remote monitoring part. Average electric current, peak electric current and peak value speed of a fan are computed. A heating film is selected for opening a fan door. Environment temperature is calculated to provide real data.    USE - Constant temperature electric automobile battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box realizes fuzzy control to control the heating film and fan working state. The remote monitoring part can collect real data by using a VB software battery hot management system of an upper position machine interface so as to obtain real time display temperature curve and current temperature value in a better manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a constant temperature electric automobile battery box heat management control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a constant temperature electric automobile battery box.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one vehicle-mounted unit of solar energy power supply system. The solar power supply system mainly comprise photovoltaic cell, an energy storage control module and the main control circuit. And the energy storage cell control module is connected with the solar energy into the electric energy to energy storage module, energy storage control module of a super capacitance, a charging battery with the door, door, switch and voltage threshold value judging module. Energy storage control module use super capacitance and charging battery as the energy storage element, and through a super capacitance and charging and discharging process of the charging battery, the system priority process charging and discharging time for super capacitance, and changes the threshold value only when the electric quantity is not enough capacitance of a battery power supply and only use time when the capacitance is fully charged only for intelligent power supply mode of battery. Solves the problem that the charging battery charging and discharging times of limited, improves the use life of battery, and the super capacitance charging and discharging of fast, realizes the fast charging of, and improves the service life of use and OBU utilization rate of solar energy.
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging heat from a tail part of an internal combustion engine car to a hot surface of a thermal difference electricity generation sheet set (1). Another thermal difference electricity generation sheet set (2) is connected with a voltage adapter (13) and a charging circuit (14). The charging circuit is provided with a battery of a car body (15). The internal combustion engine car is connected with an exhaust tube (4). The internal combustion engine car is filled with cooling water by a pipeline (10). Car waste heat utilization process is performed.    USE - Method for utilizing waste heat of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a car.    Thermal difference electricity generation sheet sets (1, 2)    Exhaust tube (4)    Pipeline (10)    Voltage adapter (13)    Charging circuit (14)    Car body (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a contact-free charging main circuit connected with a high voltage direct current (DC) power source module, a low voltage DC power source module i.e. 12V battery or 12V power supply terminal, a high frequency inverter circuit module and a resonant capacitors (C1, C2). A voltage reducing circuit module is connected with a battery end. A first voltage electric current sample circuit (A) is connected with a controller touch display terminal, a second voltage electric current sample circuit (B). The display terminal is connected with the power source module.    USE - Large power non-contact charging system main circuit fault detection device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can improve automobile charging efficiency, prevent the main circuit from being damaged due to over-voltage or over-current and provide powerful guarantees to operate effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a large power non-contact charging system main circuit fault detection device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage electric current sample circuits (A, B)    Resonant capacitors (C1, C2)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (12) has at least one sorption store (18), at least one battery (16) and at least one cooling circuit (26). The sorption store is coupled to the battery via the cooling circuit. The cooling circuit has at least one sorption store circuit and at least one battery circuit. The cooling circuit has at least one pump (28) which conveys a refrigerant between the battery and the sorption store in the cooling circuit.    USE - Storage unit for drive system of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a self-sufficient storage system in which the necessary cooling power for the battery corresponds essentially to the desorption power of the sorption store since the cooling power provided by the sorption store is sufficient, even taking into account further heat losses, to cool the battery and optionally further components such as an air conditioning unit in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle drive system.    Storage unit (12)    Battery (16)    Sorption store (18)    Cooling circuit (26)    Pump (28)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus estimates the magnitude of the electric current (I-BAT) which flows into or out of a vehicle-mounted battery (61) based on the resistance value (R-BAT) of a line (66) which connects the electric potential (V-RB) of a node (65) ascertained through a control unit (72) continued in a row and grounded at the node linked to a battery terminal.    USE - Control apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables estimation of magnitude of electric current flowing in/out with respect to vehicle-mounted battery without using current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram which clarifies the estimation method of battery electric current. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Vehicle-mounted battery (61)    Node (65)    Line (66)    Control unit (72)    Electric current (I-BAT)    Resistance value (R-BAT)    Electric potential (V-RB)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine (1) has a turbocharger (3), an intercooler (8), a fuel cell (4), and a distribution unit. The turbocharger has a turbine (3T) and a compressor (3C). The intercooler is provided in a downstream intake passage (5) of the compressor. The distribution unit has a distribution channel (28) with a distributing valve (27) for distributing the waste gas of fuel cell to the intake passage at the side of the upstream/downstream of the intercooler, respectively. The distributing valve adjusts the exhaust gas amount distributed to the intake passage.    USE - Internal combustion engine used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides outstanding effect for temperature-controlling the waste gas of a fuel cell suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of an internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (1)    Turbocharger (3)    Compressor (3C)    Turbine (3T)    Fuel cell (4)    Intake passage (5)    Intercooler (8)    Distributing valve (27)    Distribution channel (28)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted mobile advertising column comprises a solar energy system that provides independent power supply. A light emitting diode lighting is provided with a dimming switch and a timer. The size of the column is reduced by about 50 percent. The column has a height of 200 centimeter and a circumference of 300 centimeter in the extended state. The column is continuously adjusted with 4 to 16 revolutions per minute. The right or left direction of column is optionally turned on.    USE - Vehicle-mounted mobile advertising column for outdoor advertising.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy system provides independent power supply, and the light emitting diode lighting is provided with a dimming switch and a timer, where the size of the column is reduced by about fifty percent, thus enables outdoor advertising with rotating effect.
NOVELTY - The battery case (100) has a battery unit, where a storage (150,151,152) is provided for storing the moisture, such as the condensation in a texture. The storage is formed in an inside wall of the battery case, where a detection sensor is provided for sensing the moisture. The detection sensor is equipped to the texture kept in an inner side of the storage, where an extended storage cover is formed at an upper end into an inside wall of the battery case. The texture is provided in a bottom surface edge. Another storage is formed in another wall of the battery case.    USE - Battery case for a battery for driving the electric vehicle, such as an internal combustion car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit is provided, where a storage is provided for storing the moisture, such as the condensation in a texture, and hence enables preventing the damage to a storage and a battery unit in an effective manner and controls the temperature of the battery case inner portion, and also prevents the water leakage from the water cooling heat exchanger in a reliable manner, thus reduces the weight of a battery case and prevents the air pollution due to the harmful component of the internal combustion car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery case.    Battery case (100)    Upper case (110)    Flanges (110a,120a)    Combining hole (111)    Lower case (120)    Storages (150,151,152)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electronic unit (13) including a detection component for detecting an insulation resistance between components of a battery system and a reference potential, which components are connected in an electrically conductive manner to battery cells (8). A cooling body (9) supplies and/or discharges heat to and/or from the cells through a heat transfer medium (9.1). A cut-off valve (10.1) interrupts a circular flow path of the medium, and is actuated by the electronic unit from an open position into a closed position when the resistance is below a predetermined limit value.    USE - Safety device for a vehicle e.g. rail-borne vehicle or mine vehicle, used in underground mining.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces negative effects of cooling medium loss inside the battery system. The cut-off valve assumes the closed position automatically by a bias mechanism that urges an armature of the electromagnetic actuating device in the direction towards a closed position, thus reducing power consumption of the electromagnetic actuating device, and hence ensuring intrinsic safety and reliability of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a safety device of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a safety device.    Safety device (1)    Battery cells (8)    Cooling body (9)    Heat transfer medium (9.1)    Cut-off valve (10.1)    Electronic unit (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a separator (14) stacked on a membrane electrode assembly (12). The membrane electrode assembly has a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (38) provided between a cathode electrode (40) and an anode electrode (42). The separator includes a reactant gas channel (26) and a reactant gas manifold connected by a buffer portion located outside of a power generation region of the electrode catalyst layer of the cathode electrode. The gas diffusion layer of the cathode electrode extends along a surface of the separator to a buffer region facing the buffer portion.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, e.g., for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Direct contact between the gas diffusion layer and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane in the power generation region and in the vicinity of the power generation region can be appropriately prevented, since the gas diffusion layer and the intermediate layer extend to a region facing the buffer portion, which is located outside of the power generation region of the electrode catalyst layer, thus fibers of the gas diffusion layer are prevented from penetrating into the solid polymer electrolyte membrane with a simple structure. The solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be reliably protected and power generation can be appropriately and stably performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Separator (14)    Reactant gas channel (26)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (38)    Cathode electrode (40)    Anode electrode (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (10) has a hydrogen supply pipe (16) for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell (12) from a hydrogen storage container (14). The hydrogen supply pipe is disposed along a brake line (20). The brake line is protected by a vehicle body structural member or a protector.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protector for the brake line is also used for the hydrogen supply pipe, avoiding increase in parts count and weight or complication of structure. Condensation within the hydrogen discharge pipe is avoided, avoiding freezing when the vehicle runs in cold region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the arrangement of a brake line and a hydrogen supply pipe.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Hydrogen storage container (14)    Hydrogen supply pipe (16)    Brake line (20)
NOVELTY - The protection structure has a protector (11) arranged on the upper surface of a case (3) within a trunk compartment (5) and behind a service plug (4). The protector prevents the load in the trunk compartment from interfering the service plug.    USE - Battery pack protection structure for vehicle, such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protector prevents the load in the trunk compartment from interfering the service plug, preventing the plug from being damaged even if the load moves in the compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the vehicle trunk compartment region in which the battery pack is accommodated.    Battery pack (2)    Case (3)    Service plug (4)    Trunk compartment (5)    Protector (11)
NOVELTY - A dynamic balance/electric power generating saddle system of a bicycle is provided. The system includes an outer tube member, a saddle unit, an elastic member and a power generating unit. The outer tube member is mounted to a seat tube of the bicycle, includes a first section at the top thereof and a second section communicating with the first section, wherein a limitation member having a through hole is disposed within the . The saddle unit includes a saddle and a seat post connected to the saddle. The seat post has a sliding section extending from the saddle and a threaded rod extending from the sliding section, and is adapted to be axially movably inserted in the outer tube member. The sliding section is slidably disposed in and unrotatable relative to the first section, and the threaded rod is disposed through the through hole of the limitation member. The elastic member is disposed between the sliding section and the limitation member. The power generating unit is mounted to the outer tube member and has a generator and a rotor which is in a cooperative rotative connection with the generator. The rotor has a threaded hole for insertion of the threaded rod therein and is driven by the driven threaded rod to rotate so as to drive the generator.
NOVELTY - The energy storage unit (1) has bus bars (150) which electrically connect positive and negative electrode terminals (200,300) of energy storage devices (10). A first insulating layer is interfaced between positive electrode terminal and container (100) of energy storage device. A second insulating layer (160) is interfaced between bus bar and container of the energy storage device. The first and the second insulating layer are integrated as a single structure. A resin layer and a ceramic layer are formed in a thickness direction of second insulating layer.    USE - Energy storage unit including energy storage devices such as lithium ion secondary energy storage devices for use as energy sources for supplying power to electric motor used in hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation between the bus bar and the container of the energy storage devices can be more reliably ensured by the second insulating layer having increased flexibility and strength, so that the electrical shorting between the bus bar and the container of energy storage device in abnormal state can be prevented. The production efficiency of the energy storage unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structural design of the energy storage unit.    Energy storage unit (1)    Energy storage devices (10)    Container (100)    Bus bars (150)    Second insulating layer (160)    Positive and negative electrode terminals (200,300)
NOVELTY - The battery has two metallic elements which are provided with different melting points. An active material layer (12) is arranged to contact with an electrical power collector (11) using an alloy of composition having a temperature range where a solid-phase and a liquid phase are coexisted in a temperature rising process. The electrical power collector and the active material layer are joined by pressurized at the temperature in the temperature range.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and lithium primary battery used in mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint strength of the electrical power collector and the active material layer can be raised. The performance improvement and manufacturing cost reduction of the battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery structure.    Battery structure (10)    Electrical power collector (11)    Active material layer (12)    Active material (12a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a separator containing a porous body, where a water absorption time is 40 second or less. The separator laminates an anode separator plate and a cathode separator plate in the porous body. A modification unit supplies reformed gas to the fuel cell. An oxidizing agent gas supply unit supplies oxidizing agent gas to the fuel cell. A battery cooling unit supplies and collects cooling agents at the fuel cell. An electric control unit controls electricity taken out from the fuel cell.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in a small cogeneration system and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator performs sufficient humidification of the reactive gas, thus maintaining a wet sealing performance.    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 solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Gas supply manifolds (12,14)    Gas discharge manifolds (13,15)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas flow path arranged in a pressure-reduction valve and circulating fuel gas in a tank to a fuel cell. A pressure sensor is arranged downstream than the pressure-reduction valve. A control part detects a signal output by the pressure sensor as a detection pressure value and computes pressure gradient of the detected detection pressure value, where residual amount of the fuel gas in the tank is detected using a climb gradient when the computed pressure gradient is the climb gradient.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, boat, ship, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and electric power generation system in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The system can detect the fuel gas residual amount precisely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a control routine of a control part. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate accommodated in a bag-like separator made of polyolefin. A top part of the bag-like separator has a convex-shaped rib (2) contacted with the positive electrode plate in a surface facing the positive electrode plate. A recessed part (3) is provided in an inner surface corresponding to an arrangement position of the convex-shaped rib, where depth of the recessed part is 0.35-0.55 times of base thickness of the bag-like separator.    USE - Lead acid battery for a motor vehicle and an industrial back up power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses over charge and short circuit by damage to the separator, and has excellent vibration-resistant property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a sheet body that comprises a bag-like separator.    Sheet body (1)    Convex-shaped rib (2)    Recessed part (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing a chosen OAT based on data from an OAT sensor (121) and a cooling cycle of the RESS (122), in control module (125). The vehicle (100) is controlled with the chosen OAT when the cooling cycle of the RESS is indicated. The vehicle is controlled with the chosen OAT when the vehicle is provided in one of charging mode and off-power mode. The chosen OAT is stored that includes storing data from OAT sensor as the chosen OAT when the cooling cycle of the RESS is not indicated.    USE - Method for controlling vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle having rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) such as battery, and for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The OAT can be used to reduce the number of vehicle wake ups and reduce energy use in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a control system for controlling a vehicle having RESS; and    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle including control module.    Vehicle (100)    OAT sensor (121)    RESS (122)    Control module (125)    RESS condenser (127)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a collector, and an electrode layer comprising binder, a conductive support agent and negative electrode active material disposed on a surface of the collector and comprising silicon-tin-containing compound (I). The collector has elastic extension of 1.3% or more.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer. Uses included but are not limited to electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, secondary battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical device having negative electrode has excellent capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has a collector, and an electrode layer comprising binder, a conduction auxiliary and negative electrode active material disposed on the surface of the collector and comprising silicon-tin-containing compound of formula: SixSnyMzAa (I), where M is aluminum, vanadium and carbon, A is unavoidable impurities, x, y, z are 0-100, a is 0-0.5, and x+y+z+a is 100, preferably M is aluminum, x is 63 or less, y is 14-48, z is 11-48, and x is 63 or less. The collector has elastic extension of 1.3% or more.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a current collector and an electrode layer containing a negative electrode active material arranged on the surface of the current collector, a conductive auxiliary agent, and a binder. The negative electrode active material comprises an alloy. The electrode layer has elongation of more than 1.29 to less than 1.7%.    USE - Negative electrode used for electrical device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery containing the negative electrode has high cycle characteristics, initial capacity, volume energy density and volume power density, and exhibits well-balanced characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has a current collector and an electrode layer containing a negative electrode active material arranged on the surface of the current collector, a conductive auxiliary agent, and a binder. The negative electrode active material comprises an alloy (SixTiyMzAa, where M is metal(s) chosen from germanium, tin and zinc, A is unavoidable impurities, x is more than 0 to less than 100, y is more than 0 to less than 100, z is more than 0 to less than 100, a is 0-0.5 and x+y+z+a is 100). The electrode layer has elongation of more than 1.29 to less than 1.7%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery containing the negative electrode.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode current collector (11)    Anode collector (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises resin having elasticity modulus (E) of 2.1-7.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides lithium ion secondary battery having high cyclic characteristics and initial capacity, and well-balanced characteristics. The electric device obtained using negative electrode has high cycle durability and capacity.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has an electrode layer having elongation of 1.4% or more and less than 1.7%.    USE - Negative electrode for electrical device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicles including electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides electrical device having high cycle characteristics, high initial capacity and well-balanced characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical device.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has electric power collector and electrode layer containing negative electrode active substance, conductive support agent, and binder which are arranged on the surface of the electric power collector. The negative electrode active substance comprises specified silicon-aluminum alloy.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrical device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid-electric vehicle, capacitor, lithium-ion secondary battery, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising the negative electrode has high cycle characteristics and high-initial capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has electric power collector and electrode layer containing negative electrode active substance, conductive support agent, and binder which are arranged on the surface of the electric power collector. The negative electrode active substance comprises silicon-aluminum alloy of formula: SixAlyMzAa, where M is carbon or niobium, A is unavoidable impurities, x is more than 0 %mass to less than 100 %mass, y is more than 0 %mass to less than 100 %mass, z is more than 0 %mass to less than 100 %mass, a is more than 0 %mass to less than 0.5 %mass, and x+y+z+a is 100 %mass. The electrode layer has elongation of less than 1.29-more than 1.70%.
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting a tire mountable apparatus (100) to a tire (50). The tire mountable apparatus is provided with a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric component. The tire is rotated for specific number of revolutions. A piezoelectric signal generated by a piezoelectric component is obtained during rotation of the tire. The tire mountable apparatus is mounted to the tire, so that the direction of the length of the piezoelectric device is aligned within 20 degrees of the direction of rotation of the tire.    USE - Method for monitoring parameters such as pressure of tire.    ADVANTAGE - Since the piezoelectric signal generated by the piezoelectric component is obtained during rotation of the tire, the tire mountable apparatus can be mounted in the tire by improving the mechanical coupling of the tire mountable apparatus with changing circumferential tire shape during entry and exit of the contact patch. Hence the identification of signal events corresponding to contact patch entry and contact patch exit times can be facilitated. Thus the contact patch entry and exit times can be used to identify various parameters of the tire efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a tire mountable apparatus mounted to a tire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the tire mountable apparatus in the tire.    Tire (50)    Tread portion (62)    Inner wall (64)    Tire summit (66)    Tire mountable apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A dynamic anode system of metal fuel cell is disclosed, which utilize metal particles as the anode electrode to make fully use the metal fuel, so the anode electrode has a greater area for reaction and a higher discharge efficiency. The cathode utilize the oxygen in the air for its oxidant instead of the air flask, so the reacting efficiency is greatly improved and the production cost of the fuel cell is lower. In the dynamic anode, circulating fluid electrolyte is used to carry the metal particle through out the system. The system also disposes a monitor module, which can detect the voltage of the fuel cell to determine the feeding timing. In addition, a metal-grid current collector is installed in the fuel cell, so the smaller metal particles and the ones that are not able to react can be carried by the fluid electrolyte through the collector into the recycle tank. The metal particles that are still able to react is then left in the fuel cell, so the fuel efficiency and the fuel cell efficiency are enhanced and thus creating the dynamic anode system.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell of mixing device and moisture condenser has a condensing chamber and a fuel chamber, with the shunt structure being located in the condensing chamber, and the condensing chamber is divided into the interconnected first and second channels, each channel with a network and a steel balls, wherein one of the steel balls can timely close the correspondence via port, and another steel ball does not close the correspondence via port, so that one of the channels still can generate condensate effects, with the methanol in the fuel containing chamber being mixed.
NOVELTY - A heat radiation and ventilation device for vehicle, which comprises a solar panel, a storage battery electrically connected to the solar panel and two fans electrically connected to the storage battery. The solar panel is used to convert light energy into electrical energy which is stored in the storage battery for driving the fans, so as to produce convection, thus maintaining the temperature inside the vehicle. Such a device is low cost and its damage rate is low since the temperature inside the vehicle can be reduced without using a cooling chip. Moreover, the independent storage battery can prevent the originally configured storage battery of the vehicle from being damaged.
NOVELTY - Many people who participate in cycling activity often have MP3s, MP4s, and Smartphones with them for more recreation. However, their mood for cycling would also be affected by the digital equipments suddenly out of power. In the meanwhile, using solar electric bike handlebars is not only the best solution to the problem but also a good way to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Solar electric bike handlebars can store solar energy and convert it into electricity for use. Bike riders don't have to carry spare batteries. They can use solar electric bike handlebars to charge MP3s, MP4s, and Smartphones, which let them keep enjoying the fun brought by the digital equipments.
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting the heated electrolyte in the vacuum atmosphere. The atmospheric pressure and vacuum are applied successively and the electrode is dipped into the electrolyte. The electrode assembly is embedded in the battery case.    USE - Manufacturing method of secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vacuum is applied and the electrode inner gas is removed. The wettability can be improved by successively applying the pressure and vacuum. The portability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the applied pressure and the time of electrolyte injection. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation membrane is formed by plating a palladium or its alloy on a surface of stainless steel filter having pore having average pore diameter of 0.4-0.6 micro m. The stainless steel filter has palladium as a carrier and the efficiency improvement of palladium is 2 micro m or less.    USE - Membrane is used for hydrogen separation device for organic hydride system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separation membrane has excellent damage resistance even when operated continuously at 280 degrees C, and separates hydrogen having purity of 99.24% with reduced power consumption, and prevents leakage of gas. The generation of damage by hydrogen embrittlement in the organic hydride system is suppressed, even when using high concentration organic solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen separation device (1); and    (2) organic hydride system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hydrogen separation device.    Hydrogen separation device (1)    Porous portion (11)    Non-porous portion (12)    Plug (13)    O-ring (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrochemical cell (14) for storage and restitution of electrical energy. A reception module (12) is arranged in the battery, and the electrochemical cell is placed inside the reception module. An electric connection module (16) and a closing module (18) are fixed in the reception module. The reception module includes a reception cell (24), and a heating/cooling system. The heating/cooling system includes a U-shaped horizontal internal drain (34) and another internal drain.    USE - Modular electric battery for a car such as hybrid or electric car (all claimed). Can also be used for a laboratory.    ADVANTAGE - The electric connection module and the closing module are fixed in the reception module, thus allowing the battery to be assembled and disassembled in a quick manner, and enabling the battery to be adapted to power needs or desired electric power for the car or laboratory. The block of the reception module is provided with good thermal properties to allow the dissipation of heat, and is provided with good mechanical resistance properties. The capacity and/or power of the battery are/is able to be modulated in a simple and inexpensive manner, and the number of cells is able to be varied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell is of cylindrical or parallelepipedic form. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembly of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a modular electric battery as an assembly.    Modular electric battery (10)    Reception module (12)    Electrochemical cell (14)    Electric connection module (16)    Closing module (18)    Reception cell (24)    U-shaped horizontal internal drain (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing a limited number of levels of flow volume for air blowers such that the air blowers cool modules (4) of cylindrical electrochemical cells that are arranged in a case. A mapping is assigned with a command that is selected from the limited number of levels of the flow volume for each air blower for cooling a battery system (1), where the limited number of levels of the flow volume does not exceed 20 levels and comprise values regularly spaced in order to cover a full range of flow.    USE - Method for checking a cooler of a battery system that is utilized for supplying power to an electric or hybrid car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables assigning the mapping with the command that is selected from the limited number of levels of the flow volume for each air blower for cooling the battery system such that better distribution of air flows for the battery system can be enabled, thus optimizing cooling of the cells while ensuring high performance and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric or hybrid car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery system with electrochemical cell modules.    Battery system (1)    Plate (2)    Electrochemical cell modules (4)    Common collector (8)    Bellows (12)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a lithium-ion battery (3) including multiple modules (3A-3C), where each module includes accumulators (13). Energy converters (5A-5C) are associated with the modules, and designed to be connected to an onboard network (9) of a car, where each energy converter includes a magnetic circuit and a set of windings to transfer energy from the modules to the onboard network. Each energy converter includes an additional set of windings to transfer energy from the onboard network to the accumulator.    USE - System for balancing a traction battery i.e. lithium-ion battery of a vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system allows effective and optimal energy transfer during the balancing of the battery with improved reliability. The system uses reduced number of converters, thus achieving cost reduction and maximum effectiveness in terms of gain of autonomy while safeguarding the properties of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed schematic view of a system for balancing a traction battery of a car.    Balancing system (1)    Lithium-ion battery (3)    Modules (3A-3C)    Energy converters (5A-5C)    Onboard network (9)    Accumulators (13)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly (10) has a positive electrode (11), which has a positive active material layer on each of first and second surfaces of a positive electrode current collector. A negative electrode (12) has a negative active material layer on each of first and second surfaces of a negative electrode current collector. An inner separator (13) is arranged between the positive electrode and negative electrode. One of the positive electrode and negative electrode has an inner uncoated region which has no active material layer that is positioned at the center of electrode assembly.    USE - Electrode assembly for rechargeable battery (claimed) e.g., rectangular lithium ion rechargeable battery, lithium polymer battery or cylindrical battery, used for portable electronic devices, e.g., mobile phone, laptop computer, or camcorder, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Energy density of rechargeable battery is improved and unnecessary waste of a raw material is prevented, since negative electrode outer uncoated region is formed at a portion that does not face positive electrode at the outermost side of the electrode assembly, which reduces the volume and weight of electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Inner separator (13)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has an electrode assembly, which performs charge and discharge action, and is inserted in a case (15). An electrode terminal (21,22) is arranged in the terminal hole of cap plate (20), and has plate terminal (21c,22c) and rivet terminal (21a,22a). The plate terminal is outside the cap plate, and has through-hole, first groove, and second groove. A rivet terminal passes is inserted in the through-hole. The first groove extends from through-hole at the upper end side of rivet terminal, and the second groove extends from first groove to the outer side of plate terminal.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g., small capacity rechargeable or large capacity rechargeable battery, for portable and small electronic devices and vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Fastening portion in an electrode terminal is substantially prevented from corrosion, which improves safety of electrode terminal, since first and second grooves allow water to be efficiently removed from rivet terminal and plate terminal, thus water that enters and stagnates in the first groove and/or second groove is discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Case (15)    Cap plate (20)    Electrode terminals (21,22)    Rivet terminals (21a,22a)    Plate terminals (21c,22c)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a pouch with several joined walls. An aperture is defined by the joined walls. An assembly is inserted into the pouch. The pouch is sealed to close the aperture. The seal is folded. The pouch is fitted to the assembly such that the pouch has one of a similar shape or dimension as the assembly. The assembly is covered in plastic layers. The plastic layer is covered in one layer of metal.    USE - Method for assembling electronic component (claimed) such as battery used in laptop computer, tablet computer, portable kitchen appliance, automobile, mobile computer, cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, smart phone, music player, video player and wireless computer peripheral.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are packaged so as to reduce space required for the packaging. As the empty space between the assembly and the pre-formed pouch can be minimized, the contributions by packaging to battery dimensions can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the battery.    Packaged battery (200)    Anode (202)    Separator layer (204)    Lithium cobalt oxide layer (205)    Cathode (206)
NOVELTY - The conduit assembly (300) has a first metal tube (306) comprising a first lip (316) coupled to the first end of a dielectric tube (302), with a first dielectric ring (304) coupled to the first lip. A second metal tube (306) has a second lip (316) coupled to the second end of the dielectric tube, with a second dielectric ring (304) coupled to the second lip.    USE - Conduit assembly for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a dielectric conduit assembly that includes components that compensate for changes in stress due to thermal expansion. The conduit assembly withstands the cycling of expansion and contraction resulting from heating and cooling of the fuel cell system. The conduit assembly may allow the use of metallic fuel manifold plates in the stack by electrically isolating the fuel cell stack or column from the balance of the fuel delivery plumbing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system; and    (2) a fuel cell system assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded view of the dielectric conduit assembly.    Conduit assembly (300)    Dielectric tube (302)    Dielectric rings (304)    Metal tubes (306)    Lip (316)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing an input current command (36) through multiple limiting functions to determine whether to limit the input current command. The input current command is limited to provide the current command signal (38) to the boost converter (12) based on determination to limit input current command.    USE - Method for controlling boost converter for use in vehicles such as electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number and type of current limit functions can vary depending upon provided the current command signal to the boost converter. Therefore, by preventing the boost converter from exceeding various limits, the boost converter can be employed in a fuel cell implementation and can protect the fuel cell from risk damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for controlling boost converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the current limiting controller.    Boost converter (12)    Controller (32)    Input current command (36)    Command signal (38)    Feedback signals (42)
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one solar power supply of a liquid crystal anti-dazzle internal rear-view mirror automatic dimming, mainly composed of a liquid crystal display, a photosensitive device, a microcontroller, a power supply and a shell connecting frame, a liquid crystal display include upper glass substrate and lower glass substrate, and sealing of liquid crystal layer in said upper glass substrate and lower glass substrate plate, two side a liquid crystal layer from inside to outside is provided with an alignment of layer, ITO conductive layer, power supply comprise a solar plate used for converting the light energy into the electric energy and used for storing electric energy of battery of, a liquid crystal layer is provided with a glue bead powder, liquid crystal molecules, double-colour dye, said upper glass base plate surface is provided with a UV resistant, antifogging, antifouling, anti-explosion function of protective film. This utility new type using solar energy and reduces the consumption, green and environmental protection of automobile power supply itself.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to an intelligent cleaning device technology field, especially relates to a one intelligent sweeping fallen leaves, comprise car body, said car body front side upper end set with rotating bracket, the rear end side set with fixing bracket, wherein a rotating bracket fixed leaf upper end monitor, a fixed bracket is set with two block up the upper end of the inclined solar panel, a vehicle body set with leaves collecting box and a single chip, a collecting box one side wall close to the vehicle body upper end set with an infrared detector, and collecting box set with a leaf, a leaf absorber with the air channel connecting. This utility new type through setting solar power supplying device, a road monitoring device leaves, fallen absorption cleaning device, fallen collecting monitoring device, a single chip control system five parts, substituted the sanitation worker manually cleaning leaves, for realizing automation of fallen leaves cleaning and collection and intelligent control, reduces the cleaning task of environmental sanitation, high cleaning efficiency, energy-saving and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one string in a battery module, comprise: a top cover, insulation cover, connecting copper row, and battery structure and the module board, at least two and three-battery structure module according to the thickness direction up and down, through pole ear connecting piece of connecting copper row and the three battery module structure two end fixed connect the series structure or parallel structure, a top cover fixed on the top of three and battery module structure, through bolt is fixed on the top plate of the top cover, the insulation cover is clamped in two end and three-battery structure of module. This utility new type of has excellent radiating performance, firmness, insulation and shock resistance, and using full-automatic laser welding and full-automatic point welding technology, the radiating property is good, safety new property, reasonable structure, convenient and flexible string in simple and convenient operation, and it can be widely applied to the electric car, electric bicycle, aerospace and aviation, energy storage and so on.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one sliding socket-type of a battery, comprise shell and multiple single battery in said shell of, further set with two of the tongue for the electric bicycle fixing of the outer wall of said shell is set with two of the card hook is matched with the wherein one of a tongue. This new type utility also claims a one electric bicycle, include with inclined beam of frame, and provide driving power of battery, said battery is a battery of, two tongue in one battery of the fixed of the frame. Through match of two tongue and the card hook can realize quick installation and disassemble of battery, tongue and oblique beam of electric bicycle form track of battery , which simplifies the structure, has a larger beam of length, so that a battery of enough mounting space.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one convenient locking of a plug-type battery, comprise a shell, multiple single battery in said shell and used for two of the tongue with the electric bicycle of fixed, wherein upper one of the tongue is fixed with a battery, the battery lock with extension of lock pin, a shell body set with lock pin and the corresponding position of the lock hole. This new type utility also claims a one electric bicycle, include with inclined beam of frame, and provide driving power of battery, said battery is of convenient locking of a plug-type battery, two tongue in one of battery through bolt fixed on the of the frame. Through two tongue and shell of upper card match of hook can realize quick installation and disassemble of battery, through battery lock tongue can be installed on the upper of the battery of fast locking and unlocking.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a convenient circuit joint of one battery, comprise a shell, in the shell of multiple single battery and used for two of the tongue with the electric bicycle fixing of the shell of one end set with socket, further comprise battery used for the electric bicycle fixed mounting of base, base is set with upper rain baffle and socket match of pin. This utility new type further provide the one a electric bicycle, include with inclined beam of frame and upper surface of said battery, two tongue in one of battery through bolt fixed on the of the frame. Through the shell and installed on the two upper electric bicycle beam of tongue, it can realize sliding match so that the socket upper mounting base and upper shell of the pin set with a sliding connecting, can conveniently and quickly realize the circuit connect, through base is set with upper rain baffle, time is taken out of the electric bicycle battery box can prevent the rain entering into mounting base, which ensures the electric bicycle of safety use.
NOVELTY - Preparing electrode for lithium titanate cell involves using fluorine acrylic hybrid latex for preparation of at least one electrode of electrochemical cell.    USE - The method is useful for preparing electrode for lithium titanate cell. The electrode is useful in consumer electronics, stationary applications as storage of renewable energy, grid leveling, large hybrid diesel engines, military, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV-s), and aerospace applications (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A change in the solvent and the binders used for the coating of the electrode slurry can minimize the gassing of titanate cells. The change from an organic solvent to a water-based coating significantly reduces the gassing of the cells, regardless whether an additional additive is used or not. The switch from non-aqueous to aqueous binders has the following advantages: low cost, no pollution problems, reduction of the binder content, and fast drying.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrode prepared by the method; and    (2) an electrochemical cell comprising electrodes prepared by the method.
NOVELTY - The high-pressure tank (100) has a liner (30), a high intensity yarn (50) and a rib (71). The high intensity yarn is wound in an outer periphery of the liner. The rib is formed in the outer periphery of the liner along a winding direction of the high intensity yarn The rib is extended to both end points of a round shape in the outer periphery of the liner.    USE - High-pressure tank for storing high pressure hydrogen gas of fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle or hydrogen fueled car.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of freedom of the winding angle is improved. The slipping of high intensity yarn is prevented, by winding laminate of both end points of the liner. The cumulative amount of the carbon fiber composition high intensity yarn is reduced. Thus the stiffness of the liner can be improved and the cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the high-pressure tank.    Liner (30)    High intensity yarn (50)    Rib (71)    Accommodating groove (73)    High-pressure tank (100)
NOVELTY - A polymer containing repeating unit (I), is new.    USE - Polymer is used for electrode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer provides efficient lithium cell having excellent durability, and organic pre solid electrolyte interface film on active material surface with reduced defective portions of active material, prevents direct contact with electrolyte solution and side reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer containing repeating unit of formula (I), is new.    R,R'=H, 1-30C alkyl, 1-30C alkoxy, 2-30C alkenyl, 2-30C alkynyl, 6-30C aryl, 6-30C aryloxy, 7-30C arylalkyl, 2-30C heteroaryl, 2-30C heteroaryl oxy, 3-30C heteroaryl alkyl, 4-30C carbocyclyl, 5-30C carbocyclic alkyl, 2-30C heterocyclyl or 3-30C heterocyclic alkyl (all optionally substituted);    A,A'=-C(=O)O-, -C(=O)-, -OS(=O)2O-, -S(=O)2O-, -S(=O)O-, -OP(=O)O2- or -P(=O)O2-;and    Y',Y"=H, alkali metal chosen from lithium, sodium and potassium, ammonium or -NH2.    (i) Y' and Y" are not H and -NH2 simultaneously. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode, which comprises the polymer containing repeating unit (A) (I), and an electrode active material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The circuit (10) has power supply circuit (11) that switches charge condition which pressure rises or pressure falls battery voltage of terminal (T2). A control unit (13) controls power supply circuit when capacitor electric current which flows through terminal (T1) turns into target electric current or target voltage. A control unit determines whether failure of charge condition raised, when conditions where capacitor electric currents are less than target electric current and capacitor voltages are less than target voltage are satisfied between regulation times.    USE - Circuit used for controlling charging/discharging of capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor and battery, for use in power supply device of idle stop system mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rise of the failure of charge condition is determined when the conditions where the capacitor electric currents are less than the target electric current and the capacitor voltages are less than the target voltage are satisfied between regulation times, the presence or absence of the failure of the power supply circuit is determined correctly. The structure of the circuit for controlling charging/discharging of the capacitor and battery is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a power supply device for vehicle; and    (2) a failure determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Circuit for controlling charging/discharging of capacitor and battery (10)    Power supply circuit (11)    Detection unit (12)    Control unit (13)    Terminals (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The relay (5) has a movable contact (50) provided with a stationary contact (18). The movable contact is moved by a drive mechanism (90) such that the movable contact is in contact with two cylindrical-shaped fix terminals (10). Two sealing containers (20, 92) are formed with airtight space (100), where the movable contact and the fix terminals are accommodated in the airtight space. A hollow-cylindrical-shaped bleeding pipe (69) is attached to the sealing container and provided with a sealing part. The sealing part is provided with a folding part.    USE - Electrical relay for use in an electric circuit utilized in vehicle e.g. hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used for solar power generation devices.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing part is provided with the folding part, so that withstand voltage property can be improved, sealing performance and reliability of sealing of the airtight space can be improved, joint strength of the bleeding pipe and the sealing container can be improved, air leakage efficiency of the airtight space can be improved, heat-generation of the fixed contact part can be suppressed and manufacturing efficiency of the relay can be improved, thus improving durability of the bleeding pipe and the base part in a better manner, reducing size and cost, and reducing material cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrical relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical relay.    Electrical relay (5)    Cylindrical-shaped fix terminals (10)    Stationary contact (18)    Sealing containers (20, 92)    Movable contact (50)    Hollow-cylindrical-shaped bleeding pipe (69)    Drive mechanism (90)    Airtight space (100)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has sealing stopper (19) which includes axial portion (19b) is penetrated by injection hole (18) while protruding from head (19a) covered to injection hole. A receiving portion (26) includes receiving surface (25) whose separation distance from inner surface in position shorter than largest separation distance of inclined surface (23). A convex portion (19c) is penetrated in injection hole than receiving surface. The convex portion is located in receiving surface in state while sealing the injection hole with sealing stopper.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of the electrical storage apparatus can be improved. The airtightness of the electrical storage apparatus can be ensured. The leakage of the electrolyte solution in the electrical storage apparatus can be prevented. The sealing stopper is removed easily, so that the sealing stopper can be operated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the sealing method of the electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sealing stopper.    Injection hole (18)    Sealing stopper (19)    Head (19a)    Axial portion (19b)    Convex portion (19c)    Inclined surface (23)    Receiving surface (25)    Receiving portion (26)
NOVELTY - The active material mixture is applied on the inner and outer surfaces of a metal foil (22). The active material mixture coated on a foil outer surface (22b) is thicker than the active material mixture coated on a foil inner surface (22a). The metal foil is wound on a winding roller (45) in the state of making the winding roller contact the inner surface of the metal foil. The active material mixture on both surfaces of the metal foil is heated in the wound state of metal foil.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode of electrical storage apparatus e.g. electric double layer capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery used in motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature of the electrode is prevented by negating the curvature generated due to the hardening of binder by the curvature generated by the winding of metal foil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the winding of metal foil by the winding roller.    Metal foil (22)    Foil inner surface (22a)    Foil outer surface (22b)    Metal mold (44)    Winding roller (45)    Active material mixture layers (G1,G2)
NOVELTY - The module i.e. battery module (10), has an electrode assembly and electrolyte solution that are accommodated in a case (13). An electrical storage apparatus i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (11), is provided with a pressure relief valve (18) and a duct (30). The pressure relief valve is opened when internal pressure of the case exceeds open pressure in an end wall i.e. cover body (14), of the case. A tension provision part (40) is utilized to stretch the cover body with respect to the duct that is moved to the cover body of the case along specific direction.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus module i.e. battery module, for a vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug-in-hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tension provision part is utilized to stretch the cover body with respect to the duct that is moved to the cover body of the case along specific direction, so that sealing performance of the communicating port in the duct can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional and enlarged view of a battery module.    Battery module (10)    Secondary battery (11)    Case (13)    Cover body (14)    Pressure relief valve (18)    Duct (30)    Tension provision part (40)
NOVELTY - The system e.g. panel (1) has bus-lines (31,32) that are electrically detached by a switch (6). The distributed power supply apparatus (15) and charging device (10) for vehicle (9) are connected to branch circuit branched from bus-line (32). The vehicle connection to charging device is received. An opening/closing control unit is arranged to transmit opening/closing control signal with respect to switch. A detection unit is provided to detect vehicle connection information from charging device. An electric power measurement unit measures power of branch circuits.    USE - Charge system such as electricity distribution panel installed in office, apartment and general household, used for charging vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vehicle can be charged by distributed power supply, the usage restrictions of other general load at time of charge of vehicle can be avoided effectively irrespective of raising of contract capacity, when electric power supply is provided from electricity distribution panel to vehicle. The energy efficiency of electricity distribution panel can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electricity distribution panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electricity distribution panel (1)    Switch (6)    Vehicle (9)    Charging device (10)    Distributed power supply apparatus (15)    Bus-lines (31,32)
NOVELTY - The module has bus bars fixed in a main component. The bars are made of smokeless alloy, tin and copper materials. The main component is provided with multiple flake-type battery cells. A metal is selected from a group such as nickel, zinc and silver. The main component is connected to an outside input-output terminal. A wire cover covers a front side of a bus bar cover. The bus bar assembly is arranged in the main component. A module case is provided with a radiator. A heat radiation unit is inserted in the radiator. Two end parts of a clamp is connected to a connecting part of an end plate.    USE - Battery module for use in a battery pack of a power storage system in an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module utilizes alloy of tartar series instead of copper material, so that melting point can be rapidly lowered so as to block electrical contact by one of the bus bars during fire break out due to outside short circuit, thus ensuring safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.
NOVELTY - Cathode active material comprises lithium primary particles agglomerated to form a lithium secondary particle. An average particle size of primary particles is 0.1-1.5 mu m. The secondary particle has an average particle size of 1-10 mu m and a specific surface area of 1-6 m2/g.    USE - The cathode active material is useful for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) that is useful in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material improves the output characteristic and lifetime of the battery, and can be easily manufactured with improved specific capacity by controlling its particle size and specific surface area within a specified range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing the cathode active material, comprising mixing a lithium-containing compound and a transition-metal compound, heat treating the mixture, and calcining the heated mixture; and    (2) a lithium secondary battery including an anode and a cathode including the cathode active material.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an exhaust duct (30) attached to a fuel cell (26) and comprising an air outlet aperture (32) for discharging exhaust air produced by the fuel cell into a surrounding of the vehicle. The air outlet aperture is provided at a certain location on the vehicle, where the location favorably manipulates aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle. Wheels (18, 22) of the vehicle are attached in wheel housings (16, 20), and the aperture is formed on a forward facing portion (34) of the wheels. The aperture is attached with a wheel brake for cooling the wheel brake.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. passenger car or heavy goods vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust duct is attached to the fuel cell and comprises the air outlet aperture for discharging exhaust air produced by the fuel cell into the surrounding of the vehicle, thus avoiding generation of over pressure or vacuum during driving of the vehicle, and hence reducing air resistance of the vehicle and fuel consumption of the vehicle and improving driver halts of the vehicle for a certain driving condition. The aperture is formed on the forward facing portion of the wheels, thus avoiding air flow into the wheel housing from outside and air turbulence in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Wheel housings (16, 20)    Wheels (18, 22)    Fuel cell (26)    Exhaust duct (30)    Air outlet aperture (32)    Forward facing portion (34)
NOVELTY - The device has a sensor for detecting an environment of a vehicle and pyrotechnic separating elements (P1- P12). A control device ignites the pyrotechnic separating elements when imminent collision of the vehicle is detected by the sensor. The control device separates a battery from an electrical circuit by the ignition of the pyrotechnic separating elements prior to the collision of the vehicle. The battery includes multiple battery modules (M1-Mm). The pyrotechnic separating elements are arranged within trunk lines (V2-Vm) between two battery modules.    USE - Device for separating a battery of an electric circuit inserted in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device separates a battery from an electrical circuit by the ignition of the pyrotechnic separating elements prior to the collision of the vehicle, thus reducing irreversible destruction of the trunk lines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for separating a battery of an electric circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device for separating a battery of an electric circuit inserted in a vehicle.    Fuses (F1, F2)    Main contactors (HS1, HS2)    Battery modules (M1-Mm)    Pyrotechnic separating elements (P1-P12)    Trunk lines (V2- Vm)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a main power source (7) for providing operating voltage (UB) for a low-voltage onboard power supply unit (4). The switching devices (15, 18) electrically connect the low voltage onboard power supply unit to a first auxiliary voltage source (22) upon failure of the main power source, and to a second auxiliary voltage source upon failure of the first auxiliary voltage source. The main power source is a direct current (DC) - DC converter. The first auxiliary voltage source is formed as a low voltage battery.    USE - Electric circuit device for an electrical propelled vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The switching devices electrically connect the low voltage onboard power supply unit to a first auxiliary voltage source upon failure of the main power source, and to a second auxiliary voltage source upon failure of the first auxiliary voltage source, thus preventing a failure of the electrical propelled vehicle, providing a triple redundancy for the supply of the low-voltage onboard power supply unit with electrical energy, and achieving a high redundant safety with respect to the operation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electric circuit device for an electrical propelled vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric circuit device for an electrical propelled vehicle.    Operating voltage (UB)    Electric circuit device (1)    Low voltage onboard power supply unit (4)    Main power source (7)    Switching devices (15, 18)    Auxiliary voltage source (22)
NOVELTY - The cell has an active surface layer (10) that is formed with a passage structure (24) having a channel (26) for directing a fluid (30) through the surface layer of an anode-cathode stack. A distribution structure (40) is provided for distributing the fluid in the channel of the channel structure. The distribution structure is formed with one channel associated with a surface region (42) and another channel associated with a surface region (44). The two surface regions are decorated with different large flow resistance in the distribution structure for distribution of the fluid.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The more uniform supply of hydrogen into the associated surface layer of appropriately designed fuel cell can be achieved. The flow resistance for the feed line to the central channels of the associated channel structure can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the fuel cell.    Active surface layer (10)    Passage structure (24)    Channel (26)    Fluid (30)    Distribution structure (40)    Surface regions (42,44)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery having two terminals, and a battery module cover (30) that is connectable with the module to cover a portion of the module. Strip conductors (13) with a sensor are integrated in the battery module cover. The sensor is electrically conductively connected with the module. The battery module cover is designed as a high temperature thermoplastic with integral structured metallization. The battery module cover comprises a seal material (6) and/or a battery connector (8).    USE - Battery module with a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile phone, a laptop, and portable consumer apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The strip conductors with the sensor are integrated in the battery module cover that is used to cover portion of the battery module where the sensor is electrically connected with the battery module, thus saving the constructional space of the battery module, reducing the cost of the battery module and weight of the battery module and protecting the battery module before an ingress of moisture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a battery module    (2) a motor vehicle with a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery module cover.    Recess (1)    Seal material (6)    Battery connector (8)    Strip conductor (13)    Battery module cover (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (11) has an electrochemical cell housing (12) for storing electric energy. The electrochemical cell housing has a wall (1) that is made of plastic laminated composite fiber assembly(2). An inner layer (3) is formed inside of the housing by facing the inner side (9) of laminated composite fiber assembly. An outer layer (4) is formed inside of the housing by facing the outer side (9') of laminated composite fiber assembly.    USE - Battery for battery system of motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in mobile device such as mobile phone, and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since inner layer is formed inside of the housing by facing the inner side of laminated composite fiber assembly, the electrolyte-resistant seal is attained. Since outer layer is formed inside of the housing by facing the outer side of laminated composite fiber assembly, the permanent protection against the ingress of moisture into the hosing is enabled so as to attain moisture-resistant seal. Hence service life of the battery is increased. The construction and handling of the housing are easy at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the laminated fiber composite assembly and schematic view of battery having casing made of laminated fiber composite assembly.    Wall (1)    Plastic laminated composite fiber (2)    Inner layer (3)    Outer layer (4)    Inner side (9)    Outer side (9')    Battery (11)    Electrochemical cell housing (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode-cathode stack that is provided with lower and upper gas diffusion layers (14,20) and multiple fluid inlet ports (26,26a,26b). The flow resistance of fluids (30,34) flowing into the inlet ports along basic flow direction (27) is made to increase. A fluid outlet port (26c1) is provided with a side wall (36) which is aligned obliquely with respect to one of adjacent gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for driving hybrid motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow resistance of fluids flowing into the inlet ports along basic flow direction is made to increase, the uniform distribution of fluids over the gas diffusion layer can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Lower gas diffusion layer (14)    Upper gas diffusion layer (20)    Fluid inlet ports (26,26a,26b)    Fluid outlet port (26c1)    Basic flow direction (27)    Fluids (30,34)    Side wall (36)
NOVELTY - Synthetic mixture comprises two or more compounds excluding element chosen from carbon and hydrogen, and includes compound(s) which has two or more non-condensed aromatic moieties and does not contain pi -conjugation. The mixture undergoes catalytic processes to bind and/or release hydrogen to and/or by the mixture, and is liquid at room temperature.    USE - Synthetic mixture is used as heat transfer liquid for supplying hydrogen to combustion engine and fuel cell used as power supply of motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy economically produced using the synthetic mixture has favorable storage stability and transportability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for supplying predetermined amount of hydrogen.
NOVELTY - The system has a drive shaft (IS) receiving rotational torque of a combustion engine. A drive shaft (OS) is arranged parallel to the drive shaft. A first planetary gear set (PG1) is arranged at the drive shaft. A first rotary part (N1) is connected with a motor generator (MG1). Transmission wheels connect the rotary part with the first planetary gear set and a second planetary gear set (PG2). Friction elements optionally connect a selected rotary part with a selected transmission wheel and a gear housing (H).    USE - Power transmission system for a hybrid electric vehicle e.g. electric cars, hybrid electric cars and fuel cell electric cars, in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces maximum power usage of a combustion engine on a mechanical power output path of a hybrid electric vehicle and minimizes electrical burden and multiple mode changes when starting the vehicle. The connection of planetary gear sets, motor/generators and torque output devices has high stability and power output efficiency, so that designs for an interconnect structure of the system is detected to achieve compact structure of the system without power loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power transmission system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gear housing (H)    Drive shaft (IS)    Motor generators (MG1, MG2)    Rotary parts (N1-N6)    Drive shaft (OS)    Planetary gear sets (PG1, PG2)
NOVELTY - The control system (100) has a heater core (108) which is provided in the fluid communication with a battery (102). A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit (119) is provided with an evaporator (122) that is thermally interfaced with the heater core.    USE - High voltage battery thermal control system installed in vehicle such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage battery can be cooled by distributing battery coolant through the cooled auxiliary heater core.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery thermal control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high voltage battery thermal control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery thermal control system (100)    Battery (102)    Heater core (108)    Vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit (119)    Evaporator (122)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (16) has an upper component with a set of tubes and a set of frames in the form of reverse U shape, where the tubes and the frames are arranged at specific distance from each other. Height of the frames corresponds to height of a battery of a battery pack (12), and a lower component is provided with another set of tubes and a set of frames, which are arranged at a distance from each other. Height of the frames of the lower component is less than height of the frames of the upper component, where the frames of the lower component are mounted at the upper component.    USE - Cage arrangement for protecting a rechargeable battery pack of a vehicle e.g. battery powered electric car (BEV), hybrid electric car (HEV) and plug-in-hybrid electric car (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement prevents direct transmission of collision forces on the battery pack, thus protecting the battery pack against deformation by accident when the vehicle crashes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary perspective view of a battery cage, which encloses a set of battery cells in a vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Battery pack (12)    Cage arrangement (16)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has exhaust line (3) that discharges exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine (5). A reduction unit (7) reduces the nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas. The upstream of the reduction unit is arranged with adsorber (13) comprising a moisture-adsorbing element (15) and a nitrogen oxide adsorption unit (17). A temperature control device (21) has a temperature control unit that actively controls or regulates the temperature of exhaust gas in a region of reduction device (7) and/or in the region of the adsorber (13).    USE - Exhaust gas after-treatment system for internal combustion engine of motor car (claimed) and hybrid vehicle having serial hybrid drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of exhaust gas can be effectively and optimally controlled by the temperature control unit in various operating conditions of the exhaust gas treatment system. The construction of the exhaust gas treatment system can be simplified. The increase in nitrogen oxide storage capacity can be achieved by lowering the exhaust gas temperature, so that nitrogen oxides can be stored or adsorbed from the exhaust gas in the saturated temperature at the current prevailing exhaust gas nitrogen oxide adsorption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for operating exhaust gas after-treatment method for internal combustion engine; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the exhaust gas treatment system for internal combustion engine.    Exhaust gas after-treatment system for internal combustion engine (1)    Exhaust line (3)    Internal combustion engine (5)    Reduction unit (7)    Adsorber (13)    Moisture-adsorbing element (15)    Nitrogen oxide adsorption unit (17)    Temperature control device (21)
NOVELTY - The separator comprises silica, preferably in the form of xerogel and carbon component. The separator has sulfur component at an oxidation state of 0, -2 or +6. The content of the silica, sulfur component and the carbon component are about 0.1-60 wt.% in relation to total weight of the separator. The weight ratio of silica to carbon component is in a range from 5:1 to 1:5. The separator has polymeric film, interwoven polymeric fibers and fibrous nonwoven material of non-woven polymeric fibers.    USE - Separator i.e. Separion (RTM: Flexible ceramic membrane) type separator, for separating positive and negative electrodes of a lithium ion battery for a mobile information device, a tool, an electrical claimant automobile and automobile with hybrid drive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator has silica in form of xerogel, sulfur and carbon component, where the content of silica, sulfur and carbon contains specific weight in relation to total weight of the separator, thus enhancing properties of the separator, durability of the separator, and stability of the separator even at high voltages. The fibrous non-woven material is made from nanofibers, thus reducing risk of short circuit reactions of the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion battery with a separator.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one single and multi-series battery module structure include: battery main body, include at least two of the battery, positive and negative electrode on two end of battery, battery according to positive and negative reverse opposite are overlapped, the pole ear connecting piece and pole ear of the battery main body one end is connected with the pole piece and pole ear of the other end battery main body is connected with the fixing block, the two end battery is set on the main body of the module is an insulator, and the fixing block. This utility new type normal use the battery of low, battery provide good protection and insulation and the like of the safety, it has upper industry of widely used value, and can be widely applied in the mixed power car, electric bicycle, an energy storage and so on.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one large capacity lithium ion battery bag of radiating structure thereof include a shell, a cover, electric core and electrolyte electrically connecting sheet and pole, said shell set with several electric core, covered on the shell, the electric core holding slot of said electrical core parallel connection or in series are combined together, is contained in electric core of said electric core holding groove of the bottom connected with each other. Compared with the existing technology, this utility new type large capacity lithium ion battery bag of radiating structure has following advantages: through the M type metal tube radiator device in the battery bag, the inside for radiating effect of hot flow, so as to ensure the working safety of battery bag.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an alternative current (AC)-direct current (DC) current converter (2) including an input side connected to a power supply (3). An AC-DC current transducer is connected at an output of a bidirectional insulated module DC-DC current transducer (51 - 5n). The bidirectional insulated module DC-DC current transducer output is connected with a set of parallel switched cell DC-DC current transducers (611 - 6nm). Cell DC-DC current transducer outputs are provided at outside as arrangement outputs (A1minus, A1plus, A2 minus, A2plus, Ae-plus, Am-minus, Am-minus, Az-minus, Az-plus).    USE - Test arrangement for testing an energy storage device e.g. battery cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the bidirectional insulated module of DC current DC current transducer is connected with the parallel switched cell DC-DC transducers and the outputs of the cell DC-DC current transducers are fed outside as output of the arrangement, so that the insulating DC current DC current transducers can be flexible to configure, energy store units to individual energy store modules can be tested without adjusting internal structure of the arrangement, alteration of the configuration of the arrangement can be made in a simple manner by using controllable switches and efficiency of the arrangement can be improved, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a test arrangement.    Arrangement outputs (A1minus, A1plus, A2 minus, A2plus, Ae-plus, Am-minus, Am-minus, Az-minus, Az-plus)    AC-DC current converter (2)    Power supply (3)    Bidirectional insulated module DC-DC current transducer (51 - 5n)    Parallel switched cell DC-DC current transducers (611 - 6nm)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a gathering unit (200) connected to a connection unit (100) for inputting parameters. A quality variable estimator (300) connected to gathering unit predicts the quality variable which is flooding index of fuel cell for vehicle stack based on input parameter. A monitoring unit (400) connected to quality variable estimator prints out the predicted quality variable. A data storage module connected to variable estimator stores and manages all data. A fuel cell interpreter connected to data storage module interprets and estimates the property of system.    USE - Fuel cell system for soft sensing apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quality variable is predicted based on parameter at real-time, such that the direct measure used as the information for performance improvement of stability of operation of fuel cell system can be received at real-time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (40)    Connection unit (100)    Gathering unit (200)    Quality variable estimator (300)    Monitoring unit (400)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a hydrogen flow control valve (5) that controls the flow rate of the hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell stack (1). A control unit (50) is provided for comparing the supply quantity of hydrogen detected by the detector (10) based on the current value applied to hydrogen flow control valve, and the actual use of hydrogen amount detected by the detector (30). The control unit is provided for determining whether the hydrogen is leaked or not according to the comparison value.    USE - Device for detecting leakage of hydrogen from fuel cell system installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen can be determined easily and efficiently by comparing the supply quantity of hydrogen, and actual use of hydrogen amount, without requiring sensor for sensing the leak of hydrogen. The required number of components can be decreased such that compact structure, cost reduction and weight reduction of fuel cell system can be ensured. The safety of the fuel cell system can be ensured. The need for hardware unit for sensing the hydrogen leakage can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen leakage determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for detecting leakage of hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen flow control valve (5)    Detectors (10,30)    Control unit (50)    Device for detecting leakage of hydrogen from fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stack outputting high voltage, which is changed to low voltage and supplied to a processor. A DC-DC converter is connected to a vehicle controller and a network. A control unit operates a motor according to a command received from the vehicle controller. The motor drives a cooling fan according to a CAN signal received from a CAN communication unit. The vehicle controller determines a starting state of the apparatus if cooling fan driving voltage is included in a range of fixed reference voltage.    USE - Cooling fan monitoring apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus accurately diagnoses communication error of a CAN signal for controlling the cooling fan, thus improving commerciality and reliability for operating the cooling fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling fan monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a cooling fan monitoring method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The shunt has a shunt coupling portion (23) that is installed on a circuit in which current is electrified. A current conducting portion (24) is equipped to one end of shunt coupling portion. The other end of shunt coupling portion is connected to one end of a plate-like shunt portion (25). The current conducting portion is connected in a first bus bar (22A) on current applying circuit. The current conducting portion is connected to other end of shunt portion. A second bus bar (22B) is arranged in direction reverse about current conducting portion around reference line.    USE - Busbar inverse symmetrical type shunt for charging/discharging secondary battery used in cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), moving pictures expert group (MPEG) audio layer-4 (MP4), hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since second bus bar is arranged in direction reverse about current conducting portion around reference line, the structural parasitic resistance between each shunt portion can be made constant and the current measurement precision can be raised. The resistances can be prevented from being overlaid between the shunt portion and circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the busbar inverse symmetrical type shunt.    First bus bar (22A)    Second bus bar (22B)    Shunt coupling portion (23)    Current conducting portion (24)    Shunt portion (25)
NOVELTY - The battery has a catholyte supply line (64) that is connected through a bypass valve for cathode (641) to a catholyte inlet port (61) and a catholyte tank (90). An anolyte supply line (54) is connected through a bypass valve for anode (541) to an anode electrolyte inlet (51) and an anode electrolyte tank (80). The nitrogen cycle lines (72,77) for circulating nitrogen introduced into the tanks, are connected to the nitrogen supply lines (71,76) for supplying the nitrogen gas to the anode cells (10,10a) and the cathode cells (20,20a), respectively.    USE - Redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of the redox flow battery is improved, and the stack of the redox flow battery is conspicuously reduced. The flow of the electrolyte is smoothened in the atmosphere pressure state, and the electrolyte water leakage is prevented. The durability of the stack is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operation method of a redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the redox flow battery.    Anode cells (10,10a)    Cathode cells (20,20a)    Anode electrolyte inlet (51)    Anolyte supply line (54)    Catholyte inlet port (61)    Catholyte supply line (64)    Nitrogen supply lines (71,76)    Nitrogen cycle lines (72,77)    Anode electrolyte tank (80)    Catholyte tank (90)    Bypass valve for anode (541)    Bypass valve for cathode (641)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a fluctuating load with respective sine wave-type direct current to a fuel cell development part. The fuel cell development part is equipped with two fuel cells. Power generation of the fuel cells is controlled by the fuel cell development part based on the respective sine wave-type direct current. Pre-determined phase difference is formed between fluctuating load of one of the fuel cells and another fluctuating load of the other fuel cell. Phase angles of the fluctuating loads are identical.    USE - Method for controlling generating power of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables regularly maintaining total output power of the fluctuating loads based on the phase difference of the fuel cells so as to reduce voltage drop of the fuel cells, so that durability effect of the fuel cells can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for controlling generating power of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A liquid mixture containing carbon and a water-repellent resin is spray-dried (S210), to obtain a powder containing carbon and a water-repellent resin. A paste containing the powder is produced (S215). The obtained paste is extruded or rolled (S220), to obtain a sheet-shaped porous layer material. The porous layer is arranged between a gas diffusion layer and a catalyst layer in a fuel cell.    USE - Manufacture of porous layer material used for manufacture of membrane-electrode gas diffusion layer (claimed) for fuel cell for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of porous layer material with reduced uneven distribution of carbon and water-repellent resin. The catalyst layer in the porous layer material has excellent waste-water drain property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of flowchart explaining manufacture of porous layer sheet.    Production of liquid mixture (S205)    Spray-drying process (S210)    Production of paste (S215)    Extruding or rolling process (S220)    Baking process (S225)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) charges a battery with electric power obtained by photovoltaic power generation. The high voltage battery (105) accumulates electric power of voltage higher than low-voltage battery (107). A solar panel (101) converts sunlight into electric power. A control unit (109) is switched in manner such that high voltage battery is charged with electric power voltage-risen in voltage rise portion when charging low-voltage battery with electric power converted with solar panel and amount of accumulated electric power accumulated in low-voltage battery is predetermined value.    USE - Onboard power supply apparatus for storing up electric power obtained by photovoltaic power generation in battery for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As both a low-voltage battery and a high voltage battery are charged with the electric power obtained by photovoltaic power generation by giving priority to charge a low-voltage battery over charge of a high voltage battery, the decline in the charge efficiency of the whole apparatus can be suppressed. The charging time of a vehicle can be shortened and the flight range of a vehicle can be lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the structure of the onboard power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Onboard power supply apparatus (100)    Solar panel (101)    High voltage battery (105)    Low-voltage battery (107)    Control unit (109)
NOVELTY - A lead-acid battery has an electrode group (1), an electrolyte, and a battery case (2) for accommodating electrode group and electrolyte. The electrode group comprises a positive electrode plate (1a), a negative electrode plate (1b), and a mat separator (1c). The ratio of mass (S) of sulfuric acid in the electrolyte with respect to mass (P) of active material of the positive electrode plate is 0.53 or more. The thickness (T) of side surface of the battery case parallel to the positive electrode plate (1a) and the negative electrode plate is 3.5-5.5 mm.    USE - Lead-acid battery is used for auxiliary machine of hybrid vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-acid battery has suppressed defects of dendrite short circuits and freeze damage. The amount of electrolyte is reduced using the mat separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead-acid battery has an electrode group, an electrolyte, and a battery case for accommodating the electrode group and the electrolyte. The electrode group comprises a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a mat separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The ratio (S/P) of the mass (S) of the sulfuric acid in the electrolyte with respect to the mass (P) of the active material of the positive electrode plate is 0.53 or more. The thickness (T) of the side surface of the battery case parallel to the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate is 3.5-5.5 mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lead-acid battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode plate (1a)    Negative electrode plate (1b)    Mat separator (1c)    Battery case (2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a high voltage battery (106) to store electric power of voltage higher than low-voltage batteries (108,110). A control unit (112) controls in a manner to charge the low-voltage batteries with power transformed in a direct current (DC)/DC boost-buck converter (103). The controls unit controls in manner, when the amount of stored electrical power at low-voltage battery is set as preset value, so that power stored at low-voltage battery is boosted by DC/DC boost converter (104) and boost-buck converter, and high-voltage battery is charged by boosted power.    USE - Onboard power supply apparatus for charging battery such as lithium ion battery and lead battery for operating load such as car navigation apparatus mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in charging efficiency can be suppressed, when charging the high-voltage battery by electrical power obtained by solar power generation, by using several DC/DC boost converters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the onboard power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Onboard power supply apparatus (100)    DC/DC boost-buck converter (103)    DC/DC boost-buck converter (104)    High voltage battery (106)    Low-voltage batteries (108,110)    Control unit (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a frame (30) that is provided with vertical post extending from horizontal ground and an upper support element, and is attached to post at upper extent. A panel (20) with sides is adapted for receiving intermittent gusty wind. A power generator is adapted to actuate when the panel pivots from the rest position (40) to an operating position (42) based on intermittent gusty wind such that power is generated. The power generator carried by the frame is provided to limit the pivot angle of the panel in the operating position to a pre-specified acute angle.    USE - Power generating apparatus installed at automobile roadway, airport runway, train track, buildings, sports arena, petroleum and diesel refilling stations for utilizing intermittent gusty winds, for use in powering remote monitoring systems such as weather monitoring system, seismic activity monitoring equipment, pipeline monitor, water level measuring system, remote radioactivity detection systems. Can also be used in supplying power to windmills and wind turbine such as prop driven turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The panels can lift outward relative to the vertical as the wind blows and the motion can be transferred by actuating a hydraulic cylinder. Thus, the motion pressurizes the cylinder and the pressurized hydraulic fluid can be transferred into electric power through a hydraulic generator. Hence, the harnessing of electric power from intermittent wind sources can be effectively facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the power generating apparatus.    Power generating apparatus (10)    Panel (20)    Frame (30)    Rest position (40)    Operating position (42)
NOVELTY - A redox flow secondary battery (10) has an electrolytic cell (6) containing a positive electrode cell chamber (2), a negative electrode cell chamber (4), and a diaphragm (5) which separates the positive electrode cell chamber and the negative electrode cell chamber. The diaphragm consists of a microporous film containing polyolefin resin or vinylidene fluoride resin and an inorganic filler, and an ion exchange resin layer which contacts a microporous film. The diaphragm has a gas permeability resistance of 10000 seconds/100 cc or more per 200 mu m thickness.    USE - Redox flow secondary battery e.g. vanadium-type redox flow secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm contained ion the redox flow secondary battery has excellent dimensional stability, hydroxy-radical oxidation resistance, mechanical characteristics, permselectivity of ion, durability and current efficiency, and reduced electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A redox flow secondary battery has an electrolytic cell containing a positive electrode cell chamber, a negative electrode cell chamber, and a diaphragm which separates the positive electrode cell chamber and the negative electrode cell chamber. The diaphragm consists of a microporous film containing polyolefin resin or vinylidene fluoride resin and an inorganic filler, and an ion exchange resin layer which contacts a microporous film. The diaphragm has a gas permeability resistance of 10000 seconds/100 cc or more per 200 mu m thickness. The surface(s) of microporous film which contacts the ion exchange resin layer has smoothness of 16000 seconds or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of redox flow secondary battery.    Positive electrode cell chamber (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Negative electrode cell chamber (4)    Diaphragm (5)    Electrolytic cell (6)    Redox flow secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The cruising distance calculation apparatus has an electric mileage calculation unit (1e) that calculates a traveling distance per a unit capacity of the battery as an electric mileage based on electric power consumption amount calculated by the electricity consumption calculation unit and a traveling distance of the vehicle. A cruising distance calculation unit (1m) estimates a distance which the vehicle can travel with remaining amount of electric power of the battery as a cruising distance based on calculated electric mileage and remaining amount of electric power.    USE - Cruising distance calculation apparatus for hybrid vehicle e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric mileage can be calculated, taking the traveling mode into consideration and the calculation accuracy of the electric mileage can be enhanced such that the reliability and the validity of the calculation value of the cruising distance in the cruising distance calculation unit can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cruising distance calculation apparatus.    Vehicle electronic control unit (1)    Mode decision unit (1a)    Electric mileage calculation unit (1e)    Fuel mileage calculation unit (1f)    Cruising distance calculation unit (1m)
NOVELTY - A polyolefin-group base film is cast (CC) and biaxially stretched (DD, EE, GG) to obtain a polyolefin porous separating film. The stretching machine stretch magnification of film is 0.5-2.5 times the stretching machine cross draw ratio, in vertical direction.    USE - Manufacture of polyolefin porous separating film used in electrochemical cell e.g. lithium secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of polyolefin porous separating film having improved tensile strength, puncture strength and heat shrinkage rate, uniform physical property, and suppressed internal short circuit. The electrochemical cell containing polyolefin porous separating film has excellent durability, and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacture of polyolefin porous separating film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sequential stretching (AA)    Extrusion (BB)    Casting (CC)    Machine direction stretching (DD)    Transverse direction stretching (EE, GG)
NOVELTY - Method for bonding metal foam involves producing a metal foam unit by pressurizing a metal foam such that pores formed in the metal foam are transformed to be flat, and then bonding the metal foam unit to an to-be-bonded product.    USE - Method for bonding metal foam (claimed) for manufacturing metal foam component for manufacturing battery case used in vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal foam component;    (2) manufacture of battery case; and    (3) battery case.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery consists of battery assembly (100) formed by laminating or winding anode plate, separator and a negative electrode plate sequentially, finished portion (200) for covering the outer surface of the battery assembly in direction (A), and laminate (300) whose ends are fixed to both sides of the finishing portion, such that one side of the finishing portion can be elastically drawn in the direction (A) towards the other side of the finishing portions.    USE - Secondary battery is used as power drive of video cameras, mobile telephones, portable electronic instruments e.g. portable computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent hermetic sealing property, and prevents protrusion of finished portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Battery assembly (100)    Electrode tap (111)    Negative pole tap (131)    Finished portion (200)    Laminate (300)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has separator that is positioned between negative and positive electrodes. A cap plate (20) is coupled to opening of case and is electrically connected to negative or positive electrode. A negative terminal (21) and positive terminal (22) are provided in a terminal hole of the cap plate to connect to negative and positive electrodes respectively. A safety device is electrically connected to negative or positive electrode and is positioned between the electrode assembly and the case. A protruded portion is protruded from one surface of plate portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use as power source for small portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and for driving motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety device is prevented from melting when the conductor is penetrated by increasing penetration resistance while minimizing a decrease of self-resistance of the safety device. The explosion of the rechargeable battery by the internal short circuit of the electrode assembly can be prevented. The leakage of the electrolyte solution through the terminal holes can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Cap plate (20)    Negative terminal (21)    Positive terminal (22)    Top plate (32)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A case (34) houses the electrode assembly, and is electrically connected to the positive electrode. A safety element comprises a short circuit guide portion between the case and the electrode assembly. The short circuit guide portion is formed with a set of holes. A connection portion electrically connects the short circuit guide portion and the negative electrode to each other. The short circuit guide portion comprises two sets of wires that are plaited and coupled to each other.    USE - Rectangular or cylindrical rechargeable battery such as lithium ion rechargeable battery and lithium polymer batter for small portable electronic devices such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder. Can also be used for use as a power source for driving a motor of a hybrid vehicle or large capacity power storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit guide portion is formed with multiple holes, so that a conductor foreign substance such as nail or gimlet, is inserted into the holes when the conductor foreign substance invades from outside of the battery due to an internal short circuit, thus reducing generation of heat and safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Upper gasket (25)    Nut (29)    Cap plate (30)    Case (34)    Battery (101)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (20) housing an electrode assembly (10). A cap plate (30) covers an electrolyte injection opening (32) at a first side of the case. An electrode terminal (40) is fixed in a terminal hole (31) of the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The case comprises side walls that are connected with each other. A bottom part is connected to the side walls to close and seal a second side of the case opposite to the opening. A reinforced portion is formed at a corner of the side walls. The reinforced portion comprises a curved surface.    USE - Rechargeable battery for a small portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer or camcorder. Can also be used for a power source for driving a motor of an electric bicycle, a motor scooter, an electric vehicle or a forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The battery includes a reinforcing portion that can be extended to the short side wall at a corner, where the reinforcing portion reinforces strength of the short side wall and the corner to which the long side wall and the short side wall are connected, and reinforces the strength against a load operating toward the short side wall so as to reinforce the strength of the entire case. The battery ensures that thickness of the bottom part can be larger than thickness of the side wall, so that the reception space of the electrode assembly can be undesirably reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Terminal hole (31)    Electrolyte injection opening (32)    Electrode terminal (40)
NOVELTY - The sheet has an electrode active material applied to a major surface or opposite major surfaces of a current collector sheet unit. The sheet is cut to manufacture a set of unit electrode plates (600), where first set of notch portions are formed at a side of the sheet such that the notch portions are arranged at intervals corresponding to width (W3) of the plates. A second set of notch portions are formed at another side of the sheet, where an upper end cut side for a cutting margin is formed at each of the second set of notch portions and smaller in size than a lower end cut side.    USE - Electrode sheet for use in a device e.g. mobile phone, portable computer, smartphone, smart pad, netbook computer, light electric vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The upper end cut side for the cutting margin is smaller in size than the lower end cut side, so that the plates conforming to initial design shape are manufactured even when cutting tolerance is defined, thus manufacturing a battery cell with desired shape without cutting the upper end cut side of the notch portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unit electrode plates are anodes and cathodes. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode plate    (2) a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a unit electrode plate manufactured from an electrode sheet.    Width of unit electrode plates (W3)    Unit electrode plates (600)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material, comprises a lithium-excess lithium metal composite compound comprising dilithium dioxido(oxo)manganese (Li2MnO3) having a layered structure, and doped with a fluoro compound, where a full width at half maximum (FWHM) value of the layered structure is 0.164-0.185 degrees .    USE - The cathode active material is useful in a lithium secondary battery (claimed) for smart devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material exhibits high capacity, prolonged shelf life of greater than 90%, and increased rate capability of greater than 80% by doping (I) with fluoro compound for lithium secondary battery, and can be fired at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing the cathode active material, comprising synthesizing a transition metal compound precursor, and mixing the transition metal compound precursor, a lithium supply source, and a fluoro compound, and then subjecting the mixture to heat treatment at less than 800 degrees C; and    (2) a lithium secondary battery comprising a cathode comprising the cathode active material, an anode comprising an anode active material, and an electrolyte present between the cathode and the anode.
NOVELTY - A polymeric battery separator (18) comprises a single layer nonwoven comprising microfiber and nanofiber. The single layer of the separator has a bimodal distribution of fiber length with the average microfiber length of more than 5 times the average nanofiber length, and a mean flow pore size of less than 2000 nm.    USE - Polymeric battery separator is used for electronic storage device e.g. lithium-ion battery for cellphone, laptop computer, and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable polymeric battery separator has excellent isotropic strength, tensile strength, wet strength, modulus, durability, high-temperature stability, puncture resistance, tear resistance, porosity and wettability, and favorable air resistance, and reduced shrinkage, and controlled pore size, and is economically and efficiently manufactured with high yield. The electronic storage device containing the polymeric battery separator has improved power discharge rate and reduced energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium-ion battery.    Lithium-ion battery (10)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Polymeric battery separator (18)    Electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell electrode comprises a catalyst layer comprising a catalyst (5) and a conductor storage material (7) that comprises pores with an average diameter of 5-1000 nm.    USE - The electrode is useful in a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode: exhibits improved durability, voltage stability, conductivity, and conductor content in the catalyst layer, and excellent conductor retention efficiency; provides the fuel cell, which can be operated for a long time; is capable of maintaining the binding strength of the catalyst layer on the gas diffusion layer; and prevents an undesirable increase in the electrical resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the membrane electrode assembly including fuel cell electrode.    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Catalyst (5)    Conductor storage material (7)
NOVELTY - Polymeric blend membrane comprises a fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer comprising 10-99 mol.% 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene-based structural units and 1-90 mol.% vinylidene fluoride-based structural units and a second polymer different from the fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer.    USE - The membrane is useful for fabricating sheet, tube or hollow fibers, for separating at least two gases or two liquids (all claimed), desalination of water by reverse osmosis, non-aqueous liquid separation such as deep desulfurization of gasoline and diesel fuels, ethanol/water separations, pervaporation dehydration of aqueous/organic mixtures, for catalysis and fuel cell applications and in natural gas upgrading.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane: exhibits high selectivity, permeability, and thermal stability for gas separations; utilizes the second polymer that is low cost, easily processable glassy polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separating at least two gases or two liquids comprising contacting the gases or liquids with the polymeric blend membrane.
NOVELTY - Forming a compound (C1) comprising silicon and/or tin nano-dispersed in a lithium-containing matrix, comprises reacting an oxide of silicon and/or tin with a stabilized lithium metal powder ex situ in an electrode active material formation process.    USE - The method is useful for forming a compound (C1) comprising silicon and/or tin nano-dispersed in a lithium-containing matrix, where the formed compound (C1) is useful for forming electrode active material in a battery (claimed), which is useful in cellular phones, portable computers, digital cameras, personal digital assistants, power tools or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the compound (I), which: provides the battery exhibiting improved capacity; provides the electrode that exhibits good mechanical and cycle stability, can be cycled repeatedly without significant degradation, and does not undergo the large irreversible capacity losses suffered by electrodes formed with tin and silicon oxides; provides a light framework for electrodes; and can be easily and safely handled during electrode fabrication processes.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a compressible compartment (4) comprising electrochemical cells (2), which are electrically connected with each other by electrically conducting components (31) i.e. standard bus-bars. A breaking unit (51) breaks the electrically conducting components during an impact. The electrically conducting components comprise weakness zones (61) adapted to break during an impact towards contact of the breaking unit with electrically conducting components. The breaking unit is made of a dielectric material. The breaking unit is placed on an external circumference of the cells.    USE - Battery system for storing and restoring electric power in a vehicle i.e. motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The breaking unit breaks the electrically conducting components during the impact, where the electrically conducting components comprise the weakness zones adapted to break during the impact towards contact of the breaking unit with electrically conducting components, thus ensuring shock-proof protection against risks of short-circuits during the impact with an element externally with the system. The system exhibits reduced obstruction, ensures better security, and limits the risks of short-circuits without utilization of an electronic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of components of a battery system in a realization mode.    Battery system (1)    Electrochemical cells (2)    Compressible compartment (4)    Electrically conducting components (31)    Breaking unit (51)    Weakness zones (61)
NOVELTY - The structure has liquid circuits (1-5) for heating medium provided through which a drive motor (E) of a motor vehicle, a pump (P) for heating medium and a battery (B) of the motor vehicle are connected. A control unit controls pumping performance of the pump. A temperature sensor (TB) measures temperature levels using pumping performance of the pump. An efficiency of the drive motor is controlled using temperature levels measured by the temperature sensor. A cooling system for the drive motor of the motor vehicle is integrated into a cooler by valves.    USE - Heating structure for a battery of an electrically driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid circuits for heating medium are provided through which the drive motor of the motor vehicle, the pump for heating medium and the battery of the motor vehicle are connected, so that the total energy balance of the motor vehicle can be improved. The measured temperature level is smaller than pre-defined temperature level, so that the service lifetime of the heating structure for the battery of the motor vehicle can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for driving a heating structure for a battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a heating structure for a battery of an electrically driven motor vehicle.    Battery of motor vehicle (B)    Drive motor of motor vehicle (E)    Pump for heating medium (P)    Liquid circuits (1-5)
NOVELTY - The redox flow battery (1) has cell (2) that is composed of two half cells (3,4). Each half cell has electrode frame (5,6) that is provided with electrode receiving through hole (7,8) via which felt or fleece-electrodes (9,10) are inserted. A supply channel is provided for supplying electrolyte to electrodes, and discharge channel is provided for discharging the electrolyte after flowing through electrodes. A feed channel is provided along the through hole, and cross-sectional flow of electrolyte from one end to other end is continuously reduced.    USE - Redox flow battery for supplying electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow battery having simple structure and improved efficiency can allow large homogeneous flow of electrolyte on the electrode so that the power performance of battery can be improved. The unification of pressure can be achieved in given flow resistance, and the life time of battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the redox flow battery.    Redox flow battery (1)    Cell (2)    Half cells (3,4)    Electrode frames (5,6)    Electrode receiving through hole (7,8)    Felt or fleece-electrodes (9,10)
NOVELTY - The battery component (10) has several battery cartridges (12) that are provided with a first container unit (14). A battery cell stack (16) is provided with a first battery cell (22), a second battery cell (24) and a foam layer (26) arranged between the first battery cell and the second battery cell. The battery cell stack is positioned and is compressed in the first container unit. The retainer component is provided to hold several cartridges.    USE - Lithium-ion battery component used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the battery component can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the battery module and battery cartridge.    Lithium-ion battery component (10)    Battery cartridge (12)    First container unit (14)    Battery cell stack (16)    First battery cell (22)    Second battery cell (24)    Foam layer (26)
NOVELTY - The sensor (24) has a housing provided with a receiving space. Two wall sections are arranged in the receiving space of the housing. The second wall section faces the first wall section. A current leading element penetrates into the receiving space of the housing, and is attached at a terminal clamp (30) of a vehicle battery (16). A holding part is provided on an outer side of the housing between the wall sections. Halts of the housing are provided at the terminal clamp. The holding part is formed in rod-shaped. A through-hole is formed in the terminal clamp.    USE - Current sensor for detecting delivered current of a terminal clamp of a vehicle battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The holding part on the terminal clamp can unfold by lever force in a secured state for ensuring better mechanical support for an electrical contact between the current leading element and the terminal clamp. The sensor ensures mechanical stability to an electrical interconnection resting on the housing at the terminal clamp around a halt rivet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle with an electric drive.    Front wheels (10)    Rear wheels (12)    Vehicle battery (16)    Current sensor (24)    Terminal clamp (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating lowest output torque with respect to current system constraints. Minimum battery power with smallest electrical power loss is provided in motors and inverters. Driver's request is constrained, and a pedal request is attributed during normal braking. Optimal split is deviated along curve of minimum battery power constraint until the constrained output torque request is reach.    USE - Method for producing inefficient torque to assist hybrid power train braking when battery power is limited.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving the lower output torque by allowing the motors to partially counteract other torque.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for producing inefficient torque to assist hybrid power train braking when battery power is limited.
NOVELTY - Linear-polyethylene films (11, 12) and acid-modified polyethylene layer (13) are laminated on multilayer film in order, and electron beam is irradiated onto multilayer film from linear-polyethylene film (11) side, to obtain sealant film (10).    USE - Manufacture of sealant film (claimed) used for outer cover material of battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal device, video camera, electric vehicle, and storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides sealant film having excellent insulation retainability, heat seal strength and deep-drawing moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layer structure of sealant film.    Sealant film (10)    Linear-polyethylene films (11, 12)    Acid-modified polyethylene layer (13)
NOVELTY - The truck has a drive control unit i.e. vehicle controller (12), for performing control that supplies electric power to a raising/lowering motor (16) from a battery (14) based on a result detected by operation of a raising/lowering operation lever. The drive control unit controls the raising/lowering motor such that suppression or power consumption is generated when a lifting and lowering apparatus is descended by a raising/lowering operation lever in a state in which a battery voltage detector detects that a charge condition of the battery is fully charged.    USE - High-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The truck prevents the overcharge of the battery by drive control of the raising/lowering motor by the drive control unit without adding a power-consumption circuit. The truck is simple in structure, and has low manufacturing cost. The truck reduces the regenerative power generation electric power, and prevents degradation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a raising/lowering inverter. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle controller (12)    Raising/lowering inverter (13a)    Battery (14)    Raising/lowering motor (16)    Control map (43)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves performing mixing process which mixes the spinel-type lithium nickel manganese complex oxide and alginate binder, and forming the mixture into a film, and drying the film. The alginate is selected from sodium alginate, potassium alginate, and ammonium alginate.    USE - Manufacturing method of positive electrode (claimed) of electrical storage device such as lithium ion electrical storage device. Can be used in power supply of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manufacture the positive electrode of lithium ion electrical storage device with small manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode compound material layer (21a)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (21b)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a positive electrode active material layer formed with lithium material and containing metal oxide to equip a particle surface with a compound. An electrical power collector is equipped with an undercoat layer and formed with carbon and binder, which consists of polyamidoimides such that binding capacity of the electrical power collector and the positive electrode active material layer becomes strong. The metal oxide is coated on an active material particle surface by spraying metal oxide precursor solution to an active material.    USE - Positive electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery e.g. laminated type lithium ion secondary battery and wound-type lithium ion secondary battery, used as a main power supply in a mobile communication apparatus, a portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, smart phone, handheld game machine device and PDA, and a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle such as electric-power-assisted bicycle and electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can prevent oxidative decomposition of the polyamidoimides binder when the active material equips the particle surface with the metal oxide such that temperature characteristic of the electrode can be improved, so that the electrode can be manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compound is a layer compound, spinel structure compound or polyanion compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating cycling characteristics of coin cells.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composite particle comprises an olivine type silicate compound and graphene in a mass ratio of 99:1-93:7, where the particle has diameter of 5-30 mm.    USE - Electroconductive composite particle for use in a positive electrode active material of a secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized in mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The particle has high electroconductivity and improve charging/discharging capacity of the battery.
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte sheet has a support unit that is developed into a glass solid electrolyte layer (22). The glass solid electrolyte layer is provided with a lithium element, a sulfur element and a phosphorus element from electronically insulating property inorganic fiber. The glass solid electrolyte is manufactured using lithium sulfide and a diphosphorus pentasulfide. The molar ratio of the lithium sulfide and the diphosphorus pentasulfide is 60:40-85:15.    USE - Solid electrolyte sheet of all-solid-state secondary battery (claimed) e.g. coin-shaped lithium secondary battery used for main power supplies, such as mobile communication apparatus, portable electronic device, electric-power assisted bicycle, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, electric vehicle, wind power generation, storage battery for fixation for solar cells, used for coating solid electrolyte ink to nonwoven fabric by spray.    ADVANTAGE - The large area independent solid electrolyte sheet can be achieved. The manufacturing process is easier, and continual process and mass production can be achieved. The expected electroconductivity of an electrode can be improved by using the support unit which has electron conductivity. The enlargement of a solid electrolyte sheet can be achieved easily without reducing electrical conductivity and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrode sheet; and    (2) an all-solid-state secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a coin-shaped lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coin-shaped lithium secondary battery (1)    Battery element (2)    Glass solid electrolyte layer (22)    Electrical power collector (211)    Metal flat plate (232)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a coating part (G) with an active material mixture along longitudinal direction, where the active material mixture contains an active material. The active material mixture is not coated on an uncoated part (M).The coating part is pressed. A belt-shaped metal foil (22) is wounded on a winding roller (46) along the longitudinal direction. The coating part is accumulated on two sides of the winding roller. The coating part is wounded with the metal foil along longitudinal direction. Length of the uncoated part is adjusted at a predetermined space.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, that is utilized in an electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The coating part is wounded with the metal foil along the longitudinal direction so as to form an active layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a metal foil in wind up state.    Coating part (G)    Uncoated part (M)    Belt-shaped metal foil (22)    Winding roller (46)    Rotating press-rollers (63a, 63b)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a control unit (130) that is provided to control charge and discharge two battery units (110,120) with two module terminals (131,132) electrically connected to respective electrode terminals (21,22) of rechargeable batteries (101,102) of battery units. The second rechargeable battery of second battery unit is provided with short circuit element electrically connected to second electrode terminal of rechargeable battery and first module terminal by deformation to cause a short circuit.    USE - Rechargeable battery module for electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, and driving motor of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the short circuit element is electrically connected to electrode terminals by deformation to cause short circuit, the safety can be improved without increase in production cost, when internal pressure of battery increases in battery module. The unintentional electrical contacts with the conductive portion can be prevented, so that the safety can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery module.    Electrode terminal (21,22)    Rechargeable battery module (100)    Rechargeable batteries (101,102)    Battery units (110,120)    Control unit (130)    Module terminals (131,132)
NOVELTY - The device has a four-stroke piston engine connected to an asynchronous generator and provided with a cylinder, which sucks hot gas. An injecting device injects water into a combustion chamber. Exhaust gases are fed into a heat exchanger i.e. commercial waste-gas heat exchanger, from the four-stroke piston engine under condition of condensation from the heat exchanger. A connection between a motor and the generator is carried out by a V-belt or toothed belt. Water is supplied into the four-stroke piston engine through a conventional injection pump.    USE - Device for generating electric current from heat.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gases are fed into the heat exchanger from the four-stroke piston engine under condition of condensation from the heat exchanger, thus reducing heat loss and realizing high speed of flow of hot gas with less time.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (6) has energy storage device for supplying energy to an electric motor such as traction motor and lifting mechanism motor. A secondary winding (2) is arranged at the top of the vehicle chassis and is formed with ring winding on a ferrite plate. The two or more secondary windings are arranged parallel to each other in equal distance to vehicle wheels.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly of vehicle is performed in simple manner. The charging of vehicle energy storage device is enhanced as the secondary winding of energy storage device is secured to top face of vehicle, and the automated parking of vehicle is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a vehicle charging system; and    (2) a method for operating vehicle charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle.    Primary winding (1)    Secondary winding (2)    Power supply (3)    Retention device (4)    Vehicle (6)
NOVELTY - The lubrication device has a lubricant removal unit (26) and a lubricant supply unit (25) for the supply of ionic fluid (IF) as lubricant. The electrodes are arranged at a to-be-lubricated device (3). The electrodes are electrically coupled with a control device (21) such that the electrode voltage is adjusted and is generated in a lubricating film between the electrodes.    USE - Device for lubrication of to-be-lubricated device such as expansion device, conveyer unit and scroll expander in working medium or cooling medium circuit (all claimed) of motor vehicle such as passenger car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion device, conveyer unit and scroll expander in working medium or cooling medium circuit of motor vehicle can be lubricated efficiently and reliably with ionic fluid. The lubricant amount for the to-be-lubricated device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating lubrication device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for lubrication of to-be-lubricated device.    To-be-lubricated device (3)    Control device (21)    Lubricant supply unit (25)    Lubricant removal unit (26)    Ionic fluid (IF)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage has an electrically conductive electrode (2) of a high specific surface area contacting with a current collector (1), and another electrode (4) of another high specific surface area contacting with another current collector (5). Fixed, permanent double-layers are arranged in a fixed semiconductor (3) change as a counter electrode for transferring charges, where the double-layers are operated with working voltages larger than 10 V. A temperature-stable fabric layer (6) is made of glass fibers or oxide-ceramic fibers.    USE - Capacitive electrical storage for use in a fossil fuel propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed, permanent double-layers arranged in the fixed semiconductor change as the counter electrode for transferring the charges, where the double-layers are operated with the working voltages larger than 10 V, thus avoiding electrochemical limitations of the operation voltage, and utilizing high electrical conductivity of semiconductive materials, and hence manufacturing the electrical storage in an economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The semiconductor is made of binary or ternary sulfides of elements e.g. bismuth, antimony, tin or copper or solid solutions or copper I halides, copper tin sulfides or copper chloride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a capacitive electrical storage.    Current collectors (1, 5)    Electrodes (2, 4)    Fixed semiconductor (3)    Temperature-stable fabric layer (6)
NOVELTY - The battery case (31) has a bottom plate, back side plate, front side plate, left side plate and right side plate. The bottom plate mounts a battery cell driving a battery-operated forklift (1). The front side plate extends vertically from the bottom plate. The front side plate is arranged at the outer side of battery cell on the bottom plate. The back side plate, front side plate, left side plate and the right side plate are formed from same material. The mass of back side plate is larger than the mass of front side plate, left side plate and the right side plate.    USE - Battery case for working machine e.g. battery operated forklift (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery having a balance weight function is used for reducing the mass of the vehicle and the power consumption of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery unit; and    (2) battery operated forklift.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery operated forklift.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery operated forklift (1)    Battery (30)    Battery case (31)    Seat (34)    Top plate (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle control apparatus has a junction determination unit to determine if route deviation junction exists on route from departure place to destination. A change route search unit searches changed route from surrounding junction of route deviation junction to destination. A driving energy acquisition unit acquires driving energy to drive changed route top. The used electric power amount setting unit sets used electric power amount of battery (6) to drive to surrounding junction, such that battery amount is larger than setting used electric power amount set with respect to driving energy.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus for use with a vehicle motor for vehicle drive control of a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The used electric power amount setting unit sets used electric power amount of battery to drive to surrounding junction, such that battery amount is larger than setting used electric power amount set with respect to driving energy, due to which the charge amount of a battery becomes lower limit substantially for carrying traveling control, and thus ensures efficient energy management in the plug-in hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle control method for vehicle control of a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plug-in hybrid vehicle (1)    Navigation apparatus (2)    Engine (3)    Motor generator (4)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - The forklift has a vehicle body (11) to which a battery pack (30) and a balance weight (31) are joined. The battery pack is supported in a state joined to the balance weight by a first buffer section (51) and a second buffer section (52). The elasticity modulus of the first buffer unit is larger than the elasticity modulus of the second buffer unit. The attenuation factor of the second buffer unit that is set larger than the attenuation factor of the first buffer unit.    USE - Vehicle, e.g., forklift, has second buffer unit which has larger attenuation factor than attenuation factor of first buffer unit while first buffer unit has larger elasticity modulus than second buffer unit.    ADVANTAGE - Improves protection of the vehicle body and the battery pack since the battery pack is supported in a state joined to the balance weight by the first and second buffer sections. Suppresses the vibration of battery pack after impact by improving protection of the vehicle body and the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the support structure of the battery pack, and a sectional view of a state in which the impact is absorbed by the support structure.    Vehicle body (11)    Battery pack (30)    Balance weight (31)    First buffer section (51)    Second buffer section (52)
NOVELTY - An electrode producing method involves dispersing an electrode active material, a electrically conductive auxiliary and a binder in a solvent, where the solvent comprises water and solvent other than water, the electrode active material comprises lithium-manganese-oxygen, lithium-titanium-oxygen and titanium-oxygen.    USE - Method for producing electrode for use in positive and negative electrodes of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (all claimed) and lithium ion storage battery for power supply, mobile machine, an electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing electrode with high cycling characteristics, better stability, better durability, better charging/discharging performance, reduced capacitance density, reduced power density, and improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode producing method involves dispersing an electrode active material, a electrically conductive auxiliary and a binder in a solvent, where the solvent comprises water and solvent other than water, the electrode active material comprises lithium-manganese-oxygen (Li1+xAyMn2-x-yO4), lithium-titanium-oxygen (Li(Li((1/3)-x1)A1y1Ti((5/3)+x1-y1))O4) and titanium-oxygen (Tix2A2y2O2), x is 0-0.34, y is 0-0.6 and A is magnesium, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron and chromium, x1 is 0-1/3, y1 is 0-1/2, A1 is aluminum, magnesium, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium or niobium, x2+y2 is 0.8-1.2, and A2 is aluminum, magnesium, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, and niobium.
NOVELTY - The electric power transmission system has a power transmission antenna which has a power transmission coil installed on ground. A power receiving antenna with a receiving coil receives an electrical energy from the power transmission antenna via an electromagnetic field. A set of highly magnetically permeable members (677) is arranged to surround an area on an inner periphery and an area in an outer periphery of power receiving antenna, and overlaps with a coil projection surface (680) of power transmission coil at a perpendicular direction with respect to a horizontal surface.    USE - Electric power transmission system for electric power-feeding on batteries of vehicles e.g., electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures highest transmission efficiency even when an offset arise from a position of a power transmission antenna, suppresses electromagnetic field leakage, and prevents fall in efficiency of power receiving antenna, since highly magnetically permeable members are arranged appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an arrangement of highly magnetically permeable members in a power receiving antenna.    Highly magnetically permeable members (677)    Coil projection surface (680)    Common center (681)    Inner peripheral circle (682)    Outer periphery circle (683)
NOVELTY - The structure has a protrusion (7a) protruded from a groove side surface (5). A front-end part of the protrusion is projected on extension direction of an electric wire accommodation ditch (1) such that distance between groove side surfaces facing a front-end part of the protrusion is larger than outer diameter of an electric wire and height of an opposing surface of the protrusion with respect to a groove bottom (9) of the electric wire accommodation ditch is same as the outer diameter of the electric wire. The protrusion is provided in an opposing surface of a plate-shaped leg part.    USE - Electric wire holding structure for holding an electric wire on a surface of an electric wire opposing part for a battery connection plate attached to a battery module of an electric vehicle and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric wire can be protected from being damaged, while attaching the electric wire and can be accommodated in an electric wire holding space so as to prevent that the electric wire slips out of the electric wire accommodation ditch in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric wire holding structure.    Electric wire accommodation ditch (1)    Groove side surface (5)    Protrusions (7a, 7b)    Groove bottom (9)    Straight part (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a system electric circuit switch (4) for connecting a commercial power source to a primary side, and a distributed power supply (3) and a branch breaker are connected to a secondary side. An operating device (5) opens and closes the circuit switch. A power failure detecting part (6) detects power failure of the power source. An electric circuit separation part detaches a system electric circuit at time of power failure detection of the power source. An interlock part maintains an electric circuit separation state at the time of power failure.    USE - Interconnection system for performing grid connection of a commercial power source and a distributed power supply e.g. solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The interlock part maintains the electric circuit separation state at the time of power failure of the commercial power source such that a reverse power-flow accidentally carried out by artificial mistake at the time of power failure can be avoided in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system electric circuit switch is an electricity distribution panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal structure of an operating device.    Distributed power supply (3)    System electric circuit switch (4)    Operating device (5)    Power failure detecting part (6)    Steering-wheel (15)
NOVELTY - Proposed bipolar plate of a fuel element (FE) of round shape comprises separating plates, which have a middle area, in which channels are arranged by evolvents of the circumference, limiting the central area, besides, the length of the circumference, by which evolvents are built, is equal to the product of the number of channels and the pitch, and the pitch of channels is even along the length of the circumference, the central zone, which includes inner ends of evolvent channels and channel ribs of which on the plates are arranged so that during assembly they cross, forming flat central collectors, a peripheral circular zone, made of crossing channels and conical ledges, via which supply and drain of reagents and coolant are organised to external ends of appropriate evolvent channels. Separating plates along the periphery and a peripheral sealing edge have holes matching along the periphery, which during assembly of the FE battery form collector channels for supply of oxidant, fuel and coolant via horizontal channels to the peripheral circular area of separating plates and further to appropriate cavities and drain of reagents from them.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Creation of a stiff and light metal bipolar plate of round shape, providing for even supply and drain of fuel, oxidant and coolant along the entire surface of the fuel element.4 cl, 6 dwg
NOVELTY - An alkaline porous membrane is prepared using polyaromatic hydrocarbon resin having chloromethyl or bromomethyl group as matrix, or blend of matrix and other resin (R) which does not contain chloromethyl or bromomethyl group, or grafting matrix on basic group. The content of matrix in the blend is 5-100 wt.%.    USE - Alkaline porous membrane is used for energy storage battery e.g. vanadium redox flow battery, zinc/bromine flow battery, polysulfide/bromine flow battery, iron/chromium flow battery, vanadium/bromine flow battery and zinc/cerium flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline porous membrane has excellent ion conductivity, effectively prevents penetration of vanadium ions by electrostatic repulsion, improves energy conversion efficiency of vanadium redox flow battery, and is prepared by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of alkaline porous membrane, which involves dissolving blend of matrix and other resin (R) in solvent (A) chosen from dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethylacetamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, dimethylformamide and chloroform, stirring resultant solution at 20-100 degrees C for 5-20 hours, pouring obtained mixed solution on a nonwoven fabric, polytetrafluoroethylene microporous membrane or directly on a glass plate, volatilizing the solvent for 60 seconds, and impregnating the resin in the poor solvent at -20 degrees C to 100 degrees C, washing obtained porous membrane using deionized water at -5 degrees C to 100 degrees C for 1-20 hours, then immersing the membrane in the solution of basic group at 0-100 degrees C for 0.1-40 hours, washing immersed membrane using deionized water, and immersing the membrane in phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid solution for 0.1-24 hours. The solvent (A) is mixed solvent containing 50 wt.% volatile solvent.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has AC generator configuration unit (110) that is fixed in the car chassis. A cylindrical magnet configuration unit (122) of the rotating element (120) is inserted into the hollow portion (112). The hollow portion is formed in the coil (113). A cylindrical magnet configuration portion is installed on the driving shaft (121).    USE - Braking apparatus for vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power accumulation function of braking device can be improved. The power can be generated efficiently through the electromagnetic induction with the rotating element. The generated electric power can be stored and reused efficiently. Since the generation of back torque can be suppressed, the continued ratio can be improved, and energy loss caused by the frictional force can be suppressed. The effectiveness of the braking device can be improved. The regenerative braking can be implemented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the braking apparatus for vehicle.    AC generator configuration unit (110)    Hollow portion (112)    Coil (113)    Rotating element (120)    Driving shaft (121)    Cylindrical magnet configuration unit (122)
NOVELTY - Rolled foil current collector comprises copper as a main component, chromium, zirconium, tin, magnesium, silver, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, titanium, silicon, boron, bismuth, antimony, manganese as additional elements, and unavoidable impurities. An X-ray diffraction measurement of the copper is obtained by determining diffraction peak intensity along copper direction.    USE - The rolled foil current collector is useful in a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) that is useful in electronic devices including a mobile computer, a mobile terminal and vehicles including a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rolled foil current collector improves stability and efficiency of the lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has top cover (310) that supports the phase of battery assembly. A partition portion is arranged between primary cell battery and secondary cell battery. The side of top cover is formed in side of the primary cell battery and is protruded to side direction of battery assembly. The current is induced to inner portion or outside of cell battery. A bus bar is secured to rear surface of electrode tap. A side of bottom cover (320) is fixed to top cover. A cut out portion is formed in direction which is in opposite to direction of electrode tap.    USE - Secondary battery module for portable electronic device such as video camera, portable computer and mobile telephone and vehicle such as gasoline car, diesel vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tap cutter cuts the electrode tap, the power consumption of secondary battery is reduced effectively and swelling phenomenon in battery can be prevented effectively. The stability of secondary battery module can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (1)    Front cover (140)    Top cover (310)    Bottom cover (320)    Reference numeral (330)
NOVELTY - The vehicle mounted battery management apparatus has a central gateway (1) acquiring identification information of electronic control units (ECUs) (41-44) and information regarding the wake up condition or sleep condition of ECUs through a vehicle mounted network. The central gateway stores the acquired information in a memory bank. The central gateway notifies the information stored in the memory bank to the user when the central gateway detects abnormality of the battery state.    USE - Vehicle mounted battery management apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal spot is specified easily based on the stored information during the detection of abnormal battery state. The generation of battery over-discharge state is prevented by the user according to the notified information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle mounted network connected to the central gateway.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Central gateway (1)    Power train system gateway (31)    Chassis system gateway (32)    Media system gateway (34)    ECUs (41-44)
NOVELTY - The machine has a key switch (SW1) for initiating operation of a controller. An isolating switch (SW2) is arranged in a position away from a driver's seat of a construction machine main body and connected to a polarity side of a battery. An end of a display part is connected to the battery. The display part is lighted when the controller is operated. The controller receives power supply from the battery and controls predetermined function of the construction machine main body. The display part is arranged at a front part of a revolving superstructure.    USE - Construction machine e.g. hydraulic shovel and wheel loader, for use with a vehicle-mounted battery interrupting device that is utilized in a controller e.g. engine controller, pump controller and monitor controller. Can also be used for a work machine controller and transmission controller.    ADVANTAGE - The display part is lighted when the controller is operating, so that the battery can be blocked, impairing of self hold function of the controller can be prevented and consumption of power can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller is a engine controller (CA), a pump controller (CB), and a monitor controller (CC).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle-mounted battery interrupting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine controller (CA)    Pump controller (CB)    Monitor controller (CC)    Key switch (SW1)    Isolating switch (SW2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a storage unit (2) which has a storing space (23), a guide unit (3), and a storage box. A connection lever (7) has a hook unit (73) for connecting the back and front of storage box (4a,4b), and the stopper unit (8) stops drawing-out the storage box for safety. A connection lever severs connection of the back and front of storage box in response to the standing motion of the movable handle (6). A stopper unit disengages engagement with the guide unit in response to the standing motion of the movable handle, and accepts the drawing-out of the storage box.    USE - Storing apparatus for battery used for backup power supply for vehicles e.g., turret vehicle and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - Safely and simply takes the battery in and out of a rack since front storage box can have the fixed handle-wheel and the movable handle with both hands.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the storing apparatus.    Storing apparatus (1)    Storage unit (2)    Guide unit (3)    Storage box (4a,4b)    Movable handle (6)    Connection lever (7)    Stopper unit (8)    Storing space (23)    Hook unit (73)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has an electrically-equipped electrical storage unit (210) that supplies electric power to a vehicle-mounted electrically-wired portion (500) separately from a motive power electrical storage unit (300) which supplies electric power to drive motor (400). An electrically-equipped electric power control unit (220) controls the supply of electric power of the electrically-equipped electrical storage unit, either from a lead battery (212) or a sub-electrical storage unit (214) to the motive power electrical storage unit and the drive motor.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electrical storage system for vehicle drive power control system (claimed) of vehicles e.g., electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses overcharge and prolongs lifetime of electrically equipped electrical storage unit, reduces power consumption of lead battery, and achieves isolation of electrical storage system with main electrical storage unit and sub electrical storage unit from a battery for motive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle-mounted electrical storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle-mounted electrical storage system (200)    Electrically-equipped electrical storage unit (210)    Lead battery (212)    Sub-electrical storage unit (214)    Electrically-equipped electric power control unit (220)    Motive power electrical storage unit (300)    Drive motor (400)    Electrically-wired portion (500)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply circuit (3-2) for generating electric power feeding voltage (V3) from output voltage of a multi-series battery cell (n). A variable load resistor (1-1) consumes electric current of another battery cell, which is not used for the supply circuit such that a resistance value of the variable load resistor is changed in a CPU (1-2) with respect to the latter cell and electric current accumulation amount same as input electric current accumulation amount of the supply circuit is consumed. A bypass resistor and a bypass switch are connected in parallel with each other.    USE - Power supply device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply circuit generates the electric power feeding voltage from the output voltage of the battery cell of the multi-series battery cell to consume the electric current accumulation amount same as amount of consumption currents of the battery cell used for the power supply circuit in the battery cell, thus reducing largest input voltage of the power supply circuit and suppressing imbalance of the amount of consumption current of the battery cell, and hence attaining size reduction and cost reduction of the power supply circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Multi-series battery cell (n)    Electric power feeding voltage (V3)    Variable load resistor (1-1)    CPU (1-2)    Power supply circuit (3-2)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has bus-bars (508,509) to connect capacitor element (500a) and power semiconductor modules (300U-300W). The capacitor elements are arranged along direction parallel to arrangement direction of same row of power semiconductor modules accommodated in storage casing (304). The bus-bar is arranged in space between power semiconductor module and capacitor element. The bus-bar is formed along same row-arrangement direction of power semiconductor modules, so that direct current positive electrode and negative electrode terminal are arranged opposite to each other.    USE - Power converter device mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reduction of the electric power loss of the power converter device is enabled, the cooling capability of power converter device can be improved. The height dimension of power converter device can be made small, so that the thickness reduction of the power converter device can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the power converter device.    Power converter device (200)    Power semiconductor modules (300U-300W)    Storage casing (304)    Capacitor element (500a)    Bus-bars (508,509)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a device receiving a power block (22) in the form of a removable module. The power block includes an internal combustion engine (2) and an electric motor and/or an electric generator (3), or a fuel cell block (5). The fuel cell block includes a heat storage unit (23) with a heat accumulator (10) in the form of a removable module, where the heat accumulator is connected with the heat exchanger. The power block and/or the heat storage unit is defined with a releasable quick coupling. The heat storage unit stores a medium in gas, liquid or solid state.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell block has the heat storage unit with the heat accumulator in the form of removable module, where the heat accumulator is connected with the heat exchanger, thus increasing energy efficiency of hybrid engines and heat accumulators and enabling more economical use of hybrid engine and heat accumulator in the vehicle. The vehicle can be utilized in a flexible manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle for combined generation of electricity and heat. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Internal combustion engine (2)    Electric generator (3)    Fuel cell block (5)    Heat accumulator (10)    Power block (22)    Heat storage unit (23)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) that is provided with an anode chamber (3) and a cathode space (4). A passive valve (11) is arranged between an output unit of the anode chamber and an input unit of the cathode space. The passive valve is set to permit the flow of exhaust gas from the anode chamber into the cathode space based on the pressure in the anode chamber and cathode space. The passive valve is provided with a valve seat (13) and a valve portion (12). The valve portion is lifted by a spring element (14) against the flow of the exhaust gas from the valve seat.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured fuel cell system can be manufactured easily and efficiently. The reliability and service lifetime of the fuel cell system can be improved. The emission of hydrogen to the environment by the fuel cell system can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system and passive valve of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode chamber (3)    Cathode space (4)    Passive valve (11)    Valve portion (12)    Valve seat (13)    Spring element (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electrical energy an electrical storage device (9) i.e. battery, from an electrical machine (4) i.e. electric motor, over an inverter (10). Open-circuit voltage of the electrical storage device is changed depending on internal resistance of the electrical storage device such that maximum applied voltage of the electrical storage device is smaller than a voltage threshold value during charging the electrical storage device with a defined charging current. A power output limitation is carried-out in a region of the inverter above the threshold value.    USE - Method for operating a drive device in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables changing the open-circuit voltage of the electrical storage device depending on the internal resistance of the electrical storage device such that the maximum applied voltage of the electrical storage device is smaller than the voltage threshold value during charging the electrical storage device with the defined charging current, thus allowing an adjustment of performance of the device to a desired extent over a wide operating range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Electrical machine (4)    Output shaft (5)    Gear input shaft (6)    Electrical storage device (9)    Inverter (10)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (20) has a threaded sleeve (28) made from electrically conducting resistance material, and carrier bodies (22, 24) that are made from electrically conducting material. The sleeve encloses an insulation area (26) i.e. insulation body, and the carrier bodies. The insulation area is formed such that the sleeve and the carrier bodies are electrically insulated from each other. Connection areas (36, 40) are attached to respective devices e.g. cable shoe and electrical connection, that are electrically connected with one another over the connection areas.    USE - Measuring arrangement i.e. measuring shunt, for use in a control device of a sensor arrangement i.e. electrical battery sensor, for detecting electrical parameter e.g. current, voltage and resistance, of a battery (all claimed) i.e. motor car battery. Can also be used for an electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The connection areas are attached to the respective devices e.g. cable shoe and electrical connection, that are electrically connected with one another over the connection areas, thus reducing installation area of the measuring arrangement, and reducing manufacturing costs of the measuring arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carrier bodies are designed as rod-shaped elements. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sensor arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a measuring arrangement for a sensor arrangement.    Measuring arrangement (20)    Carrier bodies (22, 24)    Insulation area (26)    Threaded sleeve (28)    Connection areas (36, 40)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving position information of a vehicle (1) through a satellite-based global positioning system. The date and time information of a global time zone is received. The direction of travel information is calculated from chronological position information of the system. The information is evaluated based on calculation of a spatial sunlight direction on a flat panel (2) within the vehicle. The display is automatically adjusted about a transverse axis (4) to direct or diffuse through the flat reflected solar rays that do not hit face (3) of a driver.    USE - Method for adjusting a flat panel of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car or truck.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving readability of the flat panel display in the motor vehicle along different spatial solar radiation directions for the driver and adjusting inclination of the flat panel without requiring the driver, so that better focus on the traffic situations is achieved, thus improving road safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Flat panel (2)    Face of driver (3)    Transverse axis (4)    Flat reflected solar beams (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The cylinder has a funnel-shaped aperture through which hot gas flows out, where the hot gas originates from explosion of air fuel mixture. Kinetic gas jet is developed against shovels of a turbine wheel so as to rotate the turbine wheel. The turbine wheel is firmly mounted on a drive shaft.    USE - Motor car cylinder.    ADVANTAGE - The cylinder avoids the need of construction parts for long time, so that low weight, reduced manufacturing cost, reduced fuel consumption and improved efficiency of the cylinder can be achieved.
NOVELTY - The car driven by fuel cell creates electricity to power an electric motor using hydrogen and oxygen from the air. All fuel cells made up of three portions such as an electrolyte, an anode and a cathode. The water splits in to hydrogen and oxygen with solar energy. The car runs with the fuel cell and with solar. The hydrogen fuel cell functions like a battery, producing electricity, to run an electric motor. The fuel cell refills with hydrogen.    USE - Car driven by fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) such as hydrogen vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The FCV is more energy efficient than vehicles powered by gasoline. The nonpolluting vehicle with go green approach can be achieved. The vehicle can be light weight and easily used by any person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial view of the fuel cell car with solar panel.
NOVELTY - The component transfer mechanism has transfer tape (1104) which passes around the roller (1102) and is held in tension such that rotation of roller results in movement of the transfer tape. The transfer tape defines outer surface configured to carry the fuel cell sub-component (1110). A rotatable roller is rotated such that sub-component on the transfer tape is located in between the roller and substrate (1112) when the component transfer mechanism is in the component transfer position.    USE - Component transfer mechanism for transferring fuel cell sub-component to substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Assists the detachment of the sub-component from the transfer tap at an appropriate time, and appropriate location. Accurately aligns the sub-component for subsequent adhesive pick-off, and enables significant amount of automation, thus improving the reproducibility and accuracy of the construction of fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a strip of fuel cell components;    (2) an assembly method of fuel cell;    (3) an assembly apparatus of fuel cell; and    (4) an assembly method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of operation of component transfer mechanism for transferring a fuel cell sub-component to substrate.    Roller (1102)    Transfer tape (1104)    Fuel cell sub-component (1110)    Substrate (1112)
NOVELTY - A polluted soil toxicity detecting method involves using dual-chamber microbial fuel cell electric signal, mixing polluted soil with glucose. The resultant soil is transferred to anode chamber of dual-chamber microbial fuel cell, followed by adding distilled water, deionized water or tap water to the chamber till the water content of the soil to be reached to maximum holding capacity or waterlogged state, preparing phosphoric acid buffer salt solution with potassium ferricyanide, and adjusting pH of sewage. The prepared buffer salt solution is transferred to cathode chamber.    USE - Method for detecting toxicity of soil pollutant.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting toxicity of soil pollutant with high scientific value and application value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polluted soil toxicity detecting method involves using dual-chamber microbial fuel cell electric signal, mixing polluted soil with 3-5% glucose. The resultant soil is transferred to anode chamber of dual-chamber microbial fuel cell. The soil is occupied 2-3 volume of the anode chamber, followed by adding distilled water, deionized water or tap water to the chamber till the water content of the soil to be reached to maximum holding capacity or waterlogged state, preparing phosphoric acid buffer salt solution with 50-200 mM potassium ferricyanide, and adjusting pH of sewage to 7. The prepared buffer salt solution is transferred to 2-3 volume of cathode chamber. The anode and cathode chambers are connected to load with load resistance value of 100-1000 ohm in series through lead, detecting and recording voltage or electric current of load by using an equation given in the specification, stopping recording after 48 hours. The voltage is converted into electric current, followed by detecting power by using an equation given in the specification, and generating electricity for evaluating toxicity of polluted soil.
NOVELTY - The voltage drop detector has a voltage drop detection circuit (3) accommodated in a circuit storage case (7) detachable attached to the housing (4) of a LED light (2). The voltage drop detection circuit lights up a warning LED when input voltage of a battery drops from prescribed reference voltage.    USE - Illumination voltage drop detector for illuminating device (claimed) e.g. for vehicle interior or trunk.    ADVANTAGE - The warning LED lights on or blinks in response to voltage drop of the battery, enabling the user to recognize the voltage drop and quickly take immediate action. The voltage drop detection circuit is integrated with the LED light, lowering cost. Warning sign function can be easily added to the vehicle by simple attachment of the LED light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of an illuminating device.    Illuminating device (1)    LED light (2)    Voltage drop detection circuit (3)    Housing (4)    Circuit storage case (7)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has an inner fin (40) to which heating surface area of exhaust gas is expanded. The temperature of exhaust gas in sensible-heat exchange unit (32) and latent-heat exchange unit (33) is higher/below a dew point temperature. The inner fin is provided, so that heating-surface area is expanded in sensible-heat exchange unit from latent heat exchange unit. A distribution low resistance region (41) is formed in a portion of latent-heat exchange unit. The inner fin is provided heterogenously in exhaust gas channel (30) along flow direction of exhaust gas.    USE - Heat exchanger for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the pump is suppressed and the heat exchange property of exhaust gas is fully ensured. The size of heat exchanger is restrained and the distribution of the exhaust gas is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat exchanger.    Exhaust gas path (30)    Sensible-heat exchange unit (32)    Latent-heat exchange unit (33)    Inner fin (40)    Distribution low resistance region (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves periodically measuring thickness of reference material (7) and the thickness of workpiece (6) sequentially by ultrasonic sensor group (43) for calibration. The thickness of location of workpiece measured immediately before in the ultrasonic sensor group for calibration is measured by ultrasonic sensor groups (41,42) for measurement with driving of workpiece. The final thickness of location of workpiece is calculated by correcting the actual value using measured value for calibration measured by ultrasonic sensor group for calibration.    USE - Method for performing ultrasound assessment in production line of electrode used for battery such as secondary battery used as power supply of electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The implementation of ultrasound assessment can be made easily, while calculating thickness of location of workpiece by correcting the actual value using measured value for calibration with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an ultrasonic measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the back stage thickness-meter measure unit.    Workpiece (6)    Reference material (7)    Ultrasonic sensor groups for measurement (41,42)    Ultrasonic sensor group for calibration (43)    Bracket (47)
NOVELTY - The composition has an electrode layer formed on an electrical power collector by removing solvent from the composition, where the composition is made of polymer, inorganic fine particle and negative electrode active material, which have structural unit represented by following formula constituted of a solvent and R1 and R2 respectively and independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group. Average diameters of the inorganic fine particle are 1 nm - 1 micrometer.    USE - Slurry composition for a secondary battery negative electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) of portable equipment. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a video camera, and a notebook computer, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of the composition provides secondary battery negative electrodes with high stability even when using for the negative electrode.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of positive electrode active material involves mixing sulfate (A) chosen from nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate and manganese sulfate and carbonate (B) chosen from sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate in state of aqueous solution to obtain co-precipitated compound containing transition metal element (X), mixing obtained co-precipitation compound and phosphate aqueous solution, volatilizing moisture content of the resultant product, mixing the precursor compound and lithium carbonate, and baking at 500-1000 degrees C.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for positive electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for electronic device including mobile telephone and notebook computer, and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising the positive electrode active material has excellent cyclic characteristics, and favorable discharge voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of positive electrode active material involves mixing sulfate (A) chosen from nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate and manganese sulfate and carbonate (B) chosen from sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate in state of aqueous solution to obtain co-precipitated compound containing transition metal element (X) chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese, mixing obtained co-precipitation compound and a phosphate aqueous solution, then volatilizing moisture content of the resultant product to obtain precursor compound, mixing the precursor compound and lithium carbonate, and baking at 500-1000 degrees C. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode, which has positive electrode electrical power collector, and positive electrode active material layer containing the positive electrode active material, electroconductive material, and binder.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has assembled battery (1) that is formed by connecting some battery (2) in series. Voltage detector (3) detects voltage of battery. Voltage detection switch (4) connects battery of assembled battery to an input side of the voltage detector that connects a capacitor to input side. Voltage detection circuit (5) detects voltage of battery with a predetermined period. Arithmetic circuit (7) calculates convergence voltage by voltage detection circuit detected at predetermined cycle from detection voltage and, yields detected voltage that converges predetermined equation.    USE - Battery system provided in electric vehicle, of electrical storage apparatus (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery can be detected in the voltage detection circuit in short time. The characteristic of the system can correctly detect the voltage of the some battery which comprises the assembled battery in the short time. The capacitor can be discharged in the discharge circuit to detect the voltage of the battery. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. The detection precision can be improved. The operating life of the battery system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electric vehicle; and    (2) a electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (1)    Battery (2)    Voltage detector (3)    Voltage detection switch (4)    Voltage detection circuit (5)    Arithmetic circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a winding element (3) whose two films are coated with anode and cathode materials, respectively. Current collectors (7, 9) are electrically conductively connected with the films. The winding element and the conductors are introduced into a housing (11) through an aperture (14) of a container (13) of the housing during manufacture of the cell. A lid arrangement (15) of the housing closes the aperture in a gas- and pressure-tight manner and comprises a cover plate (23) with a filling hole (25) for filling electrolyte into the housing. The hole is closed with a rivet.    USE - Battery cell i.e. rechargeable lithium ion battery cell, for use as a power supply of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a mobile electric car, a hybrid vehicle and a mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the cell enables reducing an effort and costs for assembling the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rivet is designed as a blind rivet or a cup rivet. The filling head is designed as a rivet head. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for sealing a battery housing of a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Winding element (3)    Current collectors (7, 9)    Housing (11)    Container (13)    Aperture of container (14)    Lid arrangement (15)    Cover plate (23)    Filling hole (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging a battery before one time charge, in a time charge process (S1). A self discharge of the battery is carried out (S4) at -8.6 o?C or less temperature range in a self discharge process, when a predetermined period is higher than a freezing point of electrolyte solution of the battery. The presence or absence of a foreign material in the battery is determined from the amount of voltage drops of the battery by the self discharge in a determination process.    USE - Manufacturing method of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of the foreign material in the battery can be determined effectively based on the voltage drop by the self discharge. Hence the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the manufacturing process of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for performing time charge process (S1)    Step for cooling battery (S2)    Step for carrying out self discharge of battery (S4)    Step for performing after-discharge measurement process (S5)    Step for computing amount of voltage drop (S6)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode sheet (18) and a negative electrode sheet (19) that are connected with an electrode assembly. An outermost part of the electrode assembly overlaps with a layered form along specific direction. A positive electrode plate (30) is provided with a sheet-like metallic substrate. A positive electrode metallic substrate (33) is covered with a coating layer i.e. aluminum plating layer, of an aluminum metal and made of metal i.e. copper. Melting point of the copper is higher than that of the aluminum metal.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery i.e. electrical storage apparatus, for use in vehicles e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The melting point of the copper is higher than that of the aluminum, so that stability and safety of the battery can be improved, thus suppressing the heat generated in the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode sheet (18)    Negative electrode sheet (19)    Positive electrode plate (30)    Positive electrode metallic substrate (33)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode plate (30) with positive electrode metallic substrate (33), and a negative electrode plate (31) with negative electrode metallic substrate (34), which overlap with outermost part of the electrode assembly (12) in state interposing a separator part (20a) in between. The positive electrode metallic substrate is formed from aluminum alloy with melting point higher than to that of aluminum.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability with respect to charging/discharging, while improving safety when external force is added by suppressing short circuit between electrodes since an electrode melts easily compared to the other electrode, by the difference in their melting points.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Electrode assembly (12)    Separator part (20a)    Positive electrode plate (30)    Negative electrode plate (31)    Positive electrode metallic substrate (33)    Negative electrode metallic substrate (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an apparatus main body accommodating an electrode assembly (11) in a case. An active material is coated to a positive electrode metal foil (13) i.e. aluminum foil, by a positive electrode active material layer (14). The active material is not coated in a thermal radiation uncoated part. Surface area of the uncoated part is larger than that of the electrode assembly. A thermal radiation electrode (36) is arranged at the electrode assembly along lamination direction (L). A rectangular-shaped tab-like part (39) is located in the thermal radiation electrode.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, for use in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV) and motor vehicle, for accommodating an electrode assembly in a square-shaped case. Can also be used in an industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation electrode is arranged at the electrode assembly along lamination direction, so that variation in temperature between the electrodes in the electrode assembly can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Lamination direction (L)    Electrode assembly (11)    Positive electrode metal foil (13)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Thermal radiation electrode (36)    Rectangular-shaped tab-like part (39)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves coating an active material mixture along the longitudinal direction on both surfaces of a belt-shaped metal foil (22), and forms a coating portion (G) at prescribed interval. A pressing process is performed on the coating portion. The metal foil is wound up to a winding roller (46) for baking along the longitudinal direction after pressing. The winding roller provides a flat-surface-shape winding surface (46a) around a rotation center axis (L). The coating portion is wound up by each winding surface.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for secondary batteries e.g., lithium ion battery, used in vehicles such as an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to form a flat active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a manufacturing method of electrode which includes pressing process and winding up of metal foil on a winding roller.    Metal foil (22)    Winding roller (46)    Winding surface (46a)    Coating portion (G)    Rotation center axis (L)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting an electrode assembly (5) in a case, while pinching a separator between positive and negative electrodes (7,8). A filament-formed element (55) is positioned in an outer periphery surface of the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is inserted with filament-formed element in case, so as to intersect with the insertion direction of the electrode assembly. The filament-formed element made of a material soluble in an electrolyte solution is injected into the case.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrical storage apparatus (claimed) e.g. storage battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and plug in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The friction of electrode assembly while inserting into the case can be reduced, so as to prevent the failure of the electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode assembly in a state at which the filament-formed element is wound around the electrode assembly.    Electrode assembly (5)    Positive electrode (7)    Negative electrode (8)    Positive electrode current collection portion (16)    Filament-formed element (55)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting electrolyte solution (6) in an exterior body (3) from a laminated body (2). A permeation of the electrolyte solution is performed in the laminated body. Liquid quantity of the electrolyte solution is measured in the exterior body by detecting gas-liquid boundary of the electrolyte solution in the exterior body by entering an ultrasonic wave (31) in a battery (10). Additional implementation of injection conditions is performed based on impregnation conditions when measured liquid quantity is deviated from standard liquid quantity.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery e.g. electric power storage battery, large sized high-density battery and lithium ion secondary battery, which is utilized in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables measuring liquid quantity of the electrolyte solution in the exterior body by detecting gas-liquid boundary of the electrolyte solution in the exterior body by entering the ultrasonic wave in the battery, so that gas-liquid boundary of the electrolyte solution in the exterior body can be detected directly and permeation of electrolyte solution in the laminated body can be progressed with high precision, thus improving quality of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery    (2) a battery module    (3) a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process diagram illustrating a battery manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Laminated body (2)    Exterior body (3)    Electrolyte solution (6)    Battery (10)    Ultrasonic wave (31)
NOVELTY - The module i.e. assembled battery (10), has a thermal radiation plate (20) arranged on an electrical storage element. A contact part contacts a surface of the electrical storage element along a specific direction orthogonal to predetermined direction. The thermal radiation plate is extended to an outer side of the electrical storage element from the contact part. Temperature of an edge part of a plate-shaped part i.e. planar plate, is changed by multiple fins i.e. heat transfer parts (22), when the thermal radiation plate is located in an outer side of the electrical storage element.    USE - Electrical storage module i.e. assembled battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used as secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the edge part of the plate-shaped part is changed by multiple fins when the thermal radiation plate is located in the outer side of the electrical storage element, so that cooling efficiency of the electrical storage element can be improved, short circuit between the cells can be prevented, heat transfer rate of the module can be improved, size reduction of the module can be achieved, variance of restraint pressure can be suppressed, temperature rise and fall of the cell can be suppressed and temperature variance between the cells can be reduced. The module is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical storage element is a cell (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective views of an assembled battery.    Assembled battery (10)    Cell (11)    End plate (12)    Thermal radiation plate (20)    Heat transfer part (22)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell stack (1) electrically connected to a vehicle load (20). A capacitor (6) is connected with the vehicle load in a parallel manner. A control part i.e. electronically controlled unit (ECU) (8), switches a generated electric power (PG) of the fuel cell stack to a predetermined lowest electric power, predetermined intermediate electric power and predetermined maximum power based on an open-circuit voltage (VC) of the capacitor. The generated electric power is raised from the predetermined intermediate electric power to the predetermined maximum power.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in commercial vehicle e.g. forklift and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The generated electric power is raised from the predetermined intermediate electric power to the predetermined maximum power, so that capacitor can be utilized in an effective manner, thus reducing power consumption of the vehicle in a better manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle load is a propulsion motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Generated electric power (PG)    Open-circuit voltage of capacitor (VC)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Capacitor (6)    ECU (8)    Vehicle load (20)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer (2) formed in a surface of a positive electrode electrical power collector (1) that is provided with a positive electrode. A negative electrode active material layer is formed in a surface of an anode collector. The anode collector is provided with a negative electrode. A negative electrode covering material layer (3) is formed in an active material layer non-formation part and the positive electrode electrical power collector. A positive electrode is made of a sulfide transition metal.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for a portable electronic device, an electric vehicle and a portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode covering material layer is formed in the active material layer non-formation part and the positive electrode electrical power collector so as to avoid electrolyte solution directly contacting with the negative electrode active material, so that decomposition of the electrolyte solution can be suppressed, deterioration of the negative electrode can be suppressed and cycling characteristic of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode electrical power collector (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (2)    Negative electrode covering material layer (3)
(CN203481341-U)   NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one capable of efficiently cooling the battery pack composed of single battery of battery pack of cooling structure. The cooling structure comprises a multi-flat-shaped battery monomer to vertical configuration of (1), multi-flat hot tube (2), the multi-flat hot tube is provided with a hot tube part (4) of base plate (3), storage battery (1) and a flat hot tube (2) of shell (5), and is installed on the shell (5) of upper wall (5a) of cooling device up (6). Flat hot tube (2) of the substrate (3) is provided with the battery monomer (1) of at least one hot contact surface of vertical heating part (8), and to the heated part (8) and is connected with the battery monomer (1) to the upper part of is set with the protruding part (8) is a right angle of horizontal radiating part (9). Hot tube part (4) from the substrate (3) of the heating part (8) to the radiating part (9) of the range. The base plate (3) of the radiating part (8) along the upper wall of the shell (5a) of inner lower fixing status, a cooling device (6) is installed on the shell (5) of upper wall (5a) up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an assembled battery cooling structure.    Battery (1)    Flat heat pipes (2)    Exterior case (5)    Cooling device (6)    Assembled battery (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar energy storage device storing solar energy to obtain energy of a vehicle charge battery. A solar energy storage connecting device provides power to a vehicle sensor. A vehicular charging station collects electric quantity information of vehicular charging battery. A power switching circuit is connected with the solar energy storage device, the vehicular charging battery and the vehicle sensor. The solar energy storage device is connected to the vehicle rechargeable battery. A CAN bus is connected with a driving wheel.    USE - Mixed power electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving distance of the vehicle is improved by using valid clean energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a mixed power electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode tap whose electrode assembly i.e. rolled-up and stacked type / folding-type structure, is connected with an electrode lead and protruded to an outer side of a specific structure. The electrode assembly of an anode/separation film/cathode built unit is fixed in a battery case. The electrode tap is welded with the electrode lead by using ultrasonic welding. Laser welding process is performed on a shock-absorbing site by using an yttrium aluminum garnet laser. The battery case is formed with a resin layer and a metallic layer.    USE - Secondary battery for a medium-to large-sized battery module of a device e.g. power storage unit and power tool, that is utilized in an electrical golf cart and an electricity two-wheeled vehicle e.g. electric bicycle, electric vehicle, electrical scooter, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery performs laser welding process between the electrode lead and the electrode tap by using ultrasonic welding so as to improve welding reliability without using external force and avoid generation of external impact and vibration. The battery delivers energy to an inner portion of a battery cell through the electrode lead so as to maintain connectivity between the electrode tap and the electrode lead in a battery pack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The membrane humidifier (1) has an end cap (5,6) that is bonded to both sides of a housing (2). A male screw (11) is formed in both sides of an outer edge portion of the housing. A female screw (12) is formed at an internal combustion portion of the end cap and screw-coupled with the male screw. A ring groove (16) is formed in both sides of housing in a longitudinal direction and bonded to an air supply pipe portion (7) in both sides of housing. Multiple stopping holes (17) are communicated with the ring groove and the internal combustion portion of the housing.    USE - Membrane humidifier for fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost reduction and the closure force improvement and optimization can be obtained. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. The assembly work can be more facilitated. The productivity can be improved. The configuration of the end cap can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane humidifier.    Membrane humidifier (1)    Housing (2)    End caps (5,6)    Air supply pipe portion (7)    Male screw (11)    Female screw (12)    Ring groove (16)    Stopping hole (17)
NOVELTY - Siloxy resin made by a process comprising reacting a silane and at least one of an alkaline, a transition metal, and a metalloid alkoxide, in the presence of a Lewis acid, is claimed.    USE - The siloxy resin is useful for: applying on negative and positive electrodes of an electrochemical cell and a barrier film for low water and oxygen transmission; a conformal passivant or thin film coating on photoluminescent down converted phosphors for LED; and an energy storage device (all claimed) such as lithium-sulfur, lithium-air, magnesium-sulfur and calcium-sulfur electrochemical cells for hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The stable siloxy resin exhibits passive corrosion inhibition on films of electrodes, and can be prepared in a high efficient, chemically controllable, environmental friendly and cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) producing the siloxy resin by the above process; and    (2) an energy storage device, comprising lithium doped borosiloxane.
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has an anodal active material which is coated on sides of a cathode collector (3) and cathode active material is coated on sides of an anode collector. A separation film (19) is laminated to the vertical direction about plane. A stepped pulley is formed by stacking a second electrode with different polarity and different area from that of first electrode on the first electrode. The side portion of outermost electrode is coated with an anode active material, while other side portion is made as non-coated portion facing the outer side of main portion.    USE - Electrode assembly embedded in pouch-type case of battery such as lithium-ion secondary battery and lithium-ion polymer secondary battery used in cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility of the shape of the electrode assembly along the thickness direction is enhanced, such that secondary battery precisely matching with various device shapes can be obtained. The design of the electrode assembly is simple, so that manufacturing cost of the electrode assembly can be reduced effectively. The anodal active material used amount can be decreased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode assembly.    Electrode assembly (1)    Cathode collector (3)    Coating cathode (13)    Separation film (19)    Bi-cells (21,23)
NOVELTY - Polymer membrane comprises a poly(amidoamine)dendrimer-crosslinked polyimide.    USE - The polymer membrane is useful: as a sheet, tube and hollow fibers; for separating at least one gas from a mixture of gases including carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, hydrogen sulfide, helium and volatile organic compounds such as toluene, xylene and acetone, flue gas and natural gas, a mixture of olefins and paraffins or iso and normal paraffins, and a mixture of gases including nitrogen and oxygen, carbon dioxide and methane, hydrogen and methane or carbon monoxide and helium and methane (all claimed); and in catalysis and fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer membrane exhibits high thermal and chemical stability and improved plasticization resistance, and efficiently separates the gas form the mixture of gases with high selectivity in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separating at least one gas from a mixture of gases comprising providing a poly(amidoamine)dendrimer-crosslinked polyimide membrane that is permeable to the gases, contacting the mixture on one side of the membrane to cause the gases to permeate the membrane, and removing from the opposite side of the membrane a permeate gas composition comprising a portion of the gases, which permeated the membrane.
NOVELTY - The assembly (12) has a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (24) sandwiched between a pair of electrodes containing a gas diffusion layer (32) and an electrode catalyst layer (30) that faces the membrane. The electrodes contain a porous layer (34) including thickness in a range of between 5 micro meter and 40 micro meter and seepage pressure in a range of between 10 kilo Pascal and 60 kilo Pascal, and are interposed between the electrode catalyst and gas diffusion layers, where the porous layer includes spring constant in a range of between 100 giga Pascal/meter and 1000 giga Pascal/meter.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for use in a fuel cell i.e. solid polymer fuel cell, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has a simple structure, and includes the porous layer including good physical properties interposed between the electrode catalyst and gas diffusion layers to avoid contact of a fiber of the gas diffusion layer with the electrolyte membrane and to effectively prevent physical deformation of the electrolyte membrane in the assembly by reducing thickness dispersion/unevenness of the membrane, where water retention/permeability and water discharge properties of the assembly can be well balanced in the electrodes for maintaining the membrane in a wet state to achieve excellent proton conductivity and for preventing stagnation of water generated in electrode reactions to rapidly diffuse reactant gas, thus achieving or improving an excellent electric power generation property of the assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are anode (26) and cathode (28).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a principal part of a fuel cell containing a membrane electrode assembly.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (24)    Anode (26)    Cathode (28)    Electrode catalyst layers (30, 38)    Gas diffusion layers (32, 40)    Porous layers (34, 42)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode has a positive electrode active material which includes a particle of an olivine-type lithium silicate compound. A positive mix layer, which is formed on an electroconductive substrate, includes a conductive support agent, a binder, an organic solvent, a phosphoric acid, a boric acid, a C1-C6 fatty acid, and a kneaded material with acids from salts.    USE - Positive electrode for secondary batteries (claimed) e.g., lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a digital camera, a notebook personal computer, a hybrid vehicle, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves an outstanding secondary battery which exhibits a high discharge capacity from a first cycle by using an olivine-type lithium silicate compound.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The olivine-type lithium silicate compound includes lithium ion and metals e.g., iron, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, zinc, manganese, vanadium, or zirconium. The conductive support agent is either a carbon black type conductive support agent, an acetylene black, a flaky graphite, a fibrous carbon, or an activated carbon. The binder is either a resin binder, a rubber-type binder, or a cellulose binder. The acid is either a phosphoric acid, a boric acid, an acetic acid, a formic acid, or a propionic acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a positive electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a warm up process for charging a battery. A higher state of charge (SOC) is set, so that the battery is charged during the warm up process. A charging target reaches a normal condition.    USE - Coastdown and dyno determination method for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing starting tests with high battery SOC to increase the possibility of performing successful test by test engineers.
NOVELTY - A coated-particulate electrode material comprises a particulate electrode material (1) having particulate nano-structured coating (2) containing lithium or lithium-intercalating substances, or inorganic material.    USE - Coated-particulate electrode material is used as catalyst material, and for double-layered capacitor and lithium accumulator (all claimed) used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coated-particulate electrode material has excellent durability, and ionic and electroconductivity, and high energy density and reduced resistance value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) coating method;    (2) usage of inorganic material; and    (3) usage of coated-particulate electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of coated-particulate electrode material.    Particulate electrode material (1)    Nano-structured coating (2)
NOVELTY - The connecting device (10) has a connecting portion (20) for connection to the pole (200), and a intersect (30) for connection with the electrical conductor (100). The intersect includes guide section (34) and measuring section (32) which is formed relative to guide sections. The guide section and measuring section are made of a material with high electrical resistance. The connecting portion is provided with clamp (22) having clamping plates (22a,22b).    USE - Connecting device for connecting electrical conductor on pole of vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly effort and cost of connecting device are reduced. The installation space of connecting device is reduced. The assembly of connecting device is facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of connecting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side and plan views of the connecting device.    Connecting device (10)    Connecting portion (20)    Clamping plates (22a,22b)    Intersect (30)    Measuring section (32)    Guide section (34)    Electrical conductor (100)    Pole (200)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves assembling a lithium secondary battery, which has a positive electrode, an electrolyte, a separator and a negative electrode, and is charged with 10-70 percent charging capacity of the full capacity of negative electrode. The negative electrode has negative electrode active material particle which has a silicon-containing substance. The lithium secondary battery is preserved under the temperature 20-60 degrees Celsius and is aged.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery used for vehicles e.g., electric vehicle, and electronic devices e.g., smart phones or mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - Initial stage efficiency and cycling characteristics, such as capacity retention ratio are improved.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves arranging locating pins (14) at the outer peripheral surface of a minute metal body (3), while contacting with a lower mold (12). A ceramic contact plate (13) is arranged on the surface of the lower mold and surrounded by the locating pins, and having a recess that receives a porous metal body (2). The porous metal body and minute metal body are pressed together when an upper mold (11) is clamped to the lower mold, such that the porous metal body is heated and diffusion-bonded to the minute metal body after extracting the locating pins.    USE - Method of manufacturing porous composite metal body used as fuel cell for primary battery and secondary battery of medical device.    ADVANTAGE - Quality of composite metal body is improved by preventing adherence of material to the porous metal body during diffusion bonding with the minute metal body. Cost is reduced by minimizing use of ceramic contact surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing apparatus of porous composite metal body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the porous composite metal body.    Porous metal body (2)    Minute metal body (3)    Upper mold (11)    Lower mold (12)    Ceramic contact plate (13)    Locating pins (14)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte molded product has a solid electrolyte containing an alkali metal, phosphorus, sulfur and halogen as a structural components, and powder of the solid electrolyte is mutually melted.    USE - Solid electrolyte molded product is used for all-solid-state battery (claimed) and lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electrical vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic appliances and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte molded product has high ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid electrolyte molded product.
NOVELTY - The system has a control part controlling drive of multiple electric power converters (601, 602) of multiple systems that are provided with a three-phase coil group (801). The coil group is wound such that sum of counter electromotive voltage of multiple phase groups is set to zero. A single phase coil is connected with a battery (55). A two-phase coil is connected to an output terminal of two legs of the electric power converter that supplies alternating current. Two ends (560) of a capacitor (56) are connected to an upper arm or a lower arm of the legs.    USE - Rotary machine drive system for use an electric-power steering apparatus of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ends of the capacitor are connected to the upper arm or the lower arm of the legs, so that number of switching elements used for the electric power converter can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a rotary machine drive system.    Battery (55)    Capacitor (56)    End (560)    Electric power converters (601, 602)    Three-phase coil group (801)
NOVELTY - The separator has a fluid passage part formed in a rear end of another fluid passage part. The fluid passage parts are formed with two fluid paths. The fluid paths pass fuel or oxidizing agent to multiple column units. The column units are placed on a surface of a plate portion. The plate portion is connected with an outgoing manifold part. The fluid paths are provided with screw threads. The screw threads are formed on both sides of a spiral groove. The fluid paths are in streamlined shape or curved shape.    USE - Separator for use in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator uniformly passes the fuel or the oxidizing agent in a rapid manner, so that reactivity of the fuel or the oxidizing agent can be improved and fuel utilization can be improved, thus reducing manifold design constraint factors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a separator.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a battery cell to a membrane. A separator is adhered close to the membrane. The battery cell is adhered close to the separator. The battery cell is connected to a vacuum pump. An inlet port and an outlet port are formed on the battery cell. Electrolyte is injected and discharged from the battery cell through the inlet port and the outlet port. Liquid is filled in an inner side of the battery cell.    USE - Redox flow battery assembling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables minimizing occurrence of deformation of the separator when external force is applied to the separator, so that burglar proof function of a redox flow battery is improved. The method enables securing closure force of the battery cell to measure pressure gradient of the battery cell. The method enables reducing manufacture cost and testing time of the redox flow battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a redox flow battery inspecting method    (2) a redox flow battery decomposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting the voltage output of fuel cells (12) of power plant to fuel cell voltage limiting device for a period of time in response to a positive time derivative of voltage of fuel cell in the power plant exceeding a predetermined limiting value. The positive time derivative of voltage of fuel cell is sensed in a fuel cell power plant exceeding a predetermined limiting value as indicative of excess power generation of the fuel cell power plant occasioned by a power reduction transition from first to second level of power demanded by load.    USE - Method for responding to positive rate of change of fuel cell voltage during power reduction transitions in vehicle propulsion system.    ADVANTAGE - The Balance of Plant (BOP) can reduce reactant flow to the fuel cells so that load power is reduced. Since the response time of the balance of plant chemical and mechanical components are decoupled from the changes in electrical load, a more robust fuel cell system is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell power plant apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell power plant for storing or dissipating the energy of a fuel cell stack during power reduction transitions.    Fuel cell (12)    Anode (17)    Controller (185)    Speed (194)    Energy storage system (201)