NOVELTY - The casing (1) has a tray (21) which is provided for receiving a force-conductive battery. The force-conductive battery is arranged to acquire structural functions of casing. The tray is connected with the casing over a rear axle trough (12). The tray is connected with a longitudinal beam and a cross beam.    USE - Casing for motor vehicle e.g. motor car (claimed). Can also be used in plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The good corrosion protection for the motor vehicle casing is achieved. The weight-optimized housing of the traction battery is enabled without rigidity loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of the motor vehicle casing;    (2) the motor car; and    (3) a manufacturing method of motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view of the motor vehicle casing, and longitudinal sectional view of the battery housing.    Motor vehicle casing (1)    Battery housing (2)    Rear axle trough (12)    Tray (21)    Middle casing (22)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery housing (2) that is provided with a battery post (3). The battery post is equipped with a battery connection metal sheet (4) with a hole (5) into which a screw of a cable shoe is screwed. The hole is formed coaxially to a poly stop ring (6). The poly stop ring is arranged between the battery connection metal sheet and the battery housing. The poly stop ring is secured against rotation by a bent portion (7) of the metal sheet and/or is held in a predetermined position.    USE - Battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable and safe connection of the screw of the cable shoe at the battery post is enhanced. The independent loosening of the screw is precluded. The cost of the connection is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the battery for motor vehicle.    Battery (1)    Battery housing (2)    Battery post (3)    Battery connection metal sheet (4)    Hole (5)    Poly stop ring (6)    Bent portion (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a temperature control device for temperature-control of individual cells (3) by liquid (4) that passes through the cells arranged within a housing (2), where the cells have a same temperature value. The liquid evaporates during a preset temperature of the individual cells. The evaporated liquid is supplied to a heat exchanger (5) i.e. condenser, for condensation. The liquid is electrically insulatingly formed. The housing is formed in liquid-tight manner. A relief valve (6) is provided between a housing interior and a housing exterior.    USE - Battery for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and vehicle operated with a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control device is provided for temperature-control of the individual cells by the liquid that passes through the individual cells within the housing, where the cells have the same temperature value, thus avoiding occurrence of temperature gradients in cell blocks of the battery due to a constant temperature value of the liquid. The utilization of the temperature control device simplifies a structure of the battery, and increases a service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery with a temperature control device.    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Individual cells (3)    Liquid (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Relief valve (6)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure (1) has an outer shell (11) and an inner shell (12) which are arranged to form a component with a double-walled elongated ribs having undulating profile. The double-walled elongated ribs form a flat run-up side for engaging a portion of a battery cell of high-voltage battery. The outer shell is contacted in shell region of inner shell so that the elongated cooling channels (14) are formed at double-walled elongated ribs for passing coolant.    USE - Cooling structure for high-voltage battery mounted in motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable assembly and low cost of cooling structure are ensured. The guiding of coolant to high-voltage battery is enabled by cooling channel, so that the cooling of high-voltage battery is enhanced. Hence the safety of vehicle is improved. The installation space of cooling structure in vehicle is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a high voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of the cooling structure.    Cooling structure (1)    Outer shell (11)    Inner shell (12)    Cooling channel (14)    Terminal (17)
NOVELTY - The battery system (60) has a battery casing (50) in which a battery (40) is arranged. A thermal element (30) is provided through which fluid e.g. glycol or water solution flows, and is adapted to hold the battery in predetermined temperature range. A humidity sensor (10) determines moisture content of the atmosphere around the battery within the battery casing. The humidity sensor is executed as surface-micromechanical sensor. A processor unit is connected with a communication bus system.    USE - Battery system i.e. lithium ion battery system connected with propulsion system of e.g. a motor vehicle (claimed), a hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidity sensor determines the moisture content of atmosphere around the battery within the battery casing, thus increasing safety of the battery system even after discharging process, providing an improved battery system and detecting leakage of fluid from the thermal element in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system, which is connected to a cooling system.    Battery (10)    Thermal element (30)    Humidity sensor (40)    Battery casing (50)    Battery system (60)
NOVELTY - The storage has a rotatably mounted flywheel (SR) and an electromotor (EM) affecting a transmission element (RSW) of a motor car through a summation gearbox (SG) and a summation shaft, where the transmission element is connected with a drive of the motor vehicle. The flywheel is driven from the transmission element and the electromotor through the summation gearbox. The transmission element is drivable both from the flywheel and the electromotor. The summation gearbox is formed of planetary gears (P1, P2).    USE - Flywheel storage for use in a motor car to store kinetic energy.    ADVANTAGE - The storage enables enhancing the utilization of the stored kinetic energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of horizontally arranged energy storage.    Electromotor (EM)    Planetary gears (P1, P2)    Transmission element (RSW)    Summation gearbox (SG)    Flywheel (SR)
NOVELTY - The sauna has drawbars for fastening the sauna on a trailer platform. A stationary structure is provided on a motor vehicle-trailer. The sauna is constructed from logs. The sauna does not exceed an allowable width of 2.50 m according to road traffic act. A total weight of the sauna and the motor vehicle-trailer does not exceed two tones. The sauna is moved by a towing vehicle with a corresponding towing capacity according to the road traffic act on public roads with a license category of B or BE. A power supply enables production of mains current with 220 Volts or battery and solar energy.    USE - Mobile, useable solid log sauna for use on a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car, for commercial sauna purposes (claimed). Can also be used for a building and outdoor i.e. garden house.    ADVANTAGE - The sauna is operated in different locations, and avoids reduction of space conditions. The sauna has a stable structure, and provides improved comfort.
NOVELTY - The connector i.e. shielded plug connector (10), has a close contact part (41) formed in a pipe shape along a shield electrical wire (1) and closely contacting an external peripheral surface of the wire. Another close contact part (42) closely contacts an inner peripheral surface of a housing body (21). A clamping element (17) crimps the wire at a side of a sealing element (13) and comprises an annular part (51) pressing an insulation casing (5) of the wire by reducing diameter of the annular part by crimping. The annular part is located inside an electrical wire guide part (23).    USE - Plug connector i.e. shielded plug connector, for passing an electrical wire through an plug-in hole of a connection object e.g. motor, inverter and battery, from one side to another side and connecting the wire to the object, in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping element crimps the electrical wire at the side of the sealing element, so that thinness of the insulation casing of the electrical wire is prevented, and hence maintaining a waterproof property of the connector for a long period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a plug connector structure.    Shield electrical wire (1)    Insulation casing (5)    Shielded plug connector (10)    Sealing element (13)    Clamping element (17)    Housing body (21)    Electrical wire guide part (23)    Close contact parts (41, 42)    Annular part (51)
NOVELTY - A lithium-manganese-based complex oxide has average shorter axis of 0.08-0.8 mu m, average length of 2-10 mu m, and average aspect ratio of 8-80.    USE - Lithium-manganese-based complex oxide is used as positive electrode active material in lithium secondary battery (all claimed) for portable machine, bicycle, electric motorcycle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery containing lithium-manganese-based complex oxide has excellent output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a synchronous generator (30) producing electric power. A supercharger (5) supplies air supply pressurized to an internal combustion engine (1). The generator is connected with the supercharger. The supercharger supplies the electric power to an electric power bus-line (45). A planetary gear speed-reduction mechanism part (10) is interposed between an output shaft (8) of the supercharger and a rotating shaft (31) of the generator. An electric power generator control part controls operation of the generator.    USE - Surplus energy utilization apparatus for a supercharger that is utilized for an internal combustion engine i.e. gas engine, which is utilized in a general power generation equipment. Can also be used for a diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generator control part controls operation of the generator, so that electric power can be produced in a stable manner and wide application range of the supercharger can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power generator control part is an inverter converter (41), a controller (40) or air supply pressure sensor (42).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a surplus energy utilization apparatus.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Supercharger (5)    Output shaft (8)    Planetary gear speed-reduction mechanism part (10)    Synchronous generator (30)    Rotating shaft (31)    Controller (40)    Inverter converter (41)    Air supply pressure sensor (42)    Electric power bus-line (45)
NOVELTY - The air cleaning bus comprises an air generation unit (30) and a fixing ring for fixing housing (35) of the air generation unit to a car body. An exhaust duct (39) is provided, which is bonded to an exhaust end of a driver. A flexible tube (39a) is bonded to exhaust duct rear end. A water bottle (60) is provided for accommodating the water for purification. A through-hole is provided, which is placed between multiple vertical bulkheads. A front wheel shaft (11) is connected with a gear (51). The compressed air is supplied through combined exhaust duct and flexible tube to an air cleaner (70).    USE - Air cleaning bus for use in vehicle, such as bus or truck.    ADVANTAGE - The air cleaning bus comprises an air generation unit and a fixing ring for fixing housing of the air generation unit to a car body, and thus ensures easily attaching the gear at the front wheel shaft of the bus without the separate power. The water from overflowing is prevented. The air pollution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air cleaning bus.    Front wheel shaft (11)    Air generation unit (30)    Housing (35)    Exhaust duct (39)    Flexible tube (39a)    Gear (51)    Water bottle (60)    Air cleaner (70)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a chassis defining a front part, rear part and two lateral parts considering direction of motion, and a CPU controlling a motorized traction part, where traction exerted by motorized traction part is a differential traction. A hook is coupled to an implement (3). A linear actuator lifts the hook, where the hook is provided between a bottom end position and a top end position. Electrical batteries power electric motors. A rail prevents a moving assembly from moving perpendicularly to the rail.    USE - Traction machine i.e. wheeled agricultural tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The machine releases operators from direct action for controlling, prevents the moving assembly from moving perpendicularly, provides the moving assembly towards a front end of the machine, thus generating a front ballast effect. The machine ensures grip and minimized traction effort, thus reducing locomotion-related power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a traction machine.    Traction machine (1)    Independent moving unit (2)    Implement (3)    Photovoltaic panel (6)    Contact sensor (8)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises a solvent system which is comprised of at least one substituted symmetrical or asymmetrical carbonate (I) (35-100 wt.%), and at least one solvent (S1) (upto 65 wt.%) which is different from the carbonate (I). The electrolyte solution additionally comprises at least one conductive salt. The electrolyte solution has a liquidus range of -65-171 degrees C.    USE - As electrolyte solution useful for low temperature capacitors particularly for ultra capacitor or a double layer capacitor; and for lithium batteries (claimed), particularly used in capacitors used in a wide range of industries from miniature electronic instruments to large automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides liquidus range of -65-171 degrees C, thus exhibiting outstanding low temperature and high temperature performance while dissolving a high level of conductive salt. The solvent remains liquid with high salt concentration of salt from greater than 1M up to 2M. The solvent has a stable operating cell voltage of 4 V in ultra capacitor performance in presence of electrolyte at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises a solvent system which is comprised of at least one substituted symmetrical or asymmetrical carbonate of formula RO(C=O)OR1 (I) (35-100 wt.%), and at least one solvent (S1) (upto 65 wt.%) which is different from the carbonate (I). The electrolyte solution additionally comprises at least one conductive salt. The electrolyte solution has a liquidus range of -65-171 degrees C.    R=methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, propyl, CH3OCH2CH2-, CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2-, CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2-, R'aOCH2CH2- or R'a-O-(CH2)n-;    n=2-4;    R1=CH3OCH2CH2-, CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2-, CH3OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2-, CH3CH2OCH2CH2- or R'a-O-CH2CH2-;    R'a=methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a series-resonant circuit (42) that is serially connected with an inductor. A pathway collects the charged electric power among multiple battery cells. The electric power stored in capacitor is supplied to the battery cell. The switch portions are equipped with switches (43-45) that are respectively connected between each terminal and common nodes (N1,N2) of multiple battery cells. The switches are connected between both ends of series-resonant circuit in first common node and second common node respectively.    USE - Circuit for controlling charging and discharging of multiple battery cells in hybrid electric vehicle and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power exchange between battery cells is performed using inductor capacitor (LC) resonance circuit, such that the power loss by hard switching is minimized effectively. The energy consumption of battery cell is reduced, such that battery performance is improved and battery cell balancing function is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery cell balancing circuit.    Battery module (41)    Series-resonant circuit (42)    Switches (43-45)    First common node (N1)    Second common node (N2)
NOVELTY - Polymer electrolyte composite membrane comprises a hydrophilic polymer, a non-aqueous polymer, an amphiphilic polymer, and a heat stabilizer.    USE - The polymer electrolyte composite membrane is useful in an energy storage device such as secondary battery and fuel cell (all claimed) that are useful in a mobile telephone, a notebook computer, and a digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane exhibits high interfacial stability and thermal stability.
NOVELTY - Producing graphene/titanium dioxide composite, involves adding nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, phosphoric acid, graphene oxide and sulfuric acid to 0.01-30 pts. wt. distilled water and mixing to obtain graphene colloidal water solution, adding and mixing a mixture of titanium alkoxide, titanyl chloride, titanyl sulfate and titanyl oxysulfate to colloidal water solution in a ratio of 0.01-5, hydrothermally treating the solution at 50-100 degrees C and a pressure of 1-2 atmosphere for 30 minutes to 12 hours, drying at 90-120 degrees C for 12-36 hours, and heating at 300-700 degrees C for 2-6 hours.    USE - The method is useful for producing graphene/titanium dioxide composite (claimed) for an electronic device, semiconductor, solar cell, fuel cell, electrode, optical catalyst, lithium secondary battery, super capacitor and decomposition electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply produces the graphene/titanium dioxide composite, in crystalline form, with excellent photonic and electrochemical characteristics and high purity in a cost effective manner.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has insulating property-packing unit (170) that is provided to shut the upper portion of container (110) tightly when electrodes (130-160) are inserted. Electrodes are partly protruded to the upper portion of insulating property-packing unit. The electrodes are insulated from each other. A space is provided to hold an electrolyte (120), and to accommodate the portion of the electrode. A filler (180) is equipped at the lower portion of the insulating property-packing unit and is filled between electrodes, so as to suppress the shakiness of the electrode.    USE - Apparatus for measuring conductivity of four electrodes for lithium secondary battery, fuel cell battery, flow battery, lead accumulator, metal-air battery and nickel-metal hybrid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductivity of the electrolyte is measured safely, and the leak of the electrolyte is suppressed. The degeneration of the electrolyte is suppressed and the retention period of the electrolyte is extended. The filler is filled between electrodes shakiness of the electrode is suppressed. The temperature distribution of the electrolyte is made uniform when the temperature of the electrolyte is diversified, and the damage of the electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode conductivity measuring apparatus.    Container (110)    Electrolyte (120)    Electrodes (130-160)    Insulating property packing unit (170)    Filler (180)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has load current measuring unit (160) that measures the load current of a stack (110). The first and second sensors (140,150) for measuring temperature and pressure of hydrogen, are installed at inlet end of the stack. A hydrogen supply system (120) has hydrogen valve (121) that is set to feed fuel e.g. hydrogen to the stack. The hydrogen valve is feedback controlled based on measured load current of stack and temperature and pressure of hydrogen. The stack is made to generate the electric power from electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction situation of the hydrogen pressure sensor is managed when hydrogen temperature is less than the assumed temperature value such that stable operation of the fuel cell system is improved thus vehicle shutdown is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Stack (110)    Hydrogen supply system (120)    Hydrogen valve (121)    Sensors (140,150)    Load current measuring unit (160)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen recirculation blower has an impeller that is rotated by a motor in order to pump the recycle gas (a) which is ejected in a fuel cell stack for recirculation of the gas. A defense fluid generating unit (110) is provided for forming the air curtain (b) by the rotation such that gap is formed between a lower surface of the impeller and a rotor shaft.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation blower for fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of recycle gas into the bearing portion is prevented effectively by forming the air curtain through defense fluid generating unit. The amount of recycle gas flowed into the bearing portion is minimized by forming bearing cover. The penetration shield effect of the recycle gas is increased, since the protrusion portion is received to the defense fluid generating unit inner side. The durability of the hydrogen recirculation blower is improved. The generation of vibration and noise in the blower are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen recirculation blower.    Defense fluid generating unit (110)    Bearing cover (120)    Protrusion portion (121)    Recycle gas (a)    Air curtain (b)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has a cell housing (20) that is comprised with a pair of unit cell (10). The cell housing is comprised with two cell covers (22), and multiple beads (222) are comprised along the length direction of the cell cover. The assembly main portion is comprised with a bus bar (30) whose electrical contact is broken off, when overcharging of the unit cell is detected.    USE - Module assembly for battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact of the module assembly is broken off easily, and overcharging of the unit cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the module assembly for battery of vehicle.    Module assembly (1)    Unit cell (10)    Cell housing (20)    Cell cover (22)    Bus bar (30)    Bead (222)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery an electrode assembly (100) that is mounted in state in which the electrode active material enables a separation film (30) to be provided between a coated anode (10) and cathode inside a battery case. The separation film is provided between the anode and cathode. The separation films include separation film excessive portions (31,32) that are extended to predetermined length from width direction outer periphery of cathode and anode. The separation film excessive portion is welded to first separation film.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for device such as cellular phone, tablet computer, notebook computer, power tool, electric vehicle e.g. car, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The skew fault generated in the secondary battery during manufacturing process of the electrode assembly is prevented. The used amount of separation film is reduced and the battery capacity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for operating battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode assembly.    Anode (10)    Separation film (30)    Separation film excessive portions (31,32)    Junction (50)    Electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The hybrid heating system has storing unit (120) for storing the working fluid to fuel cell (110). A heat generation unit (140) allows for the heating unit (130) which heats up the working fluid through the heat exchange with the exhausted exhaust gas. A control unit controls the flow of the exhaust gas and flow of the working fluid.    USE - Hybrid heating system for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity required for the heating in day time is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagtam of the hybrid heating system.    Fuel cell (110)    Storing unit (120)    Heating unit (130)    Heat generation unit (140)    Fluid paths (161-166)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a case that is configured for accommodating a battery cell and a leak sensor. A battery management system (BMS) is configured for receiving the sensing value from a leak sensor. The battery management system is configured to transmit a diagnosis of the leak of the battery pack based on the change of the sensing value. The leak sensor is arranged in the lower portion of the case.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the electric vehicle is reduced, and the stability of the electric vehicle is strengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery pack and battery management system.    Battery pack (500)    Battery management system (510)    Battery cell (520)    Leak sensor (530)
NOVELTY - The system has heater control unit (16) that is provided to control heat-generating temperature of positive temperature co-efficient heater (10) according to fixed target discharge temperature. Positive temperature co-efficient heater is cut off when overheating prevention device exceeds reference temperature (34a). The target discharge temperature of heater control unit is reduced as the pre-set temperature when heat-generating temperature of the positive temperature co-efficient heater low exceeds the fixed back up reference temperature (34b) than the reference temperature.    USE - Air conditioning system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the target discharge temperature of heater control unit is reduced as the pre-set temperature, the over heating phenomenon of the positive temperature co-efficient heater is prevented in spite of not cutting off the positive temperature co-efficient heater. The deformation of the case for air conditioner due to the excessive temperature rise of the discharge air temperature due to overheat is eliminated. The heating efficiency within the vehicle interior is improved and the amenities within the vehicle interior are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air conditioning system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive temperature co-efficient heater (10)    Heater control unit (16)    Air conditioner (20)    Reference temperature (34a)    Fixed back up reference temperature (34b)
NOVELTY - Reactive desulfurization of fuel gas in fuel cell heating systems, comprises: (a) converting a sulfur companion in an oxidation catalyst (8) with the addition of atmospheric oxygen or oxygen in sulfur oxides; and (b) adsorptively removing the sulfur oxides from the fuel gas in at least one adsorbers (9, 10).    USE - The method is useful for the reactive desulfurization of fuel gas, preferably natural gas in fuel cell heating systems (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows simple and economical desulfurization of fuel gas in the fuel cell heating systems having less installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell heating system.    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (3)    Air metering device (7)    Oxidation catalyst (8)    Adsorbers. (9, 10)
NOVELTY - Multilayer structure of micron and nano fibers, comprises: a web of micron fibers formed by interweaved micron fibers whose diameter is greater than or equal to 1 mu m; a web of nano fibers formed by nano fibers interweaved on the web of micron fibers; a mixture layer of fibers located between the web of nano fibers and the web of micron fibers; and a resin at least impregnating the mixture layer of fibers and parts of the micron fibers of the web of micron fibers. The nano fibers have a diameter of less than 1 mu m. The mixture layer of fibers comprises parts of the interweaved nano and micron fibers.    USE - The single fiber layer structure and multilayer structure of micron and nano fibers are useful in a battery (claimed), preferably in a separator for a paper-thin power lithium battery, which is useful in electric cars and portable electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer structure of micron and nano fibers can be economically manufactured with small pore size and higher porosity; and produces excellent separation effect for the separation of the positive polarity and negative polarity, when applied in the high-efficient separator thus improving the performance of the power battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a single fiber layer structure of micron fibers applied in a battery, comprising the web of micron fibers and the resin, where the web of micron fibers is formed by the micron fibers impregnated by the resin and has a pore size of 1-500 nm; and    (2) a single-layer single fiber layer structure of nano fiber applied in battery, comprising the web of nano fibers formed by interweaved nano fibers.
NOVELTY - The cathode has a current collector and a negative active material layer. The negative active material layer includes a lithium-titanium oxide or a silicone and a carbon-based conductive and high polymer adhesive. The negative active material layer irradiates an electronic beam in the lithium-titanium oxide or the silicone, and mixes with the carbon-based conductive and high polymer adhesive.    USE - Cathode for lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicle (EV), plug in hybrid EV or robot.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical characteristic of the lithium titanium oxide or the silicone is improved, by irradiating the electronic beam in the lithium titanium oxide or the silicone. The life span can be prolonged. The conductivity of the anodal active material coated on the current collector can be improved. The charge and discharge capacity can be increased. The efficiency of the lithium secondary battery can be maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing cathode for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing cathode for lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises a compound (A) having hydroxyl groups in one or portions of the surface, in which desorption and insertion of lithium ions occurs at 0-3-2 V. The hydroxyl groups contained in the compound (A) are protected using a silyl group (I).    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for formation of secondary battery module (all claimed) used in portable electronic devices, hybrid-motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and domestic electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has excellent cyclic stability, and reduced gas-evolving property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material comprises a compound (A) having hydroxyl groups in one or portions of the surface, in which desorption and insertion of lithium ions occurs at 0-3-2 V. The hydroxyl groups contained in the compound are protected using a silyl group of formula (I).    R1-R3=1-20C alkyl, 2-20C alkenyl, 2-20C alkynyl, 6-20C aryl, 4-20C heteroaryl, 7-20C aralkyl, or 5-20C hetero aralkyl (all optionally substituted).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode active material, which involves carrying out insertion and elimination of lithium ions in the presence of silylating agent containing the silyl groups, and processing the negative electrode active material;    (2) negative electrode, which contains the negative electrode active material;    (3) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which consists of the negative electrode, a positive electrode, a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (4) secondary battery module, which consists of 2 or more non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - The method comprises: mixing sodium dodecyl sulfate dissolved in ultrapure water with multi-walled carbon nanotube, and sonicating the mixed solution; filtering the mixed solution of multi-wall carbon nanotubes using an anodic aluminum oxide membrane filter with a vacuum filtration process; forming a thin film on an upper surface of the multi-wall carbon nanotubes; and drying the thin film at room temperature. The method further comprises drying the multi-walled carbon nanotube thin film in an oven to reduce the moisture content.    USE - The method is useful for fabricating carbon nanotube thin film (claimed) that is used in a single-electron transistor, a gas sensor, a vacuum fluorescent display, a white light source, a field emission display, a secondary battery, an electrode of a fuel cell, a super capacitor or an ultra capacitor, a nanowire and an atomic force microscope.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube thin film is fabricated with high mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises: mixing sodium dodecyl sulfate dissolved in ultrapure water with multi-walled carbon nanotube, and sonicating the mixed solution at 450 W; filtering the mixed solution of multi-wall carbon nanotubes using an anodic aluminum oxide membrane filter with a vacuum filtration process; forming a thin film on an upper surface of the multi-wall carbon nanotubes; and drying the thin film at room temperature. The method further comprises: drying the multi-walled carbon nanotube thin film in an oven to reduce the moisture content; and dipping the thin film in a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution to fold an upper part of the film, and then dipping in the ultra-pure water. The thin film is dried in the oven for 270-330 seconds.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a current collection terminal (26), an external terminal (21), and an inversion terminal (27). The external terminal is positioned at a battery cover (2). The current collection terminal is connected to an electrode of electric power generation element. The inversion terminal is transformed by raise of an internal pressure of battery can, and interrupts an electrical connection between the current collection and external terminals. The inversion terminal is positioned in a through-hole (217) of a fixed shaft (216) penetrated by the opening hole of the battery cover.    USE - Square secondary battery e.g., square lithium ion secondary battery, used for vehicles e.g., electric vehicles, and hybrid type electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high capacity secondary battery without decreasing the volume of the winding electrode group accommodated in a battery can. Inversion terminal is used as an electric current interruption mechanism for a safe operation during a raise of internal pressure of the battery can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a connection state of an inversion terminal and a positive electrode current collection terminal.    Battery cover (2)    External terminal (21)    Positive electrode current collection terminal (26)    Inversion terminal (27)    Fixed shaft (216)    Through-hole (217)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining, in a preliminary phase, operating parameters including wear factors for each of components to be monitored, and defining a component failure risk threshold value for each component. An invitation (12) to order the launching of a diagnostic test (11) of a health status of the components is delivered to a driver of a car at the time of a correspondence between the operation parameter and the failure risk threshold value during usage of the car. The test is executed after validation by the driver, to obtain information about the health status of the component.    USE - Method for monitoring and diagnosing the condition of a component e.g. battery, butterfly valve, and starter, of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The invitation to order the launching of the diagnostic test of the health status of the components is delivered to the driver of the car at the time of a correspondence between the operation parameter and the failure risk threshold value during usage of the car, thus enabling to prevent a possible failure of the components of the car, without external intervention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for monitoring and diagnosing the condition of components of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an algorithm for monitoring and diagnosing the condition of a component of a car.    Engine control unit (2)    Display unit (4)    Information (8)    Diagnostic test (11)    Invitation (12)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode active material-graphene composite particles are composite particles formed by conjugating positive electrode active material particles and matrix containing graphene, and have functionalization rate of 0.15-0.8 calculated from measured value by X-ray-photoelectron-spectroscopy measurement using specified relation (i).    USE - Positive electrode active material-graphene composite particles is used as positive electrode material of lithium-ion battery (claimed) for mobile telephone and laptop computer, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material-graphene composite particles have high electron conductivity and ionic conductivity, and is capable of providing favorable cell performance. The lithium ion secondary battery using the positive electrode active material-graphene composite particles has high capacity and power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Positive electrode active material-graphene composite particles are composite particles formed by conjugating positive electrode active material particles and matrix containing graphene, and have functionalization rate of 0.15-0.8 calculated from measured value by X-ray-photoelectron-spectroscopy measurement using relation: functionalization rate=((peak area based on C-O single bond)+(peak area based on C=O double bond)+(peak area based on COO coupling))/(peak area based on C-C, C=C and C-H coupling) (i). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion battery positive electrode material; and    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material-graphene composite particles.
NOVELTY - The acoustic measuring device (1) has a rotation speed sensor (7) disposed in the compressor spiral (5) of a compressor housing (2). A measurement tube (8) connected to a compressor housing outlet (6) has dynamic pressure sensors (9,10). As viewed in a flow direction (R) of air (L), a flexible rubber intermediate pipe (11) is connected downstream of the measurement tube. A silencer (12) is connected downstream of the intermediate pipe. A Laval nozzle (13) is connected to the silencer.    USE - Acoustic measuring device for acoustic measurement on compressor housing of exhaust turbocharger used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise originating from the measuring device itself, realizing more precise measurement of noise level produced by the compressor of the turbocharger. Improves measurement result reliability, as repeatability can be improved by factor of 2 and spread of measurement results is reduced. Improved measurement result reliability achieves improvement in correlation of results between tests in the vehicle and tests on test bench. Achieves improved acoustic behavior of the turbocharger independent of the vehicle, allowing for uniformity of compressor construction with regard to acoustics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for performance of acoustic measurement on compressor housing of exhaust turbocharger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified principal view of an acoustic measuring device.    Acoustic measuring device (1)    Compressor housing (2)    Compressor spiral (5)    Compressor housing outlet (6)    Rotation speed sensor (7)    Measurement tube (8)    Dynamic pressure sensors (9,10)    Intermediate pipe (11)    Silencer (12)    Laval nozzle (13)    Air (L)    Flow direction (R)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a stirling engine (3) that includes a heat transfer element couples to an exhaust system (14) to transfer heat from a combustion gas (11) to stirling engine to generate rotation of stirling engine crankshaft. A power transmission system couples an operational speed (43) of internal combustion engine crankshaft to an operational speed of stirling engine crankshaft. An exhaust brake (17) couples to exhaust system through which combustion gas flows and controls an amount of back pressure in cylinders to control the operational speed of stirling engine.    USE - Power unit used in stirling engine for driving ancillary device coupled to vehicle such as passenger vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power unit couples the brake horsepower generated by the internal combustion engine and the brake horsepower generated by the stirling engine to a common drive train to reduce the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine with regulation of the speed of the stirling engine by regulation of the amount of fuel delivered to the internal combustion engine and by transfer of compressive load generated by exhaust brake of the internal combustion engine to the stirling engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for producing power unit; and    (2) a method for controlling rotational speed of stirling engine crankshaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power unit.    Power unit (1)    Stirling engine (3)    Combustion gas (11)    Exhaust system (14)    Exhaust brake (17)    Operational speed (43)
NOVELTY - The system has a waste heat utilization circuit (19) in which working fluid (20) is circulated. A conveying device (22) drives the working fluid in the flow direction (21). A vaporizer vaporizes the working fluid. A pressure reservoir (33) incorporates a balancing chamber (34) that is filled with the working fluid and fluidly attached to the waste heat utilization circuit. The pressure reservoir includes a cylinder that encloses the balancing chamber. A setting unit (35) comprises an actuator that adjusts stroke of an adjustable piston arranged within the cylinder.    USE - Waste heat utilization system for internal combustion engine of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The indirect pressure in the working fluid is changed by adjustment of the stroke in the adjustable piston so that the leakage of the working fluid is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the internal combustion engine.    Waste heat utilization circuit (19)    Working fluid (20)    Flow direction (21)    Conveying device (22)    Pressure reservoir (33)    Balancing chamber (34)    Setting unit (35)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a filling unit (10) comprising an intermediate container (13) that is filled with electrolyte liquid. The intermediate container stays in pressure equalization with an inner space of a sealing container (20) above an electrolyte liquid level in a filled state. The intermediate container is brought in flow connection with a filling opening (4) of a to-be filled cell by pressure tight closing of an interior of the cell relative to an inner space of the sealing container below the electrolyte liquid level over an outlet.    USE - Device for filling a cell i.e. lithium cell, of an accumulator with aggressive electrolyte liquid such as sulfuric acid, for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate container is brought in flow connection with the filling opening of the cell by pressure tight closing of the interior of the cell relative to the inner space of the sealing container below the electrolyte liquid level over the outlet, thus allowing the cell to be filled in a quick manner, and avoiding electrolyte contamination at outside of the accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The intermediate container is designed as a cuboid-, cylindrical-, cone shaped- or funnel-shaped cup. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for filling a cell of an accumulator with electrolyte liquid in an inner space of a sealing container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a device for filling a cell of an accumulator with aggressive electrolyte liquid.    Filling device (1)    Filling opening (4)    Filling unit (10)    Intermediate container (13)    Sealing container (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery module mounted on a case main body (20) of a battery case. A battery retaining bracket (35) is spanned on an upper surface of the battery module. A lower end part of a columnar shaft (60) is fixed to a supporting part (30), which supports the case main body. A bracket (61) is arranged in the case main body. A rectangular-shaped shaft support hole (62) is formed in the bracket. A regulation part i.e. pin, is inserted in the shaft support hole, and regulates rotation of the shaft with respect to the bracket.    USE - Fixation structure for fixing an automotive battery in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in a hybrid vehicle and an engine-drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulation part regulates rotation of the shaft with respect to the bracket, so that rotation of the shaft is regulated by the strengthening part at time of fastening of a bolt or nut, which fixes the fixing part and the shaft, damage of a mounting base can be prevented, bolt or a nut can be tightened strongly, the battery can be reliably fixed to the mounting base of the battery, twisting of the shaft can be suppressed at time of the fastening of the fixing part, inclination of the shaft can be suppressed by the strengthening part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fixation structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Case main body (20)    Supporting part (30)    Battery retaining bracket (35)    Columnar shaft (60)    Bracket (61)    Rectangular-shaped shaft support hole (62)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a housing (2), and cells (3) arranged in an inner area of the housing. A temperature control device is provided for supplying and/or dissipating heat from and/or to the cells by using a liquid heat carrier. The housing has a housing opening (7.1) for enabling gas exchange between the inner area and an outer area of the housing. The housing has a housing section (2.1) for conducting the heat carrier to another housing section (2.2) through bevels (6.1). The housing opening is formed in the latter housing section at a side wall of the housing.    USE - Battery system for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The housing has the housing opening for enabling gas exchange between the inner area and the outer area of the housing, where the housing opening is formed in the housing section at the side wall of the housing, thus improving operational reliability of the battery system, and ensuring simple, cost-effective and compact manufacturing of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery system.    Battery system (1)    Housing (2)    Housing sections (2.1, 2.2)    Cells (3)    Bevels (6.1)    Housing opening (7.1)
NOVELTY - The motor car (1) has electrical energy store (2) that is cooled by a liquid coolant. The energy store is provided with a pump unit (9) which is used for evacuating the coolant from the energy store. The energy store is provided with refrigerant circuit (5), such that the coolant from the refrigerant circuit is evacuated by the pump unit.    USE - Motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The pump unit can evacuate and/or remove the liquid coolant from the energy store rapidly and efficiently. The operation of the pump unit can be controlled efficiently based on the detection of collision of motor car. Thus, the hazard of undesired exit of coolant from the refrigerant circuit into the interior of the energy store can be prevented. Thus, the conditional electrical short circuit of the energy store can be reduced. The airbag can be operated efficiently, based on detecting collision of the motor car. The hazard of damage of the energy store due to undesired exit of coolant from the refrigerant circuit into the inner space of the energy store, can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor car.    Motor car (1)    Electrical energy store (2)    Refrigerant circuit (5)    Coolant intake (6)    Pump unit (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has two battery cells (2) which are provided with a discharge circuit (3) having discharge resistor (R2), discharging switch and transistor (M1). The discharge circuit is attached to the respective battery cell adjacently for evaluating the cell voltage of the individual battery cells. A control unit controls discharge circuit, by matching voltages of battery cells. An additional circuit (6,6a) discharges the battery cell, when the evaluated cell voltage of battery cells is fallen below a critical threshold voltage.    USE - Battery installed in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The additional circuit discharges the battery cell, when cell voltage of each battery cell evaluated by discharge circuit is fallen below critical threshold voltage, such that the balancing of the cell voltage is realized. The actual period of the discharge of the discharge circuit is determined appropriately. The simplified structure is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit block diagrams of the battery.    Battery (1)    Battery cell (2)    Discharge circuit (3)    Additional circuits (6,6a)    Transistor (M1)    Discharge resistor (R2)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a reason control of a waste heat recovery circuit (2) based on a heat input into a working medium (3), and adjusting mass flow of a carrier (4) and/or a ratio between high pressure and low pressure in an expander (6). A feed-forward control is provided for detecting change of an operating point of an internal combustion engine (11). Condensation capacity of a condenser (7) is optimized based on the change of the operating point of the internal combustion engine. An operating point mass distribution of working fluid is controlled in the recovery circuit.    USE - Method for operating a waste heat utilization device for an internal combustion engine of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables optimizing the condensation capacity of the condenser based on the change of the operating point of the internal combustion engine, and controlling the operating point mass distribution of the working fluid in the recovery circuit, thus improving overall efficiency by rapid adaptation to fluctuations in an evaporator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The working medium is selected from liquid and gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a waste heat utilization device for an internal combustion engine of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a waste heat recovery device.    Waste heat recovery circuit (2)    Working medium (3)    Carrier (4)    Expander (6)    Condenser (7)    Internal combustion engine (11)
NOVELTY - The tap (100) has a common housing (101) receiving a combination of poles (201) and/or pole connectors (202-206) of a vehicle battery (200) and an electrically conducting contact tongue (104), where a temperature measuring element is heat-conductively connected to the electrically conducting contact tongue. A connector (106) is connected with the electrically conducting contact tongue. The common housing includes a floor element and the lid element, where the common housing is electrically insulating.    USE - Measuring tap for measuring a voltage of cells in a vehicle battery (claimed) for an electric car or a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The tap is compact, versatile, and allows quick and easy assembly in the vehicle battery in a simple manner while achieving a significant reduction in the installation space in the battery and improved utilization of the space available in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a battery equipped with a measuring tap.    Measuring tap (100)    Common housing (101)    Electrically conducting contact element (104)    Connector (106)    Vehicle battery (200)    Poles (201)    Pole connectors (202-206)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing the single-cell battery (1) completely into a liquid (7). The changed level of the liquid and the change to the single-cell battery working force are evaluated for determining the volume of the single-cell battery. The liquid is included with an electrically non-conducting fluid such as deionized water. The working force on the single-cell battery is indirectly detected over a spring force sensor, and is directed to the spring force sensor over a deflection device of the battery. The lithium ion cell and pouch cell are used in the battery.    USE - Method for determining volume and volume change of a single-cell battery e.g. high voltage battery used in electrical propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is easy to handle and is efficiently performed in the laboratory in a very cost-effective structure. The changed level of the liquid and the change to the single-cell battery working force are measured accurately in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of the single-cell battery.    Single-cell battery (1)    Stack of electrode (2)    Electrical connector lug (5)    Container (6)    Liquid (7)
NOVELTY - The engine (10) has an exhaust gas tract (18) flowing exhaust gas of the engine. A pressurized air tank (22) comprises working medium i.e. organic working medium, and is operated based on a principle of a rankine cycle i.e. organic rankine cycle (ORC), of a waste heat utilization device (20) i.e. battery. Compressed air of the engine is supplied by providing energy from the air tank, where the compressed air is stored in the air tank by a compressor (38). The waste heat utilization device comprises a turbine (28) driven by the medium.    USE - Internal combustion engine i.e. lifting cylinder internal combustion engine, for driving a motor vehicle such as passenger car in a series automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The compressed air of the internal combustion engine is supplied by providing energy from the air tank such that dead time between time of increased load demand and actual time of satisfaction of load request is avoided or kept very low, thus ensuring fuel consumption-free operation of the internal combustion engine in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pneumatic circuit diagram of an internal combustion engine.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Exhaust gas tract (18)    Waste heat utilization device (20)    Pressurized air tank (22)    Turbine (28)    Compressor (38)
NOVELTY - The fluid-flow machine (10) has a bearing device (22) that is provided with a radial bearing (24) which surrounds a portion (46) of the axial extension of a rotor assembly (12) in the circumferential direction of the rotor assembly. The inner circumference of the radial bearing of the bearing device is set larger than or equal to an external periphery of a turbine wheel (18).    USE - Fluid-flow machine e.g. electrically propelled turbo supercharger for supplying compressed air to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reproducibility and rotor assembly balancing quality of the fluid-flow machine are improved. The assembling process of the fluid-flow machine is performed easily and rapidly at low cost. The occurrence of collision with respect to the bearing device is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for assembling a fluid-flow machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the fluid-flow machine.    Fluid-flow machine (10)    Rotor assembly (12)    Turbine wheel (18)    Bearing device (22)    Radial bearing (24)    Axial extension portion (46)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an anode (14) with hydrogen-containing fuel gas (22) and a cathode (16) with oxygen-containing oxidant gas (30). A portion of fuel gas discharged from an anode circuit (24) is recirculated to the anode. The fuel gas taken from the anode circuit is supplied to the cathode. The hydrogen contained in the fuel gas is directly reacted with oxygen.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system (claimed) in enclosed space or on board aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The proportion of hydrogen is reduced in the exhausted fuel gas, so that the efficiency and safety of the fuel cell system are improved effectively. The damage of electrolytic membrane and the decrease in power density are avoided efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Hydrogen-containing fuel gas (22)    Anode circuit (24)    Oxygen-containing oxidant gas (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a gas flow of sources into apparatus by injector (30). The pressure of gas is controlled within volume of input line (26) between pressure regulator (28) and injector, by regulator operated in accordance with valve control signal of controller (34). A look up table is provided for selecting bias signal to open regulator. The selected bias signal is compared with valve control signal. The presence of fault in pressure sensor (36) is determined, if difference between selected bias and valve control signals lies above predetermined threshold.    USE - Method for validating pressure sensor between gas source and pressure regulator for controlling pressure of flow of gas e.g. hydrogen from gas source for fuel cell stack (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of flow of gas is controlled effectively by the pressure regulator and the pressure sensor is validated efficiently by determining the presence of fault so that the structural integrity of the pressure sensor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the high pressure gas tank system for fuel cell stack.    Input line (26)    Pressure regulator (28)    Injector (30)    Controller (34)    Pressure sensor (36)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has an arrangement with an object to be cooled (2), a heat exchanger (4) and a pumping device (6). A coolant is passed by the pumping device. The arrangement has a separator (8) which is arranged with respect to the gravity (24) of the highest level (20) within the assembly and adapted to separate the coolant containing gas from the cooling system. A manifold of the cooling system for the coolant is arranged in the highest level within the arrangement. The separator is provided with a vent screw.    USE - Cooling system for battery system (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The refilling the coolant is facilitated during maintenance and safe operation of the object to be cooled is achieved. The pumping device is prevented from damage by occurrence of cavitation in the recirculation of coolant. The corrosion in the interior of cooling system is avoided. The service life and power output of battery are guaranteed. The through-flowing coolant stream is diverted and prevented from direct flow through the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a side view and the top view of the cooling system.    Object to be cooled (2)    Heat exchanger (4)    Pumping device (6)    Separator (8)    Highest level (20)    Gravity (24)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has an insulating housing (12) and a control element (17) for connecting or disconnecting a connection between two contact surfaces of a terminal (24), a battery cell, a module or a subunit. Two mutually parallel spring contacts (13,14) are arranged in the housing for creation of connection. The spring contact is supported on two abutments (15) and control element is arranged rotatably between spring contacts in region between abutments. The two opposed recessed cam surfaces (18) are provided close to rotational axis (D) of control element.    USE - Electrical connector for battery cells e.g. lithium-ion battery cell, modules, and subunits for battery pack of motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in traction batteries for lithium-ion battery systems for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The specific energy density is improved and self-discharge and absence of memory effect are reduced. The shifting of the spring contacts upon actuation of the control element is prevented. The power circuit is optimized. The lateral forces are not exerted on the cell terminals. The cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery pack; and    (2) a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical connector.    Electrical connector (10)    Insulating housing (12)    Spring contacts (13,14)    Abutment (15)    Control element (17)    Recessed cam surface (18)    Terminal (24)    Rotational axis of control element (D)
NOVELTY - The battery module (60) has two battery cells (50) that are arranged with a battery cell housing (40) and a degassing element (30) that is arranged within the battery cell housing and adapted to discharge flue gases in the presence of predetermined gas pressure of the battery cell within the respective battery cell. An air-tight degassing channel (20) is arranged over the degassing elements of the battery cells. A closure flap (10) is arranged inside the degassing channel between the degassing elements and divides the degassing channel.    USE - Battery module of battery e.g. lithium-ion battery for motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The safety of battery module is improved. The intact battery cell is protected in simple manner. The holding tab allows easy engagement of the closure flap to the degassing element. The energy density and thermal stability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the battery module.    Closure flap (10)    Degassing channel (20)    Degassing element (30)    Battery cell housing (40)    Battery cell (50)    Battery module (60)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has main portion that is provided with housing bottom (5), lateral walls (6) and housing cover (14). A sensor (7) is arranged for detecting liquid accumulation in the housing, if liquid accumulation exceeds a pre-defined level of liquid within the housing. A control device is arranged for receiving and evaluating detection signal generated by the sensor.    USE - Housing for accommodating battery e.g. lithium-ion battery mounted in vehicle such as plug-in hybrid car or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The base or full portion of housing is formed-tight so as to protect the battery against ingress of splashing water and/or dirt particles due to the condensation of atmospheric moisture form larger accumulations of fluid within short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the housing.    Housing (1)    Housing bottom (5)    Lateral wall (6)    Sensor (7)    Housing cover (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an amount of a theoretical energy balance based on a theoretical model of a battery, where the amount of the battery taken energy and the amount of the battery supplied energy are determined using the diagnostic period. An efficiency factor is determined, which allows an assessment of battery status, where the efficiency factor is calculated as a solution of a specific equation. An action is triggered if the efficiency factor is detected below a certain amount. The method is performed in a defined repetition interval.    USE - Method for battery diagnosis for a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency factor is determined, which allows an assessment of battery status, where the efficiency factor is calculated as a solution of a specific equation, and hence ensures providing accurate assessment of the battery state, and performing the calculation of traction batteries in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a computer program for performing a method for battery diagnosis; and    (2) a battery diagnosis system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of functional components of a battery diagnosis system.    Device for determining an amount of energy balance based on a model of the battery (20)    Device for determining an amount of energy supplied (21)    Device for determining an amount of energy taken (22)    Device for determining an efficiency factor (23)    Device for determining an average current (24)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has two conductive carrier layers (8) that are provided with an accumulator material coating (10) respectively. The carrier layers are partly and parallelly arranged in an overlapping area. The carrier layer is provided with a not-constant thickness (18). The not-constant thickness of the carrier layer is proportional to a required current load-carrying capacity. The carrier layer is designed as a film carrier layer and a metallic carrier layer made from aluminum or copper.    USE - Jello roll battery cell used in accumulator system of transport system e.g. electrical or hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carrier layers material of the carrier layer is reduced, due to the reduced current load-carrying capacity. Thus, the volume of two neighboring carrier layers with constant thickness is not reduced. The overall volume of the battery cell is reduced, and the capacitance of battery cell with constant volumes is increased. The volume of the accumulator system is reduced. The winding number of the battery cells is increased, in order to increase the capacitance of the accumulator system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) accumulator system; and    (2) transport system,.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the conductive carrier layers.    Conductive carrier layer (8)    Accumulator material coating (10)    Pole (12)    Pole side (14)    Not-constant thickness of conductive carrier layer (18)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (1) has housing (11) in which an electrode element (3) is arranged. A protective film (9) with electrical insulative material is arranged between the electrode element and the housing for protecting the electrode element against mechanical influences by the housing. The protective film is provided with the material thickness between 18-100?m. The protective film material is made from polyethylene, PTFE, fluoridated ethylene propylene, polyimide, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate.    USE - Battery cell installed in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and portable devices such as MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player and mobile phone, and connected with solar cell installed in building.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film with electrical insulative material which is arranged between electrode element and housing for protecting electrode element against mechanical influences by housing, such that the penetration of material is avoided. The formation of short circuit is prevented. The corrosion of aluminum-based housing is prevented. The damage to the aluminum-based housing is avoided. The penetration of foreign material into the interior of the electrode element is avoided. The protective film protects the electrode element against the thermal stress from the housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Electrode element (3)    Anode (7)    Protective film (9)    Housing (11)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has heating circuit (125) and cooling circuit (124) circulating refrigerants in two operation modes to heat passenger compartment (122) and condition air absorbed by passenger compartment and to cool battery (115). A compressor (102) includes two inlets (126,155) integrated into heating and cooling circuits. A vapor liquid separator (150) in cooling and heating circuits, separates refrigerant in gaseous and liquid states. The separator injects separated refrigerants in gaseous state into compressor at inlet (155) so that mass refrigerant flow in compressor is increased.    USE - Heat pump system for use in vehicle e.g. electric car and hybrid electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The mass refrigerant flow in the compressor is increased according to the pressure of the refrigerant flowed by the compressor so that the effective operation of the heat pump system with the cold ambient temperatures is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operation of heat pump system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the heat pump system.    Heat pump system (100)    Compressor (102)    Battery (115)    Passenger compartment (122)    Cooling circuit (124)    Heating circuit (125)    Inlets (126,155)    Vapor liquid separator (150)
NOVELTY - The rotor (100) has a rotor tooth that is extended along a surface (105) of rotor portion (101) in a radial direction (104) relative to rotational axis (103). A pair of pole piece is provided at a free end of rotor tooth, and is arranged in parallel to rotational axis in specific direction. The first pole piece is provided with a distance (112) from the second pole piece in a direction (114) parallel to circumferential direction (102). The second pole piece is provided with a distance (122) from the first pole piece in a direction (124) anti-parallel to the direction (114).    USE - Rotor for electric machine such as electrically-excited generator (claimed) and electromotor used in wind turbine. Can also be used in electric vehicle and electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pole pieces of rotor tooth are provided with respective distances from other poles pieces, the cogging torque and torque ripple of electric machine is reduced. Thus, the construction of supporting structure is reduced. The manufacturing cost and weight of the electric machine is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a generator for wind turbine; and    (2) a method for manufacturing rotor for electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the rotor for electric machine.    Rotor (100)    Rotor portion (101)    Circumferential direction (102)    Rotational axis (103)    Radial direction (104)    Surface of rotor portion (105)    Distances of pole piece (112,122)    Directions (114,124)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether the concentration of hydrogen in an anode (11A) is larger than or equal to a threshold level. The pressure of hydrogen supplied by combustible gas feeding unit (21,22) during starting of a fuel cell (11) is set to be less than or equal to pressure of hydrogen during normal electricity generation, if hydrogen concentration is larger than or equal to threshold level. The supplied hydrogen pressure is set to be higher than hydrogen pressure during normal electricity generation, if hydrogen concentration is smaller than threshold level.    USE - Method for starting fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydrogen concentration is set based on the hydrogen pressure, the deterioration caused by excessive potential increase over the entire anode is prevented. Thus the electricity generation efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicle with fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Anode (11A)    Combustible gas feeding unit (21,22)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has laminated portion (43) which is provided with plate-shaped electrical storage cells (41) and heat exchanger plates (42). The pair of end plate (50) is arranged at both ends of piling-up direction of laminated portion. A tie-rod (51) is provided to apply the compressive force of piling-up direction to the laminated portion through end plate. The upper end of the heat exchanger plate is protruded from upper end of end plate regarding the height direction orthogonal to the piling-up direction.    USE - Electrical storage module mounted on working machine (claimed) e.g. shovel.    ADVANTAGE - The upper end of the heat exchanger plate is protruded from upper end of end plate regarding the height direction orthogonal to the piling-up direction, so that the reliability of the electrical storage module is increased. The rigidity of the electrical storage module is increased. The cooling efficiency of the electrical storage module is improved. The transfer rate of the heat exchanger plate is improved. The vibration-resistant property and impact resistance of the electrical storage module is improved. The damage occurred to the electrical storage module is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the working machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage module.    Plate-shaped electrical storage cell (41)    Heat exchanger plate (42)    Laminated portion (43)    End plate (50)    Tie-rod (51)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery system (1) has a secondary battery control unit (3), which controls a secondary battery (4), where the secondary battery is equipped with an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has a separator for insulating a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode has a positive electrode active material layer, where a crystal structure of the positive electrode active material layer is the layered rock-salt oxide. A calculation unit (7) is provided, where the negative electrode has a negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Secondary battery system for use in a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle for determining the deterioration state of a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery control unit controls a secondary battery, where the secondary battery is equipped with an electrode assembly, and hence ensures determining the deterioration state of a secondary battery in a precise manner and reduces the influence by the electrical potential change of a negative electrode in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a secondary battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery system (1)    Battery module (2)    Secondary battery control unit (3)    Secondary battery (4)    Calculation unit (7)    Deterioration determination unit (8)
NOVELTY - The cell stack (1) has subcell stacks (200) which have stacked battery elements. A plate unit (10) and a pressure plate (20) are positioned for interposing the subcell stacks. The plate unit and the pressure plate are connected through connecting rods (30) which hold the stacking state of the subcell stacks. The plate unit provides an elastic member (14) which is interposed between a pair of pressure plate (11,12), and is not penetrated by the connecting rods.    USE - Cell stack for redox flow cells used for high capacity storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Productivity of the redox flow cells is excellent, and provides a manufacturing method which easily assembles a redox low battery cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of cell stack for redox flow cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view and a front view of a cell stack for redox flow cells.    Cell stack (1)    Plate unit (10)    Pressure plates (11,12)    Elastic member (14)    Pressure plate (20)    Connecting rods (30)    Subcell stacks (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has a positive electrode (22) provided with a positive electrode active material and arranged in a lower part of a battery case (21). A negative electrode (23) is provided with a negative electrode active material. Supporting electrolyte and ionic liquid are included in non-aqueous electrolyte. 4% of trifluoro methanesulfonate anion is added to the non-aqueous electrolyte with respect to total amount of anion of the supporting electrolyte and total amount of anion of the ionic liquid. A separator (24) is arranged between the negative and positive electrodes.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. non-aqueous-electrolyte magnesium secondary battery, for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a portable information-technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone. Uses include but are not limited to a coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a button-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a sheet-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a laminated-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a cylindrical-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a flat-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and a square-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The 4% of the trifluoro methanesulfonate anion is added to the non-aqueous electrolyte with respect to total amount of anion of the supporting electrolyte and total amount of anion of the ionic liquid, so that energy storage efficiency of the battery can be improved, resistance of a SEI film can be reduced and difference between charging and discharging voltage of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (20)    Battery case (21)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Separator (24)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine (1) has a second exhaustion path (27B) which connects an exhaust passage (6) between a fuel cell (4), a high-pressure-stage turbine (3HT), and a low pressure stage turbine (3LT). The exhaustion path switch units are arranged for switching a first exhaustion path (27A) and the second exhaustion path. The exhaustion path switch unit is switched to the second exhaustion path when the running state of the engine is in a transition region between operating space of the high-pressure-stage turbocharger, and the operating space of the low pressure stage turbocharger.    USE - Internal combustion engine for vehicles, e.g., motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses torque level difference during switching of high pressure- stage turbocharger and a low pressure stage turbocharger since the exhaustion path switch unit is switched to the second exhaustion path when the running state of the engine is in a transition region between operating space of the high-pressure-stage turbocharger, and the operating space of the low pressure stage turbocharger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the air in case rotation speed and load belonging to a predetermined region, an engine exhaust gas, and the fuel cell exhaust gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (1)    High-pressure-stage turbine (3HT)    Low pressure stage turbine (3LT)    Fuel cell (4)    Exhaust passage (6)    First exhaustion path (27A)    Second exhaustion path (27B)
NOVELTY - The method involves extending a gel-like sheet along uniaxial direction and acquiring extending molding. Solvent for film-forming is removed, dried and heatprocessed from the extending molding and polyolefin microporous film base material of three layer structure is obtained. A water-soluble resin or water-dispersible resin and microparticles are included in a single side of the polyolefin microporous film base material, where density of water-soluble resin or water-dispersible resin is 0.8 to 1 %. A coating liquid is coated and dried and a modification porous layer is formed.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery-cell separator i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte battery-cell separator, for lithium ion secondary battery utilized as a power supply in a notebook personal computer, a mobile telephone and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, a nickel-zinc battery, a silver-zinc carbon cell and a lithium polymer secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables allowing volume ratio of the water-soluble resin with respect to solid content of a viewpoint to the modification porous layer to be 15% of an upper limit, so that deterioration of shutdown characteristic of the polyolefin microporous film can be suppressed, thus providing physical strength and heat resistance to the polyolefin microporous film without reducing the shutdown characteristic of the polyolefin microporous film significantly.
NOVELTY - The procedure involves generating an exhaust gas stream (6) with a prechamber spark plug (2) and a hydrogen source i.e. thermal reformer (5). Hydrogen is supplied to a prechamber of the spark plug. An injector (4) is connected to the prechamber for flushing the prechamber with hydrogen. A combustion chamber (1.1) is loaded with a gas air mixture with a value lambda between 1.6 and 2.6. Water is converted into hydrogen by the hydrogen source, where the reformer is supplied with water and heat from a part of the stream. Heating units (7.1, 7.2) are thermodynamically coupled to the reformer.    USE - Procedure for running a spark ignited gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure enables injecting hydrogen produced into the prechamber and mixed with the gas mixture into the combustion chamber, so that the hydrogen increases rate of combustion and efficiency of the engine. The procedure enables achieving an efficient supply of hydrogen, and additional injection of hydrogen to bring less carbon particulate matter in exhaust gas and a higher rate of combustion as ignition is more powerful by using additional hydrogen, thus reducing rebuilding of tar within the prechamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a supply chain of an engine generator unit with a H2 reformer.    Combustion chamber (1.1)    Prechamber spark plug (2)    Injector (4)    Thermal reformer (5)    Exhaust gas stream (6)    Heating units (7.1, 7.2)
NOVELTY - The generation unit (10) has a wind tunnel (11) that includes airflow introducing portion, an impeller arrangement portion, and air-current-feed portions (12-14) which are formed in multiple steps. The impellers (20A-20C) are rotatably arranged in the arrangement portion, whose rotating shafts (21) are connected to transmit motive power. The arrangement portion is offset from airflow introducing portion and air-current-feed portions such that impellers overlap in front view and traveling airflow contacts with side vane plate (22) of impellers in arrangement portion.    USE - Electric power generation unit for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the arrangement portion is offset from the airflow introducing portion and air-current-feed portion such that traveling airflow contacts with the side vane plate of the impeller in the arrangement portion, the electric power generation unit is arranged compactly and utilization efficiency of the power generation unit is improved. Hence, installation of the power generation unit is simplified without affecting external appearance or boarding space of the vehicle and driving comfort of the vehicle is improved. The battery of the electric vehicle is charged reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation device.    Electric power generation unit (10)    Wind tunnel (11)    Air-current-feed portions (12-14)    Impellers (20A-20C)    Rotating shaft (21)    Side vane plate (22)
NOVELTY - The precursor (100) has positive electrode terminal (11), negative electrode terminal and two plate materials (12,14) that are formed with the metal of the same kind, respectively. Edge portions of plate materials are overlapped, so that pressure reduction of stacking portion is carried out. The convex portions (15a,15b) and recessed portions (16a,16b) are mutually engaged to the joining side of the edge portion of two plate materials. The chamfering portions (17a,17b) are formed in the non-joining side of the edge portion of two plate materials.    USE - Precursor for manufacturing electrode terminal-connection element, for use in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and lead acid battery used in a mobile communication apparatus, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clearance gap formed between the end shape of precursor and electrode terminal-connection element is not protruded, when pressure-reduction joining is carried out. The junction reliability is improved, and the corrosion and high resistance by the local battery effect is prevented. The flat electrode terminal-connection element is manufactured without any difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode terminal which is mutually formed by the dissimilar metal is electrically connected with negative electrode terminal using precursor main portion. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of precursor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of precursor for manufacturing electrode terminal-connection element.    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Plate materials (12,14)    Convex portions (15a,15b)    Recessed portions (16a,16b)    Chamfering portions (17a,17b)    Precursor for manufacturing electrode terminal-connection element (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a calculating unit (21b) which calculates requirement braking torque corresponded to engine brake according to requirement gear stage at time of driving by accelerator-off. A gear stage control unit (23c) controls real gear stage for a gear stage higher than the requirement gear stage to become an engine brake smaller than the requirement braking torque. A regenerative-control unit (23a) controls the rotary electric machine (3) to adjust the insufficiency of the requirement braking torque with the regenerative power generation torque of the rotary electric machine.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be made to generate a brake, without giving operator discomfort, and can prevent operator sensing discomfort for deceleration. Since all the requirement braking torques corresponded to the engine brake according to requirement gear stage are not used as an engine brake but the regenerative power generation torque of rotary electric machine is utilized, the energy at the time of running is recoverable by accelerator off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram which shows the vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Rotary electric machine (3)    Calculating unit (21b)    Regenerative-control unit (23a)    Gear stage control unit (23c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell mounting vehicle (10) has a cowl (42) by which external air introduction opening of the air-conditioner unit opens above the water draining channel (44). The cowl includes a drain hole (46L,46R) in the bottom of the water draining channel. The inlet port edge of the drain piping (48L,48R) is connected to the drain hole. The outlet end of the drain piping opens to the exterior of the front room.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen that leaks from a fuel cell stack is prevented from being sucked by the air conditioner unit through a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial schematic isometric view explanatory drawing of the fuel cell mounting vehicle.    Fuel cell mounting vehicle (10)    Cowl (42)    Water draining channel (44)    Drain hole (46L,46R)    Drain piping (48L,48R)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has electronic control unit (ECU) (1) that controls switching operation of a relay (2b). The ECU is connected from sub battery (B2) through electrically connected third feed route so that the electric power feeding performed through a second feed route is backed up. A switch apparatus (2c) is provided to interrupt electrically connected third feed route so that backup is performed after the predetermined time if the output from an ignition power supply (3) to second feed route is made to fall to a voltage lower than a predetermined threshold value.    USE - Vehicle power source system.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle power source system of low electric power loss performs power supply switching control easily and reliably. The power consumption in the third feed route is eliminated. The switch apparatus is easily realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    ECU (1)    Relay (2b)    Switch apparatus (2c)    Ignition power supply (3)    Vehicle power source system (10)    Sub-battery (B2)
NOVELTY - An electrode protective film formation agent contains organic compound (a) which has polymerizable unsaturated bond and urethane bond (b) and organic compound (C) by which greater than or equal to 1 hydrogen atom is substituted by fluorine atom.    USE - An electrode protective film formation agent for electrode and electrolyte solution used for lithium secondary batteries and lithium ion capacitor (all claimed) of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Charging/discharging cycling characteristics and high-temperature-storage characteristic of lithium secondary battery or lithium ion capacitor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electrode containing the electrode protective film formation agent;    (2) electrolyte solution containing the electrode protective film formation agent, electrolyte (F), and non-aqueous solvent (G); and    (3) manufacture of electrode protective film which involves applying voltage after making electrode and/or electrolyte solution contain the electrode protective film formation agent.
NOVELTY - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries, comprises 0.01-0.3 %mass film formation additive with respect to negative electrode active material.    USE - The negative electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle as motor driving power supply (all claimed), and used as power supply for mobile devices, such as mobile telephone and a notebook personal computer, power supply for transport including an electric train, satellite and submarine, and for electric vehicle, electric motorcycle and electric power-assisted bicycle, for backup power supplies such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and for electrical storage installation which stores the electric power generated by photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a power inverter circuit (6) that converts electric power electric-power generated by fuel cell (3). The first and second ventilators (15,18) ventilate the inside of first and second chambers (11,12) and discharge first and second ventilation air. A combustion exhaust gas flow path (10) discharges the combustion exhaust gas to the exterior of the housing (2). The first and second ventilation flow paths (16,19) discharge first and second ventilation air. An exhaust port (20) merges and discharges combustion exhaust gas, and ventilation air.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in pipe shaft of collective housing, used for household usage.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is provided which reduced the carbon dioxide levels in exhaust-gas exhausted from the fuel cell system at the time of the fuel cell system operation.    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)    Housing (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Power inverter circuit (6)    Combustion exhaust gas flow path (10)    Chambers (11,12)    Ventilators (15,18)    Ventilation flow paths (16,19)    Exhaust port (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a positive electrode (220), a negative electrode (240), and a non-aqueous electrolyte (90). The non-aqueous electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent, an oxalate complex compound, and an aromatic carbonate compound. The non-aqueous electrolyte includes 0.5-2 mass parts of oxalate complex compound, and 0.5-4 mass parts of aromatic carbonate compound with respect to the total mass parts of other electrolyte solution components.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, for portable power supply device. Uses include but are not limited to electronic devices such as a personal computer and a portable terminal, and vehicles such as a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery performance of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is improved compared to conventional battery, and has resistance reduction effect. Durable performance of the battery is improved effectively, since bigger capacity retention ratio is exhibited which reduces the resistance increase rate after high temperature preservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte (90)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)    Positive electrode (220)    Negative electrode (240)    Separators (262,264)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a negative electrode sheet (240) that is equipped with anode collector (241). A negative electrode active material layer (243) is provided with graphite (245) maintained at anode collector. The orientation degree of graphite contained in interior area (243b) relatively near the anode collector is smaller than the orientation degree of graphite contained in surface region (243a) relatively near outer surface (244) of negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The crack of the graphite at the time of rolling negative electrode active material layer is prevented, so that the performance degradation of the battery is suppressed effectively. The acceptance property of lithium ion is improved more reliably and battery resistance is reduced.    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 winding electrode housing equipped internally by the lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode sheet (240)    Anode collector (241)    Negative electrode active material layer (243)    Surface region of negative electrode active material layer (243a)    Interior area of negative electrode active material layer (243b)    Outer surface of negative electrode active material layer (244)    Graphite (245)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electric power by supplying fuel gas to an anode through a fuel gas supply path and oxidizing agent gas to a cathode through an oxidizing agent gas supply path. Fuel off gas is discharged from the anode through a fuel off-gas emission path. Oxidizing agent off-gas is discharged from the cathode through an oxidizing agent off-gas emission path. An oxidizing agent off-gas circuit is connected to the oxidizing agent gas supply path. Oxygen remained in the oxidizing agent off gas is consumed while driving an oxidizing agent off-gas circulation part.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system mounted in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen remained in the oxidizing agent off gas is consumed while driving the oxidizing agent off-gas circulation part, so that the oxidizing agent off-gas circuit can be stimulated, oxygen concentration of the cathode can be reduced, reaction of the fuel gas and the oxidizing agent gas on a surface of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented, starting property of the system can be improved and deterioration of a fuel cell can be suppressed in an idle halt condition of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a fuel cell system control method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for permitting idle stop of a fuel cell system (S101)    Step for discharging oxygen at time of idle stop (S103)    Step for performing power consumption of a high voltage battery in an idle stop continuation state (S105)    Step for performing idle halt condition cancellation determination (S107)    Step for restarting a fuel cell system (S109)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode body (30) which has separators (51) that overlap with a negative electrode active material layer (43) of an electrode plate (41). The separator has a separator main body (52) which has a negative electrode side main surface (52b) turning to the negative electrode active material layer. The separator has a conductive layer (53) which contains lithium titanate and electrically conductive material which electrically connects directly or indirectly in the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery (claimed) used for vehicles e.g., hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Acceptance property of lithium is improved, and enables to make a diffused resistor low. Malfunction with respect to metallic lithium precipitation on a negative electrode active material layer is suppressed, especially when high-rate charge is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged sectional view of an electrode body.    Electrode body (30)    Electrode plate (41)    Negative electrode active material layer (43)    Separators (51)    Separator main body (52)    Negative electrode side main surface (52b)    Conductive layer (53)
NOVELTY - An electrode has solid electrolyte (A) having lithium-germanium-phosphorus sulfide-type crystal structure, solid electrolyte (B) in which portion(s) is glass, and an active material, and has normal electrode potential of 1 V or more.    USE - Electrode is used for manufacturing all-solid-state battery (claimed) e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte battery and lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves output characteristics of all-solid-state battery, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery;    (2) manufacture of electrode; and    (3) manufacture of all-solid-state battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a portion into which a clearance gap exists between inner surfaces facing a groove portion in outer surface of rib (11b) in case elements (11) in a state in which the rib penetrates in groove portion. The portion is provided between the outer surface of rib in first case element and the inner surface facing the groove portion in second case member in a direction along an outer-periphery edge portion of first case element. A moisture-transfer regulation unit is provided to suppress the movement of moisture content into the portion (11c) facing a window.    USE - Battery pack such as lithium ion battery pack and nickel-hydrogen battery pack for portable electronic device such as notebook type personal computer and tablet-type personal computer, and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is provided with high reliability and improved waterproof capacity. The moisture-transfer regulation unit is provided to suppress the movement of moisture content into portion facing window in more efficient manner. The permeation of moisture content is suppressed effectively between the top portion of rib and the bottom portions of groove portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the case element of battery pack from inner surface side.    Case elements (11)    Inner side main surface (11a)    Rib (11b)    Opening (11c)    Subrib (11d)
NOVELTY - A conductive adhesive composition comprises conductive carbon, and particulate-form binder containing 50 wt.% or more structural unit derived from nitrile monomer and structural units (I) and/or (II) derived from acidic functional group-containing monomer.    USE - Conductive adhesive composition is used for electrochemical element electrode for lithium ion secondary battery for mobile phones, notebook personal computer and automotive vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive adhesive composition provides high electric potential-oriented electrochemical element electrode capable of providing secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conductive adhesive composition comprises conductive carbon, and particulate-form binder containing 50 wt.% or more structural unit derived from nitrile monomer and structural units of formulae (I) and/or (II) derived from acidic functional group-containing monomer.    R1,R3=H or methyl;    R2=H, 1-10C alkyl or phenyl;    n=1-50;and    R4=H, portion of fluorine substitution product of saturated hydrocarbyl or 1-20C saturated hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - The plug has center electrode (5) whose outer diameter is same as internal diameter of shaft hole (4). The center of projection portion of through-hole (28) exists on position shifted from center of projection portion at front-end of small diameter portion (5S). The projection portion at front-end of small diameter portion overlaps with projection portion of ground electrode (27). The preset equation is satisfied when shortest distance of shaft hole from portion forming shortest distance C between front-ends of small diameter portion to front-end of shaft hole is D.    USE - Plasma-jet ignition plug attached to attachment hole of combustion apparatuses such as internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma-jet ignition plug is configured to obtain favorable ignition quality in the step which exhaustion of ground electrode by producing the spark discharge in mind reliably over long period of time in efficient manner. Thus, the improvement effect of the consumability-proof by providing chip is exhibited reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of front-end portion of ignition plug.    Shaft hole (4)    Center electrode (5)    Small diameter portion (5S)    Ground electrode (27)    Through-hole (28)
NOVELTY - The electrolytic membrane (18) has a contact bonding layer that is provided between the inner peripheral protrusion of resin-made frame units (24) and other surface of solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and between the internal peripheral surface of inner peripheral protrusion and outer periphery edge portion of second gas diffusion layer. A clearance gap (S2) between the internal peripheral surface of inner peripheral protrusion and outer periphery edge portion of second gas diffusion layer is large in connection with spacing apart from solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clearance gap between the internal peripheral surface of inner peripheral protrusion and outer periphery edge portion of second gas diffusion layer is large in connection with spacing apart from solid polymer electrolyte membrane, thus the protrusion of adhesive agent to outside is suppressed favorably. The variation in application quantity of adhesive agent is absorbed by simple and economical structure. The workability at the time of manufacturing of electrolytic membrane is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode structure (10)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (18)    Cathode electrode (20)    Anode electrode (22)    Resin-made frame unit (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying the positive and negative electrode electrolyte solution into tank (106,107) for charging/discharging cell (1). The oxidizing agent of solid and a liquid is introduced into the negative electrode electrolyte solution to oxidize the negative electrode active material contained in the negative electrode electrolyte solution. The negative electrode electrolyte solution contains the elements selected from titanium, tin, iron, and vanadium.    USE - Method for operating redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rebalance of the operating method of redox flow cell can be precisely performed efficiently, when a difference arises in the charge condition of positive electrode electrolyte solution and negative electrode electrolyte solution, by introducing the oxidizing agent of solid and a liquid into negative electrode electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the redox flow cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Redox flow cell (1)    Battery cell (100)    Diaphragm (101)    Negative electrode cell (103)    Tank (106,107)
NOVELTY - The battery-cell separator has a porous membrane layer, which has an alumina system material, and a nonwoven fabric base material. The nonwoven fabric base material is covered with a cationic polymer or an anionic polymer.    USE - Battery-cell separator e.g., lithium cell separator. Can also be used for separator of capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a battery-cell separator which is manufactured stably.
NOVELTY - The foil has a negative electrode active material layer formed on a surface a foil main body. A convex part is passed to center of the foil main body along specific direction orthogonal to rolling direction of the foil main body and arranged in a line symmetrical with respect to an axis parallel to the rolling direction. A lithium ion secondary battery (1) is equipped with a cylindrical-shaped battery extrapolation tin (2). A separator (5) is provided between a negative electrode (3) and a positive electrode (4). A cap (16) is crimped with the battery extrapolation tin.    USE - Negative electrode current collection copper foil i.e. electrical power collector, for a pressure roll of a lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery and lamination-type lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in a communication apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, an electric tool and a vehicle e.g. hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convex part is arranged in the line symmetrical with respect to the axis parallel to the rolling direction, so that adhesiveness between the foil and a negative electrode active material can be improved, dropping-off of the negative electrode active material from the negative electrode active material layer can be suppressed, generation of wrinkles can be reduced at time of arranging the convex part on the foil main body and abrasion of a pressure roll can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The foil is an electrical power collector. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Cylindrical-shaped battery extrapolation tin (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Cap (16)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply apparatus has a voltage switch command unit (90) that reduces the output voltage of a DC-DC converter (20) even to a voltage lower than the output voltage of a solar storage battery (40), when electric power is supplied to the low voltage electric load from the battery. The storage battery is connected in parallel with the DC-DC converter with respect to a low voltage electric load.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electric power supply apparatus in which the charging/discharging control of the storage battery by the solar cell is implemented by a simple circuit structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DC-DC converter (20)    Solar storage battery (40)    Vehicle-mounted load (50)    Switch (70)    Voltage switch command unit (90)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has a case (20) where upper portion and lower portion are provided with opening (20a). An electronic component is accommodated in each of upper space (AS) and lower space. An upper cover (10) is provided to cover opening of the upper portion. A lower cover (26) is provided to cover the opening of lower portion. A protrusion (25) used as leg is provided in the case in the lower cover side when case is mounted toward upper direction. The protrusion is provided in the outer side of region where sealing material is coated.    USE - Control apparatus such as inverter for supplying electric power to propulsion motor of electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protrusion used as leg is provided in the case in the lower cover side when case is mounted toward upper direction, the case is up-down inverted and mounted in a work bench stably. The protrusion can support the case when upper cover is removed and electronic component is exposed from upside opening, so that the electronic component is not exposed from upside opening to contact work bench surface. The control apparatus positioned at engine compartment is sealed in order to prevent permeation of moisture content or dust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the inverter.    Control apparatus (2)    Upper cover (10)    Case (20)    Opening (20a)    Protrusion (25)    Lower cover (26)    Upper space (AS)
NOVELTY - The magnesium-air fuel cell (10) has a cathode (20) fixed to an outer frame (17). An anode (21) is located inside the outer frame. The cathode has a porous electrode layer and a porous active layer. The porous electrode layer consists of conductive carbon and fluororesin. The porous active layer consists of activated carbon and fluororesin. The reaction liquid (24) is injected inside the outer frame. A vent pipe has one end connected to an opening formed in an outer surface of the outer frame. The vent pipe has other end connected to a float.    USE - Magnesium-air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has excellent water repellent property and air permeability by providing porous electrode layer and porous active layer. The fuel cell generates fixed electric current for a long time by reaching the peak of discharge reaction at an early stage. The fuel cell generates large current by enlarging specific surface area of the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the magnesium-air fuel cell.    Magnesium-air fuel cell (10)    Outer frame (17)    Cathode (20)    Anode (21)    Reaction liquid (24)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (1) has an electric power generation element (10) accommodated in a container (2). The excessive electrolyte solution (3) is stored in the container. The electric power generation element contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator arranged in between the positive and negative electrodes. The separator is made to contact the excessive electrolyte solution when the container is inclined at an arbitrary angle.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for motor vehicle and portable terminal. Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, back-up power supply unit and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is used for a long time period by suppressing the lack of electrolyte solution in the electric power generation element even when the battery is mounted in an arbitrary direction. The weight of the battery is reduced by reducing the quantity of electrolyte stored in the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Container (2)    Excessive electrolyte solution (3)    Current collection portion (7)    Electric power generation element (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing (E0) a range of sampling frequencies lower than frequency of periodic voltage signal. A precision of an estimate of an average value of the signal is evaluated (E7) for each sampling frequency from a minimum number of measurement samples considered in a time observation window. An optimal range of sampling frequencies is determined within a previously fixed range to maximize precision. Sampling frequency is selected (E8) among the optimal range for sub-sampling the voltage signal during a measurement step.    USE - Method for estimating an average value of a periodic or quasi periodical voltage signal of a cell of a battery i.e. high voltage battery, of an electric or hybrid car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables estimating average value of the periodic or quasi periodical voltage signal of cell of the battery in a better manner during charging of the battery by a charger without requiring sending of average value calculated at regular intervals to a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a simulation algorithm to implement a method for estimating an average value of a periodic or quasi periodical voltage signal. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for fixing a range of sampling frequencies (E0)    Step for calculating samples at a frequency over 10 seconds (E3)    Step for safeguarding estimation of average value of periodic voltage signal (E5)    Step for evaluating precision of estimate of average value of signal for each sampling frequency (E7)    Step for selecting an optimal frequency range for sub-sampling voltage signal (E8)
NOVELTY - The core has a winding unit laminated with a sheet including an anode/separation film/cathode structure. A core part is positioned at a side of a central part that is fixed with an end of the sheet. The sheet is inserted in a core body along axis direction. A single axis unit is fixed on a vertical section about a rotation center axis unit and another core part along opposing direction. The sheet is inserted into a gear. The core parts are separately fixed with a jelly-roll-type electrode assembly. The rotation center axis unit is reeled with the sheet.    USE - Core for manufacturing a jelly-roll-type electrode assembly of a battery cell i.e. secondary lithium battery, of a cellular phone, a smart pad, a notebook computer, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly is separated from the core parts in a non-contact state so as to reduce generation of fault. The core improves extended application without using additional structure. The core is simple in structure. The internal structure of the core can be changed in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a core.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has boarding detection unit which detects whether driver is boarding. An accelerator operation detector (95) detects operation of accelerator grip, when engine is in idle halt condition. The engine is restarted without carrying out condition of detection of driver boarding, when accelerator operation detection unit detects predetermined operation of grip. An engine restart control unit (112) restarts engine without carrying out condition of detection of predetermined operation of accelerator grip, when boarding detection unit does not detect driver boarding.    USE - Saddle-riding type vehicle e.g. scooter-type two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is stopped automatically and is transferred to idle halt condition, so that consumption of useless fuel at the time of the short stop of the waiting for a signal is suppressed. The forgetfulness of turn-off of main switch is prevented, so that careless exhaustion of battery is avoided. The vehicle is simple in structure, so that manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram for demonstrating the functional structure of engine controlled unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Accelerator grip (32)    Injector (87)    Accelerator operation detector (95)    Idle stop controller (111)    Engine restart control unit (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has thermal radiation unit that is located between heat radiator inflow port (27a) and heat radiator outflow port (27b). An adjustment unit (5) adjusts the pressure difference of the working fluid. A setting unit sets the target physical quantity for cooling the thermal medium. A control unit controls the differential pressure adjustment unit so that the pressure of the working fluid of upstream is increased when the heat releases of the working fluid in the thermal radiation unit run short based on the target physical quantity.    USE - Stationary type waste heat utilizing apparatus used for drive system mounted in transportation vehicle such as truck, bus, and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The collection of energy and cooling of suitable thermal medium are realized, and the structure of the apparatus is simplified. The mounting property of the waste heat utilizing apparatus to vehicle is improved. The opening degree of the variable throttle valve is reduced, the temperature of working fluid is reduced and the production of the cavitation in the electric pump is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste heat utilizing apparatus.    Drive system (1)    Differential pressure adjustment unit (5)    Controller (7)    Heat radiator inflow port (27a)    Heat radiator outflow port (27b)
NOVELTY - A composite material contains a plant-derived porous carbon material having a pore volume of 0.1 cm3/g or more measured by an by micropore analysis method, and lithium sulfide supported by pores of the porous carbon material, and has pore volume of less than 0.1 cm3/g measured by micropore analysis method.    USE - Composite material is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, mobile device, robot, personal computer, game machine device, camcorder, vehicle equipment, and domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material provides secondary battery having excellent cycle characteristics and high capacitance, and is manufactured reliably. The porous carbon material contained in the composite material has excellent electronic conductivity with respect to lithium sulfide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery, which has electrode formed using the composite material; and    (2) manufacture of composite material, which involves producing lithium hydrosulfide in a solvent, adding a plant-derived porous carbon material, and heating.
NOVELTY - The control device (50) sets a drive mode to a limp home mode in which the engine (2) and one of motor-generators (MG1,MG2) are driven when an abnormality in the other motor-generator is sensed. When a charge-discharge amount input to or output from a battery (B) during engine operation is smaller than a charge-discharge amount based on charged state of the battery during the limp home mode, the smaller of charge-discharge amounts based on charged state and upper limit rotation speed of the engine is set as charge-discharge demand.    USE - Control device for hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By setting the charge-discharge demand, engine rotation speed is kept from increasing despite reduction in required driving force, improving drivability during limp home driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a hybrid vehicle to which a control device is applied.    Engine (2)    Control device (50)    Hybrid vehicle (100)    Battery (B)    Motor-generators (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a case (140) which accommodates an electrode assembly (110). A cap assembly (150) seals the case and comprises a cap plate (151). A short-circuit member (160) comprises a first short-circuit plate (111) coupled to the cap plate and a second short-circuit plate (112) on the surface of the first short-circuit plate facing toward the electrode assembly and coupled to the cap plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery for mobile phone, camcorder and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers rechargeable battery with safe construction by maintaining short-circuit when internal pressure exceeds critical pressure. Ensures continuous function of fuse portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    First short-circuit plate (111)    Second short-circuit plate (112)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)    Cap plate (151)    Short-circuit member (160)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a set of overlapping rechargeable batteries (20) arranged in an x-axis direction. A set of bus bars (30) electrically connected with terminals (10) e.g. positive terminal (11) and negative terminal (12), of different rechargeable batteries of the set of rechargeable batteries. The bus bars comprise bent band in surface contact with and electrically connected to the terminals. A coupler is inserted through a band inserter and the bent band. The coupler is extended through a bent unit and the bus bar, where the coupler is designed as a rivet.    USE - Battery module for use as a motor driving power source to an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bus bar can be electrically connected to the terminal through a simple configuration without using an additional coupler i.e. bolts or welding, so that improved degree of connection freedom of the bus bar and the terminal and better durability can be enabled, thus reducing manufacturing costs of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Terminals (10)    Positive terminal (11)    Negative terminal (12)    Rechargeable batteries (20)    Bus bars (30)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The construction (10) has non-interfering supporting elements (22, 24) for extending between a battery (20) and carriers (14, 16) for absorbing side impact force. A longitudinal portion (40) is adjacent to a side region (42) of the battery. A pair of side sections is extended from spaced locations on the longitudinal portion at an angle to outside, where the side sections collide with each other in order to define an enclosed region (28). The carriers are provided with an inner element with a C-shaped cross-section, which is extended over length of the carriers.    USE - Undercarriage construction for a vehicle i.e. motor car, to support and guard a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of side sections is extended from the spaced locations on the longitudinal portion at the angle to the outside, where the side sections collide with each other in order to define the enclosed region, thus preventing damage to a tunnel caused by lateral collision force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a vehicle with an undercarriage construction.    Undercarriage construction (10)    Carriers (14, 16)    Battery (20)    Non-interfering supporting elements (22, 24)    Enclosed region (28)    Longitudinal portion (40)    Side region of battery (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell stack (2) having cells (3), each having a ventilation path. Main and auxiliary compressors direct fluid through the ventilation paths of the cells, the auxiliary compressor being of reduced power compared to the main compressor. A controller (10) operates the auxiliary compressor (8) without the main compressor (7) upon start up of the fuel cell and to switch on the main compressor after start up when the fuel cell stack power output exceeds a preset threshold.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents increase in parasitic losses on the fuel cell system once the main compressor is in operation, since the controller shuts downs the auxiliary compressor to prevent creation of an undesirable drag on the fluid flows generated by the main compressor. Avoids or reduced parasitic losses caused by the dissipation of energy by the auxiliary compressor since, when the auxiliary compressor is shut down, the vanes or other air displacement elements of the auxiliary compressor do not rotate under the air flows generated by the main processor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Cells (3)    Main compressor (7)    Auxiliary compressor (8)    Controller (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a sleeve element (20) formed with a through-hole (22), in which a screw element (24) is received. The screw element is screwed in the through-hole of the sleeve element from an underside of a corresponding screw thread (30). The sleeve element comprises a water drain, through which water (34) is discharged from the through hole to outside. The water drain comprises an exhaust opening within a wall of the sleeve element. The sleeve element comprises an idle length region above a threaded portion, and is made of a weldable metal alloy.    USE - Connecting system for connecting two high volt components i.e. battery and container, on a frame element i.e. pipe, of a truss boom for a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The screw element is screwed in the through-hole of the sleeve element from the underside of the corresponding screw thread such that a short length of the screw element is obtained, thus reducing weight of the system and protecting the system against corrosion. The sleeve element comprises the water drain, through which water is discharged from the through-hole to the outside, thus ensuring direct flow of the penetrated water under influence of gravity from the through-hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a connecting system.    Sleeve element (20)    Through-hole (22)    Screw element (24)    Screw thread (30)    Water (34)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a high voltage battery (2) e.g. lithium-ion battery, a battery management system (3), where a set of poles of the high voltage battery is electrically connected with a set of high voltage electrical systems (5, 5') or electric motor drives. The battery is arranged with a pyrotechnic safety device (7) for separating the battery from high-voltage. The battery management system provides a signal for triggering the safety device when a pole of the battery of the high voltage electrical system and/or the motor drivers is disconnected.    USE - Battery system for an electromotive drivable vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system provides the signal for triggering the safety device when the pole of the battery of the high voltage electrical system and/or the motor drivers is disconnected, thus allowing the battery to have an extended service life and an extended availability, and avoiding prophylactic battery exchange. The high voltage battery is able to be disconnected without communication between the battery and the battery management system, and a possibility of emergency disconnections by rescue squad is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system.    Battery system (1)    High voltage battery (2)    Battery management system (3)    High voltage electrical systems (5, 5')    Pyrotechnic safety device (7)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has a battery management system (3) to detect the measurement values with respect to battery system with a preset sample rate. Buffer memory device (4) temporarily stores the detected measurement values in chronological order. The measurement values are transferred and stored in an event memory device (5), in a case of an occurrence of a preset event to transfer stored measurement values to event memory device (5). The measurement values are detected within a preset period prior to occurrence of event of management system and temporarily stored in device (4).    USE - High volt battery system for electric car and electromotive drivable vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high volt battery system is monitored effectively with predetermined error conditions and/or events supplementary data for use with a repair and/or a maintenance for the order. The event memory device is provided with non volatile memory, so that the datums is stored without an electric voltage resting against the memory. The non volatile memory of the event memory device is more rewritable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for monitoring a high volt battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    High volt battery system (1)    Battery management system (3)    Buffer memory device (4)    Event memory device (5)    High volt terminals (10,10')
NOVELTY - The battery pack support structure supports the battery pack arranged in the vehicle rear, and has a spare-tire accommodating unit (7) which is formed in the rear floor panel (4) by a vehicle rear side. A battery frame (8) supports the battery pack on the rear floor panel in the downward direction of battery pack, and a third frame (14) is provided in which the horizontal predetermined position of first frame (12) separated from second frame (13) and the perpendicular predetermined position of second frame are connected.    USE - Battery pack support structure for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operability since the positioning of battery frame and assembly work of battery pack can be simplified. Reliably protects the battery pack since the gas discharge unit and gas discharge hose connection unit can also be protected. Improves the operability since the operator's burden can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a battery pack.    Rear floor panel (4)    Spare-tire accommodating unit (7)    Battery frame (8)    First frame (12)    Second frame (13)    Third frame (14)
NOVELTY - The galvanic element (10) is composed of lithium-intercalating electrode (12) and lithium-deintercalating electrode (14). A polyimide-based separator is provided for separating the electrodes. The separator having labyrinth porosity is provided in specific side of electrode, using coating including binder and ceramic particles that are selected from lithium aluminum oxide, phosphate, sulfide, and titanate.    USE - Galvanic element used in lithium ion cell, lithium ion module, lithium ion pack, and lithium ion battery (all claimed) used in mobile telephone, MP3 player, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The galvanic element composed of lithium-intercalating electrode and lithium-deintercalating electrode is configured to increase the lithium ion conduction so that the high-current capability of galvanic element is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic internal view of the galvanic element showing the movement of lithium ions during charging process.    Galvanic element (10)    Lithium-intercalating electrode (12)    Lithium-deintercalating electrode (14)    Ammeter (16)    Lithium ion-conducting electrolyte (18)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an outer shell (12) comprising inner and outer surfaces (14, 16), where the inner surface defines an inner volume for holding pressurized gas. An electrically conductive layer (24) is attached to the shell, and an inner liner (30) is arranged over the inner surface and another electrically conductive layer. The latter conductive layer is connected with the liner and electrically isolated from the former conductive layer. A capacitance meter (32) measures capacitance between the conductive layers, where the change in capacitance indicates buckling in the system.    USE - Storage system for storing pressurized gas e.g. hydrogen, oxygen and air, in a fuel cell operated vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance meter measures capacitance between the conductive layers, where the change in capacitance indicates buckling in the system, thus avoiding durability issues and fatigue cracks of liner material of the storage system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The outer shell comprises a carbon fiber composite. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detection of liner buckling in a storage system for pressurized gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a section of a pressurized gas storage system having a buckling detection mechanism.    Storage system (10)    Outer shell (12)    Inner surface of outer shell (14)    Outer surface of outer shell (16)    Electrically conductive layer (24)    Inner liner (30)    Capacitance meter (32)
NOVELTY - The Rankine cycle apparatus (10) has a piston (62) which moves inside of the storage chamber (63), and varies the volume of the storage chamber. A control unit (75) actually determines the leak of the working fluid from the working-fluid circuit (11) based on a difference with a moving amount which is a standard moving amount of the movable part while controlling the movable part. A heat radiator (30) has a volume adjustment mechanism (60) provided with the piston in the storage chamber to adjust supply of working fluid.    USE - Rankine cycle apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leak of a working fluid is detectable with the use of a volume adjustment mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the Rankine cycle apparatus.    Rankine cycle apparatus (10)    Working-fluid circuit (11)    Heat radiator (30)    Volume adjustment mechanism (60)    Piston (62)    Storage chamber (63)    Control unit (75)
NOVELTY - The state diagnostic method involves computing (100) the theoretical characteristic value, when the secondary battery is normal from the created equivalent circuit model. The equivalent circuit model is created according to the structure of the secondary battery. The impedance of the secondary battery is measured (102). The real characteristic value of the secondary battery is computed (104) from the impedance of the measured secondary battery. The theoretical characteristic value is compared (105) with the real characteristic value of the diagnosing state of the secondary battery.    USE - Method for diagnosing state of a secondary battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state diagnostic method involves computing the theoretical characteristic value, when the secondary battery is normal from the created equivalent circuit model, and thus accurately performs the state diagnosis of the secondary battery mounted in the vehicle, and also accurately pinpoints the malfunction location of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a state diagnostic method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Computing the theoretical characteristic value, when the secondary battery is normal from the created equivalent circuit model (100)    Detecting voltage and electric current applying on a diagnostic apparatus changing a frequency with respect to the secondary battery (101)    Measuring the impedance of the secondary battery (102)    Computing the real characteristic value of the secondary battery from the impedance of the measured secondary battery (104)    Comparing the theoretical characteristic value with the real characteristic value of the diagnosing state of the secondary battery (105)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a circuit board connected with a unit cell. A copper plating layer (34) and a resist layer (35) are stacked on a copper foil layer (33). The circuit board is equipped with a copper foil terminal part that is provided with the copper foil layer and the copper plating layer. A lead board is connected to an electrode terminal of the unit cell. The electrode terminal is connected to a copper foil terminal part of the lead board by spot welding. Thickness of the copper foil layer is greater than 70 micrometers.    USE - Battery pack for use in a small electronic device such as notebook-type computer, mobile telephone, smart phone, portable DVD player, portable GPS, transceiver and personal computer, and a portable electronic device such as video camera and mobile computer. Can also be used in a power-assist bicycle and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal of the unit cell is connected to the copper foil terminal part of the lead board by spot welding, so that reliability of the battery pack can be improved, connection intensity of the copper plating layer and the lead board can be improved, heat resistance of the battery pack can be improved and gas emitted from a gas guiding port can be prevented in a reliable manner. The battery pack is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unit cell is a flat-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, a square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery and a nickel cadmium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Base material layer (31)    Adhesive paste layer (32)    Copper foil layer (33)    Copper plating layer (34)    Resist layer (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10b) has a fuel cell stack (100b) having an oxidation pole and a fuel electrode. An anode circulating-type reaction tank (200) is provided in the oxidation pole side of the fuel cell. A cathode circulating-type reaction tank (300) is provided in the fuel electrode side of the fuel cell. A hydrogen mediator circulates between the cathode circulating-type reaction tank and the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves size reduction, cost reduction and resource-saving, while improving manufacturing process and usability since the hydrogen mediator circulates between the cathode circulating-type reaction tank and the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the operation when charging in the radio frequency of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10b)    Fuel cell stack (100b)    Anode circulating-type reaction tank (200)    Hydrogen tank (210)    Cathode circulating-type reaction tank (300)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. redox flow cell (10), has a battery main body provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Sulfur compound i.e. active material, is dissolved in water-system electrolyte solution. Water-soluble compound is chosen from aldehydes, ketones and amides. A positive electrode chamber (14) and a negative electrode chamber (16) are separated by a separator (18). A positive electrode side circulation path (26) is arranged between the positive electrode chamber and a positive electrode water-system electrolyte solution tank (24).    USE - Battery i.e. redox flow cell, for use in an industry.    ADVANTAGE - The water-soluble compound is chosen from the aldehydes, the ketones and the amides, so that energy efficiency of the battery can be improved, voltage drop of the battery can be suppressed and decline in electrical conductivity can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water-system electrolyte solution is alkali-metal sulfide e.g. sodium sulfide, lithium sulfide, potassium sulfide and alkali metal polysulfides e.g. sodium polysulfide, lithium sulfide and potassium polysulfide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a redox flow cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Redox flow cell (10)    Positive electrode chamber (14)    Negative electrode chamber (16)    Separator (18)    Positive electrode water-system electrolyte solution tank (24)    Positive electrode side circulation path (26)
NOVELTY - The ink comprises an active material containing ionomer solution, hydrogen ion conductive polymer electrolyte, water and alcohol that contains polyhydric alcohol i.e. glycerol. The ionomer solution contains 0.150.0 weight part of the polyhydric alcohol with respect to 100 weight part of the water. A negative electrode and a positive electrode are formed with an intermediate layer (240) that is formed between a gas diffusion layer (200) and a catalyst layer (220). Thicknesses of the intermediate layer, the gas diffusion layer and the catalyst layer are uniform.    USE - Fuel cell catalyst ink for an electrode e.g. positive electrode i.e. anode, and negative electrode i.e. cathode, of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (all claimed) and a fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), phosphoric acid form fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell, that are utilized in an electrical machinery apparatus industry, a fuel cell electric vehicle and a portable terminal. Can also be used in a domestic cogeneration system i.e. enefarm.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol contains the polyhydric alcohol, so that catalyst particles can be held in the ink in a favorable manner and electric power generation performance of an electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode    (2) a MEA    (3) a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode.    Gas diffusion layer (200)    Catalyst layer (220)    Intermediate layer (240)
NOVELTY - The pack (30) has a battery module (50) provided with a square-shaped battery (51) i.e. battery cell. A battery control equipment (61) controls the battery module. A thermal coupling of a dummy module (60) and the control equipment is compared with the thermal coupling of the battery module and the control equipment. The dummy module and the control equipment are accommodated in an accommodating part (S). The dummy module and the control equipment are attached to a weight main body (33). A frame (36) is provided with a pillar part (38) and another pillar part (39).    USE - Battery pack for use in a commercial vehicle (claimed) i.e. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal coupling of the dummy module and the control equipment is compared with the thermal coupling of the battery module and the control equipment, so that battery control equipment can be cooled in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Accommodating part (S)    Battery pack (30)    Weight main body (33)    Frame (36)    Pillar parts (38, 39)    Battery module (50)    Square-shaped battery (51)    Dummy module (60)    Battery control equipment (61)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery management apparatus comprises a motor generator (14) that combines the function of an electric motor and generator. A current sensor (18) detects the electric current value of an electric current flowing through a secondary battery (16). An auxiliary machine battery (26) supplies power to an electric equipment mounted in a vehicle with respect to an auxiliary machine type loads (28,38). A voltage transducer (22) voltage-falls the voltage of the secondary battery. A determination unit (24) determines the stop operation of the voltage transducer.    USE - Apparatus for managing a secondary battery of a vehicle, such as a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery management apparatus comprises a current sensor that detects the electric current value of an electric current flowing through a secondary battery, and thus precisely computes the remaining capacity of the secondary battery from the detected value of the current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a secondary battery management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Motor generator (14)    Secondary battery (16)    Current sensor (18)    Voltage transducer (22)    Determination unit (24)    Auxiliary machine battery (26)    Auxiliary machine type loads (28,38)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a thermoelectric module, which is a Peltier module. An outer layer is formed of ceramic. The inner layer is formed with semiconductor metal alloy. The layers are connected electrically in series and thermally in parallel to undergo a temperature difference to generate electrical tensions. The layers are formed in conduits for exhaust of internal combustion outside the vehicles. A ceramic module (1) is provided in which thermosensitive semiconductor metal (2) is inserted.    USE - Thermoelectric system for generating electricity from exhaust systems.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient generation of electricity in an economical and environmental friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric system.    Ceramic module (1)    Semiconductor metal (2)    Blade (4)    Hinge axis (5)    Fastener (6)
NOVELTY - A mechanism which is useful for making clean and environment friendly generation of electricity is disclosed. The Blower driven machine 11 is placed at the top of the Railway passenger bogie 3 for the generation of high pressurized Air. Galvanized reinforcement structure 8 and Blower driven Air generating machine 7 is placed along the Railway track 1 to generate the Air and subsequently it is being collected in M.S.tanks 15 and later on with the help of Air and Air motor 16, electricity is being made.
NOVELTY - The device has a sheath sensor connected to an acceleration sensor. A power manager supplies electricity to a black-box from a battery of a vehicle. An image storage part stores an image that is photographed by a camera. A sensor sensing signal unit produces an operation sense signal according to movement of the vehicle. A control unit receives the operation sense signal for analyzing and determining an external object. The sensor sensing signal unit is connected to the sheath sensor. An image detection part generates an image perception signal.    USE - Black-box device for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves vehicle battery life in a parked mode. The device supplies power supply to the sheath sensor by utilizing a solar cell module for increasing parked mode operating time. The device prevents an infrared sensor from being malfunctioned or sensing error, so that engine temperature of a car can be accurately measured in the parked mode and offsetting error between the car engine temperature and measured external temperature can be corrected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a black-box device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel conversion part connected with an anode electrode of a fuel cell device. A compressor compresses boil off gas (BOG), and is connected with a liquefied natural gas (LNG) undertaking instrument paper. The fuel conversion part converts the BOG into fuel. The fuel cell device is provided with a cathode electrode. The cathode electrode heats the fuel supplied to the anode electrode. A heat exchanger is positioned between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. A cycle line is connected to an evaporator. A supply line is connected to an LNG consumption unit.    USE - Complex power generating system for an LNG carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel conversion part efficiently converts the BOG generated in the LNG undertaking instrument paper into the fuel. The system has high operating efficiency, low construction cost and low maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a complex power generating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The liquid-gas separator (10) comprises a droplet guide fluid path that is formed at an inlet tube, in which the miscible fluid is flowed. The inlet tube is formed at the edge of a body portion. A circulation pan is installed inside the body portion. A droplet vent is provided to connect with the droplet guide fluid path. Multiple wing pieces are installed in the upper portion of a floor of the circulation pan. A bottom plate is equipped on the surface of the floor. The droplet vent is provided to connect with the droplet guide fluid path at the tangential direction.    USE - Liquid-gas separator for use in a fuel cell system (Claimed) for a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circulation pan is installed inside the body portion, where droplet vent is provided to connect with the droplet guide fluid path, and thus enhances the collection amount of the droplet in the recirculation of the hydrogen, while enhancing the operational efficiency of the liquid-gas separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a liquid-gas separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid-gas separator (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air feed system (12)    Hydrogen supplying system (13)    Heat management system (14)    Vent system (15)
NOVELTY - The circuit has wires drawing out current, which is flowed in sensing bus bars. Ends of the wires are respectively connected with the sensing bus bars that connect cell leads i.e. curved cell leads, with a laser welding unit to weld the cell leads. A cell module assembly is provided with multiple unit cells and arranged between the cell leads. The laser welding unit is connected with two parts to weld the parts that are connected with the sensing bus bars and overlapped with the unit cells. The cell leads are arranged on the sensing bus bars.    USE - Circuit for sensing voltage of a cell module assembly (claimed) of a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit easily replaces a contact part with the cell leads by utilizing a connector to simplify total size and weight of a battery of a vehicle, reduce vibration resistance and impact resistance of the battery of the vehicle by utilizing a junction by the laser welding unit instead of the junction by the connector, decrease need of number of the parts for manufacturing the battery of the vehicle and reduce fabrication cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cell module assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a cell module assembly.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a set of horizontal rods protruded in two ends of a pair of housing parts. Another set of horizontal rods is arranged at a constant interval and fixed with two sides of a middle housing part. The middle housing part is arranged with multiple battery cells. Multiple cell leads are horizontally inserted into the battery cells. Multiple lead protruding holes are formed on the battery cells. A battery cell cover covers the battery cells in the middle housing part.    USE - Battery cell module assembly for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The cell leads are easily inserted into the battery cells along insertion direction. The module reduces weight of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery cell module assembly.
NOVELTY - The battery module has multiple holders (30) that are respectively laminated with multiple battery cells (20) in the upper and lower surfaces. A cell cover (10) is provided respectively in the upper and lower surfaces of the holders, to cover the outside of each battery cell in the holders. A combining projection is protruded to an aperture side of the holders, and inserted in a bonding groove (15) formed on the cell cover. An insertion protrusion and the insertion hole are respectively formed in the upper and lower surfaces of the holder, for interconnection.    USE - Battery module for high-capacity battery for driving electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion and change of the battery module are made easy, and the structure of the battery module is simple. The productivity of the battery module is improved and the production cost is reduced. The manufacturing process is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Cell cover (10)    Bonding groove (15)    Battery cells (20)    Holders (30)
NOVELTY - The voltage sensing fuse box has a fuse box unit (200) and a sensing unit (300) that are integrally formed in a side of a lower case (100). The sensing unit is provided for measuring the voltage of a storage module. A pair of unit cell is inserted to the lower side of the storage module. The storage module is formed such that several insertion slots (101) are arranged. The fuse box unit is provided for over-current protection of the module.    USE - Voltage sensing fuse box for battery of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lower case, fuse box unit, wire and sensing unit are integrally formed in voltage sensing fuse box, the damage to voltage sensing fuse box is avoided. The material management and attaching/detaching process of voltage sensing fuse box is facilitated, so that the maintenance and repair process is facilitated. The water supply time, cost and weight of voltage sensing fuse box is reduced. The need for providing separate tool or jig is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for assembling voltage sensing fuse box for battery of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the voltage sensing fuse box for battery of hybrid vehicle.    Lower case (100)    Insertion slot (101)    Fuse box unit (200)    Sensing unit (300)    Wire (W)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a plug-in system which is provided with a charging unit. The charging unit is connected to an electric vehicle (10). The charging unit is driven by an input power source and configured for charging the electric vehicle. A control unit (130) is provided for controlling a switched mode power supply (SMPS) (110), a power stack (120), and a battery management system (13). A power stack supplies the power to a battery (12) of the electric vehicle.    USE - Apparatus for charging electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric car, and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The need to perform second conversion process in the driving of the electric vehicle charging apparatus is eliminated. Hence, the power and cost required for driving of the electric vehicle charging apparatus are reduced. The generation of abnormal operation is reduced, when the electric vehicle charging apparatus does not charge the electric vehicle. Hence, the service life of the electric vehicle charging apparatus does not charge the electric vehicle is prolonged. The need of isolating transformer in the electric vehicle charging apparatus is eliminated. Hence, the manufacturing cost of the electric vehicle charging apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for driving electric vehicle charging apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for charging electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (10)    Battery (12)    Battery management system (13)    Apparatus for charging electric vehicle (100)    SMPS (110)    Power stack (120)    Control unit (130)
NOVELTY - The cover has a space part (400) covering a battery (200). Another space part (500) covers another battery (300). An impact absorber (600) is extended in an end of the latter space part. An impact absorption zone (610) absorbs impact of the batteries. Vehicle wrinkles (650) are fixed in an inner side of the impact absorber along vertical direction. The impact absorber absorbs impact of the vehicle wrinkles. A battery air conditioning duct part is fixed in the impact absorption zone of the impact absorber.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car, battery protective cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover avoids deformation of the impact absorber while absorbing impulse quantities in a vehicle impact generation part. The cover decreases impulse quantity in a substantial portion of a car body so as to improve safety of a passenger. The cover increases dynamic change amount of the vehicle and reduces restraint and constraint energy (RTE) consumption of the car body. The cover enhances marketability of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for protecting a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of an electric vehicle battery protective cover.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Batteries (200, 300)    Space parts (400, 500)    Impact absorber (600)    Impact absorption zone (610)    Vehicle wrinkles (650)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generator has a radiator having a heat radiation pin (24) in the outside. A thermoelectric element (30) is provided, where an exhaust manifolder is installed at a vehicle engine. A confluent pipe (3) flows the exhaust gas. A heat transfer fluid is flown inside the radiators (10,20). An air cooler cools the compressed air and is connected to the other end of a compressor. A heat absorption surface (11) is installed at a flow tube for producing electricity. The radiator develops temperature differential between the heat absorption surface and an emitting surface (12).    USE - Thermoelectric generator for developing heat of exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorption surface is installed at a flow tube for producing electricity and the radiator develops temperature differential between the heat absorption surface and an emitting surface, thus prevents incomplete combustion, and thus enhances the efficiency of the air cooler and the output of the watercraft engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric generator.    Confluent pipe (3)    Radiators (10,20)    Heat absorption surface (11)    Emitting surface (12)    Heat radiation pin (24)    Thermoelectric element (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining coldness starting condition of a fuel cell vehicle. Current amount of a large fuel cell is applied to an air blower. Air from the air blower is discharge into a stack. Ambient temperature of stack output stage is sensed. Determination is made whether ambient temperature of the stack output stage is equal to or greater than reference value. Current of the fuel cell is applied to a water pump. Cooling water is circulated with the fuel cell. Rpm of a motor of the air blower is increased.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle coldness starting method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving air retroaction of the air blower so as to steadily exhaust fuel cell power. The method enables effectively preventing failure of a cold starting fuel cell vehicle due to falling of stack output stage temperature. The method enables effectively discharging water into the stack during cold shut-down condition so as to effectively perform coldness starting of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a fuel cell vehicle coldness starting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electric quality improvement apparatus (200) comprises a case (210) and a conductive material (230) that is filled in the case. A far-infrared ray radiator (232) is provided for radiating the far infrared ray. A withdrawal conducting wire (231) is provided, which is extended from the far-infrared ray radiator. A connection unit is provided, which is connected to the withdrawal conducting wire. The far-infrared ray radiator is molded to the far infrared ray radiation material. Multiple thin conductive plates absorb the rotating electromagnetic wave and far infrared ray.    USE - Electric quality improvement apparatus for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric quality improvement apparatus comprises a case and a conductive material that is filled in the case, and thus enables facilitating the current improvement for the vehicle. The effective current improvement effect is obtained. The service life of battery with the current improvement of the battery for vehicle is improved. The performance of vehicles is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an electric quality improvement apparatus.    Electric quality improvement apparatus (200)    Case (210)    Conductive material (230)    Withdrawal conducting wire (231)    Far-infrared ray radiator (232)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing lithium oxide complex comprises preparing transition metal precursor and then adding the precursor with the lithium complex, heating the mixture material and then cooling and sintering the obtained product under 20-99 vol.% of oxygen atmosphere.    USE - The lithium oxide complex is useful as cathode active material of a lithium secondary battery in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of economically manufacturing lithium oxide complex with low residual content, structural stability and good charging/discharging properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium oxide complex of formula (LixNi1-y-zCoyMzO2).    M = Al, Zn, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe or Y;    x = 0.98-1.1;    y = 0.1-0.35; and    z = 0.03-0.35.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a high voltage battery (300), which provides electricity to a drive motor of a vehicle, where the battery is charged by a fuel cell (200). A currently driven fan motor is provided with the electricity of the high voltage battery. A low voltage battery (600) provides electricity to a cooling fan (500), which is rotated by the wind force.    USE - System for power regeneration for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a high voltage battery, which provides electricity to a drive motor of a vehicle, where the battery is charged by a fuel cell, and hence ensures simple and efficient power regeneration system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for power regeneration for fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power regeneration system.    Power regeneration system (100)    Fuel cell (200)    High voltage battery (300)    Cooling fan (500)    Low voltage battery (600)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) comprises an up and down motion unit (200) that is combined with a gear structure (210). A rotational motion unit (300) is provided, which is foxed in an outer periphery of the up and down motion unit. Another gear structure (310) is fixed in the rotational motion unit. A generating unit (400) is provided for generating the electric power by the rotary motion of the rotational motion unit. Multiple bearing units (600,700) are formed in the upper portion of the rotational motion unit. Lubricating oil (50) is filled in internal space of the rotational motion unit.    USE - Apparatus for generating power using up-down motion of vehicle, such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus comprises an up and down motion unit that is combined with a gear structure, and thus ensures efficiently producing the electric power from up and down shaking naturally generated by the bending of the railway rail. The electric power is easily generated through the bond of gear structures and up and down motion unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lubricating oil (50)    Power generating apparatus (100)    Up and down motion unit (200)    Gear structures (210,310)    Rotational motion unit (300)    Generating unit (400)    Bearing units (600,700)
NOVELTY - The electric energy storage device has top cover terminal (110) and bottom cover terminal (120) which are placed in upper and lower portions. An electrode device (300) is arranged inside of a case (200) around the edge of the bottom cover terminal and the top cover terminal. A core (310) is arranged in center of the electrode device. A welding unit (320) is configured for welding the core in the bottom cover terminal.    USE - Electric energy storage device such as secondary battery and super capacitor for use in transporting machine e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the electric energy storage device is released to the outside smoothly. The temperature rise of the electric energy storage device is reduced. The performance of the electric energy storage device is maintained. The reliability and life span of the electric energy storage device is increased. The cooling performance and radiator nature of the electric energy storage device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing electric energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric energy storage device.    Top cover terminal (110)    Bottom cover terminal (120)    Case (200)    Electrode device (300)    Core (310)    Welding unit (320)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has an exhaust system (40) in a hydrogen purge valve (25) having a stack (10). An air supply apparatus supplies the air to the stack. A hydrogen recirculation apparatus recirculates the hydrogen gas ejected from a hydrogen supply system to feed hydrogen. The stack and the hydride fuzzy valve are provided for purging the partial hydrogen gas ejected between the stack and the hydrogen recirculation apparatus. The exhaust system is provided between a catalytic converter (41) and a muffler (42). The catalytic converter is made with platinum and palladium as a catalyst.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle for use with a hydrogen exhaust system.    ADVANTAGE - The stack and the hydride fuzzy valve purge the partial hydrogen gas ejected between the stack and the hydrogen recirculation apparatus and the exhaust system is provided between a catalytic converter and a muffler, thus ensures removing the hydrogen explosion danger to provide environment-friendly province, also reduces air pressure differential by securing smoothness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - exhaust system (40) hydrogen purge valve (25)stack (10) catalytic converter (41) muffler (42) The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stack (10)    Hydrogen purge valve (25)    Exhaust system (40)    Catalytic converter (41)    Muffler (42)
NOVELTY - The power generator has pressure ring that is provided with the support ring (12) which is inserted into the upper portion of alloy wheel (11). The pressure ring is formed between the support ring and projection. Multiple piezoelectric elements are mounted under the tread at the upper portion of the support ring of the flat tire (10). The carcass portion (13) is laminated by the reinforcing belt portion (14) for pressurizing the piezoelectric element in the rotation of the tire.    USE - Power generator for power supply of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure ring is pressurized efficiently between the support ring and carcass portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generator for power supply of vehicle.    Flat tire (10)    Alloy wheel (11)    Support ring (12)    Carcass portion (13)    Reinforcing belt portion (14)
NOVELTY - The battery heating apparatus (1) changes the power supplied by the battery (10) to the thermal energy. The passive device (30) heats the battery. The sensor (20) measures the temperature of the battery which supplies the power to the electric vehicle. The converter or the voltage regulator controls the electric energy which is the outside power supplied to the passive device. The passive device, the plug-in charging apparatus and the wireless charging device are connected with each other.    USE - Battery heating apparatus of electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery is increased in a short period of time. The efficiency of the battery is improved. The heating period of the battery is shortened. The durability of the battery is improved. The chemical reaction of the battery is activated due to the temperature rise of the battery. The charging time of the battery is shortened. The booster charge of the battery is realized. The temperature of the battery is checked to the real-time. The performance of the battery is improved even in the winter season or coldest season. The charge or discharge efficiency of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery heating apparatus of the electric vehicle.    Battery heating apparatus (1)    Battery (10)    Sensor (20)    Passive device (30)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) includes an electrode assembly (10), a can (20) accommodating the electrode assembly, and a cap assembly (70) sealing the can. The cap assembly comprises a sub-plate (75) electrically connected to the electrode assembly and a vent (73) having a protruding portion (737) electrically connected to the sub-plate. The vent comprises a first fracture portion (734) and a second fracture portion (735) which is formed between the first fracture portion and the protruding portion.    USE - Secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a small-capacity secondary battery used in a small-sized portable electronic device such as a cellular phone, notebook computer or camcorder, or a large-capacity secondary battery used as a power source for driving a hybrid vehicle or a large-capacity power storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is capable of improving safety by quickly exhausting gas generated inside the battery to the environment. The secondary battery has an additional gas vent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Electrode assembly (10)    Can (20)    Cap assembly (70)    Vent (73)    Sub-plate (75)    First fracture portion (734)    Second fracture portion (735)    Protruding portion (737)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring an amount of available stored secondary energy within an energy storage device (14) and speed of a vehicle (10). Determination is made whether the amount of available stored energy is above or below a predetermined variable threshold of available stored energy at given vehicle speed. The secondary power source (12) is selectively powered with either separately or with a combination of a portion of amount of available stored energy and portion of amount of direct input energy in which threshold varies in nonlinear manner as a function of vehicle speed.    USE - Method for operating series hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By directly using the first portion of the amount of primary power, energy transfer losses are minimized. Thus, energy efficiencies are greater. The life of secondary energy storage device is preserved and performance problems are minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the series hybrid vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Secondary power source (12)    Energy storage device (14)    Engine (16)    Engine control device (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode lead (130) that is arranged parallel to cathode lead (140), and located in lith film (170). Cathode/anode leads are connected to cathode tab junction that is electrically connected to cathode tab. A pouch (120) is provided with upper portion, and electrode assembly is laminated to state where cathode of separation film is accommodated in cathode tab. Anode is affixed to cathode tab, and cathode lead is exposed to outside of upper portion of pouch. A sealing portion (180) is configured to thermally fuse lower portion of pouch, and formed in pouch outer periphery.    USE - Secondary battery installed in video camera, cellular phone, handheld computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Anode lead and cathode lead are accommodated in the secondary battery at specific interval using lith film, so that shaking of electrode lead is prevented and maintenance of secondary battery is easily achieved. Operation of secondary battery is reliably secured, and risk of firing about battery to the explosion through the exhaustion of the high pressure gas is prevented so that safety is improved. Sealing between lead films is prevented, and movement of electrode lead and cathode lead arranged parallel in the sheet of lead film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Pouch (120)    Anode lead (130)    Cathode lead (140)    Lith film (170)    Sealing portion (180)
NOVELTY - A silicon chloride and glycol in a bihydric alcohol group are mixed to obtain a porous material. The obtained porous material is annealed in an inert gas atmosphere to obtain silicon oxide. The obtained silicon oxide and hexane are mixed to obtain a liquid-phase composite material. The obtained liquid-phase composite material is annealed by inert gas atmosphere to obtain a carbon-coated silicon oxide in which content of oxygen is 0.    USE - Manufacture of carbon-coated silicon oxide powder used as cathode for lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle and energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the carbon-coated silicon oxide powder has high energy density and capacitance. The nano-sized cathode of lithium-ion secondary battery is easily manufactured with high capacity and reduced volume expansion, using the carbon-coated silicon oxide powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon chloride and glycol in a bihydric alcohol group are mixed to obtain a porous material. The obtained porous material is annealed in an inert gas atmosphere to obtain silicon oxide. The obtained silicon oxide and hexane are mixed to obtain a liquid-phase composite material. The obtained liquid-phase composite material is annealed by inert gas atmosphere to obtain a carbon-coated silicon oxide (SiOx, where x is 0-2 (excluding 0 and 2)). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon-coated silicon oxide powder; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Method for operating sodium-based energy storage cell involves binding sodium ions (101) to surface functional groups (102) attached to surfaces (106) of the substrate (100) during discharge cycles; and releasing sodium ions from the surface functional groups during charge cycles. The method further involves transferring sodium ions to and/or from anode comprising sodium.    USE - For storing energy based upon surface-driven reaction, useful for e.g. electric vehicle; can operate as super capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The present storage cell has 50% of storage cell capacity. The sodium-based energy storage system is attractive alternative to lithium-based system, since sodium is earth abundant element and its production cost is very low. The method provides highly efficient sodium-based storage cell which has low cost and long lifetime. The system exhibits significantly enhanced energy storage capacity, rate capability and especially cycling stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sodium-based energy storage cell comprising sodium ions (101), anode and cathode having substrate (100), where the storage cell includes surface functional groups (103) attached to surfaces of the substrate (106) and sodium ions bound to the surface functional groups during discharge cycles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of sodium-based energy storage cell.    Substrate (100)    Sodium ion (101)    Surface functional groups (103)    Ion intercalate (105)    Surface of cathode substrate (106)
NOVELTY - The module (30) has two bars (10) laterally supported below a battery tray and formed by extruded profiles made from aluminum. The bars are connected with one another by cross-pieces (31-36). A vat is provided for batteries and placed below the bars for supporting the batteries. Each profile has an L-section defining laterally juxtaposed casings (11, 12, 13) for forming a horizontal limb of the L-section, where the casings are directed towards outside. The casings are designed with different wall thickness. Nuts are longitudinally threaded in a lower box (14).    USE - Flat frame module for use in a chassis of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The profile comprises the L-section defining laterally juxtaposed casings for forming the horizontal limb of the L-section, where the casings are designed with different wall thickness, thus offering good protection for the casings against side shock. The frame module is manufactured in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flat frame module.    Bars (10)    Casings (11, 12, 13)    Lower box (14)    Flat frame module (30)    Cross-pieces (31-36)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a fuel cell (16) that is equipped with a coolant circuit (17) with a coolant i.e. helium, and a fuel feeding circuit (6) includes a heat exchanger (18) that is connected to the coolant circuit of the fuel cell. A container-plug (20) is arranged for a liquid propellant i.e. liquid hydrogen, where the former heat exchanger is integrated in the container-plug. The former heat exchanger is arranged upstream of the pump. A connection crossing another heat exchanger is arranged downstream of the former heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel assembly for a rocket engine utilized in a machine (claimed) such as space launch vehicle and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The feeding circuit includes the heat exchanger that is connected to the coolant circuit of the fuel cell, thus allowing a possible more accurate regulation of the temperature of the heat source via a possible regulation of the flow of coolant in the coolant circuit. The absorptive calorific power is increased even the supply circuit is closed and the propellant does not circulate. The pressurized gas consumption of the container for pressurization of the propellant is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a machine    (2) a method for cooling a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a machine.    Fuel feeding circuit (6)    Fuel cell (16)    Coolant circuit (17)    Heat exchanger (18)    Container-plug (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a real portion of an internal impedance of an electrical storage apparatus (101) using an alternating current (AC) signal containing a frequency band at which the real portion of the internal impedance does not change according to remaining capacity of electrical storage apparatus. An inside temperature of the electrical storage apparatus is computed from measured value of the real portion of the internal impedance. The AC signal is superimposed on direct current used for charge or discharge of electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Method for measuring temperature degree of electrical storage apparatus in lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, personal computer or motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inside temperature of the electrical storage apparatus is computed correctly from measured value of the real portion of the internal impedance, the need to calculate the remaining capacity of electrical storage apparatus independently, and the complicated arithmetic processing are avoided, while reducing the number of components for measuring the inside temperature of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the measurement system in which process for measuring temperature degree of electrical storage apparatus is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Measurement system (100)    Electrical storage apparatus (101)    AC-signal source unit (102)    Inside temperature calculation unit (105)    Load (106)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises nonaqeuous solvent containing trimethyl acetonitrile, chain carbonate and cyclic carbonate containing at least one fluoro group on the side chain, and a lithium salt dissolved in the nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to smart phone, notebook computer, personal computer, electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution provides lithium secondary battery having excellent high-rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart for manufacture of lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Manufacture of battery (S1)    Initial charge and discharge (S2)    High rate test (S3)    Exchange impedance test (S4)
NOVELTY - The battery module (14) has cooling plate (12) that is included with refrigerant flow path (12A) coupled to bottom surface of the cell so as to transmit heat. Battery block (1B) of upper stage includes first projection portion that threaded-fastens middle bracket (16) from downward direction. Battery block (1A) of lower stage opposes lower surface of middle bracket in the position deviated in the lateral width direction of battery block with respect to 1st projection portion. Second projection portion threaded-fastens middle bracket from upper direction.    USE - Battery module for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dew condensation water is spatially separated from the electrode plane of cell reliably. The number of unit cells is increased in limited area of battery module, while preventing the electrodes from short-circuiting due to dew condensation water. The weight of the battery block and dimension of battery module are adjusted by changing the number of the cells, and assembly operativity of the battery block is ensured, thus the precise assembling of the components is attained, and intensity of the component is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module from the cooling plate side.    Battery blocks (1A,1B)    Cooling plate (12)    Refrigerant flow path (12A)    Battery module (14)    Middle bracket (16)
NOVELTY - The system has warming-up control unit (50) for warming up fuel cell by supplying power to auxiliary devices and heater. Warming-up control unit has water quantity-calculating unit (100) to calculate quantity of water generated in electrolyte film, while fuel cell temperature is increased up to freezing point based on wettability of fuel cell and generated power during warming up. Freezing countermeasure control unit (200) is provided to increase ratio of power supplied to heater relative to auxiliary devices, when quantity of water generated exceeds threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is controlled effectively by providing freezing countermeasure control unit that increases ratio of power supplied to heater relative to auxiliary devices, when quantity of water generated exceeds threshold value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the warming-up control unit of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensors (47,48)    Warming-up control unit (50)    Resistance detection unit (51)    Water quantity-calculating unit (100)    Freezing countermeasure control unit (200)
NOVELTY - The restraint tool has assembled battery restraint provided with a main section and a diversion section (58). The main section is arranged at one end section of an assembled battery (100) in the arrangement direction in which battery cells (30) are arranged. The diversion section is allowed to extend from the main section towards the other end section of the assembled battery in the arrangement direction.    USE - Restraint tool of assembled battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diversion section is allowed to extend from the main section towards the other end section of the assembled battery in the arrangement direction. Thus, the difference arises in cooling effect at the both ends of the sequence direction of battery cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a constraining element of an assembled battery; and    (2) a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery case (10)    Battery cell (30)    Flow-path element (32)    Diversion section (58)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The pack (200) has battery modules (100A-100C) that are connected in series by connection portion connecting external terminals (11a,11b) to each other. The battery modules are divided into groups each having two ends. The electrical potential difference between both ends of battery modules is set to 60 V or less. The external terminals of battery modules are connected to each other in series by connection portions (30a,30b). First connection portion is electrically preferentially blocked rather than second connection portion, when water is intruded into exterior case (20).    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric motorcycle, or electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of battery pack is maintained, even when the water is intruded into the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    External terminals (11a,11b)    Exterior case (20)    Connection portions (30a,30b)    Battery modules (100A-100C)    Battery pack (200)
NOVELTY - The terminal connector (10) has a limitation unit (41) for controlling the rotation of a rotation unit (50). The rotation unit has a press portion (52) attached to the limitation unit. The rotation unit is rotated to a preset position for allowing the press portion to apply a pressing load on the terminals (12,40) for connecting the terminals. A locking piece (18) latches the rotation unit at the preset position.    USE - Terminal connector for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency at the time of connecting the terminals is improved by eliminating the need for fastening the terminals using a bolt. The connection reliability of the terminals is improved by latching the rotation unit at the preset position. The terminal connector is manufactured at low cost by reducing the number of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of the terminal connector.    Terminal connector (10)    Terminals (12,40)    Locking piece (18)    Limitation unit (41)    Rotation unit (50)    Press portion (52)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a battery case accommodating an electrode block. The electrode block consists of positive and negative electrode active material layers (223,243). The negative electrode active material layer has an opposing portion (243a) facing the positive electrode active material layer, and non-opposing portions (243b1,243b2) not facing the positive electrode active material layer. The binder density in the boundary portions of opposing and non-opposing portions is larger than the binder density in other portion of negative electrode material layer.    USE - Secondary battery for motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the battery capacity is prevented by suppressing metal elution in the edge of the positive electrode active material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery manufacturing method; and    (2) apparatus for manufacturing electrode of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated structure of the positive and negative electrode sheets of lithium secondary battery.    Electrical power collector (221)    Positive electrode active material layer (223)    Negative electrode active material layer (243)    Opposing portion (243a)    Non-opposing portions (243b1,243b2)
NOVELTY - The pack has a cell arranged at a side wall of a prism. An inner side of a module is provided with a thermal channel. A panel is connected with a lock and a core module. Space between the cell and the thermal channel is filled with thermal conductive material. The cell is connected in parallel with a ring.    USE - Panel battery pack.
NOVELTY - The all-solid-state battery (1) has insulation section which is located between a first section (2a) and a second section (2b). The insulation section has a third section (3c) in which a hole is formed inside. The first section, the third section, and the second section, and a solid electrolyte layer (5) are arranged in order by setting the insulation section in zigzag formation. The solid electrolyte layer is arranged in a stacked state at the hole of the third section.    USE - All-solid-state battery for motor vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for easier manufacturing process of all solid-state battery and allows for easier positioning of the battery since first section, the third section, and the second section, and a solid electrolyte layer are arranged in order by setting the insulation section in zigzag formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the all-solid-state battery without the exterior film.    All-solid-state battery (1)    First section (2a)    Second section (2b)    Third section (3c)    Solid electrolyte layer (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing post-charge rest process to rest charging/discharging of secondary battery (10) after the charge process such that the voltage value of secondary battery is acquired and stored by predetermined time interval. The average values of the voltage value are acquired at the end in post-charge rest process and post-discharge rest process at specific interval and after specific interval. The average value is estimated as the open-circuit voltage of secondary battery when difference of two average values becomes less than threshold value.    USE - Method for estimating open-circuit voltage of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The open-circuit voltage of secondary battery is estimated simply and the reliability of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the component of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Charging/discharging unit (2)    Secondary battery (10)    Judgment unit (21)    Acquisition unit (22)
NOVELTY - The gas-to-liquid (GTL) carrier (100) has a GTL storage tank (120) for storing the GTL fuel in a hull (110). A condensate storage tank (130) stores the condensate in the hull. A fuel cell system (140) produces electricity by using GTL the fuel stored in the GTL storage tank. An engine (150) produces electricity by using the condensate stored in the condensate storage tank. The motor (160) drives by the electricity produced in a fuel cell system.    USE - Gas-to-liquid (GTL) carrier for converting natural gas into liquid fuel such as diesel oil and airplane fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The condensate is used as the fuel of the GTL carrier, thus the cost of fuel is reduced. The need of additional equipment is reduced, thus the space utilization of GTL carrier is enhanced. The vibration of GTL carrier is minimized, and the power generation efficiency is increased. The effectiveness of the use of fuel is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of GTL carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the GTL carrier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    GTL carrier (100)    Hull (110)    GTL storage tank (120)    Condensate storage tank (130)    Fuel cell system (140)    Engine (150)    Motor (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (S1) outdoor air temperature condition among the operation of the fuel cell vehicle. The CSD lamp is reverse turned (S5), if the operator again presses the CSD button down and the state of the CSD lamp is maintained (S6) in case there is no CSD button operation. The CSD mode is terminated (S10) and the controller progresses the general shutdown process. The CSD mode is performed (S11) for the pre-set base time in case there is no CSD button operation for the CSD performance and if the base time passes after CSD is initiated CSD is terminated.    USE - Low temperature starting stopping method of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The CSD button operation input can control the performance immediately and terminates the CSD mode control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the low temperature starting stopping method of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining outdoor air temperature condition (S1)    Step for reverse turning of CSD lamp (S5)    Step for maintaining the CSD lamp (S6)    Step for terminating the CSD mode (S10)    Step for performing the CSD mode (S11)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing battery voltage of first battery interface (111) and second battery interface (113) connected in parallel in battery assembly (100) against reference value. The current flow to and from battery interfaces are controlled based on comparison of voltage and reference value. The current flowing to second battery interface is adjusted so as to be compatible with voltage profile exhibited at first battery interface. The current flowing to the first battery interface is adjusted so as to be compatible with a voltage profile exhibited at second battery interface.    USE - Balancing method for parallel-connected battery cells.    ADVANTAGE - Improves balancing of battery cells connected in series since the current flowing to the second battery interface is adjusted so as to be compatible with voltage profile exhibited at first battery interface, while the current flowing to the first battery interface is adjusted so as to be compatible with the voltage profile exhibited at the second battery interface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for balancing the battery cells connected in series.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery assembly.    Battery assembly (100)    Switch mode power supply (101)    Charger (102)    First battery interface (111)    Second battery interface (113)
NOVELTY - The cover (6) has electrically conductive contact elements designed and/or arranged on the cover such that the contact elements are electrically conductively contacted with electric poles (3) e.g. positive and negative poles, of a battery cell of a battery module (1) or with the electric poles interconnecting cell connectors (5) of the battery module and retained in a contact position during arrangement of a covering body (7) on the battery module. The positive and negative poles of the battery cells are contactable with respective contact elements.    USE - Cover for a battery module of a battery system (claimed) for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the cover enables reducing the costs of manufacturing the battery module while ensuring reliable inspection of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The contact elements are designed as metallic spring elements. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a battery module with a cover.    Battery module (1)    Electric poles of battery cell (3)    Electric poles interconnecting cell connectors (5)    Cover (6)    Covering body (7)
NOVELTY - The carrier element (1) has an edge section (4) that is provided with an arc-shaped spring (5) which is coupled with an arc-shaped groove (6) so as to connect the carrier element with other carrier element along z-axis which is oriented perpendicular to x-axis and y-axis. The arc-shaped spring is connected with the arc-shaped groove, after an energy storage cell such as a lithium ion cell is mounted on a planar portion (2).    USE - Carrier element for holding and cooling an energy storage cell e.g. lithium ion cell of energy storage device (claimed) for electrically propelled motor vehicle e.g. electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier element can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. The energy storage cell of the energy storage device can be supported and cooled efficiently by the carrier element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an energy storage device; and    (2) a method for manufacturing energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and side views of the carrier element.    Carrier element (1)    Planar portion (2)    Edge section (4)    Arc-shaped spring (5)    Arc-shaped groove (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an integrated structure (100) comprising a porous material-gasket and a thin frame (110) with manifolds (112) e.g. hydrogen manifold and coolant manifold. The manifolds are formed on sides of the frame, and a porous material (120) is formed as a single-piece at the manifolds. A gasket is formed as a single-piece on the frame, and a separator has a section for retaining the porous material, where the structure is stacked in the section. The frame is made from metal, and a sealing material is formed on upper and lower sides of the porous material.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry, commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has the section for retaining the porous material, where the structure is stacked in the section, thus facilitating the flow of gas and water by the porous material, and preventing the occurrence of flooding in a reaction surface, thus improving the performance of the fuel cell. The porous material is formed as a single-piece with the manifolds, thus reducing the number of unit cells of the fuel cell, reducing the overall length of the fuel cell, and reducing the overall volume of the fuel cell. The arrangement of the porous material improves the heat transfer efficiency for transferring heat to the exterior or the fuel cell during heat dissipation, thus preventing the fuel cell from deteriorating due to overheating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell with porous material and a thin frame.    Integrated structure (100)    Thin frame (110)    Manifolds (112)    Porous material (120)    Passage opening (132)
NOVELTY - The method involves continuously measuring a residual voltage (V) across a fuel cell stack, and measuring the time between the stopping of the fuel cell and the moment when the measured residual voltage becomes lower than a predetermined threshold voltage value (Vs). The measured time is saved and compared with the time measured for previous judgments, and with the time measured for the same case for other cells in the fuel cell. A warning signal indicating that the fuel cell requires an inspection is activated if one of comparison values exceeds a predetermined threshold.    USE - Method for detecting the state of an ion exchange polymer membrane e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) membrane or proton exchange membrane, of a fuel cell for automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows automated detection of the state of an ion exchange polymer membrane of the fuel cell, so as to detect any leakage accurately while permitting correct maintenance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for detecting the state of an ion exchange polymer membrane of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current (Is)    Residual voltage (V)    Predetermined threshold voltage value (Vs)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) consist of a current collector (11), an electrode active material layer (12) formed on at least one surface or entire outer surface of the current collector, a conductive material coating layer (13) which is formed on the upper surface of the electrode active material layer and comprises conductive material and polymer binder (p1), and a porous coating layer (14) which is formed on the upper surface of the conductive material coating layer and comprises a polymer binder (p2).    USE - Electrode is used for secondary battery e.g. cable-type secondary battery (all claimed) for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides secondary battery having excellent durability, cycle characteristics, output characteristics and flexibility, and high energy density and initial capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) cable-type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Current collector (11)    Electrode active material layer (12)    Conductive material coating layer (13)    Porous coating layer (14)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) has sequentially arranged current collector (11), an electrode active material layer (12) which is formed on at least one surface or entire outer surface of the current collector, a graphite-type coating layer (13) comprising graphite, a conductive material and polymer binder (a), and a porous coating layer (14) comprising a polymer binder (b).    USE - Electrode is used for secondary battery e.g. cable-type secondary battery (all claimed) for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides secondary battery having excellent durability, cycle characteristics, output characteristics and flexibility, and high energy density and initial capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) cable-type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrode.    Electrode (10)    Current collector (11)    Electrode active material layer (12)    Graphite-type coating layer (13)    Porous coating layer (14)
NOVELTY - The super capacitor (100) has unipolar zip overall portions (121,122) that are arranged in a front and back surface of a bipolar laminate. A strip-shaped packing unit (30) is contacted with a concentrator structure (10). The zip overall portion is arranged in the concentrator structure. A fastening member (80) is arranged on the unipolar zip overall portion of the cell laminates (200). A water system electrolyte (60), an activated carbon electrode and a separation film are soldered in the cell laminates inside the packing unit.    USE - Super capacitor of battery for electronic product, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the unit cell is enhanced efficiently even when having the low equivalent series resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a super capacitor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the super capacitor.    Concentrator structure (10)    Packing unit (30)    Water system electrolyte (60)    Fastening member (80)    Super capacitor (100)    Unipolar zip overall portions (121,122)    Cell laminate (200)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery consists of electrolyte comprising lithium salt and ether solvent, 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 high temperature stability, cycle characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery consists of electrolyte comprising lithium salt and ether-type solvent, 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 fluoro, sulfur and/or nitrogen, a is -0.5 to 0.5, b is 0-0.1 and x is 0-0.5.
NOVELTY - A target (4) containing N-layered graphene is placed between anode (2) and cathode (3), in a hydrogen medium (1), and electrically connected with the cathode, in order to manufacture graphene and graphene-like material. The hydrogen medium contains water or electrolytic solution. The target has a potential lower than anode potential.    USE - Manufacture of graphene and graphene-like material used in hydrogen fuel cells for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, increases the rate of graphene hydrogenation reactions and reduces the mass production cost of graphene fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of method of graphene and graphene-type material.    Electrolytic cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Graphene or multilayered graphene target (4)    Adjustable voltage source (5)
NOVELTY - The bypass valve (1) has a housing portion (2) connected to an actuator device (3) which is provided with valve flap units. The fluid outlet terminals (4,5) are closed alternatively by the valve flap units. A partially fluid-tight adapter and a sealing ring are arranged in the housing portion at the fluid outlet terminals. The valve flap units are positioned at the adapter and the sealing ring in fluid-tight manner.    USE - Bypass valve e.g. two-way valve for exhaust gas stream of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured bypass valve can be manufactured easily and efficiently at low cost. The weight of the bypass valve can be reduced. The bypass valve can be adapted easily to different application conditions. The assembling and repair processes of the bypass valve can be performed easily. The flexibility, sealing effect and cooling performance of the bypass valve can be improved. The interchange process of the bypass valve can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the plan and side views of the bypass valve.    Bypass valve (1)    Housing portion (2)    Actuator device (3)    Fluid outlet terminals (4,5)    Fluid inlet terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a stepped pulley connected among multiple electrode units. An area of anodes of the electrode units is fixed with an area of cathodes of the electrode units that are formed with a boundary face. Thickness variation rate of a main body is in specific value. A constant current mode is converted into a constant voltage mode according to recharge condition (A) of a battery, where discharge current is passed in the constant current mode. Charging/discharging process is performed in the main body in recharge condition and discharge condition at specific temperature.    USE - Electrode assembly for a battery cell of a device such as cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, net book, light electronic vehicle (LEV), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves electric capacity level and durability. The assembly can assemble equal widths and different lengths of the electrode units so as to implement various designs and improve commercialization. The anodes are fixed at the boundary face that is formed between the electrode units so as to adjust total length of the cathodes and area and thicknesses of the electrode units while maintaining capability and durability property of the assembly. The assembly improves space utilization and avoids generation of a dead space in a specific device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery cell    (2) a device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Recharge condition (A)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) consists of a positiveelectrode having a positive-mix layer containing 97 %mass or more active material, an electroconductive agent, a binder, and a dispersant, a negative electrode having a negative-mix layer containing an active material, a nonaqueous electrolyte, and a separator. The ratio of electroconductive agent and binder in the positive-mix layer is 1-1.67. The binder is polyvinylidene fluoride having a carboxyl group or a carboxyl group derivative in a terminal functional group.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, portable personal computers, portable music players, hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics even if the content of positive-electrode active material in the positive-mix layer is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positiveelectrode having a positive-mix layer containing 97 %mass or more active material which occludes/release lithium ion, an electroconductive agent, a binder, and a dispersant, a negative electrode having a negative-mix layer containing an active material which occludes/releases lithium ion, a nonaqueous electrolyte, and a separator. The ratio of electroconductive agent and binder in the positive-mix layer is 1-1.67. The binder is polyvinylidene fluoride having a carboxyl group or a carboxyl group derivative in a terminal functional group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the laminated type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Laminated exterior (12)    Wound electrode (14)    Positive-electrode current-collection tab (16)    Negative-electrode current-collection tab (18)
NOVELTY - The vehicle shell has a shell portion (1) and a control portion that are connected with one another. A solar energy battery board (2) is installed on the upper portion of the shell portion. An illuminating lamp is mounted on the shell portion, and an infrared sensor (4) is installed on the shell around the detection device (5).    USE - Smart vehicle shell e.g. car shell.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle shell is featured with simple structure and convenient use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of smart vehicle shell.    Shell portion (1)    Solar energy battery board (2)    Infrared sensor (4)    Detection device (5)
NOVELTY - The wind clean system has a compressor (1) that is connected with a tail pneuma waste heat exchanger (3) to which downwind (8) is connected. The tail pneuma waste heat exchanger is set with vehicle exhaust tube using absorbing vehicle tail pneuma heat. A temperature pressure sensor (6) is set with the tail pneuma waste heat exchanger. A controller (7) is provided to transfer a temperature pressure signal of the compressor according to the temperature pressure sensor.    USE - Wind clean system used for cleaning wind in vehicle glass.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller is provided to transfer temperature pressure signal of compressor according to temperature pressure sensor, the vehicle glass is provided with clean effect, even during rainy season. The waste of energy in the wind clean system is avoided effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of wind clean system.    Compressor (1)    Tail pneuma waste heat exchanger (3)    Temperature pressure sensor (6)    Controller (7)    Downwind (8)
NOVELTY - The battery box has a case (1) that is formed with an inner cavity. A folding type pulley (2) is arranged at a bottom of the case corresponding to a position of the pulley storage unit.    USE - Battery box of electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box is convenient to carry, simple in structure, and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the battery box.    Case (1)    Pulley (2)    Handle (4)    Rope (5)
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide one of a photovoltaic based on priority of inner car ventilating and cooling system, include a vehicle internal air conditioning ventilation system, wherein the vehicle internal air conditioning ventilation system comprise of the fan switch is serially connected on the starting switch and the fan further comprise priority photovoltaic device, the photovoltaic device include priority logic switch and solar energy photovoltaic panel, signal input end of the logic switch and the fan switch and is connected to the output end of said starting switch, the logic switch electric source input end of the solar energy photovoltaic plate connecting the logic switch electric source output end of the power supply wire connecting terminal of the fan connecting, to the starting switch turn-off time is connected with solar energy photovoltaic plate. Using self-owned vehicle of air conditioner ventilation system, solar energy photovoltaic plate and logic switch, without using a vehicle battery and inner engine system can be for inner vehicle air ventilation and cooling process can be valid to solve vehicle summer parking time on the outdoor open inner field of high temperature, hot and air quality is poor.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one on-vehicle solar energy air purifier include a machine body, control circuit, power source, filter core, an ultraviolet lamp, a negative ion generator and ozone generator, said control circuit electrically connecting said power source, an ultraviolet lamp, a negative ion generator and ozone generator, and wherein together set with the machine body, a machine body of the front air outlet, the back of air suction port, a power source include solar energy panel and battery, a solar energy battery board is installed on the top surface of machine body, a filter core from the air suction port to the air outlet in turn comprise laminated of primary filter net, HEPA filter, active carbon filter network and photocatalyst filter network, a ultraviolet lamp, negative ion generator and ozone generator are arranged in turn. after said photocatalyst filter screen. Purification can be inner vehicle air pollution, has multiple functions, can change filter core convenient to use, utilize ozone disinfecting sterilizing does not cause a secondary pollution, safety and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one used for a vehicle and of a connecting device between high voltage bus and include the device of vehicle. Said device comprise the electric connector and a module. Electric connector include first conductive part, second conductive part, first insulation part and second insulation part. A first conductive part, a second conductive part and a first insulation part, second insulation part are connecting. A module for generating the accident vehicle time triggering said electric connector from the first position move to second position. Wherein in the first position, said cell and between a high voltage bus. Wherein the second position, said cell and between a high voltage bus is not conducted, and a positive bus-bar and negative bus-bar electrically connecting to said first conductive part or said second conductive part, to form short way.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a hydrogen fuel energy of electric vehicle power system, comprise solar energy panel above the box body of the electric vehicle is set with the back of the inner box body is set with battery, an electrolytic groove, is connected with the solar energy battery, the battery with the electrolytic groove, electrolyzing groove through pipeline and set with one of is connected with the hydrogen storage tank inner auxiliary machine under electric vehicle chair box set with a hydrogen fuel cell auxiliary machine box inner, hydrogen storage tank through pipeline and a hydrogen fuel battery, the battery with the electrolytic groove parallel set with, hydrogen storage tank and hydrogen fuel battery parallel set with. This utility new type has simple structure, reasonable design, through use hydrogen fuel cell, increase the electric vehicle of riding distance, and it is environment-friendly, energy-saving, high efficiency, non-pollution.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one based on a constant-temperature water cushion mechanism of vehicle seat, comprise solar energy battery and water cushion, a solar energy battery set with surface layer up to the vehicle body, a solar energy battery set with connecting seat on one side of a thermostat, said thermostat set with a with a key-press, a thermostat connecting, a water pad through fixing piece fixed to a vehicle seat. This utility new type through the vehicle table layer set with solar energy battery, and through a thermostat set with constant temperature of water on the vehicle seat pad, and temperature, the body and cushion completely, reduce fatigue, but also can make the cushion is not hot in summer, winter.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a vehicle lower one power supply module box of loading and unloading device, a loading and unloading module, loading and unloading module include frame component, a guide groove component, a pin base, clamping claw, frame component by front frame, rear frame, a left frame, a right frame, pin base fixed on the rear frame and the rear end of a clamping claw fixed on the front frame and a front, a left frame, a right frame a multi-set with a symmetrical groove guide wheel component, a guide groove component comprise guide groove and set with the guide groove of upper. Front fork of fork truck rear end set with a fixing seat, a fixing seat fixed on the front fork upper fork truck, loading and unloading time component is a front fork truck fork pin base through a pin and the fixing base fixed connect. This utility new type low using and power supply box module is simple and safety, it is stable, the inner power supply box lower mould of the electric element mounting conveying bump is not easy to damage.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one a battery box locking device, comprise the locking mechanism has locking state and unlocking state, interlocking mechanism, and the locking mechanism comprise of chain connecting main body, a locking mechanism switching mechanism between the locking state and unlocking state, wherein the locking mechanism comprise the lock tongue, first connecting rod, first end of first connecting rod and a bolt detachably connecting the second connecting rod, a first end second connecting rod and the second end of first connecting rod is hinged with the second end of second connecting rod of the linkage main body is hinged with a compensation mechanism, compensation mechanism is located between the lock tongue and a connecting rod, a first compensation mechanism for spring bolt applied to the far away from the force of first connecting rod. According to a box body locking device of this utility new type, it can reduce the lock of lock tongue and the hard outer box body caused by the contact of the lock tongue of the damage.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one case of electric motor car, especially one with a battery lock case of electric motor car, include head, case body and seat, a lower side case body set with foot pedal, lower pedal set with a storage battery, a pedal upper electric bottle card set with vertical to the vehicle body center line direction, said electric bottle card is U type, and the two side is clamped on the pedal a, a storage card of wherein one end is hung with a chain type lock, and the other end set with locking ear, a storage card upper end face fixedly connected with cross protection card. Because the electric bottle use a card on a pedal, and the pedal is clamped on the two side, the battery card of wherein one end is hung with a chain type lock, and the other end set with locking ear, the chain lock from the pedal passes through the lower locking ear lock together, the structure is stable, the electric bottle card upper end face fixedly connected with cross protection card, the battery cell is exposed on the pedal surface of a gap to prevent the gap in the bottle upwards, good anti-theft effect.
NOVELTY - This utility new type is a one with power-off protection function of electric bicycle, comprise the electric vehicle main body, control system, and a power-off protection vehicle base, wherein said seat comprise a seat main body is set in the upper pressure plate of seat surface skin, relative placement of lower pressure plate, and of support spring between the pressing plate, wherein the space of support spring and upper, lower pressure plate and a pressure plate with form of in, set with by button, the end part of said lead button connecting a bicycle base socket is located outside of the socket through lead with the electric bicycle of power circuit in series, said lower pressure plate of a flexible edge of to make the rider feel comfortable, the lower upper, lower pressure plate and button of the integral rider hip, to a rear seat in the driver, the effect low pressure pressing said button to make said power circuit connected, time the rider pushing electric bicycle, recovering button lower inner space of the support spring, button is cut off, a series of power circuit is cut off.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a vehicular multifunctional one pneuma smoke purification device, a fixing device of one side of a shell set with a generating device, of said upper shell is set with one infrared device, said infrared device of control circuit in series, the utility model is new type of cigarette pneuma purification device has small volume and is very convenient to carry, it is very convenient to use on the vehicle, and through installed on the back of the fixing device can be very simple to the fixing of the front window glass up, through the upper of solar energy cell can be set with valid using solar energy to generate electricity, simple structure and convenient use, which is beneficial to the health, and it is convenient to popularize.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a multifunctional bicycle bag. This utility new type include vehicle body, a seat back of a vehicle body is set with a bag body, said bag body set with upper cover, said upper cover is set with lock, said bag body is further set with a sound box, a sound box set with a control key, a sound box with connecting body set with inner of battery, said battery periphery a set with the bag of soft solar energy battery plate is connected, the utility model is new type through with sound box of rear base set with a the bicycle bag, which not only is convenient for the user to carry, but also can prevent the mobile phone bag in place cannot hear to phone, but also can play music time needed, and of sound induction device can be set with induction sound of mobile phone a play to prevent missing phone does not to worry about electricity using, of set with code lock can enhance the safety and it is convenient and practical.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one integrated glove of a scooter, comprise foot pedal, the bottom of said foot plate are symmetrically set with rolling wheel, front end of said foot plate set with a vertical rod, a vertical rod set with a handle, said handle is sleeved with a heating glove, a vertical rod a distribute with solar energy battery plate, said solar energy battery is set in the battery of the vertical rod. This utility new type design, energy-saving and environment-friendly, a warming glove for people to warm and is suitable for winter;
NOVELTY - A super capacitor one mounting frame, comprise a frame (1), a lower frame (2), used for connecting a frame (1) and lower frame (2) of four frames (3), the four sides (3) is a, a is a frame (1) and lower frame (2) of two end and middle part position, a quadrangular frame of a (3) of a beam (3.1) upper is provided with a top sealing plate is power supply of the top bracket (4), a three of a quadrangular frame (3) of front side beam (3.2) upper is provided with a trolley side sealing plate is installed the side of bracket (5). Mounting sealing plate of the super capacitor for mounting frame of car.
NOVELTY - One for a mounting bracket of super capacitor mounting frame, comprising a first long support beam comprise two parallel alignment of. (1) and second long support beam (2), arranged on the first long support beam (1) and second long support beams (2) of multi-pieces of short support beam (3), a first long support beam (1) is used for multi-root support pole and support first long support beam (1) of (4), and the top of said first length of support beam (1) is further equipped with a multi-block for a block of the limit and guide according to the preset interval (5). For the super capacitor mounting frame mounting bracket for super capacitor of the super capacitor is installed on a mounting frame.
NOVELTY - A super capacitor mounting frame, one lower frame (1), comprise a frame (2), used for connecting a frame (2) and lower frame (1) of end part (3), four sides of said lower frame (1) and a frame (2) are set with two parallel alignment of by long beam (4) and multi-root is installed on long beam (4) of a short beam (5), the short beam (5) set with a super capacitor is of the connecting structure. The super capacitor is installed a fixing rack base is placed in the vehicle at the rear of super capacitor.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a environment-friendly one charging a bus stop board, comprise fixed base and a fixed base of support column, a support column of the top ceiling, the ceiling is equipped with a solar panel, the ceiling of the lower part between the two support installed with advertisement media, of said upper support column is set with a groove of said inner groove is equipped with electric car charger of said upper groove is installed with safety cover plate, the utility model is new type of bus stop board is a solar panel on the ceiling, a support column down of ceiling is equipped with general electric car charger can be conveniently battery with electric vehicle of a light.
(CN203627017-U)   NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one pneuma fuel internal combustion engine comprise fuel pump, a control device, an air cylinder, and the cylinder is connected with the inlet of mix power supply unit, the exit is connected with the cylinder of exhaust tube, mix power supply unit comprise combustion port and multiple fuel supply port, the internal combustion engine further comprise liquid fuel gasification tube, a gas collecting tube, a pressure reducer and connected in turn of air filter, an air compressor, an oil water separator, oxygen producing molecular sieve, oxygen collecting cylinder, a vector controller, liquid fuel oil gasification tube is installed inner the said exhaust tube, one end of the liquid fuel gasification tube of exhaust tube passes through the side wall of one through one-way electromagnetic valve and the fuel oil pump, the other end passes through the exhaust tube of side wall and the mix power supply unit of one fuel supply port or through one check valve is connected with the gas gathering cylinder of the air inlet. This utility new type structure is simple, the practicability is strong, energy-saving and environment-friendly effect is good, directly adding liquid oil or a gas oil, liquid oil does not need is a diesel or gasoline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel oil and gas internal combustion engine.    Fuel oil pump (1)    One-way electromagnetic valve (2)    Liquid fuel oil gasification pipe (3)    One-way valve (4)    Gas collecting barrel (5)    Mixing supplier (8)    Control apparatus (10)    Exhaust pipe (11)    Cylinder (12)    Improver feeding port (81)    Fuel feeding ports (82)
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a vehicle one-type wind-driven generating device, include (1), a wind wheel (3), a transmission device (5), a generator (11), the groove (1) is installed on the bracket (2) fixing a, a wind wheel (3) is equipped with middle part shaft (7), a shaft (7) of two end fixed on the shaft base (8) is a, the wind wheel (3) and transmission gear (5) fixed connect, a transmission device (5) is connected with the generator (11) is connected with the wind wheel (3) is set with the groove (1), a wind wheel (3) of the periphery is set with blades (4). This utility new type wind energy generating efficiency is high, structure is simple, safety and environment-friendly, reliable and practical.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to engine tail pneuma waste heat utilization device technology field, which is a one engine tail pneuma heat temperature control device, the heat-absorbing comprise, an evaporator, a vacuum condensing pump, cold medium disk tube, an electric control box and a section of the engine exhaust tail tube set with the coil output end of engine exhaust tail tube, the coil tube is installed with a nozzle, vacuum condensing pump of input end of evaporator is connected with the inner cold medium disk tube of transduction section and nozzle of the evaporator, lower end of evaporator and a end of vacuum condensing pump connected with the input end of a coil tube, vacuum condensing pump connecting with the electric control box. This utility new type is rational and compact structure, convenient use, without the additional consumption engine power of low, of a regulating, energy-saving and environment-friendly for vehicle interior temperature.
NOVELTY - The structure has a liquid flow battery electrode frame formed with an annular line of a seal groove. The annular line is selected as an axial line that is arranged vertical to a cross section of the seal groove. A side surface electrode frame is formed with a side of the seal groove. A seal glue strip is fixed with a radial section and pressed into an inner line seal groove. The seal groove of the surface electrode structure is selected as a frame groove. A groove coaxial line is provided with a groove cross section. A location groove is formed on an adhesive tape along a radial direction.    USE - Self-positioning function featured liquid flow battery cable sealing structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is reliable and convenient to install a wire seal glue strip, and prevents kinking and dislocation of the adhesive tape, and processes galvanic pile assembly part. The structure improves working efficiency and securely positions the seal glue strip in the seal groove to improve the efficiency of assembly times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a self-positioning function featured liquid flow battery cable sealing structure.
NOVELTY - The battery has a single battery provided with positive and negative electrodes. An anode electrolyte is provided with an inner anode liquid storage tank. The anode liquid storage tank is connected with a circulation pump through a pipeline. A cathode electrolyte is provided with a cathode liquid storage tank. The cathode liquid storage tank is connected with the circulation pump through the pipeline. A galvanic pile part is connected with the cathode liquid storage tank.    USE - Semi-solid zinc-nickel liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high energy storage capacity, high safety, prolonged service life, low cost, circulation structure and simple manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode is provided with an active substance containing nickel, a conductive agent and a dispersing mix agent that is provided with sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium polycyclic acid, beta naphthalene sulfuric acid atrium formaldehyde condensation substance, sodium codicil sulfate, sodium codicil benzene cross, cross sodium codicil and sodium polyoxyethylene. The active substance containing the nickel is provided with nickel oxide, nickel hydroxide or hydroxyl nickels oxide. The positive electrode is a porous electrode, which is made of metal or carbon material. The cathode electrode is a plate-shaped electrode or the porous electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a semi-solid zinc-nickel liquid flow battery.
NOVELTY - The electric stack structure has a single battery that is provided with collecting plates. A seal structure (4) is arranged between the electrode frames (1,2). The electrode frames are extended and engaged with each other. An annular buckle structure is located between the electrode frame (1) and a diaphragm frame (3) using the seal structure. The diaphragm frame is arranged between the seal structure and electrode frame (2) which are buckled together.    USE - Electric stack structure of liquid flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper electrode frame is buckled with the buckle integrated unit, the assembling force is reduced. Hence the assembling procedure of the liquid flow battery is simplified, and the efficiency of galvanic pile is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric stack structure of liquid flow battery.    Electrode frames (1,2)    Diaphragm frame (3)    Seal structure (4)    Locking hook (5)
NOVELTY - The modular battery has a casing (1) whose containing space (11) is provided with positive and negative electric cores and a safety valve. A monitoring circuit plate (3) is connected with batteries (21) of a storage device (2). A positive electrode output end (A) is protruded from casing and connected with an anode pile head (5). A negative electrode output end (B) is protruded and connected with a cathode pile head (6). The monitoring circuit plate is connected with a battery management system (7). The battery power supply is stopped, when battery capacity is too low.    USE - Modular battery for electric vehicle and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The reject ratio of the modular battery is greatly reduced, and the production time of modular battery is shortened. The liquid erosion of screen of monitoring circuit plate is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the modular battery.    Casing (1)    Storage device (2)    Monitoring circuit plate (3)    Anode pile head (5)    Cathode pile head (6)    Battery management system (7)    Containing space (11)    Batteries (21)    Positive electrode output end (A)    Negative electrode output end (B)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a battery terminal one fixed mould comprise connecting piece and the mould main body, a connecting part set with screw thread, a mould main body set with a groove, through hole and injection, a groove on said mould main body bottom middle part concave, a through hole lengthways through out of a groove bottom, a connector used for the tail part passes through said mould main body, said injection is a slot. Good terminal through mould main body fixed in the injecting process, terminal position would not offset, increase the product percent of pass.
NOVELTY - A one pure electric special vehicle battery box, it relates to an electric vehicle technology field. It comprise box body, the box body left side set with a left inner door and outer door left and right set with a right inner door and right outer door, outer door left and right outer door edge are set with rain-proof groove on the box body middle position is welded with a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket of the left and right two side a is high voltage wiring harness guide groove and low voltage wiring harness guide groove, a middle box body with one insulating layer, the box body is divided into upper and lower two layer, upper layer is equipped with a pulley guide rail group, and the pulley guide rail of lower part is paved with insulation plate top part and the high voltage distribution between the box and DC/DC with insulation damping. This utility new type rain-proof can, and the cost is low.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the a one cell module, comprise the assembly component and a metal bottom plate component. A assembling module comprise: a multi-cell, in turn forming a stacked group; a two metal end plate, two cell stacking direction of head, two end insulation plate between the two head cell a two metal end plate and a direction of stacking of the structure glue is coated on two surface of each cell of each insulation plate upper end in a cell stacking direction of positive and reverse surface, each metal end plate with the corresponding end insulation plate jointing surface, two of a metal side plate, the two side battery group with metal end plate of of the two a metal end plate welding, two side insulation plate between the two metal side plate and a battery group with end plate of metal. Metal bottom plate component set with a assembly component of the bottom, comprise: metal bottom plate, set with at the bottom of said a group of insulation film, the whole inner surface set with bottom plate of a metal, glue is coated on the insulation film with a group of relative the bottom surface of upper.
NOVELTY - A ball bag vehicle one battery terminal tool, include correction pole, a pole correction used for correcting one end terminal of a set with a first step surface, length of said first step surface equal to a terminal exposed height of battery shell, depth of said first step surface is not less than a terminal of a thickness, a first step surface set with a locating column, said locating convex set with a first step surface, said locating column and the terminal of a battery terminal hole, and a handle, said handle one end fixed on one surface correction pole with a first step surface of opposite. Use the tool can simplify the operation of a terminal, not for a terminal would damage, increase the working efficiency, at the same time, the tool is convenient to carry, it can satisfy the ball bag vehicle battery of actual use.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to the battery field, claims a one with non-dust cloth of lithium ion battery. Include: shell, electric core, electrolyte, said electric core and electrolyte sealed in said inner shell, said electrolyte is filled with a inner cavity of the shell, for said electric core and penetrating said electric core; said electric core comprise the membrane, an anode sheet, a cathode sheet and antistatic, with a said each membrane between the any one positive plate, a negative plate, a dustless cloth on said electric core.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one battery plate automatic brush edge machine, comprise machine frame, a shell and a conveying belt, the conveying direction of conveyer belt in turn set with double-side synchronous trimming device with a conveying belt, the top edge trimming device and bottom edge trimming device, a double-side synchronous trimming device along a vertical to a conveying belt to move up and down reciprocating movement, the top edge trimming device and bottom edge trimming device along a conveying direction of the conveying belt to do left and right reciprocating movement, this utility new type plate on the conveying belt in a finish the conveying, the brush edge working in turn of two side edge through double-side synchronous trimming device, the top edge trimming device through the brush edge working of plate top part, through trimming edge bottom. brush the working edge of the bottom plate, so as to finish the synchronization for trimming of plate processing, compared with the existing technology, this utility new type realize the automatic processing, rear the labour is saved, the product quality is good, and it has simple structure, working efficiency of high.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one fuel cell of a hydrogen producing device, wherein comprise sump, electrolytic groove component, connecting bar, a conductive column, conductive connecting upper plate, a binding post, a bottom plate, water chamber cover plate, gas collecting chamber and; a water chamber cover plate set with a gas collecting chamber and an air outlet, said electrolytic groove module by three group electrolytic groove, the electrolytic groove by electrolytic room side plate A, electrolysis room B side plate, membrane electrode, foam nickel plate, a conductive plate and seal cushion, adjacent electrolytic groove through the connecting bar connecting the electrolytic groove component through conductive block, a conductive connecting plate to connect a binding post. This utility new type water chamber through a bottom plate of the water inlet joint, the water chamber inner supplementary water can continuously provide to the fuel cell hydrogen, structure is scientific and rational, use is fast and convenient.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one based on a vehicle of solar energy using hydrogen fuel preparation system, comprise controller, controller and power controller, the input end of controller and the hydrogen detection a connected input end of power controller in turn is connected with battery and solar energy battery plate, output end of power controller and electrolytic groove, electrolyzing groove with the hydrogen device is connecting, hydrogen and hydrogen detecting device and a hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen fuel battery with the electric motor, the output end of motor is connected with controller, controller of output end is also connected with the display. This utility new type has simple structure, reasonable design, saving the energy, environment-friendly, clean, no pollution and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one lithium ion battery of a dosing device, include stirrer, first diaphragm pump, tank, second diaphragm pump, removing iron filter and in turn connecting said mixer, first diaphragm pump, tank, second diaphragm pump between and can form one circulation system of pipeline, tank a first diaphragm pump connected with a pipeline of a grinding mill.. With the existing technology, this utility new type lithium ion battery preparing device of the new added ceramic sand mill, which greatly shortens the mixing pulping time. And the whole slurry storage room of a sand mill using wearable ceramic material, it has high hardness, good wear resistance, long service life and so on, so there is no conductive, magnetic, metal ion mixed slurry and so on, which is suitable for batch pulping working, increase the production efficiency.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a wind amount control device, belonging to the field of electric vehicle technology field. The wind quantity control device, comprise the cavity and valve, said cavity has first interface and second interface, said first interface is connected with the air outlet, a second interface is connected with the battery group is connected with the air, a valve set with the said inner cavity, and said cavity is gap match, a time valve rotate in the said inner cavity, through the change of gap between a cavity, a control of the air quantity for. Through the air quantity control device capable of for air quantity entering into a vent hole of a control group, so as to prevent temperature difference of battery group, battery group prolongs service life.
NOVELTY - A super capacitor one bracket, it comprise mounting insulation plate of super capacitor module group (2), a guide rail beam are aligned parallelly set with two of (1), and a lead rail beam (1) two rows of two guide rail sliding base of (3), each row of guide rail base (3) by a multi-base body, of said insulation plate (2) is detachably installed on the guide rail beam (1) up, this utility new type through insulation plate set with the capacitor are separated from each other lower the super capacitor module of the insulation at the same time through bolt to make the super capacitance module group and insulation plate fixed together, and stable effect of super capacitance module group, through set with guide way beam at the bottom of the insulation plate, it can make the super capacitance module group is connected with the insulation plate and the guide rail are pulled out along the guide rail base is convenient to replace and maintain.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one for electric motor car battery connection terminal is battery discharge electric current compare large designs of a one wire is convenient and flexible, firm and reliable connection of battery wire connecting terminal, this utility new type is mainly used for electric vehicle battery discharge with a wiring terminal through a ring of double-screw bolt and a bolt fastening piece is designed to be very firm conveniently is a battery connection, but also can make the rear wire connecting terminal contact discharge stable without would frequently because of connecting the wire connecting terminal contact, this utility new type card in the slot of inner ring post head of wiring terminal, and then through stud bolt, the shrunk pressing ring binding post, so it can be the battery and wiring is conducted, this utility new type binding post is further provided with a special design of one outer cover, the outer cover can be a rear connection, through installation of a screw thread at the binding post, the whole wire connecting terminal, which not only safety but also can guarantee wiring terminal and wiring terminal clean and sanitary, the discharge resistance.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one battery connection device for electric motor car, which is mainly the discharge compare large electric current of electric motor car battery is designed with a one wire is convenient and flexible, firm and reliable connection of battery wire connecting terminal, this utility new type is mainly composed by connecting post terminal, insulation shell, which is mainly used for electric vehicle battery discharge with a wiring terminal through a ring of double-screw bolt and a bolt fastening piece can card in the slot of inner binding post can be firm and conveniently is a battery connection, but also can make the rear wire connecting terminal contact discharge stable without would frequently because of the wire connecting terminal and wire connecting post contact, this utility new type card in the slot of inner ring post head of wiring terminal, and then through stud bolt, the ring shrinking pressing post card groove, the groove structure so it can limit card ring a lower move and shake, so it can be the battery and wiring.
NOVELTY - A one camping house vehicle photovoltaic power supply device, belonging to the device technology field. The external power source comprise of, wherein the external power source is the original loading power supply, further comprise camping house the micro-net photovoltaic device, the photovoltaic micro-grid room device comprise first photovoltaic micro-grid device, second micro-net photovoltaic device and third photovoltaic micro-grid device, first micro-net photovoltaic device is as follows: first bidirectional inverter is centre unit, first bi-directional inverter connecting charging controller and battery group, a charging controller connecting photovoltaic module, bidirectional inverter connecting first loading first and second bidirectional inverter, second bidirectional inverter is sub-unit, the second bidirectional inverter connecting second loading, second charging controller and second battery group, second charging controller connect second photovoltaic module, second photovoltaic micro-grid device and third photovoltaic micro-grid device structure of the first photovoltaic micro-grid device are the same.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a mix power bus one super capacitor and lithium battery connected in parallel circuit, said circuit comprise a structure of having IGBT module T1 and an inductor L1 connected in series between the super capacitor and lithium battery, an inductor L1 one end connecting a of T1, of the other end connecting in parallel a three a series of generator and power switch S1, frequency converter, a drive motor, a super capacitor, passage of a lithium battery of connected in series with electric current sampling unit and energy-storing capacitor C1, through fuse F1 to the IGBT T1, IGBT under a one in a large power diode D2, said IGBT module between the collector electrode and emitting electrode of one is serially connected a reverse parallel diode D1. Improving vehicle fuel consumption and protecting lithium battery to avoid the large electric current charging and discharging, prolongs the use life can play a good effect. Using range is wide.
NOVELTY - The key has a LED lamp (4) that is embedded in inner portion of the induction key main housing (1). A circuit board (2) is welded on the main housing. A button (3) is installed on the circuit board.    USE - Battery warning intelligent induction key installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the LED lamp is embedded in inner portion of the induction key main housing, the battery is replaced at the time of emergency. The occurrence of the vehicle owner not able to start the vehicle is prevented. The production cost of the induction key is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery warning intelligent induction key.    Induction key main housing (1)    Circuit board (2)    Button (3)    LED lamp (4)
NOVELTY - The expansion type lithium battery management system has detection module that is connected with one lithium battery group to detect voltage, electric current and temperature per cell in the lithium battery group. A weak electricity isolation module is connected with the detection module through serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus. A data receiving and sending module is connected with upper position machine, computer and control module to perform the voltage, the electric current and the temperature data transmission to the upper position machine and user.    USE - Expansion type lithium battery management system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion type lithium battery management system ensures flexibility and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the expansion type lithium battery management system for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery contact has a printed circuit board (1) and a tab (2) that is comprised of copper, gold, silver or aluminum. A mounting section of tab is electrically and physically connected to the printed circuit board. A contact section is arranged in tab and has an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface. An elastomeric pad (3) is in contact with inward facing surface of contact section and formed between contact section and printed circuit board and outward facing surface of contact section is pushed against an end of cylindrical battery cell (4).    USE - High conductivity battery contact for cylindrical battery cell such as lithium ion cylindrical cells used in electric tools, energy storage and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The high current capacity, serviceability and ease of assembly are facilitated while facilitating the addition of auxiliary electrical components on PCB. The utilization of high energy density battery cells is employed. The battery contact is employed with highly vibration resistant and is reliable. The high conductivity metals such as copper or silver are utilized for low electrical resistance. The battery cells are not exposed to heat from soldering or welding. The battery cells are easily accessed for service and individual replacement. The use of printed circuit board (PCB) board for cell to cell interconnect is inexpensive and allows complex high current electrical routing. The use of PCB facilitates the wiring and mounting of other electrical components such as fuses, thermal sensors, thermal disconnects and voltage sensors. The use of PCB provides strong and rigid structural support of the assembly and employs cost effective and commonly available manufacturing techniques and easy to assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high conductivity battery contact.    PCB (1)    Tab (2)    Elastomeric pad (3)    Cylindrical battery cell (4)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has case (50) formed by insert-molding such that a side part standingly is arranged around a bottom part. A pair of connecting terminals is provided in the case in a position of a bus bar (10). A circuit board (20) is connected with the pair of connecting terminals to detect magnitude of to-be-measured electric current flowing in the bus bar. A sealing part (60) is molded inside the case by a mold material in a top part side of the case overlooking along downward direction and attached to a battery post (71), where the bus bar is used as a terminal for a battery (70).    USE - Shunt resistance type electric current sensor for use with a terminal for a battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing part is molded inside the case by the mold material in the top part side of the case overlooking along downward direction in the state and attached to the battery post, so that liquid water wrap to a board of the case can be reduced effectively even if seal state inside the case by the mold material is inadequate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a shunt resistance type electric current sensor during use condition.    Shunt resistance type electric current sensor (1)    Bus bar (10)    Circuit board (20)    Case (50)    Sealing part (60)    Battery (70)    Battery post (71)
NOVELTY - The link unit (1) has a bulletin board part (21) integrally provided with a battery connection board part (11a) and extended toward an exterior of a housing that is made of resin. A fusible link (41) supports a fuse element (13) that is made of metal plate, and integrally arranged at a front-end of the bulletin board part. Circumference of the bulletin board part is covered by a flexible resin-made cover (30). Crossing angle of the fusible link and another fusible link (10) is set according to rigidity of the bulletin board part while bending the bulletin board part.    USE - Fusible link unit for a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The crossing angle of the fusible link and the other fusible link is set according to the rigidity of the bulletin board part while bending the bulletin board part, so that corrosion of the fusible links can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a fusible link unit at an unfolded state.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fusible link unit (1)    Fusible links (10, 41)    Battery connection board part (11a)    Fuse element (13)    Bulletin board part (21)    Resin-made cover (30)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has two electrolytic membranes provided with two electrode structures (16a, 16b). Reactive gas is supplied along an electrode plane through a reactive-gas flow channel (34). Another reactive gas is made to flow through another reactive-gas flow channel (42). The reactive-gas flow channels are provided with an overlap part (34ei) that overlaps with a polymer electrolyte fuel cell at a flow-path edge part along lamination direction. Flow-path depth (d1) of the overlap part is shallower than flow path depth (d2) of a wavelike flow channel part (34a) of a flow-path center part.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-path depth of the overlap part is shallower than the flow path depth of the wavelike flow channel part of the flow-path center part, so that waste water can be drained in an efficient manner, gas distribution property can be improved, size of the stack can be reduced and moldability and intensity of the stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric power generation unit of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Overlap part flow-path depth (d1)    Wave like flow channel path flow path depth (d2)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (10)    Electrode structures (16a, 16b)    Reactive-gas flow channels (34, 42)    Wavelike flow channel part (34a)    Overlap part (34ei)
NOVELTY - The all-solid battery (10) has a sulfur compound layer (6) provided between a negative electrode layer (1) and a negative electrode current collector (4). The sulfur compound is generated by a reaction of the sulfide solid electrolyte contained in the negative electrode layer and the metal contained in the negative electrode current collector. A charge capacity when constant current charge was conducted up to 3.6 volts at 0.3 to 3.6 coulombs in an initial charge after the battery is prepared is 50 to 90 milliampere hours per gram.    USE - All-solid battery for e.g. cellular phone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an all-solid battery in which a sulfide solid electrolyte contained in a negative electrode layer and a metal contained in a negative electrode current collector react with each other, thus improving output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an all-solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the all-solid battery.    Negative electrode layer (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode current collector (4)    Sulfur compound layer (6)    All-solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The aircraft resource management system has fuel cell cluster load management devices (612,616,628) that are collectively configured to compare a demand level of a load cluster (606,624,638) with a supply level of a fuel cell cluster (602,618,632), of which the demand and supply levels correspond to a set of at least one of the products of the fuel cell cluster. The devices then instruct adjusting or maintaining an operating level of a fuel cell system in the fuel cell cluster based on the comparison result.    USE - Resource management system for aircraft. Can also be used for other forms of transportation provided with fuel cell systems, such as buses, trains, spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Provides greater control over power production and use, thus improving efficiency and operational life of components aboard an aircraft. Improves efficiency by reducing the amount of unused resources, since a cluster of fuel cell systems or a subset of fuel cell systems in the cluster can be selectively operated to produce a level of resources correlating with a level of resources demanded by loads in an aircraft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell cluster (602,618,632) converts hydrogen and oxygen inputs to yield products including water, thermal energy, an oxygen-depleted fluid, and electrical power. The load cluster (606,624,638) utilizes at least one of those products. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing resources aboard an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram that illustrates an example of a global energy management system.    Global energy management system (600)    Fuel cell cluster (602,618,632)    Load cluster (606,624,638)    Power or communication lines (610,620,626,634,630,638)    Fuel cell cluster load management devices (612,616,628)
NOVELTY - A dielectric material comprises a reducing graphene oxide, an inorganic acid and/or a carbonate.    USE - Dielectric material is used for polarizing electrode and electrochemical element for electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric material economically provides electrical double layer capacitor having excellent electricity storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polarizing electrode (6);    (2) electrochemical element (1); and    (3) manufacture of dielectric material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of block diagram of electrochemical element.    Electrochemical element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (4)    Polarizing electrode (6)    Separator (8)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of conductive adhesive composition (14) involves stirring slurry containing conductive carbon, particulate-form binder and dispersion medium at 5-40 degrees C, and processing stirred slurry under 80-230 Mpa using high-voltage disperser (2) having nozzle (12) with diameter of 100-500 mu m.    USE - Manufacture of conductive adhesive composition used for electrochemical element electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery and sodium battery. Uses include but are not limited to electrical double layer capacitor, lithium-ion capacitor and magnesium cell for vehicle-mounted notebook-type personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive adhesive composition has excellent storage stability. The battery containing the conductive adhesive composition has excellent cycling characteristics, and favorable low-temperature output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high-voltage disperser used during manufacture of conductive adhesive composition.    High-voltage disperser (2)    Raw material composition (4)    Slurry pump (10)    Nozzle (12)    Adhesive composition (14)
NOVELTY - Core member comprises at least portion of magnetic core in magnetic component provided with a coil that has coil element comprising coiled wire, and magnetic core, where the portion of which is inserted into the coil element. The core member comprises several molded cured bodies assembled together, where each of the molded cured bodies contains 75 vol.% or less soft-magnetic powder, and either thermoplastic resin or thermosetting resin. The molded cured bodies are joined together parallel to the direction of magnetic flux.    USE - The core member is used in reactor and power-conversion device, preferably DC-DC converter, which is mounted on vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The core member has stable magnetic property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reactor;    (2) converter; and    (3) power-conversion device.
NOVELTY - The system has a controller designating an intensity object on an area of an intensity map, and receiving thermal data from a multi-zone temperature sensor (18). The controller determines a thermal map characterized as an array of thermal data cells, and designates a thermal object on an area of the thermal map. The controller detects a foreign object e.g. animal, when the intensity and thermal objects intersect. The controller controls electric current provided to a source resonator (14) when the foreign object is detected.    USE - System for detecting a foreign object e.g. metallic object and animal, proximate to a source resonator in a wireless energy transfer system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller detects the foreign object e.g. animal, when the intensity and thermal objects intersect, and controls the electric current provided to the source resonator when the foreign object is detected, thus monitoring the source resonator and an area around the source resonator for foreign object and to control the wireless energy transfer system to prevent or modify system operation when the foreign object is detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting a foreign object proximate to a source resonator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle equipped with a system for detecting a foreign object proximate to a source resonator in a wireless energy transfer system.    Source resonator (14)    Visible light camera (16)    Multi-zone temperature sensor (18)    Underside of vehicle (24)    Vehicle (26)    Parking surface (28)    Capture resonator (30)    Reference map (40)
NOVELTY - The system has an analyzer coupled to an end of optical fibers (120-1) and including light sensors for receiving a light signal from the optical fibers and an electronic circuitry for converting the light signal into corresponding operating parameter data signals. A processor includes detection units for detecting a present intercalation stage change of an electrochemical energy device (110-1) by analyzing the operating parameter data signals, where the present intercalation stage change is caused by migration of guest species within an electrode material.    USE - System for managing electrochemical energy devices e.g. rechargeable batteries, super capacitors and battery packs (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system enables comprehensive real-time performance management and reduces over designing of power and/or energy systems utilizing the electrochemical energy storage devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing an electrochemical energy device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified block diagram of monitoring and management systems.    Electrochemical energy device (110-1)    Anode electrode material layers (111-1)    Cathode electrode material layers (111-2)    Cell case (114)    Optical fibers (120-1)
NOVELTY - Rechargeable battery comprises electrode assembly, case receiving the electrode assembly, cap plate combined to the case, the cap plate including an opening and a bending inducing groove extending to a side of the cap plate from a side of the opening and an electrode terminal installed in a terminal hole of the cap plate.    USE - The rechargeable battery is useful in portable small-sized electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, and camcorder, and large-capacity rechargeable battery which is used as power supply for driving a motor such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (101) has an electrode assembly (10) with a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12). A case (26) includes a space for receiving the electrode assembly. A cap plate (31) is coupled with the case. A terminal (21) is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and protruded outside of the cap plate. A slanted surface (31b) is on the top of cap plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery used for portable electronic device and vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, camcorder, laptop computer, hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers rechargeable battery with improved safety and configuration. Enables easy discharging or diverting of condensed moisture on slanted surface of cap plate since water-repellent coating is provided on slanted surface of cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Terminal (21)    Case (26)    Cap plate (31)    Slanted surface (31b)    Rechargeable battery (101)
NOVELTY - The system has a stack (30) comprising a set of unit cells e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, generating electrical energy. A blower (50) recirculates a gas exhausted from the stack to supply the gas back to the stack. An ejector (60) recirculates the gas exhausted from the stack, mixes hydrogen with the recirculated gas, and supply the mixture to the stack. A sensor module detects a driving condition of a vehicle. A control portion controls operations of the blower and the ejector based on the driving condition of the vehicle and performance maps of the blower and the ejector.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger automobile e.g. sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, and truck, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, an aircraft, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, a hydrogen- powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can maintain a constant output of the stack by precisely predicting recirculated hydrogen amount and maintaining the recirculated hydrogen amount to be larger than predetermined hydrogen amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system for a vehicle.    Compressor (10)    Hydrogen storage (20)    Stack (30)    Blower (50)    Ejector (60)
NOVELTY - The retainer (1) has a wall (3) which is partially fitted with battery/accumulator (2). A wire (4) is arranged inside the material of wall, and is connected to a continuity checking device. The warning information is output in form of electrical, electromagnetic, acoustic or optical signal if continuity checking device checks and states that the wire is interrupted.    USE - Retainer for battery/accumulator e.g. prismatic/round lithium ion battery/accumulator mounted in vehicle such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous monitoring of state of wall of retainer is achieved as the interruption of wire inside the wall is checked, so that the mechanical damage within battery is determined easily and the battery is used appropriately. The assembly effort and cost of accumulator/battery in vehicle are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for checking wall of retainer for damage on battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the retainer.    Retainer (1)    Battery/accumulator (2)    Wall (3)    Wire (4)    Damaged portion of cell (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controllable control unit controlling driving of a start motor of a vehicle and abnormal voltage and current of a battery. Abnormal voltage and current of the battery are detected from a voltage/current detector. A starter is provided with a sensor that detects voltage and current. The sensor is connected to the battery of the vehicle. The starter starts the vehicle under control of the control unit in a switched off state. A display unit is connected to the control unit, and provides warning of unusual condition of the battery.    USE - Apparatus for preventing battery discharge of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the battery of the vehicle from being discharged so as to reduce malfunction of the battery, prolong service life of the vehicle and reduce management cost of the vehicle. The apparatus improves vehicle management convenience by protecting the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preventing battery discharge of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for preventing battery discharge of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (3) that comprises an anode unit (4) and a cathode unit (5) which are connected with a pressure accumulator (6) for storage of fuel. A compressor (9) is arranged to provide a compressed air supply to an expander (8) is arranged to expand the fuel for partially driving the compressor. A heat exchanger (10) is connected between the compressor and expander to transfer heat from the fuel before and/or after flowing through the expander forming a heat conducting contact between expanded fuel and compressed fuel.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat exchanger is connected to transfer heat from the fuel before and/or after flowing through the expander forming a heat conducting contact between expanded fuel and compressed fuel, warming or heating of fuel is performed efficiently and overall performance of the fuel cell system is improved. The fuel cell system is formed with a compact structure and driving power efficiency of the fuel cell system is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode unit (4)    Cathode unit (5)    Pressure accumulator (6)    Expander (8)    Compressor (9)    Heat exchanger (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has single cells (2,2') whose poles (5,5') are electrically connected to respective electrical conductors (6,6') which are connected to the semiconductor switches (7,7'). A battery management system (4) is provided to open/close the switches, such that the poles of the cells are short-circuited, when the switches are closed. The switches are closed by the management system, when the temperature of the cells is below a threshold temperature.    USE - Battery e.g. high voltage lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switches are closed by the management system when the temperature of the cells is below a predetermined threshold temperature, the poles of the cells are short-circuited at low temperature and moderate heating of the battery is enabled. Hence, cold-start phase of the vehicle is minimized and operational safety of the battery is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for charging and discharging battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery.    Battery (1)    Cells (2,2')    Battery management system (4)    Poles (5,5')    Electrical conductors (6,6')    Semiconductor switches (7,7')
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has via line elements that are fluidically interconnected with components (10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17) provided in the region of the fuel cell (3). The component and/or the conducting element (20) is arranged with the sight glass for viewing the interior of the fuel cell system main portion. The sight glass is in the form of a closed-end consisting of a transparent material of the closed end of the tube (19). The component or the conducting element is protruded into the fuel cell through closed end of the tube.    USE - Fuel cell system in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flows of gas in the fuel cell system are observed accurately, safely and reliably with minimum efforts and without the costs of the multitude of endoscopes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the fuel cell system in vehicle and the location inspecting inside of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Components (10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17)    Tube (19)    Conducting element (20)
NOVELTY - The electric machine (10) has a first active component (12) and a second active component (14) are provided with the windings (20). An air bearing (24) is provided for supporting the second active component, and is provided with an air intake device (26) and an air outlet (28). An air deflection device (30) is provided to direct air emerging from the air outlet of the air bearing to the windings of the first and/or second active components.    USE - Electric machine such as winding up fluid-flow machine for fuel cell arrangement of motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The end windings of the electric machine is cooled effectively. The power density of the electric machine is increased by the refrigeration of the end windings. The efficiency of the electric machine is increased. The manufacturing cost of the electric machine is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for cooling electric machine for fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the electric machine.    Electric machine (10)    First active component (12)    Second active component (14)    Winding (20)    Air bearing (24)    Air intake device (26)    Air outlet (28)    Air deflection device (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a set of single battery cells (2), and a battery control electronics unit (4) formed relative to the set of single battery cells in an electrolyte dense region. The control electronics unit is arranged in an electrolyte-dense housing (5). The electronics unit comprises an electrolyte dense coating in a form of a lacquer. A bonding agent i.e. vermiculite, is arranged for combustible electrolyte and between the single battery cells and the electronics unit. The bonding agent is formed as vermiculite non-woven fabric on an inside of the housing for the electronics unit.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, high voltage battery and/or heavy-duty battery, for providing electrical traction power to a car such as partially electrically driven car, hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The control electronics unit is formed relative to the set of single battery cells in the electrolyte dense region, thus allowing the battery to have a safe, simple and reliable structure, avoiding contact of the electrolyte with the control electronics unit in a safe and reliable manner, preventing inflammation of the electrolyte, and increasing safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Single battery cells (2)    Battery housing (3)    Battery control electronics unit (4)    Electrolyte-dense housing (5)
NOVELTY - The battery single cell (1) has electrodes (3,4) and separators (5) which are stacked together to form an electrode stack. The current conductors (6,7) are connected with the respective electrodes in electrical conductive connection. A housing (2) from which the current conductors are led out. The current conductors are respectively provided with the planar portions (6.1,7.1). One of the electrodes is contacted with the planar portions vertical to the stacking direction approaching the entire area. The planar portions are formed like the base surface of the electrode stack.    USE - Prismatic-shaped traction battery single cell used in partial electrical propelled vehicle (all claimed) such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical attachment between the current conductors and the electrodes is enhanced. The parallel connection or series arrangement of the battery single cells is achieved efficiently in a simple manner. The supplementary projections of the electrode films to a certain deformation is performed, so that a thermal different expansion of the stack, the housing and the current conductors is performed safely and a reliable electrical contact is ensured, without mechanical stresses between the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic sectional view and plan view of the battery single cell with current conductors.    Battery single cell (1)    Housing (2)    Electrodes (3,4)    Separator (5)    Current conductors (6,7)    Planar portions of current conductors (6.1,7.1)
NOVELTY - The battery (8) has a set of single battery cells with a latent heat storage that is connectable with a cooling circuit (7). The cooling circuit is provided in indirect heat conducting contact with the set of single battery cells, where the latent heat storage is arranged with a phase change material e.g. sodium acetate hydrate. The latent heat storage is arranged with a controllable initiator e.g. mechanical or electrical operated initiator, in a region of the phase change material. The phase change material is allowed to surround the single battery cells.    USE - Battery e.g. starter battery or traction battery, for use in a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electrically propelled vehicle or traditional vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling circuit is provided in indirect heat conducting contact with the set of single battery cells, where the latent heat storage is arranged with the phase change material, thus allowing a simple and energy efficient heating and/or keeping the temperature of the battery in a moderate manner with regard to low ambient temperatures, and hence enabling eventual start-up of the battery in a very fast manner, and allowing the battery to have a high performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a vehicle with a battery.    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Combustion engine (2)    Electrical motor (3)    Cooling circuit (7)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing electrical power by a high voltage power supply such as a HV-battery (HV-B) or a plug connector (SV). A low voltage (LV)-direct current (DC)direct current (DC)-transducer (W) is configured for reducing a charging voltage of the high voltage power supply for the low voltage battery (LV-B). A cooling device (KE) is configured for cooling the LV-DCDC-transducer and the LV-battery. The LV-DCDC-transducer is operated with full load (s).    USE - Method for loadings a low voltage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The LV-battery is efficiently and effectively loaded for the motor vehicles. The plug connector such as loading socket is used completely for charging the LV-battery for the continuously running refrigeration, without having any unnecessary high proportion at loss energy in the LV-DCDC-transducer. The durability of the HV-battery and LV-battery of the motor vehicle is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for loading a low voltage battery for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for loading low voltage battery for motor vehicle.    HV-battery (HV-B)    Cooling device (KE)    Low voltage battery (LV-B)    Plug connector (SV)    LV-DCDC-transducer (W)    Full load (s)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (1) has a cooling circuit (3) which includes a power electronics (4) which is thermally coupled with energy store (2) for controlling an electric drive motor (5) of motor vehicle. The power electronics is switched between heating mode and driving mode in which electric drive motor is operated. The cooling circuit and energy store are heated by operating electric drive motor with supplied active power which is greater than reactive power, in heating mode.    USE - Cooling device for energy store in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quick serviceability of energy store is enabled since the energy store is heated on suitable operating temperature. The stored energy in energy store is used efficiently and the wear of power electronics is reduced. The complexity and cost of energy store are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating cooling device for energy store in motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cooling device.    Cooling device (1)    Energy store (2)    Cooling circuit (3)    Power electronics (4)    Electric drive motor (5)
NOVELTY - The belt pretensioner (1) has a ferromagnetic element (7) is fixedly connected with one end of a belt rope (3). A seat belt buckle (2) is connected to other end of the belt rope. A vehicle-fixed electromagnet (8) is supplied with current for the tensioning of the belt. The electromagnet is formed as the coil surrounded around the ferromagnetic element which acts as core.    USE - Belt pretensioner for rationalization of webbing of safety belt in accident involvement or threat of accident involvement of vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rationalization of webbing of safety belt is enhanced. The simple construction of the belt pretensioner is achieved. The preventive measure before the accident involvement or threat of accident involvement of vehicle is obtained. The occurrence of smelling nuisance for vehicle occupant is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the belt pretensioner.    Belt pretensioner (1)    Seat belt buckle (2)    Belt rope (3)    Ferromagnetic element (7)    Electromagnet (8)
NOVELTY - The commercial vehicle has a vehicle frame (10) that includes a carriage (12) through which an interchangeable element (16) is received. The changeable battery unit (20) is provided between the carriage of the vehicle frame and the interchangeable element. The vehicle chassis is designed as trucks with an electromotive drive. The changeable battery unit is provided with a respective changing unit for changing the battery unit, and provided with a frame arranged with a battery.    USE - Commercial vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The prolonged operation times of the commercial vehicle is achieved. The changing unit is provided as modules, so that individual batteries are exchanged quickly in the commercial vehicle. Thus, the batteries are introduced into the commercial vehicle, without complete changes of the battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the commercial vehicle.    Vehicle frame (10)    Carriage (12)    Driving cab (14)    Interchangeable element (16)    Changeable battery unit (20)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has several battery cells (1) which are arranged and thermally conductively connected to housing (11). The housing is thermally conductively connected to a heat removal system. An inner shell (111) of housing is internally mechanically and thermally conductively connected to the battery cells. An outer shell (112) of housing is fluid-tightly covers the grooves (111') so as to form fluid channels.    USE - Battery module for motor vehicle (claimed) such as electric car. Can also be used in mobile application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner shell of housing is internally mechanically and thermally conductively connected to battery cells, and the outer shell is fluid-tightly covers grooves so as to form fluid channels, the heat dissipation to the environment is reduced and the overheating of the battery due to external temperature is prevented. Thus the occurrence of damage or mechanical stress to the battery is prevented and the reliability of the battery is improved effectively. The battery occupies less space for installation and enhances the replaceability of the battery. The overall weight of the battery module is reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Battery cells (1)    Battery module (10)    Housing (11)    Inner shell (111)    Grooves (111')    Outer shell (112)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a battery module (10') with a cell stack (1') which is arranged in a module frame (4) and thermally coupled to a heat dissipation device. The module frame has two carrier profiles (4') of thermally conductive material, which are extended to plate heat exchanger (2) pointing over cell stack. The portions of the carrier profiles exceeding over cell stack are received in a ripping region (32) of heat exchanger. A portion of plate heat exchanger facing cell stack contacted the plate heat exchanger is provided in ripping-free region (31).    USE - Battery for use in electric car and mobile application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the carrier profiles of thermally conductive material, are extended to plate heat exchanger pointing over cell stack, the overall height and weight of the battery are reduced and occupies less space for installation. The plate heat exchanger is made of aluminum so that the heat conductivity property of the battery is increased. Thus the cooling efficiency of the battery is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Call stack (1')    Plate heat exchanger (2)    Module frame (4)    Carrier profiles (4')    Battery (10)    Battery module (10')    Ripping-free region (31)    Ripping region (32)
NOVELTY - The structure has a striker device (30) installed in one side of a battery pack (10) and a vehicle frame (20). A locking device (40) is installed in other side of battery pack and vehicle frame. The locking device is provided with a housing in which an opening (41h) for making a striker (31) of striker device is made to approach is formed. A cover (32) of striker device is comprised so that the opening of the housing is covered when the striker is made to approach from opening of housing of locking device and is latched by a latch.    USE - Locking structure for fixing battery pack to vehicle frame of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cover of the striker device is comprised when the striker is made to approach from opening of housing of locking device and is latched by the latch, the opening of the housing is covered, hence the locking structure prevents that foreign material approaches into the locking device through the opening of the housing when the battery pack is fixed to the vehicle frame by latching the striker by the latch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the cover that covers the opening.    Battery pack (10)    Vehicle frame (20)    Striker device (30)    Striker (31)    Cover (32)    Locking device (40)    Opening (41h)
NOVELTY - The module has a terminal connection element (150) that connects terminal portions (11,12) of battery cells (10a,10b) together. The contact portions (151) are formed with facing portions for contacting respective terminal portion. An outermost portion of first contact portion is spaced apart in first direction from outermost portion of second contact portion by first distance. A support portion (152) is extended in first direction between contact portions for connecting contact portions, support portion having overall length greater than first distance.    USE - Battery module used for driving device such as motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery cell generates high current, the terminal portions and the terminal connection element is provided with a predetermined strength so that the high current stably flows. Thus, the adhesion between the terminal portions and the terminal connection element is improved while providing assembling tolerance to facilitate the connection between the terminal portions and the terminal connection element. Thus, the battery module is capable of improving efficiency and safety of current flow. The first and second facing portions and the contact portions contact each other through their wide surfaces, and thus current efficiently flows between the first and second battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10a,10b)    Terminal portions (11,12)    Terminal connection element (150)    Contact portions (151)    Support portion (152)
NOVELTY - The battery case (1) has a case body (3), a cover (4), and a reinforcement member (5). The reinforcement member is attached to an outer surface of the case body which accommodates a battery module (2). The case body has a gas circulation hole (7) in a side wall for letting a gas within the case body to flow into the reinforcement member. The batter module has an exhaust port (2a) and an exhaust duct (9) connected to the gas circulation hole. The reinforcement member is provided with gas exhaust ports (8) for letting out the gas that flown into the reinforcement member from the case body.    USE - Battery case used for mounting on under floor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Mounting space under a floor of a vehicle is secured while lowering the cost and improving productivity, since the reinforcement member acts as an exhaust device for the gas within the battery case to let out of the vehicle, which make unnecessary to add new components such as ducts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross sectional view of a battery case.    Battery case (1)    Battery module (2)    Exhaust port (2a)    Case body (3)    Cover (4)    Reinforcement member (5)    Gas circulation hole (7)    Gas exhaust ports (8)    Exhaust duct (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly that is provided with electrode plates. A cap plate seals a case accommodating assembly. A terminal is provided with a collector terminal. The collector terminal passes through cap plate and is conductively connected to electrode plates. A terminal plate is affixed to collector terminal that is electrically connected to cap plate through terminal plate. A fastening plate (155) is arranged between cap plate and terminal plate. An insulation layer (156) is arranged on surface of fastening plate that faces collector terminal or cap plate.    USE - Secondary battery such as low capacity secondary battery used in mobile phones, camcorders and large capacity secondary battery used in electric scooters, hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicles as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fastening plate is arranged between cap plate and terminal plate and insulation layer is arranged on surface of fastening plate facing collector terminal or cap plate, a current path is limited on area of the fastening plate. Hence the usero?=s safety is ensured while reducing heat generated by reducing a current amount even if electric short is generated at the secondary battery due to penetration of a needle-shaped case. Thus, the amount of current flowing through the current path as a result of the penetration and the heat generated by the current is reduced by the insulation layer compared to a secondary battery with a fastening plate not having the insulation layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for assembling secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of surface on which coupling plate used for secondary battery.    Fastening plate (155)    Fastening protrusion (155a)    Throughhole (155b)    Insulation layer (156)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has degassing unit (3) that removes gases from battery unit (2) in case of damage such as during electrical overload, mechanical stress, and thermal overheating. The degassing unit is coupled with fan (6) such that the fan increases degassing of degassing unit in case of damage.    USE - Battery system installed in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the degassing unit in battery system removes the gases from battery unit, the mechanical damage caused due to accident emerged via gas leakage is avoided. Since the degassing unit is coupled to fan, the degasification of gas is increased in case of damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for responding to battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system with degassing unit.    Battery system (1)    Battery unit (2)    Degassing unit (3)    Spacer (5)    Fan (6)
NOVELTY - The device (1) i.e. cooling plate, has a contact surface (5) thermal contacted with a battery module (2) to allow transmission of thermal energy between the device and the battery module. A coolant flows in the region of the contact surface. The device is designed flexibly in a region of the contact surface. A fluid chamber (13) is formed and filled with the coolant such that the device expands in the region of contact surface with respect to inner pressure rising in the fluid chamber. An aperture is formed for filling the fluid chamber with the coolant.    USE - Device for controlling temperature of a battery module with interconnected batteries of a battery system (claimed) for plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid chamber is formed and filled with the coolant such that the device expands in the region of the contact surface with respect to inner pressure rising in the fluid chamber, thus providing an improved device for controlling temperature of the battery module, and minimizing gaps formed between the batteries and the contact surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system with a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a device for controlling temperature of a battery module.    Device for controlling temperature of battery module (1)    Battery module (2)    Battery (3)    Contact surface (5)    Fluid chamber (13)
NOVELTY - The system has housing (6) cooled by a cooling device. A battery (1) is surrounded by the housing. The housing includes a first air inlet opening (8) and a first air outlet opening (9). The first air inlet opening is formed such that the supplied air flows around the battery into the housing. The first air outlet opening is formed such that the air flows out of the housing. An air feeding device includes a second air inlet opening, which is connected with the first air inlet opening of the housing and a second air outlet opening. A control device controls air supply in the housing.    USE - System for preventing condensation of a battery for a vehicle e.g. plug in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle with passenger compartment.    ADVANTAGE - The air inlet opening is formed such that supplied air flows around the battery into the housing, and the air outlet opening is formed such that the air flows out of the housing, thus preventing condensation of the battery in an effective manner, and ensuring safety operation of the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for preventing condensation of a battery.    Battery (1)    Housing (6)    Air inlet opening (8)    Air outlet opening (9)    Vehicle base (23)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a first line (5) for supplying coolant to a heat sink (2) and a second line (12) for discharging coolant from the heat sink. A casing element (6) partially surrounds the first and second lines and a central battery (4), so that a closed volume chamber (7) is formed between the casing element and path of the coolant flowing through the central battery, the first and second lines. The casing element is formed of a thermally insulating material. The casing element includes an element for detection of moisture within the volume chamber.    USE - Cooling system with a coolant-flow heat sink for cooling a battery for drive of plug-in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The casing element partially surrounds the first and second lines and a central battery, so that a closed volume chamber is formed between the casing element and path of the coolant flowing through the central battery, the first and second lines, thus protecting the central battery, the lines and peripheral electronic components from condensation in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system.    Cooling system (1)    Heat sink (2)    Central battery (4)    Lines (5, 12)    Casing element (6)    Volume chamber (7)
NOVELTY - The device (1) comprises an electro-mechanical valve (20) having a first port (22) and a second port (24), in which the second port is fluidly connected with the first port at the entrance opening (16) of the housing (12) of the power unit (14). The first port is fluidly connected to a pressure vessel (26) for introducing low moist working fluid from the pressure vessel into the interior (10) of the power unit housing. A fluid dryer (28) is fluidically arranged in the pressure vessel.    USE - Device for reduction of moisture in interior of housing of power unit such as battery e.g. lithium-ion battery (all claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is constructed simply and cost-effectively. The long-term operability for dehumidification of fluid is ensured. Malfunction of the electronics or faster aging of the components of the power unit by the condensate formation in the interior of the housing is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the device for reduction of moisture in interior of housing of power unit.    Device for reduction of moisture in interior of housing of power unit (1)    Interior of power unit (10)    Housing (12)    Power unit (14)    Entrance opening (16)    Electro-mechanical valve (20)    Ports (22,24)    Pressure vessel (26)    Fluid dryer (28)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) has two battery units (2), and housing (3) that is provided with openings (4) for discharging battery units in case of damage. A module housing (7) receives the damaged battery units. The module housing encapsulates the two battery units.    USE - Battery module for battery system of motor car (all claimed) such as electric and hybrid motor cars.    ADVANTAGE - Since the module housing encapsulates the two battery units, the need for providing sealing elements is avoided. Since the housing is provided with openings for discharging battery units in case of damage, the loss of the battery units is avoided. Reliable pressure relief is obtained in the region of battery units eliminating the need for connecting vapor relief valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Battery units (2)    Housing (3)    Openings (4)    Module housing (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a first conductive contact element and a second conductive contact element for partially enclosing a side surface (32) of a connection pole (30). The contact elements are arranged opposite to each other at a first variable spacing. The first contact element is positioned at a first clip element and the second contact element is positioned on a second clip element. A connector is provided for connecting the first and second clip elements. The clip elements are arranged at a second variable spacing, which is different from the first variable spacing of the contact elements.    USE - Device for releasable electrical contact of a connection pole of a battery i.e. lithium ion traction battery, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in type hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clip elements are arranged at a variable spacing, which is different from the other variable spacing of the contact elements, thus ensuring a releasable electrical contact of the connection pole independent of geometry of the connection pole in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a battery with a connection pole. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Connection pole (30)    Side surface of connection pole (32)    Receiving opening (33)    Contact bolt (35)    Battery (40)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a device for controlling temperature of batteries (2). A heat conducting element (5) includes a first contact region (6) and a second contact region (7), with which a coolant e.g. water glycol mixture or refrigerant, flows through a hollow portion (3). The first contact region is planar, and is in thermal contact with a side surface of the battery. The second contact region is arranged on the hollow portion such that the second contact region thermally contacts the hollow portion.    USE - Battery system for hybrid vehicle, plug-in type hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting element is provided with the contact region, which is arranged on the hollow portion such that the contact region thermally contacts the hollow portion, thus enhancing transmission of thermal energy between the batteries, increasing durability of the batteries, and providing an improved battery system with compact configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a battery system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery system (1)    Battery (2)    Hollow portion (3)    Heat conducting element (5)    Contact regions (6, 7)
NOVELTY - The device (1) comprises a pump (2) and a heat exchanger (3) which includes a first inlet (4) and a first outlet (5) for a refrigerant, and a second inlet (6) and a second outlet (7) for a coolant, and the pump and the heat exchanger are mounted to each other forming a common assembly.    USE - Heat transfer device for use in hybrid or electric car (claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By eliminating the previously required additional hose lines between the pump and the heat exchanger, the heat transfer device is produced in a more cost-effective manner. The synergy effects are utilized, so that the refrigerant can be used for additionally cooling the pump or an electronic system of the pump. A compact structural unit requiring little installation space is created. By eliminating the previously required lines between the pump and the heat exchanger, the material and installation costs required for this are also eliminated. The synergy effects such as use of refrigerant for additionally cooling the pump or the electronics are utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view and perspective view of the heat transfer device.    Heat transfer device (1)    Pump (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Inlets (4,6)    Outlets (5,7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an anode cathode stack (12) which discharges out-flowing exhaust air to an exhaust air discharge line (18). A turbine (32) for recovering the energy from the out-flowing exhaust air, is arranged at the exhaust air discharge line. The turbine is provided with a turbine wheel (38) and water discharge line (42) for discharging the water separated from exhaust air if the turbine wheel is moved radially outside under the action of centrifugal force.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor car (claimed) such as hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine can recover the energy from the out-flowing exhaust air efficiently. Thus, energy required for drive of the compressor and for dehumidifying of air of the anode cathode stack can be achieved easily. The power yield of the anode cathode stack can be improved. The turbine can be used in connection with a direct water injection process, so that the need for external humidification and cooling plates can be avoided. The water separated from exhaust air can be returned to the anode cathode stack reliably, so that the stack can be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views of the fuel cell system and turbine.    Fuel cell system (10)    Anode cathode stack (12)    Exhaust air discharge line (18)    Turbine (32)    Turbine wheel (38)    Water discharge line (42)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has a fixed solid main portion (3) which is provided with good heat conductive and high temperature-resistant material. A heating element (5) is provided in the solid main portion that is formed with several channels (9) through which fluid is flowed, and solid main portion is thermally insulated.    USE - High temperature heat exchanger mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger with good thermal conductivity and high temperature resistant is achieved. The solid thermal material is isolated. The evaporation of the liquid from the solid is controllably. The heating element is installed in small space, so that structure of the high temperature heat exchanger is simple. The damage to the heating element is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the high temperature heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (1)    Fixed solid main portion (3)    Heating element (5)    Channel (9)    Supply line (17)
NOVELTY - The battery module (60) has a battery module housing (50), a battery cell (40) arranged in the battery module housing, and a thermal element (30) through which fluid (2) flows. The thermal element is adapted to hold the battery cell in a predefined temperature range. The thermal element is provided to indicate a channel (20) through which fluid flows. The channel is extended outside of the battery module housing.    USE - Battery module for use in motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is protected better from the pre-emergence of leak of the thermal element in the inside of battery module. Since the channels of the thermal element is configured as a cooling system outside of the battery module housing, the crack or other leak does not result in the channels in which fluid is conducted. The cooling of the battery cells is improved within the battery module housing in case of implementation of the thermal element as cooling system. The plate is designed as a cooling plate so that the temperature of battery cells within the battery module is optimized. The terminal is insulated against the battery module housing. The escaping fluid does not penetrate into the battery module housing, in case of leakages from the channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view and cross-sectional view of the battery module.    Fluid (2)    Channel (20)    Thermal element (30)    Battery cell (40)    Battery module housing (50)    Battery module (60)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy system (100) has an electrical energy module (10) with a monitoring unit (20) arranged within the energy module, and a control unit (30). The data between the energy module and the control unit are transferable by impact sound. The impact sound between the energy module and the control unit is transferred partially by an electric energy line (11). The impact sound is transferred partially by a housing (12) of the energy module or a housing (31) of the control unit.    USE - Electrical energy system for use in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy system has an electrical energy module with a monitoring unit arranged within the energy module and a control unit, where the data between the energy module and the control unit are transferable by impact sound, and hence ensures cost-effective and efficient electrical energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy system.    Electrical energy module (10)    Electric energy line (11)    Energy module housing (12)    Monitoring unit (20)    Control unit (30)    Control unit housing (31)    Electrical energy system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (33) has an engine main body (2) inserted between a thermostat accommodating part i.e. housing, and a downstream bypass oil channel part (62). A communicating path is formed between a temperature sensing part and a cut-off valve (58). A valve is closed and a bypass oil channel (59) is opened when a thermal-expansion body contracts. The temperature sensing part and the cut-off valve are moved along a direction such that the valve and a cooling water channel (30) are opened, and the bypass oil channel is closed when thermal-expansion body expands after warming-up of an engine (1).    USE - Thermostat apparatus for a vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensing part and the cut-off valve are moved to the direction such that the valve and the cooling water channel are opened and the bypass oil channel is closed when the thermal-expansion body expands after warming-up of the engine, so that fuel-consumption can be suppressed, degradation of oil can be suppressed and responsiveness of a thermostat can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (1)    Engine main body (2)    Cooling water channel (30)    Thermostat apparatus (33)    Cut-off valve (58)    Bypass oil channel (59)    Downstream bypass oil channel part (62)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has an heat exchanger main portion (100) that receives the refrigerant (111) for an air conditioning and the refrigerant for electric machines. A channel (110) is formed in the heat exchanger main portion so that the hot refrigerant for cooling the electric equipment is located in an outermost layer of the heat exchanger main portion.    USE - Heat exchanger mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the channel is formed in the heat exchanger main portion, the generation of the dew condensation in the surface of the heat exchanger main portion is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (1)    Apparatus side inlet pipe (10)    Heat exchanger main portion (100)    Channel (110)    Refrigerant (111)
NOVELTY - The auxiliary power unit has a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100) that injects the fuel to produce hydrogen in a reformer (110) and electricity for the ion exchange process with air in a stack (120). A preheat switch (230) supplies an auxiliary power to the reformer. An engine coolant is supplied to an engine cooling system (20) and passes a cooling water line to an engine (10). The pure water is heated by a waste heat recovering system (240) that collects the waste heat water heated with an exhaust gas of the engine.    USE - Auxiliary power unit for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell that injects the fuel to produce hydrogen in a reformer, thus improving the fuel efficiency, reducing the loss of the engine power and carbon oxide emission quantity, and ensures the environment-friendly auxiliary power unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an auxiliary power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (10)    Engine cooling system (20)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100)    Reformer (110)    Stack (120)    Preheat switch (230)    Waste heat recovering system (240)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a module voltage-measurement I/F (102) for measuring voltage of a module (10) that is provided with multiple cells (11-14). A cell voltage measurement integrated circuit (IC) (103) measures voltage of the cells. The measured module voltage is compared with the measured cell voltages. A diagnostic part i.e. micro computer (107), diagnoses soundness of the module voltage-measurement I/F and the cell voltage measurement IC and divides the module voltage by the number of cells present in the module to calculate cell voltage standard value per cell.    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus for use in an electric vehicle drive system to monitor a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized in an electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The micro-computer diagnoses soundness of the module voltage-measurement I/F and the cell voltage measurement IC, so that measurement precision of the module voltage and the cell voltage is ensured and reliability of soundness diagnosis can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery monitoring apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Module (10)    Cells (11-14)    Battery monitoring apparatus (100)    Module voltage-measurement I/F (102)    Cell voltage measurement IC (103)    Micro computer (107)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generator (100) comprises a cooling location (130) containing cooling water in the inner portion for flowing in multiple hollow square hot squares. An exhaust pipe (62) is places in inside the muffler (62) which is perpendicularly arranged in the longitudinal direction of the exhaust pipe. Multiple thermoelectric modules (120) are provided that uses the thermoelectric effect. The p-type semiconductor and the n-type semiconductor are connected to the square pillar.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conductivity is maximized as the thermoelectric module produces electricity by directly contacting with the exhaust gas of the high temperature. The noise of the exhaust gas is reduced and the thermoelectric efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric generator for a vehicle.    Exhaust pipe (62)    Muffler (62)    Thermoelectric generator (100)    Thermoelectric modules (120)    Cooling location (130)
NOVELTY - The battery module (20) has a predetermined number of battery cells (21) which are arranged along a predetermined sequence direction. A predetermined number of protrusions (41) are arranged protruding toward a predetermined number of battery cells which mutually adjoins in the sequence direction and set abutting the other battery cells.    USE - Battery module for vehicles, e.g., electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling property by using coolant flowing along the cooling unit. Prevents decline in battery efficiency due to the improved cooling effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view and top view of the battery module.    Battery module (20)    Battery cells (21)    Protrusions (41)    Bus-bar (80)    Cover (90)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a housing (410) having an inlet port (412) and an exhaust port. A valve seat (413) is provided in the inlet port. A pressure regulation screw (430) adjusts the pressure by opening a valve body (421). A gas permeable film (460), having a relief valve (400), is provided between a stress concentration zones located between the pressure regulation screw of the relief valve, the exhaust ports and the exhaust gas tube.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents bad influence of back flow of foreign material by providing the gas permeable film between the stress concentration zones which are located between the pressure regulation screw of the relief valve, the exhaust ports and the exhaust gas tube. Suppresses penetration of foreign material into the hollow section of the housing by utilizing the gas permeable film. Allows for easy replacement of the gas permeable film since the gas permeable film is attached to the output port while the housing and the output port can be isolated easily. Reduces maintenance expense since the gas permeable film can be easily replaced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the relief valve.    Relief valve (400)    Housing (410)    Inlet port (412)    Valve seat (413)    Valve body (421)    Pressure regulation screw (430)    Gas permeable film (460)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has batteries (1a-1e) which generates a combustible gas. Containers (2a-2e) are provided to accommodate battery. An exhaust route (3) is provided with a discharge opening (3a). Combustible gas is changed to non-flammability in adsorption agent (4). Safety valves (5a-5e) are opened with a pressure in container. The container and the exhaust route are connected in state which covered the safety valve. Air flow passages (6a-6e) with a penetration portion are formed according to quenching distance or quenching diameter corresponding to the combustible gas.    USE - Battery pack used for electric equipment and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible gas emitted from the battery is changed to nonflammable gas and is discharge, and the ejection of the flame can be prevented, when the flame is generated. The cross-sectional area of the region through which combustible gas passes can be increased. Thus, the combustible gas can be allowed to pass through easily. The some adsorption agent is arranged at intervals, so that the usage-amount of the adsorption agent can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    Batteries (1a-1e)    Containers (2a-2e)    Exhaust route (3)    Discharge opening (3a)    Adsorption agent (4)    Safety valves (5a-5e)    Air flow passages (6a-6e)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has first battery module (501) and second battery module (502) by which the square-shaped battery (51) is arranged in parallel, and a dummy module (60) which does not carry out a spontaneous heat with a thermal capacity. The first and second battery modules and the dummy module are accommodated in the accommodating part (S) of the battery pack. The dummy module is arranged between the first battery module and the second battery module.    USE - Battery pack for use in commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to make the temperature difference between first battery module and second battery module small by arranging dummy module between first and second battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view which shows a battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Square-shaped battery (51)    Dummy module (60)    First battery module (501)    Second battery module (502)    Accommodating part (S)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (10) has switching component (SW1) which sends an electric current for a coil (L1) that connects one terminal to a power side, and connects the other terminal to the switching component. A rectifier diode generates output current, and a capacitor connects one terminal with the coil during connection point of switching component. A control unit (11) operates the switching component, and the electric current of positive/negative polarity that circulates to the capacitor is rectified and outputted with the rectifier diode.    USE - Power supply device for LED lighting device and battery charging device (all claimed) mounted in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides LED lighting device which can be lighted by simple structure since the power supply device can output extensive voltage from a voltage lower than a power supply voltage. Reduces the rectifier diode of a power supply side by using a bidirectional switching component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a LED lighting device; and    (2) a battery charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Load (2)    Power supply device (10)    Control unit (11)    Coil (L1)    Switching component (SW1)
NOVELTY - The subframe has a side element (30) that is provided with a fuel cell module mounted to an upper side of a motor. A reducer in the motor is joined, and an air blower and a humidifier are mounted at a lower unit of the fuel cell module in a forward and backward direction of a car body. A concatenated element (10) has a side end shift that is connected to the side element and the another side end portion is connected to another side element (40). The air blower and the humidifier are positioned between the protrusion units (31,41). The mounting brackets (32,42) are set at the motor.    USE - Sub frame for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air blower and a humidifier are mounted at a lower unit of the fuel cell module in a forward and backward direction of a car body, thus improving the assemblability, internal layout arrangement and productivity, adamantly fixing the reducer, and reducing the environmental pollutant, noise and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a subframe. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Concatenated element (10)    Connection element (20)    Side elements (30,40)    Protrusion units (31,41)    Mounting brackets (32,42)
NOVELTY - The height adjustable vehicle safety display device has a display panel to indicate a display unit that is mounted on the upper end portion of a body via a mounting element, where the body controls the height into multi-stages through the mutual combination between multiple loads. A detecting illuminance sensor mounted on upper portion of a solar cell panel converts the solar energy into electric power, where a connecting portion is provided with multiple locking elements for locking the loads.    USE - Height adjustable vehicle safety display device for mounting on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height adjustable vehicle safety display device has a display panel to indicate a display unit that is mounted on the upper end portion of a body via a mounting element, where the body controls the height into multi-stages through the mutual combination between multiple loads, and hence ensures a simple structure of the vehicle safety display device, as well as ensures enhancing the visibility from the long distance, and thus preventing the collision and rear-end collision of the vehicle in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an output unit (16), accessories, an activation system (44), and timer switches (54). The accessory is provided with power from a battery (14) via the output unit, and each timer switch is associated with the output unit. The timer switch is activated when the activation system is set to an off setting to continue to provide battery power to the output unit for predetermined time duration. The battery is isolated until the activation system is set to an on setting, when the predetermined time duration of all timer switches expired.    USE - Timed accessory power system for battery used for e.g., vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Press button switch and normal relay operates to prevent the timer relay from draining the battery. Supply of battery power to output unit for further time period is quickly achieved by simply depressing the press button switch. Enables an operator to change the operational settings that impact on the supply of battery power to accessories. Visual and/or audio indicator is operated to provide a visual and/or audible indicator to the driver that power supplied to output will cease after a predetermined time period. Variable controller is linked to the timer switch to allow the time duration to be changed at any time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a timed accessory power system for a battery.    Timed accessory power system (10)    Battery (14)    Output unit (16)    Activation system (44)    Timer switches (54)
NOVELTY - Water treatment device of fuel cell comprises a preprocessor (10) for removing the impurities from water by a filter, a primary pure water processing unit (20) for treating the water filtered by the preprocessor, a pure water storage tank (30) for storing pure water treated by the primary pure water processing unit, and a secondary ultra-pure water processing unit (50) for generating ultra-pure water by treating pure water stored in pure water storage tank.    USE - Used as water treatment device of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device is economical, and minimizes contamination of ultra-pure water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for treating water of fuel cell, comprising (a) pre-processing by removing impurities from water using the filter, (b) primarily processing the filtered pure water obtained from the step (a), (c) storing pure water obtained from the step (b) into pure water storage tank, and (d) secondarily processing pure water stored in pure water storage tank to obtain the ultra-pure water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the.    Preprocessor (10)    Primary pure water processing unit (20)    Pure water storage tank (30)    Pure water pump (40)    Secondary ultra-pure water processing unit (50)
NOVELTY - The air blower has a volute housing (200) that is comprised with an air inlet (210) and an air blowing port (220). A motor housing (300) is mounted with a motor which is combined in one side of the volute housing. A blower section (230) is comprised along the columnar direction in the circumference of the volute housing. A vortex tube (500) is mounted inside the volute housing, and an impeller is configured for separating the cool air from the compressed air. An air channel (231) is communicated with the air inlet and the air blowing port.    USE - Air blower for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost is reduced, and the durability of the bearing and the motor is increased, as the motor and bearing are cooled by the cool air separated from the compressed air. The generation of vibration and noise are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air blower for fuel cell vehicle.    Volute housing (200)    Air inlet (210)    Air blowing port (220)    Blower section (230)    Air channel (231)    Motor housing (300)    Vortex tube (500)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a case (40) accommodating an electrode assembly (10), a first current collector plate (20), and a second current collector plate (30). The first current collector plate comprises a fuse (25). A cap assembly (50) seals the case and comprises a cap plate (51). A first electrode terminal (52) and a second electrode terminal (53) pass through the cap plate. An insulation cover (62) surrounds a region between the cap plate and the electrode assembly, the region comprising the first electrode terminal and the fuse.    USE - Rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to a low-capacity rechargeable battery used in small portable electronic apparatuses, such as mobile phones and camcorders, or large-capacity rechargeable battery used as power source for driving motor of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A discharge occurring after a fuse function is actuated can be prevented since the rechargeable battery includes an insulation cover surrounding a region between a cap plate and an electrode assembly and surrounding a fuse, thus improving safety of the rechargeable battery. The fuse is prevented from becoming deteriorated by the insulating powder melting before the fuse function is actuated because the rechargeable battery includes an insulation cover having insulating powder in an opening above a fuse. The insulating powder is prevented from being exposed because the rechargeable battery includes a fuse cover sealing an opening of an insulation cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    First current collector plate (20)    Fuse (25)    Second current collector plate (30)    Case (40)    Cap assembly (50)    Cap plate (51)    First electrode terminal (52)    Second electrode terminal (53)    Insulation cover (62)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a center pin (150) that extends along axial direction and housed in cavity (h). A can (110) having an opening in which electrode assembly (120) and center pin are received. The center pin is provided with a center portion extending along radial direction of center pin. The perimeter portions are coupled to end portion of the center portion, and are extended from end portion toward another end portion of the center portion that is opposite to the end portion. The center portion linearly extends to pass through center of cavity.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, lead-acid battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, and lithium rechargeable battery used in electronic devices such as mobile phone, plasma display panel (PDP), camera, hybrid vehicle, and electromotive tool.    ADVANTAGE - The center pin is not provided with a specific structure for passing through the electrode assembly, an accident such as flame due to an external impact is prevented. A decrease in the amount of electrolytic solution is provided due to a reduced space, when the lower insulating plate is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Can (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Upper insulating plate (140)    Center pin (150)    Cavity (h)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller (219) responsive to the source of information to estimate when the next occurrence of a regeneration event will occur. The controller also predicts whether the energy storage device will be in a state of charge condition to receive regenerative power at time of estimated regeneration event, and controls application of electrical power to the accessory load (202) based on prediction. Amount of energy stored in the energy storage device is reduced, while any loss of regenerative power during a next regenerative event is minimized.    USE - System for controlling accessory load of electric vehicle, such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves system efficiency of the hybrid electric vehicle, by preferably using an energy storage system to optimally receive and supply electrical energy, and by optimizing usage of cyclical and or non-essential vehicle accessories based on state of charge of the energy storage system to ensure that regenerative braking energy is not lost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a computer-implemented method of reducing loss of regenerative power provided by a regenerative power source by controlling power usage of an accessory load; and    (2) a computing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a vehicle accessory load controller.    Energy storage system (120)    Accessory load (202)    Regenerative power source (208)    Drive train (210)    Controller (219)
NOVELTY - The system has a sensor (122,124) for measuring the state of an energy storage device (104) during a rest period. The rest period corresponds to a time span during which current through the storage device is reduced to a level that enables the estimation of the state of the storage device. A controller (108) estimates state of the energy storage device based on the data received from the sensor. The controller also establishes a rest period by optimizing between minimization of disruption to normal vehicle operation and a need to update the measurement of the state of the storage device.    USE - System for providing power to vehicle power network. Can be used in micro hybrid, mild hybrid, and hybrid electric vehicles that utilize high power brake regeneration and electric propulsion, as well as car, truck, bus, industrial vehicle, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, or boat.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate estimations of state of energy storage device, by preferably using an optimization procedure which minimizes disruption of normal operation of the vehicle when currents flowing through the energy storage devices are set to near zero.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a computer-implemented method for controlling the application of stored electrical power to a vehicle power network; and    (2) a computing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of components of a controlled energy storage system.    Starter (28)    Drive train (35)    Energy storage device (104)    Controller (108)    Sensors (122,124)
NOVELTY - The frame has an outer frame (20) comprising a rotating outer frame support area (21) for supporting a flat edge area (2) of an electrochemical cell (1). An inner frame (10) comprises a rotating inner frame support area for supporting the flat edge area of the electrochemical cell. The inner frame has rigidly designed inner frame supporting elements (17), and the outer frame comprises rigidly designed outer frame supporting elements for arranging the cell frame and another cell frame at distance to each other. The inner support elements comprise circular cross-section.    USE - Cell frame for accommodating an electrochemical cell of a battery (claimed) utilized in a motor car i.e. electrically driven car. Can also be used for a galvanic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inner frame has the rigidly designed inner frame supporting elements, and the outer frame comprises rigidly designed outer frame supporting elements for arranging the cell frame and another cell frame at the distance to each other, thus ensuring improved holding of the cell in the cell frame, while enabling better damping of the cell against oscillations and shock, and hence avoiding slipping of the cell during transport or during usage in the motor vehicle. The designing of the supporting elements improves stability of the cell frame. The inner support elements comprise circular cross-section, thus achieving improved cooling of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cell frame.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Flat edge area of cell (2)    Inner frame (10)    Rigidly designed inner frame supporting elements (17)    Outer frame (20)    Rotating outer frame support area (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (100) whether a state of charge of the battery exceeds a predetermined level, where an idling rotational speed is provided (102) in an idling operation of an internal combustion engine, if the predetermined level is not exceeded. A current generator (4) is set at an output voltage. Another reduced idling speed is provided (102), if the predetermined level is exceeded. The current generator is set at a lower output voltage in comparison with the former output voltage.    USE - Method for controlling an idling speed of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle by using a computer program (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves determining whether a state of charge of the battery exceeds a predetermined level, where an idling rotational speed is provided in an idling operation of an internal combustion engine, if the predetermined level is not exceeded, and hence ensures performing a fuel-efficient operation in the idle operation by reducing the idle speed of the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a computer program product for controlling an idling speed of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle by using a computer program; and    (2) a control unit for a variable current generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of an idling speed controlling method.    Determining whether a state of charge of the battery exceeds a predetermined level (100)    Providing an idling rotational speed in an idling operation, if the predetermined level is not exceeded, and providing another reduced idling speed, if the predetermined level is exceeded (102)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a thermoelectric module device (12), and a latent heat storage device (22) arranged at a hot side (14) of the thermoelectric module device. The heat storage device comprises housings (24) with a receiving space (26) for phase change mediums (28). A housing includes a first wall (30) and a second wall (32), where the first wall is in contact with the hot side of the thermoelectric module device. A supporting structure is arranged between the first and second walls using the supporting element and supported on the first and second walls.    USE - Thermoelectric generator device for an incineration-motor propelled motor car or a motor car with a rank extender. Can also be used for industrial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting structure is arranged between the first and second walls using the supporting element and supported on the first and second walls so as to enable effective transfer of heat to the thermoelectric module device and a heat load, so that deformation of contact surfaces at the first wall to the thermoelectric module device is minimized, thus achieving the device in simple and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The supporting element is made of a warm-conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thermoelectric generator device.    Thermoelectric generator device (10)    Thermoelectric module device (12)    Hot side (14)    Latent heat storage device (22)    Housing (24)    Receiving space (26)    Phase change medium (28)    Walls (30, 32)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a cooling element (2) connectable with an object i.e. energy store, to-be-cooled, a first cooling connector (3) connected with the cooling element, and a second cooling connector (4) mounted on an assembly board. The first cooling connector and the second cooling connector are connected with each other such that a transition of cooling fluid i.e. water glycol mixture, from the first cooling connector to the second cooling connector is possible. The object is fastenable to the device through an assembly board (5).    USE - Cooling device for cooling a battery of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electrical or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly board can be arranged between the first cooling connector and the second cooling connector, so that an assembly and a disassembly of the object on the assembly board are facilitated when removal of connection between the assembly board and the object to ensure a fixed connection between the first cooling connector and the second cooling connector, so as to achieve better tightness of the device and to achieve simple and inexpensive assembly and disassembly of the object with the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cooling device.    Cooling device (1)    Cooling element (2)    Cooling connectors (3, 4)    Assembly board (5)    Sealing element (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has rechargeable galvanic cells electrically connected in series. A housing (100) accommodates the cells. A cover assembly (110) is connected with an opening of the housing, and includes a cover plate (111) that covers the opening of the housing. A connection between the cover plate and the housing includes an adhesive joint (120) with a sealing substance (121). The substance contains microcapsules filled with color particles. The color particles absorb UV-light and re-emit the UV-light as a visible light. The battery is electrically and mechanically connected with a motor car.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use at an underbody, a middle tunnel region, and a region before a rear axle for supporting a drive of a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in a region of an engine chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The connection between the cover plate and the housing includes the adhesive joint with the sealing substance, which contains the microcapsules filled with the color particles, thus safely and easily opening the housing and the battery for disassembling and repair, and improving detectability against unauthorized opening. The battery allows simple and fit processing and saving of screws and rubber seals. The battery is easily produced in a quantity, and enhances a sealing effect and improves positioning of the sealing substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery.    Housing (100)    Cover assembly (110)    Cover plate (111)    Adhesive joint (120)    Sealing substance (121)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a temperature-control device (302) for controlling temperature of a battery (215) of a recuperation system (200) of a motor car so as to maintain temperature of the battery to a lower temperature threshold value, where the lower temperature threshold value is given as a function of type of the battery. A temperature sensor (301) is established for measuring the temperature of the battery of the recuperation system, where the battery is arranged in an inner space of the vehicle and the temperature control device includes a heat exchanger device.    USE - Method for improving energy absorption capacity of a battery of a recuperation system of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables operating the temperature-control device for controlling temperature of the battery of the recuperation system of the motor car so as to keep temperature of the battery to the lower temperature threshold value, so that large amount of kinetic energy is recovered even when the battery is at low outdoor temperatures, load resistance of the battery is decreased when the battery temperature is within a reasonable range and large quantities of electrical energy in the battery is retrievable in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computing unit    (2) a motor car    (3) a computer program including a set of instructions to perform a method for improving energy absorption capacity of a battery of a recuperation system of a motor car    (4) a machine-readable memory medium including a set of instructions to perform a method for improving energy absorption capacity of a battery of a recuperation system of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a recuperation system with a vehicle drive and an onboard network.    Recuperation system (200)    Vehicle drive (203)    Battery (215)    Temperature sensor (301)    Temperature-control device (302)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has battery stack which contains battery cell, and a first control unit which is arranged by the exterior of battery stack. A second control unit is arranged by the battery stack, and the first and second control units have first data and second data that represent first identifier and second identifier. A third data showing the third identifier of battery stack is maintained, and the first control unit authenticates the battery stack by comparing the first data, second data, and third data.    USE - Battery unit used as power supply for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves cost reduction and suppresses fraudulent modification by using a random number for electronic control unit (ECU) address.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an authentication method for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the authentication process in the battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Authentication unit completion determination step (S1)    Data generating step (S2)    Address transmitting step (S3)    Integrated circuit address learning step (S4)    Data representing joint address transmitting step (S5)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery for vehicle comprises positive electrode, non-aqueous electrolyte containing 50 vol.% ethylene carbonate and/or propylene carbonate, and linear carbonate, and negative electrode, where the non-aqueous electrolytic battery for vehicle is used in environment having normal temperature of 50-100 degrees C.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolytic battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolytic battery for vehicle is suitable for high-temperature environment and enables to provide high output.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing polymer bipolar plate comprises (a) producing a stainless steel plate, (b) forming a flow path in the stainless steel plate by molding to obtain separating plate, (c) carrying out mechanical friction treatment on the separating plate to form rough surface, and (d) formation of a scratch on the surface of the separating plate after reformation, where direction angle of the scratches in the channel is 0-90 degrees .    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing polymer bipolar plate, which is useful for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of economically manufacturing polymer bipolar plate with high corrosion resistance.
NOVELTY - The cooling control system has a cooling fan (134) which is provided near a discharge unit of a hydrogen tank (111). The hydrogen gas, expanded and compressed in the hydrogen tank, is discharged. The hydrogen tank takes in the air of a discharge partial periphery to a storage room (151) through an inlet port (155). A control apparatus drives the cooling fan when the electric power generated by a fuel cell (101) with respect to an inverter apparatus (200) installed in the storage room is supplied.    USE - Cooling control system for inverter for external electric power feeding.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently cools the inverter apparatus for external electric power feeding installed in the storage room since the control apparatus drives the cooling fan when the electric power generated by the fuel cell with respect to the inverter apparatus installed in the storage room is supplied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling control method for the inverter for external electric power feeding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell (101)    Hydrogen tank (111)    Cooling fan (134)    Storage room (151)    Inlet port (155)    Inverter apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (31) has a charge operation estimation unit (53) which estimates charging operation of a battery based on predetermined state of a vehicle. An abnormality determination unit (54) determines that an electric power feeding control unit (51) is abnormal except for cases which exist in predetermined time after the power switch is turned off when the difference of the voltage of the battery and the voltage of a capacitor is less than a predetermined value during charging start of the battery by an electric charging control unit (52).    USE - Control apparatus for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents that the electric power feeding control unit is misjudged as running in abnormal operation state since the abnormality determination unit determines that an electric power feeding control unit is abnormal except for cases which exist in predetermined time after the power switch is turned off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (31)    Electric power feeding control unit (51)    Electric charging control unit (52)    Charge operation estimation unit (53)    Abnormality determination unit (54)
NOVELTY - A binder resin comprises copolymer having carbonyl group-containing monomeric unit (I).    USE - Binder resin is used for positive electrode for non-aqueous secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder resin has excellent dispersion stability. The positive electrode obtained using the binder resin has excellent flexibility, and adhesiveness with respect to positive mix layer. The secondary battery obtained using the binder resin has excellent battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder resin comprises copolymer having carbonyl group-containing monomeric unit of formula (I).    R1,R2=H or linear or branched 1-12C alkyl, in which at least one of R1, and R2 is linear or branched 1-12C alkyl;and    n=1-30 million.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which has positive mix layer and electrical power collector comprising binder resin, conductive support agent, and positive electrode active material; and    (2) non-aqueous secondary battery, which has the positive electrode.
NOVELTY - Negative electrode active material comprises a metallic active material particle and a fluorine group compound.    USE - The negative electrode active material is useful for a cable-type secondary battery (claimed) that is useful in a handheld device such as notebook and cellular phone, and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material improves cycleability, capacity and charging/discharging efficiency of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing a cathode for a cable-type secondary battery, comprising mixing the metallic active material particle and the fluorine group compound, pulverizing the mixture, compressing the pulverized mixture, and depositing the compressed mixture in a metal current collector surface to form the negative active material layer; and    (2) a cable-type secondary battery, comprising an outer electrode, an inner electrode, an outside current collector surrounding an exterior of the outer electrode active material layer, a parting layer surrounding the exterior of the inner electrode, and a protective covering the outer electrode active material layer and surrounding an exterior of the parting layer.
NOVELTY - The cap assembly has a top cap (110) that is combined in the top opening of a battery case with a built-in electrode assembly and a projected terminal (120) connected to electrode of an electrode assembly and is protruded outside. An upper gasket (132) is provided in the interface of top cap so that the projected terminal maintains electrical insulation against top cap. The electrode tap of electrode assembly is provided in a conductive plate (140). A lower gasket (136) is provided in the interface of top cap so that the conductive plate maintains electrical insulation against top cap.    USE - Cap assembly for battery cell e.g. lithium secondary battery cell for cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, hand frit personal computer, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive strength is improved. The leakage of electrolyte is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery cell; and    (2) a device for operating battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cap assembly.    Top cap (110)    Projected terminal (120)    Upper gasket (132)    Lower gasket (136)    Conductive plate (140)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal clamp structure (100) has a bolt element that is connected with a switch adjuster pole (115). The gap between a clamping element (120) and the switch adjuster pole is controlled. A clamping portion (113) is moved along upward and downward directions. The clamping portion is detached and is protruded along the vertical direction such that a battery terminal is inserted into an inlet hole (111).    USE - Battery terminal clamp structure for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The bolt element is arranged easily at the switch adjuster pole. The tightening force of the battery terminal clamp structure is controlled selectively according to the thickness of the battery terminal. The rotation of the bolt element is suppressed with respect to the rotation of the nut element. The rotation of the bolt head portion inserted into the seating groove is suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery terminal clamp structure.    Battery terminal clamp structure (100)    Inlet hole (111)    Clamping portion (113)    Switch adjuster pole (115)    Clamping element (120)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a synthesized frequency current in a form in which a frequency current is synthesized with another frequency current. The synthesized frequency current is applied to a fuel cell stack (120). The frequency currents are used to calculate a total harmonic distortion and impedance. Determination is made whether the fuel cell stack is faulty by using an output voltage of the fuel cell stack depending on a ratio of a harmonic frequency to a fundamental wave frequency, which is extracted by a high pass filter.    USE - Method for generating an injected current of a fuel cell stack i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane or proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack, which is used for converting chemical energy into electrical energy for supplying power to drive a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for supplying power to a small electric/electronic device i.e. portable device, an industry, and a home.    ADVANTAGE - The synthesized frequency current is generated in the form in which the frequency current is synthesized with another frequency current, and applied to the fuel cell stack, where the frequency currents are used to calculate one of the total harmonic distortion and the impedance, thus reducing hardware configuration for generating the injected current, and hence reducing cost and a size of the stack. The method allows diagnosing of a state of the stack by simultaneously monitoring of the impedance and the total harmonic distortion, thus improving diagnosis decomposition ability for two times or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection state diagram of a device for generating an injected current of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Device for generating an injected current of a fuel cell stack (100)    Alternating current generator (110)    Fuel cell stack (120)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an alternating-current (AC) generation circuit (110) for applying an AC to a fuel cell stack (101), which is driven by a basic operating current i.e. direct current (DC). A current measurement circuit (120) i.e. current sensor, measures a current of the stack caused by the DC applied to the stack. The current measurement circuit includes a filtering unit, which filters the current of the stack. A micom (130) diagnoses a fault of the stack based on a current measurement result of the current measurement circuit.    USE - Device for diagnosing a fault of a fuel cell stack i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane or proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack, which is used for converting chemical energy into electrical energy for supplying power to drive a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for supplying power to a small electric/electronic device i.e. portable device, industry, and home.    ADVANTAGE - The micom diagnoses the fault of the stack based on the current measurement result of the current measurement circuit, thus enabling effective diagnosis of the fault through frequency analysis of the stack current that is measured using the existing current sensor, without the need to measure a stack voltage, and hence reducing a number of components and an area of a printed circuit board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosing a fault of a fuel cell stack based on measurement of a stack current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a device for diagnosing a fault of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Device for diagnosing a fault of a fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cell stack (101)    AC generation circuit (110)    Current measurement circuit (120)    Micom (130)
NOVELTY - The generator has a wheel axle that is mounted by connecting a shaft mounting rim (18) and a tire rim (20) with a tire (19). The tire surface is provided with a double-layered elastic tire cover (30). A seal cavity (31) is formed between tire surface and elastic tire cover. A compressed air pump (21) is located in seal cavity. The compressed air pump or reciprocating type screw rod machine is connected with a generating unit arranged on main frame, to provide rotating power or compressed air to the generating unit.    USE - Tire force generator mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotating power or compressed air can be continuously produced and provided to the generating unit for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the tire force generator.    Shaft mounting rim (18)    Tire (19)    Tire rim (20)    Compressed air pump (21)    Double-layered elastic tire cover (30)    Seal cavity (31)
NOVELTY - The system has vehicle main frame which is provided with wheels, wheel axle is mounted by connecting of rim (21), spokes (22) of a wheel rim. The wheel rim is equipped with tire (23) whose surface is provided with elastic tire cover (24) to form a double layer tire. The extrusion is produced by power source of energy device on the wheel. The rim surface is annular distribute with energy device connected with wheel rim to produce power for generator to generate electricity.    USE - Wheel energy conversion power system.    ADVANTAGE - The smoothness of the wheel and the road surface can be improved with improves adhesiveness, thus increase the traction performance and braking performance of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wheel.    Rim (21)    Spokes (22)    Tire (23)    Elastic tire cover (24)    Air seal cavity (25)
NOVELTY - The system has a wheel axle that is mounted by connecting a wheel rim (1) of a tire (2) and a spoke (3). The tire surface is provided with a double-layered elastic tire cover (4). A seal cavity (5) is formed between tire surface and elastic tire cover. The tire surface is provided with multi-independent compression cavities provided with independent air inlet and an air outlet. The air outlet is connected with wheel or vehicle main frame of a generator.    USE - Vehicle tire energy conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - The compressed air is continuously produced and provided to generator for power generation, when the vehicle is driven.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle tire energy conversion system.    Wheel rim (1)    Tire (2)    Spoke (3)    Double-layered Elastic tire cover (4)    Seal cavity (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a reciprocating type screw rod machine (3) that is connected between vehicle chassis (1) and a rotating shaft (2). The reciprocating type screw rod machine comprises machine housing matched with a screw groove of screw rod. The groove is matched with a planetary gear. A planetary gear transmission device is connected on upper rim or frame of vehicle energy conversion device through connecting unit.    USE - Vibration-resistant mechanical energy conversion system mounted in vehicle such as passenger car, and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy or mechanical energy can be generated by energy conversion device, by rotating planetary gears with transmission device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vibration-resistant mechanical energy conversion system mounted in vehicle.    Vehicle chassis (1)    Rotating shaft (2)    Reciprocating type screw rod machine (3)
NOVELTY - The system has EPS control system whose signal output end is connected with a control signal input end of a discharging switch, a charging circuit and a voltage booster circuit. The signal output end of charging circuit is connected to EPS system motor driving module through super capacitor module and discharging switch. A signal end of EPS control system is connected with EPS system motor driving module. The signal output end of EPS control system is connected with a control signal input end of discharging switch, a charging circuit and a voltage booster circuit.    USE - Automotive electronic power steering (EPS) system.    ADVANTAGE - The super capacitor can provide enough electric current to battery to improve motorized power, and ensure driving safety of the driver.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automotive EPS system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of EPS system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle main frame fixed a wheel axle that is connected with a wheel rim. The wheel rim is connected with a wheel spoke. An inner part of a cavity is matched with an outer surface of a compressed air pump or a reciprocating type screw rod machine. The reciprocating type screw rod machine is connected with a vehicle generator that is fixed on the vehicle main frame. The compressed air pump is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The air outlet is connected with a compressed air gas tube. The generator is a gas driven generator.    USE - Tire energy converting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a tire energy converting system.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery management system provided with lithium batteries that are fixed on a mounting case (2). The mounting case is movably connected with a base (6). A top cover (1) is covered on the mounting case. A bottom part of the mounting case is provided with a battery box base (3). The base is connected with the battery box base. An upper surface of the base is fixed with a roller group. The battery box base is connected with the roller group. The base is fixed with a base bracket. The mounting case is fixed with a lithium battery frame.    USE - Quick change lithium battery box assembly for an energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly ensures better ventilation and heat dissipation effects of a box body through an exhaust hole and a pneumatic hole, controls opening process of an exhaust fan according to actual temperature of a battery and realizes lithium battery and box body designing process according to requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a quick change lithium battery box assembly.    Top cover (1)    Mounting case (2)    Battery box base (3)    Base (6)
NOVELTY - The module has a parallel battery group provided with a control switch, a multi-protection diode, a multi-battery unit and a common output port. The control switch is electrically connected with an end of the protection diode. An end of the protection diode is electrically connected with the battery unit. A control circuit is provided with a signal processing unit and a micro-processor. An output end of the signal processing unit is electrically connected with the micro-processor. An end of the signal processing unit is electrically connected with the control switch.    USE - Battery group application module for an electric motor car power system.    ADVANTAGE - The module improves safety performance and voltage stability of an electric motor car power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery group application module.
NOVELTY - The material has an anode material component coated with iron compound that is selected from a group consisting of iron phosphate, ferrous phosphate lithium, ferrous sulfate, ferrous chloride, ferrous oxalate, iron phosphate and dicyclopentadienyl iron, where the anode material component is made of lithium, nickel, carbon monoxide, manganese, oxide, aluminum, thallium, lanthanum, zirconium, lithium cobaltate, lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide and lithium nickel cobalt-manganese oxygen.    USE - Anode material for a high safety lithium ion secondary battery of an energy storage power station and a mobile storage device of a power electric motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material realizes micro-emulsion process, follows solvent desorption, ensures low sintering protective atmosphere, moves storage power supply, avoids need to change basic property of original anode materials and improves battery safety performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high safety lithium ion secondary battery anode material preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high safety lithium ion secondary battery anode material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an all-vanadium liquid flow battery system unit (3) comprising a first stack unit (31) that is connected with a matrix mesh (1) and a solar energy charge and discharge controller (2). A direct current (DC) loading unit (6) is fixed with the charge and discharge controller. An alternating current (AC) loading unit (5) is connected with a second stack unit (33) by an inverter (4). A cathode liquid storage tank (34) is connected to a circulation pump (35) by a liquid conveying pipeline that is connected with the two stack units of two cathode electrolyte entrance units (314, 334).    USE - Solar energy generating system for a liquid flow battery system i.e. all-vanadium liquid flow battery system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces liquid flow battery system discharging rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar energy generating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Matrix mesh (1)    Solar energy charge and discharge controller (2)    All-vanadium liquid flow battery system unit (3)    Inverter (4)    Loading unit (5)    Loading unit (6)    Stack units (31, 33)    Cathode liquid storage tank (34)    Circulation pump (35)    Cathode electrolyte entrance units (314, 334)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode made of transition metal oxide. A negative electrode is made of high pure aluminum. A battery body is coated with membrane material, where the membrane material is selected from a group consisting of polypropylene micro porous membrane material, ion permeability material, polyethylene micro porous membrane material and glass fiber material. The transition metal oxide is made of Tantalum pentoxide, Niobium pentoxide, Titanium dioxide, Manganese oxide, Chromium Oxide, Cobalt Peroxide, Copper oxide, Zinc and Molybdenum trioxide.    USE - Aluminum iron battery for electric industry, communication industry and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high stability and wide application range, and reduces material preparation cost, increases safety performance by using transition metal oxide and utilizes ion liquid electrolyte to improve performance of the electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery body is made of stainless steel foil, foam nickel and carbon paper. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an aluminum iron battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing characteristics of an aluminum iron battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle part connected with a battery group that is placed in an inner part of a box body. An air inlet tube is fixed with opening and closing parts of an electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valve is connected with a battery controller. The vehicle part is arranged with a temperature sensor. A heat branch tube, the air inlet tube and a pneumatic tube are connected with each other. The battery group and the inner part of the box body are filled with micro-capsule phase change material that is formed as expanded graphite, paraffin and organic silicon oil mixing material.    USE - Mix power vehicle battery heat controlling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is energy-saving and environment-friendly, and improves vehicle tail pneumatic heat energy utilizing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a mix power vehicle battery heat controlling system.
NOVELTY - The device has a box body arranged with a charging plug. A photovoltaic component is arranged with the box body. A photovoltaic module is connected with a photovoltaic controller. The photovoltaic module is connected to a fuel battery through a storage device. An output end of the fuel battery is connected with a discharging device through a total switch. A charging device is arranged with the charging plug of a power source input port. The output end of the fuel battery is connected with a direct current USB interface through a DC-DC converter.    USE - Portable multi-way charging and discharging power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient and quick to use and clean and environment-friendly, has wide application range, safety performance and reliability, and can clean solar energy and ensure high solar energy utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a portable multi-way charging and discharging power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery current sensor connected with a vehicle battery. A car body controller, vehicle battery, battery current sensor and an engine management system are connected with each other. The engine management system is connected to a generator. A pressure controller receives a target voltage control instruction according to working status of an air conditioner. The engine management system is connected with a vehicle. The pressure controller is connected with the generator.    USE - Vehicle electric source control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system optimizes generator and battery design, and reduces device design complexity, weight and cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle electric source control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a discharge module connected with a three-phase AC power source and a battery group. A three-phase bridge conversion unit is connected with a buck-boost unit that is serially connected to a positive direct current bus. The three-phase alternating current power source is connected with a voltage side electric current sampling module. A control module is connected with the three-phase bridge converting unit, the buck-boost unit, a battery group and the voltage side electric current sampling module. A lifting pressing part is connected to a direct current side filtering capacitor.    USE - V2G based constant current discharging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents large depth of a discharge plate of a battery group and realizes quick discharge of large electric current of a battery in a constant manner. The system solves vulcanization problems of the battery group caused by increase of depth of the discharge plate so as to increase stability of service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The buck-boost unit is a non-isolated two-way half-bridge DC/DC boost module. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle to grid (V2G) based constant current discharging system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a V2G based constant current discharging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a parking charging part provided with a high-frequency power supply device (1), a lifting rod (2) and a high-frequency resonator (3). The high-frequency resonator is connected with the high-frequency power supply device that is formed as a wireless charging power supply. A vehicle charging part is provided with a receiving resonator (5), a machinery controllable single-pole double-throw switch (6), a lithium battery group (7) and an ultra-capacitor (8). The receiving resonator is connected with the high-frequency resonator and a wireless electric energy transmission channel.    USE - Quick and slow switching wireless lithium battery charging device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is flexible and convenient to realize wireless electric vehicle lithium battery charging process, and automatically selects a charging mode of an electric vehicle according to user requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a quick and slow switching wireless electric vehicle lithium battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a quick and slow switching wireless lithium battery charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High-frequency power supply device (1)    Lifting rod (2)    High-frequency resonator (3)    Receiving resonator (5)    Machinery controllable single-pole double-throw switch (6)    Lithium battery group (7)    Ultra-capacitor (8)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a key switch (B-plus) connected with a capacitor (C). An anode of a diode (D2) is connected with the key switch. A cathode is connected with an end of a DC switch power supply. An input end of a MCU is connected with the end of the power supply. A negative pole of the diode is connected with an end of a switch tube (Q5). A triode (Q6) is connected with an end of a resistor (R15). A pin of the switch tube is connected with a power source (P15V). An end of another resistor (R13) is connected with an end of the capacitor. Another end of the capacitor is connected to ground.    USE - Electric vehicle controller pre-charging circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit ensures safety so as to prevent production of error action and reduce production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electric vehicle controller pre-charging circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Key switch (B-plus)    Capacitor (C)    Diode (D2)    Power source (P15V)    Switch tube (Q5)    Triode (Q6)    Resistors (R13, R15)
NOVELTY - The structure has a motorcycle frame assembly connected to a battery bracket (2) and provided with a front main beam bracket (3), a rear main beam bracket (4) and a hack lever (5). The battery bracket is fixed with a lower capacitor of a battery (1). A battery box body (6) is connected with a semi-shell and a battery shell by a middle edge joint. A lower battery bracket is fixed with the front main beam bracket. The semi-shell is fixed with a flange edge or joint screw hole column. The hole column is fixed with a joint end by a screw or bolt. The semi-shell is connected with a charging socket.    USE - Combined electric motorcycle large-power battery mounting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and convenient to use, and has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a combined electric motorcycle large-power battery mounting structure.    Battery (1)    Battery bracket (2)    Front main beam bracket (3)    Rear main beam bracket (4)    Hack lever (5)    Battery box body (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature monitoring device connected with a battery cabin of an electric vehicle part and monitoring battery temperature of the battery cabin. A refrigerating circulation channel is fixed with the battery cabin. A main control device is connected with a collect device and the refrigerating circulation channel. The refrigerant circulation channel is fixed with a battery storehouse for performing refrigerating process when battery temperature exceeds preset upper limit value.    USE - Electric vehicle battery managing system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces temperature of the battery so as to improve battery service life and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an electric vehicle battery managing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle battery managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A solar energy infrared induction one of photographing, wherein comprise trigger infrared camera, the battery, a location of THE SIM card, a TF card, a flexible solar energy battery plate, lead and circuit integrated box, wherein the infrared trigger camera, battery and integrated circuit box are located in the outer box, the outer box is rectangular, in a location of THE SIM card and a TF card circuit integrated box, the location of a SIM card and a TF card are a change taken, circuit box and the infrared trigger camera integrated with the battery, the infrared trigger camera through data wire and integrated circuit box, this utility new type has the advantages of, things of their parent when the child independently of playing of at the same time, it can clearly grasp of the condition of the child safety, at the same time, solar energy power supply is green and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a vehicle, said vehicle having a passenger compartment and a passenger compartment at the back part used for placing power system of a vehicle of a power system, fuel battery system and power battery of a vehicle are set on the rear part of a vehicle, a power battery and at least one part of said power system is set on the inner chamber. According to vehicle of this utility new type, the power system, fuel battery system and power battery set at the back of vehicle. Bottom disk can effectively reduce height of vehicle is convenient to passenger and avoid the vehicle of high center of gravity of, and reduces the risk of vehicle rollover. So as to increase the safety of vehicle. In addition, the power battery is set at the back of vehicle, the temperature of power battery is easy to control, the temperature of the power battery lower end high low temperature environment is not easy to control of.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a environment-friendly wind power photovoltaic one dual-energy car, it relates to technology field of wind power generation and solar energy power generation field, the vehicle body front wheel of one side set with a battery, a left generator, power machine fixed on the lower part right bottom front wind wheel a, a left generator and two a right belt pulley of generator through belt and belt wheel of rotating shaft of wind wheel middle part two connecting head, a wind wheel fixed on a bracket, the top part of the vehicle body is set with solar energy photovoltaic power generation plate, solar energy photovoltaic power generation plate of the lower part set with a tank. Using a vehicle produce friction with the air during the walking process of in reverse, or wind power of natural wind as power to make the vehicle walking, does not burn any pollution resource, environment-friendly utility makes positive contribution of, and also can be the shortage of when using civil power process, solves the problem that the combustion of the header of an emergency vehicle.
NOVELTY - A one electric vehicle , comprise a vehicle speed sensor, the vehicle speed sensor is installed on the vehicle gear-box a, vehicle speed sensor through wire and the multifunctional rotating speed table pointer connecting metal, a multifunctional rotating speed table metal pointer is provided with a carbon brush, a vehicle speed reaches 20 km/h time, carbon brush and a multifunctional rotating speed table of conductive connecting disk, a conductive disk through wire and relay connecting, through relay coil of magnetic speed-increasing generator connecting with the vane rotating time, through the gear-box speed increasing generating, generated by the generator of power through the voltage regulator connecting wire, a voltage regulator regulating the wire with the a battery. This utility new type of beneficial effects: the product structure is simple, convenient for being carried in secret installation, low fault rate, wherein the machinery technology of mature, the product is low, and the market demand, of has good popularization value.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a mix power tractor, one inner comprise tractor front cover, rear wheel tyre baffle and a machine body, said machine body is set with electric motor and battery, said battery is used for the surface of said motor, a front cover and a rear tire baffle plate are set with a solar energy battery plate, a solar energy panel capable of absorbing solar energy is a battery. Mop bucket through connecting arm and vehicle mix power tractor tail connecting. Mop bucket car comprise first baffle, a second baffle, a third baffle plate, baffle plate and fourth bottom plate, first baffle, a second baffle, a third baffle and a fourth baffle are provided with solar energy battery plate, further fixed with the bottom plate a wind power generator, a wind power generator frame and solar energy battery plate for a bottom plate of a battery, the c mix power tractor can realize mix power, it has good property, use of flexible.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one electric vehicle power supply system, include: battery group and power battery, DC/DC direct current converter, comprising first input end, second input end, the first output end and second output end, first switch one end and one end of power battery group, and the other end of the first input end, one second end of the switch one end of battery, and the other end and the first output end connected with one end a of the first second input end, and the other end with the other end power battery group of; after the first controllable resistance connected in parallel of first switch, the first switch is closed, the first controllable switch time delay. This utility new type can limit of input end and output end of DC/DC direct current converter circuit is connected instantly produce impact of electric current, increase component life, increase electric vehicle reliability, at the same time, can ensure the normal working system. This utility new type one further claims a electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one with electric bicycle frame of improved type battery, include the vehicle frame main body is set on the frame main body and middle part of a multi-ladder-shaped battery, said battery support comprise of battery bottom support is connected with one upper and bottom supporting a battery, a bottom battery comprise one base plate and one side plate of the bottom plate set with one two side one, a bottom plate and one side plate upper are set with a multi-air hole, and said bottom plate and said side plate one inner wall of one multi-set with a wear-resisting buffering pad, a side plate of one height is 3-5cm; a bottom plate one and the frame main body through supporting rod is vertically set with one of, said one supporting rod set with a buffering set. This utility new type travelling distance the battery of low, it has good radiating performance, firm installation, buffering property of good.
NOVELTY - Simultaneously close battery, hook length inner This utility new type claims a positive one battery fixing device of electric tricycle, include battery frame (5), a battery of different size placed on the battery frame (5) one end, further comprise regulating block (1), battery plate (2), height adjusting rod (3), a hook (4) length and length fixing plate (6), length fixing plate (6) two end length passes through the hook (4) and set with the battery frame (5) (4) is hung on the height adjusting rod (3) upper, battery pressing plate (2) is pressed on the upper part of the battery end and two height adjusting rod (3) connecting the regulating block (1) set with the two side battery and the battery pressure plate (2) connect, through for regulating block, battery pressing plate, fixing plate of position adjust length, capable of fixing the purpose of different model battery.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one for electric vehicle of battery box and high pressure management system, comprise the box body set on the box body of a high pressure maintenance switch, high voltage input connector and high pressure output connector, and a high voltage contactor group, high voltage contactor group is set in the box body, and through copper bar and high pressure maintenance switch, high voltage input connector and high pressure output connector connecting to form a loop. Lower according to this utility new type of used for electric vehicle of battery box, lower the short way and an overload condition on the high voltage input connector and high pressure output connector of external connecting circuit, is set on the box body through inner of high voltage contactor group off the box body inner of high voltage circuit, but also can connect to battery group maintenance status on the battery box through high pressure maintenance operation switch the battery group with an external high pressure of manual safety electric connect.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one pure electric vehicle battery with a safety cap. One battery with a safety valve, set with the valve hole comprise part of a battery shell and the valve hole matching of the valve cap, the valve comprise through hole fixing leg set with the battery in the shell of the snap ring of valve hole coaxial, valve hole convex battery shell body set with valve hole vertical outer wall of the valve cap is a top seal of a hollow cylindrical structure, the valve cap further comprise a valve rod and valve cap pull rod at the bottom is provided with the valve hole of valve ring matching middle part of table, height of inner cavity of valve cap and valve hole outer wall of high height, inner diameter of valve inner cavity of outer diameter of valve hole, the outer wall of the bottom of the battery shell tightly the valve cap, the valve rod is made of elastic material. This utility new type buffering, good radiating performance, good rebound resilience, a sensitivity increase to avoid expansion and reduce battery failure water drying, which can prolong the battery service life.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one collecting effect improving of a battery of cylindrical structure, the cathode end of assembly and power unit body, lower end of the anode drainage column with the anode current collecting plate is riveted, and then the anode end power unit body of assembly and riveting of welding the cathode drainage upper end of column and the cathode current collecting plate is riveted, and then riveting of welding. A number of positive electrode of drainage column or the cathode drainage column is 4 a, the anode or cathode of the drainage column is cylindrical. Of a welding structure is cross-shaped, uniform distribute in a positive and negative current collecting plate and the riveting hole uniformly distributed along the circumference. This utility new type provide of cylindrical battery, and the cylindrical battery of current of the same rechargeable, the collecting area is increased, the battery internal resistance is reduced, a property greatly increase, so as to avoid the process of use in battery temperature over-high, the battery group temperature field of uniformity and improve property and reliability of battery group, power of a battery increase 10%.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one battery module. A battery module include: battery group, battery group comprise a multi-battery body set with side by side and multi-of a battery body in series, multi-a first connecting piece, a first connecting piece each with a battery group in any adjacent two of a battery body of corresponding electrode of is connected two a second connecting piece, a second connecting piece and one battery body battery group located at the left side of most of the rest of one electrode, and the other one a second connecting piece and a battery body battery group located at right side of most of the rest of a one electrode connected with the multi-voltage a collect, wherein a each a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece are connecting each one with a collect voltage and a battery module control unit, battery module control unit collect the voltage component is connected to a battery in any one group or a voltage of adjacent multi-of a battery body. This utility new type according to the embodiment of battery module, voltage collect precision and collect high efficiency, simple structure and low manufacturing cost of battery module.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a vehicle battery electrode binding post one of match device, comprise, vehicle battery binding post, a fastening clamp and flexible lead, a fastening hoop matched with the surrounding vehicle battery binding post, a fastening hoop through bolt is transversely fixed vehicle battery binding post and a flexible lead, a cylindrical surface and a fastening hoop spline inner surface set with matching of vehicle battery binding post. The beneficial effect is, the vehicle battery using electrode binding post and fastening hoop spline match of technology solution, the structure is novel, and reliable connecting, saving energy and high efficiency, solves the problem that the valid multi-year trouble of vehicle engine start difficult, vehicle starting virtual connection, battery power supply can not be connected, the binding post of vehicle battery of ablation.
NOVELTY - Self-generation electric bicycle relates to a one electric bicycle structure of improved, specifically, this utility new type relates to a self-generating electric bicycle one. This utility new type provide a one of energy-saving environment-friendly self-generation electric bicycle. This utility new type of wherein said rotating shaft set with a with a driving gear, a bracket set with a driven gear of power generator, a driving gear with the driven gear through a chain, said upper frame is set with wind power generator, a wind power generator and power generator is connected with the power supply switch device, said power supply switching device with the first battery set with a frame of second battery and connected with a first battery and second battery through power supply switching device with the motor, a power supply switching device comprise detector and controller.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one truck, said truck comprise chassis, cab, said cab is installed on the said upper base plate, container, said container is installed on the said upper base plate and said cabin in a front rear direction spaced apart, and a fuel battery module, a fuel battery module is set on said cabin and said packing case. According to truck of this utility new type, through the fuel battery module is set in the driving cabin and the container, the placing of the fuel battery component more easily, but also can be placed larger capacity and fuel battery component of larger volume endurance ability of truck would a lifting, at the same time, radiating, dustproof and waterproof of the fuel battery module and distribute of bottom disk, lifting container structure and assembly of a control.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one vehicle controller of a power-off time delay control system, include: battery, and one end of the vehicle key switch connected with one end of switch, the switch of the battery connected with the first coupler, one first end coupled with the other end of the vehicle key switch, and the other end of the control end of switch connected with one end power supply converter, the power supply converter and the other end of switch of connected with the whole vehicle controller, the power supply input end and the other end power supply converter is connected with a end of the other end of the vehicle key switch of, after control end and control end of switch, and used for detecting cut off of the vehicle key switch on the detection end, control end through the preset time rear control switch is cut off, to for the whole vehicle controller. This utility new type of whole vehicle controller of a switching-off control system, the frame is simple, the cost is low, the corresponding device of and of reducing the temperature, increase the service life of the use, avoiding the power loss of data.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one pallet and a vehicle, wherein the pallet include, battery pallet part (1) and air conditioner heater pallet part (2), said battery pallet part (1) and air conditioner heater pallet part (2) form a whole, said battery pallet part (1) and said air conditioner heater pallet part (2) used for the battery set with wire group (F) is led out of the through hole (12). This utility new type of pallet through the provide a stall for battery (B) and air conditioner heater (H) of two a single pallet is made one of a pallet, so that it can be fixed battery and fixing an air conditioner heater (H), structure compact and saves the engine space, increase the whole vehicle collision safety property.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one for constant temperature fitting structure of environment-friendly vehicle, comprise a waist support, a waist rest table layer is set with one solar energy battery, fixing bracket of a solar energy battery connecting backrest set with inside of thermostat, said thermostat connecting a lumbar support of set with a constant-temperature water cushion, a constant-temperature water cushion is set with one cooling. This utility new type set with constant temperature water through a the waist back cushion, which can increase comfort of use time, using solar energy to generate electricity to the thermostat, clean and environment-friendly, and the water cushion can be connected with human body, relieving fatigue of completely, reduce caused by sitting for a long time of strain, and health of human body.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to a one battery for vehicle rear tail device, include back end main body, back end main body further is divided into a back end surface main body and lower rear tail main body surface, a back end main body further is divided into left wing and right wing and connecting part, a connecting part and the right wing through connecting, connecting part form an arc-shaped convex surface, arc-shaped bulge set with hollow convex block is also set with through hole and the hollow projection through a arc-shaped convex upper surface, and said upper main body back end surface and lower surface rear tail main body are integrally formed. Forming arc-shaped convex surface through the connecting part, and set with a hollow bump on the upper arc-shaped bulge, and the arc-shaped bump is further set with a through hole connected with the hollow convex block, the running time of day or the water of place of a water way along the tire rotating direction, arc-shaped bulge of the tail device rear splash to inner of upper surface would further through the through hole of upper inner arc-shaped bulge, one forming a buffering effect and can directly drop part, it would not splashed on.
NOVELTY - The method involves cooling (A1) the power battery of air conditioner and maintaining inner temperature stability of vehicle, when the power battery core temperature is less than power battery cooling start temperature. An electric compressor and air blower speed gear of air conditioner are controlled based on cooling demand and position of inner and outer circulation air door, to adjust (A2) temperature of power battery of air conditioner and maintain normal cooling of the cockpit.    USE - Method for regulating temperature of power battery of vehicle air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of power battery of air conditioner is adjusted, so that the fluctuation of the temperature of the air conditioner is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the method for regulating temperature of power battery of vehicle air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for cooling power battery of air conditioner (A1)    Step for adjusting temperature of power battery of air conditioner (A2)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium iron phosphate and 300-1500 mass ppm manganese, as an additional element.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for electrical storage element (claimed) for the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides electrical storage element with high temperature durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage element (10), which consists of positive electrode (11) containing the positive electrode active material, negative electrode (13), separator (15) and electrolyte solution (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrical storage element (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (13)    Separator (15)    Electrolyte solution (20)
NOVELTY - Composite cathode active material comprises: particles, where each particle has a core; and a single coating layer formed on the core of each particle. The single coating layer includes transition metals and the core includes nickel-based lithium transition metal oxide.    USE - The composite cathode active material is useful in a cathode of a lithium battery (all claimed) which is used for medium and large sized energy storage devices, a power source of an electric vehicle and a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle such as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite cathode active material provides excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics, high-temperature stability, charge-discharge efficiency, high-rate characteristics and lifetime characteristics to the lithium battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a cathode comprising a current collector, and the composite cathode active material on the current collector;    (2) a lithium battery comprising the cathode, an anode and an electrolyte; and    (3) preparing the composite cathode active material, comprising preparing a nickel-based lithium transition metal oxide core particles, attaching nanoparticles of a compound including cobalt to the core to prepare a coated core and forming a one-body coating layer by heating the coated core at 600-900 degrees C in an air atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The method involves activating only stationary primary coils (31-34), which are magnetically coupled with a secondary coil (41) of moving objects due to an instantaneous position of the objects, where the activation follows a movement of the moving objects. Switching of one of the primary coils to the next primary coil is performed in a current-less state of the primary coils. Compensation capacitors (52, 53) are connected in parallel or series to the primary and secondary coils. Switching of one of the capacitors to the next capacitor is performed in a voltage-less state of the capacitors.    USE - Method for wireless inductive energy transmission from stationary primary coils to a secondary coil arranged in moving objects for wireless supply of electric car during driving in a transport network.    ADVANTAGE - The compensation capacitors are connected in parallel or series to the primary and secondary coils, thus compensating leakage inductances of magnetic coils, and operating the magnetically coupled primary and secondary coils in resonance, and achieving a high efficiency for energy transmission. The method avoids occurrence of a long settling time caused by a resonance operation during switching of one of the primary coils to the next primary coil, and loss of energy stored in the disconnected primary coils and the associated compensation capacitors. The method enables good development of the transport network with an inductive power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for wireless inductive energy transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an arrangement for wireless inductive energy transmission.    Stationary primary coils (31-34)    Secondary coil (41)    Compensation capacitors (52, 53)    Alternating current voltage sources (81-84)    Load (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a characteristic of each of individual electrical energy storages i.e. high voltage batteries (B1, B2) of a battery system by a battery management system (BMS) associated with each battery. The characteristic of the individual battery is determined by the associated BMS when the batteries are in parallel interconnection, where a balancing current flowing between two batteries is accounted, and certain characteristic of the individual battery is corrected by the BMS.    USE - Method for determining a characteristic in a battery system of an electric car and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of the individual battery is determined by the associated BMS when the batteries are in parallel interconnection, where the balancing current flowing between two batteries is accounted, thus allow precise and reliable prognoses of performance of the battery system in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified circuit diagram of a battery system.    High voltage batteries (B1, B2)    Currents (IB1, IB2)    Internal resistors (Ri1, Ri2)    Resistor (RL)    Voltage sources (UB1, UB2)
NOVELTY - The network i.e. onboard network (1), has an electrical load electrically connected with a storage device (4). An output voltage of a direct current (DC)-DC converter (3) is adjustable by a control device (6). The control device is designed such that the output voltage is adjusted to a target output voltage, which is higher than a nominal voltage of the storage device around a preset voltage difference, in a supporting operation. A photovoltaic cell (2) is electrically connected with the storage device by the converter. The load is activated based on an available solar power.    USE - Electrical network i.e. onboard network (claimed), for supplying an electrical load e.g. seat heating element and steering wheel heating element, of a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a ventilation motor of a ventilation system, and air-conditioning elements of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.    ADVANTAGE - The network enables an optimum utilization of available solar energy for operation of electrical load, and prevents overloading of the energy storage. The network reduces power consumption the control device, and increases entry comfort of vehicle occupants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for energy management in an electrical network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an onboard network.    Onboard network (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    DC-DC converter (3)    Storage device (4)    Control device (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves blocking a recirculation conveyor device (11) and a water separator (12) relative to environment together with an anode chamber (5) during standstill phases. Hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gas is dosed during the phases. The dosing is performed when a pressure within the chamber, a recirculation line (10), the conveyor device and/or the separator, and a difference or a ratio of pressures in the chamber, the line, the conveyor device and/or the separator, and in a cathode chamber (4), inlet and/or exhaust lines (7) and/or an air supply device (6) reach a preset threshold.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system (claimed), which is used for providing electrical drive power to a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces degradation of a catalyst of a fuel cell in simple and energy-efficient manner. The method ensures a high safety of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pneumatic circuit diagram of a section of a fuel cell system.    Cathode chamber (4)    Anode chamber (5)    Air supply device (6)    Inlet and/or exhaust lines (7)    Recirculation line (10)    Recirculation conveyor device (11)    Water separator (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring a voltage of fuel cells (22) in a fuel cell stack (12), and determining that the voltage of a minimum voltage fuel cell is falling over time. A determination is made that the fall in voltage of the minimum voltage fuel cell is a result of hydrogen starvation of an anode of the minimum voltage fuel cell if the voltage of the fuel cell is below a predetermined voltage. An output of the fuel cell stack is power limited if the fall in voltage of the minimum voltage fuel cell is the result of hydrogen starvation of the anode of the minimum voltage fuel cell.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the fuel cell stack is power limited if the fall in voltage of the minimum voltage fuel cell is the result of hydrogen starvation of the anode of the minimum voltage fuel cell, thus enabling to prevent damage to the fuel cells in the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Fuel cells (22)    Hydrogen source (26)
NOVELTY - The cell has a wound electrode arrangement (12) with an active layer (28), which includes a coated positive electrode layer (18) and a coated negative electrode layer (20). A separator layer (22) is provided between the positive and negative electrode layers. The electrode arrangement is arranged within a housing (14.1). The electrode arrangement is provided with an additional inactive layer (30). The positive and negative electrode layers include a conductive film, which is coated with an active material. The housing lies on a ground potential, a negative potential or a positive potential.    USE - Rechargeable battery cell such as a galvanic cell i.e. lithium-ion battery cell, for use as an electrochemical energy storage and an energy converter in a battery module for a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode arrangement is provided with the additional inactive layer, thus allowing discharge of current during a short-circuit reaction within the cell, and hence transferring the cell into a safe condition during generation of short circuit in the active layer, and preventing overheating of the cell using a simple protection mechanism while preventing igniting of the battery, and protecting drivers and occupants. The cell enables simple integration of protection measures into production of the cell, and allows additional electrode layers and separator layers of the inactive layer to be easily integrated in the wound electrode arrangement without the need to make additional production steps or for alterations of a production line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery cell with a wound electrode arrangement.    Wound electrode arrangement (12)    Housing (14.1)    Coated positive electrode layer (18)    Coated negative electrode layer (20)    Separator layer (22)    Active layer (28)    Additional inactive layer (30)
NOVELTY - The circulator has a first agent valve controlling cooling water flowing through a first part of a connecting tube. A first concatenated pipe part is connected with an inlet part of a cooling water heater. A second concatenated pipe part connects a cooling water outlet with a radiator of a fuel cell. The first concatenated pipe part connects a cooling water inflow opening part with the radiator. A second agent valve controls cooling water flowing through a second part of the connecting tube. A third part of the connecting tube is connected with the second concatenated pipe part.    USE - Cooling water circulator for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circulator effectively solves starting failure problem of the vehicle. The circulator effectively increases temperature of the cooling water when electricity of the fuel cell is consumed so as to effectively improve efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a cooling water circulator.
NOVELTY - The device has two moist air channels connected with two dry air channels. Dry air is passed to a cooling channel. A moisture switching film is adhered with the moist air channels. The moist air channels condense moist air. A first cooling channel separator is placed in the cooling channel. The first cooling channel separator is provided with second and third cooling channel separators. A down support stand of the second cooling channel separator and an upper support stand of the third cooling channel separator contact with each other.    USE - Fuel cell humidification device.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling channel supplies cooling water to the dry air channels, so that smooth condensation of the moist air of each moist air channel can be made possible with the cooling water and by-pass factor about the dry air can be improved. The device avoids requirement of an intercooler and a pipe, so that volume of an air feed system of a fuel cell can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel cell humidification device.
NOVELTY - An anode active material used for secondary battery, comprises a dopant, silicon single phases having fine structure due to dopant, and silicon-metal alloy phases surrounding the silicon single phases. The dopant is distributed in the anode active material. The silicon single phases are formed through rapid-cooling solidification.    USE - Anode active material is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides secondary battery having excellent cycle characteristics, and high capacity and initial efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode active material; and    (2) secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Anode (10)    Cathode (20)    Separator (30)    Battery case (40)
NOVELTY - The housing structure comprises a battery module assembly (1) comprising front side end plate (20) for compressing cell module assembly (10) from front and rear side of laminating direction. A rear surface end plate (30), and a base plate (40) are provided for fixing the battery module assembly. The laminated cell module assembly is supported by the front side end plate and rear surface end plate. The laminated bottom surface of the cell module assembly is contacted with right and left domains (44) of the base plate.    USE - Housing structure for battery module assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The housing structure comprises a battery module assembly comprising front side end plate for compressing cell module assembly from front and rear side of laminating direction, and thus reduces manufacturing cost by using reduced number of assembly components, enhances fabrication efficiency, and shows simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for housing battery module assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the housing structure for battery module assembly.    Battery module assembly (1)    Cell module assembly (10)    Front side end plate (20)    Rear surface end plate (30)    Base plate (40)    Right and left domains (44)
NOVELTY - The wind power generation system has a subway vehicle that is applied rotation among the rotating blades (3). A detection sensor (7) is provided for sensing the entry of the vehicle that is equipped in a rain driving position of an acceleration area. A wind turbine unit is connected to the rotating blade that is equipped in the rain driving position of a railroad. The wind turbine unit is charged with a capacitor (6) through a battery charger (5). A control unit (8) is determined in the sensing of the vehicle. The rotating blade is equipped in the rain driving position to the subway.    USE - Wind power generation system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection sensor is provided for sensing the entry of the vehicle that is equipped in a rain driving position of an acceleration area and the control unit is determined in the sensing of the vehicle, thus enables high efficiency of the power generation in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a wind power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotating blades (3)    Battery charger (5)    Capacitor (6)    Detection sensor (7)    Control unit (8)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has multiple fans (12) linked to two sides of a press-fit cylinder bracket (13) and arranged in a housing (11). A wind-energy utilizing power generator is fixed in an outer side surface of a vehicle main body. A loop is fixed to a center vertical support part (15a) that is fixed in a center part of a fastening bracket (15). The fastening bracket is opened along forward and backward directions of the fans. The fastening bracket is inserted into an inner periphery of a rotor (14). The power generator is provided with a stator (16), which generates magnetic force by using the rotor.    USE - Wind-energy utilizing power generation-featured electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle reduces charging problem. The power generator produces electricity higher than electricity consumption of the vehicle, so that the vehicle can be driven for long distance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wind-energy utilizing power generation-featured electric ship    (2) an electronic display panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a wind-energy utilizing power generation-featured electric vehicle.    Housing (11)    Fans (12)    Press-fit cylinder bracket (13)    Rotor (14)    Fastening bracket (15)    Center vertical support part (15a)    Stator (16)
NOVELTY - The control method involves determining (S110) whether a vehicle is in the key off state. A hydrogen detection sensor senses (S111) the hydrogen leak, while measuring the pressure over a hydrogen line through a pressure sensor. The hydrogen detection sensor determines (S113), whether the vehicle is running at the safety process according to the determination of the hydrogen leakage. A control unit controls the operation of a fuel cell system based on the hydrogen leakage information. The confirmation of the hydrogen leakage is outputted (S130) to an operator of the vehicle.    USE - Control method for a hydrogen leak detecting system of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen detection sensor determines, whether the vehicle is running at the safety process according to the determination of the hydrogen leakage, and thus prevents the safety accidents due to the leakage of the hydrogen, reduces the power consumption within the hydrogen leak detecting system, and enhances the operational efficiency of the hydrogen leak detecting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a hydrogen leak control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Determining whether a vehicle is in the key off state (S110)    Sensing the hydrogen leak (S111)    Determining whether the vehicle is running at the safety process (S113)    Confirming the leakage of the hydrogen by the hydrogen detection sensor (S120)    Outputting the confirmation of the hydrogen leakage to an operator of the vehicle (S130)
NOVELTY - The humidifying heat exchanger comprises a body portion (110) including inlet port (112) in which gas is flowed, and a vent (114) to allow gas to discharge. The inlet port and vent are equipped in both ends of the body portion. The gas flows in the inlet port of the body portion according to ejected gas from the vent of the body portion. The gas heats up mixture of fuel and water within tube unit (120).    USE - Humidifying heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifying heat exchanger comprises a body portion including inlet port in which gas is flowed, and a vent to allow gas to discharge, and thus prevents damage of spirally wound tube simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the humidifying heat exchanger.    Body portion (110)    Inlet port (112)    Vent (114)    Tube unit (120)    Penetration unit (140)
NOVELTY - The compressed-air plant has a cylinder (51) that is provided with a hydrogen chamber (53) divided by a separator (52). An air diffuser (58) exhausts the air within a hydrogen absorption unit (55) to supply hydrogen to the hydrogen chamber of the cylinder. An air inlet unit (57) supplies air to a hydrogen exhaust unit (56). An air chamber (54) discharges the hydrogen within the hydrogen chamber. A hydrogen feeding valve (61) is additionally connected in the hydrogen absorption unit. A backflow prevention valve (62) is installed in the air inlet unit.    USE - Compressed-air plant for use in an air supply system (Claimed) of a fuel cell system in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air diffuser exhausts the air within a hydrogen absorption unit to supply hydrogen to a hydrogen chamber of a cylinder, thus reducing the weight of the product, improving the process and energy efficiency, preventing the noise and vibration by the use of a motor and an impeller, and ensures the stability and environment of the product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an air supply system that has a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a compressed-air plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylinder (51)    Separator (52)    Hydrogen chamber (53)    Air chamber (54)    Hydrogen absorption unit (55)    Hydrogen exhaust unit (56)    Air inlet unit (57)    Air diffuser (58)    Hydrogen feeding valve (61)    Backflow prevention valve (62)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an oxidizer (106) which supplies an oxidant stream to a cathode side of the fuel cell device (102,104). A cathode exhaust passage (108) discharges cathode exhaust gas from the cathode side of the fuel cell device. The fuel cell devices are coupled to a cathode exhaust passage of a first fuel cell device (102), so that cathode exhaust gas is generated through the oxidizer. The oxidant is fed through second fuel cell device (104).    USE - Fuel cell system used in production of oxygen-depleted air such as fresh air in aircraft (claimed) such as passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft. Can also be used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can produce air with low oxygen content. The oxygen-depleted air is produced in simple and reliable manner. The water content of the exhaust gas is reliably reduced. The stoichiometry during operation of the fuel cell device is unnecessary. The moisture content of the fuel tank is reduced greatly. The structure of the fuel cell system is simple, so that installation cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell device (102,104)    Oxidizer (106)    Fuel supply (107)    Cathode exhaust passage (108)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (1) has housing (2) that is provided with container-shaped base portion (3). The base portion is closed off using cover portion (4), and several memory cells (6) are arranged on base portion, inside the housing. A seal of an extruded profile is provided between the base portion and cover portion for sealing the housing.    USE - Energy storage device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device is manufactured easily at low cost by using simple extrusion process. The cost of energy storage device is reduced, and the energy storage device is installed flexibly. Since the memory cells are arranged inside the housing, the memory cells are protected from external influences such as air, moisture, and mechanical or thermal effects so that the life time of energy storage device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage device whose cover portion is partially opened.    Energy storage device (1)    Housing (2)    Base portion (3)    Cover portion (4)    Memory cell (6)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) is composed of several battery cells (2). Each battery cell has housing that is composed of cell terminals (3,4) that are arranged side by side in such a manner to form two parallel rows (5,6) having combination of cell terminals (3,4). A first cell terminal in two parallel rows is electrically and conductively contacted with each other. An electrically conductive contact (7) is formed by clamping adjacent cell terminals in the row.    USE - Battery module used for storing energy for driving plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module having reduced weight and high energy density is manufactured easily. The conductive contact formed between adjacent cell terminals is enabled to provide permanent, stable, and low resistance electrical connection between the adjacent battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Battery cells (2)    Cell terminals (3,4)    Parallel rows of cell terminals (5,6)    Electrically conductive contact (7)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a coating device (4) for applying coating material (3) on a film (2). The coating device applies coating material simultaneously with different flow rates in different sections (7,8) of film. The coating device is provided with coating discharge openings (5,6) that apply coating material with different flow rates on different portions of film. The coating device has a conduit unit (14) for coating discharge openings and has a partially formed separate conduit section (12,13). A volume flow regulator (15) is arranged in the conduit section.    USE - Device for coating film for electrodes of battery cells e.g. lithium ion battery cell with flowable coating material for motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery power is improved. The coating is performed in simple manner. The chemical and electrical compatibility and traceability of batches are improved. The coating material overpressure at coating discharge opening is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for coating film for electrodes of battery cells;    (2) a battery cell; and    (3) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for coating film for electrodes of battery cells.    Device for coating film for electrodes of battery cells (1)    Film (2)    Coating material (3)    Coating device (4)    Coating discharge openings (5,6)    Sections of film (7,8)    Conduit sections (12,13)    Conduit unit (14)    Volume flow regulator (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a functional state of first and second portions of battery. A relationship between a difference between operational state of first portion and functional state of second portion, and a difference between charge states of first and second portions, is determined. The current charge states of first and second portions are received. The relationship and current charge states of first and second portions are used to redistribute the energy from the portions and to reduce a dispersion between charge states of the portions during use of the battery.    USE - Method for balancing charge states of battery used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric car such as motor car, watercraft and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The balancing of the charge state is enhanced efficiently. The dispersion of the charge state over the loading/discharging cycle of the battery is minimized. The fluctuation of the charge state is reduced. The optimum change curve of the charge state is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a system for balancing charge state of battery; and    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the dispersion of charge state between three battery portions with different functional states.    Time period (100)    Proportional charge states (102)    Curves representing functional states of battery portions (110,112,114)
NOVELTY - A relative humidity control apparatus has a valve to change a relative humidity of proton exchange membrane in fuel cell by selectively bypassing the oxygen around a cathode humidification unit and to flow paths. A first device produces a valve position signal. A second device produces a high frequency resistance value corresponding to relative humidity of proton exchange membrane. The controller controls the relative humidity of proton exchange membrane by changing the valve position based on one of the valve position signal and high frequency resistance value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as car, bus, truck, and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The relative humidity of the fuel cell system is determined without the need of humidity sensor so that the cost and complexity of fuel cell system are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of estimating relative humidity during operation of fuel cell system; and    (2) a method of controlling relative humidity during operation of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Tank (30)
NOVELTY - The connector structure (100) has a fixing unit which mutually fixes an upper cover and a bottom wall portion of a connector in the state at which a sealing element is inserted with a retainer (40). A bottom surface of the retainer is contacted with an upper surface of an upper cover. A notch (44) is formed in the bottom surface of the retainer, to mutually connect the inner surface and the outer surface of the retainer.    USE - Connector structure of battery pack mounted in lower portion of vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of rust in the connection structure is suppressed, without increasing the cost by addition of other components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the connector structure.    Outer side sealing element (30)    Retainer (40)    Notch (44)    Bolt (50)    Connector structure (100)
NOVELTY - The battery module has some battery cell (21) that is arranged in predetermined sequence direction. One battery cell of the battery cells that adjoin the sequence direction is equipped with a guide portion (40) to make the refrigerant flow in from downward direction among battery cells into side between battery cells. The guide portion is provided with groove which is extended ranging from the bottom surface to side surface of the battery cell.    USE - Battery module of battery unit (claimed) such as battery package packaged with secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient cooling effect with the battery cell is acquired by the refrigerant flowing in from the downward direction and flowing out into a side between mutually adjacent battery cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (21)    Cell container (23)    Positive electrode (28)    Negative electrode (29)    Guide portion (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electric power by turbine installation. A gas purge unit is connected to fuel-supply line (L-1-L-5) to carry out gas purge at fuel electrode. A supply line of gasifying gas is switched to fuel cell of another system, when hydrogen-sulfide concentration in gasifying gas supplied to fuel cell exceeded predetermined threshold value. A catalyst regeneration of catalyst of fuel electrode is performed by performing gas purge to fuel electrode of fuel cell, when hydrogen sulfide concentration exceeded threshold value.    USE - Operating method of gasification fuel cell hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the poisoning of the catalyst in the fuel electrode of the fuel cell is prevented in advance, the regeneration is implemented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the gasification fuel cell hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhausted fuel gas (11A)    Gasification fuel cell hybrid power system (50A)    Desulfurization unit (55)    SOFCs (60A,60B)    Fuel-supply lines (L-1-L-5)
NOVELTY - The system has a basic minimum pressure calculation unit (71) that computes basic minimum pressure of anode gas based on running state of main section. A minimum pressure calculation unit (72) for circulation pumps computes minimum pressure for circulation pumps of anode gas with respect to rotational speed of the circulation pump, based on rotational speed of circulation pump. An anode pressure control unit (73-79) controls pressure of anode gas supplied to fuel cell based on one where basic minimum pressure and the minimum pressure for circulation pumps are larger.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying anode gas and cathode gas to fuel cell used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The minimum pressure of the anode gas supplied to fuel cell is set based on the rotational speed of circulation pump, even if the pressure difference of the cooling water flow path in fuel cell and anode gas flow path becomes small with a raise of the rotational speed of circulation pump and the fall of the pressure of anode gas. Therefore the differential pressure of the cooling water channel in fuel cell and anode gas flow path becoming small is suppressed, and the pressure of the inlet side of circulation pump accompanying the increase of volume of the cooling water flow path in fuel cell changes to negative pressure is also suppressed. Thus the fall of durability of cooling-water-flow path is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram explaining the control method of the anode pressure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Basic minimum pressure calculation unit (71)    Minimum pressure calculation unit for circulation pump (72)    Anode pressure control unit (73-79)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (3) has a laminated structure having unit cells (45) that are laminated on a horizontal direction. A fuel-supply path (88) passes the unit cells in lamination direction and supplies the liquid fuel to each unit cell. A fuel exhaust passage (90) discharges the liquid fuel from each unit cell. A bubble guide portion (105) is provided in upper end of perpendicular direction of the fuel exhaust passage rather than upstream of discharge direction (Y) of the liquid fuel so that the downstream of the discharge direction is located above perpendicular direction.    USE - Fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bubble retention in the fuel cell is suppressed and the fall in output of the fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (3)    Unit cells (45)    Fuel-supply path (88)    Fuel exhaust passage (90)    Bubble guide portion (105)    Discharge direction (Y)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises lithium salt, nonaqueous organic solvent and/or hexahydrofuro(3,2-b)furan derivative (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle-mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution provides secondary battery with excellent charge/discharge cycle characteristics, and suppresses capacity deterioration of battery during high temperature storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises lithium salt, nonaqueous organic solvent and/or hexahydrofuro(3,2-b)furan derivative of formula (I).    L1,L2=organic group containing XIII-XVI elements.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery, which consists of occludable and discargeable carbon-type negative electrode, positive electrode and the nonaqueous electrolyte solution of metal ion.
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a duct (30) that is linked to a cooling blower (20). An inlet port (340) is provided in opposite side of a side connected with the blower in duct. A liquid pool portion (70) is accumulated with liquid provided in duct and flown into duct from the inlet port. A discharge port (40) is provided to discharge liquid provided in duct and accumulated in the liquid pool portion to an exterior of duct. A partition wall (50) is provided in duct to suppress the flow of liquid flowing in into the duct from inlet port through the inside of duct toward the cooling blower.    USE - Cooling device of battery arranged on floor panel of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device of battery is provided to reduce the failure of cooling fan with the liquid. The partition wall is provided in the duct to suppress the flow of liquid flowing in into the duct from the inlet port through the inside of duct toward the cooling blower in efficient manner. The operation sound of cooling blower directly transmitted to the inlet-port side is prevented. The penetration of liquid to the blower side duct portion and the cooling blower is suppressed, and the failure by substrate pouring water of the cooling blower with the liquid is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling device of battery.    Cooling blower (20)    Duct (30)    Discharge port (40)    Partition wall (50)    Liquid pool portion (70)    Inlet port (340)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery tray (52) in which upper extension wall (60) is extended to vehicle upper direction from an edge portion by a side of vertical wall portion (42) in a mounting portion (54). A reinforce (92) is coupled with rear floor side panel when lower end side is coupled with mounting portion under mounting portion of tray, and upper end side is coupled with rear floor side panel (22) of wall. A holding element (72) is provided with a clamping portion provided above the battery mounted on mounting portion to insert and hold battery by clamping and mounting portions.    USE - Battery mounting structure of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery mounting structure where the coupling of rear floor side panel and side outer panel is maintainable is acquired in efficient manner, even when the bond strength of rear floor side panel and side outer panel is not set highly. The battery mounting structure is provided to prevent or suppress peeling with the rear floor side panel and the side outer panel efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rear floor side panel (22)    Vertical wall portion (42)    Battery tray (52)    Mounting portion (54)    Upper extension wall (60)    Holding element (72)    Reinforce (92)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has a measurement unit (40) that measures one or more of voltage, current, or temperature of each of the rechargeable batteries (10), and includes receiving portions. Each of the connection units (31-33) electrically connects electrode terminals of neighboring batteries. Each of the connection units has a protrusion extending therefrom and electrically connected to the measurement unit. The protrusion has an uppermost surface that faces away from the batteries and engages one of the receiving portions.    USE - Battery module used as power supply for electronic apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder, driving motor in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltages and currents of rechargeable batteries forming the battery module are measured by using only one measurement unit without using measurement devices. The measurement unit is simply and stably installed in the battery module since each of the connection units has protrusion with uppermost surface that faces away from batteries and engages one of receiving portions of measurement unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Batteries (10)    Receiving container (20)    Connection units (31-33)    Measurement unit (40)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The device (300) has pre-charge functional unit (100) for conducting pre-charge operation to determine pre charge resistance. An alert portion (212) notifies alarm or emergency signal, when pre-charge resistance is changed. A detection unit (200) detects change in pre-charge resistance of pre-charge functional unit connected to terminals of battery. A control unit (214) controls pre-charge functional unit and detection unit connected to pre-charge functional unit.    USE - Pre-charge resistance measurement device installed in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-charge resistance is detected in advance for avoiding large accidents, so that the safety of the drive in the vehicle is ensured. The circuit configuration of the pre-charge resistance measurement device is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating pre-charge resistance measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the pre-charge resistance measurement device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pre-charge functional unit (100)    Detection unit (200)    Alert portion (212)    Control unit (214)    Pre-charge resistance measurement device (300)
NOVELTY - The device has a nozzle unit (16) which sprays hydrogen channel drain water and is arranged between air inlet and rear end of moisture unit (18). A sub drain water feeding valve (17) is arranged for controlling flow of hydrogen channel drain water fed from sub storage tank (13) to nozzle unit. An air supplying valve (15) is arranged for controlling flow of air from air blower (14) to sub storage tank and is connected between sub storage tank and air blower. The sub storage tank is arranged for storing hydrogen channel drain water of the fuel cell stack (10) arranged with interval.    USE - Auxiliary humidification device for fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nozzle unit is arranged between air inlet and moisture unit rear end to spray hydrogen channel drain water, and air supplying valve is arranged to control air flow of air blower, so that the driving stability is secured and humidification performance and stack performance are improved. The need of pressure pump and injector is eliminated, so that the additional power loss and malfunction are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for auxiliary humidification method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of auxiliary humidification device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Sub storage tank (13)    Air blower (14)    Air supplying valve (15)    Nozzle unit (16)    Sub drain water feeding valve (17)    Moisture unit (18)
NOVELTY - The voltage equalization module has a voltage detecting portion (200) which includes multiple serially connected resistances (13,14,16) connected in parallel with the capacitor. A differential amplifier (40) and an isolated amplifier (50) are provided in a voltage detecting portion. A current cut-off section (500) receives the shut-off signal from a control unit (400), when the voltage of the cell exceeds the setting voltage from the reference voltage, so that the control unit cuts off the current inputted to the capacitor.    USE - Voltage equalization module of energy storage device such as lithium secondary battery, nickel metal hydride battery, sodium-sulfur battery and super capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to toy, black box, uninterruptable power supply, scenery, road stud, hybrid vehicle, solar power generator, wind power generator, train, bus, and semiconductor LCD production line.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the cell is equalized without the external electric power supply, when the voltage of the cell exceeds the setting voltage from the reference voltage. The inputted of high current to the capacitor during the overvoltage is blocked, thus the circuit of the energy storage device is protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the voltage equalization module of energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resistances (13,14,16)    Differential amplifier (40)    Isolated amplifier (50)    Voltage detecting portion (200)    Control unit (400)    Current cut-off section (500)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) comprises multiple cells that are arranged on a fuel cell stack (10). A cooling unit (60) circulates the cooling water into the fuel cell stack in order to cool each cell. A temperature sensor (40) senses the driving temperature of the fuel cell stack, while outputting the sensing signal to a controller (90). A valve element (69) selectively opens and closes a cooling line (61) and branch line (65), which is installed at a diverging point of a radiator (67). The valve element is equipped at the cooling unit. A three-way valve is equipped on the valve element.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in an electric power system for changing the chemical energy of fuel into the direct electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor senses the driving temperature of a fuel cell stack, while outputting the sensing signal to a controller and valve element opens or closes cooling line and branch line, and thus efficiently maintains the driving temperature of the fuel cell stack, enhances the output performance of the fuel cell system, and enhances the durability of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Temperature sensor (40)    Cooling unit (60)    Cooling line (61)    Branch line (65)    Radiator (67)    Valve element (69)    Controller (90)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has a front cover covering multiple laminated battery cells. A rear cover is combined with a frame. The front cover is provided with a strike plate. The strike plate is placed in the frame. Another strike plate is placed in an edge of the rear cover. The frame is provided with two hooks. The hooks are united with the strike plates. Two barrier holes are formed on the strike plates. An insulation wall is formed between the hooks. A reinforcement bead unit reinforces joint rigidity of the frame.    USE - Housing structure for a battery cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids requirement of an anodizing process and prevents dielectric breakdown of the battery cells by maintaining an insulation state between the rear cover and the front cover by utilizing the insulation wall, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the structure. The structure performs bonding of the front cover and the rear cover by utilizing the strike plates, so that utilization of a required material can be reduced and formation of a bending structure is avoided, thus reducing weight of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a housing structure.
NOVELTY - The charger has a full bridge circuit provided with a FET leg part that is connected between a cathode terminal of a battery and a ground FET leg part. A clamping circuit is connected with the ground FET leg part. A primary side coil is connected to the full bridge circuit. Two output diodes are connected between an anode terminal and the cathode terminal of the battery in a series manner. The clamping circuit is provided with a capacitor that is connected to one of the output diodes. Another capacitor is connected with the other output diode that is connected to an inductor.    USE - Battery charger.    ADVANTAGE - The snubber circuit of the output diodes can be removed so as to improve charging efficiency of the charger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery charger driving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery charger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte sulfide material contains lithium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur and oxygen elements. The solid electrolyte sulfide material has a peak at a position of 2( theta ) value of 29.58 plus minus 0.50 degrees in X-ray diffractometry using a CuK-( alpha )-type line and does not have peak at 2( theta ) value of 27.33 plus minus 0.50 degrees . The value of (Ib/Ia) of solid electrolyte sulfide material is 1 or less, when Ia is the diffraction intensity of the peak at 2( theta ) value of 29.58 plus minus 0.50 degrees , and Ib is the diffraction intensity of a peak at 2( theta ) value of 27.33 plus minus 0.50 degrees .    USE - Solid electrolyte sulfide material is used for battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte sulfide material has excellent ion conductivity, and inhibits the decline in charging/discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte sulfide material contains lithium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur and oxygen elements. The solid electrolyte sulfide material has a peak at a position of 2( theta ) value of 29.58 plus minus 0.50 degrees in X-ray diffractometry using a CuK-( alpha )-type line and does not have peak at 2( theta ) value of 27.33 plus minus 0.50 degrees . The value of (Ib/Ia) of solid electrolyte sulfide material is 1 or less, when Ia is the diffraction intensity of the peak at 2( theta ) value of 29.58 plus minus 0.50 degrees , and Ib is the diffraction intensity of a peak at 2( theta ) value of 27.33 plus minus 0.50 degrees . The molar content ratio of oxygen element with respect to total content of sulfur and oxygen element is 0.2 or more. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) manufacture of solid electrolyte sulfide material.
NOVELTY - The module (10) has an interior panel i.e. roof trim (1), attached to a roof part of a vehicle. An electricity generating element i.e. solar panel (2), an electrical storage circuit (3) and a lighting fixture (7) are supported by the interior panel. The electricity generating element generates electric power from light energy obtained by a periphery of the interior panel. The electrical storage circuit stores electric power generated by the electricity generating element. The lighting fixture is electrically connected with the electrical storage circuit.    USE - Roof trim module for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lighting fixture is electrically connected with the electrical storage circuit, so that line reduction of an electric wire for electric power feeding and wiring time reduction are attained, fall of amount of electrical storage of the battery is suppressed, service life of the battery is prolonged and lightning of the lighting fixture can be attained by the electrical storage circuit for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a roof trim module.    Roof trim (1)    Solar panel (2)    Electrical storage circuit (3)    Lighting fixture (7)    Roof trim module (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a support plate (3) that is arranged between two battery modules (2) of a modular battery (1). A traction element (4) comprises two bearing blocks (7,8) that are arranged in an intended manner between the battery modules and the support plate, facing away from both sides (5,6) of the support plate. The bearing blocks are mechanically connected to each other through a clamping screw or strap (9) and are braced against each other. An additional clamping element is arranged between the bearing blocks of the traction element.    USE - Apparatus for mechanically connecting two battery modules of modular battery (claimed) for use in electrically driven motor vehicles such as electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Can also be used in laptops and mobile phones.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical connection between the battery modules and the support plate is improved without using a screw, and a rigidity of the battery is increased. The reduction of preload forces is achieved and a very good dynamic load capacity of the battery is provided. The bearing blocks are combined with a specific clamping element in a simple manner. The ease of installation associated with an appropriately designed accumulator is increased. The total required number of traction element is reduced, and a weight saving is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the modular battery.    Modular battery (1)    Battery modules (2)    Support plate (3)    Traction element (4)    Sides of support plate (5,6)    Bearing blocks (7,8)    Clamping screw or strap (9)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple battery cells (31,32) that comprise housings (37,38), and are arranged adjacently in an air cooling system such that the housing sides (22,23) of the battery cells face each other. Each housing side is formed of multiple profile-like surfaces (36) and a predetermined geometric structure having multiple coolant channels (34) for air cooling. The coolant channels are formed between the housing sides such that a heat transfer coefficient between the respective housing sides is enhanced.    USE - Battery system mounted in drive train of motor vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in laptops and mobile phones.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer coefficient between the battery cells and an additional electrical isolation between the battery cells are improved. The battery system having high standards of performance and reliability, is used. The service life of the battery cells is improved. The sufficient electrical insulation of the battery cells is guaranteed. The reliable cooling connection of each battery cell and a space-saving are possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for positioning of the battery cells in a battery system; and    (2) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cells.    Housing sides (22,23)    Battery cells (31,32)    Coolant channels (34)    Profile-like surfaces (36)    Housings (37,38)
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one electric vehicle using a solar panel mounting device, it comprise solar panel and fixing frame of electric automobile, one end of the solar panel with the bottom frame one end and the other end is a free end, the lower part of the solar panel is provided with the parallel. of push rod is hinged with the bottom frame one end of solar panel in fixed connecting with a push rod base, one end of the push rod fixed base up on the push rod, and the other end is hinged with a supporting rod, one end the other end the supporting pole with the bottom frame of the solar battery board is hinged in relative end of hinged point of the push rod is hinged with the supporting rod hinge point is higher than, a push rod of support rod and the bottom frame is an electric push rod. This utility new type provide a of electric automobile using solar panel mounting device capable of conveniently adjusting angle of solar panel, the solar panel for utilization of solar energy.
NOVELTY - A drive system (1) comprises a fuel cell (4), an internal combustion engine (2) connected to a turbocharger (3), a first fuel cell air supply path (20a) which supplies air to the fuel cell, a second fuel cell air supply path (20b) which is provided separately from the first fuel cell air supply path, and an electric compressor (16) positioned on the second fuel cell air supply path.    USE - A drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The drive system distributes downstream air of the compressor of the turbocharger to the internal combustion engine and the fuel cell, thus suppressing fall of electric power generation performance of the fuel cell, without reducing the output of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the drive system.    Drive system (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Turbocharger (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Electric compressor (16)    First fuel cell air supply path (20a)    Second fuel cell air supply path (20b)
NOVELTY - The device has a branch pipe that branches one portion branch gas (11a) of high pressure gasification gas (11) containing a hydrogen sulfide. A gas introduction port (12a) provided in side wall surface of center of longitudinal direction of laser measurement apparatus introduces branch gas into inside of laser measurement apparatus main portion (12). A gas exhaust port (12d,12e) discharges the branch gas which is introduced into the inside in vicinity of laser-beam introduction edge portion (12b) and laser-beam sending end portion (12c), respectively.    USE - Hydrogen-sulfide measuring device for use in gasification fuel cell hybrid power system (claimed) in gasifying gas.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst poisoning of fuel cell is prevented in advance, by measuring the trace amount hydrogen sulfide concentration in gasifying gas. The net thermal efficiency of the gasification fuel cell hybrid power system is improved. The working time of fuel cell is reduced, and also the completion of purge is confirmed and the appropriate purge time can be intended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a gasification fuel cell hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen-sulfide measuring device in the gasifying gas having laser measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High pressure gasification gas (11)    Branch gas (11a)    Laser measurement apparatus main portion (12)    Gas introduction port (12a)    Laser-beam introduction edge portion (12b)    Laser-beam sending end portion (12c)    Gas exhaust ports (12d,12e)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has heat exchanger (11) that is provided for exchanging heat between working fluid and exhaust gas. A pump is provided for pumping working fluid. A Rankine-cycle circuit is provided with expander which recovers mechanical energy from working fluid. A discharge opening is opened and closed based on detection signal of detector detecting a state of working fluid in circulation pipe (9). The discharge opening is provided to discharge working fluid in circulation pipe to exterior at early stage, and to block heat transfer between working fluid and hot exhaust gas.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus of internal combustion engine such as petrol engine and diesel engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of Rankine-cycle circuit is improved. Since the discharge opening is provided to discharge working fluid in circulation pipe to exterior, and to block heat transfer between working fluid and hot exhaust gas, the working fluid becoming abnormally high temperature is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger of the Rankine-cycle circuit.    Circulation pipe (9)    Heat exchanger (11)    Control apparatus (21)    Branch pipe (22)    Solenoid valve (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bypass route (3) that bypasses the waste gas from upstream of heat exchanger (13) to downstream. A regulating valve (23) adjusts flow volume of waste gas within bypass route. A sensor (26) detects flow volume of waste gas in heat exchanger. Rankine-cycle circuit (6) is provided with circulation pipe (11) is provided with discharge opening (20) which is opened based on detection signal of sensor. The discharge opening is provided to discharge working fluid in circulation pipe to exterior at early stage, and to block heat transfer between working fluid and waste gas.    USE - Apparatus for utilizing waste heat of internal combustion engine such as petrol engine or diesel engine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge opening is provided to discharge working fluid in circulation pipe to exterior at early stage, and to block heat transfer between working fluid and waste gas, so that the stability of Rankine-cycle circuit is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for utilizing waste heat.    Bypass route (3)    Rankine-cycle circuit (6)    Circulation pipe (11)    Heat exchanger (13)    Discharge opening (20)    Flow regulating valve (23)    Valve detection sensor (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a tank (4) storing high-pressure gas. A high-pressure gas piping e.g. filling lines (21) and supply piping (24), is connected to the tank, and circulates the high-pressure gas. A pressure-reduction valve (31) reduces pressure of the high-pressure gas. A failure judgment part (41) detects failure at the high-pressure gas piping and the pressure-reduction valve. A filling prohibition part i.e. flag setting part (42), prohibits filling start operation of the high-pressure gas when failure is detected by the failure judgment part.    USE - System for utilizing high-pressure gas i.e. hydrogen, in a mobile body i.e. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The filling prohibition part prohibits filling start operation of the high-pressure gas when failure is detected by the failure judgment part so as to suppress the high-pressure gas unnecessarily discharged to system outside through a relief valve, so that appropriate high-pressure gas utilization rate can be improved. The system rapidly and easily recognizes failure at the high-pressure gas piping and the pressure-reduction valve by performing open regulation of a filling port lid, so that simplification of control can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pneumatic circuit diagram of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Tank (4)    Filling lines (21)    Supply piping (24)    Pressure-reduction valve (31)    Failure judgment part (41)    Flag setting part (42)
NOVELTY - The road stud has a solar cell protrusion part fixed to a surface at a lower part of a main body. A storage battery is installed at a lower part of a solar cell. Electric current is generated from the solar cell. An LED is separately installed in the solar cell to irradiate light. A reflector is installed in a lower part of the LED to reflect the light of the LED to outer side. A corrugation material is provided in a top surface of the LED. A vehicle wheel is provided with a flexible material. The corrugation material is interposed between the LED and an elastic part.    USE - Road stud for indicating a lane route of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The road stud is applied with a power source through a solar cell so as to distinguish a lane in night time or during rain in an effective manner. The road stud readily distinguishes the lane by headlight of a vehicle with the reflector as dust is covered in an efficient manner. The road stud is prevented from being damaged, and provides easy identification of the lane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a road stud.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode which is equipped with the positive electrode compound material layer with a positive electrode active material particle and a film formation agent. Positive electrode active material particle has a film derived from the film formation agent on the surface. Film formation agent has a polyvinyl acetal, a polyoxyalkylene, polyacrylic acid, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. Film formation agent has a content of 0.25-2.5 milligrams per surface area of 1 square meters of the positive electrode compound material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses irreversible capacitance and improves durability by using particle as a negative electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph showing the relationship between the quantities of the film formation agent, an initial stage resistance ratio, and remaining capacity ratio. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The metal plate (6) has an electrical double layer capacitor (2) in a vehicle-mounted charger (7), which uses the capacitor as an electrical storage device. A surface (6a), on which the capacitor is mounted, is laminated.    USE - Laminated metal plate for vehicle-mounted chargers of batteries e.g., lithium ion battery of vehicles e.g., electric vehicle, or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost of a vehicle-mounted charger by using a laminated metal plate for vehicle-mounted chargers, and improves heat absorption property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle-mounted charger using a laminated metal plate.    Electrical double layer capacitor (2)    Laminated metal plate (6)    Surface (6a)    Vehicle-mounted charger (7)    Laminate film (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bag-like separator which is insulated between a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet (19). An active material layer is provided in the positive electrode sheet and an active material layer (26) is provided in the negative electrode sheet. A rough-surface domain (26b) is covered by a coating layer (30) containing an alumina particle (31) with an average particle diameter of 50 nm-10 micrometers, while having surface roughness of greater than or equal to 0.7 micrometer on portion of negative active material layer.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as lithium ion secondary battery mounted in riding vehicle, commercial vehicle, electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rough-surface domain is covered by the coating layer containing the alumina particle, the electrolytic retainability of the electrical storage apparatus is improved. The occurrence of short-circuit of the positive electrode and negative electrode is prevented. The reliability of the electrical storage apparatus is improved.    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 electrode assembly.    Negative electrode sheet (19)    Active material layer (26)    Rough-surface domain (26b)    Coating layer (30)    Alumina particle (31)
NOVELTY - The battery module (40) has a cell unit (41) which mutually stuck battery cells (C1-C8). The temperature sensors (60,61) are arranged on side surfaces (41A) of cell unit to measure temperature of battery cells. The battery cells are accumulated through heat conductive layer (70) which accelerates the heat conduction between adjoining battery cells. The sequence direction of battery cell in cell unit is oriented to direction through which cooling air flows. A cooling fan is installed in edge portion of battery pack case for circulating cooling air.    USE - Battery module used in assembled battery and integrated power supply management apparatus, used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exact temperature measurement and overheating state that monitors overheating condition of battery cell are detected efficiently with minimum temperature sensor at low cost. The temperature condition of battery cell in cell unit is known correctly, if the detected value in temperature sensors is monitored. Since battery cells are accumulated through heat conductive layer which accelerates the heat conduction between adjoining battery cells, the temperature difference between cells can be made small by heat conductive layer. The abnormal heat generation is transmitted even to temperature sensor through heat conductive layer between battery cells, when abnormal heat generation occurs in battery cell in any one of inside of cell unit, so that the heat generation abnormality is detected rapidly in extensive battery cell in cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery module by which high thermal conductivity heat conductive layer is arranged between battery cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (40)    Cell unit (41)    Side surface (41A)    Temperature sensors (60,61)    Heat conductive layer (70)    Battery cells (C1-C8)
NOVELTY - The square battery (10) has a sealing board which is provided to seal the opening portion of armored can (15). The thickness of the side portion is thinner than the thickness of bottom face portion. A notch portion (A) is provided in predetermined position of the side portion facing the front-end of bottom face portion direction before the boundary between bottom face portion of armored can, and side portion. A positive electrode plate (11) is located in outermost side in electrode portion (14).    USE - Square battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and aqueous-based electrolyte secondary battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and EV, used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the square battery is improved to prevent internal short circuit even if the battery receives the dropping impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the square battery.    Square battery (10)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Electrode portion (14)    Armored can (15)    Notch portion (A)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a separator (10) for fuel cells of distortion detection targeting on a reference plate (20). The distortion of the separator for fuel cells is detected from a contact state of the separator for fuel cells, and the reference plates, while installing a reference plate (21) on the reference plate (20) which maintains predetermined spacing and covers the circumference of the separator for fuel cells and clamping the separator for fuel cells between the reference plates.    USE - Distortion detection method of separator for fuel cell used in vehicle, for detecting distortion from mountain and valley (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The distortion of the separator for fuel cells at the time of making lamination is detected. The detection and determination of the wave can be performed easily by detecting the wave along the outer-periphery edge portion of the separator for fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the distortion detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the instrument for the distortion detection.    Separator (10)    Reference plates (20,21)    Long side edges (20c,20d)    Spacer (30)    Holes (H1-H6)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition containing lithium sulfide, sulfide compound (A) of phosphorus, silicon, germanium, aluminum and boron, and lithium-containing compound (I), are amorphized to obtain sulfide glass. The sulfide glass is heated at temperature more than crystallization temperature at a rate of 6 degrees C/minute or more, to synthesize glass ceramics. After heat treatment process, sulfide solid electrolyte material is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material used for lithium solid battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material capable of suppressing the volatilization of sulfur components. The lithium solid battery obtained using the sulfide solid electrolyte material has high lithium-ion conductivity, and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material composition containing lithium sulfide, sulfide compound (A) of phosphorus, silicon, germanium, aluminum and boron, and lithium-containing compound of formula: LiX (I) where X is halo, are amorphized to obtain sulfide glass. The sulfide glass is heated at temperature more than crystallization temperature at a rate of 6 degrees C/minute or more, to synthesize glass ceramics. After heat treatment process, sulfide solid electrolyte material is obtained. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium solid battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium solid battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (4)    Lithium solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode laminating apparatus has electrode mounting portion which is divided and mounted by second rank which is provided with predetermined weight range heavier than standard rank. An electrode conveyance mechanism is configured to laminate the electrode mounted in electrode mounting portion on tool. The electrode conveyance mechanism is controlled to laminate the classified into second rank electrodes on tool and specific classified into ranks by lamination control apparatus (20), when the sum total number of sheets is odd-number electrodes.    USE - Electrode laminating apparatus for manufacturing battery such as nickel hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation occurred in the battery performance which makes the factor of difference of the paste weight coated to the electrode is suppressed. The lamination process of the electrode laminating apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode laminating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base portion (12)    Conveyance portion (13)    Lamination control apparatus (20)    Table rotation mechanism (21)    Conveyance drive portion (22)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an electric power regulator (53) which controls an electric power generation of a fuel cell (1) and charging/discharging of high power battery (55) and supplies electric power to an electric load. A heater (46) as the electric load heats the cooling water for temperature control of the fuel. A heater drive unit drives the heater with the electric power of the high power battery before producing the electric power by the fuel cell after connecting a high power circuit breaker (56) at the time of starting of main section.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying anode gas and cathode gas to fuel cell used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heater is driven before starting electric power generation of fuel cell, time after starting fuel cell system until warming-up is completed is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing included non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Heater (46)    Electric power regulator (53)    High power battery (55)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The electrical double layer capacitor electrode has activated charcoal, carbon electrically conductive material, and fluororesin binder that are respectively contained with large amount of carbon electrically conductive materials in 5 to 45 weight%, 50 to 87 weight%, and 5 to 10weight% of a ratio.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor electrode for use in battery of electronic device and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical double layer capacitor electrode is provided wit low internal resistance value, the electrical double layer capacitor that charges the thing using the capacitor fully in short time is manufactured. The impregnability of electrolyte solution is improved. Since the fluororesin binder exists in electrical double layer capacitor electrode in specific range, the intensity of electrode is maintained, degradation of electrode by repetition of charging/discharging is suppressed, and durability of capacitor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a electrical double layer capacitor; and    (2) a manufacturing method of electrical double layer capacitor electrode.
NOVELTY - The pack (101-105) has a cell holder that is provided with a base that supports a rechargeable battery cell (110). A combination protrusion (622) and a combination groove (313,632) symmetrically are arranged on an outer side of the base. The protrusion is protruded from the base in the length direction so as to be combinable in the length direction. A recess portion is concave in the base in the length direction such that the recess portion of the cell holders is combinable with the protrusion of the other of the cell holders.    USE - Rechargeable battery pack used in mobile device, electric bicycle, electric scooter, and machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening of the cell holders and rechargeable battery pack are improved. The explosion of the rechargeable battery cell is prevented. The production cost of the cell holder is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the rechargeable battery pack.    Rechargeable battery pack (101-105)    Rechargeable battery cell (110)    Secondary first combination groove (312)    Combination grooves (313,632)    Combination protrusion (622)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a case (140) containing an electrode assembly comprising first and second electrode plates. A first current collector is electrically connected to the first electrode plate. A first terminal (122) is electrically connected to the first current collector. A second current collector is electrically connected to the second electrode plate. A second terminal (132) is electrically connected to the second current collector. A plating is provided on a portion of the first terminal or first current collector at which the first terminal contacts the first current collector.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. cylindrical type battery and prismatic type battery, for use as a power source of portable small-sized electronic devices e.g. cellular phones and camcorders, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows a separator to be located between the electrode plates so as to prevent short circuiting and allow movement of lithium ions. The battery allows a blocking part to prevent holes and sides of a terminal pin from communicating with each other through the terminal pin. The battery allows the terminal pin to form a current path of the battery in cooperation with the first current collector and to be provided with a semi-hollow structure including holes and the blocking part, thus reducing weight of the current path, and hence reducing weight of the battery. The plating functions as a sacrificial positive electrode for the terminal pin and prevents outside interference or influence on a connection area of the first current collector and the terminal pin, thus preventing corrosion of the terminal pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Terminals (122, 123, 132, 133)    Case (140)    Upper insulation unit (157)    Cover part (158)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. air battery (100), has a positive electrode (1) comprising a positive electrode catalyst, and a negative electrode (3). The positive and negative electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte layer (4a) are housed in a case (5). A structure is provided on an inside wall surface of the case. The structure stands upright from the wall surface pointing toward another inside wall surface of the case. The latter surface lies opposite to the former surface. An end portion of the structure is arranged apart from the latter surface in a standing direction of the structure.    USE - Aqueous electrolyte battery i.e. air battery, for use as a power supply for a mobile device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wall surface of the case lies opposite to another wall surface, where the end portion of the structure is arranged apart from the former surface in a standing direction of the structure, thus inhibiting the deposition of discharge product on the surface of the positive electrode catalyst so that ion conduction and the electrochemical reaction at the positive electrode are not impeded by the deposition of discharge product, and hence suppressing battery deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an air battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Aqueous electrolyte layer (4a)    Case (5)    Air battery (100)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide composite comprising a first domain and a second domain.    USE - In the lithium battery (claimed) used in laptop, smart phone, electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material provides improved discharge voltage capacity retention, has high capacity, inhibits a discharge voltage drop, and has improved cycle life characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide composite comprising a first domain and a second domain, of formula x(Li2-y(M1)1-z(M2)y+zO3)-(1-x)(LiM'eO2) (I).    x=0-1;    y=0-1;    z=0-1;    y+z=0-1;    M1=transition metal;    M2=metal selected from magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), vanadium (V), zinc (Zn), molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), lanthanum (La), or ruthenium (Ru);    M'e=nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), titanium (Ti), copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), zirconium (Zr), or boron (B).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lithium battery comprising a cathode; an anode; and an electrolyte disposed between the cathode and the anode; where the cathode comprises the cathode active material; and    (2) preparing a lithium metal oxide composite involving contacting a first lithium precursor, a transition metal precursor, and a metal dopant precursor to prepare a first mixture; firstly heat treating the first mixture to prepare a first domain lithium metal oxide; contacting the first domain lithium metal oxide with a second lithium precursor and a metal precursor to prepare a second mixture; and secondly heat treating the second mixture to prepare a second domain lithium metal oxide to prepare the lithium metal oxide composite.
NOVELTY - The aqueous electrolyte battery (500) has a positive electrode (1) that is provided with a positive electrode catalyst, and a negative electrode (3), and an aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode, the negative electrode and the aqueous electrolyte are housed in a case (5). A structure (26) is provided between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The structure is configured to be impregnated with the aqueous electrolyte and crystal growth nuclei (36) are scattered about inside the structure.    USE - Aqueous electrolyte battery such as air battery used as power supply for mobile device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery deterioration due to the deposition of discharge product is suppressed by the structure that is configured to be impregnated with aqueous electrolyte and the crystal growth nuclei that are scattered about inside structure. The deposition of ion crystals on the electrode is suppressed so deactivation of the battery is prevented. The inside wall of the case is easy to machine so the deposition portion is more easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Case (5)    Structure (26)    Crystal growth nuclei (36)    Aqueous electrolyte battery (500)
NOVELTY - The device has a sound control part controlling musical scale of a sound opening part. The sound control part is connected to a discharging guide portion. Sound is generated in a sound generator. The sound control part is fixed in a vehicle. Driving force is input to the vehicle. A switching clip is connected to the sound control part that periodically opens and closes a hole that is formed on the discharging guide portion. The sound control part is connected to a sound control driven gear (71). The sound control driven gear rotates a drive motor of the vehicle.    USE - Virtual engine sound generation device for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, high reliability and low manufacturing cost. The device reduces generation of virtual engine noise. The can avoid requirement of an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle. The device utilizes wasted energy during deceleration of the vehicle. The device repetitively changes musical scale of the generated sound so as to improve warning effectiveness in an external pedestrian place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a virtual engine sound generation device.    Sound control driven gear (71)
NOVELTY - The frame assembly (110) has a holder (120) which is connected in multiple frames (111) and binds frames, where a battery cell is mounted in the frame. The frame assembly is connected in the frame that is laminated using the elastic force of the holder. The holder unites with one portion of the outer periphery of the frame in the laminating direction. The holder is combined in the frame to the direction to a cooling channel, which is formed by separating the frame assembly and the frame.    USE - Frame assembly for a battery module (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The frame assembly has a holder which is connected in multiple frames and binds frames, where a battery cell is mounted in the frame, and hence ensures simple structure of the frame assembly with minimal assembly process, as well as ensures reducing the production cost of the frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a frame assembly.    Frame assembly (110)    Frames (111)    Holder (120)    Body portion (121)    Cover casing (130)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a mixing portion for mixing vapor generated by a vapor generation part. The mixing portion is equipped inside a body portion and filled with fuel from outside the body portion. The vapor generation part allows heat exchange of the vapor with gas. The body portion is filled with water from outside the body portion. A vent is formed in the body portion to allow the gas through an inlet port. A heating portion heats the fuel, and is arranged inside the body portion. The fuel is mixed with the vapor in the mixing portion through heat exchange with the gas.    USE - Fuel humidifier.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier does not use energy according to usage of a separate heating source, and utilizes high temperature gas and evaporates water, thus improving operation efficiency of the humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel humidifier.
NOVELTY - The connector has multiple partition walls formed with a connector terminal. Multiple spaces are formed in the partition walls. A main body is equipped in a battery pack space. An inner side of the battery pack space is in opened form. An internal space is matched with the spaces. A housing body part is connected to a side of a top cap that is fixed with a battery pack. The partition walls are positioned to a side of the housing body part that is fixed with a fastening unit. The fastening unit is protruded to a guide groove that is formed on the side of the top cap.    USE - Connector for a battery pack of an electronic device, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connector of the battery pack can be removed from a housing structure so as to reduce thickness of the battery pack and the housing structure. The connector and the top cap are assembled together so as to increase assembly strength and maintain connector intensity with specified level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery pack    (2) a battery pack assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connector.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (100) consists of electrode assembly (110) having cathode (113), separation membrane (112) and anode (111), and electrode assembly (120) having cathode (123), separation membrane (122) and anode (121). The cross section thickness of electrode assembly (120) is more than cross section thickness of the electrode assembly (110) when an area of an electrode plate for the electrode assembly (120) is less than the area of an electrode plate for the electrode assembly (110).    USE - Secondary battery is used in medium-to-large-sized battery module for battery packs (all claimed) for electric vehicle e.g. electric truck, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent efficiency and capacity, and favorable constant output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for medium-to-large sized battery module, in which 2 or more secondary batteries are electrically connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assemblies (110, 120)    Anodes (111, 121)    Separation membranes (112, 122)    Cathodes (113, 123)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle control apparatus performs regenerative control which regeneratively power-generates by driving the generator under the motive power input from the driving wheel at the time of deceleration of the vehicle. The variable inertial flywheel is switched to low inertial state until torque currently output from the electric motor reaches predetermined switch torque, when acceleration is requested with respect to vehicle. A control unit switches variable inertial flywheel to the high inertial state after torque currently output from electric motor reaches the switch torque.    USE - Hybrid vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The collected amount of regeneration energy at the time of deceleration can be made to increase, improving acceleration performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the flywheel control routine which a vehicle control apparatus performs. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fixation structure includes a crank (14b) that is formed at the middle of the clamp (14). An engaging holder (20) which can be engaged with the crank is formed in the support rod (10). The clamp is positioned in the fixed position by locating the support rod in the storing position (B) at a state by which the engaging holder engages with the crank.    USE - Fixation structure for automotive battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing operation of the battery can be done easily without increasing cost and body weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the automotive battery fixation structure.    Support rod (10)    Clamp (14)    Crank (14b)    Engaging holder (20)    Storing position (B)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying current to a motor according to calculated goal motor current value. The goal motor current value is calculated corresponding to target vehicle speed. The target vehicle speed is assigned for maintaining car speed in a cruise mode. Current supply rate and speed rate of the motor is controlled by measuring speed and flowing current of the motor. A motor speed control part is connected to a current controller.    USE - Method for controlling cruise operation of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car, during driving.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables directly controlling power supplied from a fuel cell stack for driving the motor of a vehicle in the cruise mode, thus maintaining speed of the vehicle in an economical manner. The method enables controlling motor velocity and car speed, so as to avoid unnecessary process torque value computation process for controlling torque of the vehicle, so that cruise driving operation of the fuel cell vehicle can be controlled in an easy manner. The method enables controlling speed of a driving shaft through a speed control of the motor, so that effectiveness and performance of car speed control during driving can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for controlling cruise operation of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car, during driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for controlling cruise operation of fuel cell vehicle during driving.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A negative electrode plate consists of a negative-electrode active material containing spongy lead as main component, and a current collector. The chemically prepared active material comprises 1-2.5 %mass carbon black and 0.1-0.9 %mass bisphenol condensate, with respect to 100 %mass spongy lead. The active material has a median volume pore diameter of 0.5 mu m or less and a porosity of 0.22-0.4 mL/g.    USE - Negative electrode plate is used for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries (claimed) of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode plate uses a negative-electrode active material having easy-filling property, and excellent discharge performance and sulfation durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode plate.
NOVELTY - The combined sensor comprises a first electrode (11) and a second electrode (12) arranged at a predetermined interval in the sensor main portion (10). The electric conduction by the contact between the first electrode and the second electrode and the cooling water is measured, and the conductivity of the cooling water and the water level of the cooling water are sensed using the measured value.    USE - Combined sensor for sensing the conductivity and water level of cooling water in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor configuration is simple, and multi-purpose sensing is performed. The sensor can flexibly correspond to the spatial restriction, since the need for mounting electric conductivity sensor and water level sensor separately is not necessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the combined sensor for vehicle.    Sensor main portion (10)    First electrode (11)    Second electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a fuel supply unit (6) that is configured to feed a fuel cell stack (4), and a control unit (12) which is configured for controlling operation of the system main portion and monitoring the fuzzy cycle of the voltage drop of the stack. A water trap (24) is comprised with a water draining line which is configured for ejecting water to a humidifier (34), and a re-cycling blower which is configured for recirculating the gas ejected in the stack.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture inside the stack is maintained, and the performance degradation of the fuel cell is prevented. The stability of the fuel cell system is improved, and the voltage drop due to fuzzy cycle of the exhaust valve of the water trap and stack is monitored effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Fuel supply unit (6)    Control unit (12)    Water trap (24)    Humidifier (34)
NOVELTY - The electric power system has battery that is installed at the power generator (100) which is installed in the vehicle. The power generation fan (140) is installed at exit of concentration hopper (120) for producing electricity. The entrance of hopper is formed into square shape and the exit is formed into the circular shape. The entrance of concentration hopper is narrowed to the exit so that air is concentrated on exit.    USE - Electric power system of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The use of fuel for the electricity production is reduced. The use of fossil fuel is reduced and the energy is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power system.    Power generator (100)    Concentration hopper (120)    Power generation fan (140)    Generator (160)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar convert unit provided with an upper body to convert solar energy of a solar energy plate into electric energy. An air inlet unit and an air exhaust unit are arranged on an inner body. The inner body is connected with an internal space of an external gas suction inlet fan by the solar energy plate to produce power. The air exhaust unit is provided with an exhaust pipe. The inner space of the inner body is connected with an outside part of the exhaust pipe. A vehicle body is located on two relative sides of a vehicle door.    USE - Solar energy ventilation and temperature control system for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system can produce air inlet unit force and air exhausting unit force on an external gas suction vehicle body and provide pneumatic high temperature gas flow to achieve better reinforcing air convection circulation lifting hot ventilation and radiating effect. The system is convenient to use and unnecessary to disassemble, and has high stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a solar energy ventilation and temperature control system.
NOVELTY - The device has a power transmission module clamped between upper and lower clamping modules. A torsion-detecting unit is connected with the power transmission module. The clamping modules are connected with a power enhancement device that is electrically connected with the torsion-detecting unit and a storage element. The storage element is located in a vehicle. A counterweight module is connected with a power generation device. A telescopic element is connected with the power generation device and a balance weight module.    USE - Vehicle e.g. car and bicycle, power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device drives a power reinforcing device through physical inertia force and provides recharging power to an electric vehicle by rotating a wheel of the power generation device so as to realize energy regeneration operation and avoid environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle power generating device.
NOVELTY - The car has an inner guide tube generating electricity and control effect of wind. A head middle part is provided with a concave ventilation.    USE - Head guide tube structure for saving oil in car.    ADVANTAGE - The device develops new energy vehicle, protects environment, and saves road and power distribution equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a head guide tube structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an electric vehicle provided with an upper part of a lithium battery group (1) and connected with a front wheel motor (2) and a rear wheel motor (3). Front and rear wheel motors are connected with a convert switch (4) through a circuit (9). The convert switch is connected with two line strings (9) that are connected with two car controllers (5), respectively. The car controllers are connected with the lithium battery group. Two silicon rectifiers are connected with the lithium battery group.    USE - Electric vehicle charging and discharging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device fixes the convert switch to the front and rear wheel motors under a charging mode of the lithium battery group so as to realize endurance ability, thus increasing driving potential of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle charging and discharging device.    Lithium battery group (1)    Front wheel motor (2)    Rear wheel motor (3)    Convert switch (4)    Car controllers (5)    Circuit (9)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a multi-energy controller connected through a CAN bus that is connected with a battery management system and a capacitor management system. The capacitor management system is connected through the CAN bus that is connected with a bidirectional DC/DC converter and an ultra capacitor. The ultra capacitor and the bidirectional DC/DC converter are connected with each other. The CAN bus is connected with a power battery that is connected with a direct current bus. An inverter is connected by the direct current bus.    USE - Composite power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply improves response characteristic and braking energy recovery proportion, prolongs service life of the battery, reduces electric current discharge of the battery, braking power time and damage of the battery and utilizes the ultra capacitor to absorb brake energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a composite power supply.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a sun shield of automobile comprise one top wall, one curtain, two curtain, fixing shaft, fixing shaft comprise a shaft set with bearing, a shaft fixed set up on the top wall, the inner set with bearing, two end extending the shaft set, a shielding upper end of one fixed on two end of bearing, inner part set with the hollow layer far away from one side edge of the opening bearing, the opening is connected with the hollow layer connected, two outer. inner shielding plate on the hollow layer, it can through opening shielding plate one, this utility new type through bearing board and the second shielding plate one inner telescopic adjust of the sun shield not only can adjust up the angle a can be adjust to adapt different sitting person of needed high up in the width, of valid use time obtain sun-shading of solar energy through the solar panel of sun back surface.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an electric motor bicycle body (10) connected with an upper part of a battery shell (20). A head (101) is arranged in the electric motor bicycle body that is fixed with a controller (30). A front part of a bicycle basket fixing frame (1) is fixed with a transverse connecting block (2). Two sides of a front telescopic fixing pole (3) are fixed with the transverse connecting block. Two parts of a rear telescopic fixed pole (4) are fixed with the motor bicycle body. A rear edge of a solar panel (6) is formed with an extending edge (62) that is fixed with a top support plate (5).    USE - Detachable solar electric motor bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle can adjust upper and lower height of the top support plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a detachable solar electric motor bicycle.    Bicycle basket fixing frame (1)    Transverse connecting block (2)    Front telescopic fixing pole (3)    Rear telescopic fixed pole (4)    Top support plate (5)    Solar panel (6)    Electric motor bicycle body (10)    Battery shell (20)    Controller (30)    Extending edge (62)    Head (101)
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one solar electric motor car, to solve the problem in technology for electric motor car for frequent charging of battery. A one solar electric vehicle, comprise inner shell, front wheel, rear wheel, set with first fixed shaft and second fixing shaft, front wheel through front fork and first fixing connecting shaft, rear rear wheel through fork and the second fixing connecting shaft, lower shell surface without cover, shell upper surface set with handle and seat, inner shell set with battery and used for driving motor, battery and motor of rear wheel connecting the motor and the rear wheel through chain transmission, rear upper wheel set with a driving rear wheel of pedal, a shell is a solar panel. This utility new type improves the solar electric motor car of endurance ability, but also can save energy.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one based on a generating floor of piezoelectric material, comprise a cover plate, a base, a piezoelectric sheet, a circuit board, a seal cushion and seal frame, a base set with upper piezoelectric sheet support unit and multiple conductive groove, a circuit board is set in the conductive groove inner, a piezoelectric sheet supported support means fixed to the support unit upper, bottom of cover board interval with transfer force. body, seal pad set with the upper force transfer body matched with the counter bore, the bottom set with counter bore of the corresponding seal pad, and the piezoelectric sheet, seal pad and the fixed connecting base, a piezoelectric sheet through lead connect with the circuit board, a base around the seal frame and the cover plate through connecting. The generating floor is suitable for bus station, market, pedestrian street, bus station and people and larger of place, collecting human stepping, walking, jumping and a vehicle running of machinery can produce the machinery can convert into electrical energy using the self power supply of all kinds of electric load. The advantages are: structure is simple, the manufacturing is convenient, the cost is low, and it has wide application prospect of.
NOVELTY - The multifunctional card connecting ring has a card ring portion (7) whose upper end is formed with a groove (8) and lower end is provided with a locking portion (9) corresponding to the groove. The groove is connected with the locking portion to form the slide sockets (10,11).    USE - Multifunctional connecting ring for fixing fuel battery of gas cylinder in storage position.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structure of the multifunctional card connecting ring can be enhanced. The convenient use of the connecting ring can be ensured. The connection and disassemble of the fuel battery can be can be performed quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multifunctional card connecting ring.    Card ring portion (7)    Groove (8)    Locking portion (9)    Slide sockets (10,11)
NOVELTY - The solar air purifier has air inlet (2) and air outlet (3) which are arranged in respective sides of air cleaner housing (1). A circuit plate is installed on air inlet one side in the air cleaner housing. A quiet fan switch (7) is installed in side of air cleaner housing. A LCD screen (10) is embedded in top inner side of air cleaner housing. A solar receive module (4) is installed in top of air cleaner housing. A standard USB base (11) and a timing set key (9) are installed on one side of air cleaner housing.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar air purifier with charging and timing function.    ADVANTAGE - The energy saving and environment-friendly solar air purifier is realized. The time setting function of solar air purifier is ensured. The solar air purifier is convenient to use and carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle-mounted solar air purifier.    Air cleaner housing (1)    Air inlet (2)    Air outlet (3)    Solar receive module (4)    Fan switch (7)    Timing set key (9)    LCD screen (10)    USB base (11)
NOVELTY - The structure has a single layer structure shell that is made of hard carbon. A carbide layer is made of soft carbon mixture. A double layer structure shell is provided with inner layer and outer layer. The inner layer is made of hard carbon. The outer layer is made of pure soft carbon carbonizing material.    USE - Core-shell structure of cathode material of lithium-ion battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the lithium-ion battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing core-shell structure of cathode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the lithium-ion battery cathode material.
NOVELTY - The device has a male joint and a female joint connected with each other. An end part of a fuel battery is connected with a mother joint. A hydrogen bottle pneuma source end is connected with the male joint and a pneuma valve. A gas filling valve is connected with the fuel battery that is connected to the pneuma valve.    USE - Fuel battery hydrogen inlet device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use, and has quick working performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel battery hydrogen inlet device.
NOVELTY - The device has a shell connected with an electric stack that is fixed to an air inlet (4). The electric stack is connected with a hydrogen bottle (5). The shell is connected with a baffle (2). The hydrogen bottle is connected with an upper inverter (7).    USE - Fuel battery heat recovery and recycling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces waste energy consumption and lifting energy recycling rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel battery heat recovery and recycling device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Baffle (2)    Air inlet (4)    Hydrogen bottle (5)    Upper inverter (7)
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one internal combustion engine a fuel supplied system, include fuel pump, a control device, an air cylinder, and the cylinder is connected with the inlet of mix power supply unit, the exit is connected with the cylinder of exhaust tube, the system further comprise liquid fuel gasification tube, cylinder and pressure reducer, liquid fuel gasification tube is installed on said exhaust tube inner, the liquid fuel oil gasification tube one end of exhaust tube passes through the side wall of one through one-way electromagnetic valve and the fuel oil pump is connected with the inlet side wall and mix power supply unit of the other end passes through the exhaust tube is connected or through one of the aggregation cylinder check valve of air inlet is connected with the gathering cylinder of the air outlet through an air cold-start electromagnetic valve is connected with the inlet of mix power supply unit is connected with oil pump through oil one starting electromagnetic valve is connected with the inlet of mix power supply unit is connected with one temperature sensor is installed in the exhaust tube upper is provided with one pressure sensor and gas filling valve upper gathering cylinder. This utility new type structure is simple, the use is convenient, the practicability is strong, the oil saving effect is good, the tail pneuma pollution discharge rate is low.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one pure electric automobile using storage battery protection cover, comprise a top plate, side plate and end plate is composed of protective cover main body are distributed with multi-bolt connecting hole on said upper top plate, said end plate to the outer side inclined., the lower end plate along a horizontally extending splicing plate... with a lock buckle on the upper edge of said inserting plate. This utility new type has advantages that structure is simple, the mounting is convenient, use time inner inserting plate is inserted into the fixed part of inner cabin and trunk through a fixed lock catch, and the top plate by a bolt fixed on the upper bottle can be the whole structure stable, it is easy to disassemble.
NOVELTY - One between a fuel battery stack packaging structure, relating to battery packaging structure field, comprise first end plate (4), a second end plate (11) and the insulation plate (9), a first end plate (4) and the second end plate (11)., a insulation plate (9) is parallel to the said first end plate (4) and second end plate (11), a battery stack on said insulation plate (9) and first end plate (4), and the battery stack structure of rear outer assembly is covered with glass fiber cloth (1). The packaging structure is convenient for automation production organization can fuel battery stack in provide uniform, constant of assembling pressure, which ensures the normal working condition of fuel battery stack, so as to ensure the service life of battery stack, at the same time, the packaging structure also has small occupied space, light mass, low cost of production.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide a one for vehicle power battery group of cooling system. A power battery group include power battery group is used for containing the shell of a power battery group, a cooling system include cooling, at least one nozzle for connecting a memory device with cooling liquid pipeline of cooling liquid a; a nozzle the power battery group shell inner facing surface of power battery group, used for the fault evaluation parameter of said power battery group time satisfy the preset starting condition is opened, to allow of liquid sprayed to the power battery group in said cooling liquid storage device. This utility new type through heat liquid gasification absorb plenty of time on the power battery group fault thereof, ensuring vehicle safety.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one refers to a water type water-proof circuit system on electric vehicle driving system, comprise battery, motor and battery connecting with the motor of power supply wire, wherein said electric machine cover edge is coated with seal glue water, upper binding post of the battery is coated with hot-melt glue, said power supply line of outer sleeve of motor shaft hole is sleeved with a seal ring, the part of said seal ring is sleeved with a hot shrinkage bushing. This utility new type for possible infiltration of electric vehicle driving system of water with a contact of circuit part are as the waterproof seal treatment, so the whole circuit would not and water contact to achieve the waterproof effect of the electric vehicle can run the wading road does not affect the use property.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery main body (1) whose lower end is provided with an electric socket. The electric socket is arranged with a plug of an electric motor car. The battery main body is connected with a folding-type handle (3). The electric socket is clamped with a groove (4). The battery main body is fixed with a hand groove unit (5).    USE - Lower inserting lithium battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has convenient usage and firmness, and is convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower inserting lithium battery.    Battery main body (1)    Folding-type handle (3)    Groove (4)    Hand groove unit (5)
NOVELTY - The clamp has a spraying clamp provided with an upper metal frame, a lower metal frame, a long-tail clamp, an air suction base plate and a spraying mask. The spraying mask is fixed with the upper metal frame. The suction base plate is fixed on the lower metal frame. A hot current-limiting block is fixed with a lower hot pressing location plate. The upper metal frame is fixed with the lower metal frame. The lower hot pressing location plate and an upper hot pressing location plate are arranged with a metal plate. The metal plate is fixed with an inner hexagonal screw.    USE - Fuel battery film electrode manufacturing clamp.    ADVANTAGE - The clamp adopts the spraying clamp that is fixed with a reverse surface of a hot pressure clamp to avoid repeated proton exchange film assembling and disassembling process during fuel battery film electrode manufacturing process so as to avoid proton exchange film folding and position offset effect and generation of pollution, so that film electrode product rate can be improved. The clamp reduces clamp assembling time and workload.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel battery film electrode manufacturing clamp processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel battery film electrode manufacturing clamp.
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame structure provided with an inner edge, an outer edge and two side surfaces. A side part of the inner edge is connected with a concave part that is provided with the frame structure. The concave part is provided with an inner edge part and an outer edge part.    USE - Electrode frame for a liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The frame solves corrosion problem of current liquid flow battery bipolar plate and galvanic pile electrolyte in a public pipeline in an effective manner. The frame has high running stability, assembling efficiency and galvanic pile reliability. The frame satisfies bipolar plate area requirements. The frame improves utilization rate of a bipolar plate. The frame avoids positioning hole assembling process and simplifies working procedure of a galvanic pile assembling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrode frame.
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell (1) whose lower end is formed with a key hole. An inner part of the shell is provided with a lithium battery part. An electrical source is matched with the key hole. The electrical source is connected with an electric motor car. The shell is connected with a lower end of a three-core aviation socket. A top end of the shell is provided with an electric quantity display device. A lower part of the shell is connected with a theft-proof lock that is connected with a lock column. The electric quantity display device is provided with a switch (7) and a lamp (8).    USE - Burglar-proof large capacitance lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves safety during driving at night. The battery is simple in structure and convenient to operate. The battery can produce large electric power. The battery has less occupied space and anti-theft function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a burglar-proof large capacitance lithium battery.    Shell (1)    Switch (7)    Lamp (8)    Reflecting lamp (9)    Slide way (10)    Handle (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has a main body (1) whose lower part is provided with a slide way (4) and a base (3). An upper part of the main body is fixed with a handle (2), a switch (8) and an electric quantity display screen (9). An end of the main body is provided with an electric socket. An electric motor car is connected to the base (3) that is formed with a through hole. The through hole is matched with the electric socket. The main body is connected with a charging socket (7) i.e. three-core socket.    USE - Downwards inserting-type lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be conveniently used by an operator. The switch can control lithium battery discharging process. The battery allows the operator to set electric quantity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a downwards inserting-type lithium battery.    Main body (1)    Handle (2)    Base (3)    Slide way (4)    Charging socket (7)    Switch (8)    Electric quantity display screen (9)
NOVELTY - The bag has a capacity-type lithium battery group provided with a power-type module i.e. super capacitor module or power-type lithium battery module. The power-type module is provided with a voltage balancing circuit. The capacity-type lithium battery group is connected with a current-limiting circuit. A positive electrode or negative electrode is connected with a breaker and a relay. A protective circuit is connected with the capacity-type lithium battery module. The power-type module is utilized for collecting voltage and temperature signal.    USE - Lithium battery bag for an electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The bag has balanced current discharge capacity and better energy saving effect. The bag satisfies driving distance requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a lithium battery bag.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves operating two fan groups when atmospheric environment temperature is not higher than 10 degrees Celsius. The fan groups and an air conditioner are started, and a wind entrance and a wind exit are opened when the atmospheric environment temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. The air conditioner is arranged at an inner side of an electric bus. An upper part of the battery bag is provided with the fan groups.    USE - Method for controlling temperature of a battery bag in an electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling different temperatures of the battery bag.
NOVELTY - The buffer has a control circuit provided with positive and negative electrodes, five resistors (R1-R5), a FET (V2), voltage stabilizing diodes (ZD1, ZD2) and a capacitor (C1). Two of the resistors are connected to input and output ends of the positive electrode. One of the voltage stabilizing diodes is connected with another FET (V1). Source and drain electrodes of the latter FET are connected with input and output ends of the negative electrode. The capacitor, a self-recovery fuse (PTC) and the other voltage-stabilizing diode are connected with each other in a series manner.    USE - Electric current buffer for a lithium battery of an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The buffer can improve circuit safety and occupy less space. The buffer is simple in structure and convenient to dismount, and reduces production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric current buffer.    Capacitor (C1)    Self-recovery fuse (PTC)    Resistors (R1-R5)    FETs (V1, V2)    Voltage stabilizing diodes (ZD1, ZD2)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel (1) connected with a controller (2). An input end of a network inverter (4) is connected with a wind power generator (3) and the controller. An input end of a centralized controller (11) is connected with a multi-way control switch (5) and a commercial power grid (7). An output end of the centralized controller is connected with an electric automobile charging pile, a service management platform (13) and a peripheral controller (9). A switch (8) is connected with the commercial power grid, the centralized controller and the peripheral controller.    USE - Wind energy, solar energy and complementary commercial powered electric vehicle i.e. automobile, charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system supplies solar energy and wind energy to an electric vehicle charging station by using photo-electric, wind energy and complementary commercial power supplying unit, thus saving electric energy and providing better power for the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind energy, solar energy and complementary commercial powered electric vehicle charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (1)    Controller (2)    Wind power generator (3)    Network inverter (4)    Multi-way control switch (5)    Commercial power grid (7)    Switch (8)    Peripheral controller (9)    Centralized controller (11)    Service management platform (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy battery array (1) connected with a DC/DC converter (2) i.e. step-up/step-down converter, a lithium battery group (3), an electric bicycle battery (5), a single chip (6) and a driving circuit (7). The driving circuit is connected with the DC/DC converter. The single chip is connected with a charging protector (4) by utilizing a voltage electric current sampling circuit (8). The solar energy battery array is connected with the charging protector that is connected with the DC/DC converter.    USE - Solar powered-electric motor car charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The single chip drives a DC/DC converter output voltage electric current maximum power point to the electric bicycle battery according to collected voltage and electric current information. The system utilizes the solar energy battery array, the lithium battery group and the DC/DC converter for performing charging operation when the electric bicycle battery is absent, thus improving solar-powered electric car charging efficiency upto 50 % when surrounding environment energy loss is absent. The system improves charging efficiency upto 20-30 % when the surrounding environment energy loss is present.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar powered-electric motor car charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar energy battery array (1)    DC/DC converter (2)    Lithium battery group (3)    Charging protector (4)    Electric bicycle battery (5)    Single chip (6)    Driving circuit (7)    Voltage electric current sampling circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar hot separator (1) connected with a thermoelectric convert part. A connecting part of a charging station system is connected with a photoelectric convert part. A solar panel (2) and a controller (3) are connected with the solar hot separator. A solar heat collecting hot tube (4) is connected with the hot separator. A control part is provided with a control switch (10) that is connected with an inverter (11). A storage system (12) is connected with the control switch. A service management platform (16) is fixed with an electric automobile charging pile (15).    USE - Solar energy photoelectrical-photo thermal comprehensive utilization electric car charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures better solar spectrum visible light and converts visible light into electric energy by a solar battery board in a convenient manner, and has better solar heat-collecting effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy photoelectrical-photo thermal comprehensive utilization electric car charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar hot separator (1)    Solar panel (2)    Controller (3)    Solar heat collecting hot tube (4)    Control switch (10)    Inverter (11)    Storage system (12)    Electric automobile charging pile (15)    Service management platform (16)
NOVELTY - This utility new type inner claims one integrated management system and a radiating system of hot power power supply box, the battery box (1) is divided into upper part (4) and the lower part (5), battery bag lower part (5) inner the upper part (4) is set with inner management system mounting box (6), management system mounting box (6) is set with set with power supply management system, include central processing unit power supply management system of the upper layer (7), data collect module (8) and balancing module (9), balance module (9) input end of the power battery (2) connect, balance module (9) output end of the data collect module (8) of input end connect, output end of data collect module (8) is connected with the central processing unit (7) of input end connecting the central processing unit (7) output end of the whole control system connect.
NOVELTY - This utility new type belongs to automobile engine energy saving and emission reduction field, especially a waste pneuma one turbine generating device, comprise executing mechanism and control mechanism, an executing mechanism in turn comprise of connecting turbine, electromagnetic clutch, gear speed reducer and a generator, wherein the turbine shaft is connected with driving part of electromagnetic clutch connecting, driven gear reducer of electromagnetic clutch driving shaft connecting, a gear reducer driven shaft through shaft joint connecting with the generator shaft, a mechanism comprise electric connecting of rotating speed sensor in turn, upper single chip and normally closed switch of electromagnetic clutch, rotating speed sensor is set on turbine shaft, the utility model is new type to overcome the existing technology in a waste gas turbine generating device, the turbine shaft of the rotating speed is too fast, the results of the generator shaft is connected with overload rotating, such that the generator is in the long-time overload status, there is burning defect of generator, provide a one improved rear waste pneuma of turbine power generation device can be for a generator overload protection.
NOVELTY - This utility new type belongs to electric , a one is a lithium battery box of electric motor car output power supply automatic connecting device, include battery box, battery box, wherein the battery box is installed in upper contact, upper contact with elastic element, the upper battery box base is lower contact, low contact with copper sheet, and connecting electric source line, when the battery box is put in the battery box base time, copper sheet elastic element and lower contact of upper contact of the connecting is connected with power supply, the electric current from the power supply wire output of lower contact. This utility new type battery box output electric source of the process does not need manual operation, in the connecting of a convenient and accurate, so as to make the connecting is more reliable and convenient to use. At the same time, use of the electric motor car connecting device a the output power supply of battery box can be a connecting, which is greatly convenient for the user.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a number one control mix power source move cleaning machine, which is used for solving the existing technology in power source is single, low cleaning efficiency of. The numerical control power source move mix include washer body fixed to the vehicle body and upper of hopper, hopper is installed with inner water spraying device and power source mix, mix power source comprise a solar panel, a wind power generator, gasoline generator, battery, household electrical socket and industrial electric socket, is equipped with a distribution box used for mix of power source, a distribution box. there is power source convert switch. Mix the numerical control power source move washer with numerical control high standardization degree, work radius, complete function, capable of unlimited endurance and so on, can be the door application car washing and garden irrigation, epidemic prevention, municipal engineering cleaning, sanitation and so on.
NOVELTY - Preparation of porous material using animal bone involves removing the surface layer of animal flesh to obtain heteroaryl material, crushing the resultant product, providing the resultant product into a tubular furnace under nitrogen atmosphere, reacting the resultant product at 500-1000 degrees C for 1-3 hours, ball-milling the resultant product for 6-10 hours, carrying out acid treatment for 12-72 hours, washing the resultant product with distilled water, and drying.    USE - Preparation of porous material used as electrode catalyst for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous material is economically and environmentally-friendly manufactured with favorable oxygen reduction characteristics and improved recyclability.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one can purification air of a solar sun shield of automobile to solve the air purification problem of inner car. This utility new type sun shield, wherein the backlight surface of a sun-shading plate with a. at least 1 fan, said inner fan. with an air purification filter core, a fan connecting with a solar panel, a solar plate on the sun-shading plate of. to the surface. This utility new type using the a one using solar energy to provide power drives the fan to rotate, along with air through air purification filter core, to the vehicle inner air purification of effect, it can save energy, but also a vehicle inner air purification, buckle type., this utility new type is convenient for dismounting and mounting and convenient use.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one fuel battery with the solar combined type electric vehicle, the solar energy photovoltaic power generation and fuel battery, integrated application for the electric automobile. Solar photovoltaic power generating system directly to the power battery, vehicle load, water container, water container to obtain electrolytic hydrogen, a fuel battery power generation system provide hydrogen energy. Power battery through bidirectional DC/DC converter rear boost the high voltage direct current electric energy to the bidirectional converter input end, a bidirectional converter output end directly connecting with the driving motor. Fuel battery generating system produce of electric energy through single boost converter to the rear in the bidirectional DC/DC converter input end at the same time of water to produce electrolytic water container. Time in low power electric energy battery, fuel battery generating system is a power battery charging process, to satisfy vehicle load power demand and travelling.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims one a solar charging system, comprise of a solar battery group, a solar battery controller upper vehicle body, battery, a solar panel group include flexible solar panel group and a fixing flat-plate solar battery group, a flexible solar panel group. the vehicle roof and the vehicle body, a fixing flat-plate solar battery group through flat bracket fixed on the top upper of said each solar battery group through a solar battery controller access battery, a battery access vehicle device, the utility model is new type using a car-protection flexible solar battery group and fixed flat-plate solar battery group, structure is simple, which improves the efficiency and reduces the automobile running wind resistance.
NOVELTY - This new type utility claims an idle stop control system, include engine, ECU relay, control chip, ECU, a first generator, a first relay, a super capacitor, battery, second relay, a starting motor, starting relay, the third relay, the fourth relay, a clutch, a belt pulley, a one-way bearing, the inertia fly wheel, bearing, second generator, a fifth relay and a sixth relay. This utility new type is added can be directly to the super capacitor of the starting motor, the starting motor electric current most starting time of super-capacitor provide, which avoids the super capacitance battery time of discharge electric current is too big, prolongs the service life of battery, increasing the energy generator through belt and the second one-way bearing of belt wheel of the time can be neutral sliding on the automobile for sliding a valid energy recovery, and the sliding energy of a priority to the super capacitor charging, and reduces the waste of the sliding energy. This utility new type a wide application to the automobile field.
NOVELTY - The components (10) have a press part moved to a position to press an electrode terminal and a terminal. A limitation part is provided with a regulation part to carry out movement control with respect to the electrode terminal. A guide part guides the press part to the position, which requires a load for the terminals. A spring part i.e. disk spring, clamps between the press part and the terminals. A latching part i.e. lock receiving part (27), latches the press part, while accommodating the terminals. Resin-made separators (15) are positioned at an upper surface of a battery case (14).    USE - Components for electrically connecting an electrode terminal and a terminal in an electric vehicle and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal and the terminal can be electrically connected by pushing the press part such that working efficiency of terminal connection operation can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of terminal-connection components.    Terminal-connection components (10)    Cell (11)    Battery case (14)    Resin-made separators (15)    Lock receiving part (27)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a metal separator (14) stacked on sides of an electrolytic membrane (16a) and an electrode structure (16b), where an outer peripheral part is provided with a resin frame unit (58). The metal separator is provided with a heating part (96a) that melts a part of resin frame unit for welding the metal separator and the resin frame unit by heating in a spot from a surface opposite to a contact surface of the resin frame unit, where the metal separator, the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure are integrated with each other.    USE - Fuel cell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal separator is provided with the heating part that melts the part of the resin frame unit for welding the metal separator and the resin frame unit by heating in the spot from the surface opposite to the contact surface of the resin frame unit, so that the resin frame unit can be reliably fixable to the metal separator by positioning the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure in an easy and correct manner without mutual offset even if curvature is generated in the resin frame unit, thus achieving a simple and economical structure for the cell. The heating part is provided along separator surface direction between convex-shaped seal parts, so that the convex shaped seal part contacts the resin frame unit even if damage occurs in the welding part, thus avoiding cross leak of reactive gas from the damaged welding part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Metal separator (14)    Electrolytic membrane (16a)    Electrode structure (16b)    Resin frame unit (58)    Heating part (96a)
NOVELTY - The grating has a grating frame structure (21) arranged on a vertical surface i.e. separator contact surface (21a), of a positive electrode plate along opposing direction. An upper frame is formed on the vertical surface. A lower frame is formed on an active material contact surface (21b). Area of the vertical surface is less than 0.35 square cm with respect to the active material contact surface. A grating part (2) is provided with a frame (22). A negative electrode active material (3) covers the grating frame structure.    USE - Negative electrode grating i.e. negative electrode plate, for use in a controlling valve-type lead acid battery (claimed) mounted in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for a liquid-type lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The area of the vertical surface is less than 0.35 square cm with respect to the active material contact surface, so that shape of the grating frame structure can be devised without covering an active material with respect to the grating frame structure, growth of a dendrite can be suppressed and short circuit in the grating can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode plate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Grating part (2)    Negative electrode active material (3)    Grating frame structure (21)    Separator contact surface (21a)    Active material contact surface (21b)    Frame (22)
NOVELTY - The inspection method involves acquiring (S1) internal resistance of a to-be-tested object, such as a secondary battery. The temperature difference before and behind charge of the secondary battery is acquired (S2,S4). A discriminant function is calculated (S5) based on the acquired internal resistance and the temperature difference. The quality determination of the secondary battery is performed. The quality criterion is calculated based on the acquired internal resistance. The quality determination is performed based on the comparison result of value and quality criterion.    USE - Inspection method for a secondary battery, such as lithium ion secondary battery in a mobile device, such as a mobile telephone and a portable personal computer and electric vehicle, such as a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inspection method involves acquiring internal resistance of a to-be-tested object, such as a secondary battery, and thus suppresses a misjudgement of a secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an inspection apparatus of a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart for demonstrating operation of an inspection apparatus of a secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Acquiring internal resistance of a to-be-tested object (S1)    Acquiring temperature difference before and behind charge of the secondary battery (S2,S4)    Charging the to-be-tested secondary battery (S3)    Calculating discriminant function based on internal resistance (S5)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor comprises liquid electrolyte containing less than or equal to 50 wt.% of acetate-based solvent. The acetate-based solvent has viscosity of less than or equal to 1 mPa.s. The electrolyte includes lithium salt. The lithium ion capacitor further comprises an anode having a specific surface area of 800-3000 m2/g, and a cathode doped with 80-90% of lithium ion. The anode and the cathode comprise active carbon material.    USE - The lithium ion capacitor is useful in a secondary battery that is useful as main power source or auxiliary power source of electric vehicles or photovoltaic device and a renewable energy power accumulation device such as a wind power accumulation device.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion capacitor has improved input-output characteristics, high reliability, increased capacitance, and less resistance, and improves energy density of the battery.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-sodium-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide (I), and has specific surface area of 3 m2/g or more. The peak intensity ratio and integrated intensity ratio of peak of (104) surface with respect to peak of (003) surface in X-ray diffraction is 0.6 or less and 0.945 or more, respectively.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone, notebook computer and vehicle-mounted use.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery obtained using positive electrode active material has favorable rate characteristics, charging and discharging efficiency and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-sodium-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide of formula: LiaNixCoyMnzO1+a (I), and has specific surface area of 3 m2/g or more. The peak intensity ratio and integrated intensity ratio of peak of (104) surface with respect to peak of (003) surface in X-ray diffraction is 0.6 or less and 0.945 or more, respectively. The ratio of content of cobalt and content of nickel is 0.03-0.25. The total amount of nickel, cobalt and manganese is 1. The amount of lithium with respect to sum of nickel, cobalt and manganese satisfies the relation: 2z+y-0.1 less than or equal to a less than or equal to 2z+y+0.1. The lithium-sodium-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide comprises overlithium phase. The amount (b) is calculated by equation: b=3(z-x)/(x+2y+3z), where b is 0.18-0.45. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves forming complex oxide by preparing precursor compound obtained by heating coprecipitated compound obtained by alkaline coprecipitation at 60-550 degrees C, mixing with lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate, and calcining at 750-950 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (10) has flat type semiconductor chips that are sealed by resin. The electrodes are electrically connected with the semiconductor chips (2a,2b) inside resin. The surface electrodes (3,4) are exposed semiconductor chip to the surface and a control pad (5) are exposed to the electrode surface. The control electrodes (14,14b) are electrically connected with the control pads of the semiconductor chips through a bonding wire. The electrodes are located in the side of the control pad. An output electrode (13a) and control electrode is arranged with the control pad.    USE - Semiconductor module for use in the components of an inverter in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor module has flat type semiconductor chips that are sealed by resin, and electrodes are electrically connected with the semiconductor chips inside resin, and thus improves the productivity of the semiconductor module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the semiconductor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a top view and sectional view of a semiconductor module.    Semiconductor chips (2a,2b)    Surface electrodes (3,4)    Control pad (5)    Semiconductor module (10)    Output electrode (13a)    Control electrodes (14,14b)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has charge arm (18) that is provided with the arm (19) which rotates centering on the axis located in the side portion, and is expanded by the vehicle width direction from the side portion of the electric vehicle at the time of electric power feeding. The charge arm is provided with spring damper (39a) which urges arm to vehicle width direction while connecting to the arm. The other end of spring damper is connected to the actuator (38) which slides the slide rail top arranged at the side portion of electric vehicle, while end of spring damper is connected to the arm.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g., hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charge arm is provided with the arm which rotates centering on the axis located in the side portion, and is expanded by the vehicle width direction from the side portion of the electric vehicle at the time of electric power feeding, even if a charge arm fluctuates to an up-down direction by the condition of a road surface or brake operation, the tip of the charge arm is held in the V-shaped groove while suppressing that a contact is no longer ensured during driving while an electric vehicle carries out contact charge via the charge arm with respect to an electric power feeder. Since the positive electrode wiring and negative electrode wiring is fixed to the upper and lower sides of the inner surface of V-shaped groove, the electric power feeder, charge arm are reduced in size, which accordingly, reduces the size of the whole contact charge system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a contact charge system of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top, side and front schematic views of the charge system of electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (10)    Charge arm (18)    Arm (19)    Actuator (38)    Spring damper (39a)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (10) has a power receiving unit (36p) of charge arm (18) that is attached at tip of arm (19) extended by vehicle width direction, in which charge arm has first suspension elastically deformed to up-down direction. The first suspension is provided between the arm of the charge arm, and the power receiving unit. The arm is rotated centering on the axis located in the side portion of the electric vehicle, while the axis is provided with the second suspension elastically deformed to an up-down direction.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g., hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power receiving unit of charge arm is attached at tip of arm extended by vehicle width direction, in which charge arm has first suspension elastically deformed to up-down direction, even if a charge arm fluctuates to an up-down direction by the condition of a road surface or brake operation, the tip of the charge arm is held in the V-shaped groove and at the same time, suppresses that a contact is no longer ensured during driving while an electric vehicle carries out contact charge through the charge arm with respect to an electric power feeder. Since the positive electrode wiring and negative electrode wiring is fixed to the upper and lower sides of the inner surface of V-shaped groove, the electric power feeder, charge arm are reduced in size, which accordingly, reduces the size of the whole contact charge system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charge system of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top, side and front schematic views of the contact charge system of an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (10)    Charge arm (18)    Arm (19)    Electric power feeder (26)    Power receiving unit (36p)
NOVELTY - The battery has a flat winding electrode block (30) consisting of positive and negative electrodes, and a separator. The separator has a porous layer consisting of thermoplastic resin. The porous layer contains filler. The porous layer has an allowable temperature limit of 150 degrees C or more, and a thickness set to 8 mu m or less. A tape (60) is fixed on an end surface (302) and side surfaces (301) of the electrode block. The tape contains resin not melted at a temperature below the battery shutdown temperature. The width of battery case is set to 40 mm or more.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety at the time of using the battery in high temperature condition is improved by preventing the shrinkage of separator due to heat and the generation of short circuit between the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the flat winding electrode block of lithium secondary battery.    Electrode block (30)    Positive electrode lead portion (51)    Tape (60)    Side surface (301)    End surface (302)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion element has a transparent electrode layer (12) provided on a transparent substrate (10). A photoelectric converting layer (20) contains the pigment and oxide semiconductor that generates electric charge by irradiation of light. A counter electrode layer (40) of the transparent electrode layer is provided. An electrolyte layer (30) contains the electrolyte that conveys the electric charge that is provided between the counter electrode layer and the photoelectric converting layer. The electrolyte layer is generated from the pigment of the counter electrode.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for use in a solar cell, such as a dye-sensitized-type wet solar cell for converting sunlight into electricity. Uses include but are not limited to electric power generating apparatus for residences, a vehicle and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric converting layer contains the pigment and oxide semiconductor that generates electric charge by irradiation of light, thus smoothly performs the movement of the electric charge which generation without generating resistance, suppresses the decline in the photoelectric conversion efficiency, enables use of the resin substrate, implements simple process and easily manufactures the photoelectric conversion element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (10)    Transparent electrode layer (12)    Photoelectric converting layer (20)    Electrolyte layer (30)    Counter electrode layer (40)
NOVELTY - A redox flow cell (10) comprises electrode container provided in a vehicle (1), and incorporating positive and negative electrodes; negative and positive electrode electrolyte solution containers; positive electrode communication path in which the space incorporating the positive electrode and the positive electrode electrolyte solution container are connected to a connection state; and negative electrode communication path in which the space incorporating the negative electrode and the negative electrode electrolyte solution container are connected to a connection state.    USE - Redox flow cell for vehicles, boats and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has improved efficiency by suppressing increase of weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Redox flow cell (10) comprises electrode container (11) provided in a vehicle (1), and incorporating positive and negative electrodes; negative electrode electrolyte solution container (12n); positive electrode electrolyte solution container (12p); positive electrode communication path in which the space incorporating the positive electrode and the positive electrode electrolyte solution container are connected to a connection state, and the electrolyte solution of the positive electrode circulates; and negative electrode communication path in which the space incorporating the negative electrode and the negative electrode electrolyte solution container are connected to a connection state, and the electrolyte solution of the negative electrode circulates. Each of distribution directions of the electrolyte solution of the positive electrode and that of the negative electrode is in alignment with advancing direction of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an upper side view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Redox flow cell (10)    Electrode container (11)    Negative electrode electrolyte solution container (12n)    Positive electrode electrolyte solution container (12p)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode container accommodated in a mobile body, and provided with an electrode. An electrolyte solution container stores an electrolyte solution. A valve (19) connects the electrode container and the electrolyte solution container, and is arranged in a communication path (18). A control part (25) controls switching state of the valve according to storage side ion concentration that is ion concentration of the electrolyte solution. A determination part determines whether the valve is released based on state of a redox flow cell (10).    USE - Apparatus for controlling a redox flow cell e.g. alkali secondary battery, aqueous solution-type secondary battery and lead acid battery, that is utilized in a mobile body i.e. vehicle e.g. boat, ship, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, aircraft, rocket and electric train. Can also be used for a portable equipment e.g. notebook personal computer, handheld game machine and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the switching state of the valve according to the storage side ion concentration that is the ion concentration of the electrolyte solution, so that energy efficiency of the cell can be improved, weight of the cell can be suppressed and energy required for pump operation can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode container is a charging/discharging cell (11). The electrode solution container is a positive electrode tank (12p) and a negative electrode tank (12n). The electrode is a positive electrode (14p) and a negative electrode (14n).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Redox flow cell (10)    Charging/discharging cell (11)    Negative electrode tank (12n)    Positive electrode tank (12p)    Negative electrode (14n)    Positive electrode (14p)    Communication path (18)    Valve (19)    Control part (25)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus comprises electrode container provided in mobile body (1) and incorporates electrode; electrolyte solution container which stores electrolyte solution; communication path which connects the electrode container and electrolyte solution container; and pump flow path having pump which pumps the electrolyte solution.    USE - Control apparatus for redox flow cell (10) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is able to homogenize ion concentration of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an upper side view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Redox flow cell (10)    Electrode container (11)    Negative electrode tank (12n)    Positive electrode tank (12p)    Diaphragm (13)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has a battery module group (10) that is formed by laminating several battery modules (11) which accommodates several cells. A heat regulation unit (20) heats or cools the battery module group with the heat coolant which is provided in the direction orthogonal to lamination direction of battery module. A heat-conductive element (30) is arranged between the battery module group and the heat regulation unit. A heat-conductive gel (40) is coated on both surfaces of the heat-conductive element and heat regulation unit of the battery module group.    USE - Battery unit for air conditioning system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat-conductive gel is coated on both surfaces of the heat regulation unit and heat-conductive element of the battery module group, the thickness of the gel is ensured. Hence the thermal bonding of the battery unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Battery module group (10)    Battery module (11)    Heat regulation unit (20)    Heat-conductive element (30)    Heat-conductive gel (40)
NOVELTY - The battery module (40) has a cell unit (41) for mutually stacking a battery cell (C1 to C8), where a sequence direction of the battery cell is followed. A temperature sensor (60,61) is provided for measuring the temperature of the battery cell. The sequence direction of the battery cell in the cell unit is assigned to a direction through which the cooling air flows. The temperature sensor is arranged at a side surface (41A) of the battery cell, which is used as the maximum temperature in the cell unit. Another temperature sensor is arranged in another side surface (41B) of the battery cell.    USE - Battery module for monitoring the temperature condition of a battery cell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit is provided for mutually stacking a battery cell, where a temperature sensor is provided for measuring the temperature of the battery cell, and hence ensures measuring the temperature condition of the battery cell in a cell unit in an exact manner and prevents the receiving of the influence of the battery cell, and also reduces the manufacturing cost of a battery module in an efficient manner, thus monitors the overheating condition of the battery cell in a correct manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a positioning state of a temperature sensor in a battery module.    Battery module (40)    Cell unit (41)    Battery cell side surfaces (41A,41B)    Temperature sensors (60,61)    Battery cells (C1 to C8)
NOVELTY - The method involves circulating liquid cryogen i.e. water, as cooling medium in a liquid-cryogen flow part i.e. liquid piping (130), of a cooling part. Detection temperature among battery units is acquired. Temperature difference between a highest value and a minimum value of detection temperature is detected. A gas refrigerant flow process is performed without performing a liquid-cryogen circulation process when reference temperature is less than a cooling temperature threshold value and temperature difference is less than a temperature difference threshold value.    USE - Method for controlling an electric vehicle i.e. two-sheeter type vehicle. Can also be used for one-sheeter type vehicle, a three-sheeter type vehicle, four-sheeter type vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas refrigerant flow process is performed without performing the liquid-cryogen circulation process when reference temperature is less than the cooling temperature threshold value and temperature difference is less than the temperature difference threshold value so as to cool a battery module by flowing gas refrigerant in the gas refrigerant flow part of the cooling part without circulating the liquid cryogen, so that cooling efficiency can be improved and energy can be saved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling part is a battery tray (52). The battery units are refrigerant systems. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery box.    Battery box (16)    Battery modules (50)    Battery tray (52)    Liquid cryogen flow path (116)    Liquid piping (130)
NOVELTY - The module has a flat-type secondary battery (1) contained with electrolyte solution and provided with an electric power generation element. An interior space is formed on the electric power generation element and sealed by an exterior part. A metallic part is provided with a thermal absorption part that thermally absorbs heat of the secondary battery. An insulation part (22) is arranged between the exterior part and the thermal absorption part. Fusing point of the insulation part or separator of the electric power generation element is lower than boiling point of the electrolyte solution.    USE - Battery module for use in a vehicle such as electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fusing point of the insulation part or separator of the electric power generation element is lower than the boiling point of the electrolyte solution so as to promote conduction of the heat of the secondary battery to the thermal absorption part for cooling, so that heat collection can be reliably carried out by the separator, damage causing to the secondary battery can be prevented, deterioration of the secondary battery can be prevented, occurrence of short circuit in the secondary battery can be prevented and generation of arc discharged in the secondary battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flat-type secondary battery is a lithium ion secondary battery. The separator is a micro-porous film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery module.    Flat-type secondary battery (1)    Heat-absorption body (2)    Bus bar (3)    Metal plate (21)    Insulation part (22)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell main body provided with an electrode and an active material. Electrolyte solution contains ionic liquid. A separator (8) separates a positive electrode chamber (2) and a negative electrode chamber (3). A positive electrode (9) is arranged on the positive electrode cell. A negative electrode (10) is arranged on the negative electrode cell. The electrolyte solution circulates between the negative electrode cell and a negative electrode electrolyte solution tank (5). The electrolyte solution is supplied to the chambers through a piping (11).    USE - Redox flow cell i.e. large sized secondary storage cell, for storing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution contains the ionic liquid, so that a cell can be prevented from corrosion and the cell can be easily maintained in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active electrode chamber is a positive electrode cell. The negative electrode chamber is a negative electrode cell. The electrode is made of a carbonaceous material such as graphite, glassy carbon, acetylene black, Balkan, ketchen black, furnace black, VGCF, carbon nanotube, carbon nanohorn and fullerene. The active material is made of metal complex that is made of multidentate ligand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a redox flow cell.    Redox flow cell (1)    Positive electrode chamber (2)    Negative electrode chamber (3)    Negative electrode electrolyte solution tank (5)    Separator (8)    Positive electrode (9)    Negative electrode (10)    Piping (11)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrode-tab (8, 9) whose side is connected with a battery i.e. cell (3), along lamination direction of the battery. A protrusion part i.e. axial part, is protruded toward lamination direction of the battery and connected with another side of the electrode-tab. The battery is inserted into a to-be-inserted part i.e. to-be pressed-in part, by the protrusion part. The to-be pressed-in part is provided with a pin part i.e. pin (6). A plate part i.e. spacer (4), is electrically connected with the electrode-tab and the pin part.    USE - Module battery for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is inserted into the to-be-inserted part by the protrusion part, so that man-hour concerning manufacturing of the battery can be reduced and the battery can be managed and inspected in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a module battery.    Module battery (1)    Cell (3)    Spacer (4)    Pin (6)    Electrode-tab (8,9)
NOVELTY - A raw material composition containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements is prepared. The raw material is subjected to amorphization process, and sulfide glass is synthesized. The sulfide glass is heated at the temperature more than crystallization temperature to synthesize glass ceramics. The heat treatment process of glass ceramics is performed in open environment of inert gas atmosphere at 180-220 degrees C for 2 hours or less, to obtain sulfide solid electrolyte material.    USE - Manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material used in battery for power supply. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatuses, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material capable of suppressing the volatilization of sulfur components.
NOVELTY - The module (100) has an assembled battery (1) whose outer surface i.e. casing side surface, is arranged with multiple cells. A cooling jacket (15) is provided with a cooling passage (22). A cooling medium cools the assembled battery. The cooling passage is meanderingly formed along the outer surface of the assembled battery such that the passage is reciprocated between two sides along sequence direction of each cell. Entrance opening parts (26a, 26b) and exit opening parts (27a, 27b) of the cooling passage are fixed in an intermediate position along height direction of the assembled battery.    USE - Battery module for a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, which is utilized as a power supply of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling passage is meanderingly formed along the outer surface of the assembled battery such that the passage is reciprocated between two sides along sequence direction of each cell, so that temperature difference between the cells can be suppressed by fully cooling the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling medium is cooling water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cooling jacket of a battery module.    Assembled battery (1)    Cooling jacket (15)    Cooling passage (22)    Entrance opening parts (26a, 26b)    Exit opening parts (27a, 27b)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - A battery module comprises a battery assembly (1) in which cells (2) are sequentially arranged; a heat radiating unit (40) having a heat transfer part (41) arranged so that it is interposed into a pair of cells to mutually abut; and a fin part (42) connected to the heat transfer part and protruding outward of the battery assembly rather than the outer surface of the cells.    USE - Battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can ensure sufficient cooling capability while suppressing enlargement of gap between cells by accommodating in the battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a battery module.    Battery assembly (1)    Cells (2)    Heat radiating unit (40)    Heat transfer part (41)    Fin part (42)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (2) comprises anode electrode at one side of electrolyte layer (8); fuel cell (3) with cathode flow path allowed to pass through while making oxygen contact anode flow path allowed to pass through at the other side of electrolyte layer and oxygen makes liquid fuel contact at cathode electrode; fuel-supply part (4) supplying liquid fuel to anode flow path; oxygen supply part (5) supplying oxygen to cathode flow path; and purging mechanism for supplying oxygen to anode flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is reliable and has improved freedom degree of layout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of electric vehicle.    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Fuel-supply part (4)    Oxygen supply part (5)    Electrolyte layer (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating a solid electrolyte layer (2) on an electrode layer with larger area among a positive electrode layer (1) and a negative electrode layer (3). A first laminated body of the solid electrolyte layer is fixed with the electrode layer with larger area. A second laminated body is laminated with an electrode layer with smaller area. A third laminated body is laminated such that the solid electrolyte layer and the electrode layer with smaller area are adjoined. The third laminated body is pressed to form an electrode body.    USE - Method for manufacturing an all-solid-state battery, which is utilized as power supply of a personal computer, a video camera, a mobile telephone, a motor vehicle or electric power storage. Uses include but are not limited to a high output and high capacitance lithium ion secondary battery, a lithium secondary battery, a cylindrical shaped all-solid-state battery, a square shaped all-solid-state battery, a button type all-solid-state battery, a coin shaped all-solid-state battery or flat type all-solid-state battery. Can also be used for an electric vehicle i.e. eco-friendly car, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The third laminated body is pressed to form the electrode body so as to improve utilization factor of the electrode layer and avoid generation of short circuit in the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a provision process of a solid electrolyte layer.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (30) comprises battery module (52); and movement control member which regulates movement to perpendicular direction of battery module. The other end to which movement control member is located in perpendicular direction downward direction from one end while one end is joined to battery module. The battery module is fixed to a balance weight (32).    USE - Battery pack used in commercial vehicle, e.g. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can regulate movement of battery module in perpendicular direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Case (31)    Balance weight (32)    Main body (34)    Battery module (52)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor lamination unit has a flat type semiconductor module (10), in which a semiconductor element (21a) is covered with a mold body (12) of resin. A flat type cooler is laminated on both sides of an insulation board (6). A heat sink (13a) is exposed to an opposing surface with the insulation board of a mold body to flush with the surface of the mold body. An outer periphery (B2) of the contact region (A3) of an insulation board and a mold body encloses the contact region of an insulation board. The heat sink is enclosed by the outer periphery of an insulation board and a cooler.    USE - Semiconductor lamination unit, such as a lamination unit for use in an inverter and converter for supplying electric power to a propulsion motor of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor lamination unit has a flat type semiconductor module, in which a semiconductor element is covered with a mold body of resin, and thus ensures hard to divide an insulation board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lamination unit.    Insulation board (6)    Flat type semiconductor module (10)    Mold body (12)    Heat sink (13a)    Semiconductor element (21a)    Contact region (A3)    Outer periphery (B2)
NOVELTY - The electrode (100) has an electret (103) currently formed on a first set of electrically conductive films (102). An insulating film (105) is formed on a second set of electrically conductive films (104), where the first and second sets of electrically conductive films are positioned alternately. The second set of electrically conductive films is mutually connected in series. A source terminal and a drain terminal are formed for sending electric current in the second set of electrically conductive films mutually arranged in series.    USE - Electret electrode for use in a vibration electric power generation device i.e. electrostatic induction type vibration electric power generation device, of a communication apparatus (all claimed), that is utilized for a tire pressure monitoring system of a motor vehicle. Can also be used in a vibration electric power generation device of a low power wireless communications module and in a wristwatch, a thermometer, a pedometer, a remote controller, a portable audio product, a portable device for keyless entry, a hearing aid, a cardiac pacemaker, a mobile telephone and a game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The source terminal and the drain terminal are formed for sending electric current in the second set of electrically conductive films mutually arranged in series, so that the electret can hold more electric charges, thus achieving higher energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vibration electric power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electret electrode.    Electret electrode (100)    Substrate (101)    Electrically conductive films (102, 104)    Electret (103)    Insulating films (105, 106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a connection part provided for attaching or detaching of storage battery packs (20a, 20b). A control part controls charging/discharging of the storage battery packs connected to the connection part. The control part charges one of the storage battery packs connected to the connection part with electric power supplied from an external electric power source i.e. solar power generation device. Another storage battery pack connected to the connection part is charged with the electric power of the former storage battery pack.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for supplying electric power to a household appliance i.e. refrigerator, an electric equipment e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle and electrically-driven drill, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part charges the storage battery packs connected to the connection part with electric power supplied from the external electric power source, so that the electric power supplied from outside using natural energy is utilized effectively during power failure by charging/discharging the storage battery packs efficiently at lower cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrical storage system    (2) an electrical storage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical storage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Storage battery packs (20a, 20b)    System power supply (30)    Power conditioner (50)    Self-supporting outlet socket (60)    Electrical storage apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (5) has fuel cell (10), system power port (14) having power connection (16) and data connection (18), power connection controller (20) that enables and disables power connection, and fuel cell system controller (22) having normal mode and safety mode. The fuel cell system controller enables power connection independent of data connection in normal mode, and enables power connection in safety mode only when approved communication is received from load (30) over data connection that communicates with load over smart power port.    USE - Fuel cell system for providing power to load, such as electronic devices, in various types of public transportation, such as airplanes and commuter trains.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system provides power to any device when in normal mode, and does not charge batteries in an attached portable electronic device that is not in use, when in safety mode, thus, user-friendly operation of the system provides seamless switching of the system from normal mode to safely mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of operating fuel cell system having safety mode; and    (2) a computer program product for operating fuel cell system having safety mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a portable fuel cell system having safety mode.    Fuel cell system (5)    Fuel cell (10)    System power port (14)    Power connection (16)    Data connection (18)    Power connection controller (20)    Fuel cell system controller (22)    Load (30)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a battery monitoring devices that are serially connected to battery cell groups (12). A first activation circuit of device outputs second signal, if first circuit receives first signal from control circuit (14). A second activation circuit of device outputs a third signal in response to recognizing constant voltage generated by constant voltage generation circuit of device is connected to particular device generating constant voltage. The generation circuit generates constant voltage if constant voltage generation circuit receives second or third signals.    USE - Battery monitoring system for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle motor drives.    ADVANTAGE - The battery monitoring system and battery monitoring device are capable of saving more power when in power save mode. The suppression of cost, increases arising from differentiated manufacture of activation circuits is enabled by activation circuit. The lithium ion secondary batteries of battery cell groups is provided with higher energy density, higher power density than other secondary batteries, high battery voltage per single battery cell, high charge-discharge energy efficiency and no memory effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery monitoring system.    Battery monitoring system (10)    Battery cell group (12)    Control circuit (14)    Photo-coupler section (18)    Dual channel isolator IC (19)
NOVELTY - The battery distribution unit (BDU) (106) has the strip busbars (138) received in the BDU housing (108). The cross terminals (140) are received in the BDU housing. The cross terminals are configured for receiving the strip busbars and blade terminals at the corresponding ends of the cross terminals respectively. The top and bottom edges of the strip busbars are extended between the ends of the cross terminals. The cross terminals are engaged with the broad sides of the strip busbars.    USE - Battery distribution unit (BDU) of battery system for use in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The robust of the BDU is improved, and the BDU is made flexible in design and small in size for locating within the battery system. The power relays, pre-charge relay, pre-charge resister, fuses, Y-capacitors and sensor are accommodated in the BDU, and the footprint of the BDU is minimized by the positioning of the electronic devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery distribution unit of battery system.    Battery system (100)    BDU (106)    BDU housing (108)    Strip busbar (138)    Cross terminal (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an antenna unit (110), a signal transducer (120), a temperature value output unit (130) and an error or normality detecting part (140), where the antenna unit is radiated from a fuel cell (101), from which the thermal noise signal is detected. The antenna unit detects the thermal noise signal to a predetermined detection angle. A signal transducer converts the thermal noise signal from an input unit into the voltage value of direct current.    USE - Apparatus for diagnosing trouble of fuel cell by using radiometer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has an antenna unit, a signal transducer, a temperature value output unit and an error or normality detecting part, where the antenna unit is radiated from a fuel cell, from which the thermal noise signal is detected, and thus ensures simple and efficient diagnosing of trouble of fuel cell by using radiometer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus.    Fuel cell (101)    Antenna unit (110)    Signal transducer (120)    Temperature value output unit (130)    Error or normality detecting part (140)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly for performing charging and discharging, and a case (20) in which the electrode assembly is installed. A cap plate (30) is coupled to the case, and electrode terminals (41, 42) are coupled to a terminal hole of the cap plate. Insulators (61, 62) are formed between the cap plate and the electrode terminals, where the terminals comprise flow paths (71, 72) that supply a cooling fluid to a portion of the terminals coupled with the insulators. The cap plate, the insulators, and the electrode terminals are layered along a height direction of the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. small-capacity rechargeable battery for a small portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and large-capacity rechargeable battery for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulators are formed between the cap plate and the electrode terminals, where the electrode terminals comprise flow paths that supply the cooling fluid to the portion of the electrode terminals coupled with the insulator, thus ensuring effective cooling of the insulator that seals the cap plate and the terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminals (41, 42)    Insulators (61, 62)    Flow paths (71, 72)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) comprises electrode assembly including electrode plates and separator. The two terminals (120,130) are electrically connected to corresponding electrode plates. A case (140) is provided for accommodating electrode assembly and portions of terminals. A cap assembly (150) is provided for sealing case and is electrically connected to terminal. The dish-shaped connection plates on terminals are configured to invert in response to a predetermined pressure respectively applied to terminals. The downwardly convex dish shape connection plate is provided with central bulge.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in portable electronic devices such as mobile phone or camcorder and for driving motor in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As dish-type or shaped connection plate is provided at each terminal to function as a fuse, the secured electrical safety of the rechargeable battery is ensured. The durability is increased and the number of components and an overall weight of the rechargeable battery are reduced. The need for a separate fuse is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Terminals (120,130)    Case (140)    Cap assembly (150)    Insulation element (153)
NOVELTY - The device connected to a power source includes a portion for performing a wagging motion, a side-to-side motion, or any motion mimicking wagging of a tail. The power source is a battery, a solar panel, a wind-driven electrical turbine, or the vehicle electrical system. The device is connected to a remote switch for controlling the wagging motion.    USE - Device for creating wagging motion towards rear of vehicle such as pick-up truck.    ADVANTAGE - The wagging motion created by the device provides for an entertaining way for the drivers to express themselves, communicate with other drivers, and relieve tension and pitfalls of road rage, as well as provides an auto-decoration effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a device for creating wagging motion installed on the rear of a pick-up truck.
NOVELTY - The battery module assembly (1) has an outside duct (20), in which a battery module, which is laminated with a battery cell, is provided. The battery module connects an outlet portion and an inlet portion, where air ejected from the outlet portion is flown to the inlet portion. The outside duct is provided with a switching portion (21) for controlling the route of the air injection to the inlet portion of an inner duct. An opening and closing portion (22) controls the discharge path of the air ejected to the inner duct.    USE - Battery module assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module connects an outlet portion and an inlet portion, where air ejected from the outlet portion is flown to the inlet portion, and hence ensures performing the heating and cooling of the battery module in an efficient manner by controlling the reflowing of the hot air ejected from the battery module assembly, as well as ensures improving the function of low temperature of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module assembly.    Battery module assembly (1)    Outside duct (20)    Switching portion (21)    Opening and closing portion (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves buffing a cooling unit, where a heating portion is included in a device or a battery pack (100). The temperature of a battery cell (112) is included in the battery pack for performing the cooling in an operation of the device, where a heating portion is provided for performing the heating. The temperature of the battery pack is controlled, where an engine is provided as a main power source or a secondary power source. The battery cells are arranged with a lamination of a structure, where a heat management unit is thermally connected to the battery cell.    USE - Method for controlling the temperature of a battery pack (Claimed) mounted in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling unit is buffed, where a heating portion is included in a device or a battery pack, and hence ensures providing the efficient temperature control in a non-operation of a device and provides the controllable effect by performing the heating or the cooling in the consideration of the outdoor air temperature, and also improves the cooling efficiency of a battery pack, thus improves the effectiveness of the operation and the operating state of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack with a battery pack case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell laminate (110)    Battery cell (112)    Battery pack case (120)    Thermistors (142,144,146)    Heat transmission pin (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchanger for vaporizing working fluid through a heat exchanging process. A steam turbine i.e. high-pressure turbine, is operated with the vaporized working fluid. A catalytic combustor heats up air supplied to the heat exchanger by using exhaust gas of a fuel anode. The fuel anode emits the exhaust gas, and is connected with a fuel cell. The heat exchanger is provided with an air electrode that is equipped with the fuel anode. Another heat exchanger heats up working fluid passing to the catalytic combustor through another steam turbine i.e. low-pressure turbine.    USE - Fuel cell hybrid system.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic combustor heats up the air supplied to the heat exchanger by using the exhaust gas so as to improve operating efficiency and heat recovery property of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell hybrid system.
NOVELTY - The cable-type secondary battery (100) has first concatenated terminal (120) that is formed in one end of main portion and is electrically connected as to an external electrode layer. An outside current collector is provided with outer electrode active material formed on surface of outside current collector. A parting layer is formed in order to surround inner electrode layer. An inner electrode layer including the inner electrode active material formed on surface of inside current collector is extended in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Cable-type secondary battery such as protective covering cable-type secondary battery and insulating layer cable-type secondary battery, used in secondary battery drive system comprising load such as electric bicycle, electric tool, power storage system, uninterruptible power supply system, handheld computer, portable information communication terminal, portable audio apparatus and portable video unit (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Flexibility of the secondary battery main section is ensured. Weight reduction of the secondary battery main section is achieved. The manufacturing cost of the cable-type secondary battery is made low. The cable type secondary battery is easily connected with the charger or the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a protective covering cable-type secondary battery;    (2) an insulating layer cable-type secondary battery; and    (3) a secondary battery drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the cable-type secondary battery.    Cable-type secondary battery (100)    Secondary battery main section (110)    Concatenated terminal (120)    Connection terminal (130)
NOVELTY - The module (11) has a bubble generation preventing unit that used for preventing generation of bubble trapped between adhesive force and target force, when thermal pad (19) is adhesively fixed to target surface. A heat transfer element (17) is used for transferring heat generated in the battery cell to the outside of the battery cell, when battery cell is closely fixed with touch pad. A cooling unit (13) is used for receiving and removing heat transferred form the heat transfer unit. A pouched type battery cell (15) is used for charging/discharging mobile apparatus.    USE - Battery module mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle or the hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal pad can be perfectly adhered to the target surface, even when target surface is not flat and smooth, and heat dissipation and adhesion efficiency can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal pad for the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of battery module.    Battery module (11)    Cooling unit (13)    Pouched type battery cell (15)    Heat transfer element (17)    Thermal pad (19)
NOVELTY - The battery has the heat radiation supporting element (19) that is configured for providing the supporting force in order to unite the joint portion after fusion. A pouch is arranged with a built-in electrode assembly (17) having a cathode tab (17a,17b). The cathode tab is extended to the outside of the pouch while received within the accommodation space of the pouch. The pouch is provided with the electrolyte, and is provided with an enclosed accommodating space in the inner area of fusion portion on the horizontal plane.    USE - Pouch type secondary battery used in cellular phone, notebook computer, camera, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in cylinder or angular type secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is sealed securely, and the heat dissipation efficiency of the electrode assembly is improved. The separation of the welded portions of the pouch from each other is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat radiation supporting element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the pouch type secondary battery.    Pouch (12)    Internal space (13b)    Electrode assembly (17)    Cathode tabs (17a,17b)    Heat radiation supporting element (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell vehicle (10) comprises a cooling-medium manifold member (64au) for circulating a cooling medium, protruded and provided to the outward of an end plate (24b) in a fuel cell stack (14). The cooling-medium manifold member is positioned in a position opposing a brake system (80) along a vehicle length direction.    USE - A fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell vehicle has a simple and economical structure, and protects the brake system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    End plate (24b)    Cooling-medium manifold member (64au)    Brake system (80)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has a negative electrode active material which has a spongy lead, a positive electrode active material which has a lead dioxide, and an electrolyte solution which has sulfuric acid. The negative electrode active material has carbon, lignin, and alginic acid monovalent salt.    USE - Lead acid battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lignin suppresses adsorbed carbon to reduce fall in low-temperature and high-discharge performance of a lead acid battery, even when a negative electrode has high carbon content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lead acid battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a negative electrode active material paste manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery control apparatus (100), which has a switch control unit (52) which switches first switch (SW1) and selects a cell group, and a voltage detection unit (51) which detects voltage of a cell group. A diagnostic unit diagnoses connection abnormality of battery module based on the voltage detected. The voltage detection unit has a voltage detector. A pull-up unit pulls up both ends of first voltage detector to a pull-up voltage. A pull-down unit pulls down both ends of first voltage detector to a pull-down voltage.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicles (claimed) e.g., electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle or hybrid electric train. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lead battery, a nickel cadmium battery, and an ultra capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Connection abnormality is detected reliably. Safety and reliability of an electrical storage apparatus are ensured. Equalizes charge condition of each second battery cell or each assembled battery efficiently. Degeneracy operation of an abnormal secondary battery cell is reliably attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a charging/discharging method of the electrical storage apparatus; and    (2) an operating method of the electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a battery control apparatus incorporating a cell monitor.    Battery module block (20A)    Voltage detection unit (51)    Switch control unit (52)    Battery control apparatus (100)    First switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating solid photo-resist on a substrate. The substrate is provided with multiple stepped-pulleys for removing dried liquid photo-resist. A part from the substrate is exposed. Etchant is sprayed on an exposed portion of the substrate. The solid photo-resist is removed from the sprayed etchant on the exposed portion of the substrate. The solid photo-resist is placed in a film mask. The substrate is electroplated. The part of the substrate is arranged in an electrode position plating.    USE - Method for manufacturing a multi-stage substrate i.e. metallic board, in a fuel cell battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing the substrate with the stepped-pulleys by utilizing wet etching, so that manufacturing cost of the substrate can be effectively reduced according to a multi-stage producing wiring board. The method enables highly maintaining precision between the stepped-pulleys so as to manufacture a high quality multi-stage substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a multi-stage substrate.
NOVELTY - Preparing multi-layer structure on substrate comprises forming pair of bilayers on a surface of substrate. The first bilayer includes first material (101) and second material (102), and first material and second material are oppositely charged materials or materials otherwise having affinity for each other. The second bilayer includes third material (103) and fourth material (104), where third material and fourth material are oppositely charged materials or materials otherwise having affinity for each other. The pair of bilayers includes ion-conductive polymer and barrier layer.    USE - The method is useful for preparing multi-layer structure used in battery device, where the battery is a lithium battery or a lithium-air battery (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a multi-layer structure comprising a tetralayer, where the tetralayer includes an ion-conductive polymer and a barrier layer; and    (2) a battery device comprising an electrode protective structure, where the electrode protective structure includes graphene oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of multilayer structure.    First material (101)    Second material (102)    Third material (103)    Fourth material (104)
NOVELTY - The power module has heat sinks (12a,12b) disposed in upper and lower portions of the power module, and direct bonding materials (DBMs) (11a,11b) that are deposited between the upper and lower heat sinks where a chip (10) is interposed between the DBMs. Faces between the heat sinks, the chip, and the DBMs are bonded to one another by a solder (13). An entire circumference of the chip and the DBMs is finished by a mold portion (17).    USE - Heat sink-integrated double-sided cooled power module used in inverter for vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle, electrical vehicle, or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling efficiency is maximized by adopting a double-sided direct cooling method that uses a heat sink manufactured by an extrusion method. Inverter manufacturing cost is reduced by making a simple structure for an inverter. An additional process due to a problems relating to management of a heat sink may be omitted, by adopting a power module connector that connects and combines power modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a heat sink-integrated double-sided cooled power module.    Chip (10)    Direct bonding materials (11a,11b)    Heat sinks (12a,12b)    Solder (13)    Mold portion (17)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has catholyte circulating pipes (300) that communally circulates catholyte between regeneration reactor (200) and fuel cell unit (100). The regeneration reactor is connected to fuel cell units through circulating pipe, for transferring oxidized catholyte to fuel cell units, while restoring catholyte between reactor and fuel cell units. An upper portion circulating pipe (310) is communally combined respectively in upper portion of reactor and upper portion of fuel cell unit for producing electricity by redox reaction.    USE - Scale-up system for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and Redox fuel cell used in vehicle such as vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple fuel cell units are assembled efficiently using simple structure and the capacity of the scale-up system for fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the scale-up system for fuel cell.    Scale-up system (10)    Fuel cell unit (100)    Regeneration reactor (200)    Catholyte circulating pipe (300)    Upper portion circulating pipe (310)
NOVELTY - The heat management system (100) has a cooling pump (120), in which rotating speed is controlled to the temperature of the cooling water for the cooling of a fuel cell stack (10). The cooling pump inflows the cooling water of the high flow to the stack in case the temperature of the cooling water is Mokpo temperature anomaly of the fuel cell stack. The cooling pump inflows the cooling water of the lower flow rate to the stack when the cooling water temperature is less than Mokpo temperature of the fuel cell stack. The cooling pump inflows the cooling water kept in a radiator (110).    USE - Heat management system for controlling the temperature of fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The heat management system has a cooling pump, in which rotating speed is controlled to the temperature of the cooling water for the cooling of a fuel cell stack, and thus facilitates the cathode oxygen depletion integration heater to integrate the mixing control of cooling water temperature, conveniently perform the heat administration of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for a heat management system of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a of a.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Heat management system (100)    Radiator (110)    Cooling pump (120)    Fluid paths (131,132)
NOVELTY - Paste for forming electrode comprises electroconductive powder, resin beads and organic vehicle component in which the electroconductive powder and resin beads are dispersed.    USE - The paste for forming electrode is useful in printing method including screen printing, gravure, offset printing, and inkjet printing, semiconductor element and solar cell element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste for forming electrode enables to achieve fine-line electrode pattern by printing and suppress rise in resistance due to disconnection or unintended thinning of the electrode pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) semiconductor element provided with the electrode which is formed using the paste for electrode formation; and    (2) solar cell element provided with the light-receiving surface electrode which is formed using the paste for electrode formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of paste for forming electrode useful in printing method. (Drawing includes non-english language text)
NOVELTY - The power storage device (100) has a secondary battery (101) e.g. lithium-ion battery provided with a sensor (104) which may be a temperature sensor, a voltmeter, an ammeter, or a coulomb counter. A CPU is connected to the secondary battery via the sensor and a memory (106) is connected to the CPU. A memory stores the measurement result based on operation condition of the secondary battery via a microcontroller unit (105). The microcontroller unit performs arithmetic processing of the measurement results and determines the operation condition of the secondary battery.    USE - Power storage device for moving objects. Uses include but are not limited to EV, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, tracked vehicles, agricultural machines, motorized bicycles, motor-assisted bicycles, motorcycles, electric wheelchairs, and electric carts.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery performance by requiring a high capacity, long lifetime, or high reliability analysis of a usage environment and an operating condition of the power storage device is needed. Provides a power storage device which hardly explodes, hardly ignites and hardly deteriorates and has an operating condition which is easily analyzed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a power storage device.    Power storage device (100)    Secondary battery (101)    Sensor (104)    Microcontroller unit (105)    Memory (106)
NOVELTY - The transport vehicle has an electric power system, a power system, an energy source system, an auxiliary control system, an electric power generation system, and an electric power storage system, which all are borne in a transport chassis. The airflow pipes on housing of transport chassis are sequentially arranged in penetrating manner as an airflow inlet pipe, a concentrating pipe, a delivery pipe, a distribution and an exhaustion pipe, and an outlet pipe.    USE - Transport vehicle with electric power generation and storage function for transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation and storage are carried out by using wind power during traveling, and the electric power is supplied to the transport vehicle for use, so that the energy can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the transport vehicle with electric power generation and storage function.
NOVELTY - The system has an energy storage unit comprising energy storage modules (718, 720, 722, 724) connected in series. Multiple sensing units (742, 744, 746) are coupled to the storage modules. Each sensing unit is adapted to sense state of the respective energy storage module. A controller (750) determines whether first subset of the storage modules is disconnected from pair of secondary voltage terminals (415, 416) and a second subset of the storage modules are connected across pair of the terminals to continue supplying energy storage power at voltage level based on estimated state of charges.    USE - Dual function electrical grid energy storage system such a lead-acid battery and ultra-capacitor storage capacitors, for supporting dual electrical functions of a vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and micro-hybrid electric vehicle (Micro-HEV). Can also be used for a combustion-engine vehicle, a start-stop vehicle, a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), a lorry, a bus, an industrial vehicle, a motorcycle, a recreational vehicle and a boat.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids need of special battery for accessories, so that resultant cost and complexity are eliminated. The system provides a switch network (BMS) to maintain primary voltage terminals connected to key-on-high voltage loads to provide high voltage power supply needed for primary functions of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer-implemented method for performing dual functions of an energy storage system in a vehicle    (2) a computing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery management system.    Secondary voltage terminals (415, 416)    Energy storage modules (718, 720, 722, 724)    Switches (730)    Sensing units (742, 744, 746)    Controller (750)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a high voltage side circuit board assembly which is connected to a primary side of a transformer (250), and is comprised of a high voltage side circuit. A low-voltage side circuit board assembly (220A) is connected to the secondary side of transformer, and is comprised of a low-voltage side circuit. A metal frame (300) is arranged in the case between the transformer and control circuit board assembly. An elastic element (311) is arranged between metal frame and transformer. The transformer is pressed and fixed to the bottom side of case by the elastic element.    USE - DC-DC-converter apparatus mounted in electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car, for performing power conversion from low-voltage storage battery to high voltage storage battery, or power conversion from high voltage storage battery to low-voltage storage battery used for operating auxiliary machine such as vehicle-mounted light and radio.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic noise from transformer is shielded by the metal frame arranged between the control circuit board assembly and transformer. Since the transformer is pressed and fixed to bottom side of case by elastic element arranged between metal frame and transformer, the damage caused to the transformer by impact or vibration can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Control circuit substrate assembly (240A) comprises a control circuit which controls high voltage side circuit and low-voltage side circuit. A case (101) accommodates the transformer, high voltage side circuit board assembly, low-voltage side circuit board assembly, and control circuit board assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the DC-DC-converter apparatus.    Case (101)    Low-voltage side circuit board assembly (220A)    Control circuit substrate assembly (240A)    Transformer (250)    Metal frame (300)    Elastic element (311)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the operation of target required mechanical target power (50) and thermal target power (18) of an internal combustion engine (4). A mechanical actual power (14) is generated with the internal combustion engine at a specific efficiency (59). The mechanical excess power and thermal excess power is supplied into the loads (28,38).    USE - Method for utilizing excess power outputted from an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves determining the operation of target required mechanical target power and thermal target power of an internal combustion engine, and hence ensures simplified and improved excess power utilizing method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a device, particularly processing unit; and    (2) a computer program stored in an electronic storing medium of an electronic control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive train of a vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (4)    Mechanical actual power (14)    Thermal target power (18)    Loads (28,38)    Mechanical target power (50)    Specific efficiency (59)
NOVELTY - The water heater (1) has heat pump unit (2) which changes a heating capability when heating hot/cold water. A hot water storage unit (3) stores warm water heated by the heat pump unit. A water heater control apparatus (12) controls operating state of heat pump unit and hot water storage unit. The controller increases heating capability of heat pump unit than the time of a non-power surplus, when performing the boiling operation, if power surplus state is generated.    USE - Hot-water storing type water heater of solar system (claimed) with electric vehicle charging function.    ADVANTAGE - The versatility of the hot-water storing type water heater can be improved. The energy-saving property of the solar system including the hot-water storing type water heater can be improved, while avoiding the hot water run-out at the time of hot water supply. The hot-water storing type water heater and solar system can perform boiling operation efficiently using the surplus electric power. The heating capability of heat pump unit can be increased during the power surplus state, so that the surplus electric power can be effectively utilized by a boiling operation. Thus, the heating capability of heat pump unit can be appropriately controlled, and the supply and demand of system-wide electric power can be grasped efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller determines generation of power surplus state based on parameter of electric power generation amount of solar power generation device (20), amount of electrical storage of the electric vehicle (40), and the amount of hot water storage of the hot water storage unit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hot-water storing type water heater.    Water heater (1)    Heat pump unit (2)    Hot water storage unit (3)    Water heater control apparatus (12)    Solar power generation device (20)    Electric vehicle (40)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (20) has first battery module (40) and second battery module (50) provided in weight main body (24) of a balance weight (22). An FET relay is provided in any one side of the edge portion of battery module so that first edge portion (42a) of first battery module and second edge portion (42b) of second battery module are adjoined to each other. The FET relay switches the interruption of electricity supply of square-shaped battery.    USE - Battery pack for commercial vehicle e.g. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between square-shaped batteries is made small by suppressing that only the one part square-shaped battery is heated locally. Reduces manufacturing cost by allowing use of cooler with low cooling capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (20)    Balance weight (22)    Weight main body (24)    First battery module (40)    First edge portion (42a)    Second edge portion (42b)    Second battery module (50)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a simple design of a tyre inflation system to maintain set inflation tyre pressure. The tyre inflation system to maintain set tyre pressure for a two wheeler includes a battery, a compressor, a pressure relay switch, a rotary coupling, a modified axle shaft, a TEE-joint, a deflation valve, a non returnable valve and a pressure display, wherein the battery charges by a part of engine power with a rectifier; wherein the pressure relay switch gives a signal to the battery to supply power to the compressor during a drop of an air pressure in the tyre; wherein the compressor supply compressed air through an air pipeline to the rotary coupling; wherein an axle hole permits the entry of compressed air from the rotary coupling to the modified axle shaft; wherein a surface hole allows the compressed air from the modified axle shaft to a bush bearing; wherein the bush bearing facilitates admittance of compressed air to a valve cap mouth through a hose assembly.
NOVELTY - The battery case (10) has a main portion (11) which is mounted with a battery cell (BS) having a bottom face (12) and a side surface (13) which is extended in upper direction from bottom face. The main portion is positioned to enclose surroundings of battery cell which protrudes upwards from upper end of side surface. A suspension portion (21) is protruded upward and is used for hanging rather than the upper end of the battery cell while adhering to desired position of main portion is latched.    USE - Battery case mounted in electric forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The suspension portion is protruded upward and is used for hanging rather than the upper end of the battery cell while adhering to desired position of main portion is latched, so that the thermal radiation property improvement of battery cell is improved and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery case.    Battery case (10)    Main portion (11)    Bottom face (12)    Side surface (13)    Suspension portion (21)    Battery cell (BS)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a lamination exterior body accommodating a rectangular solid-shaped electric power generation element. A sealing part is formed by folding the lamination exterior body, and seals a peripheral part of the lamination exterior body along specific direction. An insulating sheet (7B) covers an edge part area (Y4) of the lamination exterior body. An exterior label is adhered on a surface (2A) of a unit cell (2) and another area (Y2) that is different from the edge part area of a cross section (25) of the lamination exterior body.    USE - Battery pack i.e. backup power supply for use in portable electronic devices such as notebook-type computer, mobile telephone, PDA, tablet, portable DVD player, portable GPS, transceiver, electric tool and handheld-type vacuum cleaner. Can also be used in a power-assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior label is adhered on the area that is different from edge part area of the cross section of the lamination exterior body, so that electric corrosion of the battery pack can be prevented, lamination exterior body can be prevented from being damaged and thickness of the unit cell can be reduced, thus improving sealing property and reliability of the battery pack in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of a battery pack and perspective view of an exterior label of a battery pack.    Area of a lamination exterior body (Y2)    Edge part area (Y4)    Unit cell (2)    Surface of a unit cell (2A)    Insulating sheet (7B)    Cross section (25)
NOVELTY - The battery has a laminated body provided with a positive electrode layer (1), solid electrolyte layers and a negative electrode layer. Area of the positive electrode layer is lesser than area of each solid electrolyte layer. An outer periphery of the positive electrode layer is formed in corrugated shape over a perimeter. Area of each solid electrolyte layer is equal to that of the negative electrode layer. The laminated body is pressed. An electrode body is formed. The positive electrode layer is contacted with the solid electrolyte layers of a molded object.    USE - All-solid-state battery i.e. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, a video camera, a mobile telephone, a power supply of a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle i.e. eco-friendly car, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer periphery of the positive electrode layer is formed in the corrugated shape over the perimeter so as to suppress short circuit between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an all-solid-state battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Recessed part (31)    Convex part (32)
NOVELTY - The element (20) has a mounting surface (23) that is mounted with the electrical connection portions (22A,22B) with respect to the connection other party. A liquid absorption element (31) is provided to cover the mounting surface and absorb the liquid. An insulating material of the container (32) for accommodating the liquid absorption element, is covered on the mounting surface side in a seal state. The container is covered with respect to the element portion to the position which exceeds the mounting surface from the mounting surface side.    USE - Element with built-in liquid having leakproof function, e.g. capacitor such as aluminum electrolytic capacitor, and liquid internal battery of connector (all claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the liquid from the element can be prevented, without limiting the mounting effect. The use environment of the element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the element with built-in liquid.    Element with built-in liquid (20)    Electrical connection portions (22A,22B)    Mounting surface (23)    Liquid absorption element (31)    Container (32)
NOVELTY - The power module (100) has a wiring pattern (112), which is mounted in a substrate (110). Multiple wiring patterns are connected to a power device (130). A cover is located in the outside portion of the substrate. A conductive wire (160) is electrically connected to the power device. A main terminal (170) is electrically connected to the wiring pattern. The main terminal blocks the upper portion of a module body (191). A thermo-sensitive device (150) is mounted in a batten pattern. A sense terminal (180) is electrically connected to the wiring pattern in the module body.    USE - Power module for use in an automobile engine of gasoline engine vehicle, hybrid electricity vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring pattern is mounted in a primary substrate and multiple wiring patterns are connected to a power device, thus prevents the malfunction of the power module, and also facilitates the combining processing of the external wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a power module.    Power module (100)    Substrate (110)    Wiring pattern (112)    Power device (130)    Thermo-sensitive device (150)    Conductive wire (160)    Main terminal (170)    Sense terminal (180)    Module body (191)
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one with solar energy charging function of a vehicle-mounted voice prompter. Of existing vehicle-mounted voice prompting time must use vehicle power source is connecting, use are provided with operation. This utility new type of display part and solar energy charging part, a display part is composed of display shell, transparent panel, operation key and circuit plate module, display shell is composed of " U " - shaped front shell, rear cover, upper cover and bottom plate, the upper panel of the U-shaped front shell is provided with a transparent panel and operation key, a display shell circuit plate module, solar charging part composed of a solar shell and solar battery module, solar triangular shell is composed of bottom plate and side plate, the solar panel shell is solar panel module. It can realize GPS location, a cruise over-speed setting, time display, full-frequency radar detection, toll station service area tunnel light such as a multi-safety voice prompt. Small volume, multi function, operation use is convenient and simple, which is good for popularization.
NOVELTY - The structure has a flange (70) formed in lower portion of a supporting portion (71) arranged in circumference of housing (40). The flange binds housing (40) with housing (10) in which a circuit board (30) is arranged. The housing (10) is installed above the supporting portion. A joint (72) is welded and connected to upstream of supporting portion. An earth terminal portion (74) is connected to circuit board, for grounding circuit board to outside and is extended in a bent portion (73) that is curved outside housing (40). The housings are combined with joint and bent portion.    USE - Flange structure for measuring pressure of fluid in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, chemical facility and semiconductor manufacturing facility.    ADVANTAGE - The first and second housings are bound with the flange structure in simple manner, and the circuit board is grounded on outside easily through the flange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the flange structure.    Housings (10,40)    Circuit board (30)    Flange (70)    Supporting portion (71)    Joint (72)    Bent portion (73)    Earth terminal portion (74)
NOVELTY - The torch has an annular torch module fixed with a horizontal rotating shaft that is equipped with a power module chamber. The power module chamber is fixed with a blade. A generating module is equipped with a wheel hub. The power supply module is fixed with a torch clamp. The generating module is connected with a guide tail that is formed with cylinder-shaped ventilation holes. The power supply module is connected with a switch and a USB charging port.    USE - Bicycle air kinetic energy electric torch.    ADVANTAGE - The torch has low energy consumption, high luminance intensity, high power source endurance ability and low-carbon energy effect. The torch reduces irradiation distance of an LED bulb by using wind energy supplying technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle air kinetic energy electric torch.
NOVELTY - The structure has a membrane electrode assembly provided with an upper block end plate (1), a double-pole plate (8) and a collecting plate (12). The upper block end plate is connected with a compensation spring and made of hot shrinkage property antimony, bismuth or gallium alloy material.    USE - High-integrating degree fuel battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can change size of a compensating and galvanic pile by utilizes assembling force, and occupies less space and improves compensation efficiency, pile volume ratio, power weight ratio and working ability and reliability of the pile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high-integrating degree fuel battery structure.    Upper block end plate (1)    Double-pole plate (8)    Collecting plate (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting up a glue tube (1) on a battery post (4). A sealing portion (3) is formed in a groove of a glass cover (2). A welding process is performed in a rear portion of a pole terminal of the battery post. The welded battery post is inserted into a channel kiln. The battery post is connected with the anode and cathode of red glue dictator. A piston tube is connected with the glue tube. The size of the piston tube is larger than the size of the flow channel tube. A middle shaft is located along upper axis of the flow channel tube.    USE - Method for sealing lead acid battery pole of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By performing the welding process in rear portion of pole terminal of battery post, the characteristics of the battery can be maintained. The production cost of the battery can be reduced. The production efficiency of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process for sealing lead acid battery pole of electric vehicle.    Glue tube (1)    Glass cover (2)    Sealing portion (3)    Battery post (4)
NOVELTY - A nano-metal-coated anode material comprises 100 pts. wt. anode-material substrate and 0.01-8 pts. wt. coating material. The substrate is lithium cobaltate, lithium-manganese oxide, lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese oxide, and/or nickel-lithium-cobalt oxide, and has a diameter of 3-30 mu m. The coating material comprises lamellar nano-metal chosen from aluminum, zinc, copper, silver and gold, with a thickness of 1-100 nm. The coating layer has a thickness of 1-500 nm and the coating amount is 80-99%.    USE - Nano-metal-coated anode material is used for lithium ion batteries (claimed) of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-metal-coated anode material has excellent cycle performance at high voltage, and can be prepared by a simple and environmentally-friendly method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nano-metal-coated anode material comprises 100 pts. wt. anode-material substrate and 0.01-8 pts. wt. coating material. The substrate is lithium cobaltate, lithium-manganese oxide, lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese oxide, and/or nickel-lithium-cobalt oxide, and has a diameter of 3-30 mu m. The coating material comprises lamellar nano-metal chosen from aluminum, zinc, copper, silver and gold, with a thickness of 1-100 nm. The coating layer has a thickness of 1-500 nm and the coating amount is 80-99%. The anode material is prepared by mixing the substrate and coating material, grinding the mixture for 0.5-10 hours with addition of an optional grinding medium, calcining at 200-1000 degrees C under low-oxygen conditions, sintering by heating to 200-1000 degrees C in 1-5 hours, heat-preserving for 2-15 hours, and cooling to room temperature. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of nano-metal-coated anode material.
NOVELTY - The device has a cabin bottom plate connected with a connecting piece and a water inlet joint. An upper part of a water chamber cover plate, a gas collecting chamber and an air outlet. An inner water chamber is connected with an electrolysis groove module that is composed of three electrolytic groove groups. An electrolytic room side plate is connected with a film electrode. The groove module is connected with a connecting strip. The chamber cover plate is connected with a conductive block. A conductive end plate is connected with a post head that is connected with the cover plate.    USE - Fuel battery hydrogen making device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to use, and has quick working performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel battery hydrogen making device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery main body including a cathode electrolyte storage tank and an anode electrolyte storage tank. Cathode electrolyte is filled in the cathode electrolyte storage tank and contained with europium (Eu3+) iron acid solution. An anode electrolyte is filled in the anode electrolyte storage tank and contained with cerium (Ce3+) ion acid solution for obtaining electrode reaction and cathode reaction. A battery membrane is formed as a Nafion-115 (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer) membrane. A carbon felt is fixed to a positive electrode.    USE - Liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure and easy to use, and has prolonged service life, high power density and high energy density. The battery improves energy utilizing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between characteristics of a liquid flow battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves testing small electric current and large electric current capacity of monomer lithium ion battery using capacitance value and storing the test data. The rest of qualified monomer battery power is selected according to a battery grading. The forming S and P series battery group are formed.    USE - Grouping method of lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery can be operated simply. The self discharge capacity of the battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - This utility new type provide the one a vehicle battery mounting structure, comprise holding battery of battery box, further comprise: used for containing battery box of shell, the shell with the vehicle floor and connect the car floor up to the outside; the shell is opened at the bottom of battery box used for in and out of the opening of the shell, connecting mechanism, a movable. the box and a battery shell, a battery box at least comprise two of position, first position time, battery box is composed of a shell opening entering into shell, second position time, battery box exposed out of the outer surface of the shell. This utility new type further provide the one used for above said of reloading a battery groove of vehicle battery mounting structure. This utility new type further provide the a vehicle, comprise above one of said vehicle battery mounting structure. This utility new type of vehicle battery mounting structure is simple and easy, can be realized for electric motor car battery of fast assembly and change, using directly change battery of a mode of energy, without flower time waiting for battery charging.
(CN203592887-U)   NOVELTY - One in a vehicle exhaust construction, the lower part for the cooling of a seat in the vehicle battery of using of gas discharged to the trunk of the vehicle. Vehicle exhaust construction include exhaust pipeline and an exhaust passage. Exhaust pipeline arranged at the back of battery, entrance of the exhaust pipeline facing first end battery of exit of the exhaust pipeline and the second end faces of the upper. Receive an exhaust passage of exhaust gas from the exhaust pipeline so as to discharge gas guidance away from the battery. Using such a construction, through facing the back surface of the back upper of the through hole towards the back of backrest of discharge gas. Therefore, for cooling battery of gas not from a set of possible not expected of part. In addition, a portion of the exhaust construction by each front part of table surface of box. It can provide with simple construction of exhaust construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of exhausting gas used for cooling down a battery arranged under a seat in a vehicle into a luggage compartment of the vehicle behind the seat and including an underfloor storage box arranged under a deck board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the luggage compartment of vehicle.    Luggage compartment (13)    Backrest (15B)    Seat (16)    Underfloor storage box (17A)    Exhaust duct (25A)
NOVELTY - A one can be suppressed for a battery of the rear cooling air is not expected position of leakage of the condition of the vehicle using exhaust construction. Inner vehicle exhaust using construction for the configuration for the rear seat (15) of lower part of battery (11A) process of the rear cooling air discharge to trunk (13), wherein the vehicle exhaust using construction having an exhaust passage, the exhaust pipeline (25A) at least a portion of the exhaust passage of the exhaust pipeline (25A) to a battery (11A) of the rear side of the vehicle and has a battery (11A) of the air inlet pipeline (26), the exhaust passage is provided with rear seat (15) of the seat backrest (15B) of the back (15C) and faces the front of the vehicle opening relative table of tank (43A), cross rear seat (15) of the seat backrest (15B) of the back (15C) of a skin material (21) defines the exhaust passage of one part.
NOVELTY - Bicycle wheel to rotate by using mechanical energy driving piezoelectric material generating device comprise gear, a bicycle frame, a piezoelectric material generating mechanism, a box body. Through interference match gear fixed on the shaft rear bicycle upper, piezoelectric material generating mechanism and a box body through bolt connect fixed on the bicycle frame upper. Using piezoelectric material generating mechanism, low cost and convenient maintenance cost, simple structure, there is no need of complex device, output energy density, it does not need external electric source driving. Using two group piezoelectric material generating mechanism, which can effectively improve the bicycle wheel of rotational energy.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one used for bicycle of a generating device, comprise the hub shell, a wheel hub shaft and. one for bearing on a hub shell and hub shaft of the inner wall of the hub shell is embedded with a permanent magnet, the permanent magnet of axial lead along the wheel hub shell is center symmetrically, upper wheel hub shaft is sleeved between the sleeve, the sleeve and the hub shaft winded with coil of the fixed connecting, a hub shell end of rear upper cover is provided with two small hole, two coil lead end of a rear passes through the lighting device connect from the small hole in. This utility new type wall through a permanent magnet-embedded motor stator as the wheel hub shell, inner upper is sleeved on the hub shaft winded with coil of sleeve-as motor rotor, the bicycle riding time, the wheel drives the hub shell to rotate, so as to realize the relative rotation of the stator and the rotor, the coil cutting magnetic induction line to produce electric energy, and using the part of energy to produce light of a certain power driving, so as to achieve the purpose of a night lighting.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one electric bicycle battery box of electric bicycle technology field, comprise box body and box cover, wherein said box body is a cylindrical structure, battery group set with at the bottom of said box body, in turn set with protection plate and controller on the upper part of a battery group, a battery between the group, the controller electrically connect in turn, set with battery group and used for connecting motor using electric source output terminal of the said upper box cover. This utility new type the battery group, the controller set in one box body. in between the battery group, and a controller connecting wire of the box body, reduces the number of the box body surface; the rain water box through the binding post probability of entering into box body, it saves the wiring distance, reduces the volume, at the same time, because the using of the aluminium battery box as radiator of controller, so it can improve the radiating property of controller and prolong the use life of the controller.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a power lithium battery group one on-line data monitoring device, comprise: monitoring for power lithium battery group status information of monitoring terminal, and used for monitoring terminal collect to receive power lithium battery group of status information, through a terminal anlysis for back-monitoring terminal of power lithium battery group status information send control instruction of, wherein the monitoring terminal comprise a GPS module, a wireless communication module, battery status monitoring module, an electric source module, processor, and a switch, a terminal comprise a GPS module and monitoring terminal a data interaction of the GPS module connecting of upper bit machine, and the alarm is connected with the upper position machine connect of. This utility new type realized for power lithium battery group of electric bicycle in real time monitoring, through a anlysis for the monitoring data of the operation status of the electric bicycle for a anlysis and judge, which can find out the problem in time and solve the problem that can not nip.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a new-type battery box, referring to one electric bicycle technology field, comprise box body and box cover, wherein the battery group set with at the bottom of said box body, in turn set with protection plate and controller on the upper part of a battery group, a battery between the group, the controller in turn electrically connecting the output terminal set with the said upper box cover, input terminal of a controller and a speed-adjusting and brake motorized wire connecting, a speed-adjusting and brake motorized line and said output line electrically connect. This utility new type battery group and the controller on the same one. box body, number of binding post so as to reduce the battery box surface, so as to reduce the water via a binding post of probability entering into inner battery box. Because this utility new type reduces the distance of between the battery group with the controller, so it shortens the distance of between the two, improves the safety of battery box and saves the lead and a wire.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one for electric bicycle of power battery group, wherein, the battery module group comprise two group parallel splicing of module unit, a module unit comprise multi-axial direction parallel of the electric core, the core and used for pairing of the bracket A and the bracket B, and for the electric core are connected in series, in parallel connecting of connecting piece, the bracket A and bracket B are set with the electric core shape, corresponding to the number of base, two end of each electric core of a. the inner of corresponding, connecting piece fixed groove is installed at the outer side of seat correspond to the battery module is also set with a vertical plate and a horizontal plate, a vertical plate is installed on the bracket A and the bracket B, and is parallel to the bracket A and the bracket B of lengthways two side end surface, the horizontal plate in the two group. bracket A and the bracket B of vertical sides, and through bolt and vertical plate fixed connecting. Using this utility new type, the machinery performance high radiating property is good, the packaging speed is fast, a suitable for various electric core number of multi -, flexible and convenient assembly.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to an electric vehicle lithium battery technology field, especially claims a anti-expanding one electric vehicle lithium battery, the battery is inserted through the battery chip between the strips of adjacent battery chip between stored expansion gap, so it can has a certain expansion space of the battery sheet is heated and expanded, which avoids the battery adjacent the expanded chip produce extrusion to prevent the battery whole the expansion caused by heating of the shape deformation and battery chip by extrusion produce serious internal short way, fire, safety and so on. Furthermore, compared with the existing technology, this utility new type has simple structure, does not need frame assembly process with the existing assembly process, assembly is simple, the cost is low, and weight and volume still control the inner most of small range, it is suitable for electric motor car.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a liquid flow battery of one plate frame. Frame of one plate a liquid flow battery, include first frame, second frame and. the said first frame body, the second frame body of double pole plate with first frame body. at least two of a first liquid inlet, a first liquid outlet, two first liquid inlet branch flow channel and first liquid outlet branch flow channel, one first liquid inlet branch flow channel end of connected bipolar plate, and the other end connected a first , a second frame body. with at least two of the second liquid inlet and second liquid outlet, second liquid inlet branch flow channel and second liquid outlet branch flow channel, one second end inlet and outlet branch flow channel of connected bipolar plate, and the other end connected a second . The technology plan. multi-of to improve the flow of electrolyte, at the same time, each of the inlet and outlet port branch flow channel set with enhanced flexibility of electrolyte to flow up the plate frame, so the electrolyte flow more uniformity in the plate frame, electric current density and efficiency of battery is improved.
NOVELTY - This utility new type claims a one pulse type large capacity power lithium ion battery, belonging to lithium ion battery technology field. Include the shell, battery core, and is contained in the inner of shell, battery core include multi-lithium battery electrode, the battery core further comprise an electric double layer absorption electrode, layer adsorption electrode interval lithium battery electrode. This utility new type lithium ion embedded off the energy storage mechanism and an electric double layer absorption desorption energy storage mechanism are organically combined to improve pulse discharge characteristics of lithium ion battery has high energy density and power density of high power pulse discharge to avoid battery damage for, which greatly prolongs the use life of battery.
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to an electric vehicle lithium battery technology field, especially claims a anti-impact of one electric vehicle lithium battery, wherein the lithium battery surface is coated with composite insulation layer, composite insulation layer tightly covered on the battery core group outer surface can be avoided to prevent sharp object for impact of battery core group, metal shell inner wall. with at least two of buffering bar in the extreme of collision environment, and buffering along the battery core group of overlapped electric core. direction and against the composite insulation layer, so it has buffering medium per one sheet electric core and metal shell, and each one piece electric core stress uniformity, it can avoid the electric vehicle in the travelling process and the produce of impact damage, at the same time, it can avoid the valid battery core group each electric core caused by uneven stress of deformation of the problem, in addition, using the buffering structure of strip between the adjacent buffering strip is left there is heat dissipation space, so the battery core group produce of heat can be transmitted to the metal shell, the metal shell through heat dissipation.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a rail traffic train one battery management system, to train up of battery group for management and process management information to send to the controller, include multi-from the control unit from the control unit a battery group wherein one of the battery, to collect voltage and temperature of battery monomer, one main control unit, main control unit and the control unit of any one are connect to collect total voltage and total electric current of battery group, multi-way CAN bus, CAN bus connecting the control unit and the main control unit, further comprise one wire fault circuit and one wire. The battery management system time for battery group not only can process real time monitoring, and serious fault need emergency stop when the battery system or other components, wire fault is reliable use of method, battery management system use one strip line send battery serious fault, a train controller use one strip line send train controller serious fault.
NOVELTY - A silicon-carbon fiber membrane comprises 48-58 wt.% fiberglass having length of 0.8-15 mu m, 51-65 wt.% silicon dioxide mixture, carbon material-super conductive carbon black material having diameter of 0.1-1 mu m, 2-5 wt.% carbon fiber, 0.001 wt.% AR-type tin sulfate, 0.001 wt.% lignin sulfonate, 11-20 wt.% film-forming agent, and 11-20 wt.% polymer and anti-deposition agent.    USE - Silicon-carbon fiber membrane is used as separator for lead-acid battery for automobile e.g. electric vehicle and motorcycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of silicon-carbon fiber membrane.
NOVELTY - The system has a main control unit which is connected with the safety air bag signal output end, so as to monitor the safety air bag output signal in real-time and to determine whether the safety air bag output signal period is within the preset time range. The electric vehicle is judged to be in collision when the air bag output signal period is less than the preset time range. The battery group internal connections are disconnected and the high voltage output power supply of battery group is cut off, when the vehicle is in collision.    USE - Electric vehicle battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery management system disconnects the internal connections of battery group and cuts off the high voltage output power supply of battery group when the vehicle is in collision, the safety of electric vehicle can be improved. The need to use additional extra hardware components in battery management system can be eliminated. The manufacturing cost of the battery management system can be reduced. The working reliability of the battery management system can be improved.
NOVELTY - The car has a battery body provided with a battery unit and a driving motor and fixed with a ceiling. An upper part of the ceiling is provided with a solar battery plate. The battery unit is connected to a battery protecting device, a battery over-charging protecting device and the solar battery plate through a lead. A lower surface of the solar battery plate is connected with an end of a telescopic pole. Another end of the telescopic pole is connected with the upper part of the ceiling. A surface of the solar battery plate is arranged with a transparent water-proof film.    USE - Solar energy battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can be charged at any time and any place by utilizing solar energy, thus saving electric energy. The ceiling protects the car from sun and rain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy battery car.
NOVELTY - The electric automobile has a main casing whose upper portion is sequentially connected with an alternating current-direct current motor, a lithium or silicon battery group, and a voltage booster circuit. A controller is connected with the voltage booster circuit and the alternating current-direct current motor. Several batteries are connected in series in the battery group. Each battery cabin and a vehicle frame are integrally connected.    USE - Alternating current-direct current electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The emission-free alternating current-direct current electric automobile can be manufactured with high market value at reduced cost, such that the high environmental protection can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric automobile. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery energy storage system directly connected with a capacitor energy storage system and a load system. Electric brake energy is fully recovered by the capacitor energy storage system during vehicle braking process under a diode reverse cut-off state. The battery energy storage system supplies the recovered energy to a drive system. A contactor is closed to flow back electric quantity of the capacitor energy storage system to the battery energy storage system to charge a battery i.e. lithium battery, when battery residual electric quantity reaches set value.    USE - Dual-voltage energy storage system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has small charging and discharging electric current, high energy storage efficiency and prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor energy storage system comprises a capacitor that is electrode electric dual-layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dual-voltage energy storage system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has a shell (1), inner cavity (2), waste gas tube (4), pneuma for disc tube (5), clapboard (12), pneuma room (6), air outlet tube (13), liquid inlet (17) and air outlets (8,14,15). The upper portion of inner cavity is set with air vent. The inner cavity is divided into upper and lower layers through clapboard. The upper layer is connected with upper cavity (3), and lower layer is connected with pneuma room. The upper cavity is set with inner gas tube and air outlet tube. The exhaust tube is surrounded with pneuma for disc tube.    USE - Liquid based power generator of automobile, for various liquid combustion device.    ADVANTAGE - The power generator can be obtained with compact and reasonable structure, good safety performance, energy-saving and environment-friendly. The excellent economic benefit and social benefit can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Shell (1)    Inner cavity (2)    Upper cavity (3)    Waste gas tube (4)    Pneuma for disc tube (5)    Pneuma room (6)    Air outlets (8,14,15)    Clapboard (12)    Outlet tube (13)    Liquid inlet (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a sampling data provision part transmitting a sampling data, which is sampled and acquired from multiple sensors. The sensors are mounted in an electric vehicle i.e. solar car (20). A web server (300) is connected to a mobile communication terminal (100) i.e. smart phone, through a network. A sampling data display part displays received data in real time. An operation data record storage part stores the received data in a database. An operation data record provision part transmits the stored data in the database to a web client (400a) according to requirement of the web client.    USE - Telemetry system for an electric vehicle operation assistance system for assisting operation of an electric vehicle i.e. solar car. Can also be used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation data record provision part transmits the stored data in the database to the web client according to requirement of the web client, so that the system can be easily assembled at low cost without combining real-time property and ubiquitous property of information, enlargement of a vehicle-mounted module can be avoided and robustness of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sampling data provision part is a micro computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle operation assistance system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar car (20)    Mobile communication terminal (100)    A/D-conversion unit (200)    Web server (300)    Web client (400a)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive electrode plate (20) provided with a positive electrode current collector foil and a positive electrode active material layer. A negative electrode plate (30) is provided with a negative electrode current collector foil. An electric current interruption mechanism (62) interrupts electric current flows into an electrode body. Largest frequency pore diameter of the positive electrode active material layer is greater than 0.7 micrometer. Amount of dents, when a separator (40) is pushed by 0.05 gf of force, is 1.2 micrometers or less.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of dents when the separator is pushed by 0.05 gf of force is 1.2 micrometers or less, so that the battery can activate electric current interruption mechanism, and high safety of the battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric current interruption mechanism is a pressure-sensitive type electric current interruption mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (20)    Negative electrode plate (30)    Separator (40)    Electric current interruption mechanism (62)
NOVELTY - The catalyst support comprises 10-60 pts. wt. of particles of catalyst metal uniformly dispersed in a nanocomposite surface, a mesoporous carbon structure, and a carbon nanotube nanocomposite. The mesoporous carbon structure and carbon nanotube nanocomposite are connected with each other. The particles of catalyst metal have an average diameter of 1-10 nm. The mesoporous carbon structure has a diameter of 2-30 nm. The catalyst carrier has a specific surface area of 200-2000 m2/g and a conductivity of 2-30 S/m, and defines diffraction peaks of copper at Bragg angle of 0.5-1.5 degrees .    USE - The catalyst support is useful in an electrode fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst support has high thermal stability and improved electrical conductivity, and improves operational performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrode fuel cell; and    (2) a method for manufacturing a catalyst support.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an electrical storage device element (11) i.e. lithium ion capacitor element, laminating a positive electrode and a negative electrode through a separator (S). The positive electrode and the negative electrode protrude outside from an exterior body (20). A tape shaped fixing part (30) provides unfixing function from which fixation with respect to a rectangular parallelepiped electrode laminated body removes at particular temperature. An accommodating part (23) accommodates the electrical storage device element that is formed in an inside of the exterior body.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and organic-electrolyte capacitor such as lamination-type lithium ion capacitor and electrical double layer capacitor, for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tape shaped fixing part provides unfixing function from which fixation with respect to the electrode laminated body can be removed at the particular temperature such that transformation of the electrode laminated body in a terminal vicinity can be suppressed, so that occurrence of short circuit can be suppressed, thus obtaining the device with high security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator is formed of cellulose/rayon composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage device.    Separator (S)    Electrical storage device (10)    Electrical storage device element (11)    Exterior body (20)    Accommodating part (23)    Tape shaped fixing part (30)
NOVELTY - The motor drive unit has a connection switching circuit having a raise pressure chopper (5A) provided with a reactor (L1), a lower parallel switch (52), and an upper storing switch (53). An upper terminal of a serial switch (50) is connected to a low electric potential direct current (DC) link line through a lower parallel switch. The lower terminal of a serial switch is connected to the high and low electric potential DC link lines through an upper parallel switch (51) and a lower storing switch (54) of a lower step-up chopper (5B) respectively.    USE - Motor drive unit for applying variable direct current (DC) link voltage to inverter for propulsion motor drive of vehicle such as battery vehicle (BV). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outstanding series parallel connection switching circuit is provided. The rush current of the smooth capacitor of series parallel connection switching circuit is reduced. The short circuit current between two DC power supplies of motor drive unit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the connection switching circuit of motor drive unit.    Raise pressure chopper (5A)    Lower step-up chopper (5B)    Serial switch (50)    Upper parallel switch of lower step-up chopper (51)    Lower parallel switch of raise pressure chopper (52)    Upper storing switch of raise pressure chopper (53)    Lower storing switch of lower step-up chopper (54)    Reactor of raise pressure chopper (L1)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle (200) has a radial cam internal combustion engine (220) powered by a non-battery power source. The engine has a piston (240) and a cam (230) coupled to the camshaft (250) to provide flat-top piston motion and flat-bottom piston motion. The cam also provides a force profile of the piston that is similar to torque-force ratio profile of the camshaft in a duration between the top dead center of the piston and inflection point of the piston motion.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radial cam engine has an optimized cam configuration which provides improved performance over existing crankshaft internal combustion engines, since the cam configuration includes flat-top and flat-bottom piston motions, multi-lobe cam configurations, matching piston force with torque-force ratio in combustion phase, asymmetry piston motions for improved power transfer during combustion phase, and or offset piston and cam configurations. The radial cam engine also provides optimum performance in high and steady speed, such as for on-board generator for charging the battery or for operating the vehicle in long distance with constant speed. The engine can also provide optimum performance in low speed, such as an emergency engine for driving the vehicle to a charging station when the battery is depleted. The cam configurations and or piston positions with respect to the cam can be designed to optimize the engine for maximizing fuel consumption efficiency, reducing power losses in conversion of linear to rotational motion, and maximizing power produced by the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a vehicle with a radial cam internal combustion engine.    Hybrid vehicle (200)    Radial cam internal combustion engine (220)    Cam (230)    Piston (240)    Camshaft (250)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (74) has an anode/cathode stack including an active surface layer (76) having two channel structures with channels for conducting hydrogen and air in a hydrogen flow direction (36) and an air and coolant flow direction (38) over the surface layer. A feeding structure (86) and another feeding structure feed the hydrogen and air into the channels. The structures are arranged on an edge (82) of the surface layer, where one structure includes an edge channel (90) for feeding the hydrogen to another edge (92) of the surface layer that is directed perpendicular to the former edge.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), for a motor car (claimed) i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The feeding structure includes the edge channel for feeding the hydrogen to one edge of the surface layer that is directed perpendicular to another edge of the active surface layer, thus realizing a cross-flow field with only two external manifolds, and hence reducing the cost and complexity of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a channel structure at an active surface layer with a feeding structure and an edge channel.    Hydrogen flow direction (36)    Air and coolant flow direction (38)    Fuel cell (74)    Active surface layer (76)    Edges of surface layer (82, 92)    Feeding structure (86)    Edge channel (90)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (10) comprises housing (12) that is provided with current collectors (20,22). The current collectors are designed with heat pipes (24). The heat pipes are set with small diameter in a range between 3 mm and 20 mm. The heat pipes are provided with a cooling region (36) and a heating region (38) and are provided with copper tubes (42) that limit a cavity (40).    USE - Battery cell for battery module for supplying electric drive of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature difference in the battery cells can be reduced by using the heat pipes in the current collectors and the favorable load-carrying capacity can be ensured so that the operability of the battery cell can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling temperature of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the battery cell and sectional view of the heat pipe.    Battery cell (10)    Housing (12)    Current collectors (20,22)    Heat pipes (24)    Cooling region (36)    Heating region (38)    Cavity (40)    Copper tubes (42)
NOVELTY - The drain plug device (10) has support portion that is provided with cavity, and whose respective surface is provided with inlet and outlet. The surfaces of support portion are coupled to the cavity, and a soluble plug arranged in cavity of support portion is configured to couple with inlet and outlet so as to allow flow of coolant via inlet and outlet. A strain gauge unit is connected to support portion so that change in resistance of strain gauge is provided corresponding to soluble plug.    USE - Drain plug device installed in battery pack of motor vehicle, for detecting leakage of coolant. Uses include but are not limited to car, bus, truck, and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The strain gauge unit installed in drain plug device can be enabled to effectively detect the leakage of coolant during an accident or malfunctioning of the vehicle. Thus, the short circuit of battery pack installed in vehicle can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for detecting leakage of coolant from battery pack of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the drain plug device.    Drain plug device (10)
NOVELTY - The system (110) has an electrical measurement system which determines an electrical sub-group parameter. A temperature measuring system determines and tracks a temperature parameter associated with subgroups (114). A battery model uses the temperature parameter and the electrical parameters to estimate a property of battery subgroups. A battery model estimates a second temperature parameter of a second sub-group. The battery model partially estimates the life cycle assessment of sub-groups based on the electrical sub-group parameter and the temperature parameter.    USE - Computer system for detecting temperature information of battery stack of electrical system and powertrain system mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and aircraft. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the battery stack can be reduced, so that performance of the battery can be improved effectively. The operation of the battery system is dynamic, so that lifetime of the battery can be prolonged. The structure of the battery stack is simple, so that manufacturing cost of the battery stack can be reduced effectively. The battery stack can be maintained effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for collecting and using temperature information of battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery stack of computer system.    Vehicle (100)    Battery system (102)    Control system (104)    Vehicle control system (108)    Computer system (110)
NOVELTY - The system is provided for road vehicles whose wheels are associated with low-voltage electric motors. Several discrete rod-like battery blocks (1) are arranged in battery receiving space, and the battery blocks are connected to vehicle via electrical connections (13). The battery block is equipped with rollers (11) for transporting to/from the vehicle. The battery block is provided with measuring and indicator unit (14) for recording and displaying battery charge level and battery capacity. The battery pack is provided with handle (12) for handling the battery pack.    USE - Electric mobility system for road vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system having improved design, compact size, and reduced weight can be installed easily within the vehicle. The battery pack having compact structure can be carried easily, and rolled easily like rolling suitcase without the effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric mobility system.    Battery block (1)    Roller (11)    Handle (12)    Electrical connection (13)    Measuring and indicator unit (14)
NOVELTY - Composition comprises: silver powder; silver nitrate; glass frit; and an organic vehicle. The silver nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-30 wt.%.    USE - The composition is useful for preparing solar cell electrodes in manufacturing a solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides the solar electrodes exhibiting low contact resistance, serial resistance and specific contact resistivity, thus providing excellent fill factor and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing the solar cell, comprising forming an electrode on a semiconductor substrate (100), where forming the electrode includes applying the composition on the substrate and baking the semiconductor substrate having the composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Substrate (100)    p-Layer (101)    n-Layer (102)    Rear electrode (210)    Front electrode (230)
NOVELTY - The structure has first and second materials which comprises interdigitated layer. The second material is provided with higher or similar electrical conductivity of the first material and more ionically conductivity than the first material. A cross-section of the two materials is non-rectangular.    USE - Electrode structure for battery. Can also be used in fuel cell, electrical interconnect, and ultracapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cross-section of the first and second materials is non-rectangular, efficiency and performance of the electrode structures can be improved effectively without increasing the cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery structure.    Battery structure (50)    Current collector boundaries (52)    Anode (54)    Separator (56)    Cathode structure (58)
NOVELTY - A battery (50) consists of an anode (60), a separator (54) adjacent to the anode, and a cathode (58) adjacent to the separator. The cathode has interdigitated stripes of materials, in which one of the materials form a pore channel.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery is used for power supply of long-range drivable electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and cordless electric power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent volumetric energy density. The electrodes of battery have excellent electrochemical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Battery (50)    Current collectors (52, 56)    Separator (54)    Cathode (58)    Anode (60)
NOVELTY - The production method involves pressing a first plate (14) formed of similar metal to a positive terminal (11) to form a mounting hole (15) in the first plate, and pressing a second plate to the negative terminal (12) to form a metallic member (17) which is larger in diameter than the mounting hole. The metallic member is inserted into the mounting hole by press fitting to join the first plate and the metallic member together, and in which the steps are continuously performed by a pressing device.    USE - Production method for electrode terminal connector for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for power storage systems. Uses include but are not limited to mobile communication devices, laptops, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient joint strength between the dissimilar metals since the second plate and third plate are previously strongly joined by clad bonding. Achieves the state that the corrosion and resistance increasing due to the local battery effect hardly occurs since the variation in the ionization tendency at the bonded interface can be relaxed. Enhances the joint strength since the diffusion bonding of the aluminum or aluminum alloy of the first plate and metal of the intervening layer is allowed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery system in which non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries are connected in series via an electrode terminal connector produced by use of electrode terminal connector producing method.    Positive terminal (11)    Negative terminal (12)    First plate (14)    Mounting hole (15)    Metallic member (17)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a generator mounting unit provided with a mounting part that is fixed with a saddle of a bicycle body. A height control unit is combined with a seat post. The mounting part is combined with the seat post. A wind generator is fixed with the seat post. A generator fixing unit fixes the wind generator in a wing portion of a vertical axis line. Separation distance is formed between the generator fixing unit and the mounting part to control optimal location of the wing portion. A bar portion is combined with the generator fixing unit. A sliding unit is linked to another bar portion.    USE - Wind energy utilized power generating bicycle for use as a battery charger, a portable electronic machine and a miniature instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The wing portion is equipped with the wind generator behind a passenger so as rotate the wind generator with vortex of air, thus generating wide power in an efficient manner. The bicycle maintains driving resistance so as to prevent the wind generator from being damaged. The bicycle reduces energy loss and processing cost. The bicycle maintains a stopping state of the bicycle based on a direction of wind in an accurate manner. The bicycle controls speed of the wind by a twist-savonius impeller during power generation so as to improve electric power production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generating bicycle.
NOVELTY - The device has valves (34,36) with respective opening and closing, which are respectively mounted to a cooling water exchange supply lines (30,32). The valve (34) is mounted between the cooling water supply line (16) for fuel cell and cooling water exchange supply line (32). The valve (36) is mounted between a cooling water discharge line (22) for electrical field and the cooling water exchange supply line (30). The cooling water exchange supply line is configured for ejecting the cooling water in radiator (14) for fuel cell.    USE - Device for cooling fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance of the fuel cell can be improved, and the rideability of the vehicle can be maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for cooling fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for cooling fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Radiator (14)    Cooling water supply line (16)    Cooling water discharge line (22)    Cooling water exchange supply lines (30,32)    Valves (34,36)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting temperature of a fuel cell by a sensor. An output of a fuel cell stack is provided with a high voltage battery. Electricity is supplied to the fuel cell stack. Cold starting condition of the fuel cell is determined. Excess electricity is controlled by a low voltage power conversion device through a low voltage battery. Voltage of the fuel cell stack is changed based on fixed reference value. Operation of the low power conversion device and high voltage power conversion device is stopped when voltage of the fuel cell stack is lower than ground level voltage.    USE - Method for rising temperature of a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables storing electricity and power consumption load for generating stack heat by a battery by utilizing resistive load including positive temperature co-efficient heater so as to improve fuel efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a fuel cell charging method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The hydrogen droplet reduction system (100) comprises an air blower (131), a hydrogen supplying system and a humidifier (132) that is connected to the air blower, where the waste heat is generated in the humidifier of the air feed system. A heat exchanger (122) is provided, which is installed with a hydrogen storage tank (121). The air feed system humidifies the air supplied from the air blower. The heat exchanger heats the hydrogen ejected in the hydrogen storage tank.    USE - Hydrogen droplet reduction system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen droplet reduction system comprises an air blower, a hydrogen supplying system and a humidifier that is connected to the air blower, where the waste heat is generated in the humidifier of the air feed system, and thus reduces system noise, and improves stack durability by reducing the droplet generated in the front-end of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hydrogen droplet reduction system.    Hydrogen droplet reduction system (100)    Hydrogen storage tank (121)    Heat exchanger (122)    Air blower (131)    Humidifier (132)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying power to a part of a vehicle by a sub battery. Voltage of the sub battery is applied by a start key of the vehicle. Required voltage is supplied to a fuel cell by utilizing a high voltage battery. Discharge power of the high voltage battery is measured. A starting sequence control process is performed when discharge power of the high voltage battery is less than establishment discharge power. Another starting sequence control process is performed when the discharge power of the high voltage battery is greater than the establishment discharge power.    USE - Method for controlling starting sequence of a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing discharge power and establishment power of the high voltage battery when voltage of the sub battery is lowered to reduce successive start up failure of the high voltage battery, improve starting performance of the vehicle in cold winter season, save manufacturing cost of the vehicle and reduce starting time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for controlling starting sequence of a fuel cell of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling starting sequence of a fuel cell of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has multiple battery cells and a box-type case (110). One side of the box-type case is opened. A cover module (120) is provided for covering opened side of case. The battery cells are inserted into case through the opened side of case. A lower-side of case is set with a radiation plate. A discharge hole (125) is formed for discharging the gas generated in the cover module and/or case.    USE - Battery module used as energy source for wireless mobile apparatus and vehicle such as diesel vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assemblability of the battery module can be increased. The penetration of the external foreign substance inside the battery module can be prevented, thus the waterproofing effect of the battery module can be enhanced. The durability and service life of the battery module can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (100)    Box-type case (110)    Cover module (120)    Discharge hole (125)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery cell (100) that is connected to a fitting type prefabricated unit (300). The prefabricated unit comprises an upper supporting plate (310) that is connected with a lower supporting plate (340) by a connection plate. The upper and lower supporting plates include two insertion portions (320) that are extended to the upward and downward directions, respectively. The upper supporting plate includes a bending portion that is curved in front side of a wall. A penetration hole is penetratedly formed in the bending portion of the upper supporting plate.    USE - Battery module of secondary lithium battery for use in digital camera, cellular phone, notebook computer, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience of the work is improved, since the fitting type prefabricated unit is screwed and fixed to the battery cell. The assembly time of the battery module is shortened. The operation procedure is facilitated, a productivity of the prefabricated unit is improved, and a need of separate working tool is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (100)    Prefabricated unit (300)    Upper supporting plate (310)    Insertion portion (320)    Lower supporting plate (340)
NOVELTY - The method involves checking pressure and flow rate of an air supplying part (300). Pressure and flow rate of a hydrogen supplying part (400) are checked. The checked flow rates of the air and hydrogen supplying parts are compared. Opening and holding time of a condensed water drain valve is changeably fixed according to pressure difference value. The checked pressure of the air supplying part and the checked pressure of the hydrogen supplying part are compared. Pressure and flow rate of a humidifier (100) are checked. Pressure and flow rate of a drain valve (200) are determined.    USE - Method for controlling a drain valve of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing power consumption of a drain valve of a fuel cell system. The method enables preventing deformation of the drain valve due to frequent flooding so as to prolong lifetime of the drain valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for controlling a drain valve of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating a fuel cell system drain valve controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Humidifier (100)    Drain valve (200)    Air supplying part (300)    Hydrogen supplying part (400)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a data collection unit (34) that computes the valuation characteristics based on the collected measurement data. A data-analysis unit (35) creates the regression showing relationship between the valuation characteristics and operation time about each of the driving conditions. A lifetime estimation formula creation unit (36) creates the lifetime estimation formula which computes the predicted value of the valuation characteristics at the time of driving condition by which the arbitrary setting is carried out based on the regression created by the data-analysis unit.    USE - Apparatus for predicting lifetime of electrical storage device such as cylindrical shaped lithium ion battery. Can also be used in lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, sodium-sulfur battery, redox flow cell and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The valuation characteristics used for lifetime calculation of the electrical storage device by arbitrary driving conditions can be computed, so that the lifetime of the electrical storage device with high precision on arbitrary driving conditions can be acquired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The memory unit stores the valuation characteristics as the time-dependent change data by carrying out a curve fitting with an appropriate function. The operation-control unit (33) performs the operation control for lifetime estimation using the different driving conditions. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for life prediction method of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the lifetime estimation unit of lifetime prediction apparatus of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lifetime estimation unit (3)    Operation-control unit (33)    Data collection unit (34)    Data-analysis unit (35)    Lifetime estimation formula creation unit (36)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a cell unit (30) that is provided with an electric cell. Two cases (100,200) are provided to house the cell unit so as to enclose the cell unit. Two cases are respectively provided with main surfaces (101,201), and a pair of side surface (102,202). The pair of side surface is bent at one end of the main surface and is extended in the direction away from the main surface. The main surface and side surface are mutually differed along extension length.    USE - Battery module for assembled battery (claimed) such as motor vehicle battery and electronic device battery, for use in automobile industry, front-end electronic industry.    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit can be accommodated in first case by moving cell unit or first case to the direction, where the side surface is extended to guide portion relatively, and the second case can be covered on a cell unit by moving second case to the direction, where side surface is extended to guide portion relatively. Thus the assembly of the battery module can be simplified and the damage to the cell units during assembled can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional diagram of assembling process of battery module.    Cell unit (30)    Cases (100,200)    Main surfaces (101,201)    Side surafces (102,202)
NOVELTY - The battery module has flat shaped secondary batteries (1) which are equipped with electric power generation element and are internally stacked in interior space formed by sealing using exterior element. A plate-shaped metallic portion (2) is arranged among the secondary batteries and is provided with metal plates (21,22) stacked in layered form. A heat conductivity of the metal plate which faces the surface of secondary battery differs from the heat conductivity of other metal plate stacked on previous metal plate.    USE - Battery module mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductivity of the metal plate which faces the surface of secondary battery differs from the heat conductivity of other metal plate stacked on previous metal plate, so that the heat of secondary battery can suppress the heat conduction to the other secondary battery arranged through a metallic portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery module.    Secondary batteries (1)    Plate-shaped metallic portion (2)    Metal plates (21,22)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanging system (1) has Rankine cycle (20) which includes heat exchanger (21) for recovering waste heat of engine (10) into refrigerant. An expander (231) generates power using refrigerant at exit (211) of heat exchanger. A condenser (24) condenses refrigerant which having flowed out of the expander. A control device (31) controls the electric motor and includes cooling water passage (12) through which cooling water is flowed for cooling the control device. The condenser is cooled by the cooling water which cools the control device.    USE - Heat exchanging system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanging system can cool the working medium of the Rankine cycle in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat exchanging system.    Heat exchanging system (1)    Engine (10)    Cooling water passage (12)    Rankine cycle (20)    Heat exchanger (21)    Condenser (24)    Control device (31)    Exit (211)    Expander (231)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has operation-area-limiting unit which is provided for limiting engine operation area when coolant pump abnormality is produced in non-operation region of Rankine system. An engine highest power output limiting unit is provided for limiting maximum output of engine when coolant pump abnormality is produced in non-operation region of Rankine system. A highest vehicle speed limiting unit is provided for limiting the highest vehicle speed of a vehicle when a coolant pump abnormality is produced in the non-operation region of the Rankine system.    USE - Engine waste heat utilizing apparatus for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat utilizing apparatus can suppress overheat of the engine even when the abnormality in coolant pump from which coolant pump provided in the driving state in the non-drive area of Rankine-cycle system is increased in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the driving area map after updation of boundary of radiator performance NG area and radiator performance OK area. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has supply-air control unit which supplies air to fuel cell stack (1) according to required electric power generation amount. Determination unit determines whether flush of electric power generation amount is estimated, and determines fall of the electric power supply performance with respect to external load. The supply-air control unit increases air quantity from air flow amount according to required electric power generation amount when flush of electric power generation amount is estimated, or fall of electric power supply performance is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system used as motive power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the quantity of the supply air amount from the cathode compressor can be increased when the flush in electric power generation is increased, the deterioration of fuel consumption can be suppressed. The restriction with respect to flush of the output current of the fuel cell stack is moderated, the problem by the response time-lag of the fuel cell stack with respect to target generated electric power is eliminated, and the flush of output current of the fuel cell stack is restricted so that the excess burden of the fuel cell stack can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Cathode gas supply-discharge apparatus (2)    Controller (6)    Cathode gas supply path (20)    Cathode gas discharge pathway (21)
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment has exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) channel which is provided to recirculate exhaust gases of engine to inhalation side. A control apparatus is configured to control operation of engine, recirculation valve and expander. External EGR control is provided to control recirculation valve which recirculates exhaust gas in second amount of recirculation. Ratio of second amount of recirculation is made to increase from first amount of recirculation while rotationally driving expander with heat recovered by exhaust-heat recovery machine.    USE - Equipment e.g. Rankine-cycle system for recovering waste heat of engine mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel efficiency of the waste heat recovery equipment can be improved by reducing the pumping loss of the engine. The temperature of the exhaust gas recirculated by EGR can be cooled. The discharge amount of hydrocarbon (HC) is reduced, so that the amount of recirculation can be adjusted by control of valve opening degree. The combustion stability of the engine can be improved. The vibration occurred from the vehicle can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the waste-heat-recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relationship between cooling water temperature and fuel-consumption effect in the Rankine cycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises an anode comprising a form of lithium metal, an hydroxyl ion (OH-) exchange membrane, a precipitate reservoir in fluid communication with the anode and the hydroxyl ion exchange membrane, an oxygen (O2) evolution electrode extending out of the precipitate reservoir, and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the precipitate reservoir, where the fluid reservoir includes a form of water when the electrochemical cell is fully charged.    USE - The electrochemical cell is useful in portable electronics, electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell reduces the volume change in the cell sandwich.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating an electrochemical cell system.
NOVELTY - The storage element has rivet portion (13) that is electrically connected with electrode portion within the case. An external terminal (14) is arranged out of case. The external terminal is electrically connected with rivet portion. The rivet portion is equipped with an insertion portion (13a) penetrated by partition and the head (13c) is bulged rather than insertion portion. The external terminal is formed with metal material having different property than rivet portion, and is fixed to head of rivet portion by friction stir welding.    USE - Electrical storage element such as secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for electrical storage element assembly (claimed) such as assembled battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle, and other apparatus such as portable terminal and notebook computer. Can also be used in primary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The rivet portion and external terminal can be jointed effectively, even if the rivet portion and external terminal are dissimilar metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the junction portion of the rivet portion and external terminal.    Rivet portion (13)    Insertion portion (13a)    Crimping portion (13b)    Head (13c)    External terminal (14)
NOVELTY - Power module has a copper layer comprising copper or copper alloy, provided on a circuit layer (12) surface bonded to a semiconductor element (3), a soldered layer (20) formed using a solder material and between the circuit layer and the semiconductor element, and alloy layer (21) containing tin (Sn) as the main component and 0.5-10 %mass nickel (Ni) and 30-40 %mass copper (Cu) formed in the interface between the soldered layer (20) and the circuit layer, where the thickness of the alloy layer is 2-20 mu m.    USE - The power module is used to control e.g. wind power generation or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power module can suppress destruction in a solder layer even when the power cycle is loaded at an early stage and exhibits improved thermal resistance, reliability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Power module has a copper layer comprising copper or copper alloy, provided on a circuit layer (12) surface bonded to a semiconductor element (3), a soldered layer (20) formed using a solder material and between the circuit layer and the semiconductor element, and alloy layer (21) containing tin (Sn) as the main component and 0.5-10 %mass nickel (Ni) and 30-40 %mass copper (Cu) formed in the interface between the soldered layer and the circuit layer, where the thickness of the alloy layer is 2-20 mu m, and has a thermal resistance increase rate of not greater than 10% in a power cycle test in which the power cycle under conditions of a temperature difference of 80 degrees C and a conduction duration of 5 seconds is set to a load of 100000 times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of power module.    Semiconductor element (3)    Power module substrate (10)    Insulated substrate (11)    Circuit layer (12)    Metal layer (13)    Soldered layer (20)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (30) has a catalyst layer which is positioned on a surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane (32). A gas diffusion layer (45) is positioned on surface of the catalyst layer that is on opposite side of the polymer electrolyte membrane. The gas diffusion layer is provided with several chamfered corner portions (31A-31D), so that an acute angle is not exhibited.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas diffusion layer is provided with several chamfered corner portions, the penetration of the molded resin by the deformation in the corner portion of the membrane electrode assembly can be prevented reliably in efficient manner. Thus, the molding defect at the time of the outer periphery of the membrane electrode assembly and shaping of the integrated resin frame can be suppressed effectively. The chamfering of the corner portions in the membrane electrode assembly can be achieved simply and easily, and the mechanical strength of the membrane electrode assembly can be increased. The handling property of the membrane electrode assembly can be improved, and the corrosion of the gas diffusion layers can be suppressed. The retention of the water in the aperture portion of the gas diffusion layers can be decreased, and the inhibition of gas supply and flooding by water can be suppressed. The stable supply of the gas with respect to the catalyst layers can be ensured, and the rapid fall of the cell voltage can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (30)    Corner portions (31A-31D)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (32)    Gas diffusion layer (45)
NOVELTY - The module has connection element (19) that is made of aluminum alloy and electrically connected between the adjacent electrode terminals. The connection element is provided with the compression-bonding unit which is bonded to the electric wire (45). A wire connection unit is connected with the terminal-connection unit.    USE - Module for wiring attached to battery module used in electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The connection reliability between electric wire and connection element can be improved. The weight of module for wiring can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the module for wiring. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single cell (11)    Connection element (19)    Electric wire (45)    Exposed core wire (46)    Insulation covering (47)
NOVELTY - Solar cell precursor has precursor portions comprising (a) wafer with at least one hole with a silicone surface, and (b) electroconductive paste comprising paste components having (i) metallic particles, (ii) inorganic reaction system, (iii) organic vehicle, (iv) inorganic oxide particles having no glass transition temperature below 750 degrees C or glass transition temperature which is at least 50 degrees C higher than the glass transition temperature of the inorganic reaction system and (v) additive, present in the hole.    USE - The solar cell precursor is useful for manufacturing solar cell which is used in module (all claimed), where the solar cell is metal wrap through solar cell, and in production of electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The precursor favors sintering, electrical contact, adhesion and electrical conductivity of electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing solar cell.
NOVELTY - Solar cell precursor at least has precursor portions including wafer with at least one hole with silicon surface, and electro-conductive paste comprising metallic particles, inorganic reaction system, organic vehicle, and additive, as paste constituents, comprised by hole, where elemental phosphorus is present in the paste.    USE - The solar cell precursor is useful in manufacture of solar cell which is useful in module (all claimed), and manufacture of electrodes in solar cells, preferably in manufacture of electrodes in metal wrap through (MWT) solar cells and MWT or plug, electrode in the solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing solar cell;    (2) solar cell, manufactured by the above-mentioned method; and    (3) module comprising at least one solar cell, and at least a further solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an auxiliary electrode (26) that is provided on a positive electrode (20), a negative electrode (30), or each of electrodes. The auxiliary electrode serves as a measuring electrode or electrodes for measuring the potential of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a regulating electrode for regulating the redox state of a positive or negative-electrode active material by applying a voltage to the positive or negative electrode respectively.    USE - Vanadium redox battery such as vanadium solid salt battery, vanadium redox flow cell, and liquid static type vanadium redox battery.    ADVANTAGE - The vanadium redox battery can detect separately the redox status in the positive electrode and the negative electrode can be provided. The vanadium redox battery can recover the balance of redox status when the balance of the redox status in the positive electrode and the negative electrode collapses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vanadium solid salt battery by which the auxiliary electrode is positioned at a positive electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vanadium redox battery (10)    Diaphragm (12)    Positive electrode (20)    Auxiliary electrode (26)    Negative electrode (30)
NOVELTY - A static type vanadium redox battery (1) consists of positive electrode (4) and negative electrode (7) which is separated by porous film (8). The electrodes (7, 8) comprise electrolyte containing vanadium as an active material and porous electrical power collector containing carbonaceous material which supports electrolyte and electrodes. The porosity of electrical power collector is 90% or less.    USE - Static type vanadium redox battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, personal portable information terminal (PDA), digital camera, digital media player, digital recorder, electrical appliance, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone etc.    ADVANTAGE - The static type vanadium redox battery has high capacity, high energy density, and can be made small and lightweight, with low internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross section of static type vanadium redox battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Static type vanadium redox battery (1)    Electrical power collector for positive electrodes (2)    Lead-out electrode (3,6)    Positive electrode (4)    Electrical power collector for negative electrodes (5)    Negative electrode (7)    Porous film (8)
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly has sheet-like detach film (450) that surround the side of the unit cell (400A-400I) with opposite polarity. The electrode taps are protruded from the plate. A separator is formed in the interval between unit cells. The unit cell is laminated. The polarities of the upper and lower plates are identical. The bipolar slurry is coated on one side contacting with the lowermost portion anode plate.    USE - Staircase structure electrode assembly of lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to 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 volume expansion due to the swelling is minimized. The safety to the external shock is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the staircase structure electrode assembly.    Unit cells (400A-400I)    Sheet-like detach film (450)
NOVELTY - The protective circuit module (100) has a connection terminal (111) which is mounted on a substrate (110) for receiving an electric signal of a cell from a cell read and sensing module. A circuit (112) is mounted on the substrate for electrically connecting the cell read and sensing module and the connection terminal. First cover (120) is provided for covering one side of the substrate while second cover (130) is provided for covering other side of the substrate.    USE - Protective circuit module for battery module used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost and manufacturing time of protective circuit module can be reduced. The assembly process of the protective circuit module can be simplified. The durability of protective circuit module against the vibration and abrasion can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the protective circuit module.    Protective circuit module (100)    Substrate (110)    Connection terminal (111)    Circuit (112)    Cover (120)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has a sealing area (S) formed by fusing a sealing layer of upper and lower pouch films (20a,20b) along an edge of a pouch packaging material. The distance of sealing margin is measured from a point of intersection to boundary lines (110a,110b) of sealing area, where the intersection point lies between straight line (90) extending horizontally from surface of sealing area and straight line (100) with respect to boundary lines. The sealing margin is formed greater than a moving distance of a sealing residue (80) flowing out of sealing area.    USE - Pouch-type secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery for electronic and vehicular applications. Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, cellular phone, laptop computer, power tool, electric bicycle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power storage system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The pouch-type secondary battery having enhanced sealing margin and improved durability can be obtained, by preventing the formation of the sealing bridge when performing the heat sealing process with respect to the edge of the secondary battery. The insulating property of the pouch packing material can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Upper and lower pouch films (20a,20b)    Sealing residue (80)    Straight lines (90,100)    Boundary lines (110a,110b)    Sealing area (S)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (100) is an electrode laminated component in which cathode (11) and anode (13) having same area are alternately laminated across separation membrane (15).    USE - Electrode assembly is used for secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery and lithium-ion polymer secondary battery for battery pack and device e.g. cellular phone, handheld computer, smart phone, smart pad, notebook, light electronic vehicle, electronic vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly has high degree of freedom of shape along thickness direction, and provides safe secondary batter having favorable height and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrode assembly.    Cathode (11)    Anode (13)    Separation membrane (15)    Unit cells (21,23)    Electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte material exhibiting lithium ion conductivity, comprises 0.8 wt.% or less organic compound having a molecular weight of 30-300.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte material exhibiting lithium ion conductivity, is used in lithium solid batteries (claimed) used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte material exhibits high lithium ion conductivity, with which it is possible to achieve high-output batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium solid battery (10); and    (2) preparation of sulfide solid electrolyte material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the lithium solid battery.    Positive-electrode active-substance layer (1)    Negative-electrode active-substance layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive-electrode current collector (4)    Lithium solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has core comprising lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide (I), and outer portion comprising lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide (II).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent thermal stability, and controlled manganese concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has core comprising lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide of formula: Lix(Ni1-y-z-wCoyMnzMw)O2 (I), and outer portion comprising lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-containing complex oxide of formula: Lix'(Ni1-y'-z'-w'Coy'Mnz'Mw')O2 (II).    x=0.9-1.3;    y=0.2-0.4;    z=0.55-0.9;    x=0-0.1;    M=Mg, Zn, Ca, Sr, Cu, Zr, P, Fe, Al, Ga, In, Cr, Ge or Sn;    x'=0.9-1+z';    y'=0.2-0.4;    z'=0.2-0.4;and    w'=0-0.1.
NOVELTY - The separator module (150) has oxidizing agent channel structure and fuel channel structure that are respectively formed in one side of separator supporter, and formed with fuel path and oxidizing agent fluid path. The fuel inlet manifold (143) and oxidizing agent inlet manifold (141) are provided for respectively introducing fuel fluid and oxidizing agent into respective paths. The fuel outlet manifold (148) and oxidizing agent outlet manifold (146) are provided for respectively flowing out fuel fluid and oxidizing agent from respective paths.    USE - Separator module for fuel cell stack (claimed) used as power source for vehicle, small apparatus used in public building and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of the condensed water within the fluid path can be suppressed. The efficiency drop of the separator module can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the separator module.    Oxidizing agent inlet manifold (141)    Fuel inlet manifold (143)    Oxidizing agent outlet manifold (146)    Fuel outlet manifold (148)    Separator module (150)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises silicon particles, and an amorphous surface layer formed on surface of the silicon particles, where silicon particles are obtained by dry grinding in an inert atmosphere.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for conductive composition for cathode structure for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for smart phone, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material has suppressed surface oxidation, and agglutination of silicon particles. The lithium secondary battery comprising negative electrode active material has excellent energy density, and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) conductive composition;    (2) manufacture of conductive composition;    (3) manufacture of negative electrode active material;    (4) cathode;    (5) manufacture of cathode;    (6) secondary battery; and    (7) manufacture of secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a monitoring system which is connected to each of banks and for measuring the remaining charge in each of banks. The bank is selected from among the available banks which provide electric power and recharge. A preselected critical value is stored. The bank provides power to be deselected as a bank providing power and selected as a bank to be recharged upon reaching the critical value. The bank is recharged to a point above the critical value to be deselected as a bank to be recharged and selected as a bank providing power.    USE - System for managing electrical battery for electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The system for managing the charge on electrical storage battery, so as to extend useful life between charges, and providing enhanced safety features. The electric battery having safety features which reduce the risk of escape of hazardous elements or fire or explosion in the event the battery is subjected to impact or high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery cell;    (2) multiple-bank battery system; and    (3) enhanced torque motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (1) has an electric motor (42) that generates a traveling motive power for driving the vehicle wheels (3). A battery case (20) is provided in a battery space for housing multiple batteries (40) that store direct current (DC) power supplied to the electric motor. The battery case is formed in a shape to cover the top and front sides of the electric motor. A motor case is provided for accommodating the electric motor. An inverter is provided for converting the direct-current power from the battery into alternating current power.    USE - Electric vehicle such as two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The running stability of electric vehicle can be made high by reducing center-of-gravity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of two-wheeled vehicle.    Electric vehicle (1)    Vehicle wheels (3)    Battery case (20)    Batteries (40)    Electric motor (42)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has battery case (20) which houses batteries. Battery case is provided with inflow opening (22g) to allow cooling medium to flow into battery space (S2) and outflow opening (22j) to allow cooling medium to flow out of battery space. Sealing element (130) is configured to regulate cooling passage (120) along which cooling medium flowed in through inflow opening flowing in one-way manner between batteries towards outflow opening. Element is located at predetermined location in gap spaces (90a-90d,91a-91m) formed between batteries and between batteries and battery case.    USE - Electric vehicle such as electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, large saddle riding type electric vehicle, electrically-driven three-wheeled vehicle and electrically-driven four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element can be configured to guide the cooling medium to flow uniformly and smoothly to the predetermined cooling passage within the battery case so as to cool the batteries. Thus, the battery cooling capability can be improved by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (20)    Inflow opening (22g)    Outflow opening (22j,22k)    Gap spaces (90a-90d,91a-91m)    Cooling passage (120)    Sealing element (130)    Battery space (S2)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (42) which generates driving motive power for driving a wheel. A battery case (20) is provided with a battery (40) in which a direct-current power for supplying electric motor is stored in internal battery space. An inverter (47) is used for converting direct-current power from battery into alternating current power and for supplying electric power to electric motor. The inverter is arranged above the battery so as to overlap with battery case in planar view.    USE - Electric vehicle such as saddle-riding type vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cost can be reduced by relieving the waterproof requirement of inverter. The center-of-gravity of the electric vehicle can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle.    Battery case (20)    Battery (40)    Electric motor (42)    Inverter (47)    Coolant piping (65,66)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has an electric motor that generates motive power for driving a vehicle wheel. A battery case (20) accommodates a battery (40) that stores direct current (DC) power for supplying to the electric motor. An inverter (47) converts the DC power from the battery into alternating current (AC) power and supplies the AC power to electric motor. The power lines (80) are passed through interior space of battery case for connecting the inverter to electric motor.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used in saddle riding type vehicle, three-wheeled vehicle, four-wheeled vehicle and all-terrain vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space efficiency of electric vehicle is improved by managing the power line which connects inverter to electric motor compactly with slight height. The freedom degree of arrangement of the power line is improved while maintaining the knee grip property by driver. The handling property of the power line at the time of assembly in electric vehicle is improved and the generation of noise is reduced. The enlargement of battery case is suppressed and the beautiful appearance of electric vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power unit of electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    Battery case (20)    Frame (32)    Battery (40)    Inverter (47)    Power line (80)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (100) has single cell (101) that is arranged in a line. The battery holder (144) is arranged between the single cells. The single cells are maintained in the state mutually pressed by the sequence direction. A positioning section (144f,144g) is provided for positioning the single cell by pressing the single cell pressed in the sequence direction toward a direction intersecting with the sequence direction. The positioning section is provided for positioning the single cell in the cell height direction.    USE - Assembled battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The single cell can be aligned automatically and can be maintained, without increasing number of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the single cell assembly.    Assembled battery (100)    Single cell (101)    Electrode (106)    Battery holder (144)    Positioning sections (144f,144g)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery (1) formed of battery modules (BATI, BATN-1, BATN) arranged in series. One of the modules includes a switch (8) and a diode (9) arranged in series and connected in parallel to one of the modules. A capacitor (3) is connected to a point between the diode and the switch by a direct electric connection, and directly to a negative terminal of the battery. A load (2) i.e. electric power unit, is connected in parallel with the capacitor. A control unit controls the switch from a modulated signal having a pulse width duty cycle varying between 0% and 100%.    USE - Battery system for supplying electricity to an electric power unit of a hybrid or electric traction motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system allows constant activation or deactivation and/or connection or disconnection of the battery module during starting and operation of the vehicle, and controls a duration of the load to avoid generation of strong transitory currents, thus enabling quick precharging of the capacitor, and avoiding damage of components and losses. The system prevents occurrence of discontinuities in a current flow, and reduces jerks felt by a driver during rolling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The switch is a MOSFET transistor. The diode is an intrinsic diode of the MOSFET transistor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for adaptation of a terminal voltage of a capacitor to an input of a load of a system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical circuit of a battery system.    Battery modules (BATI, BATN-1, BATN)    Battery (1)    Load (2)    Capacitor (3)    Switch (8)    Diode (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit that stops the supply of the fuel gas, and supply of the oxidizing agent gas. The control unit controls an electric power generation of the fuel cell. The fuel cell falls below in a predetermined value and the temperature of the fuel cell becomes below in a predetermined other value, after the voltage generates, such that the supply of the oxidizing agent gas restarts to the fuel cell. The voltage of the fuel cell is recovered by making the fuel cell to restart an electric power generation, and the water is generated.    USE - Fuel cell system for recovering electric power generation performance.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity is separated from a catalyst by dropping the voltage which a fuel cell generates to below the value, so the lot of liquid water is generated by making the fuel cell restart an electric power generation at the temperature below another value. Thus, it is possible to recover the electric the power generation performance of a fuel cell system in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for recovering electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method of voltage recovery of electric power generation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for stopping oxidant supply (S100)    Step for judging whether electric potential of oxidizing agent electrode fell below in predetermined value (S110)    Step for judging whether temperature of electric power generation unit fell below in predetermined value (S120)    Step for restarting supply of oxidizing agent gas to electric power generation unit (S130)    Step for performing electric power generation with many amounts of liquid water flows in wide range of electric power generation unit (S140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has outbound paths (22,23) which guides refrigerant to coolant inlet port of evaporators (17,18) from branch portion (20). Refrigerant flow path merges merging portion (24) provided in refrigerant flow upstream of compressor (11). Inbound path (25,26) guides refrigerant to merging portion from refrigerant exit of evaporators. Outbound path (23) has refrigerant flow path length longer than outbound path (22). Portion (23b) of refrigerant flow downstream comprises rather than pressure reduction device (19) among outbound path (23) by inner pipe of duplex tube (28).    USE - Refrigerating-cycle apparatus for cooling target object e.g. air, and mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the evaporator for battery cooling can be improved. The heat receiving from the outside of gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the refrigerating-cycle apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refrigerating-cycle apparatus (10)    Compressor (11)    Evaporators (17,18)    Pressure reduction device (19)    Branch portion (20)    Outbound paths (22,23)    Merging portion (24)    Inbound paths (25,26)    Duplex tube (28)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner (1) has a solar photovoltaic generation panel (10) that converts sunlight into electrical energy. An ion generation unit (16) generates ions by electric discharge. A microcomputer capacitor (12) supplies electrical energy to control microcomputer (15). An ion generation unit capacitor (13) supplies electrical energy to ion generation unit. A distribution unit (11) converts voltage outputted by solar photovoltaic generation panel and transmits converted voltage to either microcomputer capacitor or ion generation unit capacitor.    USE - Air conditioner mounted in dash-board of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner having enhanced power conversion efficiency can be obtained. The size of the air conditioner can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the air conditioner can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air conditioner (1)    Solar photovoltaic generation panel (10)    Distribution unit (11)    Microcomputer capacitor (12)    Ion generation unit capacitor (13)    Control microcomputer (15)    Ion generation unit (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a first active power command value calculating unit which computes first active power command value by calculating deviation of state of charge (SOC) of electrical storage device. The first internal phase angle calculating unit computes a first internal phase angle by integrating deviation of first frequency command value and acquired frequency. The proportionality calculator calculates deviation with obtained reactive power. An adder computes inside electromotive-voltage command value by adding reference voltage to output of proportionality calculator.    USE - Hybrid power system such as self-supporting power system, commercial electric power system (all claimed) and alternating current (AC)-power-supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The switching of grid-connected operation and self sustaining can be achieved without changing control system, so the operation of the self-supporting power system in power converter device is ensured. The appropriate power supply quality can be maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power converter.    Electric current detector (3)    Secondary battery (5)    Secondary battery power inverter circuit (6)    Direct-current power line (7)    Filter reactor (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has refrigerant flow path switch units (14a,14b,15a,15b, 19,21) switches the refrigerant flow path which circulates a refrigerant with respect to branch portion (13d), downstream pressure reduction device, heat exchanger for cooling (20), and accumulator (24) in an individual cooling mode, so that the refrigerant flows into inflow side piping (23) through the branch portion (13d). An opening-and-closing portion (21) is positioned than the branch portion (13a,13d) among inflow side piping in position close to entrance side of auxiliary heat exchanger (22).    USE - Refrigerating-cycle apparatus for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The total value of the volume in accumulator and the volume of the pipe interior which extends from branch portion to opening-and-closing portion is larger than the volume when the refrigerant for a fluctuation amount is in liquid phase state, so that the excessive refrigerant generated can be reliably stored in the pipe interior which extends from the inside of accumulator, and the fluctuation amount of the required refrigerant amount at the time of switching refrigerant flow path is absorbed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the refrigerant flow in the compartment cooling operation mode of the refrigerating-cycle apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Branch portions (13a,13d)    Refrigerant flow path switch units (14a,14b,15a,15b,19,21)    Heat exchanger (20)    Opening-and-closing portion (21)    Auxiliary heat exchanger (22)    Inflow side piping (23)    Accumulator (24)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a pure platinum having a primary limiting current and a platinum-cobalt alloy having a secondary, lower limiting current. Collectively, the pure platinum and platinum-cobalt alloy have a limiting current which is more than predicted by rules of mixture measured, using limit current test. The primary limiting current is more than the secondary limiting current.    USE - Electrode e.g. cathode is used for fuel cell (all claimed) e.g. proton electrode membrane fuel cell for automobile, stationary power and backup power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has favorable durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell containing the electrode.    Fuel cell (10)    Primary gas diffusion layer (12)    Anode (14)    Cathode (18)    Secondary gas diffusion layer (19)
NOVELTY - The stack has a cooling fluid flow path (F) configured for circulating cooling fluid among adjacent single cells. A displacement absorption element (5) arranged in cooling fluid flow path is configured to absorb a displacement between single cells. The displacement absorption element is equipped with a flow-path-resistance reduction element (6) to reduce a flow path resistance of the cooling fluid in the cooling fluid flow path by decreasing project area in distribution direction of displacement absorption element in arbitrary positions of cooling fluid distribution direction.    USE - Stack of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the displacement absorption element has flow-path-resistance reduction element to reduce flow path resistance of cooling fluid in flow path, the pressure loss of cooling fluid flow path can be reduced without exerting influence on electro-conductivity and the spring characteristic of displacement absorption element can be maintained, while sufficient spring function of the displacement absorption element and sufficient electric conduction function can be achieved, and generation of the eddy current in downstream of opening portion can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the displacement absorption element and a sectional view of the spring function portion vicinity.    Separator (2)    Displacement absorption element (5)    Spring function portion (5B)    Opening portion (5C)    Cooling fluid flow path (F)
NOVELTY - The battery has a core (4) which is received in a shell (1). The current collectors are connected to respective electrode tabs (41,42). A protection component (2) is formed with a conducting layer (21) that is formed between two insulating layers (22). A first end of conducting layer is electrically connected to first electrode tab and a second end is configured as a free end. An outmost current collector of the core is configured by the second current collector. The conducting layer is made of metal.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat produced by the short circuit between the positive and negative electrode current collector can be reduced, the risk of the overheating, catching fire, and explosion of the battery can be efficiently decreased, and the heat production rate of the battery can be minimized. Hence the safety and reliability of the battery can be improved effectively, even when the battery is used in an unfavorable condition. The heat-conducting property of the battery can be improved and the heat dissipation speed can be increased, thus the heat balance inside the battery can be facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery.    Shell (1)    Protection component (2)    Core (4)    Conducting layer (21)    Insulating layers (22)    First electrode tab (41)    Second electrode tab (42)
NOVELTY - The system has stack supply flow amount detection unit that detects stack supply flow rate supplied to fuel cell stack. A compressor control unit (105) controls compressor according to target compressor supply flow rate. A bypass valve-control unit (106) controls by pass valve based on stack supply flow rate and target stack supply flow rate. The fuel cell system fixes or restricts driving of by pass valve, when system-demand compressor supply flow rate is set as target compressor supply flow rate and stack supply flow rate becomes smaller than target stack supply flow rate.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of an electrolytic membrane and the repeated opening and closing of a by pass valve can be suppressed. Since the cathode gas of an insufficiency can be supplemented by controlling the cathode compressor, the fall of an output voltage can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a control block diagram of the cathode type fuel cell system.    Stack supply-flow-rate calculation unit (101)    Stack supply-flow-rate setting unit (102)    Target compressor supply-flow-rate setting unit (104)    Cathode compressor control unit (105)    Bypass valve-control unit (106)
NOVELTY - The reactor (11) has several coils (21,22) which are arranged in parallel to oppose an adjacent mutual outer peripheral surface. A core has connection portions (321,322) which connect edge portions of each adjacent magnet-leg portion (311,312), while connection portion is arranged to both ends of magnet-leg portions by which coil is arranged. A coupling coefficient adjustment unit adjusts the coupling coefficient between the adjacent coils. Coupling coefficient adjustment unit is provided with magnetic shielding plate (50) arranged between adjacent coils.    USE - Reactor used in power converter device and direct current (DC)-DC converter (all claimed) mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in plug-in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and air conditioning machine.    ADVANTAGE - The core has connection portions which connect edge portions of each adjacent magnet-leg portion, while connection portion is arranged to both ends of magnet-leg portions by which coil is arranged, such that the size reduced reactor can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor.    Winding (2w)    Reactor (11)    Coils (21,22)    Magnetic shielding plate (50)    Magnet-leg portion (311,312)    Connection portions (321,322)
NOVELTY - The device has pressure reduction valve (7) that reduces pressure of fluid to a predetermined pressure and second pressure reduction valve (9) reduces fluid decompressed by reduction valve (7) to a desired pressure. The reduction valve (7) is provided with a primary passage (711) and secondary passages (712). Reduction valve (9) is provided with primary passage (911) that is formed in radial direction of valve portion of reduction valve (9), and is arranged adjacent to reduction valve (7) so that axial direction of valve portion of reduction valves (7,9) are parallely arranged.    USE - Pressure regulation device for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the dust bites in the pilot valve portion and annular ring protrusion can be suppressed, the reliability of the cutoff valve can be improved. The cutoff valve is provided in the pressure regulation apparatus to suppress the penetration of dust in the communicating path of the cutoff valve so that safety of fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the pressure regulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure reduction valves (7,9)    Cutoff valve (8)    Solenoid (93)    Primary passages (711,911)    Secondary passages (712)
NOVELTY - The heating device (100) has heating units (300) which are extended in a stacking direction of separators (110). The heating units are closely contacted with upper ends and lower ends of air intake sides of the stacked separators. Fastening tapes (200) are provided to secure the stacked separators over the heating units, so that the separators remain stacked. An insulating material is provided to coat the heating unit.    USE - Heating device for fuel cell for fuel cell vehicle such as motor car, passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, hybrid vehicle, electric car, plug-in hybrid vehicle, hydrogen propelled vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The operability and stability of the fuel cell can be enhanced efficiently. The cooling start time of the fuel cell can be reduced. The entire heat balance can be achieved by optional heating of air inlet side. The dropping of temperature at one portion and overheating at other portion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the separator of fuel cell, and a perspective view of the heating device.    Heating device (100)    Separators (110)    Dispatcher unit (130)    Fastening tapes (200)    Heating units (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a set of cell terminals including an anode terminal and a cathode terminal of a battery cell (10). The cell terminals are diagonally provided adjacent to each other, and a safety bus bar (20) electrically connects the cell terminals. The cell terminals maintain the electrical connection when the battery cell is not expanded, and open a circuit to prevent electricity from flowing when the battery cell is expanded. The safety bus bar includes a stator to be connected with a conductor and a non-conductor and a rotor rotatably installed around the cell terminals.    USE - Safety apparatus for a battery module of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid electric car, fuel battery car and electric car. Can also be used for a passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry, various commercial vehicle, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and other alternative fuel operated vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is designed such that the battery cell is prevented from being charged or discharged by opening the circuit to prevent electricity from flowing when the battery cell is expanded to maintain stability of the battery module without an abnormal phenomena occurrence in the battery cell due to over-charge, over-discharge, internal short-circuit and high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module for a vehicle in which a safety bus bar is installed.    Battery cell (10)    Safety bus bar (20)    Existing bus bar (30)
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a fuel supply unit (20) which supplies a hydrogen gas from a hydrogen tank (22) to an anode through a hydrogen supply line. An air supply unit (30) supplies compressed air to cathode through an air supply line. A reservoir (40) stores the condensed water discharged from the anode. The fuel supply unit connects hydrogen supply line to anode and humidifying device (50), so that the hydrogen gas and condensed water exchange heat with compressed air in humidifying device, in order to be cooled and humidified and supplied to anode and cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle such as passenger car, sports utility vehicles (SUV), bus, truck, watercraft e.g. boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel supply unit connects hydrogen supply line to anode and humidifying device, so that the hydrogen gas and condensed water exchange heat with compressed air in humidifying device, in order to be cooled and humidified and supplied to anode and cathode, the fuel cell can efficiently humidify and cool the compressed air by using condensed water from the anode. Since the air pressure increases and the relative humidity and an oxygen concentration of air supplied to the stack are increased. Hence the humidification of dry air during the operation of the fuel cell system can be improved with high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of moistening and cooling of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel supply unit (20)    Hydrogen tank (22)    Air supply unit (30)    Reservoir (40)    Humidifying device (50)
NOVELTY - The emergency starter has a direct current (DC)-DC converter (30) which is provided for increasing an output of a high voltage battery (20) to transmit the output power to a fan (40). A switch element is provided for transmitting or interrupting the power output of the high voltage battery to the fan. A fuel cell (10) is driven by directly transferring the voltage of the high voltage battery to the fan, if the DC-DC converter fails during the drive by the high voltage battery.    USE - Emergency starter of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The start skill and restart skill of the fuel cell vehicle can be enhanced. The emergency starter can be driven efficiently, even without stopping the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an emergency start method of fuel cell vehicle; and    (2) a non-transitory machine-readable medium storing emergency start program of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the emergency starter of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    High voltage battery (20)    DC-DC converter (30)    Fan (40)    Engine control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating welding electrode (30,31) by heating unit. Heated welding electrode is made to contact the electrode of electrically-conductive element (24) and electrical storage apparatus. Electricity is supplied to the welding electrode, the electrically-conductive element and the electrical storage apparatus such that resistance welding is carried out.    USE - Method for performing resistance welding of electrically-conductive element for delivering and receiving electricity between electrode and electrode of electrical storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion battery for vehicle such as motor vehicle, industrial vehicle, electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of the crack of welding electrode is suppressed. Hence the favorable welding portion is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a welding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the welding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode current collection tab (20)    Electrically-conductive element (24)    Welding electrodes (30,31)    Electricity supply units (33,34)    Moving mechanism (35)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a connection recessed portion (41) that is extended in a direction orthogonal to a shortest hole diameter in an opening cross section. The connection recessed portion is enabled to orient a short hole radial direction to a minor axis direction of a corresponding connection convex portion (11), during connection in which the connection recessed portion is accommodated with the connection convex portion. The short hole diameter in the connection recessed portion is shorter than a major axis in the connection convex portion.    USE - Battery module used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries can be connected in series or in parallel with the bus-bars. The mis-connection can be suppressed and the number of components can be reduced. Thus the manufacturing cost of the battery module can be reduced, and the connection working efficiency of the battery module can be easily improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Bus-bar (4)    Terminal (10)    Connection convex portion (11)    Connection recessed portion (41)
NOVELTY - The electrical relay (5) has a first container (20) and a second container (90) which form an airtight space (100) in which a movable contact (50) and stationary contact (18) are accommodated. A magnetic body (130) is fixed to a control unit by the side of first direction from movable contact in airtight space. A protective cover (150), formed of insulating material, covers a section of the first surface area comprising section which can be squarely faced from stationary contacts in state in which the stationary contact and movable contact do not abut the surfaces of the magnetic body.    USE - Electrical relay for solar power generation devices for vehicles, e.g., hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses arcs generated during electric current interruption by providing the protective cover, formed of insulating material, covers a section of the first surface area comprising a section which can be squarely faced from the stationary contacts in a state in which the stationary contact and the movable contact do not abut the surfaces of the magnetic body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical relay.    Electrical relay (5)    Stationary contact (18)    First container (20)    Movable contact (50)    Second container (90)    Airtight space (100)    Magnetic body (130)    Protective cover (150)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a fuel gas discharge pipe connected to a fuel gas discharge manifold (36) and in which fuel gas discharged from each anode electrode is circulated. An ejector (84) returns the fuel gas circulated through the fuel gas discharge pipe to the fuel gas supply pipe. The ejector is arranged by a planar view from the lamination direction of a unit cell in a position in which a visible outline is settled in the visible outline of an end plate (26), while the longitudinal direction extends along the vehicle body front-back direction.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure of fuel gas piping since fuel gas piping is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Fuel cell stack (12)    End plate (26)    Fuel gas discharge manifold (36)    Ejector (84)    Protective cover (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressurizing gas generated by lamination cell such that a pressure-less portion is formed in the edge portion of the lamination cell. Variation in thickness of pressure-less portion in back and front of pressurization is measured. An anti-slip element is arranged between one flat surface and lamination cell among a pair of flat surfaces. Mounting element (MP) with pair of flat surface parallel to each other is arranged such that flat surface is connected on pressure-less portion.    USE - Method for evaluating amount of gas generated by secondary battery used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer and electric vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the emitted gas is brought together in pressure-less portion and the variation in thickness of the pressure-less portion before and behind pressurization is measured, the amount of generated gas can be simply and rapidly evaluated at certain amount of precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process for evaluating amount of gas generated by secondary battery.    Dial gauge (G)    Mounting element (MP)    Oil-hydraulic-press machine (OP)    Pressurization axis (PA)    Table (T)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a solid oxide fuel cell (12) including a separator (22) and an electrolyte-electrode assembly (20). A first sealing member (24a) is arranged between a frame member (23) and one surface of the separator. A second sealing member (24b) is arranged between the frame member and another surface of the separator. A third sealing member (24c) is arranged between the frame member and an electrolyte exposure part (14a) of the electrolyte-electrode assembly. The softening point of the first sealing member is lower than the second and third sealing members.    USE - Fuel cell stack, e.g., for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal load for each location of a fuel cell stack can be provided by using a relatively soft first sealing member and relatively hard second and third sealing members, thus improving the sealing performance of a manifold part, and the electrical conductivity of an electrolyte-electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view showing a solid oxide fuel cell which comprises the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Solid oxide fuel cell (12)    Electrolyte exposure part (14a)    Electrolyte-electrode assembly (20)    Separator (22)    Frame member (23)    First sealing member (24a)    Second sealing member (24b)    Third sealing member (24c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel gas processing unit (104) which is provided in the outdoors and modifies fuel gas. Piping supplies the modified fuel gas to the fuel cell (101) which is provided indoors. A heat recovery unit (106) recovers the heat which arise with the electric power generation in the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can reduce the thermal radiation loss accompanying the heat transfer to the heat-use apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (101)    Fuel gas processing unit (104)    Oxidizing agent gas treatment unit (105)    Heat recovery unit (106)    Fuel gas supply section (107)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has electrode groups (5) arranged in cell chambers (6) and each including a positive electrode plate (2) and a negative electrode plate (3). Each positive electrode plate includes a positive electrode grating filled with positive electrode active material. Each negative electrode plate includes a negative electrode grating filled with negative electrode active material. Natural lignin derived from wood is added to the negative electrode active material. The mass ratio of the negative electrode active material and positive electrode active material per cell chamber is 0.70-1.10.    USE - Lead acid battery for idling stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a lead acid battery having sufficient charge acceptance property, excellent durability, and low-temperature discharge characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the lead acid battery.    Battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Electrode groups (5)    Cell chambers (6)
NOVELTY - The battery module (50) has a heat transfer plate (53) with a largest thermal absorption portion (81) facing the first side surface (52a) of a square-shaped battery (52) and a thermal radiation portion (82) extended from thermal absorption portion. A recessed portion (84) is formed in thermal absorption portion and spaced apart from square-shaped battery. The recessed portion is located in section facing the first side surface (52a) and edge portion (52c) in second side surface (52b) at the side of thermal radiation portion of square-shaped battery.    USE - Battery module for commercial vehicle e.g. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal absorption portion does not pressurize the angular section of square-shaped battery but pressurizes at pressurization range without the load concentrating on angular portion of square-shaped battery since section of thermal absorption portion is spaced apart with respect to the angular section of the edge portion of square-shaped battery. Suppresses increase in interval of the positive and negative electrodes by pressurizing the positive and negative electrodes since thermal absorption portion is provided corresponding to the negative and positive electrodes. The heat transfer plate is prevented from reaching the overheating state easily and square-shaped battery is cooled efficiently since heat absorbed by the thermal absorption portion with heat generation of square-shaped battery is thermally radiated by the balance weight through thermal radiation portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the battery module.    Battery module (50)    Square-shaped battery (52)    First side surface (52a)    Second side surface (52b)    Edge portion (52c)    Heat transfer plate (53)    Thermal absorption portion (81)    Thermal radiation portion (82)    Recessed portion (84)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has middle electrically conductive plates (5,6) extended in a direction in which two parallel units (200-215) connected in series are located in a line. The series-connected parallel units are arranged so that predetermined number of electrode terminals of same polarity are located in a line with the vertical direction (Y) intersecting with respect to horizontal direction (X) of two parallel units at single row.    USE - Assembled battery used as storage battery for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces variation in voltage values in each battery cell since electricity supply distance into which electric current flows through the middle electrically conductive plates about each battery cell between positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal is made constant. Obtains assembled battery that performs control of appropriate cell voltage by reducing the variation in voltage value concerning each battery cell. Eliminates generation of overcharge state and overdischarge state of battery cell since control of cell voltage is performed based on value of detected cell voltage. Allows assembly of high capacity battery without increasing the size of battery by arranging the battery cells in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrically conductive plate which connects the electrode terminals of heteropolarity in series.    Assembled battery (1)    Middle electrically conductive plates (5,6)    Parallel units (200-215)    Horizontal direction (X)    Vertical direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The operating method involves acquiring positional information on a satellite positioning system, determining a vehicle sloped state based on positional information, and determining whether the upflow portion toward which the flow of reactive gas in fuel cell stack (14) inclines above from horizontal direction existing from determined vehicle sloped state. The waste water treatment is performed with respect to upflow portion when inclined state of upflow portion is determined. The draining effect of waste water treatment in upflow portion is higher than draining effect during normal operation.    USE - Operating method for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inclination of fuel cell stack is detected correctly easily and economically since sensors for exclusive use such as inclination sensor is unnecessary and three sets of global positioning system (GPS) satellites and map information incorporated in car navigation are used for vehicle inclination detection system. Performs favorable and stable electric power generation by performing waste water treatment whose draining effect is higher than the time of normal stop to the upflow portion of fuel gas or oxidizing agent gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell electric vehicle with which operating method is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell electric vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Fuel cell (16)    Vehicle inclination detection system (50)    Car navigation unit (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (3) has a heat radiator (16) that cools stored hot water when temperature of stored hot water introduced into a waste heat recovery heat exchanger (31) exceeds a predetermined temperature. An exhaust-gas cooling heat exchanger (33) performs heat exchange between ventilation and exhaust gas and is provided in the upstream of waste heat recovery heat exchanger in an exhaust gas discharge pathway (32) for discharging exhaust gas from a fuel cell power generation unit (25).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces temperature of exhaust gas by performing heat exchange between ventilation and exhaust gas with exhaust-gas cooling heat exchanger. Improves recovery of condensed water by increasing the production amount of condensed water even when outside temperature is high. The production cost is reduced by reducing the size of heat radiator provided in the hot/cold water circulation circuit. Reduces time required in installation of the fuel cell system by eliminating need to provide channel portions such as piping for flowing ventilation of heat radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system and a hot water storage hot water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (3)    Heat radiator (16)    Fuel cell power generation unit (25)    Waste heat recovery heat exchanger (31)    Exhaust gas discharge pathway (32)    Exhaust-gas cooling heat exchanger (33)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted fuel cell system (10) has a control unit that performs voltage control or current control of electric power generated by a fuel cell. The fuel cell voltage control unit (VCU) (64) and motor power drive unit (PDU) (66) are directly fixed to the upper and lower sides of a fuel cell stack (16). The upper heat sink (70) and lower heat sink (80) of a cooling device (84) are integrally fixed to the first end plate (24a) and second end plate (24b) through a bolt (76).    USE - Vehicle-mounted fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reduction of the number of components easily since heat sinks serve as a fastener between first end plate and second end plate and fastener for exclusive use is made unnecessary. Obtains improvement of thermal efficiency since thermal radiation from the first end plate is reduced favorably. Enables suppression of low-temperature deterioration and decreases temperature fall rate of fuel cell stack while eliminating need for heat retention apparatus for exclusive use since cooling device functions as heat retention apparatus of fuel cell stack at the time of stop of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the fuel cell electric vehicle by which a vehicle-mounted fuel cell system is mounted.    Vehicle-mounted fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (16)    First end plate (24a)    Second end plate (24b)    Fuel cell VCU (64)    Motor PDU (66)    Upper heat sink (70)    Bolt (76)    Lower heat sink (80)    Cooling device (84)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has a cell case (20) that is provided to clamp an electrode insertion portion in which an electrode plate penetrates from an electrical storage portion to an exterior among outer-periphery edge portions. An electrode exit portion (26) is formed in taper shape that accommodates a portion of the electrode plate that protrudes outside from the electrode insertion portion.    USE - Electrical storage module such as capacitor module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode insertion portion that generates oscillating in the thickness direction can be suppressed efficiently, even if the thickness of the electrical storage cell changes with charging/discharging. Thus, the durable fall by oscillating of the soft case can be suppressed reliably in efficient manner. The bending deformation arises at the root of the flange portion can be suppressed. The resistance with respect to exhaustion of the electrode plate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of cell case.    Cell case (20)    Notch (21)    Capacitor accommodating portion (22)    Through-hole (23)    Electrode exit portion (26)
NOVELTY - The supply device (1) has supply of the electric current from the secondary battery (3) to the drive motor (2) that is switched so that an electric current is supplied from both the secondary battery and the capacitor (5) to the drive motor, even if the predetermined time passes at the stable rate calculated from the throttle opening detected by the throttle opening detection unit (10).    USE - Power supply device for conversion electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since supply of the electric current from the secondary battery to the drive motor is switched so that electric current can be supplied from both the secondary battery and the capacitor to the drive motor, even if the predetermined time passes at the stable rate calculated from the throttle opening, efficient derivation of acceleration performance is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the structure of the power supply device of vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Supply device (1)    Drive motor (2)    Secondary battery (3)    Capacitor (5)    Throttle opening detection unit (10)
NOVELTY - The charging device (100) has a power factor improvement (PFC) circuit (5) that improves power factor of an electric power supplied from alternating current (AC) power supply. An output capacitor (C2) smoothes output voltage of a direct current (DC)-DC converter (10). A control unit (12) controls (PFC) circuit and DC-DC converter. A switching element (Q8,Q9) of the a synchronous rectification circuit (8) is driven, when the control unit discharges electric charge of output capacitor after charge end of a battery (14).    USE - Charging device for charging high voltage battery mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switching element of the synchronous rectification circuit is driven, the malfunction generated in operation of the charging device in discharge of the output capacitor can be prevented reliably in effective manner. Thus, the electric charge of the output capacitor can be discharged reliably and safely. Since the voltage of the output capacitor becomes small value of less than the threshold value, the danger of the electric shock can be avoided effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PFC circuit (5)    Synchronous rectification circuit (8)    DC-DC converter (10)    Control unit (12)    Battery (14)    Charging device (100)    Output capacitor (C2)    Switching element (Q8,Q9)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of olivine type silicate compound containing a transition metal involves subjecting slurry comprising mixture of transition metal compound, silicic acid compound, lithium compound and water to hydrothermal treatment in a steam type autoclave using saturated steam of hot water as a heat source. The water has dissolved oxygen concentration of 1 mg/l or less. The transition metal is iron, nickel, copper, aluminum, zinc, vanadium, zirconium or manganese. The olivine type silicate compound is not silicic acid-iron-lithium compound.    USE - Manufacture of olivine type silicate compound containing a transition metal used as anode material in lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed), which is used for portable electronic apparatus, hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to manufacture olivine type silicate compound containing a transition metal with uniform and small particle diameter in an inexpensive and simple manner at high yield, as need for filling inactive gas in autoclave is eliminated with the use of saturated steam. The lithium-ion secondary battery manufactured using the olivine type silicate compound has excellent charging and discharging characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery, which contains the olivine type silicate compound manufactured by the above method as anode material.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (10) has first fluid flow channels that extend across a first face between first inlet and outlet ports (18a,18b). Second fluid flow channels (22) extend across a second face between second inlet and outlet ports (19a,19b). Third fluid flow channels extend between third inlet and outlet ports (17a,17b), and provided between corrugated plates (11,12) to form the opposing first and second faces. All flow channels are coplanar with each other.    USE - Bipolar plate for electrochemical fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective due to simplified design of assembly. Overall thickness is reduced since the fluid flow channels are coplanar, while maintaining high output power and cooling efficiency. Corrugated plates are accurately registered with one another to allow formation of coolant channels between the plates through engineering of corrugation in the plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rear isometric view of the bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (10)    Corrugated plates (11,12)    Third inlet and outlet ports (17a,17b)    First inlet and outlet ports (18a,18b)    Second inlet and outlet ports (19a,19b)    Second fluid flow channels (22)
NOVELTY - In order to provide energy saving and low emission transportation, solve the long charge time for battery powered bus or lorry and insufficient electricity for solar powered one and present collectors for bus or lorry to absorb electricity, a rechargeable and intelligent electrical system is design for bus or lorry. Solar panels are equipped on the top or sides of the vehicle to collect solar power and collectors are situated on the top and at suitable places in(or on) the vehicle to absorb the electricity from Taiwan Power Company. Energy Storage System retains electricity from those sources to support the on board system electricity consumption. Super capacitors are included in the Energy Storage System to shorten the charge time and recover regenerative braking energy to reuse. The designed vehicle with a Rechargeable and Intelligent Electrical System is especially suitable for fixed mission route and can charge at different charge points to complete its journey and reach its destination.
NOVELTY - The humidifier (1) has a through hole (7) that is formed between a housing (2) internal peripheral surface which accommodates a case (3), and a case wall surface at a convex-shaped rib (4) portion extended two places in strip shape from the case wall surface with respect to a case major axis direction. The convex shaped rib has a major axis direction side surface edge portion which is closely contacted with a projection portion or a depression portion provided on the housing internal peripheral surface.    USE - Humidifier used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Pressure loss of a moisture gas to a convex-shaped rib is reduced by proving through hole in the moisture gas outflow direction from the moisture gas inflow side. Tuning of humidification efficiency or pressure loss is performed by changing the size of the through hole. Suppresses the dispersion in humidification efficiency or the performance of tuning of pressure loss, since close contact insertion is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a humidifier.    Humidifier (1)    Housing (2)    Case (3)    Convex-shaped rib (4)    Through hole (7)
NOVELTY - A sulfuric acid solution is added to negative electrode component of nickel-hydrogen battery such that the concentration of solution is adjusted to fluctuate between solubilities of nickel and rare earth metals in electrode component, and the valuable metal is leached from the electrode component. The obtained leached slurry is separated into exudate and leaching residue and the de-rare earth metal agent is added to exudate. The rare earth elements are dissolved in exudate and are separated. Thus, the separation method of rare earth metals in nickel-hydrogen battery is carried out.    USE - Separation method of rare earth metals in nickel-hydrogen battery of motor vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently separates and recovers rare earth elements with high leaching rate of nickel, reduced usage amount of de-rare earth element agent and by depositing sulfate of rare earth elements to leaching residue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solution of sulfuric acid is added to negative electrode component of nickel-hydrogen battery such that the concentration of solution is adjusted to fluctuate between less than the solubility of nickel and more than the solubility of the rare earth elements in negative electrode component, and the valuable metal is leached from the negative electrode component. The obtained leached slurry is separated into exudate and leaching residue and the de-rare earth metal agent is added to exudate. The rare earth elements are dissolved in exudate and are separated. Thus, the separation method of rare earth metals in nickel-hydrogen battery is carried out. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for collection method of valuable metal from nickel-hydrogen battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an oil warmer (80a) which heats oil supplied to automatic transmission (8) by exchanging heat with engine cooling water. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve of EGR apparatus controls flow volume of exhaust gas to open and close EGR path connecting exhaust passage and intake passages. An EGR cooler (20) cools exhaust gas introduced into EGR path by exchange heat with engine cooling water. A cooling water bypass channel (95) refluxes engine cooling water through EGR cooler from oil warmer for transmissions.    USE - Internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling water bypass channel refluxes engine cooling water through EGR cooler from oil warmer for transmissions, the reduction of fuel consumption by cooling the exhaust gas introduced into the heating and exhaust gas recirculation path of oil supplied to automatic transmission via engine cooling water using heat exchange can be completely suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the engine-cooling-water piping of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Automatic transmission (8)    EGR cooler (20)    Oil warmer (80a)    Cooling water bypass channel (95)    Internal combustion engine (E)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor (203) for detecting battery temperature (Tb) of a lithium ion secondary battery (1). A controller (300) computes lithium concentration distribution, which shows lithium concentration of areas when the controller provides detection temperature lower than a threshold value by the temperature sensor. A segmentation number of the one of the areas is made larger than a segmentation number of the other area when the temperature is higher than the threshold value. An open-circuit voltage of the secondary battery is computed using computed internal resistance.    USE - Battery system for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle (HV) such as plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), and electric vehicle (EV), for estimating lithium concentration distribution in active material e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, of a lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The segmentation number of the area can be made larger than the segmentation number of the other area when the detection temperature is higher than the threshold value such that inside of active material models are subdivided, so that the lithium concentration can be estimated using a diffusion-model, thus estimating the lithium concentration distribution in the inside of the active material models in a precise manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for estimating a lithium concentration distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery temperature (Tb)    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Temperature sensor (203)    Current limiting resistance (204)    Controller (300)
NOVELTY - An active material contains a complex oxide comprising sodium, manganese and aluminum. The content of aluminum is 30 atomic% or less with respect to total amount of manganese and aluminum.    USE - Active material for secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides secondary battery having excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a holding mechanism (13) holding an assembled battery (30). A raising-lowering mechanism (20) moves the battery in a state along upward/downward direction. A rotation mechanism (26) rotates the battery from a rotation initial position at an angle less than 90 degree toward a workspace (R) that is formed in an outer side of the raising-lowering mechanism where the battery is held by the holding mechanism. The battery is raised and rotated by the raising-lowering mechanism and the rotation mechanism. A bottom face of the battery is arranged toward the workspace.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a battery that is utilized in a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, a portable apparatus and an electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom face of the battery is arranged toward the workspace, so that safety of the battery can be improved and burden of an operator can be reduced at time of manufacturing process of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery manufacturing apparatus.    Workspace (R)    Holding mechanism (13)    Raising-lowering mechanism (20)    Rotation mechanism (26)    Assembled battery (30)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a lithium ion secondary battery (4) equipped with a positive electrode (7), a negative electrode (5) and a reference pole (11) i.e. lithium metal. The negative electrode is compensated when electric potential of the negative electrode exceeds threshold value. A device main body is equipped with the lithium ion secondary battery and a control part (13). The control part is provided with a detector (15) and a discharge circuit (17). A charge-and-discharge circuit (19) is connected to the lithium ion secondary battery.    USE - Power supply device. Uses include but are not limited to a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a home-use small electric power storage apparatus, a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode is compensated when electric potential of the negative electrode exceeds the threshold value, so that excessive raise of the electric potential of the negative electrode can be suppressed and reduction of discharge capacity can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lithium ion secondary battery (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Positive electrode (7)    Reference pole (11)    Control part (13)    Detector (15)    Discharge circuit (17)    Charge-and-discharge circuit (19)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an air supply flow path (22) which circulates air towards a fuel cell (2). A compressor (21) pumps air to the air supply flow path. Air-cooled I/C (26) and water cooling type I/C (27) are provided between the fuel cell and the compressor. A bypass line (31) is connected to the air supply flow path and bypasses the air-cooled I/C. A check valve (33) is installed among the air supply flow paths between a branch portion (32) with the bypass line, and the air-cooled I/C, and is valve-opened above specified pressure.    USE - Air utilization system for mobile object such as fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in air utilization system for fixation.    ADVANTAGE - The responsiveness of the air utilization apparatus can be improved. Improvement of acceleration rate of the fuel cell vehicle can be achieved. The enlargement of the heat exchanger and the increase in the number of components can be suppressed. The air of desired state can be supplied stably towards the air utilization apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Compressor (21)    Air supply flow path (22)    Air-cooled I/C (26)    Water cooling type I/C (27)    Bypass line (31)    Branch portion (32)    Check valve (33)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has a square-shaped secondary battery (61) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride storage battery, installed in a thermal absorption part i.e. balance weight (31). Thermal capacity of an upper area (A2) of a battery pack main body is larger than thermal capacity of a lower area (A1) of the battery pack main body when the lower area is formed along perpendicular direction. The thermal absorption part is provided with a plate-shaped weight main body (33). A weight part (32) is arranged on the weight main body along thickness direction.    USE - Battery pack for use in a commercial vehicle (claimed) i.e. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal capacity of the upper area of the battery pack main body is larger than thermal capacity of the lower area of the battery pack main body when the lower area is formed along perpendicular direction, so that temperature difference of the secondary battery can be reduced and utilization of number of components can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Lower area of a battery pack main body (A1)    Upper area of a battery pack main body (A2)    Battery pack (30)    Balance weight (31)    Weight part (32)    Plate-shaped weight main body (33)    Square-shaped secondary battery (61)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a connection element that is penetrated to a through hole formed in a fixing element by which the attaching portion is directly attached, and a through hole (301) formed in the attaching portion. An axial portion is bonded to the attaching portion and the fixing element. The attaching portion is provided with a thin portion (300) whose distance dimension is set small compared with other portion, and is formed by an inner cylinder surface in which through hole of attaching portion is formed, and an outer edge (30a) of attaching portion.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load provided across to the battery cell can be reduced, when the impact from the outside is received. The energy provided across to the axial portion of the connection element among the shock energies to a vehicle can be absorbed by elastic deformation of buffer element, when the external force is received by the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery case.    Assembled battery (1)    Battery case (3)    Outer edge (30a)    Thin portion (300)    Through hole (301)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode; negative electrode; and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode has negative electrode active material with specific surface area of 2-4 m2/g. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains 1-3 pts. wt. methylphenyl carbonate with respect to 100 pts. wt. solvent.    USE - Secondary battery used for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved capacity retention ratio.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel gas flow channel (40) and an oxidizing agent gas flow path (42) as operating methods of a fuel cell (20) with which each flow direction is set to a countercurrent flow which is a mutually opposing direction. The increase in supply amount of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas are performed alternately, while repeating increase and decrease of supply amount of fuel gas which are supplied to fuel gas flow channel and repeating increase and decrease of supply amount of oxidizing agent gas which are supplied to oxidizing agent gas flow path.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture distribution of electric power generation surface can be equalized inside. Favorable electric power generation performance can be maintained at a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system in which the operating method is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel gas flow channel (40)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (42)    Hydrogen circuit (80)    Off-gas flow path (82)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a circle-shaped case formed with an injection hole (14c) that is expanded to a case wall i.e. cover part (14), along thickness direction. A cylindrical-shaped rivet part (20) is located in an inner side of another rivet part (21). An outer peripheral surface (33a) of the former rivet part faces an internal peripheral surface (33b) of the hole. A bottom part of a deform sealing part (30) is located in an inner side of the case. The sealing part is contacted with a case wall surface (14b). An extending part (24) is located in an inner side of the case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery, for supplying power to an electric motor that is utilized for a motor engine in vehicles e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV). Can also be used as an electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The extending part is located in the inner side of the case such that generation of airtight defect within the case can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage apparatus.    Cover part (14)    Case wall surface (14b)    Injection hole (14c)    Cylindrical-shaped rivet parts (20, 21)    Extending part (24)    Deform sealing part (30)    Outer peripheral surface (33a)    Internal peripheral surface (33b)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises metal ion equipped with electrode body (13) having active material layer (25) provided in current collecting plate (26); and electrically-conductive member connecting with current collecting plate. The active material layer comprises first and second active material layers.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used for motor in electric vehicles, e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has high output performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of secondary battery.    Electrode body (13)    Electrode plate (23)    Active material layer (25)    Collecting plate (26)    Foil (33)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a first positive electrode layer (31) that is arranged on one side of a current collector foil (24). A second positive electrode layer (32) is arranged on other side of current collector foil. A through-hole (33) is provided in first positive electrode layer to expose the current collector foil. The characteristic of second positive electrode layer is different from first positive electrode layer. The second positive electrode layer is electrically connected with the current collector foil through the through-hole.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery with high output performance can be obtained while maintaining the capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrode housing of secondary battery.    Electrode housing (13)    Separator (21)    Current collector foil (24)    Positive electrode layers (31,32)    Through-hole (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrolyte solution amount acquisition unit that acquires liquid quantity of electrolyte solution which exists in fuel circuit in electric power generation start time of fuel cell system (1). An electrolyte solution concentration sensor (63) detects concentration of electrolyte solution in liquid which circulates through fuel circuit. A circulation liquid quantity calculation unit computes liquid quantity of liquid which circulates through fuel circuit during electric power generation of fuel cell system.    USE - Circulation liquid quantity calculation apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the circulation liquid quantity in electric power generation is accurately computed, the concentration of the liquid fuel in electric power generation can be adjusted favorably. The generation of cross leak of liquid, increase of the amount of side reactions, and the fall of electric power generation performance can be suppressed. The generation of the liquid exhaustion in fuel circuit can be prevented so that generation of the purge defect of the liquid from the fuel cell resulting from excess increase in circulation liquid quantity can be prevented at the time of power generation stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system with the circulation liquid quantity calculation apparatus.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Circulation liquid tank (23)    Gas-liquid separator (24)    Electrolyte solution concentration sensor (63)
NOVELTY - The system has a purge solenoid valve (34) purging liquid fuel i.e. hydrazine, from a fuel cell. The purge solenoid valve is operated when electric power generation is completed. A control part performs electric power generation control that purges liquid fuel from the fuel cell. A voltage detection part detects voltage generated in the fuel cell. The voltage detection part detects remaining voltage in the fuel cell when the voltage detected by the voltage detection part exceeds predetermined threshold value after operation of the valve is completed.    USE - Fuel cell (FC) system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detection part detects remaining voltage in the fuel cell when the voltage detected by the voltage detection part exceeds the predetermined threshold value after operation of the valve is completed, so that fall of the voltage of the fuel cell can be easily confirmed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control part is a FC-electronically controlled unit (ECU) (61). The voltage detection part is a voltage sensor (62).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating electric constitution of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel feed pump (26)    Electrolyte solution feed pump (28)    Purge solenoid valve (34)    FC-ECU (61)    Voltage sensor (62)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a liquid fuel replenishment unit (21,25,26) to replenish liquid fuel to a fuel circuit (23,24,29,31,32). A reflux adjustment amount calculation unit computes reflux adjustment amount of liquid fuel required to raise concentration of liquid fuel to target concentration based on the acquired concentration and acquired liquid quantity. The liquid fuel replenishment unit is controlled according to timing of start of reflux of liquid by a reflux unit. The liquid fuel of computed reflux adjustment amount is replenished to the fuel circuit.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of concentration of the liquid fuel in the liquid circulated through fuel circuit can be suppressed, when liquid refluxes from gas-liquid separator to fuel circuit. The generation of the various problems resulting from the fall of the concentration of liquid fuel can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Liquid fuel replenishment unit (21,25,26)    Fuel circuit (23,24,29,31,32)    Gas-liquid separator (42)    Air discharge pipe (46)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) provided with a membrane electrode assembly. Liquid fuel i.e. hydrazine hydrate, is circulated through a fuel circuit. An air circulation part i.e. compressor (41), circulates air to the fuel cell. A liquid quantity acquisition part acquires liquid quantity, which circulates via the fuel circuit. An electric power generation control part performs acceleration electric power generation control, which generates electric current of predetermined value when the liquid quantity acquired by the liquid quantity acquisition part exceeds in appropriate range.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation control part performs the acceleration electric power generation control, which generates electric current of the predetermined value when the liquid quantity acquired by the liquid quantity acquisition part exceeds the appropriate range so as to prevent liquid overflow and liquid exhaustion in the fuel circuit, so that flow of liquid through the fuel circuit can be maintained in a stable manner. The circulation fuel tank of the system is small in size, and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel circulation mechanism (3)    Cooling mechanism (5)    Compressor (41)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a battery module for connecting battery stacks in a parallel manner. A circuit protection element is provided with a part of charge/discharge current pathway of the stacks. The protection element is equipped with a fuse part, which includes soluble conductors (13) cut by melting/self-heating heating-resistors (14), while charging/discharging the stacks. Fusion cutting of the fuse part is separately enabled in the conductors with the resistors. A battery management system (BMS) control element operates the circuit protection element and a stack protection element.    USE - Protective circuit for preventing over current and overvoltage of a battery pack of a hybrid electric vehicle/electric vehicle and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit protection element can be operated, and the fuse part can be cut by melting the heating-resistors, while operating the stack protection element of the battery stacks such that rating of the circuit protection element can be lowered according to maximum output of the battery stacks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery module is a domestic-use power supply. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a protective circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a stack protection element.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrodes (A1, A2)    Heat generating body electrodes (P1, P2)    Soluble conductors (13)    Heating-resistors (14)
NOVELTY - The structure has a stator (14) and a rotor (13) accommodated in a recessed part (22a) such that the recessed part opens toward a case cover body in a case main body (22). A terminal block (15) is positioned at a periphery of a recessed part opening of the case main body, and protrudes toward the case cover body from the case main body. The terminal block is accommodated in the recessed part such that the recessed part opens toward the case main body with the case cover body. A stator wiring fastening part i.e. stator wiring bolt (17), fixes a stator wiring (16) to the terminal block.    USE - Peripheral structure for positioning a terminal block around a stator of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure provides a bending part on an intermediate part of the stator wiring such that bending angle of the bending part of parenthesis can be reduced, so that residual stress of the intermediate part of the stator wiring can be reduced, thus forming a connection part on a side of the terminal block of the stator wiring into linear form, and reducing the residual stress of the connection part by the side of the terminal block of the stator wiring. The recessed part of the case cover body can be positioned adjacent to an outer peripheral part of the case cover body such that vibration of a case can be reduced, so that the terminal block can be set in a stable and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a peripheral structure of a terminal block.    Rotor (13)    Stator (14)    Terminal block (15)    Stator wiring (16)    Stator wiring bolt (17)    Case main body (22)    Recessed part (22a)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electric vehicle (10) comprises a motor request torque calculation part which computes motor request torque with respect to a drive motor (14), a load driving circuit (16) requested electric power calculation part which computes first requested electric power of the load driving circuit from the motor request torque and motor rotation speed, and a pressure/voltage rise judgment part which judges whether a step up converter (21) is pressure/voltage-risen directly based on the requested electric power of the computed load driving circuit.    USE - A fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electric vehicle achieves favorable trackability of a vehicle to accelerator operation of a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an outline of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell electric vehicle (10)    Drive motor (14)    Load driving circuit (16)    Step up converter (21)    Fuel cell stack (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a discharge mode performing unit (130) that performs the discharge mode of the vehicle that is sensed to an off-state. A charge mode performing unit (120) performs the charge mode of the vehicle that is sensed to an on-state. A starting sensing unit (110) detects the on-off state of the vehicle. A primary agent fisher (140) controls the output of the main battery of the vehicle. A power controlling apparatus has a secondary agent fisher (150) that produces a main battery of the vehicle.    USE - Apparatus for controlling power of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge mode performing unit performs the discharge mode of the vehicle that is sensed to an off-state, where the primary agent fisher controls the output of the main battery of the vehicle, thus reduces the power consumption of the main battery of the vehicle, prevents over-discharging of the main battery, accurately measures the battery usable time of the vehicle, and also automatically changes the battery discharge amount of the vehicle according to the season.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power controlling method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power controlling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power controlling apparatus (100)    Starting sensing unit (110)    Charge mode performing unit (120)    Discharge mode performing unit (130)    Agent fishers (140,150)
NOVELTY - The method (60) involves determining (62) multiple operational parameters that are indicative of an operation condition of a device. A difference between each parameter and a relative limit on the parameter are determined (64). Each limit is provided to indicate a value of the relative parameter that corresponds to an undesirable operation condition. An action index is determined (66) based on a smallest one of the determined differences. The action index is determined (68) whether within a range relative to a desirable operation of the device.    USE - Method for monitoring operation of device such as fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Since the difference between each operational parameter and relative limit on the operational parameter are determined, a proper operation of the device is ensured. Thus a desired lifetime for the device is achieved. The catastrophic failure of the device can be avoided. The needs of the particular situation are also met.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for monitoring the device operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method for monitoring operation of the device.    Method for (60)    Step for determining operational parameters (62)    Step for determining difference between each operational parameter (64)    Step for determining action index (66)    Step for determining whether action index is within range (68)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a lithium-titanium oxide electrode comprises (1) selecting titanium source compound and lithium source compound as raw materials, (2) mixing the raw materials to prepare a slurry, (3) adding additive with the obtained product and then crushing the slurry, and (4) drying the crushed slurry and then calcining, and removing the additive content and forming micropores.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing lithium-titanium oxide, which is useful in an electrode of a lithium secondary battery (all claimed), where the lithium secondary battery is useful in a cellular phone, a notebook computer and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-titanium oxide has high-rate characteristics of greater than or equal to 90%, preferably greater than or equal to 95%, and improves charging/discharging efficiency and ensures safe usage of the lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Jig comprises multiple fuel channels (22), where fuel channels are connected with supporter (18) and intermediate carrier (12). The fuel cell module (10) in which the fuel anode (24) is formed at the top and bottom of each fuel channel is connected with gas head (32), where fuel channels comprises gas head, substrate (42), ventilation hole (40) and cell module. The metal mesh is adhered at both side of the fuel cell module.    USE - Jig used for measuring the property of the fuel cell of solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for measuring electrical characteristic of the fuel, which involves:    (A) connecting the measuring device with fuel cell module;    (B) arranging the interval of the gas streams;    (C) supplying nitrogen gas; and    (D) measuring the temperature of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of jig.    Fuel cell module (10)    Intermediate carrier (12)    Supporter (18)    Fuel channel (22)    Fuel anode (24)    Gas head (32)    Ventilation hole (40)    Substrate (42)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide active composition coated with aluminum zinc oxide coating composition.    USE - The positive electrode active material is useful: for synthesizing stabilization coating (claimed); and in rechargeable lithium ion batteries and secondary lithium ion batteries for vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has high energy density and power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for synthesizing stabilization coating comprising adding lithium metal oxide with an aluminum zinc precursor composition, and heating the precursor coated composition to form the aluminum zinc oxide on the lithium metal oxide composition.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a primary coil (11) that is parallelly connected to the secondary battery (1), and is provided to store the energy by electric current supplied from secondary battery. An insulation type DC-DC converter (10) is provided with a pick up coil (12) into which induced current flows by energy stored from primary coil. An H bridge circuit (20) is provided to selectively connect the pick up coil to the forward direction and reverse direction in series with respect to the capacitor (2).    USE - Power supply device mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The positive bias voltage can be added to the capacitor, so that the electrical energy remained in the capacitor can be supplied, and the inverter can be driven with bias voltage, even if the voltage of the capacitor falls. Hence the electrical energy of the capacitor can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical circuit diagram of the power supply device.    Secondary battery (1)    Capacitor (2)    DC-DC converter (10)    Primary coil (11)    Pick up coil (12)    H bridge circuit (20)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has voltage conversion apparatus that converts between capacitor (20) and battery (40). A control apparatus controls operation of motor generator (60) and power converter device (30). The electric power of capacitor is made to charge battery, or power converter device is controlled to charge electric power of battery to capacitor based on charge conditions of capacitor and battery. The power converter device is controlled to permit only charge to battery from capacitor when vehicle is driven only with driving force of motor generator is indicated.    USE - Charging/discharging system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of regeneration energy can be improved. The charging/discharging system can perform charge/discharge efficiently. Energy efficiency of the charging/discharging process can be improved. The life decline by high output and highly frequent charging/discharging or charging/discharging with large depth can be prevented easily. The fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced. The operation sound and waste gas of the engine can be suppressed. The lifetime of the battery can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the charging/discharging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the charging/discharging system.    Charging/discharging system (1)    Capacitor (20)    Power converter device (30)    Battery (40)    Motor generator (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electric power supply unit (20) which supplies electric power generated by vehicle-mounted solar cell (21) by main battery (18) and sub-batteries (19). An electric charging control unit controls charge of main battery and sub-batteries using generated electric power supplied from electric power supply portion. The electric charging control unit which supplies electric power generated by vehicle-mounted solar cell from electric power supply unit to main battery is prohibited while vehicle (100) is working.    USE - Charging control apparatus for controlling charge to battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in type hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The so-called of sub-battery and generation of battery stage fright can prevented appropriately even when the condition of operating several auxiliary machines by supplying the electric power generated by the sub-battery by the vehicle-mounted solar cell in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply portion and charge controller mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main battery (18)    Sub-battery (19)    Electric power supply unit (20)    Vehicle-mounted solar cell (21)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - A lead-acid battery (1) consists of electrode plate group (5) on which a positive electrode plate (2) and a negative electrode plate (3) are stacked through separator (4) is accommodated in a cell chamber (6) with an electrolytic solution. The positive electrode plate consists of a positive-electrode grid and positive-electrode active material filled in the positive-electrode grid. The negative electrode plate consists of a negative-electrode grid, surface layer and a negative-electrode active material filled in the negative-electrode grid.    USE - Lead-acid battery is used for idling stop system for vehicle and air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-acid battery has excellent recyclability. The idling stop system provided using lead-acid battery has excellent durability and charge acceptance property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead-acid battery consists of electrode plate group on which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are stacked through separator is accommodated in a cell chamber with an electrolytic solution. The positive electrode plate consists of a positive-electrode grid comprising lead or lead alloy which does not contain antimony and a positive-electrode active material filled in the positive-electrode grid. The negative electrode plate consist of a negative-electrode grid comprising lead or a lead alloy which does not include antimony, a surface layer formed on the surface of the negative-electrode grid and comprising lead alloy containing antimony and a negative-electrode active material filled in the negative-electrode grid. The mass ratio of negative-electrode active material per cell chamber and positive-electrode active material per cell chamber is 0.7-1.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of lead-acid battery.    Lead-acid battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Separator (4)    Electrode group (5)    Cell chamber (6)
NOVELTY - The electric power sending system has DC power supply which is configured to supply the DC power. An electric power priority taking-out apparatus (2) is attached to the DC power supply. The attached electric power priority taking-out apparatus is controlled by controller (3). The electric energy of the electric power priority taking-out from the DC power supply in which the electric power priority taking-out apparatus is attached to load (5) is determined.    USE - Electric power sending system such as electric power generator and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The small amounts of electric power generated from natural energy sources can be effectively used without waste, when the electric power groups electric-power-generated from commercial power source and natural energy sources are combined. The cost of the electric power sending system can be reduced. The environment friendly energy can be used effectively. The electric power can be supplied automatically from power sources, even if one power source is cut off. The usage priority of electric power can be set easily, when the power sources is used. The power can be comprehensively used without waste in compliance with various conditions. The control signal of the electric power priority taking-out apparatus is adjusted, so that the electric power maximum output of the photovoltaic power generator can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power sending system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy source (1)    Electric power priority taking-out apparatus (2)    Controller (3)    Control signal (4)    Load (5)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises composition comprising lithium-nickel-containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium-ion battery (claimed) used in information related equipment, communication apparatus and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has excellent deterioration prevention property, and small mass increase rate in specific atmosphere. The lithium secondary battery obtained using positive electrode material has excellent rate characteristics, and high capacity, and is safe and lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises composition comprising lithium-nickel-containing complex oxide of formula: LiaNibMcN'dLeOx (I), where M is element chosen from manganese and cobalt, N' is element chosen from magnesium, aluminum, titanium, chromium and iron, and L is element chosen from boron, carbon, sodium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, calcium and barium, a/(b+c+d) is 0.8-1.3, b/(b+c+d) is 0.3-0.95, c/(b+c+d) is 0.05-0.6, d/(b+c+d) is 0.005-0.1, e/(b+c+d) is 0.0005-0.01, b+c+d is 1, and x is 1.5-2.5. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The cylindrical secondary battery has an insulating element (25A) that covers a top portion of a protrusion (24c), side surface on a center side, and a surface of a safety valve (24A) on a center side. A longitudinal cross-section shape fitted by the center side of the safety valve of the protrusion is equipped with the insulation element folded in Z-shape. A terminal board (21) is fitted and fixed to a center side of the insulating element, and welded and connected to a supply contact portion (24) through a central opening of the insulating element.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery such as cylindrical non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in cylindrical nickel hydride storage battery, and for various tools.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the sealant can be improved. The impact resistance can provide the favorable cylindrical secondary battery. The cylindrical secondary battery can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the cylindrical secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cylindrical non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, longitudinal sectional view of the sealant, and bottom view of the safety valve.    Terminal board (21)    Supply contact portion (24)    Safety valve (24A)    Protrusion (24c)    Insulating element (25A)
NOVELTY - The machine (5) has an analog control communication unit (32b) that transmits/receives control signal of analog between charging cradles (1). Pilot signal communication unit (32d) transmits/receives control signal of pulse wave between vehicles (4). Inband communication unit (33) transmits/receives other control signal superimposed on control signal of pulse wave. Control unit (32a) transmits signal according to control signal received in pilot signal and inband communication units to analog control communication unit and controller area network communication unit (32c).    USE - Relay machine for connector apparatus used in electric power feeding system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The specification differs can be realizable at low cost. The safety of the electric power supply in the relay machine can be improved by providing the power supply. The alternating current electric power feeding terminal is reliably insulated by the insulation portion, so as to prevent the unexpected situation where battery electric current is supplied to the exterior from electric power feeding terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (4)    Relay machine (5)    Control unit (32a)    Analog control communication unit (32b)    Controller area network communication unit (32c)    Pilot signal communication unit (32d)    Inband communication unit (33)
NOVELTY - The device (5) has device main portion (6) that permeates excitation light (L1). Metal nanoparticle is made to adjoin to a sample (S). A surface plasmon (P) excites to the contact surface adjoined to the sample of the metal nanoparticle, if the excitation light injects from the one surface of the device main portion. The Raman scattered light from the sample is reinforced by the surface plasmon, and the surface enhancement Raman scattered light is produced. The flat surface is arranged along one surface of the device main portion.    USE - Optical device for analyzer (claimed) for analyzing catalytic reaction used in fuel cell, lithium ion battery and plating. Can also be used in thin film device such as solar cell, electroluminescent element, and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - Raman scattered light from the sample can be reliably augmented by surface plasmon, and the electric field gradient of the focus vicinity of objective lens can be reinforced effectively by surface plasmon. The sensitivity of surface enhancement Raman scattered light can be improved. The depth resolution with respect to the depth direction of sample can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for analyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the analyzer.    Optical device (5)    Device main portion (6)    Excitation light (L1)    Surface plasmon (P)    Sample (S)
NOVELTY - The management has a pipe arrangement (6) arranged to cool a vehicle battery unit (2) by a coolant that is arranged to run in the pipe arrangement through a portion, or adjacent to the vehicle battery unit. A pyrotechnical charge unit (12) is positioned in an auxiliary coolant unit (13) which is arranged to provide an enhanced flow of at least one type of coolant when the charge unit is detonated.    USE - Thermal management system of motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced flow of coolant is quickly provided to the vehicle battery unit when cooling of existing cooling arrangement is determined to be insufficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for providing auxiliary cooling to a vehicle battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermal management system.    Vehicle battery unit (2)    Thermal management system (5)    Pipe arrangement (6)    Pyrotechnical charge unit (12)    Auxiliary coolant unit (13)
NOVELTY - Method for producing a bi-functional electrode, involves providing a porous metal substrate, and chemically growing metal oxide nanowires on the metal substrate.    USE - The method is useful for producing the bi-functional electrode which is used in a metal-air battery or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is performed simply.
NOVELTY - The system has a main relay (200) fixed in a coupling circuit (L). The coupling circuit is fixed between an automotive electric part (400) and a battery (100). A pre charge relay (300) is equipped with a protective resistance part (320). The protective resistance part is connected with the main relay along parallel direction. A capacitor (500) of the automotive electric part is connected to the coupling circuit. A control unit (600) detects physical error of the coupling circuit by checking variable power value of the capacitor.    USE - Battery management system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system protects usage of high-capacity resistance generation battery in a vehicle. The system has low manufacturing cost. The system perceives short situation of a high voltage line for providing rapid management during partial failure of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Coupling circuit (L)    Battery (100)    Main relay (200)    Pre charge relay (300)    Protective resistance part (320)    Automotive electric part (400)    Capacitor (500)    Control unit (600)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a control device calculating a requested voltage (VHreq) as an output voltage (VH) from a boost converter (12) for bringing a degree of modulation of an inverter (14) closer to a prescribed target degree of modulation (Kmd#). The device calculates a minimum voltage (VHmin) from target torque (Tqcom) of an AC electric motor (M1) as a minimum value for the output voltage from the converter that realizes target torque. The device controls the converter such that the output voltage from the converter is closer to a value which is greater one of the requested and minimum voltage.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid car, fuel cell car, and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The control device controls the converter such that the output voltage from the converter is closer to a value which is greater one of the requested and minimum voltage, thus preventing lowering in the output voltage from the converter down to a value which cannot realize target torque of the motor, and hence overcoming insufficient output torque of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a control block diagram of a motor drive system during a rectangular wave control scheme.    Prescribed target degree of modulation (Kmd)    AC electric motor (M1)    Target torque (Tqcom)    Output voltage (VH)    Minimum voltage (VHmin)    Requested voltage (VHreq)    Boost converter (12)    Inverter (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting active layer composition of a catalyst based on noble metal. Electrically conducting composite oxide is doped with ruthenium and antimony dioxides of tin. Porous layer thickness of a catalytic electrode is 2-15 m.    USE - Method for producing metal oxide of a catalytic electrode for use in hydrogen and alcohol fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has first case (110) and second case that are coupled to each other to receive a battery cell. The first case is provided with a first base plate (111) that is arranged adjacent a main surface of cell. A first side wall (115) is arranged to protrude from first base plate along an edge portion of first base plate. The first side wall is arranged adjacent a first side of battery cell. The first side wall is provided with support portion (115a) comprising alternating first and second portions. The first portions are thicker than the second portions.    USE - Battery pack used as power sources for mobile devices, electric cars, hybrid cars, electric bicycles, and uninterruptible power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Since the first side wall is arranged adjacent to first side of battery cell and is provided with support portion with alternating first and second portions in which first portion is arranged thicker than second portion, the deformation of the first base plate during cooling of the first case after moulding can be reduced. Thus the battery pack is achieved without deformation due to cooling contraction after high-temperature molding of the battery case and without noises during assembly of the battery case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of first and second cases of battery pack.    First case plate (110)    First base portion (111)    First side wall (115)    Support portion (115a)    Battery cell (150)
NOVELTY - A negative active material comprises amorphous carbon in which amorphous carbon has R value of (002) peak of 10-50 at 2 theta of 13-35 degrees by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis using copper potassium alpha (CuK alpha ) ray and average lattice distance (d002) of 0.33-0.4 nm. The (002) peak has W shape having 1st lower inflection point, highest point, and 2nd lower inflection point.    USE - A negative active material for rechargeable lithium battery used for integrated starter and generator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable lithium battery containing the negative active material has excellent cycle-life characteristics at high charge and discharge rate and excellent storage characteristics at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative active material comprises amorphous carbon in which amorphous carbon has R value of (002) peak of 10-50 at 2 theta of 13-35 degrees by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis using copper potassium alpha (CuK alpha ) ray and average lattice distance (d002) of 0.33-0.4 nm. The (002) peak has W shape having 1st lower inflection point, highest point, and 2nd lower inflection point. The R value is obtained by using equation R=B/A (1), where B is height of highest point of (002) peak and A is height at crossing point between straight vertical line from zero to B and tangent line connecting 1st lower inflection point and 2nd lower inflection point. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rechargeable lithium battery comprising negative electrode containing negative active material, positive electrode containing positive active material layer consisting of positive active material, separator interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode, and electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the XRD pattern of hard carbon.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a rectifier circuit (2) rectifying alternating voltage, which is provided by an alternating voltage source (1). A power factor correction (PFC) circuit (3) is connected with an output terminal of the rectifier circuit. A capacitor (C) is connected with output lines (16a, 16b) of the PFC circuit. A DC static converter (5) i.e. DC-DC converter, lowers output voltage at the PFC circuit to produce output voltage to a battery (6). A voltage detector (14) detects output voltage at a secondary winding (L2) of an isolation transformer (13) when a circuit part is switched on.    USE - Charging device for charging a battery i.e. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery or lead-acid battery, of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can detect high voltage without using an isolating amplifier when high voltage side and low voltage side are electrically separated from each other. The capacitor smoothens the voltage output of the PFC circuit and is switched between the output lines of the PFC circuit. The discharge amount of capacitor is reduced when pulse signal exhibits narrow pulse width in the device and switch-on time of a circuit part is short, so that output voltage at the PFC circuit fluctuates, work of the PFC circuit is stabilized and power loss of the device is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alternating voltage source is a commercial 100 V AC power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a charging device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (C)    Primary winding (L1)    Secondary winding (L2)    Alternating voltage source (1)    Rectifier circuit (2)    PFC circuit (3)    DC static converter (5)    Battery (6)    Isolation transformer (13)    Voltage detector (14)    Output lines (16a, 16b)    Charging device (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a water circulation (30) with a heat exchanger (32) in a fuel cell system (2) and a water reservoir (48). A cooling circuit (52) is provided with a conveying device (34) for conveying a cooling medium to a motor car. The cooling medium is supplied to the water circulation of the heat exchanger. Cathode exhaust gas is stored in the heat exchanger to condense at the fuel cell in the water reservoir. The cooling medium at the fuel cell is cooled by water from the water reservoir. Water level in the water reservoir is determined at the conveying device.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing overall weight of a fuel cell system by controlling current level or border conditions of a fuel cell in a water tank, and minimizing storage amount of water in the water tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for operating of a fuel cell system of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for operating a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (2)    Water circulation (30)    Heat exchanger (32)    Conveying device (34)    Water reservoir (48)    Cooling circuit (52)
NOVELTY - A vehicle (1) comprises a power drive unit (32) which is connected to the drive motor through a motor cable (31), and controls the drive of the drive motor (21) which is positioned on the front part of the vehicle body. The drive motor is arranged below the fuel cell (22). The power drive unit is positioned on the drive motor. The vehicle supports separately from the drive motor and the power drive unit.    USE - A vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can improve the reliability of the electrical connection part in the power drive unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram of the front part side surface of the fuel cell mounting vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Drive motor (21)    Fuel cell (22)    Motor cable (31)    Power drive unit (32)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a cell chamber (12) for partly receiving an anode and cathode, where the cell chamber is partially separated from an external environment by a housing (14). The housing comprises a safety valve (16) for emergency release gasification. A passivating agent (18) i.e. flow guiding device, is directly arranged in or on the safety valve for partly passivating a cell component leaving from the safety valve. The passivating agent is activated by a triggering of the safety valve, where the passivating agent comprises liquified gas and catalyst.    USE - Electro-chemical energy storage device i.e. lithium-based energy storage device (claimed), such as lithium ion battery, for use in an everyday application during an emergency situation. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a computer i.e. laptop, mobile phone, a smart phone and a power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The passivating agent is directly arranged in or on the safety valve for partly passivating the cell component leaving from the safety valve such that responsiveness or potential danger of the cell component is reduced, thus reducing unavoidable diffusion in an easy manner. The cell chamber or housing of the device is sealed, thus preventing leakage of gas and reducing a potential hazard to operators and the environment of the device for providing a safe operation in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electro-chemical energy storage device.    Electro-chemical energy storage device (10)    Cell chamber (12)    Housing (14)    Safety valve (16)    Passivating agent (18)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (50) has positive and negative electrodes which are arranged within a battery cell housing (30). The battery cell terminals (11,12) are connected within the battery cell housing through respective current path. The battery cell housing lid (28) is connected with the battery cell housing such that the battery cell is sealed. A monitoring circuit (40) is directly connected to the side wall of battery cell housing, for detecting temperature or voltage of the battery cell.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell for battery of motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the monitoring circuit is directly joined to the battery cell housing, a very exact and inexpensive monitoring of temperature or voltage of the battery cell can be enabled. By the direct connection of the monitoring circuit with the battery cell, the relevant data can be recorded over the operation of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cell terminals (11,12)    Battery cell housing lid (28)    Battery cell housing (30)    Monitoring circuit (40)    Battery cell (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a reference boost pressure of an engine (10) based on rotational speed of the engine and load of the engine, and determining flow and/or pressure of air supplied to the engine such that a flow signal and/or pressure signal is generated. Small pressure of the reference boost pressure is target boost pressure of the engine. A limit boost pressure ratio is determined based on parameter of time change of the flow signal and/or the pressure signal, and limit boost pressure is determined based on the boost pressure ratio and rotational speed of a compressor (18).    USE - Method for controlling boost pressure of an engine i.e. internal combustion engine e.g. petrol engine and diesel engine, of an automobile, and a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the limit boost pressure ratio based on parameter of time change of the flow signal and/or the pressure signal, and enables the determination of the limit boost pressure based on the boost pressure ratio and rotational speed of the compressor, thus avoiding compressor pumping, and hence achieving improved controlling of the boost pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a fuel cell system.    Engine (10)    Exhaust gas pipe (16)    Compressor (18)    Exhaust gas turbine (20)    Bypass valve (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has two electrical battery poles (361,362) to supply power to a load unit. The electrical battery poles are electrically connected to a battery module (350) and an interior of a housing portion (370). The module terminals (341,342) are electrically connected with a module connector (340). The housing portion is provided with a hatch element (330) which is opened. The module terminals and module connector are arranged in a region facing the hatch element.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (claimed) such as electrically propelled motor vehicle e.g. electric car and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safe and quick discharge of the battery can be ensured. The accessibility of the hatch element after the accident of vehicle can be enhanced. The safety of the lithium ion battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery with hatch element.    Hatch element (330)    Module connector (340)    Module terminals (341,342)    Battery module (350)    Electrical battery poles (361,362)    Housing portion (370)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has a first closure element optionally closing/locking a transit. A bypass (4) is provided in the first closure element. A second closure element closes/locks the transit and the bypass and comprises a first portion. The transit and the bypass are closed in the first region of the second closure element based on the first closure element. The transit and the first closure element are opened in a second portion of the second closure element. The transit is opened/closed by the first closure element in a third portion of the second closure element.    USE - Expansion valve for a cooling circuit to cool batteries in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The valve provides a refrigerant cycle in simple and inexpensive manner and ensures safe and reliable air conditioning in a vehicle. The closure element comprises a magnetic valve that is manufactured in inexpensive manner and achieves simple and reliable operation of a cooling circuit. The valve controls flux of a coolant by a radiator, so that homogeneous refrigeration of battery cells of the vehicle is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cooling circuit    (2) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling circuit with an expansion valve.    Expansion valve (1)    Bypass (4)    Cooling circuit (10)    Capacitor (11)    Radiator (12)
NOVELTY - The unlocking device (1) has an electricity generator (31) producing electricity using movement of a door knob (30) attached to the vehicle exterior. A capacitor (55) stores the produced electricity. A central processing unit (57) receiving the unlocking request signal from a keyless remote control (2) supplies the stored electricity to an unlocking module (21), unlocking the door.    USE - Unlocking device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The door can be unlocked without using an emergency key, omitting storage space for the key and allowing for reduction in size, weight and cost of the keyless remote control. Since the emergency key is not used, the vehicle need not be equipped with key cylinder, avoiding vehicle theft due to destruction of keyhole, and also improving vehicle security and contributing to weight and cost reduction and improvement in freedom of design of the vehicle. Since the electricity produced by door knob movement is supplied to the unlocking module, the door can be unlocked without being influenced by environment outside the vehicle. Since the door knob is used for generating electricity, new movable part is not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of an unlocking device for vehicle.    Unlocking device (1)    Keyless remote control (2)    Unlocking module (21)    Door knob (30)    Electricity generator (31)    Capacitor (55)    Central processing unit (57)
NOVELTY - The method involves disassembling (S1) the fuel cell stack from the vehicle. The data relevant to performance and service life of the dismantled fuel cell stack is detected and/or determined (S2). The dismantled fuel cell stack is assembled in the other vehicle.    USE - Method for reusing fuel cell stack of vehicle with other vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the data relevant to the performance and service life of the dismantled fuel cell stack is detected and/or determined, the performance of the fuel cell stack for reuse can be improved effectively. The fuel cell which is already used in vehicle can be reused in other vehicle, thus the cost for recycling the fuel cell can be reduced and the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell driven vehicles are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for reusing fuel cell stack of vehicle with other vehicle.    Step for disassembling the fuel cell stack from the vehicle (S1)    Step for detecting and/or determining data relevant to performance and service life of fuel cell stack (S2)    Step for conditioning of the fuel cell stack (S3)    Step for mounting replacement component based on detected and/or determined data relevant to performance and service life of fuel cell stack (S4)    Step for assembling the fuel cell stack for reuse in the other vehicle (S5)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying (S410) a summed current obtained by summing frequencies of output voltages of fuel cell stack. Periods of the corresponding frequencies are compared (S420) with each other for selecting any one of the frequency. A fault generated in fuel cell stack is diagnosed (S430) using a voltage corresponding to selected frequency.    USE - Method for diagnosing fault of fuel cell stack used for supplying power to electric/electrical product and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault of fuel cell stack can be easily diagnosed at early stage by comparing the periods of frequencies of output voltages of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process for diagnosing fault of fuel cell stack.    Step for applying summed current (S410)    Step for comparing periods of corresponding frequencies of output voltages of fuel cell stack (S420)    Step for diagnosing fault generated in fuel cell stack (S430)
NOVELTY - The method involves extracting two frequency currents by passing alternating currents generated by multiple alternating current generators (120, 130) through multiple filters (140, 150). A summed frequency current is generated by summing the two frequency currents. The summed frequency current is applied to a fuel cell stack (110). The filters are provided with a band pass filter. Total harmonic distortion and impedance are calculated by the two frequency currents.    USE - Method for generating injected current of a fuel cell stack to supply power to a small electric/electrical product i.e. portable apparatus and supplying industrial power, home power and drive power for driving a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating the summed frequency current by summing the two frequency currents, thus achieving efficiency of the fuel cell stack and avoiding malfunction in the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for generating injected current of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating a connection state of an apparatus for producing injected current of a fuel cell stack. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Apparatus for generating injected current (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Alternating current generators (120, 130)    Filters (140, 150)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a summed current obtained by summing currents of different frequency regions to a fuel cell stack (110). The output voltages of the fuel cell stack is passed through each of the different frequency filters to extract the respective diagnosis data. A diagnosis whether or not a fault is generated in the fuel cell stack is performed using the respective diagnosis data.    USE - Method for diagnosing fault of fuel cell stack mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By applying the summed current obtained by summing the currents of the different frequency regions to the fuel cell stack and then rapidly diagnosing the fault of the fuel cell stack using the diagnosis data obtained by filtering the output voltages of the fuel cell stack, the diagnosis analysis capability is improved. By simultaneously monitoring the impedance and the total harmonic distortion using the diagnosis data obtained by filtering the output voltages of the fuel cell stack to diagnose a state of an inner portion of the fuel cell stack the diagnosis analysis capability is increased by two times or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for diagnosing fault of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for diagnosing fault of fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    First frequency filter (120)    Second frequency filter (130)    Voltage monitoring unit (140)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a heading (40) including an inverter connected with a main bus terminal (11). A drive motor (30) is connected with the heading of the inverter. A plant compensating device (50) is established for activating a fuel cell (10). A start direct current (DC) power converter (60) is established to operate the plant compensating device. A start control unit (80) is provided with a super capacitor relay (82), an initial loading relay (84) and an initial loading resistor (86) for controlling the super capacitor. Multiple relays (84a, 84b) are arranged in the initial loading relay.    USE - Emergency start system for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The start control unit is provided with the super capacitor relay, the initial loading relay with multiple relays and the initial loading resistor for controlling the super capacitor, so that the emergency start is feasible even when the start DC power converter is failed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an emergency start method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an emergency start system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Main bus terminal (11)    Drive motor (30)    Heading (40)    Plant compensating device (50)    Start DC power converter (60)    Start control unit (80)    Super capacitor relay (82)    Initial loading relay (84)    Relays (84a, 84b)    Initial loading resistor (86)    Emergency start system (100)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises a separator for insulating electrodes (18) having an active material layer (22) on a metal foil (21), and an inclined surface (30) which inclines with respect to a direction perpendicular to the surface of the metal foil and in an edge of the active material layer. The inclination-angle of the inclined surface is 5-45 degrees .    USE - A lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved adhesiveness with the metal foil, thus it is hard to peel from metal foil in the active material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing the lithium ion secondary battery, comprising forming an inclined surface that inclines with respect to a direction perpendicular to the surface of the metal foil; and roll-pressing an active material mixture from the edge where the inclined surface is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Electrodes (18)    Metal foil (21)    Active material layer (22)    Metal foil exposure part (23)    Inclined surface (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell unit (102) for producing electric power by supplying fuel gas and supplying electric power and heat at system power supply (101). An electric power load (113) is connected to the system power supply. A hot water storage unit (105) is provided with a hot water storage tank (106), where heat supplied from the fuel cell unit is stored as hot water in the hot water storage tank. A setting apparatus (108) sets an electric power generation amount of the fuel cell unit at a time of a power failure.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat supplied from the fuel cell unit is stored as hot water in the hot water storage tank, and the setting apparatus sets the electric power generation amount of the fuel cell unit at the time of the power failure so as to continue an electric power generation fully and supply the electric power to the electric power load by producing electric power at the time of the power failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    System power supply (101)    Fuel cell unit (102)    Hot water storage unit (105)    Hot water storage tank (106)    Setting apparatus (108)    Electric power load (113)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (10) which drives electric power generator based on largest generated-electric-power command value comprises electric power generator (11) which generates electric power; hot water storage (12) which stores heat produced by the electric power generator as hot water; first setting (19) which sets the electric power generator continuation time at the time of a power failure; power failure detector (14) which detects power failure or power recovery of system power supply; and controller (13) which controls the drive of the electric power generator.    USE - Fuel cell system for gas-engine type cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces the largest generated electric power without carrying out a full stop, thus a user can use more electric power during power failure time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell system (10) which drives electric power generator based on largest generated-electric-power command value comprises electric power generator (11) which generates electric power; hot water storage (12) which stores heat produced by the electric power generator as hot water; first setting (19) which sets the electric power generator continuation time at the time of a power failure; power failure detector (14) which detects power failure or power recovery of system power supply; and controller (13) which controls the drive of the electric power generator. The largest heat storage amount which can be stored in the hot water storage is used. The largest generated-electric-power command value which can continue an electric power generation is calculated during the electric power generation continuation time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Electric power generator (11)    Hot water storage (12)    Controller (13)    Power failure detector (14)    First setting (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (100) comprises hydrogen-containing-gas passing through modifier (1), electric power generator using the hydrogen-containing gas, combustor (2) which heats the modifier, material supply device (3) for supplying raw material to the modifier, and controller (20) which reduces feed rate of the raw material.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can suppress temperature rise of the modifier when continuing supply of the hydrogen-containing gas to a fuel cell (10) after stopping power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Modifier (1)    Combustor (2)    Material supply device (3)    Fuel cell (10)    Controller (20)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode layer containing a conductive support agent, and a solid electrolyte layer (3) connected to the electrode layer. Lithium aluminum germanium phosphate is contained in a solid electrolyte material, and aluminum metal is contained in the conductive support agent. Ratio of volume of the conductive support agent that occupies for sum total of the volume of the solid electrolyte material and the volume of the conductive support agent of a battery active material, the solid electrolyte material, and the electrode layer is 20-50%.    USE - All-solid-state battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in an electronic device i.e. mobile telephone. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium aluminum germanium phosphate is contained in the solid electrolyte material, and aluminum metal is contained in the conductive support agent, so that high-rate characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an all-solid-state battery.    Negative electrode layer (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Anode collector (4)    All-solid-state battery (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has an allocation ratio change unit i.e. wind distribution ratio change unit (45), provided in a near position of a corner part (41b) of a battery cell (4), where the allocation ratio change unit changes direction of a free end (45a) according to flow volume or flow rate of air introduced from an air inlet. The allocation ratio change unit changes allocation ratio with refrigerant amount, which flows along a side surface (41c) adjacent to other side surface (41a) while continuing from the corner part.    USE - Structure for cooling a rectangular parallelepiped shape battery cell of an assembled battery (claimed) i.e. secondary battery, utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The allocation ratio change unit is provided in surrounding part inside provided in circumference of the battery cell so as to avoid the need to secure an exclusive space for providing the wind distribution ratio change unit in a position away from the battery cell, so that the battery cell can be prevented from being enlarged. The structure can perform cooling according to the condition of the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view and a top view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (4)    Side surfaces (41a, 41c)    Corner part (41b)    Wind distribution ratio change unit (45)    Free end (45a)
NOVELTY - Battery pack comprises a label stuck by an outer surface of a unit cell (2), where label has a base material layer (3A) provided with a swelling detection part (3C) deeply cut from a surface layer, one surface of the base material layer is stuck with an outer surface of the unit cell through an adhesive material (3D), and the other surface of the base material layer is stuck with a transmissive protective layer (3B) through an adhesive material, where the protective layer covers the part which opposes the swelling detection part.    USE - The battery pack is used for an electronic device (claimed). It is used e.g. as main power supply of power-assist bicycle or power supplies for backup, such as portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to notebook-type computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, tablet, portable DVD player, portable global positioning system and transceiver.    ADVANTAGE - The label stuck in the outer surface of the square battery is provided with the swelling detection part provided with the predetermined depth, which functions as a swelling detection mechanism, and the notch groove, which has predetermined length. When the unit cell swells by the use environment, stress is generated at the time of swelling and releases the swelling detection part of the label, and produces a slit-shaped gash. Thus, by visually observing that the outer surface of the unit cell is exposed from the slit-shaped gash, a user can recognize the swelling of the unit cell easily and can determine deterioration, ensuring battery pack safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partial expanded sectional view of disconnection surface of battery pack in a state in which the battery is not expanded.    Unit cell (2)    Base material layer (3A)    Transmissive protective layer (3B)    Swelling detection part (3C)    Adhesive material (3D)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a positive electrode sheet (18) provided with an active material layer (26) arranged in a surface of a metal foil (25). An insulating fibrous ceramic (33) i.e. fibrous alumina, is provided with a coating layer (30) that covers a part of the active material layer. Average of angle of the fibrous ceramic and the surface of the metal foil is 30 to 90 degree. Thickness of the coating layer is 0.5-5 mm. Length of the fibrous ceramics is 0.1-10 mm.    USE - Electrode for use in a lithium ion secondary battery and a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery of an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid vehicle and a commercial vehicle. Can also be used for an electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation angle of the fibrous ceramic is less than 30 degree, so that a non-aqueous electrolyte becomes impregnated by a hole to an inner side of the coating layer, and liquid maintain property of the non-aqueous electrolyte can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of structure of a coating layer. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode sheet (18)    Metal foil (25)    Active material layer (26)    Coating layer (30)    Insulating fibrous ceramic (33)
NOVELTY - The module (11) has a battery cell unit (21) provided with battery cells and a lead (35) that electrically connects the battery cells. A waterproof part is accommodated to watertight the battery cell unit. An external case is accommodated in a place in which the battery cell unit, the waterproof part and a thermally-conductive part (41) are placed. The thermally-conductive part is thicker than the waterproof part, and positions between the external case and the waterproof part and contacts the waterproof part and the external case.    USE - Battery module for use in an electrically-driven type vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electrically-driven type wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof part is accommodated to watertight the battery cell unit, so that the battery module has water-proofness, and is securable. The thermally-conductive part contacts the waterproof part and the external case, so that the heat produced in the battery cells can be rapidly and efficiently conducted from the waterproof part to the external case through the thermally-conductive part. The thermally-conductive part is thicker than the waterproof part, so that thermal capacity of the thermally-conductive part is larger than that of the waterproof part. The thermally-conductive part prevents the waterproof part from rubbing against the external case and from being damaged, thus improving waterproofness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (11)    Cover (13)    Notch (16)    Battery cell unit (21)    Lead (35)    Thermally-conductive part (41)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a case (2) provided with a positive electrode terminal (5) and a negative electrode terminal (6). A separator is arranged between a positive electrode and a negative electrode, where the positive electrode is connected to the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode is connected to the negative electrode terminal. Two metal foils (31, 32) are connected to the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal, respectively. A foil group (21) is formed by arranging two insulating layers (33, 34) between the metal foils.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus i.e. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The foil group is formed by arranging the insulating layers between the metal foils, so that internal energy of the apparatus can be rapidly released at time of abnormality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus.    Vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus (1)    Case (2)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Foil group (21)    Metal foils (31,32)    Insulating layers (33,34)
NOVELTY - The power converter device (1) comprises a semiconductor module (2) that contains a semiconductor element. A cooler (3) cools the semiconductor module. An introductory pipe (4a) is attached to the cooler to introduce a refrigerant (12) into the cooler. A derivation pipe (4b) is attached to the cooler to derive the refrigerant from the cooler. A holding element (5) holds the semiconductor module and cooler. A clamp (6) fixes two pipes to the holding element. A to-be-fastened unit (61) is formed in the one end and is fastened by the holding element of a fastening element (15).    USE - Power converter device, such as a vehicle-mounted power converter device for converting power in vehicles, such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device comprises a semiconductor module that contains a semiconductor element, and a cooler cools the semiconductor module, and thus reduces the size of the power converter device, ensures simple manufacturing process, suppresses the stress produced at the root of pipe, and also reduces the manufacturing cost of the power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Semiconductor module (2)    Cooler (3)    Introductory pipe (4a)    Derivation pipe (4b)    Holding element (5)    Clamp (6)    Refrigerant (12)    Fastening element (15)    To-be-fastened unit (61)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (20) has a fuel feed pump and an oxygen pump i.e. air compressor (26), attached to a vehicle body via a bracket. Required output of a vehicle main body is set based on a battery (32), which supplies electric power to a control part i.e. motor (44). The control part controls the fuel feed pump and the oxygen pump such that request torque is output based on the required output and efficiency restriction of the vehicle main body. The control part controls the output of the request torque when target output is changed from efficiency target output of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the output of the request torque when the target output is changed from the efficiency target output of the fuel cell so as to suppress discomfort of a driver, so that decline in energy efficiency of the vehicle can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel feed pump is a circulation pump (24).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel-cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel-cell vehicle (20)    Circulation pump (24)    Air compressor (26)    Battery (32)    Motor (44)
NOVELTY - The device has electrical cells provided with poles (8), where the cells are connected with each other over the poles by using a connector (10). The connector is pressed on the poles. The poles are designed as a solid cylinder bolt. The connector comprises a circular recess (12) that is connected to a cross-section of the bolt. The recess comprises a pulled up part and a frustum-shaped circulating collar (14). The connector is formed as a punched metal sheet bent part, where the connector is made from coppers or copper alloy.    USE - Electrical energy storage device i.e. high voltage lithium battery, for supplying electrical power to components in a motor car, a hybrid vehicle or purely electrical claimant vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device simplifies the manufacture of high voltage lithium battery of the motor car. The frictional resistance transmission of the device can be manufactured in simple manner by mechanical pressing operation. The connectors are formed as punched metal sheet bent parts, so that the device can be manufactured in simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a bolt with an associated connector.    Poles (8)    Connector (10)    Circular recess (12)    Frustum-shaped circulating collar (14)    Mounting direction (16)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (12) has a power supply line (80) for supplying a power supply from an electrical storage apparatus (48) to a control apparatus. The power supply line is provided with an opening-and-closing part i.e. relay part (78). The opening-and-closing part is circuit-closed by a starting command from a command part in a filling starting command part (84) and an electric power generation starting command part (86). A communication apparatus (24) transmits a detected value of a gas state to an external fuel gas supply apparatus i.e. hydrogen station (14), from the control apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply line supplies the power supply from the electrical storage apparatus to the control apparatus such that the opening-and-closing part can be opened in a state before emitting the starting command, so that a fuel gas storage part mounted in a vehicle makes zero-value standby power of the control apparatus, thus suppressing electric power supplied from a vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus at time of filling the gas from the hydrogen station, and hence reducing size and cost of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control apparatus is a filling electronically controlled unit (ECU) (74).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a gas-charging system provided with a fuel cell vehicle and a hydrogen station.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell vehicle (12)    Hydrogen station (14)    Communication apparatuses (24, 54)    Electrical storage apparatus (48)    Filling ECU (74)    Relay part (78)    Power supply lines (80, 80a, 80b)    Filling starting command part (84)    Electric power generation starting command part (86)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a feed device (100) for supplying electrolytic cells in a milling chamber of a comminution device (200). A material discharge device (400) discharges crushed electrolyte cells from the milling chamber. The inert gas supply portions (300,350) generate inert gas atmosphere in the milling chamber and material discharge device. A gas suction device comprising a gas purification apparatus extracts the inert gas. The material discharge device has an opening for gas-tight attachment of portable collection device (500) for collecting chopped cells.    USE - Apparatus for transferring transportable critical electrolytic cells such as lithium ion battery cells used in portable electronic appliance and vehicle such as motor car, into transportable state.    ADVANTAGE - The transportation security examination of the critical electrolyte cells is made unnecessary, and the deactivated electrolyte cells entering into the portable collection device can be sealed and transported as dangerous goods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a portable collection device;    (2) a system for transferring transportable critical electrolytic cells into transportable state; and    (3) a method for transferring transportable critical electrolytic cells into transportable state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the system for transferring transportable critical electrolytic cells into transportable state.    Feed device (100)    Comminution device (200)    Inert gas supply portions (300,350)    Material discharge device (400)    Portable collection device (500)
NOVELTY - The circuitry has an oscillator (U2A) whose two poles are connected with an anode of a capacitor i.e. filter capacitor, and six resistors (R4-R9) that are connected with a six-way rotary switch (SW-6WAY). A third pole of the oscillator is connected above a seventh resistor (R3) that is connected with a primary interface of a transformer coil (T2), where the interface of the coil is connected with the first pole of the oscillator. Two diodes (D5, D6) are provided with cathodes that are connected above the third resistor. The third resistor is normally closely contacted with the rotary switch.    USE - Pulse activation output circuitry for an electrical charger that is utilized for a normal car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The circuitry outputs different activation impulses and enlarges width and size of a silicone-controlled circuitry downstream during charging process, so that adaptability of an electrical charger can be improved in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a pulse activation output circuitry.    Diodes (D5, D6)    Resistors (R3-R9)    Six-way rotary switch (SW-6WAY)    Transformer coil (T2)    Oscillator (U2A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a cooling circuit (16) that is adapted to cool fuel cell stack (12). The cooling circuit is provided with an ion removal unit (20) adapted to remove ions (22,24) from a coolant (14) within cooling circuit. The ion removal unit is provided with a conduit (26) for defining a flow path for coolant. The ion removal unit is provided with a magnetic field (32) adapted to exert a force on ion contained in the coolant. The force resulting in drift of ion towards ion conducting membrane (28,30) is provided for delimiting conduit partially.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ions are removed from the coolant and low conductivity of the coolant can be maintained. The improved efficiency of the fuel cell system and the reduced consumption of reactants can be obtained. The increased cruising range of vehicle equipped with the fuel cell system can be obtained. By capturing increasing number of ions can lead, so as to increase charge of the ion conducting membrane. The efficiency of the ion removal unit can be improved. The ions can be removed from the coolant in reliable and particularly energy efficient way. By arranging the ion conducting membrane, so as to delimit the conduit can be particularly easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Coolant (14)    Cooling circuit (16)    Ion removal unit (20)    Ions (22,24)    Coolant conduit (26)    Ion conducting membrane (28,30)    Magnetic field (32)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cells (120,140,160) for consuming a fuel and outputs electrical power. The computing devices are powered by the fuel cell. The fuel cell controllers (121,141,161) determine the electrical power output by the fuel cell greater than the electrical power utilized by the computing device. An additional processing work is performed by the computing devices and increase execution of low-priority tasks by the computing devices. The fuel cell and the computing devices are arranged in the racks (110,130,150). The computing devices are co-located in a data center.    USE - System for providing power to computing devices, such as in a data center.    ADVANTAGE - The system has fuel cells for consuming a fuel and outputs electrical power, and computing devices are powered by the fuel cell, and thus prevents the voltage from surging, reduces the electrical power output sufficiently and quickly, and increases the power consumption and speed of fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling fuel-cell-powered computing devices; and    (2) a computer-readable media for controlling fuel-cell-powered computing devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of computing devices and fuel cells.    System (100)    Racks (110,130,150)    Fuel cells (120,140,160)    Fuel cell controllers (121,141,161)    Valves (122,142,162)
NOVELTY - The measurement system has a voltage sensor coupled to FC system and that measures voltage signal associated with current flow, and a current sensor coupled to FC system and that measures current signal associated with current flow. A filtering system is coupled to voltage and current sensors, receives voltage and current signals and generates corresponding filtered voltage and current signals. A processing system is coupled to filtering system and calculates high frequency resistance of FC system based on filtered voltage and current signals.    USE - Measurement system for determining operating parameter e.g. high frequency resistance in FC system in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, marine vehicle, aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures more accurate high frequency resistance determinations by performing filtering operations. Reduces computational loads associated with filter by utilizing subset of multi-rate filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for determining high frequency resistance of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the measurement system for determining operating parameters of an FC system in a vehicle.    Filter (200)    Frequency mixers (202,204,210)    First decimation filter (206)    Second decimation filter (208)
NOVELTY - The direct current (DC) to DC converting circuit (10) includes first switch (QA) coupled between input voltage (Vin) and first output terminal, second switch (QB) coupled between first output and ground terminals, third switch (QC) coupled between input voltage and second output terminal and fourth switch (QD) coupled between the second output and ground terminals. A clamping unit (12) has auxiliary switch (QAUX) coupled to the input voltage. The auxiliary switch is turned ON when operation status of the first and fourth switches or second and third switches are changed.    USE - DC to DC converting circuit for use between fuel cell and load to provide stable voltage source to load.    ADVANTAGE - DC to DC converting circuit is set between fuel cell and load to avoid surge voltage, stabilize output voltage and increase voltage converting efficiency of the fuel cell. Active clamping circuit is added in the traditional current feeding full-bridge converter to clamping surge voltage on four switches so to enable four switches to achieve zero voltage conducting while switching to improve circuit stability and power switch selectivity of the DC to DC converting circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the DC to DC converting circuit.    DC to DC converting circuit (10)    Clamping unit (12)    First switch (QA)    Auxiliary switch (QAUX)    Second switch (QB)    Third switch (QC)    Fourth switch (QD)    Input voltage (Vin)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an image inputting unit (10) that receives a front image of a vehicle. A region of interest (ROI) setting unit (20) sets an ROI corresponding to a size of an object in the image. A candidate extracting unit (30) extracts the pedestrian candidates based on motion of the object having the ROI set by the ROI setting unit. A pedestrian judging unit (40) compares the extracted pedestrian candidates with databases for each posture of a pedestrian to identify the pedestrian.    USE - Image based pedestrian sensing apparatus for use in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft including such as boat and ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pedestrian judging unit compares the pedestrian candidates with the databases for each posture of a pedestrian to identify the pedestrian, the pedestrian can be more rapidly sensed within the image. The calculation and time required for sensing the pedestrian is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a non-transitory computer readable medium storing program for image based sensing of the pedestrian; and    (2) a method for image based sensing of the pedestrian.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the image based pedestrian sensing apparatus.    Image inputting unit (10)    ROI setting unit (20)    Candidate extracting unit (30)    Pedestrian judging unit (40)    Pedestrian tracking unit (50)
NOVELTY - The method (60) involves determining (62) a rate of contamination addition to a surface of a fuel cell electrode in a fuel cell stack, by employing an empirical model. A rate of contamination removal from the surface of the fuel cell electrode in the fuel cell stack is determined (64). The rate of contamination addition is compared (66) to the rate of the contamination removal to determine whether contaminant surface coverage of the electrode is increasing or decreasing. An amount of contamination of the electrode is determined (68) whether it is above a predetermined value.    USE - Method for recovering voltage loss of fuel cell stack of fuel cell system provided on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The provided techniques can effectively recover the fuel cell stack voltage loss through humidification control. The operation of the fuel cell stack can be controlled, so that liquid water present at the fuel cell electrode surface can reduce the contamination, thus voltage loss can be recovered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for recovering fuel cell stack voltage loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram illustrating the process of recovering fuel cell stack voltage loss.    Process for recovering fuel cell stack voltage loss (60)    Step to determine a rate of contamination addition to a surface of a fuel cell electrode in a fuel cell stack (62)    Step to determine rate of contamination removal from the surface of the fuel cell electrode in the fuel cell stack (64)    Step to compare rate of contamination addition to the rate of the contamination removal to determine whether contaminant surface coverage of the electrode is increasing or decreasing (66)    Step to determine whether amount of contamination of electrode is above preset value (68)
NOVELTY - The method involves bringing a battery (1) to a preset level of load (a), and attempting to carry out starting of the battery (c). An internal combustion engine is started in a given maximum time. A minimal level of load for which the internal combustion engine is able to be started is determined (f). The minimal level of load for a battery voltage is determined. A minimum voltage of battery (h) that prohibits electricity consumption by the load is determined based on the determination of the battery voltage.    USE - Method for determining a minimum voltage of a battery of an internal combustion engine of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The minimum voltage of battery that prohibits electricity consumption by the load is determined based on the determination of the battery voltage, thus enabling determination of the minimum voltage of the battery in an optimized and reliable manner, and avoiding hazards during starting of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for determining a minimum voltage of battery of internal combustion engine of a car.    Step for bringing battery to preset level of load (a)    Step for attempting to carry out starting of battery (c)    Step for determining a minimal level of load for battery voltage (f)    Step for determining minimum battery voltage (h)    Battery (1)
NOVELTY - The redox flow battery system has probe electrodes that are immersed in each of two streaming electrolyte solutions, at a respective inlet or outlet of a monopolar cell stack or of an elementary cell, for measuring the open circuit voltage of the functioning cell. External measuring implements measure the voltage differences between the probe electrode immersed in negative electrolyte solution and the positive back plates of the stack, and between the electrode immersed in positive electrolyte and the negative back plates, and measure their difference with a working voltage.    USE - Redox flow battery system for energy storage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the use of simple, externally deployed, current sensing units coupled to the electrical connection stem or lug of each back plate of current distribution to a respective felt electrode, providing a measure of the current flowing through the electrodes, thus, any discrepancy of the current flowing through any back plate to the respective felt electrode can be detected and monitored for eventual isolation of the monopolar cell stack from the multi stack system and replacing it by enabling the operation of a stand-by spare monopolar cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling the operation of a redox flow battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic tridimensional exploded view of multi-compartmented cell stack.    Conductive back plate (1)    Porous fluid permeable carbon felt electrode (2)    Contouring frame (3,3t)
NOVELTY - The battery has a primary cover which is laminated on one side and a secondary cover is laminated on the other side of the cell main portion. A primary cell cover is electrically connected to the primary electrode and laminated on one side of the cell. The secondary cover is laminated on the other side of the cell and is electrically connected to the secondary electrode.    USE - Secondary battery for power storage system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cascade connection is made without the separate connection element with the cell cover among unit cells, the structure of the secondary battery assembly can be simplified and the assembly workability can be improved. The temperature management about the cell is convenient and the protection against heat characteristic can be improved by the structure in which the electrode is connected to the cell cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of preparing secondary battery; and    (2) secondary battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Unit cell (200)    Fixed frame (300)
NOVELTY - The method comprises irradiating graphene oxide with white light in extreme UV light to reduce graphene oxide. The white light is irradiated from a xenon flash lamp at a wavelength of 160 nm to 2.5 mm, and has pulse width of 0.1-100 ms, a pulse gap of 0.1-100 ms and the pulse number of 1-1000. An intensity of the xenon flash lamp is 1-100 J/cm2. The method further comprises mixing graphene oxide with dispersant to obtain a mixture, drying the mixture, coating the mixture with an adherend.    USE - The method is useful for reducing graphene oxide to graphene that is useful in a fuel cell, a super capacitor and a transparent electrode (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reduction of the graphene oxide to graphene with improved stability in a simple and economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for reduction of graphene oxide.
NOVELTY - The pouch-type secondary battery (10) has an electrolyte storage (2), which is provided for storing a pouch in an extra electrolyte. A battery receives an electrode assembly. A space element has the electrolyte storage, which is protruded from a pouch plane (1). The electrolyte storage is provided in an iron shape. The electrolyte storage forms in a predetermined pattern. The electrolyte storage is protruded to the range at a certain level from the pouch plane. An electrolyte is dipped within the electrode assembly. The extra electrolyte is stored in the electrolyte storage.    USE - Pouch-type secondary battery for use in a device (Claimed), such as smart phone. Uses include but are not limited to handheld computer, smart pad, netbook, light electronic vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte storage is provided for storing a pouch in an extra electrolyte and the battery receives an electrode assembly, thus prevents performance degradation to the electrolyte shortage among the performance expression of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pouch-type secondary battery.    Pouch plane (1)    Electrolyte storage (2)    Electrode lead (3)    Pouch-type secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - Lithium hydroxide solution comprises a positive metal ion having an oxidation number of 1-2, and iron or non-soluble salt, where a concentration of lithium hydroxide is 30%.    USE - The solution is useful as a lithium source in preparation of lithium transition-metal oxide and lithium transition metal phosphate (all claimed) that is useful in a lithium secondary battery of a battery pack for electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solution: is inexpensive, so that preparation cost of the lithium transition-metal oxide and the lithium transition metal phosphate can be reduced; and improves capacity and performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing lithium hydroxide solution comprising melting positive metal ion and iron or non-soluble salt with waste water solution by heating under reduced pressure, adding metal hydroxide in the melted mixture and then precipitating, and separating the precipitate and then filtrating.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a base structure defining bottom of a front part of a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. An electric circuit breaker control device is associated to a power supply battery that electrically supplies the power supply to a traction electric engine of the vehicle. The base structure includes a housing accessible from the front part. An enclosure (14) contains the control device, and is fixed in the housing, so that the control device is accessible from the front part. The enclosure is provided with a case (141) and a cover (142) that are made of metal material.    USE - Arrangement for an electric or hybrid traction motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement improves protection of the control device and assures safety conferred by the arrangement by removing possibility of access to the control device by a child or by an unauthorized person. The arrangement assures reliability in time of the arrangement with regard to the sealing of the control device. The utilization of the enclosure and the housing assures reliability of access to the control device when required in the case of an intervention on the vehicle by a repairer or a fireman.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an enclosure for an arrangement.    Enclosure (14)    Case (141)    Cover (142)    Opening (143)
NOVELTY - The container has a groove (13) formed on an external surface, where an opening of the groove is placed such that an air flow (F) enters into the groove. The groove is formed by a channel for flow of the air so as to maximize pressure and velocity of the air with respect to zones (111, 112) of the external surface of the container, which comprises maximum temperature value. The channel comprises barriers (14-17) for separating the penetrating air flow from outgoing air flows (f1, f2).    USE - Battery container for use in a battery pack i.e. lithium-ion battery pack, for accommodating electrochemical electricity storage cells for electric or hybrid cars (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The groove is formed by the channel for flow of the air so as to maximize the pressure and velocity of the air with respect to the zones of the external surface of the container, which comprises maximum temperature value such that optimized passive cooling of the battery pack can be achieved, thus increasing lifetime of the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic bottom view of a battery container.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air flow (F)    Outgoing air flows (f1, f2)    Groove (13)    Barriers (14-17)    Zones of external surface (111, 112)
NOVELTY - The system has a pipe connected to a surface of electrochemical cells in a gas exchange circuit at an outside of an electrochemical cell stack. A hydrogen sensor (11) includes a sensitive unit exposed directly to an in-situ concentration of a component of hydrogen gas. A microcontroller has a concentration analog information generation and a transmission unit generates analog information of the concentration from a concentration measurement. An analog signal generation and transmission unit generates and transmits an analog signal regarding a proper performance of a hydrogen leakage detector.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motorized vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The analog signal generation and transmission unit generates and transmits the analog signal regarding the proper performance of the hydrogen leakage detector such that quick detection of the hydrogen leakage can be enabled, thus avoiding unnecessary disturbance to an operation of the fuel cells while avoiding dangerous accidents to users by the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a hydrogen gas mixture concentration detector with an electronics unit implemented in a fuel cell.    Hydrogen sensor (11)    Processing unit (12)    Sensitive plate (32)    Calculation module (81)    Digital module (82)
NOVELTY - A supply furnace (40) supplies condensed water on surface of radiator (30). An injector (60) ejects condensed water ejected from condensed water cooling supply furnace to cooling circulation circuit piping (10). The radiator cools heat-exchanged cooling water and by-passes and supplies condensed water supplying on electrical equipment. A supply pump (20) collects condensed water generated from evaporator of refrigeration cycle for passenger room for cooling passenger room. The electrical equipment is arranged on cooling circulation circuit piping, to circulate cooling water.    USE - Cooling system for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, bimodal tram.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling system can effectively cool the electrical equipment of the vehicle using low power and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling system.    Cooling circulation circuit piping (10)    Circulation pump (20)    Radiator (30)    Condensed water cooling supply furnace (40)    Condensed water supply pump (50)    Condensed water injector (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a water pump (12) and heating unit (14) that is connected with a thermal medium reservoir (10). The thermal medium reservoir and a battery heat exchanger (16) are connected through a connection line (L1). A sub heat-exchanger (18) is installed inside of an intake duct (30). The heat exchanger and thermal medium reservoir are connected to a return line (L2) that passes through inside of duct. A heat core (19) is provided within intake duct on branch line (L3) which is branched from connection line and is connected to the thermal medium reservoir.    USE - Electric vehicle battery temperature management system.    ADVANTAGE - The heating efficiency and cooling efficiency can be improved. The energy can be saved and energy efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of electric vehicle battery temperature management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle battery temperature management system.    Thermal medium reservoir (10)    Water pump (12)    Heating unit (14)    Battery heat exchanger (16)    Sub heat-exchanger (18)    Heat core (19)    Intake duct (30)    Connection line (L1)    Return line (L2)    Branch line (L3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has current transformer (CT) (200) that is prepared in main transformer (100) shear of low voltage DC converter, for changing current value of main transformer input terminal. An output unit (300) estimates current value of main transformer output terminal from electric current on input side value of estimated current transformer. The output side current of current transformer and electric current on input side value of current transformer are estimated from output side current value of estimated current transformer.    USE - Apparatus for detecting current of low voltage direct current (DC) converter for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expensive current sensor is not used for detecting the output current of the low voltage DC converter. The output of the low voltage DC converter in case the excess current flowed into the input terminal of the low voltage DC converter cuts can be reduced and the system corruption can be effectively prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low voltage DC (LDC) converter converts the power source from the high voltage battery (10) into the low voltage. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for detecting current of low voltage DC converter for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the apparatus for detecting current of low voltage DC converter for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for detecting current of low voltage DC converter for electric vehicle (1)    High voltage battery (10)    Main transformer (100)    Current transformer (200)    Output unit (300)
NOVELTY - The device has a sensor unit (210) that measures temperature of compressed air, a sensor unit (220) which measures temperature of cold air, a sensor unit (230) which measures inflow cooling water mass flow, and a sensor unit (240) which measures the outflow cooling water mass flow. A sensor unit (250) is configured for measuring the temperature of condensed water flowed out of a scavenge cooler (120) for pre-set time. A measuring unit is configured for measuring the mass flow of exhaust gas ejected from engine.    USE - Device for measuring mass flow of exhaust gas generated from engine of vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The mass flow of exhaust gas can be measured accurately. The efficiency of the boiler can be enhanced, and the energy can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for measuring mass flow of exhaust gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Turbocharger (110)    Scavenge cooler (120)    Engine (130)    Sensor units (210-250)
NOVELTY - For the reason of lacking charging points, insufficient electricity if only solar power used as electricity source and tendency of vehicle powered by electricity, bus station is designed to be used by electric vehicle as charging point. Solar panel is installed on the top of bus station to generate electricity from sun. Both the solar electricity from the top of the bus station and the electricity from Taiwan Power Company are stored in energy storage equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secured electricity is supplied to the charger at the suitable place in the bus station and conduct rail on the top of the bus station through energy management and control systems. Charger is to provide the electricity for small type electric vehicles while conduct rail for heavy type. Numerous bus stations in the district being designed as charging stations for electric vehicles are to solve the needs of charging when the vehicles on their journeys.
NOVELTY - The stack module has a reformer that is equipped with a fuel modified catalyst layer to equally distribute and supply fuel to stack modules through fuel branched pipes. The fuel branched pipes are respectively connected with the stack modules. A fuel supply pipe is connected with a common porous media to equally distribute and supply air to stack modules. Air branched pipes are respectively connected with air supply pipes connected with stack modules.    USE - Fuel cell stack module for fuel supply system (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overall performance of fuel cell stack module can be improved. The reforming efficiency of fuel can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the high temperature box of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery (1) has the electrode groups (5) which are accommodated between the adjacent cell chambers (6), and connected in series by a connection section (11) connected to an electrode connection board. The electrode connection board is connected to an electric pole linked to an external terminal at connection section among the electrode connection boards connected to electrode group accommodated in the cell chamber. The tin content rate in electric pole is larger than tin content rate of electrode connection board.    USE - Lead acid battery used for idling stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge acceptance property of lead acid battery can be improved. The vibration-resistant characteristic of the connection section and electric pole can be improved, thus the durability of lead acid battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (1)    Separator (4)    Electrode group (5)    Cell chamber (6)    Connection section (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a warm insulated air drum (102) fixed with necessary components. A blower (103) blows air through the warm insulated air drum. The air passes to a heat exchanger (104) to receive heat from cooling water. A pump (107) circulates water in a closed system. The heated water in the heat exchanger is supplied to a gas turbine (108). The heated water is supplied to a heating coil (109) in the evaporator (110). Recovered energy from an internal combustion engine (101) is transformed into a rotational kinetic system for recycling energy losses from internal combustion engine.    USE - System for recycling energy losses from an internal combustion engine during power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system is provided with a check valve that prevents refrigerant currents backward pressed in the circuit. The system utilizes the low-grade thermal energy, discharges the carbon dioxide through a gas turbine and recycles the energy losses from the internal combustion engine in simple and effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for recycling energy losses from an internal combustion engine during power generation.    Internal combustion engine (101)    Warm insulated air drum (102)    Blower (103)    Heat exchanger (104)    Pump (107)    Gas turbine (108)    Heating coil (109)    Evaporator (110)
NOVELTY - This utility new type relates to one with a function of solar energy charging electric vehicle, compared with the existing technology solves the problem that the electric vehicle by limiting the cannot go on charging of. This utility new type comprising an electric vehicle motor (6), motor controller (5) and battery (3), the electric motor (6) through the motor controller (5) is connected with the battery cell (3) further comprises a solar panel (1) and photoelectric convert controller (2), a solar panel (1) of output end of the photo-electric convert controller (2) is connected with the battery cell (3) of input end. This utility new type by using of solar panel, electric motor car can process charging in the riding process, which not only increases the continuous row distance of electric motor car, but also improves the using efficiency of electric motor car, shortening the charging time of electric motor car.
NOVELTY - A curve measurement is performed by continuously ascending and descending parameter values of specific parameter. The function of parameter values associated with measurement values are evaluated for the determination of the curve data. The measurement errors of first and second order are eliminated by averaging the mathematical combination of the measurement values, while the value of parameter changes corresponding to the change of velocities.    USE - Method for determining current-voltage characteristic curve of voltage source such as photovoltaic cell and electrochemical cell (all claimed), fuel cell, and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The current-voltage characteristic curve of voltage source can be obtained in dynamic manner. The measurement accuracy of the measurement data is improved. The measurement process of the measurement data is performed rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the graphs illustrating the process for determining current-voltage characteristic curve of voltage source. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The package has a battery module (53) installed in a sealed interior space (51a) of a battery case (51). The sealed internal space is installed in an inner side of the battery case. An upper case (51b) and a lower case (51c) are assembled in the sealed interior space. The battery case is fixed in a floor panel (1) that is fixed in an outer side of a car body. The upper case is provided with a high hardness plastic material. The lower case is provided with a steel material for protecting the battery module. An upper insulating material (52a) is arranged in an outer wall border part.    USE - Car high-voltage battery package.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case can be accurately enclosed with the insulating material so as to improve heat insulation property during summer and winter season. The battery case improves service life of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a car high-voltage battery package.    Floor panel (1)    Battery case (51)    Sealed interior space of a battery case (51a)    Upper case (51b)    Lower case (51c)    Upper insulating material (52a)    Battery module (53)
NOVELTY - Detected malodor composition from an air conditioner comprises one or more compound chosen from ammonia, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, isovaleraldehyde, n-valeraldehyde, dimethyl sulfide, toluene, m-xylene, o-xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, n-butyric acid and isobutyl alcohol, or ammonia, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, isovaleraldehyde, n-valeraldehyde, m-xylene, o-xylene, methyl isobutyl ketone and isobutyl alcohol.    USE - The detected malodor composition from an air conditioner is useful in vehicles including hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, combustion, and fuel cell vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The detected malodor composition is suitable to reproduced from combination of the compounds identified by the analysis method, provides significant data required for development of an apparatus, and does not has odor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for analyzing the compounds contributing to malodor from an air conditioner, involves collecting gas emitted from an air conditioner, and analyzing the components of the gas; and    (2) method for preparing detected malodor composition from an air conditioner, involves mixing two or more compounds chosen from the above-mentioned components.
NOVELTY - Detected fish-like odor composition from air conditioner comprises one or more compound chosen from ammonia, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, triethylamine, toluene, m-xylene, o-xylene, methyl ethyl ketone and methyl isobutyl ketone.    USE - The detected fish-like odor composition is useful in applied vehicles including hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, combustion, and fuel cell vehicles (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for analyzing the compounds contributing to fish-like odor from an air conditioner, involves collecting a gas emitted from an air conditioner and analyzing the components of the gas; and    (2) method for preparing a detected fish-like odor composition from an air conditioner, involves mixing two or more compounds chosen from ammonia, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, triethylamine, toluene, m-xylene, o-xylene, methyl ethyl ketone and methyl isobutyl ketone.
NOVELTY - The three dimensional electrode structure (20) has a first layer (22) of interdigitated stripes of material oriented in a first direction, and a second layer (24) of interdigitated stripes of material oriented in a second direction residing on the first layer of interdigitated stripes of material. The first and second layers of interdigitated stripes comprise stripes of an active material (26) and stripes of an intermediate material (28).    USE - Three dimensional electrode structure for e.g. battery, ultracapacitor, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structured three dimensional electrode allows for shorter transport distances, increasing the energy and power density of a battery. The short transport distances exist because of the fine co-extruded layers that when orthogonally stacked form a woven like structure that helps to further reduce transport distances. Since the three dimensional structures presented increase the amount of electrode material surface area exposed to electrolyte, this supports faster diffusion behavior within a battery cell and has advantages for super capacitor and ultra-capacitor electrodes in which the amount of electrode material exposed is critical for electrolytic reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a three dimensional electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the three-dimensional electrode structure formed from a co-extrusion device.    Three dimensional electrode structure (20)    First layer (22)    Second layer (24)    Active material (26)    Intermediate material (28)
NOVELTY - Composition comprises: silver powder (111); silver iodide; glass frit (112); and an organic vehicle. The silver iodide is present in an amount of 0.1-30 wt.%.    USE - The composition is useful for preparing solar cell electrodes and for manufacturing a solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides the solar electrodes exhibiting low contact resistance, serial resistance and specific contact resistivity, thus providing excellent fill factor and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a solar cell, comprising a semiconductor substrate and an electrode in contact with the semiconductor substrate, where the electrode includes silver, glass frit and silver iodide; and    (2) manufacturing the solar cell, comprising forming an electrode on a semiconductor substrate, where forming the electrode includes applying the composition on the substrate, patterning the applied composition, and baking the semiconductor substrate having the patterned composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual view for forming silver crystal grains by baking silver powder and a glass frit on a wafer.    p-Layer (101)    n-Layer (102)    Silver powder (111)    Glass frit (112)    Silver crystals (113)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing cubic platinum/carbon catalyst, comprises mixing platinum precursor, anchoring agent, a carbon support and a solvent to produce a mixture, heating the mixture, and reduction heat treating the platinum precursor.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing cubic platinum/carbon catalyst for a membrane electrode assembly of platinum fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces cubic platinum/carbon catalyst in simple and cost-efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the cubic platinum/carbon catalyst comprising cubic platinum particles having average particle size of 6.1-9.7 nm, produced by the above method; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly for platinum fuel cell, having specific kinetic current of 0.29-0.32 mA/cm2 and comprising the cubic platinum/carbon catalyst.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack comprises a heat generation dummy cell, which is inserted into a conducting nature dummy plate (40). The conducting nature dummy plate is connected with a plane heater (42), in which a gas diffusion layer (44) is formed. An external power supply portion with a lithium ion battery is equipped within the conducting nature dummy plate. The heat generation dummy cell is connected with the gas diffusion layer. Multiple normal cells are equipped within the conducting nature dummy plate. A conductive line is formed in between the external power supply portion and the plane heater.    USE - Fuel cell stack for a membrane electrode assembly of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting nature dummy plate is connected with a plane heater, in which a gas diffusion layer is formed, where external power supply portion is equipped within the conducting nature dummy plate, and thus prevents the carbon corrosion of the fuel anode due to the flooding of the department droplet, enhances the durability of the fuel cell, uniformly maintains the temperature distribution about the plane heater, and enhances the operational efficiency of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Conducting nature dummy plate (40)    Plane heater (42)    Gas diffusion layer (44)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a gasket interposed in an interface unit of a top cap. A projected terminal is mounted on the top cap and electrically insulated with the top cap. The top cap is combined with a top opening portion of a battery case. A separation film is interposed between an anode and a cathode. A rectangular plate structure is connected with the top cap. A linear uneven part is connected to an inner side site of an end part of a circumferential surface of the top cap. The linear uneven part is formed with a hemispherical groove.    USE - Cap assembly for a battery pack of a cellular phone, a handheld computer, a smart phone, a hand free PC, a smart pad, a notebook, 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 avoids deformation of the linear uneven part from the top cap by twisting and bending. The assembly has better dimensional stability, better structural stability and high rigidity, and improves battery assembling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cap assembly.
NOVELTY - The power generator has a power generating unit generating electricity in accelerated movement of a braking vehicle. A magnet is fixed in the vehicle to control deceleration and acceleration state of the electricity by inducing vibration of the magnet in the braking vehicle. A chargeable battery is provided in the braking vehicle to charge the braking vehicle. A generation coil is installed on a peripheral part of the magnet. The power generating unit utilizes a tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS) for wirelessly transmitting the generated electric power.    USE - Electric power generator for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power generator minimizes load of a vehicle wheel by avoiding usage of separate physical energy, so that power generation efficiency can be improved. The power generator changes electric energy according to accelerated movement amount of the vehicle so as to reduce power consumption of air pressure of TPMS, so that service life of a tire measuring sensor can be drastically improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric power generator.
NOVELTY - A feedstock comprising substance (I) is loaded into a vessel, and an amorphization process is carried out to obtain sulfide-solid-electrolyte. The temperature of reaction site inside vessel during amorphization step is controlled in such a way that the variable x and temperature (y ( degrees C)) of the reaction site inside the vessel satisfies a specific relation (A).    USE - Manufacture of sulfide-solid-electrolyte used in lithium ion secondary battery for information technology equipments e.g. mobile telephone, and vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of sulfide-solid-electrolyte with excellent ion conduction performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A feedstock comprising substance (I) is loaded into vessel, and amorphization process is carried out to obtain sulfide-solid-electrolyte. The temperature of reaction site inside vessel during amorphization step is controlled in such way that the variable x and temperature (y ( degrees C)) of the reaction site inside the vessel satisfies the relation: y greater than -2x+1.79x 102 (A). The substance is of formula: (100-x)(0.75Li2S0.25P2S5)xLiI (I), where x is 1-100.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining HFR humidification signal from an HFR circuit (40) and a RH signal from an RH sensor (38) that measures the RH in a cathode air flow of a fuel cell stack (12). The water content is determined using a water buffer model based on inputs from system components. The amount of water transferred to the cathode air flow is determined using a water transfer model. The transfer model is revised using the HFR humidification signal or the RH signal. A determination is made to determine whether the RH sensor or the HFR circuit is operating properly.    USE - Method for identifying failure of determining water content in fuel cell stack of fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The water content of the cathode inlet air is increased by determining if the HFR humidification signal is increasing at a rate that is faster than the change of stack water content. Therefore, the degree of humidification of the fuel cell membrane is determined by measuring the HFR of the fuel cell membranes of the fuel cell stack within a specific band of excitation current frequencies. The ability of the cathode air flowing through the stack to saturate with water increases, if the stack temperature increases. The minimum temperature set-point is reduced to ensure humidification control to a reasonable level. The normal power capability of the system is not be available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    RH sensor (38)    HFR circuit (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a bush rubber (44) arranged between an outer pipe (42) and an inner pipe (43) and bonded to the outer pipe. An output gear (41) is coupled with the bush rubber through an inner extension (41a) that extends between the rubber bush and the inner pipe. A bearing support ring (45) is fixed to an inner side of the inner extension of the output gear. A bearing (46) is arranged on an outer side of the inner pipe in friction contact with the bearing support ring.    USE - Energy regeneration device for a suspension system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bearing is arranged on the outer side of the inner pipe in friction contact with the bearing support ring such that energy efficiency can be increased by regenerating kinetic energy from bumping and rebounding of the wheel depending on a traveling condition, into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an energy regeneration device.    Output gear (41)    Inner extension (41a)    Outer pipe (42)    Inner pipe (43)    Bush rubber (44)    Bearing support ring (45)    Bearing (46)
NOVELTY - The system has a working fluid circuit (4) that is arranged in a waste heat stream evaporator (3), an expander (6), coolant that flows through a condenser (9) and a pump (5). The condenser has a coolant supply line (11) that is connected with a coolant discharge (10). The coolant mass flow enters the condenser through the coolant supply line. The coolant supply line is connected with the coolant discharge through a bypass that is designed as bypass line (12) that comprises a bypass valve (13) that is electrically driven.    USE - System for recovering energy from waste heat stream of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The cavitation at the pump inlet can be avoided. The unnecessary load on the cooling circuit can be avoided. The system efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating system for recovering energy from waste heat stream of internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for recovering energy from waste heat stream of internal combustion engine.    Waste heat stream evaporator (3)    Working fluid circuit (4)    Pump (5)    Expander (6)    Condenser (9)    Coolant discharge (10)    Coolant supply line (11)    Bypass line (12)    Bypass valve (13)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a separator plate (100) that is corrugated to provide an alternating concave-convex surface and humidifying films (300) that are combined with an upper end and a lower end of the separator plate. The separator plate and the humidifying films form a series of drift spaces (120), and the separator plate is corrugated so that width of upper end portion (122) of the drift space is different from width of lower end portion (124) of the drift space, that is in contact with humidifying film. The drift space has trapezoidal shape.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle e.g. motor vehicle such as passenger automobiles, sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The effective and efficient heat transfer and humidification can be achieved. The humidifier separately manages moisture transfer and heat transfer and maximizes each of the functions so that efficient humidifier can be provided. The area of effective film is increased and humidification performance is improved while minimizing the support surface area. The wet side and dry side of humidifier are adjacent to each other with separator plate that acts as border, heat transfer from the wet side to the dry side is improved and the humidification efficiency can be improved. The air is guided to the humidifying films and the area of the supporting surface is reduced by adopting the trapezoidal structure of fluid passage. The transmittance of humidifying film is improved by increasing pore size. The humidification efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the humidifier.    Separator plate (100)    Drift space (120)    Upper end portion of drift space (122)    Lower end portion of drift space (124)    Humidifying film (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a slot die coater head (10) that is configured to receive different types of catalytic slurries and to discharge a mixture of the catalytic slurries. A catalytic slurry module (20) is configured to supply the different types of catalytic slurries to the slot die coater head. The slot die coater head includes multiple inlet passageways (11,12) that are formed to receive the catalytic slurries. A cavity (14) is divided into multiple chambers (14a,14b) connected with the inlet passageways, respectively, by a separator (13), and configured to store the catalytic slurries.    USE - Slot die coating apparatus for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for use in fuel cell system. Can also be used in motor vehicles such as passenger automobiles including sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boats and ships, and aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, combustion, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the electrode is improved by coating a mixture of different types of catalytic slurries for each component of electrode. Therefore, the performance of the fuel cell system is improved and the lifespan is increased. The deterioration of the catalyst is prevented by mixing and coating the high-durability catalytic slurries. The water repellency of the electrode is increased. The degree of freedom in a driving control technique of the fuel cell vehicle is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for slot die coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the slot die coating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Slot die coater head (10)    Inlet passageways (11,12)    Separator (13)    Cavity (14)    Chambers (14a,14b)    Catalytic slurry module (20)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has an open end plate (24) provided on a first side of the stack, and a closed end plate (22) provided on a second side of the stack. The open and closed end plates are connected together with a set of working cells (12). A hollow flow chamber (30) is formed on an inside wall of the closed end plate adjacent to one of the working cells. The hollow flow chamber is formed in a position facing an end of a supply manifold (16) adjacent to the closed end plate. The closed end plate and the working cell are adjacent to each other with a dummy cell (14).    USE - Fuel cell stack for preventing deterioration of an end cell in a fuel cell motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger automobiles e.g. sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry, various commercial vehicle, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid car, electric car, plug-in hybrid electric car, hydrogen-powered vehicle and other alternative fuel vehicle i.e. petrol-powered and electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow flow chamber is formed on the inside wall of the closed end plate adjacent to one of the working cells, where the hollow flow chamber is formed in the position facing the end of the supply manifold adjacent to the closed end plate, thus enabling the prevention of the deterioration of the end cell in a simple manner to prevent the cooling of neighbor cell adjacent to the closed end plate. The stack is designed such that the dummy cell is designed in a simple and cost-effective manner with small size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a structure of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Working cells (12)    Dummy cell (14)    Supply manifold (16)    Closed end plate (22)    Open end plate (24)    Hollow flow chamber (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether moisture balance condition and hydrogen supply condition are satisfied. A voltage stability condition is relieved and reset while determining that the moisture balance condition and the hydrogen supply condition are satisfied. A determination is made to check whether the voltages are generated in cell of a stack (120) to satisfy the reset voltage stability condition. The stack is normally operated while determining that the voltages that are generated in the cell, satisfy the reset voltage stability condition.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system that is utilized for generating electrical energy by receiving air to an air electrode i.e. cathode, and receiving hydrogen to a fuel electrode i.e. anode and by chemically reacting the air and the hydrogen with each other in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack is normally operated while determining that the voltages that are generated in the cell, satisfy the reset voltage stability condition, thus enabling the simple operation of the fuel cell system with small effort and high efficiency of an the fuel cell by reducing operation power to be consumed in the stack without reducing the performance of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Filter (100)    Air blower (105)    Humidifier (110)    Stack (120)    Proportional control valve (130)
NOVELTY - The system has a diagnostic control analyzer (100) diagnosing and analyzing a state of a fuel cell stack (10) by measuring voltage and current of the fuel cell stack. An alternating current (AC) signal generator (200) generates a diagnostic AC signal upon receiving a control command from the diagnostic control analyzer. An AC component driving element (300) is driven according to the diagnostic AC signal that is output from the AC signal generator to include the diagnostic AC component within the current from the fuel cell stack.    USE - Diagnostic system for diagnosing a state and/or a failure of a fuel cell stack in an industrial appliance, a household appliance and a motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid car, electric car, plug-in hybrid electric car, hydrogen-powered car, petrol-powered and electric-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system economically diagnoses the fuel cell stack without distortion of the AC current while using a simplified configuration of the system by applying the AC diagnostic signal to the base of the power transistor, so that a portion of the current from the fuel cell stack flows through the power transistor in the form of a sine wave.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a diagnostic method for a fuel cell stack    (2) a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising a set of instructions to perform a diagnostic method for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diagnostic system for a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Temperature sensor (40)    Diagnostic control analyzer (100)    Alternating current signal generator (200)    AC component driving element (300)
NOVELTY - The system has AC signal generator (200) to produce diagnosis AC signal based on control instruction from diagnosis control analysis device (100) that diagnoses and analyzes state of fuel cell stack (10). A drive element (300) controls current of a diagnosis AC component based on diagnosis AC signal. A thermocouple (500) is actuated as warm-absorbing device, if temperature of diagnosis AC component is same or higher than first predetermined temperature, and as heat-emitting device, if temperature of diagnosis AC component is less than second predetermined temperature.    USE - Diagnostic and heat management system of fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack used in vehicle and household electric and electronic appliance. Uses included but are not limited to vehicle e.g. motor car e.g. passenger car, sport utility vehicle, bus, truck, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric car, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient-handling of the fuel cell stack can be ensured by effectively using the diagnostic and heat management system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) diagnostic and heat management method; and    (2) non-volatile machine-readable medium storing diagnostic and heat management program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the diagnostic and heat management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Diagnosis control analysis device (100)    AC signal generator (200)    Drive element (300)    Thermocouple (500)
NOVELTY - The amplifier has a tuning capacitor is switched in series at a set of series arrangements with a set of loaded throttles. The set of loaded throttles represent an inductance of an oscillator. A set of semiconductor power switches is connected with the set of series arrangements between the turning capacitor and the set of loaded throttles. The set of loaded throttles comprises a set of electromagnetic coils and a set of loss components, which are provided for carrying out of induction heating. The set of loaded throttles comprises a set of induction heating coils.    USE - Tuned power amplifier.    ADVANTAGE - The induction heating coils can be connected with a common voltage source, so that the heating coils can be synchronized with a self-resonant frequency of the amplifier when the semiconductor power switches are in on-state or an off state, so as to switch lowest possible interrupted power by a reduced number of electronic components, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the amplifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a co-ordinated power amplifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cap (74) has an insertion portion (90) provided with a recess into which a sealing element (78) is inserted. The insertion portion is provided with a body section (94) that is located in a through-hole when the cap is inserted into the through-hole. A large cross-section portion is located inside a cell case when the cap is inserted into the through-hole. A cross-sectional area of the recess is larger than a cross-sectional area of the body section in a plane perpendicular to an axial direction of the insertion portion. A protrusion is connected with an outer surface of the cell case.    USE - Seal element cap i.e. synthetic resin cap, for inserting into a through-hole of a cell case of an electric storage device with a sealing element in an electric car and a hybrid vehicle    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of the recess is larger than the cross-sectional area of the body section in the plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the insertion portion, thus avoiding damage of the seal element cap at the large cross-section portion and deforming the sealing element in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sealing element is designed as a blind rivet. The seal element cap is made of a fluorine resin. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric storage device    (2) a method for manufacturing an electric storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a sealing plug. '(Drawing includes non-English text)'    Seal element cap (74)    Sealing element (78)    Insertion portion (90)    Body section (94)    Projection (100)
NOVELTY - The earth-leakage detector (101) has a series circuit of a switch (SW1) and the resistances (R1,R2) that are connected in series between the positive electrode of direct current (DC) power supply (1) and a negative electrode. Another switch (SW2) forms the series circuit with another resistance. A capacitor (C) and a voltage detection resistance are connected in series between the connection point of each series circuit and a ground (G). A voltage measurement circuit (3) measures the voltage of the both ends of a voltage detection resistance while controlling the on-off of the switches.    USE - Earth leakage detector for detecting earth-leakage of direct current power supply in an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The series circuit of a switch and a resistance are connected in series between the positive electrode of direct current power supply and a negative electrode, thus ensures the insulation of direct current power supply and excludes the influence of the electric charge on the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an earth-leakage detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Direct current power supply (1)    Voltage measurement circuit (3)    Earth-leakage detector (101)    Capacitor (C)    Ground (G)    Resistances (R1,R2)    Switches (SW1,SW2,SW3)
NOVELTY - The heat transfer system (200) has an electric motor (101) that generates motor torque for driving a vehicle using energy from a battery (104). A control device regulates operation of the electric motor. A cooling system has a heat transfer unit that transfers heat from the electric motor and/or control device to the battery.    USE - Heat transfer system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Available energy that can be discharged from the battery is increased by raising the temperature of battery from heat generated by the electric motor and control device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the heat transfer system.    Electric motor (101)    Battery (104)    Heat transfer system (200)    Motor heat transfer arrangement (201)    Battery heat transfer arrangement (202)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves using an injection mold which has a sprue (2), a runner (3,31-35), and a cavity (5). A pin gate (4) or a submarine gate injects and molds a cross-sectional area of the runner with less than or equal to 7.0 square millimeters melted polyphenylene sulfide resin using a metal mold which has places with respect to the cavity.    USE - Polyphenylene sulfide resin-made battery gasket manufacturing method for coin-shaped or button-type lithium cells for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method reduces production cost, satisfies prescribed roundness and strength properties without using a gasket with a disk gate, suppresses amount of required resin, and improves productivity rate of a gasket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a resin portion with a sprue, runners, and pin gates that are molded by a molding apparatus which manufactures a polyphenylene sulfide resin-made battery gasket and a gasket connected with pin gates.    Gasket (1)    Sprue (2)    Runner (3,31-35)    Pin gate (4)    Cavity (5)
NOVELTY - An adhesive agent containing polyester urethane resin is coated on at least one of heat-resistant resin film (2) and metal foil (4), and is dried. The heat-resistant resin film and metal foil are bonded together through adhesive agent, and dry-lamination is carried out. At least one of the coating process and lamination process is performed in the atmosphere of 25% or more relative humidity.    USE - Dry-laminate method used for manufacture of molded packaging material for molded case e.g. battery case (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to component for notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, vehicle-mounted components, fixed-type secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and packaging for foodstuff material and pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides molded packaging material with improved moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of molded packaging material; and    (2) molded case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of apparatus used for dry-laminate method.    Heat-resistant resin layer (2)    Metal foil layer (4)    Adhesive bond layer (5)    Dry-laminate apparatus (40)    Drying machine (42)
NOVELTY - Olivine-type lithium transition metal composite oxide with added carbon is obtained by mixing lithium source, phosphoric acid source, and iron source with a dispersion medium, grinding with carbon source, spray drying raw material mixture, and baking the obtained precursor. Carbon source is pyrolytic carbon source which has a decomposition temperature greater than or equal to 200 degrees C below the calcination temperature.    USE - Manufacturing olivine-type lithium transition metal composite oxide with added carbon for positive electrode active material used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and secondary batteries used in portable devices such as mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - Charging and discharging efficiency and discharge capacity are high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for olivine type lithium transition metal composite oxide.
NOVELTY - The system has a first exhaustion path (22a) that is connected with an upstream of turbine wheel (3T) of turbocharger (3). A second exhaustion path (22b) is connected with portion of downstream and upstream of waste gas processing apparatus. The first exhaustion path is selected, when the exhaust-gas temperature of fuel cell (4) is below the exhaust-gas temperature of internal combustion engine (2). The second exhaustion path is selected, when the exhaust-gas temperature of the fuel cell is higher than the exhaust-gas temperature of the internal combustion engine.    USE - Drive system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By comparing the exhaust-gas temperature of fuel cell and exhaust-gas temperature of internal combustion engine, the loss of the waste gas taken by the turbine wheel from the fuel cell can be suppressed. The exhaust heat from the fuel cell can be utilized effectively. The temperature rising of the waste gas processing apparatus can be exhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Turbocharger (3)    Turbine wheel (3T)    Fuel cell (4)    Exhaustion paths (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - The pipe connector (10) has a connector housing whose one end is mounted with a pipe edge portion and other end is connected to a hose structure. A locking element (15) is provided to engage and release the connector housing and a pipe structure. The connector housing is provided with a rib element that blocks advance of the pipe structure. The rib element is provided with several protrusions that are extended toward radial direction from the inner periphery of the connector housing.    USE - Pipe connector used for connection of fluid piping/cooling piping mounted to battery of electric vehicle and water-system piping for supply-discharge of hot water, gas, and compressed air.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector housing is provided with rib element that blocks advance of the pipe structure, the damage of the bush and the O-ring can be avoided effectively. The sealing performance of the pipe connector can be maintained reliably and quickly in effective manner. Since it is unnecessary to contact the bush and the pipe structure, the size reduction of the connector housing can be attained easily. The pipe connector can be provided with improved design freedom degree. Since the front-end of the rib element ensures the diameter of the flow path, the pressure loss in the pipe connector can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of pipe connector.    Pipe connector (10)    Locking element (15)    Connection portion (17)    Stopper (27)    Groove (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a storage unit that is provided to store fuel gas. A receptacle (28) is provided to transduce the fuel gas into the storage unit from a nozzle. A vehicle side communication apparatus (34) is provided with several transmission elements (70) that radio-transmits information of the storage unit with respect to a receiving element (38) in the nozzle. A wireless transmission range formed of the transmission units is set to a bigger range than the space of receiving elements.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as car for communication filling system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the wireless transmission range formed of the transmission units is set to bigger range than the space of receiving units, the apparatus can be assembled easily in the fuel cell vehicle, and the wireless communication between receiving portions can be ensured effectively and reliably in effective manner. The maintenance of the fuel cell vehicle can be easier, and the occurrence of the failure of the communication apparatus can be reduced reliably. The appearance of the fuel cell vehicle can be aesthetic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a communication filling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of receptacle and vehicle side communication apparatus.    Receptacle (28)    Vehicle side communication apparatus (34)    Receiving element (38)    Insertion portion (68)    Transmission element (70)
NOVELTY - The cell has a fuel gas electrode layer (117) fixed at an outer peripheral part of a polymer electrolyte membrane (106). An oxidizing agent gas electrode layer (116) is arranged with an oxidizing agent side separator (101). A flow channel (104) supplies fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to the fuel gas electrode layer and the oxidizing agent gas electrode layer. A frame (112) pinchingly supports a peripheral part of the membrane. Multiple oxidizing agent side frame projection parts (113) are fixed such that gas flows to the flow channel in the separator to a ridge of a returning part.    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell e.g. portable power supply, electric vehicle power supply or domestic-use cogeneration system. Can also be used as a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent side frame projection parts are fixed such that gas flows to the flow channel in the separator to the ridge of the returning part, so that cross leak phenomenon from a clearance gap between the frame and the polymer electrolyte membrane can be reduced when the projection part compresses in contact with the separator, thus improving utilization efficiency and generating efficiency of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell module of a polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Oxidizing agent side separator (101)    Flow channel (104)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (106)    Frame (112)    Oxidizing agent side frame projection parts (113)    Oxidizing agent gas electrode layer (116)    Fuel gas electrode layer (117)
NOVELTY - The sealing element (21) has a resin element which contains resin in the both surface of sheet-like base material sheet. The resin elements provided in one surface of base material sheet and other surface of base material sheet are joined through through-hole.    USE - Sealing element for fuel cell used as drive sources such as motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system, and domestic use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element for fuel cells can improve durability and electric power generation performance of fuel cell. The adhesiveness of the sealing element after the assembly of fuel cell, frame and sealing element and separator can be improved without using an adhesive agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of the sealing element for fuel cells; and    (2) manufacturing method of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of basic structure of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electrode-membrane-frame assembly (2)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Electrode layer (12)    Sealing element (21)
NOVELTY - Battery with protective circuit (1) has protective circuit element (5) with a heating-resistor (14) and conductor (13) that melts once applied with excessive heat.    USE - Battery with protective circuit used in hybrid electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the protective circuit.    Protective circuit (1)    Protective circuit element (5)    Detector (6)    Insulated substrate (11)    Melting conductor (13)    Heating resistor (14)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a working fluid circuit (12) formed with a valve section (50) that is operatively connected with first and second heating lines (30, 40). A temperature sensor (T) is operatively connected to monitor temperature of one of working fluid and exhaust gas flow and generate an output signal representative of the temperature of one of the working fluid and the exhaust gas flow. Electronics (60) are operatively connected to receive the output signal from the temperature sensor and responsive control configuration of the valve section of the working fluid circuit.    USE - Waste heat recovery system for recovering waste heat from working fluid in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system satisfies reduced heat rejection requirements for a condensing circuit, and achieves improved low load capabilities for operating conditions with less available waste heat and high load capability with improved management of maximum working fluid temperature and peak thermodynamic efficiency of the system, thus recovering waste heat from working fluid in a flexible manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recovering waste heat in a waste heat recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste heat recovery system.    Temperature sensor (T)    Waste heat recovery system (10)    Working fluid circuit (12)    Heating lines (30, 40)    Valve section (50)    Electronics (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage sensor producing a temperature signal that indicates temperature level of a first battery cell group. The voltage sensor is electrically connected with the first battery cell group. A second battery cell group is equipped with a battery module. A temperature sensor determines whether output of the cell groups is lower than a critical temperature level. The first battery cell group produces thermal energy, and a switch outputs a control signal to control a fan to disperse thermal energy in the battery module and increases temperature level of the battery module.    USE - Battery module warm-up system.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively produces thermal energy using the battery cell groups so as to increase temperature of the battery module over the critical temperature level and balance resistance of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module warm-up method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery module warm-up system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pile connector (10) attaches the connected poles to the socket plug-on pile under contacting portions (12,13) which are electrically and mechanically connected with a connection unit (11). The socket plug-on pile under contacting portions are provided with the socket apertures (28,29) defining a central axis. The connection unit is designed with respect to its compound length and/or orientation of variable stripes formed from an electrically conductive material at the socket portions.    USE - Pile connector for releasably and electrically connecting two poles such as batteries and fuel cells in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible insertion of the pile connector can be realized. The flexibility of the pile connector can be improved. The pile connector is simple in structure and is operator safely. The operational area of the pile connector is more flexible. The spacing between the two socket portions can be easily adjusted, by the change of the radius of curvature of the arc portion and by a bend of the flat portions. The length of the connection unit can be varied easily, so that the wavelength of the shaft is enlarged or reduced. The task of larger power transmission of the pole connectors is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the Pile connector for releasably and electrically connecting two poles.    Pile connector (10)    Connection unit (11)    Socket plug-on pile under contacting portions (12,13)    Socket apertures (28,29)    Arc portion of connection unit (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining maximum reference power value for electrical installation (40') and establishing safety margin of electrical installation to maximum power reference value, to determine maximum initial current reference for each controllable load (3') and controllable sources (7,9). A new maximum power reference value for installation is determined if one controllable source or load of installation is connected to or disconnected from power line (1).    USE - Method for managing power consumption in electrical system for charging stations for electric vehicle. Can also be used in house, gas station, shopping mall, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient and safe management of sources and loads present in an electrical installation, including the type of electrical installation is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The instantaneous consumption is measured for each controllable load, and its maximum available current reference is adjusted, while measuring generated power and adjusting its maximum available current reference for each controllable source. The total consumption value for installation is calculated using maximum available current reference for each controllable source or load and is compared to maximum power. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer program product for managing power consumption in electrical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical installation.    Power line (1)    Controllable load (3')    Controllable sources (7,9)    Power source (14)    Electrical installation (40')
NOVELTY - The battery has a polyolefin separator (5) provided between positive and negative electrodes (3, 4), where the separator comprises cellulose fibers and pores with a specific surface area of 5 to 15 meter square per gram and includes a porosity of 55 to 80% and a pore diameter distribution with a first peak in a pore diameter range of 0.2 to 2 micrometer and a second peak in a pore diameter range of 2 to 30 micrometer. A nonaqueous electrolyte e.g. liquid organic electrolyte, is prepared by dissolving an electrolyte in an organic solvent and supported by an electrode group (1).    USE - Rectangular type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in a vehicle e.g. electric train and car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves affinity of the nonaqueous electrolyte to the separator. The battery uses carbon fibers to ensure that an electronic conductive network inside of the positive electrode is improved, so that the electronic conductive resistance of the positive electrode is reduced, thus improving output performance of the positive electrode. The battery facilitates iron phosphate to limit growth of a film formed on the surface of the positive electrode when the battery is stored at high temperatures, so that a rise in the resistance of the positive electrode during storage is decreased, thus improving storage performance of the battery at high temperatures and high-temperature life performance. The battery improves chemical stability of the organic solvent and reduces resistance of the film on the negative electrode with a significant improvement in low-temperature performance and cycle life performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rectangular type secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Polyolefin separator (5)    Positive electrode lead (6)    Negative electrode lead (7)
NOVELTY - A protected anode (A1) comprises an anode including lithium or a material capable of reversibly incorporating lithium ions; and a lithium ion-conductive protective layer on the anode and comprising a ceramic composite.    USE - In lithium air battery (claimed) for as a large battery in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The protected anode is capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions and is less vulnerable to side reactions, and a lithium air battery including the protected anode; has improved charge and discharge characteristics and improved capacity characteristics; provides high stability without having an intermediate layer between the anode and the lithium ion-conductive protective layer; and has improved conductivity characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A protected anode (A1) comprises an anode including lithium or a material capable of reversibly incorporating lithium ions; and a lithium ion-conductive protective layer on the anode and comprising a ceramic composite having formula Li1+aAlbGe2-cMdP3+eO12+f (I).    M=at least one element selected from titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), and germanium (Ge);    a, b, c and f=0-1;    d=0-0.5;    e=0-0.1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lithium air battery comprising the protected anode (A1), and a cathode using oxygen as a cathode active material; and    (2) preparing a lithium ion-conductive protective layer, involving thermally treating a mixture of a ceramic compound of formula Li1+a''Alb''Ge2-c''P3+e''O12+f'' (III), and at least one inorganic oxide selected from TiO2, ZnO2, and GeO2 to obtain a thermal-treatment product; shaping the thermal-treatment product to prepare a film; and thermally treating the film to obtain the lithium ion-conductive protective layer.    a'', b'', c'' and f''=0-1;    e''=0-0.1.
NOVELTY - The electromotive vehicle (100) has two electrical storage devices (A1,A2), one charged by a charger (60) device using power supply outside the vehicle, and other storing electric power produced by a rotary electric machine. When electric power is output to a device outside the vehicle, a relay (72) limits electric power to be output from one of the storage devices, such that power stored in the other storage device is output. The rotary electric machine is a motor generator (MG1,MG2).    USE - Electromotive vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents usage of electric power stored in one of electrical storage devices for purposes other than vehicle travel, suppressing reduction in electric vehicle travel range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for an electromotive vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the overall configuration view of a hybrid vehicle as an electromotive vehicle.    Charger (60)    Relay (72)    Electromotive vehicle (100)    Electrical storage devices (A1,A2)    Motor generator (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - The thermal management system (5,5') includes pipe arrangement (6) through which coolant passes through to cool the vehicle battery unit (2). At least one pyrotechnical charge (12) is positioned in at least one auxiliary coolant unit (13,13'). The auxiliary coolant unit is arranged to provide enhanced flow of at least one type of coolant when pyrotechnical charge in the auxiliary coolant unit is detonated.    USE - Thermal management system for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Auxiliary coolant unit is arranged to provide enhanced flow of at least one type of coolant when pyrotechnical charge in the auxiliary coolant unit is detonated to cool the vehicle battery unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an auxiliary cooling method for battery unit of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the thermal management system.    Vehicle battery unit (2)    Thermal management system (5,5')    Pipe arrangement (6)    Pyrotechnical charge (12)    Auxiliary coolant unit (13,13')
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a gas sensor (3) at a first opening that is provided in a case (11). Air is compulsorily introduced into the case through a second opening that is provided in a portion of the case. Presence or absence of leak of a film- sheathed battery is judged from an output of the gas sensor, where the first and second openings are arranged on opposing side surfaces of the case and face each other along a main surface of the film-sheathed battery and air flows along direction of the main surface of the film-sheathed battery in the case.    USE - Method for inspecting leak of a flat film-sheathed lithium-ion battery in a battery module (claimed) for an electronic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables judging presence or absence of the leak of the film- sheathed battery from the output of the gas sensor and inspecting leak of the film-sheathed battery in battery module in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating a method for inspecting leak of a film-sheathed battery in a battery module.    Blower (2)    Gas sensor (3)    Controller (4)    Case (11)    Terminal portion (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling device (3) for utilizing the fluid internal to a motor vehicle as an internal cold source to cool a traction battery (1) of the vehicle during a stopping phase of the vehicle. Another cooling device (4) utilizes the air external to the vehicle as an external cold source to cool the battery during the stopping phase. A driving device selects one of the cooling devices according to the respective temperatures of the cold sources, and controls starting of the selected cooling device during the stopping phase.    USE - System for cooling a traction battery of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling devices utilize the fluid internal and the air external to the motor vehicle as the internal and external cold sources, respectively, to cool the traction battery of the vehicle during the stopping phase of the vehicle, thus allowing the conditioned air to be used to quickly cool the battery after the stopping of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system.    Traction battery (1)    Cooling devices (3, 4)    Pipes (7, 8, 10)    Filter (9)    Ventilator (11)    Flap (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a propulsion motor whose drive is prohibited by a motor drive control unit (100a), when the remaining capacity of a battery is less than predetermined capacitance. The drive of the propulsion motor is permitted by predetermined operation of the passenger of the vehicle, after the prohibition of drive of the propulsion motor. The remaining capacity of the battery is decreased from the drive permission to drive prohibition of the propulsion motor, if the frequency of the drive permission is increased.    USE - Apparatus for controlling hybrid vehicle such as series type hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity of the battery decreased with respect to a passenger can be reported . The passenger can be enabled to perform replenishment of the fuel or external charge of battery at an early stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the engine and control system of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor drive control unit (100a)    Drive permission/prohibition unit (100b)    Battery remaining-capacity restoration unit (100c)    Battery electric current and voltage sensor (101)    Tank pressure sensor (107)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining drive torque and current of a drive device (26) based on target rotational speed of compressor (18). The voltage is generated for driving the drive device based on target current. The actual current of drive device and actual rotational speed of compressor are recorded. The actual rotational speed of compressor is determined based on driving torque, load torque, and resulting torque of drive device. The compressor pumping is detected based on change in resultant torque and target current of drive device, and target rotational speed of compressor.    USE - Method for detecting surge in electrically driven compressor of fuel cell system (claimed), and combustion engine of vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The immediate recognition of the compressor pumping by the sensor system can be enabled. The prevention of the compressor pumping can be achieved without requiring the supplementary sensors. The better utilization of the operation range of compressor can be achieved without risking damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagrams of the fuel cell system and the mass flow control portion of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air supply spacer (14)    Compressor (18)    Drive device (26)
NOVELTY - The electric car has controller that determines state of fuel cell system (200) corresponding to fuel cell information inputted from fuel cell system. A generating unit (170) generates sound source corresponding to state of fuel cell system. An output unit (160) outputs predetermined sound as driving sound of electric car corresponding to sound source of the generating unit which generates different sound sources as the state of the fuel cell system varies.    USE - Electric car e.g. hybrid electric car.    ADVANTAGE - As the running state of the car varies, the sound is also changed in stages and outputted so that the driver can confirm a state change of the car through the output sound. Since the running state of electric car is determined according to the state of the fuel cell to allow a sound outputted as a driving sound of the electric car to be changed, the driver can remove the awareness of difference in driving and confirm the state of the car through the output sound. Hence the driver's satisfaction is improved and pedestrians are allowed to more easily recognize approach of the electric car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of the electric car and graphs showing analysis examples of voltage versus frequency of fuel cell stack of electric car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Data unit (120)    Sensing unit (130)    Output unit (160)    Generating unit (170)    Fuel cell system (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has anode layers that are made of metallic lithium. A lithium alloy is composed of lithium compound. The insulating layers are made of glass ceramics with lithium ion conductivity. The air electrode is provided with an air electrode layer. An air electrode current collector (6) is electrically connected to the air electrode layer. The anode current collector (5) is prepared with copper, gold or platinum.The air electrode current collector is prepared with aluminum, gold or platinum. The air electrode layer is made of carbon cloth or carbon fleece.    USE - Lithium-air battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compact lithium-air battery can be provided. The life of the lithium-air battery can be extended. The degree of design freedom can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium-air battery.    Lithium-air battery (1)    Casing (2)    Anode current collector (5)    Air electrode power collector (6)    Electrolyte (7)
NOVELTY - The lithium anode comprises spherical lithium metal particles with an average diameter of 10-100 mu m. The metal particles are bonded together by a fluorine-free rubber-like binding agent. A weight ratio of binder material and lithium powder is 1:10-200. The anode further comprises a layer having thickness of 15-100 mu m.    USE - The lithium anode is useful in a galvanic cell (claimed) that is useful in a lithium battery used in a portable electronic device and an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium anode can be rapidly and economically prepared without using aromatic solvent, and can withstand at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a galvanic cell; and    (2) a method for making a lithium metal anode.
NOVELTY - The pedal apparatus has a pedal strokes sensor (202) that is provided with two lever portions (254a,254b) arranged at intervals and are rotated to detect an operating quantity of a pedal (200) when rotating with operation of the pedal. A mutual rigidity of the two lever portions is varied. The rigidity of one lever portion provided with a rib (255) and located in a rotation direction side for detecting an operating quantity when the pedal is depressed among the lever portions is set more highly than the rigidity of the other lever portion.    USE - Pedal apparatus of vehicle brake system used in vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The pedal apparatus is provided with the effective ability to suppress the noise which is generated by the tuning fork effect by resonance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of brake pre dull, a support, and a stroke sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pedal (200)    Pedal strokes sensor (202)    Sensor arm (218)    Level portions (254a,254b)    Rib (255)
NOVELTY - A fluid flow path which forms branched flow path branched from main fluid flow path (32) comprises bending flow paths (33-36) through which heat exchange medium (31) which cools a to-be-cooled object (21) flows, and having termination flow-path which is bent from the main fluid flow path; halfway branched flow path (34) which branches off from the middle of the main fluid flow path; and projection part (37) which becomes aperture-diaphragm with respect to the flow of the heat exchange medium that protrudes in the center part of the main fluid flow path from wall surface.    USE - Fluid flow path.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path improves dispersion in flow volume of the heat exchange medium which flows into the halfway branched flow path branched off from the main fluid flow path of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluid flow path which forms branched flow path branched from main fluid flow path (32) comprises bending flow paths (33-36) through which heat exchange medium (31) which cools a to-be-cooled object (21) flows, and having termination flow-path which is bent from the main fluid flow path; halfway branched flow path (34) which branches off from the middle of the main fluid flow path, and cools the to-be-cooled object; and projection part (37) which becomes aperture-diaphragm with respect to the flow of the heat exchange medium that protrudes in the center part of the main fluid flow path from wall surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the flow path through which heat exchange medium flows.    To-be-cooled object (21)    Heat exchange medium (31)    Main fluid flow path (32)    Bending flow path (33-36)    Projection part (37)
NOVELTY - The battery has an insulation element (90) that is fixed to current collection terminal. Thickness of insulation surrounding portion (114) is thinner than that of sealing portion. An insulation taper surface (115) is provided with through-hole (111) of insulation surrounding portion goes to opposing surface side of connection element (13) from sealing lid (5). The insulation surrounding portion is pressed on inner surface of sealing lid by pushing insulation taper surface on sealing cover side by sealing taper surface (103). The insulation element is fixed to sealing lid.    USE - Closed type battery for use as driving power supply of portable electronic device such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation surrounding portion between sealing lid and connection element can be fixed more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the negative electrode plate of the battery.    Sealing lid (5)    Connection element (13)    Insulation element (90)    Sealing taper surface (103)    Through-hole (111)    Insulation surrounding portion (114)    Insulation taper surface (115)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises carbonaceous particles (A) having 002 face face distance (d002) of 0.34-0.37 nm calculated from X-ray diffraction apparatus measurement, and carbonaceous particles (B) having particle diameter of 0.5 mu m or less. The number of adhesion of carbonaceous particles (B) is 50 or less per surface area of 130 mu m2 of carbonaceous particles (A).    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to paper-type battery, button-type battery, coin-type battery, laminate-type battery, cylindrical cell, square-shaped battery, hybrid capacitor, electric vehicle and hybrid-type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides safe lithium-ion secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging efficiency, energy density and durability, and reduced irreversible capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode;    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery; and    (3) manufacture of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a temperature sensor (30) that is installed in gap (31) between cartridges (11). A control unit (40) is provided to operate parameters of inverter output that adjusts fuel flow volume, oxidizing-gas flow volume, and generated-electric-power value of a fuel cell unit (SU), while receiving input of detected value from the temperature sensor. The control unit is equipped with temperature control operation mode that operates parameter to reduce generator room temperature of the fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) applied to micro gas turbine such as internal combustion engine in hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit is equipped with temperature control operation mode to reduce generator room temperature of fuel cell unit, the highly efficient operation of the fuel cell can be achieved effectively and reliably in effective manner. Since the emitted-heat amount by power generation reaction reduces, the generator room temperature can be reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cartridge (11)    Temperature sensor (30)    Gap (31)    Control unit (40)    Fuel cell unit (SU)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a metal foil (11) and an active material mixture (12) that are located in downstream in rotation direction of a coating roll (22). A scraper (41) is provided to scrap off the active material mixture that adheres to the coating roll. A scraper vibration system (41b) is provided to make an ultrasonic vibration in the scraper.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing electrode of electrical storage apparatus for lithium ion secondary battery and/or nickel-hydrogen secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and/or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the scraper vibration system is provided to make ultrasonic vibration in the scraper, the aggregation of the active material can be suppressed reliably in effective manner. The scraping of the active material mixture by the scraper can be made easier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of manufacturing apparatus of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Manufacturing apparatus (10)    Metal foil (11)    Active material mixture (12)    Coating roll (22)    Scraper (41)    Scraper vibration system (41b)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode and negative electrode that occlude and discharge lithium ion. An electrolyte is provided with lithium ion conductivity. An illumination light guide unit guides the visible ray irradiated from the light source to the inside of battery. A detection unit light-receives the light ray which irradiated to the inside of a battery, and reflects the ray inside the battery. A detection light guide unit guides the received light ray to the detector of the battery exterior.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the battery control system can be prolonged, and the safety of the battery can be improved. The battery can be provided with high capacity. The stability of the solvent at the time of high voltage charge can be improved, the low-temperature characteristic and charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery can be maintained highly. The power consumption of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery control method; and    (2) state detection method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the optical electric charging control battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The air cell (100) has a positive electrode electrical power collector (110) provided with an air electrode (111) to which positive electrode reaction of oxygen is performed. An anode collector (120) adheres the metal particle consisting of negative electrode metal. The air electrode and separator (130) separate the anode collector. A circulation structure (140) circulates the electrolyte solution through the liquid mixture with negative electrode particles containing negative electrode metal between the positive electrode electrical power collector and anode collector.    USE - Air cell of air cell system (claimed), for lithium-ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging of the air cell can be performed efficiently while shortening the charging time so that the usability of the air cell can be enlarged effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) air cell system; and    (2) charging/discharging method of air cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air cell.    Air cell (100)    Positive electrode electrical power collector (110)    Air electrode (111)    Anode collector (120)    Separator (130)    Circulation structure (140)
NOVELTY - The system has assembled battery (10) in which batteries (13) are connected in series. Voltage detection unit (21) is provided to detect output voltage for battery by calculating voltage difference between bus-bars (14) of positive and negative electrode sides of battery. Voltage drop amount calculation unit (26) is provided to compute voltage drop amount for every battery by resisted portion of bus-bars. Correction unit (27) is provided to correct output voltage of battery detected by voltage detection unit according to voltage drop amount computed by calculation unit.    USE - Battery system used as vehicle-mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the correction unit can be provided to correct the output voltage of the battery detected by the voltage detection unit according to the voltage drop amount computed by the voltage drop amount calculation unit, the output voltage of the battery can be accurately detectable by correcting the output voltage of the battery respectively using the voltage drop amount. Thus, charging/discharging control of the battery and assembled battery can be performed suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Batteries (13)    Bus-bars (14)    Voltage detection unit (21)    Voltage drop amount calculation unit (26)    Correction unit (27)
NOVELTY - The electrode (40,50) comprises an electrically conductive, porous and mechanically stable layer and a catalytically active layer. The electrically conductive, porous and mechanically stable layer is electrically conductive within a temperature range of 10-300 degrees C. The stable layer is comprised of one of the materials including tantalum, titanium, platinum, palladium, gold and alloys and/or high-alloy steels with high chromium and molybdenum contents. The stable layer is comprised of a framework geometry with a tubular and bellows-shape and a polygonal cross sectional area.    USE - Electrode for use in fuel cell (claimed) e.g. hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell for use as electrochemical energy converters in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode used in the fuel cell to convert the chemical energy into electrical energy, is mechanically stable, without using any additional support elements. The electrode is provided with a high power density. The electrode has a large active inner surface and a high reaction rate. The mechanical strength, conductivity, and/or production speed are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode; and    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Outer gas channel (20)    Inner gas channel (30)    Electrodes (40,50)    Gas-tight container (70)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve (1) has a valve body (52) which opens and closes a gas flow path in response to a plunger (72). The plunger has a first division body (110) with a displacement contact part contacted with a part on an opposite side to the valve opening direction of the valve body when the gas flow path is opened. The plunger has a second division body (120) is fixed to the first division body in a state which accommodated the valve body between displacement contact parts.    USE - Solenoid valve for controlling supply of high pressure gas.    ADVANTAGE - Offers solenoid valve with high operational reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a solenoid valve. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Solenoid valve (1)    Valve body (52)    Plunger (72)    First division body (110)    Second division body (120)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen station (1) has compressor (2) which increases hydrogen pressure. An accumulation unit (3) has accumulator (311) which stores the hydrogen pressure increased with compressor. A hydrogen fuel tank is filled with the hydrogen. A valve mechanism (313,315) transfers hydrogen in one accumulator to other accumulator.    USE - Offsite type hydrogen station for filling hydrogen fuel tank mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual hydrogen can be accommodated between accumulators, so that hydrogen remains in accumulator can be effectively utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure offsite type hydrogen station.    Hydrogen station (1)    Compressor (2)    Accumulation unit (3)    Accumulator (311)    Valve mechanisms (313,315)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has electrode assembly (11) which makes layered structure insulated between positive electrodes (12) and negative electrodes (16) with active material layer in metal foil. A case accommodates the electrode assembly, and a first terminal delivers and receives electricity between the electrode assembly. An insulation member is arranged between a first electrically conductive board and second electrically conductive board, and the thickness of the electrically conductive board tabs (32,37) is 5 times or more of the thickness of metal foil.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus, e.g. secondary batteries such as lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles such as electric vehicle (EV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the increase in number of components since the load that arises in a tab with an electrode terminal is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode tab group.    Electrode assembly (11)    Positive electrodes (12)    Negative electrodes (16)    Electrically conductive board tabs (32,37)    First bending unit (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves converting produced braking torque into electrical power by using a prime mover in generator mode of the prime mover. The electrical energy is partly stored in an energy store i.e. heavy-duty battery. The prime mover with a four-quadrant control is controlled in a state in which maximum producible electrical power from current braking torque is larger than the electrical power receptible in the energy store, so that electrical efficiency in generator mode is smaller than maximum possible electrical efficiency.    USE - Method for operating an electrical prime mover i.e. internal combustion engine, of a vehicle e.g. electric car, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables prolonging service life of the energy store by reducing loading power conversion with small ambient temperatures. The method enables adjusting the electrical prime mover based upon braking torque by a rider by using brake pedals, so that need of supplementary use of a mechanical brake of the vehicle is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating action directions of rotation speed and torque of an electrical prime mover with four-quadrant operation.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing multiple inputs that identify operating conditions of a fuel cell system (10) and determining a maximum allowable start time of the fuel cell system using a hybridization control strategy and the inputs. A maximum compressor speed and airflow are determined to provide the maximum allowable start-time of the fuel cell system using energy consumption and noise optimization strategy. A compressor speed/flow ramp rate is determined using the energy consumption and noise optimization strategy to provide the maximum allowable start-time of the fuel cell system.    USE - Method for controlling start time of a fuel cell system i.e. vehicle fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining the maximum compressor speed and ramp rate to provide the optimal start-time of the fuel cell system, thus minimizing energy consumption and noise. The method enables providing a trade-off between drivability and efficiency thus increasing system efficiency overall at no added cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Temperature sensor (42)    Coolant loop (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating state of charge (SOC) for each voltage in the array, given the sensed temperature. The difference between each subsequent state of charge (dSOC) in the array is calculated. The maximum dSOC is determined from the array. A determination is performed to determine if the maximum dSOC is above a threshold for usable data. The output is set to not use the data when the maximum dSOC is above the threshold for usable data, or the output is set to use the data when the maximum dSOC is not above the threshold for usable data.    USE - Method for determining usage of voltage measurement or open-circuit voltage estimation for state of charge estimation.    ADVANTAGE - The battery state of charge accuracy, charge termination consistency, capacity estimation, and energy delivery consistency can be improved. The new algorithm tests the SOC-open-circuit voltage (OCV) curve at voltages near the measurement and at the same temperature to determine the difference in SOC between these points. A small difference in SOC indicates that the error introduced by the measurement is likely small and should be trusted. The present temperature of the battery is tested through one or more sensors coupled to the controller so as to communicate information between portions of the system. By testing at the present temperature of the battery, the new algorithm can create the use/do not use signal at a higher resolution than could be performed with current methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for determining usage of voltage measurement or open-circuit voltage estimation for state of charge estimation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system including battery pack and controller such as controller located within a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    Battery pack (102)    Controller (104)    Processor (219)    Memory (220)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (13) has valve (22) that is mounted in coolant lines (23,24) for providing flow path to coolant. A fuel cell controller (20) is adapted to control target stack inlet coolant temperature on basis of control variable. The fuel cell controller is arranged to receive and control the valve based on control signal from fuel cell system. An operating temperature of fuel cell system is controlled by multi-point temperature control based on performance of vehicle, and by outside temperature for each season in order to improve fuel efficiency.    USE - Apparatus for controlling coolant temperature of fuel cell system in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus controlling the coolant temperature of fuel cell system can improve the fuel efficiency in fuel cell vehicle so that the environmentally friendly fuel cell vehicle can be produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling coolant temperature of fuel cell system; and    (2) a non-volatile computer-readable medium storing program for controlling coolant temperature of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for controlling coolant temperature of fuel cell system in fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell stack cooler (13)    Fuel cell controller (20)    Electrical actuator (21)    Valve (22)    Coolant lines (23,24)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a pulsation control by a controller when a current power output of a fuel cell system is below a preset power output, to maintain water discharge in an anode of a fuel cell and fuel utilization of the anode. A magnitude and a period of a pulsating operating pressure for fuel supplied to the anode during an opening period of a hydrogen purge valve connected to an anode outlet, are controlled by the pulsation control. The opening period of the valve is increased by the controller when the current power output is below the preset power output.    USE - Pulsating operation method for a fuel cell system for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, gasoline-powered vehicle, electric-powered vehicle, vehicle with fuel derived from resources other than petroleum, and hybrid vehicle such as a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, a watercraft e.g. boat and ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The magnitude and the period of the pulsating operating pressure for the fuel supplied to the anode during the opening period of the hydrogen purge valve connected to the anode outlet, are controlled by the pulsation control, thus smoothly discharging the water remaining in the anode, maximizing fuel utilization of the anode, and improving operational stability of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for performing a pulsating operation for a fuel cell system    (2) a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions for performing a pulsating operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing an anode operating pressure and an operating time illustrating a pulsating operation method for a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel cell (10) having an electrolyte (40), a first electrode, e.g., an anode, and a second electrode comprising a cathode. An electrode is set on either side of the electrolyte. A fuel gas supply unit (42) is set for supplying fuel gas to a fuel gas chamber adjacent to the anode. An oxidant gas supply unit (50) is arranged to supply an oxidant gas to an oxidant gas chamber that is adjacent to the cathode. The recirculation units (59,72) are configured to recirculate the exhaust gas passing through the oxidant gas chamber back to the oxidant gas chamber.    USE - Fuel cell system, e.g., liquid electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a humid oxidant by recirculating the oxidant gas passing through the fuel cell. Reduces heat losses through the exhaust stream or during steady state operation by raising the temperature, via the recirculating unit, of the oxidant stream at the inlet. Reduces the thermal gradients by decreasing the heat losses through the exhaust stream or during steady state operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte (40)    Fuel gas supply unit (42)    Oxidant gas supply unit (50)    Recirculation units (59,72)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has thermoelectric elements (3) which are provided along a longitudinal direction of the generator main portion. The generator module (4) is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the panels (5) that is provided with a heating portion for receiving the heat of the heating fluid. A cooling section releases heat to the cooling fluid. The thermoelectric elements are arranged on the plates, such that each of the thermoelectric elements is in contact with the heating section and the cooling section.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for use with internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator can be operated effectively, so that energy efficiency of the internal combustion engine can be improved effectively. The structure of the thermoelectric generator is simple, so that manufacturing cost of the thermoelectric generator can be reduced effectively. The heating and cooling plates are preferably stacked in the longitudinal direction, so that all the hot plates can effectively get in contact with the heating fluid. The simple adaptation of the thermoelectric generator is possible because all the generator modules can be added or removed by number of plates. The thermoelectric generator can be adapted in different boundary conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric generator.    Thermoelectric generator (1)    Thermoelectric elements (3)    Generator module (4)    Panel (5)    Bypass passage (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves comprising a control to sequentially pulse a motor (A) for providing continuous power to a motor and is coupled to a mass for rotating the mass. The angular velocity of the mass assembly is monitored by the control. The rotational inertia and kinetic energy of the mass assembly are calculated from inputted predetermined values. The kinetic energy values are used based on predetermined levels when to initiate sequential pulsing and the duration of the pulse to each motor and to stop sequential pulsing the motor.    USE - Method for sequential pulse firing of multiple motors such as six motor array in flywheel array for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the arrays of motors are sequentially pulsed fired, the flywheel array can be caused to rotate around a common rotation axis for maximizing efficiency of the dynamic loads of the masses of the motor and any resultant rotational kinetic energy. Since the rotational kinetic energy stored in the flywheel array minimize the loss of acceleration due to dissipative forces between each energy pulses, the overall energy consumption can be reduced without loss of acceleration and energy efficiency is increased as the speed of rotation and kinetic energy increases. Pulsing motors can aid reliability and increase their life cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of six motor arrays.    Motor (A)    Drive plate (B)    Shaft (C)    Gear (D)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a hydrogen tank (4) that is provided for storing high-pressure hydrogen. A hydrogen supply pipe (6) is connected to a fuel cell stack (10) and is arranged in the hydrogen tank. A pressure control valve (8) is located in the hydrogen supply pipe for controlling the pressure of hydrogen to an anode of the stack. A pressure relief line (14) including a pressure relief valve (12) is arranged on the anode of the stack and connected to an air supply line (20) of the stack. A blower (16) and a moistening device (18) are arranged in the air supply line.    USE - Hydrogen feed device of fuel cell system for engine compartment of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of hydrogen gas to the fuel cell system is enhanced. Therefore, the safety and-fulfillment of the relevant destination is achieved by reducing overpressure at the fuel cell stack. The damage to the fuel cell stack due to the overpressure is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen feed device (2)    Hydrogen tank (4)    Hydrogen supply pipe (6)    Pressure control valve (8)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Pressure relief valve (12)    Pressure relief line (14)    Blower (16)    Moistening device (18)    Air supply line (20)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a spring element (9) comprising a receiving portion (10). A support element (11) is arranged and attached to the spring element over the receiving portion, and the spring element is integrally formed with the receiving portion. A carrier element is formed with a profile for receiving the receiving portion on underside and a heat exchanger element (8) on a top face such that the heat exchanger element is firmly connected with the carrier element that is firmly connected with the receiving portion and spring element.    USE - Contacting device for contacting heat exchanger element with a battery cell of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger element is easily deformable for weight optimization such that heat is transferred without supplementary elements such as thermal compounds or heat guidance films in an enhanced manner. The device requires less installation space and guarantees homogeneous temperature distribution, and is low in weight and inexpensive. The battery cell does not exceed a determined maximum temperature, thus extending service life of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery assembly provided with a contacting device for clamping a heat exchanger element within a housing.    Contacting device (1)    Heat exchanger element (8)    Spring element (9)    Receiving portion (10)    Support element (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (100) has unit cells (11) that contains manifold. An open end plate (21) and closed end plate (22) is located at respective sides on extreme ends of unit cell. Reaction gas inlet (23) and reaction gas outlet (25) is connected with collecting pipe. The closed end plate at other side of unit cell is arranged for closing the collecting pipe. The end plates are pressed against unit cells, and inclined surface of respective end plate regulates flow of reaction gas to collecting line interface via reaction gas inlet.    USE - Fuel cell stack used as energy source in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid fuel cell vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, passenger car, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicles, aircraft, and water motor vehicle such as boat and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can minimize the distribution variation of reaction gas in accordance with position of unit cells. The durability and efficiency of fuel cell stack is improved by flow distribution of condensed water at inlet side of reaction gas. The productivity of fuel cell stack is increased in accordance with stacking of unit cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Unit cell (11)    Open end plate (21)    Closed end plate (22)    Reaction gas inlet (23)    Reaction gas outlet (25)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an optical sensor (2) arranged on support material (10) i.e. rectangular plate, in a force-fit manner. The optical sensor comprises an optical waveguide (21) with a Bragg lattice (3). The support material comprises a piezoelectric material e.g. potassium nitrate and/or langasite. The support material exhibits optical transparency between approximately 500 Nm and 1500 Nm or between 1300 Nm and about 1600 Nm. The support material exhibits thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to 1 mm. The support material is provided with electrodes at opposite surfaces (101, 102).    USE - Electric voltage measuring device for a battery (claimed) of a vehicle and an electric machine. Can also be used for optical communications technology for transfer of data and telecommunication field.    ADVANTAGE - The optical sensor comprises the optical waveguide with the Bragg lattice, and the support material comprises the piezoelectric material e.g. potassium nitrate and/or langasite, thus ensuring measurement of electric voltages with increased working reliability, increasing accuracy of measuring of the voltage, enhancing sensitivity of the device and ensuring service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measurement of an electric voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electric voltage measuring device.    Electric voltage measuring device (1)    Optical sensor (2)    Bragg lattice (3)    Support material (10)    Optical waveguide (21)    Opposite surfaces (101, 102)
NOVELTY - The inverter has a magnetic throttle (10) that is provided with a first inductance, such that product from first switching frequency and first inductance is less than or equal to 12 Hz.H. A control device (19) is adapted to control the inverter to the first switching frequency. An output filter (14) is adapted to filter spurious signals of the inverter. A control device (29) is provided to control a step-up converter with the second switching frequency.    USE - Inverter such as solar cell inverter or wind power inverter used in photovoltaic plant (all claimed), used for converting electric power from direct current (DC) power source such as photovoltaic system, wind turbine, fuel cell, battery or accumulator into periodic alternating voltage. Can also be used for controlling alternating current (AC) and three-phase voltage motor.    ADVANTAGE - The inductance of the reactors can be reduced, even when the current ripple is increased. By utilizing the smaller and cost-effective chokes, the weight and cost of inverter can be reduced. Due to the modified design for the operation mode of the inverter, the choke inductance can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a photovoltaic plant; and    (2) a method for operating inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the inverter.    Magnetic throttle (10)    Shift elements (11-13,21)    Output filter (14)    Control devices (19,29)    Diode (22)
NOVELTY - The housing has a housing body (1) for accommodating a battery cell and partially made from metal. The body is designed in a rigid manner with first, second and third material layers (2-4), where the third layer is arranged between the first and second layers and designed in an electrically insulated manner. The first and second layers are arranged at a distance to each other, and an area filled with a filling material is formed between the first and second layers. The third layer is made from ceramic material, where the body is closed by a housing cover (7).    USE - Multilayer housing for a battery cell i.e. lithium-ion-cell, utilized as an energy storage for a drive of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in-hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The body is designed in the rigid manner with first, second and third material layers, where the third layer is arranged between the first and second layers and designed in the electrically insulated manner, thus reducing dead weight of the housing, and reducing working expenditure and cost of the housing. The body is designed such that penetration of water into the housing is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a housing.    Housing body (1)    Material layers (2-4)    Housing cover (7)    Welding points (8)
NOVELTY - The plug-in contact component (10) has a connecting bolt (12) that is extended along the longitudinal axis. An electrical conductor (14) is connected to a contact element (16). The contact element is located on the connecting bolt for electrical connection of the conductor with the connecting bolt. The contact element is connected partially and circumferentially with the connecting bolt in a mounted state.    USE - Plug-in contact component for battery module (claimed) used in electric and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple assembly of the plug-in contact component can be enhanced safely, and the manufacture cost can be reduced. The movement of the contact element in the mounted state in the radial direction can be avoided. The installation space of the plug-in contact component can be reduced. The repairability and recyclableness of the battery pack can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and top views of the plug-in contact component.    Plug-in contact component (10)    Connecting bolt (12)    Electrical conductor (14)    Contact element (16)    Plug housing (20)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a negative electrode, a positive electrode and a cell housing (2) for enclosing the battery cell. A cell terminal (3) is connected with the negative electrode in an electrically conducting manner, and another cell terminal (4) is connected with the positive electrode in an electrically conducting manner. The former terminal and/or the latter terminal comprises contact openings (5, 6) projecting into the cell housing. A cell connector connects the former terminal with the latter terminal in an electrically conducting manner, where the cell housing has a cell cover (8).    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium-ion-cell, for use as an energy storage for a drive of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, plug-in-vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell terminals are connected with the negative and positive electrodes in an electrically conducting manner, where one of the terminals comprises the contact openings projecting into the cell housing, thus ensuring detachable connection between the cell terminals with reduced transition and contact resistance and without danger potential during the connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Cell housing (2)    Cell terminals (3, 4)    Contact openings (5, 6)    Cell cover (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing several battery cells (3) together. A portion of an elastically deformable balancing element (4) is arranged prior to compression between the battery cells and is pressed in the battery cells. The compensating element, battery cells, and battery cell pack (5) are inserted into a housing (2) of a battery (1). The compensating element is left between the battery cells.    USE - Method for transforming several battery cells of battery for motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The localized mechanical stress of the battery cells can be avoided. The installation costs of the battery can be greatly reduced. The high durability of the battery cell can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for transforming several battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the device for transforming several battery cells.    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Battery cell (3)    Balancing element (4)    Battery cell pack (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves comprising a cooling circuit (7) for a fuel cell (3) and a humidifier (15) i.e. gas humidifier, for humidification of inlet air to the fuel cell. A humidity supplying medium is arranged around the humidifier, and a bypass pipe (17) is provided with a bypass valve (18) for supplying the air. Operating temperature of the cell is lowered to a predetermined temperature value through the circuit during failure of the valve. A maximum released power requirement is lowered if decrease of the temperature is not reached around the predetermined temperature value by the circuit.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system with a fuel cell for providing electrical power to a vehicle (claimed) i.e. fuel cell vehicle, based on a predetermined performance requirement.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables protecting a fuel cell system from being damaged during failure of the bypass valve by the humidifier in a bypass line and operating the fuel cell system in a reliable manner. The method enables reducing the operating temperature of the cell to the predetermined temperature value through the circuit during failure of the bypass valve, thus preventing hazard of drainage in the system and increasing driving comfort of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell is designed as a proton exchange membranes (PEM) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (3)    Cooling circuit (7)    Humidifier (15)    Bypass pipe (17)    Bypass valve (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the environmental parameter in an outer environment of the fuel cell stack (2) and internal parameter of the fuel cells (B1-Bn) of the fuel cell stack. The function of environmental parameter, the function of the internal parameter and/or function of deviation of environmental parameter and interior parameters of the respective fuel cells is determined. Each fuel cell is short-circuited for a short time and is supplied with short electrical pulses to obtain the predetermined target parameter in the fuel cell.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell stack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating efficiency of the fuel cell stack can be improved at reduced cost. The use of fuel cell stack with optimal temperature can be increased. The service life of the fuel cell stack can be prolonged. The repair and maintenance of the fuel cell stack can be facilitated easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device fro operating fuel cell stack.    Device for operating fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Over current collector plate (3)    Electrical load (4)    Fuel cells (B1-Bn)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) (1) arranged between an anode and a cathode. The anode and cathode include catalyst layers (2) and gas diffusion layers (3), where the catalyst layers are arranged at the PEM. The anode includes a hydrogen-permeable selective membrane (4) between the catalyst layers and the gas diffusion layers, where the selective membrane is impermeable for nitrogen, oxygen and water. The selective membrane is provided with a carrier layer for a metal layer and/or a nanoporous carbon layer. The carrier layer is made of aluminum oxide or titanium oxide.    USE - Membrane electrode arrangement for use between bipolar plates of a fuel cell i.e. PEM-fuel cell, of a fuel cell stack, which is used as an electrical energy source in a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anode includes the hydrogen-permeable selective membrane between the catalyst layer and the gas diffusion layer, where the selective membrane is impermeable for nitrogen, oxygen and water, thus effectively avoiding substance transport from a cathode side into the anode side gas diffusion layer. The arrangement avoids the need for anode recirculation and an anode-water separator, and reduces a number of purge processes and catalyst-degradation. The arrangement has an improved water and start management. The arrangement avoids presence of liquid water at a hydrogen injection unit, and freezing risks with appropriate ambient temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified side sectional view of a membrane electrode arrangement.    PEM (1)    Catalyst layers (2)    Gas diffusion layers (3)    Hydrogen-permeable selective membrane (4)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has two channels (K1, K2) extending through the plate to supply mediums i.e. hydrogen, to a fuel cell stack and/or for removal of the mediums from the fuel cell stack. A heat transfer region is formed between the two channels. The heat transfer region is formed from a material or from a material combination, which exhibits a high thermal conductivity as a base material of the plate. One of the channel is designed as a reactant feed channel i.e. hydrogen feed canal, and the other channel is formed as a cooling medium outlet channel.    USE - Medium distributer plate i.e. hydrogen distributer plate, for a fuel cell arrangement (claimed) in a motor vehicle in an automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer region is formed between the two channels, thus heating the medium without supplementary heating devices, thus reducing weight, energy and installation space of the fuel cell arrangement, conditioning and/or pre-conditioning of the fuel cell stack, ensuring simple, inexpensive and compact construction of the fuel cell arrangement, and ensuring high efficiency of the fuel cell arrangement. The arrangement is formed in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a medium distributer plate.    Channels (K1, K2)    Medium distributer plate (1)
NOVELTY - The device has a main-body part comprising an accommodating part that accommodates a battery (102). A lid closes the accommodating part. A packing (112) is provided between the lid and main-body part. A groove (173D) guides a projection part until a nail (155) is hooked in a latching part (172). A clearance gap is defined between the lid and the packing when the projection part contacts another groove (173B). Pressure of predetermined strength is applied to the packing with the lid when the projection part contacts the former groove, where an inclined surface is formed between the grooves.    USE - Portable device for remote control of locking/unlocking a door of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the clearance gap to be defined between the lid and packing when the projection part contacts the latter groove such that pressure of predetermined strength is applied to the packing when the projection part contacts the former groove, so that a battery cover is pushed more than necessary and shift, deformation and damage of the battery cover and twist of the packing are prevented, thus improving sealing property of battery accommodation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is a button type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating a mounting method of a battery cover.    Battery (102)    Packing (112)    Nail (155)    Latching part (172)    Grooves (173B, 173D)
NOVELTY - The battery arrangement (2) has battery housing (4) with battery cells (6,8) having cell poles (10,12) arranged on the cell connecting element (14). A printed circuit board (18) is arranged parallel to cell connecting element. A cooling arrangement (20,22,24,26) is provided for cooling battery cells with cooling medium. The cooling arrangement has first flow space (20) formed between wall of housing and circuit board, and second flow space (22) formed between circuit board and cell connecting element. The circuit board has first openings (24) provided in proximity to battery cells.    USE - Battery arrangement for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple, fast and cost-effective mounting of battery arrangement in a small installation space is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial schematic view of the battery arrangement.    Battery arrangement (2)    Battery housing (4)    Battery cells (6,8)    Cell poles (10,12)    Cell connecting element (14)    Printed circuit board (18)    First flow space (20)    Second flow space (22)    First openings (24)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery (10) provided with multiple battery cells (11). The battery cells are provided with two terminals (12). Each terminal of each battery cells is arranged at a terminal plate (15) for electrically connecting the battery cells with each other. A perforated plate (16) is arranged above the terminal plate to inject cooling medium i.e. cooling oil, through holes (17). A heat exchanger is coupled with a return line, to return warmed up cooling medium. The battery cells are arranged parallel to each other along a longitudinal axis.    USE - Battery device for a hybrid drive vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The each terminal of each battery cells is arranged at the terminal plate for electrically connecting the battery cells with each other, and the perforated plate is arranged above the terminal plate to inject the cooling medium through the holes, so that installation space required for the terminals of the battery cells can be suppressed in an efficient manner, refrigeration of battery can be improved and manufacturing cost of the battery device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery device.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (11)    Terminals (12)    Terminal plate (15)    Perforated plate (16)    Holes (17)
NOVELTY - The charge air cooler (12) has an air-carrying region (27) in the charge air flows to be tempered in a flow direction. Several thermoelectric devices are electrically connected together through the first electrical bridges in series. Each thermoelectric device is provided with two legs which are connected to each other through a second electrical bridge. The averse surface of the first electrical bridges is flowed around the legs of thermoelectric device directly from the charge air to be tempered.    USE - Charge air cooler for internal combustion engine such as diesel or gasoline engines for use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sustainability and the efficiency can be improved. The reduction in carbon dioxide emissions is achieved. The thermal resistance of the cooler can be reduced and the cooling capacity can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the refrigerant circuit of intercooler, and sectional view of charge air cooler along the section line.    Refrigerant circuit (10)    Internal combustion engine (11)    Charge air cooler (12)    Coolant-carrying area (20)    Air-carrying region (27)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a cathode side (12) provided with an air removal (24). An anode side (14) is provided with a hydrogen supply (40) and a hydrogen removal (46). A burner (52) is provided in an upstream of a turbine (32), for burning hydrogen from the hydrogen removal of the anode side. The hydrogen removal is provided to receive hydrogen from a rinse of the anode side. The hydrogen removal is provided to receive hydrogen from an associated tank system (38). The hydrogen removal is provided with a valve i.e. flush valve (50), for supplying hydrogen to the burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for a hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The burner is provided in the upstream of the turbine, for burning hydrogen from the hydrogen removal of the anode side, so that efficiency and dynamic behavior of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Cathode side (12)    Anode side (14)    Air removal (24)    Turbine (32)    Tank system (38)    Hydrogen supply (40)    Hydrogen removal (46)    Flush valve (50)    Burner (52)
NOVELTY - The air supply device has an air compressor (5) for compressing air for a fuel cell system. A primary heat exchanger (3) is provided for cooling the air for the fuel cell system according to the compression such that the resultant waste heat is utilized for heating the hydrogen enriched carrier agent such as metal hydride. A secondary heat exchanger is integrated into a hydrogen storage tank (2). The primary heat exchanger is connected with the secondary heat exchanger in the hydrogen storage tank through a refrigerant circuit (4).    USE - Air supply device for fuel cell system of vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and quality of the fuel cell system with liquid hydrogen support materials or hydride storage of hydrogen can be enhanced by utilizing the waste heat generated by the air supply device. The fuel cell system can be operated efficiently at low cost. The installation space of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The assembling process of the fuel cell system can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagrams of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Refrigerant circuit (4)    Air compressor (5)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an electrical storage element (12) and a contact element (13) i.e. one-piece punched part, arranged in a housing (11). The contact element comprises a first contact region (14) i.e. bending portion, through which the contact element is conductively connected with the storage element. A second contact region (15) i.e. deep-drawn part, represents a battery post (16) of the cell. A positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (22) are provided with a conductive contact portion (26) of the storage element.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium-ion battery cell (claimed), for an electric car and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact element comprises the first contact region through which the contact element is conductively connected with the storage element, and the second contact region representing the battery post of the cell such that one-piece design and construction of the bending portion and deep-drawn part are achieved, so that high dimensional complexity of the contact element can be achieved at low cost, thus avoiding time-and cost-consuming connection step.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Housing (11)    Electrical storage element (12)    Contact element (13)    Contact regions (14, 15)    Battery post (16)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Conductive contact portion (26)
NOVELTY - The cell terminal (1) has main portion that is connected with an electrode of a battery cell (2) so that the cell terminal protrudes with a free end (3) from a battery cell surrounding a cell case (4). A recess (5) is provided with a base (6) at free end, is continuous to one side of the cell terminal and is widened to the base in a section (7) of the recess. The recess is provided in the form of T-groove or a dovetail slot. The free end of the cell terminal has a planar surface (8) which is defined by the recess.    USE - Cell terminal for electrically contacting electrode of battery cell e.g. lithium-ion battery cell of battery (all claimed) for use as energy store for powering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cell connector can be manufactured with low cost. The welding of cell connector is simplified with the cell terminal. The insertion of contacting element is simplified. The risk of accidental contact with the other cell terminals of the battery cell by contact during sliding of the contacting cell terminal is reduced. The electrical contact is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery cell; and    (2) a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side views of the cell terminal.    Cell terminal (1)    Battery cell (2)    Free end (3)    Cell case (4)    Recess (5)    Base (6)    Section of recess (7)    Planar surface (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the battery module states of two battery modules (32) of a battery (30). The individual battery modules are switched off with the low battery module state. The low battery module state is defined by a defined ratio of the battery modules to an initial state or by comparison of all detected battery module states.    USE - Method for balancing battery module of battery mounted in vehicle e.g. motor car (claimed). Can also be used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The overstressing of the battery modules can be prevented effectively by active balancing of the battery modules so that the service life of the batter can be prolonged efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery management system; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.    Battery (30)    Battery module strand (31)    Battery modules (32)    Pole (33)    Separator (34)
NOVELTY - The current collector (240) has a first support and a second support. A connection portion arranged between the first support and a second support. The connection portion is configured to connect first support with the second support. The supports are made of coppers or aluminum. An insulation end of the first support is connected to the insulation end of the second support.    USE - Current collector for electrochemical energy store e.g. lithium ion battery (all claimed) used in laptop, mobile telephones, Smartphones, computers and motor cars.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity of the energy store is effective and reliable. The improved contact of the current collectors can be provided to the electrodes, which can lead enhanced works of the energy store to an enhanced current flow. The improved stability of the contact between electrode and current collector can be achieved. The effectiveness of the energy store can be effectively enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy store.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy store.    Energy store (10)    Winding element (12)    Housing (18)    Slab (32)    Current collector (240)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has housing (12) that comprises a cell space that is separated partially from the external surroundings and is configured to partially accommodate an anode and a cathode. The housing is directly and partially coated with a coating (14) having a fire retardant substance or a fire extinguishing substance, which is configured to foam at a temperature in a range of from greater than or equal to 80 degrees C to less than or equal to 120 degrees C by the action of heat.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage device e.g. lithium-ion battery for use as rechargeable accumulator in computers e.g. laptops, mobile telephones, smart phones, electric tools or motor vehicles such as electrically driven vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrid electrically driven vehicles (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device prevents or reduces the thermally induced damage due to excess heating with a safety coating. The energy storage device enables a safe operation in a low-cost manner and significantly reduces the potential risk of an operator or the surroundings or environment. The thermal decoupling is prevented in an effective manner, and a reliable operation of the energy storage device is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the electrochemical energy storage device.    Electrochemical energy storage device (10)    Housing (12)    Coating (14)    Electric insulating layer (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a centrally located processing turntable (1) provided with lifting and/or rotating device that are provided at individual processing stations (1.1- 1.4). The turntable edit finished battery plates for machining turntable towards and away from battery plates. The turntable is adapted for formation of battery plate sets for battery plate pacts, and aligning and pre-bending of plate lugs. Gripper robots (R1-R4) are arranged with the turntable independently by freely programmable linear movement sequences, where robots are movable outside the turntable.    USE - Device for processing battery plates and placing battery plates in wet or AGM battery boxes for car and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures efficient and space-saving feeding and discharging of the battery plates to an automated work station in a reliable manner. The device is designed in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for processing battery plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a device for processing battery plates.    Stock palettes (P1, P2)    Gripper robots (R1-R4)    Centrally located processing turntable (1)    Processing stations (1. 1- 1.4)    Buffer memory (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting power electronics (9,11) by using synchronization line (15) between the power electronics in respective electric motor (3,5). A common intermediate circuit capacitor (13) is used for electric motors that encompass respective control signal such as analog signal and digital signal. The control signal in electric motors is adjusted using synchronization line between the power electronics.    USE - Method for operating electric motors arranged in vehicle (claimed) such as electrically powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since power electronics are connected by using synchronization line between the power electronics, the control signals are exchanged quickly and efficiently between the respective power electronics of respective electric motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for controlling power electronics in electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram showing the operating of electric motors.    Synchronization spacer (1)    Electric motor (3,5)    Power electronics (9,11)    Common intermediate circuit capacitor (13)    Synchronization line (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a leak is provided in an anode sub-system of the fuel cell system (10), estimating a first leak effective area using a first leak flow value and first operating parameters and increasing airflow to a cathode side of the fuel cell stack. The second leak effective area is estimated using second leak flow value and second operating parameters. The first leak effective area is compared to the second leak effective area and an anode outflow leak location is determined (66) based on the comparison between the first and second leak effective areas.    USE - Method for quantifying anode leak location in fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode leak in the systemcan be determined effectively and the magnitude of the leak can be quantified by altering operating conditions, hence accurate modeling of the leak rate and more precise handling of remedial actions that are based on the leak can be achieved. The leak location and the leak size are quantified at conditions in which leak detection resolution is high. Hence modeling of the leak is enabled in areas in which leak detection is not accurate and appropriate remedial actions are taken based on the location of the leak. The predictive leak values are allowed at various operating conditions and improved nitrogen modeling and emissions estimations are performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control system for quantifying anode leak location in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system and a flow diagram illustrating the process for quantifying anode leak location.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode inlet line (14)    Compressor (16)    Step for determining anode outflow leak location (66)
NOVELTY - The power transmission system has an input shaft (IS) which receives a torque of an internal combustion engine. The planetary gear sets (PG1,PG2) are arranged on the input shaft, respectively. A second ring gear (R2) is directly connected to the first ring gear (R1) which is connected directly with an output gear (OG). A second carrier (PC2) is selectively connected to the first carrier (PC1), and is connected optionally with the transmission housing (H). The motors/generators (MG1,MG2) are directly connected to the sun gears (S1,S2), respectively.    USE - Power transmission system of hybrid electric vehicle such as ZEV, and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the system efficiency due to power reuse can be avoided. The capacity of the electric motor is reduced. The fuel economy can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power transmission system.    Transmission housing (H)    Input shaft (IS)    Motors/generators (MG1,MG2)    Output gear (OG)    Carriers (PC1,PC2)    Planetary gear sets (PG1,PG2)    Ring gears (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The supercharger (10) has a radial-flow turbine (12) comprising a turbine wheel (18). An entry region (30) has entry diameter (De), and the wheel is flow against exhaust gas of an energy converter in a radial direction over the entry region during operation of the supercharger. An exit region (32) has effective diameter (Da), and the wheel is divertable from the exhaust gas in an axial direction over the exit region. The turbine is driven by a compressor (34). An electromotor (48) drives the compressor and the turbine, where the entry diameter is equal to the effective diameter.    USE - Exhaust turbo-supercharger for an energy converter i.e. fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The radial-flow turbine is driven by the compressor, and the electromotor drives the compressor and the turbine, and the entry diameter of the entry region is equal to the effective diameter of the exit region, thus facilitating simple and inexpensive assembly of the supercharger and realizing efficient and effective operation of the energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a supercharger with a turbine wheel.    Effective diameter (Da)    Entry diameter (De)    Exhaust turbo-supercharger (10)    Radial-flow turbine (12)    Turbine wheel (18)    Entry region (30)    Exit region (32)    Compressor (34)    Electromotor (48)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an alternating current (AC) absorption unit (11) which is connected with a fuel cell stack (2), and switched based on an applied AC signal to enable a flow of current from the fuel cell stack. An AC signal generator (12) is provided to generate the AC signal and supply the generated AC signal to the AC absorption unit. A processor (13) is provided to measure stack voltage or stack current of the fuel cell stack, and diagnose the failure in the fuel cell stack based on the measured stack voltage or stack current.    USE - Device for diagnosing failure in fuel cell stack used in motor car e.g. passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric car, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current of the fuel cell stack can comprise AC without using direct current (DC)-DC converter and DC-AC inverter that converts boosted DC voltage to AC, so that the structure of the failure diagnosis device can be simplified. The number of components of the failure diagnosis device can be reduced. The production cost of the failure diagnosis device be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating fuel cell stack failure-diagnosing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for diagnosing failure in fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Device for diagnosing failure in fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    AC absorption unit (11)    AC signal generator (12)    Processor (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a north-pole electrode (3) and a south-pole electrode (2) installed in a drive shaft (1) that is installed at a primary side. The north-pole electrode and the south-pole electrode are rotated along with the drive shaft. The drive shaft is installed at an inner side of a fixed-type cylindrical apparatus (5) that is arranged at a secondary side. The electrodes are rotated and electricity is generated when a vehicle is in ON state. A storage battery is supplied with the generated electricity such that fuel consumption of the vehicle is significantly reduced.    USE - Drive-shaft utilizing electric power generating apparatus for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is supplied with the generated electricity such that fuel consumption of the vehicle is significantly reduced in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a drive-shaft utilizing electric power generating apparatus.    Drive shaft (1)    South-pole electrode (2)    North-pole electrode (3)    Fixed-type cylindrical apparatus (5)    Vehicle body connection stationary plate (7)
NOVELTY - The circuit (8) has a discharge control circuit (4) for controlling discharge of a capacitor (C). The discharge control circuit includes a coil i.e. primary winding (L1), and a switching element (Q2) that are connected in series between output lines (16a, 16b). A switching control part (15) turns the switching element to on/off condition with a pulse width modulation signal. The electric charge passes through the coil and the switching element is discharged, while the switching control part changes duty of the pulse width modulation signal.    USE - Power supply circuit for use in a charging device (claimed) e.g. high voltage battery such as lithium ion battery and lead acid battery, of a propulsion motor that is mounted in an electric vehicle and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor discharges electric charge even if the switching element is turned ON such that operation of a power factor correction circuit can be stabilized without receiving influence of discharge, so that current supply time of the switching element can be shortened, thus suppressing electric power loss, and hence preventing the coil and the switching element from burning according to excessive discharge current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power supply circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (C)    Primary winding (L1)    Switching elements (Q1, Q2)    Discharge control circuit (4)    Power supply circuit (8)    Switching control part (15)    Output lines (16a, 16b)
NOVELTY - The method involves urging and clamping to-be-processed element (50) by punching portion (10a) which opened punching hole (11a) corresponding to outer periphery shape of molded article (50a). The sealing portion (10b) is equipped with space portion (15b) and sealed. The distortion arising in to-be-processed element that pressurizes fluid with which space portion is filled at pressure which is not punched by hole is removed. The to-be-processed element pressurizing liquid at other pressure is punched by hole, and article is punched from to-be-processed element.    USE - Molding method for punching molded article (claimed) such as metal separator from plate-shaped to-be-processed element such as metal plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The molded article can be punched precisely and can be molded efficiently to-be-processed element, without being dependent on adjustment precision of workpiece like metal die. The occurrence of malfunction in fuel cell by lamination shift can be eliminated effectively, so that several hundreds of layers of membrane electrode assembly and metal separator can be laminated alternately. The molded article bending partially or being distorted can be prevented effectively. The time required for punching molded article can be shortened effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a molding apparatus; and    (2) a molded article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the molding apparatus from one side.    Punching portion (10a)    Sealing portion (10b)    Punching hole (11a)    Space portion (15b)    To-be-processed element (50)    Molded article (50a)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery unit (11) with a battery container (11k) that accommodates an automotive battery (11B), and filled with fluorine-containing solvent (W) through a piping (11in). The fluorine-containing solvent collects heat generated by the battery, and transfers the collected heat to a cushion tank through another piping (11out). The fluorine-containing solvent in the cushion tank is transferred to an apparatus which requires heating.    USE - Heat energy collection and utilization system for battery of vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient heat recovery and utilization from difficult battery are ensured, while improving overall energy efficiency of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (11)    Automotive battery (11B)    Piping (11in)    Battery container (11k)    Another piping (11out)    Fluorine-containing solvent (W)
NOVELTY - The mount structure (10) has a pair of end plates (22,24) that is arranged at opposite ends of a fuel cell stack (12). A pair of shafts (58,60) protrudes outward from the fuel cell stack in lamination direction, and arranged along a swing axis (M) which extends in lamination direction. Supports (62,64) are each is fixed to the vehicle, and support the respective shafts. The fuel cell stack swings by dead weight by making the shafts as swiveling center when the length direction of vehicle inclines with respect to perpendicular direction.    USE - Mount structure for fuel cell stack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inclination of fuel cell stack in response to inclination of vehicle is avoided since the fuel cell stack swings by dead weight by making the shafts as swiveling center. Effective mounting of fuel cell stack is ensured without reducing generating efficiency, while avoiding occurrence of flooding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the mount structure.    Mount structure (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    End plates (22,24)    Shafts (58,60)    Supports (62,64)    Swing axis (M)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a positive electrode metal foil (21), which has smooth area. A rough-surface domain is arranged in one portion of the outer peripheral side area located in the outer peripheral side of an electrode assembly (12) rather than the center in the longitudinal direction of metal foil among the area in which an active material layer (22) is provided. A smooth area in which surface roughness is smaller than the rough-surface domain, which is arranged in portion to shaft center side area located in the winding shaft center of an electrode assembly.    USE - Electrical storage apparatuses e.g., lithium ion secondary battery or nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of an active material layer and the fall of capacitance are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Electrode assembly (12)    Separator (20)    Positive electrode metal foil (21)    Active material layer (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cell detector (302) which detects the cell detection signal which shows whether the position in battery module (10a-10d) has a cell. Classification of battery module is determined with the pattern of the cell absent signal in each battery module. Determination device (303) determines the classification of the battery module with the pattern of the cell absent signal in each battery module. Abnormality or normal determination device (318) outputs the abnormal signal of a battery pack when the classification determination device determines the classification of abnormality.    USE - Battery pack apparatus for electric power systems used for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and an electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used for power equipments for a home, a hospital, and a factory.    ADVANTAGE - Checks whether the battery module is combined normally by determining battery module classification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a check method of battery pack apparatus; and    (2) a check program of battery pack apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of battery management unit which collects data through the communication controller of each battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery module (10a-10d)    Cell detector (302)    Determination device (303)    Abnormality or normal determination device (318)    Indicator (400)
NOVELTY - The liquid electrolyte fuel cell system has an anode (25a) which separates an electrolyte chamber (18) from a fuel gas chamber (17). A cathode (25b) separates the electrolyte chamber from an oxidant gas chamber (19). A liquid electrolyte supply unit supplies liquid electrolyte through the electrolyte chamber. A fuel gas supply unit is adapted to supply fuel gas to the fuel gas chamber. An oxidant gas supply unit is set to supply oxidant gas chamber. A recirculation unit is set for recirculating the exhaust gas passing through the fuel gas chamber back to the fuel gas chamber.    USE - Liquid electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that hydrogen stream supplied to the fuel cell stack is dry by recirculating the exhaust gas while removing moisture. Ensures that gases cannot leak out between the frames by providing a sealing unit. Improves operation of the fuel cell by ensuring water balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the liquid electrolyte fuel cell system.    Fuel gas chamber (17)    Electrolyte chamber (18)    Oxidant gas chamber (19)    Anode (25a)    Cathode (25b)
NOVELTY - The telemetry system uses a power source system which contains an alcohol reformation type battery. The secondary battery is charged by the alcohol reformation type fuel cell.    USE - Telemetry system for monitoring disaster such as road surface freezing by temperature, landslide and earthquake.    ADVANTAGE - The telemetry system can be driven continuous to a long term of period, without reducing the frequency of maintenances, such as exchange of a secondary battery, significantly, and is influenced by the weather and the surrounding environment, even if the system does not connect to the commercial power source. Since the telemetry system is moved to silence, the influence on measurement data can be decreased. The telemetry system is excellent in reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the telemetry system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power supply (1) has a power transmission side with a pad (10), a resonance circuit (11), a filter circuit (15), and a transmission circuit (14), and a power receiving side with a pad (12), a resonance circuit (13), a filter circuit (16), an incoming circuit (17), and an opening-closing circuit (19). The power receiving side filter circuit is equipped with reactors (160,162) and capacitors (161,163). The opening-closing circuit forms a closed circuit with the power receiving side pad and reactor connected with resonance circuit while the incoming circuit is not outputting direct current.    USE - Non-contact electric power supply used for vehicles e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excessive voltage added to an incoming circuit is restrained even if the transmission circuit operates in the state in which the vehicle-mounted battery is not connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a non contact electric power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Non-contact electric power supply (1)    Power transmission side pad (10)    Power transmission side resonance circuit (11)    Power receiving side pad (12)    Power receiving side resonance circuit (13)    Power transmission circuit (14)    Power transmission side filter circuit (15)    Power receiving side filter circuit (16)    Incoming circuit (17)    Power receiving side opening-closing circuit (19)    Reactors (160,162)    Capacitors (161,163)
NOVELTY - The system has an alarm circuit (63) for outputting an alarm signal, which compares a voltage value and a threshold value of an electrical storage block, and showing that the electrical storage block i.e. fuel cell (11), is in an overcharge state. A transistor (66) receives an output signal of a latch circuit i.e. NAND gate, and switches a system main relay (SMR-B) from an ON state to an OFF state. A power supply circuit produces electric power to operate the latch circuit. An electric current interruption circuit (60) interrupts electricity supply of an electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Electrical storage system i.e. battery system, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current interruption circuit interrupts the electricity supply of the electrical storage apparatus such that reliability of components can be improved using a semiconductor element, so that noise contained in an output signal of an alarm decision circuit can be suppressed, thus improving holding operation and operativity of the alarm signal when the system is checked.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical storage apparatus is an assembled battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electric current interruption circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System main relays (SMR-B, SMR-G, SMR-P)    Assembled battery (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Electric current interruption circuit (60)    Alarm circuit (63)    Transistor (66)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a secondary battery (10) i.e. lithium ion battery, storing energy from a part of a motive power source of a vehicle. A battery management apparatus (202) monitors state of the battery and transfers a mode to a low-power-consumption mode with less number of monitoring items than a normal mode according to the state of the secondary battery. The secondary battery contains battery cells (S1-Sn) that are connected in series. The management apparatus monitors temperature of the electric current flowing into both-ends of the secondary battery.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) such as strong type hybrid car. Can also be used for a pure electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery management apparatus monitors state of the battery and transfers mode to the low-power-consumption mode with less number of monitoring items than the normal mode according to the state of the secondary battery, so that power consumption of an electrical component or auxiliary machine e.g. headlight, from the secondary battery in the vehicle can be reduced, thus improving energy-efficiency of the vehicle with a simple and low cost structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage is 60 volts or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cells (S1-Sn)    Secondary battery (10)    Power supply device (100)    Inverter (200)    Battery management apparatus (202)