公开(公告)号：US09318769B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13938827

申请日：2013-07-10

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Yasuhiro Sogo ,  Kazuaki Matsuo ,  Kazuhide Tozuka

IPC: H01M10/04 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/139 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  H01M4/02

CPC classification number: H01M10/0431 ,  H01M4/0404 ,  H01M4/139 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02T10/7011

Abstract: Provided are an electrode assembly including a sheet-shaped current collector that has, on at least one face thereof, a mixture agent layer containing an active material and is spirally wound, in which the current collector has, in a portion on a side of at least one end of a winding axis, a non-mixture agent layer part having no mixture agent layer formed therein, and a mass per unit area of the mixture agent layer is larger in an edge portion on the side of the non-mixture agent layer part by 0.3% or more and 1.0% or less than in a portion other than the edge portion; and an electric storage device including the electrode assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电极组件，其包括片状集电器，该片状集电器在其至少一个表面上具有含有活性材料的混合剂层，并且其中集电器具有在其一侧的部分中的螺旋卷绕 卷绕轴的至少一端，不形成混合剂层的非混合剂层部分，混合剂层的单位面积质量在非混合剂层侧的边缘部分较大 部分除了边缘部分以外的部分的0.3％以上且1.0％以下; 以及包括该电极组件的蓄电装置。

公开(公告)号：US20160090643A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14866070

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Daisuke OKUDA ,  Manabu KANEMOTO ,  Mitsuhiro KODAMA

IPC: C22C19/03 ,  H01M10/34 ,  H01M4/38

CPC classification number: C22C19/03 ,  B22F9/002 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  C22C1/0433 ,  C22C19/007 ,  H01M4/383 ,  H01M10/30 ,  H01M10/345 ,  Y02E60/124 ,  B22F3/14 ,  B22F9/04 ,  B22F1/0059 ,  B22F1/0074 ,  B22F7/04 ,  B22F1/0003 ,  C22C1/05 ,  B22F9/082 ,  B22F9/026 ,  B22F9/008

Abstract: Provided is a hydrogen storing alloy represented by the general formula: (RE1-a-bSmaMgb)(Ni1-c-dAlcMd)x (where 0.3

Abstract translation: 提供一种由以下通式表示的储氢合金：（RE1-a-bSmaMgb）（Ni1-c-dAlcMd）x（其中0.3

公开(公告)号：US09267992B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13961570

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Takeyuki Shiraishi ,  Tomohiro Kawauchi ,  Takeshi Itagaki ,  Tomoshige Inoue ,  Daisuke Konishi

IPC: G01R31/327 ,  G01R31/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01H47/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/327 ,  G01R31/006 ,  G01R31/3275 ,  H01H47/002 ,  H02J7/0029

Abstract: A switch failure diagnosis device for using in a current path between an electric device and an electric storage device includes plural switches, a switch terminal voltage detector, and a controller. The switches are connected parallel to each other in the current path. The switch terminal voltage detector outputs a switch terminal voltage detection signal. The controller is configured to: select the switches at different time in sequence and input an open instruction signal to each switch at the time when the switch is selected; and determine, based on the switch terminal voltage detection signal output while the open instruction signal is given, that at least one of the switches has a failure if the detected voltage is in a failure determination range.

Abstract translation: 在电气设备和蓄电装置之间的电流路径中使用的开关故障诊断装置包括多个开关，开关端子电压检测器和控制器。 开关在当前路径中彼此并联连接。 开关端子电压检测器输出开关端子电压检测信号。 控制器配置为：在不同时间依次选择开关，并在选择开关时向每个开关输入开路指令信号; 并且在给出开路指令信号的基础上，基于开关端子电压检测信号输出，如果检测到的电压处于故障判定范围，则至少一个开关有故障。

公开(公告)号：US20160049640A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14778871

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD. ,  TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION

Inventor： Mitsue TAKEUCHI ,  Naoaki YABUUCHI ,  Shinichi KOMABA ,  Daisuke ENDO

IPC: H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525

CPC classification number: H01M4/131 ,  C01G45/1228 ,  C01G49/009 ,  C01P2002/76 ,  C01P2004/61 ,  H01B1/08 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525

Abstract: An active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte energy storage device contains a lithium-transition metal composite oxide having a crystal structure attributable to space group Fm-3m and represented by the compositional formula (1): Li1+xNbyMezApO2  (1) wherein Me is a transition metal including Fe and/or Mn, 0

Abstract translation: 用于非水电解质储能装置的活性材料含有具有归属于空间群Fm-3m的晶体结构并由组成式（1）表示的锂 - 过渡金属复合氧化物：Li1 + xNbyMezApO2（1）其中Me是转变 包含Fe和/或Mn的金属，0

公开(公告)号：US20160036028A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14806509

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Shogo TSURUTA ,  Yuichiro YAMAMOTO ,  Masamitsu TONONISHI

IPC: H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/204 ,  H01G2/04 ,  H01G11/00 ,  H01G11/12 ,  H01G11/76 ,  H01G11/82 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/202 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M10/0468 ,  H01M10/0481

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus provided with a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a row in a first direction. The energy storage apparatus includes: a bus bar connected to electrode terminals of at least two energy storage devices out of the plurality of energy storage devices; and a bus bar frame including a pressing portion that is brought into contact with the bus bar from a side opposite to the plurality of energy storage devices. The bus bar frame includes a first restriction portion with which a first member other than the bus bar frame is engaged such that a movement of the restriction portion toward the side opposite to the plurality of energy storage devices is restricted.

Abstract translation: 一种能量存储装置，其具有沿第一方向配置成行的多个能量存储装置。 能量存储装置包括：汇集条，连接到多个能量存储装置中的至少两个能量存储装置的电极端子; 以及汇流条框架，其包括从与所述多个能量存储装置相对的一侧与所述母线接触的按压部。 汇流条框架包括第一限制部分，除了汇流条框架之外的第一构件与第一限制部分接合，使得限制部分朝向与多个储能装置相对的一侧的移动受到限制。

公开(公告)号：US20160036021A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14814021

申请日：2015-07-30

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd. ,  Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Motoki Hoshino ,  Masao Kawata ,  Jun Machida

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01G2/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/1077 ,  H01G4/38 ,  H01G11/10 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02T10/7022

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device group including a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a row in a first direction and a holder that holds the energy storage device group, the group includes two end energy storage devices at both ends of the group; the holder includes a support portion that supports at least one of the energy storage devices arranged between the two end energy storage devices.

Abstract translation: 能量存储装置包括：能量存储装置组，包括沿第一方向排列成一排的多个能量存储装置和保持该能量存储装置组的支架，该组包括两个端部储能装置 组; 保持器包括支撑部分，其支撑布置在两个端部能量存储装置之间的能量存储装置中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20160013669A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14858502

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Takeyuki Shiraishi

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0014 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/007 ,  Y02E60/122

Abstract: A method for equalizing capacities of electric storage devices that are connected in series in an electric storage device assembly charged and discharged by a charger/discharger includes charging/discharging the electric storage device assembly at a charging/discharging rate of 1 C or lower, individually measuring voltages of the electric storage devices, respectively, determining whether a time rate of change in voltage of one electric storage device of the electric storage devices has reached a time-rate-of-change reference value and then a time rate of change in voltage of another electric storage device of the electric storage devices has reached the time-rate-of-change reference value, and individually discharging, based on a determining result, the electric storage device by a discharging circuit provided separately from the discharger.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使由充电器/放电器充放电的蓄电装置组件串联连接的蓄电装置的容量均衡的方法包括以1C或更低的充电/放电速率单独地对蓄电装置组件进行充电/放电 分别测定蓄电装置的电压，确定蓄电装置的一个蓄电装置的电压的时间变化率是否达到时间变化的基准值，然后确定电压的时间变化率 蓄电装置的另一个蓄电装置已经达到时间变化率基准值，并且通过与放电器分开设置的放电电路基于确定结果分别放电蓄电装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150380691A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14850706

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Shogo TSURUTA ,  Syun ITO ,  Hirokazu KAMBAYASHI

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M2/14

CPC classification number: H01M2/024 ,  H01G9/06 ,  H01G9/08 ,  H01G9/145 ,  H01G11/82 ,  H01M2/0275 ,  H01M2/14 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An electric storage element includes an electrode body including a positive electrode and a negative electrode, the electrode body including a coated region, which includes active materials applied to surfaces of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a non-coated region not including the active material on the surface of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, a case including a case body for housing the electrode body and a lid plate that covers an opening of the case body, the case body including a bottom wall having a long side and a short side, the case body further including a side wall standing on the short side of the bottom wall, the lid plate being formed with an electrode terminal, and an insulating member arranged in the case to insulate the electrode body from the case.

Abstract translation: 蓄电元件包括​​具有正极和负极的电极体，所述电极体包括涂覆区域，所述涂覆区域包括施加到所述正极和所述负极的表面的活性物质，以及未包含所述正极和负极的未涂覆区域 在正极或负极的表面上的活性物质，包括用于容纳电极体的壳体的壳体和覆盖壳体的开口的盖板，壳体包括具有长边的底壁和 短边，壳体还包括站立在底壁的短边上的侧壁，盖板形成有电极端子，以及布置在壳体中以使电极体与壳体绝缘的绝缘构件。

公开(公告)号：US20150364736A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14836148

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Syun ITO ,  Shogo TSURUTA ,  Seiichi IRIE

IPC: H01M2/12

CPC classification number: H01M2/1241 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/1288 ,  H01M2200/20

Abstract: An electric storage device including an electrode assembly, a case holding the electrode assembly therein, the case including a container, a lid formed in an opening of the container and including a long side and a short side, and a gas exhausting portion comprising a safety valve formed in the lid, the safety valve being configured to open to exhaust internal gas when an internal pressure reaches a specific level, and a sealing member formed on an outer surface of the lid, the sealing member including a short side which is adjacent to the short side of the lid, and a long side which is adjacent to the long side of the lid, and the sealing member including a protective portion formed over the gas exhausting portion, the protective portion comprising a perforation.

Abstract translation: 一种蓄电装置，包括电极组件，将电极组件保持在其中的壳体，壳体包括容器，形成在容器的开口中并包括长边和短边的盖以及包括安全性的排气部 形成在盖中的阀，当内压达到特定水平时，安全阀被构造成打开以排出内部气体;以及密封构件，其形成在盖的外表面上，密封构件包括与侧壁相邻的短边 盖的短边和与盖的长边相邻的长边，密封构件包括形成在排气部分上的保护部分，保护部分包括穿孔。

公开(公告)号：US09213064B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13961570

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

Inventor： Takeyuki Shiraishi ,  Tomohiro Kawauchi ,  Takeshi Itagaki ,  Tomoshige Inoue ,  Daisuke Konishi

IPC: G01R31/327 ,  G01R31/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01H47/00

Abstract: A switch failure diagnosis device for using in a current path between an electric device and an electric storage device includes plural switches, a switch terminal voltage detector, and a controller. The switches are connected parallel to each other in the current path. The switch terminal voltage detector outputs a switch terminal voltage detection signal. The controller is configured to: select the switches at different time in sequence and input an open instruction signal to each switch at the time when the switch is selected; and determine, based on the switch terminal voltage detection signal output while the open instruction signal is given, that at least one of the switches has a failure if the detected voltage is in a failure determination range.