Abstract:
A vehicle drive device comprises a main shaft (1), a countershaft (2), a differential device (3) and a parking mechanism. The main shaft (1) has a driving gear (101) and it is suitable for the connection to the motor of the vehicle, the countershaft (2) has a driven gear (102) and a driving gear (104), the countershaft driven gear (102) is engaged with the main shaft driving gear (101), the differential device (3) has a driven gear (103) and a half axle gear, the driven gear (103) of the differential device (3) is engaged with the driving gear (104) of the countershaft (2), and the half axle gear of the differential device (3) is suitable for driving vehicle wheels, the parking mechanism is connected with the countershaft (2) to lock the countershaft (2) in parking mode. The structure of the vehicle drive device is simple and easy to control, thus satisfying parking demand of a normal vehicle. Meanwhile, a vehicle comprising the drive device as described hereinabove is also provided.
Abstract:
A stacked lithium-ion rechargeable battery comprises a plurality of stacked positive and negative electrode couples forming a battery core, each of said couple having a negative electrode, a positive electrode, a separator, and non-aqueous electrolyte, all encased in a battery case. The core is secured by a clamp case and said clamp case is encased in a battery shell. There are thin neck parts (or conducting tabs) extending from the base plates of the positive and negative electrodes to form the current collectors of the positive and negative electrodes. The positive electrodes and negative electrodes are arranged such that the two current collectors are located on the two opposite ends of the core. The current collector at each end of the core is clamped by a clip and connecting to the respective positive and negative terminals. This stacked lithium-ion rechargeable battery has a relatively low impedance, high discharge rate and high safety performance. The reusable rate of this battery is high after the battery short-circuits.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a hybrid power driving system, comprising : a first subsystem (401) designed to input/output power; a second subsystem (402) designed to input/output power; a driving shaft (500) designed to receive power from the first subsystem (401) and/or the second subsystem (402) or output power to the first subsystem (401) and/or the second subsystem (402); and a tri-stated overrunning clutch (400) designed to connect the first subsystem (401) and the second subsystem (402), wherein the tri-stated overrunning clutch (400) may be in an overrun state, an engaged state, or a disengaged state. The first subsystem (401) and the second subsystem (402) can comprise an engine, a motor, and a clutch, etc., respectively. In such a hybrid power driving system, when the tri-stated overrunning clutch is in the engaged state, the first subsystem (401) and the second subsystem (402) are coupled to each other and work together. When the tri-stated overrunning clutch (400) is in the disengaged state, the first subsystem (401) and the second subsystem (402) can work separately without any interference to each other. Therefore, the structure is simple and the control is convenient.
Abstract:
A driving system for a hybrid electric vehicle comprises an engine (1) and a motor (4) that provide power to a transmission device (5), a generator (2) that receives the power supply from the engine (1) to generate electric power, and a power supply unit (7) electrically connected between the generator (2) and the motor (4), a double-clutch unit (8) which is connected between the engine (1) and the generator (2) as well as between the engine (1) and the transmission device (5), and designed to transfer the power from the engine (1) to the generator (2) or the transmission unit selectively. When the vehicle runs at a low speed, the double-clutch unit (8) is controlled to transfer the power from the engine (1) to the generator (2) to generate electric power, and the motor (4) receives the electric power and outputs dynamic energy to the transmission device (5) to drive the vehicle running, so as to implement the series driving of the hybrid electric vehicle. When the vehicle runs at a high speed, the double-clutch unit (8) is controlled to transfer the power from the engine directly to the transmission device to drive the vehicle running.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods and devices for humidifying the proton exchange membranes of fuel cells with water obtained from the exhaust of the fuel cells. Humidifying methods include the following steps: cooling the hot and humid exhaust of the fuel cell to condense the water in the exhaust with the intake gas for the fuel cell; separating the water from the rest of the exhaust, and, delivering the water to the intake gas of the fuel cell. Humidifying devices include an outer shell containing a rotating inner shell. The inside of the inner shell forms a chamber where the exhaust is collected and cooled, and water is condensed and separated by the rotation of the inner shell. Openings on the inner shell allow the condensed water to pass through to one or more chambers containing the intake gas. The chambers are formed by the inside of the outer shell and the outside of the inner shell. Humidifying devices methods and devices of this invention can respond to the varying power output of the fuel cell. They also have high humidifying efficiency, low energy consumption, are cheap to operate, and work well during startup at low temperatures.
Abstract:
A type of cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery is disclosed, having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator forming a cylindrically-shaped electrode group, and along with electrolyte encased in a battery case and sealed with a battery cover. The battery positive electrode is formed by having active material smeared on an aluminum foil body; and the negative electrode is formed by having active material smeared on a copper foil body. One of the positive electrode or negative electrode being a belt-shaped electrode, and the corresponding electrode is formed by at least two pieces of smaller electrodes. The smaller electrodes are separated and non-conductive from each other. Each of the positive and negative electrodes has a conducting strip for the conduction of electrical currents, where the conducting strips connect to the battery cover or the battery case. When an internal shortcircuit occurs within a certain area of the battery, the voltage remains the same and the battery can still be used safely and reliably.
Abstract:
A tri-state overrunning clutch is provided, which comprises an outer race (1), an inner race (2), a plurality of wedges (3) arranged between the outer race (1) and the inner race (2), wherein each wedge (3) has a first end (31) and a second end (32) that are opposite to each other and contact with the corresponding working faces of the outer race (1) and the inner race (2), and a retainer (4) arranged between the outer race (1) and the inner race (2) for retaining the wedges (3). The wedges (3) can rotate between the outer race (1) and the inner race (2) such that the second end (32) may leave from its corresponding working face, and thus the disengaged state of the tri-state overrunning clutch is obtained.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a proton exchange membrane having a polymer comprising of a main chain, and a branch chain connected to said main chain wherein the chemical formula for said branch chain is (F) and where n is an integer between 3 and 6; and said main chain is a polymer selected from the group consisting of: aliphatic polymers, aliphatic block polymers, and aliphatic random copolymers. The fabrication method for said polymers comprises the steps of: reacting a polymer having a benzene ring in its branch chain with a sulfo-alkylated chemical reagent and a catalyst in an anhydrous solvent in an inert atmosphere; separating the resulting sulfo-alkylated polymer; and acidifying to obtain said fabricated polymer. Proton exchange membranes made with these polymers are pliant, do not expand much during wet conditions, and, are chemically, hydrolytically, dimensionally and thermally stable.
Abstract:
This invention discloses of a muffler and catalytic converter device, and in addition, a muffler, and a catalytic converter, wherein each type of device uses a porous metal that may function as the sound absorption material for the muffler part of the device, and the substrate for the catalyst coating for the catalytic converter part of the device. In order to be effectiveness as a substrate and to have good sound absorption, the porous metal has a pore density of between 80% and 98% and a pore diameter of between 50μm and 1200μm. The porous metal provides structural strength, and is resistant to corrosion, heat, and impact from exhaust flow. It is also easy and cheap to fabricate. For the muffler and catalytic converter device, by combining the customary two devices into one, the cost of production as well as the cost of installation for the device is lowered. Therefore, the muffler and catalytic converter device, muffler, and catalytic converter each having the porous metal that serves functions including good sound absorption characteristics over a wide spectrum of frequencies, that is efficient in the removal of environmental contaminants from the exhaust, and that is durable, and easy and cheap to manufacture for mass production.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a battery pack, which comprises a plurality of unit cells (1) each of which has two electrode terminals (2 and 3), and which are connected in series or in parallel by connecting an electrode terminal (2 or 3) of a unit cell (1) to an electrode terminal (3 or 2) of an adjacent unit cell (1), characterized in that, the electrode terminals (2 and 3) each is formed in a sheet shape, and the connection between the electrode terminals (2 and 3) is the binding of two sheets. According to the present invention, the battery pack has a low internal resistance, light weight, and reliable connection.