Patents by Inventor Haruhiko Yoneda
Haruhiko Yoneda has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11855298Abstract: A cell module includes a plurality of cylindrical batteries and a holder composed by arranging each of cylindrical batteries in a parallel posture. The holder includes: a holder body having holding spaces for arranging cylindrical batteries at fixed positions; and a sub holder stacked on the holder body. The holder body has stopper portions deformed toward surfaces of cylindrical batteries arranged in holding spaces. The sub holder has push rods that push out stopper portions to cylindrical batteries in a state of being coupled to the holder body. In a state in which the sub holder is coupled to the holder body, in the cell module, the push rods thrust stopper portions against cylindrical batteries, and press the surfaces of cylindrical batteries arranged in holding spaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: PANASONIC ENERGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Satoshi Kawakami, Takeshi Hashimoto, Haruhiko Yoneda, Masaya Nakano, Takao Takatsu
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Publication number: 20230350200Abstract: A main controller of an HUD is configured to: acquire road surface information of a front road surface based on a plurality of measurement points on the front road surface, which is detected by a road surface detection sensor mounted on a vehicle with the HUD and is positioned forward of a traveling direction of the vehicle; calculate, by using the road surface information, a virtual image plane position on a virtual image plane where a virtual image of a display object is displayed, which is a display position of the virtual image for displaying the virtual image along the front road surface; and calculate a display position of a display surface within an image display device, which corresponds to the virtual image plane position, so as to output, to the image display device, a control signal for displaying the display object on the display position of the display surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Haruhiko YONEDA, Souta SATO, Nozomu SHIMODA
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Patent number: 11719932Abstract: A main controller of an HUD is configured to: acquire road surface information of a front road surface based on a plurality of measurement points on the front road surface, which is detected by a road surface detection sensor mounted on a vehicle with the HUD and is positioned forward of a traveling direction of the vehicle; calculate, by using the road surface information, a virtual image plane position on a virtual image plane where a virtual image of a display object is displayed, which is a display position of the virtual image for displaying the virtual image along the front road surface; and calculate a display position of a display surface within an image display device, which corresponds to the virtual image plane position, so as to output, to the image display device, a control signal for displaying the display object on the display position of the display surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.Inventors: Haruhiko Yoneda, Souta Sato, Nozomu Shimoda
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Publication number: 20210271079Abstract: A main controller of an HUD is configured to: acquire road surface information of a front road surface based on a plurality of measurement points on the front road surface, which is detected by a road surface detection sensor mounted on a vehicle with the HUD and is positioned forward of a traveling direction of the vehicle; calculate, by using the road surface information, a virtual image plane position on a virtual image plane where a virtual image of a display object is displayed, which is a display position of the virtual image for displaying the virtual image along the front road surface; and calculate a display position of a display surface within an image display device, which corresponds to the virtual image plane position, so as to output, to the image display device, a control signal for displaying the display object on the display position of the display surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Haruhiko YONEDA, Souta SATO, Nozomu SHIMODA
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Patent number: 11063317Abstract: The battery pack includes: a plurality of battery cells each formed by closing an opening of a bottomed cylindrical outer can with a sealing plate; a battery holder to hold the plurality of battery cells in a mutually parallel attitude and hold electrode terminals provided at both ends of each battery cell in an attitude disposing on a same plane; and an outer case to house a battery assembly formed by holding the plurality of battery cells in the battery holder. The battery holder includes: a holding part to hold the ends of the plurality of battery cells along outer peripheral surfaces of the outer cans; and a cover on an end surface side of the plurality of battery cells held by the holding part. When the battery cell is abnormal, the cover is deteriorated by energy of a jetting body jetted from an end surface of the battery cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaya Nakano, Haruhiko Yoneda, Osamu Inaoka
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Publication number: 20210167453Abstract: A cell module includes a plurality of cylindrical batteries and a holder composed by arranging each of cylindrical batteries in a parallel posture. The holder includes: a holder body having holding spaces for arranging cylindrical batteries at fixed positions; and a sub holder stacked on the holder body. The holder body has stopper portions deformed toward surfaces of cylindrical batteries arranged in holding spaces. The sub holder has push rods that push out stopper portions to cylindrical batteries in a state of being coupled to the holder body. In a state in which the sub holder is coupled to the holder body, in the cell module, the push rods thrust stopper portions against cylindrical batteries, and press the surfaces of cylindrical batteries arranged in holding spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: SATOSHI KAWAKAMI, TAKESHI HASHIMOTO, HARUHIKO YONEDA, MASAYA NAKANO, TAKAO TAKATSU
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Patent number: 10637034Abstract: Battery pack includes: a plurality of chargeable/dischargeable cylindrical cells; battery holder in which the plurality of cylindrical cells are disposed; and thermally conductive resin that closely adheres to cylindrical cells, which are stored in battery holder, in a thermally coupled state above battery holder. Battery holder includes: bottom plate including a plurality of holding grooves in which cylindrical cells are disposed; and partition walls that are disposed between holding grooves and between adjacent cylindrical cells. Partition walls are lower than the diameter of cylindrical cells disposed in holding grooves, thermally conductive resin is disposed between adjacent cylindrical cells above partition walls, and thermally conductive resin interconnects adjacent cylindrical cells.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Kensaku Takeda, Masaya Nakano, Osamu Inaoka, Hidemi Kurihara, Haruhiko Yoneda
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Patent number: 10283745Abstract: This battery pack is assembled by welding an opening portion (20) of a waterproof bag (2) to provide an insertion opening (23) that is smaller than the total opening width (W) but allows a battery core pack (1) to be inserted, inserting the battery core pack (1) into the waterproof bag (2), then, closing the opening portion (20) of the waterproof bag (2), and placing the waterproof bag (2), in which the battery core pack (1) has been placed, into an external case (3). In this way, this battery pack can be assembled efficiently, with the battery core pack having been given a waterproof structure by the waterproof bag (2) while in an ideal state.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Haruhiko Yoneda, Masami Haino, Yuji Kishida, Takeaki Wakabayashi
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Publication number: 20190020001Abstract: The battery pack includes: a plurality of battery cells each formed by closing an opening of a bottomed cylindrical outer can with a sealing plate; a battery holder to hold the plurality of battery cells in a mutually parallel attitude and hold electrode terminals provided at both ends of each battery cell in an attitude disposing on a same plane; and an outer case to house a battery assembly formed by holding the plurality of battery cells in the battery holder. The battery holder includes: a holding part to hold the ends of the plurality of battery cells along outer peripheral surfaces of the outer cans; and a cover on an end surface side of the plurality of battery cells held by the holding part. When the battery cell is abnormal, the cover is deteriorated by energy of a jetting body jetted from an end surface of the battery cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaya Nakano, Haruhiko Yoneda, Osamu Inaoka
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Publication number: 20170301905Abstract: Battery pack includes: a plurality of chargeable/dischargeable cylindrical cells; battery holder in which the plurality of cylindrical cells are disposed; and thermally conductive resin that closely adheres to cylindrical cells, which are stored in battery holder, in a thermally coupled state above battery holder. Battery holder includes: bottom plate including a plurality of holding grooves in which cylindrical cells are disposed; and partition walls that are disposed between holding grooves and between adjacent cylindrical cells. Partition walls are lower than the diameter of cylindrical cells disposed in holding grooves, thermally conductive resin is disposed between adjacent cylindrical cells above partition walls, and thermally conductive resin interconnects adjacent cylindrical cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Kensaku TAKEDA, Masaya NAKANO, Osamu INAOKA, Hidemi KURIHARA, Haruhiko YONEDA
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Publication number: 20170155104Abstract: This battery pack is assembled by welding an opening portion (20) of a waterproof bag (2) to provide an insertion opening (23) that is smaller than the total opening width (W) but allows a battery core pack (1) to be inserted, inserting the battery core pack (1) into the waterproof bag (2), then, closing the opening portion (20) of the waterproof bag (2), and placing the waterproof bag (2), in which the battery core pack (1) has been placed, into an external case (3). In this way, this battery pack can be assembled efficiently, with the battery core pack having been given a waterproof structure by the waterproof bag (2) while in an ideal state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Haruhiko YONEDA, Masami HAINO, Yuji KISHIDA, Takeaki WAKABAYASHI
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Patent number: 9263717Abstract: A battery pack detachably mounted in a device for supplying power to the device to operate the device includes at least one rechargeable secondary battery (1), a battery case (31) housing the rechargeable secondary battery (1), a mounting mechanism for mechanically mounting the battery case (31) in the device, an electrical connection connected electrically to the device for supplying power to the device, and a pack circuit board (74) securing the electrical connection. The battery case (31) is divided into a first casing and a second casing, the pack circuit board (74) is secured to the inside surface of the first casing, and the mounting mechanism is installed so the mounting mechanism is at least partially exposed on the surface of the first casing.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaya Nakano, Osamu Inaoka, Takao Takatsu, Haruhiko Yoneda
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Patent number: 8841018Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide simpler and more reliable electrical wiring than a lead wire. A battery pack includes at least one rechargeable secondary battery (1), a battery holder (70) for housing the secondary battery (1) in a predetermined position, a pack circuit board (74) having a mounted electronic circuit for monitoring the secondary battery (1), and an electrical connection wire (85) for electrically wiring the pack circuit board (74). Here, the electrical connection wire (85) is a bent metal wire. Because wiring is realized using metal wire, and the metal connection is secured after the wiring has been completed, movement and deformation due to vibrations and other factors, such as that which occurs in the case of conventional lead wires, are avoided, and reliability can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaya Nakano, Osamu Inaoka, Takao Takatsu, Haruhiko Yoneda
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Patent number: 8741461Abstract: A battery pack includes terminals (33) and a lock hook (37b). The terminals (33) are fastened onto a circuit board (74) and connected to rechargeable batteries (39). The terminals are exposed externally of a casing (31). The hook (37b) protrudes from a surface of the casing (31), and holds the battery pack on a charger (100). A hook opening window (24) is open in one of the surfaces of the casing. The hook (37b) can protrude from the surface of the casing (31). A drain hole (28) is open in another surface of the casing. A partition rib (25) is arranged between a path and an electronic circuit. The path is separated from the circuit. The path extends inside the casing (31) from the window (24). The circuit is mounted on the board (74). The window (24) communicates with the hole (28) through the path.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignees: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Makita CorporationInventors: Haruhiko Yoneda, Masami Haino, Hironori Ogura, Toru Yamada
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Publication number: 20120045667Abstract: A battery pack includes terminals (33) and a lock hook (37b). The terminals (33) are fastened onto a circuit board (74) and connected to rechargeable batteries (39). The terminals are exposed externally of a casing (31). The hook (37b) protrudes from a surface of the casing (31), and holds the battery pack on a charger (100). A hook opening window (24) is opened in one of the surfaces of the casing. The hook (37b) can protrude from the surface of the casing (31). A drain hole (28) is opened in another surface of the casing. A partition rib (25) is arranged between a path and an electronic circuit. The path is separated from the circuit. The path extends inside the casing (31) from the window (24). The circuit is mounted in the board (74). The window (24) communicates with the hole (28) through the path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Haruhiko YONEDA, Masami HAINO, Hironori OGURA, Toru YAMADA
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Publication number: 20120043928Abstract: An electric device includes a casing 31, and a label 7. The casing 31 accommodates electronic components. The label 7 is attached on the surface of the casing. A label attachment area 8 is arranged on the surface of the casing. The label 7 is attached onto the label attachment area 8. The label attachment area 8 is formed in a substantially flat surface, and has a plurality of grooves 9. The grooves 9 are uniformly distributed throughout the flat surface. The grooves intersect with each other at least at one point of each of the grooves. The adhesive strength can be kept by the flat surface arranged over substantially the whole of the label attachment area. Air can flow through the grooves uniformly distributed in the flat surface. Bulge or wrinkles of the label can be reduced which are produced by air bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Haruhiko YONEDA, Masami HAINO
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Patent number: 7124418Abstract: A circuit board is mounted in a cabinet in which a disk is housed. A treatment for preliminarily releasing ammonia possibly causing fogging of the disk from the circuit board is performed by allowing the circuit board to stand at 70° C. outside the cabinet for 24 hours before the circuit board is mounted in the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2002Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Nakashima, Haruhiko Yoneda
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Publication number: 20050025467Abstract: A recording and reproducing apparatus comprises the function of continuing, when a normal recording start command is inputted during full-time recording and time shift reproduction, the full-time recording as well as transferring to a normal recording area data from a time shift reproduction position, at the time that the normal recording start command is inputted, in a full-time recording area to a recording point on the full-time recording area at the time point where a normal recording stop command is inputted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Yoshiyuki Nakamichi, Haruhiko Yoneda
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Publication number: 20040174626Abstract: A circuit board 3 is mounted in a cabinet 2 in which a disk 60 is housed. A treatment for preliminarily releasing ammonia possibly causing fogging of the disk 60 from the circuit board 3 is performed by allowing the circuit board 3 to stand at 70° C. outside the cabinet 2 for 24 hours before the circuit board 3 is mounted in the cabinet 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Hiroshi Nakashima, Haruhiko Yoneda
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Patent number: 6353512Abstract: A tape recorder of the invention comprises a fixed guide member 5 disposed for a path of travel of a magnetic tape 10 between a tension post 43 and a full-width erasing head 21 and having a tape guide face 54 to be brought into sliding contact with the lower of a pair of side edges of the tape 10 between the main surface thereof, with the lower side edge positioned closer to the chassis 1. The fixed guide member 5 regulates the level of the tape 10 widthwise thereof by receiving the lower side edge of the tape by the tape guide face 54 while being held out of contact with the main surface of the tape 10. The recorder can be manufactured at a lower cost without impairing the accuracy of the path of travel of the tape.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Haruhiko Yoneda